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RT-ZC30

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User Manual 1409.7872.02 ─ 04

2.4.4

 

Key and LEDs

1

3

4

5

2

Figure 2-4: Key and LEDs

1 = DEMAG/AUTO ZERO LED
2 = DEMAG/AUTO ZERO Key
3 = OVERLOAD
4 = JAW UNLOCKED LED
5 = POWER LED

The key is used to perform demagnetization and zero adjustment, while the LEDs
indicate the device status.

DEMAG/AUTO ZERO key

Performs demagnetization and zero adjustment.
Press this key long (approx. 1 sec.) for demagnetization and zero adjustment.
Press this key short (within 0.5 sec.) for a zero adjustment only.
Demagnetization and zero adjustment cannot be performed in the following cir-
cumstances:

The sensor head is unlocked (JAW UNLOCKED LED is lit up)

During an overload condition (the OVERLOAD LED is flashing)

When a measured current is detected

DEMAG/AUTO ZERO LED

Shows the status of the demagnetazation/zeroing proccess. The following states
are defined:

Description of the probe

Summary of Contents for RT-ZC30

Page 1: ...R S RT ZC30 Current Probe User Manual 1409787202 Version 04 9 2...

Page 2: ...enchen Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 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 Sch...

Page 3: ...9 2 4 Description of the probe 10 2 4 1 Probe overview 10 2 4 2 Terminator 11 2 4 3 Sensor 12 2 4 4 Key and LEDs 13 3 Connecting the probe 15 3 1 Handling the probe 15 3 2 Connecting the probe to the...

Page 4: ...RT ZC30 4 User Manual 1409 7872 02 04 5 2 Contacting customer support 27 5 3 Returning for servicing 28 5 4 Calibration interval 28 5 5 Storage and transport 29 5 6 Disposal 29 6 R S RT ZA13 probe pow...

Page 5: ...age 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...

Page 6: ...s 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 environments where nonconductive contamin...

Page 7: ...the sensor head Dielectric heating can cause heating of cord insulation and other materials When measuring current that includes a high frequency component consider the derating characteristics of th...

Page 8: ...essage 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 WAR...

Page 9: ...nues to flow through the conductor being measured LED warnings indicate overload and unlocked sensor head You can observe low current waveforms at the high sensitivity of 1 V A Broadband frequency cha...

Page 10: ...anual Carrying case R S RT Zxx high voltage and current probes data sheet Safety instructions for oscilloscopes and accessories multilingual Calibration certificate Documentation of calibrated values...

Page 11: ...Output connector Connect to the BNC input connector of the waveform measuring instrument The current waveform of the measured conductor is output at a constant rate 1 V A The terminator s output conne...

Page 12: ...or cord Current direction indication Clamp the device to the conductor so that the direction in which the current being measured is flowing matches the arrow Opening lever Operating lever for opening...

Page 13: ...gnetization and zero adjustment Press this key long approx 1 sec for demagnetization and zero adjustment Press this key short within 0 5 sec for a zero adjustment only Demagnetization and zero adjustm...

Page 14: ...OAD LED Shows the overload status of the system The following states are defined Color State Slow flashing red Indicates that the maximum rated current is about to be reached Exercise care so as not t...

Page 15: ...igh frequency induction heating systems and IH cooking equipment Handling the sensor head The sensor head is a precision assembly including a molded component a ferrite core and a Hall effect element...

Page 16: ...ent ready 2 NOTICE Voltage check When using a different power supply than the R S RT ZA13 probe power supply before turning on the power make sure that the voltage of the used power supply matches the...

Page 17: ...instrument With an input impedance of 50 accurate measurement is not possible If using BNC banana plug adapters or similar to connect to input termi nals other than BNC connectors make sure the polari...

Page 18: ...output connector of the terminator or the BNC input terminal s locking mechanism on the oscilloscope do not rotate when both ter minals are connected 2 Pull the unlock lever toward you 3 Pull the con...

Page 19: ...UTO ZERO key for about 1 second Zero adjustment is performed after demagnetization The process takes about 20 seconds During demagnetizing a demagnetizing waveform is shown on the oscilloscope The pos...

Page 20: ...ation disappears Check if the sensors head is properly closed The JAW UNLOCKED LED turns off If the sensor head is not properly closed accurate measurement is not possi ble Measuring low currents To m...

Page 21: ...nge is based on heat that is internally gen erated during measurement It varies according to the frequency of the current being measured Refer to the data sheet R S RT Zxx high voltage and cur rent pr...

Page 22: ...c current of a frequency of 10 kHz or more near the sensor head Current flowing in the conductor nearby may heat up the sensor head and cause its temperature to rise lead ing to damage to the sensor F...

Page 23: ...and a resonant sound may be emitted Clean the sensors as described in this manual to ensure correct measurements An increasing volume of the resonant sound during use may indicate that the gap between...

Page 24: ...Connecting the probe R S RT ZC30 24 User Manual 1409 7872 02 04 Considerations for measurements...

Page 25: ...rforming demagnetiza tion and zero adjustment again It is recommended to calibrate the device since internal components may have been subject to stress An internal CPU malfunction checksum error has o...

Page 26: ...ubleshooting R S RT ZC30 26 User Manual 1409 7872 02 04 Error State Meaning When a cur rent of 0 5 A RMS or greater has been detected The device has malfunctioned Send it to the service center for rep...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...der 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 prod...

Page 29: ...nvironmental footprint of our products Help us by disposing of waste in a way that causes minimum environmental impact Disposing electrical and electronic equipment A product that is labeled as follow...

Page 30: ...Maintenance and service R S RT ZC30 30 User Manual 1409 7872 02 04 Disposal...

Page 31: ...ly R S RT ZC30 31 User Manual 1409 7872 02 04 6 R S RT ZA13 probe power supply This unit is a special purpose power supply for the current probes You can connect up to four current probes to the power...

Page 32: ...R S RT ZA13 probe power supply R S RT ZC30 32 User Manual 1409 7872 02 04...

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