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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

2510 Series

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Fully Isolated Channel Design for Safe Measurements (models 2515/2516 only)

Models 2515 and 2516 offer two CAT III 600 V

input channels for floating measurements and

feature an electrically isolated circuit design

between inputs and the digital acquisition circuit.

Isolating the ground references eliminate ground

loops and help reduce channel noise and crosstalk.

Input Signal and Float Voltage Safety Ratings

Model

2511 / 2512

2515 / 2516

Maximum signal input safety rating with included probe

300 Vrms CAT II

1000 Vrms CAT II, 600 Vrms CAT III

Maximum signal input safety rating without probe

300 Vrms CAT II

300 Vrms CAT II

Maximum reference floating safety rating

30 Vrms

1000 Vrms CAT II, 600 Vrms CAT III

All 2510 Series models come standard with high

bandwidth, safety certified passive probes (one per

channel) to help you get the most out of your

scope.

Safety Rated High Bandwidth

Oscilloscope Probes

Floating and Differential Measurements

Many industrial applications such as power electronics require measurements of high voltages and currents

that are not referenced to ground. This poses an issue with traditional line-powered oscilloscopes, which

typically have signal common connected to the chassis of the oscilloscope. This means all measurements

must be made relative to earth ground, preventing users from making differential measurements where none

of the test points are referenced to ground.

As a workaround, some people choose to float an oscilloscope by removing the connection between the

instrument's chassis and power line ground. Floating a scope is not recommended as it can put the user

at a safety risk. Parasitic capacitance is also induced in the measurement which can cause ringing and

invalidate the measurement. The 2510 Series allows engineers and technicians to make accurate and safe

measurements when the signal reference is floating.

Model

Included Probes

2511

Two 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10

probes rated for 300 V CATII

measurements

2512

2515

Two touch-protected 250 MHz bandwidth,

x10 probes rated for 1000 V CATII,

600 V CATIII measurements

2516

Probe Model PR150SA

2515/2516 block diagram

Probe Model PR250SA