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Instruction Manual
P6022
Current Probe
070-0948-04
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.
www.tektronix.com

Copyright ©Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved.
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.

WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor. 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. Batteries are excluded from this warranty.
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,
shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. 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; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) 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 THE LISTED PRODUCTS IN
LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 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.

P6022 Instruction Manual i
Contents
General Safety Summary iii....................................
Service Safety Summary v....................................
Operator Information
Description 1.............................................
Installation 1.............................................
Attaching the Probe and Termination to an Oscilloscope 2...
Using the Standard Accessories 2........................
Operating Considerations 3................................
Features and Controls 3.................................
Insertion Impedance 4..................................
Minimizing Loading Effect 4.............................
Increasing Probe Sensitivity 4............................
Probe Shielding 5......................................
Droop 5...............................................
Service Information
Warranted Characteristics 7...............................
Typical Characteristics 10..................................
Circuit Description 12......................................
Current Probe 12........................................
Termination 12..........................................
Probe Performance 13......................................
Performance Verification 15.................................
Check Midband Accuracy 15.............................
Check Low Frequency Response 16.......................
Check High Frequency Bandwidth 18......................
P6022 Test Record 20......................................
Adjustment Procedure 21...................................
Preparation 21..........................................
Adjust Aberrations 21....................................
Maintenance 23............................................
Cleaning 23............................................
Disassembling the Probe 23..............................
Repairing the Probe 25...................................
Repairing the Termination 25..............................

Contentsii
Replaceable Electrical Parts
Parts Ordering Information 27...............................
Using the Replaceable Parts List 27.........................
Replaceable Mechanical Parts
Parts Ordering Information 33...............................
Using the Replaceable Parts List 33.........................
Index

P6022 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.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Injury Precautions
Avoid Electric Overload
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not apply potential to any input, including
the common inputs, that varies from ground by more than the maximum
rating for that input.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with
covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp condi-
tions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Product Damage Precautions
Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Do Not Immerse in Liquids
Clean the probe using only a damp cloth. Refer to cleaning instructions.

Safetyiv
Safety Terms and Symbols
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:
Protective
Ground (Earth)
Te r m i n a l
ATTENTION
Refer to Manual
Double
Insulated
DANGER
High Volt-
age

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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 anoth-
er person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Safetyvi
Contacting Tektronix
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*
Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical support Email: [e-mail]
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
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.

Operator Information
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Attaching the Probe and Termination to an Oscilloscope
Attach the probe to the termination as shown in Figure 1.
A 6-inch ground lead is supplied to improve EMI rejection at high frequen-
cies (2 MHz and above). Snap the ground lead to the probe transformer
post and attach the alligator clip directly to RF ground. This will reduce
ringing and help bypass capacitively-coupled RF currents which can flow
into the probe cable.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the probe, do not disconnect the probe ter-
mination and leave the P6022 clamped around the conductor when
measuring high currents. Leaving the probe cable unterminated
can cause a high voltage to develop in the secondary winding
which may damage the current probe transformer.
WARNING
When the probe slides are open, the exposed ferrite core pieces
are not insulated. To avoid injury or equipment damage, remove
power from an uninsulated wire before clamping the current probe
around it. Also, never disconnect the probe from the termination
when the probe is connected to a live conductor.
Using the Standard Accessories
Your P6022 is shipped with the following accessories:
HThis instruction manual — Read these instructions to familiarize your-
self with the features, specifications, and operation of the P6022 current
probe.
H6-inch ground lead — Use the 6-inch ground lead to ground the shield
around the probe transformer at the probe end of the cable. This allows
you to move the ground connection closer to the circuit you are measur-
ing, thereby improving high frequency response. The ground lead clips
onto the ground connector on the bottom of the probe as shown.
Please refer to the parts list in the section entitled Replaceable Mechanical
Parts for part numbers.

Operator Information
P6022 Instruction Manual 3
The information in this section will help you make the most effective use of
your P6022 probe.
Features and Controls
HSensitivity Control —The P6022 termination has a control that allows
you to select probe sensitivity. The switch has two positions: 1 mA/mV
and 10 mA/mV. When the control is in the 1 mA/mV position, the oscillo-
scope displays 1 mV for every 1 mA of current in the circuit under test.
When the control is in the 10 mA/mV position, the oscilloscope displays
1 mV for every 10 mA of current in the circuit under test.
You can set vertical scale on the oscilloscope to any scale factor, as
determined by the signal amplitude. To calculate the overall vertical
scale factor for the oscilloscope, probe, and termination, multiply the
termination sensitivity control setting by the vertical scale factor of the
oscilloscope. For example, if the termination control is set to the 10 mA/
mV position, and the oscilloscope to a vertical scale of 20 mV/division,
the overall scale factor is 10 X 20, or 200 mA/division.
HProbe Slide Switch —The slide switch on the probe has three posi-
tions: open, closed, and locked. Use your thumb to move the probe
slide switch. The switch is spring-loaded so that it automatically moves
from the open to closed positions.
To Use the Probe:
a. Pull the slide switch toward you and hold the switch in position.
b. Place the conductor-under-test inside the exposed transformer core.
The arrow on the transformer end of the probe indicates convention-
al current flow. If you place the probe on the conductor so that the
arrow on the probe matches conventional current flow through the
conductor, orientation of the displayed waveform will be correct.
c. Release the switch, allowing the probe to close.
d. Lock the slide switch. To lock the switch, push it firmly toward the
transformer (the switch will move only about 1/8th inch). Locking the
switch assures maximum contact between the two halves of the
transformer secondary. The conductor now becomes the primary of
the transformer. (When measuring current, always check that the
probe slide switch is moved completely forward into the locked
position.)
WARNING
To prevent shock when measuring uninsulated conductors, keep
your hands and fingers behind the ridge on the probe head.
Operating
Considerations
Sensitivity
Control
Probe
Slide Switch
Open
Closed
Locked
Ridge

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Insertion Impedance
When you insert a conductor into the probe, you add impedance to the
circuit you are measuring. This additional impedance affects signals; this is
particularly important if you are measuring fast rise times. Figure 2 illustrates
the equivalent circuit with additional impedance introduced by the P6022.
.025 Ω
0.2 nH0.6 H
Figure 2: Insertion Impedance of the P6022
Minimizing Loading Effect
To minimize the loading effect of the probe, clamp it at the low or ground
end of a component lead when possible. This method also minimizes noise
or stray signal interference.
Increasing Probe Sensitivity
You can increase the current sensitivity of the probe by increasing the num-
ber of times a conductor passes through it. For example, if the conductor
loops through the probe twice (a two-turn primary winding), the secondary
current is doubled, because the ratio of current in a transformer is inversely
proportional to the turns ratio.
For example, suppose you set the termination sensitivity to 1 mA/mV and
the oscilloscope vertical scale to 10 mV/division. Ordinarily, this would result
in the equivalent of 1 X 10, or 10 mA/division. However, if the conductor is
looped through the probe twice, the vertical scale is divided by two, result-
ing in the equivalent of 5 mA/division.
Looping the conductor twice effectively doubles vertical sensitivity; however,
impedance from the probe winding is also reflected into the circuit being
measured. This impedance varies as the square of the number of loops.
This additional impedance affects signals; this effect is particularly important
when you are measuring high-frequency current waveforms or waveforms
with fast rise times.

Operator Information
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Probe Shielding
The P6022 is shielded to minimize the effect of external magnetic fields.
However, strong fields can interfere with the current signal being measured.
If you suspect that an external field is interfering with your measurement,
remove the probe from the conductor, but keep it in the same location as
when you made the suspect measurement. If a signal still appears on the
oscilloscope, try to measure the conductor current at a point farther from the
location of the magnetic field.
If you must measure current in the presence of a strong magnetic field, you
can minimize its interference by using two current probes and a differential-
input oscilloscope. To do so, follow these steps.
1. Connect the probes (with termination) to the positive and negative
inputs of the oscilloscope.
2. Clamp one probe around the conductor whose current you wish to
measure.
3. Place the other probe as close as possible to the first. Ensure that its
slide switch is completely closed, without a conductor inside it.
4. Set the oscilloscope to subtract the component of the signal that is
commontobothprobes.
5. Adjust the positions of the probes for best results. It may be difficult to
eliminate the undesirable signal completely, due to differences between
the probes or their terminations.
Droop
The flat-top response of any AC current probe displays a certain amount of
droop. This is caused by probe inductance loading the source impedance,
causing an L/R exponential decay. For short pulse widths, the response
looks nearly flat. The amount of droop can be calculated from the following
relationship:
% Droop = 200 (π)Tf
where:
T=pulse duration
f=lower 3 dB frequency of probe

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Service Information
This section lists the various warranted characteristics that describe the
P6022 Current Probe. Included are warranted electrical and environmental
characteristics.
Warranted characteristics are described in terms of quantifiable performance
limits that are warranted.
The electrical characteristics listed in Table 1 apply under the following
conditions:
HThe probe and instrument with which it is used must have been
calibrated at an ambient temperature of between +20°C and +30°C.
HThe probe and instrument must be in an environment whose limits are
described in Table 2.
Table 1: Warranted Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Information
Sensitivity setting 1 mA or 10 mA for each mV at oscillo-
scope input, selected by termination
sensitivity control
Midband Accuracy ±3%
Bandwidth (---3 dB) (with BW>300 MHz oscilloscope)
1mA/mV
10 mA/mV
8.5 kHz to 100 MHz
935 Hz to 120 MHz
Table 2: Warranted Environmental Characteristics
Characteristic Information
Temperature range:
Operating
Nonoperating
---0˚C to +50˚C
---40˚C to +65˚C
Altitude
Operating To 2,000 m (6,561 ft), <300 V CAT I
To 4,572 m (15,000 ft), <150 V CAT II
Warranted
Characteristics

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Table 2: Warranted Environmental Characteristics (Cont.)
Characteristic Information
Nonoperating To 15,240 m (50,000 ft)
Table 3: Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Information
Maximum continuous (CW)
current
1mA/mV
10 mA/mV
Refer to Figure 3 for frequency derating
curves
6A
p-p sine wave between 10 kHz and
10 MHz
6A
p-p sine wave between 3 kHz and
10 MHz
Refer to Figure 3 for frequency derating curves
Maximum pulse current 100 A peak, not to exceed 9(A ·s) or
2A
RMS.An(A·s) product greater than
9(A ·s) reduces probe output to zero
duetocoresaturation
Maximum working Input voltage
(uninsulated conductors)
300 VAC or VDC, CAT I, and 600 Vpk
limited to <10 ms and <25% duty factor.
100 MHz10 MHz1MHz10 kHz1kHz100 Hz
FREQUENCY
1A
0.1A
P-P
AMPS
10 A
20 A
100 A
10mA/mV
1mA/mV
Figure 3: Probe and Termination Input Current vs. Frequency Derating

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Table 4: Certifications and Compliances
EC Declaration of Conformity --- Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as
listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC
EN 61010-1/A2 Part 1: General Requirements
Safety requirements for electrical equip-
ment for measurement, control, and lab-
oratory test
EN 61010-2-032:1995 Part 2-032:
Particular requirements for hand-held
current clamps for electrical measure-
ments and test
Installation Category Descriptions
Terminals on this product may have different installation category
designations. The installation categories are:
CAT III Distribution-level mains (usually perma-
nently connected). Equipment at this
level is typically in a fixed industrial loca-
tion
CAT II Local-level mains (wall sockets). Equip-
ment at this level includes appliances,
portable tools, and similar products.
Equipment is usually cord-connected
CAT I Secondary (signal level) or battery oper-
ated circuits of electronic equipment
Pollution Degree 2 Do not operate in environments where
conductive pollutants may be present.

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This section lists the various typical characteristics that describe the P6022
Current Probe. Included are typical electrical and mechanical characteris-
tics.
Typical characteristics are described in terms of typical or average perfor-
mance. Typical characteristics are not warranted.
Table 5: Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Information
Tilt
1mA/mV
10 mA/mV
4% or less within 1 sofstep
4% or less within 10 sofstep
Maximum DC without saturation 0.2 A
Signal delay
5-foot probe with
termination
Approximately 9 ns
Insertion impedance 0.03 Ωor less at 1 MHz, increasing to
0.2 Ωor less at 120 MHz
Rise time
1mA/mV
10 mA/mV
≤3.2 ns
≤2.9 ns
Step response Because the oscilloscope input
capacitance becomes a part of the
termination network, the step response
will vary with different oscilloscopes
Aberrations
(probe and termination at
either sensitivity setting.)
≤15% peak-to-peak within 25 ns of step;
≤2% peak-to-peak thereafter
Typical
Characteristics