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Re: [Amps] Simpson 260 question

To: K1SG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] Simpson 260 question
From: Roger <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:04:04 -0400
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K1SG@aol.com wrote:
> A little more information for the thread...
>   

We always used a high voltage probe with the 260.  It almost look like 
one of the old sci fi movie ray guns.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> The Simpson260.com site does have specs for most versions of the meter, but 
>  does NOT quote specs on the 5000 volt range for any of these models.
> There are thousands of older Simpson 260s still in service.  However a  
> call to the factory brought this chilling response:  Simpson no longer  
> supports any version of the 260 earlier than Series 8.  They will not  
> service, 
> calibrate, supply manuals, parts or ANY information about them, except  to 
> say 
> that they pose safety issues, and will not elaborate beyond that. I  believe 
> that they want to see them all go away for liability reasons. In fact,  
> their Series 9 260s have a maximum voltage rating of only 600 volts.
> I think that SM0AOM described the problems attendant with high voltages,  
> and Simpson's reluctance to accept liability for HV accidents, but I'm  
> disappointed that instead of working to resolve the issues, they chose to 
> avoid  
> them entirely. This is rather like putting a speed governor on car engines 
> to  prohibit going faster than 20 MPH, because everyone knows that fatal 
> accidents  are more likely at higher speeds. 
> Sounds like Simpson's latest design was performed by lawyers, rather than  
> engineers.
>  
> Steve  Gilbert
> K1SG
> K1SG@AOL.com
> 508-435-9133
> FN42fe  
>
>  
> In a message dated 8/3/2009 11:53:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> amps-request@contesting.com writes:
>
> Message:  1
> Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:03:31 EDT
> From: TexasRF@aol.com
> Subject:  Re: [Amps] Simpson 260 question
> To: K1SG@aol.com,  amps@contesting.com
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>
> Steve, the 260 is a fine VOM but, it is old and the  calibration can't be  
> trusted until it is checked with proper  equipment.
>
> The resistors change value with age and who knows what  damage could have  
> occurred in the past due to operator error  etc.
>
> 73,
> Gerald K5GW
>
>
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated  8/3/2009 2:17:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
> K1SG@aol.com  writes:
>
> I have a  Simpson 260, Series 5. What I don't have is the  manual for  it. 
> What  I'd most like to know is what accuracy  it's rated for on the 5000 
> volt   
> scales, both AC and  DC.  I believe the meter is rated for 2% of  full  
> scale  
> accuracy up to 1000 volts DC and 3% on AC, but I haven't  been able  to  
> track 
> down a number for the HV scales.
>
> Your   help, as always, is  appreciated!
> Steve
>
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