pico Technology TA167 User Manual

TA167
AC / DC
CURRENT PROBE
User Manual
SAFETY
The following symbols appear on the product:
Attention! Refer to Manual.
Application around and removal from
UNINSULATED HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors
is permitted.
Double/Reinforced Insulation.
Complies with the relevant European standards.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler for
disposal.
Read all instructions completely before using
this product.
To avoid electric shock:
• Use caution during installation and use of this product; high
voltages and currents may be present in circuit under test.
• This product must be used only by qualified personnel
practising applicable safety precautions.
• Do not use product if damaged.
• Always connect probe to display device before it is installed
around the conductor.
• Always ensure the probe is removed from any live electrical
circuit, and leads are disconnected before removing the
battery cover.
• Do not hold the probe anywhere beyond the tactile barrier
see Fig 1.
SPECIFICATION
Electrical data
(All accuracies stated at 23°C ± 1°C)
Nominal current ................. 2000 A AC
PEAK
Measuring range (s) ........... 2000 A
Overload capacity .............. 2200 A (60 s)
Output sensitivity ................ 10 / 1 mV/A
1)
Accuracy (0 – 200/1500 A) ± 1% of reading ± 100 / ± 500 mA
1)
Accuracy (1500 – 2000 A) ± 5% of reading
Resolution .......................... ± 100 / ± 500 mA
Gain variation ..................... ±0.15% of reading/°C
Frequency range ............... DC to 20 kHz (-1 dB)
.......................................... I
Power supply .....................
Load impedance (minimum) > 100 kΩ and ≤ 100 pF
General data
Conductor size ...................
Output cable and connectors 2 m long coax terminated with
Operating temperature .......
Storage temperature with
Battery removed .................
1)
Accuracy quoted is for conductor in centre of aperture
1
3
4
7
9
or DC
x f ≤ 400,000
RMS
9 V Alkaline battery
PP3, MN 1604
or IEC6LR61
32 mm diameter
safety BNC connector
0°C to +50°C
-20°C to +85°C
2
5
4
6
8
Fig 1
1. Jaws
2. Conventional current direction
3. Tactile Barrier
4. Battery cover
5. Battery cover screw
6. Jaw trigger
7. ON/OFF and Range switch
8. Auto zero button
9. LED