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Probe Operation
Handling the Probe
The ZS4000 probe is a precision test instrument. Exercise care when handling
and storing the probe. Always handle the probe by the probe body or
compensation box. Avoid putting excessive strain or exposing the probe cable
to sharp bends.
ESD Sensitive: The tips of the probes are sensitive to Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). Avoid causing damage to the probe by always
following anti-static procedures (wear wrist strap, etc.) when using or
handling the probe.
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit
To maintain the high performance of the probe in measurement applications,
care must be exercised in connecting the probe to the test circuit. Increasing
the parasitic capacitance or inductance in the input paths may introduce a
"ring" or slow the rise time of fast signals. Input leads which form a large loop
area will pick up any radiated electromagnetic field which passes through the
loop and may induce noise into the probe input.
Using one of the available accessories makes the ZS4000 probe with its small
profile and low mass head ideally suited for applications in dense circuitry.
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope
ZS4000 probes are designed for use with Teledyne LeCroy platforms equipped
with the ProBus interface. When you attach the probe output connector to the
oscilloscope's input connector, the oscilloscope recognizes the probe, provides
proper termination, and activates the probe control functions in the user
interface.
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