TEK P7313, P7380, P7360 User Manual
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1. Trigger input 80E0X module Clock dq signal Data signal Figure 21 TDS8000 sampling oscilloscope 44 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Probe Applications This TekConnect measurement signal should be connected between the TekConnect socket output and the embedded electrical sampling module in the 80A03 interface using the standard short semi rigid cable If a synchronous clock signal source is not available then use a 80A05 Module to recover a clean trigger signal that is synchronous to the input signal P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 45 Probe Applications Measuring an RF Signal with a P7000 Series Probe When the RTPA2A TekConnect probe adapter is used with a Real Time Spectrum Analyzer and TekConnect probe specific RF components can be measured with greater ease See Figure 22 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer DC power Signal in 25 RF input RTPA2A c cable TekConnect Probe P7000 Series Adapter TekConnect 50 Q SMA to N cable Circuit under test For USB and RF connector locations on the spectrum analyzer see your spectrum analyzer user manual Figure 22 RTPA2A Probe adapter setup 46 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Probe Applications Measuring a PCI Express signal with a P7000 probe RT Eye Application Software When the P7000 probe is used with a TDS6000 or TDS7000 re2. Bandwidth 8 0 GHz P7380 Tp 10 90 55 ps 20 80 35 ps Loading Zyin 290 Q to 8 GHz High bandwidth and good signal fidelity ideal for connecting to large features P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 35 Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Accessory lt gt Red A L Red 36 Reorder part number and quantity 020 2603 XX kit of 10 020 2605 XX kit of 10 Description includes original shipment quantities P7380 Medium Flex Large Resistor 1 8 W Tip Clip Assembly 3 ea Bandwidth gt 8 0 GHz P7380 Tp 10 90 55 ps 20 80 35 ps Loading Zin 260 to 8 GHz Bandwidth gt 5 0 GHz P7360 Tr 10 90 lt 70 ps 20 80 lt 50 ps Loading Zn 260 Q to 6 GHz Good compromise between ease of use and maximum performance when attaching to larger devices P7380 Long Flex Large Resistor 1 8 W Tip Clip Assembly 3 ea Bandwidth gt 7 0 GHz P7380 Tp 10 90 75 ps 20 80 40 ps Loading ZyiN 300 Q to 8 GHz Extended reach with good step response Useful for connecting to hard to reach circuitry with large features Conveniently sized to fit between DIMM modules Not recommended for signals faster than 4 GHz P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Reorder part number Description Accessory and quantity includes original shipment quantities j 020
3. 9 Velcro strap gt and dot Circuit under test Figure 17 Square Pin Tip Clip assembly P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics Fixtured Probing Fixtured probing can be used to make hands free connections to a circuit under test The probe arm adapter is used to attach the probe body or Handheld Adapter to a PPM203B Articulating or PPM100 Probe Fastener Figure 18 shows a fixtured probe PPM203B with a Probe Arm Adapter Probe Arm 44 amp Adapter PPM203B Articulated Arm B Prob Figure 18 Fixtured probe Fixtured probing can be used with the Handheld Adapter and Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly to make non soldered hands free connections to a circuit under test Fixtured probing can also be used to reduce the strain on the probe with solder in probing connections P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 25 Operating Basics Reinstalling the Flex Strip If the flex strip separates from the Tip Clip housing follow these instructions to reinstall the flex strip 1 Ensure that the two elastomeric backing buttons are in place in the Tip Clip housing Position the flex strip and Tip Clip housing as shown in 1 of Figure 19 2 Reinstall the flex strip as shown in 2 of Figure 19 Check that the flex strip is seated evenly against the Tip Clip housing Gold contacts face upwards Notched edge key N
4. housing Elastomeric Pin notch backing buttons key Push down and pull back on the flex strip Figure 19 Reinstalling the flex strip 26 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics Wire Replacement P7313 Only If you need to resolder a HBW Tip Clip wire lead refer to the instructions in the Wire Replacement Kit This kit is located inside the Accessory Kit box that came with the probe The Wire Replacement Kit includes the high temperature solder recommended for use in replacing wire leads on the HBW Tip Clips The kit also includes both replacement 8 mil wire and 4 mil wire which is used with smaller circuit board traces and vias P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 27 Operating Basics 28 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual OOOO O Ae Accessories You can reorder the following parts separately if a part number is listed but in many cases the quantities differ from those originally shipped Tip Clip performance and application information is in this section starting on page 33 For more detailed Tip Clip information dimensions and waveforms see the Specification section in your technical reference manual on the probe documentation CD ROM Standard Accessories The following standard accessories are shipped with the probes unless otherwise noted as P7313 P7380 or P7360 If a quantity is not listed it is understood to be a quan
5. ER CREER CO UR Tip Chp Ejectot u 224v ux hee Rat or Ue tene hs Removing a Tip Clip assembly Lue Tip Clip Ejector Installation sese Connecting to a Circuit Board 24 Sone eee o ei Es Soldered Tip Clip assembly 0 0 0 0 0 eee ee Handheld Adapter 2 0i022 0364 8 ep ner Sere esses oes Square Pin Tip Clip assembly 000008 Prxtufed PEODHID pt be att b de each D a og Miia ait Reinstalling the Flex Strip 5e dente het Rete Wire Replacement P7313 Only eee n ACCBSSOPIGS e S ea den tC de tete pew Ra A V LEER ADAE Standard Accessories nd esce ee EUR I FORET AS ne eae es Optional Accessories daeeicataddceeaed dur creato ee OBUOlSc Cusen Gerd ae ee Rees SE OR Side A a P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual XX Lee Table of Contents Table of Contents Probe Applications esa reb e ra yw REESE EA 43 Dual In line Memory Module DIMM Testing 43 P7000 Probe with a TDS8000 Sampling Oscilloscope 44 Measuring an RF Signal with a P7000 Series Probe 46 Measuring a PCI Express signal with a P7000 probe 47 ii P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Table of Contents Tables Table 1 Standard accessories Table 2 Optional accessories Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 TDS6000B C shown Figure 8 Figure 9 Attaching a Tip Clip Ejector Figure 10 Figure
6. and a 80E0X Sampling Modules The interface is comprised of an enclosure that houses a compartment for one 80EOX Electrical Sampling Module and two TekConnect probe inputs The interface routes the probe signal outputs through SMA connectors on the front panel Semi rigid SMA cables link the probe outputs to the 80E0X module inputs P7313 and P7360 Probes require firmware version 2 0 and above The P7380 Probe requires firmware version 1 2 and above The 80A03 Interface Module is required to complete a performance verification of the probe For the performance verification procedure refer to the technical reference on the documentation CD that came with your probe RTPA2A RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Adapter This adapter allows you to connect a TekConnect probe to a Real Time Spectrum Analyzer 40 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Accessories Options Option C3 Calibration Service 3 years Option C5 Calibration Service 5 years Option D3 Calibration Data Report 3 years with Option C3 Option D5 Calibration Data Report 5 years with Option C5 Option R3 Repair Service 3 years Option R5 Repair Service 5 years Option LO English Option L5 Japanese Option L7 Simplified Chinese P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 41 Accessories 42 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual EEA Probe Applications The following are repr
7. 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Connect TekConnect to instrument Probe front Equipment used for the functional check Connect to the probe for functional check Installing a Tip Clip assembly Short resistor leads Connect the probe for probe calibration Removing a Tip Clip assembly Soldered Tip Clip assemblies Connect to a circuit board Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly Lock the handheld adapter Square Pin Tip Clip assembly Fixtured probe Reinstalling the flex strip TDS8000 sampling oscilloscope RTPA2A Probe adapter setup RT Eye application Assembling the handheld adapter Circuit board with Tip Clip assemblies TDS CSA8X00 Series Sampling oscilloscope Wire lead length for HBW Tip Clip assemblies P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual wo 00 Un RU 11 12 13 14 15 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 43 44 46 47 Table of Contents iv P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual i Ae General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it To avoid potential hazards use this product only as specified Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury Connect and Disconnect Properly Connect the probe output t
8. 2701 XX Square Pin Tip Clip Assembly 3 ea 2s QE Bandwidth gt 6 0 GHz Tg 10 90 70 ps 20 80 50 ps Use the Square Pin Tip Clip assembly for probing 0 025 in diameter square pins spaced 0 1 in on center Square pins are not an ideal transmission path for high speed electrical signals Square pins are not recommended for signals faster than 100 ps or 3 GHz 020 2596 XX Variable Spacing Tip Clip Kit Bandwidth gt 8 GHz P7313 amp P7380 TR 10 90 lt 55 ps 20 80 lt 35 ps Loading Zyin 220 Q to 8 GHz Bandwidth gt 6 GHz P7360 Tr 10 90 lt 70 ps 20 80 lt 50 ps Loading Zyin 220 Q to 6 GHz Use the Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly for probing test points spaced from 0 020 in to 0 180 in apart Exercise care when handling the articulated pins Optional Accessories are not included with the probe P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 37 Accessories Optional Accessories Table 2 Optional accessories Optional accessory Part number PPM203B 013 0339 XX PPM100 e Description PPM203B Articulating Arm This High precision articulating arm has fine adjustment controls for all three axes It is designed for probing PC boards hybrids and MCMs that employ fine pitch devices and interconnects Use the Articulating Arm to provide stability and support for the probes when taking measurements Use the Probe Arm Adapter to attach a probe to the PPM203B Articula
9. for the signal To connect a Tip Clip assembly to your probe refer to Installing a Tip Clip assembly on page 7 Connecting to a Circuit Board on page 14 and the Accessory section on page 33 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics Functional Check AN After installing the probe on the oscilloscope you can perform a functional check using the PROBE COMPENSATION or FAST EDGE connection on the front panel of the oscilloscope depending on the model of oscilloscope used For more information about accessories see the Accessories section starting on page 29 Long Flex Small Resistor Tip Clip assembly see page 33 Oscilloscopes with K a TekConnect Interface me 9 SMA M to BNC F adapter Other g oscilloscopes with BNC connectors do f not need this adapter l Tektronix part number 015 0554 XX Figure 3 Equipment used for the functional check CAUTION To avoid ESD damage to the probe always use an antistatic wrist strap provided with your probe and work at a static approved workstation when you handle the probe P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 5 Operating Basics Test Procedure Following is a method for connecting the probe to a typical compensation connector 1 Connect the probe to any channel of the oscilloscope 2 Set the oscilloscope to display the probe channel 3 4 Connec
10. the defective product Parts modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance All replaced parts modules and products become the property of Tektronix In order to obtain service under this warranty Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix with shipping charges prepaid Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Tektronix supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated wi
11. weather conditions The probe is not waterproof CAUTION To prevent damage to the probe do not expose it to sprays liquids or solvents Avoid getting moisture inside the probe during exterior cleaning Do not use chemical cleaning agents they may damage the probe Avoid using chemicals that contain benzine benzene toluene xylene acetone or similar solvents Clean the exterior surfaces of the probe with a dry lint free cloth or a soft bristle brush If dirt remains use a soft cloth or swab dampened with a 75 isopropyl alcohol solution and rinse with deionized water A swab is useful to clean narrow spaces on the probe use only enough solution to dampen the swab or cloth Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the probe 2 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual a Operation Basics Connecting to the Host Instrument CAUTION To avoid ESD damage to the probe always use N an antistatic wrist strap provided with your probe and qu work at a static approved workstation when you handle the probe K D The TekConnect interface features a spring loaded latch that provides audible and tactile confirmation that a reliable connection has been made to the host instrument Follow these steps to connect the TekConnect interface and set the probe to 5X or 25X probe attenuation 1 Slide the probe into the TekConnect receptacle on the host instrument The probe snaps into the receptac
12. 0 050 in 0 050 in ava hn 0 254 mm 0 254 mm 0 010 in 0 010 in 3 048 mm 3 048 mm 0 120 in 0 120 in Figure 13 Wire lead length for HBW Tip Clip assemblies The attachment wires can be bent symmetrically to vary the interconnect spacing Care must be used when soldering a HBW Tip Clip to a circuit under test to avoid inadvertently desoldering either the attachment wires or the damping resistor 18 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics Use the following precautions when soldering HBW Tip Clips W Avoid strain on the attachment wires To avoid strain on the attachment wires the HBW Tip Clip should be attached to the circuit board with the Tip Clip tape as shown in Figure 11 on page 15 The use of Velcro fastening straps and dots to anchor the probe body is also recommended W Use the high temperature solder supplied with the wire replacement kit when replacing wires on the HBW Tip Clip damping resistor The relatively large thermal mass of the damping resistor and the use of a high temperature solder to attach the wire to the damping resistor helps to reduce the risk of accidentally desoldering the attachment wire from the damping resistor However avoid applying too much heat from a soldering iron when attaching the HBW Tip Clip wires to the circuit under test m Use a low temperature solder to attach the
13. 380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 31 Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Reorder part number Description Accessory and quantity includes original shipment quantities 016 1953 XX Attachment kit This kit includes two Velcro two Velcro fastening straps and ten Velcro dots that are straps and ten used to stabilize the probe body when taking dots measurements 016 1948 XX Color Band Kit This kit includes two sets of kit of two sets five colored pairs When you are using more of five colored than one probe the bands enable you to pairs quickly match the probes to the channels that they are connected to To use the marker bands attach a band to the indent on the end of the molded strain relief of the probe cable and on the end of the probe compensation box Use the color band that matches the color of the channel that the probe is connected to 020 2644 XX Wire Replacement Kit P7313 Accessory kit kit of three only Includes three bobbins solder 4 mil bobbins and wire and 8 mil wire This kit is used to replace an instruction wire leads on HBW Tip Clip assemblies sheet Adhesive Tip Clip Tape three strips of 10 Use the Tip Clip Tape to secure the Tip Clip assembly to your circuit board both parts are included when reorder ing a Tip Clip assembly Tip Clip Ejector 3 ea The Tip Clip Ejector assists in the removal of the Tip Clip assemblies from the probe
14. 8 GHz Bandwidth 6 0 GHz Tr Loading P7360 2 ea 10 90 lt 70 ps 20 80 lt 50 ps ZMIN 290 Q to 6 GHz Best overall signal fidelity The small resistors are ideal for connecting to small vias and fine pitch circuitry Medium Flex Small Resistor Tip Clip Assembly Bandwidth 7 0 GHz P7313 amp P7380 3 ea Tp 10 90 55 ps 20 80 35 ps Loading Zyiw 290 Q to 8 GHz Bandwidth gt 5 0 GHz Tr Loading P7360 2 ea 10 90 lt 70 ps 20 80 lt 50 ps ZMIN 290 Q to 6 GHz Good compromise between ease of use and maximum performance when attaching to smaller devices or circuit board vias 34 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Reorder part number Description Accessory and quantity includes original shipment quantities 020 2604 XX Long Flex Small Resistor Tip Clip Blue kit of 10 Assembly 3 ea Bandwidth gt 6 0 GHz P7313 amp P7380 Tr 10 90 lt 130 ps 20 80 lt 40 ps Loading Zyiw 360 2 to 8 GHz F Bandwidth gt 4 0 GHz P7360 Tr 10 90 lt 130 ps 20 80 lt 60 ps Loading Zyjn 360 Q to 6 GHz Extended reach with good step response Useful for connecting to hard to reach small vias and fine pitch circuitry Conveniently sized to fit between DIMM modules Not recommended for signals faster than 4 GHz 020 2601 XX Short Flex Large Resistor 1 8 W Tip Clip kit of 10 Assembly 3 ea
15. HBW Tip Clip wires to the circuit under test m Use a low wattage temperature controlled soldering iron and a small mass soldering iron tip The soldering iron temperature should be set as low as possible while still providing a reliable solder joint mW The circuit interconnect on the circuit board should be pre trimmed if possible to minimize the wire attachment dwell time Carefully pre trimming the Tip Clip wire may also help reduce the required soldering iron dwell time for the wire attachment to the circuit P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 19 Operating Basics 20 Handheld Adapter Before probing with the Handheld Adapter you must follow these steps to attach the handheld adapter housings and Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly to the probe 1 Attach the Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly to the probe tip see Figure 14 on page 20 Although the Tip Clip is insensitive to mechanical attachment polarity the probe measurement polarity will be affected by the polarity of the probe input contacts connected to the Variable Spacing Tip Clip 7 Lever arm rotate the lever arms to adjust the pin spacing Figure 14 Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly NOTE The Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly is a small precision part and careful handling will extend the life of this part Use care when applying pressure to the probe Tip Clip assembly during probing and handling To loosen the action o
16. T IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TEKTRONIX RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES General Safety Summary eere Preface casse bel EC CER Ae EVE a ENS Conventions Used in this Manual 000 DOGUNISNTATION ea glued ore ERANT bw RN MEAN AER MN Environmental Considerations llle Product End of Life Handling 08 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Getting Started cuidas tare eld ie eara eae RS ee Key Pe atures 5 240 quce oe eA Geek EC enia eec ae DR Handling the Probe o oreet eR E Seed ERE CICAMING aetas ed eov we eor PCR Ed Operation Basics voce a XC on cn e a Connecting to the Host Instrument 00 Selecting the Probe Attenuation Scaling Connecting a Tip Clip assembly Lss Functional Check 5 amp 2 ox eo o ASEEME VASA ES JO SEEEOCOQUIO pu uezem bor iU oi oS ana St quie Ep Probe Calibration oe reme eet dre e b eue Roe dra Test PEGCOUDIG as con deest o eo
17. User Manual Tektronix 7 P7313 12 5 GHz P7380 8 GHz and P7360 6 GHz 5X 25X Differential Probes 071 1703 02 www tektronix com Copyright Tektronix Inc All rights reserved Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX TEK and TekConnect are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B V Tip Clip and iLink Tool Set are trademarks of Tektronix Inc Contacting Tektronix Tektronix Inc 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P O Box 500 Beaverton OR 97077 USA For product information sales service and technical support m In North America call 1 800 833 9200 m Worldwide visit www tektronix com to find contacts in your area This warranty is for the probe WARRANTY 2 Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment If any such product proves defective during this warranty period Tektronix at its option either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for
18. al impact of the product Product End of Life Handling Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component Equipment Recycling Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European Union s requirements according to Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE For information about recycling options check the Support Service section of the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com Restriction of Hazardous Substances This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment and is outside the scope of the 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive This product is known to contain lead cadmium mercury and hexavalent chromium viii P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual i A Getting Started Key Features The P7313 P7380 and P7360 differential probes can help you probe in tight places while preserving high bandwidth and improving connectivity with lo
19. al time oscilloscope configured with RT Eye application software physical layer testing on PCI Express signals is performed with greater ease and accuracy See Figure 23 As shown in Figure 23 the RT Eye software separates the acquired transition and nontransition bits The RT Eye software also provides an extensive collection of measurements and statistics on the analyzed waveform record Transition bits Nontransition bits RT Eye Plot Summary juga tc ma Serial Analysis Show Plot Start Stop Clear Results Details ppt Time Units Mode Seconds Y FreeRun d Menu Results gt Sum Hint You can see the Summary of the results Measurements and statistics Figure 23 RT Eye application P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 47 Probe Applications 48 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual
20. ar on the product CAUTION Refer to Manual P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of the P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probes Basic probe operations and concepts are presented in this manual All documents listed below are located on the Documentation CD that came with your product You can also access the Tektronix Web site see next page for these documents Conventions Used in this Manual The following icon is used throughout this manual to indicate a step sequence 2 Documentation To read about Installation and Opera tion overviews In Depth Operation Performance Verification and Specifications Applications Reordering Tip Clip Assemblies and Tip Clip Performance Use these documents Read the user manual for general information about how to use your probe Use the technical reference manual located on your documentation CD ROM along with the user manual Use the technical reference manual Read the Application Examples in the user manual Use the Probe Accessory Reorder sheet located on your documentation CD ROM when reordering Tip Clip accessories and checking Tip Clip performance This sheet is located in a pocket of the probe soft case P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual vii Preface Environmental Considerations This section provides information about the environment
21. e modes M Use one or several Tip Clip assemblies soldered to a circuit board for measurements in tight spaces See Figure 10 m Use the Handheld Adapter with the Variable Spacing Adapter where probe clearance is less of an issue W Use a fixtured adapter for hands free probing W Use the Square Pin Tip Clip assembly to probe a pair of square pins Figure 10 Soldered Tip Clip assemblies 14 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics Soldered Tip Clip Assembly Follow these steps to solder a Tip Clip assembly to a circuit board except for the HBW Tip Clip assemblies then see page 18 NOTE For the choice of Tip Clip assemblies and Tip Clip perfor mance information see page 33 in the Accessories section Identify a location near the circuit under test where the Tip Clip can be placed and soldered to a circuit with the recommended Tip Clip damping resistor lead length see step 4 1 Attach the Tip Clip Tape to the circuit board then press the Tip Clip assembly to the tape See Figure 11 Wait a moment for the adhesive to set Oscilloscopes with a TekConnect Interface 1 oo0 0 00 0o mooo ce cC c c3 cea c O oon Q 00 000 o ou 0n00 0 O 9 9 S and dot Circuit under test Figure 11 Connect to a circuit board P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 15 Operating Basics 16 Connect th
22. e probe to any oscilloscope that features the TekConnect interface 2 Attach the probe to the Tip Clip assembly CAUTION To prevent damage to the circuit board or circuit board connections due to accidental movement of the probe and soldered leads it is recommended that the Tip Clip assembly and probe be secured to the circuit board using the provided Velcro fastening strap and dots and the Tip Clip Tape 3 Attach the Velcro fastening strap and dots to the probe and circuit board CAUTION To avoid damage to the Tip Clip or the circuit under test avoid applying excessive heat from the soldering iron Use a low wattage temperature controlled soldering iron and appropriately sized soldering iron tip 4 Solder the Tip Clip leads to test points on your circuit board See Quick Tips Quick Tips For optimum performance and signal integrity keep the lead length between the DUT Device Under Test and the Tip Clip resistor short less than 0 050 in if possible and the lead lengths the same length m Since the Tip Clip loading is relatively light at about 0 1 pF you may be able to leave several Tip Clip assemblies attached to your circuit while you take measurements depending on the sensitivity of your circuit to loading Tip Clip loading of the circuit under test is minimum when the probe is attached to the Tip Clip P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics You can connect TekConn
23. ect probes to some nonTekConnect instruments using special probe adapters The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface adapts any TekConnect probe to the TDS8X00 and CSA8X00 Series oscilloscopes The RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Interface adapts any TekConnect probe to the RTSA Real Time Spectrum Analyzers See page 44 for alternate setups TDS CSA8X00 Series Oscilloscope ee Sao OOO E Ic ococ cou GOD 1 Ew 2 0290 oO l S0O O a mum m F 20 O 80E0X 80A03 TekConnect nee SS es Probe Interface eO 00 000M 00 oO oOc O0 Oo O Trigger signal Data signal Circuit Tip Clip Tape under test Par Figure 12 TDS CSA8X00 Series Sampling oscilloscope NOTE For proper operation the 80A03 firmware must be version 2 0 or above The firmware version label is on the rear panel of the 80A03 instrument P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 17 Operating Basics Soldered HBW Tip Clip Assemblies P7313 Only The HBW solder in Tip Clips are required for full bandwidth measurements using the P7313 probe The HBW Tip Clips are designed with damping resistors mounted on a flex circuit and circuit attachment wires soldered to the ends of the damping resistors see Figure 13 HBW Right Angle Flex Tip Clips HBW Straight Flex Tip Clips Trim length Trim length D LUG 1 27mm 1 27mm C 7
24. ed with the Probe Arm Adapter and PPM100 Positioner Arm are not required but may be used to support the probe This relieves strain on the Tip Clip assembly and provides a stable waveform measurement See the Accessories section of this manual on page 38 7 Adjust the oscilloscope to display a stable waveform we recommend that you use the Autoset function When you see a stable square wave check the amplitude The probe compensation signal amplitude and common mode voltage is dependent on oscilloscope model Check that the signal amplitude on the oscilloscope and the common mode voltage approximate those in the table P7380 Probe set at 25X Attenuation TDS6604 TDS7704 Signal amplitude 400 mV p p 1 0 V p p 8 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics 8 Use the Minigrabber to short the resistor leads together and connect to a ground potential See Figure 6 0 V Ground potential Figure 6 Short resistor leads With the probe offset set to 0 0 V the oscilloscope display will be at the ground reference 9 Set the oscilloscope volts division to 2 V 10 Adjust the PROBE OFFSET between 4 V and 3 V The displayed waveform will vary between approximately 3 V and 4V 11 Disconnect the shorting Minigrabber P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 9 Operating Basics Probe Calibration 10 After you perform a functional check of the probe run a pr
25. esentative applications where the P7313 P7380 and P7360 probe characteristics enable measurements with good signal fidelity Refer to Z Active A New High Performance Probe Architecture document 2FW 17826 X at www tektro nix com for an in depth discussion of these applications Dual In line Memory Module DIMM Testing m Solder a group of Tip Clip assemblies to the circuit board and leave them in place on critical signal measurement locations The DIMMs are then inserted into the motherboard sockets W Attach one or more probes to the Tip Clip assemblies and probe the critical measurement nodes See Figure 20 Figure 20 Circuit board with Tip Clip assemblies P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 43 Probe Applications P7000 Probe with a TDS8000 Sampling Oscilloscope m Connect one channel of the 80A03 to probe a clock that is source synchronous to the signal to be measured to provide a trigger signal See Figure 21 m Connect a cable between the TekConnect socket output connector of the probed trigger signal and the sampling oscilloscope External Trigger input W Probe the synchronous data signal you want to measure on the other 80A03 channel TDS CSA8000 Series Oscilloscope Se Sane corre OO So cu 2 O o OQ O d O a 900 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface 909090909090 o a 80A03 m oO e
26. f the lever arms on the Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly rotate the lever arms three or four times For Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly specifications refer to the technical reference on your documentation CD or Tektronix Web site You can store the Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly in the plastic accessory box P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics 2 Separate the Handheld Adapter housings if necessary see Figure 16 on page 22 for latch location and place the probe in the lower housing See Figure 15 a Check that the plastic pins on the lower housing are keyed in the slots on the probe either side When seated correctly the probe will not move in the lower housing b Dress the wires around the post in the lower housing For consistent polarity do not cross the wires c Seat the probe tip on the metal pin in the nose of the lower housing Slots two pins per slot use either side of the probe Lower ib LA a 2b housing Elastomeric pads Figure 15 Assembling the handheld adapter P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 21 Operating Basics 22 3 While holding the lower housing and probe still hook the nose of the upper housing into the nose of the lower housing 4 Bring the two housings together 5 Slide the latch forward on the upper housing to lock the housings in place See Figure 16 Figure 16 Lock the hand
27. following probe calibration routine 3 Connect the probe to one of the oscilloscope channels and set the oscilloscope to display the channel Allow the probe to warm up for 20 minutes P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics NOTE Connect the probe input to the positive Minigrabber connect the probe input to the ground Minigrabber 4 Connect the BNC to Minigrabbers to the oscilloscope PROBE CAL connector as shown in Figure 7 If a PROBE CAL connector is not available on your oscilloscope you may be able to use the PROBE COMPENSATION connector for the probe calibration procedure Check your oscilloscope manual or online Help for specific direction on probe calibration Figure 7 Connect the probe for probe calibration TDS6000B C shown 5 In the menu bar select Vertical and then select Probe Cal 6 When the Probe Cal dialog box appears select Clear Probe Cal and then select Calibrate Probe The probe calibration routine runs optimizing the probe to the oscilloscope for both probe attenuation settings 7 After a successful Probe Cal the screen displays pass P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 11 Operating Basics Tip Clip Ejector AN 12 A Tip Clip Ejector is shipped installed on the probe tip and is used to remove the Tip Clip assembly CAUTION To prevent wear to the Tip Clip housing it is recom mended that you use the Tip Clip Ejec
28. held adapter NOTE When the Handheld Adapter is properly assembled the elastomeric pads seated in the nose of the Handheld Adapter see Figure 15 provide a balanced cushioning for the probe tip unless too much pressure is applied to the probe tip This balanced cushioning of the probe tip helps make the connections to the two interconnect points of a differential measurement easier P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics How to Remove the Handheld Adapter Housing CAUTION To prevent damage to the Handheld Adapter when removing it from the probe slide the latch on the upper housing first before attempting to separate the housings To remove the Handheld Adapter housings from the probe 1 Slide the latch to the unlock position 2 Slide the top housing back from the probe tip and then separate and remove the probe housing halves You can store the Handheld Adapter in the probe case that shipped with the probe P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 23 Operating Basics 24 Square Pin Tip Clip Assembly Use the Square Pin Tip Clip assembly for probing 0 025 in diameter square pins spaced 0 1 in on center Square pins are not an ideal transmission path for high speed electrical signals Square pins are not recommended for signals faster than 100 ps or 3 GHz Oscilloscopes with a TekConnect Interface oo tom 0 0 on 020 0 0o moogo O 0010 o
29. le when fully engaged Latch button Figure 1 Connect TekConnect to instrument When the probe is connected the host instrument reads information from the probe identifies the device and powers on the appropriate P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 3 Operating Basics power supplies The preamp inputs on the host instrument are ESD protected by remaining grounded until a valid TekConnect device is detected Selecting the Probe Attenuation Scaling When powered on the indicator LEDs light briefly and indicate that the attenuation is selected 2 Press the Dynamic Range Select button to choose between 5X and 25X probe attenuation settings Note that the dynamic range changes when the attenuation setting is changed See Figure 2 Tektronix P73XX Differential Probe TekConnect Indicator lights A Select button 15V pk MAX OFFSET 4 0 3 0V 100kc DIFFERENTIAL T YP PROBE ONLY Figure 2 Probe front Connecting a Tip Clip Assembly Quick Tip Flashing indicator lights during or after the probe power on indicates that an internal probe diagnostic fault exists Disconnect and reconnect the probe to restart the power on diagnostic sequence If the LEDs continue to flash the probe is defective and must be returned to Tektronix for repair Quick Tip For the best noise performance choose the 5X attenu ator setting if it meets the dynamic range requirements
30. o the measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test Disconnect the probe input from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product Do not apply a potential to any terminal including the common terminal that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed Avoid Exposed Circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If you suspect there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualified service personnel Do Not Operate in Wet Damp Conditions Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual V General Safety Summary D vi Symbols and Terms Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property Symbols on the Product The following symbol may appe
31. obe calibration routine Probe calibration minimizes measurement errors by optimizing the gain and offset of the probe and oscilloscope combination We recommend that you repeat the probe calibration on each channel that you use Individual calibration constants are stored for each probe on each channel After you calibrate and then disconnect the probe there may be a slight offset displayed on the screen This slight offset occurs if you leave the probe inputs open The normal measurement configuration is to calibrate the probe offset with a low source impedance To check offset calibration short the probe tips together When the offset returns to zero you have completed a successful probe calibration CAUTION To avoid ESD damage to the probe always use an antistatic wrist strap provided with your probe and work at a static approved workstation when you handle the probe You can use the equipment shown in the Functional Check in Figure 3 on page 5 to perform the probe calibration Test Procedure The Calibration Status of the instrument Signal Path Compensation test must be pass for the probe calibration routine to run 1 From the Utilities menu select Instrument Calibration 2 In the Calibration box check that the Status field is pass If it is not disconnect all probes and signal sources from the oscillo scope and run the Signal Path Compensation routine When the Signal Path compensation test status is pass run the
32. r sheet as a quick guide for ordering probe accessories An illustration of each Tip Clip assembly is on the reorder sheet This sheet is located in the probe case 30 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Data Calibration Report Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Reorder part number Description Accessory and quantity includes original shipment quantities Qu 020 2640 XX User Manual and CD ROM The user sf a English manual provides instructions for operating CX and maintaining the P7313 P7380 and 020 2648 XX P7360 differential probes The documentation Japanese CD ROM contains PDFs of primers basic 020 2649 XX probe and measurement literature and the Simplified probe manuals the user manual and a probe Chinese specific technical reference 015 0717 XX HHA Housing One pair of Handheld Adapter housings 020 2636 XX Accessory Kits The kits include an P7313 Attachment kit a Color Band kit Adhesive Tip Clip Tape Keying labels a Tip Clip 020 2557 XX Ejector kit and an assortment of Tip Clip assemblies Keying labels come attached to 020 2690 Xx the inside of the accessory kit lid Turn the P7360 box over for access to the second lid P7380 The Wire Replacement kit comes with the P7313 Accessory Kit only Note The following standard accessories are included in the Accessory Kits unless noted otherwise P7313 P7
33. rder to obtain service under this warranty Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix shipping charges prepaid and with a copy of customer proof of purchase Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Tektronix supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUC
34. t ing Arm Probe Arm Adapter This adapter is used to attach a probe to the end of the PPM203B Articulating Arm or the PPM100 Probe Positioner PPM100 Probe Positioner A general purpose bench top probe holder with flexible arm designed for hands free probing and fine positioning adjustments The heavy duty base can be replaced with the clamp for securing the probe arm in a variety of situations 38 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Accessories Table 2 Optional accessories Cont Optional accessory Description 020 2596 XX Variable Spacing Tip Clip Kit This kit includes three Variable Spacing Tip Clip assemblies and three Tip Clip Ejectors Bandwidth gt 8 GHz P7313 amp P7380 TR 10 90 lt 55 ps 20 80 lt 35 ps Loading ZyiN 220 to 8 GHz Bandwidth gt 6 GHz P7360 Tp 10 90 70 ps 20 80 50 ps Loading Zin 220 Q to 6 GHz Use the Variable Spacing Tip Clip assembly for probing test points spaced from 0 020 in to 0 180 in apart Exercise care when handling the articulated pins Optional Accessories are not included with the probe P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 39 Accessories Table 2 Optional accessories Cont Optional accessory Description 80A03 80A03 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module This module allows you to adapt the TekConnect probes with a CSA8200 and Oo TDS8200 Series Sampling Oscilloscopes
35. t the BNC M to Minigrabbers with an SMA M to BNC F adapter to the oscilloscope Probe Compensation connector See Figure 4 Set the probe gain to 25X Optional Use a Velcro strap to stabilize the probe when taking measurements Figure 4 Connect to the probe for functional check P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics Installing a Tip Clip Assembly Retrieve a Long Flex Small Resistor Tip Clip assembly from the Accessory Kit that came with your probe For a list of Tip Clip assemblies refer to the Accessory section on page 33 CAUTION To prevent damage to the Tip Clip use care when you handle any of the Tip Clip assemblies 5 Attach the Long Flex Small Resistor Tip Clip assembly to the probe tip a Grasp the sides of the Tip Clip assembly and slide it toward the back of the probe tip You will feel the Tip Clip assembly click past a ridge on the probe tip when it is properly seated See Figure 5 b Check that the Tip Clip housing seats flush against the probe tip contacts Figure 5 Installing a Tip Clip assembly P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 7 Operating Basics 6 Connect the BNC to Minigrabbers to the Long Flex Small Resistor Tip Clip assembly on the probe m Connect the probe input to the BNC red terminal m Connect the probe input to the adapter or ground Quick Tip The PPM203B Articulating Arm us
36. th other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TEKTRONIX RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty is for the probe accessories WARRANTY 14 Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 3 months from the date of original purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor If the product proves defective during this warranty period Tektronix at its option either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product Batteries are excluded from this warranty Parts modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance All replaced parts modules and products become the property of Tektronix In o
37. tip 32 P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Reorder part number Description Accessory and quantity includes original shipment quantities 020 2639 XX HBW Straight Flex 8 mill wire Tip Clip kit of 10 Assembly 3 ea 020 2657 XX Bandwidth gt 12 5 GHz P7313 kit of 5 TR 10 90 lt 40 ps 20 80 lt 25 ps Loading Zin gt 200 Q to 10 GHz Highest bandwidth and best probe loading for HBW Tip Clip assemblies Using the Wire Replacement Kit allows you the flexibility to solder 8 mil or 4 mil wires to small vias 020 2638 XX HBW Right Angle Flex 8 mil wire Tip Clip kit of 10 Assembly 3 ea 020 2656 XX Bandwidth gt 12 GHz P7313 kit of 5 TR 10 90 42 ps 20 80 27 ps Loading Zin gt 150 Q to 10 GHz Provides an alternative connection orienta tion Using the Wire Replacement Kit allows you the flexibility to solder 8 mil or 4 mil wires to small vias P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 33 Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Reorder part number and quantity Accessory 020 2600 XX kit of 10 020 2602 XX kit of 10 Description includes original shipment quantities Short Flex Small Resistor Tip Clip Assembly Bandwidth gt 8 0 GHz P7313 amp P7380 3 ea TR 10 90 lt 55 ps Guaranteed 20 80 lt 35 ps Loading Zyiw 290 Q to
38. tity of one Table 1 Standard accessories Reorder part number Description Accessory and quantity includes original shipment quantities 016 1952 XX Pouch nylon carrying case with inserts This carrying case has several compartments to hold the probe and accessories 013 0342 XX BNC M to Minigrabber adapter This adapter connects the probe to the oscillo scope during the functional test P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 29 Accessories Table 1 Standard accessories Cont Reorder part number Description Accessory and quantity includes original shipment quantities attaching the Tip Clip Ejector When not needed you can flip the magnifier lenses up 006 3415 XX Antistatic Wrist Strap When using the probe always work at an antistatic work station and wear the antistatic wrist strap Calibration Certificate A certificate of Certificate a traceable calibration is provided with every of probe Calibration P d 378 0486 XX Magni Spec Magnifier A hands free magnifier that can be worn alone or over CDM P d eyeglasses to assist you when attaching the Tip Clip leads to your circuit board or Option D1 Data Calibration Report The Data Calibra tion Report lists the manufacturing test results of your probe at the time of shipment and is included with every probe 001 1389 XX Accessory Reorder and Tip Clip Data Sheet Use the accessory reorde
39. tor to remove the Tip Clip assembly from the probe tip Removing a Tip Clip Assembly Follow these steps to remove the Tip Clip assembly by using the Tip Clip Ejector 1 Grasp the sides of the Tip Clip Ejector and slide the Tip Clip Ejector towards the front of the probe tip You will feel the Tip Clip Ejector click past a ridge on the probe tip and the Tip Clip assembly will loosen See Figure 8 2 Remove the Tip Clip assembly assembly Figure 8 Removing a Tip Clip assembly P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual Operating Basics Tip Clip Ejector Installation If you find that a Tip Clip Ejector is missing from the probe tip follow these steps to reattach the Tip Clip Ejector We recommend that you use the Magni Spec magnifiers when you attach the Tip Clip Ejector to the probe tip 1 Remove any Tip Clip assemblies from the probe tip if necessary 2 Turn the probe tip over with the back of the probe tip facing you See Figure 9 3 Position the Tip Clip Ejector with the angled faces pointing towards the probe tip 4 Place the Tip Clip Ejector into the slot on the back of the probe tip The Tip Clip Ejector slides easily in this slot when placed correctly Tip Clip Ejector Figure 9 Attaching a Tip Clip Ejector P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 13 Operating Basics Connecting to a Circuit Board When connecting to a circuit you can use the probe in thre
40. w loading Key features include m Bandwidth gt 12 5 GHz typical P7313 28 0 GHz typical P7380 26 0 GHz typical P7360 m Rise time 10 9046 40 ps guaranteed P7313 55 ps guaranteed P7380 770 ps guaranteed P7360 m Input resistance m 100 KQ differential m 50 KQ per side m AC loading see Technical Reference m Interchangeable probe Tip Clip assemblies m Solder down and Square Pin capability m Variable space compliant handheld adapter m Fixturing with an adapter m Small probe head for easy probing of SMDs m TekConnect Interface P7313 P7380 and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual 1 Getting Started Handling the Probe This probe is a precision high frequency device exercise care when you use and store the probe The probe and cable are susceptible to damage caused by careless use Always handle the probe at the compensation box and probe head to avoid undue physical strain to the probe cable such as kinking excessive bending or pulling Visible dents in the cable will increase signal aberrations Do not drop the probe or subject it to physical shock Damage to the probe may result CAUTION To prevent damage to the probe always use an anti static N wrist strap connected to a static controlled workstation when you handle the probe The probe input contains electronic components that can be damaged by contact with high voltages including static discharge Cleaning Protect the probe from adverse
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