Safety Summary
To avoid personal injury and/or product damage, review and comply
with the following safety precautions. These precautions apply to both
operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during all
phases of operation, service, and repair of this probe.
Only qualified personnel should use this probe. This differential
voltage probe is designed to be used by personnel who are trained,
experienced, or otherwise qualified to recognize hazardous situations
and who are trained in the safety precautions necessary to avoid
possible injury when using such a device.
Do not work alone when working with high voltages.
For your own safety, inspect the probe and accessories for cracks and
frayed or broken leads before each use. If defects are noted, DO NOT
USE the probe.
Hands, shoes, floor and work bench must be dry.
Avoid making measurements under humidity, dampness or other
environmental conditions that might affect safety.
The probe should be kept clean and free of any conductive
contamination.
Do not remove the probe casing. Removal of the probe’s casing may
expose you to electric shock.
Do not use the probe with its case open.
Disconnect the inputs and outputs of the probe before opening the
case.
Use only in office-type indoor setting
The probe is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments.
Do not operate the probe:
In the presence of noxious, corrosive, or flammable fumes,
gases, vapors, chemicals, or finely-divided particulates.
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In environments where there is a danger of any liquid being
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spilled on the probe.
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In air temperatures exceeding the specified operating
temperatures.
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In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits
or where the surrounding gas is not air.
Not for critical applications.
This probe is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or
for use as a component in a life-support device or system.
Hazardous voltages may be present in unexpected locations in circuitry
being tested when a fault condition in the circuit exists.
Do not substitute parts that are not approved by B&K Precision or
modify this probe. Return the probe to B&K Precision for service and
repair to ensure that safety and performance features are maintained.
A
WARNING
statement calls attention to an operating procedure,
practice, or condition, which, if not followed correctly, could result in
injury or death to personnel.
A
CAUTION
statement calls attention to an operating procedure,
practice, or condition, which, if not followed correctly, could result in
damage to or destruction of parts or the entire product.
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Compliance Statements
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems). This product
is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European
Parliament and the Council of the European Union on
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in
jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as being
put on the market after August 13, 2005, and should not
be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please utilize
your local WEEE collection facilities in the disposition of
this product and otherwise observe all applicable requirements.
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Differential probes allow safe, accurate measurement between to
voltage points where neither point is referenced to ground. The model
PR-60 offers a 25 MHz bandwidth. Completable with oscilloscopes
from all major manufacturers, the probes can be battery operated,
powered by a universal adapter (optional), or powered by USB power
lead (optional) if the oscilloscope is so equipped.
Features:
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25 MHz bandwidth
Up to ±700 V differential and common mode voltage
Selectable attenuation settings of 10x/100x
Compatible with most oscilloscopes
Protective rubber boot
Powered by 4 AA batteries (included)
Power adapter, BK-CT3723 (optional)
USB power lead, BK-CT4122 (optional)
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1.2 Initial Inspection
This probe is tested prior to shipment. It is therefore ready for
immediate use upon receipt. An initial physical inspection should be
made to ensure that no damage has been sustained during shipment.
After the inspection, verify the contents of the shipment. The included
accessories for this product are:
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Differential probe
2x Hook probes (black & red)
4x AA batteries
Offset adjustment tool
User manual
2 Product Description
1.1 Front Panel
Output BNC
cable, 95 cm,
with 4 mm
Banana Plug
Ground Lead
Power
On/Off
Switch
LED Power
Indicator
Protective
Rubber Boot
Offset
Adjustment
Leads,
45 cm
Hook Probes
Attenuation
Function Switch
Figure 1
Front Panel Diagram
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