1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The 12704A resistivity chamber is a shield box that is used to measure the volume resistivity and surface resistivity of sheet, cloth and filmy samples together with a digital electrometer, a digital ultra-high resistance/micro current meter, or other measuring instruments.
(3) Operating Environment Use the 12704A in an area free from dust, corrosive gas and vibrations and away from di- rect sunlight. The ambient temperature should be 0°C to + 60°C, the relative humidity should be 80% or less.
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The storage temperature range is from -5°C to +60°C. When not in use for a long time, in- sert the electrode protection sheet between the electrodes, cover the 12704A with a plastic sheet or put in a cardboard box, and store it in a low humidity area away from direct sun- light.
Outputs an opening/closing signal of the cover. When the cover is closed, the terminals are short-circuited. When it is closed, the terminals are open-circuited. 4. GND terminal A grounding terminal. It is connected to the chassis of the 12704A. Ground this terminal for electric shock prevention. Figure 2-1 Rear Panel...
12704A Resistivity Chamber Operation Manual 2 .2 Electrode Section 2.2 Electrode Section See Figure 2-2 "Electrode Section" and Figure 2-3 "Opposed Electrode." 5. Main electrode plate Place the conductive rubber main electrode within the concave portion. Connects with the INPUT connector on the rear panel. Current flowing from the voltage application electrode to this electrode is measured.
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12704A Resistivity Chamber Operation Manual 2 .2 Electrode Section 10. Applied voltage switch Opening the cover will activate this switch to turn applied voltage OFF for safety. CAUTION The applied voltage switch has mechanical durability of 250,000 times operation. However, after it reaches the end of its service life, it will be always OFF regardless of opening and closing of the cover.
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Holes for Feed Terminal Conductive Rubber Face Figure 2-3 Opposed Electrode WARNING The opposed electrode is just inserted but not locked. It may fall by opening the cov- er. Do not turn the 12704A upside down with the cover opened.
3. Measurement Method 3.1 Connecting to the Measuring Instruments This section describes the procedure of connecting the 12704A to measuring instruments. For the details of each instrument, refer to its operation manual. The following table shows connectable instruments and necessary cables and adapter.
Connecting with the 8340A See Figure 3-1. (1) Connect the INPUT terminal of the 8340A to the INPUT terminal of the 12704A by us- ing the TRIAX-TRIAX cable (A01009). (2) Connect the V SOURCE terminal of the 8340A to the V SOURCE HI terminal of the 12704A by using the output cable (CC010005) and the banana adapter (A08531).
(1) Connect the INPUT terminal of the 8240 to the INPUT terminal of the 12704A by using the TRIAX-TRIAX cable (A01009). (2) Connect a voltage source such as the 6166 to the V SOURCE terminal of the 12704A by using the output cable (CC010005) and the banana adapter (A08531).
(3) When using the LID SIGNAL function of the 12704A, connect the INTERLOCK/LID on the rear panel of the 5450/5451 to the LID SIGNAL connector of the 12704A by us- ing the BNC-BNC cable (A01036). The INTERLOCK/LID function of the 5450/5451 operates differently depending on the setting.
12704A Resistivity Chamber Operation Manual 3.2 Setting the Electrodes and a Sample 3.2 Setting the Electrodes and a Sample CAUTION Use a sample that meets the following conditions. Measure the thickness of the sample previously with a vernier caliper or micrometer.
2. Do not apply voltage without a sample or electrode protection sheet, otherwise excessive current will flow, causing damage to the electrodes. 3. Do not give vibrations to the 12704A or connected cables during measurement, otherwise measured values will vary.
12704A Resistivity Chamber Operation Manual 3.3.2 General Instructions 3.3.2 General Instructions (1) Always set the electrode protection sheet except during measurement. (2) Be sure to open or close the cover with the opposed electrode mounted. Closing the cover without the opposed electrode will cause damage to the main electrode by the hold bracket of the opposed electrode.
------- (2) : main electrode diameter [cm] The electrode diameters of the 12704A are as follows: Main electrode diameter: 50 mm Guard electrode inner diameter: 70 mm Guard electrode outer diameter: 80 mm Opposed electrode outer diameter: 83 mm...
12704A Resistivity Chamber Operation Manual A.2 Internal Connections for Volume/Surface Resistivity Measurements A.2 Internal Connections for Volume/Surface Resistivity Measurements The following figures show the internal connections for volume and surface resistivity meas- urements. Main electrode Guard Opposed electrode electrode Figure A-2 Internal Connection for Volume Resistivity Measurement...
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