Tektronix P3010 100 MHz 10X Passive Probe With Readout Primary User

Instructions

P3010
100 MHz 10X Passive Probe
With Readout

071-0466-00

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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.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Observe Maximum Working Voltage. Do not use the P3010 probe above

300 V

Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the

measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit
under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe ground from the
circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measure­ment instrument.

Do Not Elevate the Common Terminal. The common terminal is at

ground potential. Do not connect the common terminal to elevated
voltages.

, CAT II. Refer to the derating chart, Figure 2, on page 12.

RMS

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage

to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

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.

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Features and Accessories

The P3010 probe is compatible with TDS3000 series 100 MHz
oscilloscopes. The probe is also compatible with Tektronix
oscilloscopes that automatically detect probe attenuation and adjust
the scale readout accordingly.

NOTE. Remove and discard the protective cover on the tip of the
probe before attempting to connect a probe tip accessory.

BNC-to-probe tip adapter. T o install the adapter,
push the wide end firmly into a BNC connector .
Then insert the probe tip firmly into the adapter.

Retractable hook tip. Use the retractable hook tip to
make hands-free measurements.

Readout Pin

NOTE.

twist the hook tip onto the probe tip before using.

Readout pin. The P3010 is compatible with Tektro­nix oscilloscopes that automatically detect and
display the attenuation factor of the probe.

For a solid connection, firmly push and

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Features and Accessories

Marker rings. Attach the matching colored rings
onto the probe cable and tip as shown.

Adjustment tool. Use the adjustment tool for probe
compensation adjustments.

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Features and Accessories

Guard

WARNING. To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep
fingers behind the guard on the probe body.

Guard. The guard provides a finger barrier for
protection from electric shock.

Ground Lead. Use the alligator clip to attach the
probe to a ground reference.

Long Ground Lead

Short Ground Lead

To see the best signal, use the shortest possible ground lead and
signal path.

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