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OPERATING MANUAL 

SPP Series 

PEN PROBES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model SPP1: Single-Point Pen Probe 

Model SPP2: Two-Point Pen Probe

 

 
 

 

 

Model SPP3: Concentric Pen Probe

 

Summary of Contents for SPP Series

Page 1: ...Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL SPP Series PEN PROBES Model SPP1 Single Point Pen Probe Model SPP2 Two Point Pen Probe Model SPP3 Concentric Pen Probe ...

Page 2: ...KING AND INSPECTION Examine the shipping container for obvious signs of damage If damage is suspected open the container and inspect the instrument for possible damage If damage is noted notify the carrier and supplier your local rep immediately If instruments appear to be in good condition Read the Operator s Manual in its entirety Check and verify that all items are included with the kit then co...

Page 3: ...obe Kit Kit Consists of 1 Each Pen Probe Body 2 Each Pogo Pin Probes 2 Each Conductive Rubber Boot 1 Each BNC To Banana Adapter 1 Spare Pogo Pin Probe 2 Spare Conductive Rubber Boots Model SPP3 Concentric Pen Probe Kit Consists of 1 Each Pen Probe Body Concentric Pogo Pin Probes 2 Each Conductive Rubber Boot Ring 1 Each BNC To Banana Adapter 1 Each Large and 2 Each Small Spare Pogo Pin Probes 1 Ea...

Page 4: ...LL OTHER PRODUCT WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS 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 STATICO TM or any seller be responsible or lia...

Page 5: ...nformation must be included with the returned product Description of the problem Purchase Order number STATICOTM Return Authorization Number Name and phone number of contact individual who can provide more information Complete return address SHIPPING OF NON WARRANTY RETURNS Any product returned for non warranty repair should be packaged as described previously Obtain a Return Authorization Number ...

Page 6: ...t Material Conductive Rubber Diameter 0 125 3 13mm Minimum Sample Size 0 350 8 9mm Usable Resistance Test Range With Rubber Boots 1 x 104 to 2 x 1012 Ohms Bare Probe Pins 1 ohm to 2 x 1012 Ohms Test Methods ASTM D 257 Connection BNC to Banana Receptacle Works with most Meg ohmmeter with banana jack cords Probe Dimensions 2 Point and Concentric 8 5 220mm long incl cap 1 Point 6 75 171 mm long incl ...

Page 7: ... electrodes with conductive rubber boots to ensure intimate contact with hard irregular surfaces and reduce contact resistance All electrodes are field replaceable spring loaded pogo pin type ATE quality probes that are made of beryllium copper with minimum 60 micro inch hard gold The Single Point Pen Probe can be used for measuring volume resistance of small planar material sample per the require...

Page 8: ...ower input from the megohm meters at 10 to 100 volts and is capable of delivering an annoying shock to any person touching it Although the current capability is limited a distinct HAZARD EXISTS in the person s reaction to the shock To avoid personnel shock do not touch the electrodes or contact boots on the SPP1 SPP2 and SPP3 when power is applied to the probes ...

Page 9: ...y Ben Baumgartner ESDiscovery 2000 As shown above the test current can go along the top surface around the edges through the bulk material at various points within the material or across the bottom surface before reaching the bottom ground plane To ensure that the edges do not contribute to the reading it is best to cut the sample into one smaller piece so that none of the outside vertical edges e...

Page 10: ...1 Kit to the Single Point Pen Probe 5 Connect the other end of the coiled cord to the positive terminal of your megohm meter If your meter comes with cables that end with a banana plug use that cable and plug into the Single Point Pen Probe 6 Make sure that the conductive rubber boot is secure on the probe pin ...

Page 11: ... about 1 8 of an inch from the rubber boot This would provide the sufficient pressure for correct contact force 9 Apply to test voltage from your meter to read the sample volume resistance per ANSI ESDA 11 12 10 Note Volume resistance is shown as the reading from the meter in ohms divided by the material thickness and shown in ohm cm or ohm inch ...

Page 12: ...ne the ability of the piece part to dissipate electrostatic charge from it surface to a fixture or tool The same possible current paths as the last section and all of them will contribute to the charge dissipation characteristics of the sample as shown on the schematic below by Ben Baumgartner ESDiscovery 2000 In this case however we want the edges to contribute to the readings For best result the...

Page 13: ...c machine parts a megohm meter with applied voltage of 10 volts or 100 volts as appropriate can be used Procedures 1 Connect the negative terminal of your meter ohmmeter or megohmmeter to the equipment chassis ground 2 Connect the positive terminal of your meter ohmmeter or Megohm meter to the Single Point Pen Probe Note When using the megohmmeter the probe tip may be energized up to 100 volts Mak...

Page 14: ...ted or non metallic machine parts Use a megohmmeter Make sure that the conductive rubber tip is installed 9 Set the applied voltage to 100 volts Touch the probe tip to non metallic machine parts 10 Apply pressure and compress the pogo pin until the probe body is about 1 8 of an inch from the rubber boot This would provide the sufficient pressure for correct contact force 11 Record measurements Not...

Page 15: ...oint to another along the top most layer of the material For thick samples with bulk conductivity the resultant reading can come from many paths of current flows as shown below Courtesy Ben Baumgartner ESDicovery 2000 This test is designed to check for hot spots on a sample of a finish product where the NFPA probes 5lbs weights are too large to detect or to fit on the sample Procedures 1 Place sam...

Page 16: ...C to Banana adapter to the end of the probe 3 Connect banana jack cables to the probe adaptor 3 Connect the other ends of the cables to the Mega ohmmeter 4 Make sure that the conductive rubber boot is secure on the probe pins ...

Page 17: ... on the sample 6 Apply pressure and compress the pogo pins until the probe runs against the dead stop This would provide the sufficient pressure for correct contact force 7 Apply to test voltage from your meter to read the sample volume resistance per ANSI ESDA 11 13 ...

Page 18: ...l characterize the resistance and resistivity of a planar flat sample Courtesy Ben Baumgartner ESDicovery 2000 This test is designed to check for hot spots on a sample of a finish product where the NFPA probes 5lbs weights are too large to detect or to fit on the sample V I 1 0 x K 1 0 x 10 ANS 10 SQ 10 10 V I SURFACE RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT OHMS SQ ...

Page 19: ... such as plastic or acrylic plate 2 Connect Coaxial adaptor to the end of the probe 3 Connect one end banana jack cables to the probe adapter 4 Connect the other ends of the cables to the Mega ohmmeter 5 Make sure that the conductive rubber boot is secure on the probe pins ...

Page 20: ... body This would provide the sufficient pressure for correct contact force 8 Apply to test voltage from your meter to read the sample volume resistance per ANSI ESDA 11 13 MAINTENANCE Wipe conductive rubber probe tip s with a lint free tissue moistened with IPA periodically to remove contaminants Keep probe in a dry and cool place when not used Do not submerge probe in any liquid ...

Page 21: ...minal of your meter ohmmeter or Megohm meter to the Single Point Pen Probe Copyright 2014 by STATICO 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 STATICO ...

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