Atec TCP0150 User Manual

AC/DC Current Probe

TCP0150 Datasheet

Provides Au tomatic 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

TCP0150

Features & Benefits

o-Use and Accurate AC/DC Current Measurement s

Easy-t

Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ Probe Interface

DC to 20

150 A

500 A P

High Accuracy with Typically Less T han 1% DC Gain Error

Accur

Low Noise and DC Drift

MHz Bandwidth

Maximum Current Capability

RMS

eak Pulse Current Capability

ately Measures Current levels as Low as 5 mA

Easy to Dega

Setup Controls and Probe Status and Diagnostic Indicators are Provided
on Both the Probe Hardware a nd through an Easy-to-Access Scope UI
Display Menu

uss and Autozero

Applications

Power Supplies

Semiconductor Devices

Power Inv

Electronic Ballasts

Industrial/Consumer Electronics

Motor Drives

Transportation Systems

TCP0150 is a high pe rformance and easy-to-use 150 A AC/DC current
probe designed for use and direct con nection to the TekVPI™ probe
interface. This AC/DC current measuremen t probe provides 20 MHz of
frequency bandwidth with selectable range control for 25 A and 150 A
measure
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.

erters/Converters

ment ranges. It also provides low-current mea surement capability

Datasheet

Characteristics

Warranted

Characteristic

Bandwidth

Rise Time ≤17.5 ns
Max RMS Current
Max Peak Pulse Current
Minimum Sensitivity 5 mA (on oscilloscope’s 1 mV/div setting)

Current Ranges
Max Bare-wire Voltage

Typical

Characteristic

DC Accuracy ±1% Typical

Max Amp-second Product

25 A Range 3,000 Aµs
150 A Range 15,000 Aµs

Insertion Impedance

Signal Delay
Displayed RMS Noise ≤500 μA

Description

DC to ≥20 MHz (-3 dB). Derate with Frequency. See
Figure 1. (Calculated from Rise Time BW = .35/Rise
Time)

150 A
500 A

AC Coupling (on oscilloscopes th at support AC/DC
coupling)

25 A and 150 A

CAT I and II

600 V

RMS

300 V

CAT III

RMS

Description

3% Warranted

0.03 Ω at 1 MHz

0.075 Ω at 5 MHz
.125 at 10 MHz
.3 at 20 MHz
≈ 21 n s

(probe only)

RMS

Environmental

Characteristic

Description

Temperature

Operating 0 ºC to +50 ºC
Nonoperating

-40ºCto+75ºC

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

Weight kg lb.

Shipping
Power Requirements

21mmx25mm 0.83in. x1.0in.

.7865 1.734

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

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AC/DC Current Probe — TCP0150

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

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

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

Recommended Accessories

Order

015-0601-50

Accessory

Current Loop, 1 Turn, 50 Ω with BNC connector used
for Performance Verification

067-1701-xx
067-1686-xx

TekVPI Calibration Fixture
Cal/Deskew Fixture for DPO7000/70000 Series

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

andard Codes and Formats.

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