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Model SPP1: Single-Point Pen Probe
Model SPP2: Two-Point Pen Probe
Model SPP3: Concentric Pen Probe
INTRODUCTION
MODEL SPP1: Single-Point Pen Probe, MODEL SPP2: Two-Point Pen
Probe, and MODEL SPP3: Concentric Pen Probes work with most
megohm meters, electrometers and other high potential resistance
meters in most Resistance Kits for measuring Surface Resistance and
Volume Resistance of materials with physical dimensions too small for
regular concentric ring or other probes. The size, portability and
construction make these probes convenient for auditing small samples of
materials in the field and yet their design specifications make these
instruments precision enough for laboratory environments.
SPP1, SPP2 and SPP3 Pen Probes use spring loaded 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 requirements of
ANSI/ESDA 11.12 or measuring resistance to ground of materials or
component on a piece of equipment.
Direct point-to-point resistance measurements with
STATICO
Two-Point
Pen Probe, SPP2, generally conform to the guidelines as outlined in the
ANSI/ESDA 11.13 Two-Point Resistance Measurements.
The Two-Point Pen Probe uses a thin line BNC coaxial cable with inner
source and outer sense connections to minimize reading errors due to
electrostatic interference. The BNC to banana jack adapter allows
connection to most popular meters in the market.
