ZD200 Differential
Probe
Instruction Manual
March, 2011
Page 1: ...Instruction Manual ZD200 Differential Probe ...
Page 2: ...ZD200 Differential Probe Instruction Manual March 2011 ...
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Page 4: ...eration with a LeCroy Oscilloscope 10 Auto Zero Operation 11 Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit 11 Care and Maintenance 12 Cleaning 12 Calibration Interval 12 Service Strategy 12 Returning a Probe for Calibration or Service 13 Returning a Probe to a Different Country 14 Replacement Parts 15 Performance Verification 16 Performance Verification Overview 16 Required Test Equipment 16 Preliminar...
Page 5: ...aterial 22 Specifications 22 Contact LeCroy for Support 22 Safety Symbols 24 Operating Environment 25 Safety Requirements 26 Compliance Information 27 CE Declaration of Conformity 27 Appendix A Performance Verification Test Record 29 Items Tested 29 Equipment Used 30 Test Record 30 LF Attenuation Accuracy 30 ...
Page 6: ...atforms with firmware version 6 4 1 x or later With the ProBus interface the ZD200 probe becomes an integral part of the oscilloscope The probe can be controlled from the oscilloscope s front panel The oscilloscope provides power to the probe so there is no need for a separate power supply or batteries Key Benefits The ZD200 probe features 1 MOhm input resistance Low input capacitance Wide dynamic...
Page 7: ... with the following standard accessories Standard Accessory Quantity Straight Tip 6 Hook Clip 2 Y Leadset 1 Micro IC Clips 2 Micro Grabbers 2 Extension Leads 5 cm 2 Extension Leads 10 cm 2 Dual Pin Set 12 8 mm 2 Dual pin set 16 8 mm 2 Instruction Manual 1 Certificate of Calibration 1 ...
Page 8: ...o different test points easier than ever The small low mass probe head is designed for ease of use and high performance The probe tip socket fits easily onto 0 025 inch square pins for direct access to test points Several different adapters are available which connect directly in the probe socket The following image shows the standard accessories for the ZD200 probe ...
Page 9: ... Straight Tip and Dual Pin Sets are designed to connect to the smallest vias and small test points Fits in either probe socket 5 Extension Leads This lead has a socket on one end and a square pin on the other to connect to the input or ground socket of the probe body and may be used for general purpose probing 6 Y Lead Adapter This lead is used for both ground and input lead simultaneously It has ...
Page 10: ...static procedures wear wrist strap etc when using or handling the probe Connecting the Probe to a LeCroy Oscilloscope The ZD200 probe has been designed for use with LeCroy s WaveSurfer WaveRunner WaveMaster and WavePro platforms equipped with the ProBus interface When you attach the probe output connector to the oscilloscope s input connector the oscilloscope recognizes the probe provides proper t...
Page 11: ...be menu pressed This will measure any residual offset in the probe and remove it from the measurement Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit To maintain the high performance capability of the probe in measurement applications care must be exercised in connecting the probe to the test circuit Increasing the parasitic capacitance or inductance in the input paths may introduce a ring or slow the ri...
Page 12: ...l The recommended calibration interval is one year Performance Verification and Adjustment Procedures are included in this manual Service Strategy The ZD200 probe utilizes fine pitch surface mount devices It is therefore impractical to attempt to repair in the field Defective probes must be returned to a LeCroy service facility for diagnosis and exchange Defective probes under warranty are repaire...
Page 13: ...tative or the North America Customer Care Center Return shipment should be prepaid LeCroy cannot accept COD or Collect Return shipments We recommend air freighting Note It is important that the RMA be clearly shown on the outside of the shipping package for prompt redirection to the appropriate department Use the following steps for a smooth product return 1 Contact your local LeCroy sales or serv...
Page 14: ...robe to a Different Country Note Be sure to properly mark shipments returned for service from a different country to avoid customs duty for a full purchase price of a new probe or accessory In addition to the items mentioned in the previous topic mark shipments returned for service as a Return of US manufactured goods for warranty repair recalibration If there is a cost involved in the service put...
Page 15: ...SM REVA 15 Replacement Parts The probe connection accessories and other common parts can be ordered through the North America Customer Care Centers Replacement Part Part Number Accessory Kit PACC ZD007 Y Lead Adapter PACC ZD008 ...
Page 16: ...e Test Record provided in Appendix A at the end of the manual Performance verification can be completed without removing the probe covers or exposing the user to hazardous voltages There are no adjustments This procedure tests LF Attenuation Accuracy Required Test Equipment The following table lists the test equipment and accessories or their equivalents that are required for performance verificat...
Page 17: ... WavePro Zi or WaveSurfer Xs Digital Multimeter DMM with test probe leads 4 5 digit DC 0 1 Accuracy AC 0 1 Accuracy Agilent Technologies 34401A or Fluke 8842A 09 Function Generator Sine Wave output amplitude adjustable to 14 14 Vp p 5 Vrms into 1 MΩ at 70 Hz Agilent Technologies 33120A or Stanford Research Model DS340 Power Supply 0 12 V settable to 10 mV HP E3611A BNC Coaxial Cable 2 ea Male to M...
Page 18: ...able Connect the male end of the ProBus Extension Cable to channel 1 of the oscilloscope 2 Turn the oscilloscope on and allow at least 30 minutes warm up time for the ZD200 and test equipment before performing the Verification Procedure 3 Turn on the other test equipment and allow them to warm up for the manufacturer s recommended timeframe 4 While the instruments are reaching operating temperatur...
Page 19: ...t equipment used to verify the performance may have environmental limitations required to meet the accuracy needed for the procedure Be sure that the ambient conditions meet the requirements of all the test instruments used in this procedure Note The correct operation of the ZD200 controls requires software version 6 4 1 5 or higher The software version in the test oscilloscope can be verified by ...
Page 20: ...he probe sensed ZD200 is displayed as a dialog tab Verification Procedure A LF Attenuation Accuracy 1 Install the BNC to 2 banana plug into the DMM voltage inputs 2 Connect the signal generator output to the to 2 banana plug on the DMM 3 Set the DMM to read AC volt and set the range to AUTO 4 Set the signal generator to output a 100 Hz sine wave with amplitude 2 Vrms 5 Read the AC voltage measured...
Page 21: ... inputs using the BNC to mini grabber cable 12 Read the voltage from the DMM and record this value on the test data sheet 13 Record the calculated error to two decimal places 0 xx as Gain Error in the test record 14 Verify that the error is less than 1 0 This completes the Performance Verification of the ZD200 Complete and file the Test Record as required to support your internal calibration proce...
Page 22: ...ng a full range of our software applications and accessories You can also find contact information for our offices on the LeCroy Web site shown for the following regions Contact Your Local LeCroy Office for Sales and Technical Assistance United States and Canada Phone Sales Applications and Service 1 800 553 2769 options 1 2 and 3 respectively or 845 425 2000 Fax Sales Applications and Service 845...
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Page 24: ...e instrument The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or condition which if not followed could possibly cause damage to the equipment If a CAUTION is indicated do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met The ESD sign indicates a potential hazard It calls attention to the susceptibility of the equipment to Electrostatic Discharge ...
Page 25: ...uct ensure that its operating environment is maintained within these parameters Temperature 5 to 40 C Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Altitude Up to 10 000 ft 3 048 m Note Direct sunlight radiators and other heat sources should be taken into account when assessing the ambient temperature ...
Page 26: ...pheres For indoor use only The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean dry environment Do not operate with suspected failures Do not use the product if any part is damaged All maintenance should be referred to qualified service personnel Keep product surfaces clean and dry Completely assemble the measurement instrument before circuit signal contact Connect probe to t...
Page 27: ...emblies for electrical measurement and test The design of the differential probe has been verified to conform to EN 61010 031 safety standard per the following limits o Installation Overvoltage Category I Refers to signal level which is applicable for equipment measuring terminals that are connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriate low le...
Page 28: ...4 kV vertical horizontal coupling planes o EN 61000 4 3 2006 RF Radiated Electromagnetic Field Immunity 3 V m 80 MHz to 1 GHz 3 V m 1 4 GHz to 2 GHz 1 V m 2 GHz to 2 7 GHz 80 amplitude modulated with 1 kHz sinewave This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference ...
Page 29: ...The numbers preceding the individual data records correspond to the steps in the procedure requiring the recording of data Results to be recorded in the column labeled Test Result are the actual specification limit check The test limits are included in all of these steps Other measurements and the results of intermediate calculations that support the limit check are to be recorded in the column la...
Page 30: ...mance Verification Procedure is used for making relative measurements The output of the generator is measured with a DMM or oscilloscope in this procedure Thus the generator is not required to be calibrated Test Record LF Attenuation Accuracy Step Description Intermediate Data A 5 Generator Output Voltage V A 6 Expected Output Voltage V A 12 Measured Output Voltage V A 13 Gain Error top range Test...
Page 31: ...Instruction Manual ZD200 GSM REVA 31 Thank you for purchasing a ZD200 Differential Probe ...
