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  • Page 1 CT4196 User Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 2: Safety Summary

    Cal Test Electronics Safety Summary To avoid personal injury and/or product damage, review and comply with the following safety precautions. These precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this probe.
  • Page 3 Cal Test Electronics Capacitors inside the instrument may retain a charge even if the instrument is disconnected from its source of supply. Use Only in Office-Type Indoor Setting The probe is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments. Do...
  • Page 4: Compliance And Certifications

    Cal Test Electronics Must be Grounded This probe is grounded by the shell of the BNC connector through the grounding conductor of the power cord of the measurement instrument. Before making connections to the input leads of this probe, ensure...
  • Page 5: Terms And Symbols

    Cal Test Electronics Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems). This product is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical...
  • Page 6 Cal Test Electronics Definitions MEASUREMENT CATEGORY - classification of testing and measuring circuits according to the types of mains circuits to which they are intended to be connected. MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II (CAT II) - measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points of the low-voltage mains...
  • Page 7: Initial Inspection

    Cal Test Electronics Introduction Overview The CT4196 differential probe allows safe, accurate measurement between two voltage points where neither point is referenced to ground. Designed for high sensitivity measurements, the probe offers up to 60 MHz bandwidth. Compatible with oscilloscopes from all major manufacturers, the probe is exclusively powered by the included 9 V power adapter.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Over range Indicator (Red) Alligator Clips, black and red Attenuation Selector Switch External Power Connection Power Indicator (Red) Pincer Clips, black and red Insulated BNC Cable Figure 1 CT4196: Front Panel Features GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 9: Using The Probe

    Cal Test Electronics Using the Probe WARNING At the time of powering on the probe, the input leads must not be connected to an item to be tested. Never operate the probe with the case open. CAUTION This probe is used to carry out differential mea- surements between two points on the circuit under test.
  • Page 10 Cal Test Electronics Vertical Scale on Oscilloscope Scope Input Probe Actual Vertical Scale Actual Vertical Impedance Attenuation Attenuation Reading on the Scale of the Setting Setting Oscilloscope Oscilloscope 1 MΩ 0.5 V/div 0.5 V/div 1 MΩ 0.5 V/div 2.5 V/div 1 MΩ...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Cal Test Electronics Specifications All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 20 minutes over an ambient range of 25°C ± 5°C. Electrical Characteristics 60 MHz (10x attenuation) Bandwidth 50 MHz (5x attenuation) 15 MHz (1x attenuation) 5.8 ns for 10x...
  • Page 12: Mechanical Characteristics

    Cal Test Electronics Mechanical Characteristics Weight 250 g Dimensions 195 x 55 x 30 mm BNC Cable Length 100 cm Input Leads Length 55 cm each Environmental Characteristics Operating Temp/Humidity 0°C to 50°C / 10% to 85% RH -30°C to 70°C / 10% to 90% RH...
  • Page 13: Voltage Derating Curve

    Cal Test Electronics Voltage Derating Curve The derating curve of the absolute maximum input voltage in common mode is shown as follows: CT4196 Maximum Input Voltage Derating Curve 1KHz 10KHz 100KHz 1MHz 10MHz 100MHz Frequency Figure 2 CT4196: Derating Curve GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 14: Service And Warranty Information

    Units returned to Cal Test Electronics that have been subject to abuse, misuse, damage, or accident, or have been connected, installed, or adjusted contrary to the instructions furnished by Cal Test Electronics, or that have been repaired by unauthorized persons, will not be covered by this warranty.

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