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Tuning Indicator ·Triode-TuningIndicator

2E5

Electron-ray visual indicator for receiver tuning or electrical level indication, using a fluorescent display whose pattern changes with control voltage.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
6R
Socket code
-
Base pins
6
Nominal heater
2.5 V / 800 mA

Description

Electron-ray tuning indicator with a 2.5 V heater and published target-voltage and shadow-angle operating conditions.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
6R
Socket code
-
Base pins
6
Nominal heater voltage
2.5 V
Nominal heater current
800 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

6R - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN2DAOTHER — Other Identified Element

Source D denotes deflecting electrode; generic OTHER element 40 pending canonical refinement

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN3G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN4TAT — Target

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN5KAK — Cathode

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN7H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Internal sharp-cutoff amplifier section.

Section 2

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
250 V

Fluorescent indicating target section.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 2

Tuning Indicator

Characteristic

  • HeaterOrFilamentVoltage

    2.5 V

  • HeaterOrFilamentCurrent

    800 mA

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 2

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Target voltage maximum

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Target voltage minimum

    125 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Plate series resistance

    1000000 Ω

    TuningIndicator

  • Target voltage

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Grid voltage

    -8 V

    Shadow0Degrees

  • Grid voltage

    0 V

    Shadow90Degrees

  • Plate current

    0.24 mA

    Shadow90Degrees

  • Target current

    4 mA

    TuningIndicator

Data set 03

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • SeriesTriodePlateResistor

    1 Mohm

    PlateAndTargetSupply=200V

Characteristic

  • TriodePlateCurrent

    0.19 mA

    TriodeGridVoltage=0V;Supply=200V

SECTION 2

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Target Voltage Maximum

    250 V

  • Target Voltage Minimum

    100 V

Characteristic

  • Target Current

    3 mA

    TriodeGridVoltage=0V;Supply=200V