AC/DC Current Probes TCP0020 * TCP2020 * TCP202A Datasheet TCP0020 20 ARMS Maximum Current Capability 100 A Peak Pulse Current Capability Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM Probe Interface Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscope Display One-button Degauss and AutoZero Control for Ease of Use Easy Access to Scope-displayed Probe Menu for Probe Setup Control and Operating Status Information Remote Control Capability through TekVPI Oscilloscope TCP2020 20 ARMS Maximum Current Capability 100 A Peak Pulse Current Capability 10 mA/mV Sensitivity BNC Output Connects to Most Oscilloscopes and Other Measurement Equipment (>100 k Termination Required) Degauss Button and Thumbwheel for DC Offset Adjustment Powered by an AC Adapter TCP0020 AC/DC Current Probe. Features & Benefits Easy-to-Use and Accurate AC/DC Current Measurements DC to >50 MHz Bandwidth TCP202A 15 ADC + Peak AC Maximum Current Capability 50 A Peak Pulse Current Capability Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekProbeTM Interface Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscope Display Degauss Button and Thumbwheel for DC Offset Adjustment Safety Certified Applications Core Jaw Diameter of 5 mm (0.2 in.) Power Supplies Accurately Measures Current Levels as Low as 10 mA per Division Semiconductor Devices High Accuracy with Typically Less than 1% DC Gain Error Power Inverter/Converters Split-core Construction allows Easy Circuit Connection Electronic Ballasts Low Noise and DC Drift Industrial/Consumer Electronics Mobile Communications Motor Drives Transportation Systems Datasheet TCP0020, TCP2020, TCP202A Environmental The TCP0020, TCP2020, and TCP202A are a family of high-performance, easy-to-use AC/DC current probes designed for use with a variety of oscilloscopes. The TCP0020 is designed for direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM probe interface and the TCP202A is designed for direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekProbeTM probe interface. The TCP2020 is designed for use with any instrument with BNC inputs and >100 k input termination. Characteristic These AC/DC current probes provide sufficient performance to support 50 MHz measurement system bandwidth. The TCP0020 and TCP2020 provide a maximum 20 ARMS measurement range, while the TCP202A provides a maximum 15 ADC + Peak AC measurement range. These probes also provide excellent accuracy to current levels as low as 10 mA, important for meeting today's challenging current measurement needs. Characteristics General Characteristic Description Bandwidth Rise Time Max Current DC to 50 MHz 7 ns 20 ARMS (TCP0020 and TCP2020) 15 ADC + Peak AC (TCP202A) 100 A (TCP0020 and TCP2020) 50 A (TCP202A) 10 mA (on oscilloscopes that support 1 mV/div setting) Max Peak Pulse Current Maximum Sensitivity Coupling Max Bare-wire Voltage DC coupling only 150 V CAT II (300 V CAT II Insulated Wire) Typical Characteristic Description DC Accuracy Max Amp-second Product Insertion Impedance 1% typical, 3% warranted 1000 A*s (TCP0020 and TCP2020) 500 A*s (TCP202A) 0.036 at 1 MHz 0.117 at 10 MHz 0.54 at 50 MHz 17 ns Signal Delay 2 www.tektronix.com Temperature Operating Nonoperating Humidity Operating Nonoperating Regulatory Safety Description 0 C to +50 C -40 C to +75 C 5% to 95% RH, tested up to +30 C (+86 F) 5% to 85% RH, tested at +30 C to +50 C (+86 F to +122 F) 5% to 95% RH, tested up to +30 C (+86 F) 5% to 85% RH, tested at +30 C to +75 C (+86 F to +167 F) CSA1010.1:1997, CSA1010.2.032-96, IEC61010-1:2001, IEC61010-2-032 Physical Characteristics Probe Head Size mm in. Height Width Length 30.5 15.2 148 1.2 0.6 5.8 Other Dimensions m in. Cable Length 2 79 kg lb. 0.227 1.22 0.5 2 lb. 11 oz. Weight Probe Only Shipping Power Requirements TCP0020 is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM probe interface. TCP2020 is powered by AC adapter. (Specify power plug option when ordering.) TCP202A is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekProbeTM probe interface or through the TekVPITM probe interface when used with the TPA-BNC adapter. Standard Warranty One-year parts and labor. AC/DC Current Probes -- TCP0020 * TCP2020 * TCP202A Ordering Information Service Options TCP0020 Option Description Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Calibration Service 3 Years Calibration Service 5 Years Calibration Data Report Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3) Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5) Repair Service 3 Years Repair Service 5 Years AC/DC Current Probe. Includes: Instruction Manual (English) (071-3002-xx), Probe Ground Lead - 6 in. length (196-3120-xx), Nylon Carrying Case (016-1952-xx). TCP2020 AC/DC Current Probe. Includes: Instruction Manual (English) (071-3002-xx), Probe Ground Lead - 6 in. length (196-3120-xx), Nylon Carrying Case (016-1952-xx), AC Adapter (specify power plug option when ordering). C3 C5 D1 D3 D5 R3 R5 TCP202A AC/DC Current Probe. Includes: Instruction Manual (English) (071-3002-xx), Probe Ground Lead - 6 in. length (196-3120-xx), Nylon Carrying Case (016-1952-xx). Power Plug Options (TCP2020 Only) Option Description Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. 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