Tektronix P5205 User manual

Instruction Manual
P5205
High Voltage Differential Probe
070-9472-01
www.tektronix.com

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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.

P5205 Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v............................
Service Safety Summary vii.............................
Contacting Tektronix viii...............................
Getting Started 1.....................................
Features and Accessories 1..............................
Installation 6.........................................
Functional Check 7....................................
Operating Basics 9...................................
Operating the Probe Safely 9............................
Minimizing Risk of RF Burn (probe leads) 10.............
Maximum Input Limits 10............................
Operating Characteristics and Probing Techniques 11.........
Operating Limits 11.................................
Overrange Detection 12..............................
Common-Mode Rejection 12..........................
Twisting the Input Leads 12...........................
Extension Leads 13..................................
Probe Loading 14...................................
Specifications 15......................................
Warranted Characteristics 15.............................
Typical Characteristics 17...............................
Nominal Characteristics 19..............................
Maintenance 21.......................................
Cleaning 21...........................................
Servicing the Compensation Box 21.......................
Replacing TEKPROBE Interface Pins 21................
Removing and Replacing the TEKPROBE Interface
Collar 23.......................................
Removing the Compensation Box Covers 24..............
Packaging For Return Shipment 25........................
Performance Verification 27............................
Construction of Modified BNC Adapter 28..................
Setup 29.............................................
Differential Gain Accuracy 30............................

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Bandwidth 31.........................................
DC CMRR 32.........................................
Replaceable Parts 33...................................
Parts Ordering Information 33............................
Using the Replaceable Parts List 33........................
Abbreviations 34....................................
Mfr. Code to Manufacturer Cross Index 34...............

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P5205 Instruction Manual iii
List of Figures
Figure 1: P5205 High-Voltage Differential Probe 2...........
Figure 2: Safety limits (voltage between either input and
earth ground) 11....................................
Figure 3: Twisting the input leads 13.......................
Figure 4: HF transient response with and without extension
leads 14..........................................
Figure 5: Typical common-mode rejection ratio
(50X attenuation) 18.................................
Figure 6: Input impedance vs. frequency 19.................
Figure 7: Replacing TEKPROBE interface pins 22............
Figure 8: Replacing the TEKPROBE collar 23...............
Figure 9: Removing the compensation box covers 24..........
Figure 10: Replacing the compensation box cover 25..........
Figure 11: BNC-male-to-dual binding post adapter 28.........
Figure 12: Removing plastic covers from binding posts 29.....
Figure 13: Slide probe leads onto the binding posts 30.........
Figure 14: P5205 Probe and replaceable accessories 35........
Figure 15: Replaceable parts -- compensation box 38..........
Figure 16: P5205 optional accessories 39...................

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List of Tables
Table 1: Functional Check 8............................
Table 2: Warranted Electrical Characteristics 15.............
Table 3: Certifications and Compliances 16.................
Table 4: Typical Electrical Characteristics 17................
Table 5: Typical Mechanical Characteristics 18..............
Table 6: Nominal Electrical Characteristics 19..............
Table 7: List of Equipment Required 27....................
Table 8: Parts List Column Descriptions 34.................

P5205 Instruction Manual v
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.
Observe Maximum Working Voltage
Do not use the P5205 above 1,000 VRMS CAT II from ground on
either input or ±1,300 V (DC + peak AC) between the leads.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Avoid RF Burns While Handling Probe. To avoid RF burns, do not handle
the probe while the input leads are connected to circuits above the
voltage and frequency limits specified in Figure 2 on page 11. Use
only probe accessories that are rated for the application.
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 measure-
ment 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.
Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this
product.
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.

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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
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. These symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Double
Insulated
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal