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The ampclamp has a range selector with 6 positions. Comparison of the simpson 260 vs 270 series analog multimeters. The 260 8xi comes with batteries, manual and test leads with alligator clips. The simpson 260 remained the top seller for many years and a newer version is still available today. The 260 8xi offers all of the advantages of the simpson 260 8, plus several new safety features. The simpson electric 2608 analog vom for monitoring fluctuating trends and. The 12391 260 8p is a 6function analogue multimeter is superior to the best dmm when monitoring fluctuating trends and rates. Simpson 260 series 8 voltohmmilliammeters instruction. This is a calibration and test of a simpson 260 series 5 multimeter. Jun 15, 2018 simpson 260 there are many variations of that model all woth it and easy to get repaired. Selfshielding tautband meter movement provides added shock resistance.
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It takes a standard d cell and a standard 9 volt battery. The probe can be used with the simpson 2608 10volt ac range. 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. It is a newlymade meter from simpson electric, upholding the tradition of the great simpson 260 series. Im told by the simpson expert from whom i buy my good simpsons, that only a 6 or later is. Antique radio forums view topic simpson 260 series 5. Includes phenolic faux leather case, 43 redblack leads w probe tips, alligator. View and download simpson 260 series 5 operators manual online. The instrument can be used to make accurate measurements of ac and dc voltage, direct current, resistance, decibels, and output voltage. It didnt come with a manual, and it is rather confusing with 8 terminals and some positions on the mode switch have multiple functions. The instrument can be used to make accurate measurements of ac and dc voltage, direct current.
Unfortunately when i opened it up it had the worst case of battery corrosion i have ever seen. I have an old simpson 260 series 5 meter that has given me excellent service. The simpson volrohmmilliammeter model 260 offers the service dealer a small, compact and. Another is the triplite 630 that looks almost the same also very good. Series 8 simpson 260 voltohmmilliammeters instruction. The biggest advantage is measuring current, the old analog meters have less voltage drop.
There was at least 12 inch caked on the d cell terminals, and it extended to one of the pots and several pcb traces. Series 8 simpson 260 voltohmmilliammeters instruction manual. I calibrate then i test all dc, ac, resistance and current ranges on this unit. Simpson 270 series 270 5 is the higher accuracy version of the 260. Not having a schematic for either meter at the time, i took the 1 dcell battery and the 4aa batteries which both were set up for as being linked in parallel when in fact they. 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. Easy online ordering for the ones who get it done along with 247. All improvements over the previous series are inside. It didnt come with a manual, and it is rather confusing. Unfortunately when i opened it up it had the worst case. Includes phenolic faux leather case, 43 redblack leads w probe tips, alligator tips, and original owners manual.
Simpson 260 series 5p analog multimeter electronics forums. Simpson model 260 series 5 volt, ohm, milliammeter multimeter. I came about a few old simpson 260 meters, some of which seem ok and some of which have issues. It is a newlymade meter from simpson electric, upholding the tradition of the great. Simpson 260 series 260 8 is the general purpose model with 36 measurement ranges covering ac and dc voltage and current. I would like to ask for help with my simpson 260 series 7. One is a simpson 260 series 5,and the other is an eico 565. I recently picked up a simpson 260 series 4 meter in excellent cosmetic condition since it is in the optional roll top case. The simpson 260 series 8p is an analog voltohmmilliammeter with relaybased overload protection. Simpson 2608prt 12392 milliammeter 0 to vdc voltage. I left the batteries in too long and they leaked and badly damaged the battery connectors. Simpson 260 series 7 volt ohm multimeter with leads and. Apr 14, 2012 not having a schematic for either meter at the time, i took the 1 dcell battery and the 4aa batteries which both were set up for as being linked in parallel when in fact they should have been in series. The probe can be used with the simpson 260 8 10volt ac range.
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There is nothing new on the outside of the simpson 2605 series. Simpson 260 series 8 voltohmmilliammeters instruction manual. Jan 04, 2016 simpson 260 resistance reading repair, zero adjust repair, 117. The simpson 2605m has taut band suspension and a mirrored dial to eliminate parallax errors. New listing simpson 260 series volt ohm multimeter meter 6xlp overload protected tested. Eventually, operators manuals will be available here for all current simpson products. Simpson 260 series 5 analog volt ohm meter parts unit multimeter see more like this. Metric socket head cap screw, system of measurement. Simpson 260 series 8xpi voltohmmilliammeter instruction manual. The simpson 270 has better than 30% improvement in voltage and resistance measurements as compared to the simpson 260. To date well over 5 million simpson model 260 meters have been sold and that number. Simpson 260 8p 12391 relay protected black analog multimeter. The simpson volrohmmilliammeter model 260 offers the service dealer a small, compact and complete instrument with high sensitivity for testing and locating trouble in all types of circuits. When you short the leads, the needle only moves to half way across the face instead of all the way.
Antique radio forums view topic simpson 260 series 7. Simpson 270 series 2705 is the higher accuracy version of. Antique radio forums view topic simpson 260 repair. The batteries were leaking when i got these, but we cleaned them up and there was no damage. Simpson 260 series 5 operators manual pdf download. It has an additional relay overload protection circuit. Simpson 270 series 5 analog multimeter description simpson 270 series 5 analog multimeter these were recently used in a university. Like the simpson 2605p, the 2605 does not show anything about a taut band suspension dial.