Re: Purpose of Q32 in S-52
Just a hunch, didn't study the schematic much nor thought this through but low -12V (closer to 0V) would lead to Q32 conducting from ca. -7.5V (?), pulling down on R30 (point 10). Could this stop the
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Raymond Domp Frank
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#168954
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Re: Purpose of Q32 in S-52
Against excessive positive (+15 V) supply I presume. If for any reason the positive suplly voltage is too high, the TD can be damaged by an excessive current. It is veeery small and must tolerate 50
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unclebanjoman
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#168953
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Purpose of Q32 in S-52
Hi all, A recent topic (ending at message #168946) about S-52 repair brought up the mysterious role of Q32. During normal S-52 operation Q32 will never conduct . Anyone an idea? Some kind of
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Albert Otten
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#168952
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Re: Hakko FR-301 alternatives?
I will have a supply of ZD985 pump diaphragms in a few weeks. Please context me off list if interested. EJP
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EJP
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#168951
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Re: Tek TS-4353/U Distortion Analyzer and 500 series plug-ins
Hi Dick, The Operator's Manual of this TestSet is in the File Section of this Group. /g/TekScopes/files/SG505%20MOD%20WR%20WQ%20AA501A%20MOD%20WQ.pdf More interesting is the Service
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Egge Siert
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#168950
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
Hi, I the guy who is making a standalone power and signal adapter board. The original post is here /g/TekScopes/topic/74053244#168481 To answer your question, would be it worth doing?
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ycui7
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#168949
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Re: Strange TM 500 plugin to ID
I'm going to find it a HOME! You can use it ??? Make me an offer I can't refuse! wrote:
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[email protected] <kim.herron@...>
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#168948
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Re: Strange TM 500 plugin to ID
Kim, I did see that reply. I'm going to do some additional reading about it. Yes, TEKWiki is a wonderful source. I do not know why I did not think to search for this item myself. I guess that I
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Michael W. Lynch
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#168947
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Re: S-52 only works with lowered +15 V power supply
I put 9090 ohm 1% and 22k ohm 5% resistors and now the circuit works perfectly. Thanks Albert for your valuable suggestions! Thanks also to Dan for exposing the latest changes to the schematic. I have
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unclebanjoman
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#168946
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Re: Strange TM 500 plugin to ID
Hi Michael!! Have you looked on Tekwiki? Is this it? http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/067-0872-99 ( http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/067-0872-99 ) Another Member sent this to me.? Seems this is listed at
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[email protected] <kim.herron@...>
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#168945
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Re: Strange TM 500 plugin to ID
Have you looked on Tekwiki? Is this it? http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/067-0872-99
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Colin Herbert
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Re: Strange TM 500 plugin to ID
aid. It is a 067-0872-99 Logic Demo Aid. It has a Tektronix label on the side of it that has a Field Engineers name on it> I do not see this as "inappropriate". I am always anxious to learn about such
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Michael W. Lynch
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#168943
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Strange TM 500 plugin to ID
HI All! Hope this is not inappropriate!? I have a strange TM 500 plug in and I'm guessing that it's a sales aid or a training aid.? It is a 067-0872-99 Logic Demo Aid.? It has a Tektronix label on
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[email protected] <kim.herron@...>
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#168942
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
That's what I was trying to avoid. With current 7000 mainframe prices, purchasing and modifying one especially for this purpose is an option as well. Raymond
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Raymond Domp Frank
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#168941
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
After checking you're absolutely right. Learnt sth today! In addition, rewiring may be tedious as even power supplies are not the same. Hope I did not be mislead some fellows out there...
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C G <f1gwr@...>
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#168940
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
Trying to keep this on track: A TM5xx backplane is not a 7000 backplane. Raymond
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Raymond Domp Frank
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#168939
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
Find a used TM501. Test and/or recap the power supply. Remove the cover to see properly what's going on inside and you're done! TM501 - TekWiki <http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/TM501> Christian
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C G <f1gwr@...>
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#168938
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
Does a cable extender with a separate power output header specifically for testing count?? Built into a dead plugin, the extender cable terminates into the card edge connector, while the power header
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Dave Seiter
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
Bill, Thanks - I saw that link and am interested. I'll go back and find it. My thought was just for powering the plug-ins, but if you're going to do that, why not use the inputs/outputs also. Steve H
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stevenhorii
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#168936
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Re: 7000-series plug-in power tester
A few weeks back a fellow posted just such a device, intended to make 7K-series plug-ins outputs available for DSOs. I don't have a link, sorry Bill
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Bill Perkins
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#168935
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