Keithley DD-52 Replacement VFD For 2000 2010 2015 2016 2700 BIN $65 (US) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 29, 2017, 11:32:54 pm
content: No affiliation. I don't think Keithley/Tek will sell you these anymore...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keithley-DD-52-Replacement-VFD-For-2000-2010-2015-2016-2700-/311949177638?hash=item48a19eb326:g:L3kAAOSwrRlZmH3W

author: lukier
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 29, 2017, 11:52:09 pm
content: I have one from this seller coming my way (via eBay Global Shipping) for my Keithley 2015. Once I replace it I can post the before/after results here.

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 01:33:49 am
content: They no longer sell the DD-51(K2001, K2400 etc) either. So if you find them, hoard them!

author: azer
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 12:00:15 pm
content: You can get the DD-52 direct from the OEM Newhaven for 25$ plus shipping, part number C29-1305N.Email nhtech@newhavendisplay.com for a quote, you pay by paypal or CC. I got a set this week and my 6485 is back up and running.They possibly also have the DD-51, but I don't know the part number. It's printed on a sticker at the back of the display if you have one.

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 12:25:51 pm
content: Quote from: azer on August 30, 2017, 12:00:15 pmIIRC, there are two versions for the 2001 and 2002. One has inline pins, and one has staggered or zig-zag pins.

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 12:29:15 pm
content: Quote from: azer on August 30, 2017, 12:00:15 pmI'm beginning to wonder if that eBay seller is buying the DD-52 displays from Newhaven and re-selling them.

author: Nuno_pt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 12:31:50 pm
content: Quote from: Jwalling on August 30, 2017, 12:29:15 pmThat maybe a good bet.

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 03:11:07 pm
content: He's sold 14 in the last 24 hours and has 6 left so he bought 20. He has also since this morning, increased the price to $74.So if he did buy them from Newhaven @ $22, He's making a tidy sum!

author: Nuno_pt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 03:24:27 pm
content: 14 VFD's x $50 = $700, not bad for a day of work.I can't find the C29 part number on the Newhaven website, so this could only be bought by email maybe.in any case I'll drop them a email asking for one of them for my K2000.

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 05:17:42 pm
content: When I first saw that listing they were $53 a piece. I also saw a listing from Australia that's over $100. I wonder how much higher this one will be going.

author: Nuno_pt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 07:22:36 pm
content: I just send an email to Newhaven asking about cost and shipping to Portugal of the DD-52 or PN C29-1305N, and got this replay.''Hello Nuno,Thank you for your recent email.I would be happy to look into this further for you. In the meantime, please provide the following information:What is your company name:What is your company’s ship to address:What is the serial number of the unit you are putting this display in:If there are any questions, please let me know.I look forward to your reply and have a great day!

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 07:30:21 pm
content: The serial number of the unit? Did they spot the Ebay guy?

author: Nuno_pt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 07:35:09 pm
content: I just replay that was for personal use, to replace a display on a DMM.Let's see what is the replay.

author: bitseeker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2017, 11:29:32 pm
content: They're probably asking for the serial number to verify compatibility.

author: Nuno_pt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2017, 08:48:44 am
content: Well I just got the replay back from Newhaven and seems that this path is close." Hi Nuno,Thank you for your quick reply. Unfortunately this is not an item that we usually stock and we do not have any in inventory at this time. We do not know if and/or when we will have any in stock.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 31, 2017, 09:29:33 am
content: Quote from: Nuno_pt on August 31, 2017, 08:48:44 amThe eBay seller might have bought their entire remaining stock!Does anyone know whether Newhaven is the OEM?

author: azer
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2017, 10:28:05 am
content: The VFD I removed from the unit had the same looking partnumber/manufacturing info sticker on the backside as the new one I got, the partnumber also uses a similar structure to their other part numbers they have so they are most likely the OEM.If you squint you can see a square sticker beneath the one the seller added.I didn't get asked about the serialnumber though.Possibly they are out of stock and we need to wait for Tek to order a new big batch.

author: Jacampb2
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 29, 2021, 12:00:28 am
content: I realize this is a zombie thread, but I needed a new display for my 2015thd so I reached out to Newhaven even though the above info said they no longer had stock.The price was $76 now, but it arrived quickly and looked to be the correct display.Thanks for the lead on this. It helped immensely!

author: Jacampb2
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 29, 2021, 04:55:51 pm
content: Installed without a hitch and finally have a like new display.On a tangent, I saw on the pcbway project archive that someone designed an oled display board for these. Do any of you have any more details or know of anyone who's pulled it off? The person who designed the board doesn't seem to respond to comments.

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2022, 10:04:17 pm
content: Quote from: Jacampb2 on July 29, 2021, 12:00:28 amGiven that the above post was only just over 6 months ago I was vaguely hopeful that I might be able to get one shipped to the UK.No diceThough the reply hints at the fact that they still have stock.

author: Taviman
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2023, 02:00:22 pm
content: I reviving this old thread to let you know Newhaven still has the VFD. I ordered one for 86USD.If you need one just contact Jyot Kuhfeldt (he's the Sales Manager) at jkuhfeldt@newhavendisplay.com

author: g0pkh
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 08, 2024, 04:10:55 pm
content: I can confirm Newhaven do still have this display.I ordered a couple about a week ago.And just completed a replacement. Done very carefully in less than 1 hour.Very happy now my 2015 is working really well. And I am confident that I have spare display to keep it running for a long time.

author: Kirkhaan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2024, 02:11:02 pm
content: Just FYI:Today I was in touch with Jyot Kuhfeldt from Newhaven Display.I've ordered one DD-52 replacement display (part number C29-1305N).They currently still have 99 pieces in stock. Unit price is $86.

author: Kirkhaan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 09, 2024, 10:53:36 am
content: Meanwhile I have installed the new display. It works perfectly.The digits are a little thicker and the font is slightly different (which is an improvement!)

author: StefikMichal
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 09, 2024, 03:03:58 pm
content: Nice job! How much you paid for shipping and taxes?

author: Kirkhaan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 09, 2024, 03:33:14 pm
content: Shipping was $60 via FedEx. So rather expensive.I took 5 days from US to Germany.No additional taxes. Customs did somehow not checked it for import taxes.

author: StefikMichal
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2024, 01:38:19 am
content: Ouch, that was a little bit over my expectations.. but thanks for info, maybe I'll consider it in the future

author: Kirkhaan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2024, 07:44:30 am
content: Yeah, and you should know that I specifically asked for the lowest cost shipping option…

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2024, 11:34:02 am
content: well guys, no to rant or offendthe display itself is not expensive, and for now peoples are lucky to get it ... one day nor far away, there wont bekeysight for the old 34401a in the end asked a mere 200$ usd for the vfd / front panel, no longer available, 34410a 34411a vfd's no longer available, only the clones ones can save your instruments or oled's hacksFluke 8845 8846 if you can get them expensive as hell ...Shipping from Canada or Usa to euro zones, believe me, even some cheap shipping will cost $$$, some companies don't want to use simple / standard mail carriers if they don't offer trackingEven In Canada from the Usa i can not select very cheap carriers, no tracking = no shipping ....in the end if your instrument works fine, but display is bad, it is still a good investment to get a new display to extend his life ... now many used instruments are showing on many sites with dim vfd's, and or the sellers don't power them up and you buy them as is ... = no lucki could not buy used ones because the sellers did not want to power them up, they know ...

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2024, 01:22:58 pm
content: What happened to the project to build an LED replacement for the display?

author: StefikMichal
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2024, 01:51:54 pm
content: Quote from: grumpydoc on November 10, 2024, 01:22:58 pmHereis one I came across some time ago, but personally I don't like the way it looks...Edit: forgot to insert link

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 11, 2024, 10:45:09 am
content: oh ho never saw this one .... nice, better than nothing for sure