Keysight Technologies N7020A, User Manual

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52 N7020A and N7024A Power Rail Probes User’s Guide
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Using the Power Rail Probe
Replacing N7023A Probe Browser Tips
The solid tips and spring-loaded tips are replaceable.
Spring loaded power rail probe browser tips offer a
method of probing signals that is less susceptible to
vibration or movement than traditional rigid tips.
Many users find it easier to use this type of tip. The
spring loaded tips work when they are either partially
or fully compressed and are protected against over compression damage.
To change the N7023A power rail probe browser tip,
use pliers to grip the tip and pull it straight out of its
contact socket along the axis of the N7023A power
rail probe browser. Do not grip the plastic insulator or
the housing with the pliers because the tip could be
crushed (see Figure 10 ). This could result in being
unable to remove the tip and/or damaging the
N7023A power rail probe browser. Once the N7023A power rail probe browser tip
is removed, the new tip can be inserted with pliers into the contact socket along
the axis of the N7023A power rail probe browser. In order to insert the N7023A
power rail probe browser tip completely into the housing, carefully press the
browser tip against a hard surface.
Figure 10 Proper Tip Removal Technique
WARNING
You should exercise caution when using these sharp browser tips to avoid personal
injury.