CONSTRUCTION MANUAL Model 950B RESISTANCE - CAPACITANCE-COMPARATOR BRIDGE THETA svecreoni INSTRUMENT CO., inc.BECHLER UR) LA)GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Care token In the construction of this Instrument will reward the constructor with many years of satisfactory service and greater confidence in his Instrument. We urge you to not ruth the construction, but to take all the tlme necessary for Proper assembly and wiring. Furthermore, we urge strongly thet you follow the wire and parts leyout shown In the pletorlal diagrams os closely os possible. This Is Important becouse Improperly placed leads will result in stray plekup and tnerecsed dlstrfbuted wiring copaclty. UNPACKING THE KIT: Unpock the kit carefully and check each part egairst the parts list Including thote ports that are ‘mounted fo the chessls. If you have trouble Identifying ony parts, refer to the pictortal diagrams or thecolor code chart. ‘You may find that the value of a component will vary within the allowable circult tolerance. Asan example, a 470K cohm resistor may have substituted for It a51OK ohm resistor If the circult is sich as to allow this substitution. In general, resistors and controls have a tolerance of +20% unless otherwise specified. Therefore a 100K resistor may measure any~ where between 80K ond 120K ohms. Tolerances on capacitors are even greater, unless specified. Limits of +100% ond “50% are usval for electrolytic capacitors. CONSTRUCTION HINTS: USE THE BEST GRADE‘OF ROSIN CORE SOLDER ONLY, preferably one containing the new ‘ctivated fluxes such os Kester "Resin-Five", Ersin "Multicore" or similar types. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE ACID CORE SOLDER ORACID FLUXsince acid flux ean couse serious corrosion. Before soldering make certainof @ good mechanical connection. Use o clean, freshly tinned soldering tren, no smaller than 100 watts, and place the solder on the Joint (not on the iron)so that the solder is melted by the heat from the joint Itself. Do not remove the soldering iron until the solder flows and check to see that the resulting joint is smooth and shiny when the solder hat cooled. There are two extremes to be avolded; too IIttle heat and too much heat. If too little heat is applied, the joint will appear pitted and grey, indicating < rosin Joint which is unsatisfactory. On the other hand, If too much heat is applied to a joint, the ports connected to it may elther change value, lose thelr protective coating, or break down. If you are soldering close to a part, hold the lead between the part and the Joint betng soldered with the tIp of a palr of longnose pliers. The pliers will conduct the heat away ond prevent the component from betng unduly overheated. If for any reason It Is necessary to re~ solder a Joint, be sure to use new solder. It should alsobe noted that the leads on transformers, copacitors, and resistors are veryoften longerthan necessary. These leads should be trimmed to the proper length when wiring. PARTS LIST 8021 Al cabinet. Ro eey250K,1/2W,1% ... 1 58501 WS wire, bore p. 81054 A2 chon 5 RS ren, TMQ, 1/2W.....- 1 58900 WA tubing thin GpaghetD. pe. 81055 A3 rocket, eye be vos. HA ress 20Q,1/2W,1% .-. 158301 WS tubing, heavy ean.. Pee 20028 Ad Fee RS ren, 2KO, 1/2515 | 97003 XVI socket, octal, saddle..." 1 87000 AS RS rees)200K@,1/2W,196..1 97013. XV2_—_ socket, octal, molded 23006 C1 R7 ron 3.3KQ/1W 40000 rot, Hobe 21500 C2 iB [30KQ,1W 40001 rot, 9/8 hex 20500 ¢3 Cet, prec. =. 10027 RF (270K, 1/2. ‘40008 rot, #8 hex 20501 C4 1 0097 Rio Oma, 172W 441000 screw, 6-82 X 5 20000 ¢5,4,7 37 10818 M1 12.2K0,1W ‘1001 screw, 10-24 X 1/422. 2 20015 cB 1 Yo028 R12 rat., A7OK,1/2W sos 141002 terew #6 PK. 9 73008 C9 cop. alec 4mfd-250V -- 1 42000 weather, 9/8 lack scsee 4 53005 Eno, bor w...e.+.4e.+ 3 60090 $1 switch, renge s+ 1 42001 washer, 3/8 Flat 4 53500 knob, polnter ~ 52 switeh, SPST, 9/0 P2 #2002 wether, #6 lock oo. 5 46000 £3 grommat, 3/8" rl PTI ronsformer, power .... 1 42008 washer, #8 lock cose. 4 46005 4 feat, robber Te) toms py pet a 1 42017 washer, #8 fibre 4 52001 JI~4 post, binding ..... a ‘TB2 term. strlp, 3 post,2 rtght. 1 Vy doe washer, # 4 17000 PL pot, 10K. tube, 6x3. 43000 Tog, #8 ond 3 19007 P2 pot., 1KO w/SPST G 43001 l. i 19005 3. pots, 100K, AW... 1 57000 WI 7 43004 oo 10752 RI Fes. 5000, 4W 1 58000 we NOTE: When ordering replacement parts, please include.ll of thefollowing information: 1) patt number and description given in parts list; 2) quantity; 3). model number of instrument; 4) sericl number of instrument (on panel). This infor- ‘motion will expedite the processing of your order and insure your receiving the correct replacement ports.CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE . CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE; The step-by-step mounting and wiring procedure given below allows you to complete the mounting and wiring in a systematic manner. When you have completed a mounting or wiring instruction, check it off in the space provided, The method and location of mounting or the proper way to run e particular lead is shown in the ce companying drawings. To keep the drawings uncrowded, unnecessary repetition of mounting or wiring details may be omitted. NOTE: In some cases, more than one connection Is made to the same terminal. This condition is designated in the wiring instructions by the abbreviation (C), meaning that the connection should not be soldered until other leads have been con- nected. Where only one lead is connected to a terminal, or where the last of several leads is connected, the abbreviation (5) will be given, (5) means that the joint should be soldered. 9Q Fis. 1. Mount the four binding posts, 1°44 a shown. Ube dre #8 fibre shoulder washer, one #8 flat fibre washer, dnd #8 lockwasher, one #8 solder lug, and two 8-32 hex nuts In mounting each. of ‘) Fig. 1. Mount the magic eye tube bracket to the panel. Use two 46-32 hex nuts, two 46 lockwashers, and two 32 X 1/4" screws. (QO Fig. 1. Mount the 10 KQ bridge potentiometer, P1. Use two 3/8" hex nuts, one 3/8" flat washer, one 3/8" lock~ washer, ond one 3/8" ground lug. Position os shown. OR Fig. 1. Mount the.| MQ voltage control potentiometer, P3. Use two 3/8" hex nuts, one 3/8" Flat washer, one 3/8" lockwasher, and one 3/8" ground lug. Position as shown. 28 Fig. 2. Mount the power transformer PTI as shown. Use two 6-32 X 1/4" screws, two 6-32 hex nuts and three #6 solder lugs. Position the transformer and solder lugs as shown. Pass cll leads through chassis holes except those shown.cbove chaz. 09 Fig. 2. Mount the 1 post right terminal boerd TBI with one 6-32 X 1/4" screw, one 6-32 hex nut, and one #6 lockwather. Fig. 2. Insert 3/8" rubber grommet for line cord inchossishole located in the figure. WIRING: Important: Position all leads ond components [ust os shown in drawings. Trim to suitable length wherever nec~ ‘essary. (C) means connect but do not solder. (5) means connect and solder. QQ Fig. 3. Connect the 1 MQ resistor R3, from XV2-3 (S) to XV2~4 (C). (XV2 is the octal molded socket.) §Q) Fla. 3. Connect a 9 in, length of red hook-up wire to XV2°4 (5), ()) Fla. 3. Connect a 11 in. length of green hook-up wire to XV2-5 (C). 2 YO Fig. 3. Connect the 10 MQ resistor, RIO, from XV2°5 (6) through XV2-7 (5) and to XV2-8 (C). () Fi (Q) Fig. 3. Poss the 3 wires through the insulating sleeve. 3. Connect a 41/2 In. length of white hook-up wire from XV2~8 (S).‘The following instructions cover the prewiring of the range switch, $1, os shown in Fig. 4, To s the switch as shown in Fig. 4, hold it with the shaft pointing away from you and with the ground lug Eon the under side. Fig. 4Ais a per- spective drawing of switch, SI, indicating the view employed in Fig. 4. ON Fis. 4. “ Fig. 4. (0 Fis. 00 Fie. 4. ). Fig. 4. (4 Fig. 4. 0 Fig. 4. OA. Fig. 4. GA Fis. 4. OQ Fis. 4. OF Fig. 4. Connect a short length of white hook-up wire from DIT (S) to 83 (C). Connect « 22002 resistor, R11, from E2 (S) to ground lug "“E* (C). Connect « 470KQ resistor, R12, from El (S) to ground lug “E" (S). 4. Connect « 209 resistor, Ré, from F12 (S) to F7 (C). Connect « 200KQ resistor, R6, from F7 (C) through E11 (S), to E10 (S). Connect « 2KQ resistor, RS, from E9 (S) to F7 (C). Connect « 5 1/2 in. length of red hook-up wire to F7 (5). Connect « short length of green hook-up wire from F10 (C) to FB (C). Connect « 8 1/4 in. length of green hook-up wire to FB (S). ( EB Is electrically connected to F® by rivet ) Connect ¢ length of green hook-up wire from AB (S) to F9 (C). Connect « 270KQ resistor, RP, from C12 (S) to C1 (C). Connect @ 3 in. length of white hook-up wire to C1 (5). Connect © 250K resistor, R2, from D2 (S) to D10 (C). + Connect o 5 In. length of white hook-up wire to D10 (S). Connect © 5 1/2 in. length of red hook-up wire to C11 (5). Connect a short length of hook-up wire from C7 (C) to B5 (C). Connect « 6 1/2 in. length of white hook-up wire to B5 (S).. + Connect a short length of bare wire from C7 (C) to C10 (S). . Connect @ .01 mf capacitor, C5, from C7 (S) to A7 (S). . Connect « .01 mf capacitor, C6, from F10 (5), through B10 (5) to Al2 (S). + Connect « 200 mmf capacitor, C2, from C3 (S) to 83 (C). + Connect © .02 mf capacitor, C3, from C4 (S) to B3 (C). . Connect « 5 1/2 In. length of green hook-up wire to B3 (C). - Connect « 4 1/2 In. length of red hook-up wire to 83 (S). -5-Fig.5 {) Fig. 5. Mount the 1 KQ power factor potentiometer, Pd, to chassis with one 3/8” hex nut, one 3/8" flat washer and cone 3/8" lockwasher. This is a temporory mounting to facilitate the wiring. 9Q Fig. 5. Connect black load of power transformer PTI to lug 1 of SPST switch S2 on potentiometer P2 (C). 6 Flo. 5. 5. Connect the other black lead of power transformer PTI to XVI~4 (C) (pin 4 of tube socket XV1). ~” Fig. 5, Connect yollow lead of power transformer PTI to ground lug "A" (C). © 5. QQ Fig. 5. Connect orange-white lead of power transformer PTI to XVI=2 (S).. (RR Fig. 5. Connect brown lead of power transformer PTI to TB2~3 (C). (A Fig. 5. Connect red lead of power transformer PTI to TB22 (C). 5 Fig. 5. Connect other red lead of power transformer PTI through XVI3 (5) to XV1=5 (S). ig 5 (Q Fig. QQ Fig. 5. Connect the 68KQ resistor, RB, from XV1~8 (C) to ground lug "C" (5). - Connect a short length of bare wire from XV1=7 (S) te ground lug "B" (5). Be. a Connect the positive (+) lead of 4mf capacitor C9 to XV1-8 (C) and the negative (+) lead to ground lug -6-09 Fig. 5. Connect the .01 mf capacitor, C7, from $21 (S) to ground lug "D" (C). (Q Flo. 5. Connect the 8 mf capacitor, C1, from TB2-2 (C) to ground lug "D" (5). (posttive (+) lead to ground ) (9 Fig. 5. Connect the 3.3KQ resistor, R7, from 782-2 (S) to TB2-1 (C). 09 Fig. 5. Connect @ & 1/2 in. length of white hook-up wire to TB2~1 (S).. (A Fig. 5. Connect the 500 2 resistor, RI, from P2-1 (C) to T82-3 (S). 4 Fig. 5. Connect an 3 in. piece of white hook-up wire through P2~3 (S) to P2-2 (5). Pass other ‘ond of lead through chassis hole. (6) Fig. 5. Insert line cord in grommet and knot 5" from stripped ends. Connect one lead to XV1~4 (S) and other lead to $22 (S). Fig.6 Z (0) Fig. 6. Fasten the panel to the chassis using the | KA power factor potentiometer, P2. (Disassemble potentiometer from chassis ond use some hardware to recssemble. ) 00 Fig. 6 Likewise, install the rangeswitch, $1. Use one3/B" hex nut, one 3/8" flat washer and one3/8" lockwasher. Be sure to position the switch so thet the side on which the ground lug is located foces the 1 KS power factor poten tometer, P2. (/) Fig. 6. Insert the 1629 tube in the prewired octal molded socket. Then press the tube into the holder so that the front of the tube just touches the ponel and the keywoy in the socket is positioned as shown in the small drawing (8 seen from the reer). hee(A Fig. 7. Connect brown lead of power tronsformer, PTI, to PI=1 (C). (PI is the 10 KQ potentiometer used as the bridge verieble. (Of Fie. OQ Fle. (Fig. > Fig. Fla. 9 Fig 00 Fla. (9 Fig. BM Fis. XK) Fis. 60 Fis. ® Fig. 7. Poss green lecd of power transformer PT1 through sleeve and connect to XV2-2 (S). 7. Connect the white wire from XV2-8 to ground lug "F* (S). 7. Connect the 2 mF capacitor, C4, from TB11 (C) and pass the other lead thru the rectangular chassis hole. 7. Connect the white wire from P23 to TBI~1 (S). This lead comes through the circular chassis hole. 8. Connect the white wire from TB2-1 to P3-3 (S). 8. Connect the green wire from S1-B3 to J3 (S). 8. Connect the red wire from S1~B3 to P21 (S). 8. Connect the white wire from $1~B5 to J2 (S). Pass thru chassis hole. 8. Connect the free end of the 2 mf capacitor, C4, to S1-B6 (S). Use spaghetti. 8. Connect the white wire from $1~D10 to PI~3 (S). Pass wire thru rectangular chassis hole. 8, Connect the white wire from SI-C1 to P3~2 (C). 8. Connect the .25 mf capacitor, C8, from P3-2 (5) to PI-2 (5). When soldering to PI-2 be sure to solder ground lug under potentiometer to this point. () Fie Fis 0 Fig © Fis A Fie. () Fig. 8. Solder ground lug under potentiometer, P3, to terminal 1. (Use a short length of bare wire) 8. Connect the red wire from SI-C11 to J4 (S). 8. Connect the red wire from SIF7 to PI=1 (5). Pass wire thru rectangular chossis hole. 8. Connect the green wire from S1~F8 to JI (5). Poss wire thru circular chassis hole. 8. Connect the green wire from XV2~5 to SI-F9(S). Pass wire thru circular hole near center of chassis. 8. Likewise, connect the red wire from XV24 to XVI8 (S). FINAL STEPS ‘You have now completed the ossembly and wiring of your instrument. When you have completed the following steps, your Instrument will be ready for use. 1) Moke ce careful examination of the unit to determine whether all joints are soldered properly. Check for loose lumps of solder and straighten out the wiring and components so that there are no accidental shorts. 2) The flowing of rosin between switch contacts causes leckage. If excmination reveals the presence of rostt., remove It by briskly cleaning the area between the contacts with o stiff bruth saturated with carbon tetrachloride. Be very careful not to spring the contacts when cleaning switches. 3) Insert the 6X5 tube In the octal socket on the chassis. -9- «4) Align the cunstol knobs as follows: 4) Fastena knob to the POWER FACTOR control. Fint tum Itclockwise to ensure that It is In the“AC ON" position, cond then h mitcounter-clockwise until the "AC OFF" position Is*felt". Do not turn tothe"AC-OFF" position. Loosen the kknob set screw, line the knob up with the "O" position on the power factor dial, and retighten the set screw. b) Fe-ten a knob to the RANGE switch ond turn It to the extreme counter-clockwite position. Looten the knob set screw, line up the knob with the "10 mmf ~ 5000 mmf" position on the range dial, and retighton the set screw. (The set screw should tighten ogainst the "flat" on the switch shaft. If It does not, loosen the nut securing the switch and edjust the switch until the "flat" Is in the required position. ) +e) Fasten a knob on the "VOLTAGE potentiometer and turn It to the extreme clockwite position. Loosen the knob sot screw, line the knob up with the 500 position on the voltage dial, and retighten the set screw. 5) Connect an chmmeter from B plus (V1~8) to ground; the resistance should not be less than 50,000 ohms nor should it vary as the RANGEswitch is rotated. Then connect the chmmeter from B minus (V1I~3 or 5)to ground; the resistance should not be less than 60,000 ohms nor should it vary os the range switch is rotated. If any of the cbove conditions do not obtain, recheck the circuit (B plus or B minus as required). De not opply power until the trouble is remedied. 6) Insert the line cotd end turn the Instrument on by rotating the AC switch on the POWER FACTOR potentiometer clock= wise, The flloments should light immediately. If not, turn the Instrument off and check the filament circult. Do not leave the power on as this could damage the power tranaformer. The magic eye tube should show a green glow within 1 minute. IF not, recheck the B plus circuit. 7) CALIBRATION: Tum the Instrument on and allow a few minutes for warm-up. Set the RANGE switch at the "5 KQ ~ 5MQ" position, ond connect the200 KA (.2MQ)precislon calibrating resistor provided across the “CAP.-RES, TEST" bind= {ng posts. Fasten the pointer Indicator knob to the shaft of the center potentiometer. Rotate the center potentiometer until the eye shows maximum opening (bridge balance). Loosen the knob set screw, set the pointer at .2M on the dial, cand retighten the set screw. Check to determine whether or not any shaft movement has occurred during the knob resetting process. If the eye shows maximum opening with the pointer set at .2M on the dial, no shaft movement has occurred and the calibration Is completed. Remove the 200 KQ precision realstor and store It for reference. 8) Install therubberfeet in the openings provided in the bottom of the cabinet os shown. The method is towork therounded Portion of each foot into interior of the cobinet from the outside, using a small screw driver. The flat portion should be the cctual resting or contact surface. 9) Mount the handle on the cabinet with 2 410-24 screws os shown in Fig. 9. + 10) Run the ac line cord through the rear cabinet opening and insert the completed unit In the cbingh-—Allgn the hole In the cabinet rear and the rear chassis apron and insert 1 #6 P.K. screw. Then align the 8 panel hefes with the corre~ sponding holes in the cabinet flange and Insert 8 #6 P.K. screws. Tighten all screws. -10-; Fig.9 4 NOTES ¢ check individual components for brackdown. Check all de andac operating veltoges glven tn the schematic dlagram keep- ing mind that all voltages may vary from the values shown by at much at 20% due to component tolerance, line voltoge varictions, and the type of meaturing Instrument used (schematic voltages were measured with VIVM)._In eddition, meke the following checks: RANGE switch wiring; panel binding post mounting for possible shorting through Incorrectly mounted shoulder and fiber washers; polarity of electrolytic capacitors in power supply os compared to polarities indicated In th schemotic diagram, If the instrument fails to operate properly, recheck the wiring for effors or reversed connections, test for continuity, ond 4 j SERVICE If you ore still having difficulty, write to our service department listing all possible indications thot might be helpful Mu. desired, you may return the instrument fo our factory where it will.be placed in operating condition for $3.50 plus thecost of ports replaced due to their being damaged in the course of construction, This service policy applies only to completed Instruments constructed in accordance withthe instructions os stated in the manual. Instruments that ore not completed or instruments that are modified will not be accepted for repair. Instruments that show evidence of ocid core solder or poste fluxes will be returned not repaired. NOTE: Before returning this unit, be sure all ports are securely mounted. Attach @ tag to the instrument, giving your home address ond the trouble with the unit. Pack very carefully in a rugged container, preferably wood, using suffictent pocking material (cotton, shredded newspoper, or excelsior), to make the unit completely The original shipping carton is satisfactory, providing the original inserts ore used or suf— ficient packing material is inserted to keep the instrument immovoble. Ship by prepaid Reilway Express, if possible, to the Electronic Instrument Co. , Ine. , 33-00 Norther Blvd.,, L.1.C. 1, New York. Return shipment will be made by express collect. Note that « carrier cannot be held liable for damages in transit if packing, IN HIS OPINION, is insufficient.Sym. Description. Cl cop., elec Bmfd-525V C2 cop., 200mm, prec. C3 copy Ril pre. Ch cop., 2mf, prec. 5,6,7 om 01 mf-400V HECTHON STRUMENT C,e acearasza$ Description pot., 100KQ, 4W res. 5000, 4W nie 2001, V/2W, 9% Switch, ST, clockwise position ( POS. 1) in extreme counter~ Sym. Description - R9 res. 270KQ, 1/2 RIO res., 1OMQ, 1/2W. RI ress, 2.2KQ,, 1W RI2_—res., 470K, 1/2W KO, 1/2W, 1% °S1 switch, (a, 2OOKQ VW, 1% S25 _och, SPST, p/oF2 13.3Ka) 1W res., 68KQ, 1W tube, 1829 MODEL 950B ‘SELECTOR SWITCH POSITIONS. Pos. 1 10mmfd—5000 mmfd Pos. 2.001 mfd-.5mfd Pos. 3 .1mfd-50mfd Pos. 4 50mfd-5000mfd - Pos. 5 .59 =5009 Pos. 6 50@ = 50KQ Pos. 7 5KQ -5MQ Pos. 8 5MQ - 500MQ Pos. 9 Comparator Pos. 10 Poper-Mica Test Pos. 11 Electrolytic Test -RESISTANCE-CAPACITANCE-COMPARATOR BRIDGE Tr;