Tektronix P5210, Instructions Manual

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Getting Started
10 P5210 Instructions
Installation
Install the P5210 probe as follows:
1. Connect the output of the probe to the TekProbe input of the
oscilloscope or other measurement instrument. Make sure the
measurement instrument is properly grounded.
NOTE . Use the 1103 TekProbe Power supply if the instrument does
not have the TekProbe interface.
2. Select the proper range setting. For higher resolution and less
noise when measuring signals below 440 V
RMS
, switch the
attenuation to 100X. If the overrange indicator lights or flashes,
use the 1,000X setting or the output signal may not be accurate.
3. The probe output is adjusted to zero at the factory. Adjust the
probe output to zero only if you need to measure small
differential voltages. Follow steps a through c to make the
adjustment.
a. Let the probe warm up for at least 20 minutes.
b. Set the probe to the desired attenuation (100X or 1,000X)
c. Connect the input leads of the probe together. Insert the
adjustment tool in the access hole of the compensation
box and adjust the probe to the zero reference point.
If you are using this probe for the first time, read the General Safety
Summary on page 2 and Operating Basics on page 12 for important
safety information.