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Re: 585A -- time base A linearity
Did some poking around today. Deoxit didn't change anything. I noted, however, that the linearity issue is definitely temp related. It starts out in spec, then drifts out as the instrument warms up. I
By Sean Turner · #171688 ·
Re: Is my Tek 468 beyond repair?
Yep done similar repairs just from the top of the board when the need arose. -Ray
By Ray · #171687 ·
Re: Which programmer to use to read/write dallas DS1486?
Roger, I agree, probably too much hassle. I looked at the Advin website but the earliest programmer I see that specifically supports these two chips is the SpeedPro 280A. It is USB connected but does
By J. L. Trantham · #171686 ·
Re: Looking for TM503B manual
Model numbers with a letter following the model make life a lot easier when looking up an instrument on the Internet. Take 465 vs 465B, 2265 vs 2465A. Raymond
By Raymond Domp Frank · #171685 ·
Re: Looking for TM503B manual
I find it interesting that the first version of a Tek model had no letter after it, while the first version of an HP model always had an "A", which would be the second version of a Tek scope or other
By Jim Ford · #171684 ·
Re: Is my Tek 468 beyond repair?
Roger, The PDF schematic is a bit hard to read but you are right they are S types which, based on a 74S112 datasheet, four Clock inputs could pull 4ma each worst case for 16ma total. I think the
By tgerbic · #171683 ·
Re: Looking for TM503B manual
Hi Jared, Congratulations on finding a TM503B. "B" versions of a product are uncommon for Tek to make. They are an indication that the product sold very well. Tek was also convinced it would continue
By Dennis Tillman W7pF · #171682 ·
Re: Is my Tek 468 beyond repair?
So there is a very easy albeit brutal sounding way of dealing with removing DIL type chips: Take same slim side cutters and snip through every single leg as close as you can to the body. Then you heat
By Ray · #171681 ·
Re: Is my Tek 468 beyond repair?
John, Tony, My copy of the manual has U128 and U230 as 74S122 (not LS122), my memory says that most LS devices are rated to around 40MHz which is why I suggested HCT as a possible alternative. Anyway,
By Roger Evans · #171680 ·
Re: TDS 3000B-family 'scope (TDS 3014B) has problem with LAN interface
That may be a very useful hint, John! Simple to check and repair. I'll check the PSU and its startup behavior, although it seems that the problem with Ethernet connectivity is caused by the NVRAM
By Raymond Domp Frank · #171679 ·
Re: Is my Tek 468 beyond repair?
John, The oscillator can be replaced by most any other of the same design and frequency. The Motorola K1100A series would be the correct datasheet to look at. There are several other manufactures such
By tgerbic · #171678 ·
Re: TDS 3000B-family 'scope (TDS 3014B) has problem with LAN interface
Raymond, I have seen several TDS30XXB scopes with flaky power supplies. The problem is in the optoisolator used for feedback, which looses gain with age and demands too much current from the TL431
By John Gord · #171677 ·
Re: TDS 3000B-family 'scope (TDS 3014B) has problem with LAN interface
... and supported by the TL866II plus, of course, because the main issue is that the DS1742W isn't... Raymond
By Raymond Domp Frank · #171676 ·
Re: TDS 3000B-family 'scope (TDS 3014B) has problem with LAN interface
This is turning into a monologue. I don't mind. The closest (and much closer than I expected) 3.3 V (DALLAS) NVRAM device that I have found so far is the DS1250W. It's a 512K x 8 device, RAM only, so
By Raymond Domp Frank · #171675 ·
Re: Is my Tek 468 beyond repair?
I have now removed the PSU/timer board from the chassis so can provide a bit more detail on the crystal. It is a Motorola K1100A 50.00MHz. The nearest datasheet I could find was this although its for
By John · #171674 ·
Re: Which programmer to use to read/write dallas DS1486?
hi Siigi, Thank you for your reply. I had understood that the scope will not boot with "blank" NVRAM's. Is this correct? If not I can give the reading and copying a try, as Martin suggested, but that
By Rogerio O · #171671 ·
Re: Which programmer to use to read/write dallas DS1486?
Sorry for the intrusion. Kick me out of this thread if you want. I posed the same question in my thread "TDS 3000B-family 'scope (TDS 3014B) has problem with LAN interface ". I have a similar problem:
By Raymond Domp Frank · #171670 ·
Re: TDS 3000B-family 'scope (TDS 3014B) has problem with LAN interface
The thread behind the link I gave earlier (yesterday) does indeed exactly describe my problem and my 'scope's behavior. There's a valid copy of a TDS 3014B NVRAM available as well. That means, I'm now
By Raymond Domp Frank · #171669 ·
Re: Which programmer to use to read/write dallas DS1486?
Hi Joe, Thank you for your kind offer, but I am located in Brasil. I think it would be too complicated to ship the Nvrams to you to have them read and programmed. Regards, Roger
By Rogerio O · #171668 ·
Re: Is my Tek 468 beyond repair?
The expected ripple is nearer to zero. Tek is telling you that as the capacitors wear, the scope should still be able to meet its specifications with as much as 80mv of ripple. In my experience, the
By Chuck Harris <cfharris@...> · #171667 ·