Cardiograph (ECG)

Object detail

Accession number

F1536.2004

Maker

Electro Physical Laboratories Incorporated

Production period

1940s
1950s
1960s

Description

Portable cardiograph (ECG) machine housed in wooden case made by Electro-Physical Laboratories Inc New York between 1944 to 1960. Model PC-1A. Black plastic dials. Heart activity is recorded on paper which feeds out the side of the machine. 110-120 volts, 50 cycle operation. Includes instruction manual. Operates using AC Synchronous Motor Type RWC 2505 made by Holtzer - Cabot Boston MA USA.

Marks

"Electro-Physical Laboratories, Inc / New York / Cardiotron / Model PC-1A Serial 4294 / For 110-120 Volt 50 Cycle Operation" Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper

Credit Line

Electro Physical Laboratories Incorporated. Cardiograph (ECG), F1536.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Diagnostic Cardiograph Electrocardiograph Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Medical & Psychological T&E Medical Instruments

Production place

Rye New York United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Health Sciences Technology

Subject auto tags

Audio equipment Gas Machine Electronic instrument Wood Metal Electrical wiring Engineering Control panel Electrical supply

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Name/Title: Instructions for Cardiotron model PC-2 with the auto-prestomatic switch Maker: Electro Physical Laboratories Incorporated Production date: [1944-1960] Accession number: PUB-2018-3 See full details

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