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TROUBLESHOOTING
The most common reason for a hobby kit to fail is improper installation of
parts. Approximately 95% of the kits that come back to the factory for repair
have improperly installed components, even after phone or email support has
recommended reviewing the kit for these problems. We have thousands of
examples that prove that even those with vast electronic experience can make
mistakes on a simple kit! So before you reach for the phone, please recheck
your kit for the following:
Proper Parts Placement
Proper Parts Orientation
Solder Bridges
Incomplete, fractured, or cold solder joints (any solder joint that
causes you to have the slightest question should be re-soldered).
Proper power connection
Proper input circuit connection (don't forget the ground connection)
For the Faults given below, follow the instructions in the order they are given.
This will lead you to where the problem exists. All voltages given have a
tolerance of +/- 10%.
FAULT:
SOLUTIONS:
FAULT:
SOLUTIONS:
No output
Check to make sure U1 pin 4 is ungrounded.
Make sure JMP1 is installed or external power is applied
Make sure mode is selected with JMP6
Check U1 pin 8 for applied power
Verify JMP4 is installed for Monostable mode
Insure proper input is used for Monostable mode
Insure JMP2 is installed for Monostable mode if required
Insure good ground connections between source and timer
Inverted output is only 1 Volt.
Remove JMP7
UT5A 24
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