Teledyne PPE 20 kV User Manual

HIGH VOLTAGE

PPE 20 kV

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
Cable length: 3 m
Weight of probe + accessories: 495 gr
Coupling: 1 MΩ DC/AC
Warranty: One year
Overvoltage category: CAT I
Pollution degree: 1

CLEANING

The exterior of the probe only should be
cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with
either water or isopropyl alcohol.

USING AND MAINTENANCE

The probe user should note that the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired,
if the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer.
To guarantee accurate performance
characteristics, machanical shocks should be
avoided, as well as damage to the cable
through excessive bending. Handle with care,
especially when the extra thin spring-tip is
fitted. All maintenance should be referred to
qualified personnel.

SALES & SERVICE LECROY

Corporate Headquarters

U.S.A.: Chestnut Ridge
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

European Headquarters

Germany: Heidelberg
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

SAFETY

INFORMATION

The probe is designed to be safe under the
following conditions:

Indoor use
Altitude to 2000 m
Temperature range from 0 °C to 50 °C
Maximum relative humidity 80 % for tem­peratures up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly
to 40 % relative humidity at 50 °C

WARNING

Do not disassemble or disconnect probes while
they are connected to a voltage source. Use only
grounded oscilloscopes.

Attention: Refer to this manual before
using the probe.

Danger. High Voltage.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

System attenuation: 1000:1
System input resistance: 100 MΩ
Input capacitance: < 3 pF
Compensation range: 10 pF to 65 pF
System BW (-3 dB): 100 MHz typical
Input voltage:

1. Max. voltage: ኢ20 kV DC incl. peak AC

2. AC: ኢ14 kV AC rms 50/60 Hz Sinus

3. HF-Sinus-AC: See derating chart

4. Pulse peak: ኢ40 kV (see peak pulse
derating chart

LF PROBE ADJUSTMENT (1000:1)

Connect the probe to a 1 kHz square wave
signal. Adjust compensation trimmer in the
BNC-box for optimum square wave response.

Undershoot

Correct

Overshoot

HF PROBE ADJUSTMENT

If necessary the probe can be adjusted for high
frequency. Connect the probe to a 1 MHz square
wave signal and adjust the trimme rin order to
receive an optimum square wave response.

Undershoot

Correct

Overshoot

STANDARD ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

WITH THE PROBE

Accessories Quantities

1. Trimming tool 1

2. Ground lead with a crocodile clip 1

3. Hook 1

HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE KIT PK104

Accessories Quantities

1. Trimming tool 1

2. Ground lead with a crocodile clip 1

3. Hook 1

4. BNC Adapter 1

Derating PPE 20 kV

1000

10000

100000

0,01 0,1 1 10 100

Frequency [MHz]

Maximum Impuls Derating - PPE20kV

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

40000

45000

10 100 1000

Duration [msec]

10% 25% 50% 100%

Duty Cycles

3

4

1

2