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Figure 5
Handling the Probe Cable
Avoid degrading the probe's performance. Do not twist, kink, or tightly bend the
CAUTION
probe's cable.
When the probe is attached to an oscilloscope, avoid letting object hit the probe cable
CAUTION
where the cable exits the probe amplifier and bend it well beyond its limit.
When storing the probe, coil the cable in a large loops and avoid twisting the
cable. Coil the cable in a similar manner to how garden hoses or extension cords
are typically coiled. You can start by wrapping the cable around your thumb as
shown in
with each rotation. This allows the cable rotations to lie flat against each other and
will eliminate the net twisting of the cable in the end.
Figure 6
1130B-Series Probes User's Guide
Improperly Disconnecting a Probe Head From an Amplifier
Figure
6. Then continue to circle your thumb, but provide a slight twist
Recommended Coil for Storage
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Getting Started
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