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WARRANTY
P2220 Probe
Tektronix warrants that the product listed above will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase from an
authorized Tektronix distributor. 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. Batteries are
excluded from this warranty. 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, shipping charges prepaid and
with a copy of Customer proof of purchase. 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 products 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.
WARRANTY (Continued)
P2220 Probe
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT 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.
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid
potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
WARNING. Only qualified personnel should perform servi ce
procedures
WARNING. This probe has no user-serviceable or Tektronix-serviceable parts.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
TDS1000/2000 Series Oscilloscope Use. Do not float this probe when
used with a TDS1000/2000 Series Oscilloscope.
TPS2000 Series Oscilloscope Use. Do not float the reference lead of thi s
probe to > 30 V
scopes. Use the P5120 (floatable to 600 V
CAT III) or similarly rated passive high voltage probe or an
appropriately rated high voltage differential probe when floating the
reference lead above 30 V
voltage probe.
when used with the TPS2000 Series Oscillo-
RMS
, subject to the ratings of such high
RMS
CAT II or 300 V
RMS
RMS
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the
measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit
under test. Di sconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead
from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the
measurement instrument.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe al l
ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for
further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not apply
potential to any input, including the reference inputs, that varies
from ground by more than the maximum rating for that input.
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General Safety Summary
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it i nspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not connect or
disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage
source.
Floating. Do not float the probe reference lead to > 30 V
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Probe Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Inspect Probe. Before use, inspect probe for damage and do not use if
RMS
.
damaged.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as
you read the ma rking.
CAUTION indicates a haza rd to property incl uding the product.
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P2220 Passive Probe Instructions
General Safety Summary
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
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Contacting Tektronix
Contacting Tektronix
Phone1-800-833-9200*
AddressTektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web sitewww.tektronix.com
Sales
support
Service
support
Technical
support
*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office
hours, please leave a voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or
distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Email: techsupport@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
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P2220 Passive Probe Instructions
P2220 Passive Probe
The P2220 200 MHz 1X/10X Passive Probe is a compact passive
probe with selectable 1X/10X attenuation. The probe is designed for
use with Tektronix TDS1000, TDS2000, and TPS2000 Series
oscilloscopes with input capacitances between 15 and 25 pF. This
probe has no user-serviceable or Tektronix-serviceable parts.
Do not float this probe when used with a TDS1000/2000 Series Oscilloscope.
Do not float the reference lead of this probe to > 30 V
TPS2000 Series Oscilloscope. Use the P5120 (floatable to 600 V
CAT II or 300 V
CAT III) or similarly rated passive high voltage
RMS
probe or an appropriately rated high voltage differential probe when
floating the reference lead above 30 V
such high voltage probe.
Features and Accessories
Table 1 shows the features and accessories of the P2220 probe. To
replace an accessory, use the Tektronix replacement part number
provided in the description column.
Table 1: Features and accessories
Feature/AccessoryDescription
10 X1X
Hook tip
Probe attenuation. This switch selects the attenuation factor of
the probe.
Hook tip. Connects the probe tip to wires and component leads
for hands-free measurement.
NOTE. For a solid connection, firmly push and twist the hook tip
onto the probe tip before using.
Tektronix part number: 013-0107-XX
when used with a
RMS
, subject to the ratings of
RMS
RMS
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P2220 Passive Probe
Table 1: Features and accessories (Cont.)
Feature/AccessoryDescription
Color
marker
bands
Color marker bands. Attach matching pairs of the color marker
bands onto the strain-relief sections of cable at the probe head
and compensation box. When several probes are connected to an
instrument, the color marker bands enable quick verification of
which probe is connected to which instrument channel.
Tektronix part number: 016-1315-XX, two each of five colors
Reference lead. Use the reference lead for connecting the probe
reference to the circuit.
Tektronix part number: 196-3466-XX
Adjustment tool. Used to adjust probe compensation. Access
the adjustment through the opening near the BNC connector.
Tektronix part number: 003-1433-XX
Instructions. Provides instructions for operating the probe.
Tektronix part number: 071-1464-XX
Guard. Keeps fingers away from the probe tip for protection
against electric shock.
Finger guard
2
WARNING. To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep fingers
behind the guard on the probe body.
P2220 Passive Probe Instructions
Probe Compensation
Due to variations in oscilloscope input characteristics, probe
low-frequency compensation may need adjustment after moving the
probe from one oscilloscope to another. If a 1 kHz calibrated square
wave displayed at 1 ms/division shows significant differences
between the leading and trailing edges, perform the following steps
to optimize low-frequency compensation.
1. Connect the probe to the c alibrati on signal on the oscilloscope
front panel.
2. Press AUTOSET or otherwise adjust your digitizing oscilloscope
to display a me aningful waveform.
3. Adjust the trimmer in the probe until you see a perfectly flat-top
square wave on the display. See Figure 1.