How to read Simpson Meter Schematic and repair meter

How to read Simpson Meter Schematic and repair meter

[randydireen]

I just finished fixing my simpson meter! I think someone had tried to do some in circuit resistance testing. R18 was burned out. I really enjoyed the description of the circuit with animation. It was very helpful. I spent a LOT of time staring at that circuit.

[oldmaine]

Great graphics illustrating the function select! 260s are great meters. I’ve purchased Simpson 260s that spent their lives getting knocked off tech school work benches. A little JB Weld, a little solder and those things keep on ticking.

[SpeakerFreak]

Can’t say I’ve ever seen a fuse go high in resistance before. Good find!

[skycarl]

That's really cool showing how the busses connect. Great animation as always Rick. Thanks bud.

[buildstoys]

The 260 is a timeless classic that every tech should own.

[robbo]

Can you do a video explaining the range switch schematics? It’s always been a source of confusion for me and I can never understand the path from probes to meter movement. I love your videos and the way you explain everything and highlight the paths in this video. Please keep them coming so the older analog stuff doesn’t get forgotten.

[johnnytacokleinschmidt]

Wow, so on Rx100 and Rx10, 000 we zeroed out the high resistance fuse. I never considered that.... I assumed it zeroed so all is well. Great lesson. Thank-you! Merry Christmas!

[SwanseaTitanFan]

I never would have thought of that, thanks.

[timka]

Works great! I love those meters. Simpson is about one of the best really.

[Mrcanuck]

My favorite meter. Really enjoy your videos.

[sliderulelover]

Outstanding Troubleshooting! I have a 260 series 6 and 8 and now I know what to look for if it has the same problem. Good job!

[ianbutler]

Never heard of or seen this before. I' have filed it away. Thanks.

[Scorpio]

Seen that same sort of symptom on several analog and digital multimeters when well intending fuse replacers and ill informed. Thanks for sharing.

[jp]

Great graphics as always. I have been wanting a Simpson. 260 There have been times that I wish I had an analog meter. Used one in my electronics class in the 1970s. How much should I pay for one on Ebay? Series 7 seems like a good middle of the road series.

[Scorpio]

Enjoyed your "animation of the switches. Nice job.

[mrdinx]

I have a similar problem with my series 7. Never checked the fuse though.

[capriracer]

I have to wonder if possibly that fuse had a load that was at or near 100% for a sufficient time that it was about to open, but the load was removed right before it did. Since it was a slo-blo fuse, it could have had 100% load for a minute or two before it was ready to open.

[kingofslotsmillion]

Anyway u can make a video. On how to test resistance and trouble shoot. When my leads won't read resistance at all

[zeljkoadzic]

Hi
I'm looking for Function Switch knob for Simpson 260 AMM
Thank you in Advance
Best Regards

[RuthAnnHorvath]

My Simpson 260 series 7 I couldn't zero rx1 scale. thanks the 1 amp 250 volt fuse was resistive.