Rohde & Schwarz RT-ZP05S User manual

R&S®RT-ZP05S
Probe
User Manual
1179512402
Version 02
(;ÝÁH2)

This document describes the following R&S®RT-ZP05S models:
●R&S®RT-ZP05S (1333.2401.02)
© 2022 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com
Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g.
R&S®RT-ZP05S is indicated as R&S RT-ZP05S.

Safety and regulatory information
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1 Safety and regulatory information
The product documentation helps you use the R&S RT-ZP05S safely and effi-
ciently. Follow the instructions provided here and throughout the manual.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. If the
probe assembly is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the pro-
tection provided by it may be impaired.
Operating site
Only use the product indoors, and keep it dry. The product has no casing and is
sensitive to moisture and humidity.
Do not use the probe in explosive atmospheres.
The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where nonconductive
contamination can occur. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by
condensation must be expected. Temporary condensation occurs only when the
product is out of service.
Using the probe
Take the following measures for your safety:
●If any part of the product is damaged or broken, stop using the product. Check
the probe cable regularly for wear. Touching a worn cable during measure-
ments can cause injuries.
●Before connecting the probe to a circuit under test, make sure that the probe
is connected to a grounded measurement instrument.
●Do not connect a probe to any voltage that exceeds the maximum permissible
input voltage specified in the data sheet.
●Do not use the probe for measurements on mains circuit.
●The probe is not rated for any measurement category. Do not use the probes
in circuits with measurement category II, III or IV.
●With increasing frequency, the voltage on the probe tip should not be higher
than illustrated in the derating curve.
●Always connect the probe lead to earth ground.

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Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer declares the conformity of this product with the actual required
safety standards in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive IEC 61010-031
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and labo-
ratory use.
Part 031: Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical mea-
surement and test
Measurement Categories
IEC 61010-2-030 defines measurement categories that rate instruments on their
ability to resist short transient overvoltages that occur in addition to the working
voltage. Use the measurement instrument and accessories only in electrical envi-
ronments for which they are rated.
●0 - Instruments without rated measurement category
For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains, for
example, electronics, circuits powered by batteries, and specially protected
secondary circuits. This measurement category is also known as CAT I.
●CAT II:
For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage
installation by a standard socket outlet, for example, household appliances
and portable tools.
●CAT III:
For measurements performed in the building installation, such as junction
boxes, circuit breakers, distribution boards, and equipment with permanent
connection to the fixed installation.
●CAT IV:
For measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation,
such as electricity meters and primary overcurrent protection devices.
Disposal
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.
Rohde & Schwarz has developed a disposal concept for the ecofriendly disposal
or recycling of waste material. Rohde & Schwarz fully assumes its obligation as a
producer to take back and dispose of electrical and electronic waste. Contact
your local service representative to dispose of the product.

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EC Directives
●WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
●RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC - Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Sub-
stances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Meaning of safety labels
Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.
Potential hazard
Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.

Specifications
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2 Specifications
Table 2-1: Electrical specifications
Attenuation ratio 10 : 1
Bandwidth 500 MHz (meas.), –3 dB
Rise time 0.7 ns (meas.)
Input impedance 10 MΩ II 10 pF (meas.)
Input voltage max. 300 VRMS (450 V transient overvoltage)
Table 2-2: Miscellaneous
Temperature range 0 °C to 40 °C
Relative humidity max. 80%, without condensation
Altitude max. 2000 m
Pollution degree 2
Cable length ca. 1.30 m
Derating
The input impedance of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied sig-
nal increases.
Figure 2-1: Derating curve

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Included in delivery
Figure 2-2: Parts included in delivery
1 = Probe
2 = Ground clip
3 = Protection cap
4 = Ground lead
5 = Retractable hook
6 = Adjustment tool
7 = BNC adapter
8 = IC Insulating cap
9 = Identification tags
10 = Additional probe tip

Adjustment
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3 Adjustment
The probe can be adjusted for low (LF) and high frequency compensation (HF).
Figure 3-1: LF compensation trimmer
LF adjustment
1. Connect the probe to a 1 kHz square wave signal.
2. Adjust LF compensation trimmer T1 for optimum square wave response.
Figure 3-2: LF adjustment with 1 kHz signal

Maintenance
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4 Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning
1. Clean the outside of the product using a soft cloth moistened with either distil-
led water or isopropyl alcohol. Keep in mind that the casing is not waterproof.
Note: Do not use cleaning agents. Solvents (thinners, acetone), acids and
bases can damage the labeling or plastic parts.
2. Dry the product completely before using it.
Cleaning