Tektronix TCP0030 Datasheet

AC/DC Current Probe

TCP0030

TCP0030

TCP0030 is a high-performance, easy­to-use AC/DC current probe designed
for use and direct connection (without
the need of an additional power supply)
to the TekVPI probe interface used on
Tektronix’ new DPO7000 and DPO4000
Series Oscilloscopes. This AC/DC current
measurement probe provides greater than
120 MHz of bandwidth with selectable
5 A and 30 A measurement ranges. It
also provides exceptional low current
measurement capability and accuracy to
current levels as low as 1 mA, important
for meeting today’s challenging current
measurement needs.

Characteristics

Bandwidth – DC to ≥120 MHz.
Rise Time – ≤2.92 ns.
Max RMS Current – 30A.
Max Peak Pulse Current – 50 A.
Minimum Sensitivity –

1 mA (on oscilloscopes that support
1 mV/div setting).
AC Coupling (on oscilloscopes that support
AC/DC coupling).

Current Ranges – 5 A and 30 A.
Max Bare Wire Voltage – Use insulated wire only.

Typical Characteristics

DC Accuracy –

±1% typical.
±3% warranted.

Max Amp-Second Product –

500 A*µS (in 30 A Range).

Insertion Impedance –

1mΩ @ 10 kHz.

3.5 mΩ @ 100 kHz.

0.08 Ω @ 1 MHz.

0.15 Ω @ 10 MHz.

0.7 Ω @ 100 MHz.

0.85 Ω @ 120 MHz.
Signal Delay – 14.5ns.

Environmental

Temperature –

Operating: 0 ºC to +50 ºC.
Non-Operating: –40 ºC to +75 ºC.

Humidity –

Operating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH)
at up to +30 ºC; 5% to 85% RH above 30ºC
up to +50 ºC,non-condensing.
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH)
at up to +30 ºC; 5% to 85% RH above 30ºC up
to +75 ºC,non-condensing.

Altitude –

Operating: Up to 3,000 m (10,000 feet).
Non-operating: Up to 12,192 m (40,000 feet).

Regulatory

Compliance Labeling –

CE (European Union).
WEEE (European Union).

Features & Benefits

Easy to Use and Accurate AC/DC
Current Measurements

Connects Directly to DPO7000
and DPO4000 Series Oscillo­scopes Using the New TekVPI
Probe Interface

Provides Automatic Units
Scaling and Readout on the
Oscilloscope Display

Split-core Construction Allows
Easy Circuit Connection

DC to >120 MHz Bandwidth
30 A RMS Maximum Current

Capability
50 A Peak Pulse Current

Capability
High Accuracy with Typically

Less than 1% DC Gain Error
Accurately Measures Current

Levels as Low as 1 mA
Low Noise and DC Drift
Easy to Degauss and Autozero
Setup Controls and Probe Status/

Diagnostic Indicators Are Provided
on Both the Probe Hardware
and Via an Easy-to-Access
Oscilloscope UI Display Menu

Safety Certified for U.S.
and Canada

™

Applications

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

AC/DC Current Probe

TCP0030

Physical Characteristics

Probe Head Size cm in.

Height 3.2 1.25
Width 1.6 0.625
Length 20 7.77

Other Dimensions

Cable Length 200 79
Max Conductor Diameter 0.38 0.15

Weight kg lbs.

Shipping 1.55 3.44

Power Requirements

TCP0030 is powered directly by the DPO7000 and DPO4000 Series Oscilloscopes using TekVPI™interface.

Recommended Oscilloscopes

DPO7000 and DPO4000 Series Oscilloscopes
with TekVPIprobe interface.

Standard Warranty

One year parts and labor.

Ordering Information

TCP0030

AC/DC Current Probe.
Includes:Instruction manual (071-1812-xx English,

071-1813-xx Japanese or 071-1814-xx Simplified
Chinese)*1, Protective Cover (016-1923-xx), Probe
Ground Lead – 6 in.length (196-3120-xx), Nylon
Carrying Case (016-1952-xx).

Language Options

Opt. L5 – Japanese instruction manual.
Opt. L7 – Simplified Chinese instruction manual.

*1

Specify manual language when ordering.

Service Options

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

Current Loop,1 Turn, 50 Ω with BNC Connector
Used for Performance Verification –

Order 015-0601-50.

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Updated 15 June 2005

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