Maker

Lab-Tronics (Laboratory-Electronics), Brisbane

Model

303

Serial Number

141

Dimensions

Length 225mm, Width 130mm, Height 130mm

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Description

This 'Lab-Tronics' Chronoscope is intended for the accurate calibration of a chronometer using second signals from a time signal transmitter as a reference. The instrument is basically a cathode ray oscilloscope (a device used to display the wave-forms of changing currents and voltages) with a circular time base of 1 second duration and is synchronised by the chronometer output. The instrument consists of an aluminium housing with six knobs for operating purposes and external connection to the clock and the recorder. Resolution is better than 10 ms.

History & comments

There is no historical information available.

Conservation

There is no carrying case for the instrument, it is however carried by the handle situated at the top of the instrument

Condition

Good

Remarks

• A 12 Volt battery connects to the chronoscope
• Catalogued by T. Ko
• Updated by F. Pall

Dates

Manufactured in 1960 (approx). Catalogued in 1997