Tektronix TCA-VPI50 Instructions

TCA-VPI50
TekConnect to 50 Ω TekVPI
®
Probe Adapter
ZZZ
Instructions
*P071296400*
071-2964-00
Safety Summary
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only
as specified.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the
TCA-VPI50 adapter to the host instrument before
connecting the device to the circuit-under-test.
Disconnect the device input and ground from the
circuit under test before disconnecting the device
from the adapter and host instrument.
Ground the product. This product is indirectly
grounded through the grounding conductor
of the host instrument power cord. To avoid
electric shock, the grounding conductor must
be connected to earth ground. Before making
connections to the input or output terminals
of the product, make sure that the product is
properly grounded.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or
shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings
on the host instrument. Consult the host
instrument documentation for further ratings
information before making connections to the
host instrument.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal,
including the common terminal, that exceeds the
maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate
this product with covers or panels removed.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you
suspect there is damage to this product, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
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Safety Symbols on the Product
CAUTION. Refer to host instrument
manual.
Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the
environmental impact of the product.
This symbol indicates that this
product complies with the
applicable European Union
requirements according to Directives
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on
waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
For information about recycling
options, check the Support/Service
section of the Tektronix Web site
(www.tektronix.com).
Product Description
The TCA-VPI50 adapter lets you use 50 Ω
TekVPI probes, or other devices driving
®
50 Ω loads, on Tektronix instruments that
have a TekConnect
recognizes and supplies the necessary power to
the connected TekVPI probe. The LED indicates
power availability to a connected probe.
Supported Probes
The TCA-VPI50 adapter supports the following
TekVPI probes:
TAP1500, TAP2500, TAP3500, TDP0500,
TDP1000, TDP1500, and TDP3500.
Installing the Adapter
1. Press and hold the release button and
insert the TCA-VPI50 adapter into the
TekConnect interface on the host instrument
until the adapter locks in place.
2. Connect a compatible TekVPI probe to the
adapter. An LED on the adapter turns on
to indicate that power is connected to the
attached TekVPI probe.
3. Connect the TekVPI probe to the
circuit-under-test.
interface. The adapter
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Removing the Adapter
Remove the adapter and probe in the reverse
order of installation.
NOTE. You may need to remove the adapter to
install the instrument front cover.
Additional Information
Refer to the host instrument documentation for
information on using the TekConnect interface.
Specifications
Bandwidth. DC to 4 GHz (TCA-VPI50 only).
See the host instrument specifications for the
overall system bandwidth.
Maximum input voltage. Do not exceed the
maximum input voltage rating of the host
instrument TekConnect interface.
VSWR. 1.15:1 up to 4 GHz (TCA-VPI50 only).
See the host instrument specifications for the
overall system VSWR.
Propagation delay. ~300 ps.
Warranty Information
For warranty information, go to
www.tektronix.com, click Support, and
enter the model number in the Product Support
field.
TCA-VPI50 プローブ・アダプタ取扱説明
安全にご使用いただくために
安全のために、指示に従って本製品を使用し
てください。
出火や人体への損傷を避けるには
接 続 と 切 断 は 正 し く 行 っ て く だ さ
い 。: TCA-VPI50 アダプタをホスト機器 に接
続してから、デバイスを被測定回路に接続して
ください。デバイスの入力とグランドを被測定
回路から切断してから、デバイスをアダプタと
ホスト機器から切断してください。
本製品を接地してください。: 本製品は、ホス
ト機器の電源コードのグランド線を使用して間
接的に接地します。感電を避けるため、グラン
ド線をアースに接続する必要があります。本製
品の入出力端子に接続する前に、本製品が正
しく接地されていることを確認してください。
すべての端子の定格に従ってください。: 火災
や感電の危険を避けるために、ホスト機器のす
べての定格とマーキングに従ってください。ホ
スト機器に電源を接続する前に、定格の詳細
について、ホスト機器のマニュアルを参照して
ください。
共通端子を含むいかなる端子についても、そ
の端子の定格の上限を超える電位を加えない
でください。
カバーを外した状態で動作させないでくださ
い。: カバーやパネルを外した状態で本製品
を動作させないでください。
故障の疑いがあるときは動作させないでくださ
い。: 本製品に故障の疑いがある場合、資格