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Offline BG ARMORY

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Latest variable speed Dillion case feeder runs continuously
« on: August 12, 2022, 11:18:51 AM »
This thread is in reference to the latest issue Dillon case feeder with the fully-variable speed control

I've already tried Dillion and they don't have any support to offer beyond a $200 "upgrade".

Anyone know where I can find a replacement board for the case feeder board ?

Case feeder runs continuously. Checked the switch the NO and NC positions function. The only way I can get the feeder to stop is when I check the resistance through the leads.
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Re: Dillion case feeder runs continuously.
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2022, 12:26:46 PM »
1) I have the last issue of the 2-speed Dillon case feeder and there is no circuit board inside.

2) Did you try physically unplugging one of the wires from the case detection switch ? Try that.

> If unplugging either wire from the case detection micro-switch turns the motor OFF, then you either have: the wrong switch, the wrong connections to the switch, or you have a faulty switch.

> If your case detection switch has 3 terminals, then the 2 wires should be connected to Comm and NC. The presence of a case would then open the contacts and stop the motor.

Hope this helps.
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Re: Dillion case feeder runs continuously.
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2022, 01:39:38 PM »
  I buddy of mine had the same issue with his variable speed Dillon case feeder after a power surge he rewired it to work with a light dimmer switch. The old design two speed units like Wobbly's and the one on my old xl650 don't have the electronics.
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Re: Dillion case feeder runs continuously.
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2022, 07:21:35 PM »
1) I have the last issue of the 2-speed Dillon case feeder and there is no circuit board inside.

2) Did you try physically unplugging one of the wires from the case detection switch ? Try that.

> If unplugging either wire from the case detection micro-switch turns the motor OFF, then you either have: the wrong switch, the wrong connections to the switch, or you have a faulty switch.

> If your case detection switch has 3 terminals, then the 2 wires should be connected to Comm and NC. The presence of a case would then open the contacts and stop the motor.

Hope this helps.
This is the newer gen with the dial to adjust the speeds.
The motor runs even without a switch being installed. I can unplug the switch connection and the motor still runs. If i take the two wires and touch the connectors the motor will stop.

« Last Edit: August 13, 2022, 09:50:11 AM by BG ARMORY »

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Re: Dillion case feeder runs continuously.
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2022, 07:46:28 PM »
I have the same issue with mine.  It oddly started working again for about a week then quit again. Ben Stoeger pro shop should have the 'upgrade' kit in stock

https://benstoegerproshop.com/dillon-precision-variable-speed-casefeeder-upgrade-kit/