oxygen analyzer
Date: 1950-1960
Inventory Number: 2003-1-0049
Classification: Analyzer
Subject:
Maker: Thermo-Lab Instruments, Inc.
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Dimensions:
23.1 x 15.2 x 25 cm (9 1/8 x 6 x 9 13/16 in.)
Description:
A metal case with a metal handle. It has a frontal panel with an indicator needle, two lights (one white labeled "READY" and one red right above the on/off switch), and a large knob labeled "INDICATOR" with on and off positions. From the back of the case come out a power cord, and another cord with several smaller cables inside that probably attach to a probe, now missing.
Signedon front: THERMO-LAB INSTRUMENTS INC.
on silver label on back: THERMO-LAB INSTRUMENTS, INC. / SERIAL NO. / 213-H-161-BT / 1312 WILLIAM FLINN HWY. (RT. 8) / GLENSHAW, PA. 15116 / MADE IN U.S.A.
on silver label on back: THERMO-LAB INSTRUMENTS, INC. / SERIAL NO. / 213-H-161-BT / 1312 WILLIAM FLINN HWY. (RT. 8) / GLENSHAW, PA. 15116 / MADE IN U.S.A.
FunctionThis is part of an instrument that measures the amount of oxygen dissolved in a liquid. The instrument would originally include a probe that would be submerged in the liquid (now missing) originating an electrical signal that the case translated into a reading on the indicator.