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Notes on Safety

R&S

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RT-ZC10B

7

User Manual 1409.8279.02 ─ 02

Risk of instrument damage

To avoid damage to the device, protect it from vibration or shock during
transport and handling, and be especially careful to avoid dropping.

Do not store or use the device where it could be exposed to direct sun-
light, high temperature, humidity, or condensation. Under such condi-
tions, the device may be damaged and insulation may deteriorate so
that it no longer meets its specifications.

Before using the device the first time, verify that it operates normally to
ensure that no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find
any damage, contact your dealer or R&S representative.

This device is not designed to be entirely water- or dust-proof. To avoid
damage, do not use it in a wet or dusty environment.

The sensor head is a precision assembly including a molded compo-
nent, a ferrite core, and a Hall effect element. It 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 other source of high voltage to the
sensor. Doing so may damage the internal Hall elements and circuitry of
the sensor.

The mating surfaces of the sensor head are precision, and should be
treated with care. If these surfaces are scratched, performance may be
impaired.

Foreign substances such as dust on the contact surfaces of the sensor
head can cause acoustic resonance and degrade measurement, so
clean it by gently wiping with a soft cloth.

When the power is on, keep the core section of the sensor closed,
except when clamping it onto the conductor to be measured. The mating
surface of the core section can be scratched while it is open.

To avoid damaging the sensor cable, do not bend or pull the cable.

Avoid stepping on or pinching the cable, which could damage the cable
insulation.

Keep the cable well away from heat sources, as bare conductors could
be exposed if the insulation melts.

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Summary of Contents for 1409.8210.02

Page 1: ...R S RT ZC10B Current Probe User Manual 1409827902 Version 02 9 2 www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH...

Page 2: ...l 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 names are tradema...

Page 3: ...sor 11 2 4 2 Probe Box 12 3 Putting into Operation 13 3 1 Connecting the Probe to the Oscilloscope 13 3 2 Identification of the Probe 14 3 3 Setting Up and Demagnetizing 15 3 4 Connecting the Probe to...

Page 4: ...Contents R S RT ZC10B 4 User Manual 1409 8279 02 02 www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH...

Page 5: ...ical 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 in injury or death...

Page 6: ...lly hot result ing in fire equipment damage or burns To prevent fire or damage of the measurement target and device as well as burns exercise caution concerning the following when measuring high frequ...

Page 7: ...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 other sou...

Page 8: ...magnetic 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 electromagnetic fiel...

Page 9: ...probe is controlled using the software of the oscilloscope 2 2 Key Features Highly accurate current detection Easy current measurement without interrupting the electric circuit Broadband frequency ch...

Page 10: ...0B current probe does not operate properly notify your Rohde Schwarz service center Inspect the accessories If the contents are incomplete or damaged notify your Rohde Schwarz ser vice center The foll...

Page 11: ...es out the actual current measurement It is a precision assembly including a molded com ponent a ferrite core and a Hall effect element It may be damaged if subjected to sudden changes in ambient temp...

Page 12: ...e gen erated in the probe box This approach ensures that it will be possible to operate future probes on any base unit that features a Rohde Schwarz probe interface 1 Rohde Schwarz probe interface wit...

Page 13: ...age Check that the conductor being measured is not clamped when connecting the R S RT ZC10B to the R S RTx oscilloscope When the current probe is connected a demagnetizing waveform is initially applie...

Page 14: ...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 t...

Page 15: ...unit described in this section refer to the R S RTO RTE RTP oscilloscopes On the R S RTM the probe settings can be found in the Channel menu CH N More Probe To demagnetize and zero adjust the probe 1...

Page 16: ...Tap Save to probe to store the Zero adjust value in the probe box If you connect the probe to another channel or to another R S RTx oscillo scope the value is read out again 3 4 Connecting the Probe...

Page 17: ...tain damage from self heating even at current levels that are lower than the maximum rated current The maximum rated cur rent is a recommended value that assumes sine wave input under stan dard condit...

Page 18: ...areful 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 electric current of a f...

Page 19: ...he 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 depending on the...

Page 20: ...e 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...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...and Service R S RT ZC10B 22 User Manual 1409 8279 02 02 4 5 Discarding the Product Handle and dispose the product in accordance with local regulations Discarding the Product www allice de Allice Messt...

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