Instructions

Operator’s Manual
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Contents
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................... 1
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 3
Description ................................................................................................................... 3
Applications ................................................................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................... 3
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................... 4
Oscilloscope Software Compatibility ........................................................................... 4
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 5
Operation ...................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Probe to the Test Instrument ............................................................. 8
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit .................................................................... 8
Probe Input Loading................................................................................................... 10
Grounding the Probe ................................................................................................. 10
Selecting the Proper Range........................................................................................ 11
Operating with Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscopes ......................................................... 13
Designing Test Fixtures for the AP033 Probe ............................................................ 16
Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 17
Calibration Interval .................................................................................................... 17
Service Strategy ......................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 18
Returning a Probe ....................................................................................................... 20
Matching Procedure for ÷10 Plugs ............................................................................... 21
Equipment Required .................................................................................................. 21
Procedure .................................................................................................................. 22
Performance Verification ............................................................................................ 24
Test Equipment Required .......................................................................................... 24
Preliminary Procedure ............................................................................................... 25
Test Procedure ........................................................................................................... 26
AP033 Performance Verification Test Record ........................................................... 32
Adjustment Procedure ................................................................................................ 34
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 34
Test Equipment Required .......................................................................................... 35
Preliminary Procedure ............................................................................................... 37
Procedure .................................................................................................................. 38