Just bought a Simpson 260 Series 3 for $8 but it had the same exact issue you had with yours. You saved me a lot of time trying to figure out why my Resistance Function was faulty... Thank you for your post.....3 years after.
I have seen a resistor lose ohms once. It was on a cb radio I repaired back in the 1980's. It is a rare thing to find for sure. Thanks for sharing. I hope you're doing well. Take care
Just bought a 260-4 at an estate sale $5. I put in new batteries after cleaning and removing the corroded batteries, and the needle moved! Next step is to find out why the reading is not correct. It may be a damaged movement. Thanks for the tutorial!
Great video. Thanks, it caused me to get out my old Simpson 260-6 that had similar problems, (but not exactly the same), in the Ohms ranges. I noticed you said 1109 K for R-17, but I could tell you meant to say 1.109 K. Very informative, and I thank you again for getting me off my butt to put "Ole' faithful" back in service. Best wishes..................Dick
Thanks for the video. Picked up what looks to be a slightly newer version of the 260, but the DC voltage doesn't seem to switch, Haven't even looked into the other stuff. I'm sure the PDF provided will come quite in handy. Thanks!
I have a pile of Simpson meters needing repair (mostly series 6) and was looking for the component layout. That Sears/Simpson file did the trick! Now I see why my own attempted layout was wrong- failed parts.
I"m glad the information helped. This video may help also. How to read Simpson Meter Schematic and repair meter th-cam.com/video/6PluFphrRVw/w-d-xo.html THANKS.
Picked one one these up for £4 at a local ham fest. The meter movement had a bit of dust in it as was sticking but all ok now. It's a bit rough looking with the wrong knobs, so looking for original knobs to replace them.
Hi, I have a 7 series and it gives me zero horizontally and on 2 sides, but in the other potions it does not give zero, as well as no measurement works, I want to know if the galvanometer is fine? .Thank you
Hello, Great video. I realize this might be a long shot, but here goes. I have a Simpson 360-2 multimeter, it's a beauty! BUT, its analog needle [which sits beneath the main digital display, and which is used for trending] does not zero. It moves just fine, when measuring volts and etc, moving left and right without a hitch, but it never returns to zero proper, it always stops at 'round 3mm to the right, of zero. This multimeter is in great shape, so I figure, it's probably not broken. There is a zero adjust screw on this device but it's only for zeroing the main digital display, there is no visible way [that I could find] to zero the analog display's needle. Am I missing something? Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Keep making videos. Thank you kindly
The only thing I found was the user manual. Simpson Electric 360-2 Operator's Manual www.manualslib.com/manual/1005326/Simpson-Electric-360-2.html I would contact Simpson Tech Support. There very good. www.simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/operators-manuals
Hey, thanks for replying! Yeah, contacting tech-support might help. As a complete NOOB, it never occured to me, that the Simpson company might still be around - I just assumed that they disappeared a WHILE back. Thanks again mate
Great vid, liked the way you walked through your logic. I admit I am very new to this, does simpson offer replacement parts that are to spec? If not them, can you find the spec parts elsewhere? Since it is a piece of test gear, I am assuming you want the values as close as possible to the original ones to maintain the specs. 73 Scott
+Scott Johnston Yes they do have repair facilities. There is also other individuals and companies repairing this equipment. I found a number of them with Google searches.
I just ordered one.these meters ,which I hope is in good working order,but your looks nicer ,and if it isn't up to snuff ,I probably have to go through it ,thanks for your video of should be helpful .I been wanting one for a while ,I bought a Simpson 260 and two heath kit vtvm ,so I probably have my work cut out for me.,
I have a differnt problem i have my meter over reading on all settings and when you go To max there is zero adjustment for calibration .you just get full defelction .I jave perfect volts and amps .Right on the money .Thak you for the video .Now i will have to find replacement resistors .
+chris c You could try making one like I did in this video, it takes a lot of resistors though to come up with the right combination. You might consider a small variable resistor. Or you can contact Simpson and talk to their tech support, Simpson is a very good company. Below is the link. www.simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/calibration-and-repair
Chris, I am a little late to the dance here but there's a repair company out here in Southern California called IMS or Instrument Meter Specialities (Google them) that will sell the precision resistors for your Simpson meter. They're good folks and will help you with info. Good luck!
+Dave Pickrell Hey Dave, hope everything is going well. I'm amazed that there was no damage to the meter M1. I have always been impressed with the Simpson meters. This really proves how well their engineered. Thanks Dave.
Sorry I've been out of touch so, my mother passed away in the summer and its just been one of those times. with both parents gone sort of no longer feels like much to life.. any way enjoyed the clip.. your the MAN! :)
+Steve Smith One of the TH-camr's said it was probably a wire wound resistor and when it got too hot the coils shorted together. I'll open it up and see.
Simpson is a very good company. I would contact them; they will be able to help you. Simpson simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/calibration-and-repair/ Main Switchboard & Technical Support Mon. - Thur. 7:00 am - 4:30 pm CT (715) 588-3311 Customer Service Mon. - Thur. 7:00 am - 4:30 pm CT Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
@@AllAmericanFiveRadio What series is the meter? does this video apply to the series 5? if it is not? I have a series 5 and i think they installed the wrong fuse it appear to be a slow blow fuse and it is located on top of the negative, positive and AC selector switch?. Seems to me like an odd place for the fuse. Thank you
@@SDsailor7 It is a series 6. Series 5 is about the same circuit. www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjH5pOdjaGAAxV3gGoFHXqtB5cQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsimpson260.com%2Fdownloads%2Fsimpson_260-5_and_5m_user_manual-1969.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1M0n9d1iAODLr4DauGlZek&opi=89978449
Just bought a Simpson 260 Series 3 for $8 but it had the same exact issue you had with yours. You saved me a lot of time trying to figure out why my Resistance Function was faulty... Thank you for your post.....3 years after.
Your welcome. Glad the video helped.
I love those 260s. I am a proud owner of a working series 3
Thanks
I have seen a resistor lose ohms once. It was on a cb radio I repaired back in the 1980's. It is a rare thing to find for sure. Thanks for sharing. I hope you're doing well. Take care
+ncautoman57 Thanks
Thank you so much Rick, I love your repair videos!
+Jerome Quelin Thanks
Just bought a 260-4 at an estate sale $5. I put in new batteries after cleaning and removing the corroded batteries, and the needle moved! Next step is to find out why the reading is not correct. It may be a damaged movement. Thanks for the tutorial!
Good luck
Thank you Rick. Outstanding explanation.
+Bobby Tectalabyss Thanks
Great video. Thanks, it caused me to get out my old Simpson 260-6 that had similar problems, (but not exactly the same), in the Ohms ranges. I noticed you said 1109 K for R-17, but I could tell you meant to say 1.109 K. Very informative, and I thank you again for getting me off my butt to put "Ole' faithful" back in service. Best wishes..................Dick
+WB8MHE Thanks
Thanks Rick. Always a treasure of knowledge.
Carl
+skycarl Thanks
Great job on the repair of the classic Simpson 260
+Billy “stormlight” Steen Thanks
Thanks for the video. Picked up what looks to be a slightly newer version of the 260, but the DC voltage doesn't seem to switch, Haven't even looked into the other stuff. I'm sure the PDF provided will come quite in handy. Thanks!
Thanks and your welcome. Good luck.
Outstanding video - short and to the point. thankyou
Thanks
Rick, was this the meter you found at the Columbia, SC swap met back in 2014? Sure am glad you were able to fix it again!
..actually, belay that request, Rick. I noted the different colors of the two Simpsons PCBs. Glad you could restore them both!
I have a pile of Simpson meters needing repair (mostly series 6) and was looking for the component layout. That Sears/Simpson file did the trick! Now I see why my own attempted layout was wrong- failed parts.
I"m glad the information helped. This video may help also.
How to read Simpson Meter Schematic and repair meter
th-cam.com/video/6PluFphrRVw/w-d-xo.html
THANKS.
Picked one one these up for £4 at a local ham fest. The meter movement had a bit of dust in it as was sticking but all ok now. It's a bit rough looking with the wrong knobs, so looking for original knobs to replace them.
Contact Simpson, these are good people.
Hi, I have a 7 series and it gives me zero horizontally and on 2 sides, but in the other potions it does not give zero, as well as no measurement works, I want to know if the galvanometer is fine? .Thank you
The meter works on one or two selection so that proves that the meter movement works.
Hello,
Great video. I realize this might be a long shot, but here goes. I have a Simpson 360-2 multimeter, it's a beauty! BUT, its analog needle [which sits beneath the main digital display, and which is used for trending] does not zero. It moves just fine, when measuring volts and etc, moving left and right without a hitch, but it never returns to zero proper, it always stops at 'round 3mm to the right, of zero. This multimeter is in great shape, so I figure, it's probably not broken. There is a zero adjust screw on this device but it's only for zeroing the main digital display, there is no visible way [that I could find] to zero the analog display's needle. Am I missing something? Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Keep making videos. Thank you kindly
The only thing I found was the user manual.
Simpson Electric 360-2 Operator's Manual
www.manualslib.com/manual/1005326/Simpson-Electric-360-2.html
I would contact Simpson Tech Support. There very good.
www.simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/operators-manuals
Hey, thanks for replying! Yeah, contacting tech-support might help. As a complete NOOB, it never occured to me, that the Simpson company might still be around - I just assumed that they disappeared a WHILE back. Thanks again mate
I have one of these meters (newer version).... I didn't know it was possible to break it :-)
Thanks
InTeReStInG and well done. Thank you. p.s. A 260 is still a sweet meter :)
The still make them.
Very interesting ! I have a 260 set from Simpson too. The image resolution the schematic and explain, fantastic.
+Gerardo Guerra Thanks
Excellent! Thank you...
Thanks and your welcome.
Great vid, liked the way you walked through your logic. I admit I am very new to this, does simpson offer replacement parts that are to spec? If not them, can you find the spec parts elsewhere? Since it is a piece of test gear, I am assuming you want the values as close as possible to the original ones to maintain the specs. 73 Scott
+Scott Johnston
Yes they do have repair facilities. There is also other individuals and companies repairing this equipment. I found a number of them with Google searches.
I just ordered one.these meters ,which I hope is in good working order,but your looks nicer ,and if it isn't up to snuff ,I probably have to go through it ,thanks for your video of should be helpful .I been wanting one for a while ,I bought a Simpson 260 and two heath kit vtvm ,so I probably have my work cut out for me.,
Good luck. Thanks
I am going through a hickok 456 meter and it had a bolt for one fuse and cigarette foil around the other. Can't find a manual for that meter though.
Nice fuses.
I Googled Hickok 456 Manual. Found some Operators Manual on eBay. Don’t know if the diagram is included in the manual.
@@AllAmericanFiveRadio Thanks, shipping is 30.00 to where I am so going to keep looking.
I have a differnt problem i have my meter over reading on all settings and when you go To max there is zero adjustment for calibration .you just get full defelction .I jave perfect volts and amps .Right on the money .Thak you for the video .Now i will have to find replacement resistors .
I would contact Simpson and Support. They shold beable to help you find what you need.
simpsonelectric.com/products/analog-panel-meters/
Question. I have a Simpson series 6 like the one in the video. What can I replace the 123.57 ohms 1% resistor. It is listed a R18
+chris c
You could try making one like I did in this video, it takes a lot of resistors though to come up with the right combination. You might consider a small variable resistor. Or you can contact Simpson and talk to their tech support, Simpson is a very good company. Below is the link.
www.simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/calibration-and-repair
Chris, I am a little late to the dance here but there's a repair company out here in Southern California called IMS or Instrument Meter Specialities (Google them) that will sell the precision resistors for your Simpson meter. They're good folks and will help you with info.
Good luck!
Great video - thanks for sharing this!
Thanks
How did you repair the broken battery terminal?
I used an alligator clip, but you can buy replacements from Simpson
Great vid Rick! 30A vs 1A??? Close enough!! LOL tsk, tsk!
+Tim Dockery Thanks
Rick, just take a broom and hold up the circuit breaker BHWAHAHAHAHA!! ;)
+Dave Pickrell
Hey Dave, hope everything is going well. I'm amazed that there was no damage to the meter M1. I have always been impressed with the Simpson meters. This really proves how well their engineered.
Thanks Dave.
Sorry I've been out of touch so, my mother passed away in the summer and its just been one of those times. with both parents gone sort of no longer feels like much to life.. any way enjoyed the clip.. your the MAN! :)
Thanks for video!
+crnazvijezda Thanks
Did you crack R16 open and examine it ?
+Steve Smith
One of the TH-camr's said it was probably a wire wound resistor and when it got too hot the coils shorted together. I'll open it up and see.
Very interesting and great repair! It would have been less cost to them to use a penny instead of the 30 amp fuse!
+Tony T. Thanks
Hi
I'm looking for Function Switch knob for Simpson 260 AMM
Thank you in Advance
Best Regards
Simpson is a very good company. I would contact them; they will be able to help you.
Simpson
simpsonelectric.com/technical-support/calibration-and-repair/
Main Switchboard & Technical Support
Mon. - Thur. 7:00 am - 4:30 pm CT
(715) 588-3311
Customer Service
Mon. - Thur. 7:00 am - 4:30 pm CT
Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
@@AllAmericanFiveRadio What series is the meter? does this video apply to the series 5? if it is not? I have a series 5 and i think they installed the wrong fuse it appear to be a slow blow fuse and it is located on top of the negative, positive and AC selector switch?. Seems to me like an odd place for the fuse.
Thank you
@@SDsailor7 It is a series 6. Series 5 is about the same circuit.
www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjH5pOdjaGAAxV3gGoFHXqtB5cQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsimpson260.com%2Fdownloads%2Fsimpson_260-5_and_5m_user_manual-1969.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1M0n9d1iAODLr4DauGlZek&opi=89978449
@@SDsailor7 public.beuth-hochschule.de/hamann/MULTIMETER/simpson.html
Please l need the pdf diagrams of the simpson 260 thanks.
Simpson is a great company. This is the link to there PDF download page.
www.simpson260.com/downloads/downloads.htm
@@AllAmericanFiveRadio Thanks you very much Mr .Your video's repaire is very interesting.
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