Apex classic BNC repairable?

thefullgonzo · Apr 19, 2018

Bought this used here on r2r. It had a orp probe on the second BNC connector. It is horribly corroded. Is it repairable?

._Z_. · Apr 19, 2018

I have no experience with the apex but that BNC connector is likely replaceable if you can get into the box and aren’t afraid to solder if need be. You can find a replacement connector from digikey. Personally I’d open up the housing and see what the reverse side of the connector looks like.

thefullgonzo · Apr 19, 2018

I looked into a new solder in BNC connector, but didn't know if anyone had experience repairing something like this on an Apex.

DayMan · Apr 19, 2018

Depending on your location, you may be able to find an electrical repair shop near you that could easily repair for little cost. I am a service engineer in turning/ abrasive technologies and have to get machine controls repaired almost weekly. Any reputable repair shop will be more than capable of repairing and inspecting your device as well as give you a quote up front.
Search businesses with key words like machine/ control/ cnc/ repair.
Best luck to you

Fin · Apr 19, 2018

Boo to whoever sold that to you in that condition. Hope karma catches up with them down the road.

You could send it back to Neptune for repairs. They will let you know if it can be repaired economically. I wouldn't be surprised if there was corrosion on the inside also.

thefullgonzo · Apr 19, 2018

DayMan said:
Depending on your location, you may be able to find an electrical repair shop near you that could easily repair for little cost. I am a service engineer in turning/ abrasive technologies and have to get machine controls repaired almost weekly. Any reputable repair shop will be more than capable of repairing and inspecting your device as well as give you a quote up front.
Search businesses with key words like machine/ control/ cnc/ repair.
Best luck to you

I think I can replace it if I find a similar replacement part. It looks pretty straight forward.

thefullgonzo · Apr 19, 2018

Fin said:
Boo to whoever sold that to you in that condition. Hope karma catches up with them down the road.

You could send it back to Neptune for repairs. They will let you know if it can be repaired economically. I wouldn't be surprised if there was corrosion on the inside also.

Yes there is a little corrosion inside but it's just around that particular BNC connector.

Mike Reef Addict · Apr 19, 2018

thefullgonzo said:
I think I can replace it if I find a similar replacement part. It looks pretty straight forward.

www.partsexpress.com

Mike Reef Addict · Apr 19, 2018

Mike Reef Addict said:
www.partsexpress.com

https://www.parts-express.com/cat/b...166&Nrs=collection()/record[endeca:matches(.,"P_PortalID"%2C"1"%29+and+endeca%3Amatches%28.%2C"P_Searchable"%2C"1"%29%5D&PortalID=1

Peanut · Apr 19, 2018

looks like there were chewing on it lol

thefullgonzo · Apr 20, 2018

Mike Reef Addict said:
https://www.parts-express.com/cat/bnc-connectors-adapters/1532?N=18746+4294967118+4294966795&Ne=10166&Nrs=collection()/record[endeca:matches(.,"P_PortalID"%2C"1"%29+and+endeca%3Amatches%28.%2C"P_Searchable"%2C"1"%29%5D&PortalID=1

Like this is what I need.

Mike Reef Addict · Apr 20, 2018

thefullgonzo said:
Like this is what I need.

Look around the site the link I posted was just panel mounts they have a bunch of them great ppl to work with I'm a musician and audio engineer I order all kinds of connectors from them. Great supply place for speaker building too.

thefullgonzo · Apr 20, 2018

Mike Reef Addict said:
Look around the site the link I posted was just panel mounts they have a bunch of them great ppl to work with I'm a musician and audio engineer I order all kinds of connectors from them. Great supply place for speaker building too.

Does it matter what ohm they are? 50 or 75??

Mike Reef Addict · Apr 20, 2018

thefullgonzo said:
Does it matter what ohm they are? 50 or 75??

I would assume you would need the proper ohm rating, it would through off the readings IMO. Like how a turnsignal flases twice as fast then a bulb is burnt out, 50% the ohms 2x the speed...