Content Introduction Safety Specifications RT-ZC03 Specifications RT-ZC02 Operating Instructions RT-ZC03 Operating Instructions RT-ZC02 4.1 Switch On 4.2 Zero Adjustment 4.3 Current Measurement 4.4 Auto Power OFF 4.5 Battery Replacement 4.6 Maintenance Warranty and Repair Subject to change without notice...
AC/DC Current Clamps Key features: The HZO50 current probe has been designed for use with multimeters and oscilloscopes respectively for accurate, Instruction Sheet AC/DC Current Clamps RT-ZC03 RT-ZC02 non-intrusive measurement of AC, DC and complex wave- Measurement range 5 mA to 30 A 500 mA to 1000 A form currents. Introduction Resolution...
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Warning The current probe may only be used and handled by qualified personnel. To avoid personal injury, follow these precautions: – To avoid electric shock, use caution during installation and use of this product; high voltages and currents may be present in circuit under test. – Do not use the product if damaged. Always connect probe to display device before it is installed around the conductor.
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Safety Standards EN 61010-1 EN 61010-2-032 300 V Cat III, Pollution Degree 2 EMC Standards EN 61326-2-2 ROHS and WEEE compliant This product is designed to be safe under the following con- ditions: – indoor use – altitude up to 2000 m – temperature 0°C to +50°C – maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 40% relative humidity at 50 °C. Use of the probe on uninsulated conductors is limited to 300 V AC or DC and frequencies below 1 kHz. Subject to change without notice...
3 Specifications RT-ZC03 Electrical Characteristics (all accuracies stated at 23°C ±1°C) Nominal input current 20 A , AC or DC Measuring range ±30 A Overload capacity ±500 A Overall DC accuracy ±1% of reading ±2m A, typ. Resolution 1m A Output noise level 200 µV , typ. Gain variation ±0.01% of reading/°C, typ. 100m V/A Output sensitivity Frequency range DC to 100 kHz (0.5 dB), typ. ±20 A/µs, typ. Max. slew rate Response time better than 1 µs Working voltage...
Specifications RT-ZC02 Electrical Characteristics (all accuracies stated at 23°C ±1°C) Nominal current In 1000 A AC or DC Measuring range ±200/±2000 A Overload capacity ±2000 A Overall DC accuracy (0 A ... 200 A / 1500 A) ±1% of reading ±0.1/0.5 A, typ. Overall DC accuracy (1500 A ... 2000 A) ±5% of reading Resolution 100/500 mA Output noise level 600 µV...
Operating Instructions RT-ZC02 1 Jaws 6 Jaw trigger 2 Conventional current 7 ON/OFF direction and range switch 3 Tactile Barrier 8 Auto zero button 4 Battery cover 9 LED 5 Battery cover screw Subject to change without notice...
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Typical performance Plots RT-ZC03 1000 10000 Frequency (Hz) 100000 Subject to change without notice...
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(CP1000) 2 m long coax terminated with a safety BNC connector Typical performance Plots RT-ZC02 50 Ohms (CP 1005) CP1005 Frequency Response Gain dB 1000A Gain dB 100A 1000 10000 100000 -0.5 -1.5 -2.5 Frequency (Hz) CP1005 Phase Response phase 100A phase 1000A 0.00...
4.1 Switch On When the probe is switched on, the green LED will illumi- nate. The LED starts flashing when the battery voltage is too low for normal operation and warns the user that it requires changing. This procedure is described in Section 4.5. 4.2 Zero Adjustment The output zero offset voltage of the probe may change due to thermal shifts and other environmental conditions. To null the output voltage depress the Auto Zero button. Ensure that the probe is away from the current carrying conductor whilst the probe is being nulled.
– Loosen the captive screw which secures the battery co- ver. Lift the cover through 30° and pull it clear of the pro- be body. Replace the battery and re-fit the battery cover and fasten the screw . Note: Replacement with other than the specified type of battery will invalidate the warranty. Fit only the type 9 V PP3 Alkaline (MN 1604). 4.6 Maintenance Clean the case periodically by wiping it with a damp cloth and detergent. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the electro- nics unit and the probe. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Do not immerse the probe in liquids. 5 Warranty and Repair Our instruments are subject to strict quality controls. Prior to leaving the manufacturing site, each instrument under- goes a 10-hour burn-in test. This is followed by extensive...
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Trade names are trademarks of the owners. Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the R&S symbol, e.g. R&S RT-ZC03 is indicated as RT-ZC03. ® ® 1333.0844.02 │ Version 02 │ RT-ZC03 1333.0850.02 │ Version 02 │ RT-ZC02...
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