YOKOGAWA PBD2000 User manual

User’s
Manual Model 701923
PBD2000 Differential Probe
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5th Edition

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Thank you for purchasing the PBD2000 Differential Probe (Model 701923).
This user’s manual contains useful information about the functions and
operating procedures of the PBD2000 Differential Probe and lists the handling
precautions of the instrument. To ensure correct use, please read this manual
thoroughly before beginning operation.
After reading this manual, keep it in a convenient location for quick reference in
the event a question arises during operation.
List of Manuals
The following manuals are provided for the PBD2000 Differential Probe (Model
701923).
Manual Title Manual No. Notes
Model 701923 PBD2000
Differential Probe User’s Manual
IM 701923-01E This manual.
Model 701923 PBD2000
Differential Probe
IM 701923-92 Document for China
Model 701923 PBD2000
Differential Probe
IM 701923-93Z2 Document for Korea
The “E” and “Z2” in the manual numbers are the language codes.
Contact information of Yokogawa offices worldwide is provided on the following
sheet.
Document No. Description
PIM113-01Z2 List of worldwide contacts
Revisions
1st Edition: November 2005
2nd Edition: June 2008
3rd Edition: April 2009
4th Edition: November 2015
5th Edition: October 2017
5th Edition: October 2017 (YMI)
All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 2005 Yokogawa Electric Corporation
All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 2015 Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation

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Checking the Contents of the Package
If any of the contents are incorrect, missing, or appear to be abnormal, please
contact your Yokogawa dealer or representative.
PBD2000 Differential Probe: 1
Various kinds of attachments (see page 2)
• Straightandanglepins:8each
• Spring-typestraightandanglepins:4each
• Microclips(redandblack):1each
• Leadwires(redandblack):1each
• L-pins:2
Manuals: 1 set
Carrying case: 1
Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)
Standard accessory kit
701915
Composition
Probe stand
701919
External view
• Straightandanglepins:20each
• Spring-typestraightandanglepins:4each
• Microclips(redandblack):1each
• Leadwires(redandblack):1each
• L-pins:2
• Case:1

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Safety Precautions
To ensure safe and correct operation of the instrument, you must take the safety
precautions given on the next page. The instrument may not function if used in
a manner not described in this manual. YOKOGAWA bears no responsibility for,
nor implies any warranty against damages occurring as a result of failure to take
these precautions.
The following safety symbols and words are used in this manual.
Warning: Handle with care. Refer to the user’s manual. This symbol
appears on dangerous locations on the instrument which require special
instructions for proper handling or use. The same symbol appears in the
corresponding place in the manual to identify those instructions.)
Precautions
For safe use of the instrument, and for best results, please heed the following
warnings and cautions.
WARNING
• Takecaretoavoidelectricshockwhenconnectingtheprobetothe
circuit under test.
• Neverdisconnecttheprobefromthemeasuringinstrumentwhilethe
probe is connected to the circuit under test.
• Neverusetheprobewithwethands,orwhentheprobeitselfiswet.
Electric shock can result.
• Beforeconnectingtheprobeinputterminaltotheitemundertest,check
that the measuring instrument is properly grounded, and that the probe
output connector is connected to the input connector of the oscilloscope.
• Groundthemeasuringinstrument.
Always connect the main instrument’s protective grounding.
• Maintainnon-destructiveinputvoltages.
Do not apply a voltage exceeding ±25 V (DC+ACpeak) between input
and ground.
• Donotusetheprobeinhumidlocations
To avoid electric shock, never use the probe in areas of high humidity.
• Donotusetheprobenearflammablegases.
To avoid injury and fire, do not use the probe near flammable or
explosive gasses or vapors.
• Avoidexposedcircuits.
To prevent injury, when the power is ON, do not touch any exposed
contact points or components.

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CAUTION
• Theprobeheadhasundergoneaprecisionassemblyprocess.Take
sufficient care when handling the probe as sudden changes in ambient
temperature and physical shocks can damage it.
• Donotinadvertentlytwistorpullthecable.Thewiresinsidethecable
can break, causing malfunction.
• Avoidvibration,shock,andstaticelectricityduringshippingand
handling. Take extra care not to drop the probe.
• Avoidstoringorusingtheprobeindirectsunlight,orinareaswithhigh
temperature, humidity, or condensation. Deformation and deterioration
of insulation can occur resulting in failure to retain product specifications.
• Inspecttheprobebeforeusetoensurethatdamagehasnotoccurred
during shipping and storing. If damage is found, contact your nearest
Yokogawa dealer or sales representative.
• Thisprobeisnotwaterordustresistant.Donotusetheprobeinareas
with a lot of dust, or near water.
See below for operating environmental limitations.
CAUTION
This product is a Class A (for industrial environments) product. Operation
of this product in a residential area may cause radio interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference.
Safety Precautions

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Sales in Each Country or Region
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive
(This directive is valid only in the EU.)
This product complies with the WEEE directive marking
requirement. This marking indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive, this
product is classified as a “Monitoring and control instruments”
product.
When disposing products in the EU, contact your local Yokogawa
Europe B.V. office.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
Authorized Representative in the EEA
Yokogawa Europe B.V. is the authorized representative of Yokogawa Test &
Measurement Corporation for this product in the EEA. To contact Yokogawa
Europe B.V., see the separate list of worldwide contacts, PIM 113-01Z2.

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The following safety markings are used in this manual.
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or
damage to the instrument. This symbol appears on the
instrument to indicate that the user must refer to the user’s
manual for special instructions. The same symbol appears in
the corresponding place in the user’s manual to identify those
instructions. In the manual, the symbol is used in conjunction
with the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
WARNING Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious
injury or death to the user, and precautions that can be taken
to prevent such occurrences.
CAUTION Calls attentions to actions or conditions that could cause light
injury to the user or damage to the instrument or the user’s
data, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such
occurrences.
Note Calls attention to information that is important for proper
operation of the instrument.

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Contents
List of Manuals................................................................................................................... i
Checking the Contents of the Package............................................................................. ii
SafetyPrecautions........................................................................................................... iii
SalesinEachCountryorRegion...................................................................................... v
Product Overview..............................................................................................................1
Features............................................................................................................................1
Component Names ...........................................................................................................2
Usage Precautions............................................................................................................3
Operating Procedures.......................................................................................................4
ProductSpecifications ......................................................................................................7
Appendix—Probing ................................................................................................... App-1

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Product Overview
The PBD2000 Differential Probe is a 2-GHz bandwidth, differential-input,
active probe that is used in combination with a digital oscilloscope* that has a
YOKOGAWA probe interface (hereafter referred as digital oscilloscope with a
probe interface).
To use the probe, you simply connect it to a BNC input terminal on a digital
oscilloscope with a probe interface.
* For information about digital oscilloscopes with a probe interface, contact your
nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
Features
• Allowsdirectobservationofdifferentialsignals
• Commonmoderejectioncapability
• WidefrequencybandwidthfromDCto2GHz
• Abletoreceivepowerfromadigitaloscilloscopewithaprobeinterface
• Allowsadigitaloscilloscopewithaprobeinterfacetoautomaticallydetectthe
probe
• Connectstovariousattachmentsthatareusedtotouchthecircuitundertest
• Compactandlightweight

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Component Names
Probe head Cable
Probe interface
Add various
attachments, connect to
circuit under test
To digital oscilloscope input
Latch release lever
Output terminal
Cable Probe head
Probe interface
Interface
spring pin
L-pins (2)
Lead wires (one each in red and black) Microclips
Straight pins (8)
Angle pins (8)
Spring-type straight pins (4)
Spring-type angle pins (4)
Connect to
probe head
(one each in red and black)
The quantity in parentheses is the number of the various attachments
that come with a single probe.
Attachments
Variable resistor for adjusting offset voltage
Probe interface
Connects to a digital oscilloscope input.
Interface spring pins
When the probe output terminal is connected, these pins touch the pad on
the oscilloscope interface board. The probe’s power is supplied through these
interface pins. The interface pins are also used to supply a offset voltage and
used by the DL9000 to automatically detect the probe.
Cable
Connects the probe interface and the probe head.
Probe head
Connects to the circuit under test through various attachments.
Latch release lever
Releases the lock connecting the probe output terminal to the oscilloscope
input.
Attachments
The probe’s input terminals. You can select the probe head attachment that
you want to use on the circuit under measurement.