Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] help with g201 needed

At 06:09 AM 20/01/2002 +0000, you wrote:

>Al Schoepp wrote:
>
> > Hi Alan,
> >
> > Since I got the info that it was the opto that failed and to check my
> > wiring I've looked everything over and can see no problems. I installed
> > the repaired 201 and it seems to be working great. I have no idea why the
> > opto failed, maybe a small piece of swarf got in there and shorted
> > something out? I'm happy that it's working now but would be happier if I
> > new what caused the problem in the first place.
>
>More likely it was electro-static discharge. Sometimes, tiny discharges
>that you can't feel at all will destroy components. Sometimes, discharges
>that make you jump, are audible and even visible will have no permanent
>effect. Especially, if you are connecting and disconnecting the cable to
>the computer, and removing the computer for other purposes, it is easy
>to walk into the room with a charge on your body and touch the connector,
>zapping whatever is on the other end of the cable.
>
>Jon

I should have thought of that, that is likely what happened. I'm using the
machine in my carpeted apartment and there is quite a bit of static.

Thanks,
Al


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