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Model HHM73
Model HHM76

AC/DC Oscilloscope

Current Probes

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600V CAT III - 1500A

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DC

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1500A

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OUTPUT:
1500 A: 1 mV/A
150 A: 10 mV/A

HHM76

AC/DC CURRENT PROBE

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Table of Contents

Warning ........................................................................................................ 2

International Electrical Symbols.................................................................. 2

Receiving Your Shipment............................................................................ 2

Packaging..................................................................................................... 3

Description ...................................................................................................3

Specifications............................................................................................... 4

Instrument Display Compatibility............................................................... 11

Operating Procedure .................................................................................12

Making Measurements with an Oscilloscope ....................................12

DC Measurement................................................................................12

AC Measurement ................................................................................ 12

Making Measurements with Accessory Connectors .........................13

Indicator Lights.................................................................................... 13

Auto-Off ............................................................................................... 13

Operation Examples ...........................................................................14

Tips for Getting the Best Accuracy..................................................... 16

Typical Response Curves................................................................... 17

Maintenance............................................................................................... 18

Warning ............................................................................................... 18

Battery Replacement ..........................................................................18

Cleaning ..............................................................................................18

Warning

These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of
personnel and proper operation of the instrument.

· Read the instruction manual completely and follow all the safety
information before attempting to use or service this instrument.

· Use caution on any circuit: Potentially high voltages and currents
may be present and may pose a shock hazard.

· Read the Safety Specifications section prior to using the current
probe. Never exceed the maximum voltage ratings given.

· Safety is the responsibility of the operator.

· NEVER open the back of the instrument while connected to any

circuit or input.

· ALWAYS connect the current probe to the display device before
clamping the probe onto the sample being tested.

· ALWAYS inspect the instrument, probe, probe cable, and output
terminals prior to use. Replace any defective parts immediately.

· NEVER use the current probe on electrical conductors rated
above 600 V in overvoltage category III (CAT III). Use extreme
caution when clamping around bare conductors or bus bars.

International Electrical Symbols

This symbol signifies that the probes are protected by double or
reinforced insulation. Use only specified replacement parts

when servicing the instrument.

This symbol signifies CAUTION! and requests that the user refer
to the user manual before using the instrument.

Receiving Your Shipment

Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are
consistent with the packing list. Notify Omega of any missing items. If
the equipment appears to be damaged, file a claim immediately with
the carrier and notify Omega at once, giving a detailed description of
any damage.

Not es:

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Maintenance

War ni ng

· For maintenance use only specified replacement parts.

· Avoid electrical shock: do not attempt to perform any servicing unless

you are qualified to do so.

· Avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument: do not get
water or other foreign agents into the case. Turn the current probe
OFF and disconnect the unit from all circuits before opening the case.

· Also see warning on page 2.

Bat tery Repl acement

· When the probe is turned on, the green LED should light up. If it does
not, replace the 9 V battery. Completely disconnect the probe from the
circuit under test and from the oscilloscope or measuring instrument.
Turn the probe ÒOffÓ, unscrew the battery compartment screw and
remove cover. Replace the battery and put the cover back on.

· Do not replace the battery while the probe is in use.

Cleaning

· Clean the body of the clamp with a cloth lightly moistened with soapy
water. Wipe clean with a cloth moistened with clean water and dry. Do
not use solvent.

Packaging

The AC/DC Current Probes Model HHM73 and Model HHM76 include a
9 V battery and user manual.

Description

The Models HHM73 and HHM76 are the newest line of professional
AC/DC current probes. They are designed to the latest safety and
performance standards. Two different hook-shaped jaws are offered,
both permitting the user to ÒpryÓ into or ÒhookÓ onto cables (will accept 2 x
500 MCM) or even smaller bus bars.

Differing from traditional AC transformers, AC/DC current sensing is
often achieved by measuring the strength of a magnetic field created by
a current-carrying conductor in a semiconductor chip using the Hall effect
principle. When a thin semiconductor is placed at right angles to a
magnetic field, and a current is applied to it, a voltage is developed
across the semiconductor. This voltage is known as the Hall voltage,
named after the US scientist Edwin Hall who first reported the
phenomenon. Since the Hall voltage is not dependent on a reversing
magnetic fiels, but only on its strength, the device can be used for DC
measurement. Second, when the
magnetic field strength varies due to
varing current flow in the conductor,
response to change is instantaneous.
Thus, complex AC wave forms may be
detected and measured with high
accuracy and low phase shift. The basic
construction of a probe jaw assembly is
shown Figure 1. (Note: one or two Hall
generators are used depending on the
type of current probe).

The electronics and batteries are self-contained in the handles. The
output of the AC/DC probes is 1 mV/A and 10 mV/A. An auto zero push
button ensures rapid and stable zeroing. There is no output filtering ­True RMS with DC components is possible. Phase shift is excellent,
making the probes well suited for power and power quality applications.

Model HHM73 is a portable 400 A AC (600 A peak), 600 A DC current
probe. The unit has proportional mV output for direct readings on
handheld and bench top oscilloscopes.

Model HHM76 is a portable 1000 A AC (1500 A peak), 1500 A DC curre

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probe that accurately measures AC or DC current waveforms using H

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effect technology.

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Air Gap

Conductor

Iron Core

Hall

Generator

Figure 1

HHM73
Specifications

ELECTRICAL

Current Range:

60 A range:

0.2 to 40 A AC (60 A Peak)

0.4 to 60 A DC

600 A range:

0.5 to 400 A AC (600 A Peak)

0.5 to 600 A DC

Output Signal:

10 mV/A on 60 A range
1 mV/A on 600 A range

Accuracy and Phase Shift*:

60 A Range:

0.5 to 40 A: 1.5% reading ± 0.5 A

40 to 60 A DC only: 1.5% reading

Phase Shift:

45 to 65 Hz 10 to 20 A: £ 3¡
20 to 40 A: £ 2¡

600 A Range:

0.5 to 100 A: 1.5% reading ± 1 A

100 to 400 A: 2.0% reading
400 to 600 DC only: 2.5% reading

Phase Shift:

45 to 65 Hz 10 to 100 A: £ 2¡
100 to 400 A: £ 1.5¡

Overload:

2000 A DC and 1000 A AC
continuous up to 1 kHz

HHM76
Specifications

ELECTRICAL

Current Range:

150 A Range:

0.2 to 100 A AC (150 A Peak)

0.4 to 150 A DC

1500 A Range:

0.5 to 1000 A AC (1400 A Peak)

0.5 to 1500 A DC

Output Signal:

10 mV/A on 150 A range
1 mV/A on 1500 A range

Accuracy and Phase Shift*:

150 A Range:

0.5 to 20 A: 1.5% reading ± 0.5 A
20 to 100 A: 1.5% reading
100 to 150 A DC only: 2.5% reading

Phase Shift:

45 to 65 Hz 10 to 20 A: £ 3¡
20 to 100 A: £ 2¡

1500 A Range:

0.5 to 100 A: 1.5% reading ± 1 A
100 to 800 A: 2.5% reading
800 to 1000 A: 4% reading
1000 to 1400 DC only: 4% reading.

Phase Shift:

45 to 65 Hz 10 to 200 A: £ 2¡
200 to 1000 A: £ 1.5¡

Typical Response Curves

Model HHM73

Frequency Response at 100 A

Frequency in Hz

Error in %

0

10 100 1000 10,000

-2

-4

-6

-8

-10

-12

Model HHM76

Frequency Response at 100 A

10

0

-5

-10

-15

100 1000 10,000

Frequency in Hz

Error in %

*Reference conditions: 18¡ to 28¡C, 20 to 75% RH, external magnetic field <40
A/m, no DC component, no external current carrying conductor, test sample
centered, 1 MW £100 pF load, zero adjustment prior to measurement [DC only]
DC to 65 Hz. Battery voltage 9 V ± 0.1 V.

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Tips for Getting the B est A ccur acy

The Models HHM73 and HHM76 are capable of measuring DC to 10KHz
currents over a wide range. Here are some key considerations for getting
the most accuracy from your display instrument:

· When using the Models HHM73 and HHM76 with an oscilloscope, it is
important to select the range that provides the best resolution.

· Make sure that probe jaw mating surfaces are free of dust and
contamination.

· Beware of short-circuit currents. Large in-rush DC currents (which can
occur when power is first applied in a circuit) and large high-current
transients may cause varying degrees of residual readings. If in doubt
of a particular reading, remove the probe from the conductor under test
and check to see that the display device returns to zero. If not, it will be
necessary to rezero the probe.

HHM73 Specs
Cont.

Noise:

60 A Range:
DC to 1 kHz £ 8 mV
DC to 5 kHz: £ 12 mV

0.1 Hz to 5 kHz: £ 2 mV

600 A Range:
DC to 1 kHz £ 1 mV
DC to 5 kHz: £ 1.5 mV

0.1 Hz to 5 kHz: £ 500µV

Rise and Fall Time:

60 A Range:
£ 100µs from 10 to 90% Vout

600 A Range:
£ 70µs from 10 to 90% Vout

MECHANICAL

Humidity Influence:

10 to 90% RH @ reference
temperature £ 0.5%

Maximum Cable Diameter:

One 1.18" (30 mm) or two 0.95"
(24 mm) or two bus bars 1.2 x

0.4" (31.5 x 10 mm)

Dimensions:

8.8 x 3.82 x 1.73"
(224 x 97 x 44 mm)

Weight:

15 oz (440 g)

HHM76 Specs
Cont.

Overload: 3000 A DC and 2000 A
AC continuous up to 1 kHz

Noise:

150 A Range:
DC to 1 kHz: £ 8 mV
DC to 5 kHz: £ 12 mV

0.1 Hz to 5 kHz: £ 2 mV

1500 A Range:
DC to 1 kHz: £ 1 mV
DC to 5 kHz: £ 1.5 mV

0.1 Hz to 5 kHz: £ 500µV

Rise and Fall Time:

150 A Range:
£ 100µs from 10 to 90% Vout

1500 A Range:
£ 70µs from 10 to 90% Vout

MECHANICAL

Humidity Influence:

10 to 90% RH @ reference
temperature £ 0.1%

Maximum Cable Diameter:

One 1.5" (39 mm) or one bus bar

1.96 x 0.49 (50 x 12.5 mm) or
two 0.98" (25 mm) or two bus
bars 1.96 x 0.19" (50 x 5 mm)

Dimensions: 9.31 x 3.82 x 1.73"
(236.5 x 97 x 44 mm)

Weight: 16 oz (480 g)

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Common Specifications (HHM73 &
HHM76)

ELECTRICAL

Frequency Range: DC to 10 kHz at -3 dB

Load Impedance: >100 kW/100 pF

Insertion Impedance: 0.39 mW @ 50 Hz, 58 mW @1000 Hz

Working Voltage: 600 Vrms

Common Mode Voltage: 600 Vrms

Influence of Adjacent Conductor:

< 10 mA/A at 50 Hz at 23 mm from the probe

Influence of Conductor in Jaw Opening:

0.5% reading (DC to 440 Hz)

Battery: 9 V alkaline (NEDA 1604A, IEC 6LR61) recommended, 6LF22

Low Battery: Green LED when battery voltage ³ 6.5 V

Battery Life: Approx. 50 hours with alkaline battery

Overload Indication:

Red LED indicates input greater than the selected range.

Auto-Off:

10 minutes (may be disabled at power-up by pressing Zero button
while turning on; green LED blinks three times to indicate that auto-off
is disabled)

MECHANICAL

Operating Temperature Range:

14¡ to 131¡F (-10¡ to 55¡C)

Storage Temperature Range:

-40¡ to 176¡F (-40¡ to 80¡C)

Temperature Influence:

£ 300 ppm/¡K or 0.3%/10¡K

Operating Relative Humidity:

10-35¡C: 90% ±5% RH (without condensation)
40-55¡C: 70% ±5% RH (without condensation)

Operation Examples

DC Current Measurement Example for Model HHM73 with the
Banana/BNC Connection (XF/SS Part #2111.32)

· Conductor carrying 25 A DC in the direction of the arrow

· DMM placed in DC volts mode

· DMM displays 250.0 mV with the probe in the 60 A (10 mV/A) range

ACV

DCV

250.0MV

COM

+

25 A DC

®

600V CAT III - 600A

!

DC

ZERO

OL

ON

600A

OFF

60A

OUTPUT:
600 A: 1 mV/A
60 A: 10 mV/A

HHM73

AC/DC CURRENT PROBE

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Operation Examples

Oscilloscope Measurement Example for Model HHM76

· Model HHM76 on 1500 A range (1 mV/A)

· Conductor carrying 1400 A peak AC waveform

· Model HHM76 connected to oscilloscope

®

600V CAT III - 1500A

!

DC

ZERO

OL

ON

1500A

OFF

150A

OUTPUT:
1500 A: 1 mV/A
150 A: 10 mV/A

HHM76

AC/DC CURRENT PROBE

1000 A rms

0

1.4 V

-1.4 V

Common Specifications Continued

RH Influence:

10-35¡C: 90% RH at reference
Temperature: £ 0.5% (HHM73)

£ 0.1% (HHM76)

Altitude:

Operating: 0 to 2000 m
Non-operating: 0 to 12,000 m

Zero Adjustment:

Automatic zero (± 10 A) by simple push button increment of 25 to 40 mA.
Red LED goes on at push of button and turns off when zero is reached;
no need to hold button down.

Case protection: IP30 per IEC529

Drop Test:

1.0 m on 38 mm of oak on concrete; test according to IEC 1010

Mechanical Shock:

100 G, test per IEC 68-2-27

Vibration: Test Per IEC 68-2-6,

Frequency Range:

5 to 15 Hz, amplitude: 1.5 mm
15 to 25 Hz, amplitude 1 mm
25 to 55 Hz, amplitude: 0.25 mm

Handle: UL94 V0

Jaws: UL94 V0

Color:

Dark gray with red jaws

Output:

Insulated 6.5 ft (2 m) coaxial cable with insulated BNC connector

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Common Specifications Continued

SAFETY

Double insulation or reinforced insulation between primary, secondary
and outer case of handle per IEC 1010-2-032.

· 600 V Category III, Pollution: 2

Electromagnetic Compatibility:

· Susceptibility in accordance with EN 50082-2 and EN 50082-1

· Electrostatic discharge IEC 1000-4-2

Test voltages: 4 kV level 2 in contact, aptitude criteria B
8 kV level 3 in the air, aptitude criteria B

· Radiated Field IEC 1000-4-3 (1995)
With max. interference of 5% of the measurement range:
3 V/m level 3, aptitude criteria A

· Fast transients IEC 1000-4-4 (1995):
Test voltage: 1 kV level 2, aptitude criteria B

· Magnetic fields at the frequency of the network to IEC 1000-4-8 (1995):
With a max. distortion of 0.5 A: 30 A/m 50 Hz level 4, aptitude criteria A

· Emissions in accordance with EN 50081-1

· Radiated emission through the case to EN 55022 (1994): class B

· Conducted emission to EN 55022 (1994): class B

Making Measur ements wi th the Model s HHM73 and HHM76
wit h the Accessor y Banana/BNC Connect or

· The probes may be used with a DMM with the use of a Banana/BNC
Connector XF-SS Part #2111.32.

· Plug the probe into the display device (e.g., DMM, logger). Note the
polarity of the probe output banana plugs (red = positive [+], black =
negative [-]).

· Select the appropriate range on the display device Note that the
probeÕs outputs are 1 mV/A and 10 mV/A AC or DC. Note the
maximum current capability on 10 mV/A range

· Turn display device power on. Turn on (7) the probe: the green LED
(6) should be on, and the red LED (5) off. If the green indicator does
not come on or goes off before the probe has operated for 10 min., it is
necessary to replace the battery (see ÒBattery Replacement,Ó pg. 18).

· After approximately 10 minutes of operation, if none of the control
buttons has been manipulated power will automatically shut off (see
ÒAuto-OffÓ below).

I ndicat or Li ght s: Gr een LED and Red LED

· The green LED (6) indicates that the probe is on and that the battery is
good. The green LED will not light under low battery conditions.
Replace the 9 V battery if the green LED is not lit.

· The red LED (5) indicates a momentary or continuous overload of the
instrument. Readings taken while the red LED is on or flashing should
be considered inaccurate. Momentary or continuous currents
exceeding 60 A peak on the 60 A range or 600 A peak on the 600 A
range for the Model HHM73, and 150 A peak on the 150 A range or
1500 A on the 1500 A range for the Model HHM76 will trigger the red
LED.

Aut o- Of f

· The Models HHM73 and HHM76 have an Auto-off feature which turns
off the instrument after 10 minutes if no control has been used.

· When the probe is switched off by this automatic function, the switch
(7) must first be set to the off position before the probe may be
powered up again.

· Auto-off may be disabled at power-up by the user. Simply press the
auto zero button (4) at the same time as moving the switch (7) from
the OFF position to one of the ranges. The green LED (6) blinks three
times to indicate that the auto-off is disabled.

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Operating Procedure

Making Measur ements wi th the Model s HHM73 and HHM76
wit h an Osci l loscope

· Connect the current probe to the proper input channel on the
oscilloscope.

· Begin with the least sensitive range on the current probe (1 mV/A).

· Select the 0.5 V/Division on your oscilloscope.

· Turn oscilloscope power on. Turn on (7) the probe: the green LED (6)

should be on, and the red LED (5) off. If the green indicator does not
come on or goes off before the probe has operated for 10 min., it is
necessary to replace the battery (See ÒBattery ReplacementÓ, pg. 18).

· After approximately 10 minutes of operation, if none of the control
buttons has been manipulated power will automatically shut off (see
ÒAuto-OffÓ, pg. 13).

DC Measurement

· Select DC position on the oscilloscope.

· ÒZeroÓ the probe. With the probe disconnected from test samples (no

conductor in probe jaw window), press the auto zero button (4). The
red LED (%) comes on for approximately three seconds to indicate
that the probe is zeroing. If the red LED remains lit, this indicates that
zero has not been attained - repeat the zeroing operation.
Alternatively, you may ÒzeroÓ with the oscilloscope.

· For best accuracy, especially on low-level measurement, it is
recommended that you zero the probe before each measurement.

· Clamp the probe around the conductor (1) to be tested. The
oscilloscope should now display the measured conductor current. A
positive reading indicates current flowing in the direction of the arrow
located on the side of the jaw (2). A negative reading indicates current
flow in the opposite direction of the arrow. Multiply the conversion ratio
(1mV/A or 10 mV/A) times the V/Division range on your oscilloscope to
get the value of the current.

AC Measurement

· Select the AC position range on the oscilloscope.

· The DC zero adjustment is not required when measuring AC current.

· Clamp the probe around the conductor (1) to be tested. The

oscilloscope should now display the measured conductor current.
Apply the conversion ratio (1mV/A or 10 mV/A) times the V/Division
range on your oscilloscope to get the value of the peak current.

HHM73

®

600V CAT III - 600A

!

DC

ZERO

OL

ON

600A

OFF

60A

OUTPUT:
600 A: 1 mV/A
60 A: 10 mV/A

HHM73

AC/DC CURRENT PROBE

2

4

7

6

8

1

3

5

9

Ø =1.18" (30 mm)

Cable max.

Ø =0.95" (24 mm)

Dual Cable max.

7. Three-position range
selection switch:

· On/Off

· 600 A (1 mV/A)

· 60 A (10 mV/A)

8. Coaxial cable, 6.5 ft (2 m)

9. BNC Connector

1. Conductor

2. Jaws

3. Protective non-slip guard

4. Automatic zero DC button

5. Red light (overrange and
incorrect zero adjustment)

6. Green light (on when
battery voltage ³ 6.5 V)

12 9

HHM76

8

1

2

3

7

5
6

4

9

Ø =1.6" (42 mm)

Cable max.

1.96 x 0.19" (50 x 5 mm)
Dual Bus Bar max.

Ø =0.98" (25 mm)

Dual Cable max.

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600V CAT III - 1500A

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DC

ZERO

OL

ON

1500A

OFF

150A

OUTPUT:
1500 A: 1 mV/A
150 A: 10 mV/A

HHM76

AC/DC CURRENT PROBE

Instrument Display Compatibility

The Models HHM73 and HHM76 current probes are compatible with any
hand held and bench top oscilloscope which has the following features:

· BNC input

· Range and resolution capable of displaying 1 mV of output per amp of

measured current

· Instrument accuracy of 0.3% or better to take full advantage of the
probe accuracy

· Input impedance of 1 MW / 100 pF or greater

When the probe is making a measurement, the current-carrying
conductor is not broken and remains electrically isolated from the probe
output. As a result, the probe output common may be either floated
(isolated) or grounded.

Warning: User Safety:

Always use an oscilloscope, voltmeter or other display, appropriately
rated for safety to the voltage of the sample being tested.

Also see warning on page 2.

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7. Three-position range
selection switch:

· On/Off

· 1500 A (1 mV/A)

· 150 A (10 mV/A)

8. Coaxial cable, 6.5 ft (2 m)

9. BNC Connector

1. Conductor

2. Jaws

3. Protective non-slip guard

4. Automatic zero DC button

5. Red light (overrange and
incorrect zero adjustment)

6. Green light (on when
battery voltage ³ 6.5 V)