Testec TT-AF 1200 User guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TT-AF 1200

Active Oscilloscope FET-Probe

1,2 GHz / 10:1

1. Safety Terms and Symbols

Safety Symbols

These probe is in compliance with EN61010-031

Terms appear in this manual:

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CAT I, Pollution Degree 2

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practice that

could result in injury or loss life.

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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practice that

could result in damage to this product or other property.

Connect it to safety earth ground using the wire recommended in
the user’s manual.

High voltage danger

The symbol on an instrument indicates that the user should refer
to the operating instructions located in the manual.

2. General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this probe or
any products that connected to it.

Observe Maximum Working Voltage

To avoid any injury, do not use the probe under the condition that the voltage between
either input head or earth is above ± 40V (DC + peak AC).

Must be Grounded

This probe is grounded with the shell of BNC connector, through the grounding conductor of
the power cord of the measurement instrument. Before making connections to the input
leads of this probe, ensure that the output BNC connector is attached to the BNC connector
of the measurement instrument, while the probe is properly grounded.

Do Not Operate Without Covers

To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this probe with covers removed.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions

To avoid electric shock, do not operate this probe in wet of damp conditions.

Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere

To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this probe in an explosive atmosphere.

Avoid Exposed Circuit

To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic objects. Do not
touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Use Proper Power Source

To ensure this probe function well, use one 9V battery or mains adapter with 5VDC/200mA
or 9VDC/150mA. The probe also can be powered by different power leads. Do not operate
this probe from a power source that applies more than the voltage specified.

Do Not Operated With Suspected Failures

If you suspect there is damage to this probe, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth to clean the dirt. Prevent damage to probe. Avoid immersing the probe.
Avoid using abrasive cleaners. Avoid using chemicals contains benzene or similar solvents.

3. Description

With high bandwidth, this active 10:1 probe is ideal for timing analysis or troubleshooting of
high speed logic and for design verification of disk drive, as well as for wireless and data
communication design.

4. Installation

a. Simply plug-in the BNC output connector to the vertical input of an oscilloscope
or other measurement instrument with 50Ohm input resistance.
The instrument must have a ground reference.
b. Connect an appropriate power source to this probe or enter the batteries, then turn it on.
c. To use the probe with batteries, first slide open the battery compartment on the rear of

the probe housing and insert the 9V battery

d. You can also use the supplied mains adapter or the optional USB-, PROBUS

or LEMO-power leads.

WARNING To protect against electric shock, use only the

accessories supplied with this probe or the optional
offered TESTEC accessories.

Using the appropriate probe accessories, connect the inputs to the circuits under
measurement.

CAUTION. This probe is to carry out measurement
between two points on the circuit under measurement.
This probe is not for electrically insulating the circuit
under measurement and the measuring instrument.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

5. Appearance

The active probe looks as follows.

a. Input Pins the input pins of the active probe can be connected directly
to the circuit under test or connected to the accessories that
come with the probe.

b. Output cable the BNC output connector connected to the oscilloscope

c. Power unit power requirements

- Mains adapter with 5VDC/200mA or 9VDC/150mA

- 9V battery

- optional power leads (USB, Probus® or Lemo®)

e. LED indicator green for normal operation, red when voltage is too low

f. Switch Power ON/OFF

6. Inspection Procedure

a. Connect the BNC output connector to the vertical input of a proper grounded oscilloscope
with 50Ohm input resistance.
b. Turn on the probe by using the switch on the power unit.
c. Set the oscilloscope input coupling to DC and to 0.5V/div. Center the trace on the display.
d. Connect the input pins of the probe to a function generator and select a square-wave output
of 10V amplitude and 100kHz frequency.
e. Then, a 100kHz square-wave of 1V amplitude will be displayed on the screen of the

oscilloscope and this means the probe is working properly

7. Offset Adjustment

If the offset voltage is too large, short the inputs and turn the variable resistor
(DC voltage adjustment) which you find in the hole of the probe head by using a flat-head
screwdriver until the offset voltage is lowest.

8. Avaiable Power Sources

a. 9V battery
b. Mains adapter (5VDC/200mA or 9VDC/150mA)
c. Lemo® Power Cord, for oscilloscopes with power output - Lemo® connector.
d. Probus® Power Cord, for oscilloscopes with power output - Probus
e. USB Power Cord, for oscilloscopes which offer USB connector.

9. Delivery Content

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connector.

1 x active probe – TT-AF 1200
1 x 16pcs accessory kit – TT-AF SET1
1 x mains adapter – TT-SI NT
1 x hardcase – TT-AF HC
1 x trimming tool – TT-AF TOOL
2 x manual (German and English)
1 x calibration certificate

10. Accessories

Type

TT-SI NT

TT-AF HC 12056

TT-AF SET1 12055

Order­No.

Description

15100 Mains Adapter (included)

Hardcase (included)

16pcs accessory kit (included)

TT-AF TOOL 12057

Trimming Tool (included)

TT-AF SET2 21083 Micro IC Clips, double set

TT-SI PROBUS 15150

TT-SI LEMO 15151

TT-SI USB 15152

Power Lead with
PROBUS-Connector

Power Lead with LEMO-Connector

Power Lead with USB-Connector

TT-SI EPL1 15140

1 to 3 Power Splitter

TT-SI EPL2 15141

1 to 4 Power Splitter

Lemo® and Probus® are the registered trademarks

Ambient Operating Temperature

Ambient Storage Temperature

Ambient Operating Humidity

Length of BNC Cable

11. Specifiations

TT-AF 1200

Bandwidth DC to 1,2GHz (-3dB)

Attenuation Ratio 10:1

Accuracy

±2%

Rise Time 291ps

Input Impedance

Input Voltage
Output Voltage

- Swing
Output Voltage

- Offset (typical)
Adjustable output offset range
Output Voltage

- Noise (typical)

1MΩ // 3pF
±15V (DC+peak AC)

±40V (DC+peak AC) absolute maximum voltage
±1,5V (into 50Ω load)

<±5mV

-28mV to +28mV

0,9mVrms

Output Impedance (typical) 50Ω (for using 50Ω input system oscilloscope)

-10°C to 40°C

-30°C to 70°C

0% to 85% RH

Ambient Storage Humidity 0% to 85% RH
Power Requirements

- Standard
Power Requirements

- Optional

9V battery or
mains adapter 5VDC/200mA or 9VDC/150mA

power leads (USB, Probus® or Lemo®)

120cm

Weight 200g

Dimensions (L x W x H) 83mm x 19mm x 14mm

Order Number 12050

12. Derating Curve

The derating curve of the absolute maximum input voltage in common mode is shown as
follows.

13. Warranty

TESTEC warrants its probes for normal use and operation within specification for a period of
one (1) year from the date of shipment (accessories not included).
In exercising its warranty, TESTEC, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly
returned within the warranty period. However, this will be done only if the product is
determined by TESTEC’s examination to be defective because of workmanship or materials,
and the defect is not caused by misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of operation,
or damaged by attempted repair or modifications by non-authorized facility.
The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges for the return
of products.
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 purpose
or use. TESTEC shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages,
whether in contract or otherwise.

14. General

© 2017 Testec – All rights reserved.
All trademarks are property of their respective manufacturers. TESTEC is a trademark of
TESTEC Elektronik GmbH. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
For product information, sales, service and technical support:

TESTEC Elektronik GmbH

Manufacturer of Probes and Accessories
Fritz-Klatte-Str. 6
65933 Frankfurt / Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.testec.de

Notes on Disposal

This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary
by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronics
equipment in standard waste receptacles.

Testec Elektronik GmbH

Fritz-Klatte-Str. 6

D - 65933 Frankfurt

Telefon: +49 (0) 69 - 94 333 5 - 0

Fax: +49 (0) 69 - 94 333 5 – 55

E-Mail: [e-mail]

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