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If Your ABR-200 Receivers is Failing |
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Many ABR-200 receivers are now failing, due to the age and inferior design of the original power supply. A superior power supply with integrated fan and high temperature components is available, and is easily installed. Follow the link below to find out more about the replacement supply:
Follow this web link, and find the "power supplies" link on that page. This will lead you to the replacement ABR-200 power supply.
Also relevant is the lithium backup battery installed inside the receiver. Many of these units are at least 10 years old, and the batteries are equal in age, and are usually unable to hold a charge for very long, if at all. In some cases, I have seen them short and cause a power supply failure. It would be wise to replace the battery if it has never been done before. In the case of a power supply replacement, you should also replace the battery at the same time. The batteries can be found in many places, including Radio Shack (Part Number 23-037).
In the event of a power supply failure, backup battery failure, or a loss of ability to access the programing functions, a master hardware reset may be needed. Be aware that this will require complete reprogramming of the memory of the receiver, so only perform this function as a last resort. The ABR can be reset by connecting pins 8 and 12 on the aux port, powering off and powering back up. This will clear the ABR back to factory defaults. Depending on the firmware version, to regain access to the unit, you may need to use the alternative password: "SIMPSON" (all caps). "HOMEYD" (all caps) is the default password if the firmware version is more recent. After gaining access, a software reset will be needed to clear all memory and start over. This is done with the "MR" command. |
