Prostat PRV-913B, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...P R O F E S S I O N A L S T A T I C C O N T R O L P R O D U C T S Operations Manual Miniature Concentric Ring Fixture Set PRF 912B PRV 913B ...

Page 2: ...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 PROSTAT is the registered trademark of PROSTAT Corporation ...

Page 3: ...ONTENTS PROSTAT PRF 912B PRV 913B MINIATURE CONCENTRIC RING FIXTURE SET Title Page I Introduction Description 3 II Cautions Warnings 6 III PRF 912B Micro Probe PRV 913B Verifier Operations 8 IV Handling Maintenance 12 V Warranty Information 13 General Specifications 15 ...

Page 4: ...easurement by 10 i e add one order of magnitude A PRF 912B Concentric Resistance Fixture Description This precision fixture is designed in miniature to approximate surface resistance measurements typically obtained with the ESD Association s ESD S11 11 Surface Resistance Standard fixture The PRF 912B however is approximately 1 10th the size of the S11 11 fixture Based on its size the PRF 912B is o...

Page 5: ...onductor BNC coupler and dual BNC Banana adapter c The fixture s total surface contact diameter is approximately 0 30 inches and is ideal for measuring surface resistance of small areas 0 32 inches or larger 3 The PRF 912B resistance fixture approximates the same measurements obtained when using a standard ESD Association Standard ANSI ESD S11 11 concentric ring fixture 4 Overall size of the PRF 9...

Page 6: ...d containing 1 each 1 megohm 1 resistor connecting two peripheral trace pads It provides a specific reference resistance of 1 0 x 106 ohms 1 on the two point side 2 Properly used the PRV 913B insures that all PRF 912B PRF 914B spring loaded test probes make defined contact with the reference surface It has the capability of providing a 1 megohm 1 0x106 ohm reference measurement with a theoretical ...

Page 7: ...personnel should not touch the electrodes or any exposed metallic parts of the PRF 912B fixture or cable assembly when power is applied to the probe c The designed operating voltage limit for normal auditing and laboratory measurements is 100 volts Exceeding 100 volts greatly increases the risk of personnel shock hazards d Only qualified instrument repair and test personnel should exceed the 100 v...

Page 8: ...become damaged or rendered inaccurate 5 Do Not Use Or Store PRF 912B Or PRV 913B In Damp Environments Always store devices with protective caps in place in a dry environment preferably at 20 Relative Humidity 6 Do not use these fixtures and devices in combustible or explosive environments 7 Do not attempt to measure energized materials items or circuits with the PRF 912B WARNING Unauthorized openi...

Page 9: ...ck rubber protective cover from PRF 912B s BNC connection b Attach shielded cable to the probe s BNC connection Figure 5 Figure 5 Connect shielded cable to PRF 912B s BNC fixture 2 Connect measurement cable to Dual Banana BNC Converter Figure 6 Figure 6 Connect Cable to Banana Converter Figure 7 PRF 912B with Cable Banana Converter BNC Connector Note that the BNC connection system is based on a ba...

Page 10: ...al surface b Activate the wide range resistance instrument to obtain a measurement 1 In the case where the Prostat PRS 801 is the measurement instrument it should measure approximately 1 0 ohm or less 2 With other instruments they should provide a LOW resistance indication For example 103 ohms when using the Prostat PSI 870 Resistance Indicator or 104 ohms when using the Prostat PRS 800 analog Meg...

Page 11: ...ing on your resistance instrument select either 10V or 100V test voltage 5 Measure PRF 912B probe resistance while positioned in the PRV 913B Verifier Re sistance should be 1 0x106 ohms 1 D Basic Measurements Using the PRF 912B Micro Probe 1 Place material to be measured on an insulated test bed the clean insulated surface Black labeled side of the PTB 920 or an insulated acrylic plate 2 Position ...

Page 12: ...e the Prostat PRS 801 Resistance System in its AUTOMATIC Mode either Default Mode 1 Ohms or Mode 2 Exponential 1 0EXX Ohms display AUTOMATIC Mode will control test voltage resistance range adjustment and electrification period automatically Measurement Illustrations Using the PROSTAT PRF 912B Fixture Figure 11 Measuring Tape Foil Figure 10 Measuring Carrier Tape Figure 13 Measuring Formed Tray Fig...

Page 13: ...e 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 mounting disk twice to insure cleanliness d Carefully re install the spring loaded test probes and fully re seat them in their ...

Page 14: ...TNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED The express warranty will not apply to defects or damage due to accidents neglect misuse alterations operator error or failure to properly maintain clean or repair products Limit of Liability in no event will PROSTAT or any seller be responsible or liable for special incidental or consequential losses or damages under any legal theor...

Page 15: ... Authorization RMA number and should be packaged and shipped as described above and as directed by PROSTAT s customer service department 2 The following information must be included with the returned product a Description of the problem b Customer s Purchase Order Number PROSTAT s Materials Authorization RMA number c Name telephone number and fax number of individual contact who can provide more i...

Page 16: ...pring 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 Verific...

Page 17: ...PRF 912B PRV 913B Miniature Concentric Ring Fixture Set 16 Rev PRF 912B PRV 913B 11 2005 Format modification 02 11 2005 ...

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