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Smallest and Handiest of Simpson's Shock Resistant Analog VOMs
The 160 combines the industry proven performance and reliability of the famous
Simpson 260 in a convenient hand-held package. The self-shielding taut-band movement
features outstanding repeatability and resistance to stray magnetic fields.
Internal circuits protect the meter from accidental overload.
Ideal for Nulling, Peaking and Trend Information
Quick, Positive "Yes/No" Checks for Voltage, Current and Continuity
Does Not Generate RF Radiation to Cause Interference or to Trigger External
Sensitive Circuits
High Immunity to Voltage Transients and RF Interference—No Expensive
Chips to Wipe Out
Includes 22.5 V and 1.5 V Batteries and Test Leads With Probe Tip
SPECIFICATIONS
DC Voltage
| Ranges |
Accuracy |
Sensitivity |
| 250mV, 1V, 2.5V, 10V,
50V, 250V, 500V,1000V |
2% of full scale |
20k per volt |
AC Voltage
| Ranges |
Accuracy |
Sensitivity |
| 2.5V, 10V, 25V, 50V, 250V,
500V, 1000V |
3% of full scale |
5k per volt |
Decibel
5 Ranges: -20 to +50dB
Reference: 0dB= 1mW into 600V
DC Current
| Ranges |
Accuracy |
Voltage Drop (Nominal) |
| 50mA,1mA,10mA,
100mA, 500mA |
2% of full scale |
250 mV or 50 mV on 50mA
(2ranges) 50 mV, all others |
Resistance
| Ranges |
Accuracy |
Maximum Indication |
| Rx1
Rx10
Rx100
Rx1K
Rx10K |
3 degrees of arc |
0-3K
0-30K
0-300K
0-3M
0-30M |
BATTERIES: 1.5V AA, 22.5V (Neda No.13F, Eveready 505)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: 758F for rated accuracy; less than
4% additional error over the range of +258F to +1308F.)
SIZE: 4-9/16" x 3-5/16" x 1-3/4" (11.59 x 8.41 x 4.45 cm).
WEIGHT: Approximately 12 ounces..
CONSTRUCTION: Combination high impact plastic and phenolic case.
CIRCUIT TO GROUND VOLTAGE: 1000V AC/DC Max.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Test Lead System
Deluxe 23-Piece Universal Test Lead
System. Everything you need for fast,
convenient test setups, measurements,
troubleshooting. Can be used with
all Simpson (and other) VOMs or
DMMs with standard pin-type
spade lug or reverse-type banana jack
inputs.
| VOM |
Catalog Number |
Accessories |
Catalog Number |
Accessories |
Catalog Number |
| 160 Compact |
12271
|
Universal Kit, Deluxe 23-Piece
Universal Kit, 14-Piece
Test Leads w/Probe Tip |
00818
05577
02055
|
Test Leads w/Alligator Tips
Case, Front Loading w/Storage
Padded Nylon Case |
01927
02225
45005
|
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