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11th Sep 2022, 7:40 am | #1 |
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AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
Two AVO-Megger BM80 series IR/DVM meters came along recently, but are faulty. One displays but doesn't measure correctly, and the other only shows a simple display code. I can find very little in the way of technical information for the /T model range, let alone anything resembling service information. The only similar datasheet is for the later series 2: https://content.megger.com/getattach..._DS_en_V11.pdf
The units appear to be fairly modern, with a main smt part pcb, and a separate LCD pcb, and a LED interface to talk with some ill-defined DLB RS232 device. It looks like the BM80 series 2 was around in year 1999, so I'm guessing early 1990's vintage for the BM80/T, and BM81/T. So far I've only checked that the rotary switch is ok on the display code faulty unit - although just having a display code may indicate a poor LCD display connection. Any help would be appreciated as this model has a nice high 100-200 Gigohm FS reading capability, but I'm not that keen to reverse engineer the pcb. Ciao, Tim Photo below is similar, but of the BM80/2 Last edited by trobbins; 11th Sep 2022 at 7:55 am. |
11th Sep 2022, 2:06 pm | #2 |
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Re: AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
I don't know if this helps, but it looks very similar to my Newlec NL222. This is by AVO International of Dover, Kent.
There is someone on here who's very knowledgeable about anything AVO, but until they read your thread you might find some information under the Newlec name. Hope this helps.
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11th Sep 2022, 2:48 pm | #3 |
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Re: AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
Thanks Ken - many paths can lead to Rome - and I'm fine to wait for anything to come along. It's always a risk to repair newer equipment - it's been much easier to fix up more vintage AVO high voltage gear like an RM215-L2.
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11th Sep 2022, 4:46 pm | #4 |
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Re: AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
Tim,
There is quite a comprehensive data sheet on the AVO website https://content.megger.com/getattach...637.1662910230 but perhaps you have this already. I have found AVO at Dover quite helpful in providing what service information exists for their equipment but this instrument may well be a re-badged unit made by another organisation. The Newelec version would tend to support this. (Newlec is the brand name of the UK electrical wholsaler Newey & Eyre, now owned by Rexel). You may find similar testers with other labels but it's not too likely that any of them will be any more willing, or able, to provide service data. Have you tried Avo/Megger Australia? https://megger.com/support/distribut...ia#megger-rent The BM 80 is included on a spreadsheet of spare parts which Avo were able to supply about 15 years ago. The parts available then were mostly casing parts, labels and general purpose ICs. PMM |
12th Sep 2022, 12:30 am | #5 |
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Re: AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
PMM, ta for that insight. Yeh the datasheet for the BM80/2 (series 2) you linked to is the same datasheet I linked in post#1 - it suggests that the two units we have here should be good performers. The mid 1990's dating info I deduced was from a 1999 listing (that included BM80/2) of suitable equipment to meet regulatory testing requirements at the time.
I will give the local Megger product guy a ring to see what he says, and also about the original sales outlet (there is a sticker on the rear of the units). I'll see if Ed D doesn't mind contacting Dover for me. Ciao, Tim |
8th Mar 2023, 3:41 am | #6 |
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Re: AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
A quick update that the UK Technical Support group of Megger located some BM80/400 schematics/layout via assistance from Australian Megger support, so I will see how similar that info is to the BM81/T I have, and progress with faultfinding.
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8th Mar 2023, 5:54 am | #7 |
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Re: AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
That's great news Tim, I hope it helps.
It might be worth sharing on the forum, but you'll need to check on the copyright first just in case.
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8th Mar 2023, 6:37 am | #8 |
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Re: AVO-Megger BM81/T service help please
Perhaps easier if anyone needing info for repair just pm me, as I am grateful for just receiving the provided info. I do aim to make an update if I can identify a fault
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