Re: 7A29 - input switch lubrication
Ragu: Bonjour, Search both TEKscopes at Groups.io and EEVblog as well. Look for Tektronix cam switches/vert attenuators/7A29 1/ The PCB and atten modules are damaged by most cleaning INCLUDING deoxit,
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Froggie the Gremlin
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#16310
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Re: 7A29 - input switch lubrication
Radu, I used a small bit of sewing machine oil on my. But mine just needed to rollers lubricated. I have hear others needed to service the plungers as well. I have not needed to take apart my
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Zentronics42@...
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#16309
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7A29 - input switch lubrication
Hi all, I've just been "tipped" by a good friend the 7A29 has a very delicate input switch - mechanically, the rollers need some lubrication to perform well and last. I appreciate the heads up, as the
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Radu Bogdan Dicher
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#16308
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Re: removing a stuck 7k plugin?...
Sounds like the little catch is still engaged in the scope frame. If so can you remove the cover nearest the latching mechanism and look down in there with a mirror to see if you can disengage it? I
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Greg Muir
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#16307
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Re: removing a stuck 7k plugin?...
Sometimes if lucky and can access both sides of a plugin a strip of plastic bottle , or even a wide tie wrap / cable tie slid and wiggled under and forward will slip the catch up and allow
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Ren¨¦e
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Re: removing a stuck 7k plugin?...
Michael, Kind of did just that... I flipped the scope upside down, removed the bottom panel, *tried to* remove the rail (didn't work, as it's tucked flush and tight under the plug), but then inserted
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Radu Bogdan Dicher
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#16305
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Re: removing a stuck 7k plugin?...
Radu, I had this issue some time ago on a 7633.? From my foggy memory, I pulled the bottom panel, removed the screw that retains the black guide rail for the stuck plugin, then pulled the rail and
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Michael W. Lynch
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removing a stuck 7k plugin?...
Hi all, I have a 7k plugin I thought I successfully repaired the pulling mechanism (the finger pull knob broke from the plastic insert that is attached to the spring, and I epoxy glued it together,
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Radu Bogdan Dicher
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Re: Tektronix 7104
the cartridge has a shoulder that prevents it from coming out. If you can replace the inner bulb with a LED it could look quiet original. Stefan
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Stefan
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Re: Tektronix 7104
I'd probably cut the cables and sub an LED+esistor - AFTER checking that there was in fact +5 on the wiring. Cheers! Bruce Quoting Stefan <fres@...>:
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Bruce
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Re: Tektronix 7104
Radu, the power light bulb DS308 at the front is a cartridge lamp, 5V 60mA, green (Tek 150-0121-02), that can't be opened normally. The 2 cables are glued on, or potted completely. (Never tried to
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Stefan
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Re: Tektronix 7104
Radu - Depending on what is needed, I can probably come up with some parts. Cheers! Bruce Quoting bruce@...:
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Bruce
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Re: Tektronix 7104
Radu, I have some video out there on this topic. It is a 7854 not a 7104 but the mechanism is the same. Here are the 7854 links LED upgrade - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYkjuE7Pez8 7584 Lab Check
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Zentronics42@...
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Re: Tektronix 7104
Radu - The 7104 is a very interesting scope (I have something like 3 of them). Does your's work - if so, are there any burns on the CRT. You need to be particularly careful of intensity - there is a
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Bruce
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#16297
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Tektronix 7104
Hi all, It's been a while. I hope everyone's doing just great! I lucked into a 7104 for the princely sum of $20 ($40 added a couple of 7A19s and a 7B92A came "free," all basically functional as I've
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Radu Bogdan Dicher
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#16296
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Re: Tek 2430 Oscilloscope self cal not working
Hi Victor,? Thanks for the advice, I think you are right, especially as there is evidence that someone had been there before me. These scopes and other Teks are more expensive here in the UK and
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Paul Tech1 <godleypaul@...>
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#16295
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Re: Tek 2430 Oscilloscope self cal not working
Paul, The amount of labor and possible spare parts to bring back a 2430 may just not be worth it, I'm sorry to say. I would opt for a high serial number 2430A (B030xxx, even seen B042xxx) and in good
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victor.silva
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Re: Dave Henderson (Artek Manuals) RIP
Thanks Ron.
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John Griessen <john@...>
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Re: Dave Henderson (Artek Manuals) RIP
All, Artek Manuals continues operation by Linda, Office Mgr / Dave's wife. I've been incontact with her, working through issues to catch up on orders. Orders made via eBay are being filled.? Orders
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Ron
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#16289
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Re: Dave Henderson (Artek Manuals) RIP
Agree - Honor goes to whoever knows him (or her) best - IMO Cheers! Bruce Quoting Chuck Harris <cfharris@...>:
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Bruce
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