Instruction Manual
P5102
100 MHz High-Voltage Probe
070-9294-02
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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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 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.
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; or c) to repair
damage resulting from improper use of connection to incompatible equipment; 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.
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PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
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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
General Safety Summary iii............................
Features and Accessories 1.............................
Operating Basics 5...................................
Observe Voltage Derating Information 5...................
Common Lead Length 5................................
Probe Loading 6......................................
Adjustment Proce dures 7..............................
LF Compensation 7....................................
HF Compensation 8...................................
Performance Verification 13............................
Maintenance 15.......................................
Cleaning Instructions 15.................................
Customer Support 15...................................
Preparation for Shipment 16..............................
Specifications 17......................................
Replaceable Parts 22...................................
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Waveform Distortion from Common Lead Length 5..
Figure 2: Probe Loading Equivalent Circuit 6...............
Figure 3: LF Compensation Setup 7.......................
Figure 4: LF Compensation Adjustment 8..................
Figure 5: Signal Source Characteristics for HF Compensation 8
Figure 6: Opening the Compensation Box 9................
Figure 7: HF Compensation Setup 10......................
Figure 8: HF Compensation Adjustments 11.................
Figure 9: HF Compensation Regions of Fast Rise Signal 12.....
Figure 10: Bandwidth Test Setup 14.......................
Figure 11: Maximum Voltage Derating Curves
(V
RMS
Figure 12: Typical Input Impedance 19.....................
Figure 13: Typical Input Phase 20.........................
Figure 14: P5102 Replaceable Parts 22.....................
, DC Coupled) 18..............................
List of Tables
Table 1: Required Test Equipment 13......................
Table 2: Warranted Electrical Specifications 17..............
Table 3: Typical Electrical Characteristics 19................
Table 4: Typical Mechanical Characteristics 21..............
Table 5: Environmental Specifications 21...................
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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.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Injury Precautions
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid injury or fire haz ard, do not appl y
potential to any input, including the common inputs, that varies from
ground by more than the maximum rating for that input.
Avoid RF Burns While Handling Probe To avoid RF burns, do not handle
the probe while the common lead is connected to circuits above the
voltage and frequency limits specified in Figure 11b on page 18.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid inj ury or loss of life, do not connect or
disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage
source.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard,
do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire
hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Probe Surface Clean and Dry. To avoid electric shock and
erroneous readings, keep probe surface clean and dry.
Product Damage Precautions
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Immerse in Liquids. Clean the probe using only a damp cloth.
Refer to cleaning instructions on page 15.
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General Safety Summary
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 marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
ATTENTION
Refer to Manual
Double
Insulated
Certifications and Compliances
Compliances. Consult the product specifications for Overvoltage
Category and Safety Class.
Overvoltage Category. Overvoltage categories are defined as follows:
CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation
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CAT II: Local level mains, applianc es, portable equipment
CAT I: Signal level , special equipment or parts of equipment,
telecommunication, electronics
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Features and Accessories
The P5102 is a high-voltage passive probe designed for use with
TekScope THS700 series instruments. The probe features a floating
common and is ideal for measuring and troubleshooting power
supplies and high-voltage devices. The probe provides 10X
attenuation of signals up to 1000 V
to 100 MHz. The P5102 probe is certified to international safety
standards.
The P5102 probe has features and accessories to make high-voltage
measurements safer and easier. Please take a moment to familiarize
yourself with these features and accessories and their uses.
WARNING. Do not substitute accessories from other products for
those provided with the P5102. The accessories for the P5102 have
been safety tested. The use of non-tested accessories may cause
injury.
RMS
and derated performance up
P5102 Features and Standard Accessories
Finger
Guard
Probe
Common
6-32 Probe Tip
Probe Body -- The P5102 probe body is designed for personal
safety, ergonomic comfort, and signal fidelity.
The finger guard provides protection when the hook tips are not being
used. Keep your fingers behind the finger guard whenever possible to
reduce the risk of a shock from the circuit under test.
The probe tip is a 6--32 threaded post that accepts both standard and
optional accessories.
Keep the probe body and accessories clean to reduce the risk of shock
due to surface conduction.
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Features and Accessories
P5102 Features and Standard Accessories (Cont.)
Compensation Box -- The compensation box contains low- and
high-frequency compensation adjustments. The high-frequency adjustments are accessible by removing the compensation box cover. Refer
to Adjustment Procedures on page 7.
Adjustment Tool -- Use the supplied adjustment tool for probe
compensation adjustments. Do not use metallic or conductive tools
while making adjustments.
Color Markers -- The matching markers help you identify probe
inputs at a glance. Clip one marker near the probe head and the
matching marker near the compensation box as shown.
Matching
Markers
Small Hook Tip -- Use the small hook tip for making connections to
small conductors such as component leads.
Install the small hook tip by sliding it over the body of the probe and
screwing it onto the threaded probe tip.
To use the tip, hold the probe body and pull the tip shield back. Hook
the tip onto the circuit and release the shield. The hook tip will firmly
hold the conductor under test.
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