Tektronix P6015A, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance
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P6015A Instruction Manual
Compensation Box. Cleaning the interior of the compensation box
should seldom be necessary. If cleaning is necessary, blow off any
accumulated dust with dry, low-velocity air stream. Remove any dirt
that remains with a soft brush. A cotton-tipped swab is useful for
cleaning in narrow spaces or for cleaning the circuit components.
Visual Inspection
Inspect the circuitry within the compensation box periodically for
loosely-seated or heat-damaged components. The corrective action
for most visible defects is obvious; however, particular care must be
taken if heat-damaged parts are found. Overheating usually indicates
other problems in the probe or misuse; therefore, correct the cause of
overheating to prevent recurrence of the damage.
Troubleshooting and Repair
There are two repair options you should consider:
H
Tektronix Repair — You can ship your P6015A probe to us for
repair.
H
Customer Repair — You can choose to repair the probe yourself.
If you decide to repair the probe yourself, order the replacement
part from your local Tektronix, Inc. service center or representa-
tive. See Replaceable Parts for part numbers.
Troubleshooting
Before using the probe, make sure it is properly compensated.
Compensate the probe to the vertical channel of the oscilloscope you
plan to use. Do not compensate it on one channel, then use it on
another. Also, check the vertical and horizontal system controls on
your oscilloscope to ensure that they are properly set to display the
signal from the device under test.