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wiredworm · 29-01-10, 04:34 PM

Hi there,

I've done some digging around on this issue already and it seems to be quite a common problem - however the symptoms i'm seeing are a little different to those i've seen elsewhere so i'm hoping some kind soul on here might be able to give me a few points.

I was passed a Pace DI4001N which was showing the PAT message. Having read around a little I followed one of the recommendations which was to pull the Red Jumper.

I've done this and now the box just goes from PACE to TUNE and then sticks there. It doesn't seem to matter what buttons I hold down at bootup it does exactly the same - and there's no display on screen either.

Is the box totally dead?

Suggestions and/or comments would be appreciated.

Cheers

Pete

Smurf · 30-01-10, 03:34 AM

Sounds like a signal issue. These boxes are prone to signal problems. Try connecting the box direct to the feed no splitters and as close to the outside line as possible and see if it works. If not it may need a new tuner.

wiredworm · 31-01-10, 12:05 PM

Thanks - i'll give that a go.

Is it possible to obtain tuners for these boxes? If so then could you point me in the right direction.

Otherwise i'm guessing i'd need to find another Pace box with a different issue so it could act as a 'donor'.

Have to admit that i'm not that familiar with the innards of these boxes so i'll have to have a dig around for a schematic.

blakey_8 · 31-01-10, 01:22 PM

Look on the tuner (inside the box) for PL5, re-flow the solder joint and that should fix your issue.

wiredworm · 31-01-10, 02:15 PM

I've got the box stripped down but i'm struggling to find PL5.

There's a large silver component which has the coax connector on it and then two smaller silver boxes which then join onto this. I'm assuming the tuner is most likely one of these smaller boxes? But none of the board labels nearby read PL5.

Can you give me any pointers please?

I'd be quite interested to know more about the layout of these boards if anyone has any more details.

blakey_8 · 31-01-10, 04:45 PM

Download this and read it

wiredworm · 31-01-10, 04:46 PM

Think i've found it - it's actually inside the tuning unit yeah?

PL5 is the solder pad which holds the threaded coaxial connector to the PCB. I'll give that a go, although on first inspection it looks ok.

Worth a shot though.

Cheers

blakey_8 · 31-01-10, 04:47 PM

It may look OK but the joint itself may be dry hence why I suggested re-flowing it so that you can make sure there is a good connection between the leg and the pad.

wiredworm · 31-01-10, 05:14 PM

Thanks for your help blakey - i'll give it a try.

blakey_8 · 31-01-10, 05:21 PM

No worries, let us know how you get on

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29-01-10, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
wiredworm Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune Hi there, I've done some digging around on this issue already and it seems to be quite a common problem - however the symptoms i'm seeing are a little different to those i've seen elsewhere so i'm hoping some kind soul on here might be able to give me a few points. I was passed a Pace DI4001N which was showing the PAT message. Having read around a little I followed one of the recommendations which was to pull the Red Jumper. I've done this and now the box just goes from PACE to TUNE and then sticks there. It doesn't seem to matter what buttons I hold down at bootup it does exactly the same - and there's no display on screen either. Is the box totally dead? Suggestions and/or comments would be appreciated. Cheers Pete

30-01-10, 03:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune Sounds like a signal issue. These boxes are prone to signal problems. Try connecting the box direct to the feed no splitters and as close to the outside line as possible and see if it works. If not it may need a new tuner.

31-01-10, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
wiredworm Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune Thanks - i'll give that a go. Is it possible to obtain tuners for these boxes? If so then could you point me in the right direction. Otherwise i'm guessing i'd need to find another Pace box with a different issue so it could act as a 'donor'. Have to admit that i'm not that familiar with the innards of these boxes so i'll have to have a dig around for a schematic.

31-01-10, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
blakey_8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 6,947 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,312 Times in 1,205 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune Look on the tuner (inside the box) for PL5, re-flow the solder joint and that should fix your issue.

31-01-10, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
wiredworm Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune I've got the box stripped down but i'm struggling to find PL5. There's a large silver component which has the coax connector on it and then two smaller silver boxes which then join onto this. I'm assuming the tuner is most likely one of these smaller boxes? But none of the board labels nearby read PL5. Can you give me any pointers please? I'd be quite interested to know more about the layout of these boards if anyone has any more details.

31-01-10, 04:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
blakey_8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 6,947 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,312 Times in 1,205 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune Download this and read it

31-01-10, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
wiredworm Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune Think i've found it - it's actually inside the tuning unit yeah? PL5 is the solder pad which holds the threaded coaxial connector to the PCB. I'll give that a go, although on first inspection it looks ok. Worth a shot though. Cheers

31-01-10, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
blakey_8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 6,947 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,312 Times in 1,205 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune It may look OK but the joint itself may be dry hence why I suggested re-flowing it so that you can make sure there is a good connection between the leg and the pad.

31-01-10, 05:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
wiredworm Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune Thanks for your help blakey - i'll give it a try.

31-01-10, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
blakey_8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 6,947 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,312 Times in 1,205 Posts	Re: Pace DI4001N Stuck on Tune No worries, let us know how you get on .

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