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Keysight N2862B, N2863B,
N2889A, and N2890A Probes
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Keysight N2862B, N2863B, N2889A, and N2890A Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 FAR and understood and met. the DFARS and are set forth specifically in writing elsewhere in the EULA. Keysight shall N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Inspecting the Probe Shipment Oscilloscope Compatibility Cleaning the Probe Handling the Probe Switching the Attenuation Ratio on the N2889A Probe Typical Voltage Derating Curve Characteristics Accessories Safety Information Returning the Probe for Service Contacting Keysight Technologies N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Technologies office will arrange for repair or replacement at Keysight Technologies’ option without waiting for claim settlement. Oscilloscope Compatibility These probes are compatible with any Keysight real-time oscilloscope that has a 1 MΩ input resistance. Cleaning the Probe Disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope and clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap/water solution.
  • Page 5: Switching The Attenuation Ratio On The N2889A Probe

    The N2889A has a switchable attenuation ratio (10:1/1:1). In order to adjust the attenuation, use the yellow switch on the body of the probe as shown in the picture below. Yellow attenuation switch N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 6: Typical Voltage Derating Curve

    Typical Voltage Derating Curve Typical Voltage Derating Curve Figure 1 N2862B, N2863B, N2889A, & N2890A Voltage Derating Curve @300Vrms Figure 2 N2889A Voltage Derating Curve @150Vrms (1:1) N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Typical Voltage Derating Curve Note that the maximum input voltage rating of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied signal increases. N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 8: Characteristics

    Characteristics Characteristics Characteristics for the N2862B, N2863B, N2889A, and N2890A probes are shown below. N2862B N2863B N2889A N2890A Operating temperature to 50 C, 80% RH (non-condensing) Storage temperature to 50 C, 80% RH (non-condensing) Altitude 2000m (indoor use only) Cable length 1.2 m...
  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories The following accessories are available with the N2862B, N2863B, N2889A, and N2890A probes. Item Description Usage Quantity Retractable hook To make quick connections for hands-free probing. Adjustment tool To adjust the LF compensation to an optimum square wave response.
  • Page 10 To fit over the probe tip and provide a convenient self-aligning connection to an IC’s pins. When using an accessory, the probe assembly-accessory combination is only N OTE rated for measurements on mains isolated circuits, not CAT II, III, or IV circuits. N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 11: Safety Information

    (Figure 1 Figure Use Only Grounded Instruments. Do not connect the probe’s WARNING ground lead to a potential other than earth ground. Always make sure the probe and the oscilloscope are grounded properly. N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Instrument Markings and Symbols The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation. N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 13: Returning The Probe For Service

    Returning the Probe for Service Returning the Probe for Service For all repair, service, or calibration needs, you can send the probe to an authorized service center. Visit http://www.keysight.com/find/assist to find a service location. N2862B, N2963B, N2889A, and N2890A User’s Guide...
  • Page 14: Contacting Keysight Technologies

    Contacting Keysight Technologies Contacting Keysight Technologies For technical assistance, contact your local Keysight Call Center. • In the Americas, call 1 (800) 829-4444 • In other regions, visit http://www.keysight.com/find/assist • Before returning an instrument for service, you must first call the Call Center at 1 (800) 829-4444.

This manual is also suitable for:

N2863bN2889aN2890a

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