ZD Series Probe Operator`s Manual
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1. 4 Freehand Probe ii 5 RS 5 LE 6 Probe Calibration IA 7 Probe Operation Aa 8 Handling the MVXV I I 8 Connecting the Probe an 8 Operation with an Oscilloscope css sa tuv eek tra ou ER n Ye 8 Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit 8 Care and Maintenance s s 9 9 Calibration Interval 9 a _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ 9 Returning a Probe for Calibration or 10 Replacement RS 12 Performance Verification ee 13 Required Test EU Wai 13 Preliminary Proce AAA 15 Functional 16 Verification Procedure PN ET EET 16 Performance Verification Test 60 18 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Probe Input UO AGING 20 gt _ __ 22 9 22 Eee 22 Contact Teledyne LeCro2. 16 Leave the probe connected to C1 of the oscilloscope Set the vertical sensitivity for C1 to 20 mV and the horizontal scale to 1 0 us Turn on measurement P1 and set it to measure the mean of C1 Turn statistics on Insert the square pin short into the probe input sockets to short the inputs Initiate an AutoZero control on the ZD series dialog tab of C1 Wait an additional 15 minutes then record the press the Clear Sweeps button Record the mean of P1 mean C1 as Output Zero on the Test Record Verify the absolute value of Output Zero is less than the value given on the probe data sheet Operator s Manual B LF Attenuation Accuracy 1 2 10 11 12 13 Connect the BNC tee to the output of the function generator Carefully insert the Straight Tips supplied in accessory kit into the sockets of the probe head Attach the red lead of the mini grabber to the positive 4 signal input and the black lead to the negative input of the probe head Connect the BNC connector of the mini grabbers to the BNC tee on the output of the function generator Attach a BNC cable to the unused female port of the BNC tee connect a dual banana plug adapter to the other end of the cable and plug the dual banana plug adapter into the DMM input Be sure the side of the banana plug adapter corresponding to the BNC shield marked GROUND is connected to the LOW or COMMON input of the DMM Set the DMM to read AC
3. WA TELEDYNE LECROY Everywhereyoulook TD Operator s Manual ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Differential Probes ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Differential Probes Operator s Manual July 2014 WA TELEDYNE LECROY Everywhereyoulook MWAYA TELEDYNE LECROY Everywhereyoulook 2014 Teledyne LeCroy Inc All rights reserved Unauthorized duplication of Teledyne LeCroy documentation materials other than for internal sales and distribution purposes is strictly prohibited However clients are encouraged to distribute and duplicate Teledyne LeCroy documentation for their own internal educational purposes WaveSurfer WaveRunner WavePro WaveMaster and Teledyne LeCroy are registered trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions Specifications are subject to change without notice Warranty Teledyne LeCroy warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and operation within specification for a period of one year from the date of shipment Spare parts replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days In exercising its warranty Teledyne LeCroy at its option will either repair or replace any assembly returned within its warranty period to the Customer Service Department or an author
4. This section contains the probe s Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety and Environmental certifications EMC Compliance EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EMC The probe meets intent of EC Directive 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61326 2 1 2006 EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use European Contact Teledyne LeCroy Europe GmbH Waldhofer Str 104 D 69123 Heidelberg Germany Tel 49 6221 82700 AUSTRALIA amp NEW ZEALAND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EMC The probe complies with the EMC provision of the Radio Communications Act per the following standards in accordance with requirements imposed by Australian Communication and Media Authority ACMA CISPR 11 2003 Radiated and Conducted Emissions Group 1 Class A in accordance with EN61326 1 2006 and EN61326 2 1 2006 Australia New Zealand Contacts Vicom Australia Ltd Vicom New Zealand Ltd 1064 Centre Road 60 Grafton Road Oakleigh South Victoria 3167 Auckland Australia New Zealand 22 Operator s Manual Safety Compliance EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY LOW VOLTAGE The probe meets intent of EC Directive 2006 95 EC for Product Safety Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Commun
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6. the probe if any part is damaged Cease operation immediately and sequester the probe from inadvertent use ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Operating Environment The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean dry environment Before using this product ensure that its operating environment is maintained within these parameters Temperature 5 to 40 C Humidity Maximum relative humidity 90 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Altitude Up to 10 000 ft 3 048 m Introduction The ZD Series of Differential Probes ZD500 ZD1000 and ZD1500 are high bandwidth active differential probes The probes feature low noise very high input impedance and high common mode rejection and are ideally suited for signal integrity measurements in high speed digital systems With low input capacitance and high input resistance circuit loading is minimized The ZD Series probes can be used with Teledyne LeCroy s WaveSurfer WaveRunner WavePro and WaveMaster series platforms with firmware version 6 4 1 x or later With the ProBus interface the ZD Series probes become an integral part of the oscilloscope The probe can be controlled from the oscilloscope s graphical user interface The oscilloscope provides power to the probe so there is no need for a separate power supply or batteries Key Benefits e High frequency performance e Low input capacitance e Wide dynami
7. c procedures wear wrist strap etc when using or handling the probe Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope The ZD Series probe has been designed for use with Teledyne LeCroy s WaveSurfer WaveRunner WaveMaster and WavePro platforms equipped with the ProBus interface When you attach the probe output connector to the oscilloscope s input connector the oscilloscope recognizes the probe provides proper termination and activates the probe control functions in the user interface Operation with an Oscilloscope When the ZD Series probes are connected to any compatible Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope the displayed scale factor and measurement values are automatically adjusted Control through the oscilloscope s interface can be found on the channel dialog that corresponds with the connected probe Refer to your oscilloscope s manual for specific operation instructions Turning the Volts Div knob controls the oscilloscope s scale factor to give full available dynamic range up to 2 25 V div Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit To maintain the high performance capability of the probe in measurement applications care must be exercised in connecting the probe to the test circuit Increasing the parasitic capacitance or inductance in the input paths may introduce a ring or slow the rise time of fast signals Input leads which form a large loop area will pick up any radiated electromagnetic field which passes through the loop and may in
8. c range e ProBus interface A wide variety of tips leads and grabbers for probing Operator s Manual Standard Accessories The ZD Series probe is shipped with the following standard accessories Standard Accessory Straight Tip Solder in Lead Right Angle Connector Long Micro Grabber Mini Grabber Spring loaded Ground Long Spring loaded Ground Short Small IC Adapter Tip Saver Y lead Adapter Swivel Tip Adapter Probe Calibration Fixture Freehand Probe Holder Instruction Manual Certificate of Calibration Quantity Part Number PACC PT001 PACC ZD002 PACC LD004 PK006 4 PACC CL001 PACC ZD003 PACC CD008 PACC ZD006 PACC ZD004 PACC ZD001 PACC ZD005 PCF200 PACC MS001 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Features and Accessories The ZD Series probes are provided with numerous features and accessories to make probing and connecting to different test points easier than ever e The small low mass probe head is designed for ease of use and high performance e The probe tip socket fits easily onto 0 025 inch square pins for direct access to test points Several different adapters are available which connect directly in the probe socket e The ground socket will accept several different ground leads to provide a short ground path for low noise susceptibility Tips Straight Tip The straight tip is rugged and designed for general probing Fits in either probe socket AC ix Swivel Tip Adap
9. duce noise into the probe input Using one of the available accessories makes the ZD Series probe with its small profile and low mass head ideally suited for applications in dense circuitry Operator s Manual Care and Maintenance Cleaning The exterior of the probe and cable should be cleaned using a soft cloth moistened with water The use of abrasive agents strong detergents or other solvents may damage the probe Always ensure that the input leads are free of debris CAUTION The probe case is not sealed and should never be immersed in any fluid Calibration Interval The recommended calibration interval is one year Performance Verification and Adjustment Procedures are included in this manual Service Strategy The ZD Series probe utilizes fine pitch surface mount devices It is therefore impractical to attempt to repair in the field Defective probes must be returned to a Teledyne LeCroy service facility for diagnosis and exchange Defective probes under warranty are repaired or replaced A probe that is not under warranty can be exchanged for a factory refurbished probe for a modest fee You must return the defective probe in order to receive credit for the probe core ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Returning a Probe for Calibration or Service Return a probe for calibration or service by contacting your local Teledyne LeCroy sales representative They tell you where to return the product All returned products should be
10. ecord corresponds to the parameters tested in the performance verification procedure The numbers preceding the individual data records correspond to the steps in the procedure requiring the recording of data Results to be recorded in the column labeled Test Result are the actual specification limit check The test limits are included in all of these steps Other measurements and the results of intermediate calculations that support the limit check are to be recorded in the column labeled Intermediate Results Permission is granted to reproduce these pages for the purpose of recording test results NOTE Use a new Test Record for each probe probe tip module and lead assembly NOTE The function generator used in this Performance Verification Procedure is used for making relative measurements The output of the generator is measured with a DMM or oscilloscope in this procedure Thus the generator is not required to be calibrated 18 Operator s Manual Items Tested Item Serial Number Date Technician 0 sw ll se 5 Equipment Used Instrument Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date Digital Multimeter Function Generator Test Record OUTPUT ZERO VOLTAGE Step Description Intermediate Data LF ATTENUATION ACCURACY Step Description Intermediate Data Measured Output Voltage top range Gain Error top range Test Limit lt 1 0 Effective Gain low range Expected Output Voltage lo
11. eplacement cost of the probe If returning a probe to a different country also e Mark shipments returned for service as a Return of US manufactured goods for warranty repair recalibration e lf there is a cost involved in the service put the service cost in the value column and the replacement value of the probe in the body of the invoice marked For insurance purposes only e Bevery specific as to the reason for shipment Duties may have to be paid on the value of the service 11 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Replacement Parts The probe connection accessories and other common parts can be ordered through the North America Customer Care Centers Replacement Part Part Number Straight Tip PACC PT001 Solder in Lead PACC ZD002 Right Angle Connector Long PACC LD004 Micro Grabber PK006 4 Mini Grabber PACC CL001 Spring loaded Ground Long PACC ZD003 Spring loaded Ground Short PACC CD008 Small IC Adapter PACC ZD006 Tip Saver PACC ZD004 Y lead Adapter PACC ZD001 Swivel Tip Adapter PACC ZD005 Probe Calibration Fixture PCF200 Freehand Probe Holder PACC MS001 12 Operator s Manual Performance Verification This procedure can be used to verify the warranted characteristics of the ZD Series High Impedance Active Probe The recommended calibration interval for the models ZD Series is one year The complete performance verification procedure should be performed as the first step of annual calibration Test results ca
12. everal probes oscilloscope channels This can be accomplished in the following ways Connect a fast edge to one or both inputs and terminate the corresponding output to a scope channel Trigger the scope on this signal for a common time reference Connect the probe tip s to the appropriate connection point Solder in probe tips and browser tips may be inserted under the clamping mechanism Display the probe signals on the oscilloscope screen and use the channel deskew adjust to align them to a common point Connect the WavePro 7 Zi and Zi A or WaveMaster 8 Zi and Zi A fast edge output to one of the inputs Set the Zi Series oscilloscope to trigger on the internal Fast Edge source Set the trigger delay to zero Now on the vertical dialog use the Probe Cal Cable Deskew button to align one signal channel at a time to the specified zero delay trigger point center of screen Repeat for as many probes as you have connected each time aligning them to the common point ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Probe Operation Handling the Probe The ZD Series probes are precision test instruments Exercise care when handling and storing the probe Always handle the probe by the probe body or compensation box Avoid putting excessive strain or exposing the probe cable to sharp bends ESD Sensitive The tips of the ZD Series probes are sensitive to Electrostatic 4 Discharge ESD Avoid causing damage to the probe by always following anti CAUTION stati
13. from 20 mV div to 2 mV div Reconnect the Probe to the oscilloscope The warranted characteristics of the ZD Series are valid at any temperature within the Environmental Characteristics listed in the Specifications However some of the other test equipment used to verify the performance may have environmental limitations required to meet the accuracy needed for the procedure Be sure that the ambient conditions meet the requirements of all the test instruments used in this procedure NOTE The correct operation of the ZD Series controls requires software version 6 4 1 x or higher The software version in the test oscilloscope can be verified by selecting Utilities Utilities Setup from the menu bar then the Status tab Contact your local Teledyne LeCroy representative or visit teledynelecroy com if the software in your oscilloscope requires updating 15 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Functional Check The functional check will verify the basic operation of the probe functions It is recommended that the Functional Check be performed prior to the Performance Verification Procedure 1 2 3 Return to the factory default settings by a Selecting File Recall Setup from the menu bar b Then touching the Recall Default button Touch the C1 trace label to open the C1 Vertical Adjust dialog Verify that the probe sensed ZD Series is displayed as a dialog tab Verification Procedure A Output Zero Voltage 1 D
14. identified by both model and serial number Provide your name and contact number and a description of the defect or failure if possible Products returned to the factory require a Return Material Authorization RMA acquired by contacting your nearest Teledyne LeCroy sales office representative or the North America Customer Care Center 10 Return shipment should be prepaid Teledyne LeCroy cannot accept COD or Collect Return shipments We recommend air freighting NOTE It is important that the RMA be clearly shown on the outside of the shipping package for prompt redirection to the appropriate department Follow these steps for a smooth product return 1 Contact your local Teledyne LeCroy sales or service representative to obtain a Return Material Authorization Remove all accessories from the probe Do not include the manual Pack the probe in its case surrounded by the original packing material or equivalent and box Label the case with a tag containing e RMA e Name and address of the owner e Probe model and serial number e Description of failure Package the probe case in a cardboard shipping box with adequate padding to avoid damage in transit Operator s Manual Mark the outside of the box with the shipping address given to you by the Teledyne LeCroy representative be sure to add the following ATTN RMA assigned by the Teledyne LeCroy representative e FRAGILE Insure the item for the r
15. ities EN 61010 1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements EN 61010 2 030 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 2 030 Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits EN 61010 031 A1 2008 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 031 Safety requirements for hand held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test Environmental Compliance END Or LiFE HANDLING The probe is marked with this symbol to indicate that it complies with the applicable European Union requirements to Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE and Batteries The probe is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne LeCroy product please visit teledynelecroy com recycle RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ROHS This product and its accessories conform to the 2011 65 EU RoHS2 Directive as it is classified as Industrial Monitoring and Control Equipment per Article 3 Paragraph 24 and is exempt from RoHS compliance until 22 July 2017 per Article 4 Paragraph 3 SO Certification Man
16. ized service center However this will be done only if the product is determined by Teledyne LeCroy s examination to be defective due to workmanship or materials and the defect is not caused by misuse neglect accident abnormal conditions of operation or damage resulting from attempted repair or modifications by a non authorized service facility The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges for the return of products to the service facility Teledyne LeCroy will return all products under warranty with transportation charges prepaid This warranty replaces all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability fitness or adequacy for any particular purposes or use Teledyne LeCroy shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages whether in contract or otherwise 924705 00 July 2014 Operator s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions s u 1 ID 1 1 Operating ENVIFONMENL 2 HEC OCLC TET E 2 KR 2 Standard Accessories Ne 3 Features and Accessories 4 MNS 8 4 Micro and Mini Grabbers
17. n be recorded on a photocopy of the Test Record provided in Appendix A at the end of the manual Performance verification can be completed without removing the probe covers or exposing the user to hazardous voltages Adjustment should only be attempted if a parameter measured in the Performance Verification Procedure is outside the specification limits NOTE Adjustment should only be performed by qualified personnel This procedure tests the following specifications e Output Zero Voltage e LF Attenuation Accuracy Required Test Equipment The following table lists the test equipment and accessories or their equivalents that are required for performance verification of the ZD Series Probes This procedure has been developed to minimize the number of calibrated test instruments required Only the parameters listed in boldface in the Minimum requirements column must be calibrated to the accuracy indicated Because the input and output connector types may vary on different brands and models of test instruments additional adapters or cables may be required 13 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 List of Required Equipment Description Minimum Reguirement Test Equipment Examples Digital Oscilloscope ProBus Interface Teledyne LeCroy Windows based WaveRunner Zi or WaveSurfer Xs Digital Multimeter DMM 4 5 digit Agilent Technologies 34401A with test probe leads Fluke 8842A 09 DC 0 1 Accuracy AC 0 1 Accuracy Function Generator Si
18. ne Wave output amplitude Agilent Technologies 33120A adjustable to 14 14 Vp p Stanford Research DS340 5 Vrms into 1 MO at 70 Hz Power Supply 0 12 V settable to 10 mV HP E3611A BNC Coaxial Cable 2 ea Male to Male 50 O 36 Pomona 2249 C 36 Pomona Cable 5697 36 BNC Tee Connector Male to Dual Female Pomona 3285 Calibration Fixture ProBus Extender Cable Teledyne LeCroy PROBUS CFO01 Terminator Precision 50 0 05 Teledyne LeCroy TERM CF01 Banana Plug Adapter 2 ea Female BNC to Dual Pomona 1269 Banana Plug BNC to Mini grabber BNC Mail to Mini grabber Pomona 5187 C 36 Cable 36 2 54mm square pin short Pins connected together to Samtec TSW 102 07 G S short the probe inputs 14 Operator s Manual Preliminary Procedure 1 2 7 Connect the ZD Series probe to Channel 1 of the oscilloscope Turn the oscilloscope on and allow at least 30 minutes warm up time for the ZD Series and test eguipment before performing the Verification Procedure Turn on the other test equipment and allow them to warm up for the manufacturer s recommended timeframe While the instruments are reaching operating temperature make a photocopy of the Performance Verification Test Record located in Appendix A and fill in the necessary data Select the channel to which the probe is connected Set the oscilloscope scale factor to 20 mV div Disconnect the Probe from the oscilloscope Verify that the scale factor changes
19. rd the output voltage to 1 mV resolution as Generator Output Voltage low range in the Test Record Be careful not to alter the output amplitude after the reading is recorded 15 Set the vertical scale of C1 to 200 mV Select the probe dialog tab and record the value listed for Effective Gain low range on the test record 16 Take the recorded generator output voltage and divide by the effective gain Record this value as Expected Output Voltage low range on the test record a Connectthe banana plugs of the precision 50O adapter to the input of the DMM Measure the output voltage and record this as Measured Output Voltage low range on the test record b Calculate the gain error by taking 100 Measured Output Voltage Expected Output Voltage Expected Output Voltage Record this value as the 96 Gain Error Verify that this is within the limits given on the data sheet This completes the Performance Verification of the ZD Series Complete and file the Test Record as required to support your internal calibration procedure Apply suitable calibration label to the ZD Series housing as required Performance Verification Test Record This record can be used to record the results of measurements made during the performance verification of the ZD Series Probes Photocopy this page and record the results on the copy File the completed record as required by applicable internal quality procedures The section in the test r
20. ter The swivel tip adapter is designed for multi purpose 4 browsing and features adjustable tip spacing to reach test LA 2 points 300 apart with Z axis compliance Resistive e Sa compensation to reduce inductive peaking is included Tip Saver To prevent excessive wear on the probe input leads it is recommended to use tip saver in most probing scenarios A P The tip saver offers full system bandwidth and will not degrade signal under test p ps Micro and Mini Grabbers The micro and mini grabbers are ideal for connecting to small IC legs or pins very tightly spaced Operator s Manual Freehand Probe Holder Grounds The FreeHand lets you focus on the oscilloscope screen instead of on maintaining contact to multiple test points It allows the user to concentrate on what is really important the waveform It is designed to keep most of the weight on the probe tip and will prevent lost contact when a bump to the table shakes the circuit under test Additionally the ZD probe can be mounted horizontally or vertically in the FreeHand giving added measurement flexibility The bendable ground leads on the Long and Short Spring Loaded Bendable Grounds are designed to be attached to the offset ground socket or be attached to either socket of the probe head Below is an example using the short spring loaded bendable ground ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Leads While longer leads pro
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22. vide greater flexibility when connecting the probe to a circuit the added inductance may degrade the fidelity of high frequency signals Short and Long Right Angle Lead This lead has a socket on one end and a square pin on the other to connect to the input or ground socket of the probe body and may be used for general purpose probing or can be connected to the Mini Grabber or Micro Grabber accessories This lead is used for both ground and input lead simultaneously It has two sockets on one end and two square pins on the other and may be used for general purpose probing Resistive compensation to reduce inductive peaking is included This lead can be soldered directly to the test points for a secure probe connection The Small IC adapters are designed for probing the leads of an IC One side is insulated to prevent shorting one pin to the adjacent pin The IC adapters can probe between IC legs with a width as narrow as 010 up to 100 Resistive compensation to reduce inductive peaking is included Operator s Manual Probe Calibration Fixture The probe deskew fixture PCF 200 is provided as a standard accessory with ZD500 ZD1000 and ZD1500 probes The fixture can be used one of two ways I The fixture may be used to determine the effect of probe input loading on the circuit under test and verification of the probe response to the signal being measured The fixture may be used as a convenient way to deskew s
23. volt and set the range to measure 5 0 Vrms Set the mode of the function generator to sine wave the frequency to 70 Hz and the output amplitude to 5 Vrms 10 mV as measured on the DMM Record the output voltage to 1 mV resolution as Generator Output Voltage in the Test Record Be careful not to alter the output amplitude after the reading is recorded Remove the probe from C1 of the scope and re connect using the Probus extender cable Connect one end of a BNC cable to the probe end of the extender cable and the other end to the precision 50O adapter Set the vertical scale of C1 to 1 V Select the probe dialog tab and record the value listed for Effective Gain top range on the test record Take the recorded generator output voltage and divide by the effective gain Record this value as Expected Output Voltage top range on the test record Connect the banana plugs of the precision 500 adapter to the input of the DMM Measure the output voltage and record this as Measured Output Voltage top range on the test record Calculate the gain error by taking 100 Measured Output Voltage Expected Output Voltage Expected Output Voltage Record this value as the Yo Gain Error Verify that this is within the limits given on the data sheet Connect the signal generator to the DMM input and set the output amplitude of the signal generator to 500 mVrms 1 mV as measured on the DMM 17 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 14 Reco
24. w range Measured Output Voltage low range V DE Gain Error top range Test Limit lt 1 096 19 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Probe Input Loading Attaching any probe to a test circuit add some loading to the circuit under test In most applications the high impedance of the probe compared to the impedance of the circuit under test imparts an insignificant load to the test circuit However at very high frequencies the capacitive reactance of the probe tip or lead may load the circuit enough to affect the measurement These probes are designed to minimize these effects at high frequencies Refer to the figures in this topic for equivalent input circuit information ZDxxxx Differential Input Equivalent Circuit 0 15pF 0 85pF lt 1 20k 100 Input 20 Operator s Manual ZDxxxx Impedance vs Frequency Derating Curve 1M FE rr rr rr 41 4 lt lt ani m rr r rr 4 1 141411 14 1 LU Impedance 61 TN E 1111011101 jo E E E AAA 10kHz 100kHz 1MHz 10MHz 100M Hz 1000MHz 10000MHz 21 ZD500 ZD1000 ZD1500 Reference Specifications Please refer to the Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy com for detailed specification information Certifications
25. y 24 Operator s Manual Safety Instructions This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep this oscilloscope accessory operating in a correct and safe condition You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions specified in this section The overall safety of any system incorporating this accessory is the responsibility of the assembler of the system Symbols These symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to alert you to important safety considerations CAUTION Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is connected to Attend to the accompanying information to protect against personal injury or damage Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood and met ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD HAZARD The probe is susceptible to damage if anti static measures are not taken gt gt CAUTION DOUBLE INSULATION Precautions Connect and disconnect properly Connect probe to the measurement instrument before connecting the test leads to a circuit signal being tested Use only within operational environment listed Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres Use indoors only Keep product surfaces clean and dry Be careful with sharp tips The tips may cause bodily injury if not handled properly Do not operate with suspected failures Do not use
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