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6. Optional Features and Accessories
The 4176 Micro-Ohmmeter are shipped with a detachable power cord as standard equipment. This
section lists several items that may be desirable for special applications.
Options
USB
Another interface that is available is USB. The interface is talk/listen and provides range and ohmmeter
function control. Drivers are provided.
Accessories
Omni Compensator
To be able to use the TCM feature of the 4176, the user will need an
Omni Compensator temperature sensor. This item allows the
ohmmeter to compensate for temperature variations when testing any
material.
Option RX-3: Rack Mount Adapter
The 4176 Micro-Ohmmeter may be mounted in a standard 19" equipment rack using a set of optional rack
ears. Option RX-3 comes with all the necessary hardware for installation and mounting.
Test Leads
This section details the different test lead sets and connectors available for use with the 4176 Micro-
Ohmmeter. All cables and test leads are manufactured by Valhalla Scientific Inc. and tested before
shipping.
Alligator Clip Type Leads
K: Kelvin Lead Set
"K" is a shielded, 4-wire Kelvin cable set, 48 inches in
length terminated in gold plated alligator clips (KCS).
Option "K" is the recommended general purpose lead
set for most applications. Figure 2.
KCS: Gold-Plated Clips
"KCS" are gold-plated alligator clips used on the "K" lead
set for 4-wire measurements of smaller components
and leads. Clips open to 1/2 inch and accommodate test
currents of up to 10A.
Figure 2 – K: Kelvin 4-Wire Lead Set
C: Banana-to-Clip Cable
"C" is a 48" general purpose shielded lead set terminated on one end in dual banana plugs and on the
other end in red and black alligator clips.
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