PRECISION MEASURING

INSTRUMENTS

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 SELECTOR GUIDE FOR PRECISION MEASUREING INSTURUMENTS

Model
Classification Measuring Range (Accuracy) Page
Number

0.1 1 10 100V

2707

Galvanometer 4

2708

0.1 1 10 100m 1 10 100 1 10 100k 1 10 100M

2768 (0.01 to 0.05%) 5

Wheatstone
bridge
2755 (0.1 to 0.6%) 6

2752 (0.3%) 7

Double bridge

2769 6

Standard
2792A 8
resistor

279301 (0.01%)

10

279303 (0.05%)

Variable resistor 278610 (0.05 to 2%)

278620 (0.05 to 0.5%) 11

2791

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 2707 2708
Electronic Galvanometer Galvanometer

270710 2708

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 2768
Precision Wheatstone Bridge

2768

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 2755 2769
Portable Wheatstone Bridge Portable Double Bridge

275597 276910
182226128mm 2kg 182226128mm 2.6kg
(7-1/494-3/4 4.4lbs) (7-1/494-3/4 5.7lbs)

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 2752
Precision Double Bridge

2752

2753

2754

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 2792A Series
Standard Resistors

Accuracy 40% higher than our previous models! The 2972A Series of standard resistors are metal foil resistors,
Temperature coefficient down 2/3! while the previous 2972 Series were winding resistors. The
error range of the 2972A Series is much smaller than those of

Main Features the previous 2972 Series, as demonstrated by the resistance
Traced to the national standard for high accuracy; test temperature coefficient curves (Graph 1). Precision temperature
(calibrated) accuracy of 5 ppm control equipment such as oil baths, are not needed for
Resistance temperature coefficient measurement and calibration. The 2972A can do these in an air
Excellent temperature characteristics in the range of 0 -50C; environment.
resistance temperature coefficient less than 2.5 ppm/C At development sites, the 2972A serves many purposes,
A variety of models ranging from precision measurement to calibration of
Eight models with nominal resistance values ranging between equipment. The main body of the 2972A employs the same
0.001 and 10 k plastic case as that of the previous series, and the 2972A has
Precision temperature control equipment, such as an oil bath, a damage-resistant and easy-to-connect terminal block. The
not needed for calibration due to marked improvement in 2972A can be even more effective in precision measurement
resistance temperature coefficient when it is combined with our potentiometer and double bridge.
Included document: Test certificate

2792A Series
100

0
35 40
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
-100
Error (ppm)

-200

-300

2792 Series
-400

Rt=R20 (1+a (t-20)+b (t-20)2)

-500
2792 =-5 to +10 =Less than -0.7
2792A =2.5 =Less than -0.1
-600
Temperature (C)

2792 =-5 2792 =+10 2792A =-2.5 2792A =+2.5

Graph 1 Error characteristics of the 2792 and

2792A Series with respect to temperature

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Temperature Maximum
Accuracy
Model Nominal value coefficient coefficient Drift per yearallowable current
23C2C
23 (ppm/C) (ppm/C2) (A)
2792A01 0.001 100ppm -5 to 15 Less than -0.1 100 ppm per year 54.7
2792A02 0.01 75ppm 10 Less than -0.1 75 ppm per year 17.3
2792A03 0.1 50ppm 5 Less than -0.1 50 ppm per year 5.47
2792A04 1 30ppm 2.5 Less than -0.1 30 ppm per year 1.73
2792A05 10 30ppm 2.5 Less than -0.1 30 ppm per year 0.547
2792A06 100 30ppm 2.5 Less than -0.1 30 ppm per year 0.173
2792A07 1 k 30ppm 2.5 Less than -0.1 30 ppm per year 0.055
2792A08 10 k 30ppm 2.5 Less than -0.1 30 ppm per year 0.017
Standard test conditions: DC current, temperature: 23 2C, power: below 0.1 W (2792A01) and below 0.01 W (2792A02-2792A08)

Operating temperature and humidity ranges External Dimensions

: 0-50C / 20-80% RH
Storage temperature and humidity ranges Unit: mm
150
: -20-60C / 20-80% RH
104
Maximum allowable power : 3 W 25 125

Test (calibrated) accuracy : 5 ppm

Power characteristics : 100 ppm/W
Insulation resistance : More than 1000 M at 500 V DC
Withstand voltage : 1.5 kV for one minute between
measurement terminal and casing 174 150
Terminal construction : 4 terminals
External dimensions : Approximately 104
150 mm
(current terminal width:
approximately 174 mm)
Weight : Approximately 1.2 kg
Accessories : UserS Manual, One Test Certificate

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Temperature Current
To maintain a high level of measurement accuracy, the When electric current flows through the Standard Resistor, its
Standard Resistor must be used in rooms with a constant resistance value changes due to the generated heat. To ensure
ambient temperature or placed in a thermostatic chamber. accurate measurement, use the Standard Resistor below the
Measure the ambient temperature accurately and perform maximum allowable current, which is one of the standard test
compensation according to the temperature coefficient. conditions. When the applied current exceeds the maximum
Ensure that the instrument is not subjected to rapid changes allowable current, the resistance could change, or the internal
in temperature during storage as changes in resistance or circuit could be broken.
deterioration of the insulator may result. (Instrument can be
operated stably for over two hours.) Thermal emf and Contact Resistance
To minimize the effects of thermal emf, connect the circuit
Temperature coefficients and resistance with copper wire, and take the average of two readings obtained
The resistance at temperature t is expressed by the following by reversing the direction of the current flowing through the
equation: current terminals. Incomplete contact between the lead wire and
Rt = R23 {1 + 23(t -23) + (t -23)2} the terminals causes current change due to contact resistance,
where and temperature errors due to heat generation.
Rt : Resistance value at tC
R23 : Resistance value at 23C Mechanical Shock and Vibration
23: 1st temperature coefficient at 23C Mechanical shock and vibration may cause distortion of the
: 2nd temperature coefficient at 0 to 50C resistive elements, which results in instability and changes in the
resistance value.

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 2793
Decade Resistance Boxes

279301

10

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 2786 2791
Decade Resistance Boxes Slide Resistors

2786 2791

11

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Subject to change without notice. [Ed: 03/b] Printed in Japan: Aug. 2011(C)/1,000(KP)
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