Prostat PRF-912B, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual PRF 912B MINIATURE CONCENTRIC RING FIXTURE ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ... Warranty Information 13 General Specifications 14 Table of Contents Copyright 2012 by Prostat Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission For information contact Prostat Corporation 1072 Tower Lane Bensenville IL 60106 USA Prostat is the registered trademark of Prostat ...

Page 4: ... size of the S11 11 fixture Based on its size the PRF 912B is often referred to as a micro probe 1 The resistance measurement range of the PRF 912B fixture is 0 9 ohms at 10 volts to 1 0E 12 1 0x1012 ohms at 100 volts 2 The miniature concentric fixture consists of a spring loaded 0 10 inch 2 54 mm diameter center electrode surrounded by 10 each 0 06 inch 1 5 mm diameter contact electrodes that ele...

Page 5: ...rcuit board incor porating an array of ten 10 each 10 megohm precision 2 resistors in parallel connecting the center pad to each of the ten peripheral trace pads it provides a specific reference resis tance of 1 0x106 ohms 5 on the concentric ring side On the other side it consists of a circuit board containing 1 each 1 megohm 1 resistor con necting two peripheral trace pads It provides a specific...

Page 6: ... micro probed designed for use with a maximum input voltage of 100 volts As such it is capable of delivering an annoying shock to any person touch ing the spring loaded contacts when they are energized a If used with the Prostat PRS 801 Resistance System the current capability of the micro probe instrument combination is limited to a very low typically harmless level However a distinct hazard exis...

Page 7: ...g or attempted re pair will absolutely void product warranty and completely absolve Prostat Corporation of any responsibility liability or other whatsoever 4 Do Not Touch Electrode Surfaces Electrodes will become contaminated with skin oils and salts and may become damaged or rendered inaccurate 5 Do Not Use Or Store PRF 912B or PRV 913B In Damp Environments Always store devices with protective ca...

Page 8: ...ent cable to Dual Banana BNC Converter Figure 6 3 Once the cable and BNC adapter are installed the PRF 912B is ready for continuity test verifi cation and use 4 To use connect dual banana converter to wide range resistance instrument with inch termi nal spacing Flange side of dual banana should be connected to the Positive power terminal NOTE To remove BNC connections apply slight pressure and twi...

Page 9: ... 801 Resistance Meter 2 Repeat the above procedure using the clean insulated surface Black labeled side of the PTB 920 or an insulated acrylic plate a Hold the PRF 912B vertically and apply pressure to compress the electrodes making posi tive contact with the insulated surface b Activate the wide range resistance instrument to obtain a measurement 1 In the case where the Prostat PRS 801 is the mea...

Page 10: ...RTANT NOTE Adjust probe pressure to insure that the electrode springs are controlling the probe s con nection with the material s surface and that the springs are not fully compressed against their stops This will insure reproducible measurements 4 Select appropriate instrument test voltage and initiate resistance measurement ESD Associa tion S11 11 test voltage guidelines for measuring packaging ...

Page 11: ...dividually by grasping it firmly then pulling it straight out of its socket b Inspect each probe for damage then clean with the alcohol solution If a probe is damaged i e bent does not compress smoothly or has deep surface scratches replace it with a new probe of the same size and characteristics Contact Prostat Corporation Customer Service for spare replacement probes c Clean and dry the Teflon m...

Page 12: ...ation Fixture 1 Store the PRV 913B in a clean dry environment 2 Periodically clean and dry the gold fixture contact segments twice with a solution of laboratory grade isopropyl alcohol and laboratory quality swab Figure 12 View of PRF 912B Spring Loaded Test Pins Socket Teflon Mounting Disk Figure 13 Insert Test Probe into its Socket and Press Firmly to fully seat ...

Page 13: ...ted to contract negligence or strict liability Fulfillment by Prostat of its express warranty obligations described above will be purchaser s exclusive remedy and will be Prostat s and seller s limit of liability for any breach of warranty or otherwise F Shipping of Warranty Returns 1 Obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and shipping address from Prostat customer service Pack the ins...

Page 14: ... Probe Spring 3 5 pounds 1 6 kg Force Test Probe Total Travel 0 3 inches 7 8mm Connection BNC with outer source and inner sense connections Cable RG 174 coaxial cable equipped with insulated BNC couplers and BNC Banana adapter for connection to Prostat PRS 801 Resistance System Power Not applicable Fixture powered by resistance instrument Warranty Prostat Corporation Limited one year PRV 913B Dual...

Page 15: ...15 Rev A November 2005 PRF 912B Miniature Concentric Ring Fixture Set NOTES ...

Page 16: ...16 Rev A November 2005 PRF 912B Miniature Concentric Ring Fixture Set NOTES ...

Page 17: ...17 Rev A November 2005 PRF 912B Miniature Concentric Ring Fixture Set NOTES ...

Page 18: ...18 Rev A November 2005 PRF 912B Miniature Concentric Ring Fixture Set NOTES ...

Page 19: ......

Page 20: ...ville IL 60106 630 238 8883 Fax 630 238 9717 1 855 STATIC1 www prostatcorp com Prostat Corporation Specifications are subject to change without notice All Prostat trademarks and trade names are the property of Prostat Corporation All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies ...