Keysight DP0001A User Manual

DP0001A High Voltage
Differential Probe

PRELIMINARY

User’s Guide

Notices

CAUTION

WARNING

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Contents

1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Introduction / 6

Supplied Accessories / 9

Replacement Accessories / 11

Optional Accessories / 13

Oscilloscope Compatibility / 14

Specifications and Characteristics / 15

Probe Dimensions / 19

2 General Information

Inspecting the Probe / 22

Cleaning the Probe / 23

Handling the Probe / 24

Returning the Probe for Service / 25

Contacting Keysight Technologies / 26

3 Safety and Regulatory Information

Instrument Markings and Symbols / 29

4 Setting up and Using the Probe

Grounding the Probe / 31
Using the Supplied Accessories / 31

Configuring the DP0001A Settings in the Oscilloscope Software

GUI / 32

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Contents

On an Infiniium Oscilloscope / 32
On an InfiniiVision Oscilloscope / 34

Extreme Temperature Testing / 37

5Performance Plots

Typical Voltage Derating (Mains Isolated) / 40

Typical Input Impedance / 41

Frequency Response (Vout/Vin) / 42

DP0001A Frequency Response Test Setup / 42

Common Mode Rejection Ratio over Frequency / 44

Index

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Keysight DP0001A High Voltage Differential Probe
User’s Guide

1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Introduction 6
Supplied Accessories 9
Replacement Accessories 11
Optional Accessories 13
Oscilloscope Compatibility 14
Specifications and Characteristics 15
Probe Dimensions 19

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1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

CAUTION

Introduction

The DP0001A probe is a 400 MHz, 2000V (Mains Isolated) / 1000V (CAT III)
differential high voltage probe that you can use with a Keysight oscilloscope
having 50Ω input impedance.

You can use this probe effectively for the following measurements:

• General purpose power, Wide Bandgap (WBG) devices, and fast transient
power measurements with bandwidths of up to 400 MHz.

• Power device evaluation such as measurements in IGBT circuits used in the
design of motor drives, switching power supplies and frequency especially for
characterizing 1700 V IGBT modules for inverters and converters.

• Non-ground referenced floating signal measurements.

Following are the key features of this probe:

• When used with an Infiniium oscilloscope, the probe supports an
auto-switchable attenuation ratio that automatically sets the probe attenuation
to the value necessary to make the dynamic range of the probe greater than or
equal to the level required to measure the current input signal.

When used with an InfiniiVision oscilloscope, the probe provides four manually
switchable modes of attenuation so that you can set the probe attenuation to
the value necessary to make the dynamic range of the probe greater than or
equal to the level required to measure the current input signal.

• Provides an overload indicator using which you can easily observe that the
probe is working within the specified range.

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You can configure the attenuation, offset, and other settings for the probe using
the Infiniium / InfiniiVision software GUI provided with the Keysight oscilloscopes.

A variety of accessories are shipped with this probe to suit various DUT connection
scenarios and to make the connection to compact target devices possible (see

page 9).

Before using the probe, refer to “Safety and Regulatory

Information" on page 27. Handle the probe with care and avoid any

mechanical shocks to this product to ensure accurate performance
and protection.

DP0001A Probe - Overview 1

Output Connector
(with AutoProbe I
Interface)

4mm Shrouded
Banana Plugs

Overload
Indicator

Attenuation
Setting
LEDs

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Figure 1 DP0001A probe

1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Probe Component Description

Output Connector

(with AutoProbe I

Interface)

4mm Shrouded Banana

Plugs

Attenuation Setting LEDs LEDs to indicate the currently set attenuation ratio for the probe. There

Overload Indicator LED to indicate an overvoltage condition on the probe.

The probe’s output connector has the AutoProbe I interface that allows it
to connect directly to a channel of a compatible Keysight InfiniiVision or
Infiniium oscilloscope.
The oscilloscope’s AutoProbe interface provides the probe power and
auto-configuration of probe type and attenuation setting on connection.

Connects the probe to the DUT via various accessories provided with the
probe.

are four LEDs for the four attenuation modes of the probe.
On an Infiniium oscilloscope, the attenuation is automatically adjusted.
On an InfiniiVision oscilloscope, you need to manually set the
appropriate attenuation mode.

Adjusting the attenuation for the probe can prevent/resolve the
overvoltage condition. On an Infiniium oscilloscope, the attenuation is
automatically adjusted. On an InfiniiVision oscilloscope, you need to
manually set the appropriate attenuation mode.

Refer to the topics Setting the Attenuation Mode on page 32 and

page 34 to know more.

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Supplied Accessories

The DP0001A probe is shipped with the standard accessories listed below.

Table 1 Supplied accessories (listed in the order of supported bandwidth at the 500:1 attenuation ratio)

DP0001A Probe - Overview 1

Recommended

Order of Use (as

per bandwidth)

1 Probe Tip

2 Safety Alligator

Adapters

(4mm to 0.8mm)

With Fine

Spring Tips

(0.6mm)

With Contact

Pins

(0.64mm)

Clips (small)

Accessory

Qty

Supplied

2

(black)

4 30 V AC / 60 V DC

10 30 V AC / 60 V DC*

1 (red)

1 (black)

Bandwidth

(at 500:1

attenuation ratio)

400 MHz 1000 V CAT III

400 MHz 600 V CAT II

a

Rated Input Voltage

*

3 Spade

Terminals

(narrow)

1 (red)

1 (black)

360 MHz 30 V AC / 60 V DC*

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1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Table 1 Supplied accessories (listed in the order of supported bandwidth at the 500:1 attenuation ratio)

Recommended

Order of Use (as

per bandwidth)

4 Alligator

Plunger Clips

5 Pincer Clips 1 (red)

6Hook Tip

Adapters

Accessory

Qty

Supplied

1 (red)

1 (black)

1 (black)

1 (red)

1 (black)

Bandwidth

(at 500:1

attenuation ratio)

200 MHz 1000 V CAT III

200 MHz 1000 V CAT II

200 MHz 1000 V CAT II

a

Rated Input Voltage

Coupler f-f

(4mm)

* Not rated for measurement categories II, III, or IV

a

The DP0001A probe supports four attenuation modes. The accessories shown above have different bandwidth values at

different attenuation modes. These bandwidth values are provided in Tabl e 4 .

1 (red) Not Applicable 1000 V CAT III

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Replacement Accessories

Besides the standard accessories that are shipped with the probe, replacement
accessories are also available that you can order separately as the following
replacement kit.

Table 2 Replacement accessories

Accessory Kit Qty Supplied

DP0002A High Voltage Differential Probe Accessory Kit

DP0001A Probe - Overview 1

Probe Tip

Adapters

(4mm to 0.8mm)

Fine Spring

Tips

(0.6mm)

Contact Pins

(0.64mm)

Safety Alligator

Clips (small)

Spade

Terminals

(narrow)

2

(black)

4

10

1 (red)

1 (black)

1 (red)

1 (black)

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1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Accessory Kit Qty Supplied

Alligator

Plunger Clips

Pincer Clips 1 (red)

Hook Tip
Adapters

Coupler f-f

(4mm)

1 (red)

1 (black)

1 (black)

1 (red)

1 (black)

1 (red)

Replacement Kit - Spring Tips (part number 0960-3504)

Fine Spring

Tips

(0.6mm)

Replacement Kit - Contact Pins (part number 0960-3503)

Contact Pins

(0.64mm)

4

10

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Optional Accessories

CAUTION

For extreme temperature probing, you can use the N7013/14A extreme
temperature probing kit with the DP0001A probe. The N7013A extreme
temperature cable set provides -40 °C to + 85 °C of operating temperature range
and extends the input cable length by 70 cm. You can order this kit separately.

DP0001A Probe - Overview 1

Only the parts included in the extreme temperature probing kit are
rated to extreme temperatures. The DP0001A probe, its cable, and
its standard/replacement accessories should not be exposed to
extreme temperatures.

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Figure 2 N7013/14A Extreme Temperature Probing Kit

1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Oscilloscope Compatibility

Compatible Infiniium Oscilloscopes Required Adapter(s) Required Software Version

S-Series - 6.50 or higher

V-Series N5442A adapter

Z-Series N5442A adapter

9000A-Series -

90000X-Series -

UXR-Series (13GHz to 33 GHz) N5442A adapter 10.20 or higher

Compatible InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes Required Adapter(s) Required Software Version

3000T X-Series - 7.31 or higher

4000 X-Series -

6000 X-Series -

Is Your Oscilloscope Software Up-to-Date? Keysight periodically releases software
updates to support your probe, fix known defects, and incorporate product
enhancements. To download the latest firmware, go to www.keysight.com and
search for your oscilloscope. Click on the “Drivers, Firmware & Software” tab.

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Specifications and Characteristics

NOTE

The probe and oscilloscope should be warmed up for at least 20 minutes before
any testing and the environmental conditions should not exceed the probe’s
specified limits.

All entries included in the following table are characteristics unless
otherwise stated.
DC gain and Bandwidth are the only warranted specifications for the
DP0001A probe.

Table 3 Electrical Characteristics

DP0001A Probe - Overview 1

Characteristic

System Bandwidth (-3dB)

Input Voltage (up to 50 V) 300 MHz

Input Voltage (up to 500 V) Not Applicable Not Applicable 300 MHz 300 MHz

Input Voltage (up to 1000 V) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 300 MHz

Risetime (10% - 90%)

Input Voltage 50 V 1.2 ns 1.2 ns 875 ps 875 ps

Input Voltage 500 V Not Applicable Not Applicable 1.2 ns 1.2 ns

Input Voltage 1000 V Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 1.2 ns

Maximum Rated Input Voltage

Mains Isolated

CAT III

Noise (Vrms)

(Referred to the input)

Typical Propagation Delay 10 ns

*

†

‡

50:1 100:1 250:1 500:1

55 mV 55 mV 75 mV 75 mV

Value measured at the four supported attenuation modes

300 MHz 400 MHz

2000 Vrms

6000 V Overvoltage Transient

1000V

400 MHz

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1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Characteristic

Value measured at the four supported attenuation modes

50:1 100:1 250:1 500:1

Maximum Differential Input

± 200 V ± 400 V ± 1000 V ±2000 V
Voltage
(DC + AC peak)

Common Mode Voltage ± 2000 Vpk (1400 Vrms)

DC Gain Accuracy ± 0.7 % ± 0.7 % ± 0.7 % ± 0.35 %

Offset Drift 150 μV / °C 150 μV / °C 40 μV / °C 40 μV / °C

Input Impedance

Each Input to Ground 5 MΩ || 4pF

Differential Input Impedance 10 MΩ || 2pF

Input Coupling of the
oscilloscope

**

AutoProbe Interface 50 Ω

Typical CMRR (dB)

DC 70 75 85 90

100 kHz 70 75 85 90

1 MHz 70 75 85 90

10 MHz 70 75 85 90

100 MHz 55 60 70 70

400 MHz 50 55 65 70

* Mains isolated is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to a mains supply.
† Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation.
‡ Broadband Noise, Bandwidth 30 MHz
** Must be met to achieve the best performance and to avoid damage to the probe.

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DP0001A Probe - Overview 1

Table 4 Bandwidth Values for the Probe When Used with Different Supplied Accessories

Accessory

Probe Tip Adapter with
Contact Pins

Probe Tip Adapter with
Fine Spring Tips

Spade Terminals 250 260 360 360

Safety Alligator Clips 200 220 400 400

Pincer Clips 200 200 200 200

Alligator Plunger Clips 200 200 200 200

Hook Tip Adapter 200 200 200 200

Table 5 Mechanical Characteristic

Cable Length 2m

Input Lead Length 25cm

Input Lead Connector 2 X 4mm (male)

Bandwidth (MHz, -3dB) measured at the four supported attenuation modes

50:1 100:1 250:1 500:1

240 250 400 400

240 270 400 400

s

Characteristic Value

Output Connector AutoProbe Interface

(50Ω terminated)

Probe Dimensions Refer to “Probe Dimensions" on page 19

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1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

Table 6 Safety Specifications

IEC/EN61010-031:2015

Table 7 Environmental Characteristics

Use For indoor use only

Tem pe ra tur e Probe

Altitude Operating: 2000m

Specification

Characteristic Value

Operating: 0°C to +50°C
Non-operating: -40°C to +55°C

Input Leads

-40 °C up to +55 °C

Non-operating: 15000m

Maximum relative
humidity

Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2

80% RH for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 40% at
+50° C

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Probe Dimensions

The DP0001A probe dimensions shown below are in millimeters.

DP0001A Probe - Overview 1

Figure 3 DP0001A dimensions

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1 DP0001A Probe - Overview

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Keysight DP0001A High Voltage Differential Probe
User’s Guide

2 General Information

Inspecting the Probe 22
Cleaning the Probe 23
Handling the Probe 24
Returning the Probe for Service 25
Contacting Keysight Technologies 26

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2 General Information

WARNING

CAUTION

Inspecting the Probe

• Inspect the shipping container for damage.

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

• Check the accessories.

• If the contents are incomplete or damaged, notify your Keysight Technologies
Sales Office.

• Inspect the probe. If there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the probe does
not operate properly or pass calibration tests, notify your Keysight Technologies
Sales Office.

If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of
stress, notify the carrier as well as your Keysight Technologies Sales Office. Keep
the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. The Keysight Technologies
office will arrange for repair or replacement at Keysight Technologies’ option
without waiting for claim settlement.

Must be Grounded. Before making connections to the input leads
of this probe, ensure that the probe’s output connector is attached
to the channel input of the oscilloscope and the oscilloscope is
properly grounded.

To protect against electrical shock, use only the accessories
supplied with this probe or in the accessory kit.

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Cleaning the Probe

If the probe requires cleaning:

1 Disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope and any circuit under test.

2 Gently clean the probe with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water

solution.

3 Wipe with clean water and then dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.

4 Make sure that the probe is completely dry before reconnecting it to an

oscilloscope or circuit under test.

General Information 2

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2 General Information

Handling the Probe

Handle the probe with care and refer to the safety notices in this manual.

The small electrical components of the probe are sensitive to shock and impact.
Avoid any unnecessary kinetic stress to the probe such as throwing, falling, and
strong vibrations to ensure accurate performance and protection.

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Returning the Probe for Service

NOTE

NOTE

If the probe is found to be defective, Keysight recommends sending it to an
authorized service center for all repair and calibration needs. Perform the
following steps before shipping the probe back to Keysight Technologies for
service.

1 Contact your nearest Keysight sales office for information on obtaining an RMA

number and return address.

2 Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the malfunctioning

equipment.

• Name and address of owner

• Product model number (DP0001A)

• Product Serial Number

• Description of failure or service required

Include probing accessories if the probe is not meeting performance
specifications or a yearly calibration is requested.

3 Protect the probe by wrapping in plastic or heavy paper.

4 Pack the probe in the original carrying case or if not available use bubble wrap or

packing peanuts.

5 Place securely in sealed shipping container and mark container as "FRAGILE".

General Information 2

If any correspondence is required, refer to the product by serial number
and model number.

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2 General Information

Contacting Keysight Technologies

For technical assistance, contact your local Keysight Call Center.

• In the Americas, call 1 [phone]

• In other regions, visit http://www.keysight.com/find/assist

• Before returning an instrument for service, you must first call the Call Center at
1 [phone].

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Keysight DP0001A High Voltage Differential Probe

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

User’s Guide

3 Safety and Regulatory

Information

These probes have been designed and tested in accordance with accepted
industry standards, and have been supplied in a safe condition.

Throughout this guide and specifically in this chapter, there are warnings,
cautions, and notes that you must follow to ensure safe operation and to maintain
the product in a safe condition.

To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to this product or
products connected to it, review and comply with the following safety
precautions. Be aware that if you use this probe assembly in a manner not
specified, the protection this product provides may be impaired.

Use Only Grounded Instruments.
Always make sure the probe and oscilloscope are grounded properly. Before
making connections to the input leads of this probe, ensure that the probe’s
output connector is attached to the channel input of the oscilloscope and the
oscilloscope is properly grounded.

Connect and Disconnect Properly.
Connect the probe to the oscilloscope before connecting the probe to the
circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input from the circuit under test before
disconnecting the probe from the oscilloscope.

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3 Safety and Regulatory Information

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

The probe inputs are safely rated to a maximum of input voltage of 2000 V Mains
Isolated or 1000 V CAT III. These maximum ratings apply regardless of the
attenuation setting of the probe. Do not apply voltages greater than 2000 V
Mains isolated or 1000 V CAT III between either inputs and ground.
Mains isolated is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected
to a mains supply.
Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the building
installation.

Observe probe and probe accessory ratings.
Do not apply any electrical potential to the probe input which exceeds the
maximum ratings of the probe or the accessories (see page 9) connected to it.
The applicable Measurement Category of a combination of a probe assembly
and an accessory is the lower of the Measurement Categories of the probe
assembly and of the accessory.
Make sure to comply with the voltage versus frequency derating curve on

page 40.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do
not operate this probe with the covers removed.

Avoid Exposed Circuit. To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches,
and other metallic objects. Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is present.

For Indoor Use Only. Do not operate in wet / damp environments to avoid
electric shock. Keep product surfaces dry and clean. Do not operate in an
explosive environment.

Periodically inspect the probe and probe wires to check for any damage. Do
Not Operate With Visible or Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is
damage, have it inspected by a Keysight authorized service personnel.

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WARNING

Whenever it is likely that the ground protection is impaired, you must make

CAUTION

the instrument inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation.

The small electrical components of the probe are sensitive to shock and impact.
Avoid any unnecessary kinetic stress to the probe such as throwing, falling, and
strong vibrations.

Instrument Markings and Symbols

Marking Description

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. ISM GRP 1-A denotes
the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates product compliance with the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Standard.

KC certification mark to demonstrate compliance with the South Korean EMC
requirements.
South Korean Class A EMC declaration
This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic
environments outside of the home.

Safety and Regulatory Information 3

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This symbol indicates the Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) for the product’s
toxic substances for the China RoHS requirements.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The
affixed label 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 Annex I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control
instrumentation” product. Do not dispose in domestic household. To return unwanted
products, contact your local Keysight office, or refer to www.keysight.com for more
information.

A registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia. This signifies
compliance with the Australia EMC Framework regulations under the terms of the Radio
Communication Act of 1992.

Indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions accompanying this
symbol in this manual to protect against damage to the product or personal injury.

3 Safety and Regulatory Information

Marking Description

CAT II IEC Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly

connected to the low voltage installation.
Example: Household appliances, portable tools, and similar equipment.

CAT III IEC Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation.

Examples: Measurements on distribution boards, circuit breakers, wiring including
cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation and
equipment for industrial use like for example stationary motors with permanent
connection to the fixed installation.

Mains Isolated Mains isolated is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to a

mains supply.

Earth (ground) TERMINAL. Refer to the instructions accompanying this symbol in this
manual.

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Keysight DP0001A High Voltage Differential Probe

NOTE

User’s Guide

4 Setting up and Using the

Probe

Grounding the Probe 31
Using the Supplied Accessories 31
Configuring the DP0001A Settings in the Oscilloscope Software GUI 32

On an Infiniium Oscilloscope 32

Setting the Attenuation Mode 32
Performing DC Offset and Gain Calibration 33

On an InfiniiVision Oscilloscope 34

Setting the Attenuation Mode 34

Grounding the Probe

Connect the probe to the oscilloscope input before performing any measurements.

The DP0001A probe is designed for ground-referenced measurements
only.

Using the Supplied Accessories

Gently push the supplied accessories onto the probe leads.

Use the hook clips to clamp onto smaller components and the alligator clips to
clamp onto thicker gauge devices.

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4 Setting up and Using the Probe

Configuring the DP0001A Settings in the Oscilloscope Software GUI

After making hardware connections, perform the following steps in the Infiniium /
InfiniiVision oscilloscope software GUI to configure probe settings such as
attenuation ratio and DC offset and gain calibration. These settings are required to
get accurate measurement results.

On an Infiniium Oscilloscope

Setting the Attenuation Mode

The probe supports four attenuation modes. An Infiniium oscilloscope
automatically switches the attenuation mode for the probe to the value necessary
to make the dynamic range of the probe greater than or equal to the level required
to measure the current input signal.

The automatic switching of probe’s attenuation also helps in preventing the
overvoltage condition on the probe.

The Attenuation Setting LED on the probe indicates the currently set attenuation.
You can also view the currently set attenuation in the Infiniium GUI’s Probe
Configuration dialog box as displayed below.

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Setting up and Using the Probe 4

Performing DC Offset and Gain Calibration

Probe gain (or attenuation ratio) correction adjusts the oscilloscope’s scaling
factors of the signal displayed on screen to properly match the correct DC values.
You need to perform the DC offset and gain calibration to remove the DP0001A
offset errors. The most common correction method for probes is the DC
adjustment, which entails the adjustment of probe gain and probe offset.

1 In the Probe Configuration dialog box, click the Cal... button next to Atten/Offset.

The Probe Calibration dialog box is displayed.

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4 Setting up and Using the Probe

2 Ensure that the probe is connected to the oscilloscope as illustrated in the DC

Offset/Gain Cal dialog box.

3 Click the Start Cal... button to initiate calibration.

4 Follow the instructions displayed on the Infiniium GUI screens.

On an InfiniiVision Oscilloscope

Setting the Attenuation Mode

On an InfiniiVision oscilloscope, you need to manually set the attenuation mode
for the probe. The probe supports four modes of attenuation so that you can set
the attenuation to the value necessary to make the dynamic range of the probe
greater than or equal to the level required to measure the current input signal.

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NOTE

If there is an overvoltage condition and the Overload Indicator LED on the
probe lights up, you need to adjust the probe’s attenuation to resolve this
overload condition.

To set the attenuation mode

1 Press the channel key to which the probe is attached to display the Channel <N>

menu.

2 Press the Probe softkey to display the channel’s probe menu.

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3 Set the attenuation for your probe using the Attenuation option in the Probe

menu.

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Extreme Temperature Testing

CAUTION

Only the extension cables and the tip adapters provided with the
N7013/14A cables are rated to extreme temperatures. The
DP0001A probe, its cable, and its accessories should not be
exposed to extreme temperatures.

Perform the following steps to connect the N7013/14A extreme temperature kit to the
DP0001A probe:

1 Connect the red and black extreme temperature differential extension cables to the

probe leads.

2 Connect the red and black extreme temperature hook tip adapters to the extreme

temperature differential extension cables.
Or
Connect the red and black extreme temperature banana-to-socketed tip adapters to
the extreme temperature differential extension cables.

Setting up and Using the Probe 4

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Keysight DP0001A High Voltage Differential Probe

User’s Guide

5 Performance Plots

Typical Voltage Derating (Mains Isolated) 40
Typical Input Impedance 41
Frequency Response (Vout/Vin) 42

DP0001A Frequency Response Test Setup 42

Common Mode Rejection Ratio over Frequency 44

This chapter includes plots that show the characteristic performance and an input
impedance model of the DP0001A probe.

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5 Performance Plots

WARNING

CAUTION

Typical Voltage Derating (Mains Isolated)

The maximum input voltage rating of the probe decreases as the
frequency of the applied signal increases.

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Refer to the oscilloscope documentation for the oscilloscope’s
acceptable input range and do not exceed this limit when using the
probes.

Typical Input Impedance

CAUTION

Performance Plots 5

The input impedance of the probe decreases as the frequency of the
applied signal increases.

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Frequency Response (Vout/Vin)

Figure 4 DP0001A Frequency response plot at four different attenuation ratio settings

DP0001A Frequency Response Test Setup

The best case is when the DP0001A input leads are running in parallel in the test
setup and the worst case is when the DP0001A input leads are "V" shaped in the
test setup. These two cases are illustrated in the following pictures.

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Figure 5 DP0001A Input leads running in parallel (Best case)

Performance Plots 5

Figure 6 DP0001A Input leads are v-shaped (Worst case)

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5 Performance Plots

Common Mode Rejection Ratio over Frequency

This section provides the CMRR plots of DP0001A at the four supported
attenuation modes (50:1, 100:1, 250:1, and 500:1).

Figure 7 CMRR plot at 50:1

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Performance Plots 5

Figure 8 CMRR plot at 100:1

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Figure 9 CMRR plot at 250:1

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Performance Plots 5

Figure 10 CMRR plot at 500:1

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Index

A

accessories, 9
accessories input voltage, 9
attenuation, 8, 32
attenuation LED, 32
attenuation mode, 34

C

care, probe, 6
cleaning, 23

G

grounding probe, 22

H

handling, 24

I

inspecting, 22

K

Keysight Technologies,

contacting, 26

R

repair, 25
replacement accessories, 11
returning for service, 25

S

service, 25
standard accessories, 9

W

WEEE Directive, 29

O

offset calibration, 33
Optional Accessories, 11, 13
optional accessories, 11
overload, 8
overload indicator, 35
overvoltage, 8, 32, 35

P

probe

cable care, 6
cleaning, 23
grounding, 22
inspecting, 22
service, 25

probe handling, 24

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This information is subject to
change without notice.
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DP0001-97000, April 2020

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