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SS-30 Series

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document provides comprehensive specifications and ordering information for various series of board test spring probes and receptacles. It details technical specifications, materials, and ordering instructions for different series and models.

Specifications:

Minimum Centers: Ranges from 0.039 inches (1.00 mm) to 0.300 inches (7.62 mm) depending on the series.
Current Rating: Typically 3 A continuous, with some series supporting up to 5 A.
Spring Force: Varies by series, ranging from 1.30 oz (37 g) to 16.40 oz (465 g).
Preload Force: Specific values provided for each spring force option.
Typical Resistance: Generally less than 65 mΩ, with some series offering resistance as low as 8 mΩ.
Maximum Travel: Ranges from 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) to 0.400 inches (10.16 mm).
Working Travel: Typically less than the maximum travel, specific to each series.

Materials:

Barrel: Made from materials such as nickel/silver, gold plated, or G2.
Spring: Options include music wire, stainless steel, or beryllium copper, often gold plated.
Plunger: Typically beryllium copper, gold plated over nickel, or DuralloyTM plated.

Ordering Information: Each series has a specific ordering code format, which includes series, size, tip style, spring force, plunger plating, and additional options like rotator or steel plunger. Examples include:

S-075 Series: S-075-LM-3.8-RT
ICT-100 Series: ICT-100-T-5.5-G-S
S-5 Series: S-5-A-16.4-G

Receptacles: Specifications for board test receptacles include minimum centers, drill size, mounting hole size, and recommended wire. Tools for crimping and insertion are also specified.

Wire Length: Standard wire lengths are 12 inches and 36 inches with a 1-inch strip length, using blue solid conductor Kynar wire.

Tools:

Crimping pliers and insertion tools are specified for different wire gauges and series.

Key Series Details:

R-SS-30 Series: Features crimp, solder cup, and preattached wire options with specific lengths and combined lengths.
R-00 Series: Offers receptacles with different lengths and combined lengths for various probe series.
R-50C Series: Includes crimp, solder cup, and wire wrap options with detailed length specifications.
R-075 Series: Provides options for crimp, solder cup, round post, and wire wrap with specific post lengths.
RSS-100 Series: Features crimp, no tail, round post, and wire wrap options with gold plating available.

Notes:

All dimensions are provided in inches and millimeters.
Specifications are subject to change, and users should verify details before ordering.

Catalog excerpts

smiths connectors ► SS-30 SERIES 0.039 (0.100) Centers For RSS-30 Series Receptacles see pg. 51 BOARD TEST SPRING PROBESPROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel MATERIALS Barrel Spring Plunger Nickel/silver, preplated gold Stainless steel, or music wire, gold plated Beryllium copper, gold plated over nickel, or Duralloy™ Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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► S-00 SERIES 0.039 (0.100) Centers For R-00 Series Receptacles see pg. 52 smiths connectors PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel MATERIALS Barrel Spring Plunger Nickel/silver, preplated gold Beryllium copper, or stainless steel, gold plated Beryllium copper, gold plated over nickel, or Duralloy™ Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES ► SS-40 SERIES 0.039 (0.100) Centers For R-00 Series Receptacles see pg. 52 Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel MATERIALS Barrel Spring Plunger Nickel/silver, preplated gold Beryllium copper, or stainless steel, gold plated Beryllium copper, gold plated over nickel, or Duralloy™ Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES smiths connectors ► S-0 SERIES 0.050 (1.27) Centers For R-0 Series Receptacles see pg. 53 Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel Barrel Spring 0.050 (1.27) 3 A continuous 2.20 oz (62 g), 2.50 oz (71 g), or 3.70 oz (105 g) @ 0.070 (1.78) travel 0.60 oz (17 g) (2.20 oz spring/BeCu) 0.60 oz (17 g) (2.50 oz spring/stainless steel) 1.90 oz (54 g) (3.70 oz spring/music wire) < 35 mQ 0.100 (2.54) 0.070 (1.78) Nickel/silver,...

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES ► SS-50 SERIES 0.050 (1.27) Centers For R-0 Series Receptacles see pg. 53 BECU TIPS DIAMETER 1. Improved pointing accuracy Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES smiths connectors ► ICT-50C & S-50C SERIES 0.050 (1.27) Centers For R-50C Series Receptacle see pg. 54 For R-50C-J-DE Wireless Series Receptacles see pg. 55 PROBE SPECIFICATIONS STEEL TIPS DIAMETER 1. High performance Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel MATERIALS Barrel Spring Plunger Nickel/silver, gold lined Music wire, nickel plated, or stainless steel Beryllium copper, or steel, gold plated over nickel 1 ► SERIES 2 ► SIZE...

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smiths connectors ► S-50C ROTATOR SERIES 0.050 (1.27) Centers For R-50C Series Receptacles see pg. 54 0.022 (0.56) 0.272 ^ (6.91) BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES smiths connectors ► ICT-50J SERIES 0.050 (1.27) Centers For R-50J Series Receptacles see pg. 56 PROBE SPECIFICATIONS 0.050 (1.27) 3 A continuous 4.00 oz (113 g), 5.60 oz (159 g), 7.00 oz (198 g), or 10.00 oz (283 g) @ 0.170 (4.32) travel 1.80 oz (51 g) (4.00 oz spring/stainless steel) 2.50 oz (71 g) (5.60 oz spring/stainless steel) 3.10 oz (88 g) (7.00 oz spring/music wire) 4.60 oz (130 g) (10.00 oz spring/music wire) < 20 mQ 0.250 (6.35) 0.170 (4.32) 1. High performance Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change MATERIALS Barrel Spring Plunger...

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES ► S-1 SERIES 0.075 (1.91) Centers For R-1 Series Receptacles see pg. 57 BECU TIPS DIAMETER 1. Improved point accuracy Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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► SS-75 SERIES 0.075 (1.91) Centers For R-1 Series Receptacles see pg. 57 smiths connectors BECU TIPS DIAMETER Improved pointing accuracy Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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smiths connectors BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES► ICT-075 & S-075 SERIES0.075 (1.91) Centers For R-075 Series Receptacles see pg. 58 For R-075-J-DE Wireless Series Receptacles see pg. 59 PROBE SPECIFICATIONS 0.075 (1.91) 3 A continuous 3.00(1) oz (85 g), 5.00 oz (142 g), 7.00 oz (198 g), or 10.00 oz (283 g) @ 0.170 (4.32) travel 1.20 oz (34 g) (3.001 oz spring) 2.00 oz (57 g) (5.00 oz spring) 2.90 oz (82 g) (7.00 oz spring) 3.30 oz (94 g) (10.00 oz spring) < 25 mQ 0.250 (6.35) 0.170 (4.32) ICT Series: Gold lined S Series: Gold plated I.D. and O.D. Music wire, nickel plated Beryllium copper, or steel,...

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smiths connectors BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES► LEAD FREE ICT-075 SERIES0.075 (1.91) Centers For R-075 Series Receptacles see pg. 58 For R-075-J-DE Wireless Series Receptacles see pg. 59 PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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smiths connectors ► S-075 ROTATOR SERIES 0.075 (1.91) Centers For R-075 Series Receptacles see pg. 58 0.080 (2.03) BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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smiths connectors BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES► ICT-L075 SERIES0.075 (1.91) Centers For R-075 Series Receptacles see pg. 58 For R-075-J-DE Wireless Series Receptacles see pg. 59 BECU TIPS DIAMETER Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subject to change

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES ► SS & GSS SERIES0.100 (2.54) Centers For RSS-100 Series Receptacles see pg. 60. For R-100/SS Series Receptacles see pg. 61. For R-SS/SS Series Receptacles see pg. 62. PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel Barrel Spring 0.100 (2.54) 3 A continuous 3.80 oz (108 g) or 7.00 oz (198 g) @ 0.050 (1.27) travel 1.60 oz (45 g) (3.80 oz spring/stainless steel) 1.30 oz (37 g) (7.00 oz spring/music wire) SS Series: < 65 mQ GSS Series: < 30 mQ 0.060 (1.52)(1) 0.050 (1.27) SS Series: Nickel/silver...

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