Teledyne PP066 User Manual

Operator’s

Manual

PP065/PP066
Transmission Line

Probe

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Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications are subject
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Warranty

Teledyne LeCroy warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and operation
within specification for a period of one year from the date of shipment. Spare parts,
replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days.

In exercising its warranty, Teledyne LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any
assembly returned within its warranty period to the Customer Service Department or an
authorized service center. However, this will be done only if the product is determined
by Teledyne LeCroy’s examination to be defective due to workmanship or materials, and
the defect is not caused by misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of operation,
or damage resulting from attempted repair or modifications by a non-authorized service
facility.

The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges for the
return of products to the service facility. Teledyne LeCroy will return all products under
warranty with transportation charges prepaid.

This warranty replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness or adequacy for any particular
purposes or use. Teledyne LeCroy shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether in contract or otherwise.

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CAUTION of potential damage to equipment, or WARNING of potential for
bodily injury. Attend to the accompanying information/product manual to
protect against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions
are fully understood and met.

DOUBLE INSULATION

PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL

Safety Instructions

This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep this
oscilloscope accessory operating in a correct and safe condition. You are
required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the
precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any system

incorporating this accessory is the responsibility of the assembler of the
system.

Symbols

These terms and symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to
alert you to important safety considerations.

Precautions

To avoid personal injury or damage to property, review and comply with the
following safety precautions. Use product only as specified.

Connect only to grounded instruments. Use only with compatible Teledyne
LeCroy oscilloscopes that have their BNC input connected to an earth ground. Do
not connect the probe reference lead to any point which is at a potential other
than earth ground.

Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the oscilloscope before
connecting the probe to the test circuit. Disconnect the probe input and
reference lead from the test circuit before disconnecting the probe from the
oscilloscope.

Do not overload. To avoid electric shock or fire, do not apply any potential to
the probe leads that exceeds the maximum rating of the probe.

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Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid electric shock or fire, observe all markings
on the oscilloscope before connecting. Consult the respective oscilloscope
product manual for further ratings information.

Do not remove probe casing. Removing the probe’s case or touching exposed

connections may result in electric shock.

Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive
atmospheres. Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Use only accessories compatible with the probe.

Handle with care. The probe tip is extremely sharp and may puncture skin or

cause other bodily injury if not handled properly.

Keep fingers behind the finger guard of probe body and accessories.

Do not operate with suspected failures. Before each use, inspect the probe and

accessories for any potential damage such as tears or other defects in the probe
body, cable jacket, accessories, etc. If any part is damaged, cease operation
immediately and sequester the probe from inadvertent use.

Introduction

The PP066 is a ÷10 high frequency probe using a special 50 Ω cable with an SMA
connector for high-speed transmission line type measurements. Input resistance
is 500 Ω. It is designed to be used with high bandwidth oscilloscopes.

A ÷20 attenuation probe resistor is included to increase the input resistance to 1
kΩ. An SMA-to-BNC adapter has been provided to connect the probe to an
oscilloscope with a BNC input connector for measurements at lower frequencies.

The spring loaded, hinged ground pin contributes to contact stability, in addition
to making it easier to reach into dense circuitry.

The PP065 is a ÷100 probe using a 50 Ω cable with a BNC connector for
transmission line type measurements. Input resistance is 5 kΩ.

NOTE: For proper attenuation and high-speed performance, the PP066 and
PP065 probes must be connected to an oscilloscope having a 50 Ω input.

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