Switching Test Probes

Test probes with an integral micro-switch used for electrically testing and signalling the presence of a lead or pin.

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
Light
Heavy
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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Test Probe Specification

Test centres
.100″ (2.54mm)
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
.125″ (3.04mm)
Recommended travel
.085″ (2.16mm)
Switch point (+/- .30mm)
.030″ (0.76mm)
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
3 Amps
Average switch resistance
50m
Spring force
At switch point
6.6oz (188g)
At recommended travel
7.7oz (220gm)

Receptacle Specification

PS4CS uses RA4C receptacle
– SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE
– CONNECTOR FOR TAIL: CS4

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Test Probe Specification

Test centres
.125″ (3.18mm)
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
.140″ (3.56mm)
Recommended travel
.085″ (2.16mm)
Switch point (+/- .30mm)
.030″ (0.76mm)
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
3 Amps
Average switch resistance
50m
Spring force
PS5CS
PS5CX
At switch point
3.2oz (91g)
24.8oz (703g)
At recommended travel
4.5oz (213g)
35.0oz (992g)

Receptacle Specification

PS5CS/X uses RA5C receptacle
Mounting hole size: 2.39/2.44mm.
2.4mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DA5, Receptacle insertion tool part no. TA5

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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

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Test Probe Specification

Test centres
.165″ (4.19mm)
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
.185″ (4.70mm)
Recommended travel
.132″ (3.35mm)
Switch point (+/- .30mm)
.025″ (.635mm)
Electrical (Non-conductive, DC)
Current rating (max)
5 Amps
Average switch resistance
20m
Spring force
At switch point
2.5oz (71gm)
At recommended travel
4.8oz (136gm)

Receptacle Specification

PS7CS/X uses RA7S receptacle
Mounting hole size: 3.58/3.63mm.
3.6mm drill is most commonly used:
Drill part no. DA7, RIT tool part no. TA7

– SOLDER OTHER WIRE TO RECEPTACLE SIDE
– CONNECTOR FOR TAIL: CS7

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Test Probe Specification

Test centres
4.5mm
Full travel (+/- .25mm)
5.2mm
Recommended travel
6.4mm
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

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