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Modular Probe System
User Manual
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Page 1: ...R S RT ZM Modular Probe System User Manual User Manual Version 04 1419312802 COL2...
Page 2: ...hone 49 89 41 29 0 Fax 49 89 41 29 12 164 Email info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwarz com Subject to change Data without tolerance limits is not binding R S is a registered trademark of Ro...
Page 3: ...Modules 9 1 3 4 Accessories and Items 10 2 Putting into Operation 13 2 1 Connecting the Probe to the Oscilloscope 14 2 2 Identification of the Probe 15 2 3 MultiMode 15 2 4 Dynamic Range and Operatin...
Page 4: ...Connect 28 3 4 R S RT ZMA15 Tip Cable Quick Connect 29 3 5 R S RT ZMA30 Browser Module 30 3 6 R S RT ZMA40 SMA Module 32 3 7 R S RT ZMA50 Extreme Temperature Kit 33 4 Maintenance and Service 35 4 1 Cl...
Page 5: ...icro button the R S RT ZM is designed to meet tomorrow s challenges in probing The probe is equipped with theRohde Schwarz probe interface It can be con nected to any Rohde Schwarz instrument that is...
Page 6: ...assigned function is configured via the base unit For details see Chapter 2 5 Micro Button on page 18 R S ProbeMeter The R S ProbeMeter measures the DC voltage of the input signal directly at the prob...
Page 7: ...ase contains the following items R S RT ZM modular probe Carrying case Accessory boxes User manual R S RT ZM data sheet Calibration certificate Documentation of calibration values if ordered Foam inla...
Page 8: ...ion of the Probe The probe consists of the active probe amplifier the probe box for connection to the oscilloscope the probe cable and various probe tip modules Figure 1 1 R S RT ZM probe consisting o...
Page 9: ...og signals and digital data simultaneously All the analog voltages required by the probe are gen erated in the probe box This approach ensures that it will be possible to operate future probes on any...
Page 10: ...compatibility chart 1 3 4 Accessories and Items 1 3 4 1 Accessories Supplied Table 1 1 shows the accessories that are supplied with the R S RT ZM modular probe Table 1 1 Accessories supplied Item Quan...
Page 11: ...MA12 15 For a list of spare parts see Chapter 4 5 Spare Parts on page 37 1 3 4 2 Optional Accessories If the delivered accessories do not meet individual customer requirements Rohde Schwarz offers dif...
Page 12: ...s only provided by the supported oscil loscopes see data sheet 1 1 3 4 3 Service Accessories To order accessories for servicing the probe contact your Rohde Schwarz ser vice center The following acces...
Page 13: ...ZM can withstand a moderate amount of physical and electri cal stress To avoid damage treat the probe with care Do not exceed the specified voltage limits Connect the R S RT ZM only to an instrument w...
Page 14: ...ect the DUT ground to the oscil loscope ground before connecting any probe tip module to your DUT 2 Connect the probe box 1 to the Rohde Schwarz probe interface of the oscilloscope 2 The probe snaps i...
Page 15: ...between single ended differential and common mode measurements without reconnecting or resoldering the probe Four different input voltages can be measured with the MultiMode feature P Mode pos Single...
Page 16: ...gure 2 3 Displayed voltage on oscilloscope screen The setting of the probe mode is part of the probe settings of the channel to which the probe is connected You can also configure the micro button at...
Page 17: ...o ground 7 0 VDC to 100 kHz 5 0 V 100 kHz at 10 1 attenuation 1 0 V 100 kHz at 2 1 attenuation The dynamic range for differential measurement DM Mode designates the maximum differential voltage Vdm th...
Page 18: ...se unit For exam ple Run continuous or Run single are often assigned to the micro button The configuration of the micro button is part of the probe settings of the channel to which the probe is connec...
Page 19: ...ative input terminals is 16 V You can set the offset compensation at the oscilloscope in various ways Use the vertical Position knob Before adjusting the offset make sure that the function of the knob...
Page 20: ...cope screen as a voltage offset of the measured waveform Figure 2 5 Differential offset compensation for a single ended measurement negative input connected to ground using an R S RT ZM15 30 60 90 130...
Page 21: ...C voltage applied to the positive input terminal Vp at the probe tip referenced to ground Setting a P offset compensa tion in single ended P measurement mode is directly visible on the oscilloscope sc...
Page 22: ...terminal Vn at the probe tip referenced to ground Setting an N offset compen sation in single ended N measurement mode is directly visible on the oscilloscope screen as a voltage offset of the measur...
Page 23: ...probe is connected For details refer to the user manual of the Rohde Schwarz oscilloscope Advantages of the R S ProbeMeter Measures DC voltages of different levels no need to adjust the measurement ra...
Page 24: ...x probe tip modules typical S parameters are determined and stored in the oscilloscope When the connected R S RT ZMA tip module is selected in the oscilloscope probe menu the appropriate correction pa...
Page 25: ...fier pull the tip module connectors straight out of the sockets Never bend the probe tip module to pop it loose from the amplifier Do not wiggle the probe tip module up and down or twist it to remove...
Page 26: ...GND at the outside of the tip board to the DUT In this configuration you can measure single ended differential and common mode signals without resoldering the tip cable If you want to use the DM Mode...
Page 27: ...27 mm 50 mil Bandwidth up to 6 GHz MultiMode compatible Length 15 cm Distance range 1 27 mm 50 mil Temperature range 30 C to 80 C Permanently solder 2 signal P N and ground wires GND to your DUT and...
Page 28: ...200 mil Temperature range 30 C to 80 C Permanently solder the flex tips and ground wire GND to your DUT and effortlessly con nect or reconnect your RT ZMA14 tip cable using its clamp connector In thi...
Page 29: ...d DUT from dam age Risk of damaging the clamp connector During soldering always disconnect the flex tip from the R S RT ZMA14 tip cable to prevent damaging the clamp connector 3 4 R S RT ZMA15 Tip Cab...
Page 30: ...e 270 resistors P N and ground wire GND to your DUT and effortlessly connect or reconnect your socket head to your measurement point In this con figuration you can measure single ended dif ferential a...
Page 31: ...s close to the test point The pin distance can be set by turning the lev ers Bandwidth up to 16 GHz Distance range 0 5 mm to 8 mm 20 mil to 315 mil Axial travel 0 5 mm 20 mil Not MultiMode compatible...
Page 32: ...RT ZMA40 SMA module allows you to connect two 2 92 mm 3 5 mm or SMA cables to make a MultiMode measurement on a single oscilloscope chan nel It supports the full bandwidth of the probe amplifier When...
Page 33: ...cope Therefore connect the sup plied red DC lead to the VT terminal of the R S RT ZM probe amplifier to the VT terminal of the R S RT ZMA40 SMA module Neces sary termination voltage is detected automa...
Page 34: ...S RT ZMA11 tip cable solder in ET can not be plugged directly into the probe amplifier Always connect the R S RT ZMA11 tip cable solder in ET to the 1 m extension cable pair and connect the other end...
Page 35: ...s acetone etc acids bases or other substances 4 2 Contacting Customer Support Technical support where and when you need it For quick expert help with any Rohde Schwarz equipment contact one of our Cus...
Page 36: ...com 4 3 Returning for Servicing Use the original packaging to return your R S RT ZM to your Rohde Schwarz service center A list of all service centers is available on www services rohde schwarz com If...
Page 37: ...4 3 Returning for Servicing on page 36 4 5 Spare Parts The following accessories can be ordered at the Rohde Schwarz service cen ter Use the order numbers provided in the following table Table 4 1 Ac...
Page 38: ...stor 270 3623 2791 00 8 Solder lead 3623 2791 00 9 SMP bullet 1419 3386 00 10 SMP bullet removal tool 1800 4451 00 11 Pogo pin Pogo pin connector 6 pins 3584 6396 00 12 R S RT ZK3 R S RT ZK3 service k...
Page 39: ...er 1 Browser pins 1800 4416 00 1800 4422 00 Table 4 4 Accessories for R S RT ZMA40 Pos Item Description Material number 1 Semi rigid cable 1419 4276 00 2 Lead wire red termination voltage 1800 4239 00...
