Keysight Technologies Probe Positioners Data Sheet 02 | Keysight | Probe Positioners - Data Sheet A full suite of revolutionary probe positioners for quick and stable hands-free probing -- Easy-to-manipulate probe arms for hands-free browsing -- One or two articulated arms with stable high-mass base -- (N2784A and N2785A) -- Quick and stable XY positioning (N2786A) -- Stable 3D probe positioning for hard-to-reach XYZ access (N2787A) -- Compatible with most scope probes -- Applications: Hands-free probing for electronic components on PC boards Quick and stable XY browsing- N2784A and N2785A Figure 1. N2784A one-arm probe positioner The N2784A and N2785A probe positioners provide quick and stable X-Y positioning to PC boards and devices that require hands-free probing. Unlike other probe positioners that require multiple adjustments to lock the probe holder into position, the N2784A and N2785A need only a "lift and drop" motion to position the probe in place. The weight stabilization technique used in the probe holder keeps constant pressure at the probing point so the probe tip stays in position even when the target board is bumped. Figure 2. N2785A two-arm probe positioner The N2784A and N2785A probe positioners are compatible with most Keysight Technologies, Inc.scope probes, including InfiniiMax singleended and differential browsers. They are also compatible with various probes manufactured by other vendors. The N2784A comes with a single positioning arm, while the N2785A comes with two positioning arms. Figure 3. See a close-up view of the probing contact through the included 3X magnifying glass 03 | Keysight | Probe Positioners - Data Sheet Low-cost two-legged positioner - N2786A The N2786A is a low-cost, easy-touse XY axis probe holder for general purpose probing applications. The two-legged positioner is designed to be easy-to-use - the positioner itself has no controls to position it in place. This positioner has three different sized apertures into which various sized probes can be placed. All of Keysight's 2.5mm and 5mm passive probes such as N2870A-76A, 10073C, 10074C, N2862A, N2863A, 1165A etc. and most other passive probes in the market can be used with the N2786A positioner. Figure 4. N2786A two-leg probe positioner Your ultimate 3D positioning solution - N2787A The N2787A is a 3D probe positioner with a flexible, articulating arm that can be quickly positioned in a wide variety of configurations. At the same time it also allows fine-adjustment to the probe location to obtain stable contact. This universal probe holder fits most Keysight passive and active probes, including InfiniiMax singleended or differential browsers. Figure 5. N2787A 3D probe positioner N2786A two-legged positioner N2787A 3D positioner N2784A XY 1-arm positioner N2785A XY 2-arm positioner Probe compatibility Keysight passive probes and single-ended active probes Most of Keysight's probes, including InfiniiMax browsers Target applications Quick XY positioning 3D (XYZ) positioning Quick and Stable XY browsing 04 | Keysight | Probe Positioners - Data Sheet Compatible probes Description N2784A/N2785A InfiniiMax 1130A/1131A/1132A/1134A and 1168A/1169A active probe with single-ended or differential browser 1156A/1157A/1158A active probe 1141A/1153A active probe 1144A active probe N2786A N2787A N287xA passive probes 116x passive probe N2782A/N2783A passive probe 104xx passive probe Many other Keysight probes and oscilloscope probes from other vendors Characteristics Product number Specification Weight N2784A/N2785A 1 arm length x height: 320 mm x 158 mm N2784A 850 g N2785A 1.25 kg N2786A height: 91.5 mm, width: 67 mm 51.5 g N2787A arm length: 200 mm, head length 45 mm, base diameter: 100 mm 1.52 kg 05 | Keysight | Probe Positioners - Data Sheet Ordering Information Product number N2784A Description 1-arm probe positioner N2785A 2-arm probe positioner N2786A two leg positioner N2787A 3D positioner 1. N2784A and N2785A include 3x magnifying glass, arm strap, cable tie, probe rest and manual. 2. N2786A includes manual. 3. N2787A includes probe head and manual. Probe is not included in the positioner. 320 mm 158 mm 320 mm 158 mm Related Literature Publication title Keysight oscilloscope probes and accessoties Keysight 5000, 6000 and 7000 Series InfiniiVision oscilloscopes probes and accessories Description Selection guide Publication number 5989-6162EN Data sheet 5968-8153EN Keysight Infiniium oscilloscope probes, accessories and options Data sheet 5968-7141EN 06 | Keysight | Probe Positioners - Data Sheet myKeysight www.keysight.com/find/mykeysight A personalized view into the information most relevant to you. Three-Year Warranty www.keysight.com/find/ThreeYearWarranty Keysight's commitment to superior product quality and lower total cost of ownership. The only test and measurement company with three-year warranty standard on all instruments, worldwide. 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