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INSTRUCTION BOOK
SELECTIVE
AND
WIDEBAND VOLTMETER
476J-l
520 5199 00
15 September 1959
59-14
REVISED: 15 October 1960
COLLINS RADIO COMPANY
DALLAS, TEXAS, U. S. A.
Texas Division
1960
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
I
II
III
PAGE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1
1.2
1.3
1. 3. 1
1. 3. 2
1. 3. 3
1
1
1
1
1
1
General
Equipment Description.
Unit Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Operating Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
INSTALLATION
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2
2
2
3
3
3
General
Unpacking the Equipment
Installation
Initial Adjustments.
Primary Power .
Adjustments
OPERATION
3.1
3.2
3.3
3
3
3
General
Controls
Calibration
WCCW
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

PAGE
SECTION
III (Cont' d.)
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
IV
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
General
Circuit Description
Input and Amplification
800 KC I-F Circuit with Filtering
15 KC I-F Circuit with Filtering
Output Circuit
MAINTENANCE
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.4
VI
VTVM Measurements (Wideband)

RMS Levels
Voltage Ratios .
Selective Voltmeter Measurements
Harmonic Distortion Measurement
Intermodulation Measurements
Crosstalk Measurement
Attenuation Measurements
Modulation Characteristics Test
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
General
Recommended Test Equipment
Bench Test and Alignment .
Wideband Voltmeter (vtvm) Calibration
Selective Voltmeter Calibration
50 KC Oscillator Level Calibration
Output and Meter Alignment
Normal Calibration
TroubleRhooting
PARTS LIST
10
10
10
10
10
11/12
11/12
11/12
11/12
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
PAGE
FIGURE
1-1
1-2
3-1
3-2
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Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l

Carrying Case for Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-1
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l Harmonic Distortion
Measurements
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-1, Intermodulation Measurements
iv
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5
6
List of Illustrations
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (CONT)

Page
FIGCRE
3-3
4-1
5-1
5-2
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter

Measurements .
476J-l, Near-end and Far-end Crosstalk

476J-l,
476J-1,
476J-l,
476J-l,
476J-l,
476J-1,
476J-l,
Block Diagram .
Calibration Equipment Assembly.
Schematic Diagram.
Side View Cover Removed.
Top View, Cover Removed
Bottom View, Cover Removed, Part 1
Bottom View, Cover Removed, Part 2
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8
10
13/14
15
16
17
18
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Section I
General Description
MAIN TUNING
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Section I
General Description
SECTION I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1
GENERAL
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l is a highly

sensitive, selective test instrument which measures
the voltage level of each frequency component of
complex wave forms in the 4- to 750-kc range. As a
selective voltmeter, it is used either in the laboratory
or in the field for several types of measurements:
(1) harmonic distortion, (2) intermodulation products,
(3) crosstalk, (4) attenuation, and (5) modulation
characteristics tests, relative to electrical filters,
cables, or open-wire lines. The frequencies of a
complex wave form are also indicated. As a wideband electronic voltmeter the 4 76J -1 measures the
rms voltage level of a single or composite signal or
noise in the 200-cps to 750-kc range.
1.2
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The 476J-l consists of four major circuits: (1) an

r-f amplifier with an input matching network and a
low pass filter, (2) an 800-kc i-f circuit, (3) a 15-kc
i-f circuit, and (4) a metered output circuit. See
figure 1-3.
The 476J-1 is a single unit which can be either rackmounted on standard 19-inch racks or used on a
bench. It is fitted with removable safety covers and
two carrying handles. A reinforced wooden carrying
case is available for transporting the unit. See
figure 1-2.
Standard construction techniques are used on internal

wiring with small parts accessible on composition
terminal boards. Critical circuits are enclosed in
metal containers which have removable covers.
Tubes are held in place by spring loaded holders.
The tuning condensor is ruggedized, vernier-driven,
and directly calibrated with the tuning dial. The dial
is illuminated with two 6. 3-volt a-c pilot lamps.
1.3
UNIT CHARACTERISTICS
1. 3.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight (unit only) :

59 pounds
Revised: 15 October 1960
Weight (encased):
78 pounds
Size:
Width
19 inches
Height
10 1/2 inches
Depth
12 inches
Forward Projection (when rack mounted)
2 1/4 inches
Mounting:
Rack mounted or portable
Finish:
Chrome plate and tin plate chassis
Grey panel
Ventilation:
Convection
1. 3. 2 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Ambient Temperature:
-10 0 C(+14F) to +50C(+122F)
Ambient Relative Humidity:
o to 90 percent
Ambient Altitude:
15,000 feet
Operating Duty Cycle:
Intermi ttent, attended
1. 3. 3 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage Requirements:
110 volts a-c to
280 volts a-c, 42-60 cps,
50 volt-amperes (variable)
Input Impedance:
Balanced
75-150-600-2K ohms, minimum return
loss 20 db. 30 db minimum balanced
attenuation. Up to 500-volt d-c blocking
Approximately 50 uuf shunt input capacitance
Unbalanced
75-150-600-20K ohms: minimum return
loss 20 db. Up to 500-volt d-c blocking
Section I - II
General Description - Installation
Input Potentiometer:
5K-ohm (non-inductive) for full dynamic
range use
Measurement Characteristics:
Wide-Band Voltmeter
Voltage
10 to 100 millivolts; 1 to 10 volts
Frequency
200 cps to 750 kc
Accuracy
5 percent (full scale deflection)
Image Frequency Attenuation:

More than 90 db in operating band
Approximately 30 db from 800 kc to 2.3 mc
Error for 10 Percent Primary Voltage Variation:
Less than O. 1 db as wide band level meter
Less than 0.5 db as a selective voltmeter
, Background Noise:
" Approximately 1 microvolt
Selective Voltmeter:
Voltage
10 microvolts to 10 volts (-100 db*
to +20 db)
Frequency
4 to 750 kc (continuous)
Accuracy
10 perce~t (full scale deflection)
Selectivity
Less than 4 db attenuation at f 100
cycles
More than 75 db attenuation at f 600
cycles
Spurious Frequency Attenuation
More than 70 db relative to the highest
frequencies considered
Bandpass
200 cps
Calibration:
Sensitivity and frequency calibrated by
means of an internal crystal-controlled
50-kc oscillator
Protective Devices:
Replaceable fuses
250V, . 375A B+
250V, 2A a-c line
Meter:
1 milliampere movement, calibrated in
volts and db
Accessories:
Line power cord; headphones
*0 db equal to 0.775 volts across any impedance load
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
2.1
GENERAL
Section II outlines the procedures for unpacking and

installing the equipment, applying primary power,
and instructions pertaining to initial adjustments and
calibration.
2.2
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT
Unpack the equipment carefully. Inspect each component for physical damage. Check the mechanical
operations of the switches and tuning controls. If
any defects are found, refer to the inside front cover
2
of this publication for provisional guarantees and

shipping instructions. Place the spare parts kit
either in the carrying case cover cabinet or a suitable parts storage location.
2.3
INSTALLATION
Remove the protective covers by loosening the knurled

screws. Remove all shipping documents and packing
material from the instrument. Secure all tubes in
the sockets. Check the pilot lamps on each side of
the dial assembly. Replace the covers. Check fuses
on rear of unit and replace blown or missing fuses.
Section II - III
Installation - Operation
2.4
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS
2.4.1 PRIMARY POWER. Attach the line cord connector to recessed male input connector P101 on the
rear chassis. Check the primary power selector on
the rear of the Lmit to ensure that proper a-c operating voltages are applied to the power transformer.
2.4.2 ADJUSTMENTS. Follow the procedure outlined in paragraph 3.3, CALIBRATION, of Section
III, OPERATION, for the initial adjustments and
calibration of the unit. If these procedures
indicate equipment malfunction, follow the maintenance procedures outlined in paragraph 5.4,
Section V.
SECTION III
OPERATION
3.1
GENERAL
g.
CAL 1 potentiometer R180 is located below the
meter; it varies the output of the 50-kc oscillator.
The following paragraphs outline the procedures for

calibrating the 476J-1 and making specific measurements. Refer to figure 1-1 and paragraph 3.2 for
identification of controls.
h. CAL 2 potentiometer R156 is located just to

the right of CAL 1; it calibrates the amplifier sections
used in the selective-voltmeter application.
3.2
i,
Vernier-driven variable capacitor C131 MAIN
TUNING knob is located near the dial and is a broadtuning control.
CONTROLS
Test adjustments are made from the front of the unit.

Silk screened labels identify the controls and the
values of each switch position. There are five rotary,
ganged wafer switches; three potentiometers, and
two variable capacitors.
a. INPUT IMPEDANCE switch S101 is a doublepole, 9-position, 3-wafer, rotary switch, which
varies the input impedance.
b. INPUT attenuation switch S102 is a double-pole,
10-position, rotary switch, which switches in L-pad
attenuators to attenuate the signal.
c. FREQ RANGE switch S103 is a double-pole,
6-position, rotary switch, which selects the correct
LC combination for the selected frequency range.
d. SELECTIVE VOLTMETER RANGE switch
S104 is a single-pole, 8-position, rotary switch,
which switches in series resistance.
e. Function selector switch S105 is a double-pole,
6-position, 3-wafer, rotary switch which selects the
mode of operation.
f. ADJ INPUT potentiometer R109 is located at

the upper left corner; it varies the input impedance.
j. DIAL CAL trimmer capacitor C132 pointer

knob is located to the right of the MAIN TUNING
control and is used for calibrating the dial to exact
frequencies.
3.3
CALIBRATION
Follow the steps below in the proper sequence before

attempting voltage measurements.
a. Connect the line cord to an a-c receptacle and
turn the toggle switch on the front panel to the ON
position. Allow the unit five minutes for stabilization.
Transformer primary voltage selector

on rear of chassis must be in proper
position to match a-c source voltage.
b. Turn function aelector switch S105 to the CAL
1 position.
c. Adjust CAL 1 Potentiometer R180 for an indication of 0 db as shown by meter M10l.
3
Section III
Operation
d. Set INPUT switch S102, SELECTIVE VOLTMETER RANGE switch S104, and function selector
switch S105 to the CAL 2 position.
e. Turn FREQ RANGE switch S103 to the 4-60
position and the tuning dial to the 50-kc position.
f. Adjust the DIAL CAL control C132 until the
meter indicates maximum deflection.
g. Adjust CAL 2 potentiometer R156 for Odb on

meter M101.
h. Reset the dial to the appropriate test frequency
and the switches to the test positions, as specified in
the following paragraphs.
The instrument is now calibrated for normal measurements. If a more accurate frequency calibration
is necessary:
a. Connect a headset to jack J101, marked
PHONES.
b. Reset function selector switch S105 to the 50
KC XTAL position.
3.4.1 RMS LEVELS.

Follow the steps below when
making vtvm measurements.
a.
3.3.
b. Set INPUT IMPEDANCE switch S101 to the

correct position to match the circuit under test.
c. Set INPUT switch S102 to the X10 scale and
function selector switch S105 to the VTVM position.
d. Connect the circuit being tested to input terminals E101 and E102 with the center conductor or
ungrounded lead attached to terminal E101.
e. Adjust INPUT switch S102 for an on-scale
meter indication, and record the indicated voltage
(rms).
3.4.2 VOLTAGE RATIOS. Follow this procedure
when comparing the voltage ratios of two or more
signals in succession.
a. Set INPUT IMPEDANCE switch S101 to the
0-5K position and function selector switch S105 to
the VTVM position.
c. Set the dial to the red mark nearest the test

frequency.
NOTE
d. Adjust DIAL CAL control C132 until a zero

beat is heard in the headset.
This operation fixes the input resistance

of the unit at 5,000 ohms (non-inductive)
and prOVides a means of calibrating meter
M101 to accurately measure voltage ratios
of different input levels.
e. Reset the dial to the test frequency and set

function selector switch S105 to the SEL VM position.
3.4
VTVM MEASUREMENTS
(WIDEBAND)
The 476J-1 measures single or composite signal

rms voltage levels or voltage ratios (in db) over the
200-cps to 750-kc spectrum when switch S105 is set
in the VTVM position. The measurements can be
made on either balanced or unbalanced two-conductor
circuits.
NOTE
Compare the output impedance of the
circuit under test with the value indicated
by INPUT IMPEDANCE switch S101. The
two values should be the same. For very
low level measurements, the input leads
should be kept as short as possible. Check
all ground connections carefully.
4
Calibrate the meter as instructed in paragraph
b. Apply the signal which has the highest level

of the signals being tested to terminals E101 and
E102.
c. Set INPUT switch S102 to the 0 db position and
turn ADJ INPUT control R109 for a meter M101 indication of 0 db (0.775 v).
d. Remove the reference voltage (step b) and
indiVidually measure the remaining levels on the
test circuit. INPUT switch S102 can be adjusted to
maintain on-scale meter readings as necessary.
To compute the level indicated by the instrument:
a.
Record the meter indication in db.
b. Note the position of INPUT switch S102

and SELECTIVE VOLTMETER RANGE switch
S104.
Section III
Operation
c. Add the meter indication and the two switch

indications algebraically to arrive at the total level
in db: i. e. value in db = -4(meter)-20(S102)
-10(SI04) = -:34 db.
c. Connect the output terminals of the network

under test to input terminals E101 and E102 on the
476J-1 and tune MAIN TUNING control C131 to the
fundamental frequency.
3.5
d. Set INPUT switch S102 to the +20 db position

and SELECTIVE VOLTMETER RANGE switch S104
to the 0 db position.
SELECTIVE VOLTMETER
MEASUREMENTS
The 476J-1 measures harmonic distortion, intermodulation products, crosstalk, attenuation, and modulation characteristics when used in the selective
voltmeter application. The following paragraphs
describe these measurements. Calibrate the meter
as instructed in paragraph 3.3 and perform the
measurements in paragraph 3.4.1, a to e, before
attempting selective voltmeter measurements. The
latter ensures that input levels will not overload the
instrument. The instrument has a very narrow bandpass of approximately 200 kc. When making measurements in the SEL VM position, rotate the tuning
dial slowly to ensure measurement of all signals.
Adjust SELECTIVE VOLTMETER RANGE switch
S104 to the -60 db range to measure very low level
. signals. Possible errors in measurement can occur
when other spurious frequencies in the vicinity of
1604 to 2350 kc are present. This situation can occur
when image signals differ in level by less than 30 db.
A low-pass filter can be used at the input terminals
to attenuate the spurious frequencies.
e. Increase the signal generator output for a full

scale deflection. Record the level.
f. Tune the voltmeter to the second, third,
fourth, ... n harmonics, and record the level of each.
The total harmonic distortion is obtained from the

following formula:
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3
(Derivative formula:
3.5.1 HARMONIC DISTORTION MEASUREMENT.
Harmonic distortion is measured by recording fundamental frequency levels in respect to harmonic
levels. Use the test equipment set-up shown in
figure 3-1 and follow the steps below in sequence.
a.
+V
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Measurement of levels differing by as much as 75 dh

can be made by this test. SELECTIVE VOLTMETER
RANGE switch 8104 indicates up to -60 db; the meter
indicates up to -15 db. If the fundamental frequency
level is of an inconvenient level for mid-scale meter
readings, a potentiometer can be inserted at the input
Perform steps a and b, paragraph 3.4.1.
b. Set function selector switch S105 to the SEL

VM position.
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Selective and Widcband Voltmeter 476J-1, Harmonic Distortion Measurements.
15 October 1960
Section III
Operation
of the 476J -1. High level frequencies outside the

range of test frequencies can be filtered by an optional filter or selective network inserted between
the signal generator and the test circuit. See figure
3-2.
and frequency, thus locating the origin of the undesirable frequency components. Measurements are
limited on the upper limits by the 476J-l internal
noise voltage, which is approximately 1 microvolt.
3.5.2 I;";TERMODULATIOl:" MEASUREME:t\;TS. Perform intermodulation measurements in the same way

as outlined above for harmonic distortion measurements.
a.
Connect the equipment as shown in figure 3-2.
b. Connect the two signal generators shown in

the illustration so the intermodulation products will
differ by at least 500 cycles. The voltmeter can
then differentiate between the intermodulation products.
d. Record the level of each measurable frequency

component as indicated by meter MI0l. Intelligible
near-end cross-talk attenuation measurements up to
130 db can be measured.
d. Scan the frequency band carefully and record

the level of each obs erved signal.
The instrument can also be used as a very sensitive

null indicator in a bridge type crosstalk meter. No
additional balancing filters are necessary.
e. Compare the ratio of the intermodulation product levels to the test tone levels. System specifications determine the degree of permissible intermodulation distortion.
The 476J-l can be used in an actual carrier circuit

for analyzing crosstalk on specific channels. Measurements can be made with the meter for purposes of
pinpointing the disturbing frequencies. Headphones
can be used for audible interpretations of the crosstalk.
3.5.3 CROSSTALK MEASUREMENT. The 476J-l

is used to measure both near-end and far-end crosstalk on open-wire lines or cables. The various
crosstalk components can be separated as to level
b. Adjust the output of the signal generator for a

level of approximately +23 dbm*. It is necessary to
provide a low impedance termination on the geneJOator
in some cases to provide a flat output over the test
frequency. range.
c. Vary the signal generator across the test spectrum, at the same time tuning the 476J-l to the signal
generator frequency.
c. Adjust SELECTIVE VOLTMETER RANGE

switch S104 to the -60 db position for maximum
s ens itivity .
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
a. Connect the signal generator and selective

voltmeter as shown by figure 3-3.
*0 dbm reference is 1 milliwatt across a 600 ohm

termination.
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Section III
Operation
e.
Insert the headphones in PHONES jack J101.
provide on-scale indications.

instrument.
Do not overload the
f. Set function selector switch S105 to the PHONES

position.
Attenuation measurem.ents up to 75 db can be made

on band-pass filters.
g. Vary the dial frequency and listen to the channel being tested.
3.5.5 MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS TEST.

The 476J-l is used to measure the frequencies
and levels of spurious modulation products in multichannel carrier equipment.
h. Correlate the audible information with the data

compiled by selective voltmeter or vtvm measurements.
a. Modulate the channel under test with a 1000

cps signal.
3.5.4 ATTENUATION MEASUREMENTS

a. Initially set INPUT switch S102 to the +20 db
position.
b. Tp.ne MAIN TUNING control C131 to the test
frequency.
c. Vary INPUT switch S102 and SELECTIVE
VOLTMETER RANGE switch S104 in that order to
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
DISTURBING
b. Attach the circuit being tested to INPUT terminals EI01 and E102.
c. Set function selecto.r switch S105 to the SEL
VM position.
d. Measure the spurious product frequencies
and levels in the sequence specified in paragraph 3.5.
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Section IV
Principles of Operation
SECTION IV
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
4.1
GENERAL
This section consists of a circuit analysis of the

voltmeter by stages, paralleling the block diagram
of 4-1 and the schematic diagram, figure 5-2.
The 476J-1 consists of four major circuits:

a. An r-f amplifier with an input matching network
and a low pass filter.
b. An 800 kc i -f circuit, consisting of an 804 to
1550 kc vfo, a ring modulator, an 800 kc band pass
filter, a stage of resistance-coupled amplification,
and another 800 kc band pass filter.
c. A 15 kc i -f circuit consisting of a 785 kc
crystal-controlled oscillator, a ring modulator,
a 15 kc band pass filter, a variable attenuator,
two stages of resistance-coupled amplification,
and a cathode follower.
d. A metered output circuit, consisting of
another 15 kc band pass filter, three stages of
resistance-coupled amplification with feedback, and
a metered output. Refer to figure 5-2 for circuit
identification.
e. A 50 kc crystal-controlled calibration
oscillator.
4.2
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
4.2.1 INPUT AND AMPLIFICATION. The 476J-1

input is either balanced or unbalanced, dependent
on the position of the INPUT IMPEDANCE switch
S101. Center INPUT terminal E102 is at ground
potential in the UNBALANCED position. Terminal
E103 is at chassis ground potential and can
be used for a test equipment common
ground.
The signal is coupled through capacitor C101
or transformer T101, INPUT IMPEDANCE switch
S101B and S10le to the INPUT attenuator switch,
S102. Through a series of switched resistances,
R110 through R115, input levels of up to +40 db
can be measured without overloading the voltmeter. ADJ INPUT potentiometer R109 is a
non-inductive variable resistance which further

varies the input leveL The signal is coupled
directly to tube VIOl, a dual-triode untuned
resistance-coupled amplifier, and from there to
the center tap of function selector switch S105B.
The 476J-1 functions as a vtvm when S105 is in
position 3, and as a selective voltmeter in
positions 1, 2, and 5. The CAL 1 position is a
no-signal position. Filter FL101 is a low pass
filter which presents a high impedance to signals
above 750 kc and a low impedance to lower
frequencies. The signal is applied from the output
of FL10l to the primary windings of ring modulator transformer T102.
4.2.2 800 KC I-F CIRCUIT WITH FILTERING.
The ring modulator consists of transformers T102
and T103, diodes CR101 through CR104, and
potentiometers R127 and R128. The vfo consists
of tube V102, MAIN TUNING capacitor C131, and
a series of switched LC circuits; inductors L102
through L107 and trimmer capacitors C133, C135,
C137, C139, C141, and C143, all switched by
FREQ RANGE switch S103. Trimmer capacitor
C132 permits accurate calibration of the dial
frequency with respect to the input signal
frequency.
The 800-kc intermediate frequency signal is
coupled from the output of ring modulator transformer T103 to the input terminals of 800-kc band
pass filter FL102. It is then applied from the
output of filter FL102 to the grid of tube V103 and
further amplified. The output from V103 is applied
to another 800 kc bandpass filter and to the second
ring modulator. The 800 kc filters pass only a 200
cps bandwidth.
4.2.3 15 KC I-F CIRCUIT WITH FILTERING.
The 800 kc signal mixes with a 785 kc .signal
from the crystal-controlled oscillator, tube V104,
at the second ring modulator. The 15 kc difference frequency is applied to switched series
attenuator, SELECTIVE VOLTMETER RANGE
switch S104 and resistors R136 through R14L
The signal is then applied to resistance-coupled
amplifiers V105 and V107A, cathode follower
V107B, and to the input of the 15 kc band pass
filter FL105.
9
Section IV - V
Principles of Operation - Maintenance
4.2.4 OUTPUT CIRCUIT. The 15 kc signal is applied from the output of FLl05 to terminals 2 and 5
of function selector switch Sl05B and to the grid of
tube VIOS. The three resistance-coupled amplifiers,
VIOS and VIO 9 further amplify the signal which is

then applied to output meter MlOl or phones through
detector diodes CRllO and CRlll and switch Sl05A.
SECTION V
MAINTENANCE
5.1
GENERAL
Section V, MAINTENANCE, outlines the procedures

for testing and aligning the Selective Voltmeter
476J-1. Read the provisional guarantee on the inside front cover of this manual before attempting to
repair any malfunctions.
e. Turn the function selector switch Sl05 to the

VTVM position.
f. Adjust rheostat R190 for a meter lVIlOl indication of 0 db on the 476J-1
WARNING
5.2
RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT
a.
Oscillator, Hewlett-Packard 200CD.
b.
Vacuum tube voltmeter, Hewlett-Packard 400D.
c.
Oscilloscope, Dumont 304H.
5.3
BENCH TEST AND ALIGNMENT
Follow the steps below in sequence when calibrating

the 476J-1. Perform bench test and alignment procedures at three month intervals and subsequent to
shipment to correct misalignment caused by shipment or tube deterioration.
5.3.1 WIDEBAND VOLTMETER (VTVM)
CALIBRATION
a. Remove the bottom cover plate from the instrument by loos ening the two knurled thumb screws.
b. Connect an oscillator and a vtvm to the input
of the 476J-1 set at 600 ohms unbalanced as shown
in figure 5-1. Place a 600-ohm load termination
across the line.
c. Adjust the oscillator for 50 kc and an indication of 0 db on the vtvm.
Operation of this equipment involves voltages that are dangerous to life. When
performing maintenance operations,
special care must be taken to avoid contact where high voltage is present. REMOVE PRIMARY POWER before changing
tubes.
5.3.2 SELECTIVE VOLTMETER CALIBRATION
a. Turn function selector switch S105 to the
SEL VM position.
b. Turn FREQ RANGE switch S103 to the 4 - 60
kc position.
c. Tune the instrument to the 50 kc dial indication for a maximum meter deflection.
d. Adjust CAL 2 potentiometer R156 for a 0 db
indication on the meter.
200CO
OSC
600.n.
4000
\IT\lM
476J-1
SELECT I\IE
\lOLTMETEP
'-+--_.~
'------f---'----1I
L---+--f-----------j~
I
I
I
d. Turn the INPUT switch Sl02 to the Xl, 0 db

position.
0
0
j
U91 009
Figure 5-1.
10
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-1,

Calibration Equipment Assembly.
Section V
Maintenance
The instrument now provides equal gain in the VTVM
or SEL VM positions.
5.3.3 50 KC OSCILLATOR LEVEL-CALIBRATION.
When calibrated in the following manner the 50 kc
oscillator can be used for an internal calibration
reference signal.
a. Turn switches INPUT, S102, the function selector, S105, and the SELECTIVE VOLTMETER
RANGE, S104, to the CAL 2 position.
b. Adjust the dial for maximum meter deflection
at 50 kc.
c. Adjust CAL 1, R180, for a 0 db meter
indication.
The 50 kc oscillator is now adjusted to the correct
level.
5.3.4 OUTPUT AND METER ALIGNMENT
a. Switch the function selector S105 to the
CAL 1 position.
b. Adjust rheostat R184 for a 0 db meter
indication.
The last three stages of amplification, VI07 and
VI08, and the meter are now properly calibrated
to correspond to the 50 kc oscillator calibration.
5.3.5 NORMAL CALIBRATION. After completing
the steps of alignment in the preceeding paragraphs,
and prior to using the 476J-l for test purposes,
again perform the steps of calibration outlined in
paragraph 3.3.
5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Under conditions of normal operation the 476J-l will
not require more than the routine maintenance
specified in paragraph 5.3. The tube complement

used has long life characteristics. Perform the steps
of bench test and alignment outlined in paragraph 5.3
before attempting to troubleshoot the instrument. If
the instrument does not function properly, follow the
general outline below to help locate the malfunctioning
part or stage.
a. Remove the protective covers by loosening
the knurled thumb screws.
b.
Test the tubes in a reliable tube tester.
c. Check the tube voltages. The indicated

voltages should agree with those given in Table I .
If, after a test of tubes and tube voltages, the unit
does not function:
d. Attach an oscillator, tuned to 5 kc, to INPUT
terminals EI0l and EI02. Adjust the input signal
level to + 20 db and the INPUT level switch S102 to
the + 20 db position.
e. Monitor the oscillator output signal by placing
the leads of an oscilloscope across INPUT terminals
EI0l and EI02; then adjusting the vertical input controls on the oscilloscope to show a low-amplitude
sine-wave form.
f. Place a probe on one of the oscilloscope
leads and trace the signal t.~rough the circuit from
the INPUT terminals to the output stage. Vary the
oscillator output level at each check point to verify
proper operation. When the malfunctioning circuit
is located:
g. Perform d-c voltage and resistance measurements to locate the circuit which is not functioning. Resistance voltage, and level values are
shown in figure 5-2.
11/12
Section VI
Parts List
651334 Pb
Figure 6-1.
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l, Side View Cover Removed

15
Section VI
Parts List
L112
Vl09
VI07
TI05
RI71
CI29
CI59
CI30
MIOI
RISO
RI56
FIOI
YIOI
-C132
CI53
05101
FLl04
CI52
L III --- _______
RI77
CI49
CI31
CI51
CI50
..... Rloa
YI02
Figure 6-.2.
16
VI03
VI04
FLl03
TlOI
5109
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l, Top View, Cover Removed
851 335 Ph
Section VI
Parts List
CI59
CI21
RI47
ATI04
CRI06
CRI08
RI88
RI86
RI85
CI63
DETAIL B
RI57
VIOl
CRI14 - - - - - - - " -
CRI15
RI63
RII9
RI65
RI36
THROUGH
RI42
SI04
CI28
SI06
CI23
CI15 CRI05 RI76 RI79
RI35
RII6
CI56
DETAIL D
CRII2 RI83
RI78 CI55
RI81
RI87
FLiOI
SI02
RI33
CI14
RI84 RI82 CI13 RI34

651 337 Pc
Figure 6-3.
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-1, Bottom View, Cover Removed, Part 1
17
Section VI
Parts List
RI44
RI43
CI17
CI16
RI45
RI49
CIIB
RI21
RI23
RII7--_
CI22 CI07
RI5B
RI24
RI91
CIOB
RI92
RI64
RI66
CI62
RI90 RI67 CI27 CRill CRIIO RI70
RI2B
RI26
CRI04
CI46
CIII
RI73
ATI02
RI74
CII2
CI47
~~~----T102
CI40--_ _
""7;P,;r:----C 110
- - - - - CI38
CI42
CI39
L5
CI36
CI41
L2
L6
CI35
L4 CI37
L7
CI43
CI34
B51 336 Pc
Figure 6-4.
18
Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l, Bottom View, Coyer Removed, Part 2
SECTION VI
PARTS LIST
6.1
PART LIST
ITEM
TELETTRA
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
ATlOl
ATTEKl:ATOR PAD:
ATl02
ATTENUATOR PAD:
VSA-3 APP97S0, CE2,

3 db, 150 ohms
ATl03
ATTENUATOR PAD:
VSA-3, Gr. 6653

CE2, 3 db, 150 ohms
ATl04
ATTE~UATOR PAD:
VSA-3, APP9780, CE3,

7 :.- 8 db 150 ohms
ATl05
ATTEKUATOR PAD:
VSA-3, Gr. f:i653 CEL

2 .::- S db, 150 ohms
Cl01
CAPACITOR, FIXED, PAPER:

0.2 fJ.f, fixed film, 10% vdcw 300
Cl02
CAPACITOR, MOLDED, FIXED, CERAMIC:

2000 fJ.fJ.f
Cl03
CAPACITOR, FIXED, FILM:

. 1 fJ.f 350 vdcw
Cl04
CAPACITOR, FIXED, TUBULAR CERAMIC:

. 001 fJ.f, 350 vdcw
Cl05
CAPACITOR, FIXED, DUAL ALl:MINUM

ELECTROLYTIC:
50-50 fJ.f, 350 vdcw
Cl06
CAPACITOR, FIXED, ALUMINUM

ELECTROLYTIC:
S fJ.f, 350 vdcw
Cl07
Same as Cl04
CIOS
Same as Cl04
Cl09
Same as Cl06
ClIO
CAPACITOR, FIXED, PAPER:

.005 fJ.f, 150 vdcw
Clll
CAPACITOR, VARIABLE, CERAMIC:

10 fJ.fJ.f, 500 vdcw
C1l2
Same as Clll
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
V5A-3. APP97S0. CEI

2
-+ 5
db, 300 ohms
19
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Parts List
ITEM
20
DESCRIPTION
Cll3

0.1 f.Lf, 350 vdcw, 5%
C1l4

.002 f.Lf, 150 vdcw
Cll5

.01 f.Lf, 10%, 1000 vdcw
CllG
Same as C101
C1l7
CAPACITOR, FIXED. FILM:

.001 f.Lf, 1000 vclcw, 10%
Cll8
Same as C1l4
Cll9
CAPACITOR, FIXED, ALUMINUM,

ELECTROLYTIC:
10 f.Lf, 25 vdcw
C120

O. 5 f.Lf, 350 vclcw
C121
CAPACITOR, FIXED, ALUMINUM

ELECTROLYTIC:
50 -50 f.Lf, 400 vclcw
C122

O. 2 uf, 350 vclcw
C123
CAPACITOR, FIXED, ALUMINUM,

ELECTROLYTIC:
50 f.Lf, 12 vdcw
C124
Same as C123
C125
~OT
C126
Same as Cll9
C127
Same as C106
C128

.001 f.Lf, 1000 vclcw
C129

0.5f.Lf ,350vclcw
C130
Same as C129
USED
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
Section VI
Parts List
ITEM
C131
DESCRIPTION
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
CAPACITOR, VARIABLE, VERNIERDRIVEN, MAIN TU~ING:

4-12 fJ-fJ-f: Telettra
Gr. 4555/1
C132
CAPACITOR, TRIMMER, APC:
Gr. 3120/14
C133
CAPACITOR, VARIABLE, CERAMlC:

6-30 fJ-fJ-f
C134
CAPACITOR, CERAMIC, TEMP., COMP.:

354 fJ-fJ-f
C135
Same as C133
C136
CAPACITOR, CERAMIC, TEMP. COMP.:

320 flflf
C137
Same as C133
C138
CAPACITOR, TEMP., COMPo , CERAMIC:

275 fJ-fJ-f
C139
Same as C133
C140
CAPACITOR, TEMP., COMP., CERAMIC:

224.5 lJ.fJ-f
C141
Same as C133
C142

354 fJ-fJ-f
C143
Same as C133
C144

261. 5 flflf (2)
C145
CAPACITOR, PRECISION CERAMIC:

6000 fJ-f.1f, 1. 2%, 25.0 vdcw
C146
Same as C145
C147

248. 5 }-L}-Lf (2)
C148
CAPACITOR, FIXED:
0.2 }-Lf, 350 vdcw, 10%
C149
CAPACITOR, FIXED, CERAMIC:

O. 2 f-Lf, 400 vdcw
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
VSA-2, Gr. 6653/T.22
VSA-2, G4. 6653/T. 22
VSA-2, Gr. 6653/T.22
VSA-2, Gr. 6653/T.22
VSA-2, Gr. 6653/T. 22
21
Section VI
Parts List
rrEM
22
DESCRIP'nON
Cl50
NOT USED
Cl51
NOT USED
C152
",OT USED
Cl53
NOT USED
C154

.0032 f.l.f, 350 vdcw
C155
CAPACITOR, FIXED, CERAMIC, TUBULAR:

56 f.lf-if, 500 vclcw
C15G

. 005. f-if, 1000 vclcw
C157
CAPACITOR, FL'CED, TEMP., COMP.,

CERAMIC:
24.8 f.lf-if
C158
CAPACITOR, FIXED, CERAMIC:

.01 f-if, 1000 vdcw
C159
CAPACITOR, ALUMINUM, ELECTROLYTIC:

50 f-if, 400 vdcw
C1GO
CAPACITOR, FlXED, ALUMINUM,

ELECTROL YTIC:
50 f-if, 25 vdcw
C161

.02 f-if, 1000 vdcw
C162
Same as C113
C163
CAPACITOR, FIXED, TEMP., COMP.,

CERAMIC:
122.5 f.lf-if
C1G4

CERAMIC:
817 f.lf-if
C165
Same as C113
C1G6

CERAMIC:
242 f-ilJ.f
Cl67

CERAMIC:
12570 f-if.l.f
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
Section VI
Parts List
_..
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
_... _
.. ,
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
~~-""'..-
C168

CERAMIC:
1225 uf.lf
C169
CAPACITOR, VARIABLE, CERAMIC:
C170
Same as C169
C171

10 fll.Lf
C172
CAPACITOR, FIXED, ELECTROLYTIC,

50 flf, 12 vdcw
C173

3.3 f.lf.lf
C174

O. 11.Lf, 1000 vdcw
C175

3.3 flf.lf
C176
CA PACITOR, FIXED, MOLDED, CERAMIC:

1000 - 5000 uf.lf (value optional)
C177
CAPACITOR, FIXED, MOLDED, CERAMIC:

1000 f.l,.Lf, 150 vdcw
VSA-3, 83081/10E
Phillips
CR101CR104 CRYSTAL DIODES:
VSA-3, P. 13155
CR105
CRYSTAL DIODE:
VSA-3, P. 7821
CR106CR109
CRYSTAL DIODES:
Same as CR101-CR104
CRllOCRIll CRYSTAL DIODES:
Same as CR105
CR1l2CR1l5 SELENIUM RECTIFIERS:
VSA-3, P. 11400/10
CR1l6
CRYSTAL DIODE:
Same as CR105
CR1l7 CR120
Same as CR112-CR115
DS101
LAMP, MINIATURE, BAYONET:

No.7. 6.3 vac
262 3240 00
23
Section VI
Parts List
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
-
DS102
Same as DS101
F101
FUSE, .375 A, 250 v
264 4021 00
Fl02
FUSE, 2A, 250 V
2644070 00
FLlG1
FILTER, LOW PASS:

750 kc
VSA-3 Gr. 9861
FILTER, BAND PASS:

800 kc
VSA-3, Gr. 9857
FILTER, BAND PASS:

800 kc
VSA-3, Gr. 9858
FILTER, BAND PASS:

15 kc
FSA-3, Gr. 9859
FILTER, BAND PASS:

15 kc
VSA-3, Gr. 9860
J101
PHONE JACKS:
VSA-3 Gr. 986
L101
INDUCTOR, RADIO FREQUENCY:
VSA-3, Gr. 9961,

B.27613, L1
L102
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

B. 33961, L1
L103
VSA-3, Gr. 6653
FL102
FL103
FLl04
FLl05
B. 33962, L2
L104
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

B. 33963, L3
L105
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

B. 33964, L4
24
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
L106
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

B. 33965, L5
L107
VSA-3, Gr. 6653

B. 33966, L6
Ll08
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

B. 33561, L7
Ll09
VSA-3, Gr. 9852

B. 37154, L1
L110
VSA-3, Gr. 9851

B. 33961, L1
Section VI
Parts List
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
VSA-3, Gr. 2372

P. 33962, L2
LlI2
VSA-3, APP. 9780

1. 402.02 11
P101
PLUG, MALE, 2-Connector, a-c:
RlOl
RESISTOR, FIXED, FILM:

619 ohms O. 5%, 1 w
R102

152 ohms, iO. 5%, 1 w
R103

75 ohms, O. 5%, 1 w
R104

898 ohms; 0.5%, 1 w
R105

162.5 ohms, 0.5%, 1 w
R106

78.7 ohms, iO.5%, 1w
R107

124 ohms, O. 5%, 1 w
R108

2740 ohms, 2%, 1/2 w
R109
RESISTOR, VARIABLE, WIRE-WOUND,

NON-INDUCTIVE:
5,000 ohms, 10%, 2 w
RllO

20,000 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
Rlll

6340 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
Rll2
RESISTOR, FIXED; FILM:

2000 ohms, O. 5%, 1/2 w
Rll3

634 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
Rll4

200 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
LllI
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
25
Section VI
Parts List
TELmRA
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
26
R1l5

63.4 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
R1l6
RESISTOR, FIXED, WIRE WOUND:

4000 ohms, +5%, 10 w
R1l7

4750 ohms, 2%, 1 w
R1l8

1000 ohms, ":2%, 1 w
R1l9

100 ohms, 2%, 1/4 w
R120

121 ohms, ":0.5%, 1/2 w
R121

100,000 ohms, 2%, 1/2 w
R122
Same as R120
R123
Same as R120
R124

133 ohms, 2%, 1/2 w
R125

10 ohms, 2%, 1/2 W
R126
RESISTOR, VARIABLE, COMPOSITION:

10,000 ohms
R127
Same as R126
R128

715 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
Rl29
Same as R128
Rl30
Same as R1l8
R131

16,200 ohms, ":2%, 1/2 w
R132

162 ohms, 2%, 1/2 w
R133

15,800 ohms, :':2%, 1 w
PART NUMBER
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
Section VI
Parts List
ITEM
DESCRIP1'ION
R134

51,100 ohms, 2%, 1 w
R135

10,000 ohms 2%, 1 w
R136

13,700 ohms, =0.5%, 1/2 w
R137

4320 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
Rl38

1370 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
R139

432 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
Rl40

137 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2w
R141

43.2 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2w
R142

20 ohms, O. 5%, 1/2 w
R143

110,000 ohms, 2%, 1 w
R144

787,000 ohms, 2%, 1 w
R 145

100,000 ohms, 2%, 1 w
R146

2740 ohms, :+:0.5%, 1/2 w
R147

1, ODD, 000 ohms, 2%, 1/4 w
R148

825 ohms, =2%, 1/2 w
R149

100 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2w
R150
Same as R149
R151

23,700 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
TELETTRA
PART NUMBER
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
27
Section VI
Parts List
ITEM
R152
DESCRIPTION
68,100 ohms, O. 5%, 1/2 w
R153

249 ohms, =0.5%, 1/2 w
R15-l
RESISTOR, FIXED, FILM

1000 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
R155
Same as R147
R156

300 ohms, 20%, 2 w
R157

10,000 ohms, 2%, 1/4 w
Rl.58

6810 ohms, ~2%, 1 w
R159

5110 ohms, =2%, 2 w
R160

8250 ohms, =2%, 1 w
R161

10,000 ohms, 2%, 1 w
R162

133 ohms, =0.5%, 1/2 w
R163

511,000 ohms, 2%, 1/4 w
R164

162 ohms, 2%, 1/2 w
R165
Same as R163
R166

40.2 ohms, =2%, 2 w
R167

70.65 ohms, +0.5%, 1/2w
R168
Same as R161
R169

42,200 ohms, 2%, 1 w
28
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
Section VI
Parts List
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Rl70

200, 000 ohms, +2%, 1/4 w
R171

1.50 ohms, -:0.5%, 1/2 w
R172

17,800 ohms, 2%, 1w
Rl73

1000 ohms, ":2%, 1/2w
Rl74

100, 000 ohms, +2%, 1/2 w
R175
NOT USED
R176
NOT USED
R177
NOT USED
R178

-18,700 ohms, 2%, 1/2 w
R179

10, 000 ohms, 4:2%, 1/2 w
R180

300 ohms, 20%, 2 w
R181

16, 000 ohms, -to.5%, 1/2 w
R182
Same as R181
R183

80.6 ohms, 0.5%, 5 w
R184
RESISTOR, VARIABLE, TAPPED, WW:

350 ohms, 10 w
R185

511 ohms, to.5%, 1/2 w
R186

100, 000 ohms, "-2%, 1/2 w
R187

4420 ohms, 2%, 1w
R188

40,200 ohms, 2%, 1w
TELmRA
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
PART NUMBER
---
29
Section VI
Parts List
r----'I--------------------,---~-------:T=EL:-:m=::;;;R-A
COLLINS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
PART NUMBER
1-----4'---------------------1-------------1------------i
30
11.189
RESISTOR, FIXED, 'NW CERAMIC:

5,000 ohms, 10 w
11.190
RESISTOR, TAPPED, VARIABLE, WIRE

WOUND:
1000 ohms, 10 w
11.191

1000 ohms, =0.5%, 1/2 w
R192

2490 ohms, O. 5%, 1/2 w
11.193

100 ohms, 2%, 1/4 w
11.194
Same as 11.193
R195

1000 Ohms, 2%, 1 w
11.196

6810 ohms, =2%, 1 w
11.197
Same as 11.195
11.198

40,200 ohms, =0.5%, 1 w
11.199

4420 ohms, =2%, 1 w
11.200
Same as 11.185
11.201

162,000 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
11.202
Same as 11.191
11.203

378.5, 0.5%1/2w
11.204

13,700 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2w
11.205
RESISTOR, FIXED FILM:

18,000 ohms, +0.5%, 1/2 w
11.206
HESISTOR, FIXED FILM:

19,350 ohms, o. 5%, 1/2 w
11.207

19,800 ohms, =0.5%, 1/2 w
Section VI
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
R208

20,000 ohms, O. 5%, 1/2 w
R209
Same as R208
R210
Same as R207
R211

9.09 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
R212

4.32 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
R213

49.9 ohms, 0.5%, 1/2 w
R214

402 ohms, O. 5%, 1/2 w
R215
Same as R214
R216

500 - 3000 ohms (value optional) 1 w
S101
SWITCH, ROTARY, WAFER:

Double-pole, 9-position, 3-wafer,
single terminal shorting
S102

Single-pole, 10-position, single wafer,
S103

Double-pole, 6-position, single wafer,
S104

Single-pole, 8-position, single wafer,
S105

3-pole, 6-position, double wafer,
S106
SWITCH:
Spst toggle
S107
SWITCH:
Spdt toggle
T101
TRANSFORMER, RADIO FREQUENCY:
TELmRA
PART NUMBER
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
VSA-3, Gr. 9865

T. 412.120
31
Section VI
Parts List
ITEM
Tl02
DESCRIP1'ION
TELET'rRA
PART NUMBER
COLLINS
PART NUMBER
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

T. 399.51
1'103
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

1', 413.155
1'104
VSA-3, Gr. 6653,

T. 398.56
32
Tl05
TRANSFORMER, RADIO FREQUENCY
VIOl
TUBE, MINIATURE, 9-PIN:

ECC88/6922
255 0332 00
VI02

E83F/6689
255 0355 00
V103
Same as V102
VI04
Same as V102
VI05

E80F/6084
V106
Same as V102
V107

ECC81/6201
V108
Same as V107
V109
Same as V102
VllO
TUBE, GLOW-DISCHARGE DIODE

VOLTAGE REGULATOR, OA2, 7-PIN
MINIATURE
VSA-3, Gr. 2374

T. 400.164
255 0354 00 .
255 0218 00
257 0052 00
1--,-
I
I
I
51018
SIOIA
REO
RIOI
619
I'NPUT
CIOI
0.2
RI02
152
RI03
75
RI04
898
RI05 RI06
1635 787
I
BLU
:x
~
-~~-
L
EI03
~
4
5 VIOl
5 '1102
5 '1103
5 '1104
5 '1105
5 '1106
!lV109
::>
..J
III
LIO-'
~-"'-'f'J""~
\ \1.-_-
Q e: ~
----6
J'~t--~
'1107
'1108
--t
_
6.3\1 AC
C 174
0.1
+250'1 DC
~C158
-=-
,01
Lilt
CRI12
....
+ 150'1 DC ..._---~~J\.I\.,"'- .f~p~~--_,

RI89
5K
OA2
+
_
T--r--
CI59A
50
'1110
TCI598
50
RfD-Y
6,3VAC
NOTE!!:
I,
2.
DC MEASUREMENTS MADE WITH A 20000

SIGNAL CONNECTED TO EIOI a E102.
LEVELS MEASURED WITH A
SI04 IN POSITION 8, AND
OHMS
PER VOLT
METER
WITH
SOKC, ODa (600-" UNBALANCED)
4000 'lTV'"' WITH 15ICC, -25DB, SIGNAL CONNECTED TO OUTPUT

NO SIGNAL CONNECTED TO EIOI AND EI02,
OF FL104.
WM'
DSIO~
I
I
402
1'110
20K
I
S 102A
S 1028
10
-150
-600
\ I
-2K
-75
\1
I
\
I
L__ \
-150
-600
UNBAL
-0-5K
300Y
\\
-75
TIO~EL_BRN
1\
L-
lBOY AC
~_ _....
_J\
j
__
\
5107
PIOI
BUJ
S 106
-\.
-BLU 340Y
CI70
I
I
I
I
-20K
R215
I
I
I
ATIOI
SI05 B
508/30
I
I
I
II
I
\1
I
I
\1
PHONES
I,
SEL
J\
CAL
V~
FUNCTION
VTV~
SELECTOR
SI05
_J
50 KC XTAL
I
I
I
I
I
L.-
I FREQ
150 - 300
60-150--.- '-
4- 6 0 - - - e
I
RAN G
SI03
.-
C 176
1000/5000UUF
--...,
RM -I
5105 B
"
AT 103
3 DB/I 50.1\. 1
50 B /300J\.
r FLIOZ
ATIOI
BP
800~C
~O
2
4
L _ _ -.J
L __
T 104
5103
r--------,
. - - - - - - -.....
R 17 2
17811:
CI48
I
I
I
I
I
I
0.2
R 174
C 146
lOOK
2V
6000
UuF
CI44
C 145
261.5
6000
WF
C14~
ll08
UUF
'---
-----
*6-
IFREQ RANGEl
150-300---~ 5103
60-150--~..
.-.,~
'-
.-
300-450
400-600
~"'-"'-i
I DIAL
CAL
~O
jJllf
TRIMMER
RM- 2
'...
---,
r FL/02
r! 0 3
B/150.l\.I
BP
BOOKC
3
RI34
'I.IK
FLI03
8;;KC
r-s
Z' 16 K...
120V
I
I
I
r:
CI!3
I,
R I 32
I
I
I
162
,
L __ J
L _ _ -l
L------,I
-\ I [if
+ 250 vac
1----
T 104
I
-7-8S-K-C -
OSCIL LATOR
RI99
442K
E B3F/6689
R 197
E83F/6689
40.2K
VI04
9
RI85
VFO
511
804 -1550KC
Cl63
122.5
UUF
LIOll
C 157
24.8UUf
_____ ---.J
lJlJf
L __
__ J
R I 86
lOOK
SELECTlv:'
- 20 DB
I
I
10 0
MV----~\,
- 10 08 300 MV ---~
DB 1000 M V - - - e
CAL
---e
I
I
I
I
I
I
-~
TRIMMER
/
/
/
-1
ECCSI/6201
-
--,
- - -,Z'201("
L104
BP
15~C
\1105
I
I
I
SEE
NOTE 2
-2508
R 142
20
_J
RI49
100
R 15 2
611.11(
----l
/
ISELECTIVE
VOLTMETER
.-
RANGEl
5104
-20 DB
IOOMV
-'008 JOO MY
DB 1 0 0 0 M V - '
CAL
- .,
"e
0 ----
30 MV
-30 DB
10 MV
- 40 DB
_ _ _ _ 3 MV
- 50 DB
I MV
- 60 08
50 KC
OSCILLATOR
RIB 7
L III
4 42 I<
6
C 167
1257
CI54
UUF
.0032
RI18
40.21(
E83F/6689
Vi06
R200
511
s
5
SI05A
VIOl
50 KC
C 166
242
.~
+250'1 DC
UVI'
I"~
/
/
/
/
/
-1
el68
1225
UUF
R 201
1621(
I
I
I
L=-
SJ
16201
CI21A
50
+4508
......,...:==....:-;/620 1
ll~-----i-".-----+------,
CI61
02
RI93
R 1117
1000
'DO
RI51
101<
IV
RI63
511 K
R'62
133
RI92
2.491<
L _ _ ..J
RI91
1000
OR
Cl54
.0032
I
I
Vi06
E83F/6689
R 171
1[
150
S 1058
,~
-4--~
I;
I
I
R IBO
300
I CAL I I
I
I
'
S 1058
.' '" '" '"
'" "'- "'- y /

/
RIB4
350
_5J
I NT CAL
/
,.,
'.'
CI56
005
#
'- )
"
+ 250
V DC
E 8 3F/6689
VI09
SI05A
CR 110
120V
CR III
6
~
C 'O~B
RI70
200K
50
""C'I
CI29
0.5
C 130
0.5
IPHONES l
C 1213
001
SI058
6
4
r--2
f-I
N[XT
"SSY
Q'TY
USE D
ON
II
APPLICATION
AUTHENTICATION
DItAWN
By
CHECK[D
BY
A""ItOVED
BY
"It OJ CT
""NEEIt
DATE
DItAWII
J HARDIN
TITLE
SELECTIVE AND "i

VOLTMETE
C. CRANOR
476 J - I
FEB, 1,1959
FIGURE
5- 2
SI05A
6
CRill
5
4
_~t---I------1
+
V )------.
~
C 129
101
564 0520 006
[3-,J'~.~O
_0'
ISSUE
IPHOMESI
I
IlEXT
AISY
Q'TY
U lED
ON
ADD VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS,

NOTES I 8 2. SWITCH POSITIONS.
RI56 WAS 300.1\..
R215
R216
WAS
WAS
NO
J HARDIN
DESCall'TION
SELECTIVE AND WIDEBAND
476 J-I
FEB 1,1959
~-
9-21-59
T-1I0B5
DATE
"EVIIIO"
1110
DALLAS, TEXAS
PART NO
564
,LIRE
LEK
'1i
COLLINS RADIO COIPMY
TITLE
VOLTMETER
C. CRANOR
T-136BO
AUT"
6-2-60
REVISIONS
APPLICATION
rHENTICATION
R204
R203
LEK
0520
SHEET
OF
CUSTOMER
NO.
006
SHEETS
13
HOOK-UP WIRE CODE

The characteristics of the hook-up wire used in this equipment are indicated by groups of symbols on the
diagrams. Each symbol group consists of a maximum of three letters followed by a maximum of three
numerals. When three letters are used the first indicates the type of wire, the second represents the size
of wire, and the third is the letter' 'S", used only when the wire is shielded. When two letters are used, the
first and second letters indicate either the type and size of wire or the size of wire and shielding, respectively.
When one letter is used it indicates the wire size only. The first numeral indicates the color of the wire body
and the second and third numeral s, if any, represent the colors of tracers, all numerals being in accordance
with the standard EIA and MIL-W-16878 color code.
The symbols are assigned according to the following table.
TYPE OF WIRE CODE
SIZE OF WIRE CODE
LETTER
TYPE OF WIRE
LETTER
SIZE
Cotton Braid Over Plastic

(Formerly AN-J-C-48)
Busbar, Round Tinned
MIL-W-16878 Type B (#20 and Larger)
(600 Volts)
Miniature Wire, MIL-W-16878 Type B
(#22 and Smaller)
#22 AWG
#20
#18
#16
#14
#12
#10
#8
#6
#4
#2
#1
#0
#00
#000
#0000
#28
f126
#24
::19
.. 30
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
Extra Flexible Varnished Cambric

Kel- F (Monochlorotrifluoroethylene)
Neon Sign Cable (15,000 Volts)
Silicone
V
W
X
Y
Z
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
Single Conductor Stranded (Not Rubber

Covered)
Single Conductor Stranded (Rubber
Covered)
Q
R
T
MIL-W-16878 Type C
Teflon, MIL-W-16878
(600 Volts)
MIL-W-16878 Type D
Teflon, MIL-W-16878
(l000 Volts)
(1000 Volts)
Type E
R
T
V
W
X
Y
COLOR CODE
NUMBER
OR LETTER
a
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
a
b
c
d
e
f
COLOR
Black
Brown
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Violet
Gray (Slate)
White
Clear
Tan
Pink
Maroon
Light Green
Light Blue
(3000 V-olts)
Type EE
Acetate Yarn, Telephone Type
EXAMPLES
MIL TYPE C, #22AWG, UNSHIELDED WIRE, WHITE WITH RED AND GREEN TH,ACERS:
R
A
9
25
4-1/4
Type of Wire Size of Wire Color of Body Color of Tracers -- Lenl:,rth of Wi!'e in Inches
(Includes Stripping & Tinning)
MIL TYPE C, :;16A\\"G, SHIELDED \VIRE (SINGLE), WHITE WITH RED AND GREEN TRACERS:
25
4-1/4
R
D
S
9
Type of Wire Size of \\"ire Shielded Color of Body Color of Tracers -- Lenhrth of Wire in Inches
(Includes Stripping & Tinning)
MIL TYPE B, "22A\\'G, SHU LDED SIRE (~lLLTIPLE), WHITE, AND WHITE WITH RED TRACER:
D
.....
~
19 1
(92)
4-1/4
Type of \\'lre .:)~ze oJ! ,\',re ::::-":\:"~:::l,j Lr:::t Cmduetor Second Conductor -- Lenhrth of Wire in Inches
(Inc ludes Stripping & Tinning)
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INSTRUCTION

---- COLLINS RADIO COMPANY

HOW TO RETURN MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT.

U, for any reason, you should wish to return

INFORMA nON NEEDED:

Collins Radio Company

Type number, name, and serial number of equipment

When ordering replacement parts, you should direct

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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PRINTED IN THI UNITED STATlS Of AMIRICA

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

VTVM Measurements (Wideband)

Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (CONT)

Selective and Wideband Voltmeter

476J-l, Near-end and Far-end Crosstalk

Figure 1-1. Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-1.

Carrying Case for Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-1.

Selective and Wideband Voltmeter 476J-l is a highly

The 476J-l consists of four major circuits: (1) an

Standard construction techniques are used on internal

1. 3.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Weight (unit only) :

Revised: 15 October 1960

Image Frequency Attenuation:

Section II outlines the procedures for unpacking and

UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

of this publication for provisional guarantees and

Remove the protective covers by loosening the knurled

The following paragraphs outline the procedures for

h. CAL 2 potentiometer R156 is located just to

Test adjustments are made from the front of the unit.

f. ADJ INPUT potentiometer R109 is located at

j. DIAL CAL trimmer capacitor C132 pointer

Follow the steps below in the proper sequence before

Transformer primary voltage selector

g. Adjust CAL 2 potentiometer R156 for Odb on

3.4.1 RMS LEVELS.

b. Set INPUT IMPEDANCE switch S101 to the

c. Set the dial to the red mark nearest the test

d. Adjust DIAL CAL control C132 until a zero

This operation fixes the input resistance

e. Reset the dial to the test frequency and set

The 476J-1 measures single or composite signal

Calibrate the meter as instructed in paragraph

b. Apply the signal which has the highest level

Record the meter indication in db.

b. Note the position of INPUT switch S102

c. Add the meter indication and the two switch

c. Connect the output terminals of the network

d. Set INPUT switch S102 to the +20 db position

e. Increase the signal generator output for a full

The total harmonic distortion is obtained from the

Measurement of levels differing by as much as 75 dh

Perform steps a and b, paragraph 3.4.1.

b. Set function selector switch S105 to the SEL

Selective and Widcband Voltmeter 476J-1, Harmonic Distortion Measurements.

of the 476J -1. High level frequencies outside the

3.5.2 I;";TERMODULATIOl:" MEASUREME:t\;TS. Perform intermodulation measurements in the same way

Connect the equipment as shown in figure 3-2.

b. Connect the two signal generators shown in