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Operator’s Manual CP150 and CP500 Current Probes 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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CP150 and CP500 Current Probes Operator’s Manual July, 2017 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Teledyne LeCroy documentation for internal educational purposes. Teledyne LeCroy is a registered trademark of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions.
Environmental Characteristics ......................4 Physical Characteristics ........................5 Safety Ratings ............................ 5 CP150 Derating Curve - Maximum Input Current vs. Frequency * ..........6 CP150 Insertion Impedance vs. Frequency * .................. 6 CP500 Derating Curve - Maximum Input Current vs. Frequency ........... 7 CP500 Insertion Impedance vs.
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CP150 and CP500 Current Probes Care and Maintenance ......................17 Cleaning ............................17 Calibration Interval ..........................17 Service Strategy ..........................17 Troubleshooting ..........................17 Returning a Product for Service ....................18 Technical Support ........................19 Live Support .............................19 Resources ............................19 Service Centers ..........................19 Warranty ........................... 20 Certifications ..........................
Operator’s Manual Safety Instructions Follow these instructions to keep the probe operating in a correct and safe condition. Observe generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions specified here. The overall safety of any system incorporating this accessory is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
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CP150 and CP500 Current Probes Do not overload; observe all ratings. To avoid electric shock or fire, do not connect the current probe to any wire that carries voltages or currents that exceed the ratings of the probe. Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the probe to the measurement instrument before connecting to the circuit/conductor being measured.
DC, AC and impulse currents. The CP150 has a 10 MHz bandwidth and is designed to measure continuous currents up to 150 Amps. The CP150-6M has a 5 MHz bandwidth and is designed to measure continuous currents up to 150 Amps.
Operator’s Manual Physical Characteristics CP150 CP150-6M CP500 Probe Head Length 175 mm (6.9 inch) 175 mm (6.9 inch) Probe Head Width 27 mm (1.1 inch) 27 mm (1.1 inch) Probe Head Height 69 mm (2.6 inch) 69 mm (2.7 inch) Maximum diameter of 20 mm (0.79 inch)
CP150 and CP500 Current Probes CP150 Derating Curve - Maximum Input Current vs. Frequency * * Does not apply to CP150-6M CP150 Insertion Impedance vs. Frequency * * Does not apply to CP150-6M 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Operator’s Manual CP500 Derating Curve - Maximum Input Current vs. Frequency CP500 Insertion Impedance vs. Frequency 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
CP150 and CP500 Current Probes Operation Precautions The sensor head is a precision assembly consisting of a molded component with a ferrite core and a Hall effect element. It may be damaged if subjected to sudden changes in temperature, mechanical strain or shock.
Operator’s Manual Connecting to the Test Instrument The probe has been designed for use with the Teledyne LeCroy instruments equipped with the ProBus interface. When you attach the probe output connector to the instrument’s input connector, the instrument will: Recognize the probe model •...
CP150 and CP500 Current Probes Operating with an Oscilloscope When connected to a Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope, the displayed scale factor and measurement values will be adjusted to account for the effective gain of the probe. A/div, Offset, and Coupling, and Bandwidth (BWL) are controlled from the Channel setup (Cx) dialog.
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Operator’s Manual AC Coupling In general, using offset to adjust a DC current on the screen is the preferred method to measure transient signals in the presence of a larger DC currents. The offset has limits that will cause a signal that is beyond the linear operating range of the probe to go off the screen, preventing measurement errors.
Performance Verification This procedure can be used to verify the warranted characteristics of the probe. The recommended calibration interval for the models CP150 and CP500 Current Probes is one year. The complete performance verification procedure should be performed as the first step of annual calibration.
Test Equipment Required The following table lists the test equipment and accessories (or their equivalents) which are required for performance verification of the CP150/CP0500 Current Probes. Because the input and output connector types may vary on different brands and models of test instruments, additional adapters or cables may be required.
1. Open the C1 setup dialog and confirm that the bandwidth is set to Full (BWL OFF). 2. Verify that the probe is sensed and the probe dialog (CP150 or CP500 tab) appears behind the C1 setup dialog. 3. Open the probe dialog and degauss the probe by touching DEGAUSS, then OK.
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CP150 or 50 mV ±0.05 mV (500 A at the probe head) for CP500. 9. Record the voltage measured by DMM #1 on the Test Record. 10. Verify that the measured voltage is between 99 mV and 101 mV for CP150, or 0.495 V and 0.505 V for CP500.
Probe Output ________________ V Limits: 99 - 101 mV for CP150 0.495 - 0.505 V for CP500 Permission is granted to photocopy this page and record the results of the performance verification procedure on the copy. File the completed record as required by applicable internal quality procedures.
Service Strategy Defective probes must be returned to a Teledyne LeCroy service facility for diagnosis and exchange. A defective probe under warranty will be replaced with a factory refurbished probe. A probe that is not under warranty can be exchanged for a factory refurbished probe.
CP150 and CP500 Current Probes Returning a Product for Service Contact your regional Teledyne LeCroy service center for calibration or other service. If the product cannot be serviced on location, the service center will give you a Return Material Authorization (RMA) code and instruct you where to ship the product. All products returned to the factory must have an RMA.
Spare parts, replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days. In exercising its warranty, Teledyne LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly returned within its warranty period to the Customer Service Department or an authorized service center.
Operator’s Manual Certifications Teledyne LeCroy certifies compliance to the following standards as of the date of publication. As standards evolve, these may no longer be current. Please see the Declaration of Conformity certificate shipped with your product. EMC Compliance EC Declaration of Conformity - EMC The probes meet the intent of EC Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
CP150 and CP500 Current Probes Australia & New Zealand Declaration of Conformity - EMC The probes comply with the EMC provision of the Radio Communications Act per the following standards, in accordance with requirements imposed by the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA): AS/NZS CISPR 11:2011 Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A.
Operator’s Manual Environmental Compliance End-Of-Life Handling The probe is marked with this symbol to indicate that it complies with the applicable European Union requirements to Directives 2012/19/EU 2013/56/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries. The probe is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region.
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