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User Manual 1041 Resistance Decade Box Version 1.2 10-22 Time Electronics Ltd Unit 5, TON Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA, United Kingdom. T: +44 (0) 1732 355993 | F: +44 (0) 1732 350198 mail@timeelectronics.co.uk | www.timeelectronics.com...
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All rights reserved. Nothing from this manual may be multiplied, or made public in any form or manner, either electronically or hard copy, without prior written consent from Time Electronics Ltd. This also applies to any schematics, drawings and diagrams contained herein.
Introduction A low ohm resistance box designed for general laboratory work including platinum resistance thermometry. The 1041 is compact and durable, housed in a robust metal case with removable protective rubber cover. Excellent accuracy is achieved by using high stability metal film resistors.
Time Electronics 1041 Resistance Decade Box User Manual Operation Safety Precautions Observe proper safety operational guidelines when working with high voltages. To minimize shock hazard connect the case terminal to an electrical ground. Always take precautions to avoid and prevent contact with live components.
Time Electronics 1041 Resistance Decade Box User Manual Operating Instructions 3.3.1 Connections Connection to the decade box is via 4 mm safety terminal posts, using 4 mm shrouded or standard plugs. Alternatively, crocodile clips or stripped wire connections can be used.
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Set the 0.01 Ω bank switch to 1. • For a quick reference to the setting values of the 1041, please see the Resistance Setting Table on the following page. Note: All resistance boxes have a residual resistance, meaning that when the dials are set to zero a small resistance remains.
Time Electronics 1041 Resistance Decade Box User Manual Resistance Setting Table The below table shows the settings of each resistance decade using the dials. 100 Ω 10 Ω 1 Ω 0.1 Ω 0.01 Ω Decade Decade Decade Decade Decade Ω...
1041 Resistance Decade Box User Manual Applications Pt100 Resistance Simulation Accurate simulation of low ohm values, such as PRT, can be performed by using the 1041. Resistance vs Temperature Relationship for Platinum Resistance Thermometer Detector Element (ITS-90) Ω Ω Ω...
Time Electronics 1041 Resistance Decade Box User Manual Maintenance and Repair Dismantling the Instrument Remove the rubber protection cover then removal of four screws enables the metal case cover to be taken off which provides access to all parts of the instrument.
Time Electronics’ total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. Note that if Time Electronics determine that the fault on a returned product has been caused by the user, we will contact the customer before proceeding with any repair.
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User Manual Returning Instruments Prior to returning your product please contact Time Electronics. We will issue a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number that is to accompany the goods returning. Further instructions will also be issued prior to shipment. When returning instruments, please ensure that they have been adequately packed, preferably in the original packing supplied.
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