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Offline passedpawnTopic starter

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High voltage (10kV) probe to oscilloscope
« on: April 02, 2025, 12:19:56 am »
I see stand alone probes to measure high voltages.  But I'd really like to bring these signals into my agilent scope.  I need to bring in up to 10kV.  Low bandwidth, but AC is a must.

I don't want to spend $$$ if I could spend $.  Thanks in advance, my electron shepherd brethren. 
 

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Re: High voltage (10kV) probe to oscilloscope
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2025, 12:55:00 am »
Tektronix P6015.  You don't need to fill it with the dielectric Freon for 10kV.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/387679298575

The later solid fill versions go for much more money, but perhaps you can score this one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/297157214251

I'm presuming this is not a high energy circuit, if it is please disregard these options and consult an expert.
« Last Edit: April 02, 2025, 01:44:37 am by bdunham7 »
A 3.5 digit 4.5 digit 5 digit 5.5 digit 6.5 digit 7.5 digit DMM is good enough for most people.
 

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Re: High voltage (10kV) probe to oscilloscope
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2025, 04:26:29 am »
Tektronix P6015.  You don't need to fill it with the dielectric Freon for 10kV.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/387679298575

the same seller has some cheaper kits without the freon bottle.

about 10 years ago i recognized the core HV probe guts sold under the military NIN number and bought it for a few dollars, then built my own compensation box using the schematic. it works ok.

yeah for high energy stuff you want to test your probes to at least 50% more voltage than what you're dealing with. the derate with high frequency is no joke, although i don't know if that's due to potential breakdown or just heat dissipation.

the 6015 has a neon bulb in the circuit to limit the voltage that could get to the oscope to just a few hundred volts. being 1000:1 the most OP should ever get is 10 volts at the oscope.

115$ for all the stock parts is a good deal. https://www.ebay.com/itm/135145449204

my guess is that you could fill it with R152a (canned air duster) and the stock plastic components will have no problem handing the pressure at room temperature.
« Last Edit: April 02, 2025, 04:30:05 am by johansen »
 

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Re: High voltage (10kV) probe to oscilloscope
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2025, 10:37:17 am »
I put degassed, fine glass filtered and hot treated silicone oil in mine and it calibrated after putting capacitors there, there is a pdf somewhere how to make it freonless
 


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