Prostat PRF-914B, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual PRF 914B MINIATURE CONCENTRIC RING FIXTURE ...

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Page 3: ...nce 11 V 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 ...

Page 4: ...tely 1 10th the size of the S11 11 fixture Based on its size the PRF 914B is often referred to as a micro probe 1 The resistance measurement range of the PRF 914B fixture is 0 9 ohms at 10 volts to 1 0E 14 1 0x1014 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 elec...

Page 5: ...2B PRF 914B and PRF 922B Microprobe Resistance Fixtures It consists of a high quality black anodized housing and circuit 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...

Page 6: ...formance 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 haz...

Page 7: ...tampering 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 914B Or PRV 913B In Damp Environments Always store devices with prote...

Page 8: ...e connectors Tighten finger tight only 2 Connect the Sense cable s BNC fitting to the instrument Adapter s Sense terminal 3 Connect the Source cable s BNC to the instrument Adapter s Source terminal Figure 6 4 Once the cables are installed and connected to the Instrument Adapter the PRF 914B is ready for connection to a wide range ohmme ter continuity test verification and use 5 Connect Instrument...

Page 9: ... slightly compress the electrodes mak ing positive contact with the metal surface b Activate the wide range resistance instrument to obtain a measurement In the case where the Prostat PRS 801 is the measurement instrument it should measure approximately 1 0 ohm or less 2 Repeat the above procedure using the clean insulated surface Black labeled side of the PTB 920 or an insulated acrylic plate a H...

Page 10: ... and lower it until the spring loaded center electrode makes direct contact with the material under test 3 Apply sufficient pressure on the probe until the center and outer spring loaded electrode are partially compressed while in contact with the test material 4 Select appropriate instrument test voltage and initiate resistance measurement ESD Association S11 11 test voltage guidelines for measur...

Page 11: ...probe individually 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 ...

Page 12: ... Verification 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 13 View of PRF 912B Spring Loaded Test Pins Socket Teflon Mounting Disk Figure 14 Insert Test Probe into its Socket and Press Firmly to fully seat ...

Page 13: ... not limited 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 B Shipping of Warranty Returns 1 Obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and shipping address from Prostat customer service Pac...

Page 14: ...meter Size 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 Dual RG 174 coaxial cables equipped with SMA connectors Instrument Adapter for connection to Prostat PRS 801 Resistance System equipped with BNC male terminals to fit cable BNC female fittings Power Not applicable Fixture powered by resistance ...

Page 15: ...15 Rev A November 2005 PRF 914B High Resistance Miniature Concentric Ring Fixture Set NOTES ...

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