SCP5000 SCP5000 Series Current Probes Safety Notices CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
SCP5000 Safe Probing This device is designed to comply with Safety Standards and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the device. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before use.
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Before using the device the first time, verify that it operates normally to ensure that the no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your dealer or SIGLENT representative. This device is not designed to be entirely water- or dust- proof. To avoid damage, do not use it in a wet or dusty environment.
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SCP5000 10 kHz or more near the sensor head. Current flowing in the conductor nearby may heat up the sensor head and cause its temperature to rise, leading to damage to the sensor. For example, when one side of a go-and-return conductor is clamped and the other side is also placed near the sensor head even if the electric current is lower than the consecutive maximum current, electric currents in both sides will heat up the wires and raise the temperature, thereby causing damage to the sensor.
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SCP5000 NOTE The output of this unit is terminated internally. Use an oscilloscope with an input impedance of at least 1 MΩ. Immediately after powering on the probe, the probe may be subject to an appreciable offset drift due to the effect of self heating. To counteract this, allow the probe to warm up for about 30 minutes before carrying out measurement.
SCP5000 Features and Applications The SCP5000 series current probes are wide band width DC / AC active current probes, featuring high bandwidth, fast and accurate capture the current wave, accuracy up to 1% and low circuit insertion loss. This probe can be used with any oscilloscope having a high-impedance SAPBUS input.
SCP5000 Description of Products SCP5030, SCP5030A: SCP5150, SCP5500: Current Probe Instructions...
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SCP5000 Sensor Head The core component to measure conductor current. The component contains a precise semi-conductor that could be damaged by drastic change of environmental temperature, external pressure and shock. Please be careful during measurement. Opening Lever The operating lever used to open the sensor head. Move the lever to open the sensor jaw, put in the cable under test, and push the lever to lock the sensor head to measure the current.
SCP5000 Description of Operation Interface Connect the SCP5000 with oscilloscope, click on the channel parameter area in the bottom left corner of the oscilloscope user interface to open the channel parameter setting dialog box. Click "Probe" to pop up the probe information interface, where you can set the probe.
SCP5000 Mechanical Specifications Model SCP5030/SCP5030A SCP5150 / SCP5500 Measurement conductor 5 mm 20 mm diameter max Clamp dimensions 176*39.5*18 mm 174*67.5*30 mm ( L*W*H ) Termination unit 92*39*24.5 mm ( L*W*H ) Probe weight 270 g 475 g Environmental Characteristics Operating temperature 0-40℃, 80% or less and humidity...
SCP5000 Operating Method Note The output interface of this machine is set inside. When using the oscilloscope, it is automatically configured with high input resistance (1 MΩ). Please make sure the current measured doesn’t surpass the maximum current. The magnetic core will saturate.
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SCP5000 Attention When disconnecting the output terminal, please pull out the connector after unlocking. The output terminal will be damaged if you force to drag the cable out before unlocking. The continuous maximum input range is the fixed value caused by the machine’s operating heat.
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SCP5000 Preparation before testing Prepare the high frequency current probe SCP5000 series and oscilloscope. Set the oscilloscope: Zero set the oscilloscope and turn the oscilloscope mode to DC mode. Choose the proper range according to the current under test.
SAPBUS, and the probe is powered directly by the oscilloscope. Can SCP5000 series product measure small current? A: Yes. For now, the SCP5000 series current probe has two optional ranges, and one is for small current. The current resolution of the SCP5030(A) is 1 mA. When measuring small current, please accurately zero set and degaussing the probe, and do not change the position of the probe hand grip.
SCP5000 Any more tips? When measuring high frequency current, please do not let the current surpass the value shown by the curve of max peak current vs frequency. The max continuous current over the curve will burn the probe. ...
Do not forcefully pull the input and output lead to prevent bending, twisted and folding. Contact SIGLENT SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD Address: 3/F, Building 4, Antongda Industrial Zone, Liuxian Road, Baoan District, Shenzhen, P.R. CHINA Service Tel: 0086 755 3688-7876 Post Code: 518101 E-mail:sales@siglent.com...
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