Keithley 2015, handles, bumbers, feets? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 07:36:55 pm
content: Do anyone sell the parts required to complete an previously rackmounted meter back to benchtop use?I tried the company that is listed as reseller here in Norway, but they don't answer any emails..

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 07:57:09 pm
content: I'll have a look to see what I've got lying around. I might have a set left, if not I should be able to find the UK supplier.

author: lukier
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 08:02:21 pm
content: Add me to the list as wellSome time ago I even emailed back & forth with Tektronix about pricing for the bench kit and parts on their own (also VFD as they had minimum GBP amount requirement) and also they said the waiting time is couple of months so I dropped the idea and have to live with rack mount tabs

author: ynfo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 08:35:10 pm
content: Got my bench kit and VFD from TTi. Took a few emails but arrived eventually.In the UK you can call them on: 01480 412 451 orEmail: sales@tti.co.uk

author: lukier
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 09:00:14 pm
content: TTi sells Keithley spare parts? wowI thought they have their own multimeters and therefore are a competitorIf KJDS doesn't have any bench kits laying around I'll contact TTi then.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 09:02:24 pm
content: Quote from: KJDS on September 04, 2015, 07:57:09 pmThanks, would be nice if you have.

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 09:54:47 pm
content: I remember tequipment selling them - don't forget to apply eevblog discount!Keithley 2000-BENCHKIT, though I am sure you can get them direct fromKeithleyfor a similar price with cheaper P&P. Other Euro sales offices worth trying too. Of course if Kev has some lying around then go for it.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2015, 10:32:49 pm
content: I think there was a problem with buying from Keithley, some high minimum purchase or something?

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2015, 09:10:27 am
content: Quote from: neslekkim on September 04, 2015, 10:32:49 pmIn the UK it is (or was) £40 which is not that high. It is, however, more than one "bench kit" - you just need a couple of people to club together.

author: OldSchoolTechCorner
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2015, 12:42:27 am
content: Thanks for the link. Happen to be looking for that to myself for a Keithley 2015. Tektronix didn't have it in stock, only the handle they had and other parts as the feet 14 week lead, if they get it in. Had to order VFD just to get the handle to meet required minimum amount, before they excepted order. Wish saw link sooner, as didn't need VFD display, as one I have is still bright, nice to have a spare I guess.

author: philipz
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2015, 10:31:11 pm
content: Add me to the list as well for kit and for VFD

author: OldSchoolTechCorner
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2015, 12:27:58 am
content: Tektronix have it. Part number for the 2015 VFD display is DD-52

author: aerobaticant
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 29, 2016, 10:06:06 am
content: I know this topic hasn't been posted in while.Does anyone still have a benchkit going spare?I've just scored a 2015 on eBay - it should arrive in a day or two.The photos looked promising re the VFD, but you never know.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 01, 2016, 06:23:20 am
content: still looking..

author: tombi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2016, 06:29:14 am
content: If you get desperate Testpath (www.testpath.com) in the US sell them. No minimum order and (last I bought one) the price was somewhat more sane than that offered by my local (Australian) distributor.Tom

author: artelse
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2016, 01:35:39 pm
content: When you look for2000-benchkiton Amazon, Farnell, Element14, etc. these are readily available. Price around $31+.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2016, 09:26:20 pm
content: Amazon.co.uk -> noneAmazon.com -> This item does not ship to Oslo, Norway.no.farnell.com -> can't find anythingTestpath said they are not allowed to sell outside US.Nortelco who is distributor in norway doesn't care to answer me, sent four request since june 2014.I'm begging testpath to help, but don't think they are able to.

author: artelse
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2016, 10:52:02 pm
content: Ah I see. I actually meant Newark instead of Farnell. But then the shipping is very expensive.

author: artelse
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2016, 07:47:28 pm
content: Hi, came across this EU seller that has a reasonable price:http://www.helmut-singer.de/fix/she.htmlorhttp://www.helmut-singer.de/stock/-1485496007.htmlPerhaps that'll work out for you.Best Arthur

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2016, 09:06:22 am
content: Thanks, will try to see if it is possible to order from them

author: azer
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2016, 01:55:15 pm
content: It seems 10 have shown up on ebayhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/262341036182and judging from the seller name it is probably helmut-singer selling them.Did you get a price from them direct? It might be cheaper than through ebay.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2016, 08:23:10 pm
content: sendt them an email now, yes, the price on ebay is a bit higher than on their web, but their web was a bit messy, but found the contactform, tried that.

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2016, 09:59:34 am
content: Few days ago I ordered two sets on this Australian web sitehttp://www.vicom.com.au/product/789-benchtop-restoration-kit-for-series-2000

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 29, 2016, 10:21:11 am
content: Quote from: azer on March 24, 2016, 01:55:15 pmgot shipping quote from them now, and have ordered, thanks!

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 02:19:54 pm
content: Got them now. With tax and all, it ended up at €66, but atleast, now I have the parts.

author: pamphonica
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2017, 03:18:12 pm
content: Quick update for anyone still trying to get the kit to return Keithley 2000 series meters to bench form.I just ordered some handle/feet kits. The full description is: "2000-BENCHKIT_ MULTI MODEL BENCH CONVERSION KIT"The website was useless - no response at all. I finally tried the email address in Reply #6 in this thread:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/uk-group-purchase-keithley-2000-bench-conversion-kit/msg464095/#msg464095.That got an immediate response - my mail was passed on to the correct part of Tek UK.For future reference, the correct email address to contact for parts in the UK is simply uk@tektronix.com.The chap who helped me was Guy Warner.Cost is £33 per set, including postage but excluding VAT. Minimum order is now £45.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2017, 05:32:50 am
content: I couldn't find out how to mount the feets?, the handle and was no problem, but no holes for the feets.Either the 2000 series are not so same after all, or some have changed? Mine is an 2015THD.

author: usagi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2017, 08:01:49 am
content: protip:http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=2000-BENCHKITvirtualkey67650000virtualkey795-2000-BENCHKIThttp://www.newark.com/keithley/2000-benchkit/benchtop-restore-kit-dmm-pwr-supply/dp/59T7479http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/keithley/accessories/rack-mount-kits/benchtop-restore-kit-2000benchkit.htmhttps://www.amazon.com/Keithley-2000-Benchkit-Benchtop-Restore-Kit/dp/B00C2E0GJW

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2017, 08:41:48 am
content: Quote from: neslekkim on June 21, 2017, 05:32:50 amThere should be two sets of two holes, one of them threaded, near the back. See attached picture. The picture is from a Keithley 7001, but from what I haveseen, the Keithley 2015 has the same holes.Quote from: usagi on June 21, 2017, 08:01:49 amIf you are going to be a smartass, at least verify if they ship to the country of the people in this thread. Most, if not all, of them will not ship Keithley parts outside the US.

author: usagi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2017, 06:13:10 pm
content: Quote from: alm on June 21, 2017, 08:41:48 amthe first two, mouser and Newark ship globally. which is why I listed them.

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2017, 06:48:43 pm
content: Newark was already discussed: Element14/Farnell Norway apparently does not stock it and Newark wants $30 or so shipping. As for Mouser, see attachment. Still see nothing to warrant the snarky "pro tip".