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Re: Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variak talk]
Yes, it's called an isolation monitor. Bender makes most of them: <http://www.bender.org/> They are mostly used in hospitals and such where the isolation is used to provide redundancy against faults,
By Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> · #88720 ·
Re: Tek 214 running without batteries
Ah, okay, I see what you are talking about now. I doubt you are going to find a generic cheap replacement for your scope the way those are designed. Mark
By Mark Wendt <mark.wendt@...> · #88719 ·
Re: Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variak talk]
There is a type of GF detector which works on an isolated system and will trip on the first fault. The way it works is to inject a tiny current wave onto the circuit and observe the voltage change and
By Peter Gottlieb <hpnpilot@...> · #88718 ·
Re: Tek 214 running without batteries
The Tek 214 probes are built into the scope and can't be removed without opening the unit. Take a look at this auction:
By scott · #88717 ·
Re: Tek 214 running without batteries
What model number probes do you have? Mark
By Mark Wendt <mark.wendt@...> · #88716 ·
Re: Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variac talk]
I have a nice isolation-variac unit I built, but hardly ever use. With differential inputs and diff probes there really isn't much need for it. I suppose if you work on those old hot chassis TVs
By Peter Gottlieb <hpnpilot@...> · #88715 ·
Re: Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variac talk]
That must be why they are used to power electric shaver outlets in bathrooms ;-) Just joking, we are in agreement, only that you went a bit over the top maybe. Isolation transformers can be used
By Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> · #88714 ·
Re: Tek 214 running without batteries
I'm not sure the typical Tek probe tip will fit the 214 probes.
By scott · #88713 ·
Re: Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variak talk]
Well said, Steve! While power by isolation transformer itself is a very safe thing, people usually defeat the safety mechanism instantly by producing the first fault with the scope probe ground.
By Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> · #88712 ·
Re: Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variac talk]
Steve, Thank you so much. AC connectors with a grounding pins are there for a very good reason. Any isolation should be an absolute last resort. Using an isolation transformer is dangerous and usually
By jerry massengale · #88711 ·
Re: Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variac talk]
Variac should have been spelled with a "c", not Varik. My mistake Steve
By ditter2 · #88710 ·
Isolation transformers are not a panacea [was: Variak talk]
I don't quite agree with the phrase "An isolation transformer allows you to make measurements safely." While using an isolation transformer can let you make a floating measurement not referenced to
By ditter2 · #88709 ·
a note for USA residents buying from Walter at Sphere
Hi all No matter what some of us may think, Canada still isn't our 51st state. Recently, Walter at Sphere made me an extremely generous deal on a manual, and asked for either a USPS international
By n6otq <n6otq@...> · #88708 ·
Re: 7L13 'Center Frequency' display issue
Far better analysis than I could have ever done Vernonia Northern Has U2145 (156-0096-00 - LM311H) for $1.20 & U2110 (156-0223-00 - LM308) for $1.10 & U2010 (156-0292-00 -- 74L04) @ $0.35 each Chris
By Christopher Hilton-Johnson · #88707 ·
Re: 155-0049-02 for 465 scope
Bob, I have a 7B53A with bad switches that I am scraping. I can send you the working 155-0049-02 for $5 plus shipping[$2.06?]. send me your address and it will go out this morning. paypal
By jerry massengale · #88706 ·
Re: Tek 214 running without batteries
Scott, Do a search on Ebay for "tektronix probe tip" - there's tons of them out there, and most are fairly inexpensive. Mark
By Mark Wendt <mark.wendt@...> · #88705 ·
Re: Found 7854 Boards and more in the big Sphere Storage clear out...
Hi Walter A long shot - you don't happen to have a 7854 keyboard lurking in a dusty corner? Kind regards Craig
By Craig Sawyers <c.sawyers@...> · #88704 ·
Re: 155-0049-02 for 465 scope
sphere, vernonia northern, qservice, tucker... google the part number.
By Gala Dragos · #88703 ·
Re: Sony/Tektronix 318 manual with full schematic
I have that manual, I cannot find half of A02 board. The full symptoms are these:- 20ns clock?disappeared;- there are 4 selectable groups in the setup screen;- each group has 16 bits available for
By Gala Dragos · #88702 ·
Re: New here with a 2465 to clean up
Dave, ? This new link does work.??I had already found your file by browsing the group files and was quite impressed.? Very nice professional work.? It looks to me that you have complemented the
By machineguy59 · #88701 ·