Best practices
Tektronix TriMode probes are quality measurement tools and should be treated with care to avoid damage or performance
degradation due to mishandling. Take the following precautions when handling the probe cables:
• Never over-bend the probe main or tip cables, which can put a permanent kink into the cable. When storing the probe
do not coil it too tightly. It is best to use the protective foam carrying case which is designed to not exceed the minimum
bend radius for the cable of 2.5 inches. The minimum bend radius for the flex cable is 0.25 inches (6.35 mm).
• To maximize probe life, limit the amount of cable twist relative to the probe comp box to ±180 degrees. Always uncoil a
probe cable gently before applying the twisting forces needed to orient the probe head for connection to the probe tip.
• Do not excessively pull or twist the probe cables when positioning the probe for measurements.
• Never crush the cable, as will occur when you run over the probe with a chair wheel or drop something heavy on the
cable.
Basic operation
P7700 Series TriMode™ Probes 35
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