Ossila FOUR-POINT PROBE PLUS User Manual

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Manual version: 5.0.0

Product code: T2001A

Product Version: 5.0/4.0

Software version: 1.0

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Page 1 Manual version: 5.0.0 Product code: T2001A Product Version: 5.0/4.0 Software version: 1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Specifications.............................. 10 Installation ..............................11 Operation ..............................11 Taking a Measurement ..............................11 Built-In Controls (Four-Point Probe Plus) ........................12 Sheet Resistance Lite Software ............................15 Testing the System ............................. 18 Test Head ..................................18 FTO Coated Glass ................................19 Troubleshooting ............................
Page 3: Eu Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)
Email Address: info@ossila.com declare that the DoC is issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to the following product: Product: Four-Point Probe Plus (T2001A5), Four-Point Probe (T2001A4) Serial number: T2001A5- xxxx, T2001A4- xxxx Object of declaration: Four-Point Probe Plus (T2001A5)
Page 4 Декларация за съответствие на ЕС Производител: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL. Декларира с цялата си отговорност, че посоченото оборудване съответства на приложимото законодателство на ЕС за хармонизиране, посочено на предходната(-ите) страница(-и) на настоящия документ.
Page 5 Four-Point Probe [Magyar] EU-s megfelelőségi nyilatkozat Gyártó: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL. Kizárólagos felelösségünk mellett kijelentjük, hogy a felsorolt eszköz megfelel az ezen dokumentum előző oldalán/oldalain található EU-s összehangolt jogszabályok vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. [Nederlands] EU-Conformiteitsverklaring Fabrikant: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Page 6: Safety
The absolute maximum input voltage for the Vsense channels is ±12 V. Do NOT apply • input while not powered. Use of Equipment The Ossila Four-Point Probe is designed to be used as instructed. It is intended for use under the following conditions: Indoors in a laboratory environment (Pollution Degree 2). •...
Page 7: Power Cord Safety
To facilitate disconnect, make sure the power outlet for this cord is readily accessible to the operator. Servicing If servicing is required, please return the unit to Ossila Ltd. The warranty will be invalidated if: Modification or service has been carried out by anyone other than an Ossila engineer. •...
Page 8: Requirements
User Manual Four-Point Probe Requirements Table 3.1 details the power requirements for the system, and the minimum computer specifications for the Ossila Sheet Resistance Lite software. Table 3.1. Four-Point Probe and Sheet Resistance Lite requirements. Power 24 VDC Operating Systems...
Page 9: Unpacking
Examine the components for evidence of shipping damage. If damage has occurred, please contact Ossila directly for further action. The shipping packaging will come with a shock indicator to show if there has been any mishandling of the package during transportation.
Page 10: Specifications
Long Edge Minimum: 4 mm Size Range Short Edge Maximum: 152 mm Circular Sample Size 4 mm to 152.4 mm Range (Diameter) Maximum Sample 10 mm Thickness Overall Dimensions Width: 145 mm Height: 150 mm Depth: 240 mm www.ossila.com Ossila Limited © 2024...
Page 11: Installation
Start. Using PC control: 5. Start the Ossila Sheet Resistance Lite software. The window shown in Figure 7.3 will open. 6. Set the appropriate settings in the software (explained in more detail in Section 7.3).
Page 12: Built-In Controls (Four-Point Probe Plus)
3. If a thickness has been provided, the resistivity and conductivity will also be displayed. 4. The measurement will continue until it is stopped. Built-In Controls (Four-Point Probe Plus) 7.2.1 Main Menu Figure 7.1. Four-Point Probe Plus main menu screen. Start Start a sheet resistance measurement using the default or previously set sample settings.
Page 13 For all size settings (long side, short side, diameter, thickness) the following apply: Pressing the up and down buttons changes the value of the current digit. • Pressing the OK button moves the cursor to the next digit. • www.ossila.com Ossila Limited © 2024...
Page 14 If no value is entered (i.e., 0000mm) pressing OK on the last digit will return the cursor to • the first digit. 7.2.3 Results Figure 7.2. Four-Point Probe Plus results screens. Sheet Resistance The measured sheet resistance. (Sh-R / Sheet R) The calculated resistivity of the sample.
Page 15: Sheet Resistance Lite Software
Four-Point Probe Sheet Resistance Lite Software Figure 7.3. Ossila Sheet Reisistance Lite software. There are several settings in the program which must be filled in before taking a measurement. These are found in the column on the left of the window, as shown in Figure 7.3.
Page 16 This will also show the voltage and current set between the outer probes, and voltage measurements between the inner probes. Note that these settings will only be used whilst “Use Advanced Settings” box is ticked, default settings will be used when not ticked. www.ossila.com Ossila Limited © 2024...
Page 17 User Manual Four-Point Probe Figure 7.6. Ossila Sheet Resistance Lite software showing advanced settings options. Figure 7.7. Advanced settings. Probe Spacing Sets the spacing between each of the probes in mm. This is required to determine the appropriate geometric correction factors for the sample being measured.
Page 18: Testing The System
Or If using PC control, start the Sheet Resistance Lite software and enter the settings in Figure 8.1. Note, Long Side and Short Side can be any value greater than 55 mm, this is to ensure that no correction factor is applied to the measurement. www.ossila.com Ossila Limited © 2024...
Page 19: Fto Coated Glass
4. Raise the platform until the probes have retracted approximately half-way into their housing. 5. If using built-in controller, simply select Start. Or If using PC control, start the Sheet Resistance Lite software and enter the settings in Figure 8.3. www.ossila.com Ossila Limited © 2024...
Page 20 If the measurement fails, try flipping the substrate and measuring the other side. 7. Compare the measured sheet resistance values to those in the “sheet-resistance.csv” file on the USB drive in the “FTO Test Data” folder. www.ossila.com Ossila Limited © 2024...
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most of the issues that may arise will be detailed here. However, if you encounter any issues that are not detailed here, then contact us by email at info@ossila.com. We will respond as soon as possible. Installation and Setup...
Page 22: Error Messages And Warnings
Four-Point Probe Error Messages and Warnings 9.2.1 Four-Point Probe Plus If any errors occur during a measurement using the built-in controller, the measurement will stop, output voltage/current will be set to 0, and an error message will be displayed. To return to the main menu, press the OK button.
Page 23 Unable to save file: permission The software does not have the necessary permissions to was denied access the given file path, or the file is already open in other software. www.ossila.com Ossila Limited © 2024...
Page 24: Related Products
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