Electrical Specications
Warranted Characteristics
Bandwidth
(MCX Cable & PCB Mount)
RP4060: 4 GHz
RP2060: 2 GHz
Attenuation Accuracy 1% into 50 Ω
Offset Accuracy ±0.1% ±3 mV
Nominal Characteristics
Offset Range ±60 V
Attenuation 1.2x
DC Input Impedance 50 kΩ
Input Dynamic Range ±800 mV (single-ended)
Max. Non-destruct Input Voltage 100 V (DC + peak AC)
Max. Non-destruct AC Voltage 50 Ω oscilloscope input limit
Max. Safe Input Voltage
(referenced to ground)
60 Vdc when hand-held per
IEC/EN 61010-031:2015
Output Termination 50 Ω at oscilloscope input
Typical Characteristics
Bandwidth*
MCX Solder-in Lead
U.FL Coax Cable & PCB Mount
Browser Tip
4 GHz
3 GHz
500 MHz
Rise Time (10%-90%) RP4060: 110 ps
RP2060: 220 ps
* Bandwidth is the lower of probe or tip rating. Maintain adequate
spacing between probe components and earth ground.
Safety and Best Practices
Safety Symbols
These symbols appear on the probe or in documentation.
General Precautions
The overall safety of any system incorporating this probe
is the responsibility of the system owner.
Use only as specied. The probe is intended to be used
only with compatible Teledyne LeCroy instruments.
Using the probe and/or the equipment it is connected to
in a manner other than specied may impair the probe’s
protection mechanisms.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe. Use
only accessories that are rated for the application. Using
accessories other than those shipped with the probe
may create an electrical hazard.
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the probe
to the oscilloscope before connecting to the circuit
being measured. De-energize the test circuit before
connecting/disconnecting probe tips (excluding
browsers). Disconnect probe from circuit before
disconnecting probe from oscilloscope.
Do not use for measurements on Mains circuits.
Do not overload; observe all terminal ratings. Comply
with the frequency derating when measuring signals
with a high frequency component.
Compliance
For the full list of current certications, see the EC
Declaration of Conformity shipped with your product.
RPxx60 probes conform to the following standards:
IEC/EN 61010-031:2015+A1:2018 - Safety requirements
for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use - Part 031: Safety requirements for hand-
held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test
IEC/EN 61326-1:2020 - EMC requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use
IEC/EN 61326-2-1:2021 - Particular requirements for
sensitive test and measurement equipment for EMC
unprotected applications
The RPxx60 rail probes comply with the
applicable European Union requirements to
Directives 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). For information
about proper disposal and recycling of your
Teledyne LeCroy product, visit:
teledynelecroy.com/recycle
Unless otherwise specied, all materials and processes are
compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in its entirety,
inclusive of any further amendments or modications of
said Directive.
Warranty
For warranty information, visit our website at:
teledynelecroy.com/support/service.aspx
Factory Calibration
The recommended factory calibration interval is one year.
For service, contact Teledyne LeCroy.
Do not excessively bend cables. Avoid tight radius bends,
crushing, crimping, twisting or otherwise stressing cables.
Do not remove the probe’s casing. Touching exposed
connections may result in electric shock.
Do not disassemble the probe or remove inside parts.
Refer all service to Teledyne LeCroy personnel.
Use only indoors within the operational environment
listed. Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Before each use,
inspect the probe and accessories for damage. If any part
is damaged, cease operation immediately and secure the
probe from inadvertent use.
Avoiding Damage to DUT
CAUTION: Low voltage DC power rails carry large
amounts of current, and if they are shorted to
ground, large currents will flow, potentially damaging
the DUT. To prevent this:
• Before energizing the DUT, inspect solders and
PCB mounts carefully to ensure there is no
inadvertent connection between the power rail
and ground.
• Use insulating tapes or other materials around
the connection points (especially when using the
solder-in, which has an exposed cable ground).
• Tape solder-in leads and coaxial cables to the DUT
to avoid stress on the connection points and/or
accidental disconnection that could lead to short
circuiting the rail voltage or other damage to the
circuit.
• Exercise extreme caution when using the browser
tip. Avoid inadvertent contact between the ground
pin and the conductive browser tip assembly, or
between the browser ground pin and the DC rail.
Environmental Specications
Temperature, Operating 0 °C to 50 °C
Temperature, Non-Operating -40 °C to 70 °C
Relative Humidity 5% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
up to 30 °C, decreasing linearly to
45% RH at 50 °C
Altitude, Operating 3,000 m (9,842 ft.) maximum
Altitude, Non-Operating 10,000 m
Pollution Degree 2, indoor use only.
Per IEC/EN 61010-31:2015, this
is an operating environment
where normally only dry,
non-conductive pollution
occurs. Conductivity caused by
temporary condensation should
be expected.
Cleaning
Clean only the exterior surfaces of the probe using a soft
cloth dampened with water or 75% isopropyl alcohol solution.
Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleansers. Dry the
probe and accessories thoroughly before making voltage
measurements.
CAUTION: The probe casing is not waterproof. Under
no circumstances submerge the probe in liquid or allow
moisture to penetrate it.
Connecting to High Impedance Sources
The frequency response plots describe probe performance
with a 0 Ω load. See the User Manual for degradation of the
frequency response when the source impedance is non-zero.
rpxx60-quick-start_15nov22.pdf
CAUTION of damage to equipment, or
WARNING of hazard to health. Refer to the
accompanying information in the product
manual to protect against personal injury or
damage. Do not proceed until conditions are
fully understood and met.
ESD CAUTION. Risk of Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) that can damage equipment if anti-
static measures are not taken.
Input Impedance (RP2060 and RP4060) Frequency Response
Contact
For assistance in the US, contact Technical Support at:
Ph: 800-553-2769 / 845-425-2000
Fax: 845-578-5985
support@teledynelecroy.com
A complete list of regional ofces is available from:
teledynelecroy.com/support/contact
Probe Handling
Exercise care when handling and storing the probe. Avoid
putting excessive strain on or exposing leads and cables
to sharp bends.
ESD Sensitive: Avoid damaging the probe by
always following anti-static procedures (wear
wrist strap, etc.) when using or handling the
probe.
CAUTION: Maximum Safe Input Voltage for
hand-held use is 60 Vdc (referenced to ground)
per IEC/EN 61010-031:2015.
Avoiding Parasitic Inductance
All ground connections provided with the rail probe are
very short (browser) or coaxial in nature to ensure that
any parasitic inductance added to the circuit when the
probe connection is made remains low.
If the browser ground lead is increased in length, or if
long ground leads are attached to the coaxial solder-
ins, then the parasitic loop inductance of the probe will
greatly increase and the signal delity performance will
deteriorate. This is seen on the signal as a “ringing” or a
slowing rise time of fast signals. Additionally, large loop
areas will pick up any radiated electromagnetic eld
which passes through the loop and may induce noise
into the probe input.
To verify that no ground loop is present:
1. Connect the ground and tip to the DUT ground.
2. Validate that a low noise 0 Vdc signal is measured.
Choosing Probing Location
Power planes will typically exhibit 2d standing waves.
Place probe point land patterns as close to the area of
interest as possible.
