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7. Operating Basics
UT-P43&UT-P44 series current probe is very convenient to operate.
But we suggest every new user should read the manual perfectly prior to
begin operating.
7-1 Operation steps
a. Check and affirm the AC adapter input voltage is correct prior to
use.
b.
To get accurate measuring result, degauss and balance the probe
according to following step:
After turning on the oscilloscope and allowing a 20-minutes
warm-up period.
Connect the current probe to an input terminal or the
oscilloscope. Set the input channel to the highest sensitivity
and set a zero reference point.
With the probe jaw empty, push the slide on the probe until it
locks completely.
Press the DEGAUSS button.
Adjust the BALANCE thumbwheel until the displayed signal
is zero.
c.
Slide the lid of probe jaw and open the probe jaw, then put the
measured wire into the probe jaw and close the probe jaw
completely as shown in Figure 7-1. The positive current is aligned
with the arrow on the probe jaw.
d.
After complete the previous steps, power on the wire circuit.
e.
Adjust the oscilloscope to display the signal.
f.
When the measure is over, power off the wire circuit, then open the
