Now one would expect to pay a high price for decade boxes that give something like 10 milliohms resolution but for general purpose at home, a. Digital decade resistance box on the cheap hackaday. Adjust the knobs to output any of the discrete resistances offered by the box. To open an existing file click on file open on the toolbar and select the file to open. In the decade box github repository, there is an svg file of the panel legend. How a decade resistance box works and how to build one. Model 2793 is a highaccuracy, stable dc variable re sistor with 6 dials and is available in two. What are the applications of a decade resistance box in the. We are also manufacture decade resistance box for educational institutes. In this blog post i will explain how a decade resistance box works and will give a tutorial on how to build your own for less than 50. Precision lab grade resistor standard with accuracy.
General radio 602j decade resistance box antique radios. Hello, i am planning to do the programmable decade resistance box. Model 2793 resistance box is highaccuracy, stable dc variable resistor with 6 dials and is available in two styles. Decade box chassis decade box cover pointer knob resistor bank assembly range 1 resistor bank assembly range 2 resistor bank assembly range 3 resistor bank assembly range 4 resistor bank assembly range 5 resistor bank assembly range 6 switch rotor shown in extreme counterclockwise position for zero resistance. It is possible to set the box to higher resistance values by setting switches to eleven, instead of ten, but the total resistance value must then be calculated by adding. If you arent lucky enough to have access to a laser cutter, you can simply print it on paper, trim it to fit, and stick it on with adhesive tape. Both can be used independently or also has the ability to combine both resistors and capacitors to create an rc network that can also be connected in series or parallel via three way switch. General radio genrad type 1607a transferfunction immitance bridge 1607a. A power resistance decade box designed to meet the standard for industrial use and technical education purposes.
What are the applications of a decade resistance box in. If you have access to a laser engraver, you can etch it into the enclosure. The extech 380400 resistance decade box is the perfect tool for testing and calibrating in the product design process as it can be easily substituted into a circuit and function in the place of any component with a standard value. It can also be used to identify the best value for circuit operation. To get a varying value of resistance on a particular point in electrical circuit. Iet is the worlds leading rlc decade box manufacturer. Decade boxes are used to check and calibrate test equipment. I knew i had to have one, and why not make it mysel. They had two inputs and six dials, and could generate one million different resistances across the two inputs.
All calibrations include as foundas left data with measurement uncertainty. It has four range selectors covering 09 ohms, 1090 ohms, 100900 ohms, and 9000 ohms, which allows the user to select any resistance in one ohm. Yokogawa 2786 decade resistance box decade boxes instrumart. This repository is for a decade resistance box kit, adjustable between 0 ohms and 999,990 ohms in 10 ohm steps. Traditional decade boxes looked like something out of dr. Iet is the worlds leading resistance decade box manufacturer. Dials are connected internally so that their values add to one another. Heathkit eu30a heath decade resistance module used working. Thank you for purchasing the 2793 decade resistance box.
This is the sparkfun decade resistance box, an involved pth soldering kit that allows you to quickly and accurately dial in a specific resistance value between 0 and 999,990, in 10 increments. The economical models carry silver plated phosphors bronze switches with silver plating providing driftfree values. The slimline design means it takes up minimum bench space and is easily transportable. If youve ever been designing a circuit and had to experiment with different values of caps and resistors, you probably didnt like it much. Models 278610 and 278620 sixdial decade resistance boxes allow quick and easy setting of a wide range of resistance. Edfms resistance capacitance decade box edfms new combo decade box features 7 decade switches for resistance and 6 decade switches for capacitance. This users manual contains useful information regarding the instruments functions and operating procedures, as well as precautions that should be observed during use. To save a schematic under a different name simply click on file save as on the toolbar and enter the name of your choice. Some pdf files may contain simpilfied chinese fonts. In prototyping of electronic circuits, a decade box is a type of test equipment that can be used to substitute the interchanging of different values of certain passive components with a single variable output. Im working on a general radio type 602j decade resistance box. Model 2793 is a highaccuracy, stable dc variable re sistor with 6 dials and is available in two styles.
General radio company 3dial decade inductor type 1490c. Alternatively, it can also be used to identify the best value for circuit operation and then read that value from the switches. The concept is simple, a decade box is a tool that contains resistors of many values that can be accessed via mechanical switches. Decade resistance box calibration decade resistor calibration.
These resistance boxes can be used in combination with voltage or current generators for adjusting voltage or current. Others may be tuned to low electrical frequencies to calibrate sensors or other resistancebased applications such as ac and dc bridges. Decade box, calibrated wdata, resistance, 7, 1ohm to 11. They are known as decade boxes because they have controls that. Then i had a look on prices of 10 throw switches and well i thought i design a box without those expensive switches. Decade resistance box in17 equipment heathkit brand. Time electronics 1061 resistance decade box is a low cost, low ohm decade box suitable for both educational and industrial applications ideal decade box for educational purposes and industrial applications with its 6 large switches and clear numerical readout and precision 1% accuracy. Combined decade lcr box 3 in 1 combo box is a suitable desk top instrument made for educational institutes, testing laboratories and electronic research and development organizations. I should have remembered conrad hoffmans admonition to not use solvents to clean up the front panel, but i forgot and used hitest isopropyl alcohol. The omega db series of resistance decade boxes is a family of instruments. Decade resistance box in17 equipment heathkit brand, heath co benton harbor mi, build 1967. Decade resistance boxes resistance calibration boxes. Housed in a robust ventilated case, the 1065 can withstand arduous use whilst maintaining accuracy and reliability.
How a decade resistance box works and how to build one jan. The high prices of commercial units, even on auction sites, rule out buying one for the odd occurrence you may need it. These resistance boxes are used in combination with voltage or current standards to adjust voltage or current, as dummy resistances or as an arm of ac bridges. Decade boxes are made for resistance, capacitance, and inductance, the values of which can be increased incrementally by way of switching the points of contact for the input and output. Sep 28, 2014 the device is powered by an 18v transformer and rectifier and, as a bonus, stynus got all of his parts on the cheap which made this a great solution to the expensive resistance decade box problem. It is ideal for service, prototype and experimental use. Wide range decade boxes for product design or calibration checks durable construction case may be grounded separately 3 binding posts permit isolated substitutions 1% resistance substitution from 1 to 11, 111, 110ofeatures. This useful tool may be set resistance value from 1. Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference in the event that a question arises. Accuracy 3% low residual capacitance max operating voltage 300vdc, 230vac 50hz these decade boxes are built into a metal bench top box.
The slimline design means it takes up minimum bench space and is. Detailed information about building and using the decade resistance can be found it its hookup guide. Further the gold plated switches have been employed in the best grade of decade resistance box to provide very low contact resistance with driftfree values. A resistance decade box kurbelwiderstand, made in former east germany in prototyping of electronic circuits, a decade box is a type of test equipment that can be used to substitute the interchanging of different values of certain passive components with a single variable output. Oh, well, ill try using some wax to get the gloss back.
Resistance decade box precision resistance a resistance decade box houses several precision resistors ohms organized in decades of ten ex. Resistance decade substitution box kit from ir analysir. Solid hardware case screw binding posts, 9 x 6 x 5. The leeds and northrup decade resistance box shown above is a common item found at swap meets and on line auctions. Users 2793 279301, 279303 manual decade resistance box. It can be a hassle to switch out components over and over, trying to find the right combination to suit y. If youre installing the decade resistance in an enclosure. The device is powered by an 18v transformer and rectifier and, as a bonus, stynus got all of his parts on the cheap which made this a great solution to. Others may be tuned to low electrical frequencies to calibrate sensors or other resistance based applications such as ac and dc bridges. These resistance boxes are used in combination with voltage or current standards to adjust voltage or current, as dummy load resistances or as an arm of ac bridges.
Extech division decade box,1 to 11,111,110 ohm,resolution 1 ohm,accuracy 1%,0. A decade resistance box, for instance, is normally used to alter the characteristics of laboratory circuits. Extech instruments resistance decade box380400 the home depot. Extech instruments resistance decade box380400 the home.
Last week in my college physics lab we got to use these variable resistance boxes. Resistance standards are a complete family of easy to use resistance standards. If so, you need to install simplified chinese font pack for acrobat reader to display the file properly. The 727270 cal d from tenma is a resistance decade box. Resistance decade box model rd300 introduction the rd300 resistance decade box is a convenient tool aiding you both in design and testing as well as calibration of your test equipment. Decade boxes resistance decade wnist cert of cal enlarge mfr.
When needed to determine the correct resistance value, the rd300 offers 7 decades of resistance ranges, from 1 to over 11m. Contact information of yokogawa offices worldwide is provided on the. The extech 380400 resistance decade box is very popular for product design testing and calibration because it can be substituted into a circuit and function in the place of any component with a standard value quite easily. My doubt is how can implement the variable resistance value in steps of 1% using microcontroller.
A decade resistance box is a precisely adjustable resistance and thus a usefull tool for testing and troubleshooting. Decade resistance box calibration up to 100 megaohms. Apr 07, 2020 a decade resistance box, for instance, is normally used to alter the characteristics of laboratory circuits. Capacitance decade boxes model bc05 range decade 1 0. A resistance decade box is something you may never need and yet if you do ever want one, you will be glad you have one at hand. Decade resistance box hookup guide introduction a decade box is a tool that contains resistors of many values accessed via mechanical switches. Resistance decade box, 10w load all electronics corp.
The 2786 decade resistance boxes are stable variable resistors with 6 dials which can be set accurately and quickly. Read the color code and record the values of your three resistors. Resistance decade box precision resistance on sale at. Decade resistance box provides any r within a wide range of values first dial is the units or r. Accuracy of the 9340 decade resistance boxes is better than 0. The main function of these decade boxes is to create a resistance, capacitance.
Mc systems 4441 r probe micropositioner right hand side. Consider you have a tunable potentiometer with a range. Frankensteins lab large wooden enclosures, with engraved front panels and big. To open an existing file click on file open on the toolbar and select the file. I was interested in having a decade resistance box because i find it convenient when working with opamps, filters etc. The main function of these decade boxes is to create a resistance or capacitance with a specific value by using a. Decade boxes decade lcr boxes manufacturer from mumbai.