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The {{Title|General Radio 1604-B Comparison Bridge}} was introduced in {{Catalog N}} and remained available through {{Catalog O}}.
The {{Title|General Radio 1604-B Comparison Bridge}} was introduced in {{Catalog N}} and remained available through {{Catalog O}}.


The General Radio 1604-B Comparison Bridge was introduced in 1954 Catalog N and remained available through Catalog O 1956.
It was designed for sorting, adjusting and comparing two devices at three different frequencies.   
The Type 1604-B was designed for sorting, adjusting and comparing two devices at three different frequencies.   


Impedance difference is measured in two ranges, 5% or 20% selected by a front panel switch, using a built generator and detector equipped with a 2AP1 CRT.   
Impedance difference can be measured in two ranges, 5% or 20%, selected by a front panel switch, using a built-in generator and detector equipped with a 2AP1 CRT.   
A balance is achieved when the vertical deflection is at a minimum.  
Balance is achieved when the vertical deflection is at a minimum.  


Dissipation factor difference is read directly from the dial in one range.
Dissipation factor difference is read directly from the dial in one range.
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==Specifications==
==Specifications==
* '''Deviation Range:''' Impedance difference, ±5% and ±20%, switched. Dissipation factor difference, ±0.006 at 400 Hz, ±0.015 at 1 kHz, ±0.075 at 5 kHz
* '''Deviation Range:''' Impedance difference, ±5% and ±20%, switched. Dissipation factor difference, ±0.006 at 400 Hz, ±0.015 at 1 kHz, ±0.075 at 5 kHz
* '''Test Frequency:''' 400 Hz, 1 kHz, and 5 kHz within ±3%
* '''Test Frequency:''' 400 Hz, 1 kHz, or 5 kHz within ±3%
* '''Voltage Applied to Unknown:''' Approximately 1 V for impedances above 500 Ω. For lower values of impedance the voltage is decreased.
* '''Voltage Applied to Unknown:''' Approximately 1 V for impedances above 500 Ω, decreasing for lower values of impedance


==Links==
==Links==
* [[Media:GRwiki Exp 1604-A 12_1952.pdf|Experimenter describing Type 1604-A December 1952]]
* [[Media:GRwiki Exp 1604-A 12_1952.pdf|Experimenter December 1952 describing Type 1604-A]]
* [[Media:GRwiki Exp 1604-B 02_1954.pdf|Experimenter describing Type 1604-B February 1954]]
* [[Media:GRwiki Exp 1604-B 02_1954.pdf|Experimenter February 1954 describing Type 1604-B]]
* Predecessor: [[1604-A]] (1952)
* Predecessor: [[1604-A]] (1952)
* Successor: [[1605-A|General Radio 1605-A Impedance Comparator]] (1956)
* Successor: [[1605-A|General Radio 1605-A Impedance Comparator]] (1956)

Latest revision as of 14:11, 25 April 2024

General Radio 1604-B
Comparison bridge
General Radio 1604-B Comparison Bridge

Available from 1954 to 1956

Manuals
Catalog History
 Document Year Page
Catalog N 1954 93
Catalog O 1956 31
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)

The General Radio 1604-B Comparison Bridge was introduced in Catalog N (1954) and remained available through Catalog O (1956).

It was designed for sorting, adjusting and comparing two devices at three different frequencies.

Impedance difference can be measured in two ranges, 5% or 20%, selected by a front panel switch, using a built-in generator and detector equipped with a 2AP1 CRT. Balance is achieved when the vertical deflection is at a minimum.

Dissipation factor difference is read directly from the dial in one range. The main change from the 1604-A is the addition of a 400 Hz test frequency.

Specifications

  • Deviation Range: Impedance difference, ±5% and ±20%, switched. Dissipation factor difference, ±0.006 at 400 Hz, ±0.015 at 1 kHz, ±0.075 at 5 kHz
  • Test Frequency: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, or 5 kHz within ±3%
  • Voltage Applied to Unknown: Approximately 1 V for impedances above 500 Ω, decreasing for lower values of impedance

Links

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