1、 Avoiding collisions and proper placement

Avoid collisions: When installing and operating the fully automatic RF probe station, collisions should be avoided as much as possible. Any collision may have an impact on the accuracy and stability of the equipment.

Proper placement: Ensure that the probe station body is placed flat and cannot be tilted or overturned. This can prevent machine malfunctions or abnormal noises caused by improper placement.

2、 Transportation and storage precautions

Safe transportation: When transporting instruments, the power cord plug should be unplugged first and transported in a specialized packaging box to avoid touching any part of the probe station.

Proper storage: After use, keep the probe station clean and try to blow away any dust as much as possible. At the same time, avoid directly splashing water for cleaning, gently wipe with a dust-free cloth and blow dry. When storing, it should be placed on a stable and reliable tabletop, preferably a workbench with shock-absorbing devices.

3、 Regular cleaning and inspection

Surface cleaning: Regularly wipe the surface of the probe station gently with non-woven fabric or a clean soft cloth, avoiding the use of cleaning agents that may leave marks.

Probe inspection: Regularly check whether the probe head is bent or damaged, and gently wipe it with a non corrosive cleaning solvent (such as isopropanol).

Key component cleaning: Other key components of the equipment, such as rails and motors, should also be regularly cleaned and lubricated to prevent inaccurate positioning caused by wear and tear. At the same time, optical components can be gently wiped from the middle outwards with lens paper dipped in alcohol (pay attention to safety during use).

4、 Work environment and maintenance

Keep clean: Keep the environment around the probe station clean, as dust, chemical vapors, or other pollutants may affect the normal operation of the equipment.

Shockproof and anti-static: If the probe station is installed in a vibration sensitive area, a shockproof platform or pad should be used to reduce the impact of vibration. At the same time, use anti-static cloth or electrostatic spray to clean the table regularly to reduce the accumulation of static electricity.

5、 Correct operation and software maintenance

Correct operation: Before each use, prepare the DUT and corresponding probes and cables for this test, confirm that compressed air, vacuum, power, etc. are turned on, and then press the power button to turn on the device. Preheat for 1-2 minutes after the host is started, and then perform initialization. Set test parameters through computer control software and select the corresponding testing mode according to requirements.

Software updates: Install the latest firmware and upgrade packages in a timely manner to fix known issues and improve system performance.

6、 Regular calibration and fault diagnosis

Regular calibration: Regularly calibrate the probe station to check its accuracy and repeatability. Clean the probe station before calibration to ensure a clean surface. When calibrating, it is necessary to follow the requirements of the instrument manual to avoid inaccurate calibration caused by misoperation.

Fault diagnosis: If abnormal test results are found, it may be due to poor contact of the probe, changes in the testing environment, or incorrect software and hardware settings. Probe status should be checked, equipment recalibrated, or software settings checked. For more complex issues, professional technical support may be required for diagnosis and repair.

The daily maintenance of the fully automatic RF probe station involves multiple aspects, including avoiding collisions, proper transportation and storage, regular cleaning and inspection, maintaining a clean and stable working environment, correct operation and software maintenance, as well as regular calibration and fault diagnosis. By following these maintenance recommendations, the efficient operation of the probe station can be ensured and its service life can be extended.