Agilent Technologies N1022A User Manual

Agilent N1022A Active Probe Adapter User Guide

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Manual Part Number

N1022-90001

Edition

First edition, April 2003

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N1022A Active Probe Adapter 1

General Safety Considerations 2 Instrument Markings 3

Using the Probe Adapter 4

Inspecting the N1022A 4 Connecting the N1022A 5

Static-Safe Workstation 8

Reducing ESD Damage 9

Specifications and Regulatory Information 10

Specifications 10 Regulatory Information 13 Declaration of Conformity 14

Service 15

Checking Probe Power Outputs 15 Returning the N1022A 16 Agilent Technologies Service Offices 17

Contents 1

Contents

Contents 2

N1022A Active Probe Adapter

The N1022A Active Probe Adapter provides the interface to connect an Agilent Infiniimax Active Probe to an Agilent 86100-series Infiniium DCA. To use the N1022A requires that firmware revision A.03.05 or later be installed on the Infiniium DCA.

The Infiniimax Active Probes include the following: 1131A, 1132A, and 1134A.

Other supported active probes include the 1152A, 1156A, 1157A, and 1158A.

CAUTION When using the N1022A, always work at a static-safe work station and wear a

wrist-strap or heel-strap. Refer to “Static-Safe Workstation” on page 8.

CAUTION The probe adapter connections can be damaged if it is dropped from excessive

heights onto a hard surface.

General Safety Considerations

This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the standards listed in the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The product documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.

Before using this product, review the safety information for cautions and warnings.

Use this product according to the enclosure protection provided. This product does not protect against the ingress of water. This product protects against finger access to hazardous parts within the enclosure.

WARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the

equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.

WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.

WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Agilent N1022A from

probe power before cleaning. Use a dry cloth to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

CAUTION Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the product. Water can enter the

adapter, damaging sensitive electronic components.

CAUTION This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and

POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010-1 and 664 respectively.

Installation Category: Installation Categories (overvoltage categories) are determined by the transient overvoltage levels that may be expected. CAT I: Mains isolated. CAT II: Line voltage in appliance and to wall outlet. CAT III: Line voltage behind wall outlet to next level of distribution.

Instrument Markings

The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this warning symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual.

The laser radiation symbol. This warning symbol is marked on products which have a laser output.

The AC symbol is used to indicate the required nature of the line module input power.

The Standby symbol is used to mark the position of the instrument power line switch.

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Management Agency.

ISM1-A

ICES/NMB-001

This text denotes the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product.

This text indicates product compliance with the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard.

Instrument Markings

Using the Probe Adapter

There are a few things to consider when connecting the N1022A Active Probe Adapter to an active probe and the Infiniium DCA.

• The dynamic range of the system will be 3.2 V (6.4 Vp-p), which with probe offset, covers most digital technologies.

• The Infiniium DCA provides both power and offset control to the active probe adapter through the plug-in module front panel connector.

• Probe offset is changed by adjusting the vertical offset control located on the plug-in module front panel. The control should be adjusted to center your signal within the 5V peak-to-peak (12 volts peak-to-peak for slow signals) dynamic range of the probe.

Available Accessories

Cleaning the N1022A

The following accessory is available from Agilent.

8 in-lbs torque wrench: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 8710-1764

If the probe adapter requires cleaning, disconnect it from both the instrument and the probe. Wipe with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Make sure the adapter is completely dry before reconnecting to the probe and instrument.

Inspecting the N1022A

Inspect the shipping container for damage.

Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the probe adapter has been checked mechanically and electrically.

Inspect the probe adapter.

• If there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the probe adapter does not

operate properly or pass performance tests, notify your Agilent

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