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ADVANCE AUDIO FREQUENCY

SIGNAL GENERATOR

TYPE H.I.

INTRODUCTION
This Generator is intended primarily for fidelity and distortion
checks on radio and television receivers, and high quality audio
frequency amplifiers and record players. For these purposes, the wide
The thermistor is situated inside the screening box, just below the range frequency coverage of 15 - 50,000 c/s at constant voltage, and the low
switch. In the event of this being damaged, a tested thermistor should be obtained distortion of less than 1%, will be found ideal.
from this company.
An optional square wave output is provided, which gives a good
Due to the high resistances used on the low frequency range, the instrument waveform approximately 50 : 50 ratio up to about 25 kc/s. This is useful
is sensitive to humidity. This is evidenced by weakness or cessation of oscillation for checking transient responses of video and other wide band amplifiers.
on Range C, together with a drift of frequency. If this occurs, then the instrument
should be left running, when after 15-30 minutes the moisture will be dissipated
by the internally generated heat, and normal operation will return.
INSTRUCTIONS
In all cases of difficulty the instrument should be returned to the factory for POWER SUPPLY
repair or adjustment The instrument is normally despatched with mains transformer set
to operate from 210 - 250 volts supplies. For 105 - 125 volts it is
necessary to change the tapping. To do this Remove the disc on the
underside of the case, exposing the mains transformer. For 210 - 250
volts input tag 2 is connected to tag 3. For 105 - 125 volts remove the
connection between tag 2 and tag 3. Connect tag 1 to tag 2 and tag 3 to
tag 4. Replace the cover disc.

The instrument is suitable for A.C. supplies ONLY at frequencies

between 40 c/s and 100 c/s.

The model H.l., N.A., is supplied with the transformer permanently

set to operate on 115 - 120 volts supplies, at 25 - 60 c/s only.
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VALVES AND ACCESSORIES

2 Valves type 6SN7GT Brimar.
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I Valve type 6X5GT Brimar.
1 Thermistor type 1522/100 S.T.C.
I Pilot lamp type MES 11 mm. 6.5 volts.

A low capacity audio frequency lead, type PL 26, complete with plug and
crocodile clips, is supplied with the instrument.

FREQUENCY RANGE
A sinusoidal signal of any frequency between 15 c/s and 50 kc/s is obtainable
with an accuracy of ½ 1 % t 1 c/s by means of a directly calibrated dial and a three
range selector switch. The bands are
CIRCUIT CODE
A - 4,000 - 50,000 c/s
B - 300 - 4,000 c/s
R 1 13 MΩ ± 1% 2W R19 5kΩ ±5 RMA 9
C - 15 - 300 c/s
R 2 1 MΩ “ ½W R21 220kΩ ± 10% RMA9
R 3 70 kΩ “ ½W R22 25 kΩ ±10% linear
The total scale length is approximately 18 inches.
wound pot
R 4 13 MΩ “ 2W R23 22kΩ ± 10% RMA 8
SINE WAVE OUTPUT
R 6 70 kΩ “ ½W R24 500Ω “ RMA 9
By means of the step and variable attenuators, a sinusoidal output at any
R 8 250 kΩ ± 5% RMA 9 R25 2.2kΩ “ RMA 8
level between 200,£V. and 20 V. is available from the output socket at any
R 9 22 kΩ ± 10% RMA 8 R26 50kΩ linear wire-wound
frequency on the dial.
pot.
R 10 500 Ω “ RMA 9 R27 68kΩ ± 5% RMA 8
The voltage into the attenuator is maintained constant within # 1 db. of
R 11 5 kΩ ± 20% carbon pot. R28 6.8kΩ “ RMA 9
the nominal value by means of the internal circuits of the generator,- and a further
R 12 220 kΩ ± 10% RMA 9 R29 680 “ RMA 9
variation of ½ 1 db. may be found on the attenuated output, due to the use of 5%
R 13 22 kΩ “ RMA 8 R30 68Ω “ RMA 9
resistors in the attenuator.
R 14 1kΩ “ RMA 9 R31 15Ω “ RMA 9
R 15 5.1 kΩ “ RHA 8 R32 12Ω “ RMA 9
The distortion of the output voltage is extremely small, as each generator
R 17 220 kΩ “ RMA 9 R33 22Ω ± 10% RMA 8
has a measured total distortion factor of less than 1% at 1,000 c/s when checked at
R 18 22 kΩ “ RHA 8 R34 22Ω “ RMA 8
the factory. Normally the distortion is less than 1% between the limits of 100 c/s
R35 2.7kΩ “
and 10 kc/s. The distortion consists of harmonics of the signal frequency, and hum
at power supply frequency, in approximately equal amounts. It is measured on a
normal type distortion meter, on which the percentage distortion is given as
follows
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By setting the " Sine - Square " switch to " Square " position, the
output is converted into a square wave of approximately 50 : 50 form. In
this case, the output voltage range becomes 800 µV. to 80 V. peak to
peak approximately, and the tolerance on frequency becomes about ± 3%.

The square wave rises to 90% of its peak value in less than 3µs at 10
kc/s. The rate of rise is similar at all other frequencies, resulting in a rapid
Cl 3 - 50 pF Air trimmer, Philips. deterioration of the square waveform above about 25 kc/s, but
C2 13-532 pF ) 2 gang variable condenser. maintaining a sharp rise and fall at low frequencies. Below about 50 c/s a
C3 13-532 pF ) tilt appears on one flat of the square wave, and this becomes quite
C5 .1 µF 350 V DCW ± 10% oil filled tubular. pronounced at 15 c/s. However, the other flat remains good, as do the
C6 .1 µF “ “ “ rise and fall times of the edges. Due to the by-passing effect of stray
C7 8 µF 6
500V CW elect. (part of block). capacities, the high frequency square wave will be improved with the
C8 .1 µF 350V DCW ± 20% paper tubular. attenuator switch at a low impedance position.
C9 .1 µF “ “
C 10 .1 µF “ “ CONNECTION TO EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST
C 11 8 µF 450V DCW elect. Due to the feedback circuit used, there is a constant D.C potential of
C 12 16 µF 500V DCW “ ) part of block. about 8 V. at the high potential end of the output potentiometer. This
C 13 16 µF “ “ ) appears at the output socket via the step attenuator, and is attenuated in
C 14 8 µF 450V DCW the same way as the signal output. If it is desired to block off this D.C.
C 15 Wire trimmer. from the circuit under test, a suitable condenser should be inserted in the
C 16 “ output lead.
C 17 “
V1 Valve type 6SN7GT Brimar. MAINTENANCE
V2 Valve type “ “ To remove the instrument from the case, proceed as follows
V3 Valve type 6XSGT Brimar.
SI 2 pole 3 way range switch. Remove the dome nut from the rear of the case.
S2 )2 pole change over toggle switch. Lay the instrument on its back and remove the four screws in the
S3 ) corners of the panel, each a little at a time. The panel will be lifted from
S4 1 pole 6 way attenuator switch. the case.
S5 Mains on/off switch coupled to R 26.
T1 Mains transformer. To Reassemble : Lay the case on its back and replace the
TH1 S.T.C. thermistor A 1522/100. instrument. Engage the threads of the corner screws, stand the instrument
upright and carefully screw up the panel evenly, making sure the back
chassis bolt appears through its clearing hole in the case. The dome nut
must then be replaced.
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The 6SN7GT and 6X5GT valves may be seen at the back of the chassis. (T.U.)
Replacement of any of these valves should normally cause no trouble, and will not Typos House, Maybank Rd.
S. Woodford, London, E.18.
affect the performance of the instrument,

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ADVANCE

AUDIO FREQUENCY

GENERATOR

Type H.1

INSTRUCTIONS
ADVANCE COMPONENTS LIMITED WALTHAMSTOW – LONDON – E.17

BACK ROAD – SHERNALL STREET

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