General Resistance RDS46A Resist-O-Stat – 1K-10M
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Description
The General Resistance RDS46A Resist-O-Stat is a highly precise and versatile resistance decade box designed for accurate resistance measurement and calibration across a broad range from 1 kilohm to 10 megohms. This instrument is essential for use in laboratory settings and for precision testing applications where exact resistance values are critical. The RDS46A features a series of decade switches that allow users to select and adjust resistance values with fine granularity, enabling detailed calibration and testing of electronic components and circuits. Its robust and stable construction ensures reliable performance and durability over time, while its low temperature coefficient helps maintain measurement accuracy despite environmental fluctuations. The RDS46A is equipped with high-quality terminals for secure connections and offers exceptional versatility in resistance settings, making it a valuable tool for engineers, technicians, and researchers involved in precision measurements and calibration tasks.
Specifications
- Resistance Range: 1 kilohm to 10 megohms.
- Resolution: Available in 1 kilohm increments, with finer resolutions possible depending on the configuration.
- Accuracy: High precision, typically ±0.1% or better of the selected resistance value.
- Configuration: Decade switches for precise and incremental resistance adjustments.
- Temperature Coefficient: Low temperature coefficient, generally ±2 ppm/°C or better, to minimize resistance drift with temperature changes.
- Connections: High-quality binding posts or terminals for secure and stable connections.
- Physical Dimensions: Compact and rugged design suitable for laboratory benches and test setups.
- Construction: Durable and stable design with high-quality components for long-term reliability.
- Power Rating: Designed for low-power applications; specific power handling capacities may vary.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
Electrical
Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.
Optical
Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.
Thermodynamics & Chemical
Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.
RF - Microwave
Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.
Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.
Semiconductor Calibration
Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.


