Teledyne HVD3000 User manual

Operator’s Manual
HVD3000 / HVD3000A
High
-Voltage
Differential Probes

HVD3000 / HVD3000A
High-Voltage Differential Probes
Operator's Manual
November, 2018

HVD3000 / HVD3000A High-Voltage Differential Probes Operator's Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Voltage Derating for Accessories ................................................................................................. 5
HVD310x and HVD310xA Probes.................................................................................................. 6
HVD3206 and HVD3206A Probes ............................................................................................... 13
HVD3605 and HVD3605A Probes ............................................................................................... 18
Functional Test Procedure .......................................................................................................... 22
Performance Verification Procedure .......................................................................................... 23
Required Equipment................................................................................................................. 23
Preliminary Procedure.............................................................................................................. 24
Certification Procedure ............................................................................................................ 24
Checking Probe Attenuation in XStreamBrowser ................................................................. 26
HVD3000 / HVD3000A Test Record........................................................................................ 27
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Connecting to the Test Instrument......................................................................................... 28
Connecting to the Test Circuit................................................................................................. 28
Operating with an Oscilloscope .............................................................................................. 29
Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 33
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 33
Calibration Interval ................................................................................................................... 33
Service Strategy ....................................................................................................................... 33
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................... 33
Returning a Product for Service .............................................................................................. 34
Technical Support .................................................................................................................... 35
Reference...................................................................................................................................... 36
Certifications ................................................................................................................................ 39

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Warranty
THE WARRANTY BELOW REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR
ADEQUACY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. TELEDYNE LECROY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR
OTHERWISE. THE CUSTOMER IS 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 TRANSPORT PREPAID.
The product is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a period of
one year from shipment. Teledyne LeCroy will either repair or, at our option, replace any
product returned to one of our authorized service centers within this period. However, in
order to do this we must first examine the product and find that it is defective due to
workmanship or materials and not due to misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions
or operation.
Teledyne LeCroy shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by any
of the following: a) attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than Teledyne
LeCroy representatives, b) improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) use of
non-Teledyne LeCroy supplies. Furthermore, Teledyne LeCroy shall not be obligated to
service a product that has been modified or integrated where the modification or
integration increases the task duration or difficulty of servicing the product. Spare and
replacement parts and repairs all have a 90-day warranty.
Products not made by Teledyne LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty of the original
equipment manufacturer.

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Introduction
The HVD3000 and HVD3000A high-voltage active differential probes are safe, easy-to-use,
and ideally suited for power electronics applications where the reference potential is
elevated from ground. The probes feature:
•Differential voltage measurement capability in high common-mode environments
(up to 6kVrms)
•Exceptional common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) across a broad frequency range
•Wide differential voltage range
•High offset voltage capability
•1% DC and low frequency gain accuracy
•AC or DC coupling
•ProBus interface with automatic scaling
•Auto Zero capabilities
The CMRR for the probes is exceptional out to very high frequencies. This greatly assists in
measuring signals in the noisy, high common-mode environments of power electronics.
High CMRR combined with low probe noise and high offset capability makes the probes
capable of measuring very small control signals floating on high common-mode voltages.
The maximum rated differential voltage specifications are provided for using each probe
within a wide differential voltage range. The probes will even display signals above the
maximum rated differential voltage, up to the maximum measurable differential voltage
before saturation limit, although the specifications cannot be guaranteed. Within this range,
the probe is operating below the saturation point of the amplifier, and very reasonable
results can be expected.
Note: HVD3000A probes are fitted with detection circuits that will indicate when the
differential or common mode voltages are beyond the operating ranges of the probe. A
warning will be displayed in the oscilloscope message bar.
The probes are calibrated for high-precision measurements to within 1% at DC to low
frequency (~10 kHz). This provides for high accuracy of top and base voltage levels of
pulse-width modulated signals. The Auto Zero capability permits further measurement
precision by allowing small offset drifts to be calibrated out of the measurement.

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The ProBus interface makes the probe an integral part of the oscilloscope. Power is
provided to the probe through the interface, so there is no need for a separate power supply
or batteries. Attenuation may be either automatically selected based on the oscilloscope
gain range (V/div) setting, with the offset adjust unified with that of the oscilloscope, or
locked to the maximum attenuation setting.
Maximum offset depends on the V/div setting and the oscilloscope model. In general,
Teledyne LeCroy 12-bit High Resolution Oscilloscopes (HRO) and HD4096 High Definition
Oscilloscopes (HDO) provide the most offset capability over the widest range of V/div
settings.
Compatibility
HVD3000 and HVD3000A probes are compatible with most Teledyne LeCroy MAUI
oscilloscopes equipped with the ProBus interface. See the HVD3000 product page on our
website for all compatible oscilloscope models.
Some legacy oscilloscopes, such as WavePro 7000A and WaveSurfer XS, can be made
compatible with HVD3000 probes if upgraded to the Windows XP Professional operating
system and requisite firmware. Contact your regional service center regarding upgrades.
Required Firmware
Proper functioning of the HVD3000 and HVD3000A probes requires a minimum version of
the XStreamDSO™ firmware to be installed on the oscilloscope:
•The HVD310x probes require firmware version 7.4.x.x or greater.
•The HVD3206 and HVD3605 probes require firmware version 7.8.x.x or greater.
•All HVD3xxxA probes require firmware version 8.5.1.0 or greater.

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Safety
To maintain the probe in a correct and safe condition, observe generally accepted safety
procedures in addition to the precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any
system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Symbols
These symbols appear on the probe and accessories or in this manual to alert you to
important safety considerations.
WARNING, HIGH VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock or burn.
CAUTION of damage to probe or instrument, or WARNING of hazard to health.
Attend to the accompanying information to protect against personal injury or
damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood and met.
ESD CAUTION. Risk of Elecstostatic Discharge (ESD) that can damage the probe or
instrument if anti-static measures are not taken.
Precautions
WARNING. To avoid personal injury or damage due to electric shock orfire:
Do not overload; observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply any potential that exceeds the
maximum rating of the probe and/or the probe accessory, whichever is less.
Comply with the Voltage vs. Frequency derating curve when measuring higher frequency
signals.
Connect and disconnect properly. Always connect the probe input lead to the probe
accessories before connecting to a voltage source. Ensure the connections are secure
before applying voltage. Do not disconnect leads or accessories from a live circuit.
Keep the probe body and output cable away from the circuits being measured. Only
accessory tips are intended for contact with electrical sources.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe. Use only accessories that are rated for the
application. Substituting other accessories than those specified in this manual may create
a shock /burn hazard.

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Keep fingers behind the finger guard of the probe accessories.
Do not remove the probe's casing. Touching exposed connections may result in electric
shock or burn.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the equipment:
Use only as specified. The probe is intended to be used only with compatible Teledyne
LeCroy instruments. Use of the probe and/or the equipment it is connected to in a manner
other than specified may impair the protection mechanisms.
Do not bend cables excessively.
Use only within the operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive
atmospheres.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Before each use, inspect the probe and accessories
for any 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.
Operating Environment
Temperature, Operating 0 C to 50 C
Temperature, Non-operating -40 C to 70 C
Relative Humidity, Operating 5% to 80% RH (Non-Condensing)
45% RH above 30 C
Relative Humidity, Non-operating 5% to 95% RH (Non-Condensing)
75% RH above 30 C
45% RH above 40 C
Altitude 3000 m (9842 ft.) max.
Derated to 2000 m (6561 ft.)
when used with clip accessories
Usage Indoors

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Voltage Derating for Accessories
Accessory Part Number Derated Max. Input Voltage for
Combined Probe & Accessory
(either input to ground)*
Spade Terminals
PK-HVA-05
1000 V CAT III
Safety Alligator Clips PK-HVA-01 1000 V CAT III
Plunger Alligator Clips PK-HVA-04 1000 V CAT III
Plunger Pincer Clips
PK-HVA-02
1000 V CAT II
Plunger Hook Clips
PK-HVA-03
1000 V CAT II
6kV Alligator Clips PK-HVA-06 6000 V CAT I **
1000 Vrms CAT III
1500 Vdc CAT III
2kV Plunger Alligator Clips PK-HVA-07 2000 V (DC + Peak AC) CAT I **
1000 Vrms CAT III
1500 Vdc CAT III
* See "IEC/EN 61010-031 Definitions" on p.38.
** CAT I per IEC/EN 61010-031/A1:2008. No Rated Measurement Category per IEC/EN 61010-031:2015.
CAUTION. The operating altitude of the probe is derated to 2000 m (6560 ft) when
used with the above accessories.
WARNING. Each accessory has a different measurement (overvoltage) category
(CAT) rating. The voltage and CAT rating of the probe are derated to thevalues in
the table above when used with the corresponding accessory.
WARNING. While all probes may be used with the HVD310x accessories (spade
terminals, plunger clips, etc.), the voltage and CAT ratings of the probe are derated
to the values in the table above when used with the corresponding accessory.
WARNING. To avoid risk of electric shock or fire, do not exceed either the voltage
rating or category rating. Keep your fingers behind the finger guard of the probe.
Keep the probe body and output cable away from the circuits being measured. Use
only the specified accessories.

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HVD310x and HVD310xA Probes
Probe Kit
The probes are delivered with the following:
Item Description Safety Rating* Part Number QTY
Spade
Terminals
(1)
Designed to connect to terminal
strips, posts and screws, the overall
length is 63 mm (2.48 inches). 4 mm
Banana (female) connector. 1 ea.
red/black.
Insulated 1000 V CAT III PK-HVA-05 2
Safety
Alligator
Clips
(2)
Designed to reliably grip large
components, such as bus bars and
large bolts, the overall length is 92.8
mm (3.65 inches) and the jaw opens
to 32 mm (1.26 inch). Only the lower
jaw is conducive; the top jaw is
insulating plastic. 4 mm Banana
(female) connector.1 ea. red/black.
Insulated 1000 V CAT III PK-HVA-01 2

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Item Description Safety Rating* Part Number QTY
Plunger
Alligator
Clips
(3)
The clip is designed to securely
grasp thick wires, cables, ground
leads, rails, and screw heads. The
overall length is 153 mm (6.02
inches); the jaw opens to 23 mm
(0.905 inch) max. 4 mm Banana
(female) connector. 1 ea. red/black.
Insulated 1000 V CAT III PK-HVA-04 2
Plunger
Pincer Clips
(4)
Designed with a long, thin, flexible
stem for attaching to hard-to-reach
test points, the entire body is fully
insulated. The overall length is 161.6
mm (6.36 inch). The pincers can
grab leads, pins and wires up to 4
mm (0.157 inch) in diameter. 4 mm
Banana (female) connector. 1 ea.
red/black.
Insulated 1000 V CAT II PK-HVA-02 2
Plunger
Hook Clips
(5)
Designed with a flexible stem to
access deep targets in dense
environments and a 4.5 mm (0.177
inch) hook to attach to wire leaded
parts. The overall length is 157.6
mm (6.20 inches). 4 mm Banana
(female) connector. 1 ea. red/black.
Insulated 1000 V CAT II PK-HVA-03 2
Case Soft storage case. SAC-01A 1
Foam Custom foam insert for storage
case.
HVD3106
924228-00
HVD3106-6M
925473-00
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* See "IEC/EN 61010-031 Definitions" on p.38 for measurement category definitions.
‡ See "Replacement Parts" on page 32 for information about ordering replacement accessories.
NOTE: The *-NOACC options offer the probe without the accessories.
WARNING. To avoid injury or death due to electric shock, do not handle probe input
leads connected to the Spade Terminals while they are connected to a live voltage
source. Do not use Spade Terminals as hand-held accessories; they are meant to
be used as a permanent installation in a test set up.

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HVD310x / HVD310xA Specifications
For the current specifications, see the product datasheet at teledynelecroy.com. Below are
some key product specifications.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
GUARANTEED SPECIFICATIONS
HVD3102
/
HVD3102A
HVD3106
/
HVD3106A
HVD3106
-6M/
HVD3106A
-6M
Bandwidth (probe only)
25
MHz
120 MHz
80 MHz
Risetime 10-90 %
14 ns
2.9 ns
4.4 ns
CMRR Test Limits, 23 C
80 db @ 50 Hz
60 db @ 1 MHz
80 db @ 50 Hz
60 db @ 1 MHz
80 db @ 50 Hz
60 db @ 1 MHz
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (ALL PROBES)
Max. Rated Diff. Voltage
(between each input)
1500
V (DC + Peak AC)
Max. Measurable Diff. Voltage
(before saturation)
2000 V (DC
+ Peak AC)
Max. Common Mode Voltage
(
either input to ground)
± 1500 V (DC
+ Peak AC)
1000 Vrms
Max. Input Voltage to Earth
(
either input to ground)
± 1500 Vpk
Max. Safe Input Voltage*
(per IEC 61010
-031)
1000 Vrms CAT III
Pollution Degree *
2
* See "IEC/EN 61010-031 Definitions" on p.38.
VERTICAL SENSITIVITY (ALL PROBES)
100 mV/Div to 500 V/Div.

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HVD310x / HVD310xA Bandwidth
HVD3102 /HVD3102A TYPICAL BANDWIDTH
HVD3106 /HVD3106A TYPICAL BANDWIDTH

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HVD3106-6M /HVD3106A-6M TYPICAL BANDWIDTH

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HVD310x / HVD310xA Common Mode Rejection Ratio
HVD3102 /HVD3102A TYPICAL CMRR PERFORMANCE
HVD3106 /HVD3102A TYPICAL CMRR PERFORMANCE

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HVD310x / HVD310xA Voltage Derating and Burn Limit
The Maximum Input Voltage curve (solid line) shows the maximum voltage that can be
applied to the probe inputs without risking damage to the probe.
The lower Burn Limit curve (dashed line) shows the maximum voltage that can be applied
to the probe inputs while the operator is handling the inputs. Handling the inputs while
connected to active signals above this burn limit could result in injury to the operator.
WARNING. To avoid risk of electric shock or fire, comply with the burn limit when
measuring high-frequency signals with hand-held accessories. Do not exceed the
voltage or category rating of the probe or accessories (whichever is less). Keep your
fingers behind the finger guard of the probe. Keep the probe body and output cable
away from the circuits being measured. Use only the specified accessories.
HVD310x / HVD310xA Differential Input Impedance

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HVD3206 and HVD3206A Probes
Probe Kit
The probes are delivered with the following:
Item Description Safety Rating* Part Number‡QTY
2kV Plunger
Alligator
Clips
The clip is designed to securely grasp
thick wires, cables, ground leads, rails,
and screw heads. The overall length is
130 mm (5.1 inches); the jaw opens to
20 mm (0.79 inch) maximum. 4 mm
Banana (female) connector. 1 ea.
red/black.
2000 V (DC+Peak AC) CAT I**
1000 Vrms CAT III
1500 Vdc CAT III
PK-HVA-07 2
Case Soft storage case SAC-01A 1
Foam Custom foam insert for storage case 925955-00 1
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* See "IEC/EN 61010-031 Definitions" on p.38.
** CAT I per IEC/EN 61010-031/A1:2008. No Rated Measurement Category per IEC/EN 61010-031:2015.
‡ See "Replacement Parts" on page 32 for information about ordering replacement accessories.

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HVD3206 / HVD3206A Specifications
For the current specifications, see the product datasheet at teledynelecroy.com. Below are
some key product specifications.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
GUARANTEED SPECIFICATIONS
HVD3206/
HVD3206A
HVD3206-6M/
HVD3206A-6M
Bandwidth
(probe only)
120 MHz
80 MHz
Risetime 10-90%
2.9 ns
4.4 ns
CMRR Test Limits, 23 C
80 db @ 50 Hz
60 db @ 1 MHz
80 db @ 50 Hz
60 db @ 1 MHz
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (ALL PROBES)
Max. Rated Diff. Voltage
(between each input)
2000
V (DC + Peak AC)
Max. Measurable Diff. Voltage
(before saturation)
2000 V (DC
+ Peak AC)
Max. Common Mode Voltage
(
either input to ground)
± 2000 V (DC + Peak AC)
1000 Vrms
Max. Input Voltage to Earth
(
either input to ground)
± 2000 Vpk (nominal, either input to ground)
± 2000 V
pk 2000 V (DC + peak AC) CAT I **
Max. Safe Input Voltage*
(per IEC 61010
-031)
1000 Vrms CAT III
1500 Vdc CAT III
Pollution Degree*
2
* See "IEC/EN 61010-031 Definitions" on p.38
** CAT I per IEC/EN 61010-031/A1:2008. No Rated Measurement Category per IEC/EN 61010-031:2015.
VERTICAL SENSITIVITY (ALL PROBES)
100 mV/Div to 500 V/Div.