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Using N2793A Probe
Before using the probe, you must either
install the supplied 9V battery
or
plug in the
supplied USB power cord. The USB power
cord can be connected either to the USB
port on a computer or the oscilloscope. To
install the battery, slide open the battery
compartment located on the back side of the
probe housing.
Figure 6
Location of Battery Compartment and USB Power Input
The probe’s BNC output connector connects to the channel input of the
oscilloscope. The oscilloscope must have a 50
W
input and be ground
referenced.
WARNING
Must be Grounded. Before making connections to the input leads of this probe,
ensure that the output BNC connector is attached to the BNC channel input of the
oscilloscope and the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
CAUTION
To protect against electrical shock, use only the accessories supplied with this probe or in
the accessory kit.
CAUTION
This probe is to carry out differential measurements between two points on the circuit under
test. This probe is not for electrically insulating the circuit under test and the measuring
instrument.
