Tegam R1L-BIR1 Instruction Manual

Tegam R1L-BIR1 Instruction Manual

Microohm/bond meter

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R1L-BIR1
MICROOHM/BOND METER
MODEL R1L-BIR1
Instruction Manual
PN# R1L-BIR1-900
Publication Date: May 2019
REV. B
REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS AUTHORIZED FOR US
GOVERNMENT PURPOSES. TEGAM PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.
NOTE: This User's Manual was as current as possible when this product was manufactured. However,
products are constantly being updated and improved. To ensure you have the latest documentation, refer
to
www.tegam.com
10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110
sales@tegam.com

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  • Page 1 NOTE: This User’s Manual was as current as possible when this product was manufactured. However, products are constantly being updated and improved. To ensure you have the latest documentation, refer www.tegam.com 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table 7: Vendor Cage Code Directory ....5-18 6. SERVICE INFORMATION Preparation for Repair or Calibration Service ..... 6-1 Expedite Repair and Calibration Form ...... 6-2 Warranty .............. 6-3 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 3: Instrument Description

    140 µ Reactive loads not to exceed 2mH or 100µF with a minimum of 5µΩ per µH of series resistance. See figure 1 below. Table 1: Specifications 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 4: Description Of Equipment

    90 VAC to 250 VAC at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Charging power is supplied via a removable line cord; one end of which plugs into a line filter on the front of the R1L-BIR1, and the other end being a standard three-pin grounded line plug.
  • Page 5 +I, Four binding posts +E, -E, and -I. Proper connections to the resistor under test are described in Section 3.2 below. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 6 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION Figure 2: Front Panel Controls 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 7: List Of Items Furnished

    The proper grounding of this instrument is essential for safety and optimizing instrument operation. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 8 AC power supply in the “Description of Equipment” or “Maintenance” sections of this manual. Do Not Use in Explosive Environments R1L-BIR1 microohmmeter designed operation in explosive environments. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 9: Preparation For Use And Installation

    BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE PROPER POLARITY WHEN INSERTING THE BATTERY CELLS OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. Insert the battery cells, one at a time, in accordance with the 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 10 POWER CABLE IS SHORTED TO THE PANEL, THE PANEL COULD POSSIBLY HAVE MAINS VOLTAGE ON IT; SO DO NOT TOUCH THE PANEL WHEN AC POWER IS CONNECTED. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    DO NOT TOUCH THE BINDING POSTS WHEN THEY ARE CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL CIRCUITS. LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT AT THESE POSTS. 3.1 Rotary Switch Functions Operation of the Model R1L-BIR1 is simple. There are only two switches. The RANGE rotary switch manually scrolls through the five ranges.
  • Page 12: General Theory Of Operation

    A known current is supplied to the item under test via two wire leads connected to the +I and -I binding posts on the R1L-BIR1 Microohm/Bond Meter front panel. Two other wire leads...
  • Page 13 In the 2 mΩ range, the current supplied to the resistance under test exceeds the charging current, and the battery will be drained. To obtain the best accuracy, allow the R1L-BIR1 to warm up minutes Ω range...
  • Page 14 WHITE HTP-100 Probe in your right hand, and push the probe points against the surface to be measured with sufficient force to cause the points to retract slightly. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 15: Principles Of Operation

    U4, the voltmeter IC. The voltage across the sensing resistor string is maintained at 1.5 V, half the value of the reference voltage because R9 and R11 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 16 10, and develops its output between VREF at pin 40 of U4 and VIN+ at pin 39 of U4. An adjustable bipolar offset voltage is added to this output by R143 before it is applied to 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 17 U4 falls below ground. Since this pin is maintained by U4 at the reference voltage of 3 V below the battery voltage, LOBAT will be displayed when the battery is less than approximately 3 V. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    23 °C ± 1 °C for at least 8 hours, and allow it to warm up for 30 minutes before making any adjustments. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 19: Calibration

    20Ω range, allow a 14-hour charge time. (Skip this step if batteries have already been charged.) 4. After the UUT has been charged, unplug the UUT. 5. Allow a 10-minute COOL DOWN. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 20 7. Disconnect the buss wires from the UUT. D. 2 mΩ Adjust (Main Gain Adjust) 1. Set the range switch to 2 mΩ on the UUT. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 21 5. Connect a 1.9 mΩ standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 6. Verify that the display of the UUT displays the actual standard value ±2 counts. 7. Disconnect the resistance standard. F. 200 mΩ Adjust 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 22 ±3 counts (±0.03 Ω) on the display of the UUT, typically 19.00. Allow adequate time for any thermals to dissipate and the unit to quit drifting. 4. Disconnect the resistance standard. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    If no current, troubleshoot the const. current to a good circuit and replace U11 or other component(s) resistor U10/U9 if defective. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 24: Preparation For Shipment

    Packaging must provide sufficient resilient material, in accordance with standard packaging practices, to prevent excessive shock to the power supply and display during shipment. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 25: Overhaul Instructions

    The only component expected to require replacement is the battery. The battery designation is listed on the Replacement Parts List, with battery cell removal and installation instructions given in section 2.2. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE Figure 3: Parts Layout 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE Figure 4: Digital Section 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-10...
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE Figure 5: Analog Section 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-11...
  • Page 29 PANASONIC R-618-100 1/8W 0805 RC0805FR- YAGEO 07100RL R3 R4 R34 10.0K RES THICK FILM 1% ERJ-6ENF1002V PANASONIC R-618-10K R35 R36 1/8W 0805 RC0805FR- YAGEO 0710KL 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-12...
  • Page 30 RES THICK FILM JUMPER ERJ-6GEY0R00V PANASONIC R-618-0 1/8W 0805 RC0805JR- YAGEO 070RL R146 3.57K RES THICK FILM 0.1% ERA- PANASONIC R-638-3.57K 1/8W 0805 6AEB3571V SUSUMU 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-13...
  • Page 31 LINECORD VOLEX U7112 17250-10-B1 PK-5000 POCKT POUCH R1L-BR1 ELLIS CH 0TJ49 PK-5000 R1L-BR1-900-01 OPERATION MANUAL ACTIVITIES R1L-B-900- PRESS R1L-B/BR-841 CD MANUAL MILITARY TEGAM, INC 49374 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-14...
  • Page 32 45T10 4-40 HEX NUT 18-8 MS35338-135 WSH LOCK #4 MPT FASTENER 45T10 NON MIL EQUAL BY DESC 6168 WIRE,N18 STR GRN TFLN BIRNBACH 71002 8518/19 GRN 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-15...
  • Page 33 3HXC8 83007-008 CABLE ST-317 STNDOF,4-40X.25 M/F MCMASTER-CARR 0KVE6 93620A430 STEEL R1L-B-200 PC ASSY R1L-B BATT BRD TEGAM, INC 49374 LOCTITE263 LOCTITE,263,HI LOCTITE 05972 263 STG,THRD 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-16...
  • Page 34 ALLIED WIRE & CABLE 92194 HST221-3/16 TEGAM, INC 49374 6196 ST-420 SPA, INS PCB, KEYSTONE 91833 9029 NYL,.250X.260 ELECTRONICS Table 6: Parts List –Battery Board Assembly 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-17...
  • Page 35 TYCO Z9V34 INTERSIL CORPORATION K0331 TYTON 3E655 KEMET ELECTRONICS 31433 VISHAY 56845 59124 VOLEX POWER CORDS U7112 LITTLEFUSE 7E222 Table 7: Vendor Cage Code Directory 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com 5-18...
  • Page 36: Service Information

    Once this information is prepared and sent with the instrument to our service department, we will do our part in making sure that you receive the best possible customer service and turnaround time possible. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 37: Expedite Repair And Calibration Form

    When is the problem most frequent?, has anything changed with the application since the last time the instrument was used?, etc. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 38: Warranty

    Repaired products are warranted for the remaining balance of the original warranty, or 90 days, whichever period is longer. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
  • Page 39 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other recognized National Metrology Institutes. Contact Information TEGAM INC. 10, TEGAM WAY GENEVA, OHIO 44041 CAGE Code: 49374 http://www.tegam.com WEB: 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...

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