Teledyne Lecroy ADP300, ADP305 Operator's Manual

Operator’s
Manual

A

DP300/305

Active Differential Probe

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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 Conten ts

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

Introduction ............................................................................................ 3

Specifications .......................................................................................... 4

Standard Accessories ............................................................................... 7

Operation .............................................................................................. 11

Connecting the Probe to the Test Instrument ........................................ 11

Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit ................................................ 11

Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope ..................................... 12

Smart Offset ............................................................................................ 12

Bandwidth Limit (ADP305 only) .............................................................. 12

Auto Zero ................................................................................................. 12

Remote Control Commands ................................................................... 13

Command List .......................................................................................... 13

Probe Auto Zero ...................................................................................... 14

Probe Bandwidth Limit ............................................................................ 14

Probe Coupling ........................................................................................ 15

Probe Offset ............................................................................................ 16

Probe Volts/div ........................................................................................ 17

Maintenance ......................................................................................... 18

Calibration Interval .................................................................................. 18

Service Strategy ....................................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 18

Returning a Defective Probe ................................................................... 19

Replacement Parts .................................................................................. 20

Functional Test ...................................................................................... 21

Performance Verification ....................................................................... 22

Reference Information ........................................................................... 27

Differential Mode and Common Mode ................................................... 27

Differential Mode Range and Common Mode Range .............................

27

Common Mode Rejection Ratio .............................................................. 27

Certifications ........................................................................................... 28

Contact Teledyne LeCroy ........................................................................ 32

Operator’s Manual

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 ADP30x probe body or probe acccessories or
in this manual to alert you to important safety considerations.

WARNING. High Voltage, risk of electric shock.

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

PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL

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Precautions

To avoid personal injury or damage to property, review and comply with the
following safety precautions.

Use product only as specified.

Do not overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply any

potential that exceeds the maximum rating of the probe and/or the probe
accessory, whichever is less.

Connect and disconnect properly. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, always
make the connections from the probe input leads to the probe accessory that
you intend to use before making any connections to a voltage source. Do not
connect or disconnect accessories to a votage source unless they are first
connected to the probe input leads.

Use only accessories compatible with the probe. Use only accessories that are
rated for the application. Substituting other accessories may create a potential
shock or burn hazard. Ensure connections between probe input leads and probe
accessories are secure before connecting them to a voltage source.

Comply with voltage derating curve. When measuring higher frequency signals,
comply with the Voltage vs. Frequency Derating Curve (see Page 6).

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid electric shock or fire, do not use the
probe above the input limits shown on the probe as well as all accessories.

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.

Handle with care. Probe accessory tips are sharp. They can puncture skin or
cause other bodily injury if not handled properly.

Keep fingers behind the finger guard of the probe accessories.

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

accessories for any 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.

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Introduction

The ADP30x family of high voltage active differential probes is safe, easy-to-use,
and ideally suited for power measurements.

The 20 MHz ADP300 is perfect for troubleshooting low frequency power circuits,
and other circuits where the reference potential is elevated from ground or the
location of ground is unknown.

The 100 MHz ADP305 is designed for measuring high-speed floating voltages
found in today’s power electronics, like switching power supplies.

With the ProBus interface, the ADP30x becomes an integral part of the
oscilloscope. For the ADP305, the attenuation, offset, and bandwidth limit are all
controlled from the oscilloscope’s front panel or by means of remote control
commands. This means that the complete measurement setup can be saved and
recalled by the oscilloscope and all measurement values will be correct. The
oscilloscope provides power to the probe, so there is no need to worry about a
separate power supply or changing batteries.

The sensitivity of the ADP300 ranges from 1 V/div to 350 V/div; and the
sensitivity for the ADP305 ranges from 200 mV/div to 350 V/div.

Attenuation is automatically selected by the oscilloscope to either ÷100 or
÷1000.

Key Benefits

• True Differential Measurements

• EN 61010-031 1000 V CAT III Safety Compliance (when used with

correspondingly rated probe accessories)

• ProBus Interface with Automatic Scaling

• Auto-Zeroing

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Specifications

Nominal Characteristics

Nominal characteristics describe parameters and attributes that are guaranteed
by design, but do not have associated tolerances.

Sensitivity:

ADP300 1 V/div to 350 V/div
ADP305 200 mV/div to 350 V/div

Input Configuration True Differential, + and – inputs

Maximum Input Voltage 1000 V rms, either input to
ground, CAT III.
1400 Vp, between inputs

Output Configuration Single ended, Ground referenced

Intended Output Load 1 MΩ

Output Connector ProBus
Input Attenuation ÷100 or ÷1000

Bandwidth Limit Filter 20 MHz
(ADP305 only)

Interface ProBus

Oscilloscope Compatibility Teledyne LeCroy LT or LC series

oscilloscopes with firmware version 8.5 or
higher; or X-Stream oscilloscopes.

(Not available for 9300 series oscilloscopes)

Warranted Characteristics

Warranted characteristics are parameters with guaranteed performance. Unless
otherwise noted, tests are provided in the "Performance Verification Procedure"
for all warranted specifications.

Low Frequency Accuracy ±1% of reading (÷1000 Atten)
(probe only) ±2% of reading (÷100 Atten)

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Typical Characteristics

Typical characteristics are parameters with no guaranteed performance. Tests
for typical characteristics are not provided in the "Performance Verification
Procedure."

Bandwidth:

ADP300 20 MHz
ADP305 100 MHz

Rise Time:

ADP300 < 17.5 ns
ADP305 < 3.5 ns

Slew Rate, referenced to input:

ADP300 60

000 V/µs

ADP305 300

000 V/µs

AC Noise < 50 mV rms

Common Mode Rejection:

50 Hz / 60 Hz 80 dB (10

000:1)

100 kHz 50 dB (300:1)

Input Impedance 4 MΩ || 8 pF either input to ground

Propagation Delay 20 ns

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature, operating 0 °C to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)

Usage Indoor

Relative Humidity 80% max. up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to

40% max. at 50 °C

Altitude 3000 m (9842 ft) max. at 25 °C

Physical Characteristics

Weight 300 g

Overall Length 2 m

Input Lead Length 40 cm

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Voltage vs Frequency Derat ing Curve

Input Voltage and Burn Limit vs. Frequency

NOTE: The voltage derating curve provides the maximum voltage that can be
applied to the probe inputs without risking damage to the probe.

The Burn Limit is the voltage limit that should be used when the input leads
are being hand-held. This limit is derived using the methodology described in
EN 61010-031 section 6.3.1.2.

WARNING. To avoid risk of electric shock or burn, comply with the burn
limits of the voltage vs. frequency derating curve when measuring high-

frequency signals with hand-held accessories.

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Typical CMRR vs. Frequency

St andard Accessories

The following accessories are included with each probe model:

ADP300 ADP305

Instruction Manual x x

Certification of Compliance x x

Hook and Loop Strap for holding probe x x

Plunger Hook Tip x x

Safety Alligator Clip x

Plunger Jaw Clip x

Plunger Clamp Clip x

Spade Terminal x

Soft Accessory Case x

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Voltage Derating for ADP30x Sta ndard Acces sories

Accessory (Teledyne LeCroy P/N)

Combined Probe and Accessory

Max Input Voltage (from either input to

ground)

Plunger Hook Clips (PK30X-1) 1000V CAT II (600V CAT III)

Safety Alligator Clips (PK30X-2) 1000V CAT III

Plunger Jaw Clips (PK30X-3) 1000V CAT II (600V CAT III)

Plunger Clamp Clips (PK30X-4) 1000V CAT III

Safety Spade Terminals (PK30X-5) 1000V CAT II (600V CAT III)

NOTE: The operating altitude of ADP30x is derated to 2000 m (6560 ft) when
used with these accessories. The voltage rating and CAT rating are de-rated to
the voltage in the above table when used with these accessories.

WARNING. To avoid risk of electric shock or fire, do not exceed either
the voltage rating or category rating of the probe or the probe

accessory, whichever is the lesser of the two.

WARNING. To avoid risk of electric shock when using the probe or

accessories, keep your fingers behind the finger guard of the probe.
Keep the output cable away from the circuits being measured. Use only the
specified accessories.

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