SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ST-AC 100

ALL WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONS. WORKING ON THE UNIT WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO A MAINS SUPPLY SHOULD BE AVOIDED. Test equipment required: - Isolated Mains A.C. power supply. - Portable Appliance Tester. - Digital Multimeter. - Tools, Standard Electronic Servicing. 1. PLEASE REFER TO THE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM. The ST-AC 100 spark tester can be divided into three sections: A. - Filter PCB including mains Transformer (TRN1) and On/Off Switch (SW1) B. - Main Control PCB including Output Control (VR2) C. - Test Probe Handle lead, Handle PCB and Nose Cone. 2. Complete a visual inspection of the ST-AC 100 checking for signs of damage, paying particular attention to the Mains lead, Handle lead and Nose Cone. Remove the front and rear grey plastic case bezels, undo the top 2 case screws from the front and rear panels. Using a large flat bladed screwdriver gently prise the lid from the case and check for internal damage. Ensuring that there are no loose wires, or damaged components.

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Check continuity of the Mains lead, Filter PCB (including fuses F1 & F2) and the internal wiring. Check the control PCB looking for any damaged, broken or burnt components. Component values can be checked using a standard digital multimeter. Remove the Nose Cone by first loosening the 2 grub screws in the Nose Cone Locking Ring and then un-screw the Locking Ring itself. Check for signs of excessive oil around the brass pins in the Nose Cone base. Locate and remove the 4 retaining screws from the Nose Cone socket (in the Test Probe Handle), loosen the cable gland at the rear of the Test Probe Handle and carefully push the Handle cable/PCB assembly out from inside the Handle. Check continuity of the 4 Handle wires and the condition of the Handle PCB.

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NEVER OPERATE THE ST-AC 100 WITH ITS NOSE CONE DISCONNECTED.

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The most common faults that have shown over a period of time areTR1 - Handle PCB, Short Circuit. R4 - Control PCB, Open Circuit. Usually due to TR1 (Handle PCB) being short. Open Circuit Handle Lead, normally at the cable gland entry points. Nose Cone, Open Circuit. Should it be necessary to take voltage readings, the ST-AC 100 MUST be connected to a mains Isolated A.C Supply to ensure safety. Replace any faulty/damaged components with components of identical specification. Following repair, but before re-commissioning of the ST-AC 100, it is important to carry out an electrical safety check on the ST-AC 100 using a suitable Portable Appliance Tester. This is to ensure that it is safe for the operator(s) to use. A record of the repair work and test results should be provided.

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Parts List For Main STAC PCB

QTY
1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

PARTNUMBER
C0183 C0510 C0585 C0680 C1062 D0100 D0240 D0420 P0595 R0180 R0230 R0305 R0370 R0490 T0310 T0340

DESCRIPTION
0.15uF X2 SUPP CAPACITOR 10n POLYESTER CAPACITOR 0.47uf 400V DC PMR METALISED CAP 10uf 100V RADIAL CAPACITOR CHOKE 2 AMP (SMV 20) DIODE UF4002 100V BZX79 6V2 ZENER DIODE 1N5346B 9v1 ZENER 3/8"sq. 0.5W 1K M/T POT. 10K METAL FILM 0.25W 1% RESISTOR 1K2 METAL FILM 0.25W 1% RESISTOR 1M5 0.5W RESISTOR 5% 220 OHM METL FILM 0.25W 1% RESISTOR 33K METAL FILM 0.25W 1% RESISTOR BC327 (PNP) TRANSISTOR BC337 (NPN) TRANSISTOR

REFERENCE
C1 C4 C2 C3 L1 D1-2 ZD2 ZD1 VR1 R2 R5 R1 R3 R4 T1 T2

Parts List For Handle PCB

QTY
3 1 1

PARTNUMBER
C0585 D0310 T0400

DESCRIPTION
0.47uf 400V DC PMR METALISED CAP IN5408 3A 1000V DIODE THYRISTOR BT152-600R

REFERENCE
C1,C5,C6 D3 TR1

Parts List For Filter PCB

QTY
4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

PARTNUMBER
B0410 C0185 C0513 C1060 C2110 C2185 P0475 R0650

DESCRIPTION
BRASS BUSH FOR FILTER CAP.250V AC .0022UF CLASS Y CERAMIC 0.1uF CLASS X2 POLY.CAP CHOKE 0.4 AMP CONNECTOR-STRAIGHT 3 WAY IEC TWIN FUSED PLUG COVER TWIN FUSED CHASSIS PLUG 560K METAL FILM 0.25W 1% RESISTOR

REFERENCE
C3, C4 C1, C2 CH1

R1

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