Instead of a series 6 260 to salvage the meter movement, i found a very nice simpson 255 instead. The model 270 5 has a better than 30% improvement in voltage and resistance accuracy as a fullfunctionrange member of the simpson model 260 type vom group. The simpson volrohmmilliammeter model 260 offers the service dealer a small. The simpson voltohmmilliammeters 260 series 7 and series 7m hereafter referred to as the 260 or as the instrument, are identical instruments electrically and mechanically, except that the series 7m is equipped with a mirrored dial to eliminate parallax figures 11 and 12. The simpson model 260 vom is in my opinion the most popular analog meter of all time. The ampclamp has a range selector with 6 positions. Simpson model 260 series 2 volt ohm test meter multimeter. This member of the 260 family has a better than 30% improvement in voltage and resistance accuracy compared to the standard 2608 series, perfect for more critical measurements. The simpson 260 remained the top seller for many years and a newer version is still available today. Simpson 260 series 260 8 is the general purpose model with 36 measurement ranges covering ac and dc voltage and current. Simpson pressure washers are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the cleaning pro. Simpson 260 series 6 volt ohm milliammeter multimeter ebay. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 next w5inc xml subscriber qrz page. Simpson 260 series 8 voltohmmilliammeters instruction.
Portable yet with benchtop accuracy, the 2608 is ideal for use anywhere workshop, lab or in the field. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Does anyone make simpson 260 series 5, battery terminals. The simpson voltohmmilliammeter 260 series 8, hereafter referred to as the 260 or as the instrument is a rugged, accurate, compact, easytouse instrument equipped with mirrored dial to eliminate. The 260 model analog multimeters from simpson features more. Series 8 simpson 260 voltohmmilliammeters instruction. Unfortunately when i opened it up it had the worst case of battery. The label on the packet says 581 these leads dont fit my vintage 260. Simpson 260 series 2608 is the general purpose model with 36 measurement ranges covering ac and dc voltage and current. Simpson model 260 series 5 volt, ohm, milliammeter multimeter. Looking on ebay there are several different series of the simpson 260 available and priced accordingly. If you can, just ask the person selling it if the meter zero adjustment works. It takes 1 d cell,and 4 aa batteries for the 6 volt source.
The left is a 260 series 7 and the right is a 260 series 8. Standard and highenergy fusing in conjunction with diode network meter movement protection makes. The probe can be used with the simpson 2608 10volt ac range. Simpson model 2603 sales brochure 1955 simpson model 2701 sales brochure 1955.
Comparison of the simpson 260 vs 270 series analog. This is a calibration and test of a simpson 260 series 5 multimeter. The simpson 260 resource page information photographs free. Electronics are tested on 110v when applicable and may not work in other countries. Comparison of the simpson 260 vs 270 series analog multimeters. The simpson electric 2608 analog vom for monitoring fluctuating trends and rates. To date well over 5 million simpson model 260 meters have been. They were advertised as tl81 test leads for simpson 260 7, 260 8, 467 and more. Get the best deals on simpson 260 when you shop the largest online selection at. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by w5inc, jan 30, 2009. Free simpson manuals calibration schematics simpson 260.
On the search page, enter the following text in the pub title text box. The dcell aa end clips left are still made by simpson, under pn 038110. I ordered some high quality leads from oldaker which look like this. Antique radio forums view topic simpson 260 advice.
Instructions are furnished with each high voltage probe. My 260 a series 4 has six ranges for ac and dc volts from 2. Simpson 260 8p 12391 relay protected black analog multimeter. This is the base model of the simpson 260 5 series.
View and download simpson 260 series 5 operators manual online. The simpson volrohmmilliammeter model 260 offers the service dealer a small, compact and complete instrument. Give both a careful looking over and youll see one real nice change when the series 8 came. Simpson electric company of chicago is probably most famous for its simpson 260 series multimeter, but simpson also produced a number of different handheld meters throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The 260 model analog multimeters from simpson features more attributes than its predecessors. As the purchaser of a simpson 260, you are now the owner of the most famous testing instrument in the world. I calibrate then i test all dc, ac, resistance and current ranges on this unit. Calibration procedure for the simpson 260 up to series 5 and the 270 series 123. Service and user manual simpson 260 series 7 analog.
Simpson 270 series 5 analog multimeter description simpson 270 series 5 analog multimeter these were recently used in a university lab and. The simpson 270 has better than 30% improvement in voltage and resistance measurements as compared to the simpson 260. Simpson 260 series 5 operators manual pdf download. Simpson 270 series 270 5 is the higher accuracy version of the 260. Battery clip kit for simpson model 250, 255, 260 series 3 5, 261 series 12, 265, 270 series sale. Make offer simpson model 260 series 5 volt, ohm, milliammeter multimeter. Any of the following cur rent ranges can be used with the 2608. Like the simpson 260 5p, the 260 5 does not show anything about a taut band suspension dial. The simpson 260 series of analog voltohmmilliammeters. Carlos fernando jung under analog multimeters multimeter, simpson, model 260 series 6.
I have a simpson 260 series 8, and even the photo in the manual shows the needle below infinity, but its super easy to adjust with the screw below the meter face. Simpson model 260 set tester the simpson 260 vom is probably the most common analog voltohmmeter used in industry since the 1950s and is still manufactured and used today. Heavy duty pressure washers with flow and reliability. Simpson 260 series analog multimeter presented by katie rydzewski for. All improvements over the previous series are inside. Calibration procedure for analog multimeters tb 96625235235 will get you the cal procedures for the early model simpsons, up to series 5. Im told by the simpson expert from whom i buy my good simpsons, that only a 6 or later is reasonable to use. The 10,000 v ac high voltage probe extends the 2608 ac voltage range. Went to a simpson dealer and was told that the 4 wound resistors used in the ohm section of the 260 series. Simpson 00832 yellow carrying case for 260 analog multimeter.