Joe,

I'm in So FL. and may have to take you up on the reprogramming.  The
programmer I ordered will fall short.  Even the 6 ROM chips I ordered had
the correct description (TMS2564JL) but the picture (KMS2816AP) was wrong.
I'm waiting on a reply from the seller to confirm if he was selling my
target chip or the KMS #.

I would want to do what you described.  Archive the original programming,
erase them, then program in the 6 images.  Where are you located?

Does anyone know how to switch volt-nuts from digest version to individual
emailed version?

Rick
rpbale at gmail.com

On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 10:56 AM <[email protected]> wrote:

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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:41:45 +0100
> From: Frank Stellmach <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Hello Rick,
>
> I hesitated to give an advice for a good programmer for some reasons,
> sorry for being late, now.
>
> I also bought the latest TL866II plus, from the original manufacturer,
> which I can highly recommend for more recent non volatile components.
>
> There's a long history behind this programmer, as older versions like
> the CS had been copied by other Chinese ..uum.. garage companies, I
> assume.. therefore the original manufacturer XGECU terminated all these
> older versions some time ago, so I hope your CS version is?
> 'compatible', or 'old stock', or you should make sure it is anything of
> both, before attempting to make a firmware update.. as far as I
> remember.. there's been a long discussion on eevblog about this
> programmer, and stuck FW updates, especially on clones. Best is to avoid
> these updates, anyhow.
>
> The 2nd problem with the recent version which I have is, that it is not
> able to program very old EPROMs which require high programming voltages
> like 25V or even 21V, (I didn't test that yet on my old stock), so your
> EPROMs might fall into this category.. and if the CS version (either
> compatible or original) is still able to program one of these, I don't
> know. The operating software will tell, hopefully, otherwise the eevblog
> thread.
>
> So my recommendation is, to carefully check the type of your old EPROMs.
> I strongly assume that you will be able to safely read their content.
> But you should order compatible newer EPROMs, OTPs, or FLASH parts,
> which the programmer can handle for sure, i.e. search inside its parts
> library, please.
>
> Frank
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:12:09 +0100
> From: Frank Stellmach <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> I have found again the original distributor/manufacturer site, where I
> bought (via e..y) the TL866II+ with the whole set of adapters:
>
> http://www.autoelectric.cn/en/tl866_main.html
>
> So the II+ can only handle +18Vpp, and the CS up to +21Vpp, so
> programming the old +25Vpp types (2708, 2716 and similar) are not
> supported.
>
> The whole discussion on eevblog can be found here:
>
>
> https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-411-minipro-tl866-universal-programmer-review/
>
> Frank
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:55:18 -0400
> From: Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> Message-ID:
>         <
> cad2mu-nt_10nt7gw2kqitdgxurbed6zxt+xc3h1mwaf1khz...@mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> Frank, I'm glad you did reply.  I checked my spec sheet and the ROMs do
> require 25v VPP and the programmer caps at 18v.  I've requested to cancel
> the shipment but likely to late.  I will go back on the hunt for the 25v
> VPP.
>
> Thanks Rick
>
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> > To: [email protected]
> > Cc:
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:47:07 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] volt-nuts Digest, Vol 124, Issue 5
> > David, I went to double check if I physically have 2564 or 2764 and I
> > discovered all the ROMs were in the wrong spots but not backwards like
> the
> > ram chips earlier.  Wow.  I corrected my TMS2564JS ROMs according to what
> > looked like original stickers. I rebooted and had for the first time a
> > continuous beep.  The LEDs all stayed on with a dead screen.  I shut it
> > off. On second boot the beep was gone but the front panel was the same.
> > Overall no improvement.  The physical chip numbers match the schematic's
> > part number.
> >
> > I ordered the MiniPro TL866CS USB in the Plus version to burn the ROMs.
> It
> > will arrive on 4/1. Is it worth it to erase/reprogram the same ROM or
> > should I just replace/program them.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> >
> > > -------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 1
> > > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:22:27 -0000
> > > From: "David C. Partridge" <[email protected]>
> > > To: "'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'"
> > >         <[email protected]>
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> > >
> > > You'll find the ROM images here:
> > > <
> > >
> >
> https://groups.io/g/Solartron_Schlumberger_Equipment/files/Solartron%207071
> > > %20and%207081
> > > <
> >
> https://groups.io/g/Solartron_Schlumberger_Equipment/files/Solartron%207071%20and%207081
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > Depending on exactly which CPU board you have you need either TMS2564
> > > (early
> > > boards) or TMS2764 (late boards) EPROMS
> > >
> > > David
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 2
> > > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:24:24 +0000
> > > From: Andre <[email protected]>
> > > To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > >         <[email protected]>
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> > >
> > > Maybe contact your local health authority to see if they can make use
> of
> > > them?
> > > One big problem is that these are in short supply.
> > > ________________________________________
> > > From: volt-nuts <[email protected]> on behalf of J. L.
> > > Trantham <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: 27 March 2020 00:25
> > > To: 'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > I also have UV EPROM erasers.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > J.
> > > L.
> > > Trantham
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:50 PM
> > > To: 'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > Rick,
> > >
> > > Where are you located?
> > >
> > > I have a couple 7081's and the ability to read, archive, and program
> most
> > > any EPROM you need, assuming I have the EPROM.
> > >
> > > >From your email, I think you need the TMS2564.  It's been a few years
> > > since
> > > I have opened a 7081 to see how many and what specifically the EPROM's
> > are.
> > >
> > > Happy to help if I can.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > > Rick
> > > Bale
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:42 PM
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > I installed all the 7081's static ram chips and of course no joy. It
> > > wouldn't be a worth while repair if it was hard! I double checked the
> +5v
> > > and +12v power rails again and that's still looking good.  All LEDs
> just
> > > stay on with no display like it's hanging up very early in the boot up
> > > sequence.
> > >
> > > Seems like the next step is to replace the eproms chips.  I believe I
> can
> > > find these online, but I will have to program them.  Where do I
> start?  I
> > > need to invest in a reader/writer.  We live in a Windows 10 world.  I
> can
> > > run it in DOS if I had to or even in a earlier version of windows in a
> > > virtual session.  I'd really like to read the old chips as well and
> > compare
> > > it to what I'm seeing with saved images that are available from xdevs,
> > etc.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a recommendation for an economical way to enter the
> > eprom
> > > world?  I've seen reader/writers that are over $1000 and ones for $39
> and
> > > everything in between.  Besides confirming it can read the TMS2564
> chips,
> > > is there specific criteria or features I should be looking for in the
> > > reader/writer?
> > >
> > > Thanks all, Rick
> > >
> > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 6:45 AM Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I've order 6 ICs straight away.
> > > > Hitachi HM6117LP-4 6117 2K x 8 CMOS Static RAM
> > > >
> > > > These look to be direct replacements.
> > > >
> > > > Rick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM <[email protected]>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Send volt-nuts mailing list submissions to
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> > > >> than "Re: Contents of volt-nuts digest..."
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Today's Topics:
> > > >>
> > > >>    1. Solartron 7081 (Rick Bale)
> > > >>    2. Re: Solartron 7081 (Bruce Griffiths)
> > > >>    3. Re: Solartron 7081 (Shaun Merrigan)
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 1
> > > >> Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:05:38 -0400
> > > >> From: Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: [email protected]
> > > >> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> > > >>
> > > >> Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >>
> > > >> This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a lot
> > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> ------------------------------
> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 2
> > > >> Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:24:21 +1300 (NZDT)
> > > >> From: Bruce Griffiths <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > >>         <[email protected]>
> > > >> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> > > >>
> > > >> If plugging the memory chips in backwards means their power supply
> > > >> connections were reversed, those memory chips are likely toast.
> > > >>
> > > >> Bruce
> > > >> > On 15 March 2020 at 11:05 Rick Bale <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a
> lot
> > > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Rick
> > > >> >
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> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> ------------------------------
> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 3
> > > >> Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:17:38 +0000
> > > >> From: Shaun Merrigan <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > >>         <[email protected]>
> > > >> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID:
> > > >>         <
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> mwhpr22mb01426f76421b8001e6791b0ada...@mwhpr22mb0142.namprd22.prod.outlook.c
> > > om
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick,
> > > >>
> > > >> ROM images for this meter are readily available on XDevs or in the
> > > >> archives of the Solartron (group on groups.io), so you can easily
> > burn
> > > >> new ROMS as you need.
> > > >> There are some excellent threads on the 7081 and 7071 on the eevblog
> > > >> forum which are certainly worth reading.
> > > >>
> > > >> Shaun Merrigan
> > > >>
> > > >> -----Original Message-----
> > > >> From: volt-nuts <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
> Rick
> > > Bale
> > > >> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 16:06
> > > >> To: [email protected]
> > > >> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >>
> > > >> Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >>
> > > >> This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a lot
> > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick
> > > >>
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> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 3
> > > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:23:50 -0500
> > > From: "J. L. Trantham" <[email protected]>
> > > To: "'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'"
> > >         <[email protected]>
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> > >
> > > It can accommodate only about 6-8 EPROMs at a time and it takes about
> an
> > > hour to erase them.  Not really designed for 'high volume'.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > > Andre
> > > Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 5:24 AM
> > > To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > Maybe contact your local health authority to see if they can make use
> of
> > > them?
> > > One big problem is that these are in short supply.
> > > ________________________________________
> > > From: volt-nuts <[email protected]> on behalf of J. L.
> > > Trantham <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: 27 March 2020 00:25
> > > To: 'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > I also have UV EPROM erasers.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > J.
> > > L.
> > > Trantham
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:50 PM
> > > To: 'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > Rick,
> > >
> > > Where are you located?
> > >
> > > I have a couple 7081's and the ability to read, archive, and program
> most
> > > any EPROM you need, assuming I have the EPROM.
> > >
> > > >From your email, I think you need the TMS2564.  It's been a few years
> > > since
> > > I have opened a 7081 to see how many and what specifically the EPROM's
> > are.
> > >
> > > Happy to help if I can.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > > Rick
> > > Bale
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:42 PM
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > I installed all the 7081's static ram chips and of course no joy. It
> > > wouldn't be a worth while repair if it was hard! I double checked the
> +5v
> > > and +12v power rails again and that's still looking good.  All LEDs
> just
> > > stay on with no display like it's hanging up very early in the boot up
> > > sequence.
> > >
> > > Seems like the next step is to replace the eproms chips.  I believe I
> can
> > > find these online, but I will have to program them.  Where do I
> start?  I
> > > need to invest in a reader/writer.  We live in a Windows 10 world.  I
> can
> > > run it in DOS if I had to or even in a earlier version of windows in a
> > > virtual session.  I'd really like to read the old chips as well and
> > compare
> > > it to what I'm seeing with saved images that are available from xdevs,
> > etc.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a recommendation for an economical way to enter the
> > eprom
> > > world?  I've seen reader/writers that are over $1000 and ones for $39
> and
> > > everything in between.  Besides confirming it can read the TMS2564
> chips,
> > > is there specific criteria or features I should be looking for in the
> > > reader/writer?
> > >
> > > Thanks all, Rick
> > >
> > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 6:45 AM Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I've order 6 ICs straight away.
> > > > Hitachi HM6117LP-4 6117 2K x 8 CMOS Static RAM
> > > >
> > > > These look to be direct replacements.
> > > >
> > > > Rick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM <[email protected]>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Send volt-nuts mailing list submissions to
> > > >>         [email protected]
> > > >>
> > > >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> > > >>
> > http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts_lists.febo.com
> > > >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> > > >>         [email protected]
> > > >>
> > > >> You can reach the person managing the list at
> > > >>         [email protected]
> > > >>
> > > >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > > >> than "Re: Contents of volt-nuts digest..."
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Today's Topics:
> > > >>
> > > >>    1. Solartron 7081 (Rick Bale)
> > > >>    2. Re: Solartron 7081 (Bruce Griffiths)
> > > >>    3. Re: Solartron 7081 (Shaun Merrigan)
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 1
> > > >> Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:05:38 -0400
> > > >> From: Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: [email protected]
> > > >> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> > > >>
> > > >> Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >>
> > > >> This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a lot
> > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> ------------------------------
> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 2
> > > >> Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:24:21 +1300 (NZDT)
> > > >> From: Bruce Griffiths <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > >>         <[email protected]>
> > > >> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> > > >>
> > > >> If plugging the memory chips in backwards means their power supply
> > > >> connections were reversed, those memory chips are likely toast.
> > > >>
> > > >> Bruce
> > > >> > On 15 March 2020 at 11:05 Rick Bale <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a
> lot
> > > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Rick
> > > >> >
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> > > >> Message: 3
> > > >> Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:17:38 +0000
> > > >> From: Shaun Merrigan <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > >>         <[email protected]>
> > > >> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID:
> > > >>         <
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> mwhpr22mb01426f76421b8001e6791b0ada...@mwhpr22mb0142.namprd22.prod.outlook.c
> > > om
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick,
> > > >>
> > > >> ROM images for this meter are readily available on XDevs or in the
> > > >> archives of the Solartron (group on groups.io), so you can easily
> > burn
> > > >> new ROMS as you need.
> > > >> There are some excellent threads on the 7081 and 7071 on the eevblog
> > > >> forum which are certainly worth reading.
> > > >>
> > > >> Shaun Merrigan
> > > >>
> > > >> -----Original Message-----
> > > >> From: volt-nuts <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
> Rick
> > > Bale
> > > >> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 16:06
> > > >> To: [email protected]
> > > >> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >>
> > > >> Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >>
> > > >> This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a lot
> > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick
> > > >>
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> > > Message: 4
> > > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:36:05 +0000
> > > From: Andre <[email protected]>
> > > To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > >         <[email protected]>
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> > >
> > > Better than nothing. I am thinking about using them to sterilize
> > > glassware, 96 well plates etc.
> > > Also useful for making control vials as sterility can be guaranteed
> > unlike
> > > other methods.
> > >
> > > Larger units with high capacity can indeed be used, the other
> possibility
> > > is mounting the tube
> > > on a rotary platform with a small battery pack over the items to be
> > > treated.
> > > Also this can be combined with direct feedback of UV intensity and
> > > reflection so as not to overdrive
> > > the tube and ensure verification that the items are sterile.
> > >
> > > -Andre
> > > ________________________________________
> > > From: volt-nuts <[email protected]> on behalf of J. L.
> > > Trantham <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: 27 March 2020 12:23
> > > To: 'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > It can accommodate only about 6-8 EPROMs at a time and it takes about
> an
> > > hour to erase them.  Not really designed for 'high volume'.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > > Andre
> > > Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 5:24 AM
> > > To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > Maybe contact your local health authority to see if they can make use
> of
> > > them?
> > > One big problem is that these are in short supply.
> > > ________________________________________
> > > From: volt-nuts <[email protected]> on behalf of J. L.
> > > Trantham <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: 27 March 2020 00:25
> > > To: 'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > I also have UV EPROM erasers.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > J.
> > > L.
> > > Trantham
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:50 PM
> > > To: 'Discussion of precise voltage measurement'
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > Rick,
> > >
> > > Where are you located?
> > >
> > > I have a couple 7081's and the ability to read, archive, and program
> most
> > > any EPROM you need, assuming I have the EPROM.
> > >
> > > >From your email, I think you need the TMS2564.  It's been a few years
> > > since
> > > I have opened a 7081 to see how many and what specifically the EPROM's
> > are.
> > >
> > > Happy to help if I can.
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> > > Rick
> > > Bale
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:42 PM
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > >
> > > I installed all the 7081's static ram chips and of course no joy. It
> > > wouldn't be a worth while repair if it was hard! I double checked the
> +5v
> > > and +12v power rails again and that's still looking good.  All LEDs
> just
> > > stay on with no display like it's hanging up very early in the boot up
> > > sequence.
> > >
> > > Seems like the next step is to replace the eproms chips.  I believe I
> can
> > > find these online, but I will have to program them.  Where do I
> start?  I
> > > need to invest in a reader/writer.  We live in a Windows 10 world.  I
> can
> > > run it in DOS if I had to or even in a earlier version of windows in a
> > > virtual session.  I'd really like to read the old chips as well and
> > compare
> > > it to what I'm seeing with saved images that are available from xdevs,
> > etc.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a recommendation for an economical way to enter the
> > eprom
> > > world?  I've seen reader/writers that are over $1000 and ones for $39
> and
> > > everything in between.  Besides confirming it can read the TMS2564
> chips,
> > > is there specific criteria or features I should be looking for in the
> > > reader/writer?
> > >
> > > Thanks all, Rick
> > >
> > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 6:45 AM Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I've order 6 ICs straight away.
> > > > Hitachi HM6117LP-4 6117 2K x 8 CMOS Static RAM
> > > >
> > > > These look to be direct replacements.
> > > >
> > > > Rick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM <[email protected]>
> > > wrote:
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> > > >>
> > > >>    1. Solartron 7081 (Rick Bale)
> > > >>    2. Re: Solartron 7081 (Bruce Griffiths)
> > > >>    3. Re: Solartron 7081 (Shaun Merrigan)
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> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 1
> > > >> Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:05:38 -0400
> > > >> From: Rick Bale <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: [email protected]
> > > >> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> > > >>
> > > >> Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >>
> > > >> This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a lot
> > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> ------------------------------
> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 2
> > > >> Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:24:21 +1300 (NZDT)
> > > >> From: Bruce Griffiths <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > >>         <[email protected]>
> > > >> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> > > >>
> > > >> If plugging the memory chips in backwards means their power supply
> > > >> connections were reversed, those memory chips are likely toast.
> > > >>
> > > >> Bruce
> > > >> > On 15 March 2020 at 11:05 Rick Bale <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a
> lot
> > > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Rick
> > > >> >
> > > >> > _______________________________________________
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> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> ------------------------------
> > > >>
> > > >> Message: 3
> > > >> Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:17:38 +0000
> > > >> From: Shaun Merrigan <[email protected]>
> > > >> To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
> > > >>         <[email protected]>
> > > >> Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >> Message-ID:
> > > >>         <
> > > >>
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> > >
> >
> mwhpr22mb01426f76421b8001e6791b0ada...@mwhpr22mb0142.namprd22.prod.outlook.c
> > > om
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick,
> > > >>
> > > >> ROM images for this meter are readily available on XDevs or in the
> > > >> archives of the Solartron (group on groups.io), so you can easily
> > burn
> > > >> new ROMS as you need.
> > > >> There are some excellent threads on the 7081 and 7071 on the eevblog
> > > >> forum which are certainly worth reading.
> > > >>
> > > >> Shaun Merrigan
> > > >>
> > > >> -----Original Message-----
> > > >> From: volt-nuts <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
> Rick
> > > Bale
> > > >> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 16:06
> > > >> To: [email protected]
> > > >> Subject: [volt-nuts] Solartron 7081
> > > >>
> > > >> Hey all, this list has been too quiet. I just took delivery of a
> > > >> Solartron 7081. It?s starts up with all leds on with no screen, then
> > > hangs
> > > >> there. First inspection revealed that two memory chips were in
> > > backwards.
> > > >> But correction didn?t fix anything. 5v rail is good on every IC on
> the
> > > >> upper logic board.
> > > >>
> > > >> This one will be tough for me as it looks like I need to spend a lot
> > of
> > > >> time working through the logic. Not my strong skill.
> > > >>
> > > >> Rick
> > > >>
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