ASSEMBLY and OPERATING : MODEL c-25 | “1IN-¢CIRCUIT” a CAPACITOR TESTER ss 5 i a precision AUP ARATUS IRC: -GLENDALE, N. Y. vizz7Figure 1, PACO Model -25 "In-Circuit Capacitor Tester FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SIMPLE SEQUENTIAL, TEST - Reveais open or shorted capaestors, including electrolytic types SHARP, NON-CONFUSING READINGS - On wide-angle FM-84 Indicator ELECTROLYTIC DIAL - Indicates actual electrolytic values while capacitor Ss in-cireuil; any electrolytic which yields a capacity reading on Eleeteoiytie Dial is automatically revealed a not apen ar shorted: CHECKS BY-PASS COUPLING, BLOCKING AND FILTER CAPACITORS - Of all types including electrolytics. OPEN TEST - Provides positive open circuit test for capacitors as low as 10 mf. resistance Isas lawas Wohms for 60 cycles. SHORT TEST - Shows up shorted capacitors of all types, even if elrcus ELECTROLYTIC TEST - Indicates in circuit electrolytic capacity from 2 mfd to 400 mfd in two ranges; eapacl- tically proved ron-shorted and not open if Capacity Reading can be obtained is auton TUBFS — 6C4 - Oscillator, EM 84 - Fluorescent eye (rectangular column type) indleator. ~ 110 to 125 volts, 80 te 60 eyele AC, 13 watts (approximate) POWER REQUIREMEN RUGGED RIPPLE-FINISH STEEL CABINET - With attractive easy-reading 2-color panel DIMENSIONS - 7-1/2 X 6-8/8 X 4-1/4 inches. SHIPPING WEIGHT - 8 pounds. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PACO Model C-25 "In-Clzeutt”” Capacitor Tester is one of the most valuible time-saving, trouble. shooting instruments on the service bench, It instantly reveals open or shorted capacitors without ‘removing them from the circuit, Walso discloses dricd-out electrolytics as well as shorted or open electrclytics by di- rectly indicating actual capacitance, In one quick test without removing the eapucitor from the clreult ~ by virtue of the exclusive PACO Capacity Dial(GENERAL, KIT CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION INTRODUCTION ‘The PACO Jit you have just purchased 1s 2 high quality instrument and when assembled and used in ac~ cordance with the instructions in this manual, will provide many years of trouble-free service. Therefore the first, and we feel, most valuable advice we can offer in this manual is that you work carefully and patiently. By 80 dding, you will experience more satisfaction in your new instrument, and greater confidence in your ability THR MANUAL ‘We suggest that you spend a Utile time NOW and read Sls entire manual thoroughly before starting the actual construction of the kit. This will familigrize you with the conterts and the general procedure to be fol Towed, ‘The step-by-step Instructions will help you assemble the instrument with « minlmum possibility of error Further assistanee may be gained from using the larger folded-in diagrams supplied with this marcal. ‘These are enlargements of the smaller size figures referred to in the step-by-step instructions, They should be at tacted io some way to the wall above your work bench for greater ease in reference. We advise you to keep this manual after the kit has been constructed, for future assistance in the use and maintenance af your PACO instrument, UNPACKING We cannot stress too strongly the need for exercising care throughout these instructions. This is espe- cially true now as you unpack the kit. Parts may easily become damaged through carelessness here, Do not throw any packing materials away until all parts are accounted for. Hach part should be checked against the parts list at the back of the manual in order to make certain all parts are present and are correct as to value and type. The color code chart at the back of this manual will assist you In ideatifying doubtful parts, Please notify us promptly if any shortage or erraneous part is discovered. Return the inspection slip with your letter 4m order to expedite the handling. Keep in mind however, that minor differences in some parts do not indicate an error, A .05MED capacitor for example, may sometinios be found in the kit where a .047MFD ts called for the parts list. Such sUastitutione are checked carefully before they are made, ard you can be assured they w work satisfactorily, The registration care which accompanies each PACO kit, MUST be filled in and returned to the company Immediately after purchase. Our warranty applies only to registered instrin ‘TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY tion of PACO iis - a good quality soldering tron with asmall tip (50 or 60 watts); a pair of torg-nose pliers; a pair of diagonal or side-cutzing pliers; a small as: sortment of screwdrivers, and a few small end: wreaches or a smali adjustable wrench. An inexpen- sive wire stripper, shown in figure 2, is most helpful for removing insulation from wires, Figure 2. Wire Stripper ASSEMBLY AND WIRING ‘The position of wires and parts in this instrument 1s quite critical in some cases, and changes may affect the operation, Fellow the diagrams closely and you should encounter littie, if any difficulty, for the layout has hheea thoroughly prechocked and tested for best results. ‘When wirlng, remove only about 1/4 inch of insulation {rom the ends of hock-up wire, Exeessive removal of insulation may result in the exposed wire shorting to nearby terminals or wiring, If the wine has a brown, faked eramel coating (transformer leads for example} be sure to scrape the eramel off, with sandpaper or a Knife, to expose the Copper wire before making 2 terminal connection. Leads on parts (resistors, capacitor: ete.) 'should be trimmed to proper length before mounting. Do not cut leads too short! All parts shoud fit be- tween the designated polnts without strain,SOLDER - SOLDERING IRON ~ SOLDERING General Wo wish to emphasize the importance of proper s ence tn soldering, we suggest you spend some Hme prai before doing any Suldering gn your kit technique, If you have had clog with an old tube socket an tle oF no experi some Scraps of wire Solder 2 60/40 atloy of tn and lead (60 percent tin and 40 percent tead). A rosin flux is provided in the solder, usuaily as a single ox meitiple core. ‘The roain in the core flows even ets, Only good quality radio ard television type rosin-core must be used. ALL GUARANTEES ARF VOIDED AND WE WILL NOT REPAIR OR SERVICE ANY PACO, INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH ACID CORE SOLDER OR PASTY FLUX HAS BEEN USED. To remove ary dovdt about your solder, we suggest you make cert the solder you buy 18 clearly labeled “Tor radio and television use" Soldering Iron ‘The soldering iron transfers the correct amount of heat to a Zunctton or terminal, so that the solder wi2l flow smoothly, producing a good mechanical and electrical bond. Soldering trons can be grouped into the barrel types, the gun and trigger heat types, andthe pencil types. The choice of eoldering tron 1s a personal one and 4s usually bused on previous experience. ‘The barrel type is the most commen of the three types. The Up of this trow can be changed to mateh the soldering operation, For the soldering reguired in the construction of this kit a small diameter tip is best. A wattage rating of 60 fo 125 watts, which 19 the most widely used in radio and television work, 18 more than adequate. Copper Tips ‘The copper soldering tip requires @ certain amount of upkeep because of corrosion and pitting The 6 kosion is a black scale (Cupric oxide) that is produced wher copper is heated tn the presence of air The pitting 1s caused by the copper in the ‘ep alloying with the solder The oxide coating or seale can be brushed or seraped from the tp. than the metailie copper. When the tip is left in the barre! of . nis oxide will form: and will cause the Up te bied in the barrel. The tip should ve remaved per todicaliy ad cleaned, Pitted copper seldering tips can be remedied only by some of the metal This is accomplished by filing or grinding the pitted area untiLa smooth, clean surface is exposed. ‘The tip ‘8 then heated to the tem~ perature at which the solder begins to melt, Solder is then reobed aver the efeaned surface until it adheres and spreads over al! of the cleaned area Sometimes the copper oxidizos rapidly and prevents easy tinning. When this occurs, a piece of steel woo! should be used to wipe the eurface. A heavy piece of cloth cai Sold 1% The actual process of soldering is more be soldered should be heated with the soldering iz actually flow across the metat surface. Keep in mind that solder will ct Slow smoothly into a comection urless the joint itself has been heated enough to melt the solder, Unless this is done, "cold" soider or "high resistance” joints often result, (See figure 3.) Note that “cole” sulder jciuts have a “dull” and "yraisy™ appearance. A good older connection will present # smooth and “shiny” appearance, Other causes of "cold" soider jolnts are poor meckanfeal connections; melting drops of solder on the Joint with te ron: leads and wires not sufficiently cleaned of dirt, wax, and cor= Pasion; and moving Jeacs before “set” or hardened. When in doubt as to the condition of a joint it may be teated by moving the Leads slightly ard observing whether they are loose. Loose leads indicate a “cold! connection. When correcting cold solder condition, aways apply new solder. Asa rule, simply reheating a soint will not de the Job. just sticking some selder tou piece of metal, ‘The metal to on, then the rosin care solder is applied. The solder should ‘To oblain a good seléer connection, follow the dixcetions given below carefully 1. Heid the tron agatust the terminal to heat the metals belne joined. A amall amount of solder may be placed on the tip of the tron to aié in heat trarsfer, Do not lead the tip with solder ~~ it will just roll off into the equipment.2, When the temperature of the junction reaches the melting point of the solder, the solder on the iron will begin to flow away from the iron and Into the junction. Apply more solder at this time. ‘The amount depends tupon the size of the function, Apply only enough solder to make a good electrical and mechanical bond. Do rot cover the wires and terminals with excessive amounts of solder, 3. The iron should be left on the junction only until the solder has flowed to all of the surfaces. A large soldering tron will quickly "sweat" the solder into the function, A smaller iron will require a Little more ttme. Do not try to rub the solder into the termina, instead, hold the iron in one place, If the terminal does not solder completely, if may be necessary to move the iron to another point, SP WRONG WHOM HRN Examples of Good Soldering Make a Good Mechanical Cex Junction NOT Too Much Sider Figere 8. Technique of Soldering THE PACO WARRANTY PACO Electronics Co., Inc., hereafter referred tons the Company, guarantees sll parts supplied with ary PACO kit to be free of defects in mater!ai and workmanship under normal use and serview for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, ‘The Company's obligation under this win ranty i 'd to those parts which are returned transportation prepald, with prior permission of the Company, and in the judgement Of the Company are defective under the terms of this warrasty. This warranty Ls in lien of ail other warranties, ‘and the Company neither assames, nor authorizes any other person to assume for them, any other Kiability in connection with the sale of PACO kits 4We urge the assembler to follow the instructions provided in this mama! The Company assumes no re- sporsthility for any damages or Injurtes sustained in the assembly or operation af PACO instruments. All prices and specifications are subject to charge without notice. The Company reserves the right to discontinue Instruments and to alter specifleations at any time without ‘meurringg ary obligation to Incorporate new features in PACO Instraments previously sold, ‘The registration card, which accompanies each PACO kit, MUST be filled in and retwrned to the Company immediately after purchase, “This warranty applies only to reyistered instruments, INFORMATION REGARDING THE PACO WARRANTY All material and parts supplied with PACO kits have beon carefully selected to mest design requirements and should perform thelr funettons satisfactor'ly, However, on occasion, Improper instrument operation may be traced t0 a faulty tube or component. Should replacement of a part be necessary, write directly te PACO Fleetrontes Co. , Inc., and supply the followicg tformatior 1, Identify the model and serial number of the kit in which the part i used. 2. Identify the questionable part thoroughly. se part rumber and description as giver. in the parts Uist, 3. Completely describe the rature of the defect, or your reason for requesting replacement. Please do. not return the part in question until you recelve notice from us te. de so, Do not tamper with the component as this will void our wurranty. When returning tubes, pack them carefully to avoid breakage la shipment. Broken tubes will not be re- placed in any instance. Parts that have been braker or damaged through carelessness, uisuse or improper ia- stallation on the part of the kit bullder will Lxewise not be eligible for replacemey SERVICE POLICY PACO Eleetronfes Co., Ine., offers Its full cooperation and assistance fo help you in obtaining the spec~ Mfled performance from your instrument. We maintain a complete Service Department with whom you may cor respord tn the event vou continue to expertence operational difiteultics with your completed jnsteament. We will inspeet and repair this “In-Cirentt” Capacitor Tester kit for a mlrimam service charge of $3 30 plus the cost of necessary parts, provided this Instrument has been constructed and conipiet with the Instruc~ tions given in this manual. This special repair service s available for a period af one year from the date of purchase. Repatr service for PACO instruments that have been In use longer, will be available for PACO own= ers at most economical charges, Instruments rot entirely completed or that have been modified Instruments which show evidence of the use of acid core solder or pst 1 Instruments for repair or service MUST be returned to us, transportation charges PREPAM), Jn accord= ance with the shipplag {astrections printed below, design, wild i be accepted far repair. SIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. When returning x PACO instrument for repair or service, be sure that all parts are securely mounted, Re sure to faster the serews located at the back of the carrying cise. Always pack carefully in a rugged, over sized container, using a generous supply of padding such as exceletor, shredded paper, or crumpled newspaper, Do not ship Ln the original kit carton, as thts earton ts not considered adequate for safe shipment of the com pleted Instrument, Atlach tag to the instrument givig your uame, adéress, and trouble experienced. Never Telurn an testroment untess it is accompanied by a full explanation uf difficulties eacouatered. The more explicit the detaiis, the more rapidiy your inst ean be handled ard processed. Please ship PREPAID and address to: Paco ‘ATLAS $ GO, INC., ERMINAL BUILDING #1 @RD FLOOR) UE A 80TH STREET WE bet DIVISION A FRAGILE Jabe! should appear on at least four sides of the carton. Retore shipment to you will be made via Rallway Express COLLECT, tneluding repatr-service eharges unless otherwise requested by previous correspondence. Please take note that x Carrier cannot be held liable for damage fn transit 2, in HIS OPOSION, packing is Insuffietert.STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY GENERAL ASSEMBLY INFORMATION ‘These instructions were prepared by skitled techntelans and echnical writers from experlence gained by actuatly constructing this PACO kit, ‘Therefore, you will Gnd them arranged tra logical sequence, with every consideration given to the practigal aspeets of kit assembly. We feel the instructions offer the fastesl ard best method of assembiing your PACO. We urge you to read each step thoroughly sind understand the step completely before performing il, This will help you avold errors. We also suggest you use tie cheek space, { }, to indicate completion of each step, ‘This wi help you avote omissions. ‘As an ald in placing components corree!ly, a system of alphabetles! up, Electrical parts (resistors, capacitors, switches, coll, power transfer tified by one or two lelters followed by a raimber. Tue ced! schematic diagram and parts Ust at the back of carzying ease are idertified by name and PACO par! number ard rember 1 the number identifies a speetfte ter refers to teri Mounting holes on. designations are assigned alphabetleally tn the assembly procedcre. swanerteal coding has been set wr, tubes, and sockets) are iden the reference symbols used in the knobs, chassis, panel, ard bat ts foltewed by a’ dash ona part, For example, XV1-6 iting alesp ave auigned stigle-Letter designations in whieh the eonipoaient yor is Installed NOTE: Refer t the back of the manual for the methods of Seentifying color-coded reeistors sane capweitors, You are now ready to proceed with the construction of sour PACO “Th-Ctre Capacitor Tester. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REFFR TO FIGURES 4, 5, AND 6, the underside of the chassis in the hote hetween pine Land T fuces sway fr and two No. 430 nuts to (©) 1. Mount the 7-pin mintsvare ‘ube socket XVI te tebe socket so that the blaak spice two No, 4-49 x §/10-Inca serews, two No. 4 lockwasters, to the chassis, vse voure the secket £) 2. Mount the O-ptn miniature socket XV2.0n the top slde of the ehassls tr he hole marked "B". Orient the tube socket so that the blank spice between plas 1 and‘ faces hole °°, Use twa No, 40 x 5/1 inch screws, two No. 4 lockwashers, and ‘wo No. 4-40 wats to sreare the Becket Lo the ete ral Place two 3/8-tnch grommets tuto the holes marked “C* and “1 ay Mount transformer T1 (P18-293) wad the large solder Iu tbowe the chassis over hules ne and "R” sy that the Lransformer leads face thr front fap of tav chassis, Use two No. 8-82 screws, (wo No. 8 iockwashers, and two Nu. 6-32 nuts to secure Ue @anstormer and hug’ to the chasats. Position the lug under she screw head at holo "E sith the wire 2 facing the front of the chassis. a Mount the two-iug terminal strip TBL om the onderside of the classts at hole marked the grounded ug towards the front finp of the cha Use a No 40 x 5/18edneh serew, lockwasher, and a Np. 4-40 nut t6 getare te turning stip. () 8 Mount ame rotary switch 81 (PL4=205) through the hole marked "HY se at the locating key on the switch passes through kole marked "U". Use a 3/8-lach contra! aut to secure the swtteh to the ehas~ sis flap. () 7. Mount the dual potentiometer Ri and RB (PLT 2045 through the nole marzed “I so that the Toeatt tab passes through hole "K". Secure the potentiometer with a 3/é-tneh control rat, () 8 Mount the awHtch $2 (Pi4-208) on the outside of Orient the switea so that the two termbais are nearer chassis flap with twy No, 4-40 x 5: sezews, two No. 4 lockwashe: © front flap at holes marked “E" and “M" hole "L" than “A. Secure the switch to and two No, 4-40 rut at the bole marked "N°. Use a No. 4-40 x 5/16- Atach te 4 © end helder to the ehssste flat fnch serew, No. 4 iockwasher and No. 4-40 not. Use the loop farther from the bend for mwanting, Position the other loop direetZy aver the Spin miniature socket when 'ghtentog the serew. Be sure at the sezew Aead ts on the outside of the classts flap.