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P7700 Series Trimode Probes and Tips Installation
and Safety Instructions

Probe models

The P7700 Series TriMode Probe family includes these models: 

• P7708 8 GHz
• P7713 13 GHz
• P7716 16 GHz
• P7720 20 GHz

Documentation

Review the following user documents before installing and using your instrument. These documents provide important operating
information.

Product documentation

The following table lists the primary product specific documentation available for your product. These and other user documents are
available for download from 

www.tek.com

. Other information, such as demonstration guides, technical briefs, and application notes, can

also be found at 

www.tek.com

.

Document

Content

Installation and Safety Instructions

Safety, compliance, and basic introductory information for this
product.

User Manual

In-depth operating information for the product.

Specifications Technical Reference

Instrument specifications.

How to find your product documentation

1. Go to 

www.tek.com

.

2. Click Download in the green sidebar on the right side of the screen.
3. Select Manuals as the Download Type, enter your product model, and click Search.
4. View and download your product manuals. You can also click the Product Support Center and Learning Center links on the page for

more documentation.

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Summary of Contents for P7708

Page 1: ...ion such as demonstration guides technical briefs and application notes can also be found at www tek com Document Content Installation and Safety Instructions Safety compliance and basic introductory information for this product User Manual In depth operating information for the product Specifications Technical Reference Instrument specifications How to find your product documentation 1 Go to www ...

Page 2: ...cription 202 0545 xx Wood box carrying case with inserts P77STFLXA Active tips 2 solder tips 020 3167 xx Adhesive tape 016 2111 xx Color bands 017 0103 xx Wire kit 38 AWG 4 mil 006 3415 xx Antistatic wrist strap Calibration certificate A certificate of traceable calibration is provided with every probe Table continued Accessories 2 ...

Page 3: ... probe at the time of shipment and is included with every probe Optional accessories P77BRWSR Browser accessory includes items shown in this diagram also shown separately 407 6019 xx Probe adapter to attach the browser to the PPM203B probe arm positioner Browser Adapters 020 3163 00 Browser Replacement Tips 020 3162 00 Table continued Accessories 3 ...

Page 4: ...Pen Wand 020 3160 00 Magnetic Cable Holder 121 1003 00 Small Metal Cable Band 129 1857 00 Ground Lead 196 3436 00 Large Metal Cable Band 129 1867 00 Active tip with TekFlex P77STFLRB standard temp Coaxial tip P77STCABL Table continued Accessories 4 ...

Page 5: ...e probe is moved to 2 Connect the probe tip to the TekFlex connector on the probe When a tip is inserted into the probe for the first time the oscilloscope will download the S parameter data stored in the tip 3 The probe performs a self test and then one Input Mode LED remains on The Status LED is also lit green 4 Open the Calibration menu found in the Vertical menu 5 Double tap the channel badge ...

Page 6: ...2 Attach browser pen wand or tripod Turn the knob clockwise to lock and counter clockwise to unlock 3 Attach browser pen wand or tripod Get to know your Browser 6 ...

Page 7: ...the tip spacing Spring action better grip Depress switch to activate spotlight To connect the tripod install the circular end of the shaft into the tripod and the plus side into the browser Get to know your Browser 7 ...

Page 8: ... use depends on the tip type Secure tip You can solder or use glue to secure points of contact of DUT Available adhesives from EMIUV emiuv com 3761 20K securing adhesive EM10706 electrically conductive adhesive Use tape or glue to secure tip Attach collar Attach cable band Test your circuit with the solder in tips 8 ...

Page 9: ...he handle to hold the tip in place for wire threading and trimming The handle uses a swivel lock and can be placed in either side wing on the tip 2 Use liquid adhesive to secure the handle as needed If you do not need the handle remove it once you have placed the tip See emiuv com for adhesives 3 The flexible holding tabs sides of the clip provide strain relief This allows you to secure the clip t...

Page 10: ...n be applied onto the tape under one or both wings This allows you to later easily remove the tip from the DUT by removing the tape Placement on the DUT You can place a single tip or overlay multiple tips onto the DUT surface The LIGHTFOOTTM kit quick setup 10 ...

Page 11: ...ding the common terminal that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal Do not operate without covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed or with the case open Hazardous voltage exposure is possible Avoid exposed circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present Do not operate in wet damp conditions Be aware that condensation may occur if a uni...

Page 12: ... workstation when you handle the probe The probe input contains electronic components that can be damaged by contact with high voltages including static discharge Observe the following precautions when using the probe Do not do any of the following Drop the probe or subject it to physical shock Subject the probe to adverse weather conditions Kink or fold the probe main cable tighter than a 2 5 inc...

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