Beomaster 4500 problem, slow - sluggish + code

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Thanks for tips so far


Yesterday i did measure some voltages from power supply (pcb03). While measuring microcomputer (pcb04) was disconnected. I made mistake by shorting 5v to ground (i think) and that blow fuse 1. So now i do not have 5v... I noticed that D28 was replaced with two other kind diodes in series. That might be ok, but i will change right diode in future. Also TR18 was changed to BD244C (original was BD534). The new transistor maybe ok, but should i change it by original type transistor? After i get 5v back i can continue measuring. Without 5v and microcomputer board attached 30v part of psu do not start and those voltages cannot be measured.

Tane

tane wrote:
Also TR18 was changed to BD244C (original was BD534). The new transistor maybe ok, but should i change it by original type transistor?

No, this BD244 can even stand a little higher voltage (100 instead of 60) but that is a level, that would never be reached. The diode should be a 5.6V Zener-diode. If there are two in series, the voltages have to be added. But it is not rally needed for a proper function. It is a over-voltage-protection to blow the fuse, when the voltage exceeds that level.

Chris

Hi

Today I got new fuse (F1) and BM has now 5v again. I noticed that 30V circuit does not start. Unit is still showing "COdE", i think that RL1 is off in this state.

Also noticed that 50/60hz signal is not visible after TR19 (red). It can be seen from resistor R114 (yellow). If i understand correctly this hz signal is used By RAM for timer. Should that signal be possible to measure after TR19?

Tane

Hi,

yes, the relays are not powered, when they switch on (active in stand-by)! That is annoying me too.

You are right, the 50 Hz should be measured. If there is no high level, the transistor is possibly short. Try with a ohmmeter to ground. When you desolder the transistor or only the collector, the 5V should be there (at the joint). It's coming from pcb4 via a pull-up resistor. (Diagram D, connection C42). If so, change the transistor.

Chris

Thank you!!

The „Radio“-thing was my Solution!!

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