LeCroy ZD200 Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
ZD200 Differential Probe
ZD200 Differential
Probe
Instruction Manual
March, 2011
LeCroy Corporation
700 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY, 10977-6499
Tel: (845) 578-6020, Fax: (845) 578 5985
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 its
warranty period to the Customer Service Department or an authorized service center. However, this will be done
only if the product is determined by LeCroy’s examination to be defective due to workmanship or materials, and the
defect is not caused by misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of operation, or damage resulting from
attempted repair or modifications by a non-authorized 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.
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of merchantability, fitness or adequacy for any particular purposes or use. LeCroy shall not be liable for any special,
incidental, or consequential damages, whether in contract or otherwise.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................... 6
Key Benefits ....................................................................................... 6
Standard Accessories .......................................................................... 7
Features and Accessories ....................................................................... 8
Probe Operation .................................................................................. 10
Handling the Probe .......................................................................... 10
Connecting the Probe to a LeCroy Oscilloscope ................................. 10
Operation with a LeCroy Oscilloscope ............................................... 10
Auto Zero Operation ........................................................................ 11
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit ........................................... 11
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................... 12
Cleaning ........................................................................................... 12
Calibration Interval .......................................................................... 12
Service Strategy ............................................................................... 12
Returning a Probe for Calibration or Service ...................................... 13
Returning a Probe to a Different Country .......................................... 14
Replacement Parts ........................................................................... 15
Performance Verification ..................................................................... 16
Performance Verification Overview .................................................. 16
Required Test Equipment ................................................................. 16
Preliminary Procedure ...................................................................... 18
Functional Check .............................................................................. 20
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Verification Procedure...................................................................... 20
A. LF Attenuation Accuracy .................................................................. 20
Reference Material .............................................................................. 22
Specifications ................................................................................... 22
Contact LeCroy for Support............................................................... 22
Safety Symbols ................................................................................. 24
Operating Environment .................................................................... 25
Safety Requirements ........................................................................ 26
Compliance Information ................................................................... 27
CE Declaration of Conformity .............................................................. 27
Appendix A - Performance Verification Test Record .............................. 29
Items Tested .................................................................................... 29
Equipment Used ............................................................................... 30
Test Record ...................................................................................... 30
LF Attenuation Accuracy ...................................................................... 30
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Introduction
The ZD200 Differential Probe is ideally suited for automotive
and serial data signals. The wide dynamic range (+/- 20V
differential) and 1 MOhm input resistance make the ZD200
ideally suited for a wide range of applications.
The ZD200 probe can be used with LeCroy’s WaveSurfer,
WaveRunner, WavePro, and WaveMaster series platforms with
firmware version 6.4.1.x or later.
With the ProBus interface, the ZD200 probe becomes an
integral part of the oscilloscope. The probe can be controlled
from the oscilloscope’s front panel. The oscilloscope provides
power to the probe, so there is no need for a separate power
supply or batteries.
Key Benefits
The ZD200 probe features:
1 MOhm input resistance
Low input capacitance
Wide dynamic range
ProBus interface
Complete accessory kit consisting of 3 sets of
grabbers, one alligator clip, 2 sets of leads and
2 tip options for probing a variety of test points
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Standard Accessories
The ZD200 probe is shipped with the following standard
accessories:
Standard Accessory
Quantity
Straight Tip
6
Hook Clip
2
Y Leadset
1
Micro IC Clips
2
Micro-Grabbers
2
Extension Leads (5 cm)
2
Extension Leads (10 cm)
2
Dual Pin Set (12.8 mm)
2
Dual pin set (16.8 mm)
2
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Features and Accessories
The ZD200 probe is provided with numerous features and
accessories to make probing and connecting to different test
points easier than ever.
The small, low mass probe head is designed for ease of
use and high performance.
The probe tip socket fits easily onto 0.025 inch square
pins for direct access to test points. Several different
adapters are available which connect directly in the
probe socket.
The following image shows the standard accessories for the
ZD200 probe:
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Num
Part
Description
1
Hook Clips
2
Micro-Grabbers
The micro- and mini-grabbers are
ideal for connecting to small IC legs
or pins very tightly spaced.
3
Micro IC
Grabbers
The micro- and mini-grabbers are
ideal for connecting to small IC legs
or pins very tightly spaced.
4
Straight Tips and
Dual Pin Sets
The Straight Tip and Dual Pin Sets are
designed to connect to the smallest
vias and small test points. Fits in
either probe socket.
5
Extension Leads
This lead has a socket on one end and
a square pin on the other to connect
to the input or ground socket of the
probe body, and may be used for
general purpose probing.
6
Y Lead Adapter
This lead is used for both ground and
input lead simultaneously. It has two
sockets on one end for connection to
the provided hook clips and two
square pins on the other and may be
used for general purpose probing.
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Probe Operation
Handling the Probe
The ZD200 probe is a precision test instrument. Exercise care
when handling and storing the probe. Always handle the probe
by the probe body or compensation box. Avoid putting
excessive strain or exposing the probe cable to sharp bends.
ESD Sensitive: The tips of the ZD200 probes are sensitive to
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Avoid causing damage to the
probe by always following anti-static procedures (wear wrist
strap, etc.) when using or handling the probe.
Connecting the Probe to a LeCroy
Oscilloscope
The ZD200 probe has been designed for use with LeCroy’s
WaveSurfer, WaveRunner, WaveMaster, and WavePro
platforms equipped with the ProBus interface. When you
attach the probe output connector to the oscilloscope’s input
connector, the oscilloscope recognizes the probe, provides
proper termination and activates the probe control functions in
the user interface.
Operation with a LeCroy Oscilloscope
When the ZD200 probe is connected to any compatible LeCroy
oscilloscope, the displayed scale factor and measurement
values are automatically adjusted.
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