FP40
Flex POSITIONER
The FP40 is a basic probe positioner that offers essential functionality for hands-free probing. Its simple articulated arm design provides reliable positioning for standard probing applications.
Articulated Arm
For fast end-point movement
Switchable Magnetic Base
for quick repositioning
Z-Axis Adjustment Knob
for reliable probe contact
HIGHLIGHTS
- Articulated arm controlled by a single thumb knob for fast end-point movement
- Various changeable adapters for probes and microscopes
- Long-reach arm (260 mm / 10.2")
- Base with on-off magnetic switch for metallic surface
- Base plate with rubber bottom for nonmetallic surface
- Universal adapter holds most active/passive probes, and differential browsers from equipment manufacturers
Specifications
Articulated arm
3 links and 3 joints controlled by a single thumb knob
Arm length
260 mm (10.2")
Z-Axis control
±7.5°
Dimensions (Lmax x W x Hmax)
350 x 60 x 380 mm(13.8 x 2.5 x 15")
Weight
1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Base Plate
Dimensions (LxWxH)
120 x 91 x 10 mm (4.7" x 3.6" x 0.45")
Weight
0.82 kg (1.8 lb.)
Accessories
FP40-UA16 holds a RF probe.
HDM1
Microscope Adapter for holding digital microscope with adjustable level indicator
UA16-FP40_80
Universal adapter can hold large oscilloscope and RF probes.
FLEX POSITIONER COMPARISON
Comparison
FP160MS
FP160
FP80
FP40
Articulated Arm
210 mm (8.3")
210 mm(8.3")
260 mm(10.2")
260 mm(10.2")
Planarization Θ control
±7.5°
±7.5
±7.5° (Z-Axis)
±7.5° (Z-Axis)
Position Control
XYZ
XYZ
XY
No
Base
Magnetic Switch
Metal Base
Magnetic Switch
Magnetic Switch
Dimensions (Lmax x W x Hmax)
320 x 68 x 250 mm(12.5 x 2.7 x 9.8")
320 x 68 x 278 mm(12.5 x 2.7 x 10.9")
360 x 68 x 380 mm(14.2 x 2.7 x 15")
350 x 60 x 380 mm(13.8 x 2.4 x 15")
Weight
0.9 kg/2 lb. Body, 0.8 kg/1.8 lb. Plate
2.8 kg/6.2 lb. All
1.6 kg/3.5 lb. Body, 0.8 kg/1.8 lb. Plate
1.5 kg/3.3 lb. Body, 0.8 kg/1.8 lb. Plate
Applications
Microscopes, Scope Probes, Work with all PacketMicro fixtures
Scope Probes, Microscopes, Standalone operation
Scope Probes, Microscopes, Work with some fixtures
Scope Probes, Microscopes, Work with some fixtures
