xx Operating Information Standard Accessories Item Description

The P5100A Probe is a high impedance probe with The probe includes the accessories shown below. Crocodile clip
100X attenuation that is designed for use with Tektronix Attach the clip to the banana
ground-referenced oscilloscopes. WARNING. Do not substitute accessories from other
products for use with this probe. Only use the end of the common lead and
Connect the probe as shown in the illustrations below. accessories that are included with this probe. then to your circuit common.

To avoid electric shock when using the probe or

accessories, keep your fingers behind the finger guard Reorder Tektronix part number
344-0461-xx
of the probe body and away from the shaded area shown
in the accessory illustrations below.
Common spring (TACS)
Item Description Use this accessory to limit
Small hook tip (TASH) aberrations on high frequency
signals caused by common
Use this tip to access test
lead path inductance.
points in tight spaces. Screw
the hook tip onto the probe tip Bend the spring to reach
and then clamp the hook onto nearby connections (~1 in).
the circuit.
Rating: 1000 V CAT II Reorder Tektronix part number
P5100A Note: Only the 1000 V CAT II 214-5299-xx
rating is applicable when used
500 MHz 100X High Voltage Probe with the P5100A probe Color bands
Compensating the Probe Use these bands to identify
Instructions Due to variations in oscilloscope input characteristics, the oscilloscope channel at the
Reorder Tektronix part number probe head.
the low-frequency compensation of the probe may need 013-0388-xx
adjustment after you move the probe from one oscilloscope
channel to another. Large hook tip (TALH)
Screw the hook tip onto the
1. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope channel that you probe tip and then clamp the
plan to use for your measurements. hook onto the circuit. Reorder Tektronix part number
2. Connect the probe to the probe compensation output Rating: 1000 V CAT II 016-1886-xx (5 pairs)
terminals on the oscilloscope front panel. Note: Only the 1000 V CAT II
Adjustment tool
WARNING. To avoid electric shock, only connect to the rating is applicable when used
with the P5100A probe Use only this insulated tool for
Probe Comp signal on the oscilloscope when making compensation adjustments.
this adjustment. To avoid electric shock, only use the
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insulated adjustment tool when making compensation
003-1433-xx
adjustments. Reorder Tektronix part number
013-0389-xx Optional Accessories
3. Push AUTOSET or otherwise adjust your oscilloscope
to display a stable waveform. Common leads The accessories shown below are available for the probe
(6 in and 18 in) (TACL) and are rated ≤30 V unless indicated otherwise.
Slide the lead over the probe
head and snap it into place. Accessory Part number
Connect the banana plug BNC to Tip Adapter, 013-0291-xx
end directly to your circuit Unterminated
common, or use the crocodile
clip included with the probe. Rubber Spring Tip 206-0060-xx
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4. Adjust the trimmer in the probe until you see a perfectly numbers: Probe Holder TPH1000
flat-top square wave on the display. (See illustration.)
6 inch: 196-3526-xx
18 inch: 196-3527-xx
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071-2882-03
Service Information
Performance verification and adjustment procedures
are available on the Tektronix Web site. Go to
www.tektronix.com/manuals and enter P5100A in the
search field.
Specifications
Table 1: Electrical and mechanical specifications
System bandwidth (–3 dB, typical)
System rise time (typical)
System input capacitance
Compensation range
Propagation delay
System attenuation accuracy
System input resistance (typical)
Cable length
Maximum input voltage
(see Performance Graphs)
Performance Graphs
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Characteristics Description Avoid Exposed Circuitry and Do Not Operate Without
Additional UL61010-031;2010 Covers. Do not touch exposed connections and components
Safety CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-031:07/A1:2010 when power is present.
Standards IEC61010-031; IEC 61010-031/A1:2008
Inspect The Probe and Accessories. Before each use,
Equipment Recycling. This product complies inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears,
with the European Union’s requirements defects in the probe body, accessories, cable jacket, etc.).
according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste Do not use if damaged.
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
For more information about recycling options, Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
500 MHz check the Support/Service section of the Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
<700 ps Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
2.5 pF Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This Manual.
Table 2: Environmental specifications Safety Summary
7–30 pF These terms may appear in this manual:
Characteristics Description Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and
~6.1 ns prevent damage to this product or any products connected WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or
100:1 ±1.75% Temperature to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
Operating 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) specified. Using the probe or accessories in a manner not
40 MΩ ±1% CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or
Nonoperating –40 °C to +71 °C (–40 °F to +159.8 °F) specified could result in a shock or fire hazard.
2m practices that could result in damage to this product or
Humidity
1000 VRMS CAT II, To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury other property.
2500 Vpk Operating 5% to 95% relative humidity (%RH) up to
+30 °C, 5% to 75% RH above +30 °C up Ground-Referenced Oscilloscope Use. Do not float the Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on
to +50 °C. Noncondensing reference lead of this probe when using with ground the product:
referenced oscilloscopes (for example, DPO, MSO, and
Nonoperating 5% to 95% RH up to +30 °C TDS series oscilloscopes). The reference lead must be
5% to 75% RH above +30 °C to +65 °C connected to earth potential (0 V).
5% to 45% RH above +65 °C up to +71 °C.
Noncondensing Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output
Altitude Operating: up to 3000 m (9842 ft) to the measurement instrument before connecting the probe
to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and
Nonoperating: up to 15420 m (50,000 ft) Contacting Tektronix
the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before
disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument. Web site: www.tektronix.com
Table 3: Certifications and compliances Phone: 1-800-833-9200
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not
connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are Address: Tektronix, Inc.
Characteristics Description
connected to a voltage source. Department or name (if known)
EC Compliance was demonstrated to the following 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
Declaration specification as listed in the Official Journal of Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, P.O. Box 500
of the European Communities: observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult Beaverton, OR 97077 USA
Conformity Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC: the product manual for further ratings information before Email: techsupport@tektronix.com
EN61010-031/A1: 2008 making connections to the product.
Measurement CAT III: Distribution-level mains, fixed Avoid Electric Shock. When using probe accessories, never Warranty Information
Category installation exceed the lowest rating of the probe or its accessory,
Product For warranty information, go to
CAT II: Local-level mains, appliances, portable whichever is less, including the measurement category and
Examples www.tektronix.com/warranty.
equipment voltage rating.
CAT I: Circuits not directly connected to mains.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do
Pollution Do not operate in environments where cond- not apply potential to any input, including the reference
Degree 2 uctive pollutants may be present (as defined in inputs, that varies from ground by more than the maximum
IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor use only. rating for that input.
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