As with the load standard, connect the MUT to the 16453A test fixture by inserting it between the test fixture’s upper and lower electrodes.
When connecting a load standard or a MUT to the test fixture, make sure that it only comes into contact with the test fixture’s electrodes. Also, be careful not to give the upper electrode horizontal pressure by moving the load standard or the MUT while it is in position between the electrodes.
If the pressure from the upper and lower electrodes is too weak, this may create a gap between the MUT and the electrodes and thus cause measurement errors. It is recommended that the pressure be maximized to the extent that it does not deform the MUT. For best repeatability when measuring both a load standard and a MUT, connect them to the test fixture with the same pressure.