Re: Axioplan power supply failure
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Grant MacGregor on
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Glen,
My Axiovert 200m's power supply did this two years ago. It was 7 years old at the time. I ordered the part from Zeiss (~$750) and installed it myself. At least on the vert 200m, it is a simple process.
Grant
On Nov 23, 2011, at 10:40 AM, Glen MacDonald wrote:
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> Hello,
> sorry for a question not directly confocal related. We have a Zeiss Axioplan 2ie, about 7 years old. Its power supply failed last night with an outpouring of smoke. The most obvious damage is a 400V 150 uF capacitor that shows white powdery substance on its top (can't tell if this is ash or corrosion), signs of overheating and loss of oil.
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> Has anyone else experienced power supply failures with this model?
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> this scope is used about 1,000 hours/yr. It is switched on with the first user of the day and switched off by the last user.
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> Thanks,
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