BMR RL809 self-potential meter

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Type
Geophysical survey equipment
Materials
Adhesive tape, Ink, Metal - non specific, Paper, Plastic - non specific, Wood
Collection
Australian Geological Survey Organisation collection
Accession number
1981.0003.0012

Description

An RL809 self-potential meter, in a timber transit case. The instrument has a black plastic case featuring five dials, switches, lights and a 'MILLIVOLT / D.C.' gauge on the top face. The transit case is constructed of solid timber, and has a hinged lid and two metal clasps at the front. There is a hand drawn circuit diagram on a white card adhered to the inside of the lid.

Read live from the Museum's Collection API (12/11/2026, 6:54:13 am). Record last updated by the Museum 2026-09-09. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.