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Because it is a high precision connector, it can withstand many connections and disconnections and, thus, has the longest life of all connector grades.

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This grade is used on calibration standards, verification standards, and precision adapters. Metrology grade connectors have the highest performance and the highest cost of all connector grades. It may have a dielectric supported interface and therefore may not exhibit the excellent match of a metrology grade connector.

It provides long life with good performance and tighter tolerances. It is mainly used in and with test instruments, most cables and adapters, and some calibration standards. Instrument grade is the middle grade of connectors. Some production grade connectors are not intended to mate with metrology grade connectors.

This means that production grade connectors should always be carefully inspected before making a connection to the analyzer. It has the lowest performance of all connectors due to its loose tolerances. It is the connector grade most commonly used on the typical device under test (DUT). Production grade connectors are the lowest grade and the least expensive. Some specialized types may not have all three grades. The three connector grades (levels of quality) for the popular connector families are listed below. Proper connector care and connection techniques yield: Gaging connectors not only provides assurance of proper mechanical tolerances, and thus connector performance, but also indicate situations where the potential for damage to another connector may exist. See Inspection procedure.Ĭleaning the dirt and contamination from the connector mating plane surfaces and threads can extend the service life of the connector and improve the quality of your calibration and measurements. Metal particles from connector threads often find their way onto the mating surface when a connection is made or disconnected. Visual Inspection should be performed each time a connection is made. For best results, all connectors should be inspected and maintained to maximize their service life. This means that connectors can become defective due to wear during normal use. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.Įven though calibration standards, cables, and test set connectors are designed and manufactured to the highest standards, all connectors have a limited service life.

Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instruments power cord removed, and in a well-ventilated area.

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Wear a grounded wrist strap (having a 1 M W series resistor) when cleaning device, cable or test port connectors.

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Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat, sparks and flame.

Always use protective eyewear when using compressed air or nitrogen.

Use multiple measurements and keep record of readings Inspect and clean gage, gage primary and device tested Use a connector with a bent or broken center conductorĬlean surfaces first with clean, dry compressed airĬlean outer conductor mating surface and threadsĪllow alcohol into connector support beads Look for metal debris, deep scratches or dents Inspect connectors with magnifying glass. Keep connector temperature same as analyzer The following information will help you preserve the precision and extend the life of your connectors - saving both time and money. Proper connector care is critical for accurate and repeatable measurements.

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