PICO TETRIS 1000 User manual
User's Guide
TETRIS®high-impedance active probes
TA223 TETRIS 2500
TA112 TETRIS 1000
TA222 TETRIS 1500
Distribution in the UK & Ireland
Lambda Photometrics Limited
Lambda House Batford Mill
Harpenden Herts AL5 5BZ
United Kingdom
W: www.lambdaphoto.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1582 764334
F: +44 (0)1582 712084
Characterisation,
Measurement &
Analysis
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1. Safety
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the product, carefully read
this safety information before attempting to install or use the product. In addition, follow all generally
accepted safety practices and procedures for working with and near electricity.
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with the European standard publication
A WARNING identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or death.
A CAUTION identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or equipment
to which it is connected.
Symbols
Symbol Description
Direct current
Earth (ground) terminal
Possibility of electric shock
Caution. Appearance on the product indicates a need to read these safety and operation
instructions.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste
WARNING
To prevent injury or death only qualified personnel should use this product, only as instructed
and with only accessories supplied or recommended. Protection provided by the product may
be impaired if used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
Maximum input ranges
TETRIS probes are protected against accidental electrostatic discharge. The table and frequency
derating plot below indicate the full-scale measurement range and overvoltage protection range for the
TETRIS probes. The full-scale measurement ranges are the maximum voltages that can be accurately
measured by the instrument. The overvoltage protection ranges are the maximum voltages that will
not damage the instrument.
WARNING
TETRIS probes are not
To prevent electric shock, do not connect the probe to voltages exceeding the levels below and
do take all necessary safety precautions when working on equipment where hazardous live
voltages may be present.
Signal voltage limits of EN 61010
CAUTION
To prevent measurement error or damage to the probe or other connected equipment, do
not attempt to measure voltages outside the specified full-scale measurement range or
overvoltage protection range below.
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Model Full-scale measurement range Overvoltage protection
(voltage that will not damage)
Grounding
WARNING
Never connect the ground input to, or allow it to touch, any electrical potential other than
ground. To prevent personal injury or death, use a voltmeter to check that there is no
significant AC or DC voltage between the probe ground and the point to which you intend to
connect it.
CAUTION
Applying a voltage to the ground input is likely to cause permanent damage to the probe or
other connected equipment.
External connections
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, only use the power cord and adaptor supplied with the product.
These are approved for the voltage and plug configuration in your country.
CAUTION
Take care to avoid mechanical stress or tight bends on the coaxial cable connecting the probe
Environment
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, do not use near explosive gas or vapor.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the probe, do not use in wet or damp conditions and always use and
store your probe in appropriate environments.
Storage Operating
Temperature
Pollution degree 2
Care of the product
The product contains no user-serviceable parts. Repair, servicing and calibration require specialized
test equipment and must only be performed by Pico Technology or an approved service provider.
There may be a charge for these services unless covered by the Pico two-year warranty.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, do not use the product if it appears to be damaged in any way, and
stop use immediately if you are concerned by any abnormal behavior.
CAUTION
To prevent damage, when cleaning the product, use a soft cloth and a solution of mild soap or
detergent in water. Do not allow liquids to enter the probe casings and ensure completely dry
before use.
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2 adhesive
Cu pads
(2 x 2 cm)
DEVICE UNDER
TEST
Pico-Hook
red
Y-lead adapter
to 0.8 mm sockets
L-in adapterSolid tipSpring tip
Z-ground Ground blade Ground leaf
Pico-Hook
black
2. Accessories included
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Ground lead 90°
10 cm
Ground lead 90°
5 cm
Ground lead
12 cm
Ground lead
6 cm
Marker bands
4 colors
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3. About the TETRIS®active probe system
Pico Technology presents a unique inline
®active probe. The
unique design of the TETRIS active probe allows
inch) pitch. This is possible due to the probe's
narrow housing that allows many of them to be
positioned next to each other, permitting multiple
pins to be probed at the same time.
TETRIS is independent of any particular system,
it can be plugged into any measuring instrument
suitable for measurements in all frequency
ranges. Unlike passive probes, the TETRIS active probe offers a high input impedance into the
gigahertz range.
The TETRIS active probe with its high input resistance and low input capacitance is the ideal probe for
your everyday measurements.
4. Operating basics
and the probe is connected to the power supply.
5. Specifications
Specifications are typical and are published as general information for the user. The instrument should
exceed the probe's specified limits.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Electrical specifications
TETRIS®
Pico Technology TETRIS®Probes User's Guide
Maximum input voltage and dynamic measuring range
The maximum input voltage rating of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied signal
1 G 10 G100 M10 M1 M
1
10
100
Maximum input voltage
Dynamic measuring range
Input voltage vs frequency TETRIS
®
1000 to 2500
Voltage [V] ACpeak
Frequency[Hz]
Input resistance (system)
1 k
1
10 k
100 k
1 M
1 k1 10 100 10 k 100 k 10 M 100 M1 M1G
Typical input impedance TETRIS®1000 to 2500
Frequency[Hz]
|Z| [ohm]
Mechanical characteristics
Cable len
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Manufacturer
Sales and support
Pico Technology
Warranty
Pico Technology warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and operation within
specifications for a period of two years from date of shipment and will repair or replace any
defective product which was not damaged by negligence, misuse, improper installation, accident or
unauthorized repair or modification by the buyer. This warranty is applicable only to defects due to
material or workmanship. Pico Technology disclaims any other implied warranties of merchantability
incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss
of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if Pico Technology has been advised of the
possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.
EC declaration of conformity
The manufacturer declares that the following products comply with the requirements of the specified
Directives and Standards as listed below. Products carry the CE mark.
Products covered by this declaration:
EU Directives covered by this declaration:
The basis on which conformity is being declared:
and test.
return this product at the end of life to the manufacturer or ensure WEEE compliant collection
and treatment yourself. Do not dispose of as unsorted municipal waste.
Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
is a registered trade mark of Pico Technology Ltd.
Tetris
www.picotech.com
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