Tektronix IsoVu TIVM Series, User Manual

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Tripods
Tektronix provides two tripods as accessories with the measurement system. The
Flexible tripod holds the sensor head while connected to the DUT. The Probe tip
tripod supports the sensor tip cables while they are connected to adapters on
the circuit board.
Flexible tripod
The tripod can be connected to the DUT in different ways. You can secure the
tripod to the DUT using optional feet. The feet can be clamped or attached to the
DUT using common screws. This allows you to install the tripod upside down or
right side up as shown in the following
fi gures.
Figure 26: Installing the fl exible tripod under the DUT.
Figure 27: Connecting the sensor head to the top of the DUT with the fl exible tripod.
Probe tip tripod
Use the probe tip tripod to connect the sensor tip cables to adapters on the circuit
board. This tripod has
fl exible hinges to easily position the probe tip cable above
the adapter on the circuit board. Tektronix recommends gluing the tripod in place
on the circuit board to provide additional support for the sensor tip cables. The
following
fi gure shows an example of connecting to an adapter on the circuit
board with the tripod; it reduces stresses on the test point.
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