I have a PCS500 and a PCG10/8016(kit). Have not used them for years but recently had a project that required them. I inadvertently crossed the power supplies and supplied the PCS500 with 12vdc. The PCG10/8016 did not function on the 9vdc and I realized the problem when I touch the PCS500 case and it was hot. I immediately pulled all plugs and traced the problem. Current status is the PCG10/8016 is undamaged. The PCS500 works as follows. The Software version 4.05 calibrates OK and generates a Calibration.log that is within design specs. Channel 2 functions normally with no issues. Channel 1 functions normally except for Volts/Div. 15V and 5V where the trace position drops off the screen when activated. This also prevents the AUTOSET, channel 1 from working. What components on the smd board only affect 15V and 5V Channel 1 settings? I have found no schematics for the PCS500 but I do have the tools for SMD work.
On 15V and 5V settings the relay RY4 should be activated (ON).
The circuit diagram and other documents are on the installation CD.
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Ran an on board test of RY4 and though it receives power, it does not close. While powered on the 5V setting , I jumpered the relay and the trace returned on the screen. Same with the 15V setting. RY4 (SIR-S4-105A) is definitely bad. On searching the WEB, the SIR-S4-105A does not appear to be readily available any more. I did find a Hamlin HE3621 A 0510 that almost matches. The size and footprint match. The specs are the same or better with 2 exceptions. Drop-out voltage is 0.5 VDC instead of 0.8 VDC and the Max coil voltage is 14 VDC instead of 16 VDC. Jameco part # 1860088. I see no reason this will not work. Thankyou very much for the help VEL255. I will order a new regulator as well as I am sure I shortened its life substantially. Thanks again, Steve.
The replacement relay you selected seems to be a good choice.
Normally the PCS500 works well with 12V supply too.
The regulator is slightly warmer though…
I agree, If I recall I think it can take up to 32 volts with proper heat sink. It was not on very long. The relay failure was probably unrelated. I ordered 5 relays from Mouser along with the higher quality capacitors for my Chesster Phantom computer recapping project, the reason I pulled out my oscilloscope in the first place. Thanks again for the help. Steve
No problem at all.
Indeed, most probably the failure was just a coincidence but not related.