Teledyne ZS4000 User Manual

Operator’s

Manual

ZS4000

High-Impedance Active Probe

ZS4000

High-Impedance Active Probe

Operator’s Manual

August 2013

ZS4000 High-Impedance Active Probe Operator’s Manual

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WaveSurfer, WaveRunner, WavePro, WaveMaster and Teledyne LeCroy are registered trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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

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

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

ZS4000 Impedance Chart ....................................................................... 8

Probe Operation ...................................................................................... 8

Handling the Probe ............................................................................. 8

Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope .......................................... 8

Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope ............................... 9

Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit............................................ 9

High Frequency Measurements ....................................................... 10

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................... 13

Cleaning ............................................................................................ 13

Calibration Interval ............................................................................ 13

Service Strategy ............................................................................... 13

Returning a Probe for Service .......................................................... 13

Replacement Parts ........................................................................... 14

Performance Verification ...................................................................... 15

Required Test Equipment ................................................................. 15

Preliminary Procedure ...................................................................... 16

Functional Check .............................................................................. 17

Verification Procedure ...................................................................... 17

Performance Verification Test Record.............................................. 19

Reference Material ................................................................................ 21

Specifications .................................................................................... 21

Certifications ..................................................................................... 21

Contact Teledyne LeCroy ................................................................. 23

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CAUTION of potential for damage to equipment, or WARNING of potential for bodily injury. Attend to the information, and 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.

Safety Instructions

Observe generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions listed here in order to maintain the probe in safe working condition. The overall

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

Symbols

These symbols appear on the probe body or in documentation 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.

Use only accessories shipped with the product.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid electric shock or probe damage, do not use

the probe above the input limits shown on the probe.

Do not excessively bend cables.

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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Key Benefits

Features

 High frequency performance  Low input capacitance  Wide dynamic range  ProBus interface

 Small, low mass probe head is

designed for ease of use and high performance.

 Probe tip socket fits easily onto 0.025

inch square pins for direct access to test points. Several available adaptors connect directly to the probe socket.

 Ground socket accepts several

different ground leads to provide a short ground path for high frequency performance.

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: 0 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 ZS4000 is a 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 ZS4000 can be used with Teledyne LeCroy’s WaveSurfer, WaveRunner, WavePro, and WaveMaster oscilloscopes with firmware version 7.1.1.2 or later. With the ProBus interface, the probe becomes an integral part of the oscilloscope, able to 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.

See the product page at teledynelecroy.com for probe specifications.

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Standard Accessory

Shipped

QTY

Replacement Part

Number

Straight Tip

PK-ZS-001

Pogo Tip

PK-ZS-017

Bent Tip

PACC-PT003

IC Tip

PACC-PT005

Right Angle Socket

PK-ZS-006

2.54mm Square Pin Adaptor

PK-ZS-018

Offset Ground

PK-ZS-016

Ground Blade, Narrow

PK-ZS-021

Copper Tape Pad

PK-ZS-009

Ground Blade, Wide

PK-ZS-015

Pogo Ground Lead

PK-ZS-020

2.54 mm PCB Adaptor

PK-ZS-024

Straight Pin Lead – Short

PK-ZS-022

Straight Pin Lead – Long

PK-ZS-023

Right Angle Lead – Short

PACC-LD-003

Right Angle Lead – Long

PACC-LD-004

Y Lead Adaptor

PK-ZS-014

Channel ID Clips (set of 4)

PK-ZS-010

Micro-Grabbers (1 each)

PK-ZS-007R / PK-ZS-007B

QFPIC Clips (set of 2)

PK-ZS-025

Freehand Probe Holder

PK-ZS-019

Instruction Manual

N/A*

Certificate of Calibration

Standard Accessories

The ZS4000 probe is shipped with the following standard accessories:

* PDF copy of this manual available free at teledynelecroy.com.

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Straight Tip

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

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-size-fits-all and will work with any IC lead pitch. Fits in either probe socket.

Bent Tip

The Bent Tip is made out of titanium, this tip is ideal for situations that require you to hold the probe 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 onto an IC leg.

Right-Angle Socket

The Right Angle Socket allows the probe to be connected to a pin on the board under test, while keeping the probe parallel to the board.

Tips

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