AC/DC Current Probe TCP0150 Data Sheet Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscope's Display Remote GPIB/USB Probe Control through the Oscilloscope Split-core Probe Head Construction Allows Easy Connection to Conductors Easy to Degauss and Autozero Setup Controls and Probe Status and Diagnostic Indicators are Provided on Both the Probe Hardware and through an Easy-to-Access Scope UI Display Menu Applications Power Supplies Semiconductor Devices Power Inverters/Converters Electronic Ballasts TCP0150 Features & Benefits Easy-to-Use and Accurate AC/DC Current Measurements Industrial/Consumer Electronics Motor Drives Transportation Systems Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM Probe Interface DC to 20 MHz Bandwidth 150 ARMS Maximum Current Capability 500 A Peak Pulse Current Capability High Accuracy with Typically Less Than 1% DC Gain Error Accurately Measures Current levels as Low as 5 mA Low Noise and DC Drift TCP0150 is a high performance and easy-to-use 150 A AC/DC current probe designed for use and direct connection to the TekVPITM probe interface. This AC/DC current measurement probe provides 20 MHz of frequency bandwidth with selectable range control for 25 A and 150 A measurement ranges. It also provides low-current measurement capability and accuracy to current levels as low as 5 mA per division - important for achieving broad dynamic current range of high-level and low-level measurement signals. Data Sheet Characteristics Characteristic Warranted Characteristic Description Bandwidth DC to 20 MHz (-3 dB). Derate with Frequency. See Figure 1. (Calculated from Rise Time BW = .35/Rise Time) 17.5 ns 150 A 500 A 5 mA (on oscilloscope's 1 mV/div setting) AC Coupling (on oscilloscopes that support AC/DC coupling) 25 A and 150 A 600 VRMS CAT I and II 300 VRMS CAT III Rise Time Max RMS Current Max Peak Pulse Current Minimum Sensitivity Current Ranges Max Bare-wire Voltage Characteristic Description DC Accuracy 1% Typical 3% Warranted Max Amp-second Product 25 A Range 3,000 As 150 A Range 15,000 As Insertion Impedance 0.03 at 1 MHz 0.075 at 5 MHz .125 at 10 MHz .3 at 20 MHz 21 ns Signal Delay Displayed RMS Noise 500 ARMS (probe only) www.tektronix.com Temperature Operating Nonoperating Humidity Operating Nonoperating Altitude Operating Nonoperating Description 0 C to +50 C -40 C to +75 C 5% to 95% RH (Relative Humidity) at up to +30 C 5% to 85% RH above 30 C up to +50 C, noncondensing 5% to 95% RH (Relative Humidity) at up to +30 C 5% to 85% RH above 30 C up to +75 C, noncondensing Up to 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) Up to 12,000 meters (40,000 feet) Physical Characteristics Typical 2 Environmental Dimension Meters Inches Cable Length Probe head size Length Width Height Max Conductor Diameter 2 meters 79 in. 26.8 cm 4.1 cm 15.6 cm 21 mm x 25 mm 10.55 in. 1.6 in. 6.13 in. 0.83 in. x 1.0 in. kg lb. Weight Shipping Power Requirements .7865 1.734 TCP0150 is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI interface Recommended Oscilloscopes Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI probe interface. Note: For best probe support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tektronix.com AC/DC Current Probe -- TCP0150 Figure 1. Figure 3: Do not apply currents greater than the max continuous current for more than 10 seconds to minimize heating effects. Recommended Accessories Order Accessory 015-0601-50 Current Loop, 1 Turn, 50 with BNC connector used for Performance Verification TekVPI Calibration Fixture Cal/Deskew Fixture for DPO7000/70000 Series 067-1701-xx 067-1686-xx Service Options Figure 2. Ordering Information TCP0150 AC/DC Current Probe with TekVPI Interface. Includes: Protective Cover (016-1924-xx), and Certificate of Traceable Calibration and Data Standard. Option Description Opt. CA1 Opt. C3 Opt. C5 Opt. D3 Opt. D5 Opt. R3 Opt. R5 Provides coverage for a single Calibration Event Calibration Service 3 years Calibration Service 5 years Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3) Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5) Repair Service 3 Years Repair Service 5 Years Options Option Order Opt. L0 Standard English Language Instruction Manual (071-xxxx-xx) Substitutes Japanese Language Instruction Manual Substitutes Simplified Chinese Language Instruction Manual Opt. L5 Opt. L7 Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar. 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