P5100

The Tektronix P5100 is a high-voltage passive oscilloscope probe designed to provide safe and accurate measurements up to 2500 V peak. Featuring a 100X attenuation factor and 250 MHz bandwidth, it includes a TEKPROBE BNC interface for automatic scale factor readout on compatible Tektronix oscilloscopes.

High Voltage Power Electronics Voltage Measurement

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	TEKPROBE BNC (with readout coding pin)

Physical

Parameter	Value
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +50 °C
Weight	0.112 kg (probe only)

Electrical Performance

Parameter	Value
Attenuation Ratio	100X
Bandwidth (-3 dB)	250 MHz
Rise Time (10% - 90%)	< 1.4 ns
Input Resistance (at DC)	10 MΩ
Input Capacitance	2.75 pF (typical)
Compensation Range	7 pF to 30 pF
Maximum Input Voltage	1000 V RMS CAT II, 2500 V Peak CAT I
Maximum Safe Voltage (CAT I)	2500 V Peak
Maximum Safe Voltage (CAT II)	1000 V RMS
Readout Pin Support	Yes (100X scale factor detection)

Physical & Mechanical Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Cable Length	3.0 m (10 ft)
Connector Type	TEKPROBE BNC

Environmental Specifications

Parameter	Value
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to +50 °C
Non-Operating Temperature Range	-40 °C to +75 °C
Operating Humidity	Up to 80% RH at or below +40 °C
Operating Altitude	Up to 4,400 m (15,000 ft)
Non-Operating Altitude	Up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft)

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Parameter	Value
Safety Standard Certifications	UL3111-1, EN61010-1, EN61010-2-031, CSA1010.1, CSA1010.2.031
Measurement Category (CAT) Rating	CAT II 1000 V / CAT I 2500 V

Standard Included Accessories

Parameter	Value
Retractable Hook Tip	Included
Ground Lead with Alligator Clip	Included
Adjustment Tool	Included
Color Coding Bands Set	Included

Performance

Parameter	Value
Required Oscilloscope Input Resistance	1 MΩ
DC Attenuation Accuracy	±1.5%

Environmental

Parameter	Value
Pollution Degree	2

Technology

Passive High Voltage

Applications

High-voltage measurement, power electronics testing, motor drive debugging