Tektronix TCPA300, TCPA400, TCP303, TCP305, TCP312 Primary User

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TCPA300/400 Ampliers &
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TCP300/400 Series AC/DC Current Probes
User Manual
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TCPA300/400 Ampliers &
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be n the property of Tektronix.
ew or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
In order to o the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage result b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modied or integrated with other products when the effect of such modication or integration increases the time or difculty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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btain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
ing from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary .......................................................................................... v
Compliance Information......................................................................................... vii
EMC Compliance....... .................................... .................................... ............. vii
Environmental Considerations .................... .................................... ...................... ix
Preface .............................................................................................................. xi
Manual Conventions................................................ .................................. ........ xi
Getting Started .. ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... . 1
System Conguration ......................................................................................... 1
Options.......................................................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories.......................................................................................... 4
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................... 4
Probe Covers .. .................................... .................................... ......................... 5
Travel Case .................................. .................................. ................................. 6
Connecting the Amplier to an Oscilloscope.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... .. 7
Power on the Amplier ............ .................................... .................................... ... 7
Connecting a Current Probe to the Amplier...................... .................................... ..... 8
Operating the Current Probe Slide........................................................................... 9
Degaussing and Autobalancing the Current Probe........................................................ 11
DC Measurements ............................................................................................ 12
AC Measurements ............................................................................................ 14
Control Summary.......................... .................................... .................................... 15
TCPA300 and TCPA400 Controls .......................................................................... 16
Reference Notes ................................................................................................... 21
Degaussing a Probe with an Unpowered Conductor in the Jaws ........................................ 21
Measuring Differential Current ............................................................................. 22
AC and DC Coupling. .................................... .................................... ................ 24
Maximum Current Limits...................... .................................... .......................... 25
Measuring Noncontinuous Current with the TCP404XL Probe......................................... 28
Extending Current Range.................................................................................... 30
Increasing Sensitivity. .. ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... . 32
Application Notes ................................................................................................. 33
Automobile Charging Systems .............................................................................. 33
Inductance Measurements ............... .................................... ................................ 35
Continuity Test of Multiple-Conductor Cable ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... 37
Measuring Inductor Turns Count ........... .................................... ............................ 38
Power Measurement and Analysis Software. .................................... .......................... 39
Troubleshooting and Error Codes............................................ .................................... 40
Displaying Error Codes with the Probe Degauss Autobalance Button ..... ............................ 43
Correcting the Cause of an Error Code............................. .............................. .......... 45
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Shutdown Error
Specications ................ .................................... .................................... .............. 47
Warranted Specications..................................................................................... 47
Nominal and Typical Characteristics ............................... .................................. ...... 48
Mechanical Characteristics .................................................................................. 49
Environmental Characteristics .............................................................................. 51
Performanc
TCP404XL Maximum Measurement Times..................... .................................... ...... 56
Safety Compliance Information ..................... .................................... .................... 57
Glossary
Index
............................................................................................... 45
e Graphs.......................................................................................... 52
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Typical TCPA300/400 current measurement system................................. ............... 1
Figure 2: Using the probe covers .... .................................... .................................... ..... 5
Figure 3: Equipment locations in the travel case ............................................................... 6
Figure 4: Connecting and disconnecting a current probe to the amplier.................................... 8
Figure 5: TCP312 and TCP305 slide operation ................................................................. 9
Figure 6: Unlock and open the TCP303 and TCP404XL ............................... ...................... 10
Figure 7: Close and lock the TCP303 and TCP404XL........................................................ 10
Figure 8: Current probe polarity ................................................................................. 13
Figure 9: The TCPA300 front panel............................................... .............................. 15
Figure 10: Measuring two conductors .......................................................................... 22
Figure 11: Measuring differential current and nulls ........................................................... 23
Figure 12: Effect of AC or DC coupling on low-frequency signals .. ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... . 24
Figure 13: Applying the amp-second product rule ...................... .................................... .. 26
Figure 14: Duty cycle calculation . .................................... .................................... ...... 28
Figure 15: Adding a second conductor.................................. .................................... .... 30
Figure 16: Adding multiple turns................................................................................ 31
Figure 17: Increasing probe sensitivity .. ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... . 32
Figure 18: Setup for measuring charging current .................. .................................... ........ 34
Figure 19: Charge current waveforms........................... .................................... ............ 34
Figure 20: Measuring inductance with a low-impedance source............................................. 35
Figure 21: Linear current vs. time ramp........................................................................ 36
Figure 22: High-impedance source current ramp............ .................................... .............. 37
Figure 23: Measuring the number of turns in a coil ........... .................................... ............ 38
Figure 24: Turns measurement using reference coil........................................................... 38
Figure 25: Error code display .................................................................................... 43
Figure 26: Interpreting the error code display.................... .................................... .......... 44
Figure 27: Probe jaw dimensions (nominal)........................................ ............................ 50
Figure 28: Frequency derating-TCP312 ............ .................................... ........................ 52
Figure 29: Frequency derating-TCP305 ............ .................................... ........................ 52
Figure 30: Frequency derating-TCP303 ............ .................................... ........................ 52
Figure 31: Frequency derating-TCP404XL .................. .................................... .............. 53
Figure 32: Insertion impedance versus frequency ............................................................. 54
Figure 33: Specied operating area of the probes ............................................................. 55
Figure 34: Measuring 750A noncontinuous at 50 °C ambient temperature................................. 56
Figure 35: Measuring 600A noncontinuous at 50 °C ambient temperature................................. 56
Figure 36: Measuring 750A noncontinuous at 23 °C ambient temperature................................. 57
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List of Tables
Table 1: Am pl ier options.......................... .................................... ........................... 3
Table 2: Se r
Table 3: Unpowered circuit degauss limits ..................................................................... 21
Table 4: Automobile charging systems test setup................ .................................... .......... 33
Table 5: Troubleshooting ................. .................................... .................................... 40
Table 6: Am pl ier error codes ............................... .................................... ................ 44
Table 7: Warranted TCPA300 and TCPA400 specications ............................ ...................... 47
Table 8: N
Table 9: TCPA300 and TCPA400 mechanical characteristics................................................ 49
Table 10: Probe mechanical characteristics .................................................................... 50
Table 11: Shipping weights and dimensions.... .................................... ............................ 50
Table 12: Environmental characteristics........................................................................ 51
Table 13: Safety compliance information............................... .................................... .... 57
vice options .................. .................................... .................................... . 3
ominal and typical amplier characteristics........................................................ 48
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General Safety Summary
General Safet
To Avoid Fire or Personal
Injury
ySummary
Review the fo this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid pot
Only qualied personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions r
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specied for this product and certied for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect the probe reference lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe input. Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under test
re disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.
befo
llowing safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
ential hazards, use this product only as specied.
elated to operating the system.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
he power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
of t connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid re or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages above the current probe voltage rating.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualied service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specied for this product.
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General Safety Summary
TermsinthisManual
Symbols and Terms on the
Product
Do Not Operate i
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Prop
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING.
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
damage to this product or other property.
These t
. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
erms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the ma
n Wet/Damp Conditions.
er Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
rking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
the marking.
read
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance) and environmental standards with which the instrument complies.
EMC Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity
–EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Complianc
e was demonstrated to the following specications as listed in the
Ofcial Journal o f the Europe an Communities:
EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
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CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic eld immunity
IEC 610
00-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
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EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, uctuations, and icker
European Contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd. Western Peninsula
estern Road
W Bracknell, RG12 1RF United Kingdom
1
This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3
To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
4
Performance Criterion C applied at the 70%/25 cycle Voltage-Dip and the 0%/250 cycle Voltage-Interruption test levels (IEC 61000-4-11).
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Compliance Information
Australia / New Zealand
Declaration of
Conformity – EMC
FCC–EMC
Complies with t following standard.
CISPR 11:2003 accordance with EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-1:2006.
Emissions are within the limits of FCC 47 CFR, Part 15, Subpart B for Class A equipment.
he EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the
. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in
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Compliance Information
Environmenta
l Considerations
Product End-of-Life
Handling
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
This product has been classied as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
This sym Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For informa Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
bol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European
tion about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the
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Preface
This User Manual supports the operation and basic maintenance of the TCPA300 and TCPA400 Current Probe Ampliers, and the TCP300/400 Series AC/DC current prob manual are listed below:
es that mate with the ampliers. The current probes covered in this
Service Manual
TCP312 (30 A
TCP305 (50 A, 50 MHz, compatible with TCPA300)
TCP303 (150 A, 15 MHz, compatible with TCPA300)
TCP404XL (500 A*, 2 MHz, compatible with TCPA400) *750 A DC derated with duty cycle
If you are not familiar with these products, please refer to the Getting Started and Operating Basics chapters of this manual for basic operating information.
If you are an advanced user, the Reference section contains information on advanced applications as well as user diagnostic and troubleshooting information.
The Glossary and Index are provided as quick reference locators for important information.
The Performance Verication and Adjustment procedures are located in the Service Manual and support the qualication and calibration of the probes when used with either amplier.
The Maintenance section is also located in the Service Manual and supports the routine maintenance and repair of mechanical parts associated with the ampliers.
, 100 MHz, compatible with TCPA300)
nual Conventions
Ma
The term "amplier" is used to refer to either the TCPA300 or TCPA400 when referring to common attributes. If a subject is unique to either amplier, the
mplier will be referred to directly by model.
a
The terms "current probe" and "probe" are used to refer to any of the TCP300/400 Series current probes when referring to common attributes. If a subject is unique to a particular probe, the probe will b e referred to directly by model.
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Getting Started
The TCPA300 and TCPA400 current probe ampliers let you use one probe to simultaneously measure AC and DC current. The ampliers convert the sensed current into oscilloscope.
a p roportional voltage signal that you can measure directly with an
System Conguration
The TCPA300 than other current measurement systems because of a current feedback process used with the probe. DC measurement capability and high bandwidth allow the ampliers to accurately represent square waves and fast-rise signals.
The TCPA300 and TCPA400 and associated probes provide these features:
Simultaneous DC and AC current measurements up to 750 A peak
High sen
One-button autobalancing and probe degaussing
No adjustments needed to match a current probe to an individual amplier
AC or DC coupling of signal
Direct scaling and unit readout on compatible TEKPROBE level II oscilloscopes
A complete current measurement system consists of a current probe amplier, a compatible current probe, and an appropriate oscilloscope. (See Figure 1.)
and TCPA400 current probe ampliers provide better linearity
sitivity
Figure 1: Typical TCPA300/400 current measurement system
1. 50 oscilloscope input — use the TEKPROBE Interface Cable or use a 50 cable. (Add a 50 termination here if the oscilloscope only has a high-impedance input).
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Getting Started
TCPA300 and TCPA400
Current Probe Ampliers
Current P robes
The amplier am
plies the current sensed by the probe and converts the current to a proportional voltage that is displayed on an oscilloscope or other similar measuring device.
The followin
g Tektronix current probes are compatible with the
TCPA300 Amplier:
TCP312 (30 A
, 100 MHz)
TCP305 (50 A, 50 MHz)
TCP303 (150 A, 15 MHz)
The following Tektronix current probes are compatible with the TCPA400 Amplier:
TCP404XL (750 A1,2MHz)
1
500 A continuous, 750 A DC derated with duty cycle
You can also use the CT-4 High-Current Transformer with the TCP305 and TCP312 current probes to extend the AC current measurement range to 20,000 peakA.
Oscilloscope
An oscilloscope displays the output from the current measuring system. A 50 cable is included to connect the amplier to the oscilloscope input channel. A TEKPROBE-to-TEKPROBE interface cable is also included for connecting to TEKPROBE level II oscilloscopes.
If the oscilloscope does not have an input that can be set to 50 impedance, you need a feedthrough 50 termination. This termination is included as a standard accessory with your TCPA300 and TCPA400 Current Probe Ampliers.
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Options
Getting Started
Table 1-1 lists options that are available for the TCPA300 and TCPA400 ampliers.
Table 1: Amp
Option Description
A1 Universal E
A2 United Kingdom power cord
A3 Australia power cord
A5
A6 Japan pow
AC China po
A99 No power cord
lier options
uro power cord
Switzerland power cord
er cord
wer cord
Tektronix service options that you can order for your ampliers and probes are
in this section. (See Table 2.) Designed to support tracking of calibration
listed to requirements of ISO9000 and to provide for extended repair coverage, these options help x y our long-term maintenance costs and eliminate unplanned expenditures. Tektronix Service Options are available at the time you order your instrument. Contact your local Tektronix Sales Ofce for more information.
Table 2: Service options
Option Description
D1
C3 Provides factory calibration certication on delivery, plus two more years of calibration coverage. Throughout the
D3
R3
C5 Provides factory calibration certication on delivery, plus four more years of calibration coverage. Throughout the
D5
R5
Provides the initial Test Data Report from the factory on delivery.
coverage period, the instrument will be calibrated according to its Recommended Calibration Interval.
Provides test data on delivery plus a Test Data Report for ev ery calibration performed during three years of coverage (requires Option C3).
Extends product repair warranty to a total of three years.
coverage period, the instrument will be calibrated according to its Recommended Calibration Interval.
Provides test data on delivery plus a Test Data Report for every calibration performed during ve years of coverage (requires Option C5).
Extends product repair warranty to a total of ve years.
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Getting Started
Standard Acce
Ampliers
ssories
Probes
The following a ccessories are shipped with the ampliers and probes.
The following accessories are shipped with the TCPA300 and TCPA400 ampliers.
Power Cord (customer-chosen option)
BNC Cable
Termination, 50 2W
TEKPROBE Interconnect Cable
User Manual (English or Japanese; customer-chosen language option)
Certicate of Traceable Calibration
When you order a current probe, you will receive these accessories:
Probe cover
Probe ground lead, 6 inch length (TCP305 and TCP312 only)
Instruction Sheet
Optional Accessories
Certicate of Traceable Calibration
You can order the following optional accessories for the ampliers and probes.
One-turn 50 current loop. The current loop is used in the performance verication procedure for checking the performance of the TCPA300 Amplier and the compatible probes.
CT-4 High-Current Transformer. If you need to measure high-amplitude AC currents, consider using the CT-4 with the TCP303 and TCP312 probes. The CT-4 provides step-down ratios of 20:1 or 1000:1. For more information about the CT-
TCPA Calibration Adapter. Use the TCPA Calibration Adapter to verify the amplier(s) performance independent of the current probes.
Travel Case. The travel case includes room to store one amplier and two current probes, along with related cables and adapters.
Deskew Fixture. This xture converts the PROBE COMPENSATION output or TRIGGER OUTPUT of the TDS5000 or TDS7000 into a set of test point connections that allow you a convenient way to compensate for timing differences between voltage and current probes.
4, consult your Tektronix sales representative.
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Probe Covers
Getting Started
The TCP300/400 Series Current Probes come with a probe cover that stores the probe when not in use. Use the probe cover to hold your probe in a convenient place at your probe cover to the side of the bench to keep the probe off of your work surface. (See Figure 2.)
bench or workstation when you are not using it. You can attach the
Figure 2: Using the probe covers
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Getting Started
Travel Case
The travel case is a recommended accessory for the TCPA300/400 Ampliers. The travel case includes room to store one amplier and two TCP300/400 Series Current Prob a TCP303 probe.) A compartment is included to store associated cables and terminations. (See Figure 3.)
es, one of each size. (For example, you can store a TCP305 and
re 3: Equipment locations in the travel case
Figu
1. Larg
2. Probe holders
3. Small current probe
4. Amplier
5. Cables and terminations
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