Tektronix P6131 Grounding the Probe

Operating Basics

2P6131 Instruction Manual

Grounding the Probe

Connect the probe to the instrument and connect the ground lead to ground

before making any measurement. Ensure that no part of the ground lead contacts

voltage in the circuit under test. Except for the probe tip and BNC center

conductor, all accessible metal (including the ground clip) is connected to the

BNC shell.

WARNING. To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep your fingers

behind the finger guard on the probe body. See Figure 1 below.

Hand contact area

Finger guard

Figure 1: Probe finger guard and hand contact area

Contents

Main Page WARRANTY Contacting Tektronix General Safety Summary To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury Symbols and Terms Page Operating Basics Lead Inductance Probe Compensation Grounding the Probe P6131 Instruction Manual 3 Specifications Specifications 4P6131 Instruction Manual Figure 2: Maximum input voltage calculation example Figure 3: Typical P6131 Xp and Rp versus frequency Page Specifications 6P6131 Instruction Manual Table 4: Certifications and compliances Service Information Performance Verification Procedure Bandwidth Check Attenuation Accuracy Check Adjustment Procedure Low-Frequency Compensation Adjustment High-Frequency Compensation Adjustment Page Page Maintenance Cleaning Probe Module Replacement Page Replaceable Parts Parts Ordering Information Module Servicing Using the Replaceable Parts List Abbreviations Mfr. Code to Manufacturer Cross Index P6131 Instruction Manual 19 20 P6131 Instruction Manual Replaceable parts: P6131 probe and standard accessories (cont.) Page 22 P6131 Instruction Manual Replaceable parts: P6131 probe optional accessories (cont.) Manufacturers cross index Mfr. code Manufacturer Address City, state, zip code