On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 09:38:49 -0400, "Ray" wrote:

Hi:
I am trying to troubleshoot a studio strobe (monolight) and need either some
experienced help or a circuir diagram. The unit is an Elinchrom 500, built
in 2001. If anyome can help, please let me know, I'll give details of the
problem.
TIA,
Ray

It can be difficult if not downright impossible to get some of the
parts for monoblocs or studio strobes. The manufacturers will use
either use special capacitors or custom control chips.
I've never done any work on Elinchrom gear so couldn't tell you if
they'll sell you parts or if they used readily available parts or not.
Most of my studio pacs are either Norman or Novatron, both have sold
me repair parts in the past.
It'd be wise to check annd see if you can cross all the components on
the circuit board before going to far on this repair job, especially
the power caps and the main output Capacitor and any quench coils it
may have.