30 A AC/DC Current Probe

TCP0030A Datasheet

TCP0030A is a high-performance, easy-to-use AC/DC current probe designed for use and direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface. 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.

Key features

Easy-to-use and accurate AC/DC current measurements
Intelligent communication with TekVPI™ oscilloscopes provides:
- Units scaling and readout. Automatic, on-screen readout of amps and magnitude. Manual setup is not required. Hand calculation from volts to amps is unnecessary
- Push button degauss and Autozero functionality
- Probe status and diagnostic indicator LEDs
- Remote GPIB/USB probe control
Split-core construction allows easy circuit connection
High accuracy with typically less than 1% DC gain error
Low noise and DC drift
3rd party safety certification

Key performance specifications

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

Applications

Power supplies
Semiconductor devices
Power inverters/converters
Electronic ballasts
Industrial/consumer electronics
Mobile communications
Motor drives
Transportation systems

Specifications

All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.

Electrical characteristics

Bandwidth: DC to ≥120 MHz
Rise time: ≤2.92 ns
Maximum DC current: 30 A
Maximum RMS current: 30 A
Maximum peak pulse current: 50 A
Maximum bare wire voltage: 150 V CAT II, (insulated wire 300 V CAT II)
Sensitivity: 1 mA (on oscilloscopes that support 1 mV/div setting)
DC accuracy: ±3% warranted
Accuracy, typical: DC: ±1% of reading; DC to 60 Hz, ≤5 A: ±1%; 60 Hz – 5 kHz, ≤5 A: ±1.5%; DC – 5 kHz, >5 A: ±1.5%
Maximum Amp-Second product: 500 A*µs (in 30 A range)
Insertion impedance: 1 mΩ at 10 kHz; 3.5 mΩ at 100 kHz; 0.08 Ω at 1 MHz; 0.15 Ω at 10 MHz; 0.7 Ω at 100 MHz; 0.85 Ω at 120 MHz
Signal delay: 14.5 ns
Current ranges: 5 A and 30 A
Power requirements: TCP0030A is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ interface. Note: For best support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tek.com.

Physical characteristics

Probe head

Length: 20 cm (7.77 in)
Width: 1.6 cm (0.625 in)
Height: 3.2 cm (1.25 in)

Maximum conductor size

5 mm (0.197 in)

Cable length

200 cm (79 in)

Shipping weight

1.55 kg (3.44 lb)

EMC environment and safety

Temperature

Operating: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Nonoperating: -40 °C to +75 °C (-40 °F to 167 °F)

Humidity

Operating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above 30 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing
Nonoperating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above 30 °C up to +75 °C, noncondensing

Altitude

Operating: Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.)
Nonoperating: Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft.)

Compliance labeling

CE (European Union), WEEE (European Union)

Ordering information

TCP0030A: AC/DC Current Probe

Standard accessories

Instruction manual: 071-3006-xx
Probe ground lead - 6 in. length: 196-3120-xx
Nylon carrying case: 016-1952-xx

Recommended accessories

Current Loop, 1 Turn, 50 Ω with BNC connector used for Performance Verification: Order 067-2396-00

Warranty

One year parts and labor.

Service options

Opt. C3: Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5: Calibration Service 5 Years
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 (including warranty)
Opt. R3DW: Repair Service Coverage 3 Years (includes product warranty period). 3-year period starts at time of instrument purchase
Opt. R5: Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)
Opt. R5DW: Repair Service Coverage 5 Years (includes product warranty period). 5-year period starts at time of instrument purchase
Opt. SILV600: Standard warranty extended to 5 years