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- Page 1 TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual Register now! Click the following link to protect your product. tek.com/register *P077184400* 077-1844-00 November 2024...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2024, Tektronix. 2024 All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AutoZero..................................31 Auto Range...................................31 Ranges..................................31 Selecting a probe tip................................32 Deskew....................................32 Input offset................................... 32 Voltage range..................................33 Common mode voltage range............................33 Offset voltage range..............................33 Maximum non-destruct differential voltage range......................33 TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... - Page 4 Contents Specifications....................................34 Probe and tip overview................................ 34 Application Examples................................37 Electrical specifications................................38 Regulatory compliance................................ 39 Probe dimensions................................40 Performance verification procedures............................41 Required equipment................................41 System RMS Noise................................41 System RMS noise test record............................. 42 DC Gain Accuracy................................43 DC Gain Accuracy test record............................44 DC Balance..................................45 DC Balance test record..............................46 Offset Gain Accuracy................................
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Page 5: Tektronix End User License Agreement
TEKTRONIX END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT TEKTRONIX END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Go to www.tek.com/en/eula to read the Tektronix End User License Agreement. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 6: Third Party Software Licenses
Third Party Software Licenses Third Party Software Licenses Freescale Kinetis Design Studio This component module is generated by Processor Expert. Do not modify it. Copyright : 1997 - 2015 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: •... -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 8: Probes And Test Leads
Therefore the probe wire may not provide adequate protection. WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not use the probe if the wear indicator on the cable becomes visible. Contact Tektronix at tek.com... -
Page 9: Terms In This Manual And On The Product
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. • WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. • CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 10: Symbols On The Product
Important safety information Symbols on the product When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.) The following symbols(s) may appear on the product. -
Page 11: Clearance Requirements
To avoid the burn risk, keep the tip temperature at 85°C (185°F) or lower by limiting the applied common mode voltage and/or duty cycle, lowering the ambient temperature, and/or applying forced convection airflow. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... - Page 12 Important safety information Figure 2: Maximum safe handling limits for common mode voltages.
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Page 13: Compliance Information
Requirements • IEC 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits Equipment type Test and measuring equipment. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 14: Electrical Ratings
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling). -
Page 15: Preface
Preface Preface This document provides information for installing and using the Tektronix TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes. The probe provide unparalleled bandwidth, accuracy, ease of use, and isolation in current shunt measurements. Compensation box The TekVPI compensation (comp) box connects the measurement system to one of the input channels on the oscilloscope. Power is supplied to the measurement system through the TekVPI interface of the oscilloscope. -
Page 16: Model Overview
TekVPI™ interface enables control and probe configuration from the oscilloscope front panel or programming interface Model overview Model Description TICP025 250 MHz Tektronix Isolated Current Probe TICP050 500 MHz Tektronix Isolated Current Probe TICP100 1 GHz Tektronix Isolated Current Probe Standard accessories The following table lists the accessories that are shipped with the probe. -
Page 17: Recommended Accessories
100X probe tip with MMCX connector TICPMM100 Square pin to MMCX adapter, 0.062" spacing 131-9677-XX MMCX to IC grabber lead 196-3546-XX Square pin to IC grabber lead 196-3547-XX MicroCKT grabbers 206-0569-XX TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 18: Operating Information
DUT. TICP block diagram The following figure shows a block diagram of the Tektronix Active Isolated Current Shunt Probe. The common-mode resistance and capacitance to earth ground is shown in the figure. The common-mode resistance is shown as infinite with the probe since it is galvanically isolated and can be ignored. -
Page 19: Measurement System Handling Best Practices
Tip cables and adapters relative humidity up to +50°C, non- relative humidity up to +70°C, non- condensing condensing Altitude All components Up to 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) Up to 12,000 meters (39370 feet) TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 20: Controls And Indicators
Operating information Controls and indicators A description of the controls and indicators on the compensation box. 1. Latch release button. To disconnect the compensation (comp) box from the oscilloscope, press the latch release button and pull away from the instrument. 2. -
Page 21: Probe Tips
Make sure the loops are as small as possible to maximize the effectiveness of the ferrite. What to do next To remove the ferrite clamp from the probe cable, insert a flat head screwdriver in the gap between the latches of the clamp and lift up. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Circuit
Operating information Connecting to a circuit The following steps describe the process for connecting the TICP Series probe to an oscilloscope and the device under test (DUT). Before you begin WARNING: Do not connect the measurement system to an energized circuit to avoid the risk of shock. Always de-energize the circuit-under-test before installing or removing the tip cable from the circuit-under-test. - Page 23 The supplied tripod adapter is required to attaching the TICP Series probe to a tripod. 4. Connect the probe tip end to the DUT.
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Page 24: Tripod Adapter Installation
Operating information Tripod adapter installation The following steps describe installing the tripod adapter to the probe head and attaching it to a tripod. Procedure 1. Attach the adapter to a compatible tripod. The thread in the adapter is UNC¼-20. Make sure that the thread of the tripod is also UNC¼-20. 2. -
Page 25: Bipod Installation
1. Squeeze the handles of the bipod together to open the clamp. 2. Place the probe head into the clamp and release the handle so the probe is as the angle needed to connect to the DUT. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 26: Connecting The Sma Adapter
Operating information Connecting the SMA adapter The following steps describe the process for connecting the TICPSMA SMA tip adapter to the probe head and SMA cable. Before you begin Note: It recommended to connect SMA cable to the SMA adapter first and then connect the SMA adapter to the probe head. Procedure 1. -
Page 27: Installing The Probe Tip Adapters
Operating information Installing the probe tip adapters There are two Tektronix probe tip adapters to connect the MMCX probe tips to pins on the circuit board. The MMCX-to-0.1-inch (2.54 mm) pitch adapter and the MMCX-to-0.062-inch (1.57 mm) pitch adapter. One end of each adapter has an MMCX socket for connection to an IsoVu MMCX tip cable. The other end of the adapter has a center pin socket and four common (shield) sockets around the outside of the adapter. -
Page 28: Installing The Square Pins On The Circuit Board
The 0.025-inch (0.635 mm) square pins should already be located on the circuit board. Some square pins might have headers installed on the circuit board. Tektronix recommends removing the plastic spacer from the square pins to gain closer access to the circuit board as... - Page 29 Figure 8: Removing the header from square pins on the circuit board Tektronix provides a set of solder pins (0.018-inch (0.46 mm) diameter) to install on the circuit board for use with the MMCX to 0.062-inch (1.57 mm) adapter. Use the soldering aide tool accessory (Tektronix part number, 003-1946-xx) to install these pins on the circuit board.
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Page 30: Probe Setup Menu
Operating information Probe Setup menu Use the probe setup menu to see probe information, perform self-calibration (SelfCal), perform AutoZero, change the range mode, and configure the range. To access the Probe Setup menu on the oscilloscope, double-tap the corresponding analog channel badge on the settings bar and tap Probe Setup. -
Page 31: Autozero
Ω), an alternate approach of disconnecting the tip from the probe head may be used to insure no signal is applied during self-calibration. The TICP Series probe takes five minutes to warm up and self-calibration takes less than two minutes to complete. The SelfCal Status will change to Passed or Failed. -
Page 32: Selecting A Probe Tip
Operating information When using a tip, the label of each probe tip shows the maximum dynamic range and the attenuation factor. When more sensitive ranges are selected, dynamic range is limited. Refer to the Linear differential input voltage range in the specifications table for more information. Selecting a probe tip CAUTION: Avoid over-voltage conditions that can damage or degrade the probe head input termination by selecting the correct probe tip. -
Page 33: Voltage Range
This is a DC +peak AC rating (no portion of the differential input signal should exceed this value). The maximum non-destruct differential voltage varies from ±3 V to ±60 V depending of the probe tip being used. Exceeding these levels will cause permanent damage to components of the probe head. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 34: Specifications
Differential input voltage range + offset range will not exceed maximum measurable input voltage. For example, offset limited to ±0.15 V in TICPSMA's ±0.5 V range. Full ±0.5 V offset available in the TICP Series probe's ±0.125 V range. Probe tips... - Page 35 TICPMM1 TICPSMA TICPMM10 TICPMM100 50 Ω TICP as shunt 13 mA 5 Ω shunt 130 mA 1.3 A 10 A 1 Ω shunt 650 mA 6.5 A 50 A Table continued… TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual...
- Page 36 Specifications Shunt selection TICPMM1 TICPSMA TICPMM10 TICPMM100 500 mΩ shunt 1.3 A 13 A 100 A 50 mΩ shunt 13 A 130 A 1.0 kA 5 mΩ shunt 130 A 1.3 kA 10 kA 500 μΩ shunt 1.3 kA 13 kA 100 kA 50 μΩ...
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Page 37: Application Examples
On a 48 V PMIC bus, the standby current of 3 mA will produce a 3 mV signal on a 1 Ω shunt. Use the 1X tip in the most sensitive ±20 mV range, apply offset to view the 3mA current and capture transients from 0 A to 40 mA with a RMS noise floor of 21.2 µA TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 38: Electrical Specifications
Specifications Electrical specifications Analog bandwidth Probe tip Bandwidth TICPSMA >1 GHz TICPMM1 >1 GHz TICMM10 >1 GHz TICPMM100 >1 GHz Linearity Deviation of from best line is < ±2% of peak FS Maximum deviation from linear regression expressed as a percentage of the specified dynamic range. Input impedance Probe tip Input resistance... -
Page 39: Frequency Response Graph
Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive (CE-marked) Conforms to ANSI/UL61010-1 (CSA-marked) Conforms to ANSI/UL61010-2-030 (CSA-marked) Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1 (CSA-marked) Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-2-030 (CSA-marked) RoHS Conforms to European Union Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (CE-marked) TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual... -
Page 40: Probe Dimensions
Specifications Probe dimensions Figure 11: Probe head Figure 12: Probe tips Figure 13: Compensation box... -
Page 41: Performance Verification Procedures
Tektronix part number 067-1701-XX fixture System RMS Noise This procedure verifies that the TICP Series probes are functioning and meet the warranted noise specification. The noise will be measured with no input signal at the most sensitive range. Before you begin 1. -
Page 42: System Rms Noise Test Record
Performance verification procedures a) Vertical Scale: 1 mV/div Edit Trigger menu settings as follows: a) Type: Edge b) Source: AC Line c) Slope: Rising d) Level: 0 V e) Coupling: DC Edit Horizontal menu settings as follows: a) Horizontal Scale: 100 µs/div b) Record Length: 6.25 M Edit the following Acquisition menu setting: a) Single Sequence Stop After: 1 Acquisitions 10. -
Page 43: Dc Gain Accuracy
Performance verification procedures DC Gain Accuracy This procedure verifies that the TICP Series probes are functioning and meet the warranted DC gain accuracy. Before you begin 1. Turn on the TekVPI oscilloscope. 2. Connect a 067-3281-XX 50 Ω precision termination to the output of the 067-1701-XX fixture. -
Page 44: Dc Gain Accuracy Test Record
Performance verification procedures DC Gain Accuracy test record Use the test record table for recording the results of the DC gain accuracy performance verification procedure. Table 5: Test record table Model number: Procedure performed by: Serial number: Date: Probe gain is defined as the change in Output divided by the change in input. Gain=(Measurement1-Measurement2)/(Input1-Input2) Range Input 1... -
Page 45: Dc Balance
Performance verification procedures DC Balance This procedure verifies that the TICP Series probes are functioning and meet the warranted residual offset when input is zero and offset is zero. Before you begin 1. Turn on the TekVPI oscilloscope. 2. Connect a 067-3281-XX 50 Ω precision termination to the output of the 067-1701-XX fixture. -
Page 46: Dc Balance Test Record
Performance verification procedures DC Balance test record Use the test record table for recording the results of the DC balance performance verification procedure. Table 6: Test record table Model number: Procedure performed by: Serial number: Date: The residual output for any range should be less than ±10 mV. Range Limit Measured... -
Page 47: Offset Gain Accuracy
Performance verification procedures Offset Gain Accuracy This procedure verifies that the TICP Series probes are functioning and meet the warranted offset gain accuracy. Before you begin 1. Turn on the TekVPI oscilloscope. 2. Connect a 067-3281-XX 50 Ω precision termination to the output of the 067-1701-XX fixture. - Page 48 Performance verification procedures 1. Input the offset voltages and corresponding measured mean result into Excel. 2. Create a scatter plot of the data with offset voltages in the Y-axis and mean voltages in the X-axis. 3. Add a trend line to the plot and select to show the equation . The best fit of the data should have a slope between 0.995 and 1.005 to meet a 1% accuracy.
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Page 49: Maintenance
Service offerings Tektronix provides service to cover repair under warranty and other services that are designed to meet your specific service needs. Tektronix service technicians are well equipped to service your probe. Services are provided at Tektronix Service Centers and on-site at your facility, depending on your location. -
Page 50: Repack The Measurement System For Shipment
Detach and reattach the tip Repack the measurement system for shipment If you need to return the measurement system to Tektronix for repair, use the original packaging. If this is unavailable or not fit for use, contact your Tektronix representative to obtain new packaging. -
Page 51: Remote Programming
Remote programming This sections describes commands and queries that can be sent to the sensor head when attached to a Tektronix oscilloscope. Long-form and short-form keywords are indicated with upper/lower case letters. The commands and queries are supported by most oscilloscopes;... - Page 52 Remote programming CH<x>:PRObe:FORCEDRange The command selects the dynamic range of probe (1 of 9) in +/-V. It is dependent on the attached probe tip. The channel is specified by x. The command should only be used when CH<x>:PROBECONTROL is set to MANUAL. Table 10: Probe tip cables and dynamic ranges Probe tip cable Dynamic Range +/-V...
- Page 53 The following is a list of the error for each bit. • B0 – Probe disabled • B1 – Jaws open • B2 – Over range • B3 – Probe temperature out of limits • B4 – Degauss needed TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual...
- Page 54 Remote programming • B5 – Probe tip missing • B6 – Probe tip failed • B7 – Probe tip not supported • B8 – self-calibration is needed or recommended (the query will return 256 in decimal format) • B9 through B15 – Reserved Examples CH4:PROBE:STATus? might return 2, indicating that the probe is reporting an open jaws error.
- Page 55 OFF argument turns off external units. ON argument turns on external units. <NR1> = 0 turns off external units; any other value turns on external units. Examples CH2:PROBEFunc:EXTUnits:STATE ON turns on external units. TICP Series Active Isolated Current Shunt Probes User Manual...
- Page 56 Remote programming CH2:PROBEFunc:EXTUnits:STATE? might return 0, indicating that external units are off for the specified channel. CH<x>:PROBE:DYNAMICRANGE? (Query Only) This command queries the dynamic range of the probe that is attached to the specified channel. The channel is specified by x. Syntax CH<x>:PROBE:DYNAMICRANGE? Returns...
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