Teledyne AP015 User Manual

Operator’s

Manual

AP015
Current Probe

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AP015 Current Probe

Operator’s Manual

October 2013

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trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier
versions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Warranty

Teledyne LeCroy warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and operation within
specification for a period of one year from the date of shipment. Spare parts, replacement parts
and repairs are warranted for 90 days.

In exercising its warranty, Teledyne LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly
returned within its warranty period to the Customer Service Department or an authorized service
center. However, this will be done only if the product is determined by Teledyne LeCroy’s
examination to be defective due to workmanship or materials, and the defect is not caused by
misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of operation, or damage resulting from attempted
repair or modifications by a non-authorized service facility.

The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges for the return of
products to the service facility. Teledyne LeCroy will return all products under warranty with
transportation charges prepaid.

This warranty replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any
implied warranty of merchantability, fitness or adequacy for any particular purposes or use.
Teledyne LeCroy shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether
in contract or otherwise.

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WARNING. High Voltage, risk of electric shock.

CAUTION. Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is connected

to. Attend to the accompanying information to protect against
personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions are fully
understood and met.

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HAZARD. The probe is susceptible
to damage if anti-static measures are not taken.

DOUBLE INSULATION

PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL

Safety Instructions

This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep this
oscilloscope accessory operating in a correct and safe condition. You are
required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the
precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any system

incorporating this accessory is the responsibility of the assembler of
the system.

Symbols

These symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to alert you to
important safety considerations.

Precautions

To avoid personal injury or damage to property, review and comply with the
following safety precautions.

Use product only as specified. Use of the probe is restricted to insulated
conductors or limited energy circuit conductors.

Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the measurement
instrument before making any connections to a voltage/current source.

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WARNING. To avoid risk of electric shock, keep your fingers behind
the finger guard when locking and unlocking the probe slider. Keep
the probe cable away from the circuits being measured. Use only the
specified accessories.

WARNING. The probe is classified as a Type D current sensor per
EN61010-032 safety standard. Use of the probe is restricted to
insulated conductors or limited energy circuit conductors. Any use of
the probe in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair
the probe’s safety protection.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid electric shock or fire, do not use the
probe above the current & voltage limits shown on the probe as well as all
accessories.

Do not remove probe casing. Removing the probe’s case or touching exposed

connections may result in electric shock.

Use indoors only.

Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive

atmospheres.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Clean with a cloth moistened in water or
alcohol. Do not submerge instrument. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers.

Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the probe if any part is
damaged. Cease operation immediately and sequester the probe from
inadvertent use.

Operating Environment

The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry
environment. Before using this product, ensure that its operating environment is
maintained within these parameters:

Temperature: 0 to 40 °C

Humidity: 80% maximum up to 31 °C

Altitude: 2000 m maximum

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Specifications

The following specifications are valid for model AP015 current probes after the
probe has reached operating temperature, which is 20 minutes with power
applied in a environment with stable ambient temperature. The probe must be
operating within the environmental conditions listed in the General
Characteristics section, and has been calibrated within the past 12 months in an
ambient temperature of 23 ±5 °C.

Nominal Characteristics

Nominal characteristics describe parameters and attributes which are
guaranteed by design, but do not have associated tolerances.

Interface: ProBus

Coupling: AC, GND, DC

Maximum Current: DC ±30 A (continuous)
±50 A maximum (< 10 s)

Sensitivity: 10 mA/div to 20 A/div

Offset Range: ±100 A maximum

Maximum Conductor Size: 5 mm
Maximum Voltage 300 V CAT I
(bare conductor): 150 V CAT II

Cable Length: 2 m

Weight (probe only): 300 g (10.6 oz.)

Warranted Electrical Characteristics

Warranted characteristics describe parameters which have guaranteed
performance. Unless otherwise noted, tests are provided in the Performance
Verification Procedure for all warranted specifications.

DC Accuracy: ±1% of reading to 15 A

(at 25 °C, after degauss)

±2% of reading to 30 A

(at 25 °C, after degauss)

Bandwidth: DC to 50 MHz

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Typical Electrical Characteristics

Typical characteristics describe parameters which do not have guaranteed
performance, however are representative of the average performance from a
sample of several probes. Tests for typical characteristics are not provided in the
Performance Verification Procedure.

Rise Time: < 7 ns

Slew Rate: > 1.6 A/ns (sensitivity ≥ 1 A/div)

Insertion Impedance: < 0.06 Ω at 5 MHz

Performance Verification

This procedure can be used to verify the warranted characteristics of the AP015
Current Probe.

The recommended calibration interval for the model AP015 Current Probe is one
year. The complete performance verification procedure should be performed as
the first step of annual calibration. Performance verification can be completed
without removing the instrument covers or exposing the user to hazardous
voltages. Test results can be recorded on a photocopy of the Test Record
provided at the end of this manual.

Adjustment should only be attempted if a parameter measured in the
Performance Verification Procedure is outside of the specification limits.
Adjustment should only be performed by qualified personnel.

Required Equipment

The following table lists the test equipment and accessories, or their equivalents,
that are required for performance verification of the AP015 Current Probe.
Because the input and output connector types may vary on different brands and
models of test instruments, additional adapters or cables may be required.

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