Solartron 7060 - 6½ digit multimeter

Electronics

May 29

In this video I show you my new toy which is a Solartron 7060 6½ digit multimeter. After a general introduction, I open up the cover and inspect the insides. There were 4 tantalum capacitors that needed to be replaced because they released the PPMs - they were toasted and/or had shiny metal blobs on their surfaces. After replacing the capacitors, I checked the device again and it seemed that I managed to do the repair without damaging it.

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Toasted tantalum capacitors #1

New tantalum capacitors #1

Toasted tantalum capacitors #2

The released metal is also visible.

Toasted tantalum capacitors #2

A different perspective.

Replaced tantalum capacitors #2

Top view. The replaced capacitors can be seen towards the bottom left corner.

Pin and socket connectors

The two PCBs are connected by this very interesting pin and socket connector. Initially I had difficulties in connecting all pins perfectly and I could not start the device properly.