Re: [time-nuts] PRS10 case temperature

2018-11-16 Thread Scott Mace via time-nuts
I think I figured out the problem. When I rebuilt the lamp assembly, the R901 air heater resistor was listed as a 750ohm 2W on the schematic so that's what I installed. I just measured the old resistor, which had a broken lead, and it is 534ohms. I sort of repaired the broken lead and

[time-nuts] PRS10 case temperature

2018-11-16 Thread Mark Sims
The case temperature derived from the ADC reading does not match actual measured values. The PRS10 data sheet says it is roughly the temperature midway between the baseplate and lamp temps. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To

[time-nuts] Adoption of revision of the SI at CGPM #26

2018-11-16 Thread Magnus Danielson
Fellow time-nuts, For those of you that follow the news, you might have heard about the redefinition of the kilogram. In fact, it's a wider redefinition which also includes the second among other things. The Draft Resolution A "On the revision of the International System of units (SI)" is found

Re: [time-nuts] New very small OCMO

2018-11-16 Thread Bob kb8tq
Hi Ovenized MEMS oscillators have been around for quite a while. They go back at at least a decade and likely quite a bit further. Bob > On Nov 16, 2018, at 12:03 PM, Chris Caudle wrote: > > I did not see any mention of this on the list. Could be interesting in > some contexts: >

Re: [time-nuts] PRS10 case temperature

2018-11-16 Thread Scott Mace via time-nuts
I placed a large fan in front of the heat sink and it only cooled it down to 69C according to the case temp sensor. There's no way the case is actually anywhere close to that temp, it's maybe 40C with that fan running. I'll replace the LM45C and see what happens. Scott On 11/16/18

Re: [time-nuts] PRS10 case temperature

2018-11-16 Thread Dana Whitlow
My PRS-10 (a telecom version) runs with a heatsink temp of around 55C of a bit less. But some areas of the case actually run a few deg hotter than that. Dana On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 3:49 PM Mark Sims wrote: > My case temp runs around 70C with the SRS heatsink installed. If you > don't have

[time-nuts] new op amp for distribution amplifiers

2018-11-16 Thread Gerhard Hoffmann
Have you seen the new THS3491 ? LMH6702 on steroids. This one begs to be designed into new distribution amplifiers: Everything from DC / 1pps to a few 100 MHz into 50 Ohms, without any changes. (the usual gain = 2,    50R/50R out design) rise / fall 1.3 ns for 10V step slew rate 8V / ns

Re: [time-nuts] PRS10 case temperature

2018-11-16 Thread Shaun Merrigan
Scott: Here are the analog output values I am seeing: ad0 0.005 Spare ad1 2.316 +24 Volt Heater Supply ad2 2.327 +24 Volt Electronics Supply ad3 0.491 Lamp Drain Voltage ad4 0.343 Lamp Gate Voltage ad5 2.402 Crystal Heater Control ad6 2.358 Cell Heater Control ad7 1.557 Lamp Heater Control ad8

[time-nuts] PRS10 case temperature

2018-11-16 Thread Mark Sims
My case temp runs around 70C with the SRS heatsink installed. If you don't have a heatsink (a rather bad idea) it might run 80C. The latest SRS heatsinks don't seem to be as good as the earlier units which had a lot more metal to them... my heatsink is the later model.

[time-nuts] PRS10 case temperature

2018-11-16 Thread Scott Mace via time-nuts
I have been experimenting with a PRS10 and using Lady Heather to collect data. This unit had several failed components in the lamp assembly, which I replaced and the unit locks well now. One thing I noticed is that on cold startup, the unit seems to think it's already at 40-50C, when in

Re: [time-nuts] TBOLTMON Error Message

2018-11-16 Thread Richard Solomon
I downloaded and installed a new copy from the Leapsecond site. Found the COM port for the Serial to USB Adapter (COM 5) and voila ... it works. I bought two Trimble T-Bolts from an auction site for short money ($80 ea) and wanted to check them out. The last time I got some T-Bolts was a while

Re: [time-nuts] Size of hex (?) screw in knobs of 5370B time-interval counter

2018-11-16 Thread George Atkinson via time-nuts
The small HP knobs are 0.050" (50 thou). Get good quality ones or they will damage the screws. I once found sone marked 1.27mm. The company found a random key that fitted a part they bought in, measured it in metric and ordered 50 custom keys in that size! Robert G8RPI. > On 16 November 2018

[time-nuts] New very small OCMO

2018-11-16 Thread Chris Caudle
I did not see any mention of this on the list. Could be interesting in some contexts: https://www.sitime.com/company/news/press-release/sitime-launches-emerald-platform-game-changing-mems-timing-solution-5g An oven controlled MEMS oscillator. I saw a sample recently, the idea seems to be to

Re: [time-nuts] TBOLTMON Error Message

2018-11-16 Thread Brent
Lady heather, of course... On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 10:23 AM Richard Solomon wrote: > I downloaded a copy of TBOLTMON and installed it. When > I try to open it I get a Com Port Error Message no matter > which port I try (#1 through #16). > The computer has a Windows XP O/S. > > I also tried it

Re: [time-nuts] TBOLTMON Error Message

2018-11-16 Thread Tom Van Baak
I checked the TBoltmon files at http://leapsecond.com/pages/tbolt/ and they're fine. Grab a new copy if you suspect something wrong on your end. The usual reason that you get a com port error is that the port doesn't exist, or that it's beyond com16. Does this old computer have native com ports

Re: [time-nuts] Size of hex (?) screw in knobs of 5370B time-interval counter

2018-11-16 Thread Graham / KE9H
Dave: If I were you, I would buy a set of inch (as opposed to Metric) hex wrenches, that at least go down to 0.050 inch as the smallest. You can get a very nice set for about 10 Pounds. --- Graham == On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 8:21 AM Dr. David Kirkby < drkir...@kirkbymicrowave.co.uk> wrote: > I

[time-nuts] Size of hex (?) screw in knobs of 5370B time-interval counter

2018-11-16 Thread Dr. David Kirkby
I have a few HP 5370B time-interval counters of various states of cosmetic and electrical condition. I wish to swap some knobs between the instruments, as some are in better condition than others. Can anyone tell me what size of hex key these are? I wish to order a hex key, but obviously, want one