OPERATING MANUAL
MODEL CE CAPACITOR EXAM-ETERS
This edition applies fo serial numbers starting at 70,300.
The EXAM-ETER is more than an analyzer.
It EXAMINES electrical condensers for every
feature relating
to
quality and performance.
Results are prompt and certain.
MODEL CE-l-60 CAPACITOR
EXAM-ETER
POWER LINE
CONNECTIONS
The Solar Model
CE-l-60 Capacitor Exam-eter is de-
signed for use on 110 volts 50-60 cycles. It should not
be connected
to
power
lines
which
supply
other voltages
or frequencies. Proceed with measurements
according
to instructions described
In
this manual.
MODEL
CE-2-U
CAPACITOR EXAM-ETER
POWER LINE CONNECTIONS
The Solar Model CE-2-U is a universal
instrument
which can be operated from power lines rated at 120,
165 or 240 volts, 25 to 60
cycles.
To place the
Capacitor Exam-eter
into operation re-
move the small metal plate in the back of the cabinet
and insert the plug
in
the jack corresponding
with the
available line voltage.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
SOLAR CAPACITOR
EXAM-ETER
Model:
CE-l-60 110 volts
50-60
cycles
Model: CE-2-U
120, 165,
240 volts 25-60
cycles
GENERAL
The
Solar Capacitor
Exam-eter provides
service
men
and
laboratories
with
an analyzer that
combines in
one
instrument
a convenient
and simple
method of
mak-
ing a complete analysts of condensers under either static
or dynamic conditions of
operation.
The
performance characteristics of radio and video
receivers have imposed
requirements which can be
maintained only
by the use of high
quality
component
parts. These
parts,
especially condensers and resistors,
must have the
proper electrical
characteristics
to per-
form their designated
functions properly, If satisfactory
results are to be
obtained from
receivers.
Condensers
have a
detrimental effect on reception
long
before they
become enrirely
detective.
The problem
of determining the quality
or operating efficiency of
a condenser requires
a
complete
analysis of
its
constants.
In this instrument condensers may be tested for
capacity, leakage,
insulation
resistance, power factor,
opens, shorts, Intermittents, and R.F. impedance. Also
with the full development of the quick-check features
plus the bridge-meter, we find
it possible to present
an Instrument
which will give every qualitative and
quantitative measurement of capacitors necessary in
modern servicing
by
means of
a
simple
meter reading.
It
tells the complete performance story of all types of
paper, mica, electrolytic, trimmer and air condensers.
Checking for quality
Is done under
conditions
of either
static or dynamic performance; the condenser under
test may be operating In
a
circuit,
or it may be discon-
nected.
In addition
a vacuum tube voltmeter is provided
for measurements of circuit voltage
to
determine the
required voltage rating
of the condenser under test.
The V.T. voltmeter can
be used for aligning R.F. cir-
cuits, checking A.V.C.
voltages, and checking output
levels and signal voltages at various points throughout
the receiver.
Accurately calibrated markings
on the panel are pro-
vided for convenient
measurements of capacity and
resistance.
These tests are made
on a
Wien
Bridge
with
six direct reading ranges,
by multiplying the scale
reading by the
bridge constant. The power
factor of
electrolytic
condensers Including A.C.
or motor starting
types
can be read directly
from a scale which is cali-
brated zero
to
50%
power
factor. The
capacity range
of the Instrument
is from .00001
mfd. to 2000 mfd., the
resistance range from
50 ohms to 10,000 megohms.
A
meter is
used as a null indicator.
This change from our
previous
null indicator for which
an electric
eye
was
employed, has been
made to provide greater
sensitivity
and an
easier and more positive
balance.
Only two
terminals are used for
all condensers and
resistance
measurements.
There are three other
terminals
on the panel which
are used when
making external
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