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Eico 221 User Manual

Eico 221
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
1100
ELECTRONIC
INSTRUMENT
CO.,
Inc.
131-01 39th
AVENUE,
FLUSHING
54,
N.
Y.
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Eico 221 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVacuum Tube Voltmeter (VTVM)
Accuracy±3% of full scale
Frequency Range20 Hz
Input Impedance11 Megohms
Tubes12AU7
Power Supply50-60 Hz
AC Voltage Ranges1.5, 5, 15, 50, 150, 500, 1500 V

Summary

General Description

Specifications

Operating Instructions

D-C Voltage Measurement

Procedure for measuring DC voltages, including switch settings and lead connections.

A-C Voltage Measurement

Procedure for measuring AC voltages, including switch settings and lead connections.

Resistance Measurement

Procedure for measuring resistance, including switch settings and calibration.

Decibel Measurement

Instructions for measuring decibels, relating them to AC voltage measurements.

Zero-Center Indication

Reference to applications section for details on zero-center meter indication.

Output Meter

Using the DB scale to measure power levels in a 500 ohm circuit.

Receiver Alignment

Utilizing the DB scale for aligning radio receivers with a 400 cycle signal.

Zero-Center Applications

Using zero-center indication for alignment in FM/AFC circuits.

Power Output in Watts

Formula and example for calculating power output based on voltage and impedance.

Oscillator Strength

Measuring grid voltage to determine oscillation strength in radio circuits.

A-V-C Voltage

Measuring automatic volume control voltage at various points in a receiver.

D-C Supply Voltages

Measuring DC voltages at power supply components and tube pins.

Bias Cell Voltage

Measuring bias cell voltage without drawing current, preventing damage.

Television Receiver Adjustments

Measuring DC voltage for TV picture channel adjustments.

Gassy Tubes

Testing for gassy tubes by measuring grid bias for abnormal conditions.

A-C Voltages

Measuring various AC voltages within radio receivers.

Accessories

Circuit Description

D-C Amplifier Circuit

Detailed description of the balanced bridge circuit used in the DC amplifier.

Operation as a D-C Voltmeter

Explanation of the circuit's function when used as a DC voltmeter.

Operation as an A-C Voltmeter

Explanation of the circuit's function when used as an AC voltmeter.

Operation as an Ohmmeter

Explanation of the circuit's function when used as an ohmmeter.

Power Supply

Maintenance

Calibration

General procedure for calibrating the instrument for accuracy.

Initial Steps

Preliminary steps required before calibration.

D-C Voltmeter Calibration

Specific steps to calibrate the DC voltage ranges.

Note: Electrostatic Pickup

Information regarding electrostatic pickup and its effect on measurements.

A-C Voltmeter Calibration

Specific steps to calibrate the AC voltage ranges.

Ohmmeter Calibration

Information regarding ohmmeter calibration requirements.

Battery Replacement

EICO Repair Service

References

When Ordering a Part for Replacement

Parts List for Model 221

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