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SAP1000

Active Probe
User Manual
UM60010-E01A
SAP1000 Active Probe User Manual

Contents

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 CALIBRATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 ABNORMAL CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 6
3 FIRST STEPS........................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 DELIVERY C HECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 FUNCTIONAL C HECK........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.4 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 10
4 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. 11
5 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................. 12
6 PROBE OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 CONNECTING THE PROBE TO AN OSCILLOSCOPE .............................................................................................. 16
6.2 CONNECTING THE PROBE TO THE TEST CIRCUIT .............................................................................................. 17
7 CONTACT SIGLENT .......................................................................................................................................... 18

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1 Introduction

This user manual includes important safety information related to the SAP1000

active probe and simple tutorials for basic operation of the probe.

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2 General Safety Summary

This chapter contains information and warnings that must be followed to keep

the probe operating under the appropriate safety conditions. In addition to the

safety precautions specified in this section, you must also follow recognized

safety procedures.

 Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the measurement

instrument before connecting the test leads to a circuit/signal being tested.

 Use indoors only.

 Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

 Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or

explosive environments.

 Be careful with sharp tips. The tips may cause bodily injury if not handled

properly.

 Connect the signal wire correctly. The potential of the signal wire

ground is equal to the earth; therefore, do not connect the signal wire to a
high voltage. Do not touch the exposed contacts or components.

 Only qualified technical personnel should service this instrument.

 Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the probe if any part

is damaged. Cease operation immediately and remove the probe from


use.

2.1 Safety Terms and Symbols

This symbol may appear on the probe body or in this manual to alert you to

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important safety considerations.

CAUTION:Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is connected


to. Attend to the accompanying information to protect against personal
injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully understood
and met.

2.2 Working Environment

The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean,

dry environment. Before using this product, ensure that its operating

environment is maintained within these parameters:

 Temperature: 5 to 40°C.

 Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 30 °C

decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.

 Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m).

Note: Direct sunlight, radiators, and other heat sources should be taken into

account when assessing the ambient temperature.

WARNING: Do not operate the probe in an explosive atmosphere or wet


and damp conditions.

CAUTION: Do not exceed the specified input maximum voltage levels.


Refer to Specifications for more details.

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2.3 Calibration

The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be only

performed by qualified personnel.

2.4 Cleaning

The exterior of the probe and cable should be cleaned, using a soft cloth

moistened with water. The use of abrasive agents, strong detergents, or other

solvents may damage the probe. Always ensure that the input leads are free of

debris. To avoid electrical shock, unplug the probe from the scope before

cleaning.

No operator serviceable parts inside. Do not remove covers.


Refer servicing to qualified personnel

2.5 Abnormal Conditions

Only operate the probe for the purposes specified by the manufacturer.

Do not operate the probe if there is any visible sign of damage or if it has been
subjected to severe transport stresses.

If you suspect the probe has been impaired, disconnect the probe from the

scope and secure the probe against any unintended operation.

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Proper use of the probe depends on careful reading of all instruction and

labels.

Warning: Any use of the probe in a manner not specified by the


manufacturer may impair the probe. This probe should not be directly
connected to human subjects or used for patient monitoring.

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3 First steps

3.1 Delivery Checklist

First, verify that all items listed on the packing list have been delivered. If you

note any omissions or damage, please contact your nearest SIGLENT

customer service center or distributor as soon as possible. If you fail to contact

us immediately in case of omission or damage, we will not be responsible for

replacement.

3.2 Functional Check

The functional check verifies the basic functional of the probe functions.

1. Turn the oscilloscope on and allow at least 30 minutes warm-up time

before functional check.

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2. Connect the SAP1000 probe to channel 1 of the oscilloscope.

3. Touch Probe in the C1 menu, and then check the information of the probe,

including the probe type, probe SN, bandwidth, resistance, capacitance

and attenuation.

4. Set the vertical scale of channel 1 to 2 V/div.

5. Set the offset of channel 1 to zero.

6. Measure the average voltage of channel 1.The measurement should be

within ± (1.5% * full screen reading + 10 mV).

7. Set the vertical scale of channel 1 to1 V/div, 500 mV/div, 200 mV/div, 100

mV/div, 50 mV/div, 20 mV/div, 10 mV/div, and repeat step 6.

3.3 Quality Assurance

The probe has a 3-year warranty (1-year warranty for probe attachments) from

the date of shipment, during normal use and operation. SIGLENT can repair or

replace any product that is returned to the authorized service center during the

warranty period. We must first examine the product to make sure that the

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defect is caused by the process or material, not by abuse, negligence, accident,

abnormal conditions or operation.

SIGLENT shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by

any of the following:

a) Attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than SIGLENT.

b) Connection to incompatible devices/incorrect connection.

c) For any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-SIGLENT

probe power supplies.

3.4 Maintenance Agreement

SIGLENT provides various services on the basis of maintenance agreements.


We offer extended warranties as well as installation, training, enhancement

and on-site maintenance and other services through specialized

supplementary support agreements. For details, please consult your local


SIGLENT customer service center or distributor.

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4 Introduction

The SAP1000 is a compact, high impedance active probe designed to meet

today’s increasing demand for measurements on a variety of tests. Thanks to

its low input capacitance and high input resistance, the circuit loading is

minimized.

With the SAPBus interface, the SAP1000 becomes a part of the oscilloscope

system. The probe can be controlled from the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope

provides power to the probe, so there is no need for a separate power supply

or batteries.

Key Benefits:

 Probe Bandwidth > 1 GHz

 DC Input Resistance 1 MΩ

 Input Capacitance 1.2 pF

 Input Dynamic Range ±8 V

 Probe Offset Range ±12 V

 SAPBus interface

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5 Standard Accessories

The SAP1000 probe is shipped with the following standard accessories:

Standard Accessory Part Number Quantity

Straight Tip 2.74.70.12.003 5

Pogo Tip 2.74.70.12.004 5

L-adapter 2.74.70.12.005 1

Z-Ground 2.74.70.12.006 1

Y-Lead Adapter 2.52.42.11.020 1

50 Right Angle Pin Lead 2.52.42.11.015 1

60 Straight Pin Lead 2.52.42.11.017 1

100 Right Angle Pin Lead 2.52.42.11.018 1

120 Straight Pin Lead 2.52.42.11.019 1

Colored Clip 2.75.23.10.003 8

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Straight Tip:The straight tip is rugged and designed for general probing.

Pogo Tip:The pogo tip provides z axis compliance. The tip can fit into a socket

or via and onto an IC leg.

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L-adapter:This adapter has a socket on one end and a square pin with a right

angle on the other to connect to the input or ground socket of the probe body,

and may be used for high frequency applications.

Z-Ground:The Z-Ground is designed to be attached to either socket of the

probe head. The Z-Ground is the highest quality grounding solution and is
recommended in high frequency applications.

Y-Lead Adapter : This lead is used for both ground and input lead

simultaneously. It has two sockets on one end and two round pins on the other

and may be used for general purpose probing.

60/120 Straight Pin Lead:These leads have a socket on one end and a round

pin on the other to connect to the input or ground socket of the probe body,

and may be used for general purpose probing.

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50/100 Right Angle Pin Lead :These leads have a socket on one end and a

round pin with a right angle on the other to connect to the input or ground
socket of the probe body, and may be used for general purpose probing.

Colored Clips: These colored clips can be used to distinguish a specific probe
from other similar probes being used in the measurement.

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6 Probe Operation

The SAP1000 probe is a precision test instrument. Exercise care when

handling and storing the probe. Always handle the probe by the probe body or

compensation box. Avoid putting excessive strain or exposing the probe cable

to sharp bends.

ESD Sensitive: The tips of the probes are sensitive to Electrostatic

Discharge (ESD). Avoid causing damage to the probe by always

following anti-static procedures when using or handling the probe.

6.1 Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope

The SAP1000 probe has been designed for being used with SIGLENT’s

SDS5000X oscilloscope equipped with the SAPBus interface. When you

attach the probe output connector to the oscilloscope’s input connector, the

oscilloscope detects the probe automatically.

When the SAP1000 probe is connected to any compatible SIGLENT

oscilloscope, the displayed scale factor and measurement values are

automatically adjusted. The probe can be controlled through the oscilloscope

graphical user interface. Turning the Volts/div knob controls the oscilloscope’s

scale factor to give full available dynamic range up to 2 V/div (16 V peak to

peak). Turning the channel offset knob controls the probe input offset circuit

over its range of ±12 V.

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6.2 Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit

To maintain the high-performance capability of the probe in measurement

applications, care must be exercised in connecting the probe to the test circuit.

Increasing the parasitic capacitance or inductance in the input paths may

introduce a “ring” or slow the rise time of fast signals. Input leads which form a

large loop area will pick up any radiated electromagnetic field which passes

through the loop and may induce noise into the probe input.

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7 Contact SIGLENT

America

SIGLENT Technologies NA, Inc


6557 Cochran Rd Solon, Ohio 44139
Tel: 440-398-5800
Toll Free:877-515-5551
Fax: 440-399-1211
[email protected]
www.siglentamerica.com

Headquarters

SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.


Blog No.4 & No.5, Antongda Industrial Zone, 3rd Liuxian Road, Bao’an District,
Shenzhen, 518101, China.
Tel:+ 86 755 3688 7876
Fax:+ 86 755 3359 1582
[email protected]
www.siglent.com/ens

Europe

SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE GmbH


Liebigstrasse 2-20, Gebaeude 14, 22113 Hamburg Germany
Tel: +49(0)40-819-95946
Fax: +49(0)40-819-95947
[email protected]
www.siglenteu.com

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