Tektronix P6112 User manual
Instructions
P6112
100 MHz 10X Passive Probe
070-9694-00
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Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
P6112 Instructions i
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid
potential hazards, use product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Injury Precautions
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not apply
potential to any input, including the common inputs, that varies from
ground by more than the maximum rating for that input.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury, do not connect or disconnect
probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire
hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep Probe Surface Clean and Dry. To avoid electric shock and
erroneous readings, keep probe surface clean and dry.
Product Damage Precautions
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Immerse in Liquids. Clean the probe using only a damp cloth.
Refer to Cleaning Instructions, page ii.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in damage to this product or other property.
General Safety Summary
ii P6112 Instructions
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as
you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
ProtectiveGround
(Earth)Terminal ATTENTION
Refer to Manual
DANGER
High Voltage
Certifications and Compliances
Compliances. Consult the product specifications for Overvoltage
Category and Safety Class.
Overvoltage Category. Overvoltage categories are defined as follows:
CAT III: Distribution level mains, fixed installation
CAT II: Local level mains, appliances, portable equipment
CAT I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of equipment,
telecommunication, electronics
Cleaning Instructions
Clean the probe using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent
and water solution. Do not use any other chemicals or abrasives.
P6112 Instructions 1
Features and Accessories
The P6112 Passive Probe is designed for use with a TDS 200 series
oscilloscope that has a bandwidth of 100 MHz or less.
The P6112 Passive Probe is listed with Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. and meets the requirements of UL 3111–1, ground referenced.
NOTE. Remove and discard the protective cover on the tip of the
probe before attempting to connect a probe tip accessory.
P6112 Features and Standard Accessories
BNC-to-Probe Tip Adapter – To install the adapter, push the wide
end firmly into a BNC connector. Then, insert the probe tip firmly into
the adapter.
Retractable Hook Tip – Use the retractable hook tip to make
hands-free measurements.
NOTE To ensure a proper connection, firmly twist the hook tip onto the
probe.
Marker Rings – To identify probe connections, attach matching
colored rings onto the probe cable and tip as shown.
Unlocked Locked
Locking Connector – Install the connector in the unlocked position
and turn it clockwise until it snaps into the locked position.
Features and Accessories
2P6112 Instructions
P6112 Features and Standard Accessories (Cont.)
Ground Lead – Use the alligator clip to attach the probe to a ground
reference. Attach matching marker ring as shown.
AdjustmentTool – Use the adjustment tool for probe compensation
adjustments.
Long Ground Lead
Short Ground Lead
To see the best signal, use the shortest possible ground lead and
signal path.
P6112 Instructions 3
Probe Compensation
Before taking any measurements using a probe, first check the
compensation of the probe and adjust the probe compensation to
match the channel input the probe is connected to.
NOTE. If you use a hook tip, ensure a proper connection by firmly
twisting the hook tip onto the probe.
1. Connect the probe to the Probe Comp signal on your TDS 200
series oscilloscope and then press AUTOSET.
CH 1
PROBE
COMP AUTOSET
button
2. Compensate the probe by adjusting the trimmer on the probe so
that the corners of the signal are square.
1 kHz
Trimmer
4P6112 Instructions
Specifications
The characteristics listed in Table 1 apply to a P6112 Passive Probe
installed on a Tektronix TDS 220 oscilloscope unless otherwise
noted.
These specifications apply when the instrument has had a warm-up
period of at least 10 minutes and is in an environment that does not
exceed the limits described in Table 2.
Table 1: Electrical characteristics
Attenuation
(DC coupled system) 10X"2% at DC
Input resistance
(DC coupled system) 10 M"1.5%
Input capacitance 11.8 pF to 14.8 pF
(13.3 pF typical)
Compensation range 15 pF to 35 pF
Rise time
(DC coupled system) 3.5 ns (TDS 220)
5.8 ns (TDS 210)
Bandwidth
(–3 dB, DC coupled system) DC to 100 MHz (TDS 220)
DC to 60 MHz (TDS 210)
Maximum Working (Nondestructive)
Input Voltage
(For frequency derating curve, refer
to Figure 1 on page 6)
Overvoltage Category
Category I
Category II
Maximum Voltage
300 VRMS
300 VRMS
Safety UL3111–1, First Edition
CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1–92
EN61010–1
EN61010–2–031
Overvoltage Category II, Pollution Degree 2
Specifications
P6112 Instructions 5
Table 1: Electrical characteristics (Cont.)
EC Declaration of Conformity Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specification as listed in the Official Journal of the
European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, as amended by
93/68/EEC:
EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for
measurement, control,
and laboratory use
EN 61010-2-031:1994 Particular requirements
for hand-held probe
assemblies for electrical
measurement and test
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Net Weight
(including accessories) 110 g (0.243 lb)
Cable Length 2 meters (78.74 in)
Temperature Range1
Operating
Nonoperating
–15°C to +55°C
(+5°F to +131°F)
–62°C to +85°C
(–80°F to +185°F)
Humidity1Tested at 95% to 97% relative humidity
(30°C to 55°C)
1Tektronix Standard 062-2847-00, class 3. Refer to MIL-E-16400F, paragraph
4.5.9 through 4.5.9.5.1, class 4.
Specifications
6P6112 Instructions
100V
10V
010M 100M1M
Frequency (Hz)
Voltage
(VRMS)
200V
300V
400V
5M 50M
Category I & II
Figure 1: Maximum Working Voltage Derating Curve (VRMS, DC Coupled)
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