Ferrograph RTS 2 Service Manual
Ferrograph RTS 2 Service Manual
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4
2.1 Connections 4
2.1.1 Power Supply 4
2.1.2 Signal 4
2.2 Calibration 4
2.2.1 General 4
2.2.2 Millivoltmeter 5
2.2.3 Drift 5
2.2.4 Wow & Flutter 5
2.3 Measurements 6
2.3.1 Preparation 6
2.3.2 Frequency Response 6
2.3.3 Drift 7
2.3.4 Wow & Flutter 8
2.3.5 Distortion 8
2.3.6 Signal-to-Noise Ratio 9
2.3.7 Gain 11
3. MAINTENANCE 12
3.1 General 12
3.2 Removal of Boards 12
3.3 Power Supply Voltage Selection
(Serial no. 4515 onwards) 12
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION/FAULTS 13
4.1 Oscillator 13
4.2 Millivoltmeter 14
4.3 Wow & Flutter 16
4.3.1 W&F Oscillator 16
4.3.2 W& F Meter 17
4.4 Distortion Meter 18
4.5 Calibration 19
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
11 Component Location
(a) Wow & Flutter Board 25
(b) Distortion Meter Board 25
(c) Millivoltmeter Board 25
(d)- Oscillator Board 25
Circuit Diagram
CONTENTS (continued)
Page
5. CALIBRATION 20
5.1 Test Equipment Required 20
5.2 Power Supply 20
5.3 Oscillator 20
5.4 Millivoltmeter 21
5.5 Distortion Meter 21
5.6 Wow & Flutter Meter 23
5.6.1 Oscillator 23
5.6.2 Drift 23
5.6.3 Wow & Flutter 23
6. HISTORY OF MODIFICATIONS 26
6.1 Mechanical 26
6.2 Electrical 27
APPENDIX Appendix
1.1 OSCILLATOR
Frequency Range
15Hz to 150kHz in four ranges
Frequency Response
Flat within ± 0.2dB over the range 15Hz to 150kHz
Distortion
Less than 0.025% at 1kHz
Less than 0.08% over the range 100Hz to 20kHz
Output Attenuator
Coarse - Six steps of 10dB
Fine - Continuous over range of 15dB approx.
External - Fixed 40dB
Output Impedance
Independent of frequency
Dependent on setting of output attenuator coarse control:
always less than 450 ohms. From external 40dB attenuator 47 ohms
Frequency
3.15kHz (Suffix A models, 3kHz)
Output Level
350mV approx.
Output Impedance
220 ohms approx.
1.3 MILLIVOLTMETER
Frequency Response
Flat within ± 0.2dB over range 10Hz to 150kHz
Accuracy
Within ± 2% f.s.d. over range 30Hz to 20kHz
Sensitivity
1mV to 100V f.s.d. in 11 steps of 10dB
* With the addition of an Auxiliary Test Set Unit, up to +20dB into 600 ohm load.
Input Impedance
2 Megohms (approx.) NOTE :No D.C. path between the input leads.
Indication
Average reading meter scaled in romose values for sinusoidal signals
Normally this is supplied by the Fixed Frequency Test Signal Generator of the Test Set itself
(see 1.2 above)
If the test signal is from another source, e.g. a pre-recorded test disc or tape, then the
frequency of the test signal should be within t 5% of the nominal value.
Sensitivity
Three ranges for wow and flutter measurements :0.1%,0.3%& 1% fsd
One range, direct reading for drift measurements : t 2% fsd.
Input Impedance
50,000 ohms approx.
Alternative Output
The signal measured by the meter also appears on a BNC socket on the front panel and can
be fed to an external oscilloscope, wave analyser, filters, etc.
The output level is 3V (approx.) for meter f.s.d. from a source impedance of 15,000 ohms.
Type of Measurement
Rejection of fundamental by a tuned filter.
The level of the signal from the equipment under test should be 100mV or more. Smaller
inputs may be used but with an increased minimum distortion reading.
Second Harmonic Rejection
Less than 0.25dB
There is an optional L.F. cut (turnover 400Hz) for the rejection of hum and other L.F. noise
components.
Input Impedance
100,000 ohms approx.
Alternative Output
The signal measured by the meter also appears on a BNC socket on the front panel and can
be fed to an external oscilloscope, wave analyser, filters, etc.
The output level is 1V (approx.) for meter f.s.d. from a source impedance of approximately 500
ohms.
1.6 GENERAL
Power Supply
105- 120 V, 50 or 60Hz or 200 - 250 V, 50 or 60Hz; 12 watts approx.
Dimensions
17 3/8 in. (441 mm) wide
10 in. (254 mm) deep over handles
5 5/8 in. (143 mm) high
Weight
13 lb (5.9 kg) approx.
Access
Access to the inside of the case is obtained by removing two
screws from the underside of the lip above the back panel.
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 CONNECTIONS
2.1.1 Power Supply
Check whether the voltage selector at the back of the Test Set is set to the appropriate voltage
range, 105-120V or 200-250V. If it is not, pull the selector knob outwards, rotate it to the
required position and then press it home again firmly but gently. (On later models, see Section
3.3)
The Test Set is switched on and off by turning the "SUPPLY" knob at the right of the front
panel. The meter is illuminated to show when power is applied.
2.1.2 Signal
The BNC socket marked "oscillator" should be connected to the input of the equipment under
test
The BNC socket marked "meter" should be connected to the output of the equipment under
test.
Note 1. Cables for connecting the Test Set to the Line Input and Line Output sockets of a
Ferrograph Series 7 recorder are supplied. These leads are irreversible and
ensure that the 'earthy' sides of the Test Set and the recorder input and output
circuits are connected together. When other leads or other end connectors are
used, care must be taken to ensure that this condition still obtains.
Note 2. Since the Test Set has a common earth path between input and output sockets,
great care should be taken to ensure that this does not result in a small part of
the audio output current flowing through the input earth. When high-sensitivity
inputs are being used, this could give rise to spurious noise or distortion
readings. These can usually be prevented by the insertion of a small resistor
(e.g. 100 ohm) in series with the "meter" input earth lead.
2.2 CALIBRATION
2.2.1 General
For this purpose it does not matter whether the Test Set is connected to the equipment
to be tested or not. It is recommended, however, that the power supply should have been
switched on for at least 5 minutes before calibration in the Drift and the Wow and Flutter
modes is checked.
The adjustments are not interdependent and can be carried out individually.
2.2.2 Millivoltmeter
(1) Set the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch to the "1V" position.
(2) Press down the "read input" button. (This releases the button to its left and the three
buttons to its right).
(3) Press down the "CALIBRATE" button.
(4) The meter pointer should now lie on the CAL mark above the outer scale; if not,
adjust the screwdriver-operated control "mV meter cal (1V range)".
(5) Press the "CALIBRATE" button to release it.
Note When this adjustment has been carried out with the "MILLI-VOLTMETER" switch in the
"1V" .position, the meter measures voltage on the top scale with full scale deflection of
1V. Movement of the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch adjusts the meter
sensitivity to give full scale deflection for inputs of lmV to 100V, as indicated on the
switch, reading on the appropriate one of the two upper scales.
2.2.3 Drift
(1) Press down the "W&F drift" button. This releases the two buttons on either side
and applies a 3.15kHz * test signal to the "oscillator" socket and to the meter circuits.
(2) Press down the "CALIBRATE" and "W&F drift" buttons (thus releasing the
"1%","0.3%", and "0.1%" buttons).
(3) The meter pointer should now read 0 on the "drift %" scale; if not, adjust the
screwdriver-operated, pre-set control marked "drift set zero".
(4) Press down the "CALIBRATE" button to release it. The meter now measures drift
directly on the "drift %" scale.
The meter now reads percentage wow and flutter (0.3% f.s.d.) on the next to top scale.
Pressing down the "1%" or "0.1%" button releases the "0.3%" button and the meter then
reads percentage wow and flutter on the top scale with f.s.d. 1% or 0.1%
2.3 MEASUREMENTS
2.3.1 Preparation
In the following it is assumed that the gain controls on the equipment under test have been set
for normal operating conditions. It is also assumed that the input and output signal voltages
under these conditions are known, at least approximately. If not, then initially the
OSCILLATOR OUTPUT coarse" switch should be set to its lowest (10mV) position and the
"MILLIVOLTMETER" switch to its highest (100V) position. When connecting to a microphone
input socket, the external 40dB Attenuator should be inserted between the Test Set and the
equipment under test (see 2.1.2)
The "OSCILLATOR OUTPUT coarse" control should then be turned clockwise, step by step,
until a proper operating level has been obtained. If this requires the "OSCILLATOR OUTPUT
coarse" control to be set higher than 3V, then the 40dB Attenuator should be removed from the
output.
With a proper output level from the equipment under test, the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch on
the Test Set should be turned anti-clockwise step by step, until a convenient reading on the
meter is obtained.
(2) Set the "FREQ" control to 100 and press down the "FREQUENCY" range button "x 10".
The Test Set is now delivering a 1kHz test signal to the equipment under test. The level of this signal
can be controlled in steps by the "OSCILLATOR OUTPUT coarse" control and continuously by the
"OSCILLATOR OUTPUT fine" control. Once set at 1kHz, these must not be varied throughout the
rest of this test.
(3) Press down the "input" button and check that the "LF cut" and "CALIBRATE" buttons are
both released.
The Test Set now measures the output voltage from the equipment under test (see Note to 2.2.2) .
(4) The frequency of the test signal is changed by means of the "FREQ" control and the range
selecting buttons below it. The output level at various frequencies is read on the meter, its
sensitivity being increased or decreased by use of the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch (see Note
to 2.2.2)as necessary.
A plot of output voltage against frequency shows the frequency response of the equipment under
test.
Note 1. When making frequency response and similar measurements, it is usually convenient to
have the meter reading 0 on the dB scale (or some other round number) at a chosen
frequency, say 1 kHz. Normally this is done by using the "OSCILLATOR OUTPUT fine"
control to adjust the level of the input signal to the equipment under test or by fine
adjustments of its gain control.
When neither of these things can be done, as, for example, when reproducing a pre-
recorded tape on equipment with no output level control, the meter may be adjusted to a
convenient reference value by pressing down the "DISTORTION set 100%" button (thus
releasing the "input" button) and adjusting the meter to the required reading by use of
the "DISTORTION METER set 100%" control. The meter now indicates relative levels
e.g. in decibels, at the various frequencies but it does not, of course, read in
volts/millivolts.
The "MILLIVOLTMETER" control should only be used on the distortion meter ranges of
"0.3%" to "100%". In view of the extreme sensitivity (10011V) of the "0.1%" range, this
should not be used for reading voltages with the. "DISTORTION 100%" button pressed.
Note 3. When testing a tape recorder that cannot record and reproduce simultaneously, it is
necessary first to record a series of test frequencies (with a fixed input signal level) and
then to measure output levels at the various frequencies when this recording is
reproduced.
The above procedures measure the overall response of a tape recorder. To determine
whether the reproducing frequency response is correct, it is necessary to measure the
output levels at various frequencies when reproducing a standard test tape on which the
various frequencies have been recorded to the appropriate Standard.
2.3.3 Drift
(1.) Press down the "W & F drift" button and also the "drift" button under "WOW & FLUTTER".
The Test Set now delivers a 3.1.5kHz* signal to the recorder under test.
(2) Set the recorder controls so that this signal is recorded at a normal level for, say, 40
seconds. Stop the machine, and rewind the tape to the beginning of the recording.
Note. The level of the signal reaching the Test Set should not be less than 75mV. To check this, see
Note 1 to 2.3.4.
(4) The meter now indicates directly on the "drift %" scale the percentage difference between
the frequency of the reproduced signal and the 3.1SkHz* test signal that was recorded.
The meter now indicates wow and flutter on the top scale; f.s.d. 1%. If the meter reading is
inconveniently small, press down the "0.3%" or "0.1%" button (releasing the "1%" button); the meter
now indicates wow and flutter on the next to top scale with f.s.d. 0.1%.
Note 1. For proper operation of the limiter (which ensures that amplitude variations do not affect
the readings), the reproduced voltage reaching the Test Set should be more than 75mV.
This can readily be checked by pressing down the "MILLIVOLTMETER read input"
button (releasing the "W & F drift" button) and determining the level from the combined
readings of the meter and the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch (see Note to 2.2.2)After
such a level check, the "W &F drift" button must, of course, be pressed down again to
measure wow and flutter.
Note 2. For a proper measurement of wow and flutter, the frequency of the signal fed to the Test
Set should be within about ±5% of the nominal value, 3.15kHz*. When reproducing a
test recording just made on the same machine as above, it will almost always be within
the ±2% indicated directly on the "drift% scale. This may not be the case when
reproducing a test recording made on a different machine or at another time but
satisfactory measurements of wow and flutter can still be made if, when measuring drift,
the meter can be made to read within its ±2% range by use of the "drift set zero"
control.
Note 3. Readings of wow and flutter taken while the test recording is being made usually give a
fair indication of magnitude but do not give true values since speed fluctuations that
repeat in a period corresponding to the time taken by the tape to move from the record
to the replay head do not appear.
2.3.5 Distortion
For this measurement, the output signal from the equipment under test should
preferably be greater than 100mV (see Note 3 below).
The procedure is as follows:-
(1) Set the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch to "1V".
(2) Set the "FREQ" control to 100 and press down the range selecting button marked "X10".
During this process, the meter sensitivity should be progressively increased by means of the
"MILLIVOLTMETER" switch to maintain a convenient reading. Complete the adjustment for
minimum reading by use of the "freq-fine" and "phase" controls.
(7) The percentage distortion can now be read on the appropriate one of the two upper scales
in combination with the % markings on the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch.
Note 1. The test signal need not be 1kHz but it should be within the range 400-1100Hz,
approximately. Otherwise, a minimum will not be obtained within the range of the "BALANCE"
controls.
Note 2. The meter reading includes signals of all frequencies between 30Hz and 20kHz except for
the test frequency and a narrow band on either side of it. It therefore includes hum and other
low frequencies. Pressing down the "LF cut" button cuts the lower frequencies progressively
below 400Hz.
Note 3. If a level of 100mV or more cannot be obtained from the equipment under test, it will not be
possible to adjust the meter to full scale deflection as in (4) above. The measurement may still
be carried out but with the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch set below 1V, with a corresponding
allowance in the calculation of percentage and with a restriction in the lowest level of distortion
that can be measured.
Note 4. When testing a tape recorder that cannot record and reproduce simultaneously it is, of
course, necessary first to record the test signal and then to measure distortion while it is being
reproduced.
Note : A good idea of the rate of increase of distortion with signal level can be obtained by
successively decreasing meter sensitivity and increasing signal level in steps of 10dB but, for
the final determination of distortion, the full procedure of 2.3.5 should be carried out.
(3) With the equipment under test adjusted so that total harmonic distortion of a 1kHz output
signal is 2%, press the "MILLIVOLTMETER input" button (releasing-the "DISTORTION read"
button).
(4) Adjust the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch to give a convenient meter deflection. The reading
of the meter, in combination with the switch (see Note to 2.2.2),indicates the output level at
which there is 2% distortion.
(5) Remove the signal from the input of the equipment under test and apply a short circuit.(But
see Note 2 below).
(6) Press the "LF cut" button to release it.(But see Note S below).
(7) Increase the meter sensitivity, by means of the "MILLIVOLT-METER" switch, until a
convenient reading is obtained. The number of millivolts indicated by the combined meter and
switch readings (see Note 2.2.2) is the total noise level. The ratio of this to the voltage
determined in (3) above, is the Signal-to-Noise Ratio, usually stated in decibels.
Note 1. When determining the 2% distortion level of a tape recorder, care must be taken that the gain
controls are so set that the distortion does not arise primarily because of overloading of the
electronics. This could happen, for example, because of an excessive input level compensated
by a low setting of the recorder gain control or because of an excessive output level.
It is the condition when the distortion arises primarily in the record/replay processes that is
usually referred to when the signal-to-noise ratio of a tape recorder is quoted.
Note 2. In the case of a tape recorder, there are several different signal-to-noise ratios that may be
considered significant, according to circumstances, but in all cases it is necessary first to
determine the output level at which the total harmonic distortion of a 1kHz test signal is 2%
(see (1),(2) and (3) above).
It is with this output level that the various noise levels are usually compared. (But see Note 3 below).
The signal-to-noise levels most usually quoted are those obtained by:-
(a) recording and reproducing simultaneously with the input short circuited and using a
bulk-erased or virgin tape;
In each case the noise level must be measured under the stated conditions.
Note 3. Signal-to-noise ratios are sometimes reckoned from the 3% rather than from the 2% total
harmonic distortion level or from a specified tape flux level.
Note 4. Signal-to-noise ratio measurements are made with various types of meter (e.g. r.m.s. or peak
indicating) sometimes with and sometimes without a frequency weighting. This Test Set
measures unweighted noise using an average reading meter scaled in r.m.s. values for
sinusoidal signals.
Note 5. When it is tape hiss or other high frequencies that are of most interest it will usually be
convenient to make the noise measurement with the "LF cut" button pressed down.
2.3.7 Gain
(1) First proceed with steps (1) , (2) and (3) of the procedure for measuring frequency
response, 2.3.2. above.
(2) Press the "MILLIVOLTMETER read input" button and then adjust the "MILLIVOLTMETER"
switch to obtain a convenient reading on the meter.
This reading, in combination with the switch, indicates the output voltage of the equipment
under test. (see Note to 2.2.2)
(3) Now, press the "MILLIVOLTMETER read osc" button. This releases the "read input" button
and connects the meter to indicate the output voltage-from the Test Set oscillator, i.e. the input
voltage to the equipment under test.
(4) Adjust the "MILLIVOLTMETER" switch to obtain a convenient reading on the meter.
This reading, in combination with the switch, indicates the input level to the equipment under
test.
The ratio of the output level (2) above, to the input level (4) above, is the gain of the
equipment. It may be expressed as a numerical ratio or in decibels.
Note : Gain can be measured at any frequency desired by an appropriate setting of the
"FREQ" control and the range selecting buttons. Care must be taken, however, to avoid
overloading. (see Note 2 to 2.3.2.above).
3. MAINTENANCE
3.1 GENERAL
No regular maintenance is necessary on the Test Set other than occasional cleaning of the
fascia and plate. A damp cloth should be used, and persistent stains may be removed using a
weak solution of a mild detergent.
With certain boards it is necessary to remove the extension spindles by undoing the grub
screws in the couplers using a 6BA Allen key. Most interconnections are by plug-in connectors
but some are by soldered connections and these will
have to be unsoldered if the board or component is to be removed completely.
On models Serial No. 4515 onwards, the rear panel voltage selector mentioned in Section
2.1.1 is not fitted and adjustment to correspond to the power supply voltage is done internally.
Access is obtained by removing the two screws ('A' in Fig.12 exploded view, Appendix 4) and
sliding back the top panel. On the power supply transformer Tl (see Fig. 10), the Brown/
White lead should be unsoldered and resoldered appropriately; tag 2 - 110V, tag 3.- 220V or
tag 4 - 240V. The Blue/White lead should remain on tag 1. The rear panel must be marked
with the new voltage.
TH1
HT
+ve R7
R1 VT1, 2, 3
C8 11 +
RV19
a b
R4 RV20 C4 7
RV10
High output with excessive Thermistor TH1 faulty-open circuit (very low
distortion (squared off) ambient temperature can cause TH1 to give
this symptom).
Transistor failure
Frequency calibration wrong (on only Poor switch contact SW15. Appropriate
one range) capacitor faulty:
x1 C7 or C8
x10 C6 or C9
x100 CS or C10
x1000 C4 or C11
Calibration of ranges wrong (not 10dB Resistor burnt out in attenuator chain-probably
per step) R15 or R16 N.B. This is probably caused by
DC signal fed into the oscillator output socket
from the external connection-check before
reconnecting.
4.2. MILLIVOLTMETER (VT51-57)
VT56, 57 SK30
+
100
VT51, 52 Scope
R175
SW6a SW6b
10
R143 R158 VT54, 55
+
(60dB
attenuator)
R142 &
R141
R153
The signal is fed via blocking 'capacitor C89 and overload protection resistor R144 with R143
& R142/141 providing 60dB attenuation as selected by SW6a, which thus doubles the ranges
selected by SW6b. Zener diode MR31 protects VT51 (not normally conducting) which is a field
effect transistor giving a high input impedance. The overall gain of the first stage VT51 & 52
is determined by the feedback resistor R150, which is effectively from VTS2 collector to
VT51 emitter (source), and the exact gain (approx. 10) is set by RV152 ('mV meter cal'). The
main attenuator (R153-158) has six steps (10dB per step) selected by SW6b, and these are
doubled by the 60dB attenuator SW6a to give 11 x 10dB steps and an earthed position.
Emitter follower VT53 is a unity gain buffer stage, feeding two separate amplifier stages. The
'scope' amplifier VT56 & 57 has feedback applied by R175, and the output signal is fed to the
'scope' output except when the 'W&F drift' button is pressed. The second amplifier is the main
amplifier VT54 & 55 for the meter itself, the meter being connected as part of the negative
feedback loop in a half bridge configuration as shown. R165 provides biasing for the diodes
MR32 & 33 to help the low signal linearity, and MR34 is a protection diode. C96 improves the
extreme high frequency response.
R162
R166
R165
MR33 MR3
VT55 MR34
M1
Fig. 3. R164 R100
C98 C97
The overall frequency response of the millivoltmeter circuit on the 300mV range or lower,
should be level, but on the 1V range and higher, trimmer C83 is adjusted to give a level
response (set on the 1V range). This may be done using the RTS oscillator as a source by
pressing the 'Read Osc' button. Any leads should be removed from the 'meter' and ‘osc’
sockets to avoid the effect of their capacitance.
The steep LF cut, which is 3dB down at approx. 400Hz, is applied to the circuit in three places,
the final response being as shown in Fig. 4.
(a) Normally the coupling capacitor from VT52 collector is C87 with C88 shorted. With the
'LF cut' button pressed, C87 is in series with C88 reducing the effective capacitance and
attenuating the bass frequencies.
(b) Similarly C94 is normally short-circuit but with the 'LF cut' button pressed it is in series
with coupling capacitor C93 thus reducing the capacity and hence the bass response.
(c) Normally the emitter of VT55 is decoupled by C99 in parallel with C9S. With the,'LF cut'
button pressed C99 is removed from earth and only C95 is in circuit. This reduces the
capacity and hence the bass response.
+5
0dB
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
2 3 4 5 6 789 2 3 4 5 67 89 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 2
100 1000 10,000
Frequency in Hz
Fig. 5 DIN W & F Weighting Curve
+5
0dB
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
2 3 4 5 6 789 2 3 4 5 67 89 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 2
100 1000 10,000
Frequency in Hz
The Wow & Flutter section has two distinct operations. 'Drift' gives an indication of the mean
freqency of the replay signal, disregarding short term cyclic variations. This facility is normally
used for checking the speed of an equipment against a known standard, the built-in W &F
oscillator being nominally 3150Hz (3000Hz- suffix A) within 1%. The short term drift could vary
by about 0.5% during use, after calibration in the morning following an initial warm-up period of
approx. 10 minutes.
'W & F' gives the facility of measuring peak frequency excursions of the signal around 3150Hz
or 3000Hz. All test sets will cover the range 3000-3150Hz for measuring wow and flutter
without modification, the difference between RTS and RTSA being merely a change in
frequency of the built-in W & F oscillator.
The transistors VT11/12 form a multivibrator whose frequency is set accurately by RV33;
'coarse' adjustment (such as converting from RTS to RTSA) can be made, if necessary, by
simultaneously changing the values of R34/35. Provision has been made to modulate the
frequency with a voltage inserted across R32 from the 'Cal' oscillator in order to set the peak
W & F calibration. The output is modified to a sinewave by filter C24/L1/C25 and fed to the
'oscillator' output when the 'W & F drift' button is pressed.
4.3.2. W & F Meter (VT13-20)
For accurate measurement a signal of at least 50mV should be fed to R39, when the high
frequencies are removed by C27 and low frequencies by C26. The residual carrier signal (at
about 3kHz) is amplified by VT13 so that it is able to drive the monostable multivibrator
VT14/15, resulting in a differentiated square wave at the collector of VT1S which is at the
frequency of the original signal. This is differentiated by C31 and rectified by MR1 (positive
half-cycle) and the emitter/base junction of VT16 (negative half-cycle). The pulse produced
bottoms VT16 once every cycle and the average current through VT16 therefore depends
linearly on the signal frequency only. The voltage developed across R46 is thus proportional to
this frequency. Transistor VT17 forms a buffer, emitter-follower stage followed by a parallel -T
filter to remove the carrier frequency, thus leaving the wow and flutter products and at the
same time the response is altered so that after the W & F components have passed C40/R60
the response has been tailored to the DIN weighting curve shown in Fig. 5 . The signals are
amplified by VT19 & 20 and fed to voltage doubler MR8 & 9, with the meter calibration
adjusted by RV69. The DC level at the collector of VT16 corresponds to the mean frequency,
and this is used for the 'drift' measurement, being compared via R52 to a fixed reference level
set by RV56 when the 'drift' button is pressed.
FAULTS
There are no specific faults to suggest; malfunctions can be traced by following the signals
through the circuit and comparing the waveforms shown on the oscilloscope with those shown
in the full circuit diagram.
C35 R51
In
2
set Out
1 Freq 10
100%
RV111 1 +
The signal passes through potentiometer RV111 which sets the level into the dynamic emitter
follower stage VT33. This stage has unity gain with VT34Lacting as a constant current load for
VT33, the actual current being set by R113/R115. Bootstrapping through C64 is used to
improve the input impedance, and MR22 provides protection for VT33 in the event of overload.
VT33 is critical for noise and only low noise transistors should be used.
The base of transistor VT35 is a virtual earth point due to negative feedback via R124, which
sets the gain of the amplifier stage to approx. 10. VT35 acts as a phase-splitter with emitter
and collector loads, the ratio of their gains is approximately 2 :1 and set precisely by
potentiometers in the collector load 'phase' potentiometers. The outputs are fed to a Wien
Bridge having zero output at the selected frequency as
adjusted by the Balance phase and Frequency coarse/fine controls.
Pressing the '100%' button shorts out C64, thus removing the 'notch' in the response but
leaving the gain unaffected. With the 'read' button pressed the notch in the response is
reintroduced and C68 is shorted to earth, restricting the response to 20kHz. VT36 is an
amplification stage with an overall gain of approx. 10, VT37 giving an emitter follower output
via C69.
R120 R81
Fig. 8
Circuit Detail - Distortion RV121 RV82 phase
Meter (Wien Bridge) R83
VT36
C51 RV84a
R86
VT35
RV87a
C66 R85
RV84b
R88
R122
RV87b
fine
coarse
FAULT
Noise VT33 is critical for noise, and only the specified transistor should be used.
Certain components are more critical for noise - R114, R116, R117, R119,
R120, R122.
Insufficient range on Set RV121 so that meter 'nulls' when RV82 is five turns from
‘phase' control one end viz. central.
4.5. CALIBRATION (VT31,32)
The 'Call oscillator is mounted on the Distortion Meter Board and consists of a multivibrator
operating at approx. 70Hz. A 'square wave' output is taken from each collector, that from VT31
collector being used to modulate the W & F oscillator with calibration set by RV101. The output
from VT32 is stabilised further by zener diode MR21 and further reduced to give an indication
of 0dBm on 1V range of the millivoltmeter set by RV110 as a calibration standard.
The cal oscillator is only operational when the 'cal' button is pressed.
+1
0dB
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
2 3 4 5 6 789 2 3 4 5 67 89 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 2
100 1000 10,000
Frequency in Hz
5. CALIBRATION
In the setting up of the RTS, it is necessary to use test instruments of sufficient accuracy to
calibrate each section to the required performance. In general these should be of the order of
ten times more accurate than the RTS, particularly the Millivoltmeter. In an emergency, less
accurate test equipment may have to be used, but the accuracy of the RTS will then not
necessarily conform exactly to specification and this must be borne in mind when making
measurements.
(a) Millivoltmeter MV
(b) Digital Frequency Meter DFM
(c) Distortion Meter DM
(d) Oscilltor (sine wave) 0
(e) Oscilloscope S
(f) Function Generator & LF Oscillator
(see Wow & Flutter 5.6.3)
(a) Using the Millivoltmeter MV, check that the voltage on the pin (red lead) of the Power
Supply Board is 30V dc relative to chassis; if necessary reset RV192 on the Power
Supply Board (Fig.10 )
5.3. Oscillator
(a) Set the Oscillator output controls, Coarse & Fine, to maximum (fully clockwise) and set
the dial and push button controls to give an output of 14kHz at the Oscillator output
checked by the Frequency Meter DFM.
(b) Check that the dial indicates 14kHz; if necessary reset this by slackening the grub
screw and rotating the dial to 14kHz before retightening (on later models remove the
knob cover/insert, slacken the collet nut then retighten with the dial at 14kHz).
(c) Check that with the dial set to 4kHz the Frequency Meter DFM reading is within t 5%
(3.8 to 4.2kHz).
(d) Check the frequency accuracy similarly on the other ranges.
(f) Check that the 'Output' control 'Coarse' operates in steps of 10dB t 0.5dB.
(g) At 0dB on the 1V range of the Millivoltmeter MV, check that the frequency response is
level at 1kHz, 15 Hz , 40Hz, 15kHz, 150kHz, within ±0.2dB
(h) Set the oscillator output to 1V at 1kHz and using the Distortion Meter DM check that the
distortion is less than .025%.
5.4. Millivoltmeter
(a) With nothing connected to the 'meter' socket and the milli-voltmeter set to the 30V
range, check that the meter reads zero; if necessary reset the meter to zero using the
adjustment at its rear.
(b) Feed the Oscillator 0 into both the RTS and the Millivolt-meter MV, setting each to the
1V range.
(c) Set the Oscillator 0 to lkHz and adjust its output to give a reading of 0.8V on the
Millivoltmeter MV.
(d) Check that the RTS millivoltmeter also reads 0.8V; if necessary adjust the preset control
'mV meter cal' RV152 on the front panel.
(e) Check that the frequency response agrees with the Milli-voltmeter MV over the ranges
1kHz to 20kHz within ± 1% and over 15Hz to 150kHz within ± 2%; if necessary adjust
trimmer capacitor C83 to give as level a high frequency response as possible.
(f) Recheck the reading of 0.8V (at 1kHz) on both meters; if necessary reset RV152.
(g) Press 'calibrate' and check that the RTS millivoltmeter reads 0dB (still on 1V range); if
necessary reset RV110 on the Distortion Meter Board (then press 'calibrate' to release).
(h) With the Oscillator 0 set to 400Hz, press 'LF cut' and check that the response is reduced
by 3dB (± 1dB).
(i) Reset the Oscillator 0 to 1kHz and adjust the output to give a meter reading of 0dB (on
1V); switching the input signal level in 10dB steps, check that on all ranges the RTS
millivoltmeter agrees with the Millivoltmeter MV within ± 2% (one division of the top
scale).
(a) It is not essential but nevertheless highly desirable that the Oscilloscope S be
connected to the 'scope' socket throughout this section, thus enabling the output to be
observed to ensure that it is signal rather than noise.
(b) Set the 'balance' controls to their centre positions ('Phase' control 5 complete turns from
one end).
(c) With the Oscillator 0 still set to 1kHz, press 'set 100V and adjust the 'Sensitivity' control
to give full scale reading on the 1V range.
(d) Press 'read' &'LF cut' and adjust the pre-set phase control RV121 on the Distortion
Meter Board together with the 'freq coarse' & 'fine' controls on the front panel alternately
to give minimum reading, reducing the milli-voltmeter range as required.
(e) If necessary, the final reading can be obtained using the 'phase' control on the front
panel, but this must not be more than two full turns from its centre position.
(f) The final reading should be less than 0.025% (assuming that the inherent distortion of
the Oscillator 0 is much less than this).
The frequency range of the RTS2 distortion measurement can be modified to operate at a
different frequency instead of the normal 400-1100Hz approximately by altering the value of
C51 & C66 simultaneously. In practice the value of these capacitors is not critical, but they
must have the same value within 1%. A suggested table of values is given below; values to
give other frequency ranges can be determined by proportion.
*Because of the low frequency of operation after this modification has been carried out, the 'LF
cut' button must not be pressed while making distortion measurements. The residual reading
obtainable will therefore depend upon the level of hum, etc., in the signal and this will
determine the minimum percentage distortion which can be read, although this will normally be
adequate for most 'off tape' measurements.
5.6. Wow & Flutter Meter
5.6.1. Oscillator
(a) Connect the Digital Frequency Meter DFM to the 'oscillator' output, press 'W & F drift'
and check the frequency of the W & F oscillator; if necessary adjust RV33 on the W & F
Board to set the frequency to 3150Hz (or 3000Hz) ± 1%.
Note: If RV33 does not give enough adjustment, alter the values of R34/R35 simultaneously
to bring the frequency within range (about 5-10% each should be sufficient), increasing
the value to reduce the frequency and vice versa.
(b) Connect the Millivoltmeter MV to the 'oscillator' output and check that the output is
350mV or greater ; if necessary tune Ll on the W & F Board for maximum output.
5.6.2. Drift
(a) Connect the Oscillator 0 and Digital Frequency Meter DFM in parallel across the 'meter'
input and set the Oscillator 0 accurately to 3150Hz (or 3000Hz).
(b) Press 'W & F drift' and 'drift', and adjust the 'drift set zero' control RV56 to give zero drift
on the meter (centre scale).
(c) Set the Oscillator 0 to ± 1% (3181.5Hz or 3030Hz) then to -1% (3118.5Hz or 2970Hz),
and check that the meter reads accordingly; if necessary adjust the drift sensitivity
potentiometer RV54 on the W& F Board to indicate ± 1% on the RTS meter scale.
(d) If RV44 has been adjusted, recalibrate zero drift as in (b) above and repeat (c); the
settings of RV54 & RV56 are interdependent and (b) & (c) must be repeated alternately
until no further adjustment is necessary.
(e) Remove the connections to the 'meter' socket on the RTS and press 'calibrate' (in
addition to 'W & F drift').
(f) Check that the meter reads zero (centre scale); if necessary adjust 'drift set zero' pre-
set control.
(a) Connect to the RTS 'meter'• input a sine wave of 3150Hz (or 3000Hz) frequency
modulated to 0.3% peak by a 4Hz sine wave; this can be obtained from a function
generator and low frequency oscillator or another function generator.
(b) Press '0.3%' and check that the meter reads 0.3%; if necessary adjust the pre-set
control 'peak wow-cal (0.3% range)' RV69.
(c) If available, connect the Oscilloscope S to the 'scope' socket and check that a
sinusoidal wave form is shown.
(d) Press 'calibrate' and check that the meter reads on the 'cal' mark; if necessary, adjust
the cal control RV101 (lower left) on the Distortion Meter Board.
POTENTIOMETER
MOUNTING
BOARD
8 7 SW10
RV R196 T1
R193 VT
Green 72 + Pink
C122 0V
+
R85 RV 110V
R88
R83 C51 VT V o et C121 VT71 MR
192 C123 220V
R86 73 -
5 6 7
52
1 2 3 4
Neutra Wh te 240V
{ R191
MR51+
- Pink
R81
B ue
R194 R195
Red
Neutra Bra d
B ue Red
Red
SKT10
1 DISTORTION METER BOARD 13 B ue
Meter
+ -
R211
R212
M1
Orange
Osc.
Freq.
B ue
Fig. 10 Component location - General
{
Orange
X1 X10 X100 X1000 LF cut Osc Input Dr ft 100% Read Ca dr ft 1% 0.3% 0.1%
FREQUENCY MILLIVOLTMETER W&F DISTORTION Ca WOW & FLUTTER
Scope Osc ator meter
socket socket socket
OSCILLATOR MOTHER BOARD SK30 SK32 SK31 WOW & FLUTTER MOTHER BOARD
MILLIVOLTMETER MOTHER BOARD
+ C64 R118
R122
R117
R64
C12 C40
R70
R53 R50 VT33 R114 VT34 R115
R116
R61
VT35
R60
C37 C36
R63
RV34 R119
VT19 R113
C35
R51
C38 MR16
R49
VT20 RV121 + C63
R62
C41 -
C34 VT17
C66
R55
R66
R124
R126
MR17
R120
C33
R67
C65
MR4
MR5
C31 R48 R104
R55 MR
R59 C30 MR1 MR
2 R47 R53
C43 MOUNT ON VT18 R46 22 R103 VT31
MR8 R44 VT VT36
R43
R45
COPPER SIDE ACROSS R40
R42 C29 16 C32 VT37
C62
C28 C61
R41 VT15 C39 + R128
C44+
R127
R40 VT14
R129
+ C67
MR9 VT11 R34
RV33 R105 VT32
R123
R102
C27
R32
R31
C22
R112
C21
R38 R35
R68
R106 MR21
C26 VT12 R36
RV111
C24
C23
VT13 L1 R107
C68
R57
+C43 RV69 RV56
R108
MR3
R109
R37
R52 R39 C69
R58 RV101 RV110
R53
Fig. 11a Wow & Flutter Board Fig. 11b Distortion Meter Board
025 312 025 320
VT51
R144
C81
R14 R15
R146 R145
R53
SW4
+C86
SW1 R13
C89
R12 C1
R16
R53 UNDER
C8
R154
R1
R11
3
MR
43
C91 31 R17
R8
R151
C88 C82 R5
R149 VT3
R142 R141
R160
R3
R150
VT52
MR35 C87 + R7 VT2
C90
R153
MR R148
R166 VT 32 C2 + C2
VT53 C92 C95
R165
VT 55 MR MR
R162
R167 TH1
+ C3
R172 R6
R18
54 33 R168 34 VT1
R161 R164
R178 R1
R175 C97 +
C93+
VT R4
R171 RV19
56 C99 + C98 + R9 C8
R174
R173
R10
+C100
R163
VT57
C7
C101
C102 + C9
C103 +
C5
RV132 C10
C4
6.1 Mechanical
Mar.78 666 Extension spindles, couplers Changed to suit potentiometers See 6.2 & Appendix 1a
Feb.78 679 Control knob 448-080 Knob 448-087 See 589 above
(no longer manufactured) Cap 448-088 Items 9 & 10 of Front view
Insert 440-038 Appendix 1 are 022-468
May 78 692 Rear panel 573-177 Issue 2 Rear panel 573-177 Issue 3 Serial No. 4515+
(Voltage selector deleted) (Mains supply plug added)
Rear panel 573-177 Issue 4 See 6.2
Jul.78 702 Rear panel 573-177 Issue 3 (VT73 transistor BD535)
(VT73 transistor 40312) Front extrusion 573-179 Item 1, Appendix 4
Sep.78 716 Front extrusion 573-180 (printing deleted)
6.2 Electrical
Date Change Cct. Before After Comments
No. Ref.
RTS 1
May 71 136 R5 470R 0.5W 10% 625-13-470 560R 0.5W 5% 625-12-560
R43 360K 1% 625-24-360k 390k 1% 625-24-390k
R47 33k 0.5W 10% 625-13-33k 39k 0.5W 5% 625-12-39k
R48 47k 5% 624-001 56k 0.5W 5% 625-12-56k
R141 Not fitted 22R 0.5W 5% 625-12-22
C43,4 25mF 25V Electrolytic 130-016 12.5mF 25V Electrolytic 130-026
MR 2 Zener Diode BZY88C12 290-017
May 71 142 C32 .022mF 131-255 0.047mF 131-256
May 71 179 R40 56k 0.5W 5% 625-13-56k 47K 0.25W 5% 625-12-47K
C21,22 950pF 63V 21% 131-775 1000pF 63V 2.5% 131-768
Ref. RTS2
Number Item Qty. Part No.
1 Socket 3 692-030
2 Button 15 448-019
3 Knob K2 2 448-021
4 Bush 4 100-037
10 Dial 1 295-004
11 Potentiometer 10k Logarithmic 1 582-033
12 Extension Spindle 1 705-028C
13 Extension Spindle 1 705-028E
14 Meter 1 512-005
20 Bush 3 100-038
21 Extension Spindle 3 705-029
22 Front Panel 1 573-178
FERROGRAPH
RECORDER TEST SET
REAR VIEW
Ref. RTS 2
Number Item Qty. Part No.
5 Grommet 1 398-014
6 Power Board 1 025-310
7 Transistor (type 40312) 1 825-002
8 P.C. Board Support Bracket 1 025-255
9 Power Supply Lead 1 110-017
PLAN VIEW
Ref. RTS 2
Number Item Qty. Part No.
1 Coupling 6 687-029
2 P. C. Board Fixing Strap 1 025-256
3 Oscillator Board 1 025-245
4 Oscillator Mother Board 1 025-247
Ref. RTS2
Number Item Qty. Part No.
List of Components
Cct. Cct.
Ref. OSCILLATOR BOARD Part No. Ref. WOW & FLUTTER BOARD Part No.
Resistors (R) & Potentiometers (RV) Resistors (R) & Potentiometers (RV)
R1 1.8k 1/4W 1 % High Stab. 625 24 1k8 R31 3.3k 1/2WW 5% 625 12 3k3
R2 15k 1/2W 10% 625 13 15k R32 1k0 1% High Stab. 625 24 1k
R3 10k 1/2W 5% 625 12 10k RV33 22k Linear SET 3150Hz 582 012
R4 1.6k 1/4W 1% High Stab. 625 24 1k6 R34 430k 0.25W 2% High Stab. 625 25 430k
R5 560R 1/2W 5% 625 12 560
R6 47k 1/2W 10% 625 13 47k R35 430k 0.25W 2% High Stab. 625 25 430k
R7 820R 1/2W 5% 625 12 820 R36 3k3 0.5W 5% 625 12 3k3
R8 47k 1/2W 10% 625 13 47k R37 5.6k 0.5W 5% 625 12 5k6
R9 1k 1/4W 1% High Stab. 625 24 1k R38 10M 0.5W 10% 625 13 10M
R10 620R 1/2W 5% 625 12 620 R39 22k0 0.5W 10% 625 13 22k
R11 1370R 1/4W 0.2% High Stab. 624 015
R12 432R 1/4W 0.2% High Stab. 624 014 R40 47k 0.25W 5% High Stab 624 001
R13 137R 1/4W 0.2 % High Stab. 624 013 R41 22k 0.5W 10% 625 13 22k
R14 43.2R 1/4W 0.2% High Stab. 624 012 R42 3.3k 0.5W 5% 625 12 3k3
R15 13.7R 1/4W 0.2% High Stab. 624 011 R43 390k 0.25W 1% High Stab 625 24 390k
R16 6.34R 1/4W 0.2% High Stab. 624 010 R44 22k 0.5W 10% 625 I3 22k
R17 100R 1/2W 5% 625 12 100
R18 100R 1/2W 5% 625 12 100 R45 3.3k 0.5W 5% 625 12 3k3
RV19 2.2k0 Linear (OUTPUT fine) 582 035 R46 22k 0.25W 1% High Stab 625 24 22k
R47 39k 0.5W 5% 625 12 39k
Capacitors R48 56k 0.5W 10% 625 13 56k
R49 22k 0.5W 10% 625 13 22k
Cl 3300mF 40V Electrolytic 130 024
C2 125mF 16V Electrolytic 130 002 R50 1k0 0.5W 10% 625 13 1k
C3 125mF 16V Electrolytic 130 002 R51 620R 0.5W 5% 625 12 620
C4 950pF 30V 2 1/2% 131 775 R52 2.2k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 2k2
C5 0.01mF 30V 2 1/2 % 131 774 R53 1k 0.5W 10% 625 13 1k
C6 0.1mF 160V 2 1/2% 131 514 RV54 1k Linear DRIFT SENS. 582 032
C7 1mF 160V 2 1/2% 131 515
CO 1mF 160V 2 1/2% 131 515 R55 22k 0.5W 10% 625 13 22k
C9 0.1mF 160V 2 1/2% 131 514 RV56 25k Linear drift set zero 582 055
CIO 0.01mF 30V 2 1/2% 131 774 R57 22k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 22k
C11 950pF 30V 2 1/2 % 131 775 R58 33k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 33k
R59 33k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 33k
Miscellaneous R60 100k 0.25W 5% High Stab. 624 002
VT1 Transistor BC183LB 825 015 R61 220k 0.5W 5% 625 12 220k
VT2 Transistor BC154LB 825 016 R62 1.6k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 11,6
VT3 Transistor BC183LB 825 015 R63 1M 0.5W 10% 625 13 1M
SW1 Switch (OSC. OUTPUT coarse) 750 013 R64 4.7k 0.5W 5% 625 12 4k7
TH1 Thermistor ITT R25 800 000
R65 390R 0.24W 1% High Stab. 625 24 390
Cct. R66 100k 0.25W 5% High Stab, 624 002
Ref. Front Panel Part No R67 1.6k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 1k6
R68 56k 0.5W 5% 625 12 56k
RV20a 10k0 Log. (FREQ.) 582 033 RV69 25k Linear peak wow cal. 582 055
RV20b 10k Log R70 470R 0.5W 10% 625 13 470
Miscellaneous Capacitors
MI Meter (Sifam 100mA) 512 005 C21 950pF 63V 2i% 131 775
LP1 Lamp 12V, 3W 455 010 C22 950pF 63V 2% 131 775
SKT30 Socket BNC (1637/CS) 692 030 C23 0.22µF 100V 10% 131 253
SKT31 Socket BNC (1637/CS) 692 030 C24 0.220F 100V 10% 131 253
SKT32 Socket BNC (1637/CS) 692 030 C25 O. 33pF 100V 10% 131 257
C26 950pF 63V 2% 131 775
C27 950pF 63V 2% 131 775
C28 950pF 63V 2% 131 775
C29 950pF 63V 2% 131 775
FERROGRAPH
RECORDER TEST SET
List of Components
Cct. Cct.
Ref. WOW & FLUTTER BOARD Part No. Ref. POT. MOUNTING BOARD Part No.
Capacitors
C30 950pF 63V 2% 131 775 Capacitors
C31 0.01pF 30V 2% 131 774 C51 0.033uF 250V 1% 131 260
C32 0.0470F 250V 10% 131 256
C33 0.22µF 100V 10% 131 253 Miscellaneous
C34 0.22pF 100V 10% 131 253 SW10 Switch SUPPLY on 750 004
MR1 Diode MAX16 290 001 R120 1.8k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 1k8
MR2 Zener Diode BZY88C12 290 017 RV121 1k Linear SET PHASE BAL. 582 032
MR3 Diode NKT249A30 290 015 R122 1k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 1k
MR4 Zener Diode BZY88C5V6 290 013 R123 1.8k 0.5W 5% 625 12 1k8
R124 39k 0.5W 10% 625 13 39k
MR5 Zener Diode BZY88C4V7 290 016
MR6 Zener Diode BZY88C4V7 290 016 R125 100k 0.25W 5% High Stab. 624 002
MR7 Zener Diode BZY88C4V7 290 016 R126 270R 0.5W 5% 625 12 270
MR8 Diode NKT 249A30 290 015 R127 47k 0.25W 5% High Stab. 624 001
MR9 Diode NKT 249A30 290 015 R128 10k 0.5W 10% 625 13 10k
R129 1.5k 0.5W 5% 625 12 1k5
L1 Coil Spec 800
Capacitors
C61 0.1uF 100V 10% 131 250
POT. MOUNTING BOARD C62 0.1uF 100V 10% 131 250
Resistors (R) Er Potentiometers (RV) C63 640uF 25V Electrolytic 130 004
C64 25uF 25V Electrolytic 130 016
R81 10k 0.25W 1% High Stab. 625 24 10k
RV82 2k 10 turn BALANCE phase 582 056 C65 0.47uF 250V 10% 131 258
R83 3.9k 0.5W 5% 625 12 3k9 C66 0.033uF 250V 10% 131 262
RV84a 10k Log. (Freq. coarse) 582 094 C67 25uF 25V Electrolytic 130 016
RV84b 10k Log. C68 4700pF 30V 21/2% 131 778
C69 0.47uF 250V 10% 1310258
R85 3.9k 0.5W 5% 625 12 3k9
R86 330k 0.5W 5% 625 12 330k
RV87a 100k Log. (Freq. fine) 582 034
RV87b 100k Log.
R88 330k 0.5W 5% 625 12 330k
FERROGRAPH
RECORDER TEST SET
List of Components
Cct. Cct.
Ref. DISTORTION METER BOARD Part No. Ref. MILLIVOLTMETER BOARD Part No.
List of Components
Cct.
Ref. POWER BOARD Part No. Cct.
Ref. W F MOTHER BOARD Part No.
Capacitors R211 680R 0.5W 1% High Stab. 625 24 680
C121 100uF 40V Electrolytic 130 001 R212 137R 0.5W 0.2% High Stab. 624 013
0122 0.01uF 100V 10% 131 500
C123 250uF 64V Electrolytic 130 010 SW25 Push Button Switch W & F 749 005
SKT20 P. C. Board Socket 26 way 692 029
Miscellaneous
VT71 Transistor BC183LB 825 015
VT72 Transistor BC461 825 032 OSCILLATOR MOTHER BOARD
SW15 Push Button Switch FREQUENCY 749 005
MR51 Zener Diode BZY88C5V6 290 013 SKT1 P.C. Board Socket 26 way 692 029
MR52 Bridge Rectifier W02 600 002
MILLIVOLTMETER MOTHER BD
REAR PANEL. SW20 Push Button Switch 749 003
VT73 Transistor 40312 825 002 SKT10 P.C. Board Socket 26 way 692 029
SKT11 P.C. Board Socket 26 way 692 029
T1 Transformer, Power Supply T1721
RV56
R11
C39 C43
C45
R46
R57
R61
R40
R32
R64
R2
R31
R36
R43
MR4
R42
VT17
R45
VT2
R1
20V
R47 R48
R12
VT3 8.5V R52 MR5 13.5V
26.4V C31
C23 10.5V C28 C20 C32 2V
R58
VT1 14.6V 11V 8V MR9
RV33 MR6 VT20
SET
R38
6V VT19
R67
L1
3150Hz
R13
VT13 VT14 VT15 MR7
10V MR3
R66
R3 14V R34 R35 C36
R50
7.7V RV54 VT8
RV69
12V C2 SW1 C21 VT16 0.4V
C3 7.5 - 9.4 MR8 peak wow
R37
R5
C26
R14
OSC C30 R53 DRIFT (RV56) C42 cal (0.3%
O/P C22 C40 R63
COARSE C35 SENS range)
R4
C34 1.4V
RV19
TH1 R44 C37
R15
R60
R55
O/P
R68
R51
R59
R49
FINE
R6
R65
R41
R8
C1 C24 C27 C33 C44
R62
R9
VT11 VT12
R39
R7
MR1 MR2
R10
C38
R16
C25
C41
C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 M1
SKT 31
R211
SW 20 meter
SW25 R212
SW15
SKT 32
oscillator
RV20a RV20b
FREQ.
SKT 10
13 WOW & FLUTTER
12 FREQUENCY drift 1% 0.3% 0.1%
X1 X10 X100 X1000
11
10
30V MILLIVOLTMETER W&F DISTORTION CAL
9
30V (onCAL) L.F.cut osc input drift 100% read
8 T1 240
7 +30V VS1
R103
R104
R105
R106
6 VT72
R193
5 220
4
VT71 117
R107
3 C121 MR51
RV192
C61 MR52
2 C122
R196
1
R102
SET 25V
R108
R194
R191
VT73
R195
C123
+30V
RV101
MR21
RV110
SKT 11
R109
P5 E
R120
C68 NEUTRAL
R114
20V C101
VT33 SUPPLY
L N
R166
C88
R169
R117
R113
FS1 ON
R174
LIVE
R144
R176
R159
R125
MR32
R158
RV121
5.2V
R160
SW10
R147
C81
R148
R171
SET
R165
PHASE 1mV
BALANCE MR33 MR34 VT57 3.4V
R157
VT37 14V
VT53
C83 C87
R129
6.8V R168
C86 13.5V 1.4V
SET R149
FERROGRAPH
R143
VT36 VT55
R156
R175
VT51
3.9V 14V
1V
C100
RECORDER TEST SET
MR31
C91
RTS2
R126
C94 MR35
R142
RV111
0.8V
R154
VT54
R118
R161
R173
R122
R170
C67 R151
R115
R127
C84 0.6V
MR22
R172
R163
100V C95
R167
R141
R153
C102
RV152 C90 C92 C96 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
set
100%
250-042 Issue 5
mV meter 12 POSN. SWITCH ONLY 6 TAGS
cal (1V range) SHOWN. OPPOSITE TAGS LINKED