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Continued use under these circumstances may result in an electric shock or fire. Contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for repair. Do not attempt to repair this instrument yourself. Never use this instrument for measurement where current or frequency to be measured exceeds the specifications (refer to the absolute maximum di/dt in Section 5.1 of this manual).
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BNC cable or AC adaptor (option) of this instrument. If not, an electric shock, fire, or malfunction may occur. Do not use any of the cables or AC adaptor if damaged. Contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for repair.
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Do not use this instrument when it has failed. Using a failed instrument or, cable or AC adaptor may be a cause of an electric shock or fire. In the event of a malfunction, contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for repair.
Read the following safety information. (continued) CAUTION Hold the plug when removing the AC adaptor (option) from the receptacle. Pulling on the AC adaptor cable will damage the cable. This may be a cause of an electric shock, fire, or malfunction. ...
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If not, an electric shock or malfunction may occur. We recommend that you contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for periodic inspection and calibration about once a...
Verify packed items When receiving this instrument, verify the packed items while referring to the following “Components.” If there is a missing item or an item damaged during transportation, immediately contact IWATSU or our sales distributors. Components Rogowski Coil Current Probe ・・・・・・1...
Repair and sending instrument to be repaired If a malfunction occurs, send the instrument to Iwatsu office or our sales distributors. When sending an instrument to be repaired, clearly write the instrument...
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Rogwski Coil Current Probe This instrument is a current probe that uses the Rogowski Coil as a sensor. It allows measurement of current in small-current applications, such as terminal and electric circuit of semiconductor devices, as well as in high-voltage and large-current applications such as development and maintenance of infrastructures of the automotive and other industries.
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Features The following describes the features of this instrument. Targets of measurement • Semiconductor switching waveform • Transient current and pulsed current etc. of electronic equipment • Development and maintenance of infrastructure facilities of the automotive and other industries ...
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Usage Example To measure current using this current probe, place a conductor to be measured through the coil loop, and detect a change in magnetic flux caused by the current flowing through the conductor with the Rogowski Coil as an electromotive force, as shown in the following usage example (conceptual illustration).
⑧ unit. The label describes the following: • TYPE: One of the fourteen models, SS-623S/M to 629S/M • Peak Current: One of the current values that the above model handles in five ranges of 0.12kA to 12kA. • Sensitivity: Voltage sensitivity (mV/A) of the current that the above model handles.
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2.3 Rogowski Coil Sensor Current direction mark Name Description Rogowski Coil A coil for detecting the current in conductors to be measured. Forms a closed loop during measurement. Covered with an insulating outer sheath for heat resistance and insulation.
Chapter 3 Measurement Principle Chapter 3 Measurement Principle This instrument is designed to measure the current (current waveform) in conductors to be measured. It consists of the Rogowski Coil Sensor and the main unit (integrator). Sections 3.1 and 3.2 in this chapter describe measurement principles and functions of each part and are concluded with an explanation of a process of measuring the current (current waveform).
Chapter 3 Measurement Principle 3.1 Rogowski Coil Sensor Figure 3.1 shows that the current I flows through the conductor to be measured. This section describes the principle of detecting this current by the Rogowski Coil step by step. Output voltage (V) Signal that is (Current waveform) differential of input...
Chapter 3 Measurement Principle 3.2 Main Unit As illustrated in Figure 3.2, the electromotive force e induced in Section 3.1 is brought in the input of the main unit through the sensor cable. Main unit (in the dotted Observation with an oscilloscope (not included) area) and other monitoring...
Chapter 4 Measurement Chapter 4 Measurement 4.1 Preparation for Measurement (1) Have this instrument, a monitoring device, and an object to be measured ready. * A monitoring device means an oscilloscope, DVM, recorder, and other devices. (2) Place four AA dry batteries in the main unit, or connect the AC adaptor (option) to this instrument.
Chapter 4 Measurement 4.2 Measurement Procedure (1) Make sure that all preparations described in the previous section are completed. (2) Set up an object to be measured so that it can be used. Never energize the object to be measured even when it is ready to be used.
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Chapter 4 Measurement The current detection polarity is shown as in the following figure. Positive polarity is output by current flowing in the direction indicated by the current direction mark shown on the joint box. Current direction mark Current to be measured Figure 4.2 Current Detection Polarity (4) Turn on this instrument (this instrument is turned on by turning the slide switch shown in the following figure to the I side and off by...
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Chapter 4 Measurement c) Turn the screwdriver while watching the monitoring device to perform zero point adjustment. ・ When adjusting the DC offset voltage (zero CAUTION point), included accessory Adjustment Screwdriver, align the tip of the screwdriver with the adjustment slot, and turn it without applying excessive pressure.
Chapter 4 Measurement 4.3 Before Measurement This section describes notes on accuracy and the handling of the Rogowski Coil Sensor when measuring the current using this instrument. 4.3.1 To Achieve Accurate Measurement As explained in Chapter 3 “Measurement Principle,” the Rogowski Coil is a wire rod wound tight around a tube-like wick material, as illustrated in Figure 3.1.
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Chapter 4 Measurement 4.3.2 Withstand Voltage Guarantee Range of Rogowski Coil Sensor The withstand voltage guarantee range of the Rogowski Coil Sensor is illustrated in Figure 4.4. The sensor cable’s withstand voltage guarantee range is the section covered with a gray tube (approx. 500 mm). Keep the section of the sensor cable where the withstand voltage is not guaranteed away from high-voltage parts.
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Chapter 4 Measurement 4.3.4 Use caution to heat generated by induction heating In a strong magnetic field due to high frequency and large current, the metal may generate heat due to induction heating. (Applicating this is IH's electromagnetic cooker) Since the Rogowski coil has a coiled structure in which a copper wire is wound around a core material, the coil itself, which is a metal, may generate heat by the same principle.
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We recommend that you replace a deformed coil or a coil with its surface damaged, in order to maintain safety and accurate measurement. Contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for replacement.
Chapter 5 Specifications Chapter 5 Specifications 5.1 Specifications Electrical specifications SS-623 SS-624 SS-625 SS-626 SS-627 SS-628 SS-629 Sensitivity [mV/A] Peak current [kA] 0.12 S:20 S:40 S:80 Peak di/dt [kA/μs] M:16 M:32 M:60 Absolute maximum di/dt Peak [kA/μs] RMS [kA/μs] to 25 MHz [−3 dB] SS-62xS Frequency bandwidth to 20 MHz [−3 dB] SS-62xM : Low frequency cutoff...
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Chapter 5 Specifications Approx. 18 hours (when alkaline batteries are Note 2 Battery runtime used) BNC cable (1), Adjustment Screwdriver (1), AA dry Accessories battery (4), Instruction Manual (1), and hard case (1) Environmental characteristics Operating temperature 0C to 40C, 80%RH or less and humidity range Storage temperature and −10C to 60C, 80%RH or less...