Tektronix P5200 Instruction Manual page 19

The P5200 has several features and accessories that make probing and
measurement a simpler task. Take a moment to familiarize yourself
with these items and their uses.
P5200 Instruction Manual
Power Indicator. The power indicator lights green
to show that power from the AC adapter is present.
Overrange Indicator. The overrange indicator
lights red if the voltage of the input signal exceeds
the linear range of the range setting. When this
happens, the signal on the probe output does not
accurately represent the signal on the probe input.
Range Button. In the raised position the
range button sets the attenuation to 1/500. In
the lowered position the range button sets the
attenuation to 1/50.
Use the 1/500 position for connections above
130 V up to a maximum of 1,300 V differential.
Use the 1/50 position for better signal resolution
on connections below 130 V (DC + peak AC).
Both range settings are rated for a maximum of
1,000 V CAT II common mode.
RMS
Scale Conversion Chart. The chart lists the
effective volts per division for the 1/500 and 1/50
range settings and scale factors of 2 mV to 1 V on
the measurement instrument.
The effective volts per division is the attenuation
factor of 500 or 50 multiplied by the scale factor
of the measurement instrument. For example,
with the range set to 1/500 and the measurement
instrument sensitivity set to 0.5 volts/division, the
effective volts per division equals 500× 0.5 or
250 V.
Differential Inputs. The inputs accept a maximum
of 1,000 V CAT II between either input and
RMS
ground and a maximum difference of 1,300 V
(DC + peak AC) between the inputs. These input
ratings are valid for both range settings.
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