Teledyne ZD1500 User Manual
Getting Started
Manual
ZD500, ZD1000, ZD1500
Differential Probes
ZD500, ZD1000, ZD1500
Differential Probes
Getting Started Manual
January 2013
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions 1
Symbols .............................................................................................................. 1
Precautions ........................................................................................................ 1
Operating Environment ..................................................................................... 2
Introduction 2
Key Benefits ....................................................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ......................................................................................... 3
Features and Accessories 4
Tips ..................................................................................................................... 4
Micro- and Mini-Grabbers ................................................................................. 4
Freehand Probe Holder...................................................................................... 5
Grounds ............................................................................................................. 5
Leads .................................................................................................................. 6
Probe Calibration Fixture ................................................................................... 7
Probe Operation 8
Handling the Probe ............................................................................................ 8
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope .......................................................... 8
Operation with an Oscilloscope ......................................................................... 8
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit .......................................................... 8
Care and Maintenance 9
Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 9
Calibration Interval ............................................................................................ 9
Service Strategy ................................................................................................. 9
Returning a Probe for Calibration or Service ................................................... 10
Replacement Parts ........................................................................................... 12
Performance Verification 13
Required Test Equipment ................................................................................ 13
Preliminary Procedure ..................................................................................... 15
Functional Check .............................................................................................. 16
Verification Procedure ..................................................................................... 16
Performance Verification Test Record ............................................................. 19
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Probe Input Loading 21
Reference Material 22
Specifications ................................................................................................... 22
Certifications .................................................................................................... 22
Contact Teledyne LeCroy ................................................................................. 24
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CAUTION. Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is
connected to. Attend to the accompanying information to protect
against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions
are fully understood and met.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HAZARD. The probe is susceptible
to damage if anti-static measures are not taken.
DOUBLE INSULATION
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 symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to alert you to
important safety considerations.
Precautions
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the measurement
instrument before connecting the test leads to a circuit/signal being tested.
Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive
atmospheres.
Use indoors only.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Be careful with sharp tips. The tips may cause bodily injury if not handled
properly.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the probe if any part is
damaged. Cease operation immediately and sequester the probe from
inadvertent use.
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Operating Environment
The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry
environment. Before using this product, ensure that its operating environment is
maintained within these parameters:
Temperature: 5° to 40° C.
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 90 % for temperatures up to 31° C
decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40° C.
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m).
Introduction
The ZD Series of Differential Probes (ZD500, ZD1000 and ZD1500) are high
bandwidth active differential probes. The probes feature low noise, very high
input impedance and high common mode rejection, and are ideally suited for
signal integrity measurements in high-speed digital systems. With low input
capacitance and high input resistance, circuit loading is minimized.
The ZD Series probes can be used with Teledyne LeCroy’s WaveSurfer,
WaveRunner, WavePro, and WaveMaster series platforms with firmware version
6.4.1.x or later.
With the ProBus interface, the ZD Series probes become an integral part of the
oscilloscope. The probe can be controlled from the oscilloscope’s graphical user
interface. The oscilloscope provides power to the probe, so there is no need for
a separate power supply or batteries.
Key Benefits
High frequency performance
Low input capacitance
Wide dynamic range
ProBus interface
A wide variety of tips, leads, and grabbers for probing
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Standard Accessory
Quantity
Part Number
Straight Tip
4
PACC-PT001
Solder-in Lead
2
PACC-ZD002
Right Angle Connector (Long)
2
PACC-LD004
Micro-Grabber
2
PK006-4
Mini-Grabber
2
PACC-CL001
Spring-loaded Ground (Long)
2
PACC-ZD003
Spring-loaded Ground (Short)
2
PACC-CD008
Small IC Adapter
2
PACC-ZD006
Tip Saver
2
PACC-ZD004
Y-lead Adapter
1
PACC-ZD001
Swivel Tip Adapter
1
PACC-ZD005
Probe Calibration Fixture
1
PCF200
Freehand Probe Holder
1
PACC-MS001
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Certificate of Calibration
1
Standard Accessories
The ZD Series probe is shipped with the following standard accessories:
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Straight Tip
The straight tip is rugged and designed for general
probing. Fits in either probe socket.
Swivel Tip Adapter
The swivel tip adapter is designed for multi-purpose
browsing and features adjustable tip spacing to reach
test points .300” apart with Z-axis compliance. Resistive
compensation to reduce inductive peaking is included.
Tip Saver
To prevent excessive wear on the probe input leads, it
is recommended to use tip saver in most probing
scenarios. The tip saver offers full system bandwidth
and will not degrade signal under test.
The micro- and mini-grabbers are ideal for connecting
to small IC legs or pins very tightly spaced.
Features and Accessories
The ZD Series probes are provided with numerous features and accessories to
make probing and connecting to different test points easier than ever.
The small, low mass probe head is designed for ease of use and high
performance.
The probe tip socket fits easily onto 0.025 inch square pins for direct
access to test points. Several different adapters are available which
connect directly in the probe socket.
The ground socket will accept several different ground leads to provide a
short ground path for low noise susceptibility.
Tips
Micro- and Mini-Grabbers
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