Pace MSS508-IP + Philips Gregorian dish.

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petew

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My Satellite Setup
Pace MSS 508-IP receiver
Philips Gregorian dish
Humax F1-C1 digital receiver
I've got an old analogue system: Pace MSS 508-IP driving a Philips
Gregorian Dish with a Humax F1-C1 for FTA digital stations. The Pace
being used mainly to drive the dish.

The Pace 508 has gone "belly up". When the power lead is plugged in
There is a clicking sound but nothing else. The clicking sound
continues for a few seconds after the power is removed.

As I say it is an old system. Is it possible to still get the 508 repaired?
If so any suggestions as to where and who to contact would be appreciated. I live in the SW london area.

alternatively,

According to the manual the Pace 508 provides 36v DC to drive the
dish. Would a new receiver like the Technomate 5500CIP or DAPCI
which also provide 36V to the dish be a "drop in" replacement for the
508 driving my existing dish (Philips Gregorian)?

Any help appeciated, Pete.
 
Sounds like the power supply, it is repairable, I believe that they still do the kits at satcure, but the Technomate would be a good replacement.
 
As Rolf says, the technomates would be a good replacement. Obviously if you are not bothered about receiving analogue channels then you wouldn't want the DAPCI. It's costs quite a bit more than the CIP. Then again if you are looking for an inbuilt hard drive as well as 36v positioner you would need something else. A manhattan for example.
 
Thanks Jimbo, Thanks Rolfw for the replies.

I think it is time to update. I like the look of the Technomate
but will have a look at the Manhattan range.

Pete.
 
Have you tried the hairdryer method yet?

Stand well clear and send all pets and children out of the room first.

Seriously though, it's only a temporary solution to get the caps up to temperature.
 
For well less than a fiver you could replace the ele caps in your psu and if you don't want it then there will be a serviecable drive for a poor newbie or other deserving cause (do it & feel GooooD)



L. :)
 
Lancelot said:
For well less than a fiver you could replace the ele caps in your psu and if you don't want it then there will be a serviecable drive for a poor newbie or other deserving cause (do it & feel GooooD)



L. :)
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Thanks for the reply. I'm used to using a soldering iron and am tempted to try.
Problem is I haven't got a circuit diagram and there are no obvious signs of damage therefore I don't know which ones to replace. Have you got more specific info? if so I would love to have it or perhaps a link to where it can be found.

Peter.
 
I think that they do a kit _http://www.satcure.co.uk/spares/kitlist.htm probably comes with instructions.
 
rolfw said:
I think that they do a kit _http://www.satcure.co.uk/spares/kitlist.htm probably comes with instructions.
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Thanks. I been in touch with them and the kits are still available. I've
ordered one, should be here within three days. Hopefully it will do the trick.

Pete
 
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