Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko 210 - the phoenix arises !

If you want to fix it you can replace the MOSfet and probably the .05 ohm 3
watt resistor.
I know that help the problem with Gecko but may get you going abain.
Jim

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From: "Andrew Mawson" <andrew@...>
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Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 8:21 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko 210 - the phoenix arises !


> phew - fixed a dead Gecko 210 - relief all round!!
>
> This was a brand new, never been used Gecko210 that had been on the
> shelf in its original packing for just over a year. When installed
> for the first time it blew fuses. After (very careful !) checking I
> installed a known working one in the same location and it didn't blow
> fuses and worked ok!
>
> Internal investigation showed that both IGFETS for Phase A were short
> circuit !
>
> I suppose not surprisingly Gecko weren't in the slightest interested
> as the unit was over a year old, but I would have hoped for slightly
> more sympathetic treatment seeing that it had NEVER worked. Wouldn't
> even give me any discount on a replacement item mean lot.
>
> Andrew Mawson
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