Overview (Passive EHT Indicator)
Principal Design goals:
-To accurately measure 'floating' (i.e. non-ground referenced) DC EMFs to 100kV. (Zin=800MΩ).
-To accurately measure positive or negative ground referenced DC EMFs to 75kV. (Zin =400MΩ).
-To achieve stable readings via: Grounding of cabinet and contents (including the d'Arsonval movement) --in all operating modes-- and full electrostatic shielding of the d'Arsonval movement.
-To assure meaningful readings via presentation of the 'circuit-under-test' with a (Ca. 250%) 'heavier' load than provided by commonly available 'high voltage probes'.
-To provide greater EMF range and power handling than available from test equipment intended for servicing of CRT display systems.
-To enhance electrical 'ruggedness' in EHT environments via eschewal of semiconductor components (with the sole exception of the movement protection 'clipper').
Please note: that this 'installment' is an overview only! -- The primary functions of which being familiarization of the reader with the instrument's 'general anatomy' and sub-assembly designations! Please rest assured that minute details will be given in the (forthcoming) construction articles!
Schematic based upon the desirable dropping resistances / Typical d'Arsonval impedance.
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Mode detail
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Frontal view of assembled unit: (Note that improved d'Arsonval mounting will be presented in the construction articles).
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Rotated view of assembled unit: Illustrative of the 'pole septum' assembly.
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Front panel detail: (Faraday shield dismounted).
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'Mini-Fed' well and plug detail.
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Interior view of 'Mini-Fed' Well.
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Mini-Fed plug detail (Note the tape-wound PTFE 'alignment ribs').
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Full view of test leads -- Test clips exposed.
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Full view of test leads -- Test clips retracted.
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Towers partially removed -- Note that same are attached to the cabinet assembly via threaded steel bolts.
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Appearance of Cabinet assembly following removal of towers.
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Tower port detail: Note top of PCV 'mast step' (to be shown presently) visible beneath grommet...
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Appearance of uninstalled towers ('well-ends' bottom of image)
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Appearance of uninstalled towers ('fastener-ends' bottom of image).
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Interior cabinet view (perspective 1).
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Interior cabinet view (perspective 2)
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Interior cabinet view (perspective 3)
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Mode selection/calibration subchassis detail.
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Inasmuch as there seems to be some considerable confusion as regards the nature of the 'mast steps' - I have included the following draft by way of exposition...
Note that the 'receiving fasteners' are each fabricated of a steel hex nut soldered to the center of a 'fender washer' having an OD slightly less than the ID of the associated PVC end-cap (such that said washer is effectively 'pinched' between the end of the PVC tube segment and the 'breach' of said end-cap...
Installed positions of Tower components and chassis... Please note that ---for the purposes of this illustration--- cabinet and cabinet-cover are drawn as a single piece denoted 'chassis' below...
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Principal Design goals:
-To accurately measure 'floating' (i.e. non-ground referenced) DC EMFs to 100kV. (Zin=800MΩ).
-To accurately measure positive or negative ground referenced DC EMFs to 75kV. (Zin =400MΩ).
-To achieve stable readings via: Grounding of cabinet and contents (including the d'Arsonval movement) --in all operating modes-- and full electrostatic shielding of the d'Arsonval movement.
-To assure meaningful readings via presentation of the 'circuit-under-test' with a (Ca. 250%) 'heavier' load than provided by commonly available 'high voltage probes'.
-To provide greater EMF range and power handling than available from test equipment intended for servicing of CRT display systems.
-To enhance electrical 'ruggedness' in EHT environments via eschewal of semiconductor components (with the sole exception of the movement protection 'clipper').
Please note: that this 'installment' is an overview only! -- The primary functions of which being familiarization of the reader with the instrument's 'general anatomy' and sub-assembly designations! Please rest assured that minute details will be given in the (forthcoming) construction articles!
Schematic based upon the desirable dropping resistances / Typical d'Arsonval impedance.
Mode detail
Frontal view of assembled unit: (Note that improved d'Arsonval mounting will be presented in the construction articles).
Rotated view of assembled unit: Illustrative of the 'pole septum' assembly.
Front panel detail: (Faraday shield dismounted).
'Mini-Fed' well and plug detail.
Interior view of 'Mini-Fed' Well.
Mini-Fed plug detail (Note the tape-wound PTFE 'alignment ribs').
Full view of test leads -- Test clips exposed.
Full view of test leads -- Test clips retracted.
Towers partially removed -- Note that same are attached to the cabinet assembly via threaded steel bolts.
Appearance of Cabinet assembly following removal of towers.
Tower port detail: Note top of PCV 'mast step' (to be shown presently) visible beneath grommet...
Appearance of uninstalled towers ('well-ends' bottom of image)
Appearance of uninstalled towers ('fastener-ends' bottom of image).
Interior cabinet view (perspective 1).
Interior cabinet view (perspective 2)
Interior cabinet view (perspective 3)
Mode selection/calibration subchassis detail.
Inasmuch as there seems to be some considerable confusion as regards the nature of the 'mast steps' - I have included the following draft by way of exposition...
Note that the 'receiving fasteners' are each fabricated of a steel hex nut soldered to the center of a 'fender washer' having an OD slightly less than the ID of the associated PVC end-cap (such that said washer is effectively 'pinched' between the end of the PVC tube segment and the 'breach' of said end-cap...
Installed positions of Tower components and chassis... Please note that ---for the purposes of this illustration--- cabinet and cabinet-cover are drawn as a single piece denoted 'chassis' below...