PMK BumbleBee Series High Voltage Differential Probe Instruction Manual

BumbleBee Series High Voltage Differential Probe

Product Information

The product is a Probing Solution made in Germany with hardware revision B. It comes with an instruction manual and can be purchased from the manufacturer, PMK, by contacting them via phone, email or their website. The product has a warranty and meets the IEC safety standards for Messkategorien (CAT) and Verschmutzungsgrade. It also has safety symbols and guidelines that
should be followed when using the product. The product has electrical specifications such as Bandbreite, Anstiegszeit, Maximale differenzielle Eingangsspannung, Gleichtaktspannung, DC Genauigkeit, and Eingangsimpedanz.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure that you have read the instruction manual before using the product.
2. Check the IEC Messkategorien (CAT) rating for your specific use case and ensure that it meets your requirements.
3. Check the IEC Verschmutzungsgrade rating for your specific use case and ensure that it meets your requirements.
4. Take note of the safety symbols and guidelines before using the product.
5. Do not use the product if there are any suspected faults. Contact qualified service personnel instead.
6. Refer to the relevant section of the instruction manual to get information on the maximum input voltage, voltage reduction and definitions of relevant IEC Messkategorien (CAT).
7. Use the product within the specified electrical specifications such as Bandbreite, Anstiegszeit, Maximale differenzielle Eingangsspannung, Gleichtaktspannung, DC Genauigkeit, and Eingangsimpedanz.

Copyright © 2023 PMK – All rights reserved.

Manufacturer
PMK Mess- und Kommunikationstechnik GmbH Koenigsteinerstrasse 98
65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 6196 999 5000
Internet: www.pmk.de

E-Mail: sales@pmk.de

Warranty

PMK warrants this product for normal use and operation within specifications for a period of two years from date of shipment and will repair or replace any defective product which was not dam-aged by negligence, misuse, improper installation, accident or unauthorized repair or modification by the buyer. This warranty is applicable only to defects due to material or workmanship. PMK dis-claim any other implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. PMK will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if PMK has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

IEC Measurement Categories

Definitions and Examples:

1. No Measurement Category not in CAT II, III or IV
   Definition: Many types of test and measuring circuits are not intended not in CAT II, III or IV to be directly connected to the mains supply. Some of these measuring circuits are intended for very low energy applications, but others of these measuring circuits may experience very high amounts of available energy because of high short-circuit currents or high open-circuit voltages. There are no standard transient levels defined for these circuits. An analysis of the WORKING VOLTAGES, loop impedances, temporary overvoltages, and transient overvoltages in these circuits is necessary to determine the insulation requirements and short-circuit current requirements.
   Examples: Thermocouple measuring circuits, high-frequency measuring circuits, automotive testers, and testers used to characterize the mains instal-lation before the installation is connected to the mains supply.

2. Measurement Category II CAT II
   Definition: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY II is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected directly to utilization points (socket outlets and sim-ilar points) of the low-voltage mains installation.
   Examples: Measurements on MAINS CIRCUITS of household appliances, por- table tools and similar equipment, and on the consumer side only of socket- outlets in the fixed installation.

3. Measurement Category III CAT III
   Definition: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribution part of the building’s low-voltage mains installation. To avoid risks caused by the HAZARDS arising from these higher short-circuit currents, additional insulation and oth-er provisions are required.
   Examples: Measurements on distribution boards (including secondary meters), photovoltaic panels, circuitbreakers, wiring, including cables, bus- bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment such as stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation.

4. Measurement Category IV CAT IV
   Definition: MEASUREMENT CATEGORY IV is applicable to test and measuring circuits connected at the source of the building’s low-voltage mains installation. Due to these high short-circuit currents which can be followed by a high energy level, measurements made within these lo-cations are extremely dangerous. Great precautions shall be made to avoid any chance of a short circuit.
   Examples: Measurements on devices installed before the main fuse or circuit breaker in the building installation.

Definitions and Examples:

Overview of measurement categories according to IEC 61010-031
O = No Measurement Category (Other circuits that are not directly connected to mains)

• Pollution Degree 1
  No POLLUTION or only dry, non conductive POLLUTION.
  NOTE: The POLLUTION has no influence.

• Pollution Degree 2
  Only- non conductive POLLUTION. Occasionally, however, a tempo-rary conductivity caused by condensation must be accepted.

• Pollution Degree 3
  Conductive POLLUTION occurs or dry, non-conductive POLLUTION occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is to be expected.

IEC Safety Symbols

Caution, risk of danger. Refer to manual.

Caution, risk of electric shock.

Earth (ground) TERMINAL.

Safety Information

• To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to this product or products connected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions. Be aware that if you use this probe assembly in a manner not specified the protection this product provides may be impaired. Only qualified personnel should use this probe assembly.

• Use only grounded instruments.

• Do not connect the probe ground lead to a potential other than earth ground. Always make sure the probe and the measurement instrument are grounded properly.

• Connect and disconnect properly.

• Connect the signal connector of the probe to the measuring device and connect the pow-er supply to the probe to make sure that there is a continuous ground connection from the measuring  device to the probe. Then connect the two probe inputs to the voltage-free measuring point of your DUT. Remove the probe inputs only in an de-energized state before disconnecting the power  supply. Then disconnect the power supply, and finally remove the signal connection to the measuring device.

• Beware of High Voltages.
  Observe probe and probe accessory ratings. Do not apply any electrical potential to the probe input which exceeds the maximum ratings of the probe or the accessories connected to it. In a combination always the lower rating / measurement category applies to both probe and accessories connected to it. Make sure to comply with the voltage versus frequency derating curve.

• Keep away from hazardous live circuits.

• Avoid open circuitry. Do not touch connections or components when power is present.

• Avoid unnecessary stress.

• The small electrical components of the probe are sensitive to shock and impact. Avoid any unnecessary kinetic stress to the probe like throwing, falling and strong vibrations.

• Use only original accessories and power supply.

• The accessories provided with the probe have been safety tested.

• Do not use any other accessories and power supply than those “originally” provided.

• Keep products clean and dry.

• Remove all connections of the probe before cleaning.

• Do not operate with suspected failures.

• Refer to qualified service personnel.

• Do not operate in wet or damp conditions.

• Condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.

• Do not operate the product in an explosive atmosphere.

Note that the max. input voltage rating of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied Sine signal increases (see Voltage Derating on page 26).
See the relevant section of this manual for further information on maximum input voltage, voltage derating and definitions of relevant IEC Measurement Categories (CAT).
(see IEC Measurement Categories on page 20 and 21).

About BumbleBee®
The PMK BumbleBee® high voltage differential probe series offers industry leading performance up to 500MHz bandwidth for today‘s power device design challenges, especially those using wide bandgap devices, such as SiC and GaN. The ±2000V, ±1000V, ±400V and ±200V differential and common-mode input voltage ranges makes BumbleBee® probes an ideal choice for designing and evaluating power circuits, such as switching power supplies, motor drives, inverter, IGBT circuits and frequency converters in the different voltage classes. BumbleBee® series probes have four adjustable input attenuation ranges allowing the user to select the voltage range needed to achieve the lowest noise and best possible resolution. The probe is compatible with any oscilloscope with a 50Ω input impedance and has a user adjustable DC output offset correction range of ±4V (output referred).

All BumbleBee® series probes can be controlled from the controls located on the probe head or via remote control. The „PMK Probe Control“ software provides the ability for the user to control the probe remotely via a computer, and provides the user with a graphical user interface. The software is free of charge, and included with PMK’s 2ch and 4ch power supplies PS-02 and PS-03, which are required to power the probe. The PS-02 and PS-03 power supplies all have a USB interface and are available with optional LAN interface. The 1 channel battery pack power supply AP-01 provides >8h of portable and isolated operation, which allows the user the flexibility of where the probe can be used. The AP-01 supplies power only to the probe with no software remote control.
ISO17025 calibration upon delivery or as re-calibration is available.

Measurement Principle
The high voltage differential probe consists of two balanced precision attenuators, which are differentially matched. The attenuators scale the input voltage before passing into the differential amplifier. The output of the differential is fed over a driver stage to the 50 Ω input of a measuring device.

Electrical Specifications

Article number| ± 2000 V
880-102-501  (2 m)
880-106-501  (6 m)
880-107-501  (7 m)| ± 1000 V
880-132-501  (2 m)
880-137-501  (7 m)
---|---|---
Attenuation ( < ± 1 % guaranteed)| 500:1, 250:1, 100:1, 50:1| 250:1, 125:1, 50:1, 25:1
Bandwidth (-3 dB) Small Signal (guaranteed)| 250:1, 500:1: 400 MHz
50:1, 100:1:  400 MHz| 250:1, 125:1:  500 MHz
50:1, 25:1:  400 MHz
Rise time (10 % – 90 %) Small Signal| 250:1, 500:1: 0.9 ns
50:1, 100:1: 1.0 ns| 250:1, 125:1:    0.8 ns
50:1, 25:1:  0.95 ns
Maximum Rated Input Voltages ²
No Measurement Category| 2000 Veff
6000 V transient overvoltage| 1000 Veff.
1000 V transient overvoltage
CAT Rating| 1000 V CAT III| 300 V CAT II
Pollution Degree| 2
Maximum Differential

Input Voltage (DC + AC peak)

| 500:1     ± 2000 V
250:1     ± 1000 V
100:1      ± 400 V50:1      ± 200 V| 250:1     ± 1000 V
125:1      ± 500 V
50:1      ± 200 V
25:1      ± 100 V
Common Mode Voltage| ± 2000 V peak (1400 V rms)| ± 1000 V peak (700 V rms)
DC Gain Accuracy| 500:1, 250:1: ± 0.35 % 100:1, 50:1: ± 0.7 %| 250:1, 125:1: ± 0.35 % 50:1, 25:1: ± 0.7 %
Propagation Delay (± 0.5 ns)| 12 ns (2 m), 28 ns (6 m) 32.5 ns (7 m)| 12 ns (2 m), 32.5 ns (7 m)
Noise (AC RMS) ³| 500:1, 250:1: 75 mV
100:1, 50:1: 55 mV| 250:1, 125:1:  37 mV
50:1, 25:1: 27 mV
Input Impedance 4
Each Input to Ground| 5 MΩ || 5 pF| 2.5 MΩ || 5 pF
Differential Input Impedance| 10 MΩ || 2.5 pF| 5 MΩ || 2.5 pF
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)| DC:    80 dB
100 kHz:    70 dB
1 MHz:    70 dB
3.2 MHz: 62 dB 10 MHz:  50 dB 50 MHz: 45 dB 100 MHz: 40 dB 400 MHz:    35 dB| DC:    80 dB
100 kHz:    70 dB
1 MHz:    70 dB
3.2 MHz: 62 dB 10 MHz:  50 dB 50 MHz: 45 dB 100 MHz: 40 dB 400 MHz:    35 dB

This product comes with 2 years warranty.

• Specifications that are not marked as guaranteed are typical.

  1. Determined when using a PS-02 power supply at +23 °C ambient temperature.
  2. As defined within IEC 61010-031. See definitions explained on page 22 and 23.
  3. Related to the input. Wideband noise DC – 30 MHz.
  4. Including input leads. Measuring frequency 1 MHz, cable leads in parallel.

Article number| ± 400 V
880-122-501  (2 m)
880-127-501  (7 m)| ± 200 V
880-112-501 (2 m)
880-117-501 (7 m)
---|---|---
Attenuation
( < ± 1 % guaranteed)| 100:1, 50:1, 20:1, 10:1| 50:1, 25:1, 10:1, 5:1
Bandwidth (-3 dB) Small Signal (guaranteed)| 100:1, 50:1: 500 MHz
20:1, 10:1:  400 MHz| 50:1, 25:1:  500 MHz
10:1, 5:1: 400 MHz
Rise time (10 % – 90 %) Small Signal| 100:1, 50:1:   0.8 ns
20:1, 10:1:  0.95 ns| 50:1, 25:1:    0.8 ns
10:1, 5:1: 0.95  ns
Maximum Rated Input Voltages ²
No Measurement Category| 400 Veff.
1000 V transient overvoltage| 200 Veff.
1000 V transient overvoltage
CAT Rating| 150 V CAT II| 150 V CAT II
Pollution Degree| 2
Maximum Differential

Input Voltage (DC + AC peak)

| 100:1     ± 400 V
50:1     ± 200 V
20:1      ± 80 V
10:1      ± 40 V| 50:1    ± 200 V
25:1    ± 100 V
10:1      ± 40 V
5:1      ± 20 V
Common Mode Voltage| ± 400 V peak (280 V rms)| ± 200 V peak (140 V rms)
DC Gain Accuracy| 100:1, 50:1: ± 0.35 %
20:1, 10:1: ± 0.7 %| 50:1, 25:1: ± 0.35 %
10:1, 5:1: ± 0.7 %
Propagation Delay (± 0.5 ns)| 12 ns (2 m), 32.5 ns (7 m)| 12 ns (2 m), 32.5 ns (7 m)
Noise (AC RMS) ³| 100:1, 50:1: 14 mV
20:1, 10:1:  11 mV| 50:1, 25:1: 7 mV
10:1, 5:1:  5 mV
Input Impedance 4
Each Input to Ground| 1.125 MΩ || 5 pF| 500 kΩ || 5 pF
Differential Input Impedance| 2.25 MΩ || 2.5 pF| 1 MΩ || 2.5 pF
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)| DC:    80 dB
100 kHz:    70 dB
1 MHz:    70 dB
3.2 MHz: 62 dB 10 MHz:  50 dB 50 MHz: 45 dB 100 MHz: 40 dB 400 MHz:    35 dB| DC:    80 dB
100 kHz:    70 dB
1 MHz:    70 dB

3.2 MHz: 62 dB 10 MHz:  50 dB 50 MHz: 45 dB 100 MHz: 40 dB 400 MHz:    35 dB

This product comes with 2 years warranty.

• Specifications that are not marked as guaranteed are typical.

  1. Determined when using a PS-02 power supply at +23 °C ambient temperature.
  2. As defined within IEC 61010-031. See definitions explained on page 22 and 23.
  3. Related to the input. Wideband noise DC – 30 MHz.
  4. Including input leads. Measuring frequency 1 MHz, cable leads in parallel.

Environmental Specifications

temperatures up to +31 °C, decreasing linearly to 40 % at +50 °C
non-operating| 95 % relative humidity for temperatures up to +40 °C

Typical Voltage Derating

Note that the max. input voltage rating of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied sine signal increases.

TypicalVoltage Derating BumbleBe ®e Series No MeasurementCategory

Typical Input Impedance
Note that the input impedance of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied signal increases.

Maximum Input Voltage, Example 2000V Model, 500:1 Range

Maximum Input Voltage, Example 200V Model, 5:1 Range

Dimensions

Handling for Firmware v.3.7 and above

General Information
Adjust the input coupling of the measuring instrument to 50Ω before connecting the probe to it. After connecting the power supply you hear a short triplet of signals from the buzzer and the LEDs of the keyboard blink. You may start with your measurements or adjust attenuation and offset correction.

User Default
Settings of the BumbleBee® probe are saved in real-time, with no need to actively save or recall at any time.

Global Offset
By pressing “Set” you can switch between the set global offset position and zero. While in setup menu, this function is not available. Also with set “Hold Overload” an occurring overload event must be cleared before switching offset zero position is available.

Factory Settings
By pressing both buttons “1+2” together while in setup menu, the probe resets to factory settings. Hold both buttons down for 5 seconds; wait until you hear a differing signal.

Setup Menu
By holding the “Set” Button down for five seconds you reach the setup menu of BumbleBee®. Overvoltage-indicator LED of the output blinks green. The focused Menu Item is indicated by the attenuation LEDs. This focus can be altered with the buttons “1” and “2”. Use the Buttons “5” and “6” to alter settings of the focused Menu Item. Pressing the “Set” Button again ends the menu.

Keylock
If no key is pressed 10 seconds after opening the menu the keypad will be locked.
Press the “Set” Button again to release it.

Setup Menu starts with item “I”, indicated by the unlit LED 500:1. Change the item with the buttons 5 and 6. Move between menu items with the buttons 1 and 2. Overload indicators (LEDs B) show the state of an item. Green for On / Yes, unlit for Off / No. In the following LEDs are marked as x = unlit and o= lit.

Menu point I – Channel identification ( x o o o )

• For channel identification the following colors (modes) are available: unlit, white, yellow, cyan, pink, blue, green, red.

Menu point II – Overload buzzer ( o x o o )

• In case of detected overvoltage at input or output channel, the Overload Buzzer gives an audible signal and can be turned on- and off with Button “5”. Additionally the Hold-Overload Buzzer can be activated with Button “6”. In case of detected overvoltage the “Set” Button has to be pressed to con-firm and carry on.

Menu point III – Key buzzer ( o o x o )

• Activate the Key Buzzer, giving audible feedback when any Button on the keypad pressed.

Menu point IV – Offset synchronization ( o o o x )

• Turn Offset Synchronization on and off.

Menu point V – VIII Offset-Zero

• adjust Offset-Zero for respective attenuation.

Buttons

1. Higher attenuation

2. Lower attenuation

3. Negative active Offset coarse

4. Positive active Offset coarse

5. Negative active Offset fine
   3+5 – Negative active Offset XL

6. Positive active Offset fine 4+6 – Positive active Offset XL .

7. Button “Set”

LED Lights A – D

• A – Attenuation Indicator (model dependent, see table above)
• B – Overvoltage Indicators: Input channels
• C – Overvoltage Indicator / Amplifier overload: Output channel
• D – Colored Indicator of the Measuring Channel

Note
If all divider factor LEDs are lit after connecting BumbleBee®, the probe is not functional. Update the firm-ware by the free PC software “PMK Firmware Flasher”.
(*) Factory preset to 62.5 mV, 1 V, 100 V can be changed by the “PMK Probe Control” PC software.

Accessories

The parts supplied are “highlighted”, see also “Scope of Delivery” on page 32. A power supply with remote control capabilities or a battery pack for portable use are optional.

• See ratings for these accessories on page 31.
  ** For use if only 1 MΩ oscilloscope is available.
  The accessories provided with the probe have been safety tested. Do not use any other accessories than those “originally” provided.

Rating Accessories

Scope of Delivery
Accessories delivered with each probe are highlighted in the graphical overview.

The accessories provided with the probe have been safety tested. Do not use any other accessories and power supply than those “originally” provided.

Ordering Information
The power supply must be ordered separately.

Models

Order No.| Item
880-102-504| 4x BumbleBee® Rev. B, 2 m, ± 2000 V peak (Quad Pack inclusive Power Supply PS03-L)
880-102-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 2 m, ± 2000 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-106-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 6 m, ± 2000 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-107-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 7 m, ± 2000 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-112-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 2 m, ± 200 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-117-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 7 m, ± 200 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-122-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 2 m, ± 400 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-127-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 7 m, ± 400 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-132-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 2 m, ± 1000 V peak (without Power Supply)
880-137-501| BumbleBee® Rev. B, 7 m, ± 1000 V peak (without Power Supply)

Optional Accessories and Calibration

Power Supplies
The power supply pin assignment is different from other power supplies. Use only original PMK power supplies with PMK probes.

• The power supply cable (0.5 m), is included as standard with all compatible probes.

Copyright © 2023 PMK – All rights reserved.
Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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