BK PRECISION PR150B Passive Oscilloscope Probes Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- BK PRECISION
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BK PRECISION PR150B Passive Oscilloscope Probes
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Warranty
B&K Precision warrants its probes for normal use and operation within specifica- tion for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment (accessories and man- ual not included). In exercising its warranty, B&K Precision, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly returned within the warranty period. However, this will be done only if the product is determined by B&K Precision’s examination to be defective be- cause of workmanship or materials, and the defect is not caused by misuse, neg- lect, accident, abnormal Conditions of operation, or damaged by attempted repair or modifications by non-authorized facility The customer will be responsible for the transpotation and insurance charges for the return of products. This warranty replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for any particular purpose or use. B&K Precision shall not be liable for any special, inci dental or consequential damages, whether in contract or otherwise.
General Safety Information
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to the probe or any product Connected to it, review and comply with the tollowing satelty precaulions. Use of this probe or test instrument it is connected to in a manner not specified by the manufacturers may impair protection mechanisms.
To avoid Personal Injury and Product Damage:
- Connect to properly grounded instruments. Use only with test instruments having their BNC input connected to earth ground. Do not connect the probe ground ter- minal to any point which is at a potential other than earth ground.
- Do not disconnect the probe irom instrument during measurement. Connect the probe to the measurement instrument betore connecting the probe to the test cir- cuit.
- Do not apply to the input any potential that exoeeds the maximum rating of the probe.
- Comply with the voltage derating curve. When measuring higher frequency sig- nals, be sure to comply with the Voltage vs Frequency Derating Curve.
- Do not remove probe casing. Removal of the probes casing may expose you to electric shoCk.
- Do not use if any part is damaged. All maintenance should be referred to a quali- fied service personnel only.
- Do not use in wet or explosive atmaspheres. For indoor use only
Basic Operation
The B&K Slimline Probes are passive high impedance voltage oscilloscope probes designed and calibratea tor use with general purpOse oscillosCopes having an input impedance of 1 M2 shunted by 13 pF however selected models may be compensated 1or use with instruments naving an input capacitance between 10 t0 30 pF
Probe Compensation
Proper compensation of the probe is required to assure amplitude accuracy of
the
waveform being measured by matching the probe to the oscilloscopes input ca-
pacitance. Compensation should be adjusted whenever the probe is connected
to or transfered between OScilloscopes.
Procedure:
- Low Frequency (LF): Apply a 1 kHz square wave to the probe or connect to the d calibrator output.
- Adjust the trimmer located as shown tor a flat topped square wave per center illoscopes
High frequency (HF):
(Should seldom require adjustment, however, if adjustment is required)
- Apply a 1 MHz square wave to the probe (<0.7 ns rise-time).
- Adjust trimmers located as shown for a flat topped square wave per center illustration.
Model Number & Specifications
- PR150B, 250B & 5003 PR2000B .
- 600 V CAT I, 300 V CAT II (DC + peak AC) .2000 V CATI (DC +peak AC)
- Derated with Frequency (see Derating Curve) .. Pollution Degree 2 2 0° to +50° C
- 85% RH or less (at 35° C) Max. 0perating lemp Humidity.
Definitions:
Measurement Category 1 (CAI ) IS tor measurements pertormed on Circuis not
directily connected to mains. Measurement Category ll (CAT I) is for
measurements performed on circuits directly con- nected to the low voltage
installation. Examples are on household appliances, porable tools and similar
equipment. Pollution Degree 2 refers to an operation environment where
normally only dry non-conductive polution ocCurs. temporary conductivity
caused by condensation must be expected.
Voltage vs Frequency Derating Curve
Cleaning
Use the following guidelines
- Clean only the exterior of the probe, cables and accessories. Use a soft cotton cloth moistened with a mild detergent and water solution. Do not allow any portion of the probe to be submerged at any time.
- Dry the probe and accessory thoroughly before attempting to make any voltage measurement.
- Do not sSubject the probe to solvents or solvent fumes as these can cause deterioration of the probe body, cables and accessories.
Replaceable Parts
| Item | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soruna Hook 5 mm Black | 1 |
| 2 | GND Lead w/Alliaator Clio | 1 |
| 3 | BNC Adaoter 5 mm | 1 |
| 4 | Reolacement Tio , Black | 1 |
| 5 | Deluxe Trimmer Tool | 1 |
| 6 | IC Tio Insulator , 5 mm, Black | 1 |
| 7 | Tio Insulator 5 mm Black | 1 |
| 8 | Identifier Rinas | 1 |
| 9 | Probe Tip GND | 1 |
B&K Precision Corp 22820 Savi Ranch Pkwy.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887-4610 USA
- Tel: 714-921-9095
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