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Operator’s
Manual
PP009 Passive Probe
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Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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.
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 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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Safety Instructions
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 terms and symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to
alert you to important safety considerations.
High Voltage WARNING,
risk of electric shock or burn.
CAUTION
of potential damage to equipment, or
WARNING
of
potential injury. Attend to the accompanying information to protect
against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions
are fully understood and met.
DOUBLE INSULATION
PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL
Precautions
To avoid personal injury or damage to property, review and comply with the
following safety precautions.
Use product only as specified.
Connect only to grounded instruments.
Use only with compatible Teledyne
LeCroy oscilloscopes that have their BNC input connected to an earth
ground. Do not connect the probe reference lead to any point which is at a
potential other than earth ground.
Connect and disconnect properly.
Connect probe to the oscilloscope before
connecting the probe to the test circuit. Disconnect the probe input and
reference lead from the test circuit before disconnecting the probe from the
oscilloscope. To avoid injury or death due to electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect probes or probe accessories while they are connected to a
voltage source.
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Do not overload.
To avoid electric shock or fire, do not apply any potential to
the probe leads that exceeds the maximum rating of the probe.
Comply with voltage derating curve.
When measuring higher frequency
signals, comply with the Voltage vs. Frequency Derating Curve.
Observe all terminal ratings.
To avoid electric shock or fire, observe all
markings on the oscilloscope before connecting. Consult the respective
oscilloscope product manual for further ratings information.
Do not remove probe casing.
Removing the probe’s case or touching exposed
connections may result in electric shock.
Use only within operational environment listed.
Use indoors only. Do not use
in wet or explosive atmospheres. Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe.
Handle with care.
The probe tip is extremely sharp and may puncture skin or
cause other bodily injury if not handled properly.
Keep fingers behind the finger guard of probe body and accessories.
Do not operate with suspected failures.
Before each use, inspect the probe
and accessories for any potential damage such as tears or other defects in
the probe body, cable jacket, accessories, etc. If any part is damaged, cease
operation immediately and sequester the probe from inadvertent use.
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Introduction
The PP009 is a miniature high impedance passive probe designed for use
with ≤ 600 MHz Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes. Its high input resistance and
low capacitance make it ideal for general purpose probing of signals with
frequency content from DC through several hundred MHz.
Keep fingers behind the probe’s finger guard during use.
Rated for indoor use only. Do not operate where conductive pollutants
may be present.
Maximum input voltage derates when frequency response is
approximately 30 kHz or higher. See voltage derating curve p.4.
Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Attenuation
Input Resistance
Input Capacitance
Input Impedance
Compensation Range
Bandwidth
÷10 ±1%
10 MΩ
±1%
9.5 pF
(see plot on p.5)
10 – 20 pF
500 MHz (-3 dB)
Circuits not directly connected to Mains, 400 Vrms,
1250 V transient overvoltage
CAT II, 300 Vrms
Pollution Degree
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Electrical Ratings*
Max. Input Voltage
* See Certifications for an explanation of rating categories.
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