Getting Started; Features And Accessories - Tektronix P5210 Instructions Manual

Getting Started

This section describes the P5210 High-Voltage Differential Probe
and gives instructions on how to install and functionally test the
probe.

Features and Accessories

The P5210 probe (Figure 1) provides a safe means of measuring
circuits with floating high voltages. The probe outputs a low-voltage,
ground-referenced signal for display on instruments with the
TekProbe interface (or any oscilloscope or other measurement
instrument when used with the Tektronix 1103 TekProbe power
supply).
The P5210 probe allows clear and accurate measurements of
high-speed transitions and provides excellent rejection of common-
mode signals. Both inputs have high impedance and low capaci-
tance. Because of these features, the probe can safely and accurately
measure the fast voltage transients in switching power devices
without risk of damage.
Other applications for the P5210 probe include testing high-voltage
motor control circuits and line connected circuits in switch-mode
power supplies.
The probe has a number of design features to protect you from high
voltage. This protection extends up to the full input rating of the
probe.
The probe head and input cables are double insulated.
The control buttons and probe housing are non-conductive and
isolated.
The probe housing is internally shielded with a connection from
the shield to earth ground through the output cable.
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P5210 Instructions