Teledyne LeCroy ZD1500 - Manual (Page 14)

ZD500, ZD1000, ZD1500
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Probe Operation
Handling the Probe
The ZD Series probes are precision test instruments. Exercise care when handling
and storing the probe. Always handle the probe by the probe body or
compensation box. Avoid putting excessive strain or exposing the probe cable to
sharp bends.
ESD Sensitive: The tips of the ZD Series probes are sensitive to
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Avoid causing damage to the probe by
always following anti-static procedures (wear wrist strap, etc.) when
using or handling the probe.
Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope
The ZD Series probe has been designed for use with Teledyne LeCroy’s
WaveSurfer, WaveRunner, WaveMaster, and WavePro platforms equipped with
the ProBus interface. When you attach the probe output connector to the
oscilloscope’s input connector, the oscilloscope recognizes the probe, provides
proper termination and activates the probe control functions in the user
interface.
Operation with an Oscilloscope
When the ZD Series probes are connected to any compatible Teledyne LeCroy
oscilloscope, the displayed scale factor and measurement values are
automatically adjusted.
Control through the oscilloscope’s interface can be found on the channel dialog
that corresponds with the connected probe. Refer to your oscilloscope’s manual
for specific operation instructions.
Turning the Volts/Div knob controls the oscilloscope’s scale factor to give full
available dynamic range up to 2.25 V/div.
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit
To maintain the high performance capability of the probe in measurement
applications, care must be exercised in connecting the probe to the test circuit.
Increasing the parasitic capacitance or inductance in the input paths may