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* [[Media:GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual 1863-0100-00.pdf|GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual (1863-0100-00)]]
* [[Media:GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual 1863-0100-00.pdf|GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual (1863-0100-00)]]
* [[Media:GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual 1863-0100-B 1973-03.pdf|GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual (1863-0100-B, 1973)]]
* [[Media:GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual 1863-0100-C 1974-08.pdf|GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual (1863-0100-C, 1974)]] (readable schematics)
* [[Media:GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual 1863-0100-C 1974-08.pdf|GR 1863 and 1864 Instruction Manual (1863-0100-C, 1974)]] (readable schematics)
* [https://www.ietlabs.com/pdf/Manuals/1863-64_im.pdf GR1863/1864 Instruction Manual, Aug 2018] @ IET Labs
* [https://www.ietlabs.com/pdf/Manuals/1863-64_im.pdf GR1863/1864 Instruction Manual, Aug 2018] @ IET Labs
* [[Media:GR-1863 and GR-1864 stitched schematics.pdf|GR-1863 and GR-1864 stitched schematics]]
{{Catalog History}}
{{Catalog History}}
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==Specifications==
==Specifications==
* '''Test Voltage:''' 10 V to 109 V in 1 V steps, 100 V to 1090 V in 10 V steps; 5 mA limit
* '''Test Voltage:''' 10 V to 109 V in 1 V steps, 100 V to 1090 V in 10 V steps; 5 mA limit
* '''Resistance Range:''' 50 kΩ 20 200 TΩ in 8 ranges
* '''Resistance Range:''' 50 kΩ to 200 TΩ in 8 ranges
* '''Power:''' 100-125 or 200-250 V<sub>AC</sub>, 50-400 Hz


==Links==
==Links==
* The Model [[1863]] is similar but with a 20 TΩ top range, and a choice of only five test voltages (50, 100, 100, 250, or 500 V).
* The [[1863|Type 1863 Megohmmeter]] is similar but with a 20 TΩ top range, and a choice of only five test voltages (50, 100, 100, 250, or 500 V).


==Internals==
==Internals==
The 1864 is solid-state except for the test voltage supply pass element, a 6AB4 (EC92) vacuum tube.
The 1864 is solid-state except for the test voltage supply pass element, a [[tekwiki:6AB4|6AB4 (EC92) vacuum tube]].


Current through the unknown is converted to a voltage using decade reference resistors from 2 kΩ to 2 GΩ.  In the highest range (10 TΩ multiplier), feedback is used to multiply the effective reference resistance by a factor of 10.
Current through the unknown is converted to a voltage using decade reference resistors from 2 kΩ to 2 GΩ.


A four-stage, FET-input amplifier drives an analog meter.
In the highest range (10 TΩ multiplier), feedback is used to multiply the effective reference resistance by a factor of 10.
 
A four-stage, FET-input amplifier drives an analog meter that is unusual in that its mechanical zero position is on the right end of the scale.  


==Photos==
==Photos==

Latest revision as of 20:22, 27 August 2024

General Radio 1864
Megohmmeter
General Radio 1864 Megohmmeter

Available from 1970 to the present day

Manuals
Catalog History
 Document Year Page
Catalog U 1970 98
Catalog73 1973 182
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)

The GR Type 1864 Megohmmeter was introduced in Catalog U (1970). It is still available from IET Labs as of 2024.

Specifications

  • Test Voltage: 10 V to 109 V in 1 V steps, 100 V to 1090 V in 10 V steps; 5 mA limit
  • Resistance Range: 50 kΩ to 200 TΩ in 8 ranges
  • Power: 100-125 or 200-250 VAC, 50-400 Hz

Links

  • The Type 1863 Megohmmeter is similar but with a 20 TΩ top range, and a choice of only five test voltages (50, 100, 100, 250, or 500 V).

Internals

The 1864 is solid-state except for the test voltage supply pass element, a 6AB4 (EC92) vacuum tube.

Current through the unknown is converted to a voltage using decade reference resistors from 2 kΩ to 2 GΩ.

In the highest range (10 TΩ multiplier), feedback is used to multiply the effective reference resistance by a factor of 10.

A four-stage, FET-input amplifier drives an analog meter that is unusual in that its mechanical zero position is on the right end of the scale.

Photos