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Repair Price: $ 348.00
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CSL Part Number: 55746
Product Overview: The Extron 181-Q is a 1 HP DC motor drive in the Snap-Trol Model 181 series, designed for controlling permanent magnet and shunt-wound DC motors. It regulates motor speed and torque through SCR-based phase control circuitry, typically operating from single-phase AC input. Common applications include paper processing equipment, conveyors, and other industrial machinery requiring adjustable speed DC motor control. The drive features a compact design with board-mounted power semiconductors and is often found in legacy installations where precise speed regulation is required.
Category: DC Motor Controls
Manufacturer: Extron
Manufacturer Part Number: 181-Q
Series: Snap-Trol Model 181 DC Motor Control
Common Failures
This product frequently experiences issues with no output voltage. This symptom may indicate underlying problems within the power regulation components such as capacitors and transistors.
Repair Approach
Repairs typically involve replacing worn or defective components, including a variety of capacitors and control units. Mechanical repairs may require drilling out securing rivets and replacing them with nuts and bolts to ensure stability. Additionally, removing old heat sink compound and applying a new layer is part of effective thermal management.
Testing & Quality
Post-repair testing includes powering up the unit and confirming voltage output. If the unit does not operate as expected, further inspection and testing may be necessary to identify persistent or secondary issues.
Service and repair your broken Extron part
We can repair your Extron model 181-Q in our facility. Let our skilled technicians get your Extron back in operation quickly.
Step 1 - Click the green 'Repair Now' button above to add the part and then complete the RMA.
Step 2 - The RMA form will be sent to you via email. Print the RMA form and put it in a box with the item(s) for repair.
Step 3 - Ship or mail the box to the address listed on the RMA.
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