[BC] Symetrix AirTools delay PSU

[Tim Backer]

I didn't get much beyond opening a 6000 and spending an hour trying to find
the power supply online via it's manufacturer & PN.  Next step was to look
by voltage/current/dimensions which gets exponentially more cumbersome.

It's a mid-size open frame switching supply with the typical array of
electrolytics cemented together (and too close to heat sinks).  I will post
the specs when I get back in the shop tomorrow, but the supply voltages were
pretty odd too (16.something volts on one rail).

I wish more manufacturers standardized on common real-world voltages.  I
can't think of many designs that wouldn't be just fine with the typical +/-
15 and +5 rails.  I've been through at least two different third-party
sources for Intraplex supplies, but it's not hard because they use standard
voltages and pre-drill the cards for most common form factors.

Tim

-----Original Message-----

 From: Mike McCarthy

Tim,

Have you considered simply re-capping the power supplies?  Is it possible?
I've not needed to get into one yet.

Are there any OEM markings on the power supply?  Many of these so called
unobtainium supplies have been merely replaced by an identical to the old
device except for a changed part or two. Or were simply bought by someone
and the name changed. They're otherwise direct replacements.

When you have a solution or a parts list, please advise as I have 5 of them
in operation and would prefer to avoid reinventing the wheel if at all
possible.

MM