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RT-ZC10

Current Probe

User Manual

 

1409780802
Version 03

(>9Ü82)

Summary of Contents for 1409.7750.02

Page 1: ...R S RT ZC10 Current Probe User Manual 1409780802 Version 03 9 82...

Page 2: ...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 Schwarz GmbH Co KG Trade na...

Page 3: ...Probe 11 3 Putting into Operation 13 3 1 Preparing the Measurement 13 3 2 Connecting the Probe to the Oscilloscope 15 3 3 Demagnetizing and Zero Adjustment 16 3 4 Connecting the Probe to the DUT 17 4...

Page 4: ...Contents R S RT ZC10 4 User Manual 1409 7808 02 03...

Page 5: ...rence Risk of physical injury This device is designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety Standards and has been thoroughly tested for safety before shipment However mishan dling during use could result i...

Page 6: ...and never measure any current that exceeds the rated current Use with high frequencies or strong magnetic fields may cause the device to become abnormally hot result ing in fire equipment damage or b...

Page 7: ...minal other than that to which this device is connected do not connect the ground side terminal to any nonground potential Otherwise short circuit current flows through the R S RT ZA13 probe power su...

Page 8: ...may be damaged if sub jected to sudden changes in ambient temperature or mechanical strain or shock and therefore great care should be exercised in handling it Do not apply a static electricity or ot...

Page 9: ...2 03 Strong electromagnetic fields Correct measurement may be impossible in the presence of strong mag netic fields such as near transformers and high current conductors or in the presence of strong e...

Page 10: ...ents Easy protection function to avoid self heating during excessive input Unique thin film Hall effect element 2 3 Inspecting the Contents Inspect the package for damage Keep the package and the cush...

Page 11: ...case R S RT Zxx data sheet Calibration certificate Documentation of calibrated values 2 4 Description of the Probe 1 Sensor head clamp 2 Sensor 3 Slider 4 Lever 5 Lock Unlock indicator 6 Indicator of...

Page 12: ...clamp Lever The lock mechanism keeps the clamp closed Demagnetizing switch DEMAG This demagnetizes the core if it has been magnetized by switching the power on and off or by an excessive input Always...

Page 13: ...ted internally Use a high impedance input of the measuring instrument With an input impedance of 50 accurate measurement is not possible If using BNC banana plug adapters or similar to connect to inpu...

Page 14: ...ecurely Figure 3 1 Oscilloscope inputs The current waveform of the measured conductor is output at a constant rate 0 01 V A 7 Configure the probe connection at the oscilloscope Make sure to set the fo...

Page 15: ...1 to the Rohde Schwarz probe interface of the oscilloscope 2 The probe snaps in when connected properly to the port Figure 3 2 Connecting the probe to the Rohde Schwarz oscilloscope To disconnect the...

Page 16: ...R S RT ZC10 When power is turned on a demagnet izing waveform is initially applied to the output This is intentional in the design and not a fault Risk of instrument damage Make sure to open the clam...

Page 17: ...the terminator to adjust the trace to the zero position 3 4 Connecting the Probe to the DUT 1 Check that the system is safe and that the preparations described in the pre ceding sections have been ca...

Page 18: ...urement is not possible The current consumption of clamp on probes depends on the current to be measured Confirm that the total current consumption of the probes does not exceed the rated output curre...

Page 19: ...ated cur rent is a recommended value that assumes sine wave input under stan dard conditions Self heating may happen if the ambient temperature increases or the measurement current waveform contains o...

Page 20: ...cal principles Be careful to avoid injury electric shock due to short circuits or damage to the device that may be caused by the increased temperature Do not place any unclamped conductor with an elec...

Page 21: ...may occur while the power sup ply is on This does not indicate a malfunction Oscillation can be stop ped and operation restored to normal by opening and closing the clamp Acoustic resonance may occur...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ider 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 pro...

Page 24: ...Maintenance and Service R S RT ZC10 24 User Manual 1409 7808 02 03 4 5 Discarding the Product Handle and dispose the product in accordance with local regulations Discarding the Product...

Page 25: ...ly R S RT ZC10 25 User Manual 1409 7808 02 03 5 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...

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