Teledyne Lecroy ZS1000 User manual

Operator’s
Manual
ZS1000, ZS1500, ZS2500
High-Impedance,
Active Probe

ZS1000, ZS1500, ZS2500
High-Impedance Active Probes
Operator’s Manual

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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,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ................................................................................. 1
Symbols.............................................................................................. 1
Precautions ........................................................................................ 1
Operating Environment...................................................................... 2
Introduction............................................................................................. 2
Key Benefits....................................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories........................................................................ 3
Features and Accessories..................................................................... 4
Tips..................................................................................................... 5
Grounds.............................................................................................. 7
Leads.................................................................................................. 8
Grabbers ............................................................................................ 8
Probe Holder...................................................................................... 9
Probe Operation...................................................................................... 9
Handling the Probe ............................................................................ 9
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope.......................................... 9
Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope............................. 10
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit......................................... 10
High Frequency Measurements....................................................... 11
Probe Impedance and Equivalent Circuit .......................................... 14
ZS1x00 Impedance.......................................................................... 14
ZS1x00 Equivalent Circuit................................................................ 14
ZS2500 Impedance.......................................................................... 15
ZS2500 Equivalent Circuit................................................................ 15
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Care and Maintenance.......................................................................... 16
Cleaning ...........................................................................................16
Calibration Interval ........................................................................... 16
Service Strategy...............................................................................16
Returning a Probe for Calibration or Service ...................................16
Replacement Parts...........................................................................18
Performance Verification ..................................................................... 18
Required Test Equipment.................................................................18
Preliminary Procedure......................................................................19
Functional Check.............................................................................. 20
Verification Procedure...................................................................... 21
Performance Verification Test Record .............................................24
Reference Material................................................................................ 26
Specifications ................................................................................... 26
Certifications..................................................................................... 26
Contact Teledyne LeCroy.................................................................28
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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 80 % 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 ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500 are small, high impedance active probe
designed to meet today’s increasing demand for measurements on a variety of
test points. With low input capacitance and high input resistance, circuit loading
is minimized.
The ZS2500 can be used with Teledyne LeCroy’s WaveSurfer, WaveRunner,
WavePro and WaveMaster series platforms with firmware version 6.5.0.5 or
later.
With the ProBus interface, the ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500 become an integral
part of the oscilloscope. The probe can 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 Benefits
•High frequency performance
•Low input capacitance
•Wide dynamic range
•ProBus interface
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Standard Accessories
The ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500 probes are shipped with the following standard
accessories:
Standard Accessory Quantity Replacement Part
Number
Straight Pin Lead – Short 1 PK-ZS-003
Straight Pin Lead – Long 1 PK-ZS-004
Right Angle Lead – Short 1 PACC-LD003
Right Angle Lead – Long 1 PACC-LD004
Y Lead Adapter 1 PK-ZS-005
Micro-Grabber Pair 1 PK-ZS-007R and PK-ZS-007B
Ground Blade – Wide 1 PK-ZS-011
Probe Tip – Standard 3 PK-ZS-001
Right Angle Socket 1 PK-ZS-006
Offset Ground – Z Lead 1 PK-ZS-002
Ground Blade – Narrow 1 PK-ZS-008
Copper Tape 2 PK-ZS-009
Pogo Tip
1
PK-ZS-013
2.54mm Square Pin Adapter
1
PK-ZS-012
Channel ID Clips (Set of 4 colors)
4
PK-ZS-010
Freehand Probe Holder 1 PACC-MS005
Bent Tip 1 PACC-PT005
IC Tip 1 PACC-PT003
Pogo Ground Lead 1 PACC-CD008
Instruction Manual 1 ZSSERIES-OM-E
Certificate of Calibration 1 ZS-CC
For part number information for standard and optional accessories refer to, Care
and Maintenance, Replaceable Parts List.
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Features and Accessories
The ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500s probes are provided with numerous features
and accessories to make probing and connecting to different test points easier
than ever.
•The small, low mass probe head is designed for ease of use and high
performance.
•The probe tip socket fits easily onto 0.025 inch square pins for direct
access to test points. Several different adapters are available which
connect directly in the probe socket.
•The ground socket will accept several different ground leads to provide a
short ground path for high frequency performance.
ZS1000, ZS1500, ZS2500 Probe Exploded-View Diagram
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