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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...
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...
R1L-BIR circuitry is enclosed in a rugged portable case. Dimensions: R1L-BI: 101 mm (4”) x 292 mm (11.5”) x 203 mm (8”). Weight is 1.6 kg (3.6 lb). R1L-BIR: 127 mm (5”) x 254 mm (10”) x 228 mm (9”). Weight is 3 kg (6.7 lb).
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+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...
Danger Arising from Loss of Ground If the connection to ground is lost or compromised while charging the batteries, a floating potential could develop 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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AC power supply in the “Description of Equipment” or “Maintenance” sections of this manual. Do Not Use in Explosive Environments The R1L-BI/R1L-BIR microohmmeter is not designed for operation in explosive environments. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
ITS CASE, OR ELSE THE MAINS VOLTAGE WILL PRESENT A POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD. CAUTION BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE PROPER POLARITY WHEN INSERTING THE BATTERY CELLS OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION For R1L-BI units only, remove the two screws that secure the battery retention plate. Insert the battery cells, one at a time, in accordance with the polarity indications marked on both the battery cell and the battery holder.
The black markings seen have no effect and disappear when power is turned back on. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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-BI/R1L- BIR Microohmmeter front panel. Two other wire leads...
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If the resistance is higher than the selected range, the display will show a "1" and three blank digits, indicating over-range. The 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
To obtain best results, keep the unit at 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...
20 Ω 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...
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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...
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6. Verify that the display of the UUT displays the actual standard value ±2 counts. 7. Disconnect the resistance standard. F. 200 mΩ Adjust 1. Set the range switch to 200 mΩ on the UUT. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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4. Disconnect the resistance standard. 5. Connect a 1.9 Ω standard to the UUT using the clip leads. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
U10/U9 if defective. good If the current and cables are both ok, check the resistor voltage amplifier and replace U10,U9 or other component(s) if defective. 10 TEGAM WAY • GENEVA, OHIO 44041 • 440-466-6100 • FAX 440-466-6110 • sales@tegam.com...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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