TA042 100 MHz x100/x1000 Differential Probe User's Manual This probe complies with IEC-1010.1, IEC-1010.2-031 CAT III, Pollution Degree 2. 1. Safety terms and symbols Issue history: 1 Terms appearing in this manual: 8.8.2008. Pico Technology WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or death. CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. James House Colmworth Business Park Symbols appearing on the product: St. Neots PE19 8YP www.picotech.com Danger High Voltage Protective (Earth) Terminal Attention Refer to Manual Lemo(R), Probus(R) and Pico Technology are registered trademarks. Manufactured in Republic of China. 8 (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 DO137-1 DO137-1 (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 1 2. General safety summary 8. Derating curve Please review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this probe or any products that are connected to it. The derating curve for absolute maximum input voltage is as follows: Observe maximum working voltage To avoid any injury, do not use the probe above 1000 V rms CAT III between each input lead and earth or between the two input leads. This voltage rating applies to both the 1/100 and the 1/1000 settings. Voltage (V rms) 10000 Must be grounded This probe is grounded with the shell of the BNC connector and an auxiliary grounding terminal. WARNING Before making connections to the input leads of this probe, ensure that its output lead is grounded. You may do this either by connecting the BNC shell to a grounded measurement instrument, or by connecting the auxiliary grounding terminal to a reliable ground point. Read the next paragraph for further advice. 1000 1000 1000 100 20 10 1.0E+05 1.0E+06 1.0E+07 1.0E+08 Frequency (Hz) You must verify that the probe is securely grounded before connecting the probe input leads. Some types of measuring instrument, such as a USB oscilloscope connected to a laptop, are unlikely to be grounded even if the laptop is powered from the mains. Bench-top oscilloscopes are usually grounded, but in some cases may have been isolated from ground. A USB oscilloscope connected to a desktop computer is usually grounded. In any case, do not assume that the measurement instrument is grounded. Always verify the ground connection for yourself before connecting the probe input leads. Use fused test prods if necessary If this probe is intended to use for measurements in circuits of INSTALLATION CATEGORY III, it should incorporate with fused test prods. Do not operate without covers 9. Overrange indicator The overrange indicator lights up red if the voltage of the input signal exceeds the linear operating range of the probe. When this happens, the signal on the probe output may not accurately represent the signal on the probe input. 10. Test procedure a. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this probe with the covers removed. Do not operate in wet or damp conditions To avoid electric shock, do not operate this probe in wet or damp conditions. Do not operate in explosive atmosphere To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this probe in an explosive atmosphere. b. c. d. e. f. Connect the BNC output connector to the vertical input of a general-purpose oscilloscope. Install four AA cells or connect an appropriate mains adaptor to this probe. Set the oscilloscope input coupling to DC and 1 V/div. Center the trace on the display. Connect the sprung hooks of the probe to power lines. Set the range of the probe to 1/1000. A 50 Hz / 60 Hz sine-wave of proper amplitude will be displayed on the screen of the oscilloscope. This means the probe is working properly. 11. Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the probe, taking care not to cause damage. Avoid exposed circuitry To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches and other metallic objects. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. a. b. c. 2 DO137-1 (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 DO137-1 Do not immerse the probe. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not use chemicals contains benzene or similar solvents. (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 7 7. Specifications Use proper power source Bandwidth Attenuation ratio Accuracy Rise Time Input Impedance Input Voltage Max. Differential* (1/100) Max. Differential* (1/1000) Common Mode Range* To ensure proper functioning of this probe, use four AA cells or a 6 VDC / 200 mA mains adaptor or regulated 9 VDC / 120 mA mains adaptor or power leads. DC to 100 MHz (-3 dB) 1:100/1000 2% 3.5 ns 4 M // 7 pF each side to ground Do not operate the probe if it is damaged If you suspect there is damage to this probe, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. 140 V (DC + Peak AC) or 140 V rms 1400 V (DC + Peak AC) or 1000 V rms 1400V (DC + Peak AC) or 1000 V rms (1/100 and 1/1000) Absolute Max. Voltage* 1400 V (DC + Peak AC) or 1000 V rms CAT III (Differential or Common Mode) (1/100 & 1/1000) Output Voltage Swing (into 50 k load) 7V Offset (typical) <5 mV Noise (typical) 0.9 mV rms Source Impedance (typical) 50 CMRR (typical) -80 dB @ 60 Hz; -50 dB @ 1 MHz Ambient Operating Temperature -10 to 40 Ambient Storage Temperature -30 to 70 Ambient Operating Humidity 25 to 85% RH Ambient Storage Humidity 25 to 85% RH Power Requirements Standard 4xAA cells or 6 V DC / 200 mA mains adaptor** or regulated 9 V DC / 120 mA mains adaptor** Option Power leads Length of Input Leads 30 cm Length of BNC Lead 90 cm Weight 500 g Dimension (LxWxH) 207 mm x 83 mm x 38 mm 3. Description By enabling conventional oscilloscopes to display and measure in-circuit waveforms that are referenced to high common-mode voltages, this differential probe extends the measurement capability of oscilloscopes in electronic power converters, inverters, motor speed controls, switch-mode power supplies and many applications. 4. Installation a. b. c. Simply plug in the BNC output connector to the vertical input of a general-purpose oscilloscope or other measurement instrument, and connect the auxiliary grounding terminal to a proper ground. The measurement instrument must have a ground reference. Install four AA cells or connect an appropriate power source to this probe. Select the proper attenuation ratio. When measuring signals below 140 V, switch the attenuation ratio to 1/100 in order to get higher resolution and less noise. Otherwise, set the attenuation to 1/1000. WARNING d. Using the appropriate probe accessories, connect the input to the circuits under measurement. CAUTION * Voltage limit is the lesser of the DC+Peak AC and RMS values. ** a. The supplied voltage must be less than 12 V and greater than 4.4 V, otherwise the probe could be damaged or might not operate properly. b. Polarity is "+" inside and "-" outside. If the polarity is wrong, a built-in circuit protects the probe so that no danger or damage will occur. c. When the voltage of the cells becomes too low, the power indicator on the panel will flicker. 6 (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 DO137-1 To protect against electric shock, use only the accessories designed for use with this differential probe. DO137-1 This probe is designed for carrying out measurements between two points on under test. It is not intended for insulating the circuit under test and the instrument. (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 differential the circuit electrically measuring 3 5. Appearance 6. Power leads The differential probe looks like this: Two types of power leads are available for use with this instrument: A 4 B a. b. C A. Output Lead The BNC output connector and an auxiliary grounding terminal are connected to the oscilloscope. B. Input Leads The input leads of the differential probe connect to sprung hooks that come with the probe. C. Sprung Hooks The sprung hooks are connected safely to test points in the circuits under test. (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 DO137-1 Lemo(R) Lead: For oscilloscopes with Lemo(R) power connectors. Probus(R) Lead: For oscilloscopes with Probus(R) power connectors. Oscilloscope front panel DO137-1 (c) Copyright Pico Technology 2008 5