LeCroy PP016 Passive Probe Instruction Manual Revision A – December, 2008
Warranty LeCroy warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and operation within specification for a period of one year from the date of shipment. Spare parts, replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days. In exercising its warranty, LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly returned within the warranty period to the Customer Service Department of an authorized service center.
Introduction The probe PP016 described in this manual is passive probes to be used with LeCroy WaveAce oscilloscopes Safety Information This symbol appears on the product: It refers you to additional information contained in this manual. The corresponding information in the manual is similarly denoted. To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to the probe or any products connected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions.
Accessories The following table lists the standard accessory kit which is included with the PP016.
EC Declaration of Conformity The PP016 probe meets intent of the European Council Directive 73/23/EEC for product safety per the following standard: EN 61010-031:2002 Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical test and measurement Installation (Overvoltage) Category I (All mains isolated terminals) Pollution Degree 2 Voltage Derating PP016-OM-E Rev A 5
Probe Compensation Proper compensation of the probe is required to assure good amplitude accuracy in the dynamic portions of the waveform being measured. LF compensation matches the probe to differences in oscilloscope input capacitance. The LF compensation should always be checked and adjusted as needed when first connecting a passive probe to the oscilloscope input.