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Characteristics

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External magnetic field < 40 A/m

No adjacent current carrying conductor

1 M

Ω

 /100 pF probe termination

Conductor centered in jaw

Table 2

Characteristics  

Item

100 mV/A

Sensitivity Setting

10 mV/A

Sensitivity Setting

Current Measurement Range

0A to 10A dc or peak ac

0A to 100A dc or peak ac

Phase Shift (DC to 1 kHz, 

 

no DC component)

< 1.5

°

 dc to 65 Hz

< 1.0

°

 dc to 65 Hz

Noise

3 mV

480 µV

Slew Rate

0.3 V/µs

20 mV/µs

Insertion Impedance (50 Hz/60 Hz)

0.01

Ω

0.01

Ω

Rise or Fall Time

3 µs

4 µs

Influence of Adjacent Conductor

<0.2 mA/A ac

Influence of Conductor Position in Jaw

0.5% of reading in jaw

Overload Indication

Red LED (OL) indicates input is out of range

Maximum Working Voltage (refer to 
safety warnings and standards)

600Vac RMS CAT II

300Vac RMS CAT III

Maximum Floating Voltage (refer to 
safety warnings and standards)

600Vac RMS CAT II

300Vac RMS CAT III

Table 3

Environmental and Mechanical Characteristics  (Sheet 1 of 2)

Item

Characteristic

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature Range

0

° 

C to 50

° 

C

Storage Temperature Range

–30

° 

C to 80

° 

C

Temperature Influence

< 0.2% per 

° 

C

Max Operating Humidity

10

° 

C to 30

° 

C: 85% RH (without condensation)

40

° 

C to 50

° 

C: 45% RH (without condensation)

Altitude

Operating: 0 to 2000m

Non operating: 0 to 12,000m

Indoor Use

This probe is rated for indoor use only

Mechanical

Zero Adjustment

20 turn potentiometer

Maximum cable diameter

11.8 mm

Case Protection

IP20 per IEC 529

Drop Test

1.0 m on 38 mm of oak on concrete, tested according to IEC 61010

Mechanical Shock

100 G; test per IEC 68-2-27

Summary of Contents for 1146B

Page 1: ...Agilent 1146B AC DC Current Probe User s Guide...

Page 2: ...s or implied with regard to this manual and any information contained herein including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Agilent shall n...

Page 3: ...afety Standards 12 Typical Response Curves 13 Performance Verification 15 If the Probe Fails a Test 16 Test 1 DC Current Measurement Accuracy 10 mV A range 17 Test 2 AC Current Measurement Accuracy 10...

Page 4: ...ital oscilloscope or other voltage measuring instrument which has the following features BNC input connector Range capable of displaying 0 2V to 0 5V per division Minimum input impedance of 1 M Before...

Page 5: ...uminates during measurement this indicates that the peak value exceeds the instrument response level and that the output is distorted Use the range selection switch to change the probe to a higher ran...

Page 6: ...an input channel on the oscilloscope WARNING Connect the probe to the oscilloscope or voltage measuring instrument before clamping the probe around a conductor 3 Set the current probe to its least sen...

Page 7: ...due WARNING Make sure that the probe is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power source Product Markings This symbol indicates the Environmental Protection Use Period EPUP for the product s to...

Page 8: ...be around a conductor WARNING Never use the probe on circuits rated higher than 600 Vac RMS CAT II or 300 Vac RMS CAT III or with float voltage greater than 600 V WARNING Never leave the probe clamped...

Page 9: ...on WARNING If you energize the instrument by an auto transformer for voltage reduction or mains isolation the ground pin of the input connector terminal must be connected to the earth terminal of the...

Page 10: ...stics are the typical performance values and are not warranted Characteristics are based on these conditions Within one year of calibration 23 C 5 C 20 to 75 relative humitidy Probe zeroed 1 minute wa...

Page 11: ...mum Working Voltage refer to safety warnings and standards 600Vac RMS CAT II 300Vac RMS CAT III Maximum Floating Voltage refer to safety warnings and standards 600Vac RMS CAT II 300Vac RMS CAT III Tab...

Page 12: ...68 2 6 frequency range 10 Hz to 55 Hz amplitude 0 15 mm Handle Lexan 920A UL 94 V2 Dimensions 231 mm x 36 mm x 67 mm Weight 330 g 11 6 oz with battery Color Light gray Output cable Insulated coaxial c...

Page 13: ...Characteristics 13 Typical Response Curves Figure 2 Typical Frequency Response Curve Figure 3 Typical Phase Shift Response Curve...

Page 14: ...Characteristics 14 Accuracy Figure 4 Linearity for a DC Signal Range 10 mV A...

Page 15: ...ure 5 10 Turn Coil Table 5 Required Equipment for Performance Verification Tests Description Critical Specifications Recommended Model Part Numbers Digital Multimeter 2 required AC DC voltage and curr...

Page 16: ...that The probe s magnetic contact surfaces are clean The probe tip closes completely around the coil s conductors The coil is centered in the probe tip opening The probe tip is perpendicular to the c...

Page 17: ...irection in the coil matches the current direction arrow on the probe Position the probe as perpendicular as possible to the coil 4 Set up the Agilent 33120A as follows Waveform Sine Frequency 1 kHz A...

Page 18: ...sary to achieve a current of at least 10 mA 11 Measure the voltage output by the probe VPROBE on DMM 2 and record in Table 7 12 Do the calculations specified in Table 7 to determine if the probe passe...

Page 19: ...be passes the test Table 7 AC Current Measurement Accuracy Record 10 mV A range Measurement Recorded Value Current in Coil IC Probe Output Voltage VPROBE Calculate Maximum Probe Output Voltage As VPRO...

Page 20: ...t direction in the coil matches the current direction arrow on the probe Position the probe as perpendicular as possible to the coil 20 Set up the Agilent 33120A as follows Waveform Sine Frequency 1 k...

Page 21: ...amplitude if necessary to achieve a current of at least 10 mA 27 Measure the voltage output VPROBE by the probe on DMM 2 and record in Table 10 28 Do the calculations specified in Table 10 to determin...

Page 22: ...he probe passes the test Table 10 AC Current Measurement Accuracy Record 100 mV A range Measurement Recorded Value Current in Coil IC Probe Output Voltage VPROBE Calculate Maximum Probe Output Voltage...

Page 23: ...I indicator lights 5 K knob 5 L Linearity for a DC signal Range 14 O OL 5 Operating 11 operating temperature range 11 P Peak Overload OL Indicator 5 peak ratings 5 probe cleaning 7 R range selection s...

Page 24: ...01146 92005 Agilent Technologies Manual Part Number 01146 92005 Printed in Malaysia...

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