FP80

Flex POSITIONER

The FP80 is a versatile probe positioner designed for quick and stable hands-free probing. Its articulated arm design allows for rapid positioning while maintaining stability for reliable measurements.

Rugged, Ergonomic Design
For hands-free probing

XY Stage
For fine positioning

Z-Axis Probe Force Knob
For reliable probe contact

FP80 Flex Positioner in action

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Easy-to-manipulate arm controlled by a single thumbscrew
  • Universal adapter with opening up to 16 mm
  • Base with on-off magnetic switch for metallic surface
  • Base plate with rubber bottom for nonmetallic surface
  • Multiple FP80 units can be attached to a single plate for multiple-arm applications
Datasheet
Specifications
Articulated arm
3 links and 3 joints controlled by a single thumb knob
Arm length
271 mm (10.7")
XY-Axis Travel
16 mm, 500 μm/turn (50 TPI, 5 μm resolution)
Z-Axis control
±7.5°
Dimensions (Lmax x W x Hmax)
330 x 70 x 355 mm(13 x 2.8 x 14")
Weight
1.6 kg (3.5 lb)
Base Plate
Dimensions (LxWxH)
120 x 91 x 10 mm (4.7" x 0.45" x 3.6")
Weight
0.82 kg (1.8 lb.)

Accessories

FP80-UA16

FP80 with UA16 Adapter

The FP80 Positioner with UA16 Universal Adapter holds a scope probe.

FP80 Accessory 1

HDM1

Microscope Adapter for holding digital microscope with adjustable level indicator


FP80 Accessory 2

UA16-FP40_80

Universal adapter can hold large oscilloscope and RF probes.

FLEX POSITIONER COMPARISON
FP160MS
FP160
FP80
FP40
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

Applications

SCOPE PROBING

SCOPE PROBING
FP80 can hold various probes for making measurements with an oscilloscope.
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3D HYBRID PROBING

3D HYBRID PROBING
Probing measurements of a setup with motherboard and add-on card
Learn More

Check out our other Positioners

Flex FP160

Flex FP160
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Precision TP250

Precision TP250
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About PacketMicro

PacketMicro, headquartered in Silicon Valley, provides one-stop shopping for your needs in PCB probing and signal-integrity analysis. Its product offering includes a wide range of rugged RF probes up to 65 GHz, patented probe positioners, DIY bench-top probe stations, flexible phase-stable RF cables, digital microscopes, and AITT signal-integrity analysis tools for interconnect de-embedding and PCB material extraction. PacketMicro customers include many Fortune 100 companies in 30+ countries.