Rigol RP7080S User manual

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User’s Guide
RP7000 Series Active Probe
Dec. 2013
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Document Overview
This document is used to guide users to get a quick understanding of the
RP7000 series active probe as well as its using method. Besides, this document
gives service information relating to general care and cleaning.
RP7000 series active probe includes the following model.
Model Bandwidth
PR7150 >1.5GHz
RP7080 >0.8GHz
Main topics:
RP7000 Series Overview
This chapter gives a brief introduction of the probe, including general
inspection, probe dimensions, standard accessories etc.
To Use RP7000 Series Active Probe
This chapter introduces how to use the probe, including how to connect to
the oscilloscope, how to use the probe head, how to replace probe
accessories, how to adjust the offset voltage, how to calibrate the probe
etc.
General Care and Cleaning
Warranty
Specifications
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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration ....................................................................I
Safety Terms and Symbols................................................................. II
Document Overview..........................................................................III
RP7000 Series Overview......................................................................1
Probe Introduction.............................................................................2
General Inspection.............................................................................3
Probe Dimensions..............................................................................4
Accessories and Options.....................................................................5
Active Probe Amplifier........................................................................7
Probe Head.......................................................................................8
To Use RP7000 Series Active Probe.................................................. 12
To Connect to the Oscilloscope..........................................................13
To Use the Probe Head.....................................................................15
To Replace Probe Accessories ...........................................................19
To Adjust Offset Voltage...................................................................21
To Calibrate the Probe......................................................................22
General Care and Cleaning................................................................ 24
Warranty............................................................................................ 25
Specifications .................................................................................... 26
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RP7000 Series Overview
This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the RP7000 series active
probe.
Main topics:
Probe Introduction
General Inspection
Probe Dimensions
Accessories and Options
Active Probe Amplifier
Probe Head
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Probe Introduction
RP7000, with more than 1.5GHz bandwidth, is an active probe solution for high
frequency application. It can be used to measure differential and single-ended
signals with better common mode rejection. RP7000 uses plug-on socket probe
head and supports 4 types of interchangeable probe heads to optimize the
performance and usability. Besides, its replaceable probe tip prolongs the
service life of the probe and the probe tip spacing can be precisely adjusted to
fit different test point spacing.
RP7000 is compatible with the auto-identification port of RIGOL
DS6000/MSO4000/DS4000 series oscilloscope and can be recognized and
configured automatically by this port. Its snap-in BNC connector enables easier
connection with the oscilloscope.
RP7000 provides various accessories and options and multiple replaceable
components which make it applicable to be used in different tests and
measurements.
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General Inspection
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If your shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the shipping
container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of
the shipment for completeness and have checked the probe electrically
and mechanically.
If your probe has damaged during shipping, please contact your shipper
and carrier for compensation. RIGOL will provide no free repair or
replacement.
2. Inspect the probe.
If there is any mechanical damage or defect, or if the probe does not pass
electrical and mechanical tests, please contact your RIGOL sales
representative.
3. Check the Accessories.
Please check the accessories according to Accessories and Options in
this guide. If the accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact
your RIGOL sales representative.
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Probe Dimensions
Figure 1shows the dimensions of the main parts of RP7000 series active
probe.
Figure 1 Probe Dimensions
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Accessories and Options
This section lists the probe kits, standard accessories of the RP7000 series
active probe respectively. All the components listed below can be ordered from
RIGOL. RP7150 Active Probe Kit (the ordering number is RP7150) contains all
the accessories listed in Table 1. If any accessory or option needs to be
ordered separately, please refer to Table 1. RP7080 Active Probe Kit (the
ordering number is RP7080) contains all the accessories listed in Table 2. If
any accessory or option needs to be ordered separately, please refer toTable 2.
Table 1 RP7150 Active Probe Kit (Ordering NO. is RP7150) Standard Accessories
Name Ordering NO. Qty.
PCK100 Active Differential Probe Calibration Kit PCK100 1
RP7150 Active Probe Amplifier RP7-0150 1
Solder-in Differential Probe Head RP7-0201 1
Solder-in Single-ended Probe Head RP7-0203 1
Hand-held Differential Probe Head RP7-0204 1
Hand-held Single-ended Probe Head RP7-0205 1
0.2mm Nickel Wire RP7-0306 1
Trim Gauge RP7-0307 1
91Ω Probe Tip RP7-0405 8
Straight Acuminate Ground Collar RP7-0501 2
Curved Acuminate Ground Collar RP7-0502 2
Straight Dentiform Ground Collar RP7-0503 2
Curved Dentiform Ground Collar RP7-0504 2
Marker Rings (Yellow/Pink/Light Blue/Dark Blue) RP-0203 8
User’s Guide RP7-0601 1
Probe Bag RP7-0602 1
Storage Box RP7-0603 1
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Table 2 RP7080 Active Probe Kit (Ordering NO. is RP7080) Standard Accessories
Name Ordering NO. Qty.
PCK100 Active Differential Probe Calibration Kit PCK100 1
RP7080 Active Probe Amplifier RP7-0080 1
Solder-in Differential Probe Head RP7-0201 1
Solder-in Single-ended Probe Head RP7-0203 1
Hand-held Differential Probe Head RP7-0204 1
Hand-held Single-ended Probe Head RP7-0205 1
0.2mm Nickel Wire RP7-0306 1
Trim Gauge RP7-0307 1
91Ω Probe Tip RP7-0405 8
Straight Acuminate Ground Collar RP7-0501 2
Curved Acuminate Ground Collar RP7-0502 2
Straight Dentiform Ground Collar RP7-0503 2
Curved Dentiform Ground Collar RP7-0504 2
Marker Rings (Yellow/Pink/Light Blue/Dark Blue) RP-0203 8
User’s Guide RP7-0601 1
Probe Bag RP7-0602 1
Storage Box RP7-0603 1
Note: the accessories listed in this section are only for reference, the actual
product is the standard.
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Active Probe Amplifier
The active probe amplifier (Figure 2), with more than 1.5GHz bandwidth, is a
main component of the active probe. One end of the active probe amplifier can
be connected to the DS6000 series oscilloscope and the other end can be
connected to the desired probe head.
Figure 2 Active Probe Amplifier
When connecting a probe head to an active probe amplifier,push it
straight in.For single-ended probe, when connecting them, pay attention to
their polarities. If the polarity is reversed, the performance of the active probe
would reduce and the active probe might even be damaged.
CAUTION
There are Pos/Neg markers on the hand-held single-ended probe
head and black mark sleeve on the negative pole of the solder-in
single-ended probe head.
+ -
Pos/Neg Mark
er
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Probe Head
RP7000 supports hand-held probe head and solder-in probe head.
1. Hand-held Probe Head
Hand-held probe head includes two types: hand-held differential probe
head and hand-held single-ended probe head.
Like using common passive probes, you can use this kind of probe head to
easily measure signals. Besides, the spacing between the probe tips can be
easily adjusted to fulfill your various measurement requirements.
For hand-held differential probe head, the spacing between the probe tips is
controlled by the roller on the probe head. As shown in Figure 3, turning the
roller forwards or backwards can precisely adjust the spacing between the two
probe tips.
Figure 3 Hand-held Differential Probe Head
For hand-held single-ended probe head, rotating the single-ended ground collar
adjusts the spacing between the single-ended ground collar and probe tip, as
shown in Figure 4.
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Figure 4 Hand-held Single-ended Probe Head
Wherein, as shown in Figure 5and Figure 6, probe tip and single-ended
ground collar are standard accessories and are both replaceable. If any of them
is damaged during use, you can easily replace it with a new one (refer to To
Replace Probe Accessories).
RP7000 provides 4 kinds of single-ended ground collars for different
measurement requirements, the structures of the ground collars are as shown
in Figure 6.
a) Straight Acuminate Ground Collar: applicable to measurement of test point
that is close to the ground point.
b) Curved Acuminate Ground Collar: applicable to measurement of test point
that is relatively far from the ground point.
c) Straight Dentiform Ground Collar: applicable to measurement of chip pin
test point that is close to the ground point.
d) Curved Dentiform Ground Collar: applicable to measurement of chip pin
test point that is relatively far from the ground point.
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Figure 5 Probe Tip
Figure 6 (a)
Straight Acuminate Ground Collar
Figure 6 (b)
Curved Acuminate Ground Collar
Figure 6 (c)
Straight Dentiform Ground Collar
Figure 6 (d)
Curved Dentiform Ground Collar
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2. Solder-in Probe Head
Solder-in probe head includes two types: solder-in differential probe head
and solder-in single-ended probe head as shown in Figure 7 and Figure
8. Wherein, solder-in differential probe head is suitable for measurement of
high-density IC pin signals.
Figure 7 Solder-in Differential Probe Head
Figure 8 Solder-in Single-ended Probe Head
When using the solder-in probe head for measurement, please use auxiliary
device to fix the probe head. Do not use your hand to fix the probe head, or
else, the lead resistor soldered onto the probe head might break or fall off,
what’s more, the hand-held position might also affect the probe performance.
Wherein, the nickel wire of the solder-in probe head is a standard accessory. If
the nickel wire under use became damaged or break off, please replace it with
an appropriate lead resistor (refer to To Replace Probe Accessories).
Mark Sleeve of Negative Pole
Nickel Wire
Nickel Wire
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To Use RP7000 Series Active Probe
During the use of RP7000 series active probe, correct operations can ensure the
probe performance, prolong the service life of the probe and ensure the
effectiveness of the signal measurement result. This chapter introduces in
detail the using method of the RP7000 series active probe.
Main Topics:
To Connect to the Oscilloscope
To Use the Probe Head
To Replace Probe Accessories
To Adjust Offset Voltage
To Calibrate the Probe
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To Connect to the Oscilloscope
After RP7000 is connected correctly to a RIGOL DS6000 series oscilloscope,
the oscilloscope recognizes the probe automatically and provides both power
and offset voltage to the probe. You can adjust the offset voltage (refer to To
Adjust Offset Voltage) and calibrate the probe (refer to To Calibrate the
Probe) by the front panel menu of the oscilloscope.
Please connect the probe to the oscilloscope following the steps below:
1. Connect the probe head (in the figure, taking a hand-held differential
probe head for example) with the active probe amplifier. If single-ended
probe head is used, during the connection, pay attention to their polarities.
2. Connect the other end of the active probe amplifier to the channel input or
external trigger input connector of the oscilloscope and make sure the
connection is tight.
3. Use any probe auxiliary device to connect the probe to the circuit to be
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tested.
4. To disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope, press the button on the
probe (as shown in the left figure below), pull the connector straight out of
the oscilloscope (as shown in the right figure below) and then release the
button.
CAUTION
Do not twist the probe on the BNC connector of the oscilloscope,
or else, the probe might be damaged.
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