Tektronix PPMS200 User manual

Instructions

PPMS200
Fine Pitch Probing System
(PPM201B, 201C, 203B, & 203C)

070-9092-01

Copyright E T ektronix, Inc. 1994. All rights reserved. T ektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes

that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
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T ektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
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WARRANTY

T ektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, T ektronix, at its option, either
will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by T ektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
T ektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the
T ektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any
other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. T ektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than T ektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or c) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or
difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUST OMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Table of Contents

General Safety Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Description 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Microscope Assembly 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Board Holder 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manipulators 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Attaching Probes to the Manipulator 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manipulator Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubrication 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Microscope Repair 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replaceable Parts 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parts Ordering Information 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Replaceable Parts List 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents

List of Figures

Figure 1: PPMS200 Fine Pitch Probing System 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2: Microscope Assembly 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3: Microscope Assembly 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4: Microscope Features and Controls 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5: Circuit Board Holder 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6: Fine Pitch XYZ Manipulator 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 7: Attaching the Probe Adapter to the Articulating Arm 10. . . .

Figure 8: Attaching the Probe in the Adapter 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 9: Attaching an Adjustable Ground Pin Assembly to the

Articulating Arm 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 10: Securing SMD Probe in Ground Pin Assembly 12. . . . . . . . .

Figure 11: Securing General-Purpose Probe in the Ground Pin

Assembly 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 12: Securing FET Probe in the Ground Pin Assembly 14. . . . . .

Figure 13: Manipulator Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 14: Focus Block Lubrication 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 15: Typical Maximum Arm Reach 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 16: PPMS200 Microscope and Circuit Board Holder 25. . . . . . .

Figure 17: Articulating Arm Assemblies 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 18: Articulating Arm Replacement Parts 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 19: Probe Adapters 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 20: Adjustable Ground Pin Assembly 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 21: Adjustable Ground Pin Assembly 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Tables

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Table 1: Probe Adapters 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 2: Microscope Replaceable Parts 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3: Manipulator Characteristics 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4: Circuit Card Holder Characteristics 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 5: Microscope Characteristics 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 6: Transportation and Packaging 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PPMS200 Probing System Instructions

General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.

Injury Precautions

Do Not Operate in

Wet/Damp Conditions

Do Not Operate in

Explosive Atmosphere

To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions.

To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.

Product Damage Precautions

Use Proper Power Source

Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage specified.

Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in This Manual

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.

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General Safety Summary

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PPMS200 Probing System Instructions

Getting Started

Product Description

This manual contains installation, operation, and replaceable parts information
for the PPMS200 Probing Test Station, as well as the PPM201B, PPM201C,
PPM203B, and PPM203C articulating arms.

This section contains the product description and assembly instructions.

The PPMS200 Probing Test Station provides users with a stable environment
that enables them to perform a broad spectrum of probing tasks. The PPMS200
shown in Figure 1 includes the following components for fine pitch probing:

H Circuit Board Holder
H Articulating Arm with 3 Axis Control (Two)
H Stereo Microscope with Boom Stand and Ring Lamp

Figure 1: PPMS200 Fine Pitch Probing System

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Circuit Board

Holder

Microscope

Articulating Arm with three
axis control and base

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Getting Started

Assembly

The following items are not shown in Figure 1, but are also included with the
PPMS200:

H Probe Adapters
H Adjustable Ground Pin Assemblies for General Purpose and SMD probes

The PPMS200 microscope and E-arm must be assembled for operation. Refer to
Figure 2 while performing the following steps:

10X Eyepiece

E-Arm Extension Holder

Microscope Pod

Height Limit
Collar

Vertical Column

Figure 2: Microscope Assembly

E-Arm

Ring Lamp

Base Plate

Coupler or Objective

1. Securely attach the vertical column to the base plate.

2. Raise the E-arm extension holder up the vertical column until it is about six

inches from the top. Loosen the knob closest to the column to slide the

holder, and tighten the knob when the holder is in place.

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3. Slide the height limit collar up against the E-arm extension holder, and

tighten the locking screw. (The collar prevents accidentally lowering the
microscope too far and may be adjusted as necessary.)

4. Slide the E-arm extension into the holder (about half way) and tighten the

holder knob.

5. Secure the microscope pod into the E-arm.
a. Rotate the two clips located on either side of the microscope away from

the microscope.

b. Slide the microscope into the E-arm assembly.
c. Rotate the clips into the assembly to lock the microscope into place.

6. Attach the objective lens to the microscope.

7. Attach the ring lamp to the bottom of the pod.
a. Fit the ring lamp on the bottom of the microscope pod.
b. Screw the coupler onto the objective lense to hold the ring lamp

in place.

8. Connect the ring lamp cable to the mating connector on the ring lamp power
supply. You may have to rotate the ring lamp assembly so that the cable
reaches the rear of the bench.

9. Attach the10X eyepieces to the microscope.

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Operating Basics

Microscope Assembly

This section describes the function and operation of each of the components
supplied with the PPMS200.

Figure 3 illustrates the microscope assembly components.

E–Arm Height

Lock Knob

Height Limit Collar

E–Arm Assembly

E–Arm Reach

Lock Knob

Focus

Control

Focus Block
Assembly

Microscope

Ring Lamp

Ring Lamp Power Supply

Figure 3: Microscope Assembly

E-Arm Assembly

The E-arm assembly permits the microscope to be positioned over the device
under test. The assembly is mounted to a high-mass base for support.

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