Teledyne ZS2500 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

ZS1000, ZS1500, Z S 2500 High-Impedance, Active Probe

ZS1000, ZS1500, ZS2500

High-Impedance Active Probes

Operator’s Manual

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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ................................................................................. 1

Symbols.............................................................................................. 1

Precautions ........................................................................................ 1

Operating Environm ent ...................................................................... 2

Introduction ............................................................................................. 2

Key Benefits ....................................................................................... 2

Standard Accessories ........................................................................ 3

Features and Accessories ..................................................................... 4

Tips ..................................................................................................... 5

Grounds.............................................................................................. 7

Leads .................................................................................................. 8

Grabbers ............................................................................................ 8

Probe Holder ...................................................................................... 9

Probe Operation ...................................................................................... 9

Handling the Probe ............................................................................ 9

Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope .......................................... 9

Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope ............................. 10

Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit ......................................... 10

High Frequency Measurements ....................................................... 11

Probe Impedance and Equivalent Circuit .......................................... 14

ZS1x00 Impedance .......................................................................... 14

ZS1x00 Equivalent Circuit ................................................................ 14

ZS2500 Impedance .......................................................................... 15

ZS2500 Equivalent Circuit................................................................ 15

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Care and Maintenance .......................................................................... 16

Cleaning ........................................................................................... 16

Calibration Interval ........................................................................... 16

Service Strategy ............................................................................... 16

Returning a Probe for Calibration or Service ................................... 16

Replacement Parts ........................................................................... 18

Performance Verification ..................................................................... 18

Required Test Equipment ................................................................. 18

Preliminary Procedure ...................................................................... 19

Functional Check .............................................................................. 20

Verification Procedure ...................................................................... 21

Performance Verification Test Record ............................................. 24

Reference Material ................................................................................ 26

Specifications ................................................................................... 26

Certifications ..................................................................................... 26

Contact Teledyne LeCroy ................................................................. 28

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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

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HAZARD. The probe is susceptible to

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.

injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood and met.

damage if anti-static measures are not taken.

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 80 % 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 ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500 are small, high impedance active probe designed to meet today’s increasing demand for measurements on a variety of test points. With low input capacitance and high input resistance, circuit loading is minimized.

The ZS2500 can be used with Teledyne LeCroy’s WaveSurfer, WaveRunner, WavePro and WaveMaster series platforms with firmware version 6.5.0.5 or later.

With the ProBus interface, the ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500 become an integral part of the oscilloscope. The probe can be controlled from the oscilloscope’s front panel. 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

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Number

Pogo Tip

PK-ZS-013

2.54mm Square Pin Adapter

PK-ZS-012

Channel ID Clips (Set of 4 colors)

PK-ZS-010

Standard Accessories

The ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500 probes are shipped with the following standard accessories:

Standard Accessory Quantity Replacement Part

Straight Pin Lead – Short 1 PK-ZS-003 Straight Pin Lead – Long 1 PK-ZS-004 Right Angle Lead – Short 1 PACC-LD003 Right Angle Lead – Long 1 PACC-LD004 Y Lead Adapter 1 PK-ZS-005 Micro-Grabber Pair 1 PK-ZS-007R and PK-ZS-007B Ground Blade – Wide 1 PK-ZS-011 Probe Tip – Standard 3 PK-ZS-001 Right Angle Socket 1 PK-ZS-006 Offset Ground – Z Lead 1 PK-ZS-002 Ground Blade – Narrow 1 PK-ZS-008 Copper Tape 2 PK-ZS-009

Freehand Probe Holder 1 PACC-MS005 Bent Tip 1 PACC-PT005 IC Tip 1 PACC-PT003 Pogo Ground Lead 1 PACC-CD008 Instruction Manual 1 ZSSERIES-OM-E Certificate of Calibration 1 ZS-CC

For part number information for standard and optional accessories refer to, Care and Maintenance, Replaceable Parts List.

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Features and Accessories

The ZS1000, ZS1500, and ZS2500s 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 high frequency performance.

ZS1000, ZS1500, ZS2500 Probe Exploded-View Diagram

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Tips

Straight Tip

The straight tip is rugged and designed for general probing. Fits in either

IC Lead Tip

The IC Lead Tip is covered in insulation on all sides (except for a small edge), this tip was designed to prevent shorting neighboring IC leads. The gold part of the tip is not insulated and should touch the IC lead to be tested. It is one any IC lead pitch. Fits in either probe socket. PT003)

Bent Tip

The Bent Tip is made out of titanium, this tip is ideal for situations that require the user to hold the parallel to the circuit board under test. Also gives you more control when holding the probe like a pencil. Fits in either probe socket.

Pogo Tip

The pogo tip provides z axis compliance. The tip can fit into a socket or via

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probe socket. (PK-ZS-001)

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-size-fits-all and will work with (PACC-

probe

(PACC-PT005)

and onto an IC leg.

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