Summary of ADP300
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Lecroy adp300/305 instruction manual february 2007.
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Ii adp30x-om-e rev b 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, wi...
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Adp30x-om-e rev b iii manufactured under an iso 9000 registered quality management system visit www.Lecroy.Com to view the certificate. This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic e...
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Iv adp30x-om-e rev b toxic or hazardous substances and elements part name lead (pb) mercury (hg) cadmium (cd) hexavalent chromium (cr 6+ ) polybrominate d biphenyls (pbb) polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbde) pcbas x o x x x x mechanical hardware o o x o o o sheet metal o o x o o o plastic parts o o...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 1 overview...........................................................................................................3 description .................................................................................................................................
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Adp300/305 probe 2 adp30x-om-e rev b preliminary procedure....................................................................................................................24 procedure.....................................................................................................................
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 3 overview description the adp30x family of high voltage active differential probes is safe, easy-to-use, and ideally suited for power measurements. The 20 mhz adp300 is perfect for troubleshooting low frequency power circuits, and other circuits where the ...
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Adp300/305 probe 4 adp30x-om-e rev b conventions used in this manual the following conventions may appear in this manual: note a note contains information relating to the use of the product. Caution a caution contains information that should be followed to avoid possible damage to the instrument or ...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 5 standard accessories adp300 adp305 instruction manual x x certification of compliance x x hook and loop strap for holding probe x x plunger hook tip x x safety alligator clip x plunger jaw clip x plunger clamp clip x spade terminal x soft accessory case x...
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Adp300/305 probe 6 adp30x-om-e rev b safety alligator clip (1 red, 1 blue) insulated, 1000 v, cat iii. Designed to attach to large components, such as busbars and large bolts, the overall length is 90 mm (3.5 inches) and the jaw opens to 22 mm (0.87 inch) max. Plunger jaw clip (1 red, 1 blue) insula...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 7 soft accessory case this can be used to carry probes and accessories. It can also be mounted on your oscilloscope for storing all your accessories and manuals. See appendix b for installation instructions..
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Adp300/305 probe 8 adp30x-om-e rev b safety information to avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to the probe or any products connected to it, review the following safety precautions. To avoid potential hazards, use the probe only as specified. Warning to avoid fire or personal injury, comply ...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 9 probe inputs to any circuits. Be sure that the surface of the probe is completely dry before connecting the inputs. Do not use the probe if any part is damaged. All maintenance should be referred to qualified service personnel. Any test lead or accessory ...
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Adp300/305 probe 10 adp30x-om-e rev b operation connecting the probe to the test instrument the adp30x series of probes has been designed for use with lecroy oscilloscopes equipped with the probus interface. When you attach the probe output connector to the scope’s input connector, the scope will re...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 11 smart offset the adp30x has offset capability. This allows you to remove a dc bias voltage from the differential input signal while maintaining dc coupling. The offset range of the probe is a function of the oscilloscope’s sensitivity and the probe’s att...
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Adp300/305 probe 12 adp30x-om-e rev b remote control commands introduction when attached to a lecroy oscilloscope equipped with probus interface, the adp30x active differential probe can be remotely controlled, along with the other oscilloscope functions. The control interface can be either the rs-2...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 13 probe auto zero prx:autozero, prx:az command description the prx:autozero command initiates an auto zero cycle in the adp30x probe to remove any offset drift. The probe input can remain connected to the test circuit during the auto zero cycle. Command sy...
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Adp300/305 probe 14 adp30x-om-e rev b probe bandwidth limit prx:bandwidth_limit, prx:bwl command/query description the prx:bandwidth_limit command sets the upper (hf) –3 db bandwidth limit of the adp305 probe. The arguments are in hertz. Note the prx:bandwidth_limit command is not available with mod...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 15 probe coupling prx:coupling, prx:cpl command/query description the prx:coupling command selects the coupling mode of the adp30x probe. The prx:coupling? Query returns the coupling mode of the selected channel. Command syntax :coupling :={pr1, pr2, pr3, p...
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Adp300/305 probe 16 adp30x-om-e rev b probe offset prx:offset, prx:ofst command/query description when an adp30x probe is connected to a channel, the offset command sets the probe offset value. The maximum range and resolution is determined by the v/div setting. If an out-of-range value is entered, ...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 17 probe volts/div prx:volt_div,prx:vdiv command/query description the prx:volt_div command sets the vertical sensitivity at the adp30x input. The effective gain of the differential probe is factored into the vertical sensitivity. The valid range of argumen...
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Adp300/305 probe 18 adp30x-om-e rev b reference information differential mode and common mode differential amplifiers amplify the voltage difference that appears between the + input and – input. This voltage is referred to as the differential mode or normal mode voltage. The voltage component that i...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 19 the common mode frequency in these graphs is assumed to be sinusoidal. In real life applications, the common mode signal is seldom a pure sine wave. Signals with pulse wave shapes contain frequency components much higher than the repetition rate may sugg...
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Adp300/305 probe 20 adp30x-om-e rev b care and maintenance cleaning the exterior of the probe and cable should be cleaned using only a soft cloth lightly moistened with water or isopropyl alcohol. The use of abrasive agents, strong detergents, or other solvents may damage the probe. Always ensure th...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 21 the factory, a return authorization number (ran) should be used. The ran can be obtained from your nearest lecroy office or the new york customer care center. Return shipment should be made prepaid. Lecroy cannot accept cod or collect return shipments. W...
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Adp300/305 probe 22 adp30x-om-e rev b item lecroy p/n alternate p/n adp300 exchange unit apd300-probe-fru adp305 exchange unit apd305-probe-fru instruction manual adp30x-om-e soft carrying case sac-01 plunger hook clips pk30x-1 mueller: bu-20431-2 (red) mueller: bu-20431-6 (blue) safety alligator cl...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 23 functional test this procedure should be performed to confirm the basic operation of the probe, or to aid in determining the source of a problem, rather than to verify the accuracy of the probe. You can perform the functional test without removing the pr...
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Adp300/305 probe 24 adp30x-om-e rev b performance verification this procedure can be used to verify the warranted characteristics of the adp30x series active differential probes. If the product does not meet specifications, it should be returned to a lecroy service center. There are no user accessib...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 25 3. Turn on the other test equipment and allow these to warm up for the time recommended by the manufacturer. 4. While the instruments are reaching operating temperature, make a photocopy of the performance verification test record (located in appendix a)...
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Adp300/305 probe 26 adp30x-om-e rev b 17. Multiply the measured output voltage recorded in step 16 by 100 and divide this number by the function generator output voltage (probe input voltage) recorded in step 5. Subtract 1 from this number and multiply the result by 100 to get the error in percent. ...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 27 specifications nominal characteristics nominal characteristics describe parameters and attributes that are guaranteed by design, but do not have associated tolerances. Sensitivity: adp300 1 v/div to 350 v/div adp305 200 mv/div to 350 v/div input configur...
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Adp300/305 probe 28 adp30x-om-e rev b typical characteristics typical characteristics are parameters with no guaranteed performance. Tests for typical characteristics are not provided in the "performance verification procedure." bandwidth: adp300 20 mhz adp305 100 mhz rise time: adp300 adp305 slew r...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 29 compliance and certifications input voltage & burn limit vs. Frequency note the voltage derating curve provides the maximum voltage that can be applied to the probe inputs without risking damage to the probe. The burn limit is the voltage limit that shou...
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Adp300/305 probe 30 adp30x-om-e rev b typical cmrr vs. Frequency.
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 31 appendix a performance verification test record this record can be used to record the results of measurements made during the performance verification of the adp300/adp305 active differential probe. Photocopy this page and record the results on the copy....
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Adp300/305 probe 32 adp30x-om-e rev b adp300/adp305 test record step description intermediate data test result gain accuracy 5 function generator output voltage ________________ v 11 probe output voltage ________________ v 13 ÷1000 gain error (test limit ±1%) ___________% 16 probe output voltage ___...
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Adp30x operator’s manual adp30x-om-e rev b 33 appendix b sac-01 mounting instructions 1. Instructions for mounting the sac-01 oscilloscope accessory case onto your oscilloscope. 2. Wipe the top surface of the oscilloscope with a clean cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol and allow it to dry. The s...