PS Range

A switching probe is conductively connected to the barrel, spring and receptacle while the terminal is insulated from these components and is designed primarily for detecting the absence or presence of non-conductive features, where a normal contact probe can not be used.

Test Probe Specification

Test centres
4.5mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
5.2mm
Recommended travel
4.15mm
Switch point (+/- .30mm)
1.7mm
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
5 Amp
Average switch resistance
50m
Spring force
At switch point
70g
At recommended travel
230g

Receptacle Specification

Solder type, press fit 3.0mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DS6
SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE

See receptacles at bottom of page

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Test Probe Specification

Test centres
2.54mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
5mm
Recommended travel
4mm
Switch point (+/- .30mm)
1.5mm
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
1 Amp
Average switch resistance
50m
Spring force
PS3HS
PS3HX
At switch point
45g
90g
At recommended travel
150g
300g

Receptacle Specification

Solder type, Press fit 2.0mm drill is most commonly used. Drill Part No: DS3.

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A large switching probe for presence detection use. It has a long travel and is ideal for more robust applications. Can be used with or without its receptacle.

Test Probe Specification

Test centres
7.5mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
14.0mm
Recommended full travel
11.0mm
Switch point
2.0mm +/-0.2
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
5 Amps
Spring force
At switch point
260g
At recommended travel
520g
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A large switching probe with an extra long travel for presence detection use; ideal for more robust applications. Can be used with or without its receptacle.

Test Probe Specification

Test centres
10mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
16.0mm
Recommended full travel
13.0mm
Switch point
2.0mm +/-0.2
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
5 Amps
Spring force
At switch point
290g
At recommended travel
640g

Receptacle Specification

Solder type press fit. Drill hole size 7.99mm; without receptacle 7.00mm

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Push to make switching probe

Test Probe Specification

Test centres
3mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
4mm
Recommended full travel
2mm
Switch point
0.7mm
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
3 Amps
Spring force
At switch point
50g

Receptacle Specification

Solder type press fit. Drill hole size 7.99mm; without receptacle 7.00m

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Switching probe with option for push to make or push to break

Test Probe Specification

Test centres
5mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
4mm
Recommended full travel
1.5mm
Switch point
0.7mm
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
3 Amps
Spring force
At switch point
50g

Receptacle Specification

Solder type press fit. Drill hole size 7.99mm; without receptacle 7.00m

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