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User Guide RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C Current Probe Sept. 2020 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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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 advisory items related to performance or NOTE correct operation of the device. RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
Safety Terms and Symbols ..............II Safety Precautions ................IV Service ....................VII Current Probe Overview ............... 1 RP1003C/RP1004C Parts Overview ............2 RP1005C/RP1006C Parts Overview ............3 Parts Introductions ................4 To Use the Current Probe ..............6 Preparations for Measurement ............6 Demagnetizing and Zero Adjustment ...........
Be sure to observe all operating precautions for the waveform measurement instrument and other measurement instruments to which the probe is connected. When using a measurement instrument that does not provide isolation RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
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Ensure that the input does not exceed the maximum rated current to avoid device damage, short-circuiting and electric shock resulting from heat building. To avoid electric shock when measuring live lines, wear appropriate protective gear, such as insulated rubber gloves, boots and a safety helmet. CAUTION RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
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12. When the power is on, keep the sensor closed, except when clamping it onto the conductor to be measured. The mating surface of the core section can be scratched while it is open. RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
When sending the probe for repair, pack carefully to prevent damage during transportation. Keep the cushioning materials within the package to avoid the probe to be damaged. Be sure to include details of the problem. RIGOL shall not be responsible for damage that occurs during shipment.
RP1003C: DC to 50 MHz RP1004C: DC to 100 MHz RP1005C: DC to 10 MHz RP1006C: DC to 2 MHz RP1003C/RP1004C: Compact design, permits measurement of low current levels RP1005C/RP1006C: Large diameter allows high-current measurements Easy protect function at excessive input ...
RIGOL RP1003C/RP1004C Parts Overview Sensor Current Direction Indication Terminator "UNLOCK" Indication Power Supply Cable Sensor Cable Figure 1 RP1003C/RP1004C Parts For the parts from 1 to 7 noted in the above figure, please refer to Parts Introductions. RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
RP1005C/RP1006C Parts Overview Current Direction "LOCK" Indication Indication Terminator Sensor Power Supply Cable Sensor Cable "UNLOCK" Indication Figure 2 RP1005C/RP1006C Parts For the parts from 1 to 7 noted in the above figure, please refer to Parts Introductions. RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C 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 be measured to avoid danger. For RP1003C/RP1004C, there are OPEN, FREE and LOCK indications on one side of the slide switch. The on/off status of the current sensor is related to the position of the slide switch.
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The output connector can be connected to the BNC input connector of the waveform measuring instrument. NOTE Since the output resistance is 25 Ω (RP1003C/RP1004C) or 7 Ω (RP1005C/RP1006C), the probe must be used with a waveform measurement instrument that has an input impedance of at least 1 MΩ.
With the waveform measurement instrument input at ground, adjust the trace to the zero position. Set the input coupling of the waveform measurement instrument to DC. Connect the output connector of the current probe to the input connector of the RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
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Demagnetized waveforms are generated when supplying electric power. Make sure the current sensor is locked (for RP1003C and RP1004C, the slide switch should be in the LOCK position; for RP1005C/RP1006C, LOCK should be displayed on the slide switch and UNLOCK should disappear).
RIGOL NOTE For RP1003C/RP1004C, if zero adjustment is not possible in Step 6, turn the coarse adjustment trimmer to bring the trace within the range of adjustment by the zero adjustment dial. While turning the coarse adjustment trimmer, do not subject it to a thrust.
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RIGOL measurement instrument. For example, for RP1003C, if the voltage sensitivity is 10 mV/div, the current sensitivity is (10 mV/div)/(0.1 V/A)=100 mA/div. NOTE When using the current probe, note that two clamp-on probes may not be used simultaneously with the RP1000P, depending on the current to be measured.
Exceeding the rated level may result in damage to the probe. The device may sustain damage from self-heating even at current levels that are lower than the maximum current value defined by the maximum rated current. The maximum rated current is a recommended value that assumes sine-wave RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
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RP1003C/RP1004C RP1005C/RP1006C 10. When opening the sensor head of the probe, be sure to operate with the RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide Upper Core...
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RIGOL opening lever. For RP1003C/RP1004C, if an upper core is forced to open, when the sensor head is locked, the open-close mechanism can be damaged. NOTE Immediately after being powered on, the probe may be subject to an appreciable offset drift due to self-heating. To counteract this, allow the probe to warm up for about 30 minutes before carrying out measurement.
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If this occurs, reduce the frequency range of the waveform measuring instrument, or clamp onto the low-voltage side of the circuit, as appropriate. × High High × Signal Signal Source Source Load Load √ √ RP1003C/RP1004C RP1005C/RP1006C RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
Specifications When the probe works for at least 30 minutes at 23°C±5°C, the following specifications can be guaranteed. RP1003C/RP1004C RP1003C: DC to 50 MHz (-3 dB), refer to Appendix 1 Amplitude-frequency Characteristics (RP1003C) Bandwidth RP1004C: DC to 100 MHz (-3 dB), refer to...
RIGOL Location for Use Indoor, altitude up to 2,000 m, Pollution Degree 2 RP1003C: ≤20 mA (DC and 60 Hz, magnetic field of Effect of External 400 A/m) Magnetic Fields RP1004C: ≤5 mA (DC and 60 Hz, magnetic field of 400 A/m)
RP1006C DC to 2 MHz (-3 dB), refer to Appendix 1 Bandwidth Amplitude-frequency Characteristics (RP1006C) Rise Time ≤175 ns Maximum 500 Arms, refer to Appendix 2 Relation Continuous Input between Max Input Current and Frequency Range (RP1006C) RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
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Sensor cable: approx. 2 m Cable Length Power supply cable: approx. 1 m External Sensor: approx. 176W X 69H X 27D (mm) Dimension Terminator: approx. 27H X 55W X 18D (mm) Mass Approx. 520g Accessories Probe Case Safety EN61010 EN61326 RP1003C/1004C/1005C/1006C User Guide...
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