On Sat, 13 Sep 2008, ken chalfant wrote:
Hi ALL,
Actually I have several P-6015A HV probes. The older ones came
with a can of some Fluorocarbon solution which could be put into
the probe allowing for measurement of even higher voltages. I
don't exactly remember how or why because I haven't used that
feature in a long while.
Freon, one of the Ozone layer destroying gasses.
My newer P-6015's I believe will handle 40 KV and of course do
not rely upon a Fluorocarbon solution to extend their range.
There were two of the P6015 series probes, one designed for 25kV
and the other designed for 40kV. I say designed because I know
from personal experience that the 25kV probe arced at around 35kV,
and that caused my boss to throw coffee all over his brand new
suit. I kept out of his way for a week or two......
As I recall the new price was about USD 1,500.00.
I use mine to evaluate the performance of gas laser charging and
pulse forming circuits as well as pre-ionizer circuits.
Additionally, they are very handy working with Xenon strobe
supplies.
Radar Magnetron PFN's in my case.
I don't think they have a very high frequency response - but
again I'm not looking at the manual and have forgotten some of
the specs that do not impact how I use the probes.
I think that they were good enough for their day.
I certainly suggest holding on to it. If you need it nothing
else is going to do the job! I do believe it is intended for
scope applications only and I have no idea if it is usable as a
DVM HV probe. However, with nice 40 KV meter probes available
for around USD 50.00 I wouldn't use my scope probe for that
anyway.
The P6015 series did no de-rate with frequency anything like as
fast as the DMM probes.
Geoff
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