TM500 system/Repairs
To repair or calibrate TM500 plug-ins, a plug-in extender is often required.
Some options include:
- The original Tektronix 067-0645-02 flexible plug-in extender
- Using a TM503B mainframe that allows easy separation of the power supply/backplane unit from the case (s.b.), or a TM501 in a similar way
- Using the power module part of the TM515 that is easily removed from the case (two thumbscrews)
- Modifying readily available "JAMMA" game console cable extenders (s.b.)
- Custom PCB with card-edge connector
Pictures
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Original Tektronix 067-0645-02 flexible extender
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TM503B power section used for TM500 module maintenance
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TM515 power module removed from case
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JAMMA cable harness modified for use as TM500 extender
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Modified JAMMA cable - contact pad and key slot cuts
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Modified JAMMA cable - key added to connector (piece of 0.5 mm PCB)
