Any component with deteriorated insulation (even partially) must be set aside for repair or scrapping. Use suitable personal protective equipment when appropriate. All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be performed by competent and accredited personnel. Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. 1.3 ORDERING INFORMATION AC/DC Current Probe Model MR525 ..........Cat. #1200.81 Includes 9 V battery, multi-language safety data sheet, and user manual. AC/DC Current Probe Model MR526 ..........Cat. #1200.83 Includes 9 V battery, multi-language safety data sheet, and user manual.
2. PRODUCT FEATURES 2.1 DESCRIPTION The Models MR525 and MR526 are clamp-on current probes that measure DC currents up to 1400 A, AC currents up to 1000 A (1400 A ), and combined AC+DC currents without opening the circuit. They indicate the shape and amplitude of the current measured in the form of a voltage.
P (Permanent mode) indicator. Hold down the DC Zero button while turning ON the instrument enables Permanent mode. In this mode, Auto Standby is disabled (see § 3.4). Slide switch (2-position for MR525, 3-position for MR526) USB port Trigger Hand guard Mobile jaw (moves when the trigger is pressed) Current Probe MR525 &...
Input impedance ±(a% R + b) 4.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0.5 to 100 100 to 800 800 to 1000 1000 to 1400 Intrinsic uncertainty 3 to 200 200 to 1000 Phase shift Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Phase shift (°) Current (A) Bandwidth -3 dB: DC to 30 kHz Frequency Insertion impedance Error (%) Frequency (Hz) Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Phase shift (°) 0° -10° -20° -30° -40° -50° -60° 1000 10000 100000 Frequency (Hz) mV/A SENSITIVITY 0.5 to 40 40 to 100 100 to 150 Intrinsic uncertainty 1 to 100 Phase shift Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Phase shift (°) Current (A) Bandwidth -3 dB: DC to 30 kHz Frequency Insertion impedance Error (%) Frequency (Hz) Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Frequency (Hz) 4.4 OPERATING LIMITS In DC: 3000 A permanent In AC: 1000 A permanent up to 1 kHz from 1 kHz, IMAX = 1000/f (kHz) Current (A) 1000 Frequency (kHz) Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
The average battery life is 50 hours with an alkaline battery. The instrument can also be powered by an external supply (5 V , 100 mA) via the type B micro-USB connector. Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
The instrument must be used in the following environmental conditions. °C 1 = Range of reference 2 = Operating range 3 = Storage range Indoor use Degree of pollution: 2 Altitude: <6500 ft (2000 m) Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Insert the replacement battery into the snap-in battery connector, and place it into the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover. NOTE: Depleted batteries must not be treated as ordinary household waste. Take them to the appropriate collection point for recycling. Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
5.4 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, mail, fax, or e-mail our technical support hotline: Current Probe MR525 & MR526 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
5.5 LIMITED WARRANTY The instrument is warrantied to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor that it was purchased from. This ®...
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