Vernier Tech Info Library TIL #1427

Charge Sensor Detail Information

Charge Sensor, order code CRG-BTA, $75.00
Specifications and User Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING
-Primary Test: Confirm that the proper setting is chosen on the sensor box.
-Primary Test: After initial power up or whenever changing range setting, press the Reset button for a few seconds with the leads shorted together just to make sure all charge is depleted from the internal capacitor.
-Secondary Test: Are the readings imprecise? Be careful when handling the leads or you may alter the readings with stray charge. Refer to the sensor booklet for more tips on the proper handling and use of this sensor.

PUBLIC TIL ENTRIES
TIL 1385: What types of activities can I perform with the Charge Sensor?
Public List of TIL Entries for CRG-BTA

SPECIFICATIONS
-new order code: CRG-BTA
-old order code: none
-Ranges: +/-0.5 V (+/-5 nC); +/-2 V (+/-20 nC); +/-10 V (+/-97 nC)
-Maximum input: +/-150 V
-Typical bias input current: 0.005 pA
-Instrument time constant: 0.1 s

CALIBRATION
-Calibrate? No. The sensor is set to the stored calibration before shipping.
-There is no calibration process given in the sensor booklet.

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Created by: jrandall on May 07 2005
Last updated by: jgastineau on April 27 2007