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NEA R L Y 800 DIFFERENT S I ZES AN D KINDS OF S IMP SON PANEL METERS ARE
AVAILABLE F RO M YOUR ELE CTRONIC PART S JOBBER. WHETHER YOU NEED ONE
PANEL METE R OR A DOZEN LOOK FOR THE FAMI LIAR OR AN GE
COLORED S IMP SO N BOX . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE SIMPSON ELECTRIC
Copyright 1955. Simpson Elec tric Co . Printed in U.S.A.
CO 5200 W. K IN Z I E ST CH I CAGO Itlt. I LL ESTEBROOK 9-1121.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION III FUNCTIONING OF PARTS
Bias of Power Detector . . . . . . .
35
Schematic Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Model 260 as a Condenser Tester.
35
Effective Resistance.
23
Conversion of Scale.
24
RMA Mica Capacitor Color Code Chart. 40
Output Meter . . . . .
24
RMA Condenser Marking Code . . . 41
D.C. Ohmmeter . . . . 24
Volts-Decibels Conversion Table. 42
Audio Frequencies.
44
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE
Radio Frequencies ..
44
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
F .M. Alignment . . . . . . 34
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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WORLD FAMOUS
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As the purchaser of a Simpson 260, you are now the owner
Fig. 1 Simpson Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter Model 260 2 of the most famous testing instrument in the world. Com
Fig. 2 Simplified D.C. Volcmeter Circuit. 21 pact, of unusually high sensitivity (50 microamperes full
Fig. 3 Simplified A.C. Voltmeter Circuit . . . . . . 22 scale), the Model 260 has earned its top ranking reputation
Fig. 4 Simplified Output Meter Circuit . . . . . . . . 23 as the result of quality construction joined to exceptional
Fig. 5 Ohmmeter Circuit with Selector Switch in
engineering versatility. This engineering superiority is, in
Position Rx 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
turn, the product of invaluable years of experience with
Fig. 6 Ohmmeter Circuit with Selector Switch in
every single unit comprising the complete assembly.
Position Rx 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7 Ohmmeter Circuit with Selector Switch in . In choosing the Simpson 260, you have concurred in
Fig.
Position RxlO,OOO . . . . . . . . . . . the verdict of over 300 governme nt agencies and
25
Sa Simplified Microammeter Circuit . . . . 26 university laboratories which, long before World War
Fig.
Fig. 8b Simplified Milliammeter and Ammeter II, and all through it, purchased it. in quantities un
Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 equalled by any competitive instrument. Ie served
Fig. 9 Model 260 Schematic Diagram . . . . . . 29 on every batdefront and in every branch of our
Fig. lOa Model 260 Parts Layout - Rear View .. 30 armed service s.
Fig. lOb Model 260 Parts Layout - Rear View of
MANY FEATURES IN "260"
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Model 260 Used as Condenser Tester. . . . 37 In no other instrument of its kind do you find features such
Fig. 11
Fig. 12 RMA Resistor Color Code Chart . . . . . . . 39 as are contained in the Simpson Model 260. Ics trim, scien
Fig. 13 RMA Mica Capacitor Color Code Chart . . . 40 tific appearance -- the 4];i" modernistic instrument, the
heavy bakelite case, the neat bakelite .panel -- gives evi
dence of inner quality. These hidden features are too nu
merous to mention here, but your pride in your new instru
ment will grow as you learn of them. Parts are assembled
and placed in position so they cannot become loose or
detached from their original positions. All the sub-assem
blies are mounted on specially designed bakelite pane ls,
or on a specially designed sub-panel, made and engineered
expressly for a specific function in the Model 260.
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SIMPSON BUILDS ITS OWN TEST EQUIPMENT
When you purchase Simpson test equipmenr, you get equip
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
menr made almost enrirely within the various planrs of our
Company. Each component pan of the 260 has been de SIMPSON MODEL 260 YOLTOHMMILLIAMMETER
signed and completely rooled and manufactured in our own
planrs, with the exception of the resistors and one or two SECTION I
other functionally less important parts. The Model 260, GENERAL DESCRIPTION
like all other Simpson testers, is not an assembly job made
up from purchased pans such as is true of the majority of The Simpson Volr-Ohm-Milliammeter Model 260 offers the
testers offered on the market. service dealer a small, compact and complete instrument
with high sensitivity for testing and locating trouble in all
We are by far more self-conrained than any other manufac
types of circuits. The large four and one-half inch meter
turer of test equipmenr. This is your assurance that the
provides a long scale that is easy to read, and the compact
testers we offer will not quickly become obsolete. Our
arrangemenr of the conrrols allows the overall size of the
tremendous investmenr in expensive production rools is
bakelite housing ro be comparatively small for maximum
your safeguard against obsolescence and further assurance
portability.
of unvarying quality.
Each unit is supplied with an operator's manual and one
Here at Simpson we do not think of making instrumenrs
set of red and black test leads with insulated clips.
merely to sell. We think of making instrumenrs ro serve.
Our inrerest in your Model 260 and in your satisfaction The electrical circuit is designed to give maximum insur
with it never ceases. That is the reason for this Operator's ance against inaccuracy and damage to the componenr
Manual. We want you to know how to get the most from pans. Highly accurate carbofilm resistors are used ro in
your 260. sure long life and dependability, and these are firmly held
in place in a special bakelite housing designed for this
The Model 260 is a rugged instrumenr and will withstand a
purpose. The entire assembly is truly rugged and can well
great deal of abuse. We urge you, however, to treat it with
withstand the wear and tear of the service work for which
care as its mechanism is actually more delicate than that
it is designed.
of a watch. If you will keep it clean, free from conrinuous
severe vibration and avoid dropping it, your Model 260 will ACCURACY
give you a lifetime of accurate, dependable service. Accuracy is 3% D.C. and 5% A.C. of full scale deflection.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
D. C. RESISTANCE
MEASUREMENT RANGES
0-2000 ohms (12 ohms cencer)
D. C. VOLT AGE 0-200,000 ohms (1200 ohms cencer)
0-2.5 voles 0-20 megohms (120,000 ohms cencer)
0-10 voles CURRENT IN D. C CI RCUITS
0-50 voles
20,000 ohms per vole sensieiviey 100 microamperes
0-250 voles
10 milliamperes
o- 1000 vole s
100 milliamperes 250 millivoles
0-5000 voles
500 mi lliamperes
A. C. VOLTAGE 10 amperes
0-2.5 voles D. C. VOLT AGE MEAS UREME NTS
0-10 voles D. C. vole age is measured by applying ehe unknown volcage
0-50 voles co ehe meeer ehrough suieable ineernal series resiseors.
1,000 ohms per vole sensieiviey
0-250 voles The meeer has a full scale sensieiviey of 50 microamperes
0- 1000 voles
ae 100 millivolcs wieh an incernal resiseance of 2,000 ohms,
0-5000 voles
giving ehe inserumenc an overall sensieiviey of 20,000 ohms
A. F. OUTPUT VOLTAGE per vole.
0-2.5 voles A. C. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
0-10 voles
A. C. voleage measuremencs, including oueput and decibel
0-50 voles 0.1 Mfd. internal series condenser
readings, are made possible by ehe use of an incernal cop
0-250 volts
per oxide receifier conneceed in series wieh ehe meeer. A
0-1000 voles
precision wound incernal shunt resiseor is conneceed in
VOLUME LEVEL IN DECIBELS parallel wieh ehe meeer in order co obeain a sensieiviey of
-12 co + 3 decibels
1,000 ohms per vole.
o co +15 decibels
Calibrated for reference level D. C. RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS
+14 to +29 decibels
of 500 ohms and .006 Wacts D. C. resiseance measuremencs are made by employing an
+28 co +43 decibels
ineernal bactery and precision series and shune resistors,
+40 to +55 decibels
resulcing in accuraee indicaeion of resiseance values.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
CURRENT MEASUREMENTS IN D. C. CIRCUITS meter. After obtaining the first reading, the switch can be
Current is measured through the use of preClslOn internal reset to a lower range, if needed, to obtain a more accurate
shunts resulting in accurate indication throughout the reading.
varIOUS ran ges. 3. Plug the black test lead into the jack marked "COMMON
-" and t he red te st lead into the jac k marked " +". Clip
SECTION II the other end of the black lead to the neg ative side of the
OPERATION circuit to be checked and the other end of the red lead to
the positive side.
CAUTION 4. Turn on the power to the circuit to be tested. If the
When making measurements, turn off the power to the pointer deflects to the left of zero, the connections are
circuit under test, clip the test leads to the desired incorrect. Turn off the power and reverse the positions of
points and then turn on the power to take the reading. the test clips.
T urn off the power before you disconnec t the meter. 5. Read the voltage on the black arc marked "D.C." which
ZERO ADJUSTMENT is second from the top.
Before taking readings, be sure that the pointer is on zero. For the 2.5 volt ran ge, use the 0-250 figure s and divide
located in the bakelite case directly below the meter scale For the 10, 50, and 250 volt ranges, read the figures di
this adjustment slowly to the right or left until the pointer For the 1000 volt range , use the 0-10 figures and multiply
2. Set the range selector swicch in the 1000 volt posHlOn. S. For the 2.5 volt range, read che voltage on che red arc
marked "2.5 V.A.C. ONLY" which is second from the
3. Plug the black test lead into the jack marked "COMMON
bottom.
-" and che red cest lead into the jack marked "D.C. 5000
V." For che other ranges use the red arc marked "A.C." which
is third from the borrom.
4. Be sure power is curned off co che circuic co be cesced
and che condensers are discharged; then clip che black For che 10, SO and 250 volt ranges, read the figures di
cesc lead co che negacive side and che red cesc lead to che reccly.
positive side. For che 1000 vole range read the 0-10 figures and multiply
S. Turn on che power. by 100.
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OPERATION OPERATION
6. Read the "oHa6e on the red arc marked "A. c." whic h REACTANCE OF SERIES CONDENSER
is third from the botCom. Use the 0-50 figures and multiply
The reactance of the series condenser used when reading
by 100. Turn off power before disconnecting meter.
output volts causes a slight error which varies with fre
A. F. OUTPUT MEASUREMENTS quency. This is explained in Section III.
1. Place the "OUTPUT-A. C.-D. C. " switch in the "OUT
PUT" position. When the switch is in this position, an
VOLUME LEVEL MEASUREMENTS
internal condenser is connected in series for the purpose 1. Set the "OUTPUT-A. C.-D. c." switch in the "A. c."
of blocking out the D.C. component whenever connections position.
are made directly to the plate of a tube. 2. Rotate the range selector switch to any of the five
2. Rotate the range selector switch to any of the five ranges ranges required.
required. When in doubt of the voltage present, always use 3. PI ug the test leads into the two jac ks marked "+" and
the highest range as a protection to the meter. After obtain "COMMON -" and connect the clips to the two sides of
ing the first reading, the switch can be set to a lower range the circuit to be checked.
for a more accurate reading. 4. Turn on the power and read decibels on the black arc
3. Plug the black test lead into the jack marked "COMMON marked "D.B." which is at the bottom of the scale. In
-" and the red test lead into the jack marked I t +". Clip order to obtain decibel readings it is necessary to add
the other ends of the test leads to the output of the circuit algebraically the scale reading and the number shown at
under test. the setting of the range selector switch. For example, if
4. Turn on the power. the scale indication is -4 D. B. with the switch in the + 12
D. B. position, the true reading will be +8 D. B. because
5. For the 2.5 volt range use the red arc marked "2.5
(-4) + (+ 12) = +8. (For .001 watt - 600 ohm reference level
V.A.C. only" which is second from the bottom.
add + 7 D.B.)
OTHER RANGES...
D. C. RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS
For the 10, 50, and 250 volt ranges, read the figures direct
ly. For the 1000 volt range, use the 0-10 figures and multi CAUTION
ply by 100. Before making any resistance measurements in a
For the other ranges, use the red arc marked "A.C." which radio circuit, be sure the current is turned off so that
is third from the bottom. no voltage exists. Otherwise the meter may be dam
aged.
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OPERATION
OPERATION
that the instrument may be connected across a volt
1. Place the "OUTPUT-A.C.-D.C." switch in the "D.C."
posJtJOn.
age accidentally and thus cause damage to the meter.
For range R X 10,000, multiply the reading indicated by 5. Turn on the power.
10,000, or add four zeros. 6. Read milliamperes on the black arc which is second from
Example: A 2 megohm resistor should be checked on the the top. If the pointer is forced against the stop at the lefe
R X 10,000 range. The reading on the scale will be 200. of the scale, the connections are incorrect. Turn off the
Adding four zeros will give 2~000,000 ohms, or 2 megohms. power and reverse the positions of the test clips.
For 100 microamperes, read the figures 0-10 and multiply
CAUTION
by 10.
Do not leave the range selector switch in a reSlS
For 10 milliamperes, read the figures directly.
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FUNCTIONING OF PARTS
OPERATION
show that when a 5000 volt potential is applied between
For 500 milliamperes, read the figures 0-50 and multiply
these cwo jacks, a current of 50 microamperes will flow
by 10.
through the circuit, causing a full scale deflection of the
For 10 amperes, read the figures 0-10 directly.
meter. Dividing the number of ohms, 100,000,000, by the
number of volts, 5000, gives 20,000 ohms-per-volt which
CAUTION
is the instrument sensitivity.
For current measurements, the meter must always be
connected in series with the circuit. Never connect
the meter across a voltage source when the range
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SECTION III
FUNCTIONI NG OF PARTS 5000 v o.c PaS NEG
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FUNCTIONING OF PAR IS FUNCTIONING OF PARTS
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Xc is the capacitive reactance of the 0.1 mfd. condenser
and R is the multiplier resistance.
25V.
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+ F or the 2.5 volt range R = 2500 ohms and Xc at 60 cycle s =
5000 V,A ,C, POS . NEG. 26,500 ohms. Therefore y26,500 +2500 "" 26,618 ohms,
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A. F. OUTPUT METER
FIGURE 4 250V .
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This is the same as the A.C. voltmeter except that the FIGURE 4. SIMPLIFIED OUTPUT METER CIRCUIT
5000 V. range is omitted, and a 0.1 mfd. condenser is
placed in series with the "+" jack to block the D.C. com
ponent when connection is made direct to the plate of a
tube.
READING A. C. VOLTAGE
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VOLUME LEVEL METER
The decibel is a unit of measurement used in P.A. and
telephone work. Two reference levels are commonly used;
they are .001 watt in 600 ohms for telephone service and
.006 waH in 500 ohms for P. A. service. The former estab
When reading A.C. voltage with the output meter, the imped
lishes the zero reference level at 0.7746 volt, and the lat
ance of the blocking condenser, which is in series with
ter at 1.732 volts. The Model 260 DB scale is based on
the vohage multipliers, must be taken into consideration.
the .006 wart-500 ohm level with zero DB at 1.732 volts.
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FUNCTIONING OF PARTS FUNCTIONING OF PARTS
CONVERSION OF SCALE
This scale may be convened to the .001 watt - 600 ohm
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level by adding + 7 DB to the scale indication.
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OUTPUT METER
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The output meter is more commonly used in radio serVIce
work for comparative readings but if desired, A.e. voles can
R X 100
be converted into decibels by means of a conversion chart.
pos. NEG
Refer co Section VI - Supplementary Data.
FIGURE 6, OHMMETER CIRCUIT WITH SELECTOR
D. C. OHMMETER
SWITCH IN POSITION R X 100
Figures 5, 6 and 7 show the ohmmeter circu its when the
range selector switch is in positions R xl, R x 100, and
R x 10,000 respectively.
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FIGURE 8b
Figure 8b shows the circuit used when the "OUTPUT
;U.5n. <Z.n. .475" .025n A.e.-D.e." switch is in the "D.e." position and the range
switch is in the 10 M. A., 100 M. A. or 500 M. A. position. Ie
can be seen that the resistance of the shunt resistors be
pos. NEG. comes lower as the higher current positions are used,
thereby permicting a larger amount of current to flow through
FIGURE SA. SIMPLIFIED MICROAMMETER CIRCUIT
them. The amount of current flowing through the meter re
resistor and 2000 ohm meter form one 5000 ohm leg, and the mains at 50 microamperes for full scale deflection. The
five resistors between to +" and "COMMON -" form the volcage drop appearing across the various ranges is 250
other. As a resulc, when a current of 100 microamperes is milli volt s.
flowing through the circuit, 50 microamperes flow through
the shunt resistors and 50 microamperes flow through the SECTION IV
meter, causing full scale deflection.
MAINTENANCE
DO NOT DROP YOUR 260
The Simpson Volc-Ohm-Milliammeter Model 260 is a very
rugged instrument designed to take the wear and tear of
every day serVIce work. Nevercneless, care should be taken
30006 22.SA .025n.
that the instrument is not dropped or subjected to exces
sively rough treatment.
POS . +10"
a connections. When in doubt of the amount of voltage or
current present, always use the highest range first.
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When ir is no longer possible co bring rhe pointer co zero on .. a . .( ~N on oe{
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When ir is no longer possible ro bring rhe pointer co zero on 9 a
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rhe RxlO,OOO range wirh rhe resr leads shorted and roraring m
rhe "ZERO OHMS" knob, rhe four small 1. 5 V. barreries UJ
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should be replaced. ::::l
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HOW TO REPLACE BATTERIES
To replace rhe barreries, remove rhe insrrument from rhe
case. This is done by removing rhe four screws from rhe
borrom of rhe case. Slide our rhe bakelire barrery rerainers -o~
and slip rhe barceries from between rhe spring clips holding
rhem in place. Inserr rhe new batteries, being careful rpar -,
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rhe polariry corresponds co rhe markings on the bakelire
case.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
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REAR VIEW OF FRONT PANEL
30 31
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
32 33
SPECIFIC APPLlCA nONS
SECTION V
HIGH Mu PLATE VOLTAGE
MODEL 260 SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
High Mu tubes require a high resistance plate resistor. For
GENERAL
this reason a low resistance meter will not give a satis
The high SenSHlVlty of the Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter Model factory reading. Due to the high resistance and low current
260 not only makes it suitable for all of the applications of consumption of the Model 260, it will give a much more
a low sensitivity meter but also makes it adaptable to many accurate indication.
special uses. The following applications are only a few of
the many for which you will find the Model 260 a superior
BIAS OF POWER DETECTOR
Instrument. A power detector uses a high resistance cathode resistor. A
high sensitivity meter such as the Model 260 is essential
MEASURING GRID CURRENTS
co obtain a reading of the bias voltage on such a tube.
The Model 260, with its 100 microampere scale is so sensi
tive that it is possible to measure the grid currents of many MODEL 260 AS A CONDENSER TESTER
tubes. A readable val ue as low as 1 microampere can be USE RXl 0, 000 RANGE
obtained.
Condensers can be roughly tested for shorts and leakage
F.M. ALIGNMENT with the Model 260, using the RxlO,OOO range. A shorted
condenser will cause a large deflection of the pointer of
By opening the load re sistor circuit of the limi ter in a F. M.
the ohmmeter and a condenser with high leakage will show
recei ver and inserting the Model 260 as a microammeter in
series, a reading may be obtained for I.F. alignment pur a partial deflection of the pointer.
poses. Adjust the circuit for maximum indication. Manufac INITIAL DEFLECTION NOT PRESENT
turers' alignment instructions should be .:onsulted for
Any condenser, other than electrolytic types, will normally
exact procedure.
cause a slight deflection of the pointer until the condenser
A.V.C. DIODE CIRCUITS becomes charged, when the pointer will return to zero. If
the initial deflection is not present, it probably indicates
An ordinary low sensitivity meter cannot be used across an
an open lead. The resistance of a good paper condenser
A. V.c. network because of the low resistance which alters
should be above 50 megohms per microfarad, and that of
the constants of the circuits. The Model 260, however,
requires so little current that sufficient indication can be mica condensers above 100 megohms per microfarad. This
obtained to determine if the A. v.c. circuit is functioning. resistance varies inversely according co the size of the
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SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
condenser, and is so high that it wi 11 not register on the CONDENSERS FROM .001 MFD. TO 1.0 MFD.
ohmmeter.
The chart shows the approximate readings that will be
POSITIVE JACK TO POSITIVE CONDENSER TERMINAL obtained when testing condensers from .001 mfd. to 1.0 mfd.
When testing electrolytic condensers with the ohmmeter, CAUTION
the positive jack should be connected to the positive termi
Before connecting an unknown condenser for test,
nal of the condenser. Otherwi se the reading will be too
place the range selector switch of the Model 260 in
high because of the high leakage in the reverse polarity.
the 250 V. position. Connect the condenser and if it
After connecting the test leads to the condenser, allow
is shorted, the meter will read line voltage. This
sufficient time for the pointer to reach its maximum resist
would damage the meter if it were in the 10 V. posi
ance reading.
tion. Do not try to tes t electrolytic condensers in
.SHOULD READ ABOUT .5 MEGOHM this manner because only D.C. can be applied to
In general, a high grade, high voltage electrolytic conden them.
ser should read about .5 megohm or above, and a low volt
age electrolytic by-pass condenser should read above .1
megohm. A more accurate test is to apply the rated polariz
ing D.C. voltage to the condenser with a milliammeter in
series. It should read about 0.1 mao per mfd., the maximum
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CONNECT
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115 v. A.C
c 60'"
for a useful unit being about 0.5 mao per mfd. New electro ;;;
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PQS.2.
lytics that have been idle for considerable time may show 01-1 MF"
IOV RANGE
high leakage but after "ageing" at their rated voltages for POS.3.
PQS I 0 .1-1.0 MF.
001-.01 MF
a few minutes will return to normal. IQv RANGE
IOV RANGE
PAPER CONDENSERS
A rough test of the comparative ca paci ty of paper con FIGURE 11. MODEL 260 USED AS CONDENSER TESTER
densers can be made wi th the Model 260 by connecting it (SEE PAGE 38 FOR DESCRIPTIVE TABLES)
36 37
SPECIFIC APPLICAnONS SPECIFIC APPLICAnONS
.002.................. "
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" 1.1
SECTION VI
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
RMA RESISTOR COLOR CODE CHART
.01 .... . ............. 10 V.A.C ................... 1
3B 39
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OL.OR "OR THIRD NUMBER micro-microfarads (MMFD). To convert to microfarads
40 41
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Power
DB. Down Level DB. Up
Volts Wats + Voles Wats
DECIBELS ABOVE AND BELOW REFERENCE LEVEL
EXPRESSED IN WATTS AND VOLTS .218 9.51xlO- s 18 13.76 .387
.194 7.55xlO- s 19 15.44 .477
Reference level 6 milliwats inco 500 ohms .173 6.00xlO- s 20 17.32 .600
.0974 1.90xlO- s 25 30.8 1.90
Note that the power in watts holds for any impe 6.00
.0548 6.00xlO- 6 ::;0 54.8
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.548 6.00x 10- 4 10 5.48 .0600
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SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY warrants each instrument and other
Formula: Xc articles of equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in ma
2 TT f c terial and workmanship under normal use and service, its obligation
Capacitance Reactance in ohms at:
under this warranty being limited to making good at its factory any in
Microfarads 30 ci s 60 ciS 100 ci s 400 ci s 1000 cis 5000 ci s
strument or other article of equipment which shall within 90 days after
637,000 delivery of such instrument or other article of equipment to the or
.00Xl5
. 0001 1,590,000 318,000 ie;Inal purchaser be returned intact to it, or to one of its authorized
.(0)25 1,590,000 637,000 127,000 service stations, with transportation charges prepaid, and which its
.(0)5 3,180,000 796,000 318,000 63,700
2,650,000 1,590,000 398,000 159,000 31,800 examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to have been thus defec
.001
.00> 1,060,000 530,834 318,000 79,600 31,BOO 6,370 tive; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties ex
.01 531,000 265,000 159,000 39,800 15,900 3,180 pressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on its
.02 263,000 132,500 79,600 19,900 7,960 1,5<xJ part, and SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY neither assumes nor author
.ffi 106,000 53,003 31,800 7,960 3,180 637
53,100 26,500 15,900 3,980 1,590 318 izes any other persons to assume for it any other liability in connection
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.25 21 ,200 10,584 6,370 1,590 637 127 with the sale of its products.
.5 10,600 5,308 3,180 796 318 63.7
1 5,310 2,650 1,590 389 159 31.8 This warranty shall not apply to any instrument or other article of
2 2,650 1,325 796 199 79.6 15.9
4 1,310 663 398 99.5 39.8 7.96 equipment which shall have been repaired or altered outside the
8 663 332 199 49.7 19.9 3.~ SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY factory or authorized service stations,
16 332 166 99.5 24.9 9.95 1.99 nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, incor
25 212 106 63.7 15.9 6.37 1.27
11.4 4.55 .910 rect wiring by others, or installation or use not in accord with instruc
35 152 86 45.5
tions furnished by the manufacture r.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
1 EXTRA" 260" ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Formula: Xc = -
2 TT f c HIGH VOLTAGE PROBES
Capacitance Reactance in ohms at:
.001 910 632 342 290 159 106 EVEREADY VINYL PLASTIC CARRYING CASE FOR 260 (No. 4236)) ... .. .... 8.7S
.00> 182 126 68.5 57.9 31.8 21.2
91.0 63.2 34.2 28.9 15.9 10.6
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.01 5.31
.02 45.5 31.6 17.1 14.5 7.96
.ffi 18.2 12.6 6.85 4.79 3.18 2.12
.1 9.10 6.32 3.42 2.89 1.59 1.06
3.64 2.53 1.37 1.16 .637 .424
.25 .318 .212
.5 1.82 1.26 .685 .579 In Canada: ~ch-Sfmplon, lid., London, Ontario
.910 .632 .342 .289 .159 .106
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2 .455 .316
4 '07 .158 .0056 .0723 .03~ .0265
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