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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information.......................................................................................................... iii

General Safe

Service Safety Summary ........................................................................................................ v

Terms in this Manual . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . v i

Symbols and

Compliance Information.............................................................................................................. vii

Safety Compliance .............................................................................................................. vii

Environme

Preface ................................................................................................................................. x

Probe Operating Information .......................................................................................................... 1

Connectin

Probe Controls ...................................................................................................................5

Functional Check. . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ..7

Accessor

Options ................................................................................................................................ 23

Operati

Speciﬁcations .........................................................................................................................28

Performance Veriﬁcation ............................................................................................................. 36

Adjustments........................................................................................................................... 42

Troubleshooting. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ......... 54

Ind

ies ............................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting to the Circuit. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. . ... . ... . . .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 8

ng Basics ..................................................................................................................... 24

Operating Characteristics and Probing Techniques . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . .. 24

Warran

Typical Speciﬁcations ........................................................................................................... 29

Nominal Speciﬁcations.......................................................................................................... 31

Perfor

Required Equipment . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... 36

Test P

Equipment Required . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . 44

stment Procedures . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . ... . .. 45

Adju

Host Instrument Firmware ...................................................................................................... 54

or Conditions . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . 54

Err

Cleaning . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . .. .. 55

Service........................................................................................................................... 55

ty Summary........................................................................................................ iii

Terms on the Product . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . vi

ntal Considerations................................................................................................... ix

g to the Instrument.................................................................................................... 2

ted Speci ﬁcations ....................................................................................................... 28

mance Graphs ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . ... . 32

rocedures . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . 37

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ii P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

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 v, 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.

This product shall be used in accordance with local and national 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 s ource 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 other

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord speciﬁed for this product and certiﬁed for the country of use.

Do not use the provided power cord for other products.

nd the Product.

Grou

To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.

Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.

Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location.

Do not position the equipment so that it is difﬁcult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter speciﬁed for this product.

This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding conductor of the mainframe power cord.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual iii

Important Safet

Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected

to a voltage sou

y Information

rce.

Use only insul suitable for the product.

ated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be

Observe all Terminal Ratings. To avoid ﬁre or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult

the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Do Not Opera

open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

te Without Covers.

Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by

qualiﬁed service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the produ

Before us use probes or test leads if they are damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.

Examine the exterior of the product before y ou use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.

Use only speciﬁed replacement parts.

ct, turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.

e, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical damage and replace when damaged. Do not

Do Not Operate in Wet/damp Conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a

warm environment.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Remove the input signals before you clean the product.

Probes and Test Leads

Before connecting probes or test leads, connect the power cord from the power connector to a properly grounded power outlet.

Keep ﬁngers behind the protective barrier, protective ﬁnger guard, or tactile indicator on the probes.

Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use.

Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for any measurement.

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Important Safet

y Information

Beware of High Voltages. Understand the voltage ratings for the probe you are using and do not exceed those ratings.

The following r

ating is important to know and understand:

The maximum me

The voltage ra information.

WARNING. To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement or maximum ﬂoating voltage for the

oscilloscop

To prevent da cause induction heating of the jaws.

e input BNC connector, probe tip.

mage to the alligator clip insulation, do not use in high A/m magnetic ﬁelds at high frequencies, which can

asurement voltage for probe tip.

ting depends on the probe and your application. Refer to the Speciﬁ cations section of the manual for more

Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the m easurement product before connecting the

probe to th the measurement product.

e circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from

Inspect the Probe and Accessories. Before each use, inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears, or

defects in the probe body, accessories, or cable jacket). Do not use if damaged.

Service Safety Summary

The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary

erforming any service procedures.

before p

To Avoid Electric Shock. Do not touch exposed connections.

Do Not S

rendering ﬁrst aid and resuscitation is present.

ervice Alone.

Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this p roduct unles s another person capable of

Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains

power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.

Use Care When Servicing with Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect

r, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing

powe components.

Verify Safety After Repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.

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Important Safet

y Information

Terms in this Manual

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning s tatements 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 and Terms on the Product

These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the m arking.

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to ﬁnd out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings

The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

in the manual.)

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Compliance Info

rmation

Compliance In

This section lists the safety and environmental standards with which the instrument complies. This product is intended for use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or by children.

Questions about the following compliance information may be directed to the following address:

Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19-045 Beaverton, OR 97077, USA www.tek.com

Safety Compliance

This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other safety compliance information.

EU Low Vol

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

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

EN 61010-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test equipment.

tage Directive

formation

U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing

UL 6101

0-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test equipment.

Canadian Certiﬁcation

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test equipment.

Additional Compliances

IEC 61010-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test equipment.

ipment Type

Equ

Test and measuring equipment.

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Compliance Info

Pollution Degree Descriptions

A measure of the contaminants that could o ccur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment for which they are rated.

Pollution degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.

Pollution degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical ofﬁce/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.

Pollution degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.

Pollution degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.

Pollution Degree Rating

Pollution degree 2 (as deﬁned in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location use only.

rmation

IP Rating

IP20 (as deﬁned in IEC 60529).

Measurement and Overvoltage Category Descriptions

Measurement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages from one or more of the following

ories (see speciﬁc ratings marked on the product and in the manual).

categ

ory II. Circuits directly connected to the building wiring at utilization points (socket outlets and similar points).

Categ

gory III. In the building wiring and distribution system.

Cate

gory IV. At the source of the electrical supply to the building.

Cate

NOTE. Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating. Only measurement circuits have a

measurement category rating. Other circuits within the product do not have either rating.

Mains Overvoltage Category Rating

Overvoltage category II (as deﬁned in IEC 61010-1).

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Environmental C onsiderations

This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances

Complies with RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU.

Compliance Info

rmation

Product End

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:

-of-Life Handling

Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The

equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the

s end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources,

product’ we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.

This symbol indicates that this product c omplies w ith the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.

rmation about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).

For info

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual ix

Preface

This document provides operating information and speciﬁcations for the Tektronix P5200A Series high voltage differential probes. The probes share similar functions, properties, and operating procedures, and are discussed in the ﬁrstpartofthe manual. The speciﬁcations and performance veriﬁcation procedures for the probes follow.

WARNING. Only use the accessories that are designed for your probe and that are rated at or above the voltages you are

measuring. (See Table i on page xi.) (See Table ii on page xiv.)

Name Bandwidth Attenuation Oscilloscope interface

P5200A 50 MHz

P5202A 100 MHz

P5205A 100 MHz

P5210A 50 MHz

50X/500X BNC

20X/200X TekProbe BNC-Level 2

50X/500X TekProbe BNC-Level 2

100X/1000X TekProbe BNC-Level 2

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Preface

Figure i: P5200A High Voltage Differential Probe with accessories

Table i: P5200A, P5202A & P5205A probe standard accessories derating table

Combined probe and accessory common-mode voltage

put voltage-to-earth ratings

and in

ssory

Acce

Extender leads

Hook clips (AC280-FL) 450 V CAT I

Pincer clips (AC283-FL) 450 V CAT I

lligator clips (AC285-FL)

The P5200A, P5202A & P5205A standard accessories can also be used with the P5210A probe, but only at the reduced voltage levels listed here.

P520

VCATI

450 300 V CAT II

300 V CAT II

0VCATII

50VCATI

4 300 V CAT II

0A & P5205A

P520

0VCATII

100 600 V CAT III

1000 V C AT II 600 V CAT III

1000 V C AT II

0 V CAT III

000VCATII

1 600 V CAT III

P521

230 1000 V CAT III

1000 V CAT I 1000 V CAT III

1000 V CAT I 10

1 1000 V CAT III

0VCATI

00 V CAT III

000 V CAT I

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual xi

Preface

Figure ii: P5202A High Voltage Differential Probe with accessories

xii P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Preface

Figure iii: P5205A High Voltage Differential Probe with accessories

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual xiii

Preface

Figure iv: P5210A High Voltage Differential Probe with accessories

Table ii: P5210A probe standard accessories derating table

Combined probe and accessory common-mode voltage

put voltage-to-earth ratings

and in

ssory

Acce

Extender leads

P520

450 300 V CAT II

Test probe (TATP) 450 V CAT I

300 V CAT II

Small hook tip (TASH) 450 V CAT I

arge hook tip (TALH)

4 300 V CAT II

The P5210A standard accessories can be used with these probes at the reduced voltage levels listed in this table.

VCATI

0VCATII

50VCATI

0A & P5205A

P520

0VCATII

100 600 V CAT II

1000 V C AT II 600 V CAT II

1000 V C AT II

0VCATII

000VCATII

1 600 V CAT II

P521

0VCATI

230

1000 V CAT III

1000 V CAT I 1000 V CAT II

2300 V CAT I

00 V CAT II

300VCATI

2 1000 V CAT II

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Probe Operating

Information

Probe Operati

The P5200A Series probes share many common features, including connections to the circuit, c ompensation box buttons, and operating basics. The probes connect to the host oscilloscope through one of two probe-to-oscilloscope interfaces:

BNC – this connection is a shielded 50 Ω coaxial cable with an outer ground connection and center signal pin. The BNC interface is used on the P5200A probe, which allows you to connect directly to most ground-referenced oscilloscopes.

TekProbe the probe tip. This interface is used on the P5202A, P5205A, and P5210A probes, and many Tektronix oscilloscopes. These probes can also be used with Tektronix oscilloscopes that use the TekVPI-interface, by connecting through an optional

TPA-BNC Adapter

Level 2 – this interface adds probe communications with the oscilloscope to accomplish calibrated offset at

TPA-BNC Adapter.

ng Information

The TPA-BNC Adapter is an optional accessory that enables you to use existing TekProbe-interface probes with oscilloscopes that feature the TekVPI probe interface. The adapter recognizes TekProbe-interface probes and supplies the necessary power, serial communication, and offset control as used by the connected TekProbe product accessory.

WARNING. To reduce risk of shock or ﬁre, do not exceed the ratings of the TPA-BNC adapter; it is not intended to be

connected to voltages above 30 VAC, 42 Vpk, or 60 VDC. For BNC probes, connect the probe directly to the oscilloscope.

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Probe Operating

Information

Connecting to the Instrument

P5200A Probe

The P5200A probe requires an external AC adapter to power the internal circuitry. Install the P5200A probe as follows:

1. Connect the output of the probe to the BNC input of the oscilloscope or other measurement instrument. The measurement instrument input must be ground-referenced (not ﬂoating).

2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

3. Connect the output of the AC adapter to the D C input jack located on the output lead of the probe. All of the LEDs on the

probe brieﬂy light to conﬁrm power-on, and then indicate the settings from the previous session.

4. Adjust the vertical offset (or position) of the measurement instrument input.

5. Select the proper range setting. For example, when using the P5200A probe, to achieve higher resolution and less noise

when measuring signals below 130 V output signal may not be accurate. Use the 500X setting instead.

If you want the oscilloscope to display the actual probe voltage instead of a scaled value, you must match the attenuation setting of the oscilloscope to the probe attenuation setting. Use the on-screen Probe Setup menu on the oscilloscope; the access method varies depending on oscilloscope model.

For example, on DPO/MSO4000 series oscilloscopes, press the front-panel channel number button and then press the More button on the lower bezel until Probe Setup is highlighted. The oscilloscope attenuation setting displays in the Probe Setup menu. Change the attenuation by turning the multipurpose knob.

WARNING. To avoid electrical shock, observe proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 60 VDC or

30 VAC Make sure that the accessories are fully mated before connecting or disconnecting.

To avoid electrical shock or ﬁre, make sure the test leads are in good condition. The input leads and extender leads have a jacket wear indicator which becomes visible if the wire jacket becomes excessively worn. If the wear indicator is visible, do not use the probe. Contact Tektronix Service for repair or replacement.

To avoid electrical shock or ﬁre, keep the prob The probe body and output cable are not intended to be in contact with the circuits being measured.

. T hese voltage levels pose a shock hazard. Use only the accessories speciﬁed for the probe that you are using.

RMS

, switch the attenuation to 50X. If the overrange indicator lights or ﬂashes, the

e body and output cable of the probe away from the circuits being measured.

6. Using the appropriate probe accessories, connect the inputs of the probe to the circuit points to be m easured.

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Probe Operating

Information

Connecting P5202A, P5205A, & P5210A Probes to Oscilloscopes that feature the VPI Interface

1. Connect the TPA-BNC adapter to the oscilloscope.

2. Connect the probe to the input of the adapter.

3. Turn the probe connector clockwise to secure it. All of the LEDs on the probe brieﬂy light to conﬁrm power-on, and then

indicate the settings from the previous session.

4. Adjust the vertical offset (or position) of the oscilloscope input.

NOTE. Do not attempt to adjust the offset adjustment in the probe compensation box; it is factory-preset to optimize the

range of the electronic adjustment. To make the offset adjustment, refer to the procedures. (See page 46, Offset Zero.)

5. Select the proper range setting. For example, when using the P5202A probe, to achieve higher resolution and less

noise when measuring signals below 64 V

, switch the attenuation to 20X. If the overrange indicator lights or ﬂashes,

the output signal may not be accurate. Use the 200X range setting instead.

WARNING. To avoid electrical shock, observe proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 60 VDC or

30 VAC

. These voltage levels pose a shock hazard. Use only the accessories speciﬁed with the probe that you are using.

RMS

Make sure that the accessories are fully mated before connecting or disconnecting.

To avoid electrical shock or ﬁre, keep the probe body and output cable of the probe away from the circuits being measured. The probe body and output cable are not intended to be in contact with the circuits being measured.

6. Using the appropriate probe accessories, connect the inputs of the probe to the circuit points to be measured.

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Probe Operating

Disconnecting from the Instrument

Information

WARNING. To av

the instrument.

oid electrical shock, disconnect the probe inputs from the circuit before disconnecting the probe from

P5200A

1.Turn the probe connector counterclockwise.

2. Pull straight out.

P5202A, P5205A, P5210A

1. Turn the probe co

counterclockwise.

2. Pull straight out.

3. Press the latch

4. Pull straight out.

nnector

button on the adapter.

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Probe Controls

The P5200A Series probes have several features that make probing and measurement a simpler task. Familiarize yourself with the controls shown on the following pages. The attenuation ranges differ between probe models.

Overrange Indicator

The overrange indicator lights red if the voltage of the input signal exceeds the linear range of the range setting. When this happens, the signal on the probe output does not accurately represent the signal on the probe input.

WARNING. The Overrange indicator

does not detect overrange condition of common-mode voltages or voltage-to-earth potential at the probe inputs. The O verrange indicator only detects differentially between the + and – inputs (not relative to ground).

Do not exceed the common-mode voltage or input voltage-to-earth ratings of the probe when taking measurements. (See page 27, Overrange Detection.)

Probe Operating

Information

If you are not sure, make a single-ended measurement of each point you are intending to measure differentially ﬁrst. Make a single-ended measurement by tying one input lead to ground (the "–" input) and then connecting the other lead (the “+" input) to the points of interest, one at a time.

Attenuation Button and Indicators

Press the button to select between the voltage range (attenuation) settings of the probe. The range is indicated by two LEDs on the probe and may be displayed on the oscilloscope screen, depending on the oscilloscope model.

P5200A models only: To display the actual probe voltage instead of a scaled value, you must match the attenuation setting of the oscilloscope to the probe attenuation setting. Use the on-screen Probe Setup menu on the oscilloscope to change the setting.

The Overrange LED lights if the applied voltage exceeds the selected range. To extinguish the LED, select a higher range. If a higher range is not available, do not attempt to take the measurement.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 5

Probe Operating

Bandwidth Limit Button and Indicators

Press the button to limit the probe bandwidth to 5 MHz. 5 MHz is close to the switching frequency of most switching transistors (FETs) in switch mode power supplies (SMPS).

The 5 MHz ﬁlter assists in the characterization and testing of power supplies in switch mode by removing all high frequency content, noise and harmonics from the measurement.

Press the button again to return to the Full position, which selects the full speciﬁed bandwidth of the probe.

Audible Overrange On/Off Button and Indicators

Information

Press the enable an audible alarm that indicates when the measured signal exceeds the selected range. P OFF LED and disable the audible feature.

button to light the ON LED and

ress the button again to light the

6 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Functional Check

Using accessories that are shipped with your P5200A Series probe and a source that supplies AC line voltage, perform the following procedure.

WARNING. To reduce risk of shock or ﬁre, ensure that the accessories are fully mated before you connect to voltage

sources above 42 Vpk.

1. Connect the output of the probe to the oscilloscope input channel.

2. Connect the probe inputs to the A C voltage source.

3. Set the probe attenuation range to the highest setting and perform the check as each row of the following table indicates.

Probe Operating

Information

Figure 1: Funct

Input 1 (+ or –)

Hot

ional check setup

Input 2

Mode Range setting

(– or +)

Ground or Neutral Differential High (1000X,

500X, or 200X)

Hot

Ground or Neutral Differential Low (100X,

50X, or 20X)

Hot

If a DC offset voltage is present, zero the DC offset. (See page 46, Offset Zero.)

Hot (same connection)

Common Mode

High or low No signal

Check

Measurement instrument displays or indicates the line voltage

Measurement instrument displays or indicates the line voltage. Overrange indicator lights if the input is ~20% over

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 7

Accessories

The P5200A Series probes include standard accessories that make connecting to your circuit an easier task. Other accessories are available and are described in the Optional Accessories section. (See page 15, P5200A Series Probes Optional Accessories.)

Connecting to the Circuit

Make the connections to your circuit using the integral input leads or the accessories that best ﬁt your application.

WARNING. To reduce risk of shock or ﬁre, do not exceed either the voltage rating or category ratings of the probe or the

probe acces

sory, w hichever is the lesser of the two. Use only the accessories provided with the probe.

To avoid el away from the shaded area shown in the accessory illustrations below.

To avoid e The probe body and output cable are not intended to be in contact with the circuits being measured.

Integra

The integral input leads extend ~9 in (0.23 m) from the probe body and have shrouded male ban directly to your circuit, or use the extender leads and the other accessories shown on the fol

ectric shock when using the probe or accessories, keep your ﬁngers behind the ﬁ nger guard of the probe body and

e probe. Contact Tektronix Service for repair or replacement.

lectrical shock or ﬁre, keep the probe body and output cable of the probe away from the circuits being measured.

l Input Leads

ana plugs. Connect the leads

lowing pages.

8 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

P5200A, P5202A, & P5205A Probe Standard Accesso ries

Extender Leads

These c ables e by ~67 in (1.5 m). The banana ends connect to all of the clip accessories that are included with the probe

One pair of extender leads are included with the probes.

Maximum rati

2300 V CAT I *

1000 V C AT III

*SeeSpeciﬁ Transient (OVT) rating for the probe that you are using.

Reorder Te

196-3523-xx (one pair)

Hook Clips (AC280-FL)

Plug the probe test leads into the banana plug conn expose the hook clip and then clasp it around the circuit test point.

Maximum

1000 V C AT III

600 V C AT IV

One pai probes.

Reorder Tektronix part number:

AC280-

xtend the reach of the probes

ngs:

cations for the Over-Voltage

ktronix part number:

ectors. Squeeze the grips to

ratings:

r of hook clips is included with the

FL (one pair)

Accessories

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 9

Accessories

Pincer Clips (AC283-FL)

The plunger probes have long probe sleeves with retracti connect to recessed test points that are otherwise difﬁcult to reach.

Maximum rati

1000 V CAT III

600 V CAT IV

One pair of p probes.

Reorder Tektronix part number:

AC283-FL (o

ng hooks. These probes safely

ngs:

incer clips is included with the

ne pair)

Alligator

These large insulated alligator clips connect to many circuit components.

Maximum r

1000 V CAT III

600 V CAT IV

One pair

Reorder Tektronix part number:

AC285-FL (one pair)

Clips (AC285-FL)

atings:

of clips is included with the probes.

10 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

P5210A Probe Standard Accessories

Accessories

WARNING. To av

CAT IV circuits. Refer to the ratings tables in the beginning of the manual. (See Table i on page xi.) (See Table ii on page xiv.)

To avoid risk of electric shock or ﬁre, when using the P5210A test probe or hook tip accessories with the P5200A, P5202A and P5205A probes, do not use on circuits above 1000 V.

Use only a ccessories that are rated for the application. Substitution of other accessories may create a shock or burn hazard. Keep the prob

Extender Leads

These leads by ~67 in (1.5 m), which allow you to reach connections as far as 3 m apart. Be sure to use both ex leads are the same length.

However, with longer lead length, differential noise ind Also, because of the added inductance of the leads, voltage measurements at frequencies above app as precise. For best performance, use the 20 MHz or lower-bandwidth ﬁlter on your oscillo

The male banana-plug ends connect to the test probes that are included with the probes.

Maximum

1000 V C AT III

600 V C AT IV

Reorde (one pair)

uced into the input leads is greater.

scope.

r Tektronix part number: 196-3523-xx

oid risk of electric shock or ﬁre, do not use the P5210A test probe or hook tip accessories on CAT III or

e body and accessories clean to reduce the risk of shock due to surface conduction.

extend the reach of the probes

tension leads so that the input

roximately 10 MHz may not be

ratings:

A Accessory Kit

P5210

Kit includes one pair of each of the accessories s hown on the following pages:

Test Probes (TATP)

Small Hook Tips (TASH)

Large Hook Tips (TALH)

Reorder Tektronix part number: 020-3070-xx

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 11

Accessories

Test Probes (TATP)

Use the test probes to browse multiple test points or to co hook tips.

1. The test probe tip is a 6-32 threaded post

nnect the test leads to the

that accepts the large and small hook tips provide

d with the probe.

2. The ﬁnger gua when the hook tips are not being used. Keep your ﬁngers behind the ﬁnger guard whene risk of a shock from the circuit under test.

3. Connect the back end of the test probe to the input test leads of the probe.

Maximum ra

2300 V CAT I*

1000 V CAT II

* See Spec Transient (OVT) rating for the probe that you are using.

WARNING

caution when probing circuits with raised components. Avoid getting the metal shell

n components of different potentials.

betwee Use TASH for probing in hard to reach areas.

WARNING. To prevent arc ﬂash, do not use

st probe or hook tips on CAT III circuits.

the te To probe CAT III circuits, use the AC280-FL, AC283-FL, or AC285-FL.

rd provides protection

ver possible to reduce the

tings:

iﬁcations for the Over-Voltage

. To prevent arc ﬂash, use

12 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Small Hook Tip (TASH)

Use the small hook tip for making connections t component leads.

Screw the small hook tip onto the TATP test probe. To use body and pull the tip shield back. Hook the tip onto the circuit and release the shield.

o small conductors such as

the hook tip, hold the probe

Accessories

WARNING. To

when measuring voltages above 1000 V, always keep your ﬁngers behind the tactile indicator.

Maximum ratings:

2300 V CAT I

1000 V C AT II

*SeeSpeciﬁcations for the Over-Voltage Transien are using.

Large Hook Tip (TALH)

Use the large hook tip when working with

omponents such as bolt terminals

larger c and bus bars typically found in power distribution equipment.

he large hook tip onto the TATP test

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

NG. To reduce the risk of shock

WARNI

when measuring voltages above 1000 V, always keep your ﬁngers behind the tactile

ator.

indic

reduce the risk of shock

t (OVT) rating for the probe that you

Maximum ratings:

VCATI*

2300

1000 V C AT II

*SeeSpeciﬁcations for the Over-Voltage

nsient (OVT) rating for the probe that you

Tra are using.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 13

Accessories

P5200A Probe Power Supply and Power Cord Options

The P5200A Probe requires an external DC power supply, which is included with the probe. Power cord options are available for international locations and are listed in the table below.

Table 1: P5

Item Descript

200A power supply and power cord options

POWER SUP IN;9 VDC 2 A, CABLE WITH BARREL CONNECTOR OUT;SAFETY CONTROLLED

OPTION A0: CABLE ASSY PWR; 3,18 AWG, 250V/10A, 98.0 L, STR, IEC320, RCPT X NEMA 5-15P, US, SAFETY CONTROLLED,

OPTION A1: CABLE ASSY, PWR; 3,0.75MM SQ, 250V/10A, 99.0 L, STR IEC320, RCPT, E

OPTION IEC320, RCPT X 13A, FUSED UK PLUG (13A FUSE), UNITED KINGDOM, SAFETY CONTROLLED

OPTION A3: CABLE ASSY, PWR; 3,1.0 MM SQ, 250V/10A, 2.5 METER, STR,

20, RCPT, AUSTRALIA, SAFETY CONTROLLED, INSULATED PINS

IEC3

ON A5: CABLE ASSY, PWR; 3,1.0MM SQ,250V/10A, 2.5 METER, STR,

OPTI IEC320, RCPT, SWISS, SAFETY CONTROLLED

OPTION A6: CABLE ASSY, PWR; 3,125V/7A, JAPAN, 98 LONG, STR, NEMA 5-15P PLUG X IEC320/C-13 RECEPTACLE, SAFETY CONTROLLED

OPTION A10: CABLE ASSY, PWR; 3,1.0MM SQ, 250V/10A, 2.5 METER, STR,

C320, 3C CERTIFICATION, RCPT, CHINA, SAFETY CONTROLLED

TION A11: CABLE ASSY,PWR; 3,1.0MM SQ,250V/6A,2.5 METER, STR,

OP IEC320/C13, RCPT,PLUG, INDIA

OPTION A12: CABLE ASSY, PWR; 3,1.00MM SQ, 250V/10A, 2.5 METER, STR, IEC320/C13 CERTIFICATION, RCPT, BRAZIL, SAFETY CONTROLLED

ion

PLY: AC-DC, 18W, DESKTOP;90-264 VAC, 47-63 HZ, IEC320-C14

UROPEAN, SAFETY CONTROLLED

A2: CABLE ASSY, PWR; 3,1.0 MM SQ, 250V/10A, 2.5 METER, S TR,

Tektroni

119-7758-xx

161-006

161-0066-09

161-0066-10

161-0066-13

161-0154-00

161

161-0304-00

161-0400-00

x p art number

6-00

-0298-00

61-0357-00

14 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

P5200A Series Probes Optional Accessories

Accessories

WARNING. To re

probe accessory, whichever is the lesser of the two. Use only the accessories provided with the probe or the optional accessories shown below.

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

To avoid elec jacket wear indicator which becomes visible if the wire jacket becomes excessively worn. If the wear indicator is visible, do not use the probe. Contact Tektronix Service for repair or replacement.

To avoid electrical shock or ﬁre, keep the probe body and output cable of the probe away from the circuits being measured. The probe bo

TPA-BNC Ad

This optional accessory enables you to use the P5202A, P5205A, and P5210A probes with osci probe interface.

The TPA-BNC Adapter allows the oscillos power and communication to these TekProbe-interface probes.

NOTE. Th

directly to the BNC connector on the TekVPI interface, so they do not require this adapter.

lloscopes that feature the TekVPI

cope to recognize and provide

duce risk of shock or ﬁre, do not exceed either the voltage rating or category ratings of the probe or the

shaded area shown in the accessory illustrations below.

trical shock or ﬁre, make sure the test leads are in good condition. The input leads and extender leads have a

dy and output cable are not intended to be in contact with the circuits being measured.

apter

e P5200A probes connect

WARNIN

do not exceed the ratings of the TPA-BNC adapter. Do not connect the adapter to volta

G. To reduce risk of shock or ﬁ re,

ges above 30 VAC, 42 Vpk, or 60 VDC.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 15

Accessories

Handheld Probes (TP175-FL)

These probes plug onto the banana input leads and exte threaded to accept tip accessories that are included with the probe.

The insulator and retracts into CAT III and C AT IV-rated spacings. Twist the probe body past the detent at eac probe into the CAT setting.

WARNING. Always verify that the probe

body is lock measurements. Do not use in the unlocked neutral position.

Ratings:

1000 V CAT I

1000 V CAT III

10 A

Order Tek

TP175-FL (one pair)

nder leads. The tips are

sheath at the probe tip extends

h end of the twist to lock the

ed into position before taking

tronix part number:

16 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Pogo Pin Tip Adapters & Tips

These insulated adapters hold pogo pins and screw on to the handheld probes.

WARNING. To prevent electrical shock,

tighten the p the TP175-FL probe.

Two pairs of pogo pin types are included with the adapters; one pair have sharp, cone points and t for embedding in soft conductors.

WARNING. The pogo pins have very s harp

points. To carefully when you install and remove them.

WARNING. To prevent risk of arc ﬂash,

ensure th inserted into the adapter. Verify that the exposed metal portion of the tip is 19 mm (0.75 in

threaded tips of the TP175-FL

ogo pin tip adapter completely to

he other pair have serrated edges

prevent injury, handle the pins

at the pogo pin is completely

) or less.

Accessories

WARNING. The probe input rating is derated

to 150 V CAT II, 0.1 A, when used with the THDP an this pogo pin adapter to measure voltages that exceed this rating.

Maxim

150 V CAT II

0.1 A

Reor

020-3107-xx (includes 2 Tip Adapters, 2 C one-Tip Pogo Pins, & 2 Ser

d TMDP series probes. Do not use

um ratings:

der Tektronix part number:

rated-Tip Pogo Pins)

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 17

Accessories

Extended Test P

These adapters screw on to the threaded tips of the handheld probes.

Use these adap circuitry. The sharp tips can contact small component leads and circuit board features.

WARNING. The

to 300 V CAT II, 1 mA, when used with the THDP and TMDP series probes. Do not use this ext voltages that exceed this rating.

WARNING. The tip on this adapter is very

sharp. To p

Maximum ratings:

300 V C AT II

Order Tektronix part number:

012-1724-xx (one pair)

Crocodile Clips

The crocodile cl bolts or bus bars. The connectors are double insulated for safety. The clips screw on to the threaded tips o

Maximum ratings:

1000 V CAT III

10 A

One pair of clips is included with the probes.

Order Tektronix part number:

344-0670-xx

robe Adapters

ters to reach into dense

probe input rating is derated

ended probe adapter to measure

revent injury, do not touch the tip.

ips connect easily to large

f the handheld probes.

(one pair)

18 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Table 2: Voltage derating for P5200A Series probes optional accessories

Accessories

Combined probe

and input voltage-to-earth ratings

and accessory common-mode voltage

1,2

Accessory P5202A P5200A & P5205A P5210A

Handheld pro (TP175-FL)

Pogo pin tip adapters with either style tips

bes

450VCATI 300 V CAT II

1000 V CAT II 600 V CAT III

1000 V CAT I 1000 V CAT III

150 V CAT II 150 V CAT II 150 V CAT II

(020-3107-xx)

Extended test probe adapters (012-1724-xx)

Crocodile

clips

(344-0670-xx)

The operating altitude of the probe is derated to 2000 m (6560 ft) when used with these accessories.

ge rating and CAT rating are derated to the voltage in this table when used with these accessories.

The volta When using the TP175-FL test probes in CAT III circuits, the tip must be in the retracted position to prevent risk of arc ﬂash. The exposed metal tip

is about 3.7 mm (0.15 in) in the retracted position.

300VCATI 300 V CAT II

450VCATI 300 V CAT II

300 V CAT II 300 V CAT I

300 V CAT II

1000 V CAT I 600 V CAT III

1000 V CAT I 1000 V CAT III

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 19

Accessories

TPH1000 Probe H

The TPH1000 probe holder allows you to make a hands-free connection when using the optional h The probe holder can also be used with many other Tektronix probes.

You have two op differential m easurements:

You can use the handheld probes with two TPH1000 probe holders (required if the test poin

For test poi handheld probes with the optional THV-Browser (shown on the following page).

To use the probe holder, do the following:

1. Insert the probe into one of the holder openings the circuit under test.

2. Slide the probe forward to secure it.

older

andheld probes (TP175-FL).

tions for taking hands-free

ts are >1 inch apart).

nts <1 inch apart, use the

so that the Tektronix logo faces

CAUTION. To avoid personal injury, always

nd remove the probe by gripping the

insert a handheld section of the probe.

3. Position the base of the probe holder on your circuit where it can maintain stability

ontacting the test point.

while c

The weight of the probe holder keeps the probe in place.

NG. Do not use the probe holder

WARNI

without the rubber feet; internal metal would be exposed which presents a shock hazard.

ION. If you are probing circuitry

CAUT

with dense contacts such as IC pins, Tektronix recommends that you use insulated

be tip accessories designed to prevent

pro short-circuiting adjacent IC pins or circuitry.

Order Tektronix part number:

H1000

20 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

THV-Browser

The THV-Browser allows y o u to set and lock the spacing between two handheld p browse your circuit with one hand.

robe tips, and then

Handheld Browsing.

1. Place each TP175-FL

handheld probe into the cavity and then slide the probe forward to lock it into place.

2. Loosen the thumb screw and

adjust the spacing between the probe tips. Graticules near the thumb screw indicate the spacing. The maximum spacingis~1in(2.54mm).

3. Tighten the thumb screw.

You can now browse your circuit.

Accessories

WARNING. To avoid injury or

short circuits, do not drop the THV-Browser on high voltage circuitry. The browser contains metal components.

Hands-free Probing.

If you want a stationary, hands-free connection, attach the browser to the TPH1000 probe holder:

4. Align the slots on the top of the

probe holder with the pins on the bottom of the browser.

5. Rotate the browser 90° and

making sure that the Tektronix logo on the probe holder faces the circuit under test.

6. Position the probe tips on your

test points so that you can set the holder on a stable surface.

Order Tektronix part number:

THV-Browser

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 21

Accessories

Tektronix 1103 Supply.

for performing service procedures on the P5202A, P5205A

The 1103 power supply provides power to the probe and routes the probe output signal through a BNC c of the supply.

Order Tektronix part number:

1103

Probe Power

Use the 1103 power supply

, and P5210A probes.

onnector on the front panel

Replacement Label (Safety Item; Service Only).

the openings to the service-only adjustments on the back of the probe. To maintain the safety of the probe, the label must be replaced after service adjustments are made to the p robe.

If the original label becomes damaged or lost, order a replacement label.

NOTE. This label is only replaceable on

units with serial numbers C020000 and above

This reusable label covers

Order Tektronix part number:

335-2913-xx

22 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Options

Service Options

Option C3. Calibration Service 3 years

Option C5. Calibration Service 5 years

Option D1. Calibration Data Report

Option D3. Calibration Data Report, 3 years (with Option C3)

Option D5. Calibration Data Report, 5 years (with Option C5)

Option R3. Repair Service 3 years

Option R5. Repair Service 5 years

Options

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 23

Operating Basic

Operating Bas

To help you use the P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes safely and effectively, this section provides important information about safety limits, operating characteristics, and probing techniques.

ics

Operating Characteristics and Probing Techniques

This section explains the operating characteristics of the P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes and includes techniques

Operating Limits

The probes have two operating ranges that you select with the ATTEN button. These ranges set the maximum differential voltage that can be measured. The ranges and voltage limits differ between probe models. (See Table 3.)

Table 3: Differential voltage limits (Peak)

Probe model Voltage limit Overload trip level Voltage limit Overload trip level

P5200A (50X/500X)

P5202A (20X/200X)

P5205A (50X/500X)

P5210A(100X/1000X)

that you can use to maximize the performance of the probe.

Low attenuation range

(20X/50X/100X)

130 V >140 V 1300 V >1400 V

64 V >70 V 640 V >700 V

130 V >140 V 1300 V >1400 V

560 V >600 V 5600 V >6000 V

High attenuation range

(200X/500X/1000X)

The input signals that you attempt to measure must be considered both for the differential potential between each other and for the amplitude on each input with respect to ground (the common mode voltage speciﬁcation). The maximum common mode voltage limits vary between probes, from 450 V for the P5202A, to 2300 V for the P5210A probe. You should consider both speciﬁcations when choosing a probe for your measurement task. Some examples that illustrate this are shown on the following pages.

24 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Operating Basic

Measurement Examples

Example 1. Consider a case where you need to measure two sinusoidal waveforms that are 180° out of phase with each

other, each with an amplitude of 1000 V

with no DC offset (centered at 0 V). (See Figure 2.)

Figure 2: Measuring two equal-amplitude waveforms that are 180 degrees out of phase

If both w aveforms are at the same voltage potential, then the differential measurement would be 2 times the i ndividual signal inputs (in this example, 2000 V

probes, the P5210A probe is capable of measuring this signal. (See Table 6 on page 29.) For reference, the rms

Series

). Looking at the maximum measurable differential voltage speciﬁcations for the P5200A

values of the Common-Mode Voltage and Voltage-to-Earth ratings and Maximum Input Signals for each probe model are shown in the ﬁgure above.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 25

Operating Basic

Example 2. Next, assume that the s ame waveforms from the previous example are 120° out of phase with each other.

(See Figure 3.) Although this is a lower potential between the inputs than in example 1, it still exceeds the differential rating (1300 V P5200A and P5205A probes, so you must use the P5210A.

This phase relationship yields a maximum differential of 1.732 times the individual signal inputs, or 1732 V

)ofthe

Figure 3: Measuring two equal-amplitude waveforms that are 120 degrees out of phase

e examples with equal-amplitude signals on the inputs, the P5200A and P5205A probes can measure up to 1300 V/2

In thes = 650 V

(460 V

) on each input when the signals are 180° apart, and 1300 V/1.732 = 750 Vpk(530 V

rms

) when 120° apart.

rms

When you are taking these types of measurements, to prevent exceeding the maximum differential input voltage for the

ﬁc probe model that you are using, refer to the respective ﬁgures for the maximum input signal voltages (V

speci

rms

Example 3. Your task is to measure two AC waveforms of the same phase, each with an amplitude of 300 V. However, one

waveform is centered on ground (– input), and the other is centered on an offset of 400 VDC (+ input). The common m ode voltage is the 300 V taken into account for both inputs. The voltage-to-earth is 300 V is 700 V

(the 300 VAC

rms

of the P5202A probe, so it cannot be used for taking this measurement. In this case, you must use another probe; the next closest being either the P5200A or P5205A probe.

, but the maximum voltage-to-earth (the common mode voltage plus the signal waveform) must also be

rms

on the (– input), but on the (+ input), the voltage-to-earth

rms

plus the 400 VDC

rms

). Thus the (+ input) exceeds the maximum input voltage-to-earth rating

rms

26 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Operating Basic

Overrange Detection

Differential voltage outside the operating range will overdrive the circuitry of the probe and distort the output signal. When this differential overrange occurs, the probe detects the condition and lights the overrange indicator. With the Audible Overrange ON, the probe will also emit an audible alarm.

WARNING. The Overrange indicator does not detect an overrange condition of common-mode voltages or voltage-to-earth

potential at the probe inputs. The Overrange indicator only detects differentially between the + and – inputs (not relative to ground). Do not exceed the Common-Mode Voltage or Input Voltage-to-Earth ratings of the probe when taking measurements.

If you are not sure, ﬁrst take a single-ended measurement of each point that you are intending to measure differentially. Take a single-ended measurement by tying one input lead to ground (the – input) and then connecting the other lead (the + input) to the points of interest, one at a time.

Common-Mode Rejection

The common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) is the speciﬁed ability of a probe to reject signals that are common to both inputs. More precisely, CMRR is the ratio of the differential gain to the common-mode gain. The higher the ratio, the greater the

f probe to reject common-mode signals.

ability o

Common mo 500 V 50 mV

Twistin

Twisting the input leads helps to cancel noise from high-EMI environments that is induced into the input leads.

de rejection decreases as the input frequency increases. For example, if you apply a 60 Hz line voltage of

to both input leads of the probe, the probe rejects the signal by 80 dB (typical) and the signal appears as only a

p-p

signal on the oscilloscope screen.

p-p

g the Input Leads

Probe Loading

When you touch your probe tip to a circuit element, you are introducing a new resistance, capacitance, and inductance into

e circuit. Frequency and impedance of the source determine how much the probe loads the circuit you are measuring. As

th the frequency of the source starts to increase beyond 1 kHz, the input impedance of the probe begins to decrease.

The lower the impedance of the probe relative to that of the source, the more the probe loads the circuit under test. For a graph of frequency versus input impedance, refer to the Speciﬁcations section. As the graph shows, the probes have virtually

loading effect on sources with relatively low impedance and low frequency.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 27

Speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcation

The speciﬁcations shown apply to the P5200A Series probes installed on Tektronix MSO/DSO4000 oscilloscopes. When a probe is used with another oscilloscope, the oscilloscope must have an input impedance of 1 MΩ and a bandwidth equal to or greater than the probe. The probe must have a warm-up period of at least 20 minutes and be in an environment that does not exceed the limits described. (See Table 5.) The probe calibration should be run on the host instrument before verifying the warranted probe speciﬁcations. Speciﬁcations for the P5200A Series probes fall into three categories: warranted, typical, and nominal characteristics.

Warranted Speciﬁcations

Warranted c (See Table 4.)

Table 4: Wa

Speciﬁcation P5200A P5202A P5205A P5210A

Rise time (small signal, 10–90%, +20°Cto+30°C)

Gain accuracy ±2%

haracteristics describe guaranteed performance within tolerance limits or certain type-tested requirements.

rranted electrical speciﬁcations

≤7.0 ns

Output may be slew rate limited for large amplitude signals.

≤3.5 ns ≥240 V/ns (200X))

(slew rate

≤3.5 ns1(slew rate ≥590 V/ns (500X))

≤7.0 ns

Table 5: Warranted environmental speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcation

Temperature

Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)

Nonoperating

Humidity

Operating 5 to 85% RH (Relative Humidity) 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)

Nonoperating

Altitude

Operating 3,000 m (10,000 ft)

Nonoperating

P5200A P5202A P5205A P5210A

–30° C to +70° C (–22 °F to +158 °F)

5% to 85% RH at up to +40° C (+104 °F)

5% to 45% RH above +40° C up to +70° C (+104 to +158 °F)

up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft)

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Typical Speciﬁcations

Typical speciﬁcations describe typical but not guaranteed performance.

Table 6: Typical electrical speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcation

Maximum measurable differential voltage

rms

)

(DC + Peak AC)

Maximum common mode voltage (DC + Peak AC)

Maximum input voltage-to-earth (V

rms

)

CAT I Maximum R ated

P5200A P5202A P5205A P5210A

50X: ±130 V

500X: ±1300 V

50X: 92 V

500X: 920 V

rms

50X: ±130 V

500X: ±1300 V

1000 V CAT II

600 V CAT III

20X: ±64 V

200X: ±640 V

20X: 45 V

rms

200X: 450 V

20X: ±64 V

200X: ±640 V

300 V CAT II

450 V CAT I

rms

50X: ±130 V

500X: ±1300 V

50X: 92 V

500X: 920 V

rms

50X: ±130 V

500X: ±1300 V

1000 V CAT II

600 V CAT III

NA 1760 V N A 2250 V

100X: ±560 V

1000X: ±5600 V

100X: 396 V

rms

1000X: 2650 V

100X: ±320 V

1000X: ±3200 V

1000 V CAT III

2300 V CAT I

Overvoltage Transient (OVT) (V

)

This is the maximum measurable range between the (+) and (-) inputs of the probe. Beyond these limits, the output could be clipped. (See Figure 4.)

This rating assumes that the common mode voltage and input voltage-to-earth ratings are not exceeded.

The maximum common-mode and input voltage-to-earth ratings are the maximum amount that each input lead (+/-) can be from ground.

Applies to CAT I ratings only. The OVT peak is typically measured on top of the Peak Working Voltage.

rms

Figure 4: Speciﬁcation table footnotes referring to the probe input limits shown on each probe label

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 29

Speciﬁcations

Table 7: Typical electrical speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcation

Bandwidth (-3

Offset zero (+20 °C to +30 °C)

Input resistance

Between inp

Between ea and ground

Input capa

Between inputs <2.0 pF <2.0 pF <2.0 pF <2.5 pF

Between each input and ground

Common Mode Rejecti (20–30°C)

Propagation delay 21 ns 18 ns 18 ns 18 ns

DC offset drift (output referred)

Bandwidth limit ﬁlters 5 MHz ﬁlter 5 MHz ﬁlter 5 MHz ﬁlter 5 MHz ﬁlter

Input overdrive recovery

Rated power input (P5200A only)

Voltage

Current

AC adapter

P5200A only)

(

Input voltage

Frequency 50 - 60 Hz

Output voltage and current

dB)

uts

ch input

citance

on Ratio

P5200A P5202A P5205A P5210A

DC to 50 MHz DC to 100 MHz DC to 100 MHz DC to 50 MHz

±10 mV

(50X & 500X)

output referred

10 MΩ ±2% 5 MΩ ±2% 10 MΩ ±2% 40 MΩ ±2%

5MΩ ±2% 2.5 MΩ ±2% 5 MΩ ±2% 20 MΩ ±2%

<4.0 pF per side <4.0 pF per side <4.0 pF per side <5.0 pF per side

DC: >80 dB

100 kHz:

3.2 MHz: >30 dB

50 MHz: >26 dB

<20 ns to 10% of ﬁnal 5X overdrive (1/50 gain)

9VDC

750 mA Max

00 - 240 VAC

9VDC/2A

>60 dB

value after

±200 mV (20X)

±2 V (200X)

input referred

DC: >80 dB

100 kHz:

3.2 MHz: >30 dB

100 MHz: >26 dB

<20 ns to 10% of ﬁnal 5X overdrive (1/20 gain)

———

>60 dB

value after

±500 mV (50X)

±5 V (500X)

input referred

DC: >80 dB

100 kHz:

3.2 MHz: >30 dB

100 MHz: >26 dB

50 μV/ °C

<20 ns to 10% of ﬁnal 5X overdrive (1/50 gain)

>60 dB

value after

±1 V (100X)

±10 V (1000X)

input referred

DC: >80 dB

100 kHz:

3.2 MHz: >30 dB

50 MHz: >26 dB

<30 ns to 10% of

value after 5X

ﬁnal overdrive (1/100 gain)

>60 dB

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Table 8: Typical mechanical speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcation

Probe body dimensions

Input cable length

Output cable

Weight (pro

length

be only)

Nominal Speciﬁcations

Nominal speciﬁcations describe guaranteed traits, but the traits do not have tolerance limits.

Table 9: Nominal electrical speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcation

Number of inputs Differential (two inputs, + and – )

Input coupling

Output coupling DC coupling

Output termination Terminate into 1 MΩ

Attenuation

Differential overvoltage detection level

Input referred noise (V

The O common mode voltage or input voltage-to-earth ratings of the probe are not exceeded, the test points can be measured relative to ground by probing each separately with the + input lead while the – input lead is grounded (by taking a single-ended measurement).

)

rms

verrange/overvoltage indicator does not detect common mode voltage or voltage-to-earth potential at the probe inputs. To ensure that the

P5200A P5202A P5205A P5210A

185 mm x 56 mm x 2

5mm(7.3inx2.2inx1.0in)

22.9 cm (9 in)

1.5m(59in) 1.5m(59in) 1.5m(59in) 1.5m(60in)

295 gm (9.4 o

323 gm (11.4

oz)

323 gm (11.4

oz)

340 gm (12.0

P5200A P5202A P5205A P5210A

DC only

50X/500X 20X/200X 50X/500X 100X/1000X

50X: >140 V

500X: >1400 V

50X: <40 mV

500X: <120 mV

20X: >70 V

200X: >700 V

20X: <25 mV

200X: <60 mV

50X: >140 V

500X: >1400 V

50X: <45 mV

500X: <130 mV

100X: >600 V

1000X: >6000 V

100X: <150 mV

1000X: <350 mV

oz)

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 31

Speciﬁcations

Performance Graphs

Figure 5: P5200A Series impedance plots

Figure 6: P5200A and P5205A voltage derating curves

32 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Speciﬁcations

Figure 7: P

Figure 8: P5210A voltage derating curve

5202A voltage derating curve

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 33

Speciﬁcations

Figure 9: P5200A rise time (typical)

Figure 10: P5202A rise time (typical)

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Figure 11: P5205A rise time (typical)

Speciﬁcations

Figure 12: P5210A rise time (typical)

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 35

Performance Ver

iﬁcation

Performance V

Use the following procedures to verify the warranted speciﬁcations of the P5200A Series probes. Before beginning these procedures, photocopy the test record and use it to record the performance test results. (See Table 13 on page 41.) The recommended calibration interval is one year.

These procedures test the following speciﬁcations:

Gain accuracy

Rise time

eriﬁcation

Required Equipment

The equipm quantities of connectors may vary depending on the speciﬁc equipment you use.

Table 10: E

Descript

Oscillos

Generat

Pulse generator ≥50 V, 200 ns pulse width, ≤500 ps rise time, 1 kHz Avtech AVR-E2-B-W-P

TekProbe power supply

Digital Multimeter (DMM) 100 mV and 1 V true RMS AC ranges, < ±0.3 %

Cable Coax, BNC, 50Ω,36in

Adapter

Termination

Attenuator

Probe hook tips (2)

Adapter

ent required to perform the performance veriﬁ cation procedures are shown in the table below. The types and

quipment required

ion

cope

Not required for P5200A probe.

Minimum r

500 MHz

±100V variable amplitude, 100 Hz square wave, calibra

TekProbe inputs Tektronix 1103

accuracy

BNC female-to-dual banana female

BNC female-to-SMA male

BNC female-to-female

BNC male-to-dual banana male

BNC feedthrough, 50Ω

BNC, 50Ω,2X

Included with probe accessory kit

TekVPI-to-BNC Tektronix TPA-BNC

equirements

ted

Example p

Tektroni

Fluke 9100

Tektronix DMM4040/4050

Tektronix part number 012-0482-xx

Tektronix part number 103-0090-xx

Tektronix part number 015-1018-xx

Tektronix part number 103-0028-xx

Fluke PM9081

Tektronix part number 011-0049-xx

Tektronix part number 011-0069-xx

Tektronix part number AC280–FL

roduct

x MSO/DSO4000

36 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Test Procedures

WARNING. These procedures require the application of high voltage to the inputs of the probes. Only qualiﬁed personnel

should perfor voltage measurements should be followed and adhered to.

Test Setup

1. Turn on the oscilloscope.

2. Connect the probe to any channel of the oscilloscope (for warm-up). Use the TPA-BNC Adapter if necessary.

3. If you are testing a P5200A probe, connect the 9 VDC output plug of the AC adapter to the DC input jack of the probe,

and then connect the AC adapter to the correct line voltage.

m any testing with voltage levels exceeding 30 V

Performance Ver

. All pertinent safety rules and guidelines for elevated

rms

iﬁcation

4. Verify

5. Turn o

6. Make a

that the LEDs light on the probe.

n the remaining test equipment and let the probe and equipment warm up for 20 minutes.

copy of the test record to tabulate the test results. (See Table 13 on page 41.)

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 37

Performance Ver

Gain Accuracy

iﬁcation

WARNING. Dang

verify that the generator is in the standby mode before you make any connections to the generator.

The equipment and equipment settings for this test differ between probes. Refer to the table for speciﬁc settings for the probe that you are tes

1. Verify that the generator output is off.

2. If you are testing a P5200A probe, connect the probe output directly to the DMM through a BNC-to-male banana jack

adapter. Otherwise, connect the probe to the DMM through the Tektronix 1103 power supply.

3. Connect the probe inputs to the front outputs of the generator. Set the DMM to AC volts.

erous voltages will be present on the calibration generator output terminals and connection cables. Always

ting.

4. Set the probe attenuation to the lower range for the probe that you are testing. (See Table 11.)

5. Set the generator square wave output frequency and RMS voltage (on the main display) to the values shown in the table

for the probe that you are testing.

6. Enable the generator output and record the probe output (as displayed on the DMM) in the test record.

7. Disable the generator output.

8. Set the probe attenuatio

n to the next range and then repeat steps 5 through 7.

Table 11: Gain accuracy equipment settings

Probe Generator output Probe output

Model Range Voltage (rms) Frequency Expected (rms) Measured (rms)

50X 25 V 100 Hz 500 mV ±10 mVP5200A

500X 75 V 100 Hz 150 mV ±3 mV

20X 20 V 100 Hz 1.0 V ±20 mVP5202A

200X 60 V 100 Hz 300 mV ±6 mV

50X 25 V 100 Hz 500 mV ±10 mVP5205A

500X 75 V 100 Hz 150 mV ±3 mV

100X 75 V 100 Hz 750 mV ±15 mVP5210A

1000X 75 V 100 Hz 75 mV ±1.5 mV

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Performance Ver

Rise Time

1. Verify that the pulse generator output is off and then connect the probe to the oscilloscope.

2. Connect the probe inputs, through the adapters shown below, to the pulse generator output. Set the probe input leads

straight and parallel for best signal response.

iﬁcation

3. Set the output of the pulse generator to 50 V, 1 kHz, and a 200 ns pulse output. (The probe input voltage will be

25 V due to the 2X attenuator in the circuit.)

4. Set the oscilloscope to 5 V/div, 10 ns/div, BW = full, average = 16.

5. Set the probe bandwidth to full and the attenuation to the ﬁrst range listed in the table.

Table 12: Rise time test equipment settings

Probe Generator output Measurement

Model Range Voltage Frequency Target rise time Measured

P5200A

P5210A

6. Enable the generator output and check that the rise time does not exceed the target rise time value listed in the table.

Use the auto-measure feature of the oscilloscope to determine the rise time.

50X 50 V 1 kHz

500X 50 V 1 kHz

20X 50 V 1 kHz ≤3.5 nsP5202A

200X 50 V 1 kHz ≤3.5 ns

50X 50 V 1 kHz ≤3.5 nsP5205A

500X 50 V 1 kHz ≤3.5 ns

100X 50 V 1 kHz

1000X 50 V 1 kHz

≤7ns

7. Recordtherisetimeinthetestrecord.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 39

Performance Ver

8. Set the probe attenuation to the next range and adjust the vertical volts/div to display the s ignal.

9. Record the rise time in the test record and disable the generator output.

iﬁcation

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Test Record

Photocopy this test record for recording the results of the performance veriﬁcation procedures.

Table 13: P5200A Series probes test record

Performance Ver

iﬁcation

Probe Model:

Probe Serial Number:

Temperature:

Probe test Attenuatio n Min imu m Incoming Outgoing Maximum

Gain accuracy

P5200A 50X 490 mV 510 mV

500X 147 mV 153 mV

P5202A 20X 980 mV 1.020 V

200X 294 mV 306 mV

P5205A 50X 490 mV 510 mV

500X 147 mV 153 mV

P5210A 100X 735 mV 765 mV

1000X 73.5 mV 76.5 mV

Rise time

P5200A 50X

500X

P5202A 20X

200X

P5205A 50X

500X

P5210A 100X

1000X

—

Certiﬁcate Number:

RH%:

Technician:

Date of Calibration:

7ns

3.5 ns

7ns

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 41

Adjustments

Use the following procedures to make adjustments to the P5200A Series probes. (For probes with serial numbers C019999 and below, see note and table that follow.) These procedures describe how to make adjustments to the speciﬁcations listed below.

NOTE. Only probes with serial numbers C020000 and above have internal adjustments. (See Table 14.) Probes with serial

numbers C019999 and below, that require adjustments (other than offset zero), must be returned to Tektronix for service.

Table 14: P5200A Series probe adjustments

Speciﬁcation Adjustment m ethod used Probe serial number

Offset zero

Gain accuracy Internal; adjustments on PCB Serial numbers C020000 and above

DC CMRR Internal; adjustments on PCB Serial numbers C020000 and above

LF compensation

AC CMRR Internal; adjustments on PCB Serial numbers C020000 and above

External; user probe controls and comp box adjustment

Internal; adjustments on PCB Serial numbers C020000 and above

All serial numbers

P5200A probe does not require comp box adjustment

NOTE. T

procedures to check the probe characteristics and optimize them if necessary.

he adjustments in the probes are preset at the factory for best overall performance. However, you m ay follow these

42 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

Adjustments

Figure 13: P5200A Series probe serial n um ber and adjustment locations

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 43

Adjustments

Equipment Required

The equipment required to perform the adjustment procedures are shown in the table below. The types and quantities of connectors may vary depending on the speciﬁc equipment you use.

Table 15: Equipment required for adjustments

Description Minimum requirem ents Example product

Oscilloscope

Generator

TekProbe power supply

Digital Multimeter (DMM) 100 mV and 1 V true RMS AC ranges, < ±0.3 %

Cable Coax, BNC, 50 Ω,36in

Adapter

Probe hook tips (2)

Adapter

Adjustment tool

Replacement rear-panel label

Not required for P5200A probe

Required for the CMRR adjustment

original label is backed with a reusable adhesive. If the label does not sufﬁciently adhere to the probe, order a replacement.

The Label removal is not required to access offset zero adjustments

500 MHz

Tektronix MSO/DSO4000

±100 V variable, 100 Hz square wave, calibrated Fluke 9100

TekProbe inputs Tektronix 1103

Tektronix DMM4040/4050

accuracy

Tektronix part number 012-0482-xx

BNC male-to-dual binding post

BNC female-to-SMA male

BNC male-to-dual banana male

Included with probe accessory kit

Tektronix part number 103-0035-xx

Tektronix part number 015-1018-xx

Fluke PM9081

Tektronix part number AC280–FL

TekVPI-to-BNC Tektronix TPA-BNC

Insulated, slotted (straight) head

Insulated, narrow-slotted (straight) head

Reusable, adhesive-backed label that covers

Tektronix part number 003-1433-xx

Tektronix part number 003-1928-xx

Tektronix part number 335-2913-xx

adjustment access openings

WARNING. These procedures require you to remove a reusable label from the back of the probe. You must replace

the label after you complete the probe adjustments. Failure to do so may subject the user to high voltages present in the probe during measurements.

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Adjustment Procedures

WARNING. These procedures require the application of high voltage to the inputs of the probes. Only qualiﬁed personnel

should perfor voltage measurements should be followed and adhered to.

WARNING. These procedures require you to remove a reusable label from the back of the probe. You must replace the

label after y probe during measurements. If you need a replacement label, refer to the Equipment Required table for the Tektronix part number. (See Table 15 on page 44.)

m any testing with voltage levels exceeding 30 V

ou complete the probe adjustments. Failure to do so may subject the user to high voltages present in the

. All pertinent safety rules and guidelines for elevated

rms

Adjustments

WARNING. T

adjustments described in the procedures. Failure to do so presents a potential shock hazard.

hese procedures require the application of high voltages to the probes. Use only an insulated tool to make the

Test Setup

1. Turn on the oscilloscope.

2. Connect the output of the probe to channel 1 of the oscilloscope.

3. If you are testing a P5200A probe, connect the 9 VDC output plug of the AC adapter to the DC input jack of the probe,

and then connect the AC adapter to the correct line voltage.

4. Turn on the g

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 45

enerators and let the probe and test equipment warm up for 20 minutes.

Adjustments

Offset Zero

1. Set the oscilloscope offset to 0 volts.

2. Connect the probe inputs together with the hook tips.

This procedure is identical for three of the probes. The fourth probe (P5200A) only uses a digital control for offset, so there is no hardware adjustment.

For probes with serial numbers C199999 and below, Offset Zero is the only adjustment that can be done to the probe.

For probes with serial numbers C020000 and above, Offset Zero is the only adjustment that can be done without removing the back label.

The adjustment for each range is independent and does not interact between the ranges.

3. This st

4. Press and hold the probe BANDWIDTH and ATTENUATION buttons until the OVERRANGE LED on the probe ﬂashes.

5. Release the buttons. The OVERRANGE LED continues to ﬂash, indicating that the digitally-controlled offset zero

6. Use the probe BANDWIDTH and ATTENUATION buttons to set the probe offset voltage as close to 0 V as possible,

NOTE. To display the actual P5200A probe voltage instead of a scaled value on the oscilloscope, you must match the

atte oscilloscope; the access method depends on the oscilloscope model.

For example, on DPO/MS O4000 series oscilloscopes, press the front-panel channel number button and then press the More button on the lower bezel until Probe Setup is highlighted. The oscilloscope attenuation setting is displayed in the Pro

7. Press the AUDIBLE OVERRANGE button on the probe to store the adjusted offset value. The OVERRANGE LED stops

8. Select the remaining attenuation range and repeat steps 4 through 7.

ep only applies to P5202A, P5205A, and P5210A probes. Using an insulated adjustment tool, center the OFFSET

ADJUST pot in the probe comp box.

adjustment is enabled.

played on the oscilloscope. The BANDWIDTH button decreases the offset voltage and the ATTENUATION

as dis button increases it.

nuation setting of the oscilloscope to the probe attenuation setting. Use the on-screen Probe Setup menu on the

be Setup menu. Change the attenuation by turning the multipurpose knob.

ﬂashing to indicate that the offset value is stored and that the adjustment is disabled.

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Accessing the Internal Adjustments

Adjustments

NOTE. Only pro

numbers C 019999 and below that require adjustments (other than offset zero) must be returned to Tektronix for service.

1. Remove the reusable back-panel label shown below to gain access to the adjustments. Store the label in a safe place to

preserve the

bes with serial numbers C020000 and above have internal adjustments. (See Figure 14.) Probes with serial

adhesive backing for reuse.

Figure 14: Internal adjustment locations (S/N C020000 and above only)

CAUTION. You must replace the reusable label after you complete the adjustment procedures. Failure to do so may subject

the user to high voltages present in the probe during measurements. If you need a replacement label, refer to the Equipment

ired table for the Tektronix replacement part number. (See Table 15 on page 44.)

Requ

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 47

Adjustments

Gain Accuracy

The equipment and equipment settings for this test differ between probes. Refer to the table for speciﬁc settings for the probe that you are testing. (See Table 16 on page 49.)

WARNING. Dangerous voltages will be present on the calibration generator output terminals and connection cables. Always

verify that the generator is in the standby mode before you make any connections to the generator.

1. Verify that the generator output is off.

2. If you are adjusting a P5200A probe, connect the probe output directly to the DMM through a BNC-to-male banana jack

adapter. Otherwise, connect the probe to the D MM through the Tektronix 1103 power supply. Set the DMM to AC volts.

3. Connect the probe inputs to the front outputs of the generator, using adapters if necessary.

4. Set the probe attenuation to the lower (most sensitive) range for the probe that you are adjusting.

5. Set the generator square wave output frequency and voltage to the values shown in the table for the probe that you

are adjusting. (See Table 16 on page 49.)

6. Enable the generator output.

7. Adjust the low-range DC gain pot in the probe to ≤2% of the expected output.

WARNING. Use only an insulated tool to make the adjustment. Failure to do so presents a potential shock hazard.

8. Disable the generator output.

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Adjustments

9. Set the probe attenuation to the next range and set the generator output voltage to the value shown in the table.

10. E nable the generator output and adjust the high-range DC gain pot in the probe to ≤2% of the expected output.

11. Disable the generator output.

Table 16: Adjust gain accuracy equipment settings

Probe Generator square wave output Probe output voltage

Model Range Voltage (rms) Frequency Expected (rms) Measured ( rms)

50X 25 V 100 Hz 500 mV ±10 mVP5200A

500X 75 V 100 Hz 150 mV ±3 mV

20X 20 V 100 Hz 1.0 V ±20 mVP5202A

200X 60 V 100 Hz 300 mV ±6 mV

50X 25 V 100 Hz 500 mV ±10 mVP5205A

500X 75 V 100 Hz 150 mV ±3 mV

100X 75 V 100 Hz 750 mV ±15 mVP5210A

1000X 75 V 100 Hz 75 mV ±1.5 mV

DC CMRR

WARNING. Dangerous voltages will be present on the calibration generator output terminals and connection cables. Always

verify that the generator is in the standby mode before you make any connections to the generator.

1. Verify that the generator output is off.

2. Connect both of the probe inputs to the red (+) banana connector on the front output terminals of the generator. Use a

BNC-banana adapter if necessary.

3. Set the sine wave output of the generator to the voltage and frequency listed in the table. (See Table 17 on page 50.)

4. Set the oscilloscope horizontal to 10 ms/div.

5. Set the probe attenuation to the lower (most sensitive) range of the probe.

P5200A Series H igh Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual 49

Adjustments

6. Enable the generator output. Set the oscilloscope vertical to display the signal. For a stable display, connect the generator Sens

e output to another channel and trigger off of that channel.

7. Using the narr on the oscilloscope. Use averaging or hi-res ﬁlters to make viewing the 40 Hz signal easier.

WARNING. Use only an insulated tool to make the adjustment. Failure to do so presents a potential shock hazard.

8. Disable the generator output.

Table 17: DC CMRR

Model Range Voltage (rms) Voltage (p-p) Frequency

P5200A 50X 353.53 V 1000 V 40 Hz

P5202A 20X 200 V 566 V 40 Hz

P5205A 50X 353.53 V 1000 V 40 Hz

P5210A 100X 353.53 V 1000 V 40 Hz

ow-bladed tool, adjust the DC CMRR pot in the probe to minimize the amplitude of the waveform displayed

test equipment settings

Probe Generator sine wave output

50 P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual

LF Compensation

Adjustments

NOTE. The P520

probe models have two long-term +LF adjustments and two long-term –LF adjustments each.

1. Verify that the generator output is off.

2. Connect the probe inputs to the signal output connector on the back of the generator, using adapters if necessary.

Connect the red probe lead to the signal, and the black lead to ground.

2A probe only has one long-term +LF adjustment and one long-term –LF adjustment. The other three

3. Set the probe attenuation to the lower range for the probe that you are adjusting.

4. Set the oscilloscope horizontal to 4 μs/div, Acq mode = Average 16.

5. Set the generator fast-rise output (rise time waveform) frequency to 10 kHz.

6. Set the generator fast-rise output voltage to 50 Vp-p.

7. Enable the generator output. Set the oscilloscope vertical to display the signal.

8. Make the adjustments in the following order: long-term +LF, long-term +LF*, short-term +LF. (The long-term +LF*

adjustment is not used in the P5202A probe.) Repeat this sequence as necessary to optimize the square-wave response.

WARNING. Use only an insulated tool to make the adjustment. Failure to do so presents a potential shock hazard.

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Adjustments

9. Disable the generator output.

10. Reverse the probe input leads to the generator.

11. Invert the signal and trigger slope on the oscilloscope to display the rising edge of the signal.

12. Enable the generator output and make the adjustments in the following order: long-term –LF, long-term –LF*, short-term

13. Disable the generator output.

Table 18: LF compensation test equipment settings

Model Range Voltage (p-p) Frequency

P5200A 50X 50 V 10 kHz

P5202A 20X 50 V 10 kHz

P5205A 50X 50 V 10 kHz

P5210A 100X 50 V 10 kHz

–LF. (The long-term –LF* adjustment is not used in the P5202A probe.) Repeat this sequence as necessary to optimize the square-wave response.

Probe Generator fast-rise output

AC CMRR

WARNING. Dangerous voltages will be present on the calibration generator output terminals and connection cables. Always

verify that the generator is in the standby mode before you make any connections to the generator.

1. Verify that the generator output is off.

2. Connect both of the probe inputs to the red (+) banana connector on the front output of the generator. Use a

BNC-banana adapter if necessary.

3. Set the sine wave output of the generator to 297 Vp-p (105 Vrms) @100 kHz.

4. Set the oscilloscope horizontal to 10 μs/div.

5. Set the probe bandwidth to full and the attenuation to the lower range of the probe.

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6. Enable the generator output. Adjust the oscilloscope vertical to display the signal.

Adjustments

7. Make only slight

the following the P5202A probe.)

WARNING. Use only an insulated tool to make the adjustment. Failure to do so presents a potential shock hazard.

8. Disable the generator output.

Table 19: AC CMRR

Model Range Voltage (p-p) Frequency

P5200A 50X 297 V 100 kHz

P5202A 20X 297 V 100 kHz

P5205A 50X 297 V 100 kHz

P5210A 100X 297 V 100 kHz

adjustments to only the +LF pots to optimize the CMRR (minimize the signal). Adjust the pots in

order: short-term +LF, long-term +LF, long-term +LF*. (The long-term +LF* adjustment is not used in

test equipment settings

Probe Generator sine wave output

This completes the adjustment procedures.

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Troubleshootin

Troubleshooting

Host Instrument Firmware

Some instruments may require a ﬁrmware upgrade to support full functionality of the latest probes that are offered by Tektronix. Instruments with lower versions of ﬁrmware may not display a ll probe controls and indicators on screen, and in some cases m ay require you to power-cycle the instrument to restore normal instrument operation. If you are having problems with your probe and suspect that you need to upgrade your instrument ﬁrmware, go to www.tektronix.com/probe-support to download the latest ﬁrmware.

To check the ﬁrmware version on W indows-bas ed instruments, from the menu bar, click H elp/About TekScope. On Linux-based instruments, press the Utilities button on the front panel.

Error Conditions

LEDs Do Not Remain Lit

If none of the LEDs remain lit after you connect the probe, a probe/oscilloscope interface fault may exist. Perform the following steps until you clear the fault or isolate the problem:

If you are using a P5200A probe, check that the DC adapter is plugged in and functional.

Disconnect and reconnect the probe to restart the power-on diagnostic sequence.

Connect the probe to a different channel on the oscilloscope.

Disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope, power-cycle the oscilloscope, and then reconnect the probe.

Connect the probe to a different oscilloscope.

If the symptoms remain (they follow the probe), then the probe is defective and must be returned to Tektronix for repair.

Signal Display

probe is connected to an active signal source and you do not see the signal displayed on the oscilloscope:

If the

k that the probe accessories that you are using are fully mated.

Chec

k the probe connection on your circuit.

Chec

orm a functional check on the probe.

Perf

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Cleaning

Protect the probe from adverse weather conditions. The probe is not waterproof.

CAUTION. To prevent damage to the probe, do not expose it to sprays, liquids, or s olvents. Avoid getting moisture inside

the probe when cleaning the exterior.

Clean the exterior surfaces of the probe with a dry, lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. If dirt remains, use a soft cloth or swab dampened with a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. Use only enough solution to dampen the cloth or swab. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the probe.

Service

There are no user-serviceable parts in the P5200A Series probes. If your probe requires service, contact your Tektronix service representative or repair center for instructions on returning your probe for repair.

Troubleshootin

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Index

Accessories

P5200A Series optional, 15 P5200A standard, 9 P5202A stand P5205A standard, 9 P5210A standard, 11

Adjustment

ard, 9

s (service-only), 42

Bandwidth limit, 6

Common-mode rejection, 27 Connecti

ng P5200A, 2 P5202A, 3 P5205A, P5210A, 3

Disconnecting from the

ment, 4

instru

Firmware, 54 Functional check, 7

Host instrument ﬁrmware, 54

Loading, 2

Measurement examples, 25

Operating basics, 24

ng limits, 24

Operati Options

P5200A Probe power supply &

cords, 1 Oscilloscope interface, 1 Overrange, 5, 6

nge detection, 27

Overra

Probe controls

attenuation, 5 audible over bandwidth limit, 6

Probing techniques, 24

range, 6

Speciﬁcati

ons, 28 mechanical, 31 nominal, 31 typical, 2 warranted, 28

Test record, 41 THV-Brow TPA-BNC adapter, 1 TPH1000 probe holder, 20 Trouble

ser, 21

shooting, 54

Error conditions

LEDs, 54

ldisplay, 54

signa

Performance graphs, 32 Performance veriﬁcation, 36

ecord, 41

test r

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