Tape Move Sensor
for all Revox B77 and PR99 MK I


1.177.321-23 optical scanning
For repairs, we've always used old stock. A loose coil on the old circuit board can be glued. Other repairs have been completed by replacing individual components or the entire board.

With the new tape move sensor, there is no coil, no oscillating circuit, and we are ready for the future!
the technology

The circuit

not much


Two receiving diodes and one transmitting diode, three resistors, two ICs, and three capacitors are all that's on it. The optional direction of rotation detection is also included.
Tape move sensor from Premium-Hifi for Studer Revox B77 and PR99
Tape Move Sensor for Revox B77 with aluminium crossbar from Premium-Hifi

Alu-Traverse


Fortape machines with an aluminum crosshead, a tape move sensor with an aluminum bracket is required. During installation, the tape move sensor is pushed as close to the motor as possible and screwed in place. The connector is coded, so there's no mistaking it.
Real plug and play, it couldn't be easier!

Steel traverse

For the Revox B77 with a steel crossbar, the version with an aluminum plate is required. All you need to do is re-screw and re-plug. It's really that simple!
Tape Move Sensor Revox B77 with steel crossbar from Premium-Hifi
Reflector foil on the winding motor of the Revox B77, PR99 from Premium-Hifi

Reflector

This reflector film is required for the optical scanning to function. You will receive a matching, self-adhesive, die-cut film with each new tape move sensor. Clean the motor before applying it. Nothing else is required. If you stick the black surfaces over the three openings on the motor, you can trim the openings freely—but this is not necessary. The openings are not for cooling.

Noise

If you hear recurring rhythmic croaking from the speaker, something like this
äääh äääh äääh
or at the higher speed
äh äh äh äh äh äh
then the tape move sensor should be replaced!

CAUTION! Never place the tape machine on its front!
Studer Revox B77, a dream in function and design

 

Tape Move Sensor from Premium-Hifi

Tape Move Sensor with optical scanning of Premium HiFi

if you want the best!

the new tape move sensor
1.177.321-23

for all Revox B77 and PR99 MK I can be found in our shop