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Month: April 2019

Posted on April 25, 2019February 25, 2021

TCC capacitors

We are finding that the main problem with Marconi equipment dating from the 1950s is failure of the non-electrolytic capacitors, most of which were made by TCC. Continue reading “TCC capacitors”

Posted on April 25, 2019February 25, 2021

Sync Pulse Generator mounting

The split-unit mobile SPG (Sync Pulse Generator) that we have is unfortunately missing both its mounting frames with the anti-vibration inserts.

Continue reading “Sync Pulse Generator mounting”

Posted on April 25, 2019February 25, 2021

Miscellaneous

There are always a number of “smaller things” that need to be done to move the project forward.

Continue reading “Miscellaneous”

Posted on April 25, 2019February 25, 2021

Fourth Picture and Waveform Monitor

We were intending that the left-most position of the four “forward” engineering positions – the one for the “Vision Engineer” should be equipped with a BD819A precision monitor and a separate waveform monitor.

Continue reading “Fourth Picture and Waveform Monitor”

Posted on April 25, 2019February 25, 2021

Vision Mixer

Obtaining the correct vision mixer has been a long-term endeavour, but finally one has been found. The unit seen in previous pictures was of a similar design but not the correct one.

Continue reading “Vision Mixer”

Posted on April 25, 2019February 25, 2021

Precision monitor for Engineering

We need some way of being able to view the pictures from the engineering area, so we decided to move the precision monitor from its original position next to the three camera control units to a separate installation next to the work desk – the space will be filled with another picture and waveform monitor later.

Continue reading “Precision monitor for Engineering”

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