[R-1051] Power interlock questions

[Barry Hauser]

Hi John

The front interlock switch is "lockable". I forget exactly, but when you
have it opened up, you press down on the actuator (nylon wedge) and either
pull forward or back so it catches in the down position.  However, when you
close the case, I think it releases.  If it makes a solid connection in the
open-but-locked position, if you remove the nylon altogether, it might not
pop when the chassis is closed.

Also, as I recall, the height is adjustable on the switch mechanism, so if
it's touchy, you can raise the switch body and bracket upwards.  I don't
know if any glue or epoxy will stick to nylon, but you might try putting
some tape across the top portion of it.  Actually that might be sufficient
to push it down a bit further when the chassis is slid back into the
cabinet.

Barry


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <flood at Krohne.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 12:04 PM
Subject: [R-1051] Power interlock questions


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> Greetings,
>
> Got my R-1051B mounted in a rack (ouch) and checked out the R-1051
> "Plain"....  I hope I used the correct term as I don't want to start up
> something like the R-390 "Non A" war over here. The power interlocks are a
> bit touchy but operational on the "B" but on the "plain" the nylon(?)
wedge
> was cracked.  When I manually activate it the radio works fine, or should
I
> say worked fine once I figured out that this version has two interlocks,
> one of them switchable!!!  As if this thing isn't complex enough.  Other
> than safety and the "No User Serviceable Parts Inside" concerns.  Is there
> any reason I shouldn't bypass these microswitches?
>
> John Flood KB1FQG
> TASC Department
> KROHNE, Inc
> 7 Dearborn Rd.
> Peabody, MA   01960
> Tel.:  978-535-6060 / 800-356-9464
> Fax:   978-535-8180
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