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AC/DC Current Probe
TCP0030
Features & Benefits
- Easy-to-use and Accurate AC/DC Current Measurements
- Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ Probe Interface
- Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscope Display
- Split-core Construction allows Easy Circuit Connection
- DC to >120 MHz Bandwidth
- 30 A RMS Maximum Current Capability
- 50 A Peak Pulse Current Capability
- High Accuracy with Typically Less than 1% DC Gain Error
- Accurately Measures Current Levels as Low as 1 mA
- Low Noise and DC Drift
- Easy to Degauss and Autozero
- Setup Controls and Probe Status/Diagnostic Indicators are provided on both the Probe Hardware, and through an Easy-to-Access Oscilloscope UI Display Menu
- Remote GPIB/USB Probe Control through the Oscilloscope
- Safety Certified for U.S. and Canada
Applications
- Power Supplies
- Semiconductor Devices
- Power Inverters/Converters
- Electronic Ballasts
- Industrial/Consumer Electronics
- Mobile Communications
- Motor Drives
- Transportation Systems
TCP0030
TCP0030 is a high-performance, easy-to-use AC/DC current probe designed for use and direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface. This AC/DC current measurement probe provides greater than 120 MHz of bandwidth with selectable 5 A and 30 A measurement ranges. It also provides exceptional low-current measurement capability and accuracy to current levels as low as 1 mA, important for meeting today’s challenging current measurement needs.
Characteristics
Bandwidth - DC to ≥120 MHz
Rise Time - ≤2.92 ns
Max RMS Current - 30 A
Max Peak Pulse Current - 50 A
Minimum Sensitivity -
1 mA (on oscilloscopes that support 1 mV/div setting)
AC Coupling (on oscilloscopes that support AC/DC coupling)
Current Ranges - 5 A and 30 A
Max Bare-wire Voltage - Use insulated wire only
Typical Characteristics
DC Accuracy -
±1% typical
±3% warranted
Max Amp-second Product - 500 A*µs (in 30 A Range)
Insertion Impedance -
1 mΩ at 10 kHz
3.5 mΩ at 100 kHz
0.08 Ω at 1 MHz
0.15 Ω at 10 MHz
0.7 Ω at 100 MHz
0.85 Ω at 120 MHz
Signal Delay - 14.5 ns
Environmental
Temperature -
Operating: 0 ºC to +50 ºC
Nonoperating: –40 ºC to +75 ºC
Humidity -
Operating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above 30 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing
Nonoperating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above 30 °C up to +75 °C, noncondensing
Altitude -
Operating: Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.)
Nonoperating: Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft.)
Regulatory
Compliance Labeling -
CE (European Union)
WEEE (European Union)
Physical Characteristics
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Probe Head Size |
cm |
in. |
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Height |
3.2 |
1.25 |
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Width |
1.6 |
0.625 |
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Length |
20 |
7.77 |
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Other Dimensions |
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Cable Length |
200 |
79 |
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Max Conductor Diameter |
0.38 |
0.15 |
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Weight |
kg |
lb. |
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Shipping |
1.55 |
3.44 |
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Power Requirements |
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TCP0030 is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ interface |
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Recommended Oscilloscopes
Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface.
Note: For best probe support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tek.com.
Standard Warranty
One year parts and labor.
Ordering Information
TCP0030
AC/DC Current Probe
Includes: Instruction manual (071-1812-xx English, or 071-1813-xx Japanese, or 071-1814-xx Simplified Chinese)*1, Protective Cover (016-1923-xx), Probe Ground Lead – 6 in. length (196-3120-xx), Nylon Carrying Case (016-1952-xx).
*1 Specify manual language when ordering.
Language Options
Opt. L5 - Japanese instruction manual.
Opt. L7 - Simplified Chinese instruction manual.
Service Options
Opt. C3 - Calibration Service 3 Years.
Opt. C5 - Calibration Service 5 Years.
Opt. D1 - Calibration Data Report.
Opt. D3 - Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3).
Opt. D5 - Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5).
Opt. R3 - Repair Service 3 Years.
Opt. R5 - Repair Service 5 Years.
Recommended Accessories
Current Loop, 1 Turn, 50 Ω with BNC connector used for Performance Verification - Order 015-0601-50.
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Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI
Quality System Registrar.
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51W-19042-4
Last Modified: 2012-04-27 07:00:00
