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R&S

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RT-ZC05B

Current Probe

User Manual

 

1409825602
Version 02

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Summary of Contents for R&S RT-ZC05B

Page 1: ...R S RT ZC05B Current Probe User Manual 1409825602 Version 02 9 2...

Page 2: ...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 Schwarz GmbH Co KG Trad...

Page 3: ...Probe 10 2 4 1 Sensor 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 Conn...

Page 4: ...Contents R S RT ZC05B 4 User Manual 1409 8256 02 02...

Page 5: ...erence 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...

Page 6: ...e to become abnormally 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 m...

Page 7: ...t 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 elect...

Page 8: ...2 02 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 9: ...arz oscilloscope 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 Br...

Page 10: ...r if the R S RT ZC05B 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 v...

Page 11: ...measured and carries 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 chan...

Page 12: ...red by the probe are 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...

Page 13: ...Risk of circuit damage Check that the conductor being measured is not clamped when connecting the R S RT ZC05B to the R S RTx oscilloscope When the current probe is connected a demagnetizing waveform...

Page 14: ...obe 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 automatic...

Page 15: ...ttings of the base 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...

Page 16: ...ion in one step Tip 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 Co...

Page 17: ...The device may sustain 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 und...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...n 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 occu...

Page 20: ...l 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 agent...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...Maintenance and Service R S RT ZC05B 22 User Manual 1409 8256 02 02 4 5 Discarding the Product Handle and dispose the product in accordance with local regulations Discarding the Product...

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