Tektronix P5200A Instruction Manual page 22

Probe Operating Information
Connecting P5202A, P5205A, & P5210A Probes to Oscilloscopes that feature the VPI Interface
1. Connect the TPA-BNC adapter to the oscilloscope.
2. Connect the probe to the input of the adapter.
3. Turn the probe connector clockwise to secure it. All of the LEDs on the probe briefly light to confirm power-on, and then
indicate the settings from the previous session.
4. Adjust the vertical offset (or position) of the oscilloscope input.
NOTE. Do not attempt to adjust the offset adjustment in the probe compensation box; it is factory-preset to optimize the
range of the electronic adjustment. To make the offset adjustment, refer to the procedures. (See page 45, Offset Zero.)
5. Select the proper range setting. For example, when using the P5202A probe, to achieve higher resolution and less
noise when measuring signals below 64 V
the output signal may not be accurate. Use the 200X range setting instead.
WARNING. To avoid electrical shock, observe proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 60 VDC or
30 VAC . These voltage levels pose a shock hazard. Use only the accessories specified with the probe that you are using.
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Make sure that the accessories are fully mated before connecting or disconnecting.
WARNING. To avoid electrical shock or fire, make sure the test leads are in good condition. The input leads and extender
leads have a jacket wear indicator which becomes visible if the wire jacket becomes excessively worn. If the wear indicator is
visible, do not use the probe. Contact Tektronix Service for repair or replacement.
6. Using the appropriate probe accessories, connect the inputs of the probe to the circuit points to be measured.
WARNING. To avoid electrical shock or fire, keep the probe body and output cable of the probe away from the circuits being
measured. The probe body and output cable are not intended to be in contact with the circuits being measured.
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, switch the attenuation to 20X. If the overrange indicator lights or flashes,
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P5200A Series High Voltage Differential Probes Instruction Manual