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Atlas DCA55 Self Test Failed Error

fdeelros

fdeelros

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Good morning community,

I recently used my Peak DCA55 tester to test an output transistor and after that the tester started showing an error saying that it failed the self test code 5 .

I replaced the battery and inspected the unit inside to see if anything looked out of place or leading or burned to not avail.

I have checked online also trying to find a solution and nothing. I was hoping to find anyone here who has seen the same problem and has found a solution....Anyone please?
 

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Did you test the transistor while it was installed in something? If so, there may have been some residual charge in the power supply that damaged it. The manual says:

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Yes, I think that is what happened... I replaced the battery and the problem still persists. I could not find any other thread...
 
Ray Gianelli said:
Did you test the transistor while it was installed in something? If so, there may have been some residual charge in the power supply that damaged it. The manual says:

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That`s my thought as well, Ray. :beerchug:
Looks like the Peak was spiked by the circuit`s residual PS capacitors voltage (not completely discharged) in the equipment when the OP tried to test a transistor still fully connected in circuit. :oops:, o_O

For the close to a decade of owning and using my Peak DCA55, I`ve never tried to test a transistor in circuit, as I didn`t think to trust it`s test results, especially in common across my bench direct coupled audio amplifiers. :rolleyes:

Oh well, looks like the OP needs to send it back to the factory, or toss, and replace. :(
Live and learn. :hug:
 
Update: I contacted the factory and they were actually very reasonable. The unit is obviously out of warranty, but they offered to restore/reprogram with the latest firmware for $36 including return shipping (That also includes a new battery)...The cost to ship the unit to the UK is about another $17 + travel time...the cost of a new unit on eBay is about $99 and $103+tax on Amazon...so take your pick...lol - $53 plus some waiting time or $103+tax within a couple of days... I decided to order a new one from Amazon and I also sent the damaged one for repair for $53 and will keep it as a spare...I think the cost to repair is not that bad if you are willing to wait! I hope this helps!
 
fdeelros said:
Update: I contacted the factory and they were actually very reasonable. The unit is obviously out of warranty, but they offered to restore/reprogram with the latest firmware for $36 including return shipping (That also includes a new battery)...The cost to ship the unit to the UK is about another $17 + travel time...the cost of a new unit on eBay is about $99 and $103+tax on Amazon...so take your pick...lol - $53 plus some waiting time or $103+tax within a couple of days... I decided to order a new one from Amazon and I also sent the damaged one for repair for $53 and will keep it as a spare...I think the cost to repair is not that bad if you are willing to wait! I hope this helps!
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Very good then, fdeelros. :beerchug:
I suspect you`ll be a bit more careful in the future when testing transistors with the Peak DCA 55. :)
Best to check them out of the circuit, and less risky, as well. :idea:
 
fdeelros said:
Update: I contacted the factory and they were actually very reasonable. The unit is obviously out of warranty, but they offered to restore/reprogram with the latest firmware for $36 including return shipping (That also includes a new battery)...The cost to ship the unit to the UK is about another $17 + travel time...the cost of a new unit on eBay is about $99 and $103+tax on Amazon...so take your pick...lol - $53 plus some waiting time or $103+tax within a couple of days... I decided to order a new one from Amazon and I also sent the damaged one for repair for $53 and will keep it as a spare...I think the cost to repair is not that bad if you are willing to wait! I hope this helps!
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I purchased a new one from Newark about a month ago for less than $55.00 Shipping was included because I purchased some other items too.
 
Now $59.02 now with inflation, but way better than Prime @ $103
Those must be nice . . . I've only had a cheap m328 which has helped me for sure but some day I'd like to have a DCA.
cool that they'd even offer to fix it actually. I think that says a lot.
 
@Young46 - Thank you! :-) I found the web and ordered it from Newark. $73.84 in your doorstep. Not bad at all! It will arrive tomorrow. I am still working on that Pioneer SA-9800 that you commented on- charred power supply! lol
 
I just purchased a Peak think its the 70 from Newark and it was considerably -- lots less than anyplace else -- sorry to hear of your mishap OP :(
 
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