Tektronix P6112 User manual

Instructions
P6112
100 MHz 10X Passive Probe
070-9694-00

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Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.

P6112 Instructions i
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 product only as specified.
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.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury, do not connect or disconnect
probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire
hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Probe Surface Clean and Dry. To avoid electric shock and
erroneous readings, keep probe surface clean and dry.
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, page ii.
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.

General Safety Summary
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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. These symbols may appear on the product:
ProtectiveGround
(Earth)Terminal ATTENTION Refer to Manual
DANGER
High Voltage
Certifications and Compliances
Compliances. Consult the product specifications for Overvoltage
Category and Safety Class.
Overvoltage Category. Overvoltage categories are defined as follows:
CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation
CAT II: Local level mains, appliances, portable equipment
CAT I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of equipment,
telecommunication, electronics
Cleaning Instructions
Clean the probe using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent
and water solution. Do not use any other chemicals or abrasives.

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Features and Accessories
The P6112 Passive Probe is designed for use with a TDS 200 series
oscilloscope that has a bandwidth of 100 MHz or less.
The P6112 Passive Probe is listed with Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. and meets the requirements of UL 3111–1, ground referenced.
NOTE. Remove and discard the protective cover on the tip of the
probe before attempting to connect a probe tip accessory.
P6112 Features and Standard Accessories
BNC-to-Probe Tip Adapter – To install the adapter, push the wide
end firmly into a BNC connector. Then, insert the probe tip firmly into
the adapter.
Retractable Hook Tip – Use the retractable hook tip to make
hands-free measurements.
NOTE To ensure a proper connection, firmly twist the hook tip onto the
probe.
Marker Rings – To identify probe connections, attach matching
colored rings onto the probe cable and tip as shown.
Unlocked Locked
Locking Connector – Install the connector in the unlocked position
and turn it clockwise until it snaps into the locked position.

Features and Accessories
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P6112 Features and Standard Accessories (Cont.)
Ground Lead – Use the alligator clip to attach the probe to a ground
reference. Attach matching marker ring as shown.
AdjustmentTool – Use the adjustment tool for probe compensation
adjustments.
Long Ground Lead
Short Ground Lead
To see the best signal, use the shortest possible ground lead and
signal path.

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Probe Compensation
Before taking any measurements using a probe, first check the
compensation of the probe and adjust the probe compensation to
match the channel input the probe is connected to.
NOTE. If you use a hook tip, ensure a proper connection by firmly
twisting the hook tip onto the probe.
1. Connect the probe to the Probe Comp signal on your TDS 200
series oscilloscope and then press AUTOSET.
CH 1
PROBE
COMP AUTOSET
button
2. Compensate the probe by adjusting the trimmer on the probe so
that the corners of the signal are square.
1 kHz
Trimmer

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Specifications
The characteristics listed in Table 1 apply to a P6112 Passive Probe
installed on a Tektronix TDS 220 oscilloscope unless otherwise
noted.
These specifications apply when the instrument has had a warm-up
period of at least 10 minutes and is in an environment that does not
exceed the limits described in Table 2.
Table 1: Electrical characteristics
Attenuation
(DC coupled system) 10X"2% at DC
Input resistance
(DC coupled system) 10 M"1.5%
Input capacitance 11.8 pF to 14.8 pF
(13.3 pF typical)
Compensation range 15 pF to 35 pF
Rise time
(DC coupled system) 3.5 ns (TDS 220) 5.8 ns (TDS 210)
Bandwidth
(–3 dB, DC coupled system) DC to 100 MHz (TDS 220) DC to 60 MHz (TDS 210)
Maximum Working (Nondestructive)
Input Voltage
(For frequency derating curve, refer
to Figure 1 on page 6)
Overvoltage Category
Category I
Category II
Maximum Voltage
300 VRMS
300 VRMS
Safety UL3111–1, First Edition
CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1–92
EN61010–1
EN61010–2–031
Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree 2

Specifications
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Table 1: Electrical characteristics (Cont.)
EC Declaration of Conformity Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specification 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 Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for
measurement, control,
and laboratory use
EN 61010-2-031:1994 Particular requirements
for hand-held probe
assemblies for electrical
measurement and test
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Net Weight
(including accessories) 110 g (0.243 lb)
Cable Length 2 meters (78.74 in)
Temperature Range1
Operating
Nonoperating
–15°C to +55°C
(+5°F to +131°F)
–62°C to +85°C
(–80°F to +185°F)
Humidity1Tested at 95% to 97% relative humidity
(30°C to 55°C)
1Tektronix Standard 062-2847-00, class 3. Refer to MIL-E-16400F, paragraph
4.5.9 through 4.5.9.5.1, class 4.

Specifications
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100V
10V
010M 100M1M
Frequency (Hz)
Voltage
(VRMS)
200V
300V
400V
5M 50M
Category I & II
Figure 1: Maximum Working Voltage Derating Curve (VRMS, DC Coupled)

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Replaceable Parts
Optional Accessories
Standard Accessories
12
3456
78 9
Figure 2: P6112 Replaceable Parts

Replaceable Parts
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Replaceable Parts List
Fig. & Index Number Tektronix
Part Number Serial No.
Effective Serial No.
Discont’d Qty Name & Description Mfr. Code Mfr. Part Number
2– ––––––––––– 1 PROBE,PASSIVE:P6112
STANDARDACCESSORIES
–1 013–0107–07 2 TIP,PROBE:MINIATURE/COMPACT SIZE,GREY TK2565 013–0107–07 –2 See Opt. Acc 1 CONTACT,ELEC:PROBE TIP W/INSULATOR ASSY –3 196–3120–01 2 LEAD,ELECTRICAL:PROBEGND,6.0L 80009 196–3120–01 –4 016–0633–00 1 MARKER SET,CA:2 EA VARIOUS COLORS 80009 016–0633–00 –5 See Opt. Acc. 1 SCREWDRIVER:ADJUSTMENTTOOL –6 013–0277–00 1 ADAPTER,CONN:BNC TO MINIATURE PROBE TIP 24931 33A129–1
070–9694–00 1 MANUAL,TECH:INSTR, P6112, DP 80009 070–9694–00
OPTIONALACCESSORIES
–2 131–4997–01 1 CONTACT,ELEC:2 TIP–INSULATOR W/INFO CARD 80009 131–4997–01 –5 003–1433–01 1 SCREWDRIVER:ADJUSTMENTTOOL,PKG OF 5 80009 003–1433–01 –7 196–3120–21 1 LEAD,ELECTRICAL:PROBEGND,28.0L 80009 196–3120–21 –8 196–3121–01 1 LEAD,ELECTRICAL:PROBEGND,12.0L 80009 196–3121–01 –9 015–0201–07 1 TIP,PROBE:IC TEST,PKG OF 10 80009 015–0201–07
013–0107–07 1 TIP,PROBE:MINIATURE/COMPACT SIZE,GREY TK2565 013–0107–07

Replaceable Parts
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Manufacturers Cross Index
Mfr. Code Manufacturer Address City, State, Zip Code 24931 BERG ELECTRONICS INC BERGELECTRONICS RF/COAXIAL DIV
2100EARLYWOODDR PO BOX 547
FRANKLIN,IN 46131
80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR
PO BOX 500 BEAVERTON,OR 97077–0001
TK2565 VISION PLASTICS INC 26000 SW PARKWAY CENTER DRIVE WILSONVILLE, OR 97070

Replaceable Parts
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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.