I just received a 4010 restored by timb. It's exactly what he said it was, in case you're considering his offer.
Ed
I hope you're happy with the unit! It's a very nice little box.
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(Also, ask the seller for a picture of the meter in question if he just has a shot of the box; they made needles in white, black and orange.)
Quote(Also, ask the seller for a picture of the meter in question if he just has a shot of the box; they made needles in white, black and orange.)
I do not understand what you mean.
Just in case here is the listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252087857361?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Someone talked about how confusing the dials can be. I missed a unit one time because I could not understand how they worked and the seller did not know either.
What ever short comings this has does not matter to me. This thing is just too sexy.
I'll probably put it on the fireplace mantle. It would make me feel like I am living in the Outer Limits.
Quote(Also, ask the seller for a picture of the meter in question if he just has a shot of the box; they made needles in white, black and orange.)
I do not understand what you mean.
The dials are not confusing at all, each dial sets one digit in the output voltage. It is just like entering it on a keyboard, except you do it with four dials. The numbers are read from left to right, just like any other number. In the listing you referred to, it is set to 03.30V, note how those numbers show up in the little "window" in the piece of plastic.
The dials are not confusing at all, each dial sets one digit in the output voltage. It is just like entering it on a keyboard, except you do it with four dials. The numbers are read from left to right, just like any other number. In the listing you referred to, it is set to 03.30V, note how those numbers show up in the little "window" in the piece of plastic.
The part that might cause some confusion after acclimating to the general operation of the dials is the rightmost value, since it goes from 0-(10) instead of 0-9. Since the maximum value that could be reached under normal circumstances would be 49.99, that last digit goes to 10, instead of 9.
49.9(10) = 49.99 + 0.01 = 50.00
The part that might cause some confusion after acclimating to the general operation of the dials is the rightmost value, since it goes from 0-(10) instead of 0-9. Since the maximum value that could be reached under normal circumstances would be 49.99, that last digit goes to 10, instead of 9.
49.9(10) = 49.99 + 0.01 = 50.00
This is what happened to me - thanks
I just received a 4010 restored by timb. It's exactly what he said it was, in case you're considering his offer.
Ed
I hope you're happy with the unit! It's a very nice little box.
Sent from my Smartphone
Yes, I am quite satisfied with it. I was pleasantly surprised when I took it out of the box, I was kind of expecting the packaging material to be stuck to the fresh paint. Based on my experience with other peoples repaints, I was seriously hesitant to purchase the supply at all. I have seen a lot of repainted equipment at hamfests, the paint is usually sticky or at least so soft you can leave fingerprints in. Your paint job was very nicely done, you would be doing many people hear a favor if you explain your technique and what materials you use.
As for function, I was expecting it to work perfectly, and it does. Can't really say too much more than that. I turned on the supply and my HP 34401a and let them warm-up for a few hours, then I sent the supply to 5.00V and noted that it was less than 150 µV low. I set the meter to min/max mode and have monitored it at this setting for 24 hours three times, each time the total variation over that period is less than 200 µV, I did not record the actual numbers each time, but I believe it was probably actually within that tolerance over the entire three days. The meter and power supply were both close to a wall, and most of the voltage variation occurred the first time the central air cycled on and off. Not bad at all for a 40-year-old power supply.
If anyone is interested, I can do a short video showing the spray technique and the ins and outs of various off the shelf paints. Plus how to prepare the surface, etc.
The dials are not confusing at all, each dial sets one digit in the output voltage. It is just like entering it on a keyboard, except you do it with four dials. The numbers are read from left to right, just like any other number. In the listing you referred to, it is set to 03.30V, note how those numbers show up in the little "window" in the piece of plastic.
The part that might cause some confusion after acclimating to the general operation of the dials is the rightmost value, since it goes from 0-(10) instead of 0-9. Since the maximum value that could be reached under normal circumstances would be 49.99, that last digit goes to 10, instead of 9.
49.9(10) = 49.99 + 0.01 = 50.00
The first step is admitting you have a problem...
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Looks like you got a good deal on the 5020. Looking forward to hearing all about it when it arrives.
The first step is admitting you have a problem...
Has anyone got a link that details the history & what happened to Power Designs Inc???
Try Ambitrol, they seem to have taken over the PD business. I was bidding for one, but it went for $1.25 with $30 shipping.