Tektronix Ballast-CT User manual
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Ballast-CT
Measurement Accessory for Tektronix Power Analyzers
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Instruction Manual
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and
replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period
and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the
product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall
be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for p roducts returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTR ON IX WITH RES PEC T TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
Important safety information .......................................................................................................... iii
General safe
Service safety summary ......................................................................................................... iv
Terms in this manual .. . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. v
Symbols and
Compliance information ............................................................................................................... vi
Safety compliance................................................................................................................vi
Environme
Preface................................................................................................................................. ix
Ballast-CT.............................................................................................................................. 1
Features .......................................................................................................................... 1
Description ....................................................................................................................... 1
Connecting the Ballast-CT . .. ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... .. ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... .. ... . ... . .. 2
Measurin
Measuring high-current fluorescent tubes ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . .. 4
Measuring a two-tube fl uorescentlightingballastcircuit ....................................................................... 5
Measuri
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 7
ty summary......................................................................................................... iii
terms on the product .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . . . v
ntal considerations ................................................................................................. viii
g low-current fluorescent tubes ....................................................................................... 3
ng low-voltage lighting circuits.......................................................................................... 6
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Important safet
y information
Important saf
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the
product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page iv,
Service safety summary.)
ety information
General safety summary
Use the prod
or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition
to the safety precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or
adjustme
Before us
This pro
uct only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product
nt.
e, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.
duct is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use pers
While us
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
onal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
ing this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the o ther
To avoid fire or personal injury
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected
to a voltage source.
Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be
suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
roduct manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the Measurement
the p
Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest rated individual component of a product, probe, or
accessory. Use caution when using 1:1 test leads because the probe tip voltage is directly transmitted to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open.
Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
oid exposed circuitry.
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Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.