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CV1473 photocell

Size
This valve measures 75x29mm overall and has a B4 base.

This is a caesium-on-silver photocell. The CV number is written by hand. It carries the handwritten serial number 55237, with '35' and '72' being written, again by hand, either side of the broad arrow symbol. The voltage of this cell is marked as 80V.

Min. extinguishing voltage100V
Working voltage80 to 110V
Min. sensitivity75µA/lumen


PinFunction
1Anode
2n/c
3n/c
4Cathode

Pin 2 is available as an additional anode connection if required - the EVS data suggests that manufacturers should bear this in mind.

CV1473