This was after i bought new test leads from the same dealer last week. Comparison of the simpson 260 vs 270 series analog multimeters. Mar 21, 2006 for the entire line of simpson 260 series as well as many others, including tripplett. Im going to clean up the battery connections,and i noticed a paper cap that im going to replace,and thensee what happens. Antique radio forums view topic simpson 260 advice. Simpson 260 series 8 voltohmmilliammeters instruction manual.
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Simpson electrics prominence in the panel and test instrument industry dates back to 1927, when our founder, ray simpson, built the indicating mechanism for the earth inductor compass that charles lindbergh relied upon when he flew the spirit of st. I calibrate then i test all dc, ac, resistance and current ranges on this unit. Simpson catalog number 02055 leads are 36 long and have threaded shoulders for attaching alligator clips. The unit does show cracks in the case, of which i have provided photos. It is expensive but, the simpson 260 8p is the most amazing meter on the planet. The simpson volrohmmilliammeter model 260 offers the service dealer a small, compact and complete instrument. Calibration procedure for the simpson 260 up to series 5 and the 270 series 123 tb96625235435 u. Simpson 260 series 260 8 is the general purpose model with 36 measurement ranges covering ac and dc voltage and current. The simpson 07546 is a test lead set that includes retractable banana plugs one red and one black 48 long each with combination probe tip and removable rubbersleeved alligator clip. Help precision resistor in simpson 260 antique radio forums.
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The model 2608xi offers all of the advantages of the simpson model 2608, plus several new safety features. It takes a standard d cell and a standard 9 volt battery. Simpson 2608 analog series multimeter from coleparmer united. It takes 1 d cell,and 4 aa batteries for the 6 volt source. Protection by overload relay with reset, 1a and 2a fast blo fuses. Most of the above manuals contain a parts list and schematic diagram. This is a calibration and test of a simpson 260 series 5 multimeter. Portable yet with benchtop accuracy, the 2608 is ideal for use anywhere workshop, lab or in the field.
The functioning and accuracy are like new, and i can testify that it has rarely been used during the last ten years or so. View and download simpson 260 series 5 operators manual online. Simpson 260 resistance reading repair, zero adjust repair, 117. Simpson catalog number 00249 roll top carrying case. The simpson electric 260 8 analog vom for monitoring fluctuating trends and rates. And the best and most popular on the market are the simspon 260 and 270 series multimeters, or as simpson calls them voms voltohmmeter. Some difficulties with zeroing the ohms range x1 and x, may be the fault of the 1,5v battery. Went to a simpson dealer and was told that the 4 wound resistors used in the ohm section of the 260 series 6 are no longer available from simpson. What are the differences in the series of the simpson model 260 voms. Simpson 07546 test leads, retractable banana plug for 260. Accessories for the simpson 260 voltohmmilliammeters. The ampclamp has a range selector with 6 positions. The model 260 8xpi includes a resettable overload protection circuit and audible continuity check. The model 260 8xi offers all of the advantages of the simpson model 260 8, plus several new safety features.
The capacitor blocks the dc component of the current in the test circuit, but allows the ac or desired component to pass on to the indicating instrument circuit. Free simpson manuals calibration schematics training. Looking on ebay there are several different series of the simpson 260 available and priced accordingly. The probe can be used with the simpson 2608 10volt ac range. It will be offered on all series models after this, up to and including the current series 9. The simpson voltohmmilliammeter 260 series 8, hereafter referred to as the 260 or as the instrument is a rugged, accurate, compact, easytouse instrument equipped with mirrored dial to eliminate parallax. I have a simpson 260 series 8 meter with two burned resistors. On the search page, enter the following text in the pub title text box. Simpson catalog number 00248 roll top carrying case. The simpson 260 resource page information free manuals. As the purchaser of a simpson 260, you are now the owner of the most. Any forum members have any ideas where the resistors can be had. Simpson 260 series 6p analog volt ohm meter tested.
These reverse banana leads fit the simpson 2607 through 2609 series. Army technical bulletin 2005 issue calibration procedure for the simpson 160, the 260 from series 6 to 8 and the 270 series 45. Simpson 260 resistance reading repair, zero adjust repair. Portable yet with benchtop accuracy, the 260 8 is ideal for use anywhere workshop, lab or in the field. The 2608p features an additional resettable overload protection circuit and audible continuity checking. It is compatible with the simpson 260 9 series meter. Simpson 260 series 5 resistance reading functions not working. It is a newlymade meter from simpson electric, upholding the tradition of the great simpson 260 series. Page 1 simpson 260 series 8 voltohmmilliammeters instruction manual page 2 this warranty shall not apply to any instrument or other article of equipment which shall have been repaired or altered outside the simpson electric company factory or authorized service centers, nor which has been subject to misuse, neg ligence or accident, incorrect wiring by others, or installation or use. The simpson voltohmmilliammeter 260 series 8xi, hereafter referred to as the 260 or as the instrument is a rugged, accurate, compact, easytouse instrument equipped with mirrored dial to eliminate parallax. Easy online ordering and nextday delivery available with 247 expert product support. Apr 22, 2009 i have a simpson 260 series 8 meter with two burned resistors.
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