Datron 4808 Service Manual - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: CalMachine
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2017, 08:36:19 pm
content: Would anyone happen to have access to a Datron 4808 service manual? They seem to be nonexistent online.

author: ManateeMafia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 01:25:55 am
content: I am also looking for one. Maybe someone can be enticed to copy one for some extra $?I would be happy with a scanned version, no need for hardcopy.

author: Pipelie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 01:33:22 am
content: There is DATRON 4708 service manual available for download online, and they are pretty much the same.Mickle T./iddqd2001 shared it before.I uploaded it to ftp :ftp://ftp.xdevs.com/Datron%204708%20SM/

author: ManateeMafia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 01:44:13 am
content: Thanks. I already have it but I wasn't sure how different the two models are. Did Wavetek just change colors, faceplates, and displays?

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 02:37:50 am
content: Quote from: ManateeMafia on January 06, 2017, 01:44:13 amThis thread has a side by side top veiw of each models guts and the visual similarity is quite striking.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/datron-wavetek-4800-current-output-doesn't-work/The 4708 manual would most likely be the best current no cost option to get started for repairs on a 4808 etc,without having access to each version for dissection.

author: TiN
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 04:22:07 am
content: Well, even if one has both 4708 and 4808, it's best to have intended manuals, as there are surely subtle but important details difference, I'm sure.

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 06:21:48 am
content: Of course its best to have one for each bit of kit, but depite there being quite a few 4800 series out there no service manaul has yet surfaced. Even at work with three of these series (the 08 one is defunct as posted some time back) only the user manuals were ever supplied. I guess no one ever considered they would need repairing and thought to get copies of the service manuals at the time.Good luck getting one now. Until then using the 4708 manual and making educated interpretations is better than no manual at all.

author: CalMachine
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 07:51:37 pm
content: Thanks for the help everyoneYeah it seems pretty useless trying to find one.

author: Echo88
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2017, 08:55:10 pm
content: Didnt know there was a service manual (for the Datron 4708) available for a calibrator comparable to the Fluke 5700A, thanks!So much knowledge in there.

author: CalMachine
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 01:25:23 pm
content: I've found someone with a copy of the schematics for the 4808. It is a physical form, so they would have to taken to a copy shop to be copied there. Would anyone be interested in chipping in and donate to help fund the cost of getting these schematics copied? I know I'm not the only one who is looking for more information on the 4808!If you would be willing to donate some cash money towards the cost of getting a copy of the 4808 schematics, please send me a PM or make a post here and lets see how much total we can accumulate!

author: TiN
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 01:32:32 pm
content: Whats the total cost to copy all pages?I'd donate 50$ to have it on site

author: ManateeMafia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 01:46:21 pm
content: I would be willing to chip in $50.

author: CalMachine
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 01:50:06 pm
content: Quote from: TiN on January 10, 2017, 01:32:32 pmThat is a good question! The gentleman with the schematics guestimated €200-300. I'm not sure how accurate that is though.. depending on how many pages and where he takes it.

author: ManateeMafia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 01:53:51 pm
content: I can go higher. I have a few of these large Datron manuals and there is a lot of detail. Having it all scanned in at once would be a lot of work.

author: CalMachine
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 02:27:36 pm
content: Quote from: ManateeMafia on January 10, 2017, 01:53:51 pmI am willing to pitch in ~$75-100. Maybe if we get enough, we can entice him to do this sooner rather than later.

author: TiN
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 02:35:28 pm
content: Sooner is better, so I can start buying parts to assemble DIY 4808.

author: CalMachine
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2017, 04:23:00 pm
content: I was able to obtain some scans of the 4808 schematics. I will keep them private and not just attach them here, incase Fluke tries to take any legal action. If you would like a copy, send me a PM and I will provide you with a copy!

author: perdrix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2018, 04:34:11 pm
content: I have scans of all the 4808 manuals bar one page - see my recent post about page 11-4.5Once I've got that page (11x17, 600dpi, B&W (not greyscale) I will release them.PM if you can help with that page.Dave

author: rjyousey
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 09, 2021, 10:28:42 pm
content: Do you folks still need a 4808 manual?

author: ManateeMafia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2021, 12:04:14 am
content: I believe we do if you have one handy.There is a reference handbook available online. The scans are decent but if you have a newer or sharper version, that would be most welcome.

author: TiN
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2021, 12:57:58 am
content: Yep, 4808 manual would be nice. Have A3 scanner for it too.

author: perdrix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2021, 09:32:39 am
content: https://groups.io/g/Datron-Wavetek/files/Datron%204808Missing pages 2-8 and 2-9 - will fix that ASAP