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Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

Yes, it really is a great read.

-Dave

On June 11, 2021 11:45:46 AM "nightwind_4" <jhancockhsd@...> wrote:
Thanks, Dave --

So many "hints & kinks" on electronic component restoration, which are broadly applicable!

John

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave McGuire
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Meaning of red sticker on equipment


It's here:




-Dave

On 6/11/21 11:04 AM, nightwind_4 wrote:
Dave --
Could you resend a link? I receive a "404" every time that I try to
contact

Thanks,
John

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From: [email protected]
<[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave McGuire
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Meaning of red sticker on
equipment

On 6/10/21 10:58 PM, Matt Huszagh wrote:
Ok, after doing a bit of research, it sounds like it can tarnish if
it's a gold alloy. Does that sound right?

Think it's worth cleaning these with deoxit? There's an amazing
restoration on the eevblog:


a
-timebase-restoration/msg172523/#msg172523

The poster does an amazing job of cleaning old BNC connectors.
However, I don't have the mechanical skills of that guy (he's a
machinist by trade, apparently) and I'm nervous to try it on a
triaxial connector as well as these fixture connectors that appear to be quite fragile.
I've read that thread. Amazing and beautiful work.

But honestly, if your concerns are not aesthetic, I'd not worry about it unless you actually experience trouble with the connectors.

-Dave

--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA

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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA








--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA


Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

Thanks, Dave --

So many "hints & kinks" on electronic component restoration, which are broadly applicable!

John

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave McGuire
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Meaning of red sticker on equipment


It's here:




-Dave

On 6/11/21 11:04 AM, nightwind_4 wrote:
Dave --
Could you resend a link? I receive a "404" every time that I try to
contact

Thanks,
John

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
<[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave McGuire
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Meaning of red sticker on
equipment

On 6/10/21 10:58 PM, Matt Huszagh wrote:
Ok, after doing a bit of research, it sounds like it can tarnish if
it's a gold alloy. Does that sound right?

Think it's worth cleaning these with deoxit? There's an amazing
restoration on the eevblog:


a
-timebase-restoration/msg172523/#msg172523

The poster does an amazing job of cleaning old BNC connectors.
However, I don't have the mechanical skills of that guy (he's a
machinist by trade, apparently) and I'm nervous to try it on a
triaxial connector as well as these fixture connectors that appear to be quite fragile.
I've read that thread. Amazing and beautiful work.

But honestly, if your concerns are not aesthetic, I'd not worry about it unless you actually experience trouble with the connectors.

-Dave

--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA










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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA


Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

John,

Could you resend a link?



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Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

It's here:




-Dave

On 6/11/21 11:04 AM, nightwind_4 wrote:
Dave --
Could you resend a link? I receive a "404" every time that I try to contact
Thanks,
John

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave McGuire
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Meaning of red sticker on equipment

On 6/10/21 10:58 PM, Matt Huszagh wrote:
Ok, after doing a bit of research, it sounds like it can tarnish if
it's a gold alloy. Does that sound right?

Think it's worth cleaning these with deoxit? There's an amazing
restoration on the eevblog:


-timebase-restoration/msg172523/#msg172523

The poster does an amazing job of cleaning old BNC connectors.
However, I don't have the mechanical skills of that guy (he's a
machinist by trade, apparently) and I'm nervous to try it on a
triaxial connector as well as these fixture connectors that appear to be quite fragile.
I've read that thread. Amazing and beautiful work.

But honestly, if your concerns are not aesthetic, I'd not worry about it unless you actually experience trouble with the connectors.

-Dave

--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA









--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA


Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

Dave --
Could you resend a link? I receive a "404" every time that I try to contact
Thanks,
John

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave McGuire
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Meaning of red sticker on equipment

On 6/10/21 10:58 PM, Matt Huszagh wrote:
Ok, after doing a bit of research, it sounds like it can tarnish if
it's a gold alloy. Does that sound right?

Think it's worth cleaning these with deoxit? There's an amazing
restoration on the eevblog:


-timebase-restoration/msg172523/#msg172523

The poster does an amazing job of cleaning old BNC connectors.
However, I don't have the mechanical skills of that guy (he's a
machinist by trade, apparently) and I'm nervous to try it on a
triaxial connector as well as these fixture connectors that appear to be quite fragile.
I've read that thread. Amazing and beautiful work.

But honestly, if your concerns are not aesthetic, I'd not worry about it unless you actually experience trouble with the connectors.

-Dave

--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA


Re: 4395A software

 

I have been looking for it myself for some time.

My calibration level constants for MDAC appears to be corrupted and appears to be a common thing. Don't know if the EEPROM is just?deteriorating.

I can't figure the reason they don't want to release the software because the 4395A is now considered obsolete.?


Re: Need info on TO-3 transistor insulator

 

Roger, me too !


On Fri, Jun 11, 2021, 7:23 AM Froggie the Gremlin <jonpaul@...> wrote:
Mike, ACK, I have seen the HS to ch?ssis plastic isolation standoff deteriorated.

The extruded HS vendors had slide on plastic clips

We used large dia teflon or porcelaine on occasion.

Curious about the OP need for 220 W dissipating to test an inductor.

Jon






Re: Need info on TO-3 transistor insulator

 

Mike, ACK, I have seen the HS to ch?ssis plastic isolation standoff deteriorated.

The extruded HS vendors had slide on plastic clips

We used large dia teflon or porcelaine on occasion.

Curious about the OP need for 220 W dissipating to test an inductor.

Jon


Re: Need info on TO-3 transistor insulator

 

Froggie,
Re float the HS,
I believe HP did this on some of their
Bigger bench/rack (older) power supplies, whoever did the mechanical
designs on these was not the sharpest
tack in the box,, mechanical shocks would dislodge the heatsink and cause all kinds of problems

On Fri, Jun 11, 2021, 1:52 AM Froggie the Gremlin <jonpaul@...> wrote:
Hi, anodized TO-3 oxide films on the insulators were easily punctured, resulting in shorts.

We used kapton and Bergquist TO-3 insulators.

For 220 W suggest,? you bolt direct to your heatsink and float the entire HS.

I have? designed tested and manufactured power magnetics since 1980s, never had to make such a fixture.

So very Interested in exactly what you are testing and the inductor design.

Bon Soir¨¦e

Jon







Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

Red dots are often indication of defective or repair.
Looking at the photos, I see cracks in the top face plastic, as well as the oxidized BNCs.
This is an indication of poor storage, or mistreatment.
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Depending upon the cost, you should decide if return and find a better unit is worthwhile.
------------------------
But many pitfalls in ebay returns!
Use the procedure " not as described" so ebay sends you a USPS return label.
Otherwise you will pay for the freight and may not get the ebay refund.

Bon Chance


Jon


Re: Need info on TO-3 transistor insulator

 

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Yeah, my rule of thumb is don't count on anodized aluminum being an insulator, and don't count on it being a conductor.? ? And kapton insulators can be punctured by burrs on a heatsink or device flange, so be careful there, too.? Been there, done that.? ? ? ? Jim Ford?



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-------- Original message --------
From: Froggie the Gremlin <jonpaul@...>
Date: 6/10/21 8:52 PM (GMT-10:00)
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Need info on TO-3 transistor insulator

Hi, anodized TO-3 oxide films on the insulators were easily punctured, resulting in shorts.

We used kapton and Bergquist TO-3 insulators.

For 220 W suggest,? you bolt direct to your heatsink and float the entire HS.

I have? designed tested and manufactured power magnetics since 1980s, never had to make such a fixture.

So very Interested in exactly what you are testing and the inductor design.

Bon Soir¨¦e

Jon







Re: Need info on TO-3 transistor insulator

 

Hi, anodized TO-3 oxide films on the insulators were easily punctured, resulting in shorts.

We used kapton and Bergquist TO-3 insulators.

For 220 W suggest, you bolt direct to your heatsink and float the entire HS.

I have designed tested and manufactured power magnetics since 1980s, never had to make such a fixture.

So very Interested in exactly what you are testing and the inductor design.

Bon Soir¨¦e

Jon


Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

On 6/10/21 10:58 PM, Matt Huszagh wrote:
Ok, after doing a bit of research, it sounds like it can tarnish if it's
a gold alloy. Does that sound right?

Think it's worth cleaning these with deoxit? There's an amazing
restoration on the eevblog:



The poster does an amazing job of cleaning old BNC connectors. However,
I don't have the mechanical skills of that guy (he's a machinist by
trade, apparently) and I'm nervous to try it on a triaxial connector as
well as these fixture connectors that appear to be quite fragile.
I've read that thread. Amazing and beautiful work.

But honestly, if your concerns are not aesthetic, I'd not worry about
it unless you actually experience trouble with the connectors.

-Dave

--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA


Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

Matt Huszagh <huszaghmatt@...> writes:

Are they not gold plated? All of the center conductors appear gold.
Ok, after doing a bit of research, it sounds like it can tarnish if it's
a gold alloy. Does that sound right?

Think it's worth cleaning these with deoxit? There's an amazing
restoration on the eevblog:



The poster does an amazing job of cleaning old BNC connectors. However,
I don't have the mechanical skills of that guy (he's a machinist by
trade, apparently) and I'm nervous to try it on a triaxial connector as
well as these fixture connectors that appear to be quite fragile.

Matt


Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

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Could possibly even be from the eBay seller. 73 ¨C Mike

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Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

848-245-9115

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Ed Breya via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 9:20 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Meaning of red sticker on equipment

?

Miscellaneous stickers could mean anything, from a problem, to drawing attention to certain things for the operator, or even that it's been inventoried during asset accounting. I remember many years ago, whenever it was inventory season, accounting would have new recruits do the physical work of finding everything, listing it, and marking it to avoid confusion later. These people were typically totally clueless about what things were, and just needed to find the stuff - we would often find stickers on CRT faces and such afterward.

The black on the connectors is just tarnish on the silver plated parts, and should not affect operation.

Ed


Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

"Ed Breya via groups.io" <edbreya@...> writes:

Miscellaneous stickers could mean anything, from a problem, to drawing attention to certain things for the operator, or even that it's been inventoried during asset accounting. I remember many years ago, whenever it was inventory season, accounting would have new recruits do the physical work of finding everything, listing it, and marking it to avoid confusion later. These people were typically totally clueless about what things were, and just needed to find the stuff - we would often find stickers on CRT faces and such afterward.
Ok, good to know.

The black on the connectors is just tarnish on the silver plated parts, and should not affect operation.
Are they not gold plated? All of the center conductors appear gold.

Matt


4395A software

 

Shot in the dark -- does anybody have a 4395A Adjustment Program?

I could even pay a reasonable amount for this...

The Keysight Knowledge Base explicitly says:

=== Cut ===
The "Performance Test Program" and the "Adjustment Program" for the 4395A
and 4396B Combination Analyzers are not available for trade sale.
=== Cut ===

No wonder they don't sell it -- they charge $1K for basic calibration and
$1,500+ for calibration with uncertainties. It is more than what a used
working 4395A can be found for...

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Re: Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

Miscellaneous stickers could mean anything, from a problem, to drawing attention to certain things for the operator, or even that it's been inventoried during asset accounting. I remember many years ago, whenever it was inventory season, accounting would have new recruits do the physical work of finding everything, listing it, and marking it to avoid confusion later. These people were typically totally clueless about what things were, and just needed to find the stuff - we would often find stickers on CRT faces and such afterward.

The black on the connectors is just tarnish on the silver plated parts, and should not affect operation.

Ed


Meaning of red sticker on equipment

 

Hi,

I received a test fixture for a 4145A today (from Ebay, listed used) and
noticed a little red sticker on the unit that wasn't in the
listing. I've attached a picture. What does this mean?

I've seen a red sticker before on a unit I bought broken, so I sort of
assumed this meant the device was non-functional. Is this correct?

The test fixture has a few broken fingers (image also attached). I'm
less worried about this since I have a direct replacement for it, but
still annoyed.

More concerning is that the center conductor for one of the triaxial
connectors looks very blackened (third image, though unfortunately hard
to make out in the image). Is this likely to impair functionality, and
should I be concerned?

Finally, the center conductors for the BNC connectors look sick
(blackened in the same way as one of the triaxials). This should be
easier to replace.

I did not pay a "for parts or not working" price for this and the
pictures made the unit look ok with the description stating "in very
good condition" (in retrospect I should have asked for better images).

Thoughts? I'm well within my 30 day window so I can return it or ask for
a partial refund.

Thanks
Matt


Re: hp 35670A option 1D2 swept sine

 

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Thanks,

Yes I have slowly come to the realisation that all this is stored in U27 on A7. This is I believe a 24Co1 EEPROM.

Thanks for the help.

?

Mark

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of nj902 via groups.io
Sent: Friday, 11 June 2021 3:08 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] hp 35670A option 1D2 swept sine

?

The swept sine is very nice to have.? I paid them $1500 for the option upgrade.

As with the 35665A, when you ordered an option upgrade, they sent you a disk with the code to enable it on your serial number.

The analyzer's serial number and firmware options are stored in EEPROM (U27)

If you can find a suitable 'donor' image, you can replace or reprogram your EEPROM to add all the options.