{"product_id":"soviet-luxmeter-yu16-f102-selenium-light-meter-1962","title":"Soviet Luxmeter Yu16 with F102 Selenium Photocell and Case – 1962 Light Meter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet luxmeter is a Yu16 (Ю16) illumination meter manufactured in 1962 in Ukraine during the USSR era, complete with its handheld F102 (Ф102) selenium photocell probe and original carrying case. It is a professional device for measuring light levels, with a clear analog scale marked in lux. Its industrial serial number is #2481.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light \/ lux meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yu16 (Ю16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotocell Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e F102 (Ф102) selenium cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2481\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bakelite\/plastic with analog scale in lx (lux)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.356 kg (3 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukraine (USSR era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in very good vintage condition for its age. The meter body and the photocell show minor signs of wear. The case is sturdy and functional, with its original leather handle and purple velvet-style lining. Functionally, the needle moves when exposed to light, indicating that the selenium cell is still reactive. As a precision instrument of this age, it is sold as-is for collection, display or restoration; calibration is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYu16 analog display unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF102 selenium photocell probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal protective carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenium photocells generate their own current when light falls on them, so instruments like the Yu16 needed no batteries to measure illumination. The velvet-lined case is typical of high-end Soviet precision tools of the period. This early 1960s set is a fine addition to a collection of Soviet cameras, radios or vintage scientific equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678824923285,"sku":"EBAY-407023574422","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-luxmeter-yu16-f102-selenium-light-meter-1962-1.jpg?v=1791647147","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-luxmeter-yu16-f102-selenium-light-meter-1962","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}