Siemens & Halske ammeter

Siemens & Halske ammeter

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Description (Brief)
Marked: (box) “2170.” Unit: "1/5 ohm 1o = 0.005 amp." Scale reads 0 - 150 amperes. A separate scale on lower section of base provides data for reading temperature when unit is used with a thermocouple. Four binding posts are employed for external circuit connections.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Ammeter
maker
Siemens & Halske
Physical Description
wood (?? material)
Measurements
meter: 2 3/4 in x 8 in x 7 in; 6.985 cm x 20.32 cm x 17.78 cm
box: 4 3/4 in x 9 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in; 12.065 cm x 24.765 cm x 26.035 cm
ID Number
EM.323673
catalog number
323673
accession number
249200
Credit Line
from Columbia University, Department of Physics, thru Alvin P. Tramm
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National Museum of American History
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