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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Customer complaint about the revolution counter and speedometer and a proposed exchange.13th Apr 1934Box 59 \ 1  Scan059
Lighting system failure for Chassis B-131-BL, detailing the owner's complaint, rectification, and general remarks on the cause.5th Nov 1934Box 59 \ 1  Scan060
Lighting system failure and incorrect fuse usage on chassis B-131-BL.6th Nov 1934Box 59 \ 1  Scan061
Summary of customer complaints regarding clocks, petrol gauges, and speedometers on various models.7th Dec 1935Box 59 \ 1  Scan062
Phantom III ammeter complaint detailing electrical discharge issues and a proposed solution.15th Sep 1936Box 59 \ 1  Scan063
Battery over-charging issues and proposing an automatic volt-operated cutout as a solution.9th Jun 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan064
Customer's complaint about battery overcharging issues and the proposal to add a voltmeter as an indicator.24th Jun 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan065
Midgley cutout and controller, referencing an attached report and diagram.24th Jun 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan066
Investigation into the dynamo control scheme of a Midgley cutout and controller.21th May 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan067
Operation and test results of a controller armature and cutout unit.21th May 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan068
Test results and analysis of a controller, detailing shunt and series coil performance, resistance values and magnetizing effect.21th May 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan069
Continued report on dynamo performance tests, mentioning attached curves showing the effects of various resistances.4th Oct 1923Box 59 \ 1  Scan070
Two electrical wiring diagrams for a controller and cut-out unit.4th Oct 1923Box 59 \ 1  Scan071
Letter regarding an experimental report on chassis electrical systems, generators, and regulators.24th Jul 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan072
Recommendations for improving generator regulation systems and replacing manual charging switches.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan073
Chassis generator and regulator systems, including their performance and design objections.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan074
Battery charging system characteristics and compromises between different dynamo types.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan075
Adding an automatically operated electro-magnetic switch to the dynamo's field winding in the electrical system.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan076
The functionality and reliability of an electrical system apparatus and relay switch.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan077
Description of the dynamo charging system's operation, detailing the function of the coils and automatic switch.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan078
Comparison of three devices being bench-tested as alternative propositions for the prevention of battery overcharging.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan079
Comparison of three electrical devices, a voltmeter, a Mentor device, and an electro-magnetic switch, based on human operational requirements.8th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan080
Wiring diagram for the connections of an electro-magnetic field resistance inserting switch unit for a chassis dynamo.19th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan081
Letter to Peto & Radford regarding a customer's battery complaint and battery charging experiments.19th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan082
The lack of a direct instrument for indicating battery charge and the proposal of an electro-magnetic solution.21th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan083
The fitting of an automatic dynamo field resistance switch unit.26th Nov 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan084
Letter from Peto & Radford concerning discussions with Mr. Royce about a Lucas machine, battery indicator, and battery type.29th Nov 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan085
Follow-up memo enquiring about the results of experiments on automatic control for battery charging.30th Nov 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan086
Updating on the progress of testing for an automatic field resistance inserting switch unit.11th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan087
Bench tests for an automatic electro-magnetic switch designed to reduce the rate of dynamo charge.4th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan088
Test systems and dynamo output curves for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.14th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan089
Continued report on chassis electrical system testing, referencing resistance units and battery performance.4th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan090
Battery maintenance, detailing the negative effects of over-filling, leakage, and over-charging.4th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan091
Continued discussion on a vibrator regulator's output curves for different electrical demands.4th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan092
Simplified wiring diagram of a chassis electrical system.27th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan093
Comparison of the operational characteristics of a Voltmeter, Mentor, and Automatic Switch.27th Oct 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan094
Miscellaneous observations on the reduction of field current by inserting a resistance into the circuit.8th Nov 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan095
Observations and readjustment details for an automatic regulating switch's operating voltage under hot and cold conditions.8th Nov 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan096
Test report on a 20 HP dynamo output controller.11th Nov 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan097
Graph showing the specified, representative, and reduced output curves for a Phantom Dynamo.4th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan098
The despatch of an automatic electro-magnetic switch and a Mentor thermally operated switch for inspection.4th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan099
Requesting test results for an automatic electric magnetic switch used for reducing dynamo charge rates.14th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan100
Blueprint for an automatic electro-magnetic switch designed to reduce the dynamo charge rate.21th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan101
Graph showing various output curves for a 20 HP dynamo.1st Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan102
The return of a sample automatic charge reducing switch and requesting Mr. Royce's feedback on it.1st Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan103
The inspection of an automatic charge reducing switch by Mr. Royce.2nd Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan104
Letter to Peto & Radford requesting advice on a suitable battery and following up on experimental automatic dynamo charge reducing switch reports.14th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan105
The testing and observed incorrect functioning of an automatic electro-magnetic switch for reducing dynamo charge.22th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan106
Phenomenon with the dynamo charging switch and a proposed modification to the auto-switch shunt coil.28th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan107
The electrical connections for auto-switches and a proposal to delete the charging switch.4th Dec 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan108
Modifying the dynamo auto-switch to prevent high voltage spikes and manage the charging rate.26th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan109
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing dynamo performance, charging rates, and an automatic charge-reducing switch.26th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan110
Continuation of a letter from Peto & Radford to E. Bowler Clark discussing batteries and gas indicators.26th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan111
Letter to Mr. Minchin discussing various car electrical components like batteries, charging rates, and points.27th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan112
Letter discussing an auto charge reducing switch and potential improvements to battery life.27th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan113
Modification to the electrical connection of the auto charge reducing switch.27th Jan 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan114
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing charging switches, contact points, and other battery-related matters.1st Feb 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan115
Continuation of a letter from Peto & Radford to E. Fowler Clark Esq.1st Feb 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan116
Extract of a memo to Mr. Minchin regarding a charging switch and awaiting feedback from Mr. Royce.1st Feb 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan117
Simple indicator device to prevent over-charging car accumulators.18th Feb 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan118
From EFC to RHC requesting an alteration to the auto charge reducing switch on chassis 8-EX.1st Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan119
Car accumulator overcharging and potential methods for automatic control.1st Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan120
Impracticality of a permanent experimental fitting compared to a standard volt-meter.9th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan121
Observations from a road test of an automatic switch, detailing voltage and amperage readings under different conditions.9th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan122
Test results for a switch, detailing voltage, current, and performance under varying temperature conditions.29th Jun 1920Box 59 \ 1  Scan123
Instructions for a road test of the dynamo controller on a P.G.II model.9th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan124
The performance of a device, noting contact uncertainty before operation.29th Jun 1920Box 59 \ 1  Scan125
Methods for preventing the overcharging of car accumulators, comparing gassing indicators with automatic switches.15th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan126
Continuation page of a report detailing observations on a modified auto-switch charging system.15th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan127
Road tests of an auto-switch's operation within the vehicle's electrical charging system under various conditions.1st Jan 1938Box 59 \ 1  Scan128
Car running tests detailing dynamo output characteristics and switch operation.29th Sep 1926Box 59 \ 1  Scan129
Technical discussion on an automatic switch for regulating battery charging.19th Feb 1933Box 59 \ 1  Scan130
The characteristics of an auto-charge reducing switch, including remarks on its performance.19th Feb 1933Box 59 \ 1  Scan131
Cover sheet noting a copy of report EFC2/T15.3.27 was sent to Mr. Minchin.15th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan132
And comparing different schemes for a charge indicator system.29th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan133
Requesting more detailed descriptions and drawings for a charge indicator ('green lamp scheme') and a gassing indicator.30th Mar 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan134
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing battery performance, cell gravity readings, and charging current observations.22th Apr 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan135
Letter to E. Fowler Clark Esq. discussing a charging switch, tail lamp indicator, tungsten points and a Lucas magneto.22th Apr 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan136
Letter discussing the performance of a special dynamo and the necessity of an auto charge reducing switch.27th Apr 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan137
Letter discussing vehicle electrical systems, specifically charging rates, automatic switches, tail lamp indicators, and ignition points.28th Apr 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan138
Extract from a letter from Mr. Minchin discussing a scheme and the visibility of a tail lamp indicator.28th Apr 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan139
Letter clarifying a proposal for the operation of a charging switch and its various positions.30th Apr 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan140
Page 2 of a letter discussing battery ignition and charging positions.2nd Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan141
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing views on an auto switch and further tests.2nd Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan142
Standardising the ignition switch for the Phantom to allow testing of the battery ignition separately from the magneto.3rd Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan143
Objections to an ignition switch arrangement and proposals for its improvement.3rd Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan144
Switchbox arrangements and modifications to the battery charging system.3rd Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan145
Continued discussion on improving electrical system commutation, dynamo, and battery performance using an automatic charge controller.3rd Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan146
Page discussing the risk of dynamo failure in relation to battery disconnection and voltage.8th Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan147
Ignition positions and charging circuit arrangement for the Phantom chassis switchbox.8th Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan148
Instructions detailing tests on the resistance for a 20 hp Dynamo Controller.22th Jun 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan149
Test report on dynamo voltage output and contact sparking, leading to a compromise using a resistance to simulate a load.29th Jun 1920Box 59 \ 1  Scan150
Electrical characteristics of a controller, including resistance, current, voltage, and its operational behavior under test conditions.29th Jun 1920Box 59 \ 1  Scan151
Instructions regarding the performance of a dynamo, its voltage, and issues with the armature and controller.29th Jun 1920Box 59 \ 1  Scan152
Test results for a dynamo's open-circuit volts and ampere-output under specific conditions.29th Jun 1920Box 59 \ 1  Scan153
Requesting feedback on the functioning of electrical equipment, specifically switches on chassis 8-EX, 9-G3, and 10-EX.9th Aug 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan154
Requesting feedback on the operation of the auto charge reducing switch and mentioning further experiments.3rd Oct 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan155
New battery charging reduction scheme and the use of smaller batteries.1st Oct 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan156
Improvements to vehicle batteries, side lights, and charging systems.11th Oct 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan157
Chassis electrical system, specifically battery charging, danger lamps, and auto switches.25th Oct 1927Box 59 \ 1  Scan158


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