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Spring Contact Test Probes

Bench-top Test Jigs


Specialist Test Products
High Current
Test Probes

Kelvin Test Probes

General Purpose
Test Probes

ATE Test Probes

Bench-top
Test Jigs Micro Test Probes

Kelvin Test Pins


and Fixture Kits

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Welcome to the largest ever Coda-Pin Test Product Catalogue.
Probe identification guide
For the first time we have combined our extensive range of test probes, bench-top All shown actual size
test jigs and many other specialist test products into one catalogue. General Purpose Test Probes
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What is a Spring Contact Test Probe? PC8 5

Test probes - test pins - spring probes - pogo pins; these are all generic terms to describe a component whose spring loaded tip will
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provide a reliable electrical contact to a target whose distance away may well be indeterminate. The traditional use for them is to
make contact with printed circuit boards (PCBs) or electrical components, in order to test functionality and to measure the value of
the components. They are widely used in vacuum test fixtures associated with automatic test equipment (ATE). They are also used PA5 7
inside a functional test station as part of a larger production line.

The test probe is comprised of a metal tube, ready assembled with a spring and contact plunger, supplied as a one-piece item. PA6 7
They are usually gold plated as gold is an excellent electrical conductor and is resistant to corrosion. The electrical cable is
generally connected to a receptacle which the test probe inserts into. The use of a receptacle allows the test probe to be removed
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for cleaning or replacement without having to dissconnect the electrical cable (see illustration below).

Receptacle Test Probe ELPA2 8

LPA4 8
Termination solder cup Roll crimp Barrel Plunger Contact tip style
Press ring

The illustration opposite shows a test probe and its ELPA4 8


receptacle mounted in a block with the electrical
connection made to the tail of the receptacle. The LPA5 8
receptacle has been inserted using a receptacle
insertion tool. Finally the cable is soldered to the
termination and the probe installed. LPA7 8

ATE Test Probes


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Contents
PA4 & ST-PA4 12
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General Purpose • i How to use 2, 3
Test Probes, • Short Reach 4, 5 LF-PA4 12
• Medium Reach 6, 7
Receptacles & Tools • Long Reach 8
LPA2 & ST-LPA2 13
ATE Test Probes, • i How to use 10, 11
• 2.54mm/0.1” centre spacing 12
Receptacles • 1.91mm/0.075” centre spacing 13 LF-LPA2 13
and Tools • 1.27mm/0.050” centre spacing 14
• Presence detection and ATE travel indicator probes 14
LPC1 & ST-LPC1 14
• ATE test probes and receptacle tools 15

Bench-top Test Jigs • MF Series 17


LF-LPC1 14
• CMF Series 18
and Accessories • CGF Series 19
• i How to fit test probes and receptacles into a
bench-top test jig 20 High Current Test Probes
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Specialist Test • High current test probes 22, 23
• Ultra-high current test probes 24 HD-PC8 23
Products • Kelvin test probes 25
• Kelvin test pins and fixture kits 26, 27 HD-PA4 22
• High frequency test probes 28
• Switching test probes 29
HD-PA5 22
• Pneumatically controlled probing systems 30, 31
• Micro test probes 32, 33
• Presence detection switch probes 34 HD-PA6 23
• Bladed test probes 35
• Large headed test probes 35
• Test jig parts 36, 37 HD-PA7 23
General Purpose
Test Probes
• Product selection
i Information • Fitment and usage
• Aftercare
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Short Reach • Low profile, short travel test probes for restricted
space applications
• Applications where long travel is not required,
such as for testing thin film/hybrid circuits or
bareboard PCBs
• For use in bench-top test jigs Page
• Replaceable test probe by use of a receptacle 4, 5
• Other applications such as device programming,
as an interface between two stages or for use as
a compliant contact in your product

Medium Reach • Industry standard height for test jigs, fixtures and
production line test positions
• Wide range of widths available depending on the
test centre spacing (pitch)
• General purpose testing of components,
transformers, connectors and sub-assemblies
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• Replaceable test probe by use of a receptacle 6, 7

Long Reach • Recessed test targets


• Dual-height test fixtures
• Component leads whose height may vary
• Replaceable test probe by use of a receptacle

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i Information How to use General Purp
Product selection
Once you have decided which series of general purpose test probe best suits your application, you will need to select a suitable tip style. The table below illustrates
which of the tip styles is likely to be most effective in a particular situation.
Most of our series have a choice of spring pressure. A lighter spring is preferred in test applications where the test point is considered clean or uncontaminated.
The heavier spring will help the probe tip to penetrate better through any contamination. A lighter spring may have to be a consideration in test fixtures with
large quantities of probes, or in situations where the density of probes is very high in a small area.

Probe tip selection


Tip style Application Tip style Application Tip style Application Tip style Application
Concave Flat • Clean component Pyramid and Plain Star • Contaminated
pins Star Head • PCB plated plated through
through holes holes
• Flat PCB pads
• Clean leads, pins • PCB pads and
• Leaves no witness • Connector test
marks applications lands
• Clean terminal
pins • Bead probing • Connector
• Self-cleaning tip
applications style applications
• Connector
testing
Convex • Clean plated Steel Super
through holes Crowns Sharp Blade
• Connector sockets • Contaminated via
Spear or Point • Contaminated PCB
holes
• Clean PCB pads leads and pads
• PCB lands • Contaminated PCB
• Self-cleaning tip
pads and lands
• PCB pads Serrated • For slightly
style
contaminated • 8-pt crown for
leads, pins and connector pins
Radius blades
• PCB gold edge • Male connector Flexi-needle • Contaminated/
fingers pins varnished PCBs
• High current
Sharp Pyramid
• Connector • Contaminated or • Uneven soldered
testing applications clean plated surfaces
• Large headed through holes
• Leaves no • Bent or folded
witness marks types for ill- • PCB pads and over component
defined targets lands lands

The receptacle is a type of socket that fits into the drilled hole in the probe plate or block. The test probe slips inside the receptacle allowing it to become a
replaceable item as the electrical cable is connected to the tail of the receptacle. There are several versions of receptacle (see below) depending on your preferred
choice of cable termination - providing it is available in the specific probe series.
Receptacle termination selection
Termination Application Termination Application
Crimped • Solderless connection Solder-pot • Solder connection for cables
• Crimp tool required • Suitable for low density arrays
• Multi-strand cable
recommended

Solder-in • Wireless connection Wire-wrap • For high density arrays


• Low resistance particularly in ATE test fixtures
PCB • Single or double wrap
• Various lengths available
• For solid core cable only

Connector plug-on • Solderless connection Round-pin Round pin connector: RJ1-C • For connector plug-on
• Quick release • For use with multiway
connectors

Connector: RJ3-C and RJ4-C

Solder-cup • Solder connection for cables Solder-in PCB • Wireless connection


• Suitable for low density arrays • Low resistance
• Multi-strand cable • Minimal extra length to the
recommended assembly

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pose Test Probes and Receptacles
Fitment and usage
Example fitment methods are shown for each series in the General Purpose Test Receptacle insertion tools Tungsten carbide drill bits
Probe section starting overleaf. The receptacle is usually mounted into a probe Receptacle Test Mounting
Part no. Drill hole size Part no.
plate. This plate can be made of resin-laminated fibreglass (types such as G10 or series centre height
FR4), or plastic materials such as nylon, perspex or polycarbonate. The thickness RA1 1.27mm Flush TA1 0.90mm DA1
RA2 1.91mm Flush TA2 1.40mm DA2
should be such that it will support the total spring pressure of all probes without it
LRA2 1.91mm Flush TA2 1.35mm 1.40mm DA2A DA2
bending significantly. For very large arrays of probes it may be necessary to put
RA3 2.54mm Flush TA3 1.70mm 1.75mm DA3A DA3
some support pillars underneath to minimise this problem. For general purpose RA4 2.54mm Flush TA3 1.70mm 1.75mm DA3A DA3
test applications, an 8-10mm thickness of material is recommended. PC6 2.54mm 0.127mm TA3 1.70mm DA3A
PC8 4.0mm 0.2mm TD2 3.0mm DS6
Carbide drills are best suited for drilling holes for receptacles in the harder RA5 3.18mm Flush TA5 2.4mm DA5
composite or fibre based materials. Commonly available high-speed drills (HSS) are RA6 4.75mm Flush TA6 2.75mm DA6
suitable for plastics, such as peek, nylon or perspex. A few sizes of carbide drills RA7 4.75mm Flush TA7 3.6mm DA7
have an option of longer flute length for thicker probe plate materials. Note: Where two drilled hole sizes are shown, the larger hole is for harder materials such
as FR4, G10 and Tufnell, and the smaller hole is for plastics.

How to fit a receptacle into a drilled hole in a general purpose test position
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1. Inserting the receptacle 2. Using a receptacle insertion tool 2a. Using epoxy
The receptacle may be flush Receptacle insertion tools are required for inserting the receptacle’s press-ring into the It is perfectly acceptable to use the press-ring as
mounted or set raised slightly hole without damaging it (see table above for tool selection). This is particularily a shoulder to stop the receptacle from pushing
above the probe. In most general important if you are using harder materials for the probe plate. Insert the pin of the into the hole. However, you will have to bond
purpose test situations the tool into the receptacle and tap the insertion tool gently the receptacle in place using a suitable epoxy.
receptacle height is set to flush. with a hammer, until the receptacle is set to the desired We also offer receptacles with stop rings to allow
height. See box 2a for instructions using epoxy fitment. flush mounting with epoxy.
The receptacle should slip down
unassisted until the press-ring 3. Inserting the probe
rests against the probe plate. Remove the tool and insert the probe rearwards and Using the Using the Using a stop-ring
press home. The probe’s body is press-ring as press-ring in receptacle
Probe plate RA5S Raised a stop RA5S a recess
8-10mm fitment 3mm normally fully enclosed within RA5SF
thickness the receptacle.

1 2 Flush 3 4 4. Cable attachment 2a Epoxy Epoxy


fitment
Attach the cable to the back end
of the receptacle.
Cable attached

Notes: If you wish to use a probe without a receptacle, then these should be bonded into the probe plate. A correctly sized hole will be required. You may need to experiment with this.

After care
A regular maintenance programme for your probes will help you achieve the BM01 Size Description Part no.
maximum probe performance and lifespan. The necessary frequency and 108 x 64mm Brass/Bristle brush - soft BM01
method of the maintenance/cleaning programme depends on your production
environment, the type of equipment and the probe series used. 108 x 64mm Nylon version - medium BM01N
83 x 29mm Brass brush 4 row - harsh BM02
Contamination left behind on the probe tip is the primary cause of probe contact
problems. This is often caused by a bi-product of the soldering process of either 159mm Nylon brush - soft BM03
BM01N
soldering flux or a solder residue. Other local contaminants such as dust, fluff,
oil and grime can cause more temporary problems.
Light brushing of the probe tip with nylon, bristle or soft metal brushes will
dislodge most contaminants. BM03

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Short • Low profile, short travel test probes for restricted space applications
• Applications where long travel is not required, such as thin
General Purpose Test Probes - Reach
film/hybrid circuits or bareboard PCB testing
• For use in bench-top test jigs
• Replaceable test probe by use of a receptacle
Example installations
PA1AS PA1HS PA2ESP
3.43mm 3.8mm 4.06mm
Flush fitting Flush fitting Flush fitting
receptacle receptacle receptacle using
using press-ring using stop-ring press-ring
Epoxy RA1SF
RA1S RA2S

PA1 Series A short reach, general purpose test probe for 1.27mm test centres PA2 Series A short reach, general purpose test probe for 1.91mm test centres

Specification Specification
Full travel 2.54mm 16.13 Full travel 2.54mm 16.64
0.66 1.02
Working travel 1.70mm 3.43 Working travel 1.70mm 4.06
Spring force initial at wkg travel Spring force initial at wkg travel
(S) Light spring 17g 79g (S) Light spring 32g 71g
Full Travel Full Travel
(X) Heavy spring 22g 105g 2.54 (X) Heavy spring 37g 128g 2.54
Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps
Actual size Actual size
Minimum test centres 1.27mm Minimum test centres 1.91mm

Tip styles Tip styles


CONCAVE HEAD CROWN HEAD 0.89 CONCAVE HEAD CROWN HEAD 1.52
0.89 1.52
Self-
Cleaning
Self-
L. SPRING H. SPRING Cleaning
0.89
PA1QS PA1QX 1.07
L. SPRING H. SPRING 0.89 L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.52
L. SPRING H. SPRING
PLAIN CROWN PA2AS PA2AX
PA1AS PA1AX PA2QS PA2QX
0.53
PLAIN CONCAVE SPEAR POINT PYRAMID HEAD 1.52
L. SPRING H. SPRING 0.53 1.45
PA1QS-021 PA1QX-021
PYRAMID HEAD 0.89
0.53
L. SPRING H. SPRING L. SPRING H. SPRING
L. SPRING H. SPRING
PA1AS-021 PA1AX-021 PA2BS PA2BX PA2TS PA2TX
REDUCED CONCAVE L. SPRING H. SPRING RADIUS HEAD
PA1TS 0.89
PA1TX
1.52
Receptacles
0.31
PYRAMID HEAD - LOWER Mounting hole size: 1.35/1.40mm
PROFILE 1.02 1.4mm drill is most commonly used:
0.38 Drill part no. DA2
Reduced travel version 1.02
L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.27mm travel L. SPRING H. SPRING RIT tool part no. TA2
PA1AS-012 PA1AX-012 PA2DS PA2DX
SPA1TS OAL = 14.99mm CRIMP 17.53
Spring force 3 oz Press ring
SPEAR POINT 0.89 CONVEX HEAD 4.57
1.52
0.53
Receptacles .89 1.12 1.32
4.06
Typical
Typical Typical 1.47
Typical
Mounting hole size: 0.89/0.93mm RA2C
0.90mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA1
1.52 P
L. SPRING H. SPRING RIT tool part no. TA1 L. SPRING H. SPRING 1mm ROUND-PIN
PA1BS PA1BX Flush fitment with press-ring PA2ES PA2EX 26.45
Press ring
4.57
RADIUS HEAD 0.95 CRIMP 17.53 FLAT HEAD
4.57 0.94 1.52 4.06
Ø 1.0
1.32 Typical
1.47
RA1C .56 typical .68 typical 2.67 RA2R-1.0 Typical
.86 typical

RA1C-W450 pre-wired with 760mm kynar (30 awg) 0.64mm ROUND-PIN


0.89 1.52
27.3
L. SPRING H. SPRING SOLDER-CUP - press-ring L. SPRING H. SPRING 4.57
Press ring
PA1DS PA1DX 17.53
PA2FS PA2FX
4.57 0.94 P
4.06
SERRATED HEAD SERRATED Ø 0.64
1.32
1.47 Typical
0.89 RA1S .68 typical .86 typical 2.67
1.52 RA2R Typical

ROUND-PIN SOLDER-CUP
18.0 17.53
0.4 0.65 0.85 0.96 Press ring
4.57
1.52
L. SPRING H. SPRING 0.89 L. SPRING H. SPRING
13.0 PA2HS PA2HX 4.06
PA1HS PA1HX 23.4 .89 1.32 Typical
1.47
RA1R RA2S Typical Typical
PLAIN RADIUS PLAIN RADIUS
Flush fitment with stop-ring
0.53 WIRE-WRAP
SOLDER-CUP - stop-ring 30.23
Press ring
18.0 4.57
12.0
0.53
0.95 0.64 4.06
L. SPRING H. SPRING 0.85 0.2
L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.32
1.47 Typical
RA1SF Typical
PA1JS PA1JX Note: Probe barrel protrudes slightly PA2JS PA2JX RA2W

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Short • Low profile, short travel test probes for restricted space applications
• Applications where long travel is not required, such as thin
General Purpose Test Probes - Reach film/hybrid circuits or bareboard PCB testing
• For use in bench-top test jigs
• Replaceable test probe by use of a receptacle

Example installations Example installations


PC6 Series A short reach,
general purpose
6.1mm PA3FS
test probe for 2.54mm test centres
2mm PA3FS 6.1mm PC6HS-2.0 3.04mm
Receptacle raised Receptacle
Specification
flush Flush fitment
Full travel 1.27mm with stop-ring
RA3S RA3S Working travel 0.84mm
Spring force at full travel (S) Light 110g
(X) Heavy 200g RC6S-G
Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps
A short reach, general purpose test probe for 2.54mm test Minimum centre spacing 2.54mm Actual size
PA3 Series centres. See high current version page 22.
Tip styles
Specification SPEAR POINT SERRATED HEAD - 2mm
10.2 1.9
9.78
Full travel 4.06mm 24.64
1.5
2.5
1.37
Working travel 2.69mm 6.10 3.04
1.37
1.37 1.14
Spring force initial at wkg travel
L. SPRING PC6HS-2.0 H. SPRING PC6HX-2.0
(S) Light spring 31g 99g Full travel
4.06
L. SPRING PC6BS H. SPRING PC6BX PLAIN RADIUS
(X) Heavy spring 75g 184g
9.47
RADIUS HEAD 2.2
Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps
Minimum test centres 2.54mm Actual size
9.47 1.37 1.14
2.2
1.96 L. SPRING PC6JS H. SPRING PC6JX
Tip styles 1.37
Receptacles
CONCAVE HEAD MULTI-POINT CROWNS L. SPRING PC6DS H. SPRING PC6DX
2.03 Mounting hole size: 1.70mm
SMALL CROWN
1.70mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA3
L. SPRING H. SPRING L. SPRING H. SPRING 0.64 PLAIN SERRATED - 1mm RIT tool part no. TA3
PA3AS PA3AX 1.90
PA3QPS PA3QPX 10.1

SPEAR POINT 1.04


SOLDER-CUP
10.75
CROWN HEAD 1.3mm
L. SPRING H. SPRING 2.03 1.37 1.14
2.9 1.92
PA3BS PA3BX L. SPRING H. SPRING 3.30 1.65 1.75
PA3QS PA3QX Self-cleaning 1.52 1.27 L. SPRING PC6HS-1.1 H. SPRING PC6HX-1.1 RC6S-G
PLAIN FLAT 1.04

L. SPRING
PA3CS
H. SPRING
PA3CX
Receptacles
A short reach, robust general purpose test probe for 4mm
RADIUS HEAD 2.03 Mounting hole size: 1.7/1.75mm
1.75mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA3 PC8 Series test centres. See high current version page 23.
RIT tool part no. TA3, TA4A
L. SPRING H. SPRING
PA3DS PA3DX 1.27 CRIMP - plug-on Specification Example installation
23.62
CONVEX HEAD 2.03 3.17
1.22 Full travel 3.5mm
L. SPRING H. SPRING Typical
Working travel 2.8mm
PA3ES PA3EX 1.47 Typical 1.68 6.09
1.90
RA3C Plug-on connector for tail: RJ3-C Shrink sleeve HSS3
Spring force at wkg travel 150g PC8DL
FLAT HEAD 2.03 Current rating DC cont (max) 5 Amps 7.2mm
SOLDER-IN Minimum centres 4.0mm
L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.78 3.7mm
PA3FS PA3FX 1.90
18.67 Other spring forces available - see under each tip style Flush fitment
2.65 7.2 with stop-ring
SERRATED Tip Diam. RA3P 1.68 Typical 6.09
HEADS
0.64mm ROUND-PIN RC8S
2.10 3.5
33.53
TIP Diam. L. SPRING TIP Diam. H. SPRING 23.62 15.1
3.17
1.9mm PA3HS 1.9mm PA3HX
2.5mm PA3HS-2.5* 2.5mm PA3HX-2.5* 6.09 Actual size
3.5mm PA3HS-3.5* 3.5mm PA3HX-3.5* RA3R 1.68 Typical

*Not suitable for 2.5mm centres


1.0mm ROUND-PIN
33.0
Tip styles
PLAIN RADIUS 1.04
23.62
3.17
RADIUS HEAD - 2.3mm SERRATED HEAD -
L. SPRING H. SPRING 2.3mm
Other tip diameters available 1.68 Typical
6.09 1.60
PA3JS PA3JX RA3R-1.0
We suggest use of 1mm Ø connectors such as RJ1-C (unwired plug).
PC8HS-090 2.30
REDUCED RADIUS - 0.76mm L. SPRING 80g PC8DL
SOLDER-CUP - press-ring
1.02 0.76 24.1 M. SPRING 150g PC8DS SERRATED HEAD -
1.78 Press ring 2.30
L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.22
3.17
H. SPRING 250g PC8DX
3.5mm
3.3
PA3JS-064 PA3JX-064 Typical
1.47 Typical
STAR HEAD 1.91
RA3S 1.68 6.09 FLAT HEAD - 2.3mm
PC8HS-138 3.5
L. SPRING H. SPRING SOLDER-CUP - stop-ring 2.3
PA3MS PA3MX Self-cleaning
5.0
23.5 Receptacles
1.22 1.6
FLEXI-NEEDLE Typical PC8FS-090 Mounting hole size: 3.0mm
0.38
RA3SF Hole size 1.70mm 1.68 2.0 Drill part no. DS6
H. SPRING FLAT HEAD - 3.5mm
PA3PX WIRE-WRAP SOLDER-POT - press-fitment
36.83 3.5 13.6
PYRAMID HEAD 2.03 3.17
23.62 0.2
0.64
Back drilled
L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.6
PA3TS PA3TX 2.08 3.0
1.90 RA3W 1.68 Typical
6.09 PC8FS-138 RC8S Ø 3.3

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Medium ••• Industry standard height for test jigs and production line test positions
Wide range of widths depending on the test centre spacing (pitch)
General Purpose Test Probes - Reach • Replaceable
General purpose testing of components, transformers, connectors and
sub-assemblies
test probe by use of a receptacle
Example installations PA4AS

Flush 11.4mm 16.0mm


8.5mm 8.4mm 3mm Raised
Collar fitment fitment 7.6mm

RA4SF RA4S RA4S RA4S Epoxy


Epoxy

Press fitment - epoxy fitment preferable Press fitment - using insertion tool Using press ring as collar. Epoxy fitment

PA4 Series A medium reach, general purpose test probe for testing at a Tip styles (continued)
minimum of 2.54mm centres. See high current version page 22.
LARGER SERRATED 1.5mm CROWN
Specification HEADS 2.0 Self-cleaning 2.03

Full travel 6.35mm 33.02 typical


8.38
Working travel 4.24mm
Spring force at wkg travel L. SPRING PA4QS-060 1.52
Max. travel 6.35 H. SPRING PA4QX-060
(S) Light spring 114g 1.37 A diam. L. SPRING H. SPRING A Diam
(X) Heavy spring 170g 2.0mm PA4HS-080 PA4HX-080 Current 3 amps max
(U) Ultra heavy spring 283g 2.5mm PA4HS-100* PA4HX-100*
Current rating DC cont (max) shown under each tip style 3.0mm PA4HS-120* PA4HX-120*
Actual size 2.0mm CROWN HEAD
Minimum test centres 2.54mm 4.0mm PA4HS-160* PA4HX-160*
Current 3 amps max *Not suitable for 2.5mm centres Self-cleaning 2.03
Tip styles
PLAIN RADIUS
CONCAVE HEAD - DOME HEAD 1.00
1.5 & 2mm L. SPRING PA4QS-080
2.03 H. SPRING PA4QX-080 2.0
90° L. SPRING PA4JS Current 3 amps max
H. SPRING PA4JX
X PYRAMID HEADS
1.3 Current 3 amps max
X = 1.5mm Ø X = 2.0mm Ø Diameter
L. SPRING PA4AS L. SPRING PA4AS-2.0 1.5mm L. SPRING PA4TS
H. SPRING PA4AX H. SPRING PA4AX-2.0 0.9mm PLAIN CROWN
L. SPRING PA4DS
1.5mm H. SPRING PA4TX
U.H. SPRING PA4AU Current 3 amps max Self-cleaning 2.0mm L. SPRING PA4TS-2.0
Current 8 amps max H. SPRING PA4DX Current 3 amps max 2.0mm H. SPRING PA4TX-2.0
L. SPRING PA4QPS-040
2.5mm H. SPRING PA4TX-2.5*
SPEAR POINT H. SPRING PA4QPX-040
3.5mm H. SPRING PA4TX-3.5*
FLAT HEAD - 1.5mm
U.H. SPRING PA4QPU-040 0.87 Current 3 amps max *Not suitable for 2.5mm centres
2.0
Current 8 amps max
SHARP PYRAMID

0.87 0.5mm SMALL CROWN


Self-cleaning 3.81
1.50
L. SPRING PA4BS 0.86
L. SPRING PA4TS-041
H. SPRING PA4BX L. SPRING PA4FS H. SPRING PA4TX-041
U.H. SPRING PA4BU Current 8 amps max H. SPRING PA4FX Current 3 amps max 0.45 U.H. SPRING PA4TU-041
L. SPRING PA4QS-018
H. SPRING PA4QX-018 Current 8 amps Current 8 amps max
PLAIN FLAT SERRATED HEAD - 1.5mm U.H. SPRING PA4QU-018 max

0.86 8-POINT CROWN


2.02 1.3mm CROWN HEAD - 1.5mm 2.03
Self-cleaning 2.03
Self-cleaning

1.52 L. SPRING PA4QS-050 L. SPRING PA4ZS


L. SPRING PA4CS H. SPRING PA4QX-050 1.27 H. SPRING PA4ZX 1.52
H. SPRING PA4CX L. SPRING PA4HS U.H. SPRING PA4QU-050 U.H. SPRING PA4ZU
H. SPRING PA4HX
Current 8 amps max U.H. SPRING PA4HU Current 8 amps max Current 8 amps max Current 8 amps max Smaller diameter head available

Receptacles
Mounting hole size: 1.7/1.75mm 1.75mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA3, RIT tool part no. TA3, TA4A

CRIMP - plug-on SOLDER-IN SOLDER-CUP - press-ring WIRE-WRAP


18.67 30.0
Press ring 1.83 Press ring

1.68 typical 7.62 1.85 39.9 typical


29.21 typical 1.67
1.22
4.57 1.83 RA4P RA4S12 12.0 4.57
typical 0.64
1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62 typical
SOLDER-CUP - press-ring SOLDER-CUP - stop collar 1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62 typical
30.23 1.0 1.67
4.57 Press ring 1.83 2.0
1.22
typical 4.5
29.05
RA4C 1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62 RA4W
Plug-on connector for tail: RJ3-C RA4S typical RA4SF Hole size 1.70mm See ATE probe section for alternative versions (page 12)

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• Industry standard height for test jigs and production line test positions
Medium •• General
Wide range of widths depending on the test centre spacing (pitch)

General Purpose Test Probes - Reach • Replaceable


purpose testing of components, transformers, connectors and
sub-assemblies
test probe by use of a receptacle
• See high current versions on pages 22 and 23
A medium reach, Tip styles
PA5 Series general purpose
probe for testing CONVEX HEAD FLAT HEAD
at a minimum of 3.2mm centres CONCAVE HEAD SPEAR POINT PLAIN RADIUS CROWN HEAD
2.03 2.03 1.27
90° 2.54

Specification 30°
2.54 1.27 2.54 2.54
Full travel 6.35mm 2.54
L. SPRING PA5AS L. SPRING PA5BS L. SPRING PA5JS L. SPRING PA5QS
Working travel 4.24mm H. SPRING PA5AX H. SPRING PA5BX L. SPRING PA5ES L. SPRING PA5FS
H. SPRING PA5EX H. SPRING PA5FX H. SPRING PA5JX H. SPRING PA5QX
Spring force initial at wkg travel
1.7
(S) Light spring 45g 130g STEEL SPEAR
SERRATED SERRATED PLAIN PYRAMID
(X) Heavy spring 71g 180g (LONGER) HEAD -
11.33 HEAD - CROWN HEAD
Current rating DC cont (max) 6 Amps H. SPRING ST-PA5BXL Full travel = 6.35mm 2.5mm 3.9mm 1.52

Minimum test centres 3.2mm 2.03


(not suitable for Self-cleaning
33.02 PLAIN FLAT RADIUS HEAD 3.2mm 2.54
8.38
2.03
1.27 centres) 1.27 DIA 2.5
2.54 3.9
2.03 Full travel 6.35 1.58
L. SPRING PA5CS L. SPRING PA5DS L. SPRING PA5HS L. SPRING PA5HS-3.9 L. SPRING PA5TS
H. SPRING PA5CX H. SPRING PA5DX H. SPRING PA5HX H. SPRING PA5HX-3.9 L. SPRING PA5QPS H. SPRING PA5TX
Actual size

Receptacles
Example installation for PA5,6,7
Mounting hole size: 2.39/2.44mm 2.4mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA5 RIT tool part no. TA5

CRIMP - plug-on 1mm ROUND-PIN SOLDER-POT - stop-ring


Probe 4.57 2.49
30.48
4.57
30.48 1.78 2.43 2.48 0.5
1.20 2.79
1.19
1.00 1.47 Typical
Typical 2.36 Typical 7.62 Typ. 32.8
1.47 2.36 7.62 39.80
Typical Typical Typical RA5SF Drill hole size: Epoxy 2.5mm, Interference 2.45mm
RA5R-040 We suggest use of 1mm Ø connectors such as RJ1-C
RA5C connector: RJ3-C Shrink sleeve HSS3 WIRE-WRAP
SOLDER-CUP - press-ring 30.48
SOLDER-IN 4.57 2.49
30.48
Receptacle 24.76
2.49
1.19
4.57 2.49 Press ring
0.64
1.47 Typical 7.62
2.36 Typical Typical
7.62 Typical 39.88
2.36 Typical 1.47 Typical 2.36 Typical
RA5P Typical RA5S 7.62 Typ. RA5W

A medium reach, general purpose test probe for testing at a A medium reach, general purpose test probe with a high spring
PA6 Series minimum of 4.75mm centres PA7 Series force for testing at a minimum of 4.75mm centres

Specification Tip styles Specification


Full travel 6.35mm SERRATED PLAIN CROWN Full travel 6.35mm
3.18
36.07

Working travel 4.24mm HEAD Self-cleaning Working travel 4.24mm 8.89


2.54
Spring force initial at wkg travel Spring force initial at wkg travel
(S) Light spring 63g 136g 173g 454g Full travel 6.35
1.52 dia except PA7JL 50g 213g
(X) Heavy spring 91g 195g
Current rating DC cont (max) 7 Amps 3.96 L. SPRING H. SPRING Current rating DC cont (max) 8 Amps
Minimum test centres 4.75mm
PA6QPS PA6QPX Minimum test centres 4.75mm Actual size
L. SPRING H. SPRING
PA6HS PA6HX PYRAMID HEAD
33.53
8.89 2.6 Tip styles Receptacles
PLAIN RADIUS 2.0 2.5
1.52 CONCAVE PLAIN RADIUS Mounting hole size: 3.58/3.63mm
2.36 Full travel 6.35 3.6mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA7
HEAD 2.54 2.03 RIT tool part no. TA7

Actual size L. SPRING H. SPRING L. SPRING H. SPRING CRIMP - plug-on


PA6JS PA6JX PA6TS PA6TX
33.53
Tip styles Receptacles H. SPRING
3.96
L. SPRING H. SPRING 4.57 3.66

PA7AS PA7JL PA7JS


CONCAVE HEAD RADIUS HEAD Mounting hole size: 2.72/2.77mm 2.01 2.36
2.54 90° 2.54 2.75mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA6 SPEAR POINT PLAIN STAR Typical Typical 3.56 Typical 7.62
RIT tool part no. TA6 - 2.75mm Typical
2.03
CRIMP - plug-on 60° RA7C connector: RJ6-C
2.36 30.48
4.57 2.82 2.75
3.96 L. SPRING H. SPRING H. SPRING
SOLDER-CUP
2.06 H. SPRING
L. SPRING H. SPRING PA6DS PA6DX Typical PA7BS ST-PA7MS steel
2.34 Typical 7.62
PA6AS PA6AX 2.69 Typical Typical 33.53 3.66
CONVEX HEAD RA6C connector: RJ6-C Shrink sleeve: HSS6 CONVEX SMALL CROWN 4.57 Press Ring

SPEAR POINT 2.54 HEAD 2.54 - 1.3mm


90° SOLDER-IN 24.76
2.82
7.62
1.3 2.01 Typical
2.36 Typical 3.56 Typical Typical
7.62
RA6P 2.69 Typical Typical 1.75
3.96 RA7S
1.52
L. SPRING H. SPRING SOLDER 30.48
2.82 H. SPRING 3.96 H. SPRING
4.57 Press ring
L. SPRING H. SPRING PA6ES PA6EX -CUP PA7ES PA7QS-050 steel WIRE-WRAP
PA6BS PA6BX
FLAT HEAD 2.34 Typical 2.69 Typical 7.62 SERRATED CROWN HEAD
PLAIN FLAT 2.54
RA6S Typical HEAD 2.54 - 3mm 2.5 4.57
33.53
3.66
0.64
1.52 WIRE-WRAP 2.82
40.9 2.36 Typical 3.56 Typical 7.62
4.57
Typical
3.96 44.00
L. SPRING H. SPRING L. SPRING H. SPRING 0.64
2.34 Typical 2.69 Typical 7.62 H. SPRING 3.96 H. SPRING 3.0
PA6CS PA6CX PA6FS PA6FX RA6W 30.48
Typical
PA7HS PA7QS-120 RA7W

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Long • Recessed test targets

General Purpose Test Probes - Reach





Dual-height test fixtures
Component leads whose height may vary
Replaceable test probe by use of a receptacle

Example installations showing heights ELPA4HS ELPA4HS


LPA4AS LPA7AS
ELPA2HS LPA5HS Component Long reach probe
LPA2AS PA4AS under test working into a
24.0mm recessed area showing
14.3mm 15.45mm 17.0mm 10.0mm 15.6mm compression
11.4mm 11.4mm 15.3mm
3mm LPA5HS
3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm PA5HS 3mm

LRA2 LRA2 RA4 RA4 RA4 RA4S12 RA5 RA7 RA5S RA5S

ELPA2 Series Designed for use in dual-level fixturing where two different LPA4 & ELPA4 Series Designed for use in dual-level fixturing
sets of probes with different working travels are required in where two different sets of probes with
the same test fixture. The long reach of this test probe also enables access to contacts different working travels are required in the same test fixture. The long reach solves
which are otherwise inaccessible with normal length probes. For 1.91mm centres. other problems of gaining access to contacts which are inaccessible with normal length
probes. Use the standard RA4 series receptacles (shown below). For 2.54mm centres.
Specification 36.8
1.0 11.3 Specification LPA4 37.1
Full travel 10mm ELPA4 38.6
Working travel 8mm Full travel LPA4 ELPA4
10.0 LPA4 12.45
Spring force at working travel 120g Full travel 10.2mm 12.5mm
1.37 ELPA4 14.0
Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps Working travel 8.0mm 9.6mm
Minimum test centres 1.91mm
Actual size Spring force init/wkg trav init/wkg trav
26g / 227g 40g / 225g Actual size

Tip styles Current rating DC cont (max) 8 Amps 3 Amps


Actual size
Minimum test centres 2.54mm 2.54mm
2.02
SERRATED HEAD CROWN HEAD - 1.2mm
Self-cleaning Tip styles
ELPA2HS ELPA2QS 1.19 0.99
CONCAVE HEAD NEEDLE POINT
1.19
LPA4NS 0.64mm
SUPER SHARP BLADE PYRAMID HEAD - 1.19 ELPA4NS 0.60mm
0.64 1.2mm Steel
1.19
ELPA2TS 1.5 LPA4NS ELPA4NX
ELPA2KS
LPA4AS ELPA4AX
PLAIN CROWN Receptacles PLAIN CROWN
Self-cleaning LPA4QS-040 0.87mm
The ELPA2 series use the receptacles SERRATED HEAD ELPA4QX-040 0.74mm
ELPA2QPS 0.64 dia of the LPA2 series - page 13

LPA5 & LPA7 Series A longer reach version of PA5 and PA7, this
series is ideal for functional test
LPA4QS-040 ELPA4QX-040
1.5
applications where a point might be recessed or lower than the other points. For 3.2mm CROWN HEAD
and 4.75mm centres. LPA4HS ELPA4HX
LPA4QS-060 1.3mm
36.8 ELPA4QX-060 1.5mm
Specification 2.0
12.3 PLAIN RADIUS
LPA5
LPA5 LPA7 3.18 1.91
12.6
LPA4QS-060 ELPA4QX-060
Full travel 10.2mm 10.2mm LPA7

Working travel 8.0mm 8.0mm 39.9 1mm CROWN HEAD


Spring force init/wkg trav init/wkg trav 1.0
20g / 150g 80g / 400g Actual size LPA4JS ELPA4JX
Current rating DC cont (max) 4 Amps 4 Amps
STEEL SUPER SHARP BLADE
Minimum test centres 3.2mm 4.75mm Actual size ELPA4QX-041
LPA4KS 0.87mm
PYRAMID HEAD 1.5
Tip styles ELPA4KX 0.74mm

LPA5AS 2.5mm LPA5HS 2.5mm


CONCAVE HEAD LPA7AS 4.0mm
SERRATED HEAD LPA7HS 4.0mm

LPA4KS ELPA4KX LPA4TS ELPA4TX

LPA5AS LPA7AS LPA5HS LPA7HS Receptacles


LPA5BS 1.3mm
SPEAR POINT LPA7BS 2.0mm
PLAIN CROWN LPA5QPS 1.3mm
CRIMP SOLDER-CUP
29.72
Self-cleaning 5.08 30.0
Press ring
LPA5BS LPA7BS LPA5QPS 1.22
Typical
1.85
1.67
Receptacle Receptacle 1.47 Typical 1.68 Typical 7.62 Typical 12.0
RA4C Hole size: 1.75mm RA4S12 Hole size: 1.75mm
For LPA5 For LPA7
SOLDER-CUP WIRE-WRAP
SOLDER-CUP SOLDER-CUP 29.72 29.72
30.48 33.53 3.66 5.08 5.08
4.57 2.49 Press ring 4.57 Press Ring Press Ring 1.83
1.19 1.22
Typical Typical 0.64
2.36 Typical 1.47 Typical 1.68 Typical
1.47 Typical 7.62 Typ. 7.62 7.62 Typical
2.01 Typical 1.47 Typical 40.26
2.36 Typical 3.56 Typical Typical 1.68 Typical 7.62 Typical
RA5S Hole size: 2.4mm RA7S Hole size: 3.6mm RA4S Hole size: 1.75mm RA4W Hole size: 1.75mm

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Test probes for use in automatic test equipment with
vacuum, pneumatic or mechanically operated test fixtures

• Product selection
i Information • Fitment and usage
• Aftercare
Page
10, 11

PA4, ST-PA4 Series The universal size for use at


33.02 typical
8.38
2.54mm test centres in the
majority of ATE test fixtures
1.37 Max. travel 6.35 Page
2.54mm/
LF-PA4 Series 0.1
centres ” 12
33.02 typical
8.38

1.37 Max. travel 6.35

LPA2, ST-LPA2 Series The universal size for use at


33.02
8.38
1.91mm test centres in the
1.02 Full travel 6.35
1.91mm/ majority of ATE test fixtures Page
0.0
LF-LPA2 Series centres 75” 13
33.02
6.86

1.02 Full travel 6.35

LPC1, ST-LPC1 Series The universal size for use at


0.78 8.38
1.27mm test centres in the
0.50
43.18
1.27mm/ majority of ATE test fixtures
0.0
LF-LPC1 Series centres 50”
0.78 8.38 Page
43.18
0.50 14

PI Series Presence detection using an


insulating shroud

TIP Series ATE travel indicator probes

ATE Test Probe & Receptacle Tools ATE tools for the removal and
insertion of probes and Page
15
receptacles. Pass marking unit

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i Information How to use ATE Tes
Product selection
ATE probe tip selection can handle, or may damage your PCBs top layer. It is better to target the extra-
There are three sizes of ATE test probes for the three standard test centre heavy spring forces in known problem areas.
spacings (pitch) commonly used on printed circuit boards (PCBs). See previous
page. Once you have selected the probe size which will best suit your application Plunger material and lead-free solder
you will need to select suitable tip styles. The table below shows which of the Three choices of plunger and tip material are available depending on the
tip styles is likely to be most effective for each particular test target. volume of the production run and the level of PCB contamination. See below:
Part number Plunger and tipstyle
Spring pressure Uses
prefix specification
Most series have a wide choice of spring pressure. A lighter spring is preferred
Standard material, berylium Low volume production, traditional solder, slight
in test applications where the test point is fairly clean or uncontaminated. The PA4, LPA2, LPC1
copper, gold plated surface contamination.
heavier and extra heavy springs will help the probe tip to penetrate better High volume production, for test targets which
ST-PA4, ST-LPA2, Steel tipped plungers, gold
through any contamination. A lighter spring may have to be a consideration in ST-LPC1 plated
cause tipstyle wear, higher surface contamination
from traditional or lead-free solders.
test fixtures with large quantities of probes, or in situations where the density
of probes is very high in a small area. LF-PA4, LF-PA2, Up-rated, pre-loaded spring, High volume, surface contamination particular to
LF-LPC1 hard wearing plated surface many lead-free solders.
Be careful not to fit a probe spring force, which in total is more than the fixture
Probe tip selection
Tip style Application Tip style Application Tip style Application
Concave • Clean leads, pins Plain Radius • Gold edge fingers Steel Super • Contaminated via holes
• Clean terminal pins • Provides positive contact without Sharp Blade • Contaminated pads and lands
leaving any marks or indentations • Suitable for lead-free solder
• Also used for some connector
Spear or Point • PCB lands applications
• PCB pads Steel Super • Contaminated via holes
Super Sharp • For lands, pads and leads Sharp Dagger • Contaminated pads and lands
Serrated Head • For slightly contaminated leads, 3-needle • High penetration of unclean test • Suitable for lead-free solder
pins and blades surfaces
• Male connector pins • Super sharp steel points stay
• Also available for lead-free solders sharper for longer Tulip • Tip for general purpose use
• Self cleaning • Six outer points with raised centre
Pyramid and • PCB plated through holes point
• Connector test applications 8-Point Crown • For leads and connector pins • Self-cleaning
Star Head • Eight radial pins ensure self
• Self-cleaning
cleaning and good capture of Steel 90° • Ideal for blind vias
misaligned leads and pins • Robust, hard wearing
• Self cleaning Blades
• Suitable for lead-free solder

Crowns • Contaminated PCB leads and pads


Sharp Pyramid • Plated-through holes and vias,
which may be slightly
• Self-cleaning
contaminated Steel Crossed • Lands and pads
• Also available for lead-free
• Suitable for lead-free solder • Open tracks
solders Plain Pyramid Blade
• Self cleaning

The receptacle is a type of socket that fits into the drilled hole in the probe plate. Its use allows the probe to be a replaceable item for easy maintenance, without
having to disconnect the electrical cable. There are several versions of receptacle (see below) depending on your preferred choice of cable termination - providing
it is available in the specific probe series.
Receptacle termination selection
Termination Application Termination Application
Solder-cup • Solder connection for cables Wire-wrap tail
• Suitable for low density arrays • Single or double wrap
• Multicore cable recommended • For high density arrays particularly in ATE
test fixtures
Crimp and Connector plug-on • Various tail lengths available
• Vacuum tight
Crimp area
• Solder-less connection
• Crimp tool required
• Not vacuum tight Round-pin tail Crimp connector
Crimp connector • For plug-on connectors
• For use with multiway connectors

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Fitment and usage
The receptacle is usually mounted into a probe plate. This plate can Probe insertion
Receptacle insertion tools Tungsten carbide drill bits
be made of resin-laminated fibreglass (types such as G10 or FR4), tool
or plastic materials such as nylon, perspex or polycarbonate. Usually, Receptacle Test Mounting Part no. Drill hole size Part no. Part no.
series centre height *adjustable tool
the probe plate used is made from fibreglass. Tungsten carbide drill
bits are required to drill holes in this material. The thickness of the LRC1 1.27mm Flush-5.5mm TC1A* 0.95mm DRC1 PITC1

probe plate should be such that it will support the total spring LRA2 1.91mm Flush TA2 1.35mm 1.40mm DA2A DA2 PIT2
pressure of all probes without it bending significantly. For very large
LRA2 1.91mm Flush-5.5mm TA2A* 1.35mm 1.40mm DA2A DA2 PIT2
arrays of probes it may be necessary to put some support pillars
underneath to minimise this problem. For general purpose test RA4 2.54mm Flush TA3 1.70mm 1.75mm DA3A DA3 PIT4
applications, an 8-10mm thickness of material is recommended.
RA4 2.54mm Flush-5.5mm TA4A* 1.70mm 1.75mm DA3A DA3 PIT4

Notes: Where two drilled hole sizes are shown, the larger hole is for harder materials such as FR4, G10 and
Tufnell, and the smaller hole is for plastics.

How to fit a receptacle into a drilled hole in an ATE test fixture


1. Inserting the receptacle TA3 TA2A 2. Using a receptacle insertion tool
The receptacle may be flush mounted, or Insert the pin of the tool into the receptacle (you will need to set the height required on the
set raised slightly above the probe plate. adjustable tool). Tap the end of the tool with several light taps until the receptacle is set to the
In most ATE situations the receptacle’s required height. See the table above for tool selection.
height is set raised. The receptacle should
slip down unassisted until the Adjustable
3. Inserting the probe
press-ring rests against the height tool Remove the tool and insert the probe rearwards and press home with a probe insertion
Flush
probe plate. fitment tool tool (see above). The probe’s body is normally fully enclosed within the receptacle.

PA4AS LPA2AS
Probe plate 11.4mm
8-10mm
thickness RA4W RA4W LRA2W
3mm
4. Wire attachement
Attach the cable to the back
end of the receptacle.
1 2 3 RA4W LRA2W 4 RA4W LRA2W
Flush Raised
fitment fitment
3mm

Notes: To replace an existing receptacle, either broken or wrongly set, you can use our receptacle removal kits. See page 15.

After care
A regular maintenance programme for your probes will help you achieve the BM01 Size Description Part no.
maximum probe performance and lifespan. The necessary frequency and
method of the maintenance/cleaning programme depends on your production 108 x 64mm Brass/Bristle brush - soft BM01
environment, the type of equipment and the probe series used. 108 x 64mm Nylon version - medium BM01N
Contamination left behind on the probe tip is the primary cause of probe contact
159mm Nylon brush - soft BM03
problems. This is often caused by a bi-product of the soldering process of either
BM01N
soldering flux or a solder residue. Other local contaminants such as dust, fluff,
oil and grime can cause more temporary problems.
Light brushing of the probe tip with nylon, bristle or soft metal brushes will
dislodge most contaminants. BM03

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PA4, ST-PA4 & LF-PA4 Series The PA4 series is the universal size for use at 2.54mm test centres in the majority of ATE test fixtures. It has a very wide
range of tip styles for almost all test targets. Additionally, a wide choice of spring forces is available. The ST-PA4 series
adds hardened steel tips which ensure an exceptional resistance to wear in high volume PCB test production runs. The LF-PA4 series has hardened tips, extra-resilient plated surfaces and an
enhanced pre-loaded spring pressure, to enable good penetration of the tough residual contamination often found on the surface of many lead-free solders.

Specification Tip styles


Minimum test centres 2.54mm 33.02 typical SHARP DAGGER
Full travel 6.35mm 8.38 STAR HEAD Self-
1.70
2.03
cleaning
Working travel 4.24mm
Spring force at wkg travel 1.37 Max. travel 6.35
0.89 0.81
(L) Extra light spring 57g 33.02 typical
PA4MS 1.70
8.38 L. SPRING H. SPRING LF-PA4TX-042
(S) Light spring 114g H. SPRING PA4MX
(X) Heavy spring 170g PA4MU E.H. SPRING LF-PA4TE-042
LEAD-FREE U.H. SPRING U.H. SPRING LF-PA4TU-042
1.37 Max. travel 6.35
(E) Extra heavy 227g Current 3 amps max
(U) Ultra heavy spring 283g Current 8 amps max
Actual size
Current rating DC cont (max) shown under each tip style 0.5mm SMALL CROWN
PLAIN PYRAMID -
Tip styles 3.81 0.9mm 0.87
3.81
2.03
CONCAVE ROBUST 90° BLADE 0.45
Current 8 amps max
0.45 STEEL TIP
HEAD L. SPRING PA4QS-018
Current 8 amps max H. SPRING PA4QX-018 LF-PA4QX-018 L. SPRING PA4TS-036 ST-PA4TS-036
E.L. SPRING PA4AL
1.52
STEEL TIP Ideal for blind vias 0.87 U.H. SPRING PA4QU-018 LF-PA4QU-018 H. SPRING PA4TX-036 ST-PA4TX-036
L. SPRING PA4AS ST-PA4AS E.H. SPRING PA4TE-036 ST-PA4TE-036
H. SPRING LF-PA4I8X Current 8 amps max U.H. SPRING PA4TU-036 ST-PA4TU-036
H. SPRING PA4AX ST-PA4AX E.H. SPRING LF-PA4I8E
U.H. SPRING PA4AU ST-PA4AU U.H. SPRING LF-PA4I8U 0.9mm PLAIN SHARP PYRAMID
Current 8 amps max
SPEAR POINT CROWN
Current 8 amps max STEEL TIP REDUCED RADIUS 0.87
0.87
(FOR CONNECTOR APPLICATIONS) STEEL TIP
L. SPRING PA4BS ST-PA4BS
H. SPRING PA4BX ST-PA4BX 0.87 L. SPRING PA4QPS-040 ST-PA4QPS-040 0.86 0.91
0.64
E.H. SPRING PA4BE ST-PA4BE H. SPRING PA4QPX-040 ST-PA4QPX-040 L. SPRING PA4TS-041
U.H. SPRING PA4BU ST-PA4BU E.H. SPRING PA4QPE-040 ST-PA4QPE-040 H. SPRING PA4TX-041 LF-PA4TX-041
6.35 U.H. SPRING PA4QPU-040 ST-PA4QPU-040 E.H. SPRING PA4TE-041 LF-PA4TE-041
FLAT HEAD - 1.5mm Current 8 amps max U.H. SPRING PA4TU-041 LF-PA4TU-041
2.0
E.L. SPRING PA4JL-064
L. SPRING PA4FS L. SPRING PA4JS-064 Current 8 amps max
H. SPRING PA4JX-064 1.3mm CROWN
H. SPRING PA4FX
Current 3 amps max
U.H. SPRING PA4JU-064 Self-cleaning
2.03 LARGE PYRAMID HEADS
1.50
Current 8 amps max 2.03
2.02 Diameter
1.5mm SERRATED
PLAIN RADIUS 1.27
1.5mm L. SPRING PA4TS
HEAD 1.00 1.5mm H. SPRING PA4TX
1.27
Current 8 amps max 1.52
STEEL TIP L. SPRING PA4JS L. SPRING PA4QS-050 2.0mm L. SPRING PA4TS-2.0
H. SPRING PA4JX H. SPRING PA4QX-050 LF-PA4QX-050 2.0mm H. SPRING PA4TX-2.0
L. SPRING PA4HS ST-PA4HS E.H. SPRING PA4QE-050 LF-PA4QE-050 2.5mm H. SPRING PA4TX-2.5* *Not suitable for
H. SPRING PA4HX ST-PA4HX U.H. SPRING PA4JU
U.H. SPRING PA4QU-050 LF-PA4QU-050 3.5mm H. SPRING PA4TX-3.5* 2.5mm centres
E.H. SPRING PA4HE ST-PA4HE Current 3 amps max
U.H. SPRING PA4HU ST-PA4HU Current 8 amps max
SUPER SHARP
SUPER-SHARP BLADE 1.5mm CROWN 1.52
LARGER 2.03 3-NEEDLE
2.0 0.87 Self-cleaning
SERRATED
Ideal for lands 0.64
HEADS STEEL TIP
and via holes 1.52
L. SPRING PA4VS ST-PA4VS
A Diam H. SPRING LF-PA4KX L. SPRING PA4QS-060 H. SPRING PA4VX ST-PA4VX
A diam. L. SPRING H. SPRING E.H. SPRING LF-PA4KE H. SPRING PA4QX-060 E.H. SPRING PA4VE ST-PA4VE Current
2.0mm PA4HS-080 PA4HX-080 9 serrations U.H. SPRING LF-PA4KU U.H. SPRING PA4VU ST-PA4VU 8 amps max
Current 3 amps max
2.5mm PA4HS-100* PA4HX-100* 16 serrations Current 8 amps max
3.0mm PA4HS-120* PA4HX-120* 16 serrations
TULIP HEAD 1.19
4.0mm PA4HS-160* PA4HX-160* 32 serrations 8-POINT CROWN HEAD
STEEL CROSSED BLADE
Current 3 amps max *Not suitable for 2.5mm centres Self-cleaning
0.87 Self- 2.03
0.57
SHARP 90° BLADE 1.40 cleaning

Ideal for blind vias Current 8 amps max L. SPRING PA4ZS


STEEL TIP H. SPRING PA4ZX
LF-PA4IX 1.52
H. SPRING L. SPRING ST-PA4LS L. SPRING PA4RS ST-PA4RS E.H. SPRING PA4ZE
E.H. SPRING LF-PA4IE H. SPRING ST-PA4LX H. SPRING PA4RX ST-PA4RX U.H. SPRING PA4ZU
U.H. SPRING LF-PA4IU U.H. SPRING ST-PA4LU E.H. SPRING PA4RE ST-PA4RE
Current 8 amps max Current 8 amps max U.H. SPRING PA4RU ST-PA4RU Current 8 amps max Smaller diameter head available

Receptacles
Mounting hole size: 1.7/1.75mm - 1.75mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA3 - RIT tool part no. TA3, TA4A

CRIMP - plug-on ROUND-PINS WIRE- 12.0 29.5 *Not suitable for


RA4W3* vacuum fixtures
29.21 ø 0.64 WRAP 3.0
4.57 1.83 39.6
1.22 10.0 30.23
■ 0.64
29.21
typical 4.57 RA4W
1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62 typical 7.6
10.0 30.23
RA4C RA4R 1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62 typical
Plug-on connector for tail: RJ3-C Shrink sleeve HSS3 RA4W12
12.0
ø 1.00 12.7 29.21
SOLDER-CUP 38.5 RA4WL
29.21 7.6
30.23 4.57 18.6 29.21
4.57 Press ring 1.83 RA4WLL
1.22
typical 1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62 typical 7.6
27.6 29.21
1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62
typical RA4R-040 We suggest use of 1mm Ø connectors, such as RJ1-C RA4WLLL
RA4S (unwired plug). 7.6

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ATE Test Probes 1.91mm/0.075” centre spacing
LPA2, ST-LPA2 & LF-LPA2 Series The LPA2 series is the universal size for use at 1.91mm test centres in the majority of ATE test fixtures. It has a
very wide range of tip styles for almost all test targets. Additionally, a wide choice of spring forces is available.
The ST-LPA2 series adds hardened steel tips which ensure an exceptional resistance to wear in high volume PCB test production runs. The LF-LPA2 series has hardened tips, extra-resilient plated
surfaces and an enhanced pre-loaded spring pressure, to enable good penetration of the tough residual contamination often found on the surface of many lead-free solders.

Specification Tip styles


Minimum test centres 1.91mm 33.02 0.5mm SMALL CROWN PYRAMID HEAD
8.38
Full travel 6.35mm
Working travel 4.24mm 1.02 Full travel 6.35
L. SPRING LPA2QS-018 1.19

Spring force at wkg travel H. SPRING LPA2QX-018


33.02 U.H. SPRING LPA2QU-018
(S) Light spring 113g 6.86 1.19

(X) Heavy Spring 170g LEAD-FREE 2.03


1.02 Full travel 6.35 0.57 0.46
(U) Ultra heavy spring 227g STEEL TIP
(W) Ultra heavy spring 283g Self-
cleaning L. SPRING LPA2TS ST-LPA2TS
Current rating DC cont (max) 6 Amps Actual size H. SPRING LPA2TX ST-LPA2TX
U.H. SPRING LPA2TU ST-LPA2TU
STEEL TIP

Tip styles L. SPRING


H. SPRING
ST-LPA2QS-018
ST-LPA2QX-018 SHARP PYRAMID
U.H. SPRING ST-LPA2QU-018
CONCAVE HEAD 2.03
PLAIN RADIUS
4-POINT PLAIN CROWN 0.57
Full radius Self-cleaning

0.57 L. SPRING LPA2TS-030


STEEL TIP
1.19 L. SPRING LPA2QS-030 H. SPRING LPA2TX-030
L. SPRING LPA2AS L. SPRING LPA2JS ST-LPA2JS H. SPRING LPA2QX-030 U.H. SPRING LPA2TU-030
H. SPRING LPA2AX H. SPRING LPA2JX ST-LPA2JX U.H. SPRING LPA2QU-030
U.H. SPRING LPA2AU U.H. SPRING LPA2JU ST-LPA2JU

SPEAR POINT SUPER SHARP BLADE 0.57


0.57
STEEL TIP
0.57 0.57 ST-LPA2QS-030
STEEL TIP
L. SPRING H. SPRING LF-LPA2TX-030
Ideal for lands H. SPRING ST-LPA2QX-030 U.H. SPRING LF-LPA2TU-030
L. SPRING LPA2BS ST-LPA2BS and via holes U.H. SPRING ST-LPA2QU-030
H. SPRING LPA2BX ST-LPA2BX
U.H. SPRING LPA2BU ST-LPA2BU SHARP DAGGER
1mm 4-POINT
SERRATED HEAD H. SPRING LF-LPA2KX
2.02 U.H. SPRING(8oz) LF-LPA2KU CROWN HEAD 1.40
U.H. SPRING(10oz) LF-LPA2KW
Self-
cleaning
STEEL TIP 0.61 0.56
STEEL CROSSED BLADE 1.19 0.99
13°
L. SPRING LPA2HS 1.19 ST-LPA2HS
H. SPRING LPA2HX ST-LPA2HX L. SPRING LPA2QS-040
U.H. SPRING LPA2HU ST-LPA2HU 0.57 H. SPRING LPA2QX-040 H. SPRING LF-LPA2TX-025
U.H. SPRING LPA2QU-040 U.H. SPRING LF-LPA2TU-025
SHARP 90° BLADE
SUPER SHARP 3-NEEDLE
0.57 Self-
cleaning 1.52
Ideal for blind vias L. SPRING ST-LPA2LS
ST-LPA2LX 1.19 0.99
H. SPRING
U.H. SPRING ST-LPA2LU H. SPRING LF-LPA2QX-040 0.64
H. SPRING LF-LPA2IX U.H. SPRING LF-LPA2QU-040 STEEL TIP
U.H. SPRING(8oz) LF-LPA2IU L. SPRING LPA2VS ST-LPA2VS
U.H. SPRING(10oz) LF-LPA2IW STAR HEAD H. SPRING LPA2VX ST-LPA2VX
TULIP HEAD U.H. SPRING LPA2VU ST-LPA2VU
ROBUST 90° BLADE Self- 1.37
cleaning 8-POINT CROWN
Self-cleaning
Ideal for blind vias 1.19 1.19
0.57 STEEL TIP STEEL TIP
1.19
H. SPRING LF-LPA2I8X L. SPRING LPA2MS ST-LPA2MS L. SPRING LPA2RS ST-LPA2RS
U.H. SPRING LF-LPA2I8U H. SPRING LPA2MX ST-LPA2MX H. SPRING LPA2RX ST-LPA2RX H. SPRING LF-LPA2ZX Smaller diameter
U.H. SPRING(10oz) LF-LPA2I8W U.H. SPRING LPA2MU ST-LPA2MU U.H. SPRING LPA2RU ST-LPA2RU U.H. SPRING LF-LPA2ZU head available

Receptacles
Mounting hole size: 1.35/1.40mm - 1.4mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA2 - RIT tool part no. TA2A, TA2
10.5 29.5
CRIMP ROUND-PINS WIRE- *Not suitable for
LRA2W3* vacuum fixtures
4.57
30.23 ø 0.64 WRAP 3.0
1.42 39.70
.889 30.23 12.7 30.0
Typical
4.57
■ 0.64 LRA2W
1.12 1.32 7.62
7.6
Typical Typical Typical 7.62
1.12 Typical Typical
LRA2C LRA2R 1.32 Typical 10.0 30.0

ø 1.00 LRA2W10
SOLDER-CUP 10.0
38.4
30.23 17.6 30.0
30.23 4.57
4.57 LRA2WL
Press ring 1.42 7.6
.889 7.62
Typical 1.12 Typical 1.32 Typical Typical 26.5 30.0
1.12 7.62
1.32 LRA2WLL
Typical Typical
Typical LRA2R-040 We suggest use of 1mm Ø connectors, such as RJ1-C
LRA2S (unwired plug). 7.6

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ATE Test Probes 1.27mm/0.050” centre spacing
LPC1, ST-LPC1 & LF-LPC1 Series The LPC1 series is the universal size for use at 1.27mm test centres in the majority of ATE test fixtures. It has a
very wide range of tip styles for almost all test targets. Additionally, a wide choice of spring forces is available.
The ST-LPC1 series adds hardened steel tips which ensure an exceptional resistance to wear in high volume PCB test production runs. The LF-LPC1 series has hardened tips, extra-resilient plated
surfaces and an enhanced pre-loaded spring pressure to enable good penetration of the tough residual contamination often found on the surface of many lead-free solders.

Specification
0.78 8.38 0.78 LEAD-FREE 8.38
Minimum test centres 1.27mm Spring force at wkg travel
Full travel 6.35mm (S) Light spring 114g 0.50 0.50
43.18 43.18
Working travel 4.24mm (X) Heavy spring 170g
Pointing accuracy 0.05mm (U) Extra heavy spring 227g Actual size

Tip styles
SPEAR POINT ROBUST 90° BLADE PLAIN PYRAMID SUPER SHARP DAGGER
Ideal for lands 0.5
and via holes
Ideal for blind vias 90°
0.5
0.5 STEEL TIP
L. SPRING LPC1BS STEEL ONLY
H. SPRING LPC1BX L. SPRING LPC1TS-020 ST-LPC1TS-020
H. SPRING LF-LPC1I8X H. SPRING LPC1TX-020 ST-LPC1TX-020 H. SPRING LF-LPC1TX-021
U.H. SPRING LF-LPC1I8U U.H. SPRING LPC1TU-020 ST-LPC1TU-020 U.H. SPRING LF-LPC1TU-021
SERRATED HEAD
PYRAMID HEAD SMALL 3-POINT CROWN
PLAIN RADIUS Self-cleaning
.97 0.46 0.46

0.89
0.5
2.03 0.5 Typical 0.5 Typical
STEEL TIP STEEL TIP
L. SPRING LPC1HS ST-LPC1HS L. SPRING LPC1JS L. SPRING LPC1TS-038 ST-LPC1TS-038 L. SPRING LPC1US
H. SPRING LPC1HX ST-LPC1HX H. SPRING LPC1JX H. SPRING LPC1TX-038 ST-LPC1TX-038 H. SPRING LPC1UX LF-LPC1UX
U.H. SPRING LPC1HU ST-LPC1HU U.H. SPRING LPC1JU U.H. SPRING LPC1TU-038 ST-LPC1TU-038 U.H. SPRING LPC1UU LF-LPC1UU

Receptacles
Mounting hole size: 0.97/0.99mm 0.95mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DRC1 RIT tool part no. TC1A and TRC1

CRIMP PLUG-ON PLUG 5.08 SOLDER-CUP


39.88 8.89
0.56 8.89 40.41 Used with LRC1P
0.76 7.37 Typ.
1.05
0.97 0.76 I.D. 5.08 Typ. Ø 1.22 0.72 0.58 39.88
4.83 Ø 0.95 Insulation Dia.
11.71 Typ.
LRC1C LRC1P Receptacle CR30 (blue) for 30 AWG wire LRC1S

Presence detection using an insulating shroud ATE Travel Indicator Probes

PI Series Insulated head probes are used for circuit board component lead detection
and testing. The insulating shroud is raised slightly higher than the metal
TIP Series A useful series of devices for measuring the travel at any probe
position in a test fixture. After the PCB is fully down onto the probe
serrated tip. During test, if the component lead or connector pin is set correctly, the electrical field, the indicator probes remain compressed. The change in length indicates the travel.
contact will be made. Pins absent or misaligned will cause the shroud to make contact first and
Do not insert into the receptacle by pressing on the plunger!
fail the test.
SERRATED HEAD LPI2HS 1.50 Shroud
For LPA2 series Tip styles
Spring force: 113g 0.92
LPI2HX TYP RADIUS - 2mm centres
FLAT HEAD - 2mm centres
Spring force: 170g 0.4 2.02
Receptacle LRA2 series; see page 13 Test centres 1.91mm
Full radius
2.03
SMALL SERRATED HEAD PI4HS 114g 0.61
PI4HX 170g 1.5 TIP2F 1.19
TIP2J
TYP
PI4HE 227g
Receptacle RA4 series; see page 12 0.4
Test centres 2.54mm For PA4 series
LARGE SERRATED HEAD 3.61 FLAT HEAD - 2.54mm centres RADIUS - 2.54mm centres
1.52 0.91
2.76
PI4HMS 114g TYP
PI4HMX 170g
1.52
Receptacle RA4 series; see page 12 Test centres 4.0mm 0.4 TIP4F TIP4J

Component Lead Component Pin For LPA4 series


How to use insulated head probes
It is often a requirement to provide a multi-purpose test onto Detection Detection LONG TRAVEL FLAT HEAD LONG TRAVEL RADIUS
a single component or connector lead. The probes will fit into OAL = 37.1mm 1.52 OAL = 37.1mm 0.91
standard ATE receptacles and require just one wire connection.
The insulated head probe will:
• Presence test the pin to check it’s set to the correct height
• Check whether the pin has passed through the hole TIPL4F 1.52 TIPL4J
• Instigate an electrical test to ensure that the pin is
Pass Fail Pass Fail
soldered properly to its pad, in combination with other
probes in the test fixture Reason for failure:
Receptacles
Reason for failure:
• Fail any leads that have been bent over significantly. Pin set incorrectly Pin missing Fit into existing receptacles in your fixture

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ATE Test Probe and Receptacle Tools
Probe Insertion Tools Receptacle Insertion Tools
These PIT’s allow the installation of certain series of test probes into their receptacles with Receptacle insertion tools are Part no.
Series Test Centre Mounting Height *adjustable
less risk of damage by handling. required for inserting the ATE
PITC1 LRC1 1.27mm Flush-7.24mm TC1A*
receptacle into the hole without
Test Probe Series Part no. damage to the tube, particularly if LRA2 1.91mm Flush TA2
PIT2 you are using harder materials for LRA2 1.91mm Flush-5.59mm TA2A*
LPC1 PITC1
the probe plate. RA4 2.54mm Flush TA3
LPA2, PA2, ELPA2 PIT2 PIT4 With a correctly sized drilled hole, RA4 2.54mm Flush-5.59mm TA4A*
PA4, LPA4, ELPA4 PIT4 the receptacle should slide
unassisted down to the press-
TA4A
ring. The insertion tool will take
Probe Removal Hooks over the insertion from here. In most ATE applications the receptacle’s height is usually
set as raised, so we supply adjustable height receptacle tools for inserting them. See the
For the removal of headed probes in Test Centre Description Part no. ‘How to fit’ box for more information - page 11.
the LPA2, ELPA2, PA4, LPA4 and
ELPA4 series from crowded test 1.91mm ATE test probes (headed) PRTA2
fixtures. Only for head sizes 1.2 to 2.54mm ATE test probes (headed) PRTA4 Receptacle Removal Kits
2.0mm. For the removal of ATE. receptacles which are Test Centre Recept. Series Part no.
either worn or broken. Three kits are available 2.54mm RA4 RRTRA4
PRTA2
to make a once difficult job very easy. A 1.91mm LRA2 RRTLRA2
separate kit is required for each standard test 1.27mm LRC1 RRTLRC1
centre spacing. Each kit contains a tool to
PRTA4 initially set the receptacle flush and another tool to
RRTRA4
punch the receptacle all the way through the hole.
Coda-Pin receptacle insertion tools are required to install
the new receptacle (see above).

Pass Marking Unit

The BMP-1 test pass marking unit is intended for installation into test fixtures and Example fitment methods
production equipment. Upon receipt of test a pass signal it will rapidly scribe a permanent Typically 1.30 1.7 - 2.0
circular mark onto the unit under test removing the risk of human error. This compact unit
Spacer
requires a footprint of less than 15mm2 on the test board. The spring loaded carbide tip
is long lasting and its hardness will mark bare fibreglass (FR4), solder mask over glass Probe Warning: Adequate thickness spacers
or copper, bare tinned copper, plastics and metal castings. Plate
MUST be used to limit board travel as
shown. Failure to use proper spacers
The unit is supplied with a mounting receptacle with knurled fitment, cables and a will allow the scriber to bottom out,
plug/socket kit allowing easy connection to the jig’s internal wiring. The scriber can easily Minimum
8mm stalling the motor and permanently
be unscrewed from its receptacle so it can be transported for use in other positions. Extra thickness
damaging the marker.
receptacles, an insertion tool and tip replacement parts are available as spares and these
are listed within the specifications.

Scriber Specification
Mechanical Materials and Finishes
Full marker tip travel 1.57mm Plunger tip Carbide steel
Recommended working travel 1.27mm Receptacle Stainless steel
Direction of rotation CCW
Scribed diameter 1.27mm Spares/Accessories Part No.
Mounting hole size 11.89/11.91mm Receptacle insertion tool RIT-BMP
Receptacle extraction tool EXT-BMP
Electrical (Operating Conditions) Spare receptacle BMR-1
Current rating 50mA Replacement carbide tip BMT-1
Voltage required 12 - 15VDC
Recommended duty cycle 1 sec. On (min)
5 sec. Off

PASS MARKING UNIT Receptacle BMR-1


(included wih BMP-1)
48.51
11.85
6.35

0.64
Black (-)
60°

Red (+)
3.18
BMP-1 BMP-1

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Bench-top Test Jigs and Accessories
Robust, easily customised, standalone kits for testing a variety of PCBs, such as those containing conventional and surface mount circuitry.
There are three versions - basic hinged-top, cam-operated pusher plate or advanced cam-operated gate with fully adjustable push-fingers.
Typical examples of their usage are:
• Low to medium volume testing of PCBs - such as power supplies and control boards
• Functional testing and alignment of modules and sub-assemblies
• Repair and calibration stations
• Probing of both sides of the PCB is possible
You can use these jigs as the basis to build your own test station. We can suggest a jig customising specialist who could do the work for you.

MF series Uncomplicated test jig, using a


hinged lid and push fingers for
compression. Ideal for self
customisation Page
17

CMF series Robust test jig using a


cam-operated, horizontal, rigid
push plate for compression.
Ideal for self customisation Page
18

CGF series Advanced test jig, using a


cam-operated gate, with fully
adjustable push fingers for
Page
compression. Ideal for self
19
customisation

How to fit test probes and Page


i Information receptacles into a bench-top test jig 20

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Bench-top Test Jig MF series
Uncomplicated test jig, using a hinged lid for compression.
Ideal for self customisation.

The MF series is designed to test simpler PCBs, such as Robust handle and
those containing low density, conventional circuitry. latch assembly
Typical examples of their usage are:
• Repair and calibration stations Clear polycarbonate lid
• Testing PCBs such as power supplies and control boards allows visibility of UUT
(space under lid when
• Modules and sub-assembly alignment
closed - 41mm)
This series has a hinged polycarbonate top plate which, when
latched closed, and using the supplied push fingers, puts a
downward force onto the PCB and the test probes. Probe plate locking
screw
Two Carlson springs allow the top plate to remain
open at any position (except MF0SC)
All sides and base
Probe plate will open on hinges, allowing access to the pan plate can be removed
(probe plate thickness - 9.75mm) for drilling. 100mm
deep pan is supplied
Pan latch button and locking screw as standard

MF1SCS

Coda part no. Base box size W x L x D (mm) Max U.U.T. (mm) Max probe count (6oz probes) Notes
MF0SC 100 x 150 x 65 75 x 75 25
MF1SC and upwards feature side handles and carlson springs
MF1SC 200 x 300 x 100 150 x 150 150
(which allow the top plate to remain open at any position).
MF1SCS 300 x 200 x 100 230 x 100 150
MF2SC 300 x 400 x 100 250 x 250 200 MF1SCS, MF2SCS and MF3SCS have the latch on the longest side.
MF2SCS 400 x 300 x 100 330 x 170 200
MF3SC 400 x 500 x 100 350 x 350 250
MF3SCS 500 x 400 x 100 430 x 250 250

Fixture customisation accessories suitable for MF series

Rigid tooling pins (pegs for locating PCB guide holes) Guide plates for guiding the edge of the
Ø 6.0 PCB nearer and to giving some protection to
M4 x 0.7 ØD Short taper
7.0 shown the tooling pins and probes.

39.0
25.0 4.0 23.0
52.0
Long length tooling pins, with an M4 thread, suitable for loaded board testing.
M4 nut and washer included. Bullet nose tip. Drill hole size: 3.95 - 4.00mm 16.8
Coda part no. Ø D (mm) Pin tip shape 18.0
RLTP1.95 1.95 short taper 3mm 6.0
RLTP2.45 2.45 short taper 3mm
RLTP2.95 2.95 short taper 3mm 2-6 x 3.5
RLTP3.15 3.15 short taper 3mm
RLTP3.45 3.45 short taper 3mm Note: not suitable for MF0SC
RLTP3.75 3.75 short taper 3mm
RLTP3.85 3.85 short taper 3mm
RLTP3.95 3.95 short taper 3mm
RLTP4.45 4.45 long taper 10mm GPW1

Push fingers for pressing the PCB on to the probe field Hole size: 6.35mm
MF series extra options
Maximum
Coda part no. Description height: 37mm
Example
Shallow pan, 65mm deep instead of 100mm
MF1SCS+SH
MF2SCS+SLOPE Sloping pan, so that the probe plate faces you a little more PF1
MF3SCS+SLOPE (available for MF2SCS and MF3SCS)
Example Recommended Coda-Pin™ probes for the MF series
Riser block sets - for PCBs with taller components (6 - 25mm)
RBS12
Series Test centres Page • HD-PA4 to HD-PA6 series for high current
MF1BOXS Pan and probe board only (no hinged lid); for open access to the
LPA2 1.91mm 13 applications
MF2BOXS unit under test
PA4 2.54mm 12 • Switching probes, such as PS3 and PS6, for
PF1 Extra push fingers presence detection applications
PA5 3.2mm 7
TK1 Tool kit for disassembling MF series PA6 4.75mm 7

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Bench-top Test Jig CMF series
Robust test jig using a cam-operated horizontal probe
plate. Ideal for self customisation.

The CMF series uses fixed position push fingers and is designed Robust handle to operate
to test low to medium density PCBs, such as those containing the cam system with an
conventional and surface mount circuitry. interlock
Typical examples of their usage are:
• Repair and calibration stations Cam operation ensures
• Low to medium volume testing of PCBs - such as power supplies a true linear motion of
and control boards the top plate
• Single or double-sided PCB probing
This series has a cam-operated G10 fibreglass push plate. When the lid
Anti slam gas springs
is latched closed the handle will then push down the upper plate, with
the provided pusher rods, ensuring a true linear downward motion onto
the PCB. Test probes can be fitted into both the base pan’s probe plate
Carry handle
and, to a limited extent, on the top plate allowing some double-sided
probing. The optional stripper plate supports the PCB and protects the
probe field. Probe plate locking
screw
Sturdy framework keeps top plate stable
All sides and base plate
Robust handle and latch for the lid (space under lid when closed - 41mm) will remove for
CMF2 customisation. 100mm
Base probe plate will open on hinges to allow access deep pan supplied as
inside the pan (probe plate thickness - 9.75mm) NOTE: The cam system may differ visually from the mechanism shown in the illustration. standard

Part numbers Base box size Max U.U.T. Max node count
Notes
Including stripper plate Without stripper plate W x L x D (mm) (mm) (6oz probes)
CMF1+SP CMF1 200 x 300 x 100 140 x 220 300
‘S’ suffix means that the
CMF1S+SP CMF1S 300 x 200 x 100 240 x 110 300
latch is on the long side of
CMF2+SP CMF2 300 x 400 x 100 225 x 300 600 the pan. Width (W) is the
CMF2S+SP CMF2S 400 x 300 x 100 340 x 220 550 latch/hinge side. Depth (D)
CMF3+SP CMF3 400 x 500 x 100 340 x 400 600 is the pan’s internal depth.
CMF3S+SP CMF3S 500 x 400 x 100 440 x 310 600
CMF4S+SP CMF4S 600 x 500 x 100 550 x 420 800

Fixture customisation accessories suitable for CMF series

Rigid tooling pins (pegs for locating PCB guide holes) Floating pins for keeping the PCB raised away from the test probes until the
M4 x 0.7 Ø 6.0 ØD Short taper top plate is lowered. Also useful for leveling pressure in unpopulated areas.
7.0 shown 2.9 3.05 3.3 5.0

Tail ØD
25.0 4.0 23.0 moves
52.0 14.0
21.0
Long length tooling pins, with an M4 thread, suitable for loaded board testing.
M4 nut and washer included. Bullet nose tip. Drill hole size: 3.95 - 4.00mm Drill hole size: 2.95 - 3.00mm FP1-35 300g spring force, tip diameter 3.5mm
Note: You may need to drill the push plate to allow the tooling pin to pass through. FP1-60 300g spring force, tip diameter 6.0mm

Coda part no. Ø D (mm) Pin tip shape Push fingers for pressing the PCB
RLTP1.95 1.95 short taper 3mm on to the probe field. Hole size: 6.35mm
RLTP2.45 2.45 short taper 3mm Maximum height 37mm
PF1
RLTP2.95 2.95 short taper 3mm
RLTP3.15 3.15 short taper 3mm
CMF series extra options
RLTP3.45 3.45 short taper 3mm
RLTP3.75 3.75 short taper 3mm Coda part no. Description
RLTP3.85 3.85 short taper 3mm Example CMF2S+SH Shallow pan 65mm deep instead of 100mm
RLTP3.95 3.95 short taper 3mm Example Sloping pan so that the probe plate faces you a little more
CMF2S+SLOPE
RLTP4.45 4.45 long taper 10mm (available for jigs with (S) suffix only)
CMF3S+SP+SLOPE
Example RBS12 Riser block sets - for PCBs with taller components
Recommended Coda-Pin™ probes for the CMF series PF1 PCB push fingers

• HD-PA4 to HD-PA6 series for high TK1 Tool kit for disassembling CMF series 1 x 5⁄32”, 1 x 1⁄8”, 1 x PH2
Series Test centres Page
LPA2 1.91mm 13 current applications. Contact us for details Upper head unit only, no pan or probe plate
PA4 2.54mm 12 • Switching probes, such as PS3 and
PS6, for prescence detection Contact us for details Transparent polycarbonate top plate - for PCB visibility
PA5 3.2mm 7
applications. Contact us for details Full range of spare parts available
PA6 4.75mm 7

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Bench-top Test Jig CGF series
Advanced test jig, using a cam-operated gate, with fully
adjustable push fingers. Ideal for self customisation.

The CGF series uses adjustable position push fingers and is designed to test low Part numbers
to medium density PCBs, such as those containing conventional and surface mount
circuitry. Typical examples of their usage are: Without Base box size Max U.U.T. Max node count
Including Notes
stripper W x L x D (mm) (mm) (6oz probes)
• Repair and calibration stations stripper plate
plate
• Low to medium volume testing of PCBs such as power supplies and control boards
• Single or double side PCB probing
CGF1+SP CGF1 220 x 300 x 100 120 x 185 300 ‘S’ suffix means
This series has a cam-operated gate fitted onto the hinged lid. When the lid is latched closed, that the latch is
the handle will then push down the gate, pressing the PCB into position upon the probe field. on the long side
CGF2S+SP CGF2S 400 x 300 x 100 250 x 200 550
This will ensure a true linear downward motion onto the PCB. The cam-operated gate allows of the pan.
limited access to the upper side of the PCB. The optional stripper plate supports the PCB and
protects the probe field. CGF3S+SP CGF3S 500 x 400 x 100 350 x 275 600

Robust handle
Anti-slam and latch
gas springs assembly with
interlock

Optional
stripper plate
(floating
Several gate
plate)
bars, with fully
adjustable
100mm deep press fingers
pan fitted

Hinged probe All sides and


plate allowing base plate can
access to the be removed for
inside pan customisation
CGF2S+SP CGF2S+SP
(open) (closed)

Fixture customisation accessories suitable for CGF series

Rigid tooling pins (pegs for locating PCB guide holes) Floating pins for keeping the PCB raised away from the test probes until the top plate is lowered.
M4 x 0.7 Ø 6.0 ØD Short taper Also useful for leveling pressure in unpopulated areas. Not suitable for use with a stripper plate.
7.0 shown
2.9 3.05 3.3 5.0

25.0 4.0 23.0 Tail ØD


52.0 moves
Long length tooling pins, with an M4 thread, suitable for loaded board testing. 14.0
21.0
M4 nut and washer included. Bullet nose tip. Drill hole size: 3.95 - 4.00mm
Note: You may need to drill the stripper plate to allow the tooling pin to pass through.
Drill hole size: 2.95 - 3.0mm FP1-35 300g spring force, tip diameter 3.5mm
Coda part no. Ø D (mm) Pin tip shape FP1-60 300g spring force, tip diameter 6.0mm
RLTP1.95 1.95 short taper 3mm
RLTP2.45 2.45 short taper 3mm CGF series extra options
RLTP2.95 2.95 short taper 3mm
RLTP3.15 3.15 short taper 3mm Coda part no. Description
RLTP3.45 3.45 short taper 3mm Example Sloping pan so that the probe plate faces you a little more
CGF2S+SLOPE
RLTP3.75 3.75 short taper 3mm (available for S series only)
CGF3S+SP+SLOPE
RLTP3.85 3.85 short taper 3mm
TK1 Tool kit for disassembling CGF series 1 x 5⁄32”, 1 x 1⁄8”, 1 x PH2
RLTP3.95 3.95 short taper 3mm
RLTP4.45 4.45 long taper 10mm
PF2 Extra gate push fingers

Recommended Coda-Pin™ probes for the CGF series Contact us for details Polycarbonate or G10 top plate instead of the adjustable gate

Series Test centres Page • HD-PA4 to HD-PA6 series for high


LPA2 1.91mm 13 current applications. Contact us for details Upper head unit only, no pan or probe plate
PA4 2.54mm 12 • Switching probes, such as PS3 and
PS6, for prescence detection
PA5 3.2mm 7 Contact us for details Full range of spare parts available
applications.
PA6 4.75mm 7

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i Information
How to fit test probes and receptacles into a bench-top test jig
Jigs without stripper/floating plates
• Drill holes according to PCB data. Hole sizes are given in each receptacle series. Tungsten carbide drills are required to drill the G10 material
• To set the height of the receptacle, use an adjustable receptacle insertion tool
• The floating pin keeps the PCB away from the probe field until the push fingers press it down
RLTP tooling pin
• You may need to drill the push plate to allow the tooling pin to pass through

RLTP tooling pin 27.0

14.0
13.4 LPA2BX PA4QX-050 12.2 FP1-35
27.0
Floating pin
4.0 5.0 3.8
14.0
13.4 LPA2BX PA4QX-050 12.2 FP1-35
9.75
Floating pin
4.0 5.0 3.8
LRA2S set for RA4S set for leaded Probe plate (G10)
pads, lands components 9.75

LRA2S set for RA4S set for leaded Probe plate (G10)
pads, lands components

Jigs with stripper/floating plates


• Drill holes according to PCB data. Hole sizes are given in each receptacle series. Tungsten carbide drills are required to drill the G10 material
• Drill holes for each probe and tooling pin in the stripper plate (if option is fitted)
• The stripper plate keeps the PCB away from the probe field until the push fingers press it down
• You may need to drill the push plate to allow the tooling pin to pass through

Optional sprung-loaded
RLTP tooling pin 27.0 stripper plate (G10)

Optional sprung-loaded
RLTP tooling pin 27.0 stripper plate (G10)
14.0
13.4 LPA2BX 12.2 10.0
PA4QX-050
4.0 5.0 3.8

14.0
13.4 LPA2BX 12.2 10.0
PA4QX-050 9.75

4.0 5.0 3.8


LRA2S set for RA4S set for leaded Probe plate (G10)
pads, lands components 9.75

LRA2S set for RA4S set for leaded Probe plate (G10)
pads, lands components
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Specialist Test Products
• Large sized probes for high-power testing
High Current Test • Current flows of up to 35 amps can be Page
Probes passed 22, 23

Ultra High Current • Even higher current handling capacity than


the standard high current test probes (above) Page
Test Probes • Current flows of up to 400 amps can be 24
passed

Kelvin Test Probes • Test probes with a concentric design intended


specifically for making 4-pole kelvin Page
measurements 25

• For the testing of transformers, chokes,


Kelvin Test Pins and relays, solenoids and cable harnesses Page
Fixture Kits 26, 27

High Frequency Test • Test probes with a broad bandwidth for


making high frequency tests of RF Page
Probes connectors and PCBs 28

Switching Test • Test probes with an integral microswitch used


for electrically testing and signalling the Page
Probes presence of a lead or pin 29

Pneumatically • A system where the tip of the test probe is


moved by compressed air negating the need Page
Controlled Probing to move the probe plate or the unit towards 30, 31
Systems the probe field

Micro Test Probes • For testing of PCBs, components and


substrates down to 0.46mm test centres Page
32, 33

• Test probes with integral micro switch used


Presence Detection for signalling the presence and correct Page
Switch Probes position of a component or pin 34

Bladed Test Probes • Two series of test probes which allow access
to a connector in a slotted connector Page
housing. Pinned plunger stops tip rotation 35

Large Headed Test • Test probes with unusually large tip


diameters for use in applications where the Page
Probes contact area is ill defined 35

• Essential components for jig builders such


Jig Parts as guide plates, latches, tooling pins and
pass marking units
• You can also build your own test station Page
with our test boxes 36, 37

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High Current Test Probes For load and functional testing of power components

This range of test probes can be used for load and functional testing of power components such as semi-conductors, solenoids, loaded PCBs, bus-bars, wound components and batteries. They
share identical dimensions and will readily intermix with the PA3, PA4 and PA5 series general purpose test probes. In particular, the HD-PA4 series is physically interchangeable with the PA4
series used in standard ATE test fixtures.

Example installations

8.4mm 8.4mm 8.4mm8.4mm 8.4mm 8.4mm


HD-PA4AS HD-PA4AS HD-PA4AS
HD-PA5AS HD-PA5AS HD-PA5AS
6.1mm 6.1mm
HD-PA3AS 6.1mm
HD-PA3AS HD-PA3AS

RA3S RA3S RA3SRA4S RA4S RA4S RA5S RA5S RA5S

HD-PA3 Series Specification HD-PA4 Series Specification HD-PA5 Series Specification


Full travel 4.2mm Full travel 6.35mm Full travel 6.35mm
Working travel 2.9mm Working travel 4.24mm Working travel 4.24mm
Spring force initial at wkg travel Spring force initial at wkg travel Spring force initial at wkg travel
(S) Light spring 37g 79g (S) Light 44g 126g
24g 114g
(X) Heavy spring 77g 196g (X) Heavy (where shown) 71g 164g
Operating temp. range –55°C to +150°C Operating temp. range –55°C to +150°C
Operating temp. range –55°C to +105°C
Current rating DC cont (max) 8 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 10 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 15 Amps
Minimum test centres 2.54mm Minimum test centres 2.54mm Minimum test centres 3.18mm
33.02 33.02
24.64 1.37
1.37 2.03
6.3 8.38 8.38

Full travel 4.2


Full travel 6.35 Full travel 6.35

Actual size Actual size Actual size

Tip styles Tip styles Tip styles


CONCAVE HEAD CONCAVE HEAD CONCAVE HEAD 2.03
2.03
2.03
L. SPRING H. SPRING
HD-PA3AS HD-PA3AX 1.80 HD-PA5AS 2.54

SPEAR POINT BULLET NOSE 1.3


1.02

L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.52 HD-PA5BS Radius = 0.25


HD-PA3BS HD-PA3BX HD-PA4AS
PLAIN SERRATED
SERRATED HEAD 1.8
SPEAR POINT
L. SPRING H. SPRING 1.70
L. SPRING H. SPRING 2.0 0.91 HD-PA5HPS HD-PA5HPX
HD-PA3HS HD-PA3HX
SERRATED HEAD - 2.5mm
PLAIN RADIUS
1.02
L. SPRING H. SPRING
L. SPRING H. SPRING HD-PA5HS HD-PA5HX (2.4mm) 2.54
HD-PA3JS HD-PA3JX HD-PA4BS 1.52
LARGE SERRATED HEAD -
Receptacles 3.9mm
SERRATED HEAD
L. SPRING HD-PA5HS-3.9
Mounting hole size: 1.7/1.75mm
2.03
1.75mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA3 H. SPRING HD-PA5HX-3.9
RIT tool part no. TA3, TA4A 3.9
Not suitable for 3.18mm test centres

SOLDER-CUP - with collar PYRAMID HEAD - 2.5mm


23.5
5.0 1.52 L. SPRING H. SPRING
1.22 HD-PA4HS HD-PA5TS HD-PA5TX 2.50
Typical
1.68 2.0
RA3SF Hole size: 1.70mm Receptacle Receptacle
SOLDER-IN 1.78 Mounting hole size: 1.7/1.75mm Mounting hole size: 2.39/2.44mm
18.67
1.75mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA3/DA3A 2.4mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA5
RIT tool part no. TA3 RIT tool part no. TA5

1.68 Typical 6.09


RA3P
SOLDER-CUP SOLDER-CUP
SOLDER-CUP - with press-ring 30.48
29.21
24.1 1.83 4.57 Press ring 2.49
4.57 Press ring
3.17 1.78 Press ring 1.22 1.19
1.22 Typical Typical
Typical 7.62 1.47 2.36 7.62
1.47 Typical 1.68 Typical Typical Typical
1.47 Typical 1.68 6.09 Typical Typical
RA3S RA4S RA5S

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High Current Test Probes For load and functional testing of power components

This range of test probes can be used for load and functional testing of power components such as semi-conductors, solenoids, This range of lower profile test probes can be used for load
loaded PCBs, bus-bars, wound components and batteries. They share identical dimensions and will readily intermix with the and functional testing of power components, wound
PA6 and PA7 series general purpose test probes. components and batteries. The short overall length is useful
in positions where available space is minimal.
Example installations
Example installation
HD-PA6HS
HD-PA6HS 8.89
8.89 HD-PA7AS
HD-PA7AS
8.89
8.89
HD-PA6HS 8.89 HD-PA7AS 7.4mm
7.4mm
8.89
7.4mm
2.3mm
2.3mm
2.3mm

RA6S
RA6S RC8S
RC8S
RA7S
RA7S RC8S
RA6S
RA7S

HD-PA6 Series Specification HD-PA7 Series Specification HD-PC8 Series Specification


Full travel 6.35mm Full travel 6.35mm Full travel 3.5mm
Working travel 4.24mm Working travel 4.24mm Working travel 2.8mm
Spring force initial at wkg travel Spring force initial at wkg travel Spring force at wkg travel 150g
24g 136g 107g 454g Operating temp. range –100°C to +200°C
Operating temp. range –55°C to +150°C Operating temp. range –55°C to +150°C Current rating DC cont (max) 24 Amps
Current rating DC cont (max) 25 Amps
Current rating DC cont (max) 35 Amps Minimum test centres 4.0mm
Minimum test centres 4.75mm
Minimum test centres 4.75mm
33.53 36.07 2.65 7.2
2.36 3.18
8.89 8.89

2.10 1.6
Full travel 6.35 Full travel 6.35 3.5
15.1

Actual size
Actual size Actual size

Tip styles Tip styles Tip styles


CONCAVE HEAD CONCAVE HEAD SERRATED HEAD - 2.3mm
2.54 2.54

3.96 3.96
HD-PA6AS HD-PA7AS
2.30
BULLET NOSE BULLET NOSE
2.03
1.5
HD-PC8HS-090

SERRATED HEAD - 3.5mm


Radius = 0.25
Radius = 0.25
HD-PA6BS HD-PA7BS

SERRATED HEAD - 4mm SERRATED HEAD - 4mm


2.54 2.54

70° 3.5

3.96 3.96
HD-PA6HS HD-PA7HS HD-PC8HS-138

Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle


Mounting hole size: 2.72/2.77mm Mounting hole size: 3.58/3.63mm Mounting hole size: 3.0mm
2.75mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA6 3.6mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA7 Drill part no. DS6
RIT tool part no. TA6 RIT tool part no. TA7

SOLDER-CUP SOLDER-CUP SOLDER-POT - press-fit

30.48 33.53 13.6


4.57 2.82 4.57 Press Ring 3.66 0.2
Press ring
2.06 Back drilled
Typical
2.34 Typical 2.69 Typical 7.62 2.01 Typical 7.62 2.08
Typical 2.36 Typical 3.56 Typical 3.0 Ø 3.3
Typical

RA6S RA7S RC8S

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Ultra High Current Test Probes For load and functional testing of power
components such as bus-bars and batteries
These series have an even higher current handling capacity than the other heavy duty (HD) ranges. By use of through-pin construction and a silver alloy contacting area, current flows of up to
400 amps can be passed. The probe bolts into the probe plate and will easily disassemble for cleaning. Uses for this range include load and functional testing of bus-bars and batteries.

Example Also available: High current kelvin probe


installations 8.0 18.0 Example installation of Kelvin/4-pole version
23.5 23.5 Outer pin current
HD-PA8HS-8 HD-PA11HS connection

Centre pin sense


Busbar or
Hole Ø 8.0 M8 thread Hole Ø 18.0 Connection chassis
M18 thread pin moves
Solder tag/crimp terminal
between locking nuts for
M5 thread braided cable connection Also: PK10HH-16 PK9HH-10
Bolted into probe plate which has a minimum thickness of 10mm M14 thread PK11HH-18
PK12HH-20

HD-PA8 Series Specification HD-PA9 Series Specification HD-PA11 Specification


Full travel 9mm Light Spring Full travel 7mm
6mm Heavy Spring Working travel 5mm Full travel 6.5mm
Working travel 4mm Spring force initial at wkg travel Working travel 4.3mm
Spring forces initial at wkg travel 500g 950g Spring force initial at wkg travel
(S) Light spring 300g 520g Current rating DC cont (max) 70 Amps 3000g 4950g
(X) Heavy spring 1000g 2000g short-term max 100 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 220 Amps
Current rating DC cont (max) 50 Amps 51.5 short-term max 300 Amps
28.0
short-term max 80 Amps 13.0 15.0 23.5
M11 15.0 7.0
48.5
23.5 Thread
10.0 15.0 15.0 7.0
Tail
Tail Moves
58.5
Moves
M5 Thread M8 Thread M8 15.0 20.0 23.5
Thread 11.0 8.0
7.0 18.0
Temperature range to 100°C M18XP1X11 15.0 7.0
Temperature range to 100°C

Tip styles Tip styles


Tail
Moves 18.0
FLAT - 8mm SERRATED HEAD -
10mm 7.0
8.0
M14XP1
L. SPRING H. SPRING 10.0
HD-PA8FS-8 HD-PA8FX-8

FLAT - 10mm HD-PA9HS-10 HD-PA11HS


10.0
SERRATED HEAD - 7.0
Drawing shown actual size Temperature range to 100°C
L. SPRING H. SPRING 12mm
HD-PA8FS-10 HD-PA8FX-10 Notes: • Bolt in fitting • Supplied with fixings • Drill hole size 18mm • M14 solder-tag included for tail connection to your braided cable
12.0 • Kelvin/4-pole versions also available
SERRATED - 8mm HD-PA9HS-12
8.0 Other tips available - please ask

L. SPRING
HD-PA8HS-8
H. SPRING
HD-PA8HX-8
Notes: • Bolt in fitting • Supplied with fixings HD-PA12 Specification
• Drill hole size 11mm • M8 solder-tag included for
tail connection to your braided cable
SERRATED - 10mm • Kelvin/4-pole versions also available Full travel 6.9mm
Working travel 4.6mm
10.0 Spring force initial at wkg travel
3000g 5300g
L. SPRING
HD-PA8HS-10 HD-PA8HX-10
H. SPRING
HD-PA10 Specification Current rating DC cont (max) 300 Amps
short-term max 400 Amps
For Pan-head Screws Full travel 6.5mm
Working travel 4.2mm
Spring force initial at wkg travel
8.8 58.5
M4 1500g 4500g
15.0 20.0 23.5
Current rating DC cont (max) 200 Amps
L. SPRING H. SPRING 20.0 15.0 7.0
HD-PA8M4S HD-PA8M4X short-term max 250 Amps M20
51.5
13.0 15.0 23.5
15.0 7.0
11.5 Tail
M5 20.0
Moves
L. SPRING H. SPRING Tail
Moves
HD-PA8M5S HD-PA8M5X
M16XP1
M12 M16 16.0 12.0 16.0
Thread Thread
13.0
M6
HD-PA10HS Temperature range to 100°C HD-PA12HS
L. SPRING H. SPRING
HD-PA8M6S HD-PA8M6X Drawing shown actual size Temperature range to 100°C
Notes: • Bolt in fitting • Supplied with fixings
Notes: • Bolt in fitting • Supplied with fixings • Drill hole size 16mm • M12 solder-tag included for
• Drill hole size 8mm • M5 solder-tag tail connection to your braided cable Notes: • Bolt in fitting • Supplied with fixings • Drill hole size 20mm • M16 solder-tag included for tail connection to your braided cable
included for tail connection to your braided cable • Kelvin/4-pole versions also available
• Kelvin/4-pole versions also available

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Kelvin Test Probes A range of concentric test probes intended specifically for making 4 to 6 pole (Kelvin)
measurements on PCBs, bus-bars, equipment chassis and screw heads
A wide range of tip styles is available including sharp inner and outer probes for contact problem areas and concaved outer designed for contacting pan-head screws. This range makes low
resistance measurements very easy. Contact us regarding our high current/heavy duty range.
PK4HB
Example Centre pin sense Chassis
installations Kelvin probe with interference or25.4
epoxy fitment Kelvin probe with interference fitment for pan head screw test
connection
Centre pin PK4HB
sense • Receptacles are the same length
PK4HB Centre pin sense Centre pin sense Chassis asChassis
the fixed barrel of the probe.
connection
25.4 25.4 connection
ntre pin sense Centre pin sense connection • IfM3a Pan
receptacle is not used,
connection Epoxy PK5M3J epoxy may be required for
Outer pin current connection
connection Outer pin current connection head screw
probe fitment.
PK5M3J M3 Pan M3 Pan
Epoxy Epoxy PK5M3J head screw • The tail assembly (both
Outer pin current connection
Outer pin current connection Outer pin current connection head screw
Outer pin current connection
connection areas) moves with
Kelvin probe fitted into a receptacle Electrical connection plunger travel. To prevent
Connection area for probe outer
fractures make sure that there
24.6 Connector plug are loops in the 2 cables.
Centre pin sense Crimp or solder to for probe inner
Connection area for probe inner
connection Flexible cable • Electrical connection method - all
24.6 24.6 plugs are included with each PK
ntre pin sense CentreOuter pin
pin sense current
connection connection PK4HB Flexible cable Connector plug probe.
connection RK4 press-fitment for probe outer
Outer pin current Outer pin current
connection connection PK4HB PK4HB
RK4 press-fitment RK4 press-fitment
PK2 Series Specification PK3 Series Specification
Full travel (outer) 4.5mm 35.0 Full travel (outer) 4.0mm 35.0
19.0 14.0 PK2QQ 19.0 14.0 PK3QB-3.5
Recommended travel (outer) 3.0mm 4.0 6.0 9.0 10.9 3.0 2 Recommended travel (outer) 3.0mm 4.0 6.0 9.0 8.0 5.0 2

Spring force at full travel 195g Ø 1.1 Spring force at full travel 210g Ø 2.0
Maximum current (outer) 3 Amp Ø 0.8 Ø 1.5 Maximum current (outer) 5 Amp Ø 1.0 Ø 2.0
Ø 1.65 Ø 1.8 Ø 1.8 Ø 0.6 Ø 2.9 Ø 3.5 Ø 3.5 Ø 0.8
Drill hole size for probe 1.65mm Drill hole size for probe 2.90mm
Optional receptacle RK2 Both terminals move with outer plunger. Optional receptacle RK3 Both terminals move with outer plunger.
Drill hole size for receptacle 2.05mm Actual size Drill hole size for receptacle 3.25mm Actual size

Tip styles Tip styles


FLAT/PYRAMID CROWN/PYRAMID SERRATED/SPEAR CROWN/SERRATED

PK3HB 3.0 2.0 2.5mm PK3QH-2.5
PK2FT 1.8 3.0mm PK3QH-3.0
PK2QT 1.8 SERRATED/ 3.5mm PK3QH-3.5 A 1.0
Ø 1.8
FLAT/CROWN SERRATED
Receptacle PK3HH Receptacle
3.0 1.0

PK2FQ Mounting hole size: 2.0mm Mounting hole size: 3.2mm


CROWN/SPEAR
2.0 3.2 0.1
CROWN/CROWN 0.2 AØ
2.3 2.5mm PK3QB-2.5 3.5
3.0mm PK3QB-3.0
PK2QQ 1.8 RK2 9.0 3.5mm PK3QB-3.5 A 2.0
RK3 9.0

PK4 Series Specification PK5 Series Specification


Full travel (outer) 7.0mm 44.5 Full travel (outer) 7.0mm 45.5
20.0 22.5 PK4HH 20.0 22.5 PK5M4J
Recommended travel (outer) 4.0mm 4.0 6.0 10.0 14.0 7.0 2 Recommended travel (outer) 4.0mm 4.0 6.0 10.0 14.0 7.0 3
Spring force at full travel 460g Ø 3.0 Spring force at full travel 480g 8.8
8.2
- Except PK4QB-3.5, PK4M2J 250g Ø 1.5 Ø 3.0 Maximum current (outer) 20 Amp Ø 1.5
Maximum current (outer) 10 Amp Ø 4.2 Ø 5.0 Ø 5.0 Ø 2.0 Ø 4.5 Ø 5.7 Ø 6.5
Drill hole size for probe 5.70mm
Drill hole size for probe 4.20mm Both terminals move with outer plunger. Both terminals move with outer plunger.
Optional receptacle RK5
Optional receptacle RK4
Actual size Drill hole size for receptacle 6.30mm Actual size
Drill hole size for receptacle 4.80mm

Tip styles Tip styles


SERRATED/SPEAR CROWN/SPEAR SERRATED/SPEAR CROWN/SPEAR
2.0 2.0 2.0
PK4HB 5.0 PK4QB-3.5 3.5 PK5HB
2.0 PK5QB 6.0
6.0

CROWN/SERRATED SERRATED/SERRATED CROWN/SERRATED


CROWN/SPEAR
2.0 2.0
PK4QH 6.0 2.0 PK5QH 6.0
2.0 PK5HH
PK4QB-5.0 5.0
6.0
SERRATED/SERRATED
M3 PAN HEAD
Receptacle
Receptacle SCREWS Mounting hole size: 6.2mm
PK4HH 2.0 Mounting hole size: 4.7mm 6.2 0.2
5.0 PK5M3J 7.0
4.7 0.2
M2 PAN HEAD SCREWS M4 PAN HEAD 7.0
5.5 SCREWS
PK4M2J 7.0 RK4 10.0
PK5M4J 8.8 RK5 10.0

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Kelvin Test Pins & Fixture Kits Kelvin test pins, modules and fixture kits for the testing of
transformers, chokes, relays, solenoids and cable harnesses
Kelvin Test Pins
Small socket pin Large socket pin
KWP Series A twin-terminal socket pin providing a
two point contact onto a single lead,
pin or terminal. This method allows a high quality and effective
4-pole/kelvin connection, and with suitable equipment
attached, will enable the taking of accurate resistance and
impedance measurements.

Available in two sizes, the open Example installation


construction and the simple
2.1 3.4
fitment method of this range Top view
allows quick installation into your
26.3 26.0
test block. The high quality of KWP100 KWP150
materials used in manufacturing
this product range allows Specification Specification
durability and a reliable test Lead diameter range: 0.5mm - 0.8mm Lead diameter range: 0.8mm - 1.3mm
contact for a wide range of Minimum test centre spacing: 2.54mm Minimum test centre spacing: 3.75mm
component lead diameters, Material: Gold plated beryllium copper Material: Gold plated beryllium copper
typically 0.5mm to 1.3mm. Overall length: 26.3mm Overall length: 26.0mm
Fitment instructions are available
on our website www.coda-systems.co.uk Actual size
Actual size

Transformer Test Fixture Kits

KWF Series Incorporating KWP kelvin


Kit contains:
• 1 x socket blank plate
Customised KWF100 small transformer test jig
pins (shown above), this
series is suitable for use with Voltech’s Universal • Spacer blocks
Fixture and for standalone testing. Each kit is ideal • Velcro fixing strips
for users that have the facilities to customise their • 1 x G11 lead guide (increases
own test fixtures. The kit of parts include enough life of socket blank plate)
KWP kelvin pins to test wound components with up • 10 x KWP kelvin pins
to 10 pins. Full customising instructions are • 1 x drill template, all fixings
available on www.coda-systems.co.uk and full instructions Finished KWF100 jig with small transformer under test. This type of jig can be built to your
requirements, please contact us with your specific enquiry.

Customised KWF150 large transformer test jig

Finished KWF150 jig with larger transformer under test. This type of jig can be built to your
KWF100 Small transformer fixture kit KWF150 Large transformer fixture kit requirements, please contact us with your specific enquiry.

SMD Component Test Fixture

KWC Series A brand new solution to the fast testing of


many configurations of SMD wound
components.

This range of jigs feature:


• Zero insertion force connection which eliminates lead bending.
• Every lead has two separate connections which allows a kelvin test, if
required
• Locking lever system prevents the component under test jumping out.
The simplicity of the jig allows for a reduced handling time when open
• A pneumatically operated version is available as an option, please ask
about this
This type of jig is built to your unique requirements. Please contact us with
your specific enquiry.
Typical KWC jig for testing SMT transformers. KWC jig with transformer clamped in place.

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Kelvin Test Pins & Fixture Kits Kelvin test pins, modules and fixture kits for the testing of
transformers, chokes, relays, solenoids and cable harnesses
Kelvin Socket Modules

Small socket module KWM100 0.38


KWM Series Twin terminal socket module providing a two point contact onto a single lead, pin or
terminal. Ideal for testing DC-DC converters and encapsulated power supplies. This 4.06
20.3 1.27
method allows a high quality and effective 4-pole/kelvin connection, and with suitable equipment attached, 14.7
15.2
will enable the accurate measurement of resistance and impedance. 3.81
10.1 Ø 2.28 3.81 6.35
Available in two sizes, the modular construction and the very simple
0.50
fitment method of this range allows quick self-installation onto a
3.30
suitable surface. The high quality of materials used in manufacture
allows durability and a reliable test contact for a wide range of Specification
component lead diameters, typically 0.5mm, up to 2.0mm. • Lead diameter range 0.5 - 1.0mm
The modules are easily replaceable, allowing a simple jig • Minimum lead length 5.1mm
• Minimum pitch 3.8mm
refurbishment process. Actual size

Large socket module KWM150 0.91


0.38
Example installations
• Example showing surface 4.06
4.06
mounting of KWM100 kelvin 20.3
20.3
Resistor or Inductor 15.2 14.7 1.27
14.7 1.27
socket module 15.2
3.81
3.81
KWM100 KWM100 • Inductor impedance 10.1
10.1 ØØ2.28
2.28 3.81
3.81 6.35
6.35
measurement when 0.50
0.50
incorporated into a 4-pole
circuit 3.30
3.30

Panel Specification
• Lead diameter range 1.15 - 2.0mm
• Minimum lead length 5.1mm
Sense Current • Minimum pitch 3.8mm

Kelvin Pliers

KPP6 Kelvin Plier A twin-terminal alligator clip with separate KPP600 Kelvin Plier (ready wired)
terminals, which allows 4-pole kelvin
measurements to be taken of leads, terminals and cables. A twin-terminal alligator clip ready wired with 600mm long cables and banana plugs
Ideal for LRC bridges, milliohm meters and transformer testers. fitted. Available with red or black cables fitted.

Specification Specification
Maximum current rating 3amps Dimensions Maximum current rating 3amps
Maximum temperature 175°C Length 41mm Maximum temperature 175°C
Jaw depth 9mm (max) Width 8.75mm Cable length 600mm
Jaw opening 8mm (max) Height 23.6mm Cable type Multistrand
Contact material, plating BeCu, gold plated Plier specification as KPP6
Contact pressure 1.2kg
Weight 6.1g
Connection: 2 screws for M3 ring terminals KPP600B - black cables
or direct cable attachment

Actual size

• other cable lengths and


termination available
upon request
KPP600R - red cables
KPP6 KPP600B - black cables

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High Frequency Test Probes Test probes with a broad bandwidth for making high
frequency tests of RF connectors and PCBs
Example installations Equipment
RF coaxial interface RF connectorEquipment
panel panel
N-Type N-Type
to 2.5GHz (50Ω) test to 2GHz connector connector
PCB
PCB testing to PCB Equipment N-Type
4GHz (50Ω) (50Ω) panel connector
Gnd Gnd PCB

Gnd PE3G PE3G PE3L


PE3L
Centre Centre SMB jack SMB jack PE3G PE3L SMB jack
SMB jack Receptacle Receptacle RE8-SW RE8-SW
Centre for cable SMB jack for
SMBcable allows some allows some
Receptacle RE8-SW
PE6KL PE6KL for cable for cable jack
assembly
PE6KL assembly for cable for cable
assembly assembly sideways allowssideways
some
assembly assembly sideways
movement to movement to
50½ 50½ movement to
50½ aid alignment aid alignment
Gnd Gnd Interfacing pairInterfacing pair
Interfacing pair
aid alignment PE8NT
PE8NT
PE8NT
Gnd

PE3 Series COAXIAL RF INTERFACING PAIR - The PE3 is a coaxial probe and land Tip styles
designed to be a spring-loaded high frequency mating pair.
Coaxial probe Coaxial land
Specification 1.09
27.76
20.32
1.52 Full travel Concave
Mounting hole size: 6.35/6.40mm press fitment 0.76
6.35 tip PE3G
Press ring SMB
Drill Part No: DE3 6.48 DIA jack
SMB
jack
Impedance 50 Ohms Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps 8.89 6.86
1.02
Working travel 4.24mm Maximum frequency (3dB c/o) 2.5GHz 3.68 6.86 6.48 6.35 5.84 6.35
6.30
Spring force at working travel g VSWR 1.15:1@1GHz CONCAVE CENTRE PROBE PE3G 13.33
SPEAR CENTRE PROBE PE3B
Outer shield 57g Insertion loss 0.13:dB@1GHz
Replacement centre probes
Inner contact 113g Required tail connector SMB plug
CONCAVE PE3-RG SPEAR PE3-RB PE3L

PE6 Series FOR PCB TEST - A series of superior performance RF coaxial test probes PE8 Series For use as a spring loaded test probe for all of the common radio frequency
designed to allow an instrumentation-quality interface for broadband RF connectors, this will remove the need to use sacrificial plugs. Contact us if
measurements up to 4GHz. Accurate small signal and RF power (up to 50w) measurements make your connector type is not shown.
them ideal for cellular telephone testing applications.
ISOSCELES CONFIGURATION: 4mm centres
Specification
Specification Mounting hole size without receptacle: 4.5mm
Side view (PE6KH) 4.01
Mounting hole size with receptacle: see in each receptacle type
Impedance 50 Ohms
Working travel (except PE6KH/KB) 4.24mm 4.06 2.54
Impedance 50 Ohms Ø 3.8
Spring force at working travel Ø 5.0
17.02
Working travel 4mm
Each probe (3) 143g Spring force at working travel 530g 4.5
5.08 Ref 10.16
Current
Typ.rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps 26.54 Typ. Maximum frequency (3dB c/o) 2GHz 4.5 31.5
13.0
Ø 1.18 Maximum frequency 4GHz Notes: Ask if 4GHz is required Jack for cable/plug assembly
VSWR 1.15:1@1GHz, 1.11:1 typical (RP8-W70 or MCX plug
Compression 7.49 • Two tipstyles Required tail connector MCX PE8SMB
6.35 Insertion loss 0.12:dB@1GHz • Short overall length 7.87
Minimum return loss 23db, 26db typical
Required tail connector SMA plug Mates with standard SMA R.F. connector
Tip styles
14.00 Typ.
2.66 SMB PLUG Ø 5.0 N-TYPE SOCKET
Configurations Typ. 1.30 Typ.
Tip 8.0 14.0
29.46 31.12 Top view (PE6KH) 2.5
Typ. LINEAR CONFIGURATION: 5mm centres Ø 3.8 only Tip
10.00 4.00
5.08 Ref Typ.
3.05 Typ. shown only
Side view 38.99 4.5 1.8
Typ.
Ø 1.18 shown
7.49
PE8SMB • variants available 5.5
4.0 4.7
Compression 7.49 Mounting hole 2.54 PE8NT
6.35
Part number Height Description Spare probe
SMA JACK
7.89 4.0
11.5 Receptacles
PE6KB 6.14mm Spear PE6HB Typ. 1.8 Tip
6.0 only PRESS-FITMENT
Notes: PE6KH 4.06mm Serrated PE6HH shown Allows some sideways movement for mis-aligned targets
Mates with standard SMA 3.1 2.4
R.F. connector• Other tipstyles 4.0 4.7
29.60

29.46 31.12 22.0


can be fitted Typ. QUADRATURE CONFIGURATION: 3mm centres PE8SMA
• 3.2mm centre
38.99 Side view
version available 3.05 Typ. MCX JACK 12.5
1.0
Notes: 1.5
7.49
Tip 8.5 8.0
• Other tipstyles can be fitted
0.8 only RE8-SW Mounting hole size 7.98mm - 7.99mm
• 4 outer probe positions allow 8.0
several configurations shown
4.0 4.7
PRESS-FITMENT
• Probe configuration can be 5.3
7.89
PE8MCX 22.0
changed 0.4
Typ.
Mates with standard SMA MMCX JACK
R.F. connector
2.92 Mounting 11.5
Inner probe 1.2 Ø 5.3 Ø 5.0
Top view hole Tip
29.60

Typ.
0.8 RE8 Mounting hole size 4.98mm - 4.99mm
Outer Top view only
8.64 5.59
1.8 2.2
shown CABLE & PLUG ASSEMBLY
Inner 4.0 4.7
Typ. Outer Typ. PE8MMCX FOR PE8 SERIES
Holes for 4.0 12.0
extra
1.91 probes SMC PLUG
Typ. 12.7 0.1 11.5
Typ.
Tip
Part number Spare probe Part number Spare probe
1.5 only
Ø 5.0
shown
2.92 Mounting 3.8 MCX plug with 70cm RG178 cable
PE6KL PE6QS Inner probe Typ. hole PE6KQG PE6QS 5.0 4.0 4.7
PE8SMC RP8-W70 attached, the cable end is unterminated

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Typ. probes
Switching Test Probes Test probes with an integral microswitch used for electrically
testing and signalling the presence of a lead or pin
Example installations Electrical test and presence
detection using switchprobes Testing using switching probes
Switch closed if pin is present
Presence detection
and electrical test
and positioned correctly PS6AS
PS Range A switching probe has its tip
TYPICAL USES
● Connector pin test and in place switch
conductively connected to the barrel, spring and
receptacle, while the terminal is insulated, and is ● UUT ‘in-place’ so start test switch
RS6S
PS6INS designed to close the switch at and after a pre- ● Cycle counter/actuation switch in ATE
Switch closed if present
● Presence detection/test of a fitted part or
determined amount of compression.
component
Presence detection of component • See page 34 for presence detection switching probes
See page 24 PCB

PS3 Series Specification PS4 Series Specification PS6 Series Specification LPS6 Series Specification
Test centres 2.54mm Test centres 2.54mm Test centres 4.5mm Test centres 4.5mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm) 5mm Full travel (+/- .25mm) 3.04mm Full travel (+/- .25mm) 5.2mm Full travel (+/- .25mm) 8mm
Recommended travel up to 4mm Recommended travel up to 4.15mm Recommended travel up to 6.4mm
Recommended travel up to 2.16mm
Switch point (+/- .30mm) 1.5mm Switch point (+/- .30mm) 1.7mm Switch point (+/- .30mm) 2.4mm
Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC) Switch point (+/- .30mm) 0.76mm Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC) Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC)
Current rating (max) 1 Amp Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC) Current rating (max) 5 Amp Current rating (max) 5 Amp
Average switch resistance 50mΩ Current rating (max) 3 Amps Average switch resistance 50mΩ Average switch resistance 50mΩ
Spring force Light Heavy Average switch resistance 50mΩ Spring force At switch point 70g Spring force At switch point 90g
At switch point 45g 90g At recommended travel 230g At recommended travel 250g
At recommended travel 150g 300g Spring force At switch point 188g
Insulation sleeve Ø 3.0 3.0 Insulation sleeve Ø 3.0 3.0
Ø 1.0 Ø 1.8 Ø 1.8
At recommended travel 220g Ø 1.0
44.6
31.1
2 5 3 FLAT (HEADED) 0.86 Tip Ø Ø
6.5 Ø 2.65 Ø 5.5 Ø 2.65
1.37 1.04 10.2 13.0
5.0 37.0 52.3
Ø 0.72 Ø 1.65 Push-on connector for probe’s tail RJ1-C
Ø 2.0 Ø 1.8
Push-on connector for probe’s tail CS-3
0.51 8.38 Tip styles
42.9
Tip styles
Tip styles PS4CS SERRATED HEAD - 2.3
Push-on connector for tail CS4
CONCAVE HEAD - 2.3mm 2.3mm
CONCAVE - 1.8mm Receptacle 2.3
LPS6HS 3.0
1.8
SOLDER SERRATED HEAD - 4.0
29.21 PS6AS 4.0mm
L. SPRING PS3AS 1.22
4.57 1.83

H. SPRING PS3AX typical


FLAT HEAD - 3.0mm PS6HS-4.0 3.0
RA4C 1.47 typical 1.68 typical 7.62 typical
3.0
FLAT HEAD - 1.8mm Receptacle insertion tool: TA3
INSULATED CAP - 1.8 3.0
1.8
3.0mm
PS5 Series Specification PS6FS-3.0 LPS6INS
L. SPRING PS3FS
Test centres 3.18mm SERRATED HEAD - 2.3mm INSULATED CAP - 5.0
H. SPRING PS3FX 5.0mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm) 3.56mm 2.3 1.8
Recommended travel up to 2.16mm
SERRATED - 1.8mm
Switch point (+/- .30mm) 0.76mm LPS6INS-5.0
1.8 Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC) 3.0
Current rating (max) 3 Amps
PS6HS Receptacle: See PS6 Series

Average switch resistance 50m SERRATED HEAD - 4.0mm


L. SPRING PS3HS 3.0 Spring force PS5CS PS5CX
H. SPRING PS3HX At switch point 91g 703g
4.0
PS7 Series Specification
At recommended travel 213g 992g
Test centres 4.19mm
INSULATED CAP - 1.8mm
FLAT HEAD 2.03 1.27 Tip 1.52 PS6HS-4.0 3.0 Full travel (+/- .25mm) 4.70mm
1.8 7.5 Recommended travel up to 3.35mm
INSULATED CAP - 3.0mm Switch point (+/- .30mm) .635mm
0.81 8.89 Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC)
54.5 3.0
L. SPRING PS3INSS 1.8 Current rating (max) 5 Amps
L. SPRING PS5CS H. SPRING PS5CX
H. SPRING PS3INSX Average switch resistance 20mΩ
Probe barrel protrudes from the receptacle by 6.5mm.
Spring force At switch point 71g
PS6INS At recommended travel 136g
RADIUS - 1mm Insulating caps are available for this switching probe
series allowing presence detection of metallic or ill- INSULATED CAP - 5.0mm
1.0 defined objects. Self assembly using thin-nosed pliers. PLAIN FLAT
5.0 3.20
8.38 Tip 1.52
7.37 1.8
3.56
L. SPRING PS3JS
PSE5 - 3.5 1.40 3.56 1.52
57.40
6.35
H. SPRING PS3JX PS6INS-5.0
30° L. SPRING PS7CS
PSE5 - 5.0 Cap width 5.08mm Probe barrel protrudes from the receptacle by 9.09mm
Receptacle Receptacle
PSE5 - 10.0 Cap width 10.03mm - SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE
2.0mm drill is most commonly used. 3.0mm drill is most commonly used. - CONNECTOR FOR TAIL: CS7
Drill Part No: DS3 - SOLDER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE Drill Part No: DS6
Receptacle
SOLDER - press-fitment Receptacle SOLDER - press-fitment
Ø 3.0 Ø 3.2 SOLDER
Ø 2.0 Ø 2.2 SOLDER 33.53
3.66
30.48 4.57
4.57 2.49 23.0 0.2
26.0 1.19
Typical 2.01 2.36
1.47 2.36 7.62
RS3S Typical Typical Typical RS6S We suggest use of 1mm Ø connectors such as RJ1-C (unwired plug). Typical Typical 3.56 Typical 7.62
Typical
- SOLDER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE RA5C Receptacle insertion tool: TA5 SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE RA7C Receptacle insertion tool: TA7

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Pneumatically Controlled Probing
Pneumatic test probes provide an alternative to the use of conventional spring contact test • The ability to program sequential tests using a programmer and electric valves to
probes to solve some problems in test fixture design. The major features of pneumatic operate different probes at set times in the test program.
probing systems are:
An important consideration is that probes not in use are not in contact with the item under
• There is no need for a moving probe plate or push plate. test and so cannot introduce measurement errors by adding any erroneous circuit paths.
• The probes are held away from the test item until contact is required, which avoids Below is a complete range of probes, together with all the hoses, terminations, manifolds
damage and wear and tear on the probe tips. When the compressed air is switched on for air distribution, and electric switches for programming a test routine. Please note, this is
to the probe the tip moves into contact with the test pad. a hypothetical set up to show all the components in use.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Probes 8 9 10 11 12 13
PP5QS AH-1 1mm Hose
Airline for AI-G1 - 8-M5
use elsewhere AM5-1
6 x AM5-0
PP4BS 4 PP4BS 8

ECP4 Probe tips rise to ECP4 MAN10-0


operating position distributes air to 4 x AM5-1
Electrical probes 10 to 13
connection
AI-G1 - 8-0 to probe Man
AH-1 10-0
1mm Hose AH-1 1mm Hose

Man 6
2-3 - 1
7
By program control:
MAN2-3-1 Switch 2 is operated -1
Man distributes air to T-piece manifold releasing air to MA
N2-3 AI-G1 - 8-3
10-0 probes 8 and 9 AH-1 to
1mm Hose
Switch 3 releases air AH-3
3 x AM5-0 HR2-1 AH-2 manifold MAN10-0 3mm Hose
7 x AM5-1 2mm Hose AM3-3 Filtered
5 AM5-3 6 BAR/86psi
EV12 air Inlet
3 10-way manifold Air at CB-2 is held by R
air switches 2 and 3 1 AM3-3
MAN10-0 distributes At start up,

P R
AI-G1 - 8-3 A A

T
A
to prob es 1 to 7
AM5-2 switch 1

T
AH-3 3mm Hose P
AM5-3 releases air to CB-1
P
AM5-3 manifold 2-0 AM3-3
Man A
T

CB-2 AH-3
A

2
P R

P R
T

o 2-0
MAN2-0 splits air int AH-3 3mm Hose
o pa ths 3mm Hose R Switch 2 Switch 3
tw 12VDC
AM5-3 AH-3 3mm Hose switched
Switch 1 supply
Pneumatic system components

Connector Connector base port markings: P = Input, Hose connectors These allow hose connections to These pressure chambers have a single air inlet and a
Manifolds
bases A = Output, R = Exhaust for CB-1 manifold be made to connector bases. separate air outlet for each device that is to be operated.
Coda part Coda part no. Description Coda part no. Description
Description
no. AM3-1 An M3 to 1mm hose connector A 2-way manifold, supplied with 3 x M5 threaded holes so
MAN2-0
that you can fit your choice of AM5 series connectors.
Single connector base for a single electric AM3-2 An M3 to 2mm hose connector
CB-1 A MAN2-0 supplied fitted with 3 x AM5-1 connectors for use
valve. Uses AM3 series connectors. MAN2-3-1
AM3-3 An M3 to 3mm hose connector with AH-1 1mm hose
CB-2 to Multiple connector base for muliples of electric A MAN2-0 supplied with 3 x AM5-2 connectors for use with
CB-10 air valves. Uses AM5 series connectors. MAN2-3-2
Hose connectors These allow hose connections to AH-2 2mm hose
for all except CB-1 be made to manifolds. A 10-way manifold supplied with 10 x M5 threaded
holes for connectors; AM5-1 for 1mm output or blanking
The EV12 and EV24 are for 12V and 24V Coda part no. Description MAN10-0
plug AM5-0. The air input uses either AI-GI-8.3 for 3mm
operation respectively, which allow the AM5-0 An M5 blanking plug hose or AI-GI-8-M5 for AM5 connectors.
Electric air
switching of the air supply. They must be
valves AM5-1 An M5 to 1mm hose connector
used in conjunction with one of the These allow different sizes of air hose to be connected
Hose reducers
connector bases as shown above. AM5-2 An M5 to 2mm hose connector together.

Coda part no. Description AM5-3 An M5 to 3mm hose connector Coda part no. Description

AI-G1-8-3 Air inlet connector for 3mm hose HR2-1 A 2mm to 1mm reducer
EV12 Electric valve: 12V DC operation
AI-G1-8-M5 Air inlet connector for M5 connection HR3-1 A 3mm to 1mm reducer
EV24 Electric valve: 24V DC operation AI-G1-8-0 Air inlet blanking plug HR3-2 A 3mm to 2mm reducer

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Systems A system where the tip of the test probe is moved by compressed air negating
the need to move the probe plate or the unit towards the probe field

Pneumatically Operated Test Probes


Example installations
Electrical connection
with clip
PP4BS RP6
Air hose Air hose activated Air hose PP6QS

Up to Up to
ECP4 PP4BS Direct electrical RP4 10mm Direct electrical
connection to receptacle allows connection to receptacle allows 20mm
probe to be changed without probe to be changed without
disconnecting electrical cable disconnecting electrical cable
Without receptacle With receptacle With receptacle

PP2 Series Pneumatically PP4 Series Pneumatically PP5 Series Medium- sized
pneumatic test
PP6 Series Large pneumatic
operated test operated test test probes with
probes with a wide range of tip styles probes with a wide range of tip styles probes with a medium spring force and a high spring force and an extra long
to suit most applications. to suit most applications. an extra long stroke for use in difficult stroke for use in difficult test areas,
test areas, such as recessed test points. such as recessed test points.
Specification Specification
Specification
Minimum test centres: Minimum test centres: Specification
Without receptacle 1.91mm Without receptacle 2.54mm Minimum test centres:
With receptacle 2.54mm With receptacle 3.50mm Minimum test centres: Without receptacle 4.5mm
Full travel 10.0mm Full travel 10.0mm Without receptacle 3.5mm With receptacle 5.0mm
Working travel up to 6.0mm Working travel up to 6.0mm With receptacle 4.0mm Full travel 20.0mm
Actual size Mounting hole size 3.0mm

Actual size Mounting hole size 4.0mm


Contact force at working travel 80g Contact force at working travel 80g Full travel 20.0mm Working travel up to 12mm
Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps Working travel up to 12mm Contact voice at working travel 420g
Maximum test operating temperature 90°C Maximum test operating temperature 90°C Contact voice at working travel 170g except PP6 BS 370g
Hose: use AH-1 Hose: use AH-1 Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps
Connection: Solder Connector: use ECP4 Maximum test operating temperature 90°C Maximum test operating temperature 90°C
Compressed air specification: Compressed air specification: Hose: use AH-1 Hose: use AH-1
Filtered, oil-free at recommended pressure of 6 bar Filtered, oil-free at recommended pressure of 6 bar Connector: use ECP4 Connector: use ECP4
Hose fitting area Hose fitting area
Compressed air specification: Compressed air specification:
ø 1.5 ø 1.7 Connector area ø 2.2 ø 2.3 Filtered, oil-free at recommended Filtered, oil-free at recommended
5.5
pressure of 6 bar pressure of 6 bar
7.0 9.7 5.5
40.0 42.7

Actual size Mounting hole size 1.5mm Hose fitting area Hose fitting area
Actual size Mounting hole size 2.2mm ø 4.0 ø 4.2
Connector area ø 3.0 ø 3.2 Connector area

Tip styles Tip styles 9.7


54.4
5.5 9.7
54.4
5.5

4 POINT SMALL CROWN CONCAVE


PP4AS
Tip styles Tip styles
2.00

SPEAR SPEAR POINT SPEAR POINT


0.5 POINT
PP4BS ø 1.50 PP5BS 2.0 PP6BS 2.0

PP2QS-020 SERRATED FLAT HEAD - 2.5mm FLAT HEAD - 2.5mm


4 POINT LARGE CROWN PP4HS 2.50

DOME PP5FS 2.50 PP6FS 2.50

PP4JS SERRATED - 2.5mm SERRATED - 2.5mm


1.00

1.0
4 POINT
CROWN PP5HS 2.50 PP6HS 2.50
PP2QS-040 PP4QS 1.30

4 POINT CROWN HEAD 4 POINT CROWN HEAD


DAGGER
DAGGER
PP4TS-040
PYRAMID PP5QS 2.0 PP6QS 2.0

HEAD
PP4TS-080 2.00
Receptacle & Terminations Receptacle & Terminations
PP2TS-040 Receptacle & Terminations RECEPTACLE RECEPTACLE
Mounting hole size 3.4mm Mounting hole size 4.5mm

Receptacle RECEPTACLE
Drill hole size 3.0mm 10.6 10.6
39.2 0.4 39.2 0.4

RECEPTACLE solder wire to the side or use electrical clip solder wire to the side or use electrical clip
RP4 27.5
10.6 0.4 RP5 onto probe RP6 onto probe
Drill hole size 1.8mm ø 1.8 ø 2.0

ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL


27.5
11.0 0.4 CLIP CLIP CLIP
3.0 3.0 3.0
solder wire onto
RP2 solder cable to receptacle ECP4 electrical clip 8.0 8.0 8.0
ECP4 solder wire onto electrical clip ECP4 solder wire onto electrical clip

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Micro Test Probes For the very fine pitch testing of semi-conductor devices and PCBs down to
0.46mm centres
Example installations PM2 Series PA0 Series PM4 Series
PA0B
PM2B PM4J
RM4T RM4 Block 2 Block 1

6.35

Locking compound RM4T-W700


or epoxy 9.9 10.8

PM1 Series Specification PM2 Series Specification PA0 Series Specification


Minimum test centres 0.46mm Minimum test centres 0.51mm Minimum test centres 0.63mm 19.05 Typical
Full travel 1mm Full travel 2mm Full travel 1.91mm Full Travel
1.52 1.91
Working travel 0.67mm Working travel 1.33mm Working travel 1.27mm 0.51 0.58
Spring force at working travel Spring force at working travel Spring force initial at working travel
15g 48g 11g 39g
Current rating DC cont (max) 1 Amp Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps 0.33 I.D. 0.45 0.25 Typical
Drill hole size 0.27 - 0.28mm Drill hole size 0.34 - 0.36mm Drill hole size 0.52mm Actual size
16.50
19.00
Probe insertion tool PITO
15.50
1.50 1.00 17.00 2.00
4.50 0.20 2.80 0.50 Installation
fl 0.25 fl 0.30 fl 0.15 Ø 0.32 Ø 0.37 Ø 0.21
PA0, non-replaceable micro test probes
Actual size Actual size The top of the PAO barrel is flared making its design different to many probes. This allows a high density
of probes to be ‘pressed’ directly into the probe plate eliminating the need for a receptacle or gluing. This
‘press-fit’ feature also permits it to be installed in a variety of probe plate thicknesses. It can also be replaced
Installation relatively easily.
PM1 and PM2, non-replaceable micro test probes The PAO is available with or without 30” of 30 AWG insulated wire attached. It is installed into the probe
The non-replaceable micro test probes feature a collar at the top of the barrel, which is used as a stop in plate with a probe insertion tool (part no. PITO) or a pair of tweezers. Shrink tubing can be used on alternate
the fitment process. Due to the minute barrel diameters and thin walls, it is imperative that the drilled hole probes to provide strain relief in the termination and to reduce the possibility of electrical shorting.
diameter and straightness are very accurate. We recommend that the pre-wired option is taken as connecting To replace the probe, the wire is cut at the termination and the probe is then pushed out of the probe plate.
a cable to these probes is an extremely delicate operation.

Usually, multi-plate fixtures containing no less than 3 plates, are used to retain large multiples of probes. Tip styles
Otherwise a block of stable material which will allow reliable drilled holes is to be recommended, with the
microprobe fitted wire/tail first with tweezers, with a small amount of locking compound on the side to
secure it, if required. CONCAVE PLAIN RADIUS
0.25 0.25
Tip styles Tip styles
90° Full Radius
SPEAR POINT SPEAR POINT

30° PA0A PA0A-W30 PA0J PA0J-W30


Without Wire With 30" (762mm) Wire Attached Without Wire With 30" (762mm) Wire Attached
Ø 0.15

PM1B PM2B SPEAR POINT 3-POINT CROWN

SPEAR POINT SPEAR POINT 0.25 0.25


pre-wired with 600mm of 33 awg cable pre-wired with 800mm of 33 awg cable

30° 0.15

PA0B PA0B-W30 PA0U PA0U-W30


PM1B-W33 PM2B-W33 Without Wire With 30" (762mm) Wire Attached Without Wire With 30" (762mm) Wire Attached

PM4 Series Specification Tip styles Receptacles


0.53
Minimum test centres 1.0mm SPEAR POINT CRIMP or PLUG SOCKET
16.76
Full travel 1.91mm 3.17 30° 0.56 Typical 4.57 0.76
0.70 2.79
Working travel 1.27mm PM4B
Spring force at working travel 49g 0.53 Tip PLAIN FLAT 0.53 Press ring 4.45
13.97 0.53
0.69 Typical 9.91
Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps
Actual size RM4C
Drill hole size 0.75mm PM4C
TERMINAL
0.53
Installation PLAIN CONCAVE 3.18 6.35

90°
PM4, replaceable micro test probe PM4G 9.91
The tail of this micro test probe plugs into a socket installed in a second block, located beneath the probe plate. 0.53
RM4T
This allows the probe to be a replaceable item, without the extra width of a receptacle around it. The socket can PLAIN RADIUS Full radius
either have a cable crimped or soldered into it, or can accept the RM4T terminal plug (see illustration on the top TERMINAL PRE-WIRED
right of this page). PM4J RM4T-W700 pre-wired with 700mm of kynar wire

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Replaceable
Micro Test Probes - with receptacle
For the very fine pitch testing of semi-conductor devices
and PCBs down to 0.51mm centres

PM2’R’ Series PM3’R’ Series Example installations


PA1AS
Specification Specification PM2BR
2.5 3.43 PA0BR
1.9
Minimum test centres 0.51mm Minimum test centres 0.64mm
Full travel 2mm Full travel 1.91mm
Working travel 1.33mm Working travel 1.33mm
Spring force at working travel Spring force at working travel
48g 30g
Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps RM2C-W33 RA0C-W30
Epoxy or
15.20 16.51 locking Inserted with
13.20 2.00 14.60 1.91
compound RA1C-W450 TA0 tool

Ø 0.30 Ø 0.21 Ø 0.35 Ø 0.235

Actual size Actual size

Installation PA0’R’ Series Specification


Minimum test centres 0.76mm
PM2’R’ and PM3’R’, micro test probe receptacles 0.51
17.53
Full travel 1.91mm 0.36

The receptacles of the replaceable micro test probes feature a collar at the top of the tube, which is used as Working travel 1.27mm
a stop in the fitment process. Due to the minute tube diameters and thin walls, it is imperative that the Spring force initial at working travel 1.91
drilled hole diameter and straightness are very accurate. It is recommended that the pre-wired option is taken 11g 39g Actual size
- as connecting a cable to these receptacles is an extremely delicate operation. Current rating DC cont (max) 2 Amps
Usually, multi-plate fixtures containing no less than 3 plates, are used to retain multiples of receptacles.
Otherwise a block of stable material which will allow reliable drilled holes is recommended, with the receptacle Tip styles
fitted wire/tail first with tweezers. A small amount of locking compound may be required on the barrel to
secure it. Then the microprobe may be pushed into the receptacle, tail first, using the tweezers, making PLAIN 0.36 PLAIN 0.36
sure light pressure is put onto the probe’s collar, not onto the fragile plunger. CONCAVE RADIUS Full Radius

Tip style Tip styles PA0AR PA0JR

SPEAR 0.36 3-POINT 0.36


POINT SPEAR POINT POINT CROWN
0.30

PA0BR PAOUR

Receptacles
Ø 0.235 Mounting hole size: 0.67/0.70mm
0.70mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DAØR. RIT tool part no. TAØ

PM3BR CRIMP PRE-WIRED with 760mm kynar wire (30 awg)


20.10 0.66 20.10 0.66
4.31 4.31
PLAIN CROWN
Ø 0.21

0.48 0.73 3.05 0.48 0.73 3.05


Self-cleaning

RA0C Crimp RA0C-W30


HSS1 - heat shrink tube for alternate receptacles HSS1 - heat shrink tube for alternate receptacles
0.235 Diameter

PM2BR PM3QR STEEL PA1 Series Specification


Minimum test centres 1.27mm
Receptacles Receptacles Full travel 2.54mm
0.66
16.13
3.43
Working travel 1.70mm
Mounting hole size: 0.41/0.43mm Mounting hole size: 0.52/0.55mm
A 0.40mm drill is recommended Drill part no. A 0.52mm drill is most commonly used: Drill
Spring force initial at wkg travel
(L) Light spring 17g 71g Full Travel
DM2R part no. DA0 2.54
(X) Heavy spring 23g 105g
Actual size
Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps
CRIMP CRIMP
16.00 17.40 Tip styles
2.80 0.50 2.80 0.50
0.31
SPEAR POINT REDUCED CONCAVE
0.53
Ø 0.40 Ø 0.46 Ø 0.51 Ø 0.58
L. SPRING PA1AS-012
H. SPRING PA1AX-012 0.38

RM2C RM3C L. SPRING PA1BS


H. SPRING PA1BX Receptacles
PRE-WIRED with 800mm of 33 awg cable PRE-WIRED with 800mm of 30 awg cable PLAIN RADIUS 0.53 Mounting hole size: 0.89/0.93mm
0.90mm drill is most commonly used: Drill part no. DA1
16.00 17.40 RIT tool part no. TA1
2.80 0.50 2.80 0.50
L. SPRING PA1JS Flush fitment with press-ring
H. SPRING PA1JX CRIMP
Ø 0.40 Ø 0.46 Ø 0.51 Ø 0.58 17.53
4.57 0.94
PLAIN CROWN
0.53 .56 typical .68 typical 2.67
.86 typical
RA1C
L. SPRING PA1QS-021
RM2C-W33 RM3C-W30 H. SPRING PA1QX-021 RA1C-W450 pre-wired with 760mm kynar (30 awg)

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Presence Detection Switching Probes For detecting the absence or presence of non-conductive
features, where a normal contact probe cannot be used
Example installation - presence detection of component
PCB
TYPICAL USES
component - switch ● Test/harness connector contacts ‘in-place’ switch
RS6S
PS6INS closed if present ● UUT ‘in-place’ and ‘start test’ switch
● Cycle counter ‘actuation’ switch in vacuum test fixtures
● Presence detection of a fitted part

Tip: Prevent damage to the insulator on the tail by using


Position set to pass at correct height heat sinking pliers during any soldering.

PRESENCE
SMALL PRESENCE
DETECTOR
DETECTOR MEDIUM
PRESENCE
PRESENCE
DETECTOR
DETECTOR PRESENCE
LARGE PRESENCE
DETECTOR
DETECTOR PRESENCE
LARGE PRESENCE
DETECTOR
DETECTOR

PS3 Series Specification PS6 Series Specification PS8 Series A large switching PS9 Series A large switching
probe for presence probe with an extra
Test centres 2.54mm Test centres 4.5mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm) 5mm Full travel (+/- .25mm) 5.2mm
detection use. It has a long travel and is long travel for presence detection use; ideal
Recommended travel up to 4mm Recommended travel up to 4.15mm ideal for more robust applications. Can be for more robust applications. Can be used with
Switch point (+/- .30mm) 1.5mm Switch point (+/- .30mm) 1.7mm used with or without its receptacle. or without its receptacle.
Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC) Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC)
Current rating (max) 1 Amp Current rating (max) 5 Amps Specification Specification
Average switch resistance 50mΩ Average switch resistance 50mΩ
Spring force PS3INSS PS3INSX Spring force At switch point 70g Test centres 7.5mm Test centres 10.0mm
At switch point 45g 90g At recommended travel 230g Full travel (+/- .25mm) 14.0mm Full travel (+/- .25mm) 16.0mm
At recommended travel 150g 300g Insulation sleeve Ø 3.0
Recommended travel up to 11.0mm Recommended travel up to 13.0mm
Ø 1.8 3
Ø 1.0 Switch point 2.0mm +/- 0.2 Switch point 2.0mm +/- 0.2
44.6
31.1 3 Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC) Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC)
2 5
6.5 Ø 2.65 Ø Switch current rating (max) 5 Amps Switch current rating (max) 5 Amps
10.2
Ø 0.72 Ø 1.65 Ø 2.0 Ø 1.8
37.0 Spring force At switch point 260g Spring force At switch point 290g
At recommended travel 520g At recommended travel 640g
Tip styles Tip styles 3mm Ø INSULATED CAP 5mm Ø INSULATED CAP
Delrin
INSULATED CAP - 1.8mm INSULATED CAP - 3.0 Delrin Ø 7.0 Ø 8.0
1.8 Ø 5.0 Ø 5.5 Ø 3.0 Ø 2.0 Ø 3.0
Ø 2.0
3.0mm
1.8
PS6INS Tail Terminal 8.0 19.0 Tail Terminal 8.0 19.1
74.0 81.0
5.0
INSULATED CAP -
5.0mm
1.8 PS8INS PS9INS
L. SPRING PS3INSS
SOLDER WIRE TO TAIL TERMINAL SOLDER WIRE TO TAIL TERMINAL
H. SPRING PS3INSX PS6INS-5.0
Receptacle Receptacle
Receptacle Receptacle
Solder type press fit Solder type press fit
Solder type, Press fit Solder type, Press fit Drill hole size 5.49mm; without receptacle 5.00mm Drill hole size 7.99mm; without receptacle 7.0mm
2.0mm drill is most commonly used. 3.0mm drill is most commonly used.
Drill Part No: DS3 Drill Part No: DS6 SOLDER SOLDER
Ø 5.48 Ø 5.5 Ø 6.0 Ø 7.9 Ø 8.0 Ø 8.5
Ø 2.0 Ø 2.2 Ø 3.0 Ø 3.2

Open 8.0 0.3 Open 8.0 0.3


26.0 23.0 0.2 48.0 57.0

RS3S Push-on connector for probes tail CS-3 RS6S We suggest use of 1mm Ø connectors such as RJ1-C (unwired plug). RS8S RS9S
SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE

Presence detection using an insulating shroud PRESENCE


PRESENCE
DETECTOR DETECTOR
/ NON-REPLACEABLE PRESENCE
PRESENCE
DETECTOR DETECTOR
/ NON-REPLACEABLE

PI Series Insulated head probes are used for circuit board component lead detection and
testing. The insulating shroud is raised slightly higher than the metal serrated
PSNO5 Series Specification PSNO7 Series Specification
tip. During test, if the component lead or Option for normally open (push-to-make)
connector pin is set correctly, the electrical contact How to use insulated head probes Push-to-make switch
or normally closed (push-to-break)
will be made. Pins absent or misaligned will It is often a requirement to provide a multi-purpose test Test centres 3mm
Test centres 5mm
cause the shroud to make contact first and fail onto a single component or connector lead. The probes Full travel (+/- .25mm) 4mm
the test. will fit into standard ATE receptacles and require just one Full travel (+/- .25mm) 4mm
Recommended travel up to 2mm Recommended travel up to 1.5mm
wire connection. The insulated head probe will:
SERRATED HEAD 1.50 Shroud
• Presence test the pin to check that it is set to the Switch point (+/- .20mm) 0.7mm Switch point (+/- .20mm) 0.7mm
LPI2HS 0.92 correct height Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC) Electrical (Non-Inductive, DC)
TYP
Spring force: 113g • Check whether the pin has passed through the hole Current rating (max) 3 Amps
Current rating (max) 3 Amps
LPI2HE 0.4 • Instigate an electrical test to ensure that the pin is
Spring force at switch point 50g Spring force at working travel 50g
Spring force: 220g Centres 1.91mm soldered properly to its pad, in combination with
Receptacle LRA2 series; see page 11 other probes in the test fixture 50.0
13.0
• Fail any leads that have been bent over 43.0
12.0
SMALL 2.03 significantly. 1.47 Ø 2.95 Ø 3.05 Ø 3.40 Ø 2.0
SERRATED HEAD 1.0 Ø 1.95 Ø 2.05 Ø 2.2 Ø 2.0 Terminal A Terminal B
1.5 Component Lead Component Pin
TYP Terminal A Terminal B
PI4HX 180g Detection Detection Hole size: 2.95 - 3.00mm
PI4HE 220g Centres 2.54mm 0.4 Hole size: 1.95 - 2.00mm
PSNO7INS
Receptacle RA4 series; see page 5 PSNO5INS Connectors: Tail: RJ1-C PSNC7INS Connectors: Tail: RJ3-C
Body: CS5B Body: CS7B
3.61
LARGE
SERRATED HEAD
PI4HMS 110g 2.76
PI4HMX 180g
TYP Pass Fail Pass Fail
Centres 4.0mm Reason for failure: Reason for failure: See page 29 for switching test probes
Receptacle RA4 series; see page 5 0.4 Pin set incorrectly Pin missing

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Bladed Test Probes Large Headed Test Probes
This series of test probes has a pinned plunger to stop tip rotation. This allows the A series of test probes with unusually large tip diameters. For applications where a very
probes to access a connector in a slotted connector housing. large head is required, for example where the contact target is ill-defined.

Example installations Example installation

15.0 PD1BL-039

PD3HS-6.5
RD1S 7.0 3.0 1.0 RD3S
18.0 PD1BL-020

RD1S 7.0 6.0 0.5


PD2BL-039
12.55
Side view
RD2S 15.8 2.25

PD1 Series Specification PD3 Series Specification


Full travel 5.0mm Current rating DC cont (max) 3 Amps 3.5
Full travel 6.0mm 3.0 1.8
Working travel 4.0mm Minimum test centres 2.54mm
Spring force at working travel 150g Working travel 4.8mm
Current rating DC cont (max) 6 Amps
Tip styles Spring force at working travel 2.0 6.3 4.0
29.3
BLADED for scart connector applications (L) Light spring 80g
1.65 1.72 2.20 1.30 2.00 0.5 (S) Medium spring 150g
(X) Heavy spring 300g
Actual size

38.1
7.0 5.0 6.0
Tip styles
PD1BL-020
DOME HEAD - 4mm
BLADED for slotted connector applications 4.0
1.65 1.72 2.20 1.30 2.00 1.0

L. SPRING PD3DL-4.0
M. SPRING PD3DS-4.0
7.0 5.0 3.0 4.0
35.1 H. SPRING PD3DX-4.0
PD1BL-039

Receptacle SOLDER-CUP - press-fit SERRATED HEAD - 4mm


4.0
30.0
0.2
Mounting hole size:
2.0mm with receptacle
Drill part number: DS3 RD1S 2.0 2.2
L. SPRING PD3HL-4.0
M. SPRING PD3HS-4.0 4.0
H. SPRING PD3HX-4.0 Steel
PD2 Series Specification
Full travel 5.0mm Current rating DC cont (max) 5 Amps
SERRATED HEAD - 6.5mm 6.50
Working travel 4.0mm Minimum test centres 5.0mm to
Spring rate at working travel 150g depending on tip orientation. 7.0mm

Tip styles L. SPRING PD3HL-6.5


M. SPRING PD3HS-6.5
0.4 4.0
THIN BLADE 18.8 H. SPRING PD3HX-6.5 Steel
for slotted connector applications 2.65 3.7
2.25

5.0 SERRATED HEAD - 9mm 9.0

7.0 7.3 4.5


PD2BL-016 33.8

THICK BLADE 30.8 1.0 L. SPRING PD3HL-9.0


for slotted connector M. SPRING PD3HS-9.0
H. SPRING PD3HX-9.0 4.0
applications 5.0
Steel
7.0 5.8 3.0
PD2BL-039 15.8 CROWN HEAD - 4mm
4.0
29.8
SERRATED 2.0 3.0
RECTANGULAR
for recessed blade connector
L. SPRING PD3QL-4.0
6.0
applications M. SPRING PD3QS-4.0 4.0
7.0 H. SPRING PD3QX-4.0 Steel
PD2H 14.8

Receptacle SOLDER-CUP - press-fit Receptacle SOLDER-CUP - press-fit


3.4 3.5 0.25
23.0
0.2 Mounting hole size:
Mounting hole size: 3.9
3.5mm with receptacle
3.0mm with receptacle Drill part number: DD3 24.5
Drill part number: DS6 RD2S 3.0 3.2 RD3S

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Test Jig Parts Essential accessories for jig builders such as guide plates, latches and tooling
pins. You can also build your own test station with our test boxes

Pass Marking Unit

The BMP-1 test pass marking unit is intended for installation into test fixtures and production equipment. Example installation
Upon receipt of a test pass signal it will rapidly scribe a permanent circular mark onto the unit under test Typically 1.30 1.7 - 2.0
removing the risk of human error. This compact unit requires a footprint of less than 15mm square on the test Warning: Adequate
board. The spring loaded carbide tip is longlasting and its hardness will mark bare fibreglass (FR4), solder Spacer thickness spacers
mask over glass or copper, bare tinned copper, plastics and metal castings. MUST be used to limit
Probe
Plate board travel as shown.
The unit is supplied with a mounting receptacle with knurled fitment, cables and a plug/socket kit allowing Failure to use proper
easy connection to the jig’s internal wiring. The scriber can easily be unscrewed from its receptacle so it can spacers will allow
be transported for use in other positions. Extra receptacles, an insertion tool and tip replacement parts are Minimum scriber to bottom out,
available as spares and these are listed within the specifications.
8mm
thickness
stalling the motor and
permanently
damaging the marker.
Scriber Specification
Mechanical Electrical (Operating Conditions)
Full marker tip travel 1.57mm Current rating (max) 50mA
Recommended working travel 1.27mm Voltage required 12 - 15VDC
Direction of rotation CCW Recommended duty cycle 1 sec. On (min)
Scribed diameter 1.27mm 5 sec. Off
Mounting hole size 11.89/11.91mm
Spares/Accessories Part No.
Materials and Finishes Receptacle insertion tool RIT-BMP
Plunger tip Carbide steel Receptacle extraction tool EXT-BMP
Receptacle Stainless steel Spare receptacle BMR-1
Replacement carbide tip BMT-1

PASS MARKING UNIT Receptacle BMR-1


(included wih BMP-1)
48.51
11.85
6.35

0.64
Black (-)
60°

Red (+)
BMP-1 3.18 BMP-1

Accessories for jig customisation

Floating pins for keeping the PCB raised away from the test probes until the top Guide plates to GPW1
plate is lowered. Also useful for leveling pressure in unpopulated areas. ensure the alignment of
2.9 3.05 3.3 the PCB and to give 39.0
5.0
some protection to the
Tail ØD
tooling pins and probes.
moves
16.8
18.0
21.0 14.0
6.0
Drill hole size: FP1-35 300gm spring force, tip diameter 3.5mm
GPW1 2-6 x 3.5
2.95 - 3.00mm FP1-60 300gm spring force, tip diameter 6.0mm

12.43
Rigid tooling pins (pegs for locating PCB guide holes) GPW3 GPW3
M4 x 0.7 Ø 6.0 ØD Short taper 12.2 R2.5
7.0 shown 47.9
47.9
11.5 38.0

25.0 4.0 23.0 10.5


52.0 26.0 30.0

Long length tooling pins, with an M4 thread, suitable for loaded board testing. GPW2 7.92
M4 nut and washer included. Bullet nose tip. Drill hole size: 3.95 - 4.00mm 10.0 R1.7

Coda part no. Ø D (mm) Pin tip shape 33.8


16.0
28.0
RLTP1.95 1.95 short taper 3mm GPW2 9.0

20.0 20.0
RLTP2.45 2.45 short taper 3mm
RLTP2.95 2.95 short taper 3mm
RLTP3.15 3.15 short taper 3mm
Plastic PCB latch (optional 3mm riser included)
PCBL3
RLTP3.45 3.45 short taper 3mm 34.0
26.0
RLTP3.75 3.75 short taper 3mm 14.0
Ø 6.0 3.0
RLTP3.85 3.85 short taper 3mm
42.0 3.0
27.0
4.0
RLTP3.95 3.95 short taper 3mm 27.0 22.5
10.0
9.0 3mm riser
RLTP4.45 4.45 long taper 10mm
Ø 3.4 3.0
14.0

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Test Jig Parts Essential accessories for jig builders such as guide plates, latches and tooling
pins. You can also build your own test station with our test boxes

PCB latches: Suitable for open-topped desktop test boxes

Double latches
Guidelines for double latches

2–9x4.5
Top release bar 142.0
132.0
• Adjustable position of both latches
9.0

• Suitable for larger PCB sizes


122.0

• Ideal for use with PA4 to PA6 probe


49.0
ranges
32.0
Nylon latch 12.0
• Receptacles should be mounted into the
20.0 20.0
51.0 51.0 15.0 probe plate, raised high enough to that
PCBDL1 23.0 the probe is suitably compressed when
the PCB is latched in place
142.0
132.0
Back release bar
33.0

28.0
122.0

32.0
PCB guide plate (adjustable)
12.0
Nylon latch 20.0 20.0 15.0
PCBDL2 51.0 51.0 23.0

Single PCB latch: top release


Guidelines for single latches
• Ideal for use with PA4 to PA6 probe ranges
• Suitable for smaller sized PCBs
Top release bar
• Receptacles should be mounted into the probe plate, raised
3.5 X 5.5 high enough so that the probe is 48.0
suitably compressed when the
3.5 X 5.5 48.0
PCB guide plate PCB10.5is latched in place
7.5
7.5 10.5
5.5 15.0 5.0
5.5 15.0 5.0 7.5
7.5 4.0
4.0
12.0
12.0 17.5 8.0
17.5 Nylon latch 8.0
25.5
25.5
21.0
PCBL1 21.0

Bench top test boxes

Jig base, consisting of a pan and a hinged probe plate,


allows you to construct a simple but effective benchtop test
station. Available in two sizes and having a 65mm deep pan Useful side handles
- allowing some room for any supporting electronics, power
supply and wiring.

G10 probe plate


Max
Base box size Max probe
Coda part Pan latch
WxLxD U.U.T. count Notes
no.
(mm) (mm) (6oz
probes)

All of the side


MF1BOXS 300 x 200 x 65 230 x 100 50 plates remove Hinged probe plate
for easy
customisation

Deeper pans
MF2BOXS 400 x 300 x 65 300 x 170 60 are available Carlson springs allow
(100mm) the probe plate to be
held open (probe
plate thickness -
Suitable accessories: 9.75mm)
• PCB latches (above)
• Guide plates
• Rigid tooling pins
• Floating pins
MF1BOXS

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ave you seen our other catalogue? It is the first Coda-Pin catalogue
H dedicated entirely to interfacing components, spring contacts and
mating contact lands.
This catalogue is the result of us
finding new applications for spring
contact technology including board to
o mpon e nts , Spring Contacts
board interconnection and data, power Interfacing C ct Lands
and battery charging applications. and Mating Conta ion interconnect
Examples include: ts fo r bo ard to board
Spring loaded
co nt ac ng applications
, pow er an d battery chargi
and data
• charging batteries in portable instruments
• power and data transfer pins in a docking
station
• integral compliant contacts, such as for an
antenna contact in a mobile phone
• board to board spring contacts for use in
computerised gaming systems and
telecommunications units

If you would like a printed catalogue


please go to www.coda-systems.co.uk
where you will be able to request one.
You can also browse our entire range of
interfacing components and test products
on the website.
Coda Sy stems Ltd UK
ex, CO9 2RT
Halstead, Ess
k Roa d, Litt le Maplestead, 7 274194
Oa
678 • Fax : +44 (0)178
7 478
Tel: +44 (0)178
ystems.co.uk
sales@coda-s
What is an interfacing component? systems.co.u
k
www.coda-

Plunger The spring loaded contact consists of a gold plated tubular metal barrel,
spring and plunger as a one piece assembly. The tip of the spring
loaded plunger will provide a reliable electrical contact to the mating
Crimp surface, whose distance away or position may well be indeterminate.
The tip of the plunger will usually be rounded in shape (radius) which
will prevent damage or significant wear to the contact land.
Spring Several fitment types are available including surface mount and press
fitment. Some series of the press fitment type are available with a
receptacle which allows the spring contact to be replaceable. One of our
Barrel series of surface mount spring contacts can be supplied moulded in an
array of up to 20 spring contacts.
Typically a mating contact land is used as the mating surface. These are
available as press fitment or solder-in.

www.coda-systems.co.uk
Coda Systems Ltd
Oak Road, Little Maplestead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RT UK
+44 (0)1787 478678 • Fax: +44 (0)1787 274194
 sales@coda-systems.co.uk

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