Re: Rotary encoders for 65XX and 66XX power supplies

JW <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> Does anybody know of a suitable replacement for the optical rotary
> encoders that were used on older Agilent/HP 65XX and 66XX power
supplies?
> These were phased out on the newer generation supplies which use
> mechanical types. Agilent no longer has any stock, and advises me to
> replace the entire front panel PCB at a cost of $631.00.
>
> I believe that the encoders are part #0960-0822. I have no do***entation
> on them. Pictures can be seen here:
> http://home.comcast.net/~66gtojayw/Agilent_encoder-1.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~66gtojayw/Agilent_encoder-2.jpg
>
> Thanks.


'scuse my ignorance but where are rotary encoders used in power supplies ?
dialling up voltages ? so can replace with something else only
functionally
the same ?


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