#11

Current Hardware - Tracker 3200S, Tracker 2800/2800S and Access Probers / Foot Pedal with 3 Switches for...

Last post by dhefke - November 13, 2024, 01:02:09 PM

There is a Stream Deck Foot Pedal made by Elgato that works with the Huntron for manual probing. The Foot Pedal has 3 programmable Switches allowing a Tech to trigger hands-free assigned action(s) through a very simple app to do the programming.  The switch pressure is adjustable as well. I have the switches set up to tab Left, select, & tab right, which allows the Tech to manual probe a PCBA / Module without having to set the test leads down.

#12

Obsolete Software / Re: Has anyone run a ProTrack ...

Last post by Al1234 - November 13, 2024, 12:00:02 PM

Ok         

#13

Obsolete Software / Re: Has anyone run a ProTrack ...

Last post by admin - November 13, 2024, 06:48:07 AM

    i can't tell you, cuz, if I tell i will have to ....

Do tell...
Actually, anyone can download and install the latest version of Workstation. However, you will need an activation code to use it.

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Obsolete Software / Re: Has anyone run a ProTrack ...

Last post by Al1234 - November 12, 2024, 04:21:09 PM

    i can't tell you, cuz, if I tell i will have to ....

#15

Obsolete Software / Re: Has anyone run a ProTrack ...

Last post by admin - November 12, 2024, 07:44:42 AM

Was Workstation 4 (even unlicensed) ever installed on this PC. Maybe a lingering newer driver was installed by Windows. Just speculating here. No free time to give it a try myself.

#16

Obsolete Software / Re: Has anyone run a ProTrack ...

Last post by Al1234 - November 11, 2024, 05:28:58 PM

your post is from a long time ago. but I wanted to let you know, Just found out I am able to use WS 3.5.4 and Huntron in window 10. I think it would work for windows 7 too, only if I remembered what I did. but it really works on my windows 10 System. the only thing, "help" does not work. when help is selected in any window it opens the web browser on  a Microsoft page stating Help is not supported... . WS 3.5.4 functionally works with my ProTrack, hand probing and scanning both work on my windows 10 system.    

#17

Out of Production Hardware / Re: Lost trace line on 2700

Last post by admin - October 19, 2024, 11:04:50 AM

Good job! The 2700 was our first Tracker with a LCD and was not very good as far as display speed. If you are used to CRT Trackers than the 2700 is less than stellar.

#18

Out of Production Hardware / Re: Lost trace line on 2700

Last post by P3_Orion - October 18, 2024, 10:44:00 AM

Alrighty then....

Hey Dummy, if the fuses are blown replace them first, DoH!

It appears to be working now. I ran it through the diagnostic test procedure and it runs all the way through without issue and using the Huntron ASA test board I am getting what I would expect to be good signals. I have not yet compared with our 2 workhorse 2000's.

I do have yet another question, the signal line on the display is 'pulsing', is this normal behavior for the 2700? (We bought this machine used and it has never been used since it was not working so we do not know what the expected behavior is supposed to be.)

Personally I like the green phosphorous displays, no flicker, no pixelation, no pulsing. Just good clean signals. We also have VI Curve Tracer setup on an old Tektronix and it is bright, instant response and super clean signaling.

I want to thank everyone who has helped in this thread!

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Out of Production Hardware / Re: Huntron Tracker 2000

Last post by admin - October 14, 2024, 11:22:22 AM

Manuals are available from the Huntron website now:
https://huntron.com/sales-support/techsupport.htm

Scroll down and select the Product Manuals tab.

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Out of Production Hardware / Re: Huntron Tracker 2000

Last post by P3_Orion - October 14, 2024, 10:23:52 AM

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.