Maintenance
Maintenance
This section contains maintenance information for your probe .
Troubleshooting
The TCP0030 current probe is designed to work with all TekVPI-interface oscilloscopes and adapters. The LEDs on the probe alert
you to error or status conditions affecting the probe. If the probe L EDs do not light as expected, or if some of the probe features do
not work properly, an error condition may exist. See the following table.
Table 7: Probe troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
LEDs on the probe do not light. The oscilloscope channel may be bad:
Try another channe l or another oscilloscope. If the probe still does not work, th e probe
is defective, and must be returned to Tektronix for repair.
An error message displays on
the oscilloscope.
The message will describe the cause and solution. For example, if the D eg auss Needed
message appears, perform the degauss procedure.
Cleaning
Protect the probe from adverse weather conditions. The prob e is not waterproof.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the probe, do not expose it to sprays, liquids, or solvents. Avoid getting moisture inside
the probe during exterior cleaning.
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