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710A ANDHELD ETER Models: 710A Handheld Bond Meter Operation Manual rev A Manual Part Number: 710A-900, Rev. A Published December 2019, Geneva, OH 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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FAR 12.212 (Computer software) for the federal government, and DFARS 252.227-7015 (Technical data – Commercial items) and DFARS 227-7202-3 (Rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
IEC 61000-4 2:2009, Class B 55022:2010+A1:2015, Class A; EN 61000-4 MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 3:2006+A2:2010, 10 V/m (80 MHz to 1 GHz) 95% confidence interval, approximately 2σ 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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-60 to 160 °F HYSICAL HARACTERISTICS Dimensions 193 x 84 x 28 mm 7.6 x 3.3 x 1.1 in Weight (incl. batteries) 303.2 g 10.7 oz 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Kelvin Clip, 700 Series, Regular Length, Intrinsically Safe KC-M5S Kelvin Clip, 700 Series, Long Length, Intrinsically Safe Some accessories may not be available at time of printing 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Standard Calibration Service Options 710-17025 17025 Calibration with Report TEGAM Family of Handheld Bond Meters 710A Handheld Bond Meter Bond Meters 720A Intrinsically Safe, Handheld Bond Meter 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Typical battery life under normal use conditions in laboratory environment. Continuous or repeated use of features such as the backlight or use or storage at high or low temperature extremes may reduce battery life. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Do not touch a probe that has been exposed to toxic substances or extremely high or low temperatures. Safety Notices and Information continued on next page . . . 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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Static discharge through a connected probe may cause instrument damage. Use care to avoid static discharge when handling the instrument or connected probes. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Use the original packing materials if reshipment is necessary. If any dents, broken, or loose parts are seen, do not use the equipment. Notify TEGAM immediately. Check that all items are present. If any items are missing, notify TEGAM immediately.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this Operation Manual to learn about all the features and benefits of your new TEGAM Handheld Bond Meter. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
The display is a large, easy to read, LCD display, with an LED backlight for clear viewing in low-light conditions. It can simultaneously display the resistance reading, range, PASS/FAIL status, open lead detection, over/under indication and the battery level. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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The measurement is less than the test limit The measurement is greater than the test limit Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Figure 3: LCD Display Description 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
New measurements are not displayed while the hold function is active. If test limits are active, the OK or FAIL annunciators will also be held. To disable the hold function and resume normal operation, press again. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
(1.5s) . The HOLD annunciator will turn off. The unit is now in normal operating mode. For best results, put unit in Auto-Range when using Auto-Hold. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Figure 4: Battery Voltage Indicator data collection, the batteries should be replaced before the battery voltage indicator reaches zero (0) bars. See Section 2.5, Battery Installation and Replacement. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
The device does not detect a DUT. (no device under test) This message will appear when Kelvin Clips are connected and closed or in “nodut” Auto-Hold Mode between measurements. Figure 5: Invalid Measurement Indications 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
15. Indicate if the value exceeds the high limit or low limit calculated in Step 6 using “Pass/Fail” column of Appendix B. 16. Staying in the 10 Ω range, connect UUT leads to 1 Ω standard and record value. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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The unit should display 0.000 (±0.002) 33. Indicate if the value exceeds the high limit or low limit calculated in Step 6 using “Pass/Fail” column of Appendix B. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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Line 1: ----- Line 2: 10 mΩ Press for 2 sec to display stored value of short. 10. Press to select 0.000. 11. Press “-----” will flash periodically 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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21. Connect the probes to the 100 mΩ resistance standard 22. A value will be displayed, press to select the correct value of the 100 mΩ standard. 23. Press “-----” will flash periodically 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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36. The UUT display will then indicate as follows: “2” Line 1: ----- Line 2: 10 Ω 37. Connect the probes to the 10 Ω resistance standard 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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If the unit is powered off during the alignment process or is not held for 3 seconds at the end of the alignment process, the calibration factors will not be saved. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Shuts down Batteries are low or Replace batteries (see Section 2.5, Battery unexpectedly or depleted Installation and Replacement) will not power on Figure 8: Common Troubleshooting Issues 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
If the unit displays one of these codes, power cycle the unit. If the code continues to be displayed, see Section 4.5, Preparation for Calibration or Repair Service. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Once you have verified that the cause of the malfunction cannot be solved in the field and the need for repair and calibration service arises, contact TEGAM customer service to obtain an RMA (Returned Material Authorization) number. You can contact TEGAM customer service via the TEGAM website, www.tegam.com...
When is the problem most frequent?, has anything changed with the application since the last time the instrument was used?, etc. 4-10 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
TEGAM service center with shipping charges prepaid. TEGAM Inc. shall pay for the return of the product to the customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the TEGAM service center is located. The customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping, duties, taxes, and additional costs if the product is transported to any other locations.
This instrument has been inspected and tested in accordance with specifications published by TEGAM, Inc. TEGAM, Inc. certifies the above listed instrument has been inspected and calibrated and meets or exceeds all published specifications and has been calibrated using standards whose...
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Rigid Wire approximately 0.8 mm in diameter, may be used. The resistance standards' total contribution to the calculated calibration uncertainty is the responsibility of the calibrating laboratory. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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