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TCPA300/400 Ampli

ers and

TCP303/305A/312A/404XL Current Probes

ZZZ

Compliance and Safety Instructions

www.tek.com

*P071364300*

071-3643-00

Summary of Contents for TCP303

Page 1: ...TCPA300 400 Amplifiers and TCP303 305A 312A 404XL Current Probes ZZZ Compliance and Safety Instructions xx www tek com P071364300 071 3643 00...

Page 2: ...ued and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of...

Page 3: ...accessories 12 Optional accessories 13 System configuration 13 Connect the amplifier to an oscilloscope 14 Power on the amplifier 15 Connect the probe to the amplifier 16 Operate the amplifier 17 LED...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents ii Amplifiers and Current Probes Compliance and Safety Instructions...

Page 5: ...or adjustment Before use always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages Use personal protective equ...

Page 6: ...emoved or with the case open Hazardous voltage exposure is possible Avoid exposed circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present Do not operate with suspected failures...

Page 7: ...tions section of the manual for more information Connect and disconnect properly TCP303 305A 312A 404XL only Connect the probe output to the measurement product before connecting the probe to the circ...

Page 8: ...and disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels or opening the case for servicing Use care when servicing with power on Dangerous voltages or currents may exis...

Page 9: ...perty including the product When this symbol is marked on the product be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them...

Page 10: ...ic field immunity IEC 61000 4 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity IEC 61000 4 5 Power line surge immunity IEC 61000 4 6 Conducted RF immunity IEC 61000 4 11 Voltage dips and interruptions immun...

Page 11: ...ds with which the product complies and other safety compliance information EU low voltage directive Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the...

Page 12: ...ame as the external Products should be used only in the environment for which they are rated Pollution degree 1 No pollution or only dry nonconductive pollution occurs Products in this category are ge...

Page 13: ...nmental impact of the product Restriction of hazardous substances Complies with RoHS2 Directive 2011 65 EU Product end of life handling Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or...

Page 14: ...ge 100 240 VAC 47 Hz to 440 Hz single phase Maximum power 50 watts maximum TCP312A and TCP305A probes Characteristic TCP312A probe TCP305A probe Input current 0 50 A Peak pulse 0 50 A DC Peak pulse 10...

Page 15: ...ontinuous 2 500 ARMS Sinusoidal 750 Apk Peak pulse Maximum voltage on bare wire 600 V RMS CAT I II 600 V RMS CAT I II Maximum Amp Second product 5 A V 3000 A s 50 A V 15000 A s NA 1 Control box derate...

Page 16: ...to an individual amplifier AC or DC coupling of signal Direct scaling and unit readout on compatible TEKPROBE level II oscilloscopes Standard accessories The following accessories are shipped with the...

Page 17: ...wo current probes along with related cables and adapters Deskew Fixture This fixture converts the PROBE COMPENSATION output or TRIGGER OUTPUT of the TDS5000 or TDS7000 into a set of test point connect...

Page 18: ...ard accessory with your TCPA300 and TCPA400 Current Probe Amplifiers Connect the amplifier to an oscilloscope You will need an oscilloscope to display the TCPA300 and TCPA400 measurement output To use...

Page 19: ...ay from any obstructions Set the amplifier on the bottom rubber feet and keep papers and other items away from the bottom of the amplifier which could restrict airflow and cause overheating 3 Press th...

Page 20: ...while the probe is clamped around a live conductor or the probe may suffer electrical damage If you connect a probe to the wrong amplifier for example a TCP312A to a TCPA400 the NONCOMPATIBLE PROBE T...

Page 21: ...lti color LED indicates the status of the degauss circuit 2 The MANUAL BALANCE buttons allow you to fine adjust DC offset from the amplifier The adjacent LED lights when one of the buttons has been pr...

Page 22: ...e you apply power to the circuit OVERLOAD When lit this LED indicates different overload conditions See page 19 Overload conditions NOT TERMINATED INTO 50 When lit this LED indicates that the TEKPROBE...

Page 23: ...r to cool Shorten the measurement time duration or use a higher rated current probe All LEDs flashing Probe amplifier thermal shutdown has occurred Disconnect the probe from the current source Power c...

Page 24: ...risk of fire do not connect or disconnect the current probe to or from a live uninsulated conductor The core is not insulated When you test uninsulated circuits remove power before you connect or disc...

Page 25: ...ve EMI rejection at high frequencies use the optional ground lead Refer to the TCPA300 400 Amplifiers and TCP300A 400 Series Current Probes User Manual Tektronix part number 077 1183 xx for additional...

Page 26: ...um conductor size into the jaw WARNING To prevent probe damage do not force conductors larger than 5 mm 0 2 in diameter into the jaw 4 Close the jaw around the conductor and lock the slider When you a...

Page 27: ...size into the jaw WARNING To prevent probe damage do not force conductors larger than 5 mm 0 2 in diameter into the jaw 4 To close and lock the probe release the squeeze handle and press the top of th...

Page 28: ...ject the probe to a strong external magnetic field Periodically during normal use To degauss and autobalance a current probe perform these steps 1 Verify that the current probe is connected to the amp...

Page 29: ...ts The probes have a grounded shield between the conductor under test and the current sense transformer Any capacitively coupled current will then flow in the ground instead of the transformer winding...

Page 30: ...ce to the desired graticule line 4 Press the amplifier PROBE DEGAUSS AUTOBALANCE button The NOT TERMINATED INTO 50 LED is lighted if impedance is not 50 If this is the case make necessary changes For...

Page 31: ...obe slide place the probe around the conductor under test and then lock the slide 2 For correct measurement polarity make sure the probe arrow is pointing in the direction of conventional positive to...

Page 32: ...then press the amplifier PROBE DEGAUSS AUTOBALANCE button WARNING The current probes can be used to measure current on uninsulated wires However the circuit must be de energized when connecting or rem...

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