Tektronix OI tek P5200A Series Manual

P5200A Series
High Voltage Differential Probes
Installation and Safety Instructions &
Product Documentation CD
*P071288902*
071-2889-02

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground-Referenced Oscilloscope Use Only. Do not float the output of this probe.
The output cable must be connected to an earth-referenced (0 V) oscilloscope.
Avoid Electric Shock. When using probe accessories, never exceed the lowest
rating of the probe or its accessory, whichever is less, including the measurement
category and voltage rating.
Inspect The Probe And Accessories. Before each use, inspect probe and accessories
for damage (cuts, tears, defects in the probe body, accessories, cable jacket, etc.).
Do not use if damaged.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. When using the probe or accessories, keep
fingers behind the finger guard of probe body andaccessories.

General Safety Summary
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Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect the
probe input leads one at a time. Make sure accessories are fully mated before
connecting and disconnecting. Disconnect the probe input leads one at a time
from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe output from the
measurement instrument.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not apply potential to
any input, including the reference inputs, that varies from ground by more than
the maximum rating for that input.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. Do not block the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified servicepersonnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.

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General Safety Summary
Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Terms in this Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.

General Safety Summary
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Symbols and Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

Compliance Information
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Compliance Information
This section lists the safety and environmental standards with which the
instrument complies.
Safety Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the
Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EN 61010-031/A1:2008. 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.
Canadian Certification
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-031-07/A1:2010, 1st Edition. Safety
requirements for handheld probe assemblies for electrical measurement and
test.
Additional Compliances
IEC 61010-031/A1:2008. 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.

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Pollution Degree Description
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around
and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is
considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the
environment for which they are rated:
Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Products in this category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or
located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must
be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary
condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that
becomes conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations where
neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from
direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through
conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.
Pollution Degree
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.

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Installation & Measurement (Overvoltage) CategoryDescriptions
Terminals on this product may have different installation or measurement
(overvoltage) category designations. The installation and measurement categories
are:
Overvoltage Category IV. For measurements and installations performed at
the source of low-voltage installation.
Overvoltage Category III. For measurements and installations performed
in the building installation.
Overvoltage Category II. For measurements and installations performed on
circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
Overvoltage Category I. For measurements and installations performed on
circuits not directly connected to MAINS.
Overvoltage Category (AC Adapter, P5200A Only)
Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1)
Measurement Overvoltage Category
Refer to individual probe ratings for details.

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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and
to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product
in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or
recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable
European Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the
Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is
outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.

Operating Considerations
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Operating Considerations
Specification P5200A P5202A
Bandwidth 50 MHz 100 MHz
Maximum measurable
differential voltage
(DC + Peak AC) 1
50X: ±130 V
500X: ±1300 V
20X: ±64 V
200X: ±640 V
(Vrms) 50X: 92 Vrms
500X: 920 Vrms
20X: 45 Vrms
200X: 450 Vrms
Maximum common mode
voltage (DC + Peak AC) 2
Maximum input
voltage-to-earth (Vrms)2
50X: ±130 V
500X: ±1300 V
1000 V CAT II
600 V CAT III
20X: ±64 V
200X: ±640 V
300 V CAT II
450 V CAT III
CAT I Maximum Rated
Over-Voltage Transient
(OVT) (Vpk)3
—1760 V
1Beyond these limits, the output could be clipped. (See Figure 1 on page 10.)
2The Common Mode and input voltage-to-earth ratings are the maximum ratings of each
input lead (+/-) to ground. (See Figure 1 on page 10.)
3Applies to CAT I ratings only. The OVT peak is measured on top of the Peak Working
Voltage.

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Figure 1: Specification table footnotes referring to the probe input limits on the
P5200A and P5202A probes

Operating Considerations
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Specification P5205A P5210A
Bandwidth 100 MHz 50 MHz
Maximum measurable
differential voltage
(DC + Peak AC) 1
50X: ±130 V
500X: ±1300 V
100X: ±560 V
1000X: ±5600 V
(Vrms) 50X: 92 Vrms
500X: 920 Vrms
20X: 396 Vrms
200X: 2650 Vrms 2
Maximum common mode
voltage (DC + Peak AC) 3
Maximum input
voltage-to-earth (Vrms)3
50X: ±130 V
500X: ±1300 V
1000 V CAT II
600 V CAT III
100X: ±320 V
1000X: ±3200 V
1000 V CAT III
2300 V CAT I
CAT I Maximum Rated
Over-Voltage Transient
(OVT) (Vpk)4
—2250 V
1Beyond these limits, the output could be clipped. (See Figure 2 on page 12.)
2This rating assumes that the common mode voltage ratings are not exceeded. (See
Figure 2 on page 12.)
3The Common Mode and input voltage-to-earth ratings are the maximum ratings of each
input lead (+/-) to ground. (See Figure 2 on page 12.)
4Applies to CAT I ratings only. The OVT peak is measured on top of the Peak Working
Voltage.

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Figure 2: Specification table footnotes referring to the probe input limits on the
P5205A and P5210A probes

Operating Considerations
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Characteristic Specification
Temperature
Operating 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
Nonoperating -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F)
Humidity
Operating 5 to 85% R.H. 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
Nonoperating 5 to 85% R.H. 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
5 to 45% R.H. above 40 °C to +70 °C (+104 °F to
+158 °F)
Altitude
Operating Up to 3000 m (10,000 ft.)
Nonoperating Up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft.)
Pollution degree 2, Indoor use only

Installation
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Installation
To connect the P5202A, P5205A, and P5210A probes to oscilloscopes that feature
the VPI interface, you must use a Tektronix TPA-BNC Adapter.
To disconnect the probes, first disconnect the probe from the circuit. Next, turn
the collar counterclockwise to release the probe, and then pull out the connector.

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Installation
Probe Power (P5200A Probe Only)
The P5200A probe requires DC power that is provided by an external power
supply. The supply is a standard accessory for the probe.
WARNING. Use only the power supply that is included with the P5200A probe.
Damage to the probe may result if a different power supply is used.
WARNING. To avoid electrical shock or fire, keep the probe body and output cable of
the probe away from the circuits being measured. The probe body and output cable
are not intended to be in contact with the circuits being measured.

Installation
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Connecting the Probe to the Circuit
WARNING. To reduce risk of shock or fire, use only the accessories provided with
the probe. Do not exceed either the voltage rating or category ratings (for example,
CAT I, II, III, IV) of the probe or the probe accessory, whichever is the lesser of the
two. Refer to the tables below and on the following pages for the correct accessory
to use with your probe. When using multiple accessories (for example, the extender
leads & hook clips), the lowest accessory/probe ratings apply to all.
To avoid electric shock, keep your fingers behind the finger guard of the probe
accessory and away from the shaded area shown in the accessory illustrations below.
P5200A, P5202A & P5205A Probe standard accessory derating table
Combined probe and accessory common-mode voltage
and input voltage-to-earth ratings
Accessory P5202A P5200A & P5205A P5210A 1
Extender leads 450 V CAT I
300 V CAT II
1000 V CAT II
600 V CAT III
2300 V CAT I
1000 V CAT III
Hook clips
(AC280-FL)
Pincer clips
(AC283-FL)
Alligator clips
(AC285-FL)
450 V CAT I
300 V CAT II
450 V CAT I
300 V CAT II
450 V CAT I
300 V CAT II
1000 V CAT II
600 V CAT III
1000 V CAT II
600 V CAT III
1000 V CAT II
600 V CAT III
1000 V CAT I
1000 V CAT III
1000 V CAT I
1000 V CAT III
1000 V CAT I
1000 V CAT III
1The P5210A probe can be used with these accessories at the reduced voltage levels listed.

Standard Accessories
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Standard Accessories
P5200A, P5202A & P5205A Probe standard accessories
Item Description
Extender leads (196-3523-xx)
The female banana connectors on each
end of the leads fit into the probe input
jacks. Use the extender leads to connect
the probe to your circuit, either directly or
through any of the standard accessories
described below.
WARNING. Toavoid electrical shock
or fire, make sure the test leads are in
good condition. The input leads and
extender leads have a jacket wear
indicator which becomes visible if the
wire jacket become excessively worn.
If the wear indicator is visible, do not
use the probe. Contact Tektronix
Service for repair or replacement.
Maximum ratings:
2300 V CAT I
1000 V CAT III

Standard Accessories
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P5200A, P5202A & P5205A Probe standard accessories, (cont.)
Item Description
Hook clips (AC280-FL)
Use these clips to make connections to
component leads.
Maximum ratings:
1000 V CAT III
600 V CAT IV
Pincer clips (AC283-FL)
These clips have a pair of finer contacts
that close around leads on smaller
components.
Maximum ratings:
1000 V CAT III
600 V CAT IV
Alligator clips (AC285-FL)
The large insulated clips connect easily to
large bolts or bus bars. The connectors
are double insulated for safety.
Maximum ratings:
1000 V CAT III
600 V CAT IV