Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Marc James Small wrote: > > At 08:08 PM 3/9/98 -0800, Dennis wrote: > >Phil Kokoczka wrote: > >There is no silver oxide cell that I know of that fits the MR-4. You > >might try the CRIS adaptor that lowers the voltage, otherwise the Wein > >cell, or try to get the mercuric cells from Canada. > > > >There is no voltage regulation in the meter for higher voltage cells, > >you need a cell or adaptor thats 1.35 volts out. > > The PX76 will fit the MR and MR-4: it is too small, but will stay in place > in the meter. I am curious as to your source of knowledge as to the meter > circuitry. > > Try one of these PX76 cells: it WILL work, and will work accurately. > > Marc > > msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 > Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir! Marc I took the meter apart and traced out the circuitry. There is no voltage regulator or regulation circuits in the meter. Dennis - -- Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown