The P5100 is a low-input capacitance High-voltage Probe (2.5 kV) designed for higher frequency applications. The probe can be compensated to match plug-ins and oscilloscopes with nominal input capacitances of 7-30 pF. A variety of scre w-on accessories provide easy connection to the device under test. The P5100 is a 100X, 2500 V (DC + peak AC), 1000 V CAT III oscilloscope probe that provides 250 MHz performance and is certified to international safety standards. The P5100 probe is compatible with all general purpose oscilloscopes and with Tektronix oscilloscopes that automatically detect 100X probe attenuation and display the correct scale readout. The P5100 probe is designed for ground-referenced measurements only.

Features and Standard Accessories

Probe Body - The P5100 probe body is designed for personal safety, ergonomic comfort, and signal fidelity.

The probe body ground ring connection allows a short ground connection for optimal signal fidelity.

The probe tip is a 6--32 threaded post that accepts both standard and optional accessories.

Keep the probe body and accessories clean and dry to reduce the risk of shock due to surface conduction. Refer to page 19 for cleaning instructions.

Compensation Box - The P5100 compensation box contains low and high-frequency compensation adjustments as well as a gain adjustment.

The P5100 is compatible with Tektronix oscilloscopes that automatically detect and display the 100X attenuation factor of the probe.

(If you have an older instrument with a lit vernier indicator, the 10X position will light. Multiply the reading by a factor of 10 to get the true value.)

Ground Leads - The P5100 probe comes with a long and a short ground lead. Both ground leads connect to a removable crocodile clip.

Attach the ground lead to the probe body by inserting the probe head into the ground lead as shown.

The length of the ground lead directly impacts the fidelity of high-frequency signals. The longer the ground lead, the more the signal will be distorted. For more information about the ground lead and signal quality

Crocodile Clip - The large crocodile clip attaches to the insulated banana connector on the long ground lead.

Small Hook Tip - Use the small hook tip for making connections to small conductors such as component leads.

Install the small hook tip by sliding it over the body of the probe and screwing it onto the threaded probe tip.

To use the tip, hold the probe body and pull the tip shield back. Hook the tip onto the circuit and release the shield. The hook tip will firmly hold the conductor under test.

Large Hook Tip - Use the large hook tip when working with larger components such as bolt terminals and buss bars typically found in power distribution equipment.

Install the large hook tip by sliding it over the body of the probe and screwing it onto the threaded probe tip.

To use the tip, hold the probe body and pull the tip shield back. Hook the tip onto the circuit and release the shield. The hook tip will firmly hold the conductor under test.

Color Marker Bands - The color marker bands help you identify multiple probes in the circuit under test.

Clip the matching bands onto the cable at the probe head and compensation box to help identify probe channels at a glance.

Adjustment Tool - Use the adjustment tool for probe compensation adjustments. Do not use metallic or conductive tools while making adjustments.