Using The Probe - Cal Test Electronics CT4028 User Manual

1. Grounding Alligator Clip
2. High Voltage Isolation Head (for use with ≥25 kV)
3. Trimmer Tool
4. Grounding Lead Extension Cable
5. Frequency Compensation Trimmers
6. BNC Cable
7. Main Grounding Lead
8. Hands-Free Bolt-On Probe Tip
9. Standard Probe tip
10. Hands-Free Hook Probe Tip

2 Using the Probe

1. Connect the probe to the BNC input of the oscilloscope.
2. On the oscilloscope, select the desired volts/division range.
Whenever available, set the probe attenuation ratio setting to
1000:1.
WARNING
3.
before connecting or disconnecting the probe.
WARNING
4.
to a good earth ground or reliable chassis ground.
5. For the best frequency response, when measuring frequencies
> 40 MHz use only the Main Grounding Lead plus the
Grounding Alligator Clip. (Figure 1). For frequencies < 40 MHz
the Grounding Lead Extension Cable may be used and will give
you better reach with the probe.
WARNING
6.
certain the operator is not touching any part of the device under
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If possible, always turn the high voltage source off
Connect the probe grounding lead (via alligator clip)
Before turning on the high voltage source, be
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