Rigol RP5600A User manual

RIGOL

User’s Guide

RP5600A Passive Probe

Jan. 2014

RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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User’s Guide for RP5600A I

Guaranty and Declaration

Trademark Information

RIGOLis a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

Publication Number

UGE11101-1110

Notices

RIGOL products are protected by patent law in and outside of

P.R.C.

RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all

the specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole

decision.

Information in this publication replaces all previously

corresponding material.

RIGOL shall not be liable for losses caused by either incidental

or consequential in connection with the furnishing, use or

performance of this manual as well as any information

contained.

Any part of this document is forbidden to copied or photocopied

or rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.

Product Certification

RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and

industrial standards in China. International standard conformance

certification is in progress, e.g. ISO.

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User’s Guide for RP5600A

Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in This Guide. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING

Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices

that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that

could result in damage to this product or other property.

Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury or hazard may immediately

happen.

WARNING indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible

potentially.

CAUTION indicates a potential damage to the instrument or

other property might occur.

Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the

product:

Hazardous

Voltage

Safety

Warning

Protective

Earth

Terminal

Chassis

Ground

Test

Ground

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User’s Guide for RP5600A III

General Care and Cleaning

General Care:

Do not store or leave the probe in places where it will be exposed to

direct sunlight for long period of time.

Cleaning:

Clean the probe regularly according to its operating conditions. To

clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:

1. Disconnect the probe from all power sources.

2. Clean the loose dust on the outside of the probe with a lint-

free cloth (with mild detergent or water).

CAUTION

To avoid damages to the probe, do not expose it to

corrosive liquids.

WARNING

To avoid injury resulting from short circuit, make sure the

probe is completely dry before reconnecting into a power

source.

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User’s Guide for RP5600A

Contents

Guaranty and Declaration .........................................................I

General Care and Cleaning......................................................III

RP5600A Probe at a Glance.......................................................1

General Inspection...................................................................2

Accessories .............................................................................3

To Connect to the Oscilloscope..................................................6

To Use the Probe .....................................................................8

Compensation Adjustments.....................................................11

Characteristics.......................................................................14

Warranty...............................................................................15

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User’s Guide for RP5600A 1

RP5600A Probe at a Glance

The RIGOL RP5600A passive probe provides up to 600 MHz

bandwidth and uses modular structure allowing users to replace the

probe tips. The probe has compact structure and uses snap-on BNC

connector for easy connection with the oscilloscope.

Features:

Up to 600 MHz analog bandwidth.

Precise and tenuous probe tip.

Auto identification of the probe attenuation ratio (when

supported by the oscilloscope).

Firm, durable and retractable normal probe hook.

Equipped with many kinds of ground lines to connect to

different earth terminals.

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User’s Guide for RP5600A

General Inspection

When you get a new RP5600A probe, you are suggested to take the

following steps to inspect the probe.

1．Inspect the shipping container for damage.

Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material

until the contents of the shipment have been checked for

completeness and the instrument has passed both electrical

and mechanical tests.

The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the

probe resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be

responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the

unit.

2．Inspect the probe.

In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your

RIGOL sales representative.

3．Check the accessories.

Accessories supplied with the probe are listed in the

“Accessories" section. If the contents are incomplete or

damaged, please contact the local sales representative of

RIGOL.

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User’s Guide for RP5600A 3

Accessories

The figure and table below list the standard accessories for

RP5600A. All the accessories can be ordered and purchased from

RIGOL.

Figure 1 RP5600A Accessories

CAUTION

The measurement category of the combination of the

probe and the accessories (used to assist the

measurement) is the lower one in the combination.

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User’s Guide for RP5600A

Table 1RP5600A Accessories

Item#

Name

Part No.

Qty

1 Probe

RP5600A-0200101

2 Probe tip RP5600A-0200201 2

3 Barrel insulator (long) RP5600A-0200301 1

4 Barrel insulator (short) RP5600A-0200401 1

General purpose

retractable hook tip RP5600A-0200501 1

6 Dual-lead adapter RP5600A-0200601 1

7 Probe bracket RP5600A-0200701 1

8 SMD clip RP5600A-0200801 2

9 Spring ground

RP5600A-0200901

10 Alligator ground lead

RP5600A-0201001

11 Socketed ground lead

RP5600A-0201101

12 Screwdriver RP5600A-0201201 1

13 Sign loop RP5600A-0201301 8

14 BNC adapter RP5600A-0201401 1

1. Probe

Main body of the probe.

2. Probe Tip

Front Component of the probe.

3,4 Barrel Insulator (long, short)

When using the short one, the ground terminal is exposed in

favor of using the ground spring. When using the long one, the

ground terminal is covered completely to avoid short circuit

between the probe and the circuit under test.

5. General Purpose Retractable Hook Tip

Directly connect the probe head to the circuit under test to

spare your hands.

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