Overview
The Ohmite 3416 Decade-Ranger resistance box is a precision decade resistance selector built for accurate lab and field testing. A precision, ±0.1% accuracy, decade resistance box. Offered with 6 decades of resistance and range over 1 Meg ohm adjustable in 1 ohm increments. This selector is ideal for engineers and technicians who need dependable resistance standards for electrical measurements and equipment calibration.
Key Features
- Sturdy metal housing, universal binding posts and a grounded metal post for effective shielding
- 6 decades; Tolerance: 0.1%; Resolution: 1 ohm; Power Rating: 0.25W
- Adjustment Type: Rotary Tap Switch
- Non-slip feet to remain secure during your work
- Range from 1 ohm to 1,111,110 ohms in single-ohm increments
Technical Specifications
The 3416 meets the performance requirements of both bench and portable field testing applications. Key specifications include:
- Resistance Range: 1 ohm to 1,111,110 ohm
- Number of Decades: 6
- Accuracy: 0.1%
- Resolution: 1 ohm increments
- Power Rating: 250mW (0.25W / 1/4 W)
- Control Type: Rotary Tap Switch
- Housing: Metal with universal binding posts
- External Height: 3.75″
- Series: Dec-Ranger Series
- RoHS Compliant: No
Typical Applications
The Ohmite 3416 is used across numerous industries and applications:
- Electrical equipment testing and verification
- Instrument calibration and reference standards
- Laboratory resistance measurements
- Field troubleshooting of circuits and components
- Educational and training environments
- Industrial automation control circuit diagnostics
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Analog and digital multimeters
- Ohm meters and resistance testers
- Laboratory test benches
- Calibration reference standards
- Portable field testing equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Ohmite 3416 is a unique product within the Dec-Ranger series. Verify with your system integrator or Ohmite directly for equivalent models or legacy replacements in your specific application.
Works With
- Universal binding post interfaces (standard test leads and probes)
- Shielded grounding posts for EMI reduction
- Manual rotary switch control for stand-alone operation
- Bench-top and portable field testing workflows














