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USER MANUAL

Active Differential Probe Kit, 200 MHz, 10x Small Signal ±20V

CT3688A

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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Active Differential Probe Kit 200 MHz 10x Small Signal 20V CT3688A ...

Page 2: ...t calling attention to an operating procedure practice or condition which if not followed correctly could result in damage to or destruction of parts or the entire product A statement calling attention to an operating procedure practice or condition which if not followed correctly could result in injury or death to personnel WARNING WARNING CAUTION DEFINITIONS POLLUTION P addition of foreign matte...

Page 3: ...cuitry being tested when a fault condition in the circuit exists Capacitors inside the instrument may retain a charge even if the instrument is disconnected from its source of supply This probe must be grounded by the shell of the BNC connector through the grounding conductor of the power cord of the measurement instrument Before making connections make sure the measurement instrument is properly ...

Page 4: ...cope using the included USB cable This probe is tested prior to shipment It is therefore ready for immediate use upon receipt An initial physical inspection should be made to ensure that no damage has been sustained during shipment Features Meets IEC 61010 031 safety standard Small compact size Up to 20 V differential High accuracy 1 200 MHz bandwidth 3 dB Excellent CMRR Kit comes in foam lined pl...

Page 5: ...C D A Active Differential Probe 200 MHz 10x Small Signal 20 V B CT4441 Insulated Medium Alligator Clips 300 V CAT II Pair Black Red C CT4122 USB Power Cable D CT4386 Insulated Sprung Hook Probes 1000 V CAT III 20 A Pair Black Red ...

Page 6: ...ifferential Input Voltage DC AC peak 20 V Maximum Common Mode Input Voltage DC AC peak 60 V Absolute Maximum Rated Input Voltage each side to ground 40 Vrms CAT I Input Impedance 500 kΩ 7 pF each side to ground Output Voltage Swing 2 V driving 50 Ω oscilloscope input Offset typical 2 mV Noise typical 0 3 mVrms Source Impedance 50 Ω Power Supply CT4122 USB Power Cable included or 9 V battery includ...

Page 7: ...on systems This product is subject to Directive 2012 19 EU of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and in jurisdictions adopting that Directive is marked as being put on the market after August 13 2005 and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste Please utilize your local WEEE collection facilities in the dispo...

Page 8: ...ONICS VOLTAGE DERATING CURVE The derating curve of the absolute maximum input voltage either input to ground is shown as follows MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE DERATING CURVE Voltage Vrms 10 60 100 Frequency MHz 10 100 200 1000 ...

Page 9: ... under test DUT Never operate the probe with the case open If powering by 9 V battery slide the cover off the back of the battery box and plug the battery in making sure to position the battery for proper polarity After inserting the battery close the case See figure below WARNING When the battery is low the power indicator will start to flicker and dim CAUTION Only use center pin positive supply ...

Page 10: ...on the screen of the oscilloscope means the probe is working properly MAKING MEASUREMENTS 1 Connect the hook probes or alligator clips as needed to the leads 2 Connect the probe to the oscilloscope with the BNC cable 3 Switch the probe ON 4 Set the attenuation setting on the oscilloscope to match the probe 10x 5 Set the input impedance setting on the oscilloscope to match the probe 50Ω 6 Connect t...

Page 11: ...ill not be covered by this warranty Cal Test Electronics reserves the right to discontinue models change specifications price or design of this device at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever The purchaser agrees to assume all liabilities for any damages and or bodily injury which may result from the use or misuse of this device by the purchaser his employees or a...

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