Teledyne Lecroy ZD200 User manual

Operator’s Manual
ZD200 Differential Probe

ZD200 Differential Probe
Operator’s Manual
February, 2021

ZD200 Differential Probe Operator’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ................................................................................1
Introduction...........................................................................................2
Key Features ..............................................................................................2
Standard Accessories ...............................................................................3
Probe Operation ....................................................................................4
Handling the Probe....................................................................................4
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope ...............................................4
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit ................................................4
Operation with an Oscilloscope................................................................5
Auto Zero....................................................................................................5
Care and Maintenance...........................................................................6
Cleaning......................................................................................................6
Calibration Interval ....................................................................................6
Service Strategy.........................................................................................6
Replacement Parts ....................................................................................6
Performance Verification.......................................................................7
Required Test Equipment .........................................................................7
Preliminary Procedure...............................................................................9
Functional Check .......................................................................................9
Verification Procedure............................................................................ 10
ZD200 Test Record................................................................................. 11
Reference Material ..............................................................................12
Certifications........................................................................................... 12
Returning a Product for Service ............................................................ 13
Technical Support .................................................................................. 15

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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.
This warranty replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied, including
but 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
This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep this
oscilloscope accessory operating in a correct and safe condition. You are
required to 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 symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to alert you
to important safety considerations.
CAUTION. Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is connected
to. Attend to the accompanying information to protect against personal
injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood
and met.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HAZARD. The probe is susceptible
to damage if anti-static measures are not taken.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Precautions
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the measurement
instrument before connecting the test leads to a circuit/signal being tested.
Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or
explosive atmospheres.
Use indoors only.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Be careful with sharp tips. The tips may cause bodily injury if not handled
properly.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the probe if any part is
damaged. Cease operation immediately and sequester the probe from
inadvertent use.

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Operating Environment
The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean,
dry environment. Before using this product, ensure that its operating
environment is maintained within these parameters:
Temperature: 5° to 40° C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90 % for temperatures up to 31° C
decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40° C
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Introduction
The ZD200 Differential Probe is ideally suited for automotive and serial data
signals. The wide dynamic range (+/- 20V differential) and 1 MOhm input
resistance make the ZD200 ideally suited for a wide range of applications.
The ZD200 probe can be used with a variety of Teledyne LeCroy
oscilloscopes running MAUI firmware version 6.4.1.x or later. See the
oscilloscope product page at teledynelecroy.com/oscilloscopes for probe
compatibility.
With the ProBus interface, the ZD200 probe becomes an integral part of the
oscilloscope, able to be controlled from the oscilloscope’s front panel. The
oscilloscope provides power to the probe, so there is no need for a separate
power supply or batteries.
Key Features
Key Benefits
Features
1 MOhm input resistance
Low input capacitance
Wide dynamic range
ProBus interface
Small, low mass probe head is designed
for ease of use and high performance.
Probe tip socket fits easily onto 0.025
inch square pins for direct access to test
points. Several available adaptors
connect directly to the probe socket.
Complete accessory kit.

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Standard Accessories
The ZD200 probe is provided with numerous accessories to make probing
different test points easier than ever. The probe is also supplied with an
Operator’s Manual and a Certificate of Calibration.
Accessory
Quantity
Description
Hook Clips
2
Micro-Grabbers
2
Ideal for connecting to small IC legs or
very tightly spaced pins
Micro-IC Grabbers
2
Straight Tips
6
Designed to connect to the smallest
vias and small test points. Fits in either
probe socket.
12.8mm and 16.8mm
Dual Pin Sets
2 ea.
5cm and 10cm
Extension Leads
2 ea.
Have a socket on one end and a
square pin on the other to connect to
the input or ground socket of the
probe body, and may be used for
general purpose probing.
Y Leadset
1
Used for both ground and input lead
simultaneously. It has two sockets on
one end for connection to the
provided hook clips and two square
pins on the other and may be used for
general purpose probing.

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Probe Operation
Handling the Probe
The ZD200 probe is a precision test instrument. Exercise care when handling
and storing the probe. Always handle the probe by the probe body or
compensation box. Avoid putting excessive strain or exposing the probe
cable to sharp bends.
ESD Sensitive: The tips of the ZD200 probes are sensitive to
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Avoid causing damage to the probe
by always following anti-static procedures (wear wrist strap, etc.)
when using or handling the probe.
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope
The ZD200 probe has been designed for use with Teledyne LeCroy platforms
equipped with the ProBus interface. When you attach the probe output
connector to the oscilloscope’s input connector, the oscilloscope recognizes
the probe, provides proper termination and activates the probe control
functions in the user interface.
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit
To maintain the high performance capability of the probe in measurement
applications, care must be exercised in connecting the probe to the test
circuit. Increasing the parasitic capacitance or inductance in the input paths
may introduce a “ring” or slow the rise time of fast signals. Input leads which
form a large loop area will pick up any radiated electromagnetic field which
passes through the loop and may induce noise into the probe input.
Using one of the available accessories makes the ZD200 probe with its small
profile and low mass head ideally suited for applications in dense circuitry.