Bernstein's spring (cycling) interruptor

(Federunterbrecher nach Bernstein)
Description: A platinum tipped contactor makes contact with a mercury-filled cup, regulated through a solenoid circuit. The rate can be set at 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, or 250 cps. The apparatus can be calibrated by a micrometric screw that can be easily removed for cleaning. (Expanded caption Copyright 1998, Edward J. Haupt)
(Source: None given.)
Source of illustration: Zimmermann, E. (1903). XVIII. Preis- Liste über psychologische und physiologische Apparate (p. 46). Leipzig: Eduard Zimmermann.

DESCRIPTORS:
Type: component, timing, response/stimulus
Stimulus: N/A
System: time sense
Output: time

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