Teledyne lecroy ZD500, ZD1500, ZD1000 User Manual
Operator’s
Differential Probes
Manual
ZD Series
High Impedance
ZD500, ZD1000, ZD1500
High Impedance Differential Probes
Operator’s Manual
April, 2017
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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.
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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
Key Features .............................................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ............................................................................... 3
Deskewing with the PCF-200 .................................................................... 6
Probe Input Loading .............................................................................. 7
Probe Operation .................................................................................... 9
Handling the Probe .................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope ............................................... 9
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit ................................................ 9
Operation with an Oscilloscope ............................................................. 10
Auto Zero ................................................................................................. 10
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................... 11
Cleaning ................................................................................................... 11
Calibration Interval ................................................................................. 11
Service Strategy ...................................................................................... 11
Replacement Parts ................................................................................. 11
Performance Verification ..................................................................... 12
Required Test Equipment ...................................................................... 12
Test Setup and Preliminary Procedure ................................................. 14
Functional Check .................................................................................... 14
Verification Procedure............................................................................ 15
Reference Material .............................................................................. 19
Certifications ........................................................................................... 19
Specifications ......................................................................................... 21
Returning a Product for Service ............................................................ 22
Technical Support .................................................................................. 23
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CAUTION. Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is connected
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HAZARD. The probe is susceptible
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.
to. Attend to the accompanying information to protect against personal
injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood
and met.
to 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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Key Benefits
Features
1 MOhm input resistance
Small, low mass probe head is designed
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 probes can be used with a variety of Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes
running MAUI firmware version 6.4.1.x or later. See the oscilloscope product
page at teledynelecroy.com/oscilloscopes for probe compatibility.
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.
Key Features
Low input capacitance
Wide dynamic range
ProBus interface
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.
Complete accessory kit.
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Quantity
Part Number
4
PACC-PT001
1
PACC-ZD005
2
PACC-ZD004
2
PACC-ZD002
2
PACC-LD004
1
PACC-ZD001
2
PACC-ZD006
2
PACC-ZD003
2
PACC-CD008
2
PK006-4
2
PACC-CL001
1
PACC-MS001
1
PCF200
1
N/A
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Standard Accessories
The ZD series probes are provided with numerous standard accessories to
make probing different test points easier than ever.
Standard Accessory
Straight Tip
Swivel Tip Adapter
Tip Saver
Solder-in Lead
Long Right Angle Lead
Y-lead Adapter
Small IC Adapter
Spring-loaded Ground (Long)
Spring-loaded Ground (Short)
Micro-Grabber
Mini-Grabber
Freehand Probe Holder
Probe Calibration Fixture
Instruction Manual
Certificate of Calibration
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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
Resistive compensation to reduce
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 bendable ground leads on the Long and Short
Spring
attached to the offset ground socket or be attached
to either socket of the probe head.
Tips
Grounds
-Loaded Bendable Grounds are designed to be
-axis compliance.
inductive peaking
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Short, spring-loaded bendable ground in use.
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