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AC/DC Current Probes Datasheet
TCP0020 • TCP2020 • TCP202A
Features & Benefits
- Easy-to-Use and Accurate AC/DC Current Measurements
- DC to >50 MHz Bandwidth
- Core Jaw Diameter of 5 mm (0.2 in.)
- Accurately Measures Current Levels as Low as 10 mA per Division
- High Accuracy with Typically Less than 1% DC Gain Error
- Split-core Construction allows Easy Circuit Connection
- Low Noise and DC Drift
- TCP0020
- 20 ARMS Maximum Current Capability
- 100 A Peak Pulse Current Capability
- Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ Probe Interface
- Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscope Display
- One-button Degauss and AutoZero Control for Ease of Use
- Easy Access to Scope-displayed Probe Menu for Probe Setup Control and Operating Status Information
- Remote Control Capability through TekVPI Oscilloscope
- TCP2020
- 20 ARMS Maximum Current Capability
- 100 A Peak Pulse Current Capability
- 10 mA/mV Sensitivity
- BNC Output Connects to Most Oscilloscopes and Other Measurement Equipment (>100 kΩ Termination Required)
- Degauss Button and Thumbwheel for DC Offset Adjustment
- Powered by an AC Adapter
- TCP202A
- 15 ADC + Peak AC Maximum Current Capability
- 50 A Peak Pulse Current Capability
- Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekProbe™ Interface
- Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscope Display
- Degauss Button and Thumbwheel for DC Offset Adjustment
- Safety Certified
Applications
- Power Supplies
- Semiconductor Devices
- Power Inverter/Converters
- Electronic Ballasts
- Industrial/Consumer Electronics
- Mobile Communications
- Motor Drives
- Transportation Systems
TCP0020, TCP2020, TCP202A
The TCP0020, TCP2020, and TCP202A are a family of high-performance, easy-to-use AC/DC current probes designed for use with a variety of oscilloscopes. The TCP0020 is designed for direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface and the TCP202A is designed for direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekProbe™ probe interface. The TCP2020 is designed for use with any instrument with BNC inputs and >100 kΩ input termination.
These AC/DC current probes provide sufficient performance to support 50 MHz measurement system bandwidth. The TCP0020 and TCP2020 provide a maximum 20 ARMS measurement range, while the TCP202A provides a maximum 15 ADC + Peak AC measurement range. These probes also provide excellent accuracy to current levels as low as 10 mA, important for meeting today’s challenging current measurement needs.
Characteristics
General
|
Characteristic |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Bandwidth |
DC to ≥50 MHz |
|
Rise Time |
≤7 ns |
|
Max Current |
20 ARMS (TCP0020 and TCP2020) 15 ADC + Peak AC (TCP202A) |
|
Max Peak Pulse Current |
100 A (TCP0020 and TCP2020) 50 A (TCP202A) |
|
Maximum Sensitivity |
10 mA (on oscilloscopes that support 1 mV/div setting) |
|
Coupling |
DC coupling only |
|
Max Bare-wire Voltage |
150 V CAT II (300 V CAT II Insulated Wire) |
Typical
|
Characteristic |
Description |
|---|---|
|
DC Accuracy |
±1% typical, ±3% warranted |
|
Max Amp-second Product |
1000 A*µs (TCP0020 and TCP2020) 500 A*µs (TCP202A) |
|
Insertion Impedance |
0.036 Ω at 1 MHz 0.117 Ω at 10 MHz 0.54 Ω at 50 MHz |
|
Signal Delay |
17 ns |
Environmental
|
Characteristic |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Temperature |
|
|
Operating |
0 °C to +50 °C |
|
Nonoperating |
–40 °C to +75 °C |
|
Humidity |
|
|
Operating |
5% to 95% RH, tested up to +30 °C (+86 °F) 5% to 85% RH, tested at +30 °C to +50 °C (+86 °F to +122 °F) |
|
Nonoperating |
5% to 95% RH, tested up to +30 °C (+86 °F) 5% to 85% RH, tested at +30 °C to +75 °C (+86 °F to +167 °F) |
|
Regulatory |
|
|
Safety |
CSA1010.1:1997, CSA1010.2.032-96, IEC61010-1:2001, IEC61010-2-032 |
Physical Characteristics
|
Probe Head Size |
mm |
in. |
|---|---|---|
|
Height |
30.5 |
1.2 |
|
Width |
15.2 |
0.6 |
|
Length |
148 |
5.8 |
|
Other Dimensions |
m |
in. |
|
Cable Length |
2 |
79 |
|
Weight |
kg |
lb. |
|
Probe Only |
0.227 |
0.5 |
|
Shipping |
1.22 |
2 lb. 11 oz. |
Power Requirements
|
TCP0020 is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface. TCP2020 is powered by AC adapter. (Specify power plug option when ordering.) TCP202A is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekProbe™ probe interface or through the TekVPI™ probe interface when used with the TPA-BNC adapter. |
Standard Warranty
|
One-year parts and labor. |
Ordering Information
TCP0020
AC/DC Current Probe.
Includes: Instruction Manual (English) (071-3002-xx), Probe Ground Lead – 6 in. length (196-3120-xx), Nylon Carrying Case (016-1952-xx).
TCP2020
AC/DC Current Probe.
Includes: Instruction Manual (English) (071-3002-xx), Probe Ground Lead – 6 in. length (196-3120-xx), Nylon Carrying Case (016-1952-xx), AC Adapter (specify power plug option when ordering).
TCP202A
AC/DC Current Probe.
Includes: Instruction Manual (English) (071-3002-xx), Probe Ground Lead – 6 in. length (196-3120-xx), Nylon Carrying Case (016-1952-xx).
Power Plug Options (TCP2020 Only)
|
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Opt. A0 |
North America Power, 115 V, 60 Hz |
|
Opt. A1 |
Universal Euro Power, 220 V, 50 Hz |
|
Opt. A2 |
United Kingdom Power, 240 V, 50 Hz |
|
Opt. A3 |
Australia Power, 240 V, 50 Hz |
|
Opt. A5 |
Switzerland Power, 220 V, 50 Hz |
|
Opt. A6 |
Japan Power, 100 V, 110/120 V, 60 Hz |
|
Opt. A10 |
China Power, 50 Hz |
|
Opt. A11 |
India Power, 50 Hz |
|
Opt. A12 |
Brazil Power, 60 Hz |
|
Opt. A99 |
No Power Cord |
Service Options
|
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
|
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
|
Accessory |
Description |
|---|---|
|
067-2396-xx |
Current Loop, 1 Turn, 50 Ω with BNC connector used for performance verification |
|
067-1686-xx |
Deskew/Calibration Fixture |
