Huntron Tracker 2000

[ramiroelliot]

Wondering if anyone has experience with the Huntron 2000 tracker , from what I understand the lowest ac output is 10v , Read a few posts that say this is too high to test many transistors without damage . Was wondering if it would be possible to lower the minimum voltage to 200-400mv by modifying the unit . any input welcome .. Roger

[admin]

Welcome to the Huntron Users Forum, Roger.
I suppose anything can be modified but voltages in a Tracker 2000 are set by the signal transformer so modding it could be more work than it is worth. If you need lower voltages, the Tracker 200 (needs an oscope) or Tracker 2500 had low voltage ranges. Of course, you could look at a new Tracker 2800! 

[P3_Orion]

Wondering if anyone has experience with the Huntron 2000 tracker , from what I understand the lowest ac output is 10v , Read a few posts that say this is too high to test many transistors without damage . Was wondering if it would be possible to lower the minimum voltage to 200-400mv by modifying the unit . any input welcome .. Roger

We have been using the Huntron 2000's for 30+ years without any issues. We mostly test military avionics boards and have never damaged any components. Its not the voltage that will kill a component it is the Amperage and the Huntron puts out an extremely low amperage signal so as not to harm any components.

We currently have two Huntron 2000's in daily operation that keep on trucking like battle hardened front line  soldiers.

I think you might be wise to digest the entire users manual that is available freely online. If you need a copy I can gladly send you a pdf copy. You might want to study chapter 9 as it deals with BJT's and it is possible to upset the Hfe rating of a BJT during testing. These are temporary changes for the most part and can mostly be avoided by testing in the Med2 to High range. Take note on page 9.2

Other then that I don't think your going to damage anything, if it where a issue we would certainly be aware of it by now.

Congrats on the new acquisition, it will serve you well.

I would not modify it in anyway, you more likely to damage it then successfully modify it.

[admin]

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