AC/DC Current Probe

TCP0150

Features & Benefits

Easy-to-Use and Accurate AC/DC Current Measurements
Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ Probe Interface
DC to 20 MHz Bandwidth
150 A_RMS Maximum Current Capability
500 A Peak Pulse Current Capability
High Accuracy with Typically Less Than 1% DC Gain Error
Accurately Measures Current levels as Low as 5 mA
Low Noise and DC Drift
Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscope's Display
Remote GPIB/USB Probe Control through the Oscilloscope
Split-core Probe Head Construction Allows Easy Connection to Conductors
Easy to Degauss and Autozero
Setup Controls and Probe Status and Diagnostic Indicators are Provided on Both the Probe Hardware and through an Easy-to-Access Scope UI Display Menu

Applications

Power Supplies
Semiconductor Devices
Power Inverters/Converters
Electronic Ballasts
Industrial/Consumer Electronics
Motor Drives
Transportation Systems

TCP0150 is a high performance and easy-to-use 150 A AC/DC current probe designed for use and direct connection to the TekVPI™ probe interface. This AC/DC current measurement probe provides 20 MHz of frequency bandwidth with selectable range control for 25 A and 150 A measurement ranges. It also provides low-current measurement capability and accuracy to current levels as low as 5 mA per division – important for achieving broad dynamic current range of high-level and low-level measurement signals.

Characteristics

Warranted

Characteristic	Description
Bandwidth	DC to ≥20 MHz (-3 dB). Derate with Frequency. See Figure 1. (Calculated from Rise Time BW = .35/Rise Time)
Rise Time	≤17.5 ns
Max RMS Current	150 A
Max Peak Pulse Current	500 A
Minimum Sensitivity	5 mA (on oscilloscope’s 1 mV/div setting) AC Coupling (on oscilloscopes that support AC/DC coupling)
Current Ranges	25 A and 150 A
Max Bare-wire Voltage	600 V_RMS CAT I and II 300 V_RMS CAT III

Typical

Characteristic	Description
DC Accuracy	±1% Typical 3% Warranted
Max Amp-second Product
25 A Range	3,000 Aµs
150 A Range	15,000 Aµs
Insertion Impedance	0.03 Ω at 1 MHz
	0.075 Ω at 5 MHz
	.125 at 10 MHz
	.3 at 20 MHz
Signal Delay	 21 ns
Displayed RMS Noise	≤500 μA_RMS (probe only)

Environmental

Characteristic	Description
Temperature
Operating	0 ºC to +50 ºC
Nonoperating	-40 ºC to +75 ºC
Humidity
Operating	5% to 95% RH (Relative Humidity) at up to +30 ºC 5% to 85% RH above 30 ºC up to +50 ºC, noncondensing
Nonoperating	5% to 95% RH (Relative Humidity) at up to +30 ºC 5% to 85% RH above 30 ºC up to +75 ºC, noncondensing
Altitude
Operating	Up to 2,000 meters (6,560 feet)
Nonoperating	Up to 12,000 meters (40,000 feet)

Physical Characteristics

Dimension	Meters	Inches
Cable Length	2 meters	79 in.
Probe head size
Length	26.8 cm	10.55 in.
Width	4.1 cm	1.6 in.
Height	15.6 cm	6.13 in.
Max Conductor Diameter	21 mm x 25 mm	0.83 in. x 1.0 in.
Weight	kg	lb.
Shipping	.7865	1.734
Power Requirements	TCP0150 is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI interface

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.tektronix.com

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

Figure 3: Do not apply currents greater than the max continuous current for more than 10 seconds to minimize heating effects.

Ordering Information

TCP0150

AC/DC Current Probe with TekVPI Interface.

Includes: Protective Cover (016-1924-xx), and Certificate of Traceable Calibration and Data Standard.

Options

Option	Order
Opt. L0	Standard English Language Instruction Manual (071-xxxx-xx)
Opt. L5	Substitutes Japanese Language Instruction Manual
Opt. L7	Substitutes Simplified Chinese Language Instruction Manual

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Service Options

Option	Description
Opt. CA1	Provides coverage for a single Calibration Event
Opt. C3	Calibration Service 3 years
Opt. C5	Calibration Service 5 years
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
Opt. SILV600	Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years

Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.

Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.

51W-20815-3

Last Modified: 2012-07-30 07:00:00

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