The tables worked fine with the Technics PSU before and after the re-cap.
I suspect the PSU as well, but why would it be an issue with three different PSU? 😕😕
I suspect the PSU as well, but why would it be an issue with three different PSU? 😕😕
This is very odd. You are clearly a skilled man with very good test equipment. And I love the video of you in your signature.
I use these Kenwood PSU's that I bought new/surplus maybe 15 years ago ? click here And also in the SP-10 PSU that I sell I use LM317HVT for both the 5.0V and 32.5V BUT expect about 1.0A peak when starting up on the 32.5V line.
On your bench PSU have a look at the output voltage with a scope on start up and whist it's not performing properly, this should giver you the clue ?
Let me know before we go any further ?
I use these Kenwood PSU's that I bought new/surplus maybe 15 years ago ? click here And also in the SP-10 PSU that I sell I use LM317HVT for both the 5.0V and 32.5V BUT expect about 1.0A peak when starting up on the 32.5V line.
On your bench PSU have a look at the output voltage with a scope on start up and whist it's not performing properly, this should giver you the clue ?
Let me know before we go any further ?
Nice avatar SYy. Its you to a 'T'
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My wife took that photo. I loved it, so Binky went on hiatus.
Dave Cawley - no news yet, I haven't found the time to get in front of the bench. I hope to Monday ot Tuesday.
If I may ask, what did you do in your SP-10 PSU to regulate the 140V neon strobe supply?
If I may ask, what did you do in your SP-10 PSU to regulate the 140V neon strobe supply?
Never heard of it...
*Applies a bit of Google*
*Reads Datasheet*
Fantastic!! I had no idea there was such a device. I'll use it. 🙂
Here's the datasheet for those interested - http://www.supertex.com/pdf/datasheets/LR8.pdf
*Applies a bit of Google*
*Reads Datasheet*
Fantastic!! I had no idea there was such a device. I'll use it. 🙂
Here's the datasheet for those interested - http://www.supertex.com/pdf/datasheets/LR8.pdf
Never heard of it...
*Applies a bit of Google*
*Reads Datasheet*
Fantastic!! I had no idea there was such a device. I'll use it. 🙂
Here's the datasheet for those interested - http://www.supertex.com/pdf/datasheets/LR8.pdf
Hi Tim, you are most welcome !
I haven't seen it used in DIY either, but at 69 cents and as Mouser have over 8,000 in stock, it's a no-brainer for lots of applications, including -ve bias of grids ?
Dave
I, too, have an SP10-MkIIa, purchased off eBay years ago, and have had it in the closet since. Supposedly it doesn't run at the right speed -- yet to be diagnosed. Looking at the power supply schematic this week (inspired by this thread) I noticed that there is connection from the 5V regulator's output to the 32V regulator (TR410, R419, etc.). The VinylEngine schematic is too fuzzy to read, but I believe this may be a hold-off circuit that prevents the 32V from powering up until the 5V supply is up. I haven't gone beyond this, but it may be that incorrect sequencing prevents the rest of the electronics from working correctly.
there is connection from the 5V regulator's output to the 32V regulator (TR410, R419, etc.). this may be a hold-off circuit that prevents the 32V from powering up until the 5V supply is up. .
Well spotted ! That is what it would do. And only on the "A" version which I have never actually seen.................
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Actually, a note on the schematic indicates that the non-A and -A versions have the same power supply.
Actually, a note on the schematic indicates that the non-A and -A versions have the same power supply.
If you look at the non-A PSU it doesn't have that though ??
Dave
If by 'that' you mean the hold-off circuit, it is there on both. Download the manuals from VinylEngine and take a look.
Again, if by "it", you mean the hold-off circuit, it is part of the schematic of the SP10 Mk ii at VinylEngine. That manual does not have a date on it.
Ops ! You are right, sorry !!
I have checked all versions too, this is the BBC one, but they all have the same start sequence. My mistake.
I have checked all versions too, this is the BBC one, but they all have the same start sequence. My mistake.

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