Tektronix P6205, Instruction Manual

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Getting Started
P6205 Instruction Manual
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Ground Sleeve Tip Cover.
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Use the ground sleeve tip cover to
keep the metal sleeve of the probe tip from accidentally shorting
components on your device under test.
To install the ground sleeve tip cover, push it onto the metal barrel
of the probe tip while taking care not to pierce yourself with the
sharp probe tip. Remove the sleeve by pulling it off before
installing the retractable hook tip.
Ground Leads.
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Use the long ground leads when length is
important and precise high-frequency measurement is not. Long
ground leads are ideal for quick troubleshooting when you are
looking for the presence, absence, or general shape of a signal.
For maximum performance, always use the shortest ground lead
possible.
To attach the ground lead, press the spring clip onto the collar of
the probe head. An alternative ground connection can also be
made to the metal barrel of the probe tip.
Low-Inductance Ground Contact (Spring Tip). Use the
low-inductance spring-tip ground contact to reduce ground lead
inductance. The performance of a probe fitted with the
low-inductance ground contact approaches that of no-lead probe
fixtures and adapters. With the spring-tip contact installed, you
can make measurements up to the system bandwidth of your
probe/oscilloscope with negligible signal degradation from ground
lead inductance.
To install the low-inductance ground contact, push it onto the
metal barrel of the probe tip while taking care not to pierce
yourself with the sharp probe tip.
NOTE: The spring contact installs more easily if you rotate
the spring counterclockwise (loosening the spring tension)
as you push it onto the probe barrel. Use care to avoid the
accidentally shorting of component leads to ground when
using this tip.