FF-HAL10kV Probe Positioners
Product Information
The product consists of the following components:
- FF-HAL10kV – Probe holder with a maximum rated insulating
voltage of 10 kV (DC + Peak AC) - FF-3DPOS200 – Probe holder with a maximum rated insulating
voltage of 10 kV (DC + Peak AC) - FF-2FOOTER – Probe holder with a maximum rated insulating
voltage of 30V AC / 60V DC
The product is designed for measurement purposes and falls under
Measurement Category not II, III or IV.
The environmental specifications of the product are as
follows:
- Altitude: Up to 2000 m for operating and up to 15000 m for
non-operating - Temperature Range: Operating and Non-operating
- Maximum Relative Humidity: Operating at 80% for temperatures up
to the specified range
Product Usage Instructions
Cleaning and Maintenance
The 3D Probe Positioners require regular cleaning if exposed to
pollution. Remove dust and dirt from the joints. Use standard
cleaning agents commercially available for cleaning purposes. Do
not use any lye or acids. Apply a little amount of lubricant to the
screws and joints, as needed.
Getting Started
To insert or remove the probe, make sure the probe head is fully
inserted and seated into the holder.
Using the Holders FF-3DPOS200 and FF-HAL10kV
- Screw the positioner arm [B] into the product-specific base [A] with M6 thread.
- Tighten the positioner arm [B] with the 7mm wrench from the
scope of delivery. - The base [A] is available in three different variants: Steel
base, vacuum base, or table clamp. - The positioner arms [B] with M6 thread are available with 130mm
and 200mm span width.
Assembly Overview
Refer to the provided picture for an example of the assembly
overview. The tensioning knob [D] should be loosened until the 3D
Probe Positioner can be moved. Do not release the tensioning knob
[D] completely to avoid damage to your measuring setup. If using
MMCX as the input connector, disconnect it from the circuit under
test before repositioning the probe and its holder to prevent
unnecessary mechanical stresses on the MMCX connector and the
PCB.
Contact Information
For ordering information or any further inquiries, please
contact the manufacturer:
Tel: +49 (0) 6196 999 5000
Website: www.pmk.de
Email: [email protected]
Warranty
The product is covered by a one-year warranty from the date of
shipment. The manufacturer will repair or replace any defective
product that was not damaged by negligence, misuse, improper
installation, accident, or unauthorized repair or modification by
the buyer. This warranty only applies to defects due to material or
workmanship. The manufacturer disclaims any other implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages.
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FireFly® Probe Positioners
Hands-free Testing 0 °C to +50 °C
Instruction Manual
FireFly® Probe Positioners Instruction Manual
FireFly® Probe Positioners
The FireFly® probe positioners offer precise and semi-permanent positioning for FireFly® opticallyisolated probes, minimizing the risk of unwanted movement that could damage the device under test or result in an unsafe condition. These positioners act as a reliable “third helping hand”. One of the key advantages of the FireFly® probe positioners is their quick and easy setup process, saving valuable time and effort by moving the probe into the desired position and holding it securely in place.
Specifications
FireFly® products are not rated for CAT II, III or IV. Do not exceed the specifications. Review also the the FireFly® Series Instruction Manual. The following ratings are according to IEC 61010-031:2023-05.
Electrical Specifications of FF-HAL10kV and FF-3DPOS200
Rating for Measurement Category not II, III or IV:
Maximum Rated Insulating Voltage Pollution Degree
10 kV (DC + Peak AC) 2
Electrical Specifications of FF-2FOOTER
Rating for Measurement Category not II, III or IV:
Maximum Rated Insulating Voltage Pollution Degree
30V AC / 60V DC 3
Environmental Specifications
Altitude
Temperature Range Maximum Relative Humidity
Operating Non-operating
up to 2000 m up to 15000 m
Operating
0 °C to +50 °C
Non-Operating
-40 °C to +71 °C
Operating 80 % relative humidity for temperatures up to
+31 °C, decreasing linearly to 40 % at +50 °C
Non-operating 95 % relative humidity for temperatures up to +40 °C
Maintenance and General Notes
The 3D Probe Positioners are almost maintenance-free. However, if the device is exposed to pollution, regular cleaning is necessary. Remove dust and dirt from the joints.
Make sure to use any FireFly® probe positioner in a clean lab environment without any pollution, dust or dirt to maintain the specified isolation voltage.
For cleaning purposes use standard cleaning agents commercially available. Don`t use any lye or acids. Apply a little amount of lubricant to the screws and joints, as needed.
Scope of Delivery
· FireFly® Positioning System (FF-3DPOS200) including Wrench 7mm, FireFly® Probe Head Holder Set FF-HAL10kV-3 or FireFly® 2-Footer (FF-2FOOTER)
· Instruction Manual
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FireFly® Probe Positioners Instruction Manual
Getting Started
Read also the FireFly® Instruction Manual before first use, and keep both for future reference. A digital copy of the latest Instruction Manual revisions can be downloaded at www.pmk.de. The use of this equipment is for qualified personnel only. Observe adequate spacing between FireFly® probe head components and earth ground. Note, FireFly® products are not rated for CAT II, III or IV. To achieve the most accurate measurement results, review the “Getting Started” section in the FireFly® Series Instruction Manual.
Clamping the FireFly® Probe (all models)
Insert the FireFly® probe from the top into the holder. Before turning the FireFly® probe by 90° to mount or unmount, make sure the probe is fully inserted and seated into the holder. The following example is also valid when using the bi-pod FF-2FOOTER.
The FireFly® probe holders consist of insulating material. Only the holder FF-HAL10kV, which is equipped with the 3D probes positioner
FF-3DPOS200, provides isolation voltages up to 10kV. Observe the required distances of FireFly® probe head to earth ground.
Insert / remove probe
Make sure probe head is fully inserted and seated into holder
Twist by 90° to mount or unmount
Using the Holders FF-3DPOS200 and FF-HAL10kV
· Assembly
Screw the positioner arm [B] into the product specific base [A] with M6 thread, and tighten it with the 7mm wrench from the scope of delivery. The base [A] is available in three different variants: Steel base, vacuum base or table clamp. The positioner arms [B] with M6 thread are available with 130mm and 200mm span width.
The probe holder [C] shape depends on the probe being in use. For the FireFly® Series use the FFHAL10kV only. The drawing below shows as example of the universal probe holder.
Assembly Overview, Example
Tensioning knob [D], Example
[C1 [D] [C2 [A] [B] [C]3
FiraeFly® Probe Positioners Instruction Manual
· Handling and Re-Positioning
Hold the 3D Probe Positioner and loosen the central tensioning knob [D] until the 3D Probe Positioner can be moved.
Do not release the tensioning knob [D] completely, otherwise the 3D Probe Positioner collapses in itself and could damage your measuring setup.
If you are using MMCX as the input connector, disconnect the MMCX connector from the circuit under test before repositioning the probe and its holder, otherwise you may cause unnecessary mechanical stresses on the MMCX connector and the PCB.
Bring the 3D Probe Positioner into the desired position and fix the device by turning the central tensioning knob [D] contrary.
Ordering Information
All components are compatible with parts from the PMK positioning systems series. If a 3D positioning system from PMK is available already, only the FireFly® probe holder FF-HAL-10kV is needed. For spare parts and more positioners, visit us at www.pmk.de
Order No. FF-3DPOS200
FF-HAL10kV
893-000-SW7 FF-2FOOTER
Item FireFly® 3D Probe Positioner for 10kV Insulation with steel base (893-100-001), arm with span width 200mm (893-200-200), FireFly® probe holder (FF-HAL10kV), Wrench 7mm FireFly® Series non-conducting High Voltage Differential Probe Holder for 10kV Voltage Insulation, M6 thread, pack of three
Wrench 7mm spare part
FireFly® Probe Holder 2-Footer (Bipod) spare part
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Copyright © 2023 PMK – All rights reserved.
Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manufacturer
PMK Mess- und Kommunikationstechnik GmbH Königsteiner Str. 98 65812 Bad Soden, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 6196 999 5000
Warranty
Internet: www.pmk.de E-Mail: [email protected]
PMK warrants this product for normal use and operation within specifications for a period of one year
from date of shipment and will repair or replace any defective product, which was not damaged by
negligence, misuse, improper installation, accident or unauthorized repair or modification by the buyer.
This warranty is applicable only to defects due to material or workmanship. PMK disclaims any other
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. PMK will not be liable for any
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of
business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if PMK has been advised of
the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.
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