Tektronix P6205, Instruction Manual

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Getting Started
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P6205 Instruction Manual
Data
–5 V
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Clock
Signal
Ground
TEKPROBE Interface (Level 2). The TEKPROBE interface
provides a communication path between the probe and the host
instrument. Contact pins provide connections for power, signal,
and data transfer. The interface allows some oscilloscopes to
automatically configure the correct attenuation factor and input
impedance and to access the probe serial number.
Some features of the TEKPROBE interface, for example probe
offset and additional voltage sources, are not required by the
P6205; therefore, the contact pins are omitted from the connector.
NOTE. Your oscilloscope may not implement all features of
the TEKPROBE interface. Refer to your oscilloscope
manual for details.
BNC Locking Ring. The BNC locking ring houses the
TEKPROBE interface contact pins and provides a positive
attachment to the host instrument.
To install the probe, open the locking ring by rotating it
counterclockwise; push the assembly firmly onto the oscilloscope
(or power supply) BNC input connector. Rotate the ring clockwise
one-quarter turn to secure it to the input connector.
Retractable-Hook Tip.
1
Attach the retractable-hook tip to your
signal test point for hands-free operation. The hook tip attaches
easily to leaded components such as resistors, capacitors, and
discrete semiconductors. Stripped wire, jumpers, busses, and test
pins can also be gripped with the retractable hook tip.
To remove the hook tip (your probe is shipped with the hook tip
installed), simply pull it off. Reinstall the hook tip by pushing it
firmly onto the molded barrel of the probe tip.
IC Protector Tip.
2
Use the IC protector tip to simplify probing of
in-line IC packages. The shape of the protector tip guides the
probe onto IC pins and prevents accidental shorting of pins by the
probe tip.
To install the IC protector tip, push it firmly onto the end of the
metal barrel of the probe tip while taking care not to pierce
yourself with the sharp tip.
NOTE: Remove the IC protector tip by pulling it off before
installing the retractable-hook tip.