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P5200A Series
High Voltage Differential Probes
ZZZ
Instruction Manual
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P5200A Series
High Voltage Differential Probes
ZZZ
Instruction Manual
www.tek.com
077-0536-03
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IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
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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
ex
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
Table of Content
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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
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Preface
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)
A
1
The P5200A, P5202A & P5205A standard accessories can also be used with the P5210A probe, but only at the reduced voltage levels listed here.
2A
P520
VCATI
450
300 V CAT II
300 V CAT II
0VCATII
30
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
60
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
1
0A
0VCATI
00 V CAT III
000 V CAT I
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Preface
Figure ii: P5202A High Voltage Differential Probe with accessories
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Preface
Figure iii: P5205A High Voltage Differential Probe with accessories
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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
30
arge hook tip (TALH)
L
4
300 V CAT II
1
The P5210A standard accessories can be used with these probes at the reduced voltage levels listed in this table.
1
2A
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
60
000VCATII
1
600 V CAT II
1
P521
0VCATI
230
0A
1000 V CAT III
1000 V CAT I
1000 V CAT II
2300 V CAT I
00 V CAT II
10
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
pk
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,
pk
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, 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 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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