Teledyne Lecroy PP016 User manual

Operator’s
Manual
PP0
16 Passive Probe

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Warranty
Teledyne LeCroy warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and
operation within specification for a period of one year from the date of shipment.
Spare parts, replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days.
In exercising its warranty, Teledyne LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or
replace any assembly returned within its warranty period to the Customer
Service Department or an authorized service center. However, this will be done
only if the product is determined by Teledyne LeCroy’s examination to be
defective due to workmanship or materials, and the defect is not caused by
misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of operation, or damage resulting
from attempted repair or modifications by a non-authorized service facility.
The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges
for the return of products to the service facility. Teledyne LeCroy will return all
products under warranty with transportation charges prepaid.
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not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness or adequacy for
any particular purposes or use. Teledyne LeCroy shall not be liable for any
special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether in contract or otherwise.
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Safety Instructions
Follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions
specified in this section. The overall safety of any system incorporating this
accessory is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Symbols
These terms and symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to
alert you to important safety considerations.
High Voltage WARNING, risk of electric shock or burn.
CAUTION of potential damage to equipment, or WARNING of
potential injury. Attend to the accompanying information to protect
against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions
are fully understood and met.
DOUBLE INSULATION
PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL
Precautions
To avoid personal injury or damage to property, review and comply with the
following safety precautions. Use product only as specified.
Connect only to grounded instruments. Use only with compatible Teledyne
LeCroy oscilloscopes that have their BNC input connected to an earth
ground. Do not connect the probe reference lead to any point which is at a
potential other than earth ground.
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the oscilloscope before
connecting the probe to the test circuit. Disconnect the probe input and
reference lead from the test circuit before disconnecting the probe from the
oscilloscope. To avoid injury or death due to electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect probes or probe accessories while they are connected to a
voltage source.

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Do not overload;observe all terminal ratings. To avoid electric shock or fire,
do not apply any potential to the probe leads that exceeds the maximum
rating of the probe. Consult the respective oscilloscope product manual for
further ratings information.
Comply with voltage derating curve. When measuring higher frequency
signals, comply with the Voltage vs. Frequency Derating Curve.
Do not remove probe casing. Removing the probe’s case or touching exposed
connections may result in electric shock.
Use only within operational environment listed. Use indoors only. Do not use
in wet or explosive atmospheres. Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe.
Handle with care. The probe tip is extremely sharp and may puncture skin or
cause other bodily injury if not handled properly.
Keep fingers behind the finger guard of probe body and accessories.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Before each use, inspect the probe
and accessories for any potential damage such as tears or other defects in
the probe body, cable jacket, accessories, etc. If any part is damaged, cease
operation immediately and sequester the probe from inadvertent use.

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Introduction
PP016 is a passive probe designed to be used with Teledyne LeCroy
WaveAce oscilloscopes.
Keep fingers behind the probe’s finger guard during use.
Rated for indoor use only. Do not operate where conductive pollutants
may be present.
Maximum input voltage derates when frequency response is
approximately 30 kHz or higher. See voltage derating curve on p.4.
Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Attenuation 1:1 10:1
Bandwidth 10 MHz 300 MHz
Input Resistance 1 MΩ10 MΩ
Input Capacitance 46 pF 12 pF
Compensation Range NA 10–35 pF
Electrical Ratings*
Max. Input Voltage CAT II, 600 V (AC + DCpeak)
Pollution Degree 2
* See Certifications for an explanation of rating categories.
Operating Environment
Temperature, Operating 0oto 50oC
Temperature, Storage -20oto 60oC
Altitude, Operating Up to 3000 m (9842 ft)
Humidity, Operating 5% to 85% RH to 30° C
5% to 65% RH 30° C to 40° C
5% to 45% RH above 40° C

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General Characteristics
Cable Length 1.2 m
Weight (probe only) 54 g
Connector Type BNC
Voltage Derating Curve
(Max. VIN vs. Frequency)

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Connectivity Accessories
The following accessories are included standard with the PP016:
QTY
Standard Ground Lead 1
Sprung Hook 1
Color Coding Rings (set) 2
Adjustment Tool 1
Ground Attachment 1
Replacement Probe Tip 2
BNC Adaptor 1
IC Test Tip 2
The Standard Accessory Replacement Kit for the PP016 probe is P/N
PKIT3-5MM-101.

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Use and Maintenance
Cleaning
The outside of the probe should cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with
either deionized / distilled water or isopropyl alcohol. Allow the surface to
dry completely before returning the probe to service. Never immerse the
probe in any liquid.
Probe Compensation
Proper compensation of the probe is required to assure good amplitude
accuracy in the dynamic portions of the waveform being measured. LF
compensation matches the probe to differences in oscilloscope input
capacitance. The LF compensation should always be checked and adjusted
as needed when first connecting a passive probe to the oscilloscope input.
HF compensation matches time constants within the probe to compensate
for normal component tolerances. It is typically not necessary to adjust HF
compensation unless the probe is being used with an oscilloscope with large
differences in input characteristics than the oscilloscope model it was
designed for.
LF compensation is performed by connecting the input of the probe to a low
frequency square wave, such as the oscilloscope calibrator signal set to 1
kHz. The compensation is adjusted by rotating the adjustment accessible
through the small hole in the center of the housing near the BNC connector.
Use the tool supplied with the probe for this adjustment.
Over-compensated, correct, and under-compensated waveforms

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Certifications
Teledyne LeCroy certifies compliance to the following standards as of the
date of publication. See the EC Declaration of Conformity shipped with the
product for current certifications.
EC Declaration of Conformity - Safety
The probe meets intent of EC Directive 2014/35/EU for Product Safety.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the
Official Journal of the European Communities:
IEC/EN 61010-031:2015 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use – Part 031: Safety requirements for
handheld probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test.
•Measurement Category II (CAT II) refers to measurements performed
on circuits directly connected to utilization points (socket outlets and
similar) of the low-voltage mains installation.
•Pollution Degree 2, operating environment where normally only dry
non-conductive pollution occurs. Conductivity caused by temporary
condensation should be expected.
Environmental Compliance
END-OF-LIFE HANDLING
The probe is marked with this symbol to indicate that it complies
with the applicable European Union requirements to Directives
2012/19/EU and 2013/56/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries.
The probe is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary
by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste
electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more information
about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne LeCroy product, please
visit teledynelecroy.com/recycle.
RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (ROHS)
The probe and accessories conform to the 2011/65/EU RoHS2 Directive.

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