Avometer 7 Mark I

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The AVOmeter 7 Mark I is a multimeter made by British company AVO Ltd.

The multimeter is a measuring instrument that can measure multiple electrical properties such as voltage, resistance, and current.

Our model is complete with its leather case, and was kindly donated by John Young.

Technical specifications:

  • Country:  Great Britain (UK)
  • Manufacturer / Brand:  AVO Ltd.; London
  • Year: 1951
  • Power type and voltage: Dry Batteries / 1 x 9 & 1 x 15 Volt
  • Material: Metal case
  • Shape: Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD): 170 x 195 x 115 mm / 6.7 x 7.7 x 4.5 inch
  • Bakelite front.
  • Metal case.
  • Volts: DC 1...1000 V; 0,002...10 A; AC 10..1000 V; 0,01...10 A;
  • Resistance: 10 kOhm, 100 kOhm, 1 MOHm;
  • Capacitance: 0,01...30 µF;
  • Db:  -15 bis +16 dB.
  • Net weight: (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 2.4 kg / 5 lb 4.6 oz (5.286 lb)

With thanks to www.radiomuseum.org for the specification.

Date : 1936

Manufacturer : Avo

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH32614. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History. 		 

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