New Big Look Analog Panel Meters (DISCONTINUED)

Notice: This product was discontinued on Mar 8, 2017.
  • AC/DC-Amps/Volts and Frequency
  • Extra-wide scales with big bold numerals
  • Taut Band and Pivot and Jewel Movements
  • UL/CUL Option Available

Size Input Part Number
1.5″ DCV 250120
1.5″ DCA 250100
1.5″ VAC N/A
1.5″ AAC N/A
2.5″ DCV 250220
2.5″ DCA 250200
2.5″ VAC 250244
2.5″ AAC 250240
3.5″ DCV 250320
3.5″ DCA 250300
3.5″ VAC 250344
3.5″ AAC 250340
4.5″ DCV 250420
4.5″ DCA 250400
4.5″ VAC 250444
4.5″ AAC 250440




Size Input Part Number
1.5″ DCV 254120
1.5″ DCA 254100
1.5″ VAC N/A
1.5″ AAC N/A
2.5″ DCV 254220
2.5″ DCA 254200
2.5″ VAC 254244
2.5″ AAC 254240
2.5″ Frequency 254250
3.5″ DCV 254320
3.5″ DCA 254300
3.5″ VAC 254344
3.5″ AAC 254340
3.5″ Frequency 254350
4.5″ DCV 254420
4.5″ DCA 254400
4.5″ VAC 254444
4.5″ AAC 254440
4.5″ Frequency 254450


New Big Look Taut Band - Model 250

Taut band is a means of suspending the moving mechanism between two ribbons of metal, obviating the need for pivots, jewels and control springs found in conventional mechanisms. The absence of friction resulting from this permits greater sensitivities and provides more rugged meters.Common failures of conventional meters subjected to shock testing are cracked jewels and/or blunted pivots. Taut band, without pivot and jewels, consequently, will withstand shock in excess of that specified for pivot and jewel meters. For example, ANSI Specifications for panel meters require 50G shock. Taut-band meters will withstand 100G shock.

  • New Big Look Taut Band 250 - AC Ammeter
  • New Big Look Taut Band 250 - AC Voltmeter
  • New Big Look Taut Band 250 - DC Ammeter
  • New Big Look Taut Band 250 - DC Voltmeter

New Big Look Pivot & Jewel - Model 254

Pivot & Jewel - In this design the coil and pointer are supported by polished steel pivots at each end which fit into jewel bearings. Pivot and jewel meters are recommended for high- vibration environments because of the mechanism's inherent stability and strength. Accuracy and repeatability are almost equal to the taut-band's, and good performance from the pivot and jewel construction is the reason for its long popularity. Don't specify pivot and jewel meters for applications that involve high shock, but do take advantage of this meter's ability to withstand vibration.

  • New Big Look Pivot & Jewel 254 - AC Ammeter
  • New Big Look Pivot & Jewel 254 - AC Voltmeter
  • New Big Look Pivot & Jewel 254 - DC Ammeter
  • New Big Look Pivot & Jewel 254 - DC Voltmeter
  • New Big Look AC Frequency

Accuracy All DC and AC iron-vane; ±2% of full-scale AC rectifier type; ±3% of full scale (with 60 Hz sine wave at 25º C). When standard 60 Hz iron vane ammeters are used at the extreme limits of 25 or 400 Hz, additional error (approx. .75%) may be experienced. Expanded-scale voltmeters: ±.5% of full scale value.
ANSI Specification
All meters meet ANSI Specifications C-39.1
Overload Ammeters (AC and DC) momentary: 10 times the rated current for 10 consecutive intervals of 0.5 second with a 1 minute interval between successive applications; sustained: 20% for six hours
Voltmeters (AC and DC) - 50% momentary, 20% sustained
Scale Data 90° rotation
Scale Length
Size Length
1 1/2" 1.40"
2 1/2" 2.06"
3 1/2" 2.88"
4 1/2" 3.93"

Insulation Level 1 1/2" -1500 VRMS Hi-pot
All meters (except 1 1/2") 2600 VRMS Hi-pot
Burden Data AC ammeter-5 amps. 0.5 VA max. 0.5 power-factor lagging @60 Hz
AC Voltmeter-unity power factor
Response Time 2.5 seconds (max.) for AC ratings
3 seconds (max.) for 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 4 1/2" size
For microammeters; 2 seconds (max.) for all other DC ratings
Overshoot Max. of 40%

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