Section 3: Connections
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Custom built test fixtures
Two examples of custom built test fixtures are shown in the following figures. The first is a dedicated
test fixture to source voltage and measure current to a single DUT (resistance measurements). The
second is a multi-purpose test fixture that can be used to make any Model 6517B measurement.
These two examples illustrate the basic techniques that should be applied when building a test
fixture. These same basic techniques should be used if you need to build a more complex test fixture
to accommodate your test measurement requirements.
The multipurpose test fixture assumes that ammeter input LO is connected to V-source LO inside the
Model 6517B. This LO-to-LO connection is controlled from the METER CONNECT selection in the
CONFIGURE V-SOURCE menu.
The following requirements, recommendations, and guidelines are provided in order to build a quality
test fixture that is safe to use. After building a test fixture you should clean it (see
Handling and
cleaning test fixtures
(on page 3-15)).
Test fixture chassis
The chassis of the test fixture should be metal so that it can function as a shield for the DUT or
test circuit mounted inside. The chassis of the test fixture is connected to chassis ground of the
Model 6517B through the triaxial cable.
The test box must have a lid that closes to prevent contact with live circuitry inside.
Safe operation requires that a safety interlock switch be used to place the V-source in
standby when the test fixture lid is open or ajar (see
Interlock
(on page 3-14)).
The test fixture chassis must have a screw terminal that is used exclusively for connection to
safety earth ground.
To provide protection from shock hazards, the test fixture chassis must be properly
connected to safety earth ground. A grounding wire (#18 AWG or larger) must be attached
securely to the test fixture at a screw terminal designed for safety grounding. The other end
of the ground wire must be attached to a known safety earth ground.
Guard plate
A metal guard plate provides guarding or noise shielding for the DUT or test circuit. It also serves as a
mounting panel for the DUT or test circuits. The guard plate must be insulated with 1000 V spacing
from the chassis of the test fixture.
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