Simpson electric company offers assistance monday through friday. I calibrate then i test all dc, ac, resistance and current ranges on this unit. The simpson voltohmmilliammeters 260 series 7 and series 7m hereafter referred to as the 260 or as the instrument, are identical instruments electrically and mechanically, except that the series 7m is equipped with a mirrored dial to eliminate parallax figures 11 and 12. The simpson electric company has been providing the service industry, military, aerospace and aviation, and industrial manufacturing companies with highquality meters. Instructions are furnished with each high voltage probe. Comparison of the simpson 260 vs 270 series analog multimeters.
Electronics are tested on 110v when applicable and may not work in other countries. Any simpson service center or parts dealer will have them in stock. It was made between the 1940s and 1950s and there was still no series. Antique radio forums view topic simpson 260 series 7. Finally went back to an analog simpson 260 and it is fantastic. The simpson 2607m has the taut band suspension dial with the three amp clamp scales. This is a calibration and test of a simpson 260 series 5 multimeter. General frequently asked questions simpson electric. I came about a few old simpson 260 meters, some of which seem ok and some of which have issues.
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The 10,000 v ac high voltage probe extends the 2608 ac voltage range. How i replaced the zero ohms adjustment potentiometer and the 117. I have been in the maintenance field for over 30 years. And the best and most popular on the market are the simspon 260 and 270 series multimeters, or as simpson calls them voms voltohmmeter. Calibration procedure for the simpson 160, the 260 from series 6 to 8 and the 270 series. Simpson meter multimeter millimeter 260 series 7 ebay. 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. The instrument can be used to make accurate measurements of ac and dc voltage, direct current. Page 10 the 10,000 v ac accessory probe is similar to the high voltage dc probes with the following exceptions. There is not much information available about the second model 260. 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. Vintage simpson voltohm milliammeter 260 series 7 for.
First compact all purpose voltohmmilliammeter, the 260, that thousands of. Heck, i have a parts drawer full of them here at the house for all the 260 s i add to the collection. New for the simpson 2607 is the size of the meter cover. The simpson 2607m has the taut band suspension dial with the three ampclamp scales. Simpson 260 series 8 voltohmmilliammeters instruction.
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Calibration procedure for the simpson 260 up to series 5 and the 270 series 123. After 4 different digital meters over the years i finally returned back to the old work horse. I always wanted a simpson, just couldnt afford it, till now. Vintage simpson voltohm milliammeter 260 series 7 for sale online. Looking for simpson electric analog multimeter, max. The 260 series 7 voms have the three ampclamp scales. Easy online ordering for the ones who get it done along with 24 7 customer. The simpson 260 series of analog voltohmmilliammeters.
Simpson model 260 series 2 volt ohm test meter multimeter. Portable yet with benchtop accuracy, the 260 8 is ideal for use anywhere workshop, lab or in the field. Unfollow simpson 260 series 7 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. View and download simpson 260 series 5 operators manual online. Antique radio forums view topic simpson 260 repair. Simpson 260 series analog multimeter presented by katie rydzewski for galco tv.
Simpson 260 resistance reading repair, zero adjust repair, 117. While the glass is the same size as always the cover is now 5. The ac high voltage probe is designed to extend the 2608 ac voltage range. Service and user manual simpson 260 series 7 analog.
Simpson 260 8p 12391 relay protected black analog multimeter. Simpson electric manufactures analog and digital panel meters and test instruments for industrial, laboratory and environmental applications. Looking on ebay there are several different series of the simpson 260 available and priced accordingly. Series 5,6, 7,8 if i decide not to go the diy route, who provides repair and calibration services for simpson 260. Nice meters, bulky enough to prop up against or between stuff to keep her from falling, great field meters. Simpson meter calibration, simpson meter repair simpson electric simpson electric is dedicated to providing ongoing support for our products.
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