HIOKI 9500-10 User manual

9500, 9500-10

4-TERMINAL PROBE

Instruction Manual

September 2013 Revised edition 5 Printed in Japan

9500A980-05 13-09H

Probe tip

Levers

9500

9500-10

BNC plug

Orienting the probe so that the
side printed with the model
number is on top, plug it into
the instrument's measurement
terminals and secure in place
with the levers on the left and
right.

BNC plug of H

cur

, H

pot

, L

cur

and

L

pot

connected properly to the
measurement terminals of
each of the instruments

9500

9500-10

Short the probe's H

cur

and H

pot

terminals

(red) with one short bar and its L

cur

and

L

pot

terminals (black) with the other, so
that there is no connection between the
high and low terminals. Perform open
correction.

*1: Leave the high and low terminals as

far apart as they will be when con-

nected to the measurement sample.

Short bar

Red (HIGH)

Black (LOW)

*1

Short the probe's H

cur

, H

pot

, L

pot

, and L

cur

terminals in this order, with a short bar
and perform short correction.

Short bar

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Warranty

Warranty malfunctions occurring under conditions of normal use in con­formity with the Instruction Manual and Product Precautionary Mark­ings will be repaired free of charge. This warranty is valid for a period
of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please contact the distribu­tor from which you purchased the product for further information on
warranty provisions.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI Model 9500, 9500-10 4-
Terminal Probe. To obtain maximum performance from the de­vice, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future
reference.

Initial Inspection

When you receive the device, inspect it carefully to ensure that
no damage occurred during shipping. If damage is evident, or if
it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your
dealer or Hioki representative.

Overview

The 9500 4-Terminal Probe, alligator-clip-type 4-terminal probe
connect

s directly to
Model 3532-80 Chemical Impedance Meter and Model RM3543
Resistance HiTester, and The9500-10 4-Terminal Probe,
allig

ator-clip-t
measurement terminals on the HIOKI IM Series (LCR Meters,
Impe

dance Analyzers)

Safety Information

Follow these precautions
the full benefit

Mishandling this device during use could result in injury
or death, as well as damage to the device. Be certain that
you understand the instructions and precautions in the
manual before use. We disclaim any responsibility for
accidents or injuries not resulting directly from device
defects.

the measurement terminals on the HIOKI

ype 4-terminal probe connects directly to the

s of the various functions.

to ensure safe operation and to obtain

Safety Symbols

In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly impor­tant information that the user should read before using the
device.
The symbol p
user should refer to a corresponding topic in the manual
(marked with the sy
function.

Indicates DC (Direct Current).

The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative impor­tance of cautions and warnings.

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant haz­ard that could result in serious injury or death to the user.

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of

njury to the

i

Indicates advisory items related to performance or correct
operation of the device.

rinted on the device indicates that the

mbol) before using the relevant

user or damage to the device.

Symbols for Various Standards

This symbol indicates that the product conforms to safety
regulations set out by the EC Directive.

WEEE marking: This symbol indicates that the electrical
and electronic appli
August 13, 2005, and producers of the Member States are
required to display it on the appliance under Article 11.2 of
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).

ance is put on the EU market after

Usage Notes

Before using the device for the first time, verify that it operates
normally to ensure that no damage occurred during storage or
shipping. If you find any damage, contact your dealer or Hioki
representative.

Before using the device, make sure that the insulation on
the probes is undamaged and that no bare conductors
are improperly exposed. Using the device in such condi
tions could cause an electric shock, so contact your

Hioki representative for repair.

dealer or

• Do not store or use the device where it could be exposed to
direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity, or condensa
tion. Under such conditions, the device may be damaged
and insulation ma
specifications.

• Do not use the device where it may be exposed to corrosive
or

combustible gases.

• This device is not designed to be entirely water- or dust-proof.
Do not

use it in an especially dusty environment, nor where it

might be splashed with liquid. This may cause damage.

• To avoid damage to the device, protect it from physical
shock when transporting
to avoid physical shock from dropping.

• Stop use and contact your dealer or Hioki representative if
t

he probe is cont

oil, or dust.

• Which 4-terminal probe can be used depends on the mea­suring device to which this product is connected. Us
wrong probe may increase the measurement error.

For more information about how to use the instrument with
which you are using the probe, refer to that instrument's
instruction manual.

y deteriorate so that it no longer meets

The device may be damaged.

and handling. Be especially careful

aminated with an excess amount of water,

ing a

Specifications

Probe Rubber-sheathed alligator-clip-type
Frequency mea-

surement range
Maximum rated 

voltage
Maximum rated 

current

Length

Measurable
conductor diameter

Mass

Cable

Oper

ating temper-

ature and humidity
Storage tempera-

ture and humidity
Operating 

environment
Accessories Instruction manual
Applicable 

standards (Safety)

9500: DC to 1 MHz
9500-10: DC to 200 kHz

±40 V DC (42 Vpeak (Measurement signal +
bias voltage))

1 Apeak (Measurement signal + bias current)

Approx. 1000 mm (39.37”)
(not including connection terminal)

diameter 0.3 to 2 mm

9500: Approx. 230 g (8.1 oz.)
9500-10: Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz.)

9500: 75 Ω c
9500

0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), 80%RH or less.
(non-condensing)

-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F), 80%RH or less.
(non-condensing)

Indoors, Pollution Degree 2
altitude up to 2000 m (6562 feet)

EN61010

oaxial cable

-10: 50 Ω coaxial cable

Names of Parts

-

-

Connection Methods

Open and Short Correction

When using the Model 3532-80 Chemical Impedance Meter and
IM Series , perform open and short correction to increase mea­surement precision.

You will need: Two short bars
A short bar is a device that sho
terminals. Use short bars with as low an impedance as possible.
When using a metal wire or similar object as the short bar, use
as thick and short a wire as possible.

measurement cable's

rts the

Open correction

Short correction

• To perform zero adjustment with the Model RM3543 Resis­tance HiTester, follow the directions in the RM3543 instruc­tion manual.

• For more information about instrument operation, refer to the
instr

ument's instruction

manual.

Measurement Procedures

Attach the rubber-sheathed alligator clips at the end of the probe
t

o the measurement sa

• Exercise caution as dirt on the connection surfaces of elec­trodes or the measurement sample may prevent proper con­tact, making accurate measurement impossible.

• Open correction and measurement of high-impedance ele­ments are susceptible to the effects of external induced noise
and str

ay capacitance. It
for example by making measurements on a metal plate that
has been connected to the guard terminal. (For more infor­mation about guarding, refer to the instrument's instruction
manual

.)

mple and make measurements.

is recommended to use guarding,

Maintenance and Service

• To clean

• If the device seems to be malfunctioning, contact your dealer

the device, wipe it gently with a soft cloth moistened

with

water or mild
benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners or gaso­line, as they can deform and discolor the case.

or Hioki repr
tain damage during shipping, and include a description of
existing

damage. We

age incurred during shipping.

detergent. Never use solvents such as

esenta

tive. Pack the device so that it will not sus-

do not take any responsibility for dam-