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RIGOL User Guide PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150 /PCA1500 Current Probe May. 2022 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 suggestions related to the performance of the NOTE device or correct operation. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
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Safety Precautions ................IV Service ..................... VIII Current Probe Overview ............... 1 PCA1030/PCA2030 Parts Overview ............2 PCA1150/PCA1500 Parts Overview ............3 Parts Introductions ................4 To Use the Current Probe ..............5 Preparations for Measurement ............5 Demagnetizing and Zero Adjustment ........... 6 Measurement Procedure ..............
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/PCA1500 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/PCA1500 PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 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/PCA1500 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/PCA1500 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.
PCA1150: DC to 10 MHz PCA1500: DC to 2 MHz PCA1030/PCA2030: Compact design, available to measure low current level PCA1150/PCA1500: Large diameter allows high-current measurements Easy protect function at excessive input Unique thin film Hall effect element ...
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. The Terminator will provide power to the current probe when the waveform measurement instrument is powered on. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
Indication Terminator Sensor Sensor Cable "UNLOCK" Indication Figure 2 PCA1150/PCA1500 Parts 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.
UNLOCK indication is covered (cannot be seen). For PCA1150/PCA1500, there are LOCK and UNLOCK indications on the opening lever. The current sensor is locked when the LOCK indication is displayed on the opening lever (the UNLOCK indication disappears).
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/PCA1500 User Guide...
Make sure the current sensor is locked (for PCA1030/PCA2030, the opening lever should be in the LOCK position; for PCA1150/PCA1500, LOCK should be displayed on the opening lever and UNLOCK should PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
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/PCA1500, UNLOCK should be displayed on the opening lever and LOCK should disappear).
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RIGOL lever should be in the LOCK position; for PCA1150/PCA1500, push the opening lever until LOCK is displayed and UNLOCK disappears). 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/PCA1500. The current sensitivity can be derived from the voltage sensitivity of the waveform measurement instrument.
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RIGOL PCA2030 PCA1150 PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
If this happens, remove the input immediately (remove the sensor from the conductor being measured, or reduce the input current to zero). Wait until the sensor has had sufficient time to cool before resuming operation. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
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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. Upper Core PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
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The reading may be affected by the position within the clamp aperture of the conductor being measured. The conductor should be in the center of the clamp aperture. PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
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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/PCA1500, 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.
Power Operating 0°C to 40°C, ≤80% RH (no condensation) Temperature and Humidity Range Storage -10°C to 50°C, ≤80% RH (no condensation) Temperature and Humidity Range Location for Use Indoor, altitude up to 2,000 m, Pollution Degree 2 PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
±1.0%rdg±1 mV, ≤150 A Amplitude ±2.0%rdg, 150 A to 300 A peak (DC, and 45 Hz to Accuracy 66 Hz) ≤25 mArms (for 20 MHz band waveform Noise measurement instrument) Input Impedance Refer to Appendix 3 Input Impedance PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
PCA1500 DC to 2 MHz (-3 dB), refer to Appendix 1 Bandwidth Amplitude-frequency Characteristics (PCA1500) Rise Time ≤175 ns Maximum 500 Arms, refer to Appendix 2 Relation Continuous Input between Max Input Current and Frequency Range (PCA1500) PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
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Conductor Cable Length Sensor cable: approx. 2 m External Sensor: approx. 176W X 69H X 27D (mm) Dimension Terminator: approx. 27H X 55W X 18D (mm) Approx. 520g Mass Accessories User Guide, Probe Case Safety EN61010 EN61326 PCA1030/PCA2030/PCA1150/PCA1500 User Guide...
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