Operating Basics
Operating Characteristics and Probing Techniques
This section explains the operating characteristics of the P5210 High
Voltage Differential Probe along with techniques you can use to
maximize the performance of the probe.
Operating Limits
The P5210 High Voltage Differential Probe has two operating ranges
that you select with the ATTENUATION button on the front panel:
1,000X and 100X. These ranges set the maximum differential
voltage that can be measured.
H In the 100X position, the probe can measure differential voltages
≤ 560 V (DC + peak AC).
H In the 1,000X position, the probe can measure differential
voltages ≤ 5,600 V (DC + peak AC).
Always insure that the input voltages never exceed 2,200 V
either input to ground or 4,400 V
Overrange Detection
Differential voltage outside the operating range will overdrive the
circuitry of the probe and distort the output signal. When this
differential overrange occurs, the probe detects the condition and
lights the overrange indicator. With the Audible Overrange ON, the
probe will also emit an audible alarm.
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