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PROSTAT PRF-911 Concentric Ring Set

Measure Surface & Volume Resistance of flat materials

Used to design materials for Static Control and other Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) applications
Necessary for the Qualification and Verification of ESD Controlled Packaging
Materials to meet current standards
Measures Surface Resistance per ANSI/ESD STM11.11
Measures Volume Resistance per ANSI/ESD STM11.12
Approximates Surface & Volume Resistivity per ASTM D-257
Incorporates a spring loaded, self-aligning center electrode feature to reduce calibration frequency
Its Dual Test Bed consists of an Insulated Test Surface for ANSI/ESD
STM11.11 Surface Resistance measurements laminated to a Steel Test Plate used for ANSI/ESD STM 11.12 Volume Resistance measurements
Used with a wide range Resistance Meter and one 5 lb. Electrode. (Instrument and Electrode not included)

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Measure Surface or Volume Resistance

Designed originally for flat (planar) packaging materials, this unique portable test fixture will measure Surface and Volume Resistance of virtually any flat material in accordance with current industry standards.

These include Surface Resistance per ANSI/ESD STM11.11, and Volume Resistance per ANSI/ESD STM11.12, and will approximate surface and volume resistivity measurements per ASTM D-257.

Note that ANSI/ESD Standards are for materials employed for electrostatic discharge control, while ASTM D-257 is used to assess insulating materials utilized in electrical distribution and power applications.

Use it with our Resistance Instruments

The PRF-911 Concentric Ring is a low-profile test fixture conceived specifically for use with the Prostat Resistance instruments such as the PRS-801 Resistance System, PRS-812 Resistance Meter and the PAS-853B Resistance Auditing System.

The Concentric Ring is an important tool to caluculate surface resistivity and volume resistivity. For example, multiply the surface resistance measurement in ohms by 10 to obtain surface resistivity in ohms/square.

Measure ESD Bags

Its compact size allows the fixture to be inserted into small flexible containers, such as an ESD protective bag, without having to cut the package.

Maintains Consistent Contact

The PRF-911 incorporates a spring loaded, self-aligning center electrode feature. This unusual feature aids in maintaining consistent contact of the fixture’s highly conductive rubber electrode surfaces with materials under test.

This reduces the need for frequent calibration and alignment of the fixture.

A Dual Test Bed for the either Measurement

The PTB-920 Dual Test Bed consists of an insulated test surface for S11.11 surface measurements laminated to a steel test plate, which is employed for volume resistivity measurements.

The four inch diameter steel test bed assembly includes a banana receptacle for instrument connections during volume measurements.

Wide Range, Accurate Performance

The PRF-911 is capable of accurate measurements from less than 100 ohms (<1.0x10² ohms), to greater than 1.0x10¹² Ohms (>1.0x10¹³ ohms/square). The fixture is configured so that it can be connected to either an instrument ground reference or earth ground to minimize the effects of extraneous fields and charges on the measurement.

Technical Specifications

CONCENTRIC RING DIMENSIONS	Inner electrode disc (D1) outside diameter: 1.2 inches (3.05cm) – Spring Loaded counter pressure approximately 2 lb., ± 2 ounces (0.82 Kilograms, ± 0.06 kg) Outer electrode ring (D2) inside diameter: 2.25 inches (5.72cm) Width 0.125 inches (0.32cm)
ALIGNEMENT	5.0x10⁵ ± 1% Ohms @100 volts per ANSI/ESD STM11.11 for Surface Measurements 5.0x10⁵ ± 2% Ohms @10 volts 5.0x10⁵ ± 1% Ohms @100 volts for Volume Resistivity Measurement 5.0x10⁵ ± 2% Ohms @10 volts
VOLUME RESISTIVITY CORRECTION	6.9 cm² Total D₁ Contact Area. Allows for D₁ mounting screw head.
FIXTURE WEIGHT	Fixture installed BNC for Inner Disc (D₁) connection, and fixture assembly ground; dual BNC/Banana plug adapter supplied. Fixture installed standard banana receptacle for Outer Ring (D₂) connection.
CONNECTIONS	14 Color LED’s from <10³ to >10¹⁴ ohms. Colors (RED, GREEN, YELLOW/ORANGE, or Blank/OFF)
DUAL TEST BED	Diameter: 4.0 inches (10.16 cm). Lamination of ¹⁄₈ inch acrylic plastic and ¼ inch stainless steel, or aluminum plate.
POWER	Not Applicable. The fixture and test bed are used in conjunction with the PRS-801 Resistance System and test leads.

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PRF-911	Concentric Ring Set	{PRF-911}

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