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Tektronix TCP400 Series User Manual
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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary
Compliance Information
EMC Compliance
Environmental Considerations
Preface
Manual Conventions
Getting Started
Figure 1: Typical TCPA300/400 Current Measurement System
System Configuration
Options
Table 1: Amplifier Options
Table 2: Service Options
Optional Accessories
Standard Accessories
Figure 2: Using the Probe Covers
Probe Covers
Figure 3: Equipment Locations in the Travel Case
Travel Case
Connecting the Amplifier to an Oscilloscope
Power on the Amplifier
Connecting a Current Probe to the Amplifier
Figure 4: Connecting and Disconnecting a Current Probe to the Amplifier
Figure 5: TCP312 and TCP305 Slide Operation
Operating the Current Probe Slide
Figure 6: Unlock and Open the TCP303 and TCP404XL
Figure 7: Close and Lock the TCP303 and TCP404XL
Degaussing and Autobalancing the Current Probe
DC Measurements
Figure 8: Current Probe Polarity
AC Measurements
Figure 9: the TCPA300 Front Panel
TCPA300 and TCPA400 Controls
Control Summary
Reference Notes
Degaussing a Probe with an Unpowered Conductor in the Jaws
Table 3: Unpowered Circuit Degauss Limits
Measuring Differential Current
Figure 10: Measuring Two Conductors
Figure 11: Measuring Differential Current and Nulls
AC and DC Coupling
Figure 12: Effect of AC or DC Coupling on Low-Frequency Signals
Maximum Current Limits
Figure 13: Applying the Amp-Second Product Rule
Measuring Noncontinuous Current with the TCP404XL Probe
Figure 14: Duty Cycle Calculation
Extending Current Range
Figure 15: Adding a Second Conductor
Figure 16: Adding Multiple Turns
Increasing Sensitivity
Figure 17: Increasing Probe Sensitivity
Application Notes
Automobile Charging Systems
Table 4: Automobile Charging Systems Test Setup
Figure 18: Setup for Measuring Charging Current
Figure 19: Charge Current Waveforms
Figure 20: Measuring Inductance with a Low-Impedance Source
Inductance Measurements
Figure 21: Linear Current Vs. Time Ramp
Continuity Test of Multiple-Conductor Cable
Figure 22: High-Impedance Source Current Ramp
Figure 23: Measuring the Number of Turns in a Coil
Figure 24: Turns Measurement Using Reference Coil
Measuring Inductor Turns Count
Power Measurement and Analysis Software
Table 5: Troubleshooting
Displaying Error Codes with the Probe Degauss Autobalance Button
Figure 25: Error Code Display
Figure 26: Interpreting the Error Code Display
Table 6: Amplifier Error Codes
Correcting the Cause of an Error Code
Shutdown Error
Troubleshooting and Error Codes
Specifications
Warranted Specifications
Table 7: Warranted TCPA300 and TCPA400 Specifications
Nominal and Typical Characteristics
Table 8: Nominal and Typical Amplifier Characteristics
Mechanical Characteristics
Table 9: TCPA300 and TCPA400 Mechanical Characteristics
Figure 27: Probe Jaw Dimensions (Nominal)
Table 10: Probe Mechanical Characteristics
Table 11: Shipping Weights and Dimensions
Environmental Characteristics
Table 12: Environmental Characteristics
Performance Graphs
Figure 28: Frequency Derating-TCP312
Figure 29: Frequency Derating-TCP305
Figure 30: Frequency Derating-TCP303
Figure 31: Frequency Derating-TCP404XL
Figure 32: Insertion Impedance Versus Frequency
Figure 33: Specified Operating Area of the Probes
TCP404XL Maximum Measurement Times
Figure 34: Measuring 750A Noncontinuous at 50 °C Ambient Temperature
Figure 35: Measuring 600A Noncontinuous at 50 °C Ambient Temperature
Safety Compliance Information
Figure 36: Measuring 750A Noncontinuous at 23 °C Ambient Temperature
Table 13: Safety Compliance Information
Glossary
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