Operating considerations
TCP303 and TCP404XL
probes
Characteristic
TCP303 probe
TCP404XL probe
Input current
0–500 A DC (Peak pulse)
0–750 A DC (Peak pulse)
Maximum input
current ratings
50 A/V Range:
150 ADC (Continuous)
150 A
RMS
(Sinusoidal)
1
500 Apk (Peak pulse)
5 A/V Range:
25 ADC (Continuous)
17.7 A
RMS
(Sinusoidal)
500 Apk (Peak pulse)
1 A/mV Range:
500 ADC (Continuous)
750 ADC (Noncontinuous)
2
500 A
RMS
(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
·
μ
s
50 A/V - 15000 A
·
μ
s
NA
1
Control box derated to 100 Arms above 40 °C
2
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fi
re or burn, refer to
TCP404XL Maximum Measurement Times
for intermittent
operation in the
TCPA300/400 Ampli
fi
ers and TCP300A/400 Series Current Probes User Manual
, Tektronix part
number 077-1183-xx, for maximum currents and duty cycles before use.
Ampli
fi
ers and Current Probes Compliance and Safety Instructions
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