CONSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model 232
PEAK to PEAK YTYM

® 232 3

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CO., Inc.

' : 1954
 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Care taken In the construction of this Instrument will reward the constructor with many years of satisfactory service
and greater confidence In his Instrument. Weurg., you to not rush the construction, but to take all the time necessary
for proper assembly, wlrlr'!g, and adJustment.

Furthermore, we urge strongly that you follow the wire and parts layout shown In the pictorial diagrams as closely as
possible. This Is essential, because the position of wires and parts Is quite critical in this Instrument; changes may
seriously affect the characteristics of the circuit.

UNPACKING THE KIT: Unpack the kitcarefully and check each part against the parts list including those parts that
are mounted to the chassis. If you have trouble Identifying any parts, refer to the pictorial ~dlagrams or the color
code chart.

You may find that the value of a component will vary within the allowable circuit tolerance. As an example, a
470K ohm resistor may have substituted for it a 510K ohm resistor If the circuit is such as to allow this substitution.
In general, resistors and controls have a toleronce of ±20% unless otherwise specified. Therefore, a lOOK resistor
may measure anywhere between SOK and 120K ohms. Tolerances on capacitors are even greater. limits of +100%
and -50% are usual for electrolytic capacitors.

CONSTRUCTION HINTS: USE THE BEST GRADE OF ROSIN CORE SOLDER ONLY, preferably one containing the
new activated fluxes such as Kester "Resin-Five" , Ersin Mu Iticore" or similar types. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES II

USE ACID CORE SOLDER OR ACID FLUXsince acid flux can cause serious corrosion . Before soldering make certain
of a good mechanical connection. Use a clean, freshly tinned soldering iron, 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
has cooled . There are two extremes to be avoided; too little heat and too much heat . If too little heat is applied,
the joint will appear pitted and grey, indicating a rosin joint which is unsatisfactory. On the other hand, if too much
heat is applied to a joint, the parts connected to it may either change value, lose their protective coating, or break
down. If you.are soldering close to a part, hold the lead between the part and the joint being soldered with the
tip of a pairof longnose pliers. The pliers will conduct the heat away and prevent the comtN,.<mt from being unduly
overheated. If for any reason it isnecessary to resolder a joint, be sure to use new solder.

It should also be noted that the leads on transformers, capacitors, and resistors are very often longer than necessary .
These leads should be trimmed to the proper length when wiring. The instrument will not operate properlywith overly
long leads in critical parts of the circuit. ".
PARTS LIST

CHK, nK1' SYM. DISCIIPYION CHK , STK~ SYM, DESCRIPTION CHK..5TK ;# 5YM . DESCRIPTION
8801. Ar coblnet 1 51005 P2 banona plug ..... 1 54008 TBl term. ltrip 4 poIt ..••....•. 1
81052 A2"' chOilis •••••••• 1 10407 Rl res., lMO, 1/lW .... .. 1 54003 T82 term. Slrip 2 post .... . • 1
80025 Ar pone I • • • • • . . . • . . . . .. 1 11025 R" res., 150KQ, l/2W, 1% .. 1 54000 T83 term. slrlp 1 post left ...... 1
87003 A4- handle . • . . . • . • . . . . . . .. 1 11052 R3<» res, , 325KO, 1/lW, 1% .. 1 90013 V1 tube, 12AU7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
81053 ~ brocket, pot. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 11 700 04- res., 900KO, lW,I% .. 1 90017 V2 tube,6Al5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
56503 A6 brocket, bat. · ....... 1 11046 R;' res., 9MO, I/2 W, 1%. .1 57000 W1 li ne card .1
8952.3 A7- probe body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 11045 R6- res., 900KO, I/2W , 1% ... 1 58400 W2 klnkless wire .......... Iength
56000 BTl battery 1 I,/.2V •.......•.. 1 11 039 R.... res., 90KO, 1/2 W,I% • .. I 58403 W3 coox cable .... length
20003 ~ cap., .l mf-10OOV ...... 1 11 038 R8 - res., 9KO, I/2W, 1% ... 1 58000 W4 hook-u p wire ......... length
20007 C cop., .OOOmf -400V ...... 1 11037 R'>- res., 900O, I;'2W, 1% ... 1 58501 W5 wIre, bore .Iength
20012 e2',Col..) cop., . 025mr - 400V ...... 2 11044 RI9:- res., 90O, I/2W, 1% . .. 1 58300 W6 tpaghettl .... ....... Iength
23010 C5 --- cap., elee"'10mf - 150V 1 11043 Rl,'" res., 9.70, I/2W, 1% .. 1 97025 XV1 sockel, 9 pin mIn. ........ I
93003 C' rectlOer, 50 ma . . . . . . . . . .. 1 11701 R1.... res., 7MO, lW,I% .. 1 97024 )(v2 socket, 7 pin min . ..1
53006 EL-- knob, bOT ................ 2 11047 R1~ res ., 2MO, lj2W, 1% ... 1 40000 nut, '6 hex ............... 7
53001 E2_ knob, small round ..... ... 2 1104 8 R1 .j- res ., 700KO., I/2W, 1% ... 1 40001 nut, 3/8 hex .............. 6
46005 El~ foot, rubber ....... ... 4 11026 R,.,. rei., 200KO, l/2W, 1% ... 1 40005 nut, 10-24 hex 2
46000 E4 ~ grommet, 3/8 rubber . . . . . .. I 11049 R1 &o- res. , 70Km I/2W, 1% ... 1 40007 nut, '4-40 hex ... ........ 4
89520 E5 contact holder 1 11050 R1 J'- rft., 20KO, I/2W, 1% ... 1 41000 screw, '6-32 X 1/4 ... 4
«003 E6 spocer , fibre, lorge dlom. .. 1 11051 R1 ..... ret., 10KO, 1/lW, 1% .. 1 41002 screw, '6 P.K . ........... 2
«002 E7 .poeer , fibre, small diom. .. 1 10033 R1. rft., 3.3MO,I/2W 1 41008 screw, 6-32 X 1/2 . • . •• . .. 1
42021 E8 washer, fibre , large dlom . • . 1 10406 R20,21 res., 6800, 1/lW ...... 2 41012 screw, 10-24 fla t .......... 2
42020 E. wosher, Obre, smal Idiom. • . 1 16000 R22,30 res., 2KO, vaT. 2 -41016 tcrew, '4-40 X 1/4 .. .. .. . . 4
47002 ElO spring . • • • • . . • . • • . . • . • • • •• 1 10521 R23 res. , 47K, 1/lW ...... 1 41024 $crew~ 8-32 X 1/4 sel . • • •• . 1
-89521 Ell metal tip ........ 1 10520 R24 res. , 68K, 1(ZW .. ... 1 42000 washer, 3/8 lock. .. ...... 5
-89522 E12 .
·... ... 1 rft., 4 .7MO, I/2W . . ... 1 washer, 3/8 flat . ......... 4

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nosepiece 10034 R25 42001
-89516 E13 Indicator pin ..... 1 10503 R26 res ., 33KO, 1/lW .. ... 1 42002 washer, 16 lock ........ .. 2
50002 J1 mole connector .... 1 18019-R27~ res., 10KO,vorlob le w/tobs 1 42006 washer, '6 fibre, shoulder .. 2
50008 J2 lock, banana w/hordware .. . 1 10404 R28 res., 82MO, 1/lW ...... 1 42007 washer, '4 lock ..... ..... 4
89517 contact, rotor ·........ 1 10524 R2. res., 18MO, 1/lW ...... 1 42022 wosher, cup .. .1
89518 •2 contact, pIlos. bron:z:e ..... 1 18014 R31,32 res., 2KO, variable w/tabs 2 43000 lug, 16 gnd ............ 4
89519 K3 contact, phos. bron:z:e ..... 1 60025 51 switch, function .......... 1 45000 eyelet, '10 . .... .... .... 2
72004 M1 meter, 400 uo 1 60024 52 switch, range ... ..... .. .1 48000 button, p lug, 3/8 . .. ...... 3
51000 P1 femole connector .. .. 1 30012 T1 power transforme r . . . . . . . . . . 1 51502 cl ip, crocodile . .......... 1
* fac tory pre-ouembled

NOTE: When ordering replacement parts, please Include all of the following Information: I) stock number and
description given In parts list; 2) quantity; 3} model number of Instrument; 4} serial number of Instrument {on
panel}. This Information will expedite the processing of your order and insure your receiving the correct replacement
parts.
 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 a particular Iead is shown
inthe accompanying 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 soltlered unti I other leads have
been connected. Where only one lead is connected to a terminal, or where the last of several leads is connected,
the abbreviation (S) will be given. (S) means that the joint should be soldered.
MOUNTING PROCEDURE
Bend down
( ~ 1. Mount the 10KQ AC BAL. potentiometer,
R27, on potentiometer mounting bracket, A5 . Bend
tabs in towards the shaft as shown.
(..,..-Fig . 1. Likewise, mount the 2KQ DC CAL. poten-
J,iemeter, R3l.
( ~ Fig. 1. Ina similar manner, mount the2KQ AC CAL.
potentiometer, R32.

( ~ 2. Mount the9 pin miniature socket, XVl, with

2 each#4-40screws, #4 hex nuts and #4washers. See
_ _ll.a- 3 for keyway location.
~ ig. 2. Mount the7 pin miniature socket, XV2, with
Fig. 1 2 each i4-40screws 1 #4 hex nuts, and #4washers . A
one post left terminalst'ripl TB3, ismountedwithXV2.
See Fig. 3 for location.
(' ) Fig. 2. Insert 3/8" rubber grommet for line cord in
hole in center of rear chassis apron.
( ..,--rig. 2. Mount the selenium rectifierCRl with a 6/32
hex nut. Positiol'] the 4 post terminal strip TBl and
the ground lug under the nut as shown.
~. 2. Mount the batteryclip A6 with a6-32 X 1/4
screw and a 6-32 hex nut. Position gnd. lug under
nut as shown. Line up the 'two empty holes before
you ti ghten nut.
ig. 2. Mount the cup washer to the battery clip.
Use a 6-32 X 1/2 screw, two' 6 shou Ider fiber washers
and a 6-32 hex nut. Position a #6 ground lug under
nut as shown.
(~ 2. Mount the pre-assembled potentiometer brack-
et A5 to the chassis. Use a 6-32 X 1/4 screw, a '6
lockwasher and a 6-32 hex nut. Line up two empty
holes before you tighten nut.
~ . Mount the power transformer Tl to the chassis.
Pass black leads thru hole "X" and the leads on the
other side of the transformer thru hole "Y" except
one red. Use two 6-32 X 1/4 screws, one #6 lock-
washer and two 6-32 hex nuts. Place two post ter-
minal strip TB2 as shown and under other hex nut po-
sition a #6 ground lug.

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 FIg. 3. Mount the 2 KQ Zero Adj. potentiometer (
R22 with two 3/8 hex nuts, one 3/8 lockwasher and
~. 3. Connect a short length of bare wire from
XV2-1 (5) to lug "C" (C) on XV2 thru XV2-3 (5).

(~g. 3. Connect the 68KQ resistorR24 from TBl-4 (C)

one 3/8 flat washer. This is a temporary mountIng.

( ~ 3. LikewIse, mount the 2 KQ Ohms Adl. po- to lug "C" (5) on XV2.
tentiometer R30.

g. 3. Connect green Iead of power transformer Tl

~.TBl-3
3. Connect the 47 KQ resistor R23 from TB 1-4 (5)
(C).
to ..
to ground lug "A" (C).

(~g. 3. Connect a short length of bare wire from gnd

Fig. 3. Connect a length of white hook-up wire from
( TBl-3 (5) to R22-2 (5).
lug" A" (5) to R27-2 (5) thru R27-1 (5).
( ~g. 3. Connect a length of white hook-up wire from
19. 3. Connect green lead of power transformer Tl TB2-2 (C) to XV2-7 (5), thru XV2-5 (5).
to XVI-4 (C) thru XVI-5 (5).
Fig. 3. Connect the 4. 7MQ resistor R25 from XVl-7
ig. 3. Connect red Iead of power transformer T1 to (5) to lug "C" (C) on XVI. Use spaghetti.
TBI-4 (C).
( ~ 3. Connect a short length of bare wire from
~. Connect the other red lead of power trans- XVl-9 (5) to lug "0" (5) on XVI.
farmer T1 to CR1-l (5). This lead is on top side of
chassis. Fig. 3. Connect a Iength of green hook-up wire
from R3O-2 (5) to XVl-3 (C).
Fig. 3. Connect a Iength of red hook-up wire from
CRI-2 (5) to T81-1 (C). ( l"i9--.-3_. Connect a 680Q resistor from XVl-3 (C )
to R22-3 (5) .
19 3. Connect black lead of power transformer T1
to TB2-1 (C). -~-~-. 3·. Connect a length of green hook-up wire
from XVl-3 (5) to R31-1 (C).
Fig. 3. Connect a length of green hook-up wire from
XVI-4 (5) to XV2-4 (5). ( Ig. 3. Connect a length of green hook-up wlr~
from R31-1 (5) to R32-1 (5) .
. 9-:-Connect the positive (+) lead of the 10mf ...
electrolytic capacitor C5 to TBl-l (C) and the nega- ~-':'1iP.-'3. Connect the. 003 mf capacltorC4 from XV1-
tlve lead (-) to TBl-4 (C). 2 (C) to ground lug "E" (5). Use spaghetti.

Ig. 3. Connect 0 short length of red hook-up wIre ( Connect the 3.3 MQ resistor R19 to XVl-2
from TBl-l (C) to XVl-1 (5), thru XVl-6 (5).

( ...t FIg. 3. Connect the33KQreslstorR26 fromTBl-1(5)

to TBl-2 (C).
c-,. XVl-8
Fig. 3. Connect the other 680Q resistorR21 from
(C) to R22-1 (5) .

( FIg . 3. Connect a length of red hook-up wire from (.J. E'g 3_ Connect a 3 in. length of white hook-up
TBl-2 (C) to R27-3 (5). wire to XVl-8 (5).

( !')FIg. 3. Connect the82MQ resistor R28 from TBl-2 (5) (rl-Ag"i- 3. Connect a 4 in. length of green hook-up
to TB3-1 (C). wire to R30-3 (5).

(7, FIg. 3. Connect the 18MQ resistor R29 from TB3-1 ( ~3 . Connect a 2 1/2 In. length of red hook-up
(C) to XV2-2 (C). Use spaghetti. wire to R31-2 (5), thru R31-3 (5).

( ~Connect a 5 1/2 In. length of white hook-up (~ Connect a 2 1/4 in. length of green hook-
wire to TB3-1 (5). up wire to R32-2 (5), thru R32-3 (5).

( .,r-F1g. 3. Connect a .025 mf capacitor C3 from XV2-2 ~ 3. Insert line cord in grommet ond knot 4·". rom
(5) to ground lug "B" (5). Use spoghetti. stripped ends. Connect one lead to TB2-1 (5).

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 PREWIRING OF RANGE SWITCH 52

IMPORTANT: Before prewlrlng 52, see Fig. 4 and note the position of lug "F" on the rear wafer In relation to how
the Iwltch II beIng vIewed In the drawing. This should enable you to correctly identify the contacts on the
actuallwltch that correspond to the contacts shown In Fig . 4.

( ..t"1fg. 4. Connect a length of hook-up wire from A5 (C) to B10 (5). The A side of the+wafer Is closest to the
detent mechanism.

Fig. 4. Connect a length of bare wire from A6 (5) to X6 (C). The X designation will be used for the switch
wafer containing the dummy lugs.

( ~4. Connecta length of bare wire from A4-B4 (5) to X4 (C). When the double designation A4-B4 is used,
It means the two switch lugs are electrically connected together by the rivet holding them to the wafer.

~. 4. Connect a length of bare wire from A2-B2 RANGE 5WITCH S2

(5) to X2 (e).
~
~ Fig . 4 . Connectthel0KOreilitor Ria fromground
lug "G" (5) to A7 (C).

(~ <4. Connec t the 20 KO rea I.tor R17 from A7 (5)

to X6 (C).

( J-F(g. 4-. Connect the 70 KO rellstor R16 from X6 (5)

to A5 (C).

(~ Conn.ct the 200 KO resl.tor Rl S from AS (5)

to X4 (C).

Ig . ". Connect the 700 KO resistor R14 from X4 (5)

to A3 - 83 (C).

g. 4. Connee: t the 2 MO resistor R13 from A3-B3

(5) to X2 (e).

(~. Connect the 7MO reli ltor R12 from X2 (5)

to Al - C).

( FIg . 4 . Connec t a 5 In . length of gr•• n hook-up

wire to AI - Bl (5) .

( ~ CI. 4 . Connect a4 In. length of whIte hook-up

~ A1 2 (5) .

yrFIg. 4 . Connect a 6 In . length of red hook- up wire

to 811 (5).

Fig.4

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 PREWIRING OF RANGE SWITCH CONTINUED
Fig. 5. Note that in Fig. 5 the switch is being viewed from theslde thatfaced away from the observer inFig. 4.
Again note the position of lug "F" on the rear wafer In relation to how the switch is being viewed in the draw-
ing . This should enable you to correctly identify the contacts on the actual switch that correspond to the con-
tacts shown in Fig. 5.

~5.
RANGE SWITCH S2
Connect a length of bare wire
from Cl1 (S) to Xll (C).

ig. . Connect a length of bare wire

C9 (5) to X9 (C).

Fig. 5. Connect a length of bare wire

from C7 (5) to X7 (C).

(- ig. 5. Connect the 9 MO resistor R5 from

]1 2 (5) to Xl1 (C).

{ /~i9. 5. Connect the 900KO (1/2 watt)

(
j resistor R6 from X11 (5) to C10 (C).

Fi g. 5. Connect the 90 KO resistor R7

from C10 (5) to X9 (C).

~ Connect the9 KO resistorR8 from

X9 (5) to C8 (C).

( 1 Ig. 5. Connect the 9000 resistorR9from

/ 8 (S) to X7 (C).

o Fig. 5. Connect the900 resistorRl0from

X7 (5) to C6 (C).

9.70 resistor Rll

Ig. 5. Connect the 150 KO resistor R2

from gl)d lug F (5) to Dl1 (C).

g. 5. Connect the 325 KO resistor R3

from D11 (5) to Dl0 (C).

ig. 5. Connect the 900 KO (l watt) re-

sistor R4 from Dl0 (5) to D3 (C).

Fig. 5. Connect the .1 mf capacitor C 1

to D3 (5).

_ g . 5. Connect a .025mf capacitor C2

to D5 (5).

g. . Connect a 3 in. length of green

hook-up wire to Cl (5). Fig. 5
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Fig. 6

Fig. 6. Mount the male co-axial connector Jl on the panel. A little pressure is required to imbed the knurled
edge In the panel hole. Use a 3/8 flat fibre washer, a 3/8 lockwasher and a 3/8 hex nut.

Mount the banana jack J2 with a 1/4" lockwasher and a 1/4" -28 hex nut .

( ~ 6. Mount the meter movement Ml on the panel with the hardware supplied in the box it is packed in.
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Mount the remaining hardware found in the box on the meter terminals.

( <: Fig. 6. Remove from controls R22 and R30, the 3/8" hex nut and flat washer on the outer side of the front chassis

l' apron. Fit the shafts of R22 and R30 through the mating holes in the panel and faste n panel to ch assis by restoring
h ardware previouSI y---J:~. moved. Be certai n that no hardware of any ki nd has been left between the panel and
t e front chassis rapron.

Fig. 6. Mount the function switch SI with one 3/8" hex nu t, on e 3/8" lockwasher and one 3/8" flat washer.
Switch is in correct position when the two lugs on the back side of the rear wafer are fa cing toward the top of
the panel.
 White

White

line cord

( j t ig. 7. Connect the3.3MQ reslstorR19fromXVl-2 ~ a length of hook-up wire from J1

to Sl-84 (S). (S) to Sl-B8 (S). Pass wire thru Jack and solder to
~rlng In center of plastic.
( ) Fig. 7. Connect the white wire from XVl-8 to
Sl-Cll (S). (..-(FIg. 7. Mount the prewired range switch S2 to the
panel. Switch Is In correct position when lug F points
~ 7. Connect the white wire from TB3-1 to Sl- to bottom of pane I.
AI0(S) .
~7.
C5 (S).
Connect the red wire from R31-3 to Sl- (4' 7. Connect the green wire from S2-A 1 - B1 to
S1-All - Bl1 (S).
(-t-rlg. 7. Connect the green wire from R32-3 to Sl- ( ~. Connect the white wire from S2-A12 to
C9 (S). Sl-B5 (S).

( -) fIg . r. Connect the free lead of the line cord to ~ 7. Connect the red wire from S2-Bll to S1-
Sl-03 (S). B3 (S).
Fig. 7. Connect the black lead of power transformer
11 to Sl-04 (S). Connect the green wire from S2-C1 to S1-

t t flg .7. Connect the green wire fromR30-3 to Sl- ( ~. 7. Connect the .1 mfcapocltorCt fromS2-03
C 1 (S). to S1-B9 (S).
~ eE:Ig. ? Connect a 5 In. length of red hook-up wire
from Ml-l (S) to S1-C2 (S) . Pass lead thru chassis (f}I:t, 7. Connect the. 025 mf capacitorC2 from S2-
hole. 05 to 182-2 (S).

~ Ig. 7. Likewise, connect a 5 In. length of green ( ~7. Connect the 9.7Q resistor Rll from S2-C6
hook-up wire from M1-2 (S) to S1-C8 (S). toBT1-1 (S).
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 UNI-PROBE ASSEMBLY

Slip the small diameter fiber tube E70vE'!r the metal stud Ell protruding from the nose-piece assembly.

Slip the large diameter fiber washer ES over E7 and seat it on the blunt-end of the nose-piece E12 . •

( .-r1! g. S. Slip the compression spring E10 over the fiber tube E7.

( ~. S. Hold the spring El0 compressed so that the threaded end of the metal stud Ell itexposed. In the order
given, slip the following parts over the threaded end of the stud: the small diameter fiber washer E9, the brass
rotor contact Kl, a'6 split washer, and a '6-32 hex nut. Tighten the nut and then release the spring.

Note: Before proceeding, make sure that the large diameter fiber washer ES is not caught between small diameter
fiber tube and the blunt end of the nose-piece byseeing whether ES can be moved up E7, simultaneously com-
pressing the spring El O. Also make sure that the opposite end of the spring is not caught between E7 and the small
diameter fiber washer E9 by seeing whether this end of the spring can be drawn entirely away from E9 .

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~9 • Study the figure before proceeding with the ouembly. Phosphor-bronze contocts K2 ond K3 ae formed
differently and may not be Interchanged from the relative positions shown in the drawing. K2 and K3 can most
easily be told aport by the small hole to be found in K3 but not in K2. Assemble as follows: Hold the black
fiber contact holder E5 as shown in the figure. Lay K2 against the flat surface X of ES, position it as shown in
Fig. 9A, and hold it there. Then lay K3against the paralled flat surface of ES undemeath, position it as shown
In Fig. 98, and hold K3 in place also. Next catch the free ends of K2 and K3 in the large diameter Fiber tube
E6, and then move E6 down over K2 and K3 to pin them against the flat surfaces of ES. This is a fairly tight
fit and some force is required. E6 should finally rest against the shoulder of ES past which it can not be moved.
 Fig.9A

Fig.98
Fig. 9

( ~. Position the contact holder assembly just completed so that the free ends of contacts K2 and K3 are at
the left with K3 (small hole) on top. If the contact holder assembly, positioned as just described, is held at eye
level in front of you, it will be seen as shown in Fig. 10. Position the body of the 1 MQ resistor Rl as shown,
and pass one lead through the small hole in K3. Then trim off the excess lead and solder the connection between
Rl and K3. Connect the other lead of Rl to the extension of the bottom contact K2 by first shaping the lead to
lay flat against the K2 extension and then bending it back underneath. Close the U-shaped bend in the lead
with a pliers to grip the K2 extension firmly and trim off the lead. The connection will be soldered in the next
step.

<.-r-FiQ. 10. At one end of the co-axial cable strip away 1/2" of outside insulation and outer metal braid and 1/4"
of Inner Insulation to expose the inner conductor. Insert the co-axial cable end so prepared In E5 as shown,
andsolder the Inner conductor to the extension of contact K2, to which one lead of Rl was previously connected.
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( ) Fig. 11. Slip the free end of the co-axial cable into the notched end of the probe body A7. Move the probe
body down the cable over the contact holder assembly until only the ends of contacts K2 and K3 protrude from
It as shown. Push the fiber washer E8 away from the blunt end of the nose-piece, simultaneously compressing
spring El0, and hold E8 In this position with one hand. Fold the palm of the other hand around the probe bc)dy
with the thumb and forefinger of this hand in a position to press the ends of K2 and K3 together. Now align the
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two sections of the probe as shown in Fig. 11, the Jaws formed by the ends of contacts K2 and K3 pressed closed
on fiber tube E7, between ES and the blunt end of the nose-piece. Release fiber washer ES (and the spring) to
pin the closed Jaws formed by contacts K2 and K3 against the blunt end ~ the nose-piece but continue to press
the laws closed or one or both of the contacts will slip out. Now use ·the hand that has lust been freed to move
the probe body down the contacts to the Jaws formed by the ends, releasing your pressure on the laws only when
the end of the probe body Is sufficiently close to the Jaws to ensure that the contacts will not spring free. Then
move the probe body down on the nose piece until either one of the notches engages the wh.lte pin. Next, grasp
the probe body in one hand, and close the 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers of the other hand abOut the co-axlal cable
at a point about 2" from the end of the probe body. Pul I on the cable until the emerging end of the black fiber
contact holder E5 can be gripped by thumb and forefinger. Maintaining your grip on the cable, rotate E5 unti I
the'S threaded hole is directly under the la hole in the probe body and Insert the la set screw. Tum the screw
until its head Is lust below the surface of the probe body.

I SIT SCREW

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.ig. 11
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Fig. 12. Connect the female co-axial connector to the other end of the UNI-PROBE cable as follows: Strip
the cable end exactly as shown. Disassemble the connector. Slip the stripped cable end into the larger diam-
eter end of the spring and then solder the small diameter end of the spring to the very edge of the metal braid.
Slip the connector ring over the cable end past the spring, un threaded end first. Pass the cable end thru the
tapered end of the connector {threading the inner conductor thru the eyelet in the bakelite disc} until passage
is,stopped by the larger spring diameter. Tighten the set screw in the connector body so that the cable and
spring will be secured mechanically. Solder the inner conductor of the cable to the eyelet in the bakelite disc
and trim off excess lead. A lectlon of the internally threaded part of the connector ring should extend past the
connector body to enable coupling to the male connector on the panel.

1
:\ -
1
4
1
2

Fig. 12

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 -
( ) Fig. 13. Make up the Ground Cable 01 follows: Strip 1/ 2" of Insulation from both ends of the black klnkless
wire. Connect and solder the alligator clip to one end (crimp U-shaped groove In clip over the Insulation to
make a firm mechanical connection). Unscrew !'he cover of the banana plug and slip it over the other end of
the wire. Insert this wire end In the terminal hole or, the banana plug and solder. Slide the cover to the end
of the plug and screw It tight.

F ig.13

FI NA-l. ST(PS

You have now completed the assembiy and wiring of your ~(\$trument. When you have completed the following steps
your instrument wi II be ready for use:

1) Make a 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 leakage. If examination reveals the presence of rosin, re-
movebybrlsklycleaning the area between the contacts with a stiff brush saturated with carbon tetrachloride. Be very
careful not to spring the contacts when clean ing swi tches.

... 3) Fig. 14 . Insert the 12AU7 tube (VI) and the 6AL5 tube (V2) in their sockets and the battery in its holder.

-4) Attach and align f ie knobs as follows:

a) Fasten pointer knobs to the FUNCTION a nd RANGE selector switches and turn them to the extreme counter-
clockwise positions. Loosen the knob set screws. Li ne up the FUNCTION knob with the "OFF" position end the
RANGE-knob with tne "1.5V" position, and retighten the set screws.
b) Faster. small round knobs to the ZERO ADJ. and OHMS ADJ. controls. -·

5) With the instrument disconnected from the line, check the resistances from the positive and negative sides of C5
to ground. The resistance from the positive side ofC5 to ground should notbe less than 25,000 ohms. The resistance
from the negative side of C5 to ground should not be Iess than 50,000 ohms. If either resistance is less than the spec-
ified amount, recheck the circuit (B plus or B minus as required). Do not connect the instrument to the line until the
trouble Is remedied.

_iiliii/ (

6) Install the rubber feet in the openings provi ded in the bottom of the cabinet as shown. The method is to work the
rounded portion of each foot into the in terior of the cabinet from the outside, using a small screw driver. The flat
portion should be the actual resting or contact su rfa ce .
'12 .
 Fig.14

7) Mount the leather handle on the cabinet using two brass eyelets, two 110-24 screws, and two '10-24 nuts. See
Fig. 14for a detailed drawIng of the assembly.

8) Run the ac lIne cord through the rear cabinet opening and Insert the completed unit in the cabinet, fittIng the
cabinet edges inside the lip around the panel. Use the line cord to posItion the chassis so that the two'6 holes In the
rear chalsls apron line up with the corresponding holes In the cabInet rear and Insert.two'6 P.K. screws. After the
screws are tightened, chassIs installation Is completed.

9) Refer to the MAl NTENANCE section of the Instruction Book and carry out the calibration procedure therein de-
scribed. When thecalibratlon Is completed, Insert the three buttons that cover the cabinet holes thru which the cali-
bration controls are reached.
NOTE
If the instrument fails to operate properly, recheck the wIring for errors or reversed connections, test for continuity,
and check individual components for breakdown. Check all de and ac operating voltages, keeping in mind that all
voltages may vary from the values shown by as much as20% due to component tolerance, line voltage variations, and
the typeof measuring instrument used (schematic voltages were measured with VTVM).
SERVICE
If you are still havIng difficulty, write to our service department listing all possible indications that might behelpful.
If desired, you may return the Instrument to our facotry where it will be placed in operating condition for $6.00 plus
the cost of parts replaced due to their being damaged in the course of construction. This service polley applies only
to completed Instruments constructed In accordance with the Instructions as stated In the manual. Instruments that are
not completed or Instruments that are modified will not be accepted for repair. Instruments that show evidence of acid
core solder or poste fluxes will be returned not repaired. NOTE: Before returning this unit, be sure all parts are
securely mounted. Attach a tag to the Instrument, giving your home address and the trouble with the unit. Pack very
carefully in a rugged container, preferably wood, using sufficient packing material (cotton, shredded newspaper, or
excelsior), to make the unit completely immovable within the container. The original shipping carton Is satisfactory,
providing the original inserts are used or sufficient packing material Is inserted to keep the instrument immovable.
Ship by prepaid Railway Express, if possible, to the Electronic Instrument Co., Inc. 33-00 Northern Blvd., L.I.C. 1,
New York. Return shipment will be made by express collect. Note that a carrier cannot be held liable for damages
in transit if packing, IN HIS OPINION, is insufficient.
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 RMA '-DOTCQLOJ: CODE FOR MICA-DIELECTRIC CAPACITORS ..JAN 6-D0 7 COLOR COIJE FOR PAPER-DIELECTRIC CAPAC I TORS
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All switch wafer sides shown CIS they appecr looking from the front
(shaft end) of the .wlteh toward the reer . Th e reer side of eaeh wafer
l.,een lookIng ~ the wafer from the front .

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BTl battery, 1 I/2V R4 res., 900K'l, lW,I% R14 res., 700K'l, I/2W, 1% R25 res., 4.7~Q, I/2W
FUNCTION SWITCH 51 RANGE SWITCH 52
Cl cap . , .1 mf - l000V R5 res., 9M'l, I/2W, 1% R15 rei . , 200K, I/2W, 1% R26 res., 33K, I/2W
C2,C3 cap., .025mf - 400V R6 res., 900K'l, I/2W, 1% R16 res., 70K'l, I/2W, 1% R27 pot., I OK'l , linear Po. l tton Solllng .... PositIon SettIng
C4 cap., .OO3mf-400V R7 res., 9OK'l, I/2W, 1% R17 res., 20K'l, I/2W, 1% R28 res . , 82MQ, I/2W
C5 cap., elee. 10mf-150V RB res., 9K'l, I/2W, 1% R18 res., 10K'l, I/2W, 1% R29 res ., ISMQ, I/2W 1 OFF 1 1.5V, RX 1
R19 res., 3.3M'l, I/2W R3T,32 pot., 2K'l, linear 2 AC VOLTS 2 SV, RX 10
CRI reet., 35 rna R9 res., 9000, I/2W, 1% 15V, R X 100
51 switch, function 3 -DC VOLTS 3
11- bulb, '47 RIO res.,9O'l, I/2W, 1% R20,21 res., 680'l, I/2W 4 50V, R X 1000
52 switch, range 4 +DC VOLTS
Ml meter, 400 "a Rl1 res., 9.70. I/2W, 1% R22,30 pot . , 2K'l, linear OHMS 5 150V, R X 10K
VI tub., 12AU7 5
Rl res., lMO, I/2W R12 res., 7M'l, lW,I% R23 res., 47K, I/2W 6 500V, R X lOOK
R2 res., 150KO, I/2W,I% R13 res., 2M'l, I/2W, 1% R24 res., 68K, I/2W V2 tube, 6AL5 7 15OOV, R X 1M
R3 res., 325KO, I/2W, 1% • Mod.1 249 only

MODELS 232. 249 PEAK TO PEAK YTYMS

E' 'RONIC INSTRUMENT CO., INC.

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 MODELS 232,249 CONSTRUCTION ADDENDA

If the Range Switch S2 (Stk.#60024) in your kit has a ceramic

rear wafer, you will find that the contacts on this wafer are
slightly displaced from the positions shown in Figs. 4 & 5 of the
construction. This displacement is not a defect, but comes
about because the ceramic wafer has provision for a greater num-
ber of positions than the original phenolic wafer. The general
positions of corresponding contacts on the ceramic wafer is the
same as that on the original phenolic wafer used as the model
in Figs. 4 & 5.

"

l. E. 1097 Electronic lnst. Co., Inc.

47 J'.
 UNIPROBE CONSTRUCTION ADDENDA

The contact holder E5 now has an additional '8-32 threaded hole (see figure below). Its
purpose is to receive a '8-32 x 3/16 set screw for securing the cable. The set screw should
be inserted after the coaxial cable is inserted in E5 and the inner conductor soldered to the
extension of contact K2. Locate this operation in the construction text and enter a note
referring to this addenda. Add to the parts list the following entry:

Stock' Sym. Description

41061 #8-32 x 3/16 set screw

added set screw hole for securing cable _ _ _~~~:-.

hole for securing probe body

to contact holder
.,

CONTACT HOLDER E5

NOTE: Do not confuse the added set screw hole for securing the cable with the hole
for securing the probe body to the contact holder.

I. E. 1120 Electronic Instrument Co. I Inc.

 READING SCALES OF MODEL 232/249 VTVMS

All RMS scales are in black with full-scale values of 1.5, 5, 15, 50, 500, and 1500 volts. All
peak-to-peak scales are in red with full-scale values of 4, 14, 42, 140, 420, 1400, and 4200
volts. For each RMS range marked on the RANGE switch dial, there is a black RMS scale and a
corresponding red peak-to-peak scale. The correspondance Is as follows:

SELECTED RMS VOLTAGE BLACK SCALE P-P VOLTAGE RED SCALE MULTIPLY
RANGE RANGE USED RANGE USED SCALE READ-
ING BY (RMS/P-P)

1.5 1.5 LOW AC 1.5V 4 P-P 0-4 1

5 5 DC RMS 0-5 14 P-P 0-14 1
15 15 DC RMS 0-15 42 p-p 0-42 1
50 50 DC RMS 0-5 140 p-p 0-14 10
150 150 DC RMS 0-15 420 p-p 0-42 10
500 500 DC RMS 0-5 1400 p-p 0-14 100
1500 1500 DC RMS 0-15 4200 p-p 0-42 100

Note that the Model 232 responds to the peak-to-peak value of the a-c voltage waveform, not the
RMS value. Therefore the reading on the red p-p scales Is correct regardless of the shape of the
waveform, while the reading on the black rms scales is correct only for sine waveforms. The black
RMS scales have been calculated from the P-P scales, by multiplying each red p-p value of the
correct ratio between the RMS and P-P values for sine waves only (1/2.83).

-,
I. E. 1071 Electronic Instrument Co., Inc.
 MODELS 232 - 249 ADDEN DA

AlO B9

FRONT
WAFER ·1

Switch #60025 in cou nter-c lockwise

position viewed from rear.

This switch replaced by Stock #60067.

REAR
WAFER

A10 B9

FRONT
WAFER

Switch '60067 in counter-clockwise position

viewed from rear. This switch replaces '60025.

CROSS REFERENCE

60025 60067
Const. REAR WAFER
Book

B7 A7
B8 A8-B8
B5 A5
B4 A4
B3 A3
D3 04
All other lugs the same

I.E. 1305 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CO., INC.

PARTS REPLACEMENT
If it appears that a component is defective, and, of EICO . However, if the terms and conditions of tbe
you desire a replacement, contact your nearest EICO warranty are violated there will be a charge for labor
Authorized Se rvice Agency or our Customer Service plus parts.
Department.
In all cases, the unit inust be sent to the factory
If you are claiming the right to a no-charge re- or service agency transportation prepaid, and the unit
placement under the terms and conditions of the willbe returned to the customer transportation collect.
warranty, it is required that you shall have sent in
the registration card within 10 days of the date of On kits, the services rendered for the minimum
purchase, and that you send back the defective part labor and handling fee are the correction of any minor
transportation prepaid. In claiming w arran ty service wiring errors (not extensive corrections or rewiring),
or parts , pleas e send or show your original sales slip the labor involved in replacing defective parts, and
plus the IBM card from the carton. EICO or its autho- any adjustments, aligrrment, or calibration procedures
rized agency will make the necessary replacement at that would normally be performed on a factory-wired
no charge for parts eligible under the terms and con- unit. Units not wired according to instructions, or
d itions of the warranty , In returning tubes , pack them modified in any way, or showing evidence of the use
very carefully to avoid bre akage in shipment . Broken oJ acid core solder, will not be serviced and will be
tubes will not be replaced. Ple ase read the warranty returned to the customer forthwith.
on the subject of parts eligible for replacement.
Further information required on a part returned for SEE OUR SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES
a no-charge replacement under the terms and condi-
tions of 'the warranty is as follows: Units requiring extensive corrections or rewiring
will incur an additional labor charge. An advance
a) Mode l number and serial number, if any, of estimate will be submitted.
unit. Also any code numbers in red under the
words INSTRUCTION MANUAL on the cover Please note : minimum labor and handling fees and
of the book supplied with the unit. service charges are subject to revision at any time.

b) Stock number and description of part as given LOCAL REPAIR FACILITIES

on the parts list. If the part is not listed (of
itself) in the parts list, it means that the part A lis t of authorized service stations is provided
is integral with a sub-assembly . If the sub- with this manual. The roster of stations may change
assembly is not seale d, and the defe ctive from time to time, and if considerable time has
part is definitely id entified and easily re- elapsed since you purchased your unit, you are advised
placeable (not more than two connections), to contact the station you choose before sending the
you may request replacement for the particu- unit to them for repair. Use of a local service station
lar p art. If the sub-assembly is sealed, or will often result in faster service, and, usually, lower
if the defective part is no t definitely identi- transportation costs.
fied o r is not easily replaceable (more than It is necessary that you comply with the Shipping
tw o c onnections), then remove the s ub- Instructions that follow when s e nding in a unit for
assembly and return it (less any tube s ) for service.
repair or replacement, if your l!nit is in
warranty. If y o ur unit is out of warranty , SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
you are generally advised to order a replace-
m e nt sub-asse mbly. You are strongly advised to retain the original
shipping carton and inserts should reshipment be re-
c) Des c ribe as completely as possible the quire d for service or any other purpose. The carton
nature of the defect , or reason for requiring may be collapsed for storage in as small a space as
repla c e ment. pos s ible. In very many case s , the same c arton is
used fo r kit and factory-wired units so that the kit
carton will serve for reshipme nt of the completed kit.
REPAIR SERVICE When sending a unit for s ervice pack the unit very
c are f ully, prefe rably in the original shipping carton
EICO maintains a nationa l network of authorized
with th e original inserts .
service agencie s for in-w a rranty or out-of-warranty
repa ir of EICO equipment. It is intended to serve If this is not possible, use a strong oversize carton,
thos e custome rs who are not sufficiently familiar with pre ferablywood, and using at least 3 inches of resili-
electronics to make use of the EICO Service Consul - ent packing material such as shredded paper or excel-
tationfacilities, orwhosedifficulties cannot b e solved sior inserted betwee n all sides of the unit and the
by corresponde nce. carton. Seal the carton with strong gummed paper
ta pe or s trong twine or both. Attach a tag to the
For all out-of-warranty units , there is a minimum
ins trument on which is printed y our name and address
labor and handling fee. Charges for parts replaced
and brief refe rence to the trouble experienced. Affix
are additional to the minimum fee.
"FRAGILE" or "HANDLE WITH CARE" labels to at
For in-warranty completed kit units, there is a least four sides of the carton or print these )Nords
minimum labor and handling fee. There is no charge large and clear with a bright color crayon. Ship pre-
for a replaced defective part provided that the te rms paid.
and cond itions of the warranty for no charge replace-
Include your name and address on the outside of
ment are not violated in the judgement of EICO.
the carton. Return shipment will be made transporta-
F or in -warra nty factory-wired units, there is no tion charges collect. Note that a carrier cannot be
charge for labor or parts if the unit complies with the held liable (or damage in transit, if packing, IN HIS
terms and c ond itions of the warranty in the judgement OPINION, is insufficient.

EICO 131-01 39th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11352

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MINIMUM LABOR AND HANDLING FEES

AF4 ....... . ... $ 7.50 488 ' " . .. . .... 5.00

RA6 ......... .. . 5.00 495 " .. .. . · . .. . 5.00
c:=:: ~ HFI2 ......... . . 7.50 526 .... ... . .. . 5.00
The Electronic InstrumentCompany, Inc. ,hereafter ~~ HFI4 ....... . ... 5.00 536 .... ... . . .. 5.00
referred to as EICO, warrants that, for a period of 90 HF20 ... .... . . . 10.00 540 ... . ... . ., . 5.00
days from the date of purchase, any EICO kit will be HF22 ... ...... . 5.00 555 .. . .... . ., . 5.00
free of defects in parts, and that any EICO factory- ~ HF30 ... · . · . .. . 5.00 556 ........... 5.00
wired unit will be free of defects in parts and work-; HF32 ... ... . .. . 9.50 565 ...... .... . 5.00
manship. For an EICO kit, EICO's obligation is HF35 . .. . . ... ... 5.00 566 .. . . ....... 5.00
~
~
52
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lim ited to those parts which are returned transportation
prepaid to the factory or authorized service agency·
without further damage , and in the judgement of EICO
are either originally defective or have become defec-
tive in normal use. EICO's obligation does not in-
11 ST40 .. . .... . .. . ~15.00
HF50. · . · . · . .. .
HF52 .... ...... . 10.00
HF60 .... ... . .. . 5.00
5.00
584 .... · . .... .
610 ... . · . ....
612 ...... .. . · .
625 .... ....... .
5.00
5.00
5.00
6.00
HF61 ... .. . · . .. . 6.00 628 ...... · . · . 7.00
~ elude any labor required to locate trouble in or repair c:=::
a kit. For an EICO factory-wired unit, EICO's Obli-I
HF61A · . · . .. . 6.00 630 ..... . · . ... 5.00
HF65 ... .... . .. . 6.50 632 .. . .. . ..... 7.00
gation is limited to replacement or repair, at EICO's HF65A ..... . .. . 6.50 666 ........ .. . 10.00
option, of those parts, sections, or entire units re- 667 .. . ..... .. .
ST70 .. . ....... . 15.00 10.00
turned transportation prepaid to the factory or autho - HF81 · . ....... . 13.50 680 .. . .... . .. 6.00
rized service agency without further damage, and in
ST84 · . .... . " . 10.00 706 ' " . ... . . .. 5.00
the judgement of EICO are either originally defect"tve" 710 ...... .. . · .
HF85 .. . ... . .. . 8.00 5.00
or have become defective in normal use.
HF86 · . .. . · . . .. 9.00 720 .. . ..... .. . 13.50
The warranty does not apply to any parts damaged HF87 · . .... . .. . 9.00 722 ...... · . · . 9.00
in the course of handling, assembling, or wiring by HF89 .. . ...... . 9.00 723 ....... . ... 7.50
the customer, or damaged due to abnormal usage or HFT90 . . ... . .. . 7.50 730 ...... · . · . 7.50
in violation of instructions or reasonable practice, or HFT92 .... . .. . 9.00 740 .. . .... . · . 9.00
further damaged to a consequential degree in return HFT94 ... . .. . 7.50 760 .. . ....... 9.00
shipment. Furthermore, the foregoing warranty is ST96 .... . · . .. . 13.50 761 ... . .... . .. 9.00
made only to the original customer, and is and shall ST97 ...... . .. . 13.50 762 . . . .. . · . " . 9.00
be in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed MX99 · . ... . .. . 7.50 770 ... .. . .... . 12.00
or implied, and of all other obligations or liabilities RPlOO* .. · . · . .. . * 771-2 " . ... . .. . 12.00

i
on the part of EICO, and in no event shall EICO be 777 .... ... . .. . 20.00
liable for any anticipated profits, consequential 145 ... . ... . .. . 5.00 803 . .. ., . · . . .. 5.00
damages, loss of time, or other losses incurred by 145A .. . · . · . .. . 5.00 944 ... ...... . 5.00
the customer in connection with the purchase or 147 .. . ... . .. . 5.00 950 .. . . ...... 5.00
operation of EICO products or componentsthereof. 214 .. . . · . · . · . 6.00 955 .. . · . .... . 6.00
221 ... . · . .-,.. .. . 6.00 965 . ... ...... . 15.00
The registration card, which accompanies each
222 .. . . , . · . · . 7.00 1020 . .. ...... . 5.00
EICO kit or factory-wired unit, must be filled in and .. . . · . · . · . 6.00 1050 .. · . · . .. . 5.00
232
returned to the company within 10 days after the date
of purchase. This warranty applies only to registered
249 .. . ...... . 6.00 1055 ... .... . .. . 5.00
250 .. . .... . ... 7.00 1060 . .. ... . . . 5.00
255 .. . · . · . ... 7.00 1064 .. . · . .. . 6.00
260 ... . .... .. . 7.00 1073 . . .. . . .. 5.00
315 .. . ..... .. . 6.00 1078 .... . . .. .. . 5.00
320 · . .. . · . · . 5.00 1100 . . . . · . . .. · . 5.00
SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES 322 .. . ... . ... 5.00 1120 . .. .. . · . · . 5.00
1. Same prices for wired units or completed kits. 324 .. . ... . · . 5.00 1140 . .. .. . ·. 5.00
2. Charges are based on the schedule of minimum charges 352 ... . · . .... . 5.00 1171 .. . · . · . . .. 5.00
above. Some exceptions are noted below. 360 .. . · . · . . .. 5.00 1180 .. . ... . . . 5.00
3. If the published rate is $ 5.00-$ 6 . 00, this covers up to 368 ... · . · . . .. 12.50 2036 .. . · . · . . .. 13.50
1 hour of labor time (minimum $5.00). 369 . ....... .. . 12.50 2050 . . . ..... .. . 13.50
If the published rate is $ 6.50-$ 8.00, this covers up to 377 ...... . ... 6.00 2080 .. . · . · . . .. 13.50
I! hours. 425 · . ... . ... 6.00 2200 . .. " . .. . 10.00
If the published rate is $ 9.00-$10.00, this covers up to 427 ... . ... . ... 12.50 2400'~ ... .. . · . .. . *
2 hours. 430 . .......... 12.50 2510 . ... ... . .. . 12.00
If the published rate is $11. 00-$14.50, this covers up to 460 .. . .. . · . ., . 15.00 2536 . .. .... . .. . 17.50
2! hours. 470 . .. ... . .. . 15.00 2715/16 .. . · . · . 10.00
If the published rate is $15.00-$20.00, this covers up to
3! hours.
4. Time required in excess of these minimum charges is
calculated at $5.00 per hour.
* Model RP100 and Model 2400 will be billed on the
5. Above prices are for labor only. Parts are additional.
basis of $10.00 for the first hour and $5.00 each
6. Miscellaneous prices not published in manuals are:
additional hour, with a maximum unauthorized repair
Probes - $2.00 RP-100 Playback amp. onlyor
of $50.00 for the kit and $25.00 for a wired unit.
CRA & CRU - $3.00 Power Supply only
or Record amp. only .. . $5.00
2536 Printed Circuit Board - $5.00.
A•.11 prices are subject to change without notice.
USE ENOUGH HEAT HERE'S HOW TO DO IT •••
This is the main idea of good soldering. Apply
enough heat to the metal surfaces you are joining
1. Join bare metal to bare metal; insulation must
to make the solder spread freely, until the contour be removed. Make good mechanical connections
(shape) of the connection shows under the sol der. and keep resistor and capacitor leads as short as
., possible, unless otherwise specified .
AN ELECTRONIC UNIT WILL NOT WORK ...
unless it is properly soldered. Read these instruc- 2. Coat the tip of a hot iron with solder. Then
tions carefully to understand the basic ideas of Firmly Press the Flat Side of the Tip against the
good soldering. parts to be so ldered together. Count 3 out lo ud
Enough heat must be used so the solder can actu- "One America, Two America, Three America."
ally penetrate the metal surfaces, making an un- Do not remove the iron . 3. Place the end of the
broken path over which electricity can travel. You solder between the metal to be soldered and the
are not using enough heat if the solder barely iron tip. Count "Four America, Five America."
melts and forms a rounded ball of rough, flaky Remove the iron.
solder. Use only enough solder to flow over all surfaces
of the connection, and all wires in the connection.
Use the Right Soldering Tool Do Not Move Parts Until the Solder Hardens. If
A soldering iron in the 40-100 watt range is recom- you accidentally move the wires as the solder is
mended. Any iron in this range w ith a clean, hardening, apply your iron and reheat.
chisel-shaped tip will supply the correct amount
of heat to make a good solder connection. You
may also use a solder gun but make sure the tip 4. Compare your soldering with the pictures on
reaches full heat before you so lder. this page. You have a good connection if your
solder has flowed over all surfaces to be con-
Keep the iron or gun tip brightly coated with
nected, following the shape of the surfaces. It
solder. When necessary, wi pe the hot ti p clean
should appear smooth and bright and all wires in
with a cloth. If you are using an old tip, clean it
before you start soldering. Use a fine file or steel the connection should be well-soldered.
wool to expose the bright metal. Heat the iron and You Have Not Used Enough Heat: If your connec-
immediately coat the tip with solder.
tion is roug hand flaky-Iooki ng, or if the solder has
formed a round ball instead of spreading.
Use Only Rosin Core Solder
We supply the right kind of so lder (rosin core The diffe renc e between good so ldenng (enough
solder). Do not use any other kind of solder! Use heat) and poo r sol dering (not enough heat) is j ust
of Acid Core Solder, Paste, or Irons Cleaned on a few extra secon ds w ith a hot iro n firmly ap pl ied.
a Sal Ammoniac Block will ruin any Electronic REMEMBER, LARGER METAL SURFACES
Unit and will Void the Guarantee. TAKE A LONGER TIME TO HEAT.

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 CAPACITORS and RESISTORS

ELECTROLYTIC RESISTORS
IN CAN
Resislors are used to resist the f low of electricity . For your convenience , the resistors
in your kit are suppl ied carded and labe led by R numbers fo r ready identification.
Variable resistors (controls) and resistors too large to fi t on the resistor card are
clearly marked with the res istance value, eithe r in ohms (Q), thousand ohms (K) or
million ohms (meg ). The electronics color code used for the color bands on the
resistors is easy to learn. Numbers 0 through 9 are shown by these colors :

2nd
o . . . black 5 . .. green 1st
Numb e r,
Numb er {de C1ma l
/ place)
Tolerance
1 ... brown 6. blue \ %
2 ... red 7. . violet
3 .. . oran ge 8 ... gray
4 .. . yellow 9 . .. white
DISC
Start at this end

To rea d the value of a resistor, start at the end closest to the color bands. Write down
CAPACITOR IDENTIFICATION the number for the first band, 6 (blue) in the example shown on this page, To the
The capac itors in your kit (name d for thei r capacity for stor ing electrical energy) rig ht of 6, write the number for the second band , 8 (gray) in our example . The third
may be of severa l different types. You must choose the correct capaci tor for each band gives the number of zeros . Since the th ird band in our examp le is yellow, write
step , or the kit wil l not work as designed. 4 zeros (0000) next to the 68, making the number 680,000 ohms. This is usually give n
TYPE OR SHAPE. Se lect by type or shape such as disc, tubu lar, mylar, mica or in a short form, 680K, wit h K standing for a thousand ohms.
electro lytic in a can. T he i'ourth color band shows the tolerance rat ing , or how closely the resistance
CAPACITY VALUE. Select by capacity va lue, given in microfa rads Cuf or mf) value is control led in manufacture. Silver indicates a to lerance of ±10%, gold, ±5%.
or micro-m icrofa rads (f,lJ.d, mmf or pf) . Most sma ll values are stated in micro-
microfarads suc h as 10 f,lf,lf and 270 f,lf,lf. Larger values are given in microfarads as SPECIAL CASE . For res istors under 10 ohms, the third color band will be silver or gold .
If the third band is gold, the res istor is between 1 and 10 ohms so the decimal point goes
.02 f,lf and .015 f,lf. .'
betwee n t he first and second digit. For example , blue , gray, gold is 6.8 ohms. But if the third
On some disc cap acitors, va lues may be stated either in f,lf or f,lf,l f . To change
band is si lver, the va lue is less than 1 ohm, with the decima l point before the first digit.

..
from f,lf to f,lf,lf , simply move the decimal point to t he right 6 places . Here are a
For example, blue, gray, silver is .68 ohms . •.
few examples of alternate markings:
.0022 f,lf eq uals 2200 f,lf,lf
.01 f,lf equa ls 10,000 f,lf,lf WRONG
,.-/ WAY
.0033 f,lf equals 3300 f,lf,lf
MOUNTING RESISTORS
VOLTAGE RATINGS. The capacitor may be ma rked with the maximum operating BEST WAY
(MAKE LEAD AND CAPACITORS
vo ltage, such as 600 v, 500 v, 350 wvdc . Where these are important they will SHORT AS
be stated . POSSIBLE) Keep resistor and capacitor leads SHORT .
Moun t the part as shown in the wiring illustra-
TOLERANCE ratings are given in pe rcentages (%) . Whe re these are important tions ... then pul l the leads all the way through.
they will be stated . Manufactu rer's type number such as: SK, BIT , SPRAGUE, Cut off ex cess lead length . Proper soldering
CRL, Z5F etc . are not used for identification purposes. techn iques are shown on t he othe r side .

copy righted 1962 by Allir J Radio Co rp I printed in U.s.A .