Teledyne LeCroy PP008 - Manual (Page 15)

Operator’s Manual
922210-00 Rev A 13
Tip Selection and Replacement
The PP008 probe is supplied with two tip styles. The spring tip, which is installed
when the probe is shipped, has a sharp point and an on-axis requirement. It
provides reliable connection under a wide range of physical interconnect
situtations. A rigid tip is also supplied. Lacking the on-axis requirement of the
spring tip, the rigid tip has a larger diameter and is more robust when exposed
to physical stress at the tip. Select the proper tip for your application needs.
To replace the tip, carefully grip the outermost portion of tip and pull straight
out along the axis of the probe, using needle nose pliers. Do not grip the plastic
insulator with pliers; this will squeeze the tip, making it difficult or impossible to
remove. Do not grip the outer gold plated tube that the tip slides into. With the
tip removed, align the replacement tip with the hole and begin the insertion
with the pliers. The tip can be fully seated by placing the tip against a hard
surface and gently applying downward pressure.
To remove tip, grip the spring-loaded
portion of the tip beyond the outer sleeve
and pull straight out.
Do not apply pliers to the plastic insulator.