LeCroy WaveAce PP013 User manual

WaveAce Oscilloscope
Passive Probes
Models:
PP013
PP014
PP015
PP016
Instruction Manual
Revision A – November, 2008

Warranty
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, LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any
assembly returned within the warranty period to the Customer Service Department of an
authorized service center. However, this will be done only if the product is determined
by LeCroy’s examination to be defective because of workmanship or materials, and the
defect is not caused by misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of operation; or,
damaged by 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. 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. LeCroy shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether in contract or otherwise.
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Waverunner are registered trademarks of LeCroy Corporation. Other product or brand
names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information
in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications subject to change
without notice.
Manufactured under an
ISO 9000 Registered
Quality Management
System
Visit www.lecroy.com to
view the certificate.
This electronic product 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 LeCroy product, please
visit www.lecroy.com/recycle.
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Instructions
Introduction
The probes (PP013, PP014, PP015, PP016) described in this manual
are passive probes to be used with LeCroy WaveAce oscilloscopes
Safety Information
This symbol appears on the product:
It refers you to additional information contained in this manual. The
corresponding information in the manual is similarly denoted.
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to the probe or
any products connected to it, review and comply with the following
safety precautions.
WARNING -- ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Do not remove the probe case. Removal of the probe case may
expose you to electric shock.
Do not disassemble the probe. Disassembling the probe may
expose you to electric shock.
Do not disconnect the probe from the scope during
measurement. Disconnecting the probe during measurement
may expose you to electric.
Connect the probes grounding terminal to the ground potential of
the device under test. Failure to connect to ground potential may
expose you to electric shock.
Connect to properly grounded instruments. This probe is to be
used only with test instruments having input connectors with the BNC
shield (ring) connected to earth ground.
Connect the probe properly: Connect the probe to the measurement
instrument before connecting the probe to test circuit. Do not
disconnect the probe from the test instrument while the input is
connected to the test circuit.
Do not connect the probe ground terminal to any point in the test
circuit that is at a potential other than earth ground.
Do not apply to the input any potential that exceeds the
maximum ratings of the probe. Refer to specifications.
Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
For indoor use only. This probe is intended for indoor use and
should be operated in a clean, dry environment.
Do not use the probe if any part is damaged. All maintenance
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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Avoid physical injury. The probe tip is extremely sharp. Use
care when handling to prevent injury, including accidental skin
puncture.
Use of the probe and/or the test instrument it is connected to in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the protection
mechanisms.
Accessories
The following table lists the standard accessory kit which is included
with all WaveAce Passive Probes (PP013, PP014, PP015, PP016).
Part Quantity
Standard Ground Lead 1
Sprung Hook 1
Color Coding Rings (set) 2
Adjustment Tool 1
Ground Attachment 1
Replacement Probe Tip 2
BNC Adaptor 1
IC Test Tip 2
The part number for the Standard Accessory Replacement Kit is
PKIT3-5MM-101
Specifications
PP013 PP014 PP015 PP016
Attenuation 1:1 10:1 1:1 10:1 1:1 10:1 10:1
Bandwidth (MHz) 15 60 15 100 10 200 300
Input R (MΩ) 1 10 1 10 1 10 10
Input C (pF) 46 15 46 15 46 12 12
Compensation Range (pF) NA 10-50 NA 10-50 NA 10-35 10-35
Maximum Input Voltage 600 V (DC + AC
p
eak)
Cable Length 1.2 m
Connector Type BNC
Temperature (Operating) 5 to 40 °C
Temperature (Non-Operating) -20 to 60 °C
Humidity (Operating) 80% RH (5 to 31 °C)
Altitude (Operating) Up to 2000 m (6562 ft)
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Instructions
Note: The maximum input voltage derates when frequency
response is approximately 30 kHz or higher. See voltage derating
curve on the next page.
EC Declaration of Conformity
The PP010 probe meets intent of the European Council Directive
73/23/EEC for product safety per the following standard:
EN 61010-031:2002 Safety requirements for hand-held
probe assemblies for electrical test and
measurement
Installation (Overvoltage) Category I
(All mains isolated terminals)
Pollution Degree 2
Voltage Derating
Probe Compensation
Proper compensation of the probe is required to assure good
amplitude accuracy in the dynamic portions of the waveform being
measured. LF compensation matches the probe to differences in
oscilloscope input capacitance. The LF compensation should always
be checked and adjusted as needed when first connecting a passive
probe to the oscilloscope input.
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LF compensation is performed by connecting the input of the probe to
a low frequency square wave, such as the oscilloscope calibrator
signal set to 1 kHz. The compensation is adjusted by rotating the
trimmer pot accessible through the small hole in the center of the
housing near the BNC connector. Use the tool supplied with the probe
for this adjustment. For 10:1/1:1 probes the adjustment should be
done with the probe in 10:1 mode.
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