PMK SKID-S Positioning Systems Instruction Manual

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POSITIONING SYSTEMS
Test & Debugging Platform

Overview

SKIDS is a unique platform designed to satisfy all sorts of different demands on PCBA testing and debugging in one single item. It offers a modular design, wich enables the user to expand the SKIDS according to his needs.
The frame is available in three versions: SKIDS offers a clamping width of at least 160 x160 mm, wich fits the 3U standard PCB form factor, SKID®M for 6U cards and SKIDeL with a clamping width of 300 x 340 mm. Of course smaller boards can be tested as well. The PCBA spacers can be positioned to clamp most geometrical forms;even inconvenient non-standard shapes, that are usually hard to clamp.
The PCBA resides 10 mm above the frame, offering a better accessibility to the dut and the SKI Ds itself stands on 90 mm pedestals, enabling access from top- and bot­tom-side simultaneously. Standard M6 threads are all around the frame to mount equipment, such as probe positioners, lamps or other accessories.
Depending on its configuration, SKID® can be used from 0°C to +50°C, or for environmental testing in climate cham­bers for temperatures from -55°C to +155°C, each with non-condensing humidity, depending on choosen model.
SKIDS is available in three sizes. SKIDES for 3U PCB’s, SKIDsM for 6U PCB’s and SKIDsL for any PCBA’s larger than the 6U standard. Since the frame consists only of a few parts, the setup of the SKIDS is done in a breath. M6 threads all around the frame allow moun­ting of multiple accessories, such as test equipment, lighting and magnifiers or even cameras to record or stream video. e.g. thermal images. The low gravity center of the SKIDS allows even compara­ble large and heavy devices to be mounted.

Key Features:

• Handsfree testing & debuggingn Intuitive clamping system
• Fast and universal setups
• Environmental testing

SKID® Assembly

Horizontal Assembly:

Vertical Assembly:

SKID® Dimensions

POSITIONING SYSTEMS

Ordering Information: SKID®

SKID-S,
3U Board Tester,
(160 x 160 mm)
Order No.:
893-500-000| | • 1x  Frame SKID-S, 3U Board Tester
• 1x  Single Head Wrench SW 7mm
• 1x  Allen Wrench 2,5 mm
• 1x  Skid Vertical Adapter Kit
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 2cm
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 9cm| Order No.: 893-500-000
Order No.: 893-000-SW7
Order No.: 893-000-I25
Order No.: 893-291-501
Order No.: 016-291-503
Order No.: –
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SKID-M,
6U Board Tester(240 x 160 mm)
Order No.:
893-500-010| | • 1x  Frame SKID-M,
6U Board Tester
• 1x  Single Head Wrench
• 1x  Allen Wrench 2,5 mm
• 1x  Skid Vertical Adapter Kit
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 2cm
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 9cm| Order No.: 893-500-010
Order No.: 893-000-SW7
Order No.: 893-000-I25
Order No.: 893-291-501
Order No.: 016-291-503
Order No.: –
SKID-L,
Board Tester,
(340 x 340mm)
Order No.:
893-500-020| | • 1x  Frame SKID-L, Board Tester
• 1x  Single Head Wrench SW 7mm
• 1x  Allen Wrench 2,5 mm
• 1x  Skid Vertical Adapter Kit
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 2cm
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 18 cm| Order No.: 893-500-020
Order No.: 893-000-SW7
Order No.: 893-000-I25
Order No.: 893-291-501
Order No.: 016-291-503
Order No.: –
SKID-S
Starter Kit,
3U Board Tester,
(160 x 160 mm)
Order No.:
893-500-START| | • 1x  SKID-S, 3U Board Tester
• 1x  Single Head Wrench SW 7mm
• 1x  Allen Wrench 2,5 mm
• 1x  Skid Vertical Adapter Kit
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 2cm
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 9cm
• 1x  Uniholder
• 1x  Holder for Probes 5-12mm
• 1x  3D Measuring-Tripod 130 mm
• 1x  3D Measuring-Tripod 200 mm| Order No.:
893-500-START
Order No.: 893-000-SW7
Order No.: 893-000-I25
Order No.: 893-291-501
Order No.: 016-291-503
Order No.:
Order No.: 893-090-000
Order No.: 893-050-000
Order No.: 893-200-130
Order No.: 893-200-200
SKID-M
Starter Kit,
6U Board Tester,
(240 x 160 mm)
Order No.:
893-600-START| | • 1x  SKID-M, 6U Board Tester

• 1x  Single Head Wrench SW 7mm
• 1x  Allen Wrench 2,5 mm
• 1x  Skid Vertical 2 cm
• 4 x  Skid Vertical 2 cm
• 4 x  Skid Vertical 9 cm
• 1x  Uniholder
• 1x  Holder for Probes 5-12mm
• 2x  3D Measuring-Tripod 200 mm

| Order No.:
893-600-START
Order No.: 893-000-SW7
Order No.: 893-000-I25
Order No.: 893-291-501
Order No.: 016-291-503
Order No.:
Order No.: 893-090-000
Order No.: 893-050-000
Order No.: 893-200-200
SKID-L
Starter Kit,
Board Tester,
(340 x 300 mm)
Order No.:
893-700-START| | • 1x  SKID-L, Board Tester
• 1x  Single Head Wrench SW 7mm
• 1x  Allen Wrench 2,5 mm
• 1x  Skid Vertical Adapter Kit
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 2cm
• 4 x  Stilt SKID 18 cm
• 1x  Uniholder
• 1x  Holder for Probes 5-12mm
• 2x  3D Measuring-Tripod 200 mm| Order No.:
893-700-START
Order No.: 893-000-SW7
Order No.: 893-000-I25
Order No.: 893-291-501
Order No.: 016-291-503
Order No.:
Order
No.:
893-090-000
Order
No.:
893-050-000
Order
No.:
893-200-200

POSITIONING SYSTEMS

Ordering Information: SKID® Accessories
The operating temperature range is -55 °C to +155 °C, if not otherwise indicated.
Always ensure non-condensing humidity.

Positioning Rails
016-291-506| Positioning Rail
SKID-S| 016-291-505| Positioning Rail  SKID-M
016-291-507|  Positioning Rail
SKID-S| |
Tripod Options
893-200-130| 3D Measuring- 130 mm / M6
0 °C to +50 °C| 893-200-200| 3D Measuring-Tripod
200 mm / M6 V2A
893-200-13V|  3D Measuring-Tripod
130 mm / M6 V2A| 893-200-20V|  3D Measuring-Tripod
200 mm / M6 V2A
Clamping Options
893-050-000| Holder for Probes  5-12 mm
0 °C to +50 °C| 893-010-000| Twinadapter to
2xM6 Ball End 0 °C to +50 °C
893-090-000| Universal Probe *
Holder| |
Adapter
893-000-SW7|  Single Head Wrench
SW 7mm| 893-000-I25| Allen Wrench 2.5mm
893-000-MI6| Camera Adapter 1/4″ to M6 (SW 13 mm)| 893-291-501| Skid Vertical
Adapter Kit
016-292-500| Rubber Pad SKID| 016-292-501| PCBA Spacer
SKID PTFE
016-292-502| Teflon Slider| 016-291-500| Clamp Lever V2A
0 °C to +50 °C
016-291-503| Stilt SKID 20 mm| |

Overview

• Hands-Free Testing
•  Accurate and Safe Positioning
• 3D Stepless Clamping System
• Fixing with one hand
• 0 °C to +50 °C, non-condensing humidity

Dimensions Uniholder

Stepless Adjustable
The PMK 3D Positioners are stepless adjustable. The mechanical clamping system allows easy and exact positioning of probes and other accessories. The three joints of the stand can be fixed and re­leased by a single rotation of the central clamping handle. Thus the 3D measuring stands offer highest operating comfort and allow effective and economi­cal working.

Permanent Fixation – Stable Base
Due to the exact fit of the ball joints a high static-friction is achieved, which gives the 3D measuring stand the desired stability. The three different mo­del variants can be optimally integrated into your working environment: Steelbase, table clamp and vacuum base offer a stable basis for your daily measuring tasks, depending on the application. Please note that other combinations of base, posi­tioner and probe holder are available at our dis­tribution. This is only a selection of the available models.
For long-term fixation of complex measurement set­ups or as work simplification in PCB development, we recommend SKID®, compatible with the positioners on this page.

Assembled within Seconds
The 3D Positioning System consists of three parts: Base, positioner and probe holder. It is assembled within seconds using the 7mm wrench enclosed in the sco- pe of delivery.

Accurate and Safe
All PMK Probe positioning systems are ideal for semi permanent measurement’s. The setup is fast and easy offering greatest flexibility for your every day measuring- tasks.

Universal Usage
The PMK 3D Positioning System can be altered to fit different test applications. The customer may choose from four different Bases: Steel Base, Table clamp magnetic foot and vacuum cup aswell as different arm lengths of 130 mm and 200mm. The Probe-Holders are interchangeable too. You may choose between the 3-Fold-Holder or Uniholder, wich is not only capable of holding any 2.5 mm and 5.0 mm standard probes, but almost any measuring device up to a clamping width of 17mm. Twinholder is designed to hold 4mm Bananaplugs and similar measuring leads.

Ordering Information: 3D Positioners

MSA 100,
3D Measuring Tripod with
Steelbase, 200 mm Span Width
Order No.:
893-350-001| ``| • 1x  3D Measuring Tripod 200 mm / M6
Order No.: 893-200-200
• 1x  Steelbase M6 1200 g / D= 100 mm
Order No.: 893-100-001
• 1x  Holder for Probes / 5 -12 mm
Order No.: 893-050-000
• 1x  Hex Wrench AF7
Order No.: 893-100-003
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MSA 130,
3D Measuring Tripod with Steelbase,
130
mm Span Width
Order No.:
893-350-008| | • 1x  3D Measuring Tripod 130 mm / M6
Order No.: 893-200-130
• 1x  Steelbase M6 1200 g / D= 100 mm
Order No.: 893-100-001
• 1x  Holder for Probes / 5 -12 mm
Order No.: 893-050-000
• 1x  Hex Wrench AF7
Order No.: 893-100-003
MSB 40,
3D Measuring Tripod with Table
Clamp, 200 mm Span Width
Order No.:
893-350-002| | • 1x  3D Measuring Tripod 200 mm / M6
Order No.: 893-200-200
• 1x  Table Clamp M6 up to 40 mm
Order No.: 893-100-002
• 1x  Holder for Probes / 5 -12 mm
Order No.: 893-050-000
• 1x  Hex Wrench AF7
Order No.: 893-100-003
MSU 1500,
3D Measuring Tripod with
Steelbase, 200 mm Span Width
bothsided M6 incl. Uniholder
Order No.:
893-350-006| | • 1x  3D Measuring Tripod 200 mm / M6
Order No.: 893-200-200
• 1x  Steelbase M6 1200 g / D= 100 mm
Order No.: 893-100-001
• 1x  Universal Probe Holder
Order No.: 893-090-000
• 1x  Hex Wrench AF7
Order No.: 893-100-003
MSM 130,
3D Measuring Tripod with Magnetfoot,
130
mm Span Width
Order No.:
893-350-004| | • 1x  3D Measuring Tripod 200 mm / M6
Order No.: 893-200-200
• 1x  Magneticfoot 170N M6 D= 30 mm
Order No.: 893-100-004
• 1x  Holder for Probes / 5 -12 mm
Order No.: 893-050-000
• 1x  Hex Wrench AF7
Order No.: 893-100-003
MSM 200,
3D Measuring Tripod with Magnetfoot
200
mm Span Width
Order No.:
893-350-005| | • 1x  3D Measuring Tripod 200 mm / M6
Order No.: 893-200-200
• 1x  Magneticfoot 300N M8 D= 30 mm
Order No.: 893-100-005
• 1x  Holder for Probes / 5 -12 mm
Order No.: 893-050-000
• 1x  Hex Wrench AF7
Order No.: 893-100-003
MST 200,
3D Measuring Tripod with
Steelbase, 200 mm Span Width
bothsided M6 incl. Twinholder
Order No.:
893-350-010| | • 1x  3D Measuring Tripod 200 mm / M6
Order No.: 893-200-200
• 1x  Steelbase M6 1200 g / D= 100 mm
Order No.: 893-100-001
• 1x  Twinholder Accessing two 4mm
Order No.: 893-100-004
• 1x  Hex Wrench AF7
Order No.: 893-100-003

Key Features

• Handsfree Testing
• Anti-slip Seating

Order-No.: 893-250-001
Weight: 51.5 g
Materials: ABS, stainless steel
Finish: ABS
Seating: TPE
Color: blue
Technical Data

The PMK 2-Footer Positioner is a positioner for all PMK 2.5 mm and 5 mm probes.
Also nearly all probes of other manufacturers can be arranged with this 2-Footer Positioner.
The 2-Footer Positioner has three different sized apertures into which the probes can be put,
depending on their size.
The top aperture is conical and thus ideally suitable to clamp probes at the spout.
Operating temperature range is 0 °C to +50 °C with non-condensing humidity.
This product comes with 2 years warranty.

Usage
In order to align the probe with the positionierer, the probe has to be insert into the suitable aperture of the 2-Footer Positioner and then it can be arranged at the measuring point. It has to be noted that the front side of the 2-Footer  Positioner is above when positioning the probe. 

How to use the SKID `eco

1. Place the 4 magnetic holders with assembled washers onto the base plate.
2. Press the sleeve of the first holder downwards, place your PCB between the washers and release the sleeve to fix the PCB (picture 2).
3. Repeat step 2 to fix necessarily points of your PCB with the remaining holders (picture 3).
   

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Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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