User Guide
PVA7000 Series Active Probe
May. 2020
RIGOL
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Page 1: ...User Guide PVA7000 Series Active Probe May 2020 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...
Page 2: ...erials Information in this publication is subject to change without notice RIGOL shall not be liable for either incidental or consequential losses in connection with the furnishing use or performance of this manual as well as any information contained Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied photocopied or rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL Product Certification RIGOL gu...
Page 3: ...ms on the Product DANGER It calls attention to an operation if not correctly performed could result in injury or hazard immediately WARNING It calls attention to an operation if not correctly performed could result in potential injury or hazard CAUTION It calls attention to an operation if not correctly performed could result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the product Safet...
Page 4: ...h PVA7250 2 5GHz Main topics PVA7000 Series Overview This chapter gives a brief introduction of the probe including general inspection probe dimensions standard accessories and etc To Use PVA7000 Series Active Probe This chapter introduces how to use the probe including how to connect to the oscilloscope how to use the probe head how to replace probe accessories how to adjust the offset voltage ho...
Page 5: ...on 3 Probe Dimensions 4 Accessories and Options 5 Active Probe Amplifier 5 Probe Head 6 To Use PVA7000 Series Active Probe 9 To Connect to the Oscilloscope 10 To Use the Probe Head 12 To Replace Probe Accessories 15 To Adjust Offset Voltage 16 To Calibrate the Probe 17 Care and Cleaning 18 Warranty 19 Specifications 20 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply...
Page 6: ...ter guides users to quickly get familiar with the PVA7000 series active probe Main topics Probe Introduction General Inspection Probe Dimensions Accessories and Options Active Probe Amplifier Probe Head www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...
Page 7: ... tip prolongs the service life of the probe and the probe tip spacing can be precisely adjusted to fit different test point spacings PVA7000 is compatible with the auto identification port of RIGOL MSO DS7000 MSO8000 series oscilloscope and can be recognized and configured automatically by this port Its snap in BNC connector enables easier connection with the oscilloscope PVA7000 provides various ...
Page 8: ... be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance rework or replacement of the instrument 2 Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage missing parts or failure in passing the electrical and mechanical tests contact 3 Check the accessories Please check the accessories according to the packing lists If the accessories...
Page 9: ...000 Series Active Probe Probe Dimensions Figure 1 shows the dimensions of the main parts of PVA7000 series active probe Figure 1 Probe Dimensions www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...
Page 10: ...ier 1 Solder in Differential Probe Head 1 Solder in Single ended Probe Head 1 Hand held Differential Probe Head 1 0 2mm Nickel Wire 1 Trim Gauge 1 50Ω Probe Tip 8 Marker Rings Yellow Pink Light Blue Dark Blue 8 User Guide 1 Probe Bag 1 Storage Box 1 Note The accessories listed in this section are only for reference the actual product is the standard Active Probe Amplifier The active probe amplifie...
Page 11: ...tention to their polarities If the polarity is reversed the performance of the active probe would be undermined and the active probe might even be damaged CAUTION There are black mark sleeve on the negative pole of the solder in single ended probe head Probe Head PVA7000 supports hand held probe head and solder in probe head 1 Hand held Probe Head Pos Neg Marker www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quali...
Page 12: ...erential probe head the spacing between the probe tips is controlled by the roller on the probe head As shown in Figure 3 turning the roller forwards or backwards can precisely adjust the spacing between the two probe tips Figure 3 Hand held Differential Probe Head As shown in Figure 4 the probe tip is a standard accessory and replaceable If it is damaged during use you can easily replace it with ...
Page 13: ...lder in probe head for measurement please use an auxiliary device to fix the probe head Do not use your hand to fix the probe head or else the lead resistor soldered onto the probe head might break or fall off What s more the hand held position might also affect the probe performance The nickel wire of the solder in probe head is a standard accessory If the nickel wire under use is damaged or brok...
Page 14: ...ervice life of the probe and ensure the effectiveness of the signal measurement result This chapter introduces in detail the using method of the PVA7000 series active probe Main Topics To Connect to the Oscilloscope To Use the Probe Head To Replace Probe Accessories To Adjust Offset Voltage To Calibrate the Probe www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...
Page 15: ...f the oscilloscope Please connect the probe to the oscilloscope following the steps below 1 Connect the probe head in the figure taking a hand held differential probe head for example with the active probe amplifier If a single ended probe head is used during the connection pay attention to their polarities 2 Connect the other end of the active probe amplifier to the channel input connector of the...
Page 16: ...own in the left figure below pull the connector straight out of the oscilloscope as shown in the right figure below and then release the button CAUTION Do not twist the probe on the BNC connector of the oscilloscope Otherwise the probe might be damaged www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...
Page 17: ...han 2 5 GHz The spacing between the two probe tips can be precisely adjusted by turning the roller The probe tips are replaceable which can prolong the service life of the probe The hand held differential probe head can be used to measure differential and single ended signals During the measurement you can turn the roller on the probe head to adjust the spacing between the probe tips so as to fit ...
Page 18: ...f the nickel wire enhances the usability of the probe and prolongs its service life The structure of the solder in differential probe head is shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Solder in Differential Probe Head Solder in differential probe head 0 2mm Nickel Wire When the points to be tested are widely spaced the length of the nickel wire will be increased At this point overshoot and ringing will occurs an...
Page 19: ...der in single ended probe head is shown in Figure 9 The pin at the same side with the negative pole mark sleeve refer to Figure 6 is negative Figure 9 Solder in Single ended Probe Head Solder in single ended probe head 0 2mm Nickel Wire When the points to be tested are widely spaced the length of the nickel wire will be increased At this point overshoot and ringing will occur and the high frequenc...
Page 20: ...he probe tip and probe head are connected with screw thread so please note the screw rotation and strength when removing and installing the probe tip 3 To replace the nickel wire If the nickel wire of the solder in probe head under use becomes damaged or breaks off you can replace a new one The probe head nickel wire should satisfy the following size requirement that is the length must be shorter ...
Page 21: ...You can adjust the offset voltage by operating the front panel menu of the oscilloscope The operation method is as shown below 1 Follow the instructions in To Connect to the Oscilloscope to connect the PVA7000 series active probe to the channel input terminal e g CH1 of the MSO DS7000 MSO8000 oscilloscope 2 Open the probe offset voltage control menu of the MSO DS7000 MSO8000 oscilloscope front pan...
Page 22: ...e calibration will last for about 40 to 50 seconds When the probe calibration is finished a prompt message Probe calibration finished or Probe calibration failure is displayed in the user interface of the oscilloscope Note Technical specifications of the PVA7000 series active probe depend on the calibration operation After the calibration is finished the DC gain offset voltage zero and offset gain...
Page 23: ...be and its accessories regularly according to their operation conditions using the method below 1 Disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope or power source 2 Clean the external surfaces of the probe and its accessories with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent or water WARNING To avoid short circuit resulting from moisture or even personal injuries ensure that the probe is completely dry bef...
Page 24: ...antees free replacement or repair for the defective product There is no other warranty expressed or implied except such as is expressly set forth herein or other applicable warranty card There is no implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Under no circumstances shall RIGOL be liable for any consequential indirect ensuing or special damages for any breach of warranty...
Page 25: ... mode Range 6 25V DC to 100Hz 1 25V 100Hz Common Mode Rejection Ratio 45dB 1MHz DC Attenuation 10 1 2 Zero Offset Error 1 30mV before calibration 5mV after calibration Offset Voltage Range 2V Offset Accuracy 1 3 of current range before calibration 1 of current range after calibration Input Noise 3 8mVpp Propagation Delay 7ns Max Input Voltage 30V Peak CAT I 2 Electrostatic Protection HBM 8kV www G...
Page 26: ...llation Category Overvoltage Category I signal level special equipment or parts of equipment telecommunication electronic etc with smaller transient voltages than installation category Overvoltage Category II Installation Category Overvoltage Category II local level appliance portable equipment etc with smaller transient voltages than installation category Overvoltage Category III 3 The weight of ...
