AEMC SL261 Data sheet

AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261 (pdf) 10/05 Rev. 02

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AC/DC Current Probe
Model SL261

The Model SL261 is designed for AC/DC
current measurement capabilities using
Hall effect technology. It measures
from a few mA to over 100A.

The “screw driver” shape, with its
narrow elongated prod, was chosen
to permit probing in crowded cable
bundles, or measuring in tight areas
such as on circuit boards, motor
controllers and automotive circuitry.
The electronics and batteries are self­contained in the handles. It is an
excellent companion to DMMs,
recorders and loggers, oscilloscopes
and waveform displaying instruments.
Low phase shift also insures reliable
power and power quality measurements.

The Model SL261 is designed for
current measuring and displaying on
oscilloscopes. AC + DC output signals
proportional to the total current are
provided for True RMS measurements.

Features

• Low AC and DC measurements

• 50mA to 120A

AC/150ADC

• Unique design for probing in

crowded wiring in industrial and
automotive environments

• Hall effect sensor technology

• Use with DMMs, voltmeters

and other voltage measuring
instruments

• UL approved for Canada and
United States

• Double Insulation

• CE Mark

Applications

• Circuit board testing

• Motor controllers

• Automotive circuitry

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Specifications

MODEL SL261

ELECTRICAL

Nominal Range 10A & 100A
Measurement Range 100mA to 100A
Transformation Ratio Voltage output
Output Signal 10A: 100mV/A

100A: 10mV/A

Accuracy

(100mV/A Range)

50mA to 10A Peak 3% of Reading ± 50mA

500mA to 40A Peak ±4% of Reading ± 50mA

40A to 100A Peak ±15% max @ 100A

Phase Shift

(10mV/A Range) DC to 65Hz 1.5°

Overload Red LED indicates input greater than the selected range
Frequency Range DC to 100kHz (-3dB with current derating)
Load Impedance >1MΩ/100pF
Working/Common

Mode Voltage

600Vrms

Output Termination 6.5 ft coaxial cable

MECHANICAL

Operating Temperature 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -22° to 176°F (-30° to 80°C)
Operating Relative 10° to 30°C: 85 ± 5% RH (without condensation)

Humidity 40° to 50°C: 45 ± 5% RH (without condensation)
Maximum Conductor Size 0.46" (11.8mm)
Dimensions 9.09 x 1.42 x 2.64" (231 x 36 x 67mm)
Weight 11.6 oz (330g) with battery
Polycarbonate Material Handle: Lexan

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920A, UL94 V2

SAFETY

Electrical EN 61010-2-32

UL Approval Yes – Canada and United States

Double Insulation Yes

CE Mark Yes

Note: Reference conditions:

Model SL261: 23°C ± 5°K, 20 to 75% RH, DC to 1kHz, probe zeroed, 1 minute warm-up, battery at 9V ± 0.1V, external magnetic
field <40A/m, no DC component, no external current carrying conductor, 1MΩ/100pF load, conductor centered.