Tektronix TRCP0300, User Manual

Page 1: ...TRCP0300 TRCP0600 and TRCP3000 Current Probes User Manual P077121300 077 1213 00...

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Page 3: ...Manual www tek com 077 1213 00 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only To avoid personal injury do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Refer...

Page 4: ...ued and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of...

Page 5: ...ronix Rogowski Current Probe Handling instructions 6 Safety and pre use checks 7 The Rogowski coil 8 The integrator 9 Power options 9 External supply 9 Standard alkaline batteries 9 Using your Rogowsk...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents ii TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 User Manual...

Page 7: ...to the safety precautions specified in this manual The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover f...

Page 8: ...l that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal Do not operate without covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed or with the case open Hazardous voltage exposure is possible...

Page 9: ...or ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed Do not push objects into any of the openings Provide a safe working environment Always place the product in a location convenient for...

Page 10: ...the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels or opening the case for servicing Use care when servicing with power on Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this produc...

Page 11: ...icates a hazard to property including the product Symbols on the product When this symbol is marked on the product be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any...

Page 12: ...Important safety information viii TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 User Manual...

Page 13: ...nion Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU EN 61010 1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements EN 61010 2 032 Particular requireme...

Page 14: ...ive due to condensation These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled The area is protected from direct sunshine rain or direct wind Pollution Degree 4 Pollution t...

Page 15: ...uct s end of life To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure...

Page 16: ...Compliance Information xii TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 User Manual...

Page 17: ...duct TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 Frequency range 9 Hz to 30 MHz 12 Hz to 30 MHz 1 Hz to 16 MHz Peak current 300 A 600 A 3000 A Minimum current 250 mA 500 mA 500 mA Sensitivity 20 mV A 10 mV A 2 mV A Ex...

Page 18: ...ition in the loop See Obtaining the best measurement on page 12 Linearity 0 05 of reading Coil insulation TRCP0300 1 2 kV TRCP0600 5 kV TRCP3000 10 kV Operation with external adaptor DC supply voltage...

Page 19: ...2 Voltage rating TRCP0300 300 V CAT II Voltage rating TRCP0600 600 V CAT III Voltage rating TRCP3000 1000 V CAT III Environmental Rated for indoor use Altitude Up to 2 000 m 6 562 ft Installation Cate...

Page 20: ...Specifications 4 TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 User Manual...

Page 21: ...Rogowski Current Probe Index number Description 1 Rogowski coil probe 2 Probe free end 3 Ferrule 4 Connecting cable 5 DC power socket 6 DC power status LED 7 Enclosure TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 User...

Page 22: ...To achieve such an extremely thin Rogowski coil the probe is necessarily delicate To prolong the life of the coil please observe the following handling instructions The free end of the coil is unclipp...

Page 23: ...se checks WARNING The transducer does not protect you from electric shock while applying or removing the probe from hazardous live conductors Additional protective means are necessary to avoid electri...

Page 24: ...see the coil insulation and voltage rating in Specifications Never use at voltages greater than this value WARNING Voltage ratings are only valid if the free end of the coil is fully inserted into th...

Page 25: ...ly The probe can be powered by an external DC supply The DC voltage must be 12 V 10 using a center positive connector When the DC supply is present a RED indicating LED adjacent to the socket is illum...

Page 26: ...Tektronix Rogowski Current Probe 10 TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 User Manual...

Page 27: ...e used only with oscilloscopes or monitoring equipment with properly grounded BNC inputs 1 Connect the BNC output of the transducer to your grounded oscilloscope or current monitoring equipment 2 Visu...

Page 28: ...performance the center of the current should lie on the line shown A to B where B is half way around the circumference of the coil Sensitivity to external currents and voltages The sensitivity of the...

Page 29: ...uting very long extension cables Cleaning and decontamination To prevent surface contamination the Rogowski coil and cable should be inspected regularly To clean the coil and cable use a mild detergen...

Page 30: ...Using your Rogowski Probe 14 TRCP0300 TRCP0600 TRCP3000 User Manual...