Tektronix P6417 User manual

Instructions
P6417 & P6418
Logic Analyzer Probes
071-0567-00

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maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
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P4617 & P6418 Logic Analyzer Probe Instructions i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documentation v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Tektronix vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching Probe Labels 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Probes 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Probe Connectors 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading and Equivalent Circuits 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Check 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Cleaning 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P6418 Probe Service Procedures 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Podlets on the P6417 Probes 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repackaging Instructions 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replaceable Parts 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Ordering Information 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Replaceable Parts List 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Figures
Figure 1: P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer probes 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2:Attaching probe labels 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3: Connecting the logic analyzer probes 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4: Connecting the probes to the target system 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 5: Probe footprints 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6: Probe podlet clearance 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7: Probe loading 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8: Probe functional verification test setup 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 9:Activity Monitor 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 10: Moving probe podlets 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11: Disassembling the probe cable 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 12: Removing the faulty channel from the probe cable
header housing 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 13: Removing a podlet cable from the rubber comb 17. . . . . . . .
Figure 14: Replacing a podlet in the podlet holder 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 15: Installing the color-coded ring 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 16: Installing the cable in the cable header housing 20. . . . . . . .
Figure 17: P6417 and P6418 Probe accessories 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 18: P6417 Probe exploded view 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 19: P6418 Probe exploded view 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables
Table 1: Probe section and label combinations 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2: Electrical and mechanical specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3: Environmental specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P4617 & P6418 Logic Analyzer Probe Instructions 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.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the
probe input and the probe ground from the circuit under test before disconnecting
the probe from the measurement instrument.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the
input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
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 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.
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.
Symbols and Terms

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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

P4617 & P6418 Logic Analyzer Probe Instructions v
Preface
This document provides information on using and servicing the P6417 and
P6418 Logic Analyzer probes.
Related Documentation
In addition to these probe instructions, the following documentation is available
for your TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer:
HThe TLA 700 Series User Manual provides overall user information for the
TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
HThe TLA 700 Series Installation Manual provides installation information
for the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
HThe online help provides information about the TLA 700 Series user
interface and the TLA 700 Programmatic Interface (TPI). To view the online
help, select Help Topics from the Help menu.
HA series of instruction manuals for microprocessor support provide operating
and service instructions for the individual microprocessor support packages
that are available for use with the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
HThe P6434 Mass Termination Probe Instructions provides instructions for
using the P6434 probes.
HThe TLA 7QS Training Manual provides training exercises to help you learn
key features of the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer. The training manual is
designed to be used with the TLA 700 Series QuickStart training board.
HThe TLA 700 Series Performance Verification and Adjustment Technical
Reference Manual provides performance verification and adjustment
procedures for the major components of the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
The manual includes the performance verification and adjustment software.
HA series of service manuals that provide board-level service information for
major components of the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.

Preface
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