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* Classic Octopus Tester
 
* Classic Octopus Tester
 
** Based on [http://n5bl.org/pipermail/builders_n5bl.org/attachments/20150514/6b8107e1/attachment-0001.pdf design example (N5BL)]
 
** Based on [http://n5bl.org/pipermail/builders_n5bl.org/attachments/20150514/6b8107e1/attachment-0001.pdf design example (N5BL)]
* Scope set to X-Y for voltage-vs-current measurement of part
 
** Look at scope pattern for device signature
 
** Shows voltage/current phase relationships
 
 
* Out of circuit component tester
 
* Out of circuit component tester
 
** Useful for matching parts like diodes
 
** Useful for matching parts like diodes
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** Pot adjustments to set current (accommodate transformer and line voltage variances)
 
** Pot adjustments to set current (accommodate transformer and line voltage variances)
 
* 2 BNC jacks
 
* 2 BNC jacks
** Timebase = XY
 
** 50 mS timebase
 
** Connect to XY on scope (X=CH1, Y=CH2)
 
** CH2 gets set to INVERT
 
 
* Plus, Minus Banana jacks
 
* Plus, Minus Banana jacks
 
* AC powered
 
* AC powered
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** 6.21 in W x 3.76 in D x 2 in H
 
** 6.21 in W x 3.76 in D x 2 in H
 
** Comes with screws and rubber feet
 
** Comes with screws and rubber feet
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=== Scope Setup ===
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* Scope set to X-Y for voltage-vs-current measurement of part
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** Press button above time adjustment knob
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** Time Base XY
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** Look at scope pattern for device signature
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** Shows voltage/current phase relationships
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** 50 mS timebase
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** Connect to XY on scope (X=CH1, Y=CH2)
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** CH2 gets set to INVERT
  
 
== X-Y Patterns ==
 
== X-Y Patterns ==

Revision as of 18:24, 5 September 2021

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Features

  • Classic Octopus Tester
  • Out of circuit component tester
    • Useful for matching parts like diodes
  • In circuit component tester
    • Test 2 units and compare signatures on scope
  • Use 6.3V "filament" transformer
  • 1mA, 10mA "scale" switch
    • Pot adjustments to set current (accommodate transformer and line voltage variances)
  • 2 BNC jacks
  • Plus, Minus Banana jacks
  • AC powered
    • C13 jack with switch
    • 1A Fuse
  • Build into Bud Box CU-1945
    • 6.21 in W x 3.76 in D x 2 in H
    • Comes with screws and rubber feet

Scope Setup

  • Scope set to X-Y for voltage-vs-current measurement of part
    • Press button above time adjustment knob
    • Time Base XY
    • Look at scope pattern for device signature
    • Shows voltage/current phase relationships
    • 50 mS timebase
    • Connect to XY on scope (X=CH1, Y=CH2)
    • CH2 gets set to INVERT

X-Y Patterns

XY Patterns.PNG

Resistors

  • Resistor - slope line
    • Slope = resistance value
  • 1 mA setting = 8901 ohms, 1:1 slope
  • 10 mA setting = 890 ohms, 1:1 slope

OctopusTester Resistor.png

Capacitors

  • Oval shape
  • 0.3uF, 60 Hz, 8841 ohms
  • 3uF, 60 Hz, 884 ohms
  • 1 uF cap, 1mA selection

OctopusTester Cap 1uF-01.png

  • 1 uF cap, 10mA selection

OctopusTester Cap 1uF-02.png

Zener

  • 3.9V Zener
  • 1 mA switch setting

OctopusTester Zener-01.png

  • 10 mA switch setting

OctopusTester Zener-02.png

Schematics

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  • Adjust RV1/RV2 for total resistance (fixed resistor plus pot)
    • 891 - 1 mA switch setting (RV2)
    • 8910 - 10mA switch setting (RV1)

Cutouts on Bud Box CU-1945

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Videos