Vintage Laboratory Balance Scales USSR Nixie Tubes VBE-1Kg

Description

Vintage Soviet laboratory balances, model ВБЭ-1кг (Весы Безрычажные Электронные). 220V 50Hz 1 phase, plug fits Schuko outlet. Manufactured in 1983-1985 by Gosmetr plant, these are the first ever electronic laboratory scales made in USSR. Indication panel with nixie tubes, rather interesting choice. Unfortunately I am not experienced enough in electronics to tell about how they work, but there is a huge book with detailed schemes of all electronic circuits included, together with guide for verification of precision, both in Russian. Weight up to 1 kg with 0,01 g precision. They are in working condition, I've used them multiple times to weight chemicals but now they are replaced by newer scales and I can't keep them simply because of lack of free space. They are really heavy, 17 kg according to manual. I have experience with shipping fragile items, so it won't be a problem. Lot also includes dust cover, custom made from synthetic cloth.