Long Reach Test Probes

  • Recessed test targets

  • Component leads whose height may vary

  • Replaceable test probe by use of a receptacle

  • Dual-height test fixtures

What is a test probe?

Designed for use in dual-level fixturing where two different sets of probes with different working travels are required in the same test fixture. The long reach of this item also enables access to contacts which are otherwise inaccessible with normal length probes.

Test Probe Specification

Full travel
10mm (.394″)
Working travel
8mm (.315″)
Spring forces
at wkg travel
 
120g (4.2oz)
Current rating DC cont (max)
3 Amps
Minimum test centres
1.91mm (.0.75″)

Receptacle Specification

Mounting hole size: 1.35/1.4mm.
1.4mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DA2. Receptacle insertion tool part nos. TA2,TA2A

How To Use

Product Selection
Fitment & Usage
After Care

View ELPA2 Series Range

A longer reach version of PA5 series, this series is ideal for functional test applications where a point might be recessed or lower than the other points. For use with the standard RA5 receptacle.

Test Probe Specification

Full travel
10.2mm (.40″)
Working travel
8mm (.28″)
Spring force
initial
at wkg travel
 
20g
150g
Current rating DC cont (max)
4 Amps
Minimum test centres
3.18mm (.125″)

Receptacle Specification

Mounting hole size: 2.39/2.44mm.
2.4mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DA5. Receptacle insertion tool part no. TA5

How To Use

Product Selection
Fitment & Usage
After Care

View LPA5 Series Range

A longer reach version of the PA7 series, the LPA7series is ideal for functional test applications where a point might be recessed or lower than the other points. For use with the standard RA7 receptacle.

Test Probe Specification

Full travel
10.2mm (.40″)
Working travel
8mm (.28″)
Spring forces
initial
at wkg travel
 
80g (2.82oz)
400g (14.1oz)
Current rating DC cont (max)
4 Amps
Test centres
4.75mm (.18″)

Receptacle Specification

Mounting hole size: 3.58/3.63mm.
3.6mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DA7. Receptacle insertion tool part no. TA7

How To Use

Product Selection
Fitment & Usage
After Care

View LPA7 Series Range

Designed for use in dual-level fixturing where two different sets of probes with different working travels are required in the same test fixture. The long reach solves other problems of gaining access to contacts which are inaccessible with normal length probes. Use the standard RA4 series receptacles as shown in the ELPA4 Series.

Test Probe Specification

Full travel
10.2mm (.40″)
Working travel
8mm (.315″)
Spring forces
initial
at wkg travel
 
26g (2.2oz)
227g (8.0oz)
Current rating DC cont (max)
8 Amps
Maximum test centres
2.54mm (.100″)

Receptacle Specification

Mounting hole size: 1.7/1.75mm.
1.75mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DA3, Receptacle insertion tool part nos. TA3, TA4A

How To Use

Product Selection
Fitment & Usage
After Care

View LPA4 Series Range

The ELPA4 series has an extra-long full travel of .492" (12.5mm) compared with the .410" (10.4mm) of the LPA4 series, and with .250"(6.35mm) of the standard PA4 series ATE probes. They will fit the standard RA4 series receptacles. Additionally the ELPA4 series probes has spring force of 8.8oz (250gm) which will help in penetrating contaminates on unclean test points.

Test Probe Specification

Full travel
12.5mm (.492″)
Working travel
9.6mm (.378″)
Spring forces
initial
at wkg travel
 
40g (2.5oz)
225g (8.8oz)
Current rating DC cont (max)
3 Amps
Minimum test centres
2.54mm (.100″)

Receptacle Specification

Mounting hole size: 1.7/1.75mm.
1.75mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DA3. Receptacle insertion tool part nos. TA3 and TA4A

How To Use

Product Selection
Fitment & Usage
After Care

View ELPA4 Series Range