Page 3 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defectsin materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase froman authorized Tektronix distributor. If any such product proves defective during thiswarranty period, Tektroni...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
P5205 Instruction Manual i Table of Contents General Safety Summary v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Safety Summary vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Tektronix viii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G...
Page 7 - iii; List of Figures
Table of Contents P5205 Instruction Manual iii List of Figures Figure 1: P5205 High-Voltage Differential Probe 2 . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2: Safety limits (voltage between either input and earth ground) 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 3: Twisting...
Page 8 - iv; List of Tables
Table of Contents iv P5205 Instruction Manual List of Tables Table 1: Functional Check 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 2: Warranted Electrical Characteristics 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3: Certifications and Compliances 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tab...
Page 9 - General Safety Summary; Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.; To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
P5205 Instruction Manual v General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and preventdamage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoidpotential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Obse...
Page 10 - Safety Terms and Symbols; Warning statements identify conditions or practices that
General Safety Summary vi P5205 Instruction Manual Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean a...
Page 11 - vii; Service Safety Summary
P5205 Instruction Manual vii Service Safety Summary Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Readthis Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures. Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this produc...
Page 12 - Contacting Tektronix
Service Safety Summary viii P5205 Instruction Manual Contacting Tektronix Phone 1-800-833-9200 * Address Tektronix, Inc.14200 SW Karl Braun DriveP.O. Box 500Beaverton, OR 97077USA Web site www.tektronix.com Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1 * Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option...
Page 13 - Getting Started; Features and Accessories; Replaceable Parts
P5205 Instruction Manual 1 Getting Started This section describes the High Voltage Differential Probe and givesinstructions on how to install and functionally test the probe. Features and Accessories The P5205 probe shown in Figure 1 provides a safe means ofmeasuring circuits with floating high volt...
Page 14 - Figure 1: High Voltage Differential Probe
Getting Started 2 P5205 Instruction Manual ON Figure 1: High Voltage Differential Probe
Page 18 - Installation; NOTE
Getting Started 6 P5205 Instruction Manual Installation Install the P5205 probe as follows: 1. Connect the output of the probe to the TEKPROBE input of theoscilloscope or other measurement instrument. The measurementinstrument input must have a ground reference. NOTE . Use the 1103 TEKPROBE Power su...
Page 19 - Functional Check; Performance Verification; This completes the functional check procedure.
Getting Started P5205 Instruction Manual 7 Functional Check To make a simple functional check of the P5205 probe, select asource that supplies AC line voltage and use the followingprocedure. This procedure verifies a majority of the circuitry withinthe probe. For a complete performance verification,...
Page 21 - Operating Basics; Due to the inherent hazards associated with taking; Operating the Probe Safely
P5205 Instruction Manual 9 Operating Basics To help you use the High Voltage Differential Probe safely andeffectively, this section provides important information about safetylimits, operating characteristics, and probing techniques. WARNING. Due to the inherent hazards associated with taking high -...
Page 22 - CAT II between
Operating Basics 10 P5205 Instruction Manual Minimizing Risk of RF Burn (probe leads) WARNING. To avoid personal injury, do not handle the probe leads when the leads are connected to a source that is above the voltageand frequency limits given in Figure 2 on page 11. The area abovethese limits poses...
Page 23 - Operating Characteristics and Probing Techniques; Operating Limits
Operating Basics P5205 Instruction Manual 11 Voltage (RMS) 1000 V 100 V DC or 0 10 M 100 M 1 M Frequency (Hz) 5 M 50 M 500 V 50 V 100 k 500 k Category II maximum voltage limit (1,000 V) RF burn risk area (shaded) Voltage derating with frequency Figure 2: Safety Limits (voltage between either input a...
Page 24 - Overrange Detection; Common-Mode Rejection
Operating Basics 12 P5205 Instruction Manual Both ranges are rated for the maximum input limits, but you canobtain a useful measurement only if the voltage you apply is withinthe specified limits of the operating range. Overrange Detection Differential voltage outside the operating range will overdr...
Page 26 - Figure 4: HF Transient response with and without extension leads
Operating Basics 14 P5205 Instruction Manual With extension leads Without extension leads 50 ns/div 50 ns/div 250 m v/ div 250 m v/ div Figure 4: HF Transient response with and without extension leads Probe Loading When you touch your probe tip to a circuit element, you areintroducing a new resistan...
Page 27 - Specifications; An input impedance of 1 M; Warranted Characteristics; mance Verification
P5205 Instruction Manual 15 Specifications The specifications in Tables 2 through 6 apply to a P5205 probeinstalled on a Tektronix TDS 460A oscilloscope. When the probe isused with another oscilloscope, the oscilloscope must follow thesespecifications: H An input impedance of 1 M Ω H An input capaci...
Page 28 - Table 3: Certifications and Compliances
Specifications 16 P5205 Instruction Manual Table 2: Warranted Electrical Characteristics (Cont.) Maximum Operating Input Voltage 500X differential: ± 1.3 kV (DC + peak AC) 500X common mode: ± 1 kV RMS CAT II 50X differential: ± 130 V (DC + peak AC) 50X common mode: ± 1 kV RMS CAT II Maximum Nondestr...
Page 29 - Typical Characteristics; Table 4: Typical Electrical Characteristics
Specifications P5205 Instruction Manual 17 Table 3: Certifications and Compliances (Cont.) Installation CategoryDescriptions Terminals on this product may have different installation categorydesignations. The installation categories are: CAT III Distribution-level mains (usually permanentlyconnected...
Page 30 - Table 5: Typical Mechanical Characteristics
Specifications 18 P5205 Instruction Manual Table 4: Typical Electrical Characteristics (Cont.) Overdrive Recovery < 50 ns to 10% of final value after 10Xoverdrive (50X range only) Zero Adjust 50X: ± 0.5 V 500X: ± 5 V 90 dB 1 Hz 100 Hz 10 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB 70 dB 80 dB...
Page 31 - Nominal Characteristics; Table 6: Nominal Electrical Characteristics
Specifications P5205 Instruction Manual 19 Table 5: Typical Mechanical Characteristics (Cont.) Unit Weight (probe only) 11 oz (315 g) Shipping Weight (with accessories) 3 lb, 2 oz (1.42 kg) Im pedance (Z ) 1 10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100 M 10 M 1 M 100 k 10 k 1 k 100 Frequency (Hz) Figure 6: In...
Page 33 - Maintenance; For a list of replaceable parts, refer to the; Cleaning; To avoid damaging the probe, use only a mild detergent; Servicing the Compensation Box; Replacing TEKPROBE Interface Pins
P5205 Instruction Manual 21 Maintenance Refer to this section for information about maintaining and servicingthe High Voltage Differential Probe. For terms of the product warranty, refer to the front of this manual.Should the probe require replacement under terms of the warranty,return the probe to ...
Page 35 - Figure 8: Replacing the TEKPROBE collar
Maintenance P5205 Instruction Manual 23 Removing and Replacing the TEKPROBE Interface Collar To remove the TEKPROBE interface collar, firmly grasp thecompensation box body with one hand, and the TEKPROBEinterface collar with the other hand. Firmly pull the interface collaroff. To replace the collar,...
Page 36 - Figure 9: Removing the compensation box covers
Maintenance 24 P5205 Instruction Manual Removing the Compensation Box Covers To open the compensation box, follow these steps: 1. Press the optional release tool pins into the compensation boxcover catches and gently lift the cover off a small distance. Referto Figure 9, below. 2. Hold the open edge...
Page 37 - Figure 10: Replacing the compensation box cover; Packaging For Return Shipment
Maintenance P5205 Instruction Manual 25 Tab Figure 10: Replacing the compensation box cover Packaging For Return Shipment If possible, use the original packaging to return the probe toTektronix. Include the following information: name of purchaser,return address, name and phone number of a person th...
Page 39 - WARNING
The following servicing instructions are for use only byqualified personnel. To avoid injury, do not perform anyservicing other than that stated in the operating instructionsunless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safetysummaries before performing any service. WARNING
Page 41 - Table 7: List of equipment required
P5205 Instruction Manual 27 Performance Verification The following procedure verifies the warranted electrical characteris-tics of the High Voltage Differential Probe. Table 7 itemizes theequipment required, provides an example or part number of theequipment, and explains the purpose of the equipmen...
Page 42 - Construction of Modified BNC Adapter; male
Performance Verification 28 P5205 Instruction Manual Construction of Modified BNC Adapter Construct the modified BNC Adapter from a BNC-male-to-dualbinding post adapter, Tektronix part number 103 - 0035 - 00 (see Figure 11). Black and red plastic post covers Figure 11: BNC-male-to-dual binding post ...
Page 43 - Figure 12: Removing plastic covers from binding posts; Setup; These procedures require the application of high voltage
Performance Verification P5205 Instruction Manual 29 Vise Pliers Modified BNC adapter Plastic cover removed Figure 12: Removing plastic covers from binding posts Setup WARNING. These procedures require the application of high voltage to the inputs of the P5205 probe. Because this adapter has exposed...
Page 44 - Differential Gain Accuracy
Performance Verification 30 P5205 Instruction Manual NOTE . These procedures assume that you are using an oscilloscope that automatically displays the correct volts/division scale factor forthe attenuation setting of the probe. If not, you must take theattenuation setting of the probe into account w...
Page 45 - Figure 13: Slide probe leads onto the binding posts
Performance Verification P5205 Instruction Manual 31 10. Attach the differential probe input leads (without attachmentaccessories) by sliding the banana plug of the leads onto thebinding posts metal sleeves on the Modified BNC adapter(see Figure 13). (+) Post ( -- ) Post Modified BNC adapter Banana ...
Page 46 - Bandwidth; To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure the generator
Performance Verification 32 P5205 Instruction Manual 15. Set the calibration generator for 10 V output. Set the attenuationbutton on the probe to 50X (in). 16. Record the DC amplitude of the square wave ( ∼ 10V) and divide 1/100 th of this into only the amplitude of the oscilloscope (refer to step 6...
Page 47 - DC CMRR; Generator produces hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of
Performance Verification P5205 Instruction Manual 33 7. Set the generator to 100 MHz, and set the oscilloscope to5 ns/division. Check for ≥ 2.1 V amplitude. 8. Disconnect the setup. DC CMRR 1. Set the attenuation of the probe to 50X. 2. Set the oscilloscope input coupling to DC, the vertical to50 mV...
Page 49 - Parts Ordering Information; Part number; Using the Replaceable Parts List
P5205 Instruction Manual 35 Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable modules for the P5205probe. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix fieldoffice or representative. Chan...
Page 50 - Abbreviations
Replaceable Parts 36 P5205 Instruction Manual Table 8: Parts List Column Descriptions Column Column Name Description 1 Figure & Index Number Items in this section are referenced by figure andindex numbers to the exploded view illustrationsthat follow. 2 Tektronix Part Number Use this part number...
Page 52 - and
Replaceable Parts 38 P5205 Instruction Manual P5205 and R epl aceabl e Accessor ies Fi g. & Inde x Nu mb er Tektro n ix P art Nu mb er Se ri al N o . E ffecti ve Se ri al N o . D is cont ’d Qt y Name & D escri p ti o n M fr .C ode M fr .P art Nu mb er 14 --1 1 PR OBE, DI F AC T: TEK PR OBE 8...
Page 54 - ional
Replaceable Parts 40 P5205 Instruction Manual 1 Fi gur e 16: P5205 opt ional accessor ie s O pt ional A ccessor ies Fi g. & Inde x Nu mb er Tektro n ix P art Nu mb er Se ri al N o . E ffecti ve Se ri al N o . D is cont ’d Qt y Name & D escri p ti o n M fr .C ode M fr .P art Nu mb er 16 --1 0...
Page 55 - anuf
Replaceable Parts 41 P5205 Instruction Manual M anuf act ur er s C ro ss Index Mf r. C ode M anufa cture r A ddre ss C ity ,S ta te ,Zip C ode 18359 PY LO N CO .I NC. 51 NE W COM B ST AT TL EBOR O, M A 02703 --1403 76545 M UELLER ELEC TR IC CO 1583 EAST 31ST ST CLEVELAN D, OH 441 14 80009 TEKT RO NI...
