Tektronix P6117 User manual
Instructions
P6117
200 MHz 10X Passive Probe
070-9729-00
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T ektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. T o avoid
potential hazards, use product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Injury Precautions
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not apply
potential to any input, including the common inputs, that varies from
ground by more than the maximum rating for that input.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury, do not connect or disconnect
probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire
hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Probe Surface Clean and Dry. To avoid electric shock and
erroneous readings, keep probe surface clean and dry.
Product Damage Precautions
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Immerse in Liquids. Clean the probe using only a damp cloth.
Refer to Cleaning Instructions, page ii.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in damage to this product or other property.
P6117 Instructions
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General Safety Summary
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as
you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) T erminal
ATTENTION
Refer to Manual
Certifications and Compliances
Compliances. Consult the product specifications for Overvoltage
Category and Safety Class.
Overvoltage Category. Overvoltage categories are defined as follows:
CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation
CAT II: Local level mains, appliances, portable equipment
CAT I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of equipment,
telecommunication, electronics
Cleaning Instructions
Clean the probe using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent
and water solution. Do not use any other chemicals or abrasives.
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P6117 Instructions
Features and Accessories
The P6117 passive probe is designed for use with a THS700-,
THS700A-, or THS700P-series oscilloscope that has a bandwidth of
200 MHz or less. The probe is listed with Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. and meets the requirements of UL 3111-1.
NOTE. Remove and discard the protective cover on the tip of the
probe before attempting to connect a probe tip accessory.
P6117 Features and Standard Accessories
BNC-to-Probe Tip Adapter – To install the adapter, push the wide
end firmly into a BNC connector. Then, insert the probe tip firmly into
the adapter.
Retractable Hook Tip – Use the retractable hook tip to make
hands-free measurements.
NOTE. To ensure a proper connection, firmly push and twist the hook
tip onto the probe.
Unlocked Locked
P6117 Instructions
Marker Rings – To identify probe connections, attach matching
colored rings onto the probe cable and tip as shown.
Locking Connector – Install the connector in the unlocked position
and turn it clockwise until it snaps into the locked position.
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