User manual

Maintenance
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P6015A Instruction Manual
swab or cloth. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the
probe.
Compensation Box. Clea ning the int erior of the compensation box
should seldom be necessary. If cleaning is necessary, blow off any
accumulated dust with dry, low-velocity air stream. Remove any dirt
that remains with a soft brush. A cotton-tipped swab is useful for
cleaning in narrow spaces or for cleaning the circuit components.
Visual Inspection
Inspect the circuitry within the compensation box periodically for
loosely-seated or heat-damaged components. The c orrective a ction
for most visible defects is obvious; however, particular care must be
taken if heat-da maged parts a re found. Overheating usually indicates
other problems in the probe or misuse; therefore, correct the ca use of
overheating to preve nt re currence of t he da mage.
Troubleshooting and Repair
There are t wo repair options you should consider:
H Tektronix Repair — You can ship your P6015A probe to us for
repair.
H Customer Repair — You can choose to repair the probe yourself.
If you decide to repair the probe yourself, order the replacement
part from your loc al Tektronix, Inc. service center or representa-
tive. See Replaceable Parts for part numbers.
Troubleshooting
Before using the probe, make sure it is properly compensated.
Compensate the probe to the vertical channel of the oscilloscope you
plan to use. Do not compensate it on one channel, the n use it on
another. Also, check the vertica l and horizontal system controls on
your oscilloscope to ensure that they are properly set to display the
signal from the device under test.