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es336td Just Startin'
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Oct 23, 2009 12:35 PM

AX2 Battery

On the old board there was a thread about battery life and replacement etc.   It was posted that the battery is readily available, but you should probably take it to a qualified tech to solder onto the board.   Also, if the battery dies the amp will still work, but all your User patches will be reset.   I was also notified of how to check the battery level; did the check and it was still good.  I think that's a good recap. 

 

New questions:

1. I carry my laptop with me to most gigs so I can reload my Variax if needed.   I also have a MIDIMan interface and all my backups of the AX2 on that laptop.   If the battery dies (It's the original one from 98) at a gig... theoretically I can connect up the MIDIMan and reload the latest patch dump to restore the User area?   I know that once I power off everything is gone... just curious if it works like that.

 

2. In replacing the battery, has anyone gotten a battery holder similar to effects units and computers, and then gotten one of those coin size batteries with the same specs?  Just curious.   I figured that if we could install the holder then I could replace the battery as I do in my rack units and computers.

 

Thanx

 

L

  • Line6Andy Line 6
    Line6Andy
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    Oct 27, 2009 3:51 PM (in response to es336td)
    RE: AX2 Battery

    1) If you think your amp may be failing, it may be a good idea to just have the battery replaced so you do not need to worry about replacing the sounds at a gig.  I have never tried this, but if the internal memory cannot be saved, I doubt that loading new patches would actually work.

       

      2) Unfortunately Line 6 has no info on this topic.  Perhaps another end user can chime in with their experience.

       

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  • Line6Andy Line 6
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    Oct 29, 2009 10:56 AM (in response to es336td)
    RE: AX2 Battery

    It's been a couple of days since we've heard from you. We're going to assume your question has been answered and close this thread. If you still have questions please feel free to open a new question with us and we will answer your questions accordingly. Thanks!

    • es336td Just Startin'
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      Oct 29, 2009 11:07 AM (in response to Line6Andy)
      Re: RE: AX2 Battery

      As for the official Line 6 answer... yes...  as for the group... no...  I was looking for someone with experience.   Currently, I seldom use the AX2 as I used to.  I find a clean tone that fits the venue/situation and run all my effects, etc. from my pedal board (not the Floorboard).  So... at a gig, I could essentially choose a clean patch from the presets to do the same.   On occasion, I just take the AX2 and the Floorboard and use all the presets I have created.   In that case, I would like to reload those in the event the battery dies at a gig, just to get through the gig.   I would then take it for battery replacement.   I would also like to know if any users have added a new battery holder similar to rack effect units so I can replace it myself instead of paying a tech.  I know Line 6 does not condone or support these mods... I am looking for user community experience.   IMHO... the AX2 is one of the best sounding amps you ever made... if it only had the versatility of the Vetta and such, it would be perfect.

  • es336td Just Startin'
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    Nov 4, 2009 11:43 AM (in response to es336td)
    Re: AX2 Battery

    Could someone post the model and source for the battery?   I know Lemmie, I think, did it in the old forum, but I never wrote it down.  Thanx!

     

    Update:  Found it in the FAQ section on here: Panasonic BR2325-1HG   I think mouser or digikey was the source.   All you geeks... I've seen numerous conversions and mods... has anyone ever added a coin type battery holder and then gotten an equivilent battery?   If I get the time and become brave enough, I may attempt it myself.   Lemmie?   If you're on here, I'd love you to tell me why I couldn't/shouldn't do this.

    • tumenibrother Just Startin'
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      Nov 12, 2009 2:25 PM (in response to es336td)
      Re: AX2 Battery

      Its been awhile, but I got mine from Digikey

       

      1P135-ND Battery, Lithium coin $1.48

       

      I think Line 6 support sent me some in the past also.  These things last for 10+ years, so while a slot style would be nice, I figured I wouldn't be changing it again, so I just de-soldered and re-soldered with the replacement.  Could probably find a coin type slot with equivalent values though and that would have been a better factory default than what they used, but there's also the vibration factor and maybe the thinking was that a slot type was more prone to falling out.

      • es336td Just Startin'
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        Jan 29, 2010 12:54 PM (in response to tumenibrother)
        Re: AX2 Battery

        On the old board, there was an answer to one of my questions that told me the sequence of keys to press to see if the battery is lo, etc.  I can't find any info anywhere.  Does anyone know the procedure?   Thanx!

        • tumenibrother Just Startin'
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          Jan 30, 2010 11:35 AM (in response to es336td)
          Re: AX2 Battery

          Here're the diagnostic tests:

           

          Hold the Save button while turing the amp on until SrA is displayed.  You'll get a PAS or Err msg for each check.  Bank UP and DOWN moves between the tests, TUNER button engages the tests.  The tests are:

           

          SrA - checks the SRAM, problem with it involves U15

          EPr - EPROM (U14)

          LEd

          bAt

          bUt - to exit press functions 5&6 together

          PEd - need proprietary test fixture to perform this - skip it

          AC - problem is R38 or Q1

          idi - tests Midi - need wrap back cable

          AUd - problems involve U9, U12, U13 or U19 or the DSPs

          AdA - need a voltage divider to complete the test.

           

          Battery is a Lithium coin - Digikey 1P135-ND  Ask L6 for this as I've gottne close but not cigar from Digikey and Mouser in the past, alos have gotten the right ones in the past.  L6 should have them and be able to send them free.

           

          Hope this helps.

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