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Products: Electrostatic Voltmeter Sensors & Monitors

Model 706B PORTABLE Electrostatic Voltmeter

The Trek Model 706B portable electrostatic voltmeter is designed to perform highly accurate noncontacting surface electrostatic voltage measurements. Applications include measurement of photoreceptor surfaces in copiers and laser printers.

The Trek Model 706B E.S.V.M [Electrostatic Voltmeter] provides measurement ranges of 0 to +1 kV or 0 to -1 kV (switch selectable) and employs an easy to read 3½ digit liquid crystal display to indicate the measured electrostatic voltage. Accurate electrostatic measurements can be performed over a probe to test surface spacing of 1 mm to 5 mm.

A voltage-nulling technique is employed in the Model 706B that achieves DC stability and high accuracy even if the probe-to-measured surface spacing varies during use, this permits measurement of rotating electrophotography drums without concern for the effects of measurement accuracy due to drum eccentricities.

The probe design provides low noise and drift performance even in the presence of contaminating toner particles or under conditions of high humidity and temperature. The small durable probe has a cable length of 183 cm (72").

The Model 706B is lightweight, battery operated, and packaged in a rugged enclosure that provides a convenient probe storage area.

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PERFORMANCE

  • All specifications are with a probe-to-surface separation of 3 mm.

    Measurement Range
    0 to +1 kV or 0 to -1 kV DC (switch selectable).

    Accuracy
    Better than 0.5% of full scale.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Range Switch
    A two-position switch is used to select
    the measurement range of either
    0 to +1 kV or 0 to -1 kV.

    TEST/READ Switch
    In the TEST position, if the digital
    display indicates a value lower than
    1100, the batteries should be
    replaced. In the READ position, the
    measurements are displayed.

    Voltage Display
    3½ digit liquid crystal display.
    Range
    0 to ±1000 V.
    Resolution
    1 V.
    Zero Offset
    Less than ±1 count.
    Sampling Rate
    3 readings per second.

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PROBES

Recommended Probe-to-Surface Separation Distance
1 mm to 5 mm.

Trek Model 701P-76S Probe Dimensions
8.7 mm diameter x 70 mm L
(0.35" diameter x 2.75" L).

Caution: The metallic components of the probe are driven to the measured surface voltage level with a current capability of ±0.5 milliamperes. These metallic surfaces should not be connected to ground or touched during operation.

Cable Length
1830 mm (72").

Aperture Size (oval shaped)
3.18 mm W x 6.35 mm L
(0.125" W x 0.25" L).

Aperture Orientation
Side viewing.

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ACCESSORIES

  • Accessories Supplied
    • Operator's manual, Two (2) 9-volt batteries, and Ground Patch Cord

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GENERAL

  • Power Requirements
    Two (2) 9-volt alkaline batteries.

    Operating Time
    10 hours after battery replacement.

    Operating Conditions
    Temperature

    5 °C to 35 °C.
    Relative Humidity
    To 85%, noncondensing.

    Dimensions
    39 mm H x 130 mm W x 134 mm D,
    (1.6" H x 5.2" W x 5.3" L).

    Weight
    455 g (1 lb), with batteries.

    Ground Receptacle
    The green banana jack must be
    connected to ground to maintain
    measurement accuracy.

    Power On/Off
    A two-position toggle switch.

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CERTIFICATION

TREK, INC. certifies that each Model 706B is tested and calibrated to specifications using measurement equipment traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

RoHS and CE compliant.

Low Voltage Safety Compliance (IEC 61010)

Overvoltage Category
CAT I: Peripheral level outputs (less than 60 volts).
Pollution Category
Degree 1: Operate in environments where no
pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.

NOTE: The Model 706B is designed to make electrostatic voltage measurements only!
For safety, the Model 706B should never be used to perform measurements of “hard” voltage
sources or voltage sources which can deliver currents high enough to cause harmful shocks or personal injury.

All specifications are subject to change.

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