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  Photographs

  Bacteriological Warfare Detection Instrument

  • Circa 1963

  Beckman's Space Engineering Group (SEG) was formed within the Scientific Process Instruments Division (SPID) in 1959. In 1964, it subcontracted to Space General Corp. to perform work for the U.S. Army. The SEG was…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Biological warfare, Scientific apparatus and instruments, U.S. Army Biological Laboratories, Fluorescent antibody technique, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Biological warfare--Equipment and supplies
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  2 items
  Photographs

  Air Force Hypoxia Warning System

  • Circa 1962

  Beckman made thirteen carbon dioxide atmospheric analysis systems used by NASA in the Mercury flights.

  The mounted photograph is captioned: "Beckman Hypoxia Warning System - consisting of sensor, amplifier, and…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Atmospheric carbon dioxide, Project Mercury (U.S.), Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  6 items
  Photographs

  Project Surveyor Lunar Gas Chromatograph

  • 1962-Dec

  A set of color and black and white photographs depict the gas chromatograph from various angles. In two photographs, a package of Marlboro cigarettes sits beside the instrument, presumably to provide a sense of scale.
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  • Subject United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Surveyor Program (U.S.), Gas chromatography, Gas chromatography--Instruments, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.), Cigarettes, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  7 items
  Records (Documents)

  Invention Disclosure: GC Detector

  • 5D-490

  • 1962-May

  The invention disclosure documents some of James C. Sternberg's early work for Beckman Instruments. The sketches were signed and dated by Sternberg, Richard E. Poulson, David T. H. Jones, and W. S. Gallaway in May 1962.…

  • Author Sternberg, James C.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Gas chromatography, Gas chromatography--Instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  5 items
  Manuscripts

  Glass Electrode Theory

  • 1955-May-10

  The handwritten notes appear to be signed Noel Brayman.

  Glass electrodes were used in Beckman pH meters and various other instruments.

  • Author Brayman, Noel
  • Subject Electrodes, Hydrogen-ion concentration--Measurement--Instruments, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electrodes, Glass, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Photographs

  Multimeter probes

  • 1980s

  Multimeters are instruments capable of making multiple measurements, typically voltage, current, and resistance.

  • Photographer Roger Marshutz Photography
  • Subject Digital multimeters, Voltohmmeters, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Series 2600 Dial

  • 1968

  • Photographer Beckman Instruments Photographic Services Section
  • Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Transistorized Servoamplifier Models 951, 952, and 953

  • 1963-Apr

  • Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
  • Subject Servoamplifiers, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Duodial installation on Model A potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Passive components, Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 201 Digidial

  • 1950 – 1969

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Delamo Victor Motor

  • 1950 – 1969

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Electric motors, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 205 Digidial Turnscounting Dial

  • 1950 – 1969

  • Photographer Armstrong & Hess
  • Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Duodial Installation on Model A Potentiometer

  • 1965-Apr-22

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
  • Subject Passive components, Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Rotating Components

  • 1968

  • Photographer Beckman Instruments Photographic Services Section
  • Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Series 433 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Series 431 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 473 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 421 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 7276 potentiometer

  • Circa 1966

  The background of this shot was taken from a photograph of a DPM-100 Liquid Scintillation System dial panel.

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman…

  • Photographer Armstrong & Hess
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 8136 potentiometer

  • 1960s

  An in-focus potentiometer appears to float in the foreground, with a shot of an out-of-focus room filled with equipment and individuals serving as a backdrop.

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the…

  • Photographer Armstrong & Hess
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 483 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Helipot Model 9320 Potentiometer with Tartan Backdrop

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Armstrong & Hess
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Tartans
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  Beckman Model 422 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1960 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Model 481 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Model 471 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer

  • 1950 – 1969

  Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.