Transformer Fault in a PSU?
Rob Jarratt
robert.jarratt at ntlworld.com
Sun Jan 12 15:10:09 CST 2020
The PSU in my VAXmate failed recently and I think I have found a problem
with one of the windings on the transformer not ringing when I test it with
a ringing tester. The technical description of the VAXmate says that one
winding is operated in flyback mode and I wonder if that has any bearing on
the ringing test. Also, one of the pins appears not to be connected to
anything else, so possibly a broken (melted?) wire.
Can anyone help with the following questions:
Does the fact that one winding is operated in flyback mode have any bearing
on the ringing test?
Can a transformer fail with a bad smell with no outward sign of damage?
Can this transformer be replaced (see picture in blog)? - I suspect not
unless I find a donor PSU.
Where should I look for a possible cause of the transformer to fail (if
indeed it has failed?).
I have posted more details here:
https://robs-old-computers.com/2020/01/12/possible-cause-of-vaxmate-h7270-ps
u-failure/
Thanks
Rob
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