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Recording Amps and Voltmeter, by Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd., 20th Century

Inventory Number 13154


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13154

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'ELLIOTT BROTHERS (LONDON) LTD / INSTRUMENT NO.61645 / AMPERS. VOLTS / RANGE. 0-5 RANGE 0-250 / P.T.RATIO / PERIODICITY 50~ / SERIES RESIS. NOT REQUIRED / TOTAL RES 3230W / SPEED OF CHART PER HOUR / PER MINUTE'
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 500mm Width: 365mm Depth: 213mm Weight: 15.25kg
Inventory No
13154
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

Recording Amps and Voltmeter with two instruction booklets. Glass window is missing.

13154.1 - Recorder for Amps and Volts by Elliott. Wooden case with hinged lid and metal clip fastening. Leather strap. Amps and Volts terminals to top. Window to front. Internally a roll graph chart is installed. Manufacturers plate to front of case;

13154.2 - Description and Instructions for Use for Elliott Recorders, Link Pen Pattern Continuous Roll Chart. Paper booklet, staple bound, with 40 numbered pages;

13154.3 - Instructions for use and maintenance of Evershed's Recording Instruments (Murday System) and Chart Examiner for Single and Duplex Charts. Paper booklet, staple bound, 19 numbered pages.