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SA2500X
2024-11-28

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  • Page 1 SA2500X 2024-11-28...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    When to Calibrate the SA2500X ........

  • Page 3: About The Sa2500X

    SA2500X About the SA2500X This guide describes how to use the SA2500X active probe and contains specifications and safety, environmental, and regulatory information. Read this document for information about installation, configuration, and operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and standards.

  • Page 4: Icons

    SA2500X Icons Notice Take precautions to avoid data loss, loss of signal integrity, degradation of performance, or damage to the model. Caution Take precautions to avoid injury. Consult the model documentation for cautionary statements when you see this icon printed on the model. Cautionary statements are localized into French for compliance with Canadian requirements.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    • L-in adapter • Z-ground Safety To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to the SA2500X, review and comply with the following information. Caution The protection provided by the model can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in the user documentation.
  • Page 6 SA2500X Caution Connect the probe ground lead to earth ground; use ground lead only for connections to earth ground. Always make sure the probe and the measurement instrument are grounded properly. Attention Reliez le fil de terre de la sonde à la terre; n'utilisez le fil de terre que pour les connexions à...
  • Page 7 SA2500X Caution Do not operate the probe with suspected failures. Attention N'utilisez pas la sonde en cas de suspicion de défaillances. © National Instruments...

  • Page 8: Using The Probe

    2.54 mm pitch. When using the SA2500X, ensure that the input coupling of the measuring instrument is set to 50 Ω and that the SA2500X is connected to the power supply. The SA2500X is protected against electrostatic discharge voltage (ESD).

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Once you have determined the next calibration date, mark the date on the sticker supplied with the probe and apply the sticker to the side of the probe. Perform subsequent calibrations of the SA2500X at one-year intervals. Related concepts: •...

  • Page 10: Sa2500X Specifications

    Specifications are typical and are published as general information to the user. Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted. • SA2500X warmed up for at least 30 minutes • Environmental conditions within the probe's specified limits Electrical Specifications Attenuation ratio 10:1, ±0.5% (DC)

  • Page 11: Input Impedance

    Related concepts: • Calibration Related reference: • Safety Voltage Input Impedance Figure 2. SA2500X Typical Input Impedance. Input impedance decreases as the frequency of the applied signal increases. 100 k 10 k 10 k 100 k 10 M 100 M...
  • Page 12 Safety Voltage Connect only voltages that are below these limits. Voltage |Peaks| ≤20 V Figure 3. SA2500X Maximum Input Voltage Versus Frequency. Derate voltage according to the frequency of the signal you are measuring. Maximum Input Voltage Dynamic Measuring Range...

  • Page 13: Environmental Characteristics

    SA2500X Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.

  • Page 14: Physical Characteristics

    SA2500X Storage 15,000 m Physical Characteristics Weight (probe only) 96 g Cable length 1.3 m ni.com...

  • Page 15: Calibration

    Table 1 Table 2 for a list of necessary equipment and, where applicable, model recommendations for calibration of the SA2500X. If you do not have the recommended equipment, select a substitute calibration standard using the specifications listed in the Requirements column.
  • Page 16 SA2500X Recommended Equipment Where Used Requirements Model • Resolution: <1 µV • Measurement error: Verifying Zero Offset <±25 µV (× 1) • Resolution: <1 µV Verifying DC Precision DC source NI PXIe-5413 DC signal generation: ±5 V Accuracy Table 2. Required Cables and Connectors...

  • Page 17: Test Conditions

    Calibration Overview Refer to When to Calibrate the to determine when you first need to calibrate the SA2500X. Complete the following to verify that the performance of your SA2500X is within specification: • Verifying DC Accuracy • Verifying Zero Offset Required Software for Calibration •...
  • Page 18 8. DMM 1 (HI and LO) 9. DC source (CH 0) 10. DMM 2 (HI and LO) 2. Connect power to the SA2500X and warm up the probe for at least 30 minutes. 3. Configure the DMMs with the following settings: Setting...
  • Page 19 − Reading DMM 2 7. Verify that the result is <500 µV. If the reading is outside this verification limit, return the probe to NI for repair. Refer to NI Services for more information on contacting NI. Verifying Zero Offset 1.
  • Page 20 4. Measure the signal at the DMM. 5. Verify that the DMM reading is ±100 µV. If the reading is outside this verification limit, return the probe to NI for repair. Refer to NI Services for more information on contacting NI.

  • Page 21: Compliance And Certifications

    • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

  • Page 22: Product Certifications And Declarations

    • 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Product Certifications and Declarations Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

  • Page 23: Ni Services

    NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, 78759-3504, USA. © National Instruments © 2024 National Instruments Corporation.

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