Blowing Fuses on IDX on 110U HELP! at DVinfo.net

Jon R. Haskell · September 15th, 2007, 05:38 AM

I am on a job out of town and my IDX fuses are popping when I turn on the camera. The camera works fine with AC Power Supply however. I am going to attempt diagnosis (this AM before resuming shooting tonite) with a volt/ohm meter, but I dont have any documentation on the device.

Anyone had a similiar problem? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Jon
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Kit Hannah · September 16th, 2007, 05:46 PM

We've popped a few here and there, usually when a battery is completely full. There is a spare on the IDX battery receiver, which to me indicates that it must be a semi common thing. Although not recommended, if you ever get into a super pinch (like in the middle of shooting) and you don't have spares, you can stick something in place of the fuse, like tin foil or a paperclip to complete the circuit. But again, not recommended...

Jon R. Haskell · September 17th, 2007, 08:21 AM

thanks Kit..I took the IDX pack off, cleaned connections (which weren't fouled) put back togather and it worked fine. After popping several fuses I got real concerned. I went and got 8 fuses to carry around, just in case.
Jon

Joseph A. Benoit · September 17th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Hi Jon
what size fuse are they, and were did you get them.

thanks
Joe

Jon R. Haskell · September 17th, 2007, 04:42 PM

they are 5amp/250volt fast blow fuse. I suggest you pop the lid on the fuse holder and take one with you. I got mine at Radio Shack...jon

September 15th, 2007, 05:38 AM	#1
Jon R. Haskell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 44	Blowing Fuses on IDX on 110U HELP! I am on a job out of town and my IDX fuses are popping when I turn on the camera. The camera works fine with AC Power Supply however. I am going to attempt diagnosis (this AM before resuming shooting tonite) with a volt/ohm meter, but I dont have any documentation on the device. Anyone had a similiar problem? Any suggestions? Thanks! Jon www.row.org

September 17th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#4
Joseph A. Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coconut Creek FL Posts: 291	Fuse Hi Jon what size fuse are they, and were did you get them. thanks Joe

September 16th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#2
Kit Hannah Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 528	We've popped a few here and there, usually when a battery is completely full. There is a spare on the IDX battery receiver, which to me indicates that it must be a semi common thing. Although not recommended, if you ever get into a super pinch (like in the middle of shooting) and you don't have spares, you can stick something in place of the fuse, like tin foil or a paperclip to complete the circuit. But again, not recommended...

September 17th, 2007, 08:21 AM	#3
Jon R. Haskell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 44	thanks Kit..I took the IDX pack off, cleaned connections (which weren't fouled) put back togather and it worked fine. After popping several fuses I got real concerned. I went and got 8 fuses to carry around, just in case. Jon

September 17th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#5
Jon R. Haskell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 44	they are 5amp/250volt fast blow fuse. I suggest you pop the lid on the fuse holder and take one with you. I got mine at Radio Shack...jon