Build help and troubleshooting => LA502 Optical Compressor => Topic started by: Kliozotis on November 03, 2021, 07:55:16 PM
Title: La 502 0 VAC ON OUTPUT
Post by: Kliozotis on November 03, 2021, 07:55:16 PM
Hi, I finish my first la 502. When start to setup, the voltages dc are fine. I read 1VAC With bypass but, when i put in the IN position, 0 VAC, no matter the gain pot marker. I try to measure in the R17, same result with 100% gain. The voltage 0V with TP1 are 14vac, no voltage at dc meter. The ohm are 5r at this points.
I try to find the issue but, i can't. Maybe someone can help me.
Thanks in advance. Eduardo Norte
Title: Re: La 502 0 VAC ON OUTPUT
Post by: JPK on November 04, 2021, 06:23:57 PM
Do you hear the bypass relay clicking when going from BYP. to IN? With power off: Measure the transformer secondary resistance (about 23 Ohms) on the output, between hot and cold. Measure the transformer primary resistance (about 5 Ohms) between TP1 and 0V. Check the solder joints on the relay.
Title: Re: La 502 0 VAC ON OUTPUT
Post by: Kliozotis on November 07, 2021, 10:21:14 PM
Hi. I check the values and they are fine. 23ohms on output and 5 on tp1. This means that the tranformer are fine?
The relay i dont hear nothing with power off but hear when engage the power.
When compressor in, i increase the GR and leds work, if i turn the ratio the Gr ups, it's like everything Works but, no signal on output.
The relay, how about the last pins, need or not ti be solder?
I dont know, everything looks fine.
Title: Re: La 502 0 VAC ON OUTPUT
Post by: JPK on November 08, 2021, 09:08:07 AM
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This means that the tranformer are fine?
Yes.
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The relay, how about the last pins, need or not ti be solder?
No, the last 2 pins are not connected.
If you do get the AC voltage across R17, then the only possibility is a defective relay. Send me an email here (http://www.soundskulptor.com/en/content/6-contact) to get a replacement part.
Title: Re: La 502 0 VAC ON OUTPUT
Post by: Kliozotis on November 16, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Hi Unfortunately, it's not from the relay. I change it, and nothing happens.
I bought the extension cable to check outside the box. By the way, thanks for the help.