'Omniscope' X-ray machine

X-ray machine Omniscope, comprises only resistor, transformer housing and X-ray plate carrier, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century, with accessories

Details

Category:
Radiomedicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A639439
Materials:
wood and metal
Measurements:
resistor: height 511 mm
resistor: length 815 mm
housing, side: height 1677 mm
housing, side: width 880 mm
housing, side: length 925 mm
housing, side: width 925 mm
plate carrier: height 373 mm
plate carrier: length 500 mm
plate carrier: width 480 mm
type:
x-ray machine
credit:
Rachwalsky, E.

Parts

Beige metal square unit

Beige metal square unit

Beige metal square unit. Top lid is secured by screws.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A639439/1
type:
equipment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Assorted fixings and accessories

Assorted fixings and accessories

Assorted fixings and accessories, including metal brackets, metal fixings, bakelite components, and a leather belt.

Materials:
metal (unknown) , leather and bakelite
Object Number:
A639439/2
type:
accessories
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Black metal frame

Black metal frame

Black metal frame, used with Omniscope X ray-machine.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A639439/3
type:
frame
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
L-shaped metal bar

L-shaped metal bar

L-shaped metal bar, used with Omniscope X-ray machine.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A639439/4
type:
component - object
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Assorted metal accessories

Assorted metal accessories

Assorted metal accessories, including bolts, nuts, screws, Allen key, bearings and other types.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A639439/5
type:
accessory
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cone-shaped eletric device

Cone-shaped eletric device

Cone-shaped eletric device with a glass sphere in the middle, connected to a power cable in texilte sheath.

Materials:
metal (unknown) , textile and glass
Object Number:
A639439/8
type:
component - object
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Black metal panel

Black metal panel

Black metal panel with a brown plate attached on top. used with X-ray machine Omniscope, comprises only resistor, transformer housing and X-ray plate carrier, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A639439/10
type:
component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17
type:
transformer
Base of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Base of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/1
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Top of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Top of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/2
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Yellow painted attachment for fitting on top of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Yellow painted attachment for fitting on top of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/3
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Black and metal rod attachment for transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Black and metal rod attachment for transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/4
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/5
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Front panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Front panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/6
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/7
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Transformer housing

Panel of transformer housing, by Pohl of Kiel, German, early 20th century.

Object Number:
A639439/17/8
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Electrical box for transformer housing, by Memrex.

Transformer housing

Electrical box for transformer housing, by Memrex.

Object Number:
A639439/17/9
type:
transformer
Part of:
A639439/17
Unit used with Omniscope X-ray machine, consists of several connecting cables, hoses, and slider units.

Beige unit

Unit used with Omniscope X-ray machine, consists of several connecting cables, hoses, and slider units.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A639439/21
type:
component - object
Framed chart

Framed chart

Framed chart

Object Number:
A639439/23
type:
chart
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Calibration chart

Calibration chart

Calibration chart, framed, by A.E. Dean

Object Number:
A639439/24
type:
chart
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum