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Precision Vernier Potentiometer

Model : 55X-VP


DESCRIPTION-

“RAI” Precision Vernier Potentiometer Model No. 55X-VP is designed for the measurement of voltage and current with a high order of accuracy. This precision potentiometer can be used as a laboratory standard for routine or accurate measurement of potential, resistance, or current; as a standard for calibrating potentiometers; for standardizing electrical currents for electrical measuring instruments; and with thermocouples and other precision measurement applications.

The 55X-VP is a high precision potentiometer designed to provide excellent measurement resolution and stable performance. It can also be used as a vernier potentiometer where fine adjustment and accurate measurement of voltage are required.

Excellent performance is achieved by the use of switches throughout the measuring circuit. A main switch divides the overall potential down to 0.1 V steps, and the two successive 100-way switches divide down to 0.001 V and 0.00001 V. A range switch multiplies the range by 1, 0.1, and 0.01 when required to achieve better measurement resolution.

These 100-way switches were specially designed for the potentiometer so that thermal e.m.f. generated at the contacts is minimized with low contact resistance. Moreover, the circuit is designed to eliminate current flow through the 100-way switch contacts at balance, thus removing any error that might arise through changes in contact resistance.

FEATURES

  • Accurate measurement of potential, current, and resistance.

  • Highest quality manganin wire well-aged standards.

  • High stepwise resolution of 2 microvolt at the last range switch setting.

  • Excellent accuracy of ±0.005%.

  • Impeccable craftsmanship in construction, rigorous testing, and simplicity of operation.

  • Hard silver-plated, self-cleaning switches with minimum contact resistance errors.

  • High-resolution measurement capability suitable for a high precision potentiometer.

  • Fine adjustment and accurate measurement using the vernier potentiometer design.

  • Reliable performance for precision laboratory and calibration applications.

SPECIFICATION

Range of Measurement: 0 to 1.90100 Volt

Range

1st Switch

In Steps of

2nd Switch

In Steps of

3rd Switch

In Steps of

X1

0 to 1.8 V

0.1 V

0 to 0.1 V

1 mV

0 to 1 mV

10 µV

X0.1

0 to 0.18 V

10 mV

0 to 10 mV

100 µV

0 to 100 µV

1 µV

X0.01

0 to 0.018 V

1 mV

0 to 1 mV

10 µV

0 to 10 µV

0.1 µV

Internal Resistance: 100 ohms per volt

Range of Measurement: 0 to 1.90100 Volt

MEASUREMENT ACCURACY

Measurement Range

Accuracy

100 mV to 1.9 V

±0.005%

1 mV to 99 mV

±0.01%

Up to 0.9 mV

±0.05%

RANGE / RANGE SWITCH SETTING

  • 0 µV to 1.90100 V — X1

  • 0 µV to 0.190100 V — X0.1

  • 0 µV to 0.0190100 V — X0.01

ACCESSORIES FOR PRECISION VERNIER POTENTIOMETER

The following accessories are required with the potentiometer as support accessories to complete the measurement system. The potentiometer becomes a complete measurement system in conjunction with the following accessories:

  1. Spot Reflecting Galvanometer

  2. Analogue Galvanometer with selector switch for protection of Spot Reflecting Galvanometer

  3. 2 Volt Accumulator (constant voltage source)

  4. Electronic Standard Cell

  5. Volt Ratio Box

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Precision Vernier Potentiometer?

A Precision Vernier Potentiometer is a high-accuracy instrument used for measuring voltage, current, and resistance. The 55X-VP is designed for laboratory standards, calibration, and precision electrical measurements.

2. What is the measurement range of the 55X-VP?

The Precision Vernier Potentiometer Model 55X-VP provides a measurement range of 0 to 1.90100 Volt, with X1, X0.1, and X0.01 range settings for different measurement requirements.

3. What accuracy does the 55X-VP provide?

The 55X-VP provides ±0.005% accuracy from 100 mV to 1.9 V, ±0.01% from 1 mV to 99 mV, and ±0.05% for measurements up to 0.9 mV.

4. What makes the 55X-VP a high precision potentiometer?

The 55X-VP uses high-quality aged manganin standards, specially designed 100-way switches, low contact resistance, and fine stepwise adjustment. These features provide high resolution and stable measurement performance.

5. What accessories are required with the Precision Vernier Potentiometer?

The 55X-VP can be used with a Spot Reflecting Galvanometer, Analogue Galvanometer, 2 Volt Accumulator, Electronic Standard Cell, and Volt Ratio Box to form a complete precision measurement system.

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