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User Manual 1040 Resistance Decade Box Version 1.2 11-22 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.
A wide range resistance decade box designed to meet the requirements of both industry and education. The 1040 is compact and durable, housed in a robust metal case with removable protective rubber cover, making it ideal for use in either the laboratory or field. Excellent accuracy (mid-scale 0.1 %) is achieved by using high stability metal film resistors.
Time Electronics 1040 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 1040 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 1 Ω decade to 0. For a quick reference to the setting values of the 1040, please see the Resistance Setting Table on the following page. Note: All resistance boxes have a residual resistance, meaning that when the decades are set to zero a small resistance remains.
Time Electronics 1040 Resistance Decade Box User Manual Resistance Setting Table The below table shows the settings of each resistance decade using the switches. 100 kΩ 10 kΩ 1 kΩ 100 Ω 10 Ω 1 Ω 10 MΩ 1 MΩ...
Certain precision components used in this instrument are not readily available and make repairs by the customer difficult if these components are damaged. You should only use Time Electronics original parts to ensure the unit meets the stated specifications. Dismantling the Instrument Remove the protective rubber cover.
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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