[volt-nuts] Datron 1082

[Tom Knox]

Sorry I wasn't clear. I think the errors you are experiencing are because the memory battery is gone, so it won't matter now, this is for saving the cal data during future replacement to avoid these problems again.
Best Wishes;
Thomas Knox



> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:59:29 -0700
> From: randyevans2688 at gmail.com
> To: volt-nuts at febo.com
> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Datron 1082
> 
> Tom,
> 
> I would think with 0.08 VDC the battery is dead and all the memory is gone.
>  Do you think it would make any difference if I paralleled the leads with a
> new one?  I don't have a parts list to know what type the battery is so
> it's going to be a challenge to find a direct replacement.  Wish I had a
> manual.
> 
> Randy
> 
> 
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 7:54 PM, Tom Knox <actast at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Randy I would say from my experience with Datron there is about 90% chance
> > the battery and recal will solve the problem. I would modify the battery
> > with a coupe sets of leads that are long enough so you can install a new
> > while the old battery is still in circuit.
> > Best Wishes;
> > Thomas Knox
> >
> >
> >
> > > Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:23:35 -0700
> > > From: randyevans2688 at gmail.com
> > > To: volt-nuts at febo.com
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Datron 1082
> > >
> > > I believe the voltages are correct but I have no schematics or
> > > troubleshooting instructions to confirm.  I do see what looks like a
> > > battery in the memory section of the 1082 and it measures 0.08 VDC. Not a
> > > good sign.  I am really hoping someone has a Datron 1082 Service manual
> > > with schematics that they can steer me to, preferably a soft copy so I
> > can
> > > better troubleshoot the unit.  It might just need a new battery (plus a
> > > re-cal) to get it going again but I hate going blind.
> > >
> > > Randy
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 8:15 AM, Tom Knox <actast at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > As with many products of this age the tantalum caps are a common point
> > of
> > > > failure in the 1082.
> > > > Although this current problem sounds like a memory battery.
> > > >
> > > > Thomas Knox
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:03:56 -0400
> > > > > From: cfharris at erols.com
> > > > > To: volt-nuts at febo.com
> > > > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Datron 1082
> > > > >
> > > > > Just in case you haven't yet: Always start any investigation with
> > > > > checking the power supply for voltage and ripple.  Test the main
> > > > > electrolytic capacitors for capacitance, and ESR.
> > > > >
> > > > > Nothing in the unit's self testing ability can be trusted if the
> > > > > power supply is putting out large amounts of ripple, or is at the
> > > > > wrong voltage.
> > > > >
> > > > > -Chuck Harris
> > > > >
> > > > > Randy Evans wrote:
> > > > > > I have a Datron 1082 DMM that just recently stopped working.  When
> > I
> > > > power
> > > > > > up, it gives a "FAIL" message on the front panel.  I found a
> > flowchart
> > > > in
> > > > > > an abbreviated servicing manual that indicates it's from a failure
> > of
> > > > the
> > > > > > "Check for uncorrupted calibration store".  I Assume this likely
> > means
> > > > the
> > > > > > cal tables are corrupted?  Unfortunately, I don't have sufficient
> > > > > > information (e.g., schematics) to do any further troubleshooting.
> >  Can
> > > > > > anyone help with a complete servicing manual and/or further
> > diagnostic
> > > > help?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I did download the Datron 1071DMM  O&S manual from K04BB but I
> > don't
> > > > know
> > > > > > how similar it is to the 1082.  Can anyone comment on what the
> > > > differences
> > > > > > are?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Randy Evans
> > > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts at febo.com
> > > > > To unsubscribe, go to
> > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts
> > > > > and follow the instructions there.
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts at febo.com
> > > > To unsubscribe, go to
> > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts
> > > > and follow the instructions there.
> > > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts at febo.com
> > > To unsubscribe, go to
> > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts
> > > and follow the instructions there.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts at febo.com
> > To unsubscribe, go to
> > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts
> > and follow the instructions there.
> >
> _______________________________________________
> volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts at febo.com
> To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts
> and follow the instructions there.