I would like a nonworking SA200 board for research

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I would like to get ahold of an SA200 pc board for research and reverse engineering. I have a neat little CNC mill that I want to use to make my own boards and maybe make some inexpensive boards for others.If anyone wants to donate one I will pay shipping through PayPal.I would also like to find a nonworking idler solenoid to deconstruct.If you have one please send me a PM and I'll give you my email address.I haven't searched for a schematic of the pc board. That might do as well. If anyone has a source for that please send me info.
Reply:There is no PC Board in an SA200. Atleast the older ones I have worked on.  Not sure about the newer ones.  Unless it has an electronic idler on it and it only controls the idle.  The SA200 is a straight DC generator machine.Last edited by Hammack_Welding; 07-23-2009 at 12:08 AM.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Mine has an electronic idler and a board. Thats the item I'm looking for.Last edited by shanghyd; 07-23-2009 at 01:40 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by shanghydI would like to get ahold of an SA200 pc board for research and reverse engineering. . . .
Reply:If yours has the electronic idler and board, then you should be able to order the replacement parts for  your machine from Lincoln.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepShanghyd - How about starting with a clean slate?Maybe, current sensor + time relay + 12v solenoid?
Reply:My 77 sa-200 has a PC idler board. You can get a new one for around $40 from Stumpf welding out of IL. their #'s 618-566-4708. I think they changed from a vacuum type idle control to the pc setup in the late 60's or early 70's. I'm looking around the shop to see if I have the old one from my machine. Seems it needs replaced every few years. If I find it I'll pm ya.
Reply:google or read up on a hall effect sensor. that is what a idler board is. It senses the magnetic field around a conductor.