Tektronix P6021 User manual

Instruction Manual
P6021
60 MHz Current Probe
070-0947-05
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes
that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500, Beaverton, OR 97077
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be
responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with
shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or c) to service a
product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or
integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS
DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.

P6021 Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Safety Summary v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Tektronix vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Information 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Considerations 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Information 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranted Characteristics 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Characteristics 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Description 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Verification 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment Procedures 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replaceable Electrical Parts 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Ordering Information 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Replaceable Electrical Parts List 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replaceable Mechanical Parts 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Ordering Information 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Figures
Figure 1: The P6021 Probe and Termination 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2: Insertion Impedance of the P6021 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3: Probe and Termination Input Current vs.
Frequency Derating 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4: Typical P6021 Phase Response 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 5: P6021 Schematic Diagram 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6: Connecting the Probe to the Calibration Fixture 18. . . . . . . .
Figure 7: Location of Probe Adjustments 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8: Location of Termination Adjustments 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 9: Disassembling the Probe 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 10: P6021 Probe Component Location 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11: P6021 Termination Component Location 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 12: P6021 Exploded View 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables
Table 1: Warranted Electrical Characteristics 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2: Warranted Environmental Characteristics 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3: Maximum Ratings 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4: Certifications and Compliances 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5: Electrical Characteristics 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 6: Mechanical Characteristics 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 7: Equipment List 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P6021 Instruction Manual iii
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.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
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.
Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With SuspectedFailures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/DampConditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury

General Safety Summary
iv P6021 Instruction Manual
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.
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.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual Double
Insulated ProtectiveGround
(Earth) Terminal
Symbols and Terms

P6021 Instruction Manual v
Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

Contacting Tektronix
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ContactingTektronix
Phone [phone]*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Servicesupport 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical support Email: [email protected]
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
1-503-627-2400
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.