
CRITICAL COMPONENTS
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CRITICAL COMPONENTS
1. High-voltage diode
The high–voltage diode can be tested the same way a standard diode is tested.
• The diode should present full continuity in conduction direction.
• The diode should present innity resistance in blocking direction.
2. High-voltage capacitor
The high-voltage capacitor can be tested by resistance measurement (range 20MΩ)
The resistance between the connector of a capacitor in good working condition presents momentary
continuity followed by a resistance increase proportional to the load.
A defective capacitor presents short-circuit (continuity) permanently between its connectors.
The resistance between the connectors and the housing should be innite.
3. High-voltage transformer
This transformer supplies high voltage to the magnetron and also the operating voltage to the heater.
- Input voltage – 220-240V~
- Heater voltage – 3.3V~
- Operating voltage approx. – 2300V~
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MEASURE THE OPERATING VOLTAGE.