National Instruments SA1000X User manual

SA1000X
Safety,
Environmental,
and Regulatory
Information
2022-07-08

Contents
About the SA1000X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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About the SA1000X
This guide describes how to use the SA1000X active probe and contains
specifications and safety, environmental, and regulatory information.
Read this document for information about installation, configuration, and operation
of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product.
Users are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions
in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and standards.
Figure 1. SA1000X
10:1
1.5 GHz
1 MΩ // 0.9 pF
for
50 Ω Input
20 V
max.
Made in Germany
SA 1500X
Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation.
Using the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and
compromise the built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI
for repair.
Attention Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises
en garde de la documentation utilisateur. L'utilisation d'un modèle de
toute autre façon que celle spécifiée risque de l'endommager et de
compromettre la protection de sécurité intégrée. Renvoyez les modèles
endommagés à NI pour réparation.
Icons
Notice Take precautions to avoid data loss, loss of signal integrity, degradation of
performance, or damage to the model.
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Caution Take precautions to avoid injury. Consult the model documentation for cautionary
statements when you see this icon printed on the model. Cautionary statements are localized
into French for compliance with Canadian requirements.
Protective Conductor Terminal (PE) Indicates a terminal that connects to accessible dead
metal parts of the model. Connect the PE terminal(s) to an earth ground system (protective
conductor) for safety.
Functional Earth Terminal (FE) Indicates a terminal that connects to a measurement or
control circuit. Connect FE terminals to an earth ground system for any functional purpose
other than safety.
Getting Started
Verifying the Kit Contents
■Calibration certificate
■Calibration date sticker
■Ground blade
■Ground lead (6 cm)
■Ground lead (12 cm)
■Ground lead 90° (5 cm)
■Ground lead 90° (10 cm)
■Ground leaf
■ 2 × hook
■L-in adapter
■ 4 × marker band
■PCB adapter
■Power supply, FRIWO FW8000M/24
■Probe
■ 2 × self-adhesive copper pad (2 cm × 2 cm)
■Solid tip
■Spring tip
■User guide (this document)
■Y-lead–to–0.8 mm socket adapter
■Z-ground
Safety
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to the SA1000X, review and
comply with the following information.
Caution The protection provided by the model can be impaired if it is
used in a manner not described in the user documentation.
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Attention La protection apportée par le modèle risque d'être
endommagée s'il est utilisé d'une autre façon que celle décrite dans la
documentation utilisateur.
Caution The accessories supplied with the probe have been safety tested.
Do not use any accessories other than those provided.
Attention Les accessoires fournis avec la sonde ont subi des tests de
sécurité. N'utilisez aucun autre accessoire que ceux fournis.
Caution Connect the probe ground lead to earth ground; use ground lead
only for connections to earth ground. Always make sure the probe and the
measurement instrument are grounded properly.
Attention Reliez le fil de terre de la sonde à la terre; n'utilisez le fil de
terre que pour les connexions à la terre. Assurez-vous toujours que la
sonde et l'instrument de mesure sont correctement mis à la terre.
Caution Connect the probe output to the measurement instrument and
connect the ground lead to earth ground before connecting the probe to
the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe ground
lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the
measurement instrument.
Attention Connectez la sortie de la sonde à l'instrument de mesure et
connectez le fil de terre à la terre avant de connecter la sonde au circuit
à tester. Déconnectez l'entrée de la sonde et le fil de terre de la sonde du
circuit à tester avant de déconnecter la sonde de l'instrument de mesure.
Caution Do not exceed the maximum ratings of the probe. Comply with
the voltage versus frequency derating curve in Figure 1.
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Attention Ne dépassez pas les valeurs de spécifications maximales de la
sonde. Respectez la courbe de réduction de charge représentant la tension
en fonction de la fréquence de la Figure 1.
Caution Avoid open circuitry. Do not touch connections or components
when power is present.
Attention Évitez les circuits ouverts. Ne touchez pas les connexions ou
les composants lorsque le matériel est sous tension.
Caution Do not operate the probe with suspected failures.
Attention N'utilisez pas la sonde en cas de suspicion de défaillances.
Using the Probe
Operating Basics
The SA1000X is system-independent; its standard BNC connector can be plugged
into any measuring instrument with a 50 Ω input. The SA1000X is suitable for
measurements in all frequency ranges.
The T-shaped housing allows many probes to be positioned next to each other in a
chain, which allows for many simultaneous measurements. Adjacent SA1000X active
probes can contact square pins to 2.54 mm pitch.
When using the SA1000X, ensure that the input coupling of the measuring
instrument is set to 50 Ω and that the SA1000X is connected to the power supply.
The SA1000X is protected against electrostatic discharge voltage (ESD).
Notice
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To ensure accurate performance and protection, avoid mechanical shock
to the probe. Do not bend or pull the probe cable.
Due to the nature of open probes, there may be susceptibility to outside
interference.
When to Calibrate the SA1000X
The first time the SA1000X requires user calibration depends on how much time has
elapsed between its factory calibration and the first time you use the probe.
Complete the following steps to determine when you need to perform your first
calibration of the SA1000X.
1. Refer to Date Calibrated on the calibration certificate included in your kit.
This is the date of the probe's factory calibration.
2. Compare the date you are first using the probe to the date of the factory
calibration, and perform your initial calibration as follows:
First-Time Use of Probe When to Calibrate
<1 year aer factory calibration No more than one year aer first-time use
≥1 year, <2 years aer factory calibration No more than two years aer factory calibration
≥2 years aer factory calibration Before first-time use
Once you have determined the next calibration date, mark the date on the sticker
supplied with the probe and apply the sticker to the side of the probe. Perform
subsequent calibrations of the SA1000X at one-year intervals.
Related concepts
■Calibration
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Maintenance
To clean the exterior of the probe, use a so cloth moistened with either distilled
water or isopropyl alcohol. Allow the probe to dry completely before use.
Specifications
Definitions and Conditions
Specifications are typical and are published as general information to the user.
Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
■ SA1000X warmed up for at least 30 minutes
■Environmental conditions within the probe's specified limits
Electrical Specifications
Attenuation ratio 10:1, ±0.5% (DC)
Dynamic measuring range ±8 V
Bandwidth (probe only) 1.0 GHz
Maximum rated input voltage 20 V
Notice Applying input voltages outside the specified limits can destroy
the probe's amplifier.
■To counter harmonic distortion and avoid input linearity errors, the
maximum amplitude of the input signal should not exceed the dynamic
measuring range limits stated by Figure 1.
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■To avoid damage to the probe, the maximum amplitude of the input
signal may not exceed the maximum input voltage limits stated by Figure
1.
Related reference
■Safety Voltage
■Calibration
Input Impedance
Figure 2. SA1000X Typical Input Impedance. Input impedance decreases as the frequency of the
applied signal increases.
1
1 k
10 k
100 k
1 M
Z (Ohm)
1 10 10 k1 k100 100 M10 M1 M100 k 1 G
Frequency (Hz)
Electrical Characteristics
Input resistance (system) >1 MΩ (DC)
Input capacitance (system) 0.9 pF
Oscilloscope input coupling 50 Ω AC/DC
Power
Power supply voltage 24 V DC
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Required current 150 mA
Safety Voltage
Connect only voltages that are below these limits.
Voltage |Peaks| ≤20 V
Figure 3. SA1000X Maximum Input Voltage Versus Frequency. Derate voltage according to the
frequency of the signal you are measuring.
1 M 10 M
10
100
1
100 M 1 G 10 G
Frequency (Hz)
Voltage (V peak AC)
Maximum Input Voltage
Dynamic Measuring Range
Measurement Category CAT O
Caution Do not connect the SA1000X to signals or use for measurements
within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.
Attention Ne connectez pas le SA1000X à des signaux et ne l'utilisez pas
pour eectuer des mesures dans les catégories de mesure II, III ou IV.
Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly
connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS
is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. This category is
for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such
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voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy
parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and
electronics.
Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test
and measurement circuits are for other circuits not intended for direct
connection to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories
CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.
Related reference
■Electrical Specifications
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature and Humidity
Temperature
Operating 0 °C to 45 °C
Storage -40 °C to 71 °C
Humidity, operating 80% relative up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 45°C
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude
Operating 2,000 m
Storage 15,000 m
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Physical Characteristics
Weight (probe only) 96 g
Cable length 1.3 m
Calibration
This section contains calibration information and verification procedures for the
SA1000X.
Verification confirms whether the probe is operating within published
specifications. If the probe performs outside of the limits defined in the verification
procedures, return the probe to NI for repair.
Refer to NI Services for more information on contacting NI.
Related tasks
■When to Calibrate the SA1000X
Related reference
■Electrical Specifications
Test Equipment
Refer to Table 1 and Table 2 for a list of necessary equipment and, where applicable,
model recommendations for calibration of the SA1000X.
If you do not have the recommended equipment, select a substitute calibration
standard using the specifications listed in the Requirements column.
Equipment Recommended
Model
Where Used Requirements
2 × DMM NI PXIe-4082 Verifying DC
Accuracy (× 2) ■Measurement error:
<125 ppm
■Resolution: <1 µV
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Equipment Recommended
Model
Where Used Requirements
Verifying Zero Oset
(× 1) ■Measurement error:
<±25 µV
■Resolution: <1 µV
Precision DC
source
NI PXIe-5413 Verifying DC
Accuracy
DC signal generation: ±5 V
Table 1. Required Instrumentation
Equipment Where Used Requirements
2 × BNC (m)-to-
SMA (m) adapter
Verifying DC Accuracy Impedance: 50 Ω
BNC tee (f-f-f) Verifying DC Accuracy Impedance: 50 Ω
BNC (m)-to-BNC (m)
cable
Verifying DC Accuracy Impedance: 50 Ω
2 × 4 mm
double banana (m)–
to-BNC (f) adapter
■ Verifying DC
Accuracy (× 2)
■ Verifying Zero
Oset (× 1)
Impedance: 50 Ω
BNC feed-through
terminator ■ Verifying DC
Accuracy
■ Verifying Zero
Oset
Impedance: 50 Ω
SMA (f)-to-probe tip
adapter
Verifying DC Accuracy
Note These connectors are not
included in the probe kit. Contact PMK
Mess- und Kommunikationstechnik
GmbH to purchase these calibration
accessories.
Probe inputs
shorting adapter
Verifying Zero Oset
Table 2. Required Cables and Connectors
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Test Conditions
The following setup conditions are required to ensure the SA1000X meets published
specifications:
■Allow all test instruments a warm-up time of at least the amount of time
stated in their specifications documents.
■Allow the SA1000X a warm-up time of at least 30 minutes.
Calibration Overview
Refer to When to Calibrate the to determine when you first need to calibrate the
SA1000X.
Complete the following to verify that the performance of your SA1000X is within
specification:
■ Verifying DC Accuracy
■ Verifying Zero Oset
Required Soware for Calibration
■ NI-DMM (PXIe-4082 first supported in NI-DMM 15.2)
■ NI-FGEN (PXIe-5413 first supported in NI-FGEN 17.1)
■Supported application development environment, such as LabVIEW or
LabVIEW NXG
Verifications
Notice The connectors on the probe and test equipment are fragile.
Perform the steps in these procedures with great care to prevent damaging
the probe or any test equipment.
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Verifying DC Accuracy
1. Connect the test system as follows:
Figure 4. Verifying DC Accuracy Test Connections
PXIe-4082
6½-Digit DMM
PXIe-5413
20 MHz 16-Bit AWG
PXIe-4082
6½-Digit DMM
5
6
6
10
3
4
123
7
8
9
1. SA1000X
2. SMA (f)-to-probe tip adapter
3. BNC (m)-to-SMA (m) adapter
4. BNC (f-f-f) tee
5. BNC (m)-to-BNC (m) cable
6. Double banana (m)-to-BNC (f) adapter
7. BNC feed-through terminator
8. DMM 1 (HI and LO)
9. DC source (CH 0)
10. DMM 2 (HI and LO)
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2. Connect power to the SA1000X and warm up the probe for at least 30 minutes.
3. Configure the DMMs with the following settings:
Setting DMM 1 DMM 2
Function DC Voltage
Resolution 6.5 digits
Number of Averages 4
Auto Zero Enabled
Range 10 V 1 V
4. Output a 5 V DC signal from the DC source.
5. Measure the 5 V signal with DMM 1; measure the output of the probe with
DMM 2.
6. Calculate the following:
ReadingDMM 1
10 −ReadingDMM 2
7. Verify that the result is <500 µV.
If the reading is outside this verification limit, return the probe to NI for repair. Refer
to NI Services for more information on contacting NI.
Verifying Zero Oset
1. Connect the test system as follows:
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Figure 5. Verifying Zero Oset Test Connections
PXIe-4082
6½-Digit DMM
4
5
12
3
1. SA1000X
2. Probe inputs shorting adapter
3. BNC feed-through terminator
4. Double banana (m)-to-BNC (f) adapter
5. DMM (HI and LO)
2. Connect power to the SA1000X and warm up the probe for at least 30 minutes.
3. Configure the DMM with the following settings:
■Function: DC voltage
■Resolution: 6.5 digits
■Number of Averages: 4
■Auto Zero: Enabled
■Range: 100 mV
4. Measure the signal at the DMM.
5. Verify that the DMM reading is ±100 µV.
If the reading is outside this verification limit, return the probe to NI for repair. Refer
to NI Services for more information on contacting NI.
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Compliance and Certifications
Environmental Guidelines
Notice This model is intended for use in indoor applications only.
Environmental Management
NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally
responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances
from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy
Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental
regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental
information not included in this document.
EU and UK Customers
• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life
cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations.
For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/
environment/weee.
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•
540
e
中国 RoHS— NI 符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物
质指令(RoHS)。关于 NI 中国 RoHS 合规性信息，请登录 ni.com/environment/
rohs_china。(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/
environment/rohs_china.)
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CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as
follows:
■2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
■2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Product Certifications and Declarations
Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory
compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI
products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click
the appropriate link.
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