RE: Spectroscan-T troubles - looking for help and service manual or schematic
RE: Spectroscan-T troubles - looking for help and service manual or schematic
- Subject: RE: Spectroscan-T troubles - looking for help and service manual or schematic
- From: Ethan Hansen <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:30:17 -0800
- Organization: Dry Creek Photo
> From: Mike Boden
>
> I have a Spectroscan-T that is no longer working. It's been a long time
> since I've needed to make a profile, so it's been sitting idle.
>
> Anyway, the device powers up and the stepper motors work. Furthermore,
> Measure Tool sees the device as expected. The problem is when I go to
> measure a target, and I get an error which prohibits me from going any
> further. Unfortunately, I don't have the error code with me at the
> moment.
Hi Mike,
You're in a familiar situation. We maintain a stable of Spectroscans, cannibalizing parts to keep half a dozen in working order. I can't help with schematics; first GMB then X-Rite insisted they were proprietary followed by "no longer supported."
The first step I suggest is to determine if the problem lies in the Spectroscan's wiring or elsewhere. If you have access to an older PC with a real serial port, try connecting from that. We have several Spectroscans that simply will not fully connect using any model of USB adapter.
Next, connect the Spectrolino directly to the computer without the Spectroscan in the way. To do so, you'll need the 25 to 9 pin adapter that accepts external power input and the power supply. If you don't have one or both available, contact me off-list. If MeasureTool connects and can perform basic measurements, the fault lies in the Spectroscan interface.
When we have reached this point, our approach is to delve into our parts bin. Years ago we had success repairing a few Spectroscans, but with the price of used units on eBay being what it is (particularly if you are not looking for one with working stepper motors) the time investment did not make sense.
Cheers,
Ethan
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