Keysight Technologies 1130B Series, User Manual

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14 1130B-Series Probes User’s Guide
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Getting Started
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope
The probes are only meant to be plugged into gold plated BNCs (like those on
Infiniium oscilloscopes). To connect the probe to the oscilloscope, simply push the
probe into the BNC connector and the locking mechanism automatically engages.
To disconnect the probe, push and hold the locking lever to the left and then
remove the probe.
Handling the Probe Amplifier
The probe amplifier contains a delicate circuit board. Treat it carefully and take
standard precautions (for example, not dropping it repeatedly or from large
heights, not getting it wet, not smashing it with heavy objects, etc.). These probes
are sensitive ESD devices so standard precautions need to be used to not ruin the
probe from the build-up of static charges.
Securing Probe Heads and Amplifiers to Your DUTs
When soldering a probe head to a circuit, first provide strain relief by using low
temperature hot glue (use as little as possible) or non-conductive double-sided
tape. Do not use super glue and do not get the low temperature hot glue on the
actual probe head tip as this can damage the precision components of your
probing system (only use the low temperature hot glue on the probe head cables).
The provided velcro pads can be used to secure your probe amplifier casing to the
board.
Once strain relief has been provided, solder the probe tip to the circuit board and
then plug the probe head into the probe amplifier.
Figure 7 Correct Securing Methods
CAUTION
Make the coil’s radius fairly large so it does not induce kinking or bending.