LeCroy PP011 Instruction Manual

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LeCroy PP011
Passive Probe

Instruction Manual

Revision A – October 2006

Warranty

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, LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly returned within the
warranty period to the Customer Service Department of an authorized service center. However, this will be done
only if the product is determined by LeCroy’s examination to be defective because of workmanship or materials,
and the defect is not caused by misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of operation; or, damaged by
attempted repair or modifications by a non-auth ori ze d service facility.

The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges for the return of products to the
service facility. LeCroy will return all products under warranty with transportation charges prepaid.

This warranty replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty
of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for any particular purposes or use. LeCroy shall not be liable for any
special, incidental, or consequential damage s, w hether in contract or otherwise.

Corporate Headquarters

700 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977-6499
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Internet: www.lecroy.com
© 2006 by LeCroy Corp. All rights reserved.
LeCroy, ActiveDSO, ProBus, SMART Trigger, JitterTrack, WavePro, WaveMaster, WaveSurfer, and Waverunner

are registered trademarks of LeCroy Corporation. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested
trademarks of their respective holders. Inform ati on in this publication supersedes all earlier v ersio ns. Specifications
subject to change without notice.

Manufactured under an ISO 9000
Registered Quality Management
System
Visit www.lecroy.com to view the
certificate.

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This electronic product is subject
to disposal and recycling
regulations that vary by country
and region. Many countries
prohibit the disposal of waste
electronic equipment in standard

waste receptacles.
For more information about proper
disposal and recycling of your
LeCroy product, please visit
www.lecroy.com/recycle.

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Safety Information

This symbol appears on the product:
It refers you to additional information contained in this manual. The corresponding information in the manual is

similarly denoted.
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to the probe or any products connected to it, review and

comply with the following safety precautions.
Connect to properly grounded instruments . This probe is to be used only with test instruments having input

connectors with the BNC sh ield (ring) connected to earth ground.

Connect the probe properly:

Connect the probe to the measurement instrument before connecting the probe to test circuit. Do not
disconnect the probe from the test instrument while the input is connected to the test circuit.

Do not connect the probe ground terminal to any point in the test circuit which is at a potential other than earth
ground.

Do not apply any potential to the input which exceeds the maximum ratings of the probe.

Comply with the voltage derating curve. When measuring high frequency signals, be sure to comply with the
Voltage vs. Frequency derating curve found on page 5.

Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
For indoor use only. This probe is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry environment.
Do not use the probe if any part is damaged. All maintenance should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Avoid physical injury. The probe tip is extremely sharp. Use care when handling to prevent injury, including

accidental skin puncture.

Use of the probe and/or the test instrument it is connected to in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may
impair the protection mechanisms.

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Introduction

The PP011 is a miniature high impedance passive probe. Its high input resistance and low capacitance make it
ideal for general purpose probing of signals with frequency content from DC through several hundred MHz. The
PP011 has a large selection of connection accessories, supplied standard with the probe and available from
LeCroy as optional accessories.

The PP011 is designed for use with > 600 MHz LeCroy WaveSurfer oscilloscopes.

Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

Attenuation 10:1 ±1%
Input Resistance 10 MΩ ±1%
Input Capacitance 9.5 pF
Input Impedance (see plot on page 5.)
Compensation Range 10 – 20 pF
Bandwidth 500 MHz (-3 dB)

Electrical Ratings

Maximum Input Voltage Measurement category I: 400 V

1250 V transient overvoltage
(see voltage derating curve on page 5)

Measurement category II: 300 V
Pollution Degree 2

Measurement category I is for measurement performed on circuits not directly connected to a mains supply.
Measurement category II (CAT II) is for measurement performed on circuits directly connected to a low voltage

installation. This refers to local distribution level, applicable to equipment connected to the mains (AC power
source) through a power cable.

Pollution Degree 2 refers to an operating environment where normally only dry non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.

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