Rohde & Schwarz RT-ZP1X User manual

38 MHz Passive Voltage Probe
R&S®RT-ZP1X
1333.1370.02
Manual
Printed in Germany
Test and Measurement

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Manufacturer R&S RT-ZP1X
ROHDE & SCHWARZ
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(http://www.rohde-schwarz.com).
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For additional questions, please contact our headquarters in Munich.
ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstraße 15
D-81671 München
Phone: [phone] - 0
Fax: [phone] - 12 164
Declaration of Conformity
(EC conformity marking)
The manufacturer declares the conformity of this product with the actual required safety standards in
accordance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
CEI/IEC 61010-031 Safety requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control and laboratory use -
Part 031:
Safety requirements for hand-held probe
assemblies for electrical measurement and test
WEEE/ RoHS Directives
(EC conformity marking)
This electronic product is classified within the WEEE/ RoHS category list as monitoring and control
equipment (category 9). Category 9 products are exempted from the restrictions under the scope of the
RoHS directive.
Your help and efforts are required to protect and keep clean our environment. Therefore return this
electronic product at the end of its life either to the manufacturer or take care of separate WEEE
collection and professional WEEE treatment yourself. Do not dispose as unsorted municipal waste!
* EC Directives:
WEEE Directive - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
RoHS Directive - Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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IEC Measurement Categories R&S RT-ZP1X
Definitions and examples (Clause 6.5.2 )
Measurement Category I Definition: Measurement category I is for measurements performed
on circuits not directly connected to a mains supply.
Examples: Measurements in circuits not derived from a mains supply
and specially protected ( internal ) circuits derived
from a mains supply. In the latter case, transient stresses
are variable; for that reason requires that the transient
withstand capability of the equipment is made known to
the user.
Measurement Category II Definition: Measurement category II is for measurements performed
CAT II on circuits directly connected to the low voltage
installation.
Examples: Household appliances, portable tools and similar
equipment.
IEC Pollution Degrees
Definitions (Clause 3.5.6 )
Pollution Degree 1 No POLLUTION or only dry, non conductive POLLUTION.
NOTE: The POLLUTION has no influence.
Pollution Degree 2 Only non-conductive POLLUTION. Occasionally, however, a temporary
conductivity caused by condensation must be accepted.
Pollution Degree 3 Conductive POLLUTION occurs or dry, non-conductive POLLUTION occurs
which becomes conductive due to condensation which is to be expected.
IEC Safety Symbols
The following symbols may appear on the product or in this instruction manual:
Caution, risk of danger. Refer to manual.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Earth (ground) TERMINAL.

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Safety Information R&S RT-ZP1X
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to this product or products connected to it, review and
comply with the following safety precautions. Be aware that if you use this probe assembly in a manner not
specified the protection this product provides may be impaired.
Only qualified personnel should use this probe assembly.
Use only grounded instruments.
Do not connect the probe ground lead to a potential other than earth ground. Always make sure the probe and
the measurement instrument are grounded properly.
Connect and disconnect properly.
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.
Observe probe and probe accessory ratings.
Do not apply any electrical potential to the probe input which exceeds the maximum ratings of the probe or the
accessories connected to it. In a combination always the lower rating / measurement category applies to both
probe and accessories connected to it.
Keep away from live circuits.
Avoid open circuitry. Do not touch connections or components when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
Indoor use only.
Do not operate in wet/damp environment. Keep product surfaces dry and clean.
Do not operate the product in an explosive atmosphere.

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Specifications R&S RT-ZP1X
Specifications that are not defined to be guaranteed are typical and are published as general information to the
user. The instrument should have warmed-up for at least 20 minutes and the environmental conditions do not
exceed the probe's specified limits.
Electrical Specifications
Attenuation Ratio (1) 1:1
Probe Bandwidth (2) 38 MHz (-3 dB)
Probe Risetime 9 ns (10 % - 90 %)
Maximum Rated Input Voltage (3) 55 V rms CAT II
Pollution Degree (3) 2
Electrical Characteristics
Input Capacitance (System) 39 pF + Osci.
Input Coupling of the Measuring Instrument 1 MΩ AC / DC
Mechanical Characteristics
Weight (probe only) 43 g
Cable Length 1.3 m
Probe Tip Diameter 2.5 mm
Environmental Specifications
Altitude operating up to 2000 m
non-operating up to 15000 m
Temperature Range operating 0° C to +50° C
non-operating -40° C to +71° C
Maximum Relative Humidity operating 80 % relative humidity for temperatures up to +31° C,
decreasing linearly to 40 % at +50° C
(1) Connected to appropriate R&S oscilloscope. See R&S oscilloscope operating manual for further details.
(2) At 15 pF input capacitance of the measuring instrument.
(3) As defined in IEC 61010-031. See definitions explained on page 4.

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Ground Lead 15 cm
Ground Blade 2.5
Insulating Cap 2.5
Insulating Cap 2.5
Micro ClipMini Clip
Coding Rings (set)
3x4 colors
Adjustment
Tool
Dual Adapter 2.5 to
0.8 mm sockets
Sprung Hook 2.5
BNC Adapter 2.5
IC-Cap 2.5
1.27 mm pitch; black
IC-Cap 2.5
1.0 mm pitch; brown
IC-Cap 2.5
0.8 mm pitch; gray
IC-Cap 2.5
0.65 mm pitch; blue
IC-Cap 2.5
0.5 mm pitch; green
Solid Tip
CuBe 0.5 mm
Spring Tip
gold plated 0.5 mm
Ground Spring 2.5
self adhesive
Copper Pad
( 2 x 2 cm )
DEVICE UNDER
TEST
Ground Lead 15 cm
Ground Blade 2.5
Insulating Cap 2.5
Micro ClipMini Clip
Coding Rings (set)
3x4 colors
Dual Adapter 2.5 to
0.8 mm sockets
Sprung Hook 2.5
BNC Adapter 2.5
IC-Cap 2.5
1.27 mm pitch; black
IC-Cap 2.5
1.0 mm pitch; brown
IC-Cap 2.5
0.8 mm pitch; gray
IC-Cap 2.5
0.65 mm pitch; blue
IC-Cap 2.5
0.5 mm pitch; green
Solid Tip
CuBe 0.5 mm
Spring Tip
gold plated 0.5 mm
Ground Spring 2.5
Probe Accessories for R&S RT-ZP1X
Probe Accessories R&S RT-ZP1X

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Scope of Delivery R&S RT-ZP1X
The following items are included in the scope of delivery. Please check the delivery for completeness.
RT-ZP1X 38 MHz passive voltage probe (Order No. 1333.1370.02)
Item Qty
BNC Adapter 2.5 1
Coding Rings (set) 3x4 Colors 1
Ground Blade 2.5 1
Copper Pad, self adhesive (2 x 2 cm) [0.79" x 0.79"] 2
Ground Lead 15 cm 1
Ground Spring 2.5 1
IC-Cap 2.5 0.5 mm pitch (green) 1
IC-Cap 2.5 0.65 mm pitch (blue) 1
IC-Cap 2.5 0.8 mm pitch (gray) 1
IC-Cap 2.5 1.0 mm pitch (brown) 1
IC-Cap 2.5 1.27 mm pitch (black) 1
Insulating Cap 2.5 1
Operating Manual 1
Probe 1
Solid Tip CuBe 0.5 mm 2
Spring Tip gold plated 0.5 mm 2(1)
Sprung Hook 2.5 1(2)
Protection Cap 2.5 1
(1) installed in probe
(2) plugged on probe
The BNC Adapter is rated: 42 V peak AC + DC
Use ground lead only for connections to earth ground.
The accessories provided with the probe have been safety tested. Do not use
any other accessories than those “originally” provided.

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Optional Accessories R&S RT-ZP1X
The following accessory sets can be ordered separately.
RT-ZA1 Accessory Kit (Order No. 1409.7566.02)
Item Qty
Adjustment Tool 1
BNC Adapter 2.5 1
Coding Rings (set) 3x4 Colors 1
Copper Pad; self adhesive (2 x 2 cm) [0.79" x 0.79") 2
Dual Adapter 2.5 to 0.8 mm sockets 1
Ground Blade 2.5 1
Ground Lead 15 cm 1
Ground Spring 2.5 5
IC-Cap 2.5 0.5 mm pitch; green 1
IC-Cap 2.5 0.65 mm pitch; blue 1
IC-Cap 2.5 0.8 mm pitch; gray 1
IC-Cap 2.5 1.0 mm pitch; brown 1
IC-Cap 2.5 1.27 mm pitch; black 1
Insulating Cap 2.5 1
Solid Tip CuBe 0.5 mm 5
Sprung Hook 2.5 1
Spring Tip gold plated 0.5 mm 5
RT-ZA4 Mini Clips (Order No. 1416.0428.02)
Item Qty
Mini Clip 10
RT-ZA5 Micro Clips (Order No. 1416.0434.02)
Item Qty
Micro Clip 10

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Handling R&S RT-ZP1X
Handle with care especially when fitted with the extra thin and sharp spring contact tip to avoid
any injury. Note that the probe cable is a sensitive part of the probe. Do not damage
through excessive bending or pulling. Avoid mechanical shock to this product in general to
guarantee accurate performance and protection.
Cleaning
To clean the exterior of the probe use a soft cloth moistened with either distillated water or isopropyl alcohol.
Before use allow the probe to dry completely.
Changing the Probe Tip
To change the probe tip use pliers to grip and pull it carefully straight out of its contact socket, along the
axis of the probe. Do not grip the white plastic insulator or the housing with pliers, because the tip could be
squeezed and cannot be removed and respectively the probe could be damaged.
If the probe tip is removed, the new tip can be inserted with pliers into the contact socket, along the axis
of the probe. In order to insert the probe tip completely into the housing, press the probe tip against a hard
surface carefully.
Use pliers to grip and pull the probe tip carefully out
of its contact socket.
Do not grip the white plastic insulator or the probe
housing with pliers.