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RT-ZC20B

Current Probe

User Manual

1802996702
Version 01

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Summary of Contents for RT-ZC20B

Page 1: ...R S RT ZC20B Current Probe User Manual 1802996702 Version 01 B2ñÑ2 ...

Page 2: ...9 0 Email info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwarz com Subject to change data without tolerance limits is not binding R S is a registered trademark of Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners 1802 9967 02 Version 01 R S RT ZC20B The following abbreviations are used in this manual R S RT ZC20B is abbreviated as R S RT ZC20B ...

Page 3: ...iption of the probe 11 2 3 1 Probe head 11 2 3 2 Probe box 12 3 Connecting the probe 13 3 1 Handling the probe 13 3 2 Connecting the probe to the oscilloscope 14 3 3 Identification of the probe 15 3 4 Setting up and demagnetizing 16 3 5 Connecting the probe to the DUT 17 3 6 Considerations for measurements 18 4 Maintenance and service 21 4 1 Cleaning 21 4 2 Contacting customer support 21 4 3 Retur...

Page 4: ...Contents R S RT ZC20B 4 User Manual 1802 9967 02 01 ...

Page 5: ...ntial dangers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by dangerous situations Safety information is provided as follows In Chapter 1 1 Safety instructions on page 5 The same information is provided in many languages as printed Safety Instructions The printed Safety Instructions are delivered with the product Throughout the documentation safety instructions are pro...

Page 6: ...e parts which can lead to elec tric shock serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing If Rohde Schwarz provides accessories designed for outdoor use of your product e g a protective cover you can use the product outdoors Unless otherwise specified in the data sheet you can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 en...

Page 7: ...re where the insulation is sufficient for the circuit voltage Connect the probe only to the secondary side of a breaker With this measure you avoid injury if a short circuit occurs The following effects can cause burns and fire or damage to the measurement site Eddy current loss can cause heating of the sensor head Dielectric heating can cause heating of cord insulation and other materials When me...

Page 8: ...0419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the product has come to the end of its service life 1 3 Warning messages in the documentation A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of The signal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do not follow the safety precautions WARNING Potentially hazardous situa...

Page 9: ...DC to 100 MHz By clamping on the conductor to be measured the current waveform is captured easily without interrupting the elec tric circuit Since the probe is equipped with the Rohde Schwarz probe interface it can be connected to any Rohde Schwarz base unit that is compatible with this inter face When connected to the front panel of a Rohde Schwarz oscilloscope the probe is controlled using the s...

Page 10: ... notes check the equipment for completeness 4 Check the equipment for damage If the delivery is incomplete or equipment is damaged contact Rohde Schwarz Delivery notes The delivery contains the following items User manual Carrying case R S RT Zxx high voltage and current probes data sheet Safety instructions for oscilloscopes and accessories multilingual Calibration certificate Documentation of ca...

Page 11: ...probe 1 Sensor 2 Probe box 3 Sensor cable 4 Opening lever 5 Sensor head 6 Current direction indication 7 UNLOCK indication 8 Coarse adjustment trimmer 2 3 1 Probe head The probe head consists of the following parts Opening lever Operating lever for opening the sensor head Always use this lever to open the sensor head Description of the probe ...

Page 12: ...3 2 Probe box The probe box connects the probe and the oscilloscope via the Rohde Schwarz probe interface The Rohde Schwarz probe interface contains a male precision 7 mm 276 mil BNC connector and six pogo pin connectors This interface pro vides the required supply voltage and is also used to transmit analog signals and digital data simultaneously All the analog voltages required by the probe are ...

Page 13: ...reat it with care Do not subject it to sudden changes in ambient temperature If the mating surfaces are scratched performance may be impaired Prevent the mating surfaces of the sensor head from being scratched Keep the sensor head closed when not in use to avoid accumulating dust or dirt Measurements are degraded by dirt on the mating surfaces of the sensor head so keep the surfaces clean by gentl...

Page 14: ...warz oscilloscopes are listed in the pro be s data sheet 1 NOTICE Risk of circuit damage When the current probe is connected a demagnetizing waveform is initially applied to the core Rohde Schwarz oscilloscopes demagnetize the probe automatically when the probe is connec ted to the instrument Check that the conductor being measured is not clamped when connecting the R S RT ZC20B to the oscilloscop...

Page 15: ...be When the probe is connected to the oscilloscope the oscilloscope recognizes the probe and reads out the probe specific parameters The oscilloscope settings for attenuation and offset are automatically adjusted and the oscilloscope switches to high impedance coupling 1 MΩ to ensure accu rate measurements The complete probe information is shown in the probe settings dialog For more information re...

Page 16: ...ism can be damaged Press the opening lever until the UNLOCK indication disappears Close the sensor head properly 4 On the oscilloscope navigate to the probe settings For more information refer to the user manual of your oscilloscope 5 Select the channel the probe is connected to 6 Tap DeGauss This demagnetizes the core if it has been magnetized by switching the power on and off or by an excessive ...

Page 17: ... the sensor slider so that the clamp opens 3 Align the sensor so that the current direction indication matches the direction of current flow through the conductor that you measure The conductor should be in the center of the clamp aperture because the measurement may be affected by the position within the clamp aperture of the conductor being mea sured 4 Press the opening lever until the UNLOCK in...

Page 18: ...cool before resuming operation Continuous input of current exceeding the rated maximum or repeated activa tion of the safety function may result in damage to the device Even if the input current does not exceed the rated continuous maximum cur rent continuous input for an extended period of time may result in activation of the safety circuit to prevent damage resulting from heating of the sensor A...

Page 19: ...on This does not indicate a malfunction Oscillation can be stopped and oper ation restored to normal by opening and closing the sensor head Acoustic resonance can occur depending on the amplitude and frequency of the measured current This sound may also occur during demagnetizing oper ation but it is not a malfunction or probe failure If a foreign substance such as dust is present on the contact s...

Page 20: ... frequencies common mode noise may affect measurements taken on the high voltage side of circuits If this occurs reduce the frequency range of the waveform measuring instrument or clamp onto the low voltage side of the circuit as appropriate Considerations for measurements ...

Page 21: ...al object 2 Clean the outside of the product using a soft cloth moistened with either distil led water or isopropyl alcohol Keep in mind that the casing is not waterproof Note Do not use cleaning agents Solvents thinners acetone acids and bases can damage the labeling or plastic parts 3 Dry the product completely before using it 4 2 Contacting customer support Technical support where and when you ...

Page 22: ...sider the following 1 Use a sufficiently sized box 2 Protect the product from damage and moisture e g with bubble wrap 3 Use some kind of protective material e g crumpled newspaper to stabilize the product inside the box 4 Seal the box with tape 5 Address the package to your nearest Rohde Schwarz service center 4 4 Calibration interval The recommended calibration interval for R S RT ZC20B current ...

Page 23: ...a way that causes minimum environmental impact Disposing electrical and electronic equipment A product that is labeled as follows cannot be disposed of in normal household waste after it has come to the end of its service life Even disposal via the munici pal collection points for waste electrical and electronic equipment is not permitted Figure 4 2 Labeling in line with EU directive WEEE Rohde Sc...

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