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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: gusseology on February 10, 2006, 04:27:55 pm
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As I've been trying to solve my monitor issues, someone mentioned power can sometimes be a problem. Doesn't seem to be the case with me, but my mind started turning when I decided to get a new bulb and starter for my machine.
The schematics for my machine show the power supply goes to an isolation transformer and from there it goes to the monitor. Which is fine and makes sense. I matched up what was actually wired with the schematics and it was consistent.
The schematics also show that before the power supply hits the isolation transformer, wires split off and go to the florescent lamp.
However, when I looked at what was ACTUALLY wired, that isn't the case. The lamp is wired to the same side of the transformer as the monitor is. Could this cause a problem for the monitor??
Because with a new lamp and starter, the lamp still doesn't really work. Could this be causing problems for the monitor since they are wired in parallel??
Can the lamp be wired to the isolation transformer, or does it have to be wired as my schematics show (before the transformer). It my lamp transformer/balast is bad.....maybe it is messing with my monitor?
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Sure, wire it to the input of the isolation transformer.
BTW, have you tested the fixture outside of the cab to make sure it works?
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Actually, looks like the light fixture works fine. I think i'm just chasin anything right now to try to see if I can get my monitor working correctly.
I don't think them being wired on the same side of the isolation transformer is the problem.
thanks anyway peale.