Tektronix P5100A, P5150 Instructions Manual

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P5100A
500 MHz 100X High Voltage Probe

Instructions

Operating Information

The P5100A Probe is a high impedance probe with
100X attenuation that is designed for use with Tektronix
ground-referenced oscilloscopes.

Connect the probe as shown in the illustrations below.

Compensating the Probe

Due to variations in oscilloscope input characteristics,
the low-frequency compensation of the probe may need
adjustment after you move the probe from one oscilloscope
channel to another.

1.

Connect the probe to the oscilloscope channel that you
plan to use for your measurements.

2.

Connect the probe to the probe compensation output
terminals on the oscilloscope front panel.

WARNING.

Probe Comp signal on the oscilloscope when making
this adjustment. To avoid electric shock, only use the
insulated adjustment tool when making compensation
adjustments.

3.

Push AUTOSET or otherwise adjust your oscilloscope
to display a stable waveform.

4.

Adjust the trimmer in the probe until you see a perfectly
flat-top square wave on the display. (See illustration.)

To avoid electric shock, only connect to the

Standard Accessories

The probe includes the accessories shown below.

WARNIN G.

To avoid electric shock when using the probe
or accessories, keep your fingers behind the finger
guard of the probe body and away from the shaded area
shown in the accessory illustrations below.

Item Description

Small hook tip (TASH)

Use this tip to access test
points in tight spaces. Screw
the hook tip onto the probe tip
and then clamp the hook onto
the circuit.

Rating: 2300 V CAT I
1000 V CAT II

Reorder Tektronix part number
013-0386-xx

Large hook tip (TALH)

Screw the hook tip onto the
probe tip and then clamp the
hook onto the circuit.

Rating: 2300 V CAT I
1000 V CAT II

Reorder Tektronix part number
013-0384-xx

Ground lead (TAGL)

Slide the ground lead over the
probe head and snap it into
place.

Connect the banana plug
end directly to your circuit
ground, or use the crocodile
clip included with the probe.

Reorder Tektronix part
numbers:

6 inch: 196-3524-xx

18 inch: 196-3525-xx

Item Description

Crocodile clip

Attach the clip to the banana
end of the ground lead and
then to your circuit ground.

Reorder Tektronix part number
344-0461-xx

Ground spring

Use this to limit aberrations on
high frequency signals caused
by ground path inductance.

You can bend the spring
to reach nearby ground
connections (within ~1 in).

Reorder Tektronix part number
214-5298-xx

Color bands

Use these bands to identi
the oscilloscope channel at the
probe head.

Reorder Tektronix part number
016-1886-xx (5 pairs)

Adjustment tool

Use only this insulated tool for
compensation adjustments.

Reorder Tektronix part number
003-1433-xx

Optional Accessories

The accessories shown below are available for the probe
and are rated ≤30 V unless indicated otherwise.

Accessory

BNC to Tip Adapter,
Unterminated

Rubber Spring Tip

Part
number

013-0291-xx

206-0060-xx

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*P071288200*

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071-2882-00

Service Information

Performance verification and adjustment procedures
are available on the Tektronix Web site. Go to
www.tektronix.com/manuals and enter P5100A in the
search field.

Specifications

Table 1: Electrical and mechanical specifications

Bandwidth (–3 dB)

System rise time (typical)

System input capacitance

Compensation range

Propagation delay ~6.1 ns

System attenuation accuracy 100:1 ±1.75%

System input resistance @DC 40 MΩ ±1%

Cable length

Maximum input voltage

Performance Graphs

(see

500 MHz

<700 ps

2.5 pF

7–30 pF

2m

1000 V

)

CAT II, 2500 V

RMS

Performance Graphs

Characteristics Description

Additional
Safety
Standards

Table 2: Environmental specifications

Characteristics Description

Temperature

Operating
Nonoperating

pk

Humidity

Operating 5% to 95% relative humidity (%RH) up to

Nonoperating

Altitude

0°Cto+50°C(+32°Fto+122°F)
–40 °C to +71 °C (–40 °F to +159.8 °F)

+30 °C, 5% to 75% RH above +30 °C up
to +50 °C. Noncondensing

5% to 95% RH up to +30 °C
5% to 75% RH above +30 °C to +65 °C
5% to 45% RH above +65 °C up to +71 °C.
Noncondensing

Operating: up to 3000 m (9842 ft)

Nonoperating: up to 15420 m (50,000 ft)

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. Using the probe or accessories in a manner not
specified could result in a shock or fire hazard.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Ground-Referenced Oscilloscope Use.

reference lead of this probe when using with ground
referenced oscilloscopes (for example, DPO, MSO, and
TDS series oscilloscopes). The reference lead must be
connected to earth potential (0 V).

Connect and Disconnect Properly.

to the measurement instrument before connecting the probe
to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and
the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before

IEC61010-031; IEC 61010-031/A1:2008

Equipment Recycling.

with the European Union’s requirements
according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
For more information about recycling options,
check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

This product complies

Do not float the

Connect the probe output

disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.

Table 3: Certifications and compliances

Characteristics Description

EC
Declaration
of
Conformity

Measurement
Category
Product
Examples

Pollution
Degree 2

Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specification as listed in the Official Journal of
the European Communities:

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC:
EN61010-031/A1: 2008

CAT III: Distribution-level mains, fixed
installation

CAT II: Local-level mains, appliances, portable
equipment

CAT I: Circuits not directly connected to mains.

Do not operate in environments where cond­uctive pollutants may be present (as defined in
IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor use only.

Avoid Electric Shock.

connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are
connected to a voltage source.

Observe All Terminal Ratings.

observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product manual for further ratings information before
making connections to the product.

Avoid Electric Shock.

exceed the lowest rating of the probe or its accessory,
whichever is less, including the measurement category and
voltage rating.

Avoid Electric Overload.

not apply potential to any input, including the reference
inputs, that varies from ground by more than the maximum
rating for that input.

To avoid injury or loss of life, do not

To avoid fire or shock hazard,

When using probe accessories, never

To avoid injury or fire hazard, do

Avoid Exposed Circuitry and Do Not Operate Without
Covers.

Do not touch exposed connections and components

when power is present.

Inspect The Probe and Accessories.

Before each use,
inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears,
defects in the probe body, accessories, cable jacket, etc.).
Do not use if damaged.

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.

Symbols on the Product.

These symbols may appear on

the product:

Contacting Tektronix

Web site: www.tektronix.com

Phone: [phone]

Address: Tektronix, Inc.

Email:

Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077 USA

[e-mail]

Warranty Information

For warranty information, go to
www.tektronix.com/warranty.

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