Bob Davis
03-07-2017, 11:09 AM
Hi,
After many years of faithful service my Epilog Helix (45w) is having a problem on startup. In common with many electrical problems the fault is eratic; sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't.
On activating the power switch the machine will briefly start the fans and then die. A PC and printers on the same circuit may also turn off at this point but can be restarted without issue.
Retrying the Epilog will usually start the machine and it will run without problem. Or else nothing will happen when I flick the switch, but then it will start OK the next time. All cables appear to be securely attached.
It's only happened a few times over a couple of days but it looks like there is something amiss. Does this sound like a power supply that's on it's way out? Something even more serious?
Any insights appreciated.
After many years of faithful service my Epilog Helix (45w) is having a problem on startup. In common with many electrical problems the fault is eratic; sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't.
On activating the power switch the machine will briefly start the fans and then die. A PC and printers on the same circuit may also turn off at this point but can be restarted without issue.
Retrying the Epilog will usually start the machine and it will run without problem. Or else nothing will happen when I flick the switch, but then it will start OK the next time. All cables appear to be securely attached.
It's only happened a few times over a couple of days but it looks like there is something amiss. Does this sound like a power supply that's on it's way out? Something even more serious?
Any insights appreciated.