Summary
Relay of Siemens pattern used at telegraph receiving stations, particularly those operating on long connecting lines. Often signals received over long lines were too weak to operate the receiving instruments directly so the relay served as a very sensitive switch to connect a local battery to the receiving instruments.
Used at Melbourne Observatory.
Physical Description
Brass baseplate on wooden base carries two horizontal coils. Brass components and screws. Four brass terminals on side and end of wooden base.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
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User
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880s-1900s
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Inscriptions
Brass baseplate inscribed: "386"
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Overall Dimensions
230 mm (Length), 147 mm (Width), 127 mm (Height)
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