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Operating the Probe

To inspect the probe

To inspect the probe
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning
material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been
checked for completeness and the instrument had been checked mechanically and
electrically. Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in see “Accessories
Supplied” on page 6 of this manual.
If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the
instrument does not pass calibration tests, notify the nearest Agilent Technologies office.
If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show sign of stress,
notify the carrier as well as the nearest Agilent Technologies office. Keep the shipping
materials for the carrier’s inspection. The office will arrange for repair or replacement
at Agilent Technologies’ option without waiting for a claim settlement.
Using the probe with other instruments
The 1141A/1142A probe system can be used with other instruments as well as
oscilloscopes. You can use it with a spectrum analyzer or frequency counter, or any
instrument with an input that can be terminated with 50 Ω.
If you are going to use the probe system with an instrument other than an oscilloscope,
you may need to set up the probe with an oscilloscope first. This will allow you to select
coupling and reject modes, and set offset, so the output of the probe is compatible with
signal requirements of the other instrument.
Recommended Test Equipment
The following table is a list of the test equipment required to test calibration, make
adjustments, and troubleshoot this instrument. The table indicates the critical
specifications of the test equipment and for which procedure the equipment is necessary.
Equipment other than the recommended model may be used if it satisfies the critical
specifications listed in the table.
Recommended Test Equipment
Equipment Required Critical Specifications
Recommended
Agilent
Model/Part Use
Signal Generator 1 to 200 MHz, 400 m Vrms 8648A P
Function Generator 2.5 to 500 kHz, 600 m Vp-p to 16 Vp-p 33120A A
Oscilloscope >400 MHz bandwidth, 1 mV/div sensitivity 54830B P,A
dc source ± 100 mV to 7 Vdc E3632A P