a probe adapter may comprise an elongate body having a nose section , a tail section , and a generally u - shaped elongate slot for receiving a probe . the u - shaped elongate slot has a front end that is located a space distance from the nose section of the elongate body . a probe tip assembly mounted to the nose section of the elongate body is adapted to engage the signal input terminal of the probe so that the signal input terminal of the probe is electrically connected to the probe tip assembly when the probe is positioned within the elongate slot .