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RT-ZC20B

Current Probe

User Manual

 

1409828502
Version 04

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www.allice.de

Allice Messtechnik GmbH

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Page 1: ...R S RT ZC20B Current Probe User Manual 1409828502 Version 04 9àã2 www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 2: ...il 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 trademarks of the owners 1409 8285 02 Version 04 R S RT ZC20B The following abbreviations are used in this manual R S RT ZC20B is abbreviated as R S RT ZC20B www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 3: ...e 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 to the DUT 16 4 Maintenance and Service 21 4 1 Cleaning 21 4 2 Contacting Customer Support 21 4 3 Returning for Servicing 22 4 4 Calibration Interval 22 4 5 Discarding the Product 23 www allice de Al...

Page 4: ...Contents R S RT ZC20B 4 User Manual 1409 8285 02 04 www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 5: ...sical 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 and damage to the device Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the man ual before use Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of...

Page 6: ...ally 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 frequency currents or currents that contain high frequency compo nents Eddy current loss may cause heating of the sensor head Dielectric heating may cause heating of cord insulation and other materials Be...

Page 7: ...re 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 apply a static electricity or other source of high voltage to the sensor Doing so may damage the internal Hall elements and circuitry of the sensor The mating surfaces of the sensor head are precision ...

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 near transformers and high current conductors or in the presence of strong electromagnetic fields such as near radio transmitters www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

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 characteristics DC to 100 MHz Permits measurement of low current levels Easy protection function to avoid self heating during excessive input Unique thin film Hall effect element Rohde Schwarz probe...

Page 10: ...s any damage or defect or if the R S RT ZC20B 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 vice center The following accessories are delivered with the probe User manual Carrying case R S RT Zxx data sheet Calibration certificate Documentation of calibrated values Ins...

Page 11: ...obe 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 Opening lever Operating lever for opening the sensor head Always use this lever to open the sensor head Description of the Probe www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 12: ...rz 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 digital data simultaneously All the analog voltages required 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...

Page 13: ...amage Check that the conductor being measured is not clamped when connecting the R S RT ZC20B to the R S RTx oscilloscope When the current probe is connected a demagnetizing waveform is initially applied to the core Rohde Schwarz oscilloscopes instruments demagnetize the probe auto matically when it is connected Connect the probe box 1 to the Rohde Schwarz probe interface of the oscilloscope 2 The...

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 the oscilloscope switches to high impedance coupling 1 MΩ to ensure accu rate measurements The complete probe information is shown in the probe settings dialog For more information refer to the user ma...

Page 15: ...apter 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 of the R S RTO RTE RTP select Probe Setup 5 Select the channel the probe is connected to 6 Tap DeGauss This demagnetizes the core if it has been magnetized by switching the power on and off or by an...

Page 16: ...nsor 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 carried out 2 Pull the sensor slider so that the clamp opens 3 Align the sensor so that the current direction indication matches the direction of current flow through the conductor that you measure T...

Page 17: ...d 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 current waveform contains other fre quency components If the input current exceeds a certain level generated heat activates a built in safety function that blocks normal output If this happens remove the ...

Page 18: ...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 electric current of a fre quency of 10 kHz or more near the sensor head Current flowing in the conductor nearby may heat up the sensor head and cause its tempera ture to rise leading to damage to the sensor For example whe...

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 operation but it does not represent a malfunction or device failure If foreign matter is adhered to the facing surfaces on the sensor head so that a slight gap exists between the upper and lower sens...

Page 20: ...n 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 circuit as appropriate Connecting the Probe to the DUT www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 21: ...he 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 acetone acids and bases can damage the labeling or plastic parts 3 Dry the product completely before using it 4 2 Contacting Customer Support Technical support where and when you need it For quick e...

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 4 Seal the box with tape 5 Address the package to your nearest Rohde Schwarz service center 4 4 Calibration Interval The recommended calibration interval for R S RT ZC20B current probe is one year F...

Page 23: ... and Service R S RT ZC20B 23 User Manual 1409 8285 02 04 4 5 Discarding the Product Handle and dispose the product in accordance with local regulations Discarding the Product www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

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