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Trying to find a componant from Toshiba.

TumbleweedTumbleweed Posts: 45
edited 2008-03-02 03:57 in General Discussion
Hi All,
I've got a gizmo that has a busted positioning sensor. The manufacturer won't provide just the sensor and wants to charge me over $600 for the whole modular assembly. So I'm trying to find the part myself. Hope someone can help.

It's a Toshiba part, but I can't locate the product number on their website. It is a photodiode gap sensor. Part number P1003A with 3C: on the second line.

Anyone have a suggestion where I can find this?

Thanks,
Lance

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  • Bruce BatesBruce Bates Posts: 3,045
    edited 2008-03-01 23:15
    Lance -

    First, there is probably a reason why they want $600.00 for the whole assembly. Second, the numbers you have there are most probably a batch number or date code, rather than a legitimate part number. Third, if you can't find a part number, in a parts manual, parts schematic, or from a dealer, the chances are slim to none, of finding it just by what you presently have on the Internet.

    Sorry!

    Regards,

    Bruce Bates

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  • TumbleweedTumbleweed Posts: 45
    edited 2008-03-02 00:26
    Hey Bruce,
    Thanks, I hadn't thought about lot numbers, but ya that makes sense. There are other sensors on the unit that are the same and their numbers are different.
    Guess I've got a lot of hours going through Toshiba's web site. Their tech documents aren't organized very well.

    The gizmo is an HPLC autosampler. The unit cost is $16K new. But all scientific instrumentation companies that I'm familiar with treat the service department as a profit center. When the problem is a $5 part and they say I need to spend 120 times that when all I need to do is be handy with a soldering iron I get a little upset. I started my own company (ok, that's a little grand since it's just me and one part time engineer) to fix these things for a fraction of the fee the original company charges.

    Thanks again. Wish me luck wink.gif

    Lance
  • Bruce BatesBruce Bates Posts: 3,045
    edited 2008-03-02 02:46
    Lance -

    I may have a lead on your autosampler unit. I need to know whether is is for gas or liquid samples? Once I get that far, I may be able to dig up a parts list with OEM part numbers. Let's hope!

    Regards,

    Bruce Bates

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  • Bruce BatesBruce Bates Posts: 3,045
    edited 2008-03-02 03:13
    Lance -

    Forget my last question. Suppose I told you that the number on the device was "TLP1033A" instead of "P1003A"? Even if that's not the case, the "TL" may be a Toshiba prefix.

    In any case, please take a look at page 13 of the attached PDF, and see if that's the beast you're seeking. If so, I'll send you a bill at the end of the month :-)

    Regards,

    Bruce Bates

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  • TumbleweedTumbleweed Posts: 45
    edited 2008-03-02 03:25
    Bruce! You're awesome! That's it exactly.
    Where did you find the PDF catalog?

    And to answer your question, it is for liquid samples.

    Thanks,
    Lance
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2008-03-02 03:28
    There is also a TLP1003A. It doesn't appear to be a current part, though, so finding one may be a challenge.

    -Phil
  • Bruce BatesBruce Bates Posts: 3,045
    edited 2008-03-02 03:57
    Lance -

    I'll let you in on a little secret. I was searching the Internet when Al Gore (sham inventor of the Internet) was wearing knickers. It's really no big deal, once you get the hang of it.

    I had no idea what the piece of equipment was. So, I searched for "HPLC Autosampler". From that I ascertained what the device was, and that device was made by "HTA" in Italy. That led me nowhere.

    So, then I said - suppose the part number is damaged on the part, or it was blurred somehow. Then I set out to search for "Toshiba photodiode gap sensor". That was the lead to the PDF that I eventually uploaded. "Eagle eye" noticed a similarity between "TLP1003A" and "P1003A' in a search description, and as they say the rest was history.

    BTW - This was all done using Yahoo search, and took about 2 minutes flat. I also only have a dial-up connection.

    Just don't be letting this secret out to anyone else on the forum smile.gif

    Regards,

    Bruce Bates

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