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What a digital multimeter won't do
Professionals have long recognized that a Simpson 260 analog meter does many
things that even the best DMM cannot do...or cannot do as well, such as
monitoring fluctuating trends and rates.
The 260-8 has even more features than you've come to expect from its
predecessors. Standard and high energy fusing in conjunction with diode network
meter movement protection makes the 260-8 the best combination of quality and
affordability.
The 260-8P has an additional relay overload protection circuit that is resettable and
also provides audible continuity checking.
36 Measurement Ranges- Covering both AC and DC Voltage and Current
measurements, as well as Resistance testing
Connections Safeguarded- Standard size reverse/recessed safety jacks
prevent operator and/or tool contact with electrical connections of the
instrument
Overload Protection- Diode network protects instrument from overload
damage during use (260-8P only)
Rugged Construction- The Phenolic case is designed with heavy reinforced
walls for maximum durability; self-shielding taut-band provides added shock
resistance for the meter movement
SPECIFICATIONS
DC Voltage
| Ranges |
Accuracy |
Sensitivity |
| 250mV, 1V, 2.5V, 10V ,25V,
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 |
AC Current
Ranges: Up to 250 amperes with AC Amp-Clamp Adapter Accessory #00545
Decibel
5 Ranges: -20 to +50dB
Reference: 0dB= 1mW into 600
SPECIFICATIONS
Portable, for the Workshop, Lab, or in the Field- Portable enough to
take with you, with benchtop accuracy.
Versatile- Full-size test leads with threaded probe tips for screw-on alligator
clips and versatility. Eliminates the need to change test leads while working
Reverse Banana Jacks for Safety
Simple Operation- Two knobs control the selection of ranges and functions
DC Current
| Ranges |
Accuracy |
Voltage Drop (Nominal) |
| 50A, 1mA, 10mA,
l00mA, 500mA, 10A |
1.5% full scale 50A
2.0% of full scale, all other |
250mV on 50A , 1mA; 255mV
on 10mA , 10A; 300mV on 100mA;
500mV on 500mA |
Resistance
| Ranges |
Accuracy |
Max. Indication |
| Rx 1
Rx 100
Rx 10K |
2.5 of arc on Rx1
2.0 of arc on other |
0-2K
0-200K
0-20M |
FUSE: F1 1A, 250V, type 3AG, quick acting Littelfuse® Type 312001; F2 2A, 600V
Littelfuse® Type BLS or 2A 600V, Bussman® Type BBS.
BATTERIES: 1.5V AA, 9V (Neda No. 13F, 1604A)
PHYSICAL: Dimensions 7"(H)x5.5"(W)x3.1"(D), (18x14x8cm) Weight 3lbs. (1.4Kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
| Analog Multimeters |
Catalog Number |
Accessories |
Catalog Number |
Accessories |
Catalog Number |
| 260-8, General Purpose
260-8P, Relay Protected
260-8RT, Roll Top Case
260-8PRT, Protected, Roll Top Case |
12388
12391
12389
12392 |
Model 150-2 Amp-Clamp Adapter
Universal Kit, 14-Piece
Universal Kit, Deluxe 19-Piece
Probe Set, threaded w/clips
Model 151-2 Line Splitter (for 150-2) |
00545
05577
00818
00043
|
Case,Yellow Padded Polyester
Case, Black Padded Polyester
Roll-Top Case
Case, Hard Leatherette Front Load
Case, Molded Plastic |
00832
00834
00248
00805
45028 |
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