M1ECY hat geschrieben: ↑Di 16. Nov 2021, 20:10
Hi Volker,
I cannot speak from true experience of the T1000, because in the UK, we have different power modules.
However, the mains filter capacitors will possibly only show a true fault that will trip the FI if there is significant leakage to the ground path - perhaps when the power module is connected to the main board the circuit is completed?
Though, with experience in general of the switching supplies, it is possible that there are other faults that will give the same problem.
There is no problem in removing the suppression devices that go across the AC power connections, and then from AC power to ground - you must not bridge any of these.
If your electronic place of safety is only with low voltage circuits then perhaps you will need some support from more experienced engineers.
We can talk you through some testing and repair methods, but only if you feel safe to work with high voltage AC and DC circuits in your workshop.
Hi Sean,
Thanks for offering help. I am currently reading the workshop manual to figure out what could be wrong with my power supply. As it seems, there are two parts, a stand-by supply and a "powered on" supply. So, it seems that the "power-on" part in mine is failing, as my FI is only tripped when the supply is connected to the rest of the TTY.
From what I could see in the schematic so far, the mains filter capacitors are common for both power supplies. Would a "failure" condition on those be dependent of the current flowing through them, the "standby" current not causing them to short, but the "power-on" current doing so?
As far as attempting a repair is concerned, It's not that I am scared or afraid of mains voltage. I know how to work with 220V mains securely, have space to do so safely in my Workshop, I just don't have much experience doing so, hence any help where to look is welcome.
Another option would be to take the whole thing to an "Old School" electronics repair man and see if he would be willing to take a look at it and repair it at a sensible rate (hoping he enjoys this vintage tech as much as we all do)
. I am currently looking on the internet to find one of those guys nearby.
Thanks and best regards,