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 MODEL 630-PL
Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter

The Triplett Electrical Instru ment Com pany

Bluffton, Ohio

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 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

FOREW ORD
With your purchase of a Model 630-PL Volt-Ohm-Milliammeler, you have Page
made a worthwhile investment, not only in a fine instrument, but backed Familiarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... • • • 4
up by a company which has been making instruments for more than hall
a century. The Triplett Company stands behind your 630-PL and will Operation
give all possible assistance in its use and maintenance .
Measuring DC Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Measuring AC Volts ......... ........ ........ .. ...... 8
TRIPLETT WARRANTY AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Measuring DC Resistance ... ......... ......... ....... 10
Measuring DC Current . .... . ...... ......... ...... . ... 12
The Triplett Electrical Instrument Company warrants instruments manufactured by
ii lo be free from defective material or factory workmanship and agrees to repair Measuring Output Volts (DB) ......... ......... ...... 14
or replace such instruments which under normal use and service, disclose the
defect lo be the fault of our manufacturin g. Our obligation under this warranty is Operation Chart ......... ...... . ... . ......... .... ... . 16
limited to repairing or replacing any instrument or test equipment which proves to
be defective, when returned to us transportation prepaid, within ninety (90) days Measuring Capacity .......... .. ........ . .. ........ . .. 18
lrom the date of otiginal purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any ol our products which have been repaired or
altered by unauthorized persons or service stations in any way so as, in our Additional Measurements
judgment, to injure their stability or reliability or which have been subject to misuse,
negligence or accident or which have had the serial number altered, effaced, or Measuring Kilovolts ... . . ... .. ... . ...... ... ...... ..... 20
removed. Neither does this warranty apply to any of our products which have been
connected, installed, or adjusted otherwise than in accordance with the instructions Measuring High DC Current ....... .......... . . ....... 21
lumished by us. Accessories including all vacuum tubes and batteries not of our
manulacture used with this product are not covered by this warranty .
· The Triplett Electrical Instrument Company reserves the right to discontinue models Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • •21
al any time, or change specifications or design, w.ithout notice and without incurring
any obligation.
Upon acceptance of the material covered by this invoice the purchaser agrees to Additional Applications .... .. ......... ......... ........ 22
assume all liability for any damages and bodily injury which may result from the
use or misuse of the material by the purchaser, his employees, or others, and that Maintenance ...... . .... ..... .... .... .. ...... .. ... • • • • •25
The Triplett Electrical Instrument Company shall incur no liability for direct or
consequentia l damage of any kind .
Interior View - Parts Location ......... ........ .. .... ... 26
Parts will be made available for a maximum period of five (5) years after the
manufacture of this equipment has been discontinued. Parts include all materials,
charts, instructions, diagrams, accessories, et cetera, whic~ were furnished in the Replaceable Parts .... ... ......... ......... ......... • • . 27
standard or special models.
This warranty and conditicns of sale are in lieu of all others expressed or implied Circuit Diagram ..... ..... . ... .. .. ......... .... .... . • . •28
and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability
in co-:.:1ection with the sale ol our products.
Data
The Triplett Electrical Instrumen t Company DB Chart ........ ... ..... ..... ......... ......... .... 29
EIA Condenser Color Code .... . ... ...... .. ......... .. 30
Bluffton, Ohio
EIA Resistor and Speaker Color Code ......... . ...... . 31
Printed in Part o. 84-89-011764-15 EIA Wiring Color Code . ... .. ..... ... ...... . ... ... .... 31
(For abov erial o. 29,500 and after April 30, 1963) EIA Transformer Color Code .. . ......... ........ .. ... 32

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 4 ,FAMILIARIZATION 5
The Model 630-PL Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter is a rugged each. You will use the COM and V-n-A, jacks for most
long scale multi-range instrument in a compact portable case. measurements. The polarity reversing switch must be in the
Remove the test leads from the small envelope and notice "DC+, n, ACV" position !or all ohm and ACV measurements.
the two alligator clips enclosed. The clips slide over the ends P R O T E C T I O N: A one ampere {use Is incorporated in the ohm circuits for
of the test prods and make very handy connectors. protectinq the ohm circuit when it is accidentally placed across high voltage. A
Plug the small ends of the test leads into the panel jacks spare fuse is attached to unit inside the tester.
marked COM and V-n-A. The jacks and plugs are espe-
cially made for trouble-free, low resistance connections. Accuracy
Scales Your 630-PL is accurate to within 3 % of full scale
Notice there are five scales on the meter. The top scale reading on all DC ranges except the 5000 volt range which
(red) is used when measuring ohms. This scale is marked 1s within 5 %, 4 % on all AC ranges except 5000 volts which
from 0 to lK (at left side). With the switch knob turned to is 5 %, and 3 % of the scale length on all resistance ranges.
nx 1, the ohms scale is read just as it is marked. With the Precision, non-aging resistors insure lasting accuracy. All
switch knob turned to nX 10, the numbers on ohms scale must units are calibrated at 77° F. AC ranges are calibrated on a
all be multiplied by 10. Likewise nx lK and OX lO0K mean 60 cycle sine wave. In choosing ranges always endeavor to
to multiply by 1000 and 100,000 respectively. have the readings fall in the upper (or right hand) half of
The second scale from the top (black) is used to read the scale for greatest accuracy.
all DC currents and voltages. The third from the top (red) is
used for all AC voltages except the 3 volt range-the latter Ranges
is read on the bottom red scale (marked 3 at full scale).
The lowest scale (black) is used for all decibel measure- The following ranges are self contained in your 630-PL:
men ts. Notice the chart near the lower right hand corner of DC Volts 2.5-10-50-250-1000-5000 at 20,000 Ohms
the dial. This is used in conjunction with the DB scale as per Volt/ 0-.250 at 10,000 Ohms per volt
explained on page 14. AC Volts 0-3-10-50-250-1000-5000 at 5,000 Ohms
P anel per Volt
Just below the meter is a small plastic screw. This is DC Microamperes 0-100 at 250 Mv.
rotated with a small coin or screw driver to adjust the meter DC Milliamperes 0-10-100-1000 at 250 Mv.
pointer to zero. This need be adjusted only occasionally DC Amperes 0-10 at 250 Mv.
but for best accuracy the pointer should always be on zero Ohms 0-1000-10,000 ..... (4.4-44 at center scale)
before making a measurement. Megohms 0-1-100 . . . . (4400-440,000 at center scale)
The large knob in the lower center of the panel is used Output Volts(AC) 0-3-10-50-250-1000 at 5,000 Ohms per Volt
to select aH ranges. The markings are self explanatory. Decibels -20 to + 11, 21, 35, 49, 61, 75 on 600
Left of the knob is a recessed n ADJ control used when Ohm line
making resistance measurements.
To the right of the knob is a recessed switch used for Your 630-PL is well constructed but like any instrument
reversing polarity on DC ranges. should be handled carefully. You will also want to keep the
Observe the jacks and note carefully the marking for panel clean as cleanliness and carefulness go hand in hand.

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 6 OPERATION 1
Measuring DC Volts (Fig. 1)
Rotate the selector switch to the appropriate range for
DC volts. Always start with the highest range if in doubt
as to the approximate voltage.
In choosing ranges, endeavor to have the readings fall
in the upper, or right hand, half of the scale for greatest
accuracy.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red
lead into the V-n-A jack as shown in Figure 1.
CAUTION: When measuring up to 5000 volts set the
selector switch on the 5000/ 1000 range, plug the red lead
into the jack marked 5000 DCV, and leave the black lead
in COM.
Connect the test prods ACROSS the voltage source. The
red lead is positive. Where polarity is difficult to determine,
the meter may read backwards. No damage will be done if
this occurs. Simply reverse the polarity switch.
The V-n-A jack will be positive when the polarity switch
is in the "DC+ " position.
Read all DC voltages on the top black meter scale. DC-
Notice that the scales are not all marked exactly the same 50
DC
as the range indicated by the knob position. Thus 0-2.5 volts 0
is read on the 0-250 scale (i. e. + by 100) on all readings, COM-
the 0-1000 range is read on the 0-10 scale by adding two 5fc°v° ~ V-Il:A
zeros, and the 0-5000 range is read on the 0-50 scale by 0 ,i. A 0
adding two zeros. OUT Q PUT
The high sensitivity of 20,000 ohms per volt will allow
you to take measurements in low current circuits such as
grid and discriminator circuits.
Voltages as low as .005 volts, ( .250 volts full sc~e al 10,000 ohms per volt)
may be read by using 100 uA DC current range. Simply place the range selector
in the 100 uA position and read the voltage on the 0-250 scale (divide by 1000 for
volts).
CAUTION: For maximum safety do not handle tester or leads when connected
to high volta ges. Make certain that no condensers are cha rged to a high volta ge.
NOTE: To measure above 1000 volts, the red lead must be plugged in o the
5000 DCV jack and selector switch set on the 5000/1000 DCV range.

For handy operation chart see pages 16 and 17. Figure I - Measuring DC Volts
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Measuring AC Volts {Fig. 2)

Rotate the Selector switch to the appropriate range for
AC volts and set the polarity switch to ACV. Always start
with the highest range if in doubt as to the approximate
voltage.
In choosing ranges, endeavor to have the readings fall
in the upper, or right hand, half of the scale for greatest
accuracy.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red
lead into the V-n-A jack as shown in Figure 2.
CAUTION: When measuring up to 5000 volts set the
selector switch on the 5000/1000 range, plug the red lead
into the jack marked 5000 ACV, and leave the black lead
in COM.
Connect the test prods ACROSS the voltage source. As
there is no polarity on AC, the red and black leads may be
interchanged without causing the meter to read backwards.
Use the two lower red scales for AC volt readings. Note i~
that the bottom scale is to be used ONLY for one range, 0
namely the 0-3.
5fc°v° "f<
When using the 0-1000 AC volt range, read on the 0-10 0 l'A
scale by adding two zeros. When on the 5000 volt range
use the 0-50 scale by adding two zeros. OUT Q PUT
Wi ih the special design of the two diodes in a modified
full wave bridge circuit, the 630-PL gives a wide frequency
response usable from 10 c p s to 500 Kc.
CAUTION: For maximum safety do not handle tester
or leads when connected to high voltages.
NOTE: To measure above 1000 volts, red lead must be
=:JII
plugged into the 5000 ACV jack and the selector switch set
on the 5000/1000 ACV range.
For handy operation chart see pages 16 and 17. Figure 2-Measuring AC Volts
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Measuring DC Resistance (Fig. 3)
Rotate the selector switch to the appropriate range for
ohms determined from the following chart:
To Read Set Switch to
0-100□- ohms ....... .. .. ... . .......... nX 1
0-10,000 ............... .............. nx 10
0-1 Meg. . ................ .... ...... . nX lK
0-100 Meg ........................... nX l00K
Set the polarity switch to n.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red
lead into the V-n-A jack as shown in Figure 3.
Short the test prods together and adjust then ADJ knob
until the meter pointer reads 0 on the top red (n) scale.
(The 0 for the ohms scale is at the extreme right side of
the scale.)
Connect the test prods across the resistor as shown. If
the resistor is wired in a circuit, disconnect one end of the
resistor before taking the reading.
Each time an ohm range is changed, it is well to check
the 0 setting as outlined in paragraph 4 above. 500
DC
The basic scale 0-lK (0-1000) is used for reading on all
ohm ranges. Simply multiply the scale numbers by 1, 10, 0
1000, or 100,000 as indicated by the selector switch setting. 5000
~V
~
*A
It should be kept in mind that in the measurement of 0 A
resistance a current is passed through the unknown resistor.
Generally this current is so small as to be negligible. How- OUT Q PUT
ever on the 0-1000 range fairly high current is employed.
CAUTION: On XI ohm position reading approximately center scale (4.4 ohms)
the current drain from the J.S volt battery is 170 MA. It is desirable to make a
practice of usinq one of the hiqher ohm ranges for general continuity or circuit
testing . This will give you much longer battery life.
NOTE: In the ohms circuit the battery polarity at the leads is as indicated. UNKNOWN
The red lead is positive. RESISTOR
Since the scale of an ohmmeter is non-linear, the accuracy of the readinq
cannot be expressed as a per cent of full scale. Ohmmeter accuracy is generally
referred to a linear scale such as the DC volt scale. Thus ±3% ohmmeter
accuracy means an allowable ± l.S divisions on the DC scale. For example 2
ohms could read from about 1.75 to 2.3 ohms and be within tolerance.
NOTE: Do not touch any metal parts of the circuit when using the high ohm
ranges. It is not dangerous but your body resistance can cause serious error.
,For handy operation chart see pages 16 and 17. Figure 3-Measuring DC Resistance
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12 OPERATION

Measuring DC Current (Fig. 4)

Rotate the selector switch to the appropriate range for
DC current. Always start with the highest range if in doubt
as to the approximate current.
In choosing ranges, endeavor to have the readings fall
in the upper, or right hand, half of the scale for greatesi
accuracy.
Plug the black test lead into the COM jack and the red
lead into the V-0-A jack as shown in Figure 4.
Connect the test prods in SERIES with the circuit to be
measured. Do not test directly across any potential circuits
as this may burn out the instrument and shunt. The red
lead is positive. Where polarity is difficult to determine, the
meter may read backwards. No damage will be done if
this occurs. Simply reverse the polarity switch.
Read all current ranges (including microamperes, mil-
liamperes, and amperes) on the upper black scale. When on 500
DC
the 10 Ma. range use the 0-10 scale and read direct. On the 0
100 Ma. range again use the 0-10 scale by adding one zero.
5000 "!(
ACV
CAUTION: Turn off the power before connecting the
meter to the circuit. Do not handle tester or leads in high
0 p.A

voltage circuits. OUT Q PUT

In using the 100 microampere range, the meter may read
differently than calculations would indicate. This is some-
times caused in low current circuits by a slight leakage of
voltage due to moisture. Other times a slight potential is
OPEN
generated by soldering or joining of dissimilar metals. Even CIRCUIT
the proximity of fumes or liquid acids and alkalies may react RED

with the metal parts of the circuit and generate slight cur-
rents. The fingers should not be permitted to touch the metal
parts of the prods or circuit as body resistance can also up-
set some circuits.
Figure 4- Measuring DC Current
For handy operation chart see pages 16 and 17.
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 14 OPERATION 15
Measuring Output Volts (DB) (Fig. 5)
Output is generally measured in units called the decibel,
a terminology used to indicate power levels in amplifiers or
telephone work.
Do not confuse the DB with the VU (Volume Unit). The
VU is based on .001 watt dissipated in a 600 ohm line and
is measured with a meter having special ballistic charac-
teristics.
Rotate the selector switch to the appropriate AC volt
range and set the polarity switch to ACV. Refer to the small
chart on the meter dial for the range to use. Always start
with the highest range if in doubt as to the approximate
number of decibels.
Normally it is recommended to measure output by plug-
ging the black lead into the COM jack and the red lead
into the OUTPUT jack as shown in Figure 5.
Oftentimes a DC voltage is present in the circuit where
output is to be measured. The extra jack marked OUTPUT
with a .1 mfd condenser in series is provided to block the DC. 500
DC
The condenser impedance is generally disregarded in 0
most measurements. Where no DC is present, this output
5000 :1
voltage can be read accurately by using the 630-PL as a ACV •A-A
regular AC voltmeter (i. e. by plugging the red lead into the 0 Jl.A
V-n-A jack instead of OUTPUT.) OUT Q PUT
Connect the test prods across the plate circuit or speaker
voice coil.
Read all DB ranges on the bottom black scale using the
600
small chart on the meter dial. For example, when the selector OHM
switch is set on the 3 AC volt range, the DB scale is direct LINE
reading. When on the 10 AC volt range, add 10 to reading
on the DB scale, thus with the meter reading -2, the ap- When using the 5000 AC voltage range for
proximate DB reading is + 8 DB. output measurements ii i1 necesaary to
::>lace a condenser capable of withstandini
For a reference level of .006 watt in 500 ohms, subtract this high voltage extemal to the tuter and
connected in series to the 5000 AC volt fack
(+ )7 DB from the reading to obtain the absolute value of mung the COM lack to complete the circuit.
decibels. This e'ICtemal condenser is not a furnished
part of the equipment.
For handy operation chart see pages 16 and 17. Figure 5-Measuring Output Volts (DB)
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 16 OPERAT ION CHART 17
To Set Switch To Plug Red* Test Lead Read Each Scale
Measure Polarity In Jack Marked On Div. Equals
Selector

DC VOLTS BLACK SCALE

0-.250 100 p.A either V-n-A 0-250 DC---;-1000 0.005 Volt
0- 2.5 2.5 DCV either V-n-A 0- 250 DC---;-100 0.05 Volt
0-10 10 DCV either V-n-A 0- 10 DCXI 0.2 Volt
0-50 50 DCV either V-n-A 0- 50 DCXl 1.0 Volt
0-250 250 DCV either V-n-A 0- 250 DCXl 5.0 Volts
0-1000 1000/5000 DCV either V-n-A 0- 10 DCXlO0 20.0 Volts
0- 000 1000/5000 DCV either 5000 DCV 0- 50 DCXlO0 100.0 Volts
- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - -
AC VOLTS RED SCALE
0-3 3 ACV ACV V-l-A 0-3V ACXl 0.05 Volt
0- 10 10 ACV ACV V-p-A 0- 10 ACXl 0.2 Volt
0- 50 50 ACV ACV V,h-A 0- 50 ACXl 1.0 Volt
0-250 250 ACV ACV V-n-A 0- 250 ACXl 5.0 Volts
0- 1000 1000/5000 ACV ACV V-n-A 0- 10 ACXlO0 20.0 Volts
0- 5000 1000/ 5000 ACV ACV 5000 ACV 0- 50 ACXlO0 100.00 Volts
DC CURRENT BLACK SCALE
0- 100 Ua DC 100 µ.a either V-n-A 0-10 DCXlO 2.0 µ.a
0-10 Ma DC 10 DCMA either V-n-A 0- 10 DCXl 0.2 Ma
0-100 Ma DC 100 DCMA either V-n-A 0- 10 DCXlO 2.0 Ma
0- 1000 Ma DC 1000 DCMA either V- n-A 0-10 DCXlO0 20.0 Ma
0-10 AMPS DC 10 AMP either V- n-A 0- 10 DCXl 0.2 Amp
OHMS Each Scale Division Equals (in ohms}

0-1000 nxl n V- n- A RED SCALE I 0-4 I 4-5 I 5-10 I 10-20 I ?.0-50 I 50-200
I ~-
n V- n-A OX ! j .I I .2 I .5 I 1 I 5
0- 10,000 nXlO OXIO I 1 I 2 I s I10 I so I soo
0- 1 Meg nXIK n V- n- A OXIK I 100 I 200 I 500 I lK I SK I SOK
nXlO0K n V-n-A OXIOOK I lOK I 20K I SOK I IOOK I SOOK I SMea
0-100 Meg
DECIBELS
-20 to +11 3 ACV ACV
t
O4tput
BLACK SCALE
DB plus 0 * Black test lead
-10 to +21 10 ACV ACV O11Jput DB plus 10 plugged in "COM"
+ 4 to +35 50
250
ACV
ACV
ACV
ACV
Output
Output
DB plus 24
DB plus 38 jack for all
+18 to +49
+30 to +61 1000/5000 ACV ACV Output DB plus 50 measurements
+44 to +1s 1000/5000 ACV ACV 5000 ACV DB plus 64

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18 OPERATION 19

Measuring Capacity (Fig. 6)

Your 630-PL can be used to measure capacity by the
arrangement shown in Figure 6. It is set up as an AC volt-
meter. See page 8.
Use the following chart to determine the AC voltage
range to use. ALWAYS start with the selector switch on the
250 volt range since, if the condenser is shorted, serious
damage may result to the meter when on a low range.

To Set Deflection
Measure Selector in
MFD Switch to AC Volts
.0021 f .45
.004 I I .83
.006 ~ 3 ACV ~ 1.25
.oos I I 1.65
.010 J t 2.10 500
DC X

CAUTION: Do not attempt to use this test on electrolytic 0

condensers. 5000 ':"(
ACY V·Il:A
0 /lA

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IIOV
60~

UNKNOWN .5MFD
CAPACITOR

Figure 6-Measuring Capacity

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20 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS 21

Measuring Kilovolts
Measuring High DC Current
For measuring the high voltage employed in television receivers and in other
applications, an external probe is available. See Figure 7. Probes for DC are External plug-in shunts are availabl e to extend the DC
made in three ranges 0-10,000, 0-25,000, and 0-50,000 volts. Probes for AC are
also available in the lower ranges.
current ranges of your 630-PL from the self-contained 0-10
to 0-25 amps. External portable shunts up to 100 amperes
To use the Kilovolt probe set range selector switch on 2.5 volt DC position are also availabl e. (See paragra ph on accessories.)
if the DC probe is to be used. When the AC probe is used set range selector
switch on 3 Volt AC position and set the polarity switch to ACY. Pluq the Kilovolt Set the 630-PL selector switch to the 10 Ma. position
probe lead into the V-0-A jack on bottom riqht comer of the front panel. Use and plug the desired external shunt into the COM and V-n-A
the black standard lead for negative or common lead with it connected in the
COM jack located on the lower right side of front panel. jacks. Connect the line to be measure d to the binding posts
on top of the shunts. The external portable shunts are too
large to plug into the panel and must be connect ed to the
Multiply
panel jacks by the leads furnished with the shunts.
Kilovolt Set Selec- Read on
Probe tor Switch Range by

0-IOKV DC 2.5V DC 0-IOV DC 1000 Acces sories

0-25KV DC 2.5V DC 0-250V DC 100
0-50KV DC 2.5V DC 0-50V DC 1000 The following accessories for your 630-PL are availabl e
0-IOKV AC 3V AC 0-IOV AC 1000 from your distributor.
0-25KV AC 3V AC 0-250V AC 100
Item Part No.
DC Hi-Voltage probe 0-10 Kv T-79-83
AC Hi-Voltage probe 0-10 Kv 79-165
Figure 7 T-79-130
DC Hi-Voltage probe 0-25 Kv
USE EXTREME CAUTION
in measuring the high AC Hi-Voltage probe 0-25-Kv 79-166
voltages such as found
in television receivers. DC Hi-Voltage probe 0-50 Kv T-79-92
Clip the common lead
to the circuit so you Carrying cases 639, 639-N and 639-P
will have only one T-91-243
probe in your hand. Plug-in external shunt 0-25 DC Amp.
Portable external shunt 0-50 DC Amp. T-91-244
Portable external shunt 0-100 DC Amp. T-91-191
Clamp-on Ammeter Adapter, Model 10 60A-211
(Ranges 6 to 300 AC Amps)
Lead Assembly, No. 611 79A-160
(Used in conjunction with Model 10)
Line Separato r, Model 101 60A-218
(Used in conjunction with Model 10)
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22 ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS 23

In The Home 630-PL has a wide frequency response-usable from 10

cps to 500 Kc.
When your refrigerator motor fails to "kick out" the
starting winding, use the 630-PL, to measure the AC line In The Industrial Plant
voltage. If the voltage is below about 100 volts, notify your
power company. Your 630-PL will be a big help in checking voltage
If your electric stove does not seem to heat quickly drop caused by adding that extra machine on the already
enough, measure the voltage input to the stove with all overloaded line. Correcting this will often save time later
burners turned on and again with all burners turned off. when a rush comes and the line "just happens" to burn up.
If the difference between these two voltages is 10 or 15 volts, Measure the voltage at the machine first with the ma-
the power cable to the stove has defective connections or chine turned off and again with the machine in operation.
is not of large enough current carrying capacity. If the voltage is proper with the machine off but low with
Blown fuses sometimes do not visibly indicate they are the machine in operation, the circuit wiring or transformers
burned out. With your 630-PL measure the voltage ahead have too small a capacity. If the voltage is low even with
and behind the fuse. Voltage ahead of the fuse but no the machine off, the circuit is probably already overloaded
voltage following indicates a blown, defective, or loose fuse. and the machine should be wired into another circuit.
Sometimes it is easier to remove the fuse and measure its Equipment using automatic electric controls can be
resistance. This should be substantially zero. checked with the 630-PL. Faulty relay or control action is
Your 630-PL is handy for locating trouble in desk and often caused by low voltage applied to the relay or control.
floor lamps. Pull the plug from the wall socket and check for This low voltage in turn, may be caused by burned or dirty
a faulty cord, plug, switch, socket, or bulb by measuring contacts on the control device. Use the nX 1 range to check
resistance on the n X 1 range. 100 watt 120 volt bulbs should for high or unstable contact resistance.
read 10 to 20 ohms. 50 watt 120 volt bulbs should read When a phone on your dial telephone system fails,
20 to 40 ohms. measure the line current and the voltage to the particular
For the Radio Man relay in question. If the voltage is proper, measure the con-
In addition to all common voltage, current, and resist- tact resistance of the relay contacts using the nX 1 scale on
ance measurements used in servicing radios, the high sensi- your 630-PL. If this resistance is over a fraction of an ohm
tivity of your 630-PL is well adapted to measuring AFC, or if the resistance seems to waver, clean and adjust the
AVC, bias, and FM discriminator voltages. relay contacts.
Measurements of the high voltage up to 27,000 volts D. C. In The Garage
used in some television receivers for the picture tube can Fuses in the automobiles have a tendency to look per-
be effected with the special high voltage probe shown on fectly good and yet not function due to corrosion under the
page 20. metal end cap. Measure voltage ahead and behind the fuse
Considerable trouble is had with leakage in automobile to determine a defective unit. Or remove the fuse and
radio antennas (due to moisture). Your 630-PL with the measure its resistance. Anything over a fraction of an ohm
h~gh ohm range 0-100 meg. is ideal to check this leakage. is too high.
Disconnect the antenna from the receiver before making this . Checking automobile wiring, light switches, heaters,
check. radios, etc., can be speeded up by simple use of your
High frequency measurements are possible since the 630-PL.
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 MAINTENANCE 25

In The Laboratory :Battery Replacement

Your 630-PL is built with all prec1s1on, non-aging Two batteries are used for the ohmmeter circuits, a 1.5
resistors. The specially designed switch and special banana volt Eveready No. 950 or equivalent and a 30 volt Eveready
type plugs insure lasting accuracy. The meter with specially No. 413 or equivalent.
finished and selected pivots and jewels and a well designed When the meter pointer can no longer be adjusted to
stable magnet further makes the 630-PL a must for the zero (see page 10)' ohms on the nx 1, nx 10, or nx 1000
laboratory. ranges, replace the 1.5 volt battery.
When the meter pointer can no longer be adjusted to
Special Applications zero ohms on the nx 100,000 range, replace the 30 volt
The unusually high range ohmmeter in your 630-PL battery.
permits some indication of condenser leakage resistance. To replace batteries, remove the four screws in the bot-
Measure as a resistor, see page 10, using the highest range. tom of the case and lift panel from the case. Simply remove
A good paper or mica condenser under 1 mfd. will indicate the old, and replace with a new battery being careful to
at the 100 Meg mark or above. If a steady reading (taken observe polarity.
after the initial surge required to charge the condenser) of Care
less than 100 megohms is obtained, the condenser probably A little precaution in handling and caring for your
has defective insulation. Good paper condensers over 1 mfd. 630-PL can pay big dividends in satisfaction. Treat your
may read somewhat less than 100 megohms. Electrolytic
tester like you would a fine watch.
condensers should read above .1 megohm. In checking Avoid placing your tester on a bench where machine
electrolytic condensers, the black test lead ("com" jack)
tools are used or severe vibration is encountered.
should be connected to the positive terminal of the condenser. Do not place your 630-PL near the edge of a shelf or
Checks of insulation resistance for motors, genera tors, bench where it can easily be knocked off.
telephone cables, power cables, etc., can be made on the When possible keep your 630-PL in a place of moder-
high ohmmeter range of your 630-PL. The actual value of ate temperatures. Avoid places with extreme temperatures
resistance may vary from a few megohms to over 100 meg, or severe temperature changes.
depending on weather conditions and quality of insula tion. In .ise, don't take chances on overloading the meter.
The best method, therefore, is to make periodic checks on If in doubt as to the approximate reading always start with
important cables or equipment and observe the trend in the highest range.
readings. As the readings tend to be lower and lower, it Get in the habit of double checking the position of the
is time to start drying out the equipment or determine the switch before making a measurement. The meter can be
cause of deterioration. Dirt, mice, or foreign matter can burned out by applying voltage when the switch is set on
sometimes cause excessive leakage. the current or ohms scale.
If the unit has not been in use for a long period of time, rotating the switch
in both directions several times will wipe the contacts clean for good contact.
Turn the selector switch to OFF when the unit is to be
carried. The meter is damped in this position to prevent wild
swinging of the pointer.
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26 INTERIOR VIEW REPLACEABLE PARTS 630-PL 27
Ref. No. DESCRIPTION Part No. Req,

Rl Resistor 3.75 Meg., ±1%, 1hW, film type T-15-2842

PARTS LOCATION R2 Resistor 1 Meg., ±1%, ½W, film type T-15-1358
R3 Resistor 200K, ±1%, ½W, film type T-15-1061
R4 Resistor 35K, ±1%, ½W, film type T-15-2843
OHMMETER BATTERY OHMMETER BATTERY R6, R6 Resistor 6K, ±1%, ½W, film type T-15-1009
LOCATION BI R12 82 R7 Resistor .25 ohms, ±1 %, Wire type T-16-1528
ALL OHMS RIO R8 Resistor 2.5 ohms, ±1 %, Wire type T-15-1976
Rl4 R9 Resistor 25.12 ohms ± 1% Wire type 15-2850
XIO OHMS 100 DC UA.
Rll Resistor 423K, ±1 %, ½W, film type T-16-4120
RIS R9 RlO Resistor 5K, ±1 %, ½ W, film type T-16-1009
XI OHMS 10 DC MA. R12 Resistor 13.6K, ± 1 %, film type T-15-1768
Fl R13 Resistor 4690 ± 1%, ½W, film type 15-4118
RS R14 Resistor 37.2, ± 1%, ½W, film type T-15-4116
FUSE 100 DC MA. R16 Resistor 3.7 ohms, ±1%, Wire type T-15-3223
Rl6 R7 R16 Resistor 732, ± 1 %, ½ W, film type T-15-4119
XIK OHMS 1000 DC MA. R17 Resistor 6.5 ohms, ±1 %, Wire type T-15-4117
Rl7 R18 Resistor 45K, ±1 %, ½ W, film type T-15-1060
XIO OHMS X AC R19 Resigtor 150K, ± 1 %, ½ W, film type T-15-1763
RECTIFIER R20 Resistor SOOK, ±1%, ½W, film type T-15-1137
RIS ASSEM. R21 Resistor 4 Meg., ±1%, 1hW film type T-16-1138
2.5 DCV R5 R6 R22}
Rl9 REdTIFIER R23 f Resistor 7.5 Meg., ±1 %, ½ W, film type T-15-1262
10 DCV CIRCUIT R27 Resistor 20K, ±20%, Variable 16-31
R2O
R4 (with mtg. nuts & knob)
10 ACV R28 Shunt Assem. 10 Amp 90A-449
50 DCV R29 Resistor 20 Meg., ±1%, 2W 15-1674
R21 R3 R30 Resistor 60 Meg., ±1%, 2W 15-2844
50 ACV R31 Resistor 5100, ±5%, ½W 15-1411
250 DCV
R2 C Capacitor .1 mfd., 400WV T-43-69
R22 1 R23 250 ACV B2 Battery 1.5 Burgess No. 2, NEDA No. 13
f Available
1000 DCV Bl Battery 30V, Burgess, U20E, Eveready 413, } Locally
R28 RI or NEDA No. 210
10 OCA 1000 ACV M Meter 60 Micro-Amps, 250 Millivolts 52-1294
X Rectifier assembly 2250A 30
C R3O Sl Switch 20 Pos., 3 deck, without resistors 22A 319
R29 R31 R27 5000 DCV Switch 20 pos., 3 deck, with resistors 22-320
OUTPUT
RANGES
5000 ACV LOCATION
ALL OHMS
OHMMETER
ZERO ADJ,
s2 Switch Slide, DPDT (Wirt SW726) T-22-152
Knob Scarlet, 2 5/16 long with clip 34 B-62
Case with handle T-10-784
Figure 7 Jack contact 8944
Clip shunt retainin_g- No. C2416-012-27 T-2451-6
Bumper rubber T-3236-10
Leads Banana Type T-79-127
Front Clear plastic with zero adj. T-10-1225
Fl Fuse 1 Amp. Littlefuse, 3AG, 312001 3207-15

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 28 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM DATA 29
1123 11000
0 0 1000

0 0 250
DB CHART
0 110 D
C
V
O 0 10
0 DB at 1 Mw RMS Volts with
0 0 2.11 Decibels with Line Power line Imped. of
XI
500 ohm line Mw 600 ohms
XIO 0 -20 .01 .0775
M
M -10 .l .245
)CIK s
0 XIOOK
-5 .316 .436
0 1.00 .775
0

0
100 )

,o
100

1000
l ~

~
+10
+ 15
+ 20
10.0
31.6
100
1000
2.45
4.36
7.75
24.5
+ 30
.o 10 ) A
+ 40 10,000 7'1.5
03
+ so 100,000 245.
0 10 + 60 1,000,000 775.
A
C
0 50
V + 70 10,000,000 2450
o 2110

0 1000
11000

nu.A.
0,, Note:
• 630•,Pl SPECIAL
The range of audibility can be considered to lie from
70 db below the normal speech level to 70 db above the
same level, or a total range of 140 db.

1121
DC 5000 AC V-A-A COM

RES ISTORS R58R6 ARE PART OF RECTIFIER CIRCUIT BUT MOUNTED

ON SWITCH

Figure 8-Circ uit Diagram

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30 DATA DATA 31
EIA MICA CONDENSER COLOR CODE EIA RESISTOR COLOR CODE
MOLDED PAPER MOLDED MICA CERAMIC
Color Multiplier Tolerance Multiplier Tolerance Multipler Tolerance
Black I 20% I 20% l 20% or 2.0µµfd . •
Brown 10 10 10 l o/c A 8 C 0
20% EIA 100 2i 8 A C
Red 100 100
Orange 1000 1000 3% EIA 1000 2. % EIA
Yellow 10,000 5% 10,000 10,000
Green 5% EIA 5% or 0.5µµfd .•
Blue
Violet 0.25µµld .•
Gray 0.01
White 1001, 0.1 10% or l.0µµfd . •
Gold 0.1 So/co 0.1 Color Indicates
Silver 10% 0.01 5% (JAN) 10% • Capacitanc e
None 20% less than lOµµfd . A First number
B Second number
MOLDED PAPER MOLDED MICA CE"RAM IC C Number of zeros
6 COLOR RAOIAL LCAO D Tolerance

r ~ -mJ} @aonoe 0
TUBULAR .!.£Q!.
.!!!!!.!.. ~
8LACK A B

,1~11~I
.aecD EF 0
l JABCO
5 COLOR ~AOIAL LEAO
Color Number Color Number
Black 0 Violet 7
@aaoa 0
FLAT JAlf TYPE

~-
G D C G D C Brown I Gray 8
SUTTON SILVER MICA Red 2 White 9

~
H ABC D Oranqe 3 Gold 5°1,, tolerance
5 COLOR AXIAL LEAD Yellow 4 Silver 10°1,, tolerance

G O C
1
0
-m~n~ ~
FLAT COM L. TYPES OBSOLETE
G
C
RMA
e
3•dOIGIT
SYSTEMS HA II CO
5 COLOR STANO-OFF
3reen
Blue
5
6
None

The resu)tinq value is in ohms.

20°/,, tolerance

A B 3rd0tGIT
~
~
BLACK BODY E
AB C Example:

~ 4w iW ~
DOT fm
6 ro oO} ABC H4 8 CD
E OC . 3 COLOR A 250,000 ohm 200/n resistor.
SCOLOR
A 8 C 0 DISC DISC A red B green C yellow D no color
[ DOT~ SLANI( FRONT 8
REAR
-{coo9>~] 'O'
A 8 C ED

o~~ ~ -B-E0 "~ EIA SPEAKER COLOR CODE

A 8 C 0 A 8 C A BC, Voic- Coil: Field Coils:
Gr;,en-finish Black and red-start
(Courtesy Popular Electronics) Black-star t Yellow and red-finish
Slate and red-tap (if any)
Ca}Xlcitance is given in µµId .
Colors-$am e value as on resistors except as indicated in tables.
INDICATES
EIA WIRING COLOR CODE
COLORS
A Brat iligit B+
Ground
Red
B Second dig it Black
C Multiplier Plate Blue
D Tolerance Grid Green
E & F Voltage Rating in hundreds of volts Cathode Yellow
High Heater Brown
( (E) Rati!}gs less than 1000 volts . (E) & (F) Firat two digits of ratings lCXXJ(q)
volts
ii Low Heater - Black
or more . Values of colors for (E) & (F) are same as in resistance values. Screen Grid Orange
class or characteris tics of caJXJcitor. (H). (I) & (J) give temperatur e coefficient. AVC White
(G), (H). (I) & (J) are not listed in the tables.]

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 32 DATA

EIA TRANSFORMER COLOR CODE

I. F. Transformers:
Blue- plate lead
Red-" B" +lead
Green- grid (or diode) lead
Black- grid (or diode) return
NOTE: If the secondary of the i. f. t. is center-tapped, the
second diode plate lead is green-and-black striped, and black
is used for the center-tap lead.
Power Transformers: A. F. Transformers:
1. Primary Leads .... Black Blue-p late (finish) lead of
If tapped: primary
Common .... . .... Black Red-" B" + lead (this ap-
Tap-B lack and Yellow plies whether the primary
Striped Finish- Black and is plain or center-tapped).
Red Striped Brown- plate (start) lead on
2. High-Voltage Plate Wind- center tapped primaries
ing . . ....... ....... Red (Blue may be used for
Center-Tap - Red and this lead if polarity is not
Yellow Striped important.)
3. Rectifier Fil. Winding ... Green- grid (finish) lead to
Yellow secondary
Center -Tap-Y ellow and Black- grid return (this ap-
Blue Striped plies whether the second-
4. Fil. Winding No.I. Green ary is plain or center-
Center-Tap - Green and tapped .)
Yellow Striped Yellow -grid (start) lead on
5. Fil. Winding No. 2. Brown center tapped second -
Cente r-Tap- Brown and aries. (Green may be used
Yellow Striped for this lead if polarity is
6. Fil. Winding No. 3. Slate not important.)
Center-Tap - Slate are Note: These marking ap-
Yellow Striped ply also to line-to-grid, and
tube-to-line transformers.
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