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8 1141A and 1142A User’s Guide
1 Operating the Probe
Introduction
To inspect the Probe
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping
container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until
the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness
and the instrument had been checked mechanically and electrically.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in
“Accessories
Supplied” on page 6.
If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or
defect, or if the instrument does not pass calibration tests, notify
the nearest Agilent Technologies office. If the shipping container is
damaged, or the cushioning materials show sign of stress, notify the
carrier as well as the nearest Agilent Technologies office. Keep the
shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. The office will
arrange for repair or replacement at Agilent Technologies’ option
without waiting for a claim settlement.
Using the Probe With Other
Instruments
The 1141A/1142A probe system can be used with other instruments
as well as oscilloscopes. You can use it with a spectrum analyzer or
frequency counter, or any instrument with an input that can be
terminated with 50
Ω
.
If you are going to use the probe system with an instrument other
than an oscilloscope, you may need to set up the probe with an
oscilloscope first. This will allow you to select coupling and reject
modes, and set offset, so the output of the probe is compatible with
signal requirements of the other instrument.
Recommended Test Equipment
Table 1 on page 9 lists the test equipment required to test
calibration, make adjustments, and troubleshoot this instrument.
The table indicates the critical specifications of the test equipment
and for which procedure the equipment is necessary. Equipment
other than the recommended model may be used if it satisfies the
critical specifications listed in the table.
Cleaning Requirements
If the instrument requires cleaning: (1) Remove power from the
instrument. (2) Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with
a soft cloth dampened with a mixture of mild detergent and water.
(3) Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before
reconnecting it to a power source.