xx Operating Information Standard Accessories Item Description The TPP0250 & TPP0500B 10X Passive Probes are high Ground springs WARNING. Toavoidelectricshockwhenusingtheprobe impedance probes with 10X attenuation that are designed or accessories, keep ngers behind the nger guard of To limit aberrations on high for usewithTektronixMDO3000, MDO/MSO/DPO4000B probe body and accessories. frequency signals caused &MSO/DPO5000seriesground-referencedoscilloscopes. by ground path inductance, Item Description bend the spring to reach Connect theprobeasshownintheillustrationsbelow. nearby ground connections Probe tips (<0.75 in, long <0.25 in, The rigid tip (gray tip) short). Reorder Tektronix is pre-installed on the part numbers: TPP0250 probe. The pogo 016-2028-xx (long, 2 ea.) tip(whitetip)ispre-installed 016-2034-xx (short, 2 ea.) on the TPP0500B probe, and is spring-loaded for Ground lead, with compliant testing of circuit alligator clip boards. Reorder numbers: Securetheleadtotheprobe 206-0649-xx (rigid tip) head ground and then to 206-0650-xx (pogo tip) your circuit ground. Insulator sleeve Unscrew this sleeve to TPP0250 & TPP0500B replacetheprobetips. (See Reorder Tektronix part procedure on next page). 250 MHz and 500 MHz 10X Passive Probes number 196-3521-xx Reorder Tektronix part Compensating the Probe Color bands number 204-1226-xx Instructions You should compensate the probe after you attach it to an Use these bands to identify Hoo ktip oscilloscope for the rst time, or after you have changed the oscilloscope channel at the the probe tip cartridge. Press the hook tip onto the probe head. probe tip and then clamp Reorder Tektronix part number 1. Connecttheprobe toanoscilloscopechannel. the hook onto the circuit. 016-0633-xx (5 pairs) 2. On MSO/DPO5000 instruments: Rating: 300 V CAT II a. Connect the probe to the probe compensation output Reorder Tektronix part Optional Accessories number 013-0362-xx terminals on the oscilloscope front panel. The accessories shown below are available for the probes andare rated 30 Vunlessindicatedotherwise. b. Select Vertical > Probe Cal.... Micro hook tip c. Selectthechannelnumber tabofthechannelthatyou Use this tip to access test Part connected the probe to. pointsintightspaces. Press Accessory number the hook tip onto the probe d. IntheCalibrationsection,clickCalibrateProbe. MicroCKTTest Tip 206-0569-xx tip and then extend the OnMDO3000andMDO/MSO/DPO4000Binstruments: pincers around the circuit. BNCtoTipAdapter, 013-0367-xx Rating: 300 V CAT II a. Press the Channel Menu front panel button for the Unterminated channel that you connected the probe to. Reorder Tektronix part number 013-0363-xx b. PushtheMorebuttonuntilProbeSetupisselected. Circuit Board Test 016-2016-xx Point/PCB Adapter Universal IC cap c. Push the Calibrate Probe button and follow the Use this cap to prevent on-screen instructions. Chassis-Mount 131-4210-xx shorting the probe tip Probe Test Jack If the probe compensation fails, verify that the signal between IC pins. and ground connections are secure at the Probe Comp 6 Clip-on 196-3198-xx Snap the cap onto the connectionsontheoscilloscope. Alsocheckthattheground Ground Lead probe tip, and then spin the connection is secure at the probe head, the rigid or pogo captoexposetheprobetip 12 Alligator 196-3512-xx tipis secured tightly in the probe head, and the hooktipis toward the IC lead. Ground Lead securely connected to the tip. Reorder Tektronix part Wire, spool, 020-3045-xx number 013-0366-xx 32 AWG *P071316400* x 071-3164-00Interchanging the Probe Tip Avoid ElectricOverload. To avoidinjuryorre hazard, do Characteristics Description not apply potential to any input, including the reference Pollution Do not operate in environmentswhere cond- WARNING. To reduce the risk of shock, disconnect the inputs, thatvariesfromgroundbymorethanthemaximum Degree 2 uctive pollutants may be present(asdened in probe before changing the probe tips. rating for that input. IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor use only. Additional UL61010-031 2010 Avoid Exposed Circuitry and Do not Operate Without Safety CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-031:07/A1:2010 Covers. Donottouchexposedconnectionsandcomponents Standards IEC61010-031 IEC 61010-031/A1:2008 when power is present. EquipmentRecycling. This product complies Inspect The Probe And Accessories. Before each use, with the European Unions requirements inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears, according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste defects in the probe body, accessories, cable jacket, etc.). electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Do not use if damaged. For more information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). Foroptimalperformance,doaprobecompensationafterthe Do Not Operatein an Explosive Atmosphere. tip has been replaced. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. Safety Summary SafetyTermsand SymbolsTermsinThisManual. Table 2: Environmental specications Specications Reviewthefollowingsafetyprecautionstoavoidinjuryand These terms may appear in this manual: prevent damage to this product or any products connected Table1: Electrical and mechanical specications Characteristics Description to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or Temperature specied. Using the probe or accessories in a manner not Characteristic TPP0250 TPP0500B practices that could result in injury or loss of life. specied couldresult ina shockorre hazard. Operating 15Cto+65C(+5Fto+149F) Bandwidth (3 dB) 250 MHz 500 MHz Nonoperating 62 C to +85 C (80 F to +185 F) CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or System rise time (typical) <1.4 ns <700 ps To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury practices that could result in damage to this product or Humidity Rigid tip: 3.9 pF 0.3 pF System input capacitance other property. Ground-Referenced Oscilloscope Use. Do not oat the Operating 5% to 95% relative humidity (%RH) up to reference lead of this probe when using with ground Pogopin tip: 5.1 pF 0.5 pF +30 C, 5% to 75% RH above +30 C up Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on referenced oscilloscopes (for example, MDO, MSO, and Systemattenuation accuracy 10:1 2.2% to +65 C. Noncondensing the product: DPO series oscilloscopes). The reference lead must be Probe series resistance DC 9.75 M 0.5% Nonoperating 5% to 45% RH above +65 C up to +85 connected to earth potential (0 V). C. Noncondensing Systeminputresistance DC 10 M 2% ConnectandDisconnectProperly. Connecttheprobeoutput Altitude Propagation delay ~5.67 ns tothemeasurementinstrumentbeforeconnectingtheprobe Operating 3.0 km (9,842 ft) maximum to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and Maximum input voltage 300 V CAT II RMS Nonoperating 12.2 km (40,000 ft) maximum the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before Cable length 1.3 m 3 cm disconnectingtheprobefromthemeasurementinstrument. Contacting Tektronix Table 3: Certications and compliances AvoidElectricShock. Toavoidinjuryorlossoflife,donot Performance Graphs Web site: www.tektronix.com connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are Characteristics Description connected to a voltage source. Phone: 1-800-833-9200 EC Compliance wasdemonstrated to the following Address: Tektronix, Inc. ObserveAllTerminalRatings. Toavoidreorshockhazard, Declaration specication as listed in the Ofcial Journal of Department or name (if known) observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult of the European Communities: 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive the product manual for further ratings information before Conformity Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC: P.O. Box 500 making connections to the product. EN61010-031/A1: 2008 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA Whenusingprobeaccessories,never AvoidElectricShock. Measurement CAT III: Distribution-level mains, xed Email: techsupport tektronix.com Category installation exceed the lowest rating of the probe or its accessory, Product whichever is less,includingthemeasurement categoryand CATII: Local-level mains, appliances, portable Warranty Information Examples voltage rating. equipment For warranty information, go to CATI:Circuitsnotdirectlyconnectedtomains. www.tektronix.com/warranty. CopyrightTektronix,Inc. Allrightsreserved. www.tektronix.com