Ca5, universal adapter tube data for 533a, 600a, 605a, 3200308, download. Tube tester 6000b equipment hickok electrical instrument co cleveland, oh, build 1975, 3 pictures, united states of america, schematics, tubes. Calibration and testing of the hickok model 600600a tube. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. The tester comes in a black case with a hinged lid that opens to a control panel. You will want to test for shorts before putting the tube through the conductance test though. Ok, i have this hickok 6000a tube tester that i cleaned with deoxit and qtips, all controls work and turn great the only thing is the shorts light on the control panel under the hood is supposed to have all the lights on. Classnk technical information is provided only for the purpose of supplying current information to its readers. Hickok 6000a tube tester calibrated digital meter reverb. In the 600, the sockets are indivudially mounted to the panel where the 6000 has all of the sockets mounted on a plate or. It is sold in as is condition with no return due to age. Hikelok is a professional manufacturer of top quality instrumentation tube fittings,needle valves,sample cylinders,vcr fittings and valves,butt weld fittings,valve manifolds,regulators etc.
Excellent hickok 6000a tube tester, calibrated, good roll chart. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. Everything you need to know about n600mk 1972 hawker siddeley hs. The ct7040 series compromise of 600a6000a ac flexible current sensors in three different loop sizes that pair with the detachable display unit to measure large currents in crowded wiring and confined spaces. I was told a few years ago by a retired hickok engineer that the hickok 6000 and 6000a tube islands were not compatible with each other and that the 6000 did not have a island available for the newer tubes but a external adapter ca4 or ca5. The hickok 6000 and 6000a tube testers are an updated version of the famous hickok 600a. Basically set the line voltage at 50 on the digital readout to set the meter and set the bias per the hickok chart. The second section 83 pages contains tube testing data for the 6000, 6000a, 6000b, and 6005 models. If youre testing a shorted tube, it can damage the tester, so making sure that its not shorted first is a very good idea. Includes obsolete tube and foreign tube roll chart supplement.
I have one that is no on no matter what position the switches or dials are in. Without considering the asking price, which of these is the better tube tester. Hickok 600 vs 800a vs 6000 discussion in ampscabs tech corner. Obsolete tube roll chart supplement book contains tubes not on roll chart. Precise model 111 tube data calibration schematic pdf. Does anyone knows if the old reference books on tube with the specs. I had started to repair it some time back but stopped as i bought a sen core mu 140. The results suggest that a fairly wide range of measurements can result for a. The technical data given in this publication are for general information and are subject to change without notice. The parts in this set all have been selected by the hickok tube tester guru dieter waechter. Hickok 6000 6000a 6000b 6005 tube test data book ebay. Hickok 600a800k tester operating instruction manual.
Flexible ac current sensors in 3 sizes ct7040 series hioki. Hickok 6000a tube tester settings antique radio forums. This 6000 series is a mutual conductance tester equipped with a removable without disassembly, interchangeable socket island. Hickok testers are not designed to measure the absolute quality of a tube but to discern the probable good from the probable bad in connection with service work. Usa true hickok 6000b dynamic tube tester complete instruction manual. Radio test equipment tube tester schematics, data, and manuals. The ni usb6000 is a usb device that provides eight singleende d analog input ai channels, four digital inputoutput dio channels, and a 32bit counter. Dining chair c119 stunning dining chair that will add charm and style to any home, as this pack of 4 chairs provide an excellent dining experience.
Usa true hickok 6000b dynamic tube tester complete. Downloads, supreme instruments manuals, tube data, and. Hickok documentation, manuals, schematics, and catalogs. The bias circuit is completely different with new instructions how to set the bias of. General test data section is 23 pages long, obsolete tube types is 20 pages long, foreign tube types section is 25 pages. Hickok 6000b mutual conductance tube tester new old stock this is a unique opportunity to own a new old stock hickok 600b mutual conductance tube tester. Percision 1054 tube tester 51% similar i did a full inspection and found that 4 or 5 resistors will need to be changed as will some caps. Tube tester 6000b equipment hickok electrical instrument co. Of course, if you are after valve data, then the definitive site is franks.
This article discusses repair and calibration of the hickok 6000 tube tester. I177 hickok vintage dynamic mutua lconductance tube tester by 35. In this video, we look at how different user settings on the hickok 600a tube tester affect transconductance readings. I tested a 6l6 and 6sj7 and they both tested correctly see photos. Use the kt88 settings listed under the european tube data.
This is a true hickok 6000b instruction manual, with color pictures, no other 6000 series manual has color pictures. Ac47, manual and tube data series b 10 pages, download. Includes operating data booklet, tube substitution handbook and test data for model 533a600a605a tube testers. Included is 63 pages of tube test data and 11 pages of ca4 adapter test data. It is the buyers responsibility to know what there buying, so if there is any doubt please ask questions before bidding. Obsolete tube types supplementary test data is 20 pages long. Dynamic mutual conductance tube tester model 600a he hickok electrical instrument company 0514 avenue cleveland r. Others on ebay are selling the 6000a as the 6000b, dont go for it. Models 6000a and 6005 are the same with only minor feature differences that are not relevant to tube test calibration, therefore the discussion is applicable to those models as well.
User guide ni usb6000 usb multifunction daq device this user guide describes how to use the national instruments usb6000 data acquisition daq device. Up for offer is a vintage hickok tube data roll chart for. If you have never used this facility before, click the help link. Ge essential characteristics, the whole 228 page book in an indexed pdf file big, 11mb. Radio tube tester test equipment schematics, data, and manuals. Operating instructions, parts list and schematic for the hickok 6000a tube tester. Tubes and parts for hifi,radio,guitar,etclinks to tube amp info on the web. Valve data manual edition 20 for models ct160, vt160, vcm mk1, mk2, mk3, mk4. The first part 25 pages is the roll chart in book form. All solid state circuitry contributes to its rock solid reliability. Hickok 6000b mutual conductance tube tester new old. Electrical and electronic tapes, packing and packaging tapes, industrial tapes, etc. With both socket islands, the 6000 series will test all tubes designed from the early 1920s on.
Items are usually shipped with in two to three days after payment is received. This tester was designed by hickok for accuracy, portability and ease of use. Just as you wouldnt want to put a shorted tube in your amp, shorted tubes shouldnt be tested for conductance either. The second part 22 pages is obsolete tube types supplementary tube data, which covers the older tubes that were left off the roll chart. Hickok 6000 dynamic tube tester complete manual glendale. The roll chart is dated spring 1968 and rolls smoothly from one end to the other. Gentle tube enthusiasts, together with fellow dale spear, i am working on a project which involves good knowledge of the circuitry and theory of operation of 6000, 6000a and 6005 tube testers. Up for bids is a precision tube multi function tester with many extra cables. Model 6000, got this baby for free, from the friendly tv guy, i really thank him for this, and i will also make some videos of the others i have, last ones in the video gifts from youtuber.
This tester has been converted to a digital meter as theoriginal meter was missing when i got this years back. Calibration instructions for 600060056000a6005a from hickok. Triplett 121010 operating and tube data sheet adobe pdf file. It could be that they were faulty tubes, or that the tester needs calibration. Hioki clamp sensors are bestinclass measuring devices incorporating hiokis expertise in current sensing technology. The case is in fair condition, the tester is in good physical condition and works ok. I also tested a several other tubes, those readings were not close to correct readings. This was considered one of their better commercial tube testers.
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