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RIGOL User Guide PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 Current Probe Dec. 2019 RIGOL (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and ⚫ pending. RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the ⚫ specifications and pricing policies at the company’s sole decision. Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.
WARNING user. Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility CAUTION of injury to the user or damage to the device. Indicates suggestions related to the performance of the NOTE device or correct operation. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
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Safety Terms and Symbols ..............II Safety Precautions ................IV Service ..................... VIII Current Probe Overview ............... 1 PCA1030/PCA2030 Parts Overview ............2 PCA1150 Parts Overview ..............3 Parts Introductions ................4 To Use the Current Probe ..............5 Preparations for Measurement ............5 Demagnetizing and Zero Adjustment ...........
Be sure to observe all operating precautions for the waveform measurement instrument and other measurement instruments to which this device is connected. When using a measurement instrument that does not provide PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
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Otherwise, short-circuit current will flow through the current probe from the ground terminal, which could cause an electrical accident or damage. × PCA1030/PCA2030 × PCA1150 PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
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The gear mating surface of the sensor head are precision ground, and ⚫ should be treated with care. If the surface is scratched, performance may PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
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NOTE Correct measurement may be impossible in the presence of strong magnetic fields, such as near transformers and high-current conductors, or in the presence of strong electromagnetic fields such as near radio transmitters. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
Package the device with the cushioning materials to avoid causing damage to the probe. Be sure to attach the detailed failure descriptions about the product. RIGOL shall not be responsible for any damage of the probe that occurs during shipment.
Broadband frequency characteristics ⚫ PCA1030: DC to 50 MHz PCA2030: DC to 100 MHz PCA1150: DC to 10 MHz PCA1030/PCA2030: Compact design, available to measure low current ⚫ level PCA1150: Large diameter allows high-current measurements ⚫ Easy protect function at excessive input ⚫...
Current Direction Indication Terminator "UNLOCK" Indication Sensor Cable Figure 1 PCA1030/PCA2030 Parts For the parts from 1 to 4 noted in the above figure, please refer to Parts Introductions. NOTE In the above figure, the Terminator is connected to the waveform measurement instrument via the output connector.
For the parts (1, 2, 4) noted in the above figure, please refer to Parts Introductions. NOTE In the above figure, the Terminator is connected to the waveform measurement instrument via the output connector. The Terminator will provide power to the current probe when the waveform measurement instrument is powered on. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
It is used to open and lock the current sensor. You are recommended to lock the current sensor when measuring the conductor to avoid danger. For PCA1030/PCA2030, there are OPEN, FREE and LOCK indications on one side of the opening lever. The on/off status of the current sensor is related to the position of the opening lever.
To ensure the accurate measurement, wait for at least a 30-minute warm-up after turning on the current probe before performing the measurement. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
Make sure the current sensor is locked (for PCA1030/PCA2030, the opening lever should be in the LOCK position; for PCA1150, LOCK should be displayed on the opening lever and UNLOCK should disappear).
Open the current sensor by pushing the opening lever in the arrow direction shown in the figure below (for PCA1030/PCA2030, the opening lever should be in the OPEN position; for PCA1150, UNLOCK should be displayed on the opening lever and LOCK should disappear).
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Opening Lever It is now possible to monitor the current waveform. The output gain is 0.1 V/A for PCA1030/PCA2030 and 0.01 V/A for PCA1150. The current sensitivity can be derived from the voltage sensitivity of the waveform measurement instrument. For example, for PCA1030, if the voltage sensitivity is 10 mV/div, then the current sensitivity is (10 mV/div)/(0.1...
The maximum continuous input range is based on the heat that is internally generated during the measurement. Never input current in excess of this level. Exceeding the rated level may result in damage to the probe. The device may sustain damage from self-heating even at current levels PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
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Do not place any unclamped conductor with a current of a frequency of 10 kHz or higher near the sensor head, as shown in the following figure, as current flow in the conductor nearby may cause the temperature of the sensor head increase, leading to damage to the sensor. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
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PCA1150 10. When opening the sensor head of the probe, be sure to operate with the opening lever. For PCA1030/PCA2030, if an upper core is forced to open while the sensor head is locked, the open-close mechanism can be damaged.
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When carrying out measurement, make sure that the sensor head is locked (for PCA1030/PCA2030, the opening lever should be in the LOCK position; for PCA1150, slide the opening lever until the "UNLOCK" indication disappears, and hold it until LOCK appears). If the sensor head is not properly closed, accurate measurement will not be possible.
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RIGOL × High High × Signal Signal Source Source Load Load √ √ PCA1030/PCA2030 PCA1150 PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
Specifications When the device works for at least 30 minutes at 23°C± 5°C, the following specifications can be guaranteed. PCA1030/PCA2030 PCA1030: DC to 50 MHz (-3 dB), refer to Appendix 1 Amplitude-Frequency Characteristics (PCA1030) Bandwidth PCA2030: DC to 100 MHz (-3 dB), refer to...
RIGOL PCA1030: ≤20 mA (DC and 60 Hz, Magnetic field of Effect of External 400 A/m) Magnetic Fields PCA2030: ≤5 mA (DC and 60 Hz, Magnetic field of 400 A/m) Diameter of 5 mm Conductor Available for Measurement Conductor Insulated conductor...
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Cable Length Sensor cable: approx. 2 m Sensor: approx. 176W X 69H X 27D (mm) External Dimension Terminator: approx. 27H X 55W X 18D (mm) Weight Approx. 500 g Accessories User Guide, Probe Case Safety EN61010 EN61326 PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 User Guide...
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