:CHANnel:PROBe:ID

Flex Apps:
FlexDCA
FlexRT

Command Syntax

:CHANnelN:PROBe:ID <model number>

Where N identifies a specific channel and must be selected from {1:8}{A|B|C|D}. For example, CHANnel3C.

<model number> is a string of one of the following probe model numbers: "N2803A", "N2802A", "N2801A", "N2800A", "1169A", "1168A", "1158A", "1157A", "1156A", "1152A", "1134A", "1132A", "1131A".

Query Syntax

:CHANnelN:PROBe:ID?

Returns the model number of the connected probe or an NULL string if no probe is attached to the channel input.

Description

Specifies a probe that is connected to a channel input. FlexDCA recognizes that a probe has been connected to the module's front-panel Probe Power connector, but does not have the ability to identify the probe model number. Use this command to enter the model number to FlexDCA. If your probe is:

  • Not a directly supported model number but still requires an N1022A/B or N5477A adapter, connect the probe and specify a model number of a similar probe that has the same attenuation factor.
  • Not similar to a supported probe or does not use an adapter, define the probe as an external attenuator using the :CHANnel:ATTenuator:STATe, :CHANnel:ATTenuator:DECibels, and :CHANnel:ATTenuator:RATio commands.

Use the :CHANnel:PROBe:MODE command to specify differential or single-ended measurements. Use the :CHANnel:PROBe:STATe command to query to see if a probe is attached to a channel.

Directly Supported Probes

Refer to the individual probe documentation for the latest information on product specifications.

Always use the proper connection technique when connecting N2800A-series probes to the oscilloscope. The procedure is located in the FlexDCA User's Help.

Directly Supported InfiniiMax III Probes
Probe Attenuation
Factor
Bandwidth ZIn Dynamic Range Required
Adapter
N2803A 6:1 30 GHz 100 KΩ 2.5 Vp-p N5477A
N2802A 6:1 25 GHz 100 KΩ 2.5 Vp-p
N2801A 6:1 20 GHz 100 KΩ 2.5 Vp-p
N2800A 6:1 16 GHz 100 KΩ 2.5 Vp-p
Directly Supported InfiniiMax I & II Probes
Probe Attenuation
Factor
Bandwidth Dynamic Range DC Offset Range Input Required
Adapter
1169A 3.45:1 13 GHz (typical) ± 3.3 V ± 16 V Differential Input R: 50K ohm
Differential Input C: 0.21 pF.
Single Ended Input R: 25K ohm.
Single Ended Input C: 0.35 pF.
N1022A/B
1168A 3.45:1 10 GHz 3.3 V pk-pk ± 16 V Differential Input R: 50K ohm. Differential Input C: 0.21 pF.
Single Ended Input R: 25K ohm. Single Ended Input C: 0.35 pF.
1158A 10:1 4 GHz ± 5V DC ± 15V DC
1157A 10:1 2.5 GHz ± 5V DC ± 15V DC
1156A 10:1 1.5 GHz ± 5V DC ± 15V DC
1152A 10:1 2.5 GHz
1134A 10:1 7 GHz ± 2.5 Vdc ± 12V 25 KΩ single mode
50 KΩ differential mode input resistance
1132A 10:1 5 GHz ± 2.5 Vdc ± 12V 25 KΩ single mode
50 KΩ differential mode input resistance
1131A 10:1 3.5 GHz ± 2.5 25 KΩ single mode
50 KΩ differential mode input resistance

Requires FlexDCA revision A.02.00 and above.

Example Command Sequence

:CHANnel2A:PROBe:ID "N2801A"