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Keysight 41800A Active Probe
Operation
Overview
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Figure 3-1
41800A Probe Assembly
Probe Assembly
(Protective Sleeve)
The 41800A probe assembly is equipped with a grounded protective sleeve to protect
the probe tip from mechanical abuse and to reduce the chance of ESD damage. Extend
the protective sleeve when not actually making measurements.
To retract the protective sleeve of the probe, perform the following procedure.
1.
Hold the probe wand, pointing the pin away from you, and grasp the protective sleeve
in your other hand.
2. Turn the protective sleeve counter-clockwise a little.
3. Pull the sleeve slowly toward you.
4.
Turn the sleeve clockwise a little to lock it in position.
To extend the protective sleeve, perform the above steps in reverse order.
