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P6139A Instructions
Features and Accessories
Table 1 illustrates the features and standard accessories of the P6139A probe.
Table 1: Features and Accessories
Feature/Accessory
Description
Applications/Notes
Retractable hook tip
Connects the probe tip to wires and component leads for
hands-free measurement.
NOTE. For a solid connection, firmly push and twist the hook
tip onto the probe tip before using.
Adjustment tool
Used to adjust probe compensation. Access the adjustment
through the opening in the compensation box.
Color marker bands
Color codes the probe to the oscilloscope input when more
than one probe is in use. Clip one band around the strain relief
of the probe head and the matching band on the strain relief of
probe output.
SMT KlipChip
and ground
lead
Connects the probe ground to small or hard to reach ground
reference points.
Low-inductance ground
The ground collar and short lead connect the probe ground to a
ground reference close to the signal source. The short lead
minimizes aberrations on high-frequency signals caused by the
inductance of the ground lead.
Ground lead with insulated
alligator clip
Connects the probe ground to ground reference.
Guard
Guard
Keeps fingers away from the probe tip for protection against
electric shock.
WARNING.
To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep fingers behind the
guard on the probe body.
