Connecting a Probe 
Compensating a Probe 
The TDS 340, TIX  360, and TDS 380 come wilh two standard-accessory 
probes. Use these probes to conduct signals to the oscilloscope. For detailed 
probe specifications and instructions, see the instruction manual packaged with 
the probe. 
To connect a probe to the oscilloscope, attach the BNC end of the pro:bc to &her 
the CH 1 or CA 2 inpul. Be sure to twist the probe end clockwise until tie BNC 
is fully locked. See Figure 2-3. 
Figure 2-3: Connecting a probe 
Use the following procedure to compensate the probe every tim,c you set up your 
oscilloscope. 
1.  Attach the probe BNC connector to the CH 1 input and attach the probe tip 
10 the PROBE COMP output signal as shown in Figure 24. 
Attach 
the 
probe sound clip to the outer ring of the CH 2 ENC. 
‘ES  340, -IDS 360 
& ‘IDS 380 User M: 
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