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RT-ZC15B

Current Probe

User Manual

 

1409826202
Version 02

(>9àÌ2)

www.allice.de

Allice Messtechnik GmbH

Summary of Contents for 1409.8227.02

Page 1: ...R S RT ZC15B Current Probe User Manual 1409826202 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: ...Head 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...

Page 4: ...Contents R S RT ZC15B 4 User Manual 1409 8262 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: ...e 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 ap...

Page 8: ...from heat sources as bare conductors could be exposed if the insulation melts Strong electromagnetic fields Correct measurement may be impossible in the presence of strong mag netic fields such as nea...

Page 9: ...the 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...

Page 10: ...any damage or defect or if the R S RT ZC15B current probe does not operate properly notify your Rohde Schwarz service center Inspect the accessories If the contents are incomplete or damaged notify y...

Page 11: ...be box 3 Sensor cable 4 Opening lever 5 Sensor head 6 Current direction indication 7 UNLOCK indication 8 Coarse adjustment trimmer 2 4 1 Probe Head The probe head consists of the following parts Openi...

Page 12: ...z 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...

Page 13: ...age Check that the conductor being measured is not clamped when connecting the R S RT ZC15B 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: ...pter 3 1 on page 13 2 Make sure that there is no conductor in the sensor aperture 3 Press the opening lever until the UNLOCK indication disappears Close the sensor head properly 4 On the Vertical menu...

Page 16: ...sor head is locked the open close mechanism can be damaged 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...

Page 17: ...current The maximum rated 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 curre...

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: ...by opening and closing the sensor head Depending on the amplitude and frequency of the current being mea sured the sensor head may emit a resonant sound This sound may also occur during demagnetizing...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...and Service R S RT ZC15B 23 User Manual 1409 8262 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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