SERIES 654(8-51)0OVER, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRECISION SERIES 654 TUBE ano A/GH SENSITIVITY SET TESTER 20,000 OHMS PER VOLT 0.C. In the following pages, various test procedures are extensively outlined. A11 of these deteiis will serve as a complete reference testing guide, covering a wide scope of test ‘techniques and problens. AKD_DIGESTED before Esercens -Honever, procedure on the nee to Foutine tu) {5 outlined for CONVENIENC! Ge Starsdard ef Peouracy u PRECISION APPARATUS COMPANY, INC. Lvo, + ELMHURST, NEW YORK ertCONPENSED TUBE TESTING INSTRUCTIONS SERIES 612 - 614 ~ 620 - 654 Depress "OFF" Button and connectvattachment plug to 110-125 volts, 50-60 cycle source Set Controls "A", "BY, NC", and the Lever designated under position "D" to positions Usted on the roller chart: “(ALL OTR LEVERS RBIAIN IN "NORMAL" POSITION.) e0 the "OFF" button by depressing the "READ METER" button. Rotate the "LINE ADJUSTMENI" control until meter pointer lines up with "ADJUST LINE’ indication. Insert tube and ALLOW 70 HEAT. Re-adjust the "LINE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL". Throw each lever individually to "F" position and then back to "NORMAL", (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LEVER(S) WHICH ALREADY HAS BEEN THROM TO POSITION "D"? Observe ‘the Neon lamp while each lever 1s thrown to "F" position. If neon lamp glows when lever is thrown to "P" position the tube should be discarded as defective. (a¥ith the exception of lever(s) listed under "FIL. CONT." on the roller chart.) The tube should be lightly tapped during these test: If no short circuits have been indicated, and neon glow has been obtained on the ‘RIL. CONT." lever(s), then throw the levers indicated on the roll chart under "E" and "P" to the nusbered positions indicated. Depress the "READ METER" push button and observe the tube Quality meter reading» All meter indications should be read on the 3 colored “REPLACE ~ 7 = GOOD" scale with the excep 1 DIODES and special types noted on the roller Shark“ Weter rendings Por DIODES and DESDE cho IONS oF aulti=purpese tubes SPI should be read on the 2 colored "DIODE: farce PRECISION APPARATUS COMPANY, INC. 92-27 HORACE HARDING BLVD. + ELMHURST, NEW YORK FORM 600 = CTESERIES 656 - Page 1. As _|wtRopucarow The Series 654 Tube ond High Sensitivity Set Tester 1s @ modern lever type vacuum tube fester iecorporsting the new MUBCISION designed Leves-cperated, Hlesent Distribution sytem: The Cathole Contuctance tube-test clreuit saployed, {based upon the basic vacuum tube eaissive testing circuit recomended by the Natio Hanufacturers’ Ascociation,) ze ae plecented tothe fullest degren errough the use of super-flexible interlocking elearnt 1 Seitcningy sFoviting. Senple’s noneerbitrery eaaptaatiity to ail aodern rece and to tubes yet to be designed. "e fubes. ‘TUBE TESTING FEATURES 1, TTEB-PROVEN CATHODE CONDUCTANCE TESTING CIKCUIT subjects tube to # thoroughly re- Mable standardized emissive-capability test. ny re 2+ OPEN ELEVEN? TST ~ spactat secondary check facilities supplenents the prinar; Cathode Conductance test providing a COMPLETE guestion-free teste » ¥ J. LEVER TYEE ELOMUNT DISTRIBUTION GYSTB! - this highly tmportant PRECISION feature COUPLBTELY ELIVINATES AML POSSIBILITIES OF INFLEXIBILITY due to unusual oultiple tube basing terminations of new tubes 4+ QUALETATIVE TUBE HERIT readings directly Indicated on a three colored ENGLISH READING SCALE supplemented by a linear seale for tubs matching end qualitative cosparisen purposes. SPECLAL TAO COLORED SCALE ALSO PROVIDES FOR SIMPLIFIED TRST SP OLODES aND_SPECEAL “LO# CULURT TYFE TUBES. 5+ DOWLENTIDOM, Sines SEARKOPATED AOWLRG TUBE CHIRT provides speedy, guar zeudine tube references. New charts furnished periodica!ly, upon request, es @ Aochan PRECISION SERVICE to all registered owners. ” ee 6+ DURE FREE-POINT FILAVEND TORUIMAL SILROPIOM Locates terminals of ALL filements (singles double, center-tapped) regardlesé of rotating pin positions commen to wany nodern F.- ani television tubes. 7+ VISIBLE, PIGAMEWT CONTINUITY TESTS; repidly performed by the PRECTSLON numBEnED LEVER TYPE DISTATBURION SYSTEs; shows Up open fllonents for a1] types of tubes re~ gordians of Tliarent bajo countctions~ in adQition, this SNECISION festure ianedietee Sy reveals the open section of tapped filaments. 8. ACCOVODATES ALL, MODERN TUBE TYPES AMD FILAMENT VOLTAGES 75 to 117 volts, including 395, 105 18-9535, 457 50) 70 85 and 117 velts. TESTS HOVAL BUTTON 9 Pin ToErS, Boptateiatune’werkc, Soone CAP U.P. TYPES, LOXTALS, BAMTAY JUNIORS (Winteture Hearing Aid ant Locket Radio Pubes), SINGLY SuDED (7.¥. AND F.K. Amplifiers) REGULAR OGTALS (iG, @ AKD WETALS), SPRAASHERLD AND CLASS TYPRS, WENTATURE 7 PIN TYPES AND CORK TUBES. Qe SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL LOADS AMD VOLTAGES avatlable for application to varied classes of sbes 10. TEST dfotes, triodes, ractifiers, tetrotes, pentodes, multi-purpose tubes, gaseous types such as OF4, 083, on’ 024 and renote control gaseous types such as ORS and 2h4, regardless of varying fHisnent terrinations or other rotating elenent positions. Li. EELEI-SECTTON TUBES: Individual tests for each section of aulti-section tubes, mhere quired, including visible tests of the Tluorescent seresn and winking effect om Teliede Fay Gndieator tunes and PY/AL alignzent ray indicator tubes. No shifting of tuber 4s nncessary to obtain sit tests- 12. HOP CAIFODE LRAKAGH TEETs, SenLtive neon aethod quickly shows up poor cathode Befactare in accord with leakage specifications of leading tube manufacturers. a3. DUAL GENCITIVERY Hon TITER-ELEAEWE SHORT TRoTS wade Angentously simple through, th Deane PaacTeLOn INTER DISTHLAITLON GYETRU, and lens~protected magnified necn lemp. Bet Seasitivity 4s wade avotinble through the flip of a switch to perait special Application tube selection to more rigid standards. usp TLct pin jacks sncorperates for earphone or saplifier conection: tech elenent Vas HOESE TST pte yocks tncerpere cough use oh the Mexible Lever Divtribetion Systen- for. ALi? ne yerutar tube test sockets accenotate a1) teliest umtt teat: Ae DALLAS? The vecutar t ‘ or Bhen and loose elerents ai Leakage betwecn, sections of multi-seetion ballast ope oat Loose selthe rophicaceson IsvER PYSHEADTIC® PST.SERIES €54(1/¢ SERIES 654 - Page 2 16. PILO? LIGHT TESTS for all miniature screw base and bayonet type lamps- 17+ ACCURACY of the tube test ctrouit 1s closely maintained by the use of individual cali- brating controls, adjusted and sealed at the factory against laboratory standards, and through use of individual, 1% bridge-calibrated wire wound shunt 18. LARGE EASY-T0-READ D'Arsonvel double- jeweled Meter, accurately balanced and factory- ‘calibrated to within 2 percent. 19+ TUBR SELECTION REFERENCES plainly marked on panel in large easy-to-read characters, eliminating memorization or guesswork. 20+ PILOT LIGHT ON-OFF INDICATOR. 21. PANEL-MOUNTED FUSE EXTRACTOR POST. 22. MICRO-LINE ADJUSIVENT, read directly on meter, provided by use of continuously variable heavy duty line voltage control. 23+ TELPHONE-CABLED PLASTIC INSULATED WIRING EMPLOYED THROUGHOUT. 24. PAPER CONDENSER LEAKAGE TESTS. SENSITIVE NEON METHOD. 25. TEST CIRCUITS COMPLETELY ISOLATED FROM POWER LINE. ‘SET TESTING FEATURE: 1s FIVE A.C. VOLPAGE RANGES: 1000 ohms per volt (0 = 12 = 60 = 300 = 1200 - 6000 volts FIVE D.C. VOLTAGE RANGES: 20,000 ohms per volt 0 = 12 = 60 - 300 ~ 1200 ~ 6000 volts 2. SIX D.C. CURRENT RANGES: 0-130 Microamperes, 0 - 1-2 - 12 - 120 MA and 0-1.2-12 Ampere 3+ THREE SELF CONTAINED RESISTANCE RANGES: (No A.C. poner required). (0=6000 = 600,000 obtis 60 megohms 4+ FIVE DECIBEL RANGES FROK- 6 to + 77 DB 5. FIVE OUTPUT RANGES: Same as A.C. volts 6. 14 WIRE WOUND-SHUNTS AND METALLIZED MULTIPLIERS. J, GME 2 POLARIZED TIP JACKS serve ali stantard ranges. RECESSED 6000 volt SAFETY JACKS. 92 ALL CIRCUITS ISOLATED FROM POWER LINE. 10: LARGE EASY READING scales and nunera: identified in red. Ai. ACCURACY of all ranges closely maintained through individual calibration and use of controls adjusted and sealed against laboratory standards. A.C. and decibel scales distinctively IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY OPERATING NOTES: THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE CARKFULLY READ: PULL FAMILIARITY "ITF TFE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WILL GREATLY FACILITATS TESTING PROCEDURES: CONTROL A ~ Load and Voltage Selector This switch selects any one or @ combination of loads and plate potentiels applicable to the particular tube under test. In addition Control "a" serves as the function selector for Dry Battery ond Set Testing. CONTROL B - Filement voltage selector: Provides a complete range of 17 filement operating potentials from .75 through 117 volts. Control "b" also functions as the DRY BATT'RY AND SET TESTING RANGE SELECTOR. CONTROL C = Meter sensitivity potentioneter: A special, tapered potentioneter enabling the setting of calibration limits for all tubes as noted on the tube test roller chart. Control "C" also functions as the "OMS ADJUST" control for all resistance ranges+ ELEMENT DISTRIBUTION LEVER SWITCH ‘This distribution lever switch consists of 10 individual 4 position switches. Bach switch is individually numbered fron 1 through to 10. Each mumber represents a tube elenent nunber as listed by Tube Manufacturers and the Radio Manufacturers Association. For example, consider the case of a screen grid tube type 65J7- The tube elenent num~ bering, as listed in standard tube manuals, is as follows: Pin 1 - No Connection Pin. J = Cathode Pin 2 = Heater Pin 6 = Screen Grid Pin 3 = Suppressor Pin 7 = Heater Pin 4 = Control Grid Pin 8 = PlateSBRIES 656 = Page 3 Bye type S877 tube 1g tnsnstog into ite sodets pin 3 of, the tub, utonatscaziy cennecte eo to Jever to lever a} sin ‘cles Each musbeved lever, there? ore ean sons Beth bebiban ott SLRS A ESE hatment inte the appeopriecs tube testes eiseutes Te mil bo noted that euch Later Lever een do thrown nto any one of positions tne diested ser "D#, "BN APE, ani MMREALY. The purposes of these positions are listed a2 fol lon Position "DY - Pilanent Return Positions Any lever thrown to the "DY position connects ite corres- ponding ejerent (usuetiy one fitenent termination) to the Titanent potential selected by witch *B Position "E" - open Careult Position. Any lever thrown to the "E" position open-eireuits its corresponding tube slenent. Position "Fi - "TEST" or Cathode Conductance Test and meter indicating trout. For the Hormel cathode conductance tube test, a3] tubs elements other than those incinded in the Cilament> eathede circuit are thrown to’ *MESt" position; in the ease of 6587 therefore Levers 3; 4, 6 and @ ara thrown to "F" poottt one Position "NORMAL" = Conon terdntion to cathode and/or reference potential. It 18 therefore soon thet the complete settings for the lever switches are as follors: "pa ‘ =Be wpe Fil. Ret) (open) (rest) 7 - 5-4-6-5 OTE: = A22 other levers remain in "NUSUAL" Poot thon \agitton the lever ewitehes serve ag the "Short" and "FiJauent Continuity test eysten. eS D eighetel operating instructions”) "READ MBIRR" BUTTCH. This push-button (when depressed) provides the aeter reading for Cathode jonductinee quality tests. MORE" BUTTON, ‘This push-button (when in the down or depressed position), shuts the dustroxent OFF. to HUFE the Jastrasent OW, {he "READ SGTER" button is depressed, releaciag the "OFF" buttons ‘SOCKETS ‘This instrument incorporstes the new Noval 9 pin, 8 contact scorn 1oktsl, combinstion 7 prong, Button’? plny 4 prong, § prong ni @ prong sockets. A "SPARE" socket 14 also incorporated providing acéossible pagel spaco for innovations in tube basing design. OVERHEAD COMEOTOR CAPE (Geta Cap: Three separately functioning grid caps are employed: 1+ BLACK DEAL CAP (accouollates both large and snall type tube-caps), in used for a1) single capped tubes other thon ula type caps. 2s RED DUAL CAP (aceonodstes both large and srall type tuhe-cope), 16 used only tm conjune~ tion with tutes having > caps (such as type 2002) OR in eccordshee with speclel in- structions (roller chart}. 3+ SKALL BLACK PIN CAP. Used in conjunction with acorn type tubes and others incorporating siztlor pin type cans. TNE CETER employed 4s of rectangular, moiern design, Ancorrorating @ ruggedly constructed, Dikzeonval t¥pe movement af 2% accuracy. Tus performance llerit 1 read directly on’ two non= confusing multi-colored ares supplenented ny @ Linear reference scale for tube motehing. UQUBESSEEC." SYZTCH: This seitch, In the "TUBB position adjusts the short check ctreuit, sensi= tivity In cénformity with reconnended practice. In the "GPEC." test, position, exirs-high sensitivity Is erevided for spectad purpose tube Selection snd qualitative check of paper condenser: ‘TEE PILOT LIGHT TST SOCKIT. Located in center of conbination 7 prong socket, seconodates #11 Tialstuce serey ant teyonet base pilot lamps. FUSE EXTRACTOR £05: Thin rost aeconolates a type JAG, 2 anpere fuse, conveniently roplacestle frog Front of panels HOUSE TEST. PIR UsGKS: These Jacks provi cl LAP HORT INDICATOR (A sensitive GE type Wi-57) 1s incorporated ino tom electrostatic eepttfection short ané filnent continuity test circuit. for audible tube noise tests- nonSERIES 654 ~ Page $ (CONDENSER MEET TIF JACKS: These Tip Jacks provide for qualitative paper condenser tests and general continuity checking by the neon lamp method. The double window, brass geared, tube-test data roller chart, (rotated through use of the thonb-actusted roller wheel) provides for trouble-free rapid access fo all glensard tube test set’ings. See back of instruction manual for test. Gata covering spectal purpace tubes end tube types infrequently encountered. Ds GENFRAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Sith "OFF" button depressed, connect the attachsent plug of the instrument to any 50-60 cycle NO-125 volt ALC. sources ABTURN ALL LEVYRS TO_THE swoRsaL" posr ton. fer to the tube test roller enert for the tube test umber to,be tested ond pet aay (3) Endicated TTA: nat, ang aly and fed under poektion "D" to position on the role? Sharte ‘ROWER cian: Press (and then remove finger from) the "READ HETERY button to tum instrusent ON. (It is noted that the "CHP" button ds theresy released to the up or ON pesttton.) ‘Then rotate the "LINE ADSUSINENT" control knob ta bring pointer of reter to the vertical "LINE" INDICATION. NOTE: "LINE" indication wi12 be hag on the meter ONLY when control "A" is set to one of the tube test positions 1 through 3+ Incert tube to be tested Into ite respective socket and allow the tubs to heat. (Use Black or pln type overhead cap connector wher necessary.) See Page 3 for use of RED cap connect~ cfs aay Gevsatton of tne aster pointsr tran che SETNEH post tion Carter tube has heated) should be oreacted br rozating rhe FExlb AD0ULLEIR ined to pring She meter potter sack to "a1" ‘Osition (center of scale)« FIEM=NT CUNTENUITY, HOT CATHODP LRAKAG™ AND INPOR-ELEHENT s¥oR? TESTS. After settings ave made (as noted above) WITH ALL L6VEKS IN THE "WORMALY POSTTZOR (except. the lever(s) whicn has been thrown to "D" position) and with the VTUE-SPEC.” switch in “TUR” soeitiony then proceed to obtain these tects. by simpiy indtvia! Ehrowing the nunborad levers Tae ieee area ce Oeieana thee pace te’ iodiatn'tn ganseaultye godess atom the nook Yanp "Host" Indicator ToF glow oF continuous Tlicker es each lever is thrown into "F" position. The tube under test should Ge LIGHTLY tappodlcuring "CHONT" tests, to Tevenl loose eleaonts which night becone shorted under vibe SPOULD GLOW OEY _wMRN THOS} St Fon PIIANENT ComTINUDN. Gh OW PROSE ADS TTIONAL Luviat HOTED OW TS” KOLLER Inaseuch as the filament of the tube under test 1s disengaged when the "Fit. ont." Lever(s) (destgnaced on the Toll chart) dg actuated for "SHOW" teste 16 1s necessary that this lever(s) Se iatedietely returned to "AOR/AL" position therety allowing the tube to remain in = heated cone dition for Further test. ‘The tube under test should be redected az defective (open filsment) $f neon lanp fails to glow hen the designated Plsrent Conbinstty lever(s) is ectuated. TREe ‘DISREGARD ANY MOVENTAAY MEOW LAP FLASIRS AS LEVERS ARF ACTUATED. ‘These flashes are aerely the discharge of the blocking condenser in the short check eireuite NOG: Inasmuch as the lever numbers directly coinelie sith encket prong munbers, tt be= cones spparent that the operator (for short check purposes) need oniy acthate that quantity of Severs Sinai to the under of socket prongs involved. For example: “If tube unfer test, inserts inte the d prong socket, then only levars ] through 4 need be shortachected; {f the tube, inserts {ato the § prong socket; then Levers 1 through 5 are the onzy ones involved, etc. If 2 top grid cap 35 present; then add lever 9 to the short check procedures erniple pvc lamp glon or contimys {Lickers when any ona of the Jevers, *1,to 10% gre A fdccopnile pees. 1952, ina ot tht designated fitauent_ convinilty Teven) inéfeates on ink Se ee eseeTeukgge oF ghact ant The tube shop]! be peleeter witnont. fusiher fast- fee tuniees ctneruise nol tar to olen chi eRe eee ine hostel conlitiony th tube sidu'4 be alowed tine to heat. up suffictently. eee eee neers chorts oF isakages that ray occur due to expansion of internal elenents can be hore readily detected.SERINS 654 ~ Fage 5 Because all tube elements connect to individually numbered lever switehes, there is no necessity to enploy @ separate cathoie laskage lever. Cathode leatage will bo detectes wnen the respective lever (eorresponding to a particular tude's cathole), is actuated non: Levers 2 through 20 are numbered in accordenco with standard ube basing sequence. chculd short indications be obtained oh any one oF nore levers, (for exemple levers 5, 6 sid 8), ghen the tube elenents, corresponting to the tube pins No.'Sy G'ont 8 are elthor internally shorted or are connected through los leakage pathe to other elenents of the tube. AUDIBLE KOres PsP. fn audible notse test of defective and notey tubes can be hedy 1f destzet, by inserting an oar phone oF suaio eplifter systen inte the MOISE Tas" tip Jacks. The testing procedure 12 tne ioe’ ge ght ined for! obtaining wot CaMNooe Learath tecto"AAS"20t cin Stectiobe stort neers jeseribes previously. An intermittent or constant LOUD audible hum when making CATHODE LEAKAGE AND HOT INTSR= EUROTRODE SHOUT TESTS, will LnAicate loose or shorted tube elements, 2 possible cause for fading and noisy radio reception. A lond auditis mun when the "PIL. CONT." lever te aetuntes te normal and ts indlestive of a continuous filament. Do NOP ATTEMPT $0 OBTAIN TUBE QUALITY ETA SAM RADE, BLSB SPATOUS DALAGE ¥ TORE GUALICY INDICATION (CAMODE CONDUCTANCE THSTS), EB FILET CONTIRUTTY CHDCKS AND LINE ADJUSMURUTS HAWS BEEN ACCOUPLTSIED, throw ‘the levers Indiested Con the roller chart) under "E® and "FY to the positions celled Tor. ER LEVER: Ceith the exception of the levers listed unter possi Seer abeton tn the ATL ooh c POSTON. ADLCATION UNZTL aPTER ‘RESULT “Then depress the "HEAD KETER button and obtain the (Cothode Conductance) Quality Indtcstions HOM: The flexible et OF series connection of center-tapped filaments. In order to obtain unifornity of fest settings end to winimize operating errors, ail tubes witn center-tapped flla— ents ate tested Sn parallel connection. Should the neon lasp fail to gion waen any One of the lovers (Listed on che roller chart unter "FIL. COWP."} are actuated Goring the 'FiL- CORB." ‘test, the tube siould be discarded. Bf, however, one section of a center-tapped filanent be indteated to be open-efroust~ ed} ent for’ scne reason the operator does perform a quality Test, it vill be fond in magy cases that 2 reacing in cho upper section of the red *REPLUGE" sector ean ve Obtained: This is, of course, due to the garaliel filenent connection. The intact portion of the fiiiment is still operating and censinga partial weter reading to be Pptaineds. Such tutes should have been previously discarded as the result of the SPIEL. Cour. test faliure. OPEN SUSuuNT TAETER ghould the Cathode or Control grid of @ tube to be tested, be open cireuited within the tube {an unusual occurrence) a FRiPLACE” indication will automstically be obtsined during the Gusiity Tests shove the relatively tare condition of an open circutted Screen or plate, eter Near che condition may be ascertained during the yuality Sest oy holding the *AEAD METER" Darton dovo cad individvlly throwing the levers under “F" position on the roller chert to MBH position ent then deck to "P" position. If an elenent is open cireuites HQ movenent of the fetes pointer will be noted az Lig corresponting minbered lever is actuated. SPECIAL ROLLER CHAR? NOTATIONS. “EYE TEST (electron ray type indicator tubes) Single Target Type: This type is typified by types 685 and 6G5: For example « roller Stogle Tatgert Limi for eype 685 appears as roldows: B BF PAL. Conte 5 ba tube section 65 ae 4 Bye 4 ‘The foklowing test procedi Je eaployed: After perforaing the stantard RGHORD" test, set vil switches oni levers as indicated on the roller chart. Depress we “EAD VERA button and oheerve the circular fluoreccent screen which choulé f1lunsnete completelysSERIES 654 - Page 6 Next, throw the FIRS? of the two levers indicated under the "F" lever setting (in this exazple, lever 2) 10 THE "NORMAL" POSITION. A good tube will now exhibit a typical anguler shedor. Return the same first lever to its original "F" position snd note closure of the shadow angle DISREGARD UBTSH INDICATORS. e-fgrket Tygen (Putn electron pay tnitogtor tun pene eetelTS tyyietee by type GARG ond GADGs for exarple, @ typical roller chart Line £0r' type EAD6 appears as followst a TEE SECTION AB 6406 Bye 47 cD BOF FIL. conn. o2 rod 7 The following test procedure must be employed: After performing the stentard "SHORT TEST", set all switches ond levers as in- @icoted on the roller chart. Depress the "READ MBTER" button end observe the circular fluorescent screen which should illuminate conpletely- Next throw the FIRST of the three levers under the "F" settings (in this ex= anple, lever 3) to the "NORMAL" position: A good tube will nov exhibit @ typical angular shsdow. Next throw the SECOND of the three levers under the "PY settings (in this ex- ample, lever 4) to the "NOWAL " position, The tube, if good will exhibit = nother angular shadow opposite the position occupied by the first shadow. DISREGARD METER INDICATIONS. 5 FU/A Bye Tests (Tuning indicator tubes). This type of electron ray tube ts typified by type iy ane Zs tested sinply anf postttvely shtough virtue of the flexsbiiity of the Series 654+ Test procedure is as follows: After performing the steniaré "SHORT" test set ell levers and switches as indicated on the Toller chart including the lever numbers listed in the parenthesis. Depress the "READ METER" Dutton and observe the two rectangular flucrescent patterns on the soreen of the tube. UWth the "READ METER button depressed throm the FIRST lever listed in the parenthesis frog ite "D" position to "E" positions One rectangular psttern should become slightly shorter in length Nexty throw the SECOXD lever Listed in the parenthesis fron its "D" position to "Et position. The other rectangulor pattern should then become shorter in length. Nexty throw the THIRD lever listed in the parenth pw to "BH position. BOTH ‘ends of the pattern (opposite to at should then ‘Slightly decrease in length. Observe these efds closely as the moverent may be slight. SPECIAL RECTIFIER TEST (types 70A7, 119N7 and 2197) Because of unueuel internal connections (plate tied to one side of filsment) the 707, 11787 and 117P7 RECTIFIER sections require slightly special test procedures. OK7 - RECTIFIER SECTION. Set a1 controle an? lever 2 in accordance with the roller chart. APISR THE USE EAS KEATD SUFFICIENTLY throw BOTH levers 2 apt 7 rapidly to "E" position and ‘Sie lever 6 tenidiy to "F" position ~ then quickly depress the “HEAD LETER* button. the first meter deflection obtained is the significant reading, inesruch as the neter reading will quickly recede coincidental with cooling of the heater. 17H? end 117P7 ~ RECTIPISE SECTION. Set a11 controls end lever 2 tn accordance with the arts All levers, with the exception of lever 2, eust be in "NOMAL" positio ‘Tube Ras RENTED: SUPPICIENTEY,, throw 1 u eit SoEipon lever 2 Fapidly to "EY position Ato Lev Tapliiy 10 "PY-posttion, then quickly depress the "THAD LATER" button. The first meter de FEE create te the STR Necne seating, inesmuch es the weter reading will ouickly re- cele coineidencel with cooling of the heatersSERIES 654 - Page 7 SPECIAL SHORT INDICATYON NOTES. Listings for several tubes on the roller chart bear notes in cating that cortela’ tebe ‘Wer Skew Sacre’ on ons oF sore lavors in ateition tothe RIL. COND.” nunbars+ For norrel usage eny tube watch does not show short on the des! Lavate should be considered e defective tubs. However, due to multiple terminations of elements tn many modern tubes, certain of these tubes Egy, po doivaged for spectfic applications wherein the exact eincult epbiieation fs snow. Two ‘these cases are noted ax follows 8) Qubes with the negative ftionent connection terninsting in 2 bese pins. Should gue ot the ino base pin soanections eeabe opens, the tue payne gatvaged 70 the Feme ining. pin ‘Ried for negetive filarent ternination obly radio or electronic ofvoutt will allow the use cf thet pin or BOTH. b) Tubes with on alenent such ay plate, grig, eter ternincting at two or more base pins. Again, if one tercinating pia renains connected to the element, the tive Bay’ be solvaged 1f tho electronic cizcult will silow the use of that pin and does That require the use of the open-etrouited base pin or BOTH. Ges Tygo Rectifiers OYe, 023 and oz4 — * linen testing these gas rectifier types, it will be noted that the acter pointer *ill renain for # short interest, in the "REPLACE" sector and then deflect rapidly into the "G00" sector ‘This condition is nome! for a good gas Fectifier. However, should the meter pointer renain Senatantay tn ehe MHEMACEH sector (BPteE the lapto of several secomie), then She ans rectifier should be rejected. SUB-NINTATORE TUBE TESTS ‘The subsmintature type of vacuim tuse, (typified oy types 108 ané 2631) enploys closely-spaced. flexitle leads for siecent terminstions in contrast to standara rigid pin basing. In addLtion, {eo bulb shapes are in productions Tho AOU type with lead terpinstions erranged cizculariy, gna the FLAY type with lead tencinetions arranged in one linear plane. Considering this con= Gitson end the fact thot many opbiniature types are directly soldered into operating circuits, n cut _to varying lengths, PRECISION engineers offer a simple but FLEXISLE AND UNIVERSE Ee ites tube teat odeptee unit uth Tlexinie leads onl positive contact clips. this adopeey mitt pevaiys,posttive conpoctton of subniatetare tuber with cexinyn actlsty, regstlecs Of dead length variations, ond with a winimm possiblity of inter-lead shorting» See fig. 1 Below: his adapter, Precision Wor G-110 ts _____ ayalleble a 8 separste optional item in view famniwsecit] © of Ite specializes and linited application. (een 038) Adapter 6-210 can be obtsined directly fron distributor or factory, at nowinsl cost. Tt con also be reaaily fabricated fron stan dardly ovaiiable parts through reference to Fig- 1. Bach leod 13 mumbered 1 through 8 in accordance with the ctandard basing of the octal plug: -ZUBE-BBARD_VaRTArTONS, In deterniatng the tube test Maite for this instrument, PRECISION engineers have spent con= Eldereble tise checking thousands of tubes fron the production runs of leading tube manu~ facturers. Fron the tnformetion so guthered, the data on the roller chart, acconpenying this Instrunent, has been compiled: Ineseuch as extensive and intensive research 45 constantly being nade in the radio tube ine dustry to irprove and stabilize the electrical sii nechsnical construction of tubesy it ts not Unconuon fora tube monutacturer to koke & change ine particuler tube's specificottons. Tats change, thougn not necessaziiy readily noticeable in radio set, performance, may nevertheless be fade to improve tube stability ond life. This change or varlation navy however, initcate it~ felt on the PAECT:TGN Sevias 654 and necessitate anew test liait for that portienlar type nunber+ merefors, should @ perticular type munber de found to very conststently fron the ssstuned seer ia tnst dinitay recsly Padetermine the new COMROL *C" average setting renuired Beare aac tubes ni approxinstely Bd of the On120 9.0. scale below tha } colored tube test~ ng’ ores Te cao reedily pe seen that © consistently Lov or high reading for any pertiewar tube tr of FeSO Photuros ie net greessoriay to be taken 2s indicative ofa poorer or bett=r run Sr totes; mor ne defect in Phe tone ester.SERIZ 65¢ - Page 7. SPEQTAL SHORT INDIC, + itstings for several tutes on the roller chart bear notes in- ‘Gicating that certein tubes “Must Show Short" on one or gore levers in adaition to the WAIL. Cour." number: ra fe shy Tube Which Sese noe Short on the de exerts should be a defective tube. However, due to multiple terminations of elements tn many modern tubes, certein of these tubes Eay,be Salvaged for specific applicetions wherein the exect circuit application is known. Tro Of these cases are noted es foliows: a) Tubes mith the negative filenent connection terainsting in 2 bese pins fone of the two base pin connections recone open; the tude may be sav Fersining pin may bo used for negesive Tiianent termine tion only if the radio or electronic edveuLt will alow the uce of that pin or BOTH. Should, b) Tubes with on elerent: such as plate, grid, ete. temincting at two oF sore base pins. Again, if one torrinceing pin fenaine connected to the element, the ve Hay be aelvaged if the electronic eizcult will allow the use of that pin and does ROE require the use of the open-otreulted base pin or BOTH. 5 Bype Rectifiers O4, 023 and od thon testing, these ges rectifier tyies, tt witl be noted that the seter pointer afll remain for s short interval, in the "REPLACE" sector and then deflect rapidly into the "GOOD" sector This condition 1s normal for a good ges rectifier. Honaver, should the neter pointer remain constantly in the "REPLACE" sector (after the lapse of several seconds), then the gas rectifier should be rejected. SUB-MINTATUNE TUBE TESTS ‘The sub-ainisture type of vacuus tude, (typified by types 168 and 2831) employs closely-spaced Tlexible Leads for elexent terainstions in contrast to stangard rigid pin basing: In sddl tion, ‘ne bulb shapes aze tn production; Tne ROUND type with lead terminactone arranged cireviariyy and, the FiAT type with lead teradamtions srrenged in one Tinear plone. Consisering this eon Gition’ snd the fact thet rany gubainisture types oro direotiy soldered Into operceing circuits, Ath leads cut, $6 vorying’ lengenay PRECISION enginners offer LBKESEE AND GHIVERSEL ‘Rtamniinre tate test atpiee ua Able leads ond clips. This acopter unit pereits positive connection of subniatatur tu raxisun factlity regurdless of esd length vertetions, and with a minima possibility of interclesd shorting: See fig. 1 ont Deis adapter, Prectston Now G-119 12 (eas of dts specialised and 1inited applications (Reaesest) ig memamciry cree ohaePEtySe MS gunybe,obetaad darecty sand foe ttsbeton of facuseys of penine! cost rma [UU iin Societe AA ‘TUBE-3RaND vagza7Tous. In determining the tube test Limits for thts instrument, PRECISION engineers have spent con- Slderable tise checking thoussnds of tubes from the production runs of leading tube nanu- facturers. Fron the inforaation so gathered, the data on the roller chart, accrpanying this instrurent, hes been conpiled. Incscuch ag extansive and incenstve xeseerch 1s constantly being made in the radio tube tom Anctey to inprove snd stabliize the electrical end neemanical construction of tubes, tt Ls not Shcorton for’: tube momutactorer to toke a change n'a garticuirn thbe's spectfisatlons. This ehenges though new necessarily readily noticeable in radio set perforsancey sey nevartnaless saan’) inprgve tube susei lity ant lifes” this change or variation navy hovevery Iniieate 10- Self on the PRECISION cartes O58 and necessitate a new test Lialt for that particular type refore, should a piyticuler type manber ne found to very consistently fron the assigned Eyetace sdaler chort tintts, re vely radeteminn the new COMTOL *c" average setting required Uo pase those tabes ot epproximately G# of the 0120 D.C. seals nelow the } colored tube test~ Ing eres. Te con zeudity be seen tpet a constetently 2on of nigh renting for ang portioviar cube type of Fusghfaita’sMublelirer"Ts ace pocessoviiy te'be' token os dahon ive ot"e posnér of bect run Seitabess nor es aetect £4 the babe seater.SESIRS 654 ~ Pope 8 PILOW LAMP The ints ture bese soczet, located in the center of the ecybinstion seven prong tube socket, aceonolizes all ministure screx ami bayonet oso type pilot lamps, Christmas tree tubs, ste. Test procedure 1s as Follows: pe es, Christeas tree bulbs, eter 2) Select proper Filonent voltage by setting CONTROL "B" to one of the follozing applicable voltage: covmecL "Be ©) Set Laver #2 te position D8; tana imstrimen: “OW; ad jase For "EEN" Shaere tus. ‘hobs [emus sizgome 2 TneuoH 10 ber Bein" suomiat alos 70H were The neon short check elrousty in conjunction with the numbered Lever-Distribution system pro WeeS"s"cinpie ani positive tetiod rer obtaining the following beitact sestes oe 1+ Point to polat continuity test of each section of single unit es we: tultiple section bellests. ne * AL as 2. Tests for loose elesents- 3+ Teste for leskage betwoon sections of multi-clenent sallasts, Sraouently, one ay encounter privately numbered bellast tubes, whoan numbers five no relatlonstip te the. athndard ALA oliast Coding. Systens “A-untfone Eethod of taltact wwalstor. test can oly be devised onthe bacis of sume type Ge tystnc. “the sPrecision" tallatt teat savey which follows, 48 relaeed 0 ro"Siehdbea Hn Bolen” Blecefurey oMlvatety tunberea|betiante Should be Fe erved. to ballust sanufacturors’ feplacexent aanuals for Lfontifieetion oF the ballast in terms of the Standard RMA codes tthestion BALLAST sEcISToR CODY, A comple an interpsetstion of the code appearing on Stantard octal type smt reptacenent type bsllasts are as follow: (REA STANDARD OOTAL TYPE) BKAQAG (REPLACIVENE TYRE) BIOIS5AG the first letter "2" on both types, if used, indicates ballast actions The letter ok; ML", of Mi on both types, indicates type of pilot lamp, The lerear "i"? Yio "2", inaediately Telloving ths Pilot lamp designe tion, denotes fipertiouler SERIEZ of tase wiring end appears only on Teplacesent type ballasts. "sSty oppenring on the respective types, indicate the tote) The punenels "49" oF Wolters dcop produced fy the ballast resistor including the pilot leap. . Tae letter taP op S-C-D-E-P-G-RoS, eppecring on both tyges (and innedistely foliot~ Ing the voltage Gros sunerais) designates the particular akSE TIRING Cirovit, used. TB idtece eh rotiontne the base wiring cireolt designation on hotk types, tf used. see le ineiestes octal Sage glass unit; and is of no inpartence es far as testing 1: Gencerneds A letter "J" following the bace wiring decignation such os KS5GJ, refers te an Ln ternal jurper between pins 3 and 4, (sce BALLAST TEST PROCEDURE). Where the letter "Pt of "FRY appears after the bose wiring designations such as x3 GE KSSCPR, this Inclestes an sdditional resteter section ts enployed fr the re: Fler plate elmeuit (ee BALLAST TEST PROCEDURE) FOR MPAMDARD HUA OCTAL TYPE AALLASTS, THE BASU YIXING DESIGNATION &-B-C-D-E-P-G-it-J ZS TRE OFLY INFORKATION KECESSARY FOR TEST PUSPOSES. POs REPLACEMEXT TYPE GALLASTSy THE X,Y, OR 2 SERIG: ANE BASE WIRING DESIGNAYICH IF TRS INPGRPATION NECRSSARY FOR'TH: TPATLliG OF THESE TYPiS.SERIES 658 - Page 9 BALLAST TEs? PROCEDURE ‘The OCTAL SOCKET 4s used to accomodate ali octal base type ballasts. 1. ALL CONTROLS AND LEVERS MUST BE IN THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED POSITIONS BEFORE ANY APTEAPT 1S MADE TO TEST BALLAST UNITS: Set CONTROL "A" to #1 position Set CONTROL "5" to #18 position Set CONTROL "0" to 0 Position ‘Throw all levers to "NORMAL POSTTZON" 2 Turn instrunent ON end adjust for "LINE" indication on the meter- Insert the sBallaste 3+ Classify the BALLAST unit to be tested according to its R.A» Base wiring. Rex fer to fig: 2 below and devernine the applicable bese pin muxbers. Then tn. +) ‘the levers corre: Ete ba: Bui rs, to osition aividualiy throm B Se Ste WMGRUELY nasi tions A neon Glow shotld be obteined 8f each lover Pe iio : _ ~ STANDARO BALLAST TERMINATIONS ~ i sp oa Ln wiv Lan A Or, ON: hd igo Lowdown faiehed palit and hwy ww 6 Fig.2 For exemple, Ballast type BX864 1s an "A" typo hase wired unite Tt 1s checked by seferFing to diagram "A" of Fig. 2, which reveals thet lever 3 must be Phrown to MF" position ent then beck to "NCHNAL" position. Lever 7 must then be similarly actuated+ eon lamp should glow as each of these 2 levers 1s throm to "P" position. Shouad the ballast incorporate @ jumper (for example fron pin 3 to pin 4 as for bellast designation BKS6AJ) neon glow gust also be obtained when lever 4 is thrown to "P" post tion. BSS "HEAD METER" BUTTON DUNING BALLAST TESTS. 4s A continuous neon lemp elon, as each mumbered lever (called for) is thrown to hpi position, indicates that the section 1 not open circuited. An open section (anywhere in’ the chain) wil) catise the neon lexp to extinguish when that section's nurbered Lever is throm to "P" positions : It 1s advisable to tap the ballast unit while esch lever (called for) is beingSERIES 654 = Page 10 actuated. In this mennor, loose elenents can be ascertsined by noticing flickering instead of continuous glow of the neon lamp. NOTE: Where letter "PY or "PK" follows the base wiring designation, such as BRBGAP or SKBGAPR, then t 1s 8lso necessary to actuate lever 5, in addition fo the levers required for the base wiring code "A". OB TESTS; Tests for leakage between sections of multivsection ballast unite having BASE RIRING designations Te", "G") "Ht, oF "JH are accomplished ty throwing BOTH fevers 2 and 3 te "F" positién (simultaneously), with all other levers renaining fn'the *NCHAL" positions A neon lamp glow (if’ obtained) will indicate leekage or Hlortsnetmeer the. two independent sections, and the ballast unit should be rev jected as defectiy If any special bellest resistors are ever encountered (which cannot be identified with any standard RUA basing), then merely detersine the internal wiring fron a service manual schematic aad proceed as outlined for all ballast continuity checks Fs QUALITATIVE PAPER CONDENSER TESTS ‘The Jacks cerked "COND." are uced to obtain paper condenser tests by the sensiti lamp’ method. The self-contained power supply applies the necessary rectified vo! the: paper condenser PROCEDURE: 1+ Conneet instrument to poner line and turn instruxent "OK". 2+ Set the "TUBE-cPaC." Switeh, to "SPEC." position. (High sensitivity position) 3. With CONTROL "A" set to #1 position, rotete "LINE ADJUSTMENT" Knob to obtain "LINE" indleation on meter. 4+ Insert test leads into the "COND. TEST" Jacks: Apply the free ends across the paper condenser to be tested and observe ‘the indicetions of the neon lamp. 8) A steady slow indicates lov D.C. resistance or short ctrcuited b) & continuously flickering neon glow indicates # high resistence leakage contition. ¢) No indiestion of neon lenp inéicates that the condenser under test ‘ther ope oF the capacity 1s too snall to cause the neon lamp to register visibly. 4) A-good condenser wil1 cause s monentary neon Japp flash, the dura. A tien of which 48 dependent upon the capacity being checked. The greater the capacity, the longer the duration and vice versa. Polarity need not be observed when testing paper condensers: BATTERY TESTING INSTRUCTIONS. ‘The PRECISION Series 65 Tube end Cireutp Tester incorporates @ highly effletent, DIRECT READ- The, bynanie battery performance testing circuit, developed and designed by FRECISION engineers. stressing extrene simplicity in both operation ond readability, the PRECISION battery perforn- reese eiicuie, nevertheless, DIRECELY accomodates ALL FOPULAR dxy batteries including port- Sble-redio "A", SB" AND "CY batteries, from 1.5 through 135 volts ‘Through the use of a specially designed owitching circuit, each battery is tested UNDER LOAD, Tinulating opersting coniitions which the battery may be Tequired to serve in a receiver: ERe"1Gad Sonditions Ae NOP APSITRARILY CHOSEN. The sane besis epplics to the calibration of see teat en so that batteries will definitely be rejected when theix LOADED teruinal voltage no Soncer cents up to the stability requirenents of good radio reception or sintler usagesSERIES 654(2/55)11 SERIES 654 - Page 12 HOW TO TEST BATTERIES ALL SELECTORS MUST ALMAYS BE SET 10 THEIR APFRO- PRIATE POSITIONS BEFORE MAKING ANY BATTERY TESTS. 1. Set Selector switch "4" to "BATTERY TEST 2. Selector "B", in addition to its functions in the tube testing circuit, serves as the combination voltage and load selector for battery testing, and is set to its required positions as follows: Pos: #1 - 165 volt batteries Fos: 47 - 15 volt attertes ao 3? Ye w ° eons ita ead n Blas * ae eorss0une | oe n Mle oH " "flo a5 1 Bigs: * « a ose * oF " « Eo ow a fideis5 Once Control "A" 1s set to "BATTERY TEST", Selector "B" 1s the ONLY gwitch whos setting changes for batteries of different voltages- No other switch or controls are associated with battery testing. 3+ Insert test leads into (-) and (+) "EXTERNAL TEST" pin jacks and apply test prods (in proper polarity) directly across appropriate terminals of battery under test (+). The meter will innediately indicate the performance condition of the battery on the mide 3 colored "REPLACE - ? - GOOD" scale- ‘INALS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED AS 70 POLARITY OR GAUTION: IN THE EVENT THAT BATTERY 1 VOLTAGE, ALWAYS FIRS REFER TO RECEIVER OR BATTERY MANUFACTURERS' DATA. SHEETS POR THE NECESSARY INFORMATION BEFORE TESTING, TO AVOID THE POSSI- BILITY OF OVSHLOADING AND DAMAGING THE METER. and unguestionably be Batteries reading in the YELLOW "2" sector, although normally still capable of use for a.short period of tine, should also bo replaced. Weak batteries are kom causes of Slow "fade-outs", drift and other receiver instabilities. NOTZ 1+ When testing batteries used in test equipment ohnmeter circuits, the battery may test "GOOD" and nevertheless, not give full scale neter deflection in the ommeter circuit. This is simply ex- plained ty reason that the rejection point of olmmeter batteries Ts usually considerably above that for receivers, test oscillators and similer devices. Accordingly, as far as ohmmeters are con- cerned, a battery 1 considered unuseable when full scale ohn Seter adjustment can no longer be obtained in the particular tester in which it 15 employed, as described by the test equipment ranu- facturers: NOTE 2. All new batteries, regardless of voltage type, will, when new and mith the proper "BY setting, read st approximately the 80-84 in- Gication on the 0-220 DC seaie. SOME LITTLE VARIaTION IS TO BE EX- PECTED BETVEEN BATTERY BRANDS. Because one brand of new battery hay read a little higher than another it is not an indicotion of a Superior battery. This is attributable to certain initie] chemical Conditions within the dettery, and in service will ell average around the same opersting point. MULTI-RANGE AC-DO CIRCUIT TESTING ‘The Precision Series 654 Tube end High Sensitivity Set Tester, in addition to providing com plete tube ani battery testing facilities, also incorporates a multi-range ROTARY S¥LTCH EBIECTOR SYSTEX providing for the following functions Le AsCe veltage measurenents at 1000 ohns per volt from 0 to 090 volts. DL Dic! voltage measurenents at 20,000 ohms per volt fron 0 to 6000 volts. 31 Dict current measurenents up to'12 Anperese 4! Resistance measurezents up to 69 Hegohms. 5: Output meter indications up to 6000 volts. 6! Deeihel readings from ~6 DB to + 77 DB. 3. Dele current leakage measurenents in electrolytic condensers.SERIES 654 - Page 12 Before use of the cireult testing functions of this instrunent 1s attempted, note should be taken of the following important functional features? » . Le Selector switch "A" controls the selection of FUNCTION such as Battery Test Recs Volts; Dec. Volts, ete. 2s Selector Sitch "BY controls the selection of RANGES, such as 12 Volts, 60 Yolts, 300 Volts, ete + Control "G", in addition to tte function tn the tube {Ssting circuit, serves As_Se%ihe omits’ abJust control when selector Seiten "A" is set to "RESISEAIRE". VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS: 1000 ohms per volt sensitivity Rotate Selector switch "Al" to "A.C. VOLTS" position. Insert test leads into (=) MEXTERNAL TESE" (@#) pin Jacks: Rotate selector Switch "B" to the appropriate voltage range The five voltage ranges read as follows: 12V - ~ = 60v. ~~ - 300. ~ ~ = 1200v. - ~ ~ 6000¥. Asc. voltage measuresents sre read on the RED A.C. CORRECTION SCALH as follows: 0-22¥-read on 12 scale (Oc60V. read directly on 60 scale (073000. read on 300 scale 0-1200¥. read on 12 scale, multiply by 100 0-6000V read on 60 sole, multiply by 100 ALL A.C. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS ARE MADE WITH TEs? LEADS INSERTED INTO THE MINUS (-) AND PLUS (+) "EXTERNAL TEST" JACKS EXCEP? FOR THE 1200 V. and 6000 V. RANGES. FOR THESE RANGES, ROTATE SWITCH "B™ to "300", INSERT ONE ‘TEST LEAD INto THE NEGATIVE (~) "EXTERNAL TEST" JACK AND THE ODER TEST LEAD WT0 BITH THE +1200 v. oF +6o00v. Ke D.C. VOLTAGE MEASUREUENT: 20,000 ohne per volt Rotate switch "A" to "D.C. VOLTS" position. Rotate switch "B to the appropriate voltage range. ‘The five voltage renges read as follows: 7 12V. ~ = = 60V. = = = 300¥. ~~ ~ 1200V. = - - 6000v~ D.Ce voltage measurenents are read on the BLACK D.C. scale as follows: o-22¥. read on 12 scale 0-607: read directly on 60 scale (0-300. read on 300 scale. ¥0-12007. read on 12 scale multiply by 100 *0-6000V: read on 60 scale, " "100 ALL D.C+ VOLTAGE MEASURIIENTS ARE MADE WITH TEST LEADS INSERTED TWTO THE UINUS(-) AND PLUS (+) "EXTERNAL TEST" JACKS EXCEPT FOR THE 1200V. end 6000V« RANGES. FOR THESE RANGES, ROTATE SWITCH "B" TO "300W", INSERT OW TEST LEAD INTO TE NEGATIVE (—) "EXTSRNAL TLST" JACK AND THE OTHRA TEST LEAD INTO EITHER THE +1200V. or +60007. JACK. Aitays OBSERVE PROPER TES? LEAD POLARITY WHEN MAKING D.C- MEASUREMENTS. EVISION SEP THSTING;- Via use of the Precision Series TV-2 High Voltage Test Probe, Your Series 654 D.C. voltage ranges are snr tly extended qe tS tooo volts. Ful descriptive data is contained in the Precision catalog- onder Series 1V-2 fro your Precision distributor to be fully equipped for the fell Fange of high voltage T.V+ tests to 30,000 volts. and at most moderate cost IUPORTANT PRECAUTIONS then Testing High Voltage Circuits hover attempt adjustaent or test of any circuits (such as television receivers) herein exceositiiy dangerousy high voltages are present unless @ complete ciroult diagram is weer rey see focdtion of all high potential terminols+ Alvays employ well insulatedtest leads. such SERIES 654 - Page 13 ‘as the PRECISION xtra-High Voltage Super-Flex Leads, Pert #226, available fron PRECIS(ON distributors and factory. wake sure hands and shoes are DRY when performing tests wherein high voltage is Anvolved. ‘hen voltage or current of unknown value 1s to be m exploy the highest range first. If meter indication is slight, sured, it 19 advisable to Wahere closely to the sbove in order to prevent slarming of meter pginter end neter over~ Loading D.C_ CURRENT MEASUREVENTS: MLcroampere and Uilliempere Ranges Rotate Selector Insert test leads into the “EXTERNAL TEST” 14" to "DCs UILS." position Bin Sacks: “Rotate switch "S" to the appropriate current range. ‘These ranges read as follows: so. Current measurements are read on the BLACK D.C. scale as follows: test 0-120 WA read on 12 scale, multiply by 10+ O-deua read directay on 12"scale., OlLs2 ta reed on 12 scale, Sivide by 10. s0c120y anps+ vead on 12 scale, multiply by 10- #70 operate the 120 microampere range, insert the negative lead into the minus (~) "EXT. TESI" tip jack and the positive (+) ELSt lead into the "4120, amps" tip jack. Selector "B" should be set to the 120 MA- position. ALL current measurements aze nade with test leads in series with eireuit under test. Observe proper polarity 3 HIGH CURRENT MBA SUAE, ENT Rotate Selector The Position of S any of its 18 pos Insert positive 1 Rend on BLACK D.C. gosle as follows. BSI Rotate $ lector " Ronge 32 0 low-r insert test leads the desired range to obtain ful> -c are as follow ohms > 0-600K ohns rs (0-60 Hegohms cavrzon: re tip Jacks. (1-2 and 12 Amperes) A" to "D.C AMPS" post tions witch "BY is imnaterial when measuring D.C. High Current - It may remain ot Hetone fest lead into either the $12 AMPS or 41-2 AMPS pin jack+ 0-2-2 Aus read on 12 scale, divide vy 10 On12 MPS read adrect]y on’12 scale- When using the 12 Ampere DeC- renges never renove tip Jacks while Consent 16 flowing through the esreuit. Failure to observe this Sreceution cay result in aroing at the tip Jacks being removed, Rha though the reter would not be damaged, the Jack would gradually char Av to “RESISTANCE! posttlon. Rotate Switch "BY to the appropriate resistence 6000 Ohms: 600K Ohss_(6003000) 5 60 uegohns (a) (axico} (Fx10,000) in-o the regular («) end (4) "EXTERNAL TEST" tip Jacks. After selecting BhoRE the Lest leat ‘ips rogether ant rotate 'C" control koob ("Ohms Ad].") fal deflections Pro--ed with resistance ersuren-nts and read on "OHS nge (35 ohms center scale) read directly (Rx1) range (3500 ohas center scale), multiply reading by 100 (Rx100) Tange ¢350,000 ons center scale), multiply reading by 10,000 (fx20,000) ALWAYS PIRST DISENGAGE ONE END OF RESISTOR FROV THE CIRCUIT BEFORE BAKING RESISTANCE UFAUMEVENTS: IF SUCH TS NOT DONE, AND INCORRECT TRDICAcTON OF TYE cMUE RESISTANCE VALUE WAY BE OBTAIWE:. DUE TO THE POBSLAILIY OF THO CINCULT THENEIN INVOLVED EFEF TIVELY SHUNTING THE RESTSPANCE TO BE MEASURED, THUS REDUCING THE TRUE READING BY AN AMOUNE FROPO-TIONATE 70 THE RESISTANCE OF THE INCLUDED GHUNT N-TWORK.SERIES 654 - Page 14 MOLES The first two obmmeter ranges are powered by throe 14 volt flash- Light cells in series connection. " (Sveready 935, murgess #2 Uni- Gell or equal). The 60 mogoha (third range) $5 ponered ty a 45 Volt £455 Eveready or Burgess #XX3O bettery or equals Bottertes are installed in accordance with the Tolloring tattery Anstallstion sketen Bri shold be replaced at such ‘ine es fil] scele deflection can no longer be obtained. ( | (neGaTive 4 ivcotacn) NEGATIVE a6v(GREEN) ‘ BATTERY INSTALLATION SERIES 654 ourEun x Twp IcaTTo1 ‘The A.C. voltage measuresants at a high sensitivity of 1000 ctms per volt, rekes this instrunent ideally suitable for use as an output meter ‘There ore tno rethots thet can be used for obtaining output meter inlications as Msted below: in the first methol aake connections from the volce coli of speaker or secondary of out~ put transformer to the *EXPAANAL THST" tip Jackse In the event that DeGs voltage is present or else easy access to the voice coll or second- ary of transformer cannot be had, then refer to the method outlined below In the second rethol, wrke connections fron plate of outgut tube sna ground or chesgis of sedto reesiver 19 "EXTSANAL T#9P" tip Jacks witha -l afd., 600 volt condenser connected in EEAIES with the positive test lead, to block any DeCe conponent« OIE: When employing voltage ranges beyond, 600 votts for output indica tions: Leis necessary to insert en additiona? .2 afd. conlenser in series with the comlenser Aoted ahove or a stagle unit of appropriately higher volt age rating: The vollage rating of this additional external condenser Shull br conparende te the naximun voltage appearing at the circuit be- ing neasired- PROCEDURE Sikth the use of either wether, just previously noted, rotate Selector thr 'to Haves VOLES" end rotate Ewitch "BY to the highest voltoce ranges ba output acter indser tion will be had when a signal generator and radio feceiver are put into operation. If the seter indication is slighty Then use the hext lower Ace voltage range, etc. Any gain or loss a5 a result of balancing or trimming w111 be noted by Corresponding aetor pointer deflection.SERIES 654(1/55)15 SERIES 654 - Page 15 NOPE: The output meter can also be used to great advantage for obteining com partsons in tube performance by noting the difference in meter indications Yoon eny or ali of the tubes are substituted in the redio receiver under DECIBEL METER This angtroment incorporates @ direct reading and calibrated decibel scale enabling readings from -6 to +77DB, in five ranges. : The D.B. scale reeding (~6 to +23DB) is based upon @ zero level of 1 millivett (or .775 volts) across’a 600 ohm loed, 600 chs being thet very frequently employed in audio work. The most connon use of a decibel meter is as a power level indicator soross known impedances. Be- cause of calibration at one definite impedence, conversions mst be made to the nev impedance When used at other than 600 ohms. Such tables may be found ins multiplicity of textbooks and other technical publications. Refer to Decibel Conversion table, at the rear of this booklet, for interpretation of decibel reading in terms of power ratios and voltage ratios, Ceution mst be observed in the use of the DB ranges that the circuit across vhich the meter 1e placed 19 isolated from ell D.c., else the meter mey be damaged or at least erroneous readings are Obtainéd, depending upon whether the D.C, voltage is greater or less than the vol- tage soale to which the decibel scale corresponds, “A”.1 mfd. 600 volt condenser should be connected in series with one test lead if D.C. voitege i» present in any cirouit vhereat DB tests ere to be mde. EROGEDURE Make connections acorss 600,chm load to "EXTERNAL TEST" tip Jacke, Rotate Selector "A" to "A.C. VOLTS" for ALL DECIBEL READINGS. Requires sorootonsitoh p Bbtained'® “6 DB to +23DB ‘l2v. AC Read DB scale directly 48DB to +3708 cov. ac Add 424 0B to scale reading +22 DB to +51 DB 300V. AC "428 DB" " " +36 DB to +63 DB #1200V. AC eee = 7 +48 DB to +77 DB *6000V, AC " +54 0B" " " wet range selector (Switch B) to 300V. position ‘and use the 1200 and 6000V. tip jacks. CURRENT MEASUREMENTS OF LEAKAGE IN ELECTROLY?TC CONDENSERS : ‘The leskege in an electrolytic condenser 1s measured in terms of D.C. current (per mtcro- ferad) flowing through the condenser when rated D.C. voltege is epplicd. AlL electrolytic condensers contein sone inherent current leakage. Hovever, if leakage above an ellowable amount i present, it moy then be termed as poor. An ellovable current Jeekege 18 dependent upon euch factors as age end manufecturers’ specifications of a condenser, design of power unit, filter system end rectifier tube of the radio receiver in vhich the con- Genser is incorporated, In general, considering en 8 mfd. condenser THAT KAS BEEN IN USE (rated at 150 volts), the meximin eilovable leekge 1s approximately .5NA per microfared or 4 MA total. ‘The following Will serve ss a basis for computing approximate allovable leakages: 8) For condensers rated at 300 volts or more, leskages of approximately .5 MA per microfarad ere permissible. b) For condenaera rated between 100 to 275 volts, permissible leskeges are spproxi- mately .2 MA per microfered. c) For condeneers rated below 100 volts, permt; +1 MA per microfarad. GAUEION: WHEN OBTAINING ELECTROLYTIC LEAKAGE MEASUREMENTS, HIGH VOLTAGE 15 SS inerove. 17 18 THEREFORE IMPORTANT THAT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BE ADHERED 10 INPLICITY, TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO METER. ble leakages ere epproxinatelySERIES 654 - Poge 16, BROQEDURE: With condenser digconnected from radio receiver ctroutt, CHPOX CONDSUSER FOR SHORT with shaneter, veing th 0-600,000 ohns range. POLARITIES MU.T BE OBSERVED. The negative DEXTERNAL TEST" ip Jack is connected to the ance or porltive termine] of condenser ani the positive "EXE AL TEST" tip Jack in conected to the negative terminal of contenser. A d Elded low ractstance reading or constant full scale deflection of ohrmcter pointer indicates that the condenser ie shorted and should be rejected WITHOUT FURTHER TRSTING. when an electrolytic incorporated ina radio receiver is to be tested, the necessary operating voltage 1s autonatically applied and the following comections ate nede for SVorming® ahs Heacuring the current leakage, ater being (ohmmeter) tested for shorts Ls Rotete Switch "A" to'D.C. KILS" position, and rotate switch "2" to 120 Whe 2s Remove the lead going to (postttve) snode teraine? of condenser and connect this lead ko the posdtive “EXISRWAL TSP" tip Jack with a PHOPER LUATTING RESISTOR TK OBRIES. Where voltage eppléed to condenser 43 above 100 vol*s, the limiting resistor should be epprexinitely. 4000 obas- Then the appited voltage 1s below 100 volte, the value of the Visiting resistor should be approxinctely 1000 ohms. This limiting resistor is very irportent ant should not be omitted. Conne-t the negative VEXTERNAL THEP" tip jack to the (positive) anode terminel of condenser. (Prop the above connections, it can be seen that the "EXTERNAL TEST" tip jacks, Limiting resister, condenser terminal snf voltage scurce are in series ‘eonneetion-) After series connections are made, turn on eviteh of radio cet. The aeter pointer may now deflect to near full seale and then gradusily recede towerd the zero aark ef near to gera, a°te> the ayparation of about throe rinates. THT’ FROCEDUE Ie Rioin AS SPORKING" THE CONDENSER. NOTE: 4 stoody never pointer indication without receding tomerds or near te zero (after Forming Process) Indicates a shorted or leaky electrolytic an’ the condenser should be rejected WITPOUT FURTHER TESTING. After “forming", short sat the Limiting resistor and read vurzent Leakage of con Genser under teat, cirectly on the 120 MA scale. If meter indicction 1s under 22 MA Totete to 12 uA for a bester meter indication and recd on 12 MA scule, ete- (For computation of permiccible contenser leakage, reler to basis noted previcusly-) GAUTION! APTER THI: TYST 19 COMPLETED, ALWAYS FIRLT DISCONNECT THE WEGA"IVR TES LEAD FRC: CIRC(AY NEPORE TURNING ORF POWER SUPPLY TO PREVENT SiarRa OF AGTER POIWIER DUB TO DISCHAFGE OF CONDENSER ONDER TEST. Zo test electrolytic condensers not incorporated in 6 radio se: sn external D.C. poxer sucply 19 necessazys preferably one thet employs various voltage taps sustable for application of Le various conenser voltage Tetings- In this caso, adhere to the sare testing procedure fs noted above im paragraphs ly 4 rnd *, but making the following serics connections? a) Sel-ct voltage tap of Ds dens-> to te tested b) Conaret positive teminel of power supply to the positiv. "EXTERNAL TAST* tip eck wlth a 1600 ohw ldsiting reststor in sorios, if applied potential is above Go velts- If poventlat i 100 volts or under, Use 2 360 chm lntting resistor e) Connect negative teneinol of power supply to neg*tive Uerainel of condenser. €) Connect negative “EXTERNAL TEST" tip jack to the (positive) snode termin:] of condenser 2) Refer to paragraphs 1, ¢ a:é 5 for obtaining current leakege neasuremn’ ss power supply appvoxizating the rated voltage of conHe SSRVIOB DATA ‘SERIES O78 = Page 17 ‘The PRECISION S/RIBS "654" test instruments have not only beon designed to accurately in- dicate the gen Engieering nerit of vacuum tubes) but have been constructed to withstand the abuses of Pal field uses All components have been exhaustively samplestested by Precision's Test “avorazory and have Deon approved for general long-life usage. Generous nechani~ eal design is a major Precision precept. +. ss sTt ds impossible to fully control the two major contributions to inopera- AR Hetousonts’atcaly: 1) Failure of conponents after instruments have passed Precision's Perfornence Tast Departrent and? 2) Demag of components due to miso ton, accidental or otherwise, including failure te OBSERVE. PRESCRIBED OPERATING. PROCEDURE: Therefore, in order to expedite rehabilitation of your instrunent, (should the net arise); the most connonly encountered possible failures and recomended remeiial measures therefor are Listed as follows: TAEGHTAND NOTE! Your, PRECISION SERIES 654 12 9 roletivoly complex Anstrunenty ond a 5 sn carefully inopacted and eelibrates by Precision's Perfor— Bancestost Deperthents =< DO HOE attenpt repette or mosities tions other than those listed below unless upon specific recoamenda tion by Precition's SERVICE DEPART END- Inetrunent does not become energized upon application of Line voltage and 7 lease of "OFF button. 8) Resove 340, 1 anpere fuse tc panel nointed fuse holders If plom, replace TIER’ Sade daze" ahd type fuse only Gt the couse for Glowing of fuse ds teees Tat hae been Penediel” Reasons for fuse-blowing may de: Failure to short-check a tube before attenpting quality test. Shorted poner transforner windings or cther internal shorts. Several type tubes with the cane "A" switch settings do aot provide meter merit indleations. a) The losd resistor associated with the particuler "A" switch position may be open. Refer to the schenatic, check the resistor with an obnxeter. If open elreuited, contac: Precision's Service Departaent for a repleceuent Resistors Meter does not Aniiente "LINK" check when inetrunent 4s oneredzed. 4) Revove 5Y3 rectifier tube and replsee if defective. “LAme" adjustuent 42 erratic a) Examine Line potentioneter iten #230 (MLine Adjustment") for shorted, open or worn turns+ Unsolder the three leads and check for continuity with an ohnneter. If defective, contact Precision's Service Departrent. Brratie cheeks of severol tubes with the some type base 2) Bramine thet perticular socket contact and check for being loose of broken+ If new sockets are required, ccntact Precis on's Service Separtrent or your parte distributor- ‘Tubes with overhead cps check improporiy. a) Check cop lends for continuity especially at the cap end- Continuous use aml attendant flexing of the wire occasionslly cause breakages Improper oper:tion of Sattery Test at any one position of Switch 'B". 2) check Battery network resistors mith an ommeter. uitiplier resistors associated with each position of switch "i" are counted an Ewitenh "BM. ») Should the meter read off-scele on "Battery Test" check shunt resistott R27, 28 and 29 for open circuit. ALL replacement itens are obtainable through contact with Precision's Service DepartrentsFt 8, Apparent defective operation of the instrument eter. a) Repair and recalibration of the meter of a Series 654 13 2 delicate and highly specialized operation. DO NOT ATTEUPD TO REPATA AN INOPERATIVE METER. Always gontact Preclsien's Service ener tnent should your meter sppear defective oF jomaged « Should any cne or more of the multi-ranges of the instrurent appear inoperative or inaccurate due to misoperation or other reasons, a corplete and detailed des- eription of the trouble encomtered should be subeitted to Prectston's Service Departuent. If difficulty can ve simply rectified via corresponiences 1t will 30 be handled: Otherwise return will be suggested in keeping with operator's onn best Interests. SPECIAL NOTE RE REPAIR SERVICE When returning a Precision instrunent for repair-recalibration service, ALWAYS e carefully in a strong oversized corrugated shipping container, using & generous supriy 6 ing stich as excoLsior» sl per oP yper- The original container and filling pads (4f available) are ideal for {his purpose: Please ship via Railway Express PREPAID ard mark for: PRECISION APPARATUS CCMPANY, INC. 92-27 Horace Farding Blvd. Elmhurst, Lets, NeYe Abt: Service Diviston FRAGILE Inbel showld appear on a least four sides of the cartons Never return an instrument unless it 4s eecconponied by full explanation of aifri— culties encountered. The wore explictt the details, the more cour ‘can be betdled and process: GENERAL NOTES AND INPORMATTON 1. The "Spare" SOCKET. In anticipation of unusual receiving type tubé developments in the future; a "Spare" socket has been provided on the instrument panel» Available reserve panel epace therefore awaits the insertion of unusual type tube socketse Roller Chart: New roller charts, including deta for the latest type tubes, are printed periodically, end are issued free of charge, as @ Precision service, upon individual re- Quest It 12 Very irportant that such requests list the following information a) Sertes Wo. (on pone} or nameplate) + b) Serial mmber of instrument (on Nomeplate)+ ¢) FORM WUBER OF YOUR PRESENT ROLLER_CHART ‘(Grinied et the upper left hund corner of every role> chart)+ A guarentee-registration card 4s enclosed with thie inctrunent. wail card at once for registration. 4s Test Accessories Included: 1s Instruction Henuat Juve Zest Roller Chort ‘ype 53 rectifier tube #40 628 volt pilot lamp 08-57 neon lamp Rogistration card Set. #207 Super-Flex Test Leads 31 “935, 14 volt Eveready or Burgess #1 Batteries Ll 455°45 volt Eveready Bottery or equel. PRECISION APPARATUS COMPANY, INC. ‘92-27 Horace Harding Bivd. Bimhursty Leley Wee BeckEE EE DRE NETOAS ore) [ref] seeciricaTion H Beane we Helse ASE FEBS, sae coephtconn $ -- ne ieeere nee ee ssf ae {ach SPR ap ye mercen tele FLL = SSR rE Age & laselseolen cree | Tei terse soon [PRECISION APPARATUS CO INC, “ine. SERIES 654 sexewarie Eee Ea