[volt-nuts] Current Button for Datron calibrator (4800, 4805, 4807, 4808)

[Ken Peek]

Hi David,

I already checked with John Pickering, and he does not have anything for
the 480x series.  He suggested contacting the Fluke service center there in
the UK.  Fluke bought Datron/Wavetek, and they inherited all of the
manuals, parts, and IP.  IIRC, the UK Fluke service center *IS* the old
Datron factory/service department.  John said that that service center has
ONE "golden" manual set for the 480x services calibrators-- but it is in
paper format.  I suspect that they don't have the bandwidth to convert that
into a nice PDF, or they would have done that already.  You might get in
touch with them, to see if some kind of deal can be struck-- where you
agree to scan the manuals and make a PDF for them (if they give you
access).  It might be a thing where you would have to bring your laptop and
scanner to their office (so the paper manuals never leave).  If you DO get
the opportunity to make this happen-- please upload it for the rest of us
to use!

As for the parts-- again, maybe the Fluke service center has some parts in
a dusty old box somewhere that might have what you need.  You might want to
get to know them-- perhaps some premium beer (or ale) at the local pub will
help ... ?

Cheers,
Ken
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*David C. Partridge* david.partridge at perdrix.co.uk
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*Fri Jun 30 14:04:56 EDT 2017*

I'm on the lookout for a button for a Datron 4800 series calibrator which

may be a bit of a long shot.


It's the one between the Ω and AC buttons with the Legend "I" (uppercase

i).


An even longer shot - my front panel is a bit bashed - has anyone got one

spare?


You never know someone may have a spares mule!

Also (Ho! Ho!) does anyone know the whereabouts of a complete Operator

manual (with the Verification and Calibration sections), and the Service

Manual for a 4808?


Thanks

Dave

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