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Fiber Optic Isolated Voltage Probe. XFVP
The XFVP isolated voltage probe allows the safe and accurate measurement of floating voltages in power electronic modules or electronics. Although it is best suited for medium voltage equipment due to the isolation provided, the high common mode and EMI rejection make it a perfect choice for general low voltage measurements. The 25V input voltage range with the supplied x10 attenuator is ideal to measure gate voltage in various semiconductor switching devices and study potential problems and improvements. Also input capacitance has been kept to a minimum as this is what really hurts most high-frequency measurements, causing loading of high and medium impedance signal sources and signal degradation.
A calibrate function brings the zero automatically to its position and calibrates the gain of the probe, all this without the need to disconnect the input signal as compared to other probes. A remote standby function allows to safely reduce the power consumption and extend battery life of both probe head and receiver without accessing potentially hazardous areas. The output signal is provided via a BNC connector which allows the use of any 50Ohm input terminated scope.
The probe head is small enough to be used inside cabinets and small modules. It also features a camera mount type tripod thread that allows easy placement and clearances from the probe to ground to be maintained.
Downloads
XFVP Isolated Probe Brochure
Measurements with the XFVP Probe Guide
High Voltage Isolated Probe XFVP User Manual
Probe Accessories
XFVP Quick Reference Guide
Models Compared
| XFVP | XFVP-L | GEVP (Expected mid-2023) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Type of probe | Split Probe | Split Probe | Modular Probe |
| Bandwidth | 220MHz, 110MHz models | 220MHz, 110MHz models | 200MHz |
| Input range | 2.5V , up to 2500V with external attenuators | 2.5V , up to 2500V with external attenuators | 20V, 2V, external attenuators |
| Max. common mode | 50kV | 50kV | 1500V |
| Remote power-off of probe head | Yes | No | N/A |
| Fiber cable length | 2m..12m | 2..25m | N/A |
| Offset adjustment | Digital auto adjustment | Digital auto adjustment (with no signal at input) | Manual adjustment |
| Gain adjustment | Digital auto adjustment | Trimpot adjustment | Manual adjustment |
| Input connector | Touch protected SMB | Touch protected SMB | Touch protected SMB |
| Output | Coaxial cable, BNC 50Ohm | Coaxial cable, BNC 50Ohm | Coaxial cable, BNC 50Ohm |
| Tripod mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power | Receiver USB powered, Transmitter uses AA batteries | Receiver USB powered, Transmitter uses AA batteries | USB |
| Tripod included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| External attenuator included | Yes, one to choose (x2, x5, x10 or x50) | Yes, one to choose (x2, x5, x10 or x50) | No |
What are the differences between the XFVP and XFVP-L?
The measurements obtainable with both models are the same. However the XFVP has some features that may be useful for your particular application.
The XFVP has a bidirectional optical control channel between the emitter and receiver and associated adjustment circuitry. This allows for example a remote standby function by which the probe head is put on standby to save battery while you are not taking measurements. This can be useful in medium voltage applications were reaching the probe head can be hazardous.
The main difference however is in the calibration of the probe. Isolated probes do have offset drift due to temperature changes, so initially after the probe has warmed up a couple of minutes the offset in the XFVP-L can be automatically corrected with no signal at the input by pressing the CAL button. After that a small long term offset drift may be visible due to temperature changes, although this does not generally have to be the case.
The amplitude adjustment in the XFVP-L is fixed with a potentiometer and is very stable, but since it is analog it is a bit less precise than the XFVP. To ease the adjustment of the amplitude we have designed the GEVP-OSC which is a small battery powered oscillator with a precise 2.5V level, setting the scope at 500mv/div the signal should cover exactly 5 divisions.
In the XFVP both offset and amplitude are adjusted digitally by pressing the CAL button at any time even with a signal connected at the input. This can be useful in applications were more DC accuracy is needed or where you can’t disconnect the input signal because the probe head is inside a high-voltage protection cage.