Table Of Contents - LeCroy HFP1500 Instruction Manual

Safety Information
Operator Safety .....................................................................................................1-1
Conventions Used in this Manual ..........................................................................1-1
Overview
Product Description ...............................................................................................2-1
Key Benefits ...........................................................................................................2-1
Standard Accessories ............................................................................................2-2
Optional Accessories .............................................................................................2-2
Features and Accessories
Probe Head ............................................................................................................3-1
AutoColor ID ..........................................................................................................3-1
Description of Standard and Optional Accessories ...............................................3-1
A. Tips ................................................................................................................3-2
B. Clips...............................................................................................................3-3
C. Leads.............................................................................................................3-4
D. Probe Holder .................................................................................................3-5
E. Cartridges ......................................................................................................3-6
Operation
Handling the Probe ................................................................................................4-1
Connecting the Probe to the Test Instrument ........................................................4-1
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit ...............................................................4-1
Operation with a LeCroy Oscilloscope ...................................................................4-1
Offset .....................................................................................................................4-2
Use with Non-LeCroy Instruments .........................................................................4-3
Use with Older LeCroy Instruments .......................................................................4-3
High Frequency Measurements
Input Loading .........................................................................................................5-1
Inductive Loading (Lead Length) ...........................................................................5-1
Capacitive Loading ................................................................................................5-3
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning .................................................................................................................6-1
Calibration Interval .................................................................................................6-1
Service Strategy ....................................................................................................6-1
Returning a Defective Probe ..................................................................................6-1
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................6-2
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