Keysight Technologies InfiniiMax III Series, User Manual

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2. InfiniiMax III Probe Heads
N5439A InfiniiMax III ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Probe Head
Figure 26 Using low-temperature hot glue to secure a probe head
General Tips on Strain Relief
Keep in mind that different accessories have different cable stiffness. You
should choose a strain relief method appropriate for the cable stiffness.
For instance, it is best to secure the stiffer N5439A near the SMP
connectors and form the cable to the optimal location.
Other strain-relief options like tape or hook-and-loop work fine as well,
but keep the following guidelines in mind to protect your probing
investment.
C A U T I O N Do not kink cables. Do not crush cables. Do not use aggressive adhesives or high
temperatures
Connecting the ZIF
Probe Head to the ZIF
Tips
To connect a ZIF probe head to a ZIF tip, first solder the ZIF tip to the DUT
and strain relieve the ZIF probe head as described in previous sections.
Then form the coaxial cables to bring the probe head near the tip. Press
the lever down on the ZIF probe head ( Figure 27 ) and slide the probe head
onto the tip. Pressing on this lever removes the clamping force of the
connector and enables you to insert or remove ZIF tips.
C A U T I O N If you encounter any resistance at all when sliding the probe head over the ZIF tip,
STOP! Check your alignment, make sure the lever is pressed, and try again. The ZIF
heads and tips should have “zero” insertion force.
Figure 27 InfiniiMax III ZIF Probe Head - location of lever