Just bought a Simpson 260 Series 3 for $8 but it had the same exact issue you had with yours. You saved me a lot of time trying to figure out why my Resistance Function was faulty... Thank you for your post.....3 years after.
Great video. Thanks, it caused me to get out my old Simpson 260-6 that had similar problems, (but not exactly the same), in the Ohms ranges. I noticed you said 1109 K for R-17, but I could tell you meant to say 1.109 K. Very informative, and I thank you again for getting me off my butt to put "Ole' faithful" back in service. Best wishes..................Dick
I have seen a resistor lose ohms once. It was on a cb radio I repaired back in the 1980's. It is a rare thing to find for sure. Thanks for sharing. I hope you're doing well. Take care
Thanks for the video. Picked up what looks to be a slightly newer version of the 260, but the DC voltage doesn't seem to switch, Haven't even looked into the other stuff. I'm sure the PDF provided will come quite in handy. Thanks!
Just bought a 260-4 at an estate sale $5. I put in new batteries after cleaning and removing the corroded batteries, and the needle moved! Next step is to find out why the reading is not correct. It may be a damaged movement. Thanks for the tutorial!
Great vid, liked the way you walked through your logic. I admit I am very new to this, does simpson offer replacement parts that are to spec? If not them, can you find the spec parts elsewhere? Since it is a piece of test gear, I am assuming you want the values as close as possible to the original ones to maintain the specs. 73 Scott
+Scott Johnston Yes they do have repair facilities. There is also other individuals and companies repairing this equipment. I found a number of them with Google searches.
Picked one one these up for £4 at a local ham fest. The meter movement had a bit of dust in it as was sticking but all ok now. It's a bit rough looking with the wrong knobs, so looking for original knobs to replace them.
I just ordered one.these meters ,which I hope is in good working order,but your looks nicer ,and if it isn't up to snuff ,I probably have to go through it ,thanks for your video of should be helpful .I been wanting one for a while ,I bought a Simpson 260 and two heath kit vtvm ,so I probably have my work cut out for me.,
I have a pile of Simpson meters needing repair (mostly series 6) and was looking for the component layout. That Sears/Simpson file did the trick! Now I see why my own attempted layout was wrong- failed parts.
I"m glad the information helped. This video may help also. How to read Simpson Meter Schematic and repair meter ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6PluFphrRVw.html THANKS.
Hi, I have a 7 series and it gives me zero horizontally and on 2 sides, but in the other potions it does not give zero, as well as no measurement works, I want to know if the galvanometer is fine? .Thank you
I have a differnt problem i have my meter over reading on all settings and when you go To max there is zero adjustment for calibration .you just get full defelction .I jave perfect volts and amps .Right on the money .Thak you for the video .Now i will have to find replacement resistors .
+chris c You could try making one like I did in this video, it takes a lot of resistors though to come up with the right combination. You might consider a small variable resistor. Or you can contact Simpson and talk to their tech support, Simpson is a very good company. Below is the link. www.simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/calibration-and-repair
Chris, I am a little late to the dance here but there's a repair company out here in Southern California called IMS or Instrument Meter Specialities (Google them) that will sell the precision resistors for your Simpson meter. They're good folks and will help you with info. Good luck!
Hello, Great video. I realize this might be a long shot, but here goes. I have a Simpson 360-2 multimeter, it's a beauty! BUT, its analog needle [which sits beneath the main digital display, and which is used for trending] does not zero. It moves just fine, when measuring volts and etc, moving left and right without a hitch, but it never returns to zero proper, it always stops at 'round 3mm to the right, of zero. This multimeter is in great shape, so I figure, it's probably not broken. There is a zero adjust screw on this device but it's only for zeroing the main digital display, there is no visible way [that I could find] to zero the analog display's needle. Am I missing something? Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Keep making videos. Thank you kindly
The only thing I found was the user manual. Simpson Electric 360-2 Operator's Manual www.manualslib.com/manual/1005326/Simpson-Electric-360-2.html I would contact Simpson Tech Support. There very good. www.simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/operators-manuals
Hey, thanks for replying! Yeah, contacting tech-support might help. As a complete NOOB, it never occured to me, that the Simpson company might still be around - I just assumed that they disappeared a WHILE back. Thanks again mate
+Steve Smith One of the RU-vidr's said it was probably a wire wound resistor and when it got too hot the coils shorted together. I'll open it up and see.
+Dave Pickrell Hey Dave, hope everything is going well. I'm amazed that there was no damage to the meter M1. I have always been impressed with the Simpson meters. This really proves how well their engineered. Thanks Dave.
Sorry I've been out of touch so, my mother passed away in the summer and its just been one of those times. with both parents gone sort of no longer feels like much to life.. any way enjoyed the clip.. your the MAN! :)
Simpson is a very good company. I would contact them; they will be able to help you. Simpson simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/calibration-and-repair/ Main Switchboard & Technical Support Mon. - Thur. 7:00 am - 4:30 pm CT (715) 588-3311 Customer Service Mon. - Thur. 7:00 am - 4:30 pm CT Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
@@AllAmericanFiveRadio What series is the meter? does this video apply to the series 5? if it is not? I have a series 5 and i think they installed the wrong fuse it appear to be a slow blow fuse and it is located on top of the negative, positive and AC selector switch?. Seems to me like an odd place for the fuse. Thank you
@@SDsailor7 It is a series 6. Series 5 is about the same circuit. www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjH5pOdjaGAAxV3gGoFHXqtB5cQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsimpson260.com%2Fdownloads%2Fsimpson_260-5_and_5m_user_manual-1969.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1M0n9d1iAODLr4DauGlZek&opi=89978449
