Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-27 Thread Electronics and Books via volt-nuts
-20577501 Netherlands Discere ne cesses On Sun, 1/24/16, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) <drkir...@kirkbymicrowave.co.uk> wrote: Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit mult

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-25 Thread Andrea Baldoni
On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 07:54:34PM +, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) wrote: > I've got a HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter - S/N 2703A04579. It's working > fine, but I'm aware the battery must be at least 11 years old, as I first > bought the meter 11 years ago. I suspect its due for a

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-25 Thread Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)
On 25 January 2016 at 15:23, Andrea Baldoni wrote: > On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 07:54:34PM +, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby > Microwave Ltd) wrote: > > > I've got a HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter - S/N 2703A04579. It's working > > fine, but I'm aware the battery must be at

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-25 Thread Andrea Baldoni
On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 04:52:56PM +, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) wrote: > It is the same general type, but the pinout is wrong. Mine has two radial > pins, not 3. That will not fit. Sorry, I understand now it's a 2/3A, much bigger. The original LX1634 (LX16/34) is a Li-SO2,

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-25 Thread Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)
On 25 Jan 2016 03:51, "Tom Miller" wrote: > > Looking through the service manual I don't see a connection from the battery to the NVRAM. I am sure I measured battery voltage on pin28 so I suspect a schematic error. Can someone that has one open verify that? My 3457 is in

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Joseph Gray
I just replaced the battery in my 3457A. From Mouser: Panasonic BR2/3AE2SP Joe Gray W5JG On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 12:54 PM, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) wrote: > I've got a HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter - S/N 2703A04579. It's working > fine, but I'm

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Joseph Gray
A Google search for that Panasonic battery brings up quite a few vendors. One is Newark (Element 14). You should be able to find a UK source. Joe Gray W5JG On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 3:12 PM, Joseph Gray wrote: > Lots more info here: >

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)
On 24 January 2016 at 21:24, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: > > In message < > canx10hadbw1u9ejc8_zgsk94k8az8vzg4ose+xngfwrali0...@mail.gmail.com> > , "Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)" writes: > > >Opening the meter up, I see the PCB shows "BT 601". There's no

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Poul-Henning Kamp
In message , "Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)" writes: >The SRAM actually gets about 4.8 V >when on mains, so even a fresh Lithium Thionyl Chloride cell, which would >be more than 3.6 V off load, would not be

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)
On 24 January 2016 at 22:16, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: > > In message < > canx10hcknsnxczjx8gccd2-t0j-jom7ybmncgdvis9ic3yv...@mail.gmail.com> > , "Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)" writes: > > >The SRAM actually gets about 4.8 V > >when on mains, so even a

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Attila Kinali
On Sun, 24 Jan 2016 19:54:34 + "Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)" wrote: > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/hp_agilent_equipment/conversations/topics/48964 > > would suggest the battery was made by Saft and is a Lithium-manganese > dioxide

[volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)
I've got a HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter - S/N 2703A04579. It's working fine, but I'm aware the battery must be at least 11 years old, as I first bought the meter 11 years ago. I suspect its due for a change. I'm trying to find a *reputable* source for a replacement. I want to avoid eBay, due to

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Poul-Henning Kamp
In message , "Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)" writes: >Opening the meter up, I see the PCB shows "BT 601". There's no name on the >battery I can see, but the type number of LX 1634. The voltage measured on >my

Re: [volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

2016-01-24 Thread Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)
On 24 January 2016 at 22:46, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: > > In message