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Tektronix A6302 Current Probe Limited Availability Used and in Excellent Condition Open Web Page https://www.artisantg.com/54611-2 A l l t r a d e m a r k s , b r a n d n a m e s , a n d b r a n d s a p p e a r i n g h e r e i n a r e t h e p r o p e r t y o f t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e o w n e r s .
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Instructions A6302 & A6302XL 20 Ampere AC/DC Current Probes 070-3905-05 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service.
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Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located.
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H Eliminates unexpected service expenses For Information and Ordering For more information or to order Service Assurance, contact your Tektronix representative and provide the information below. Service Assurance may not be available in locations outside the United States of America.
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......A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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......... Figure 9: Rise time test setup for A6302 and A6302XL current probes .
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......... Table 11: DC gain accuracy test work sheet for A6302 and A6302XL current probes .
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Table of Contents A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Do Not Immerse in Liquids. Clean the probe using only a damp cloth. Refer to cleaning instructions. A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Do not drop. insulated wire. Certifications and Refer to the specifications section for a listing of certifications and compliances Compliances that apply to this product. A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Preface This instruction manual supports the operation and maintenance of the A6302 and A6302XL current probes with any of the AM503 series current probe amplifiers. You can find additional documentation supporting the operation and maintenance of the AM503 series amplifiers in the following manuals:...
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6:00 a.m. - - 5:00 p.m. Pacific time This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices. viii A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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11A16 plug-in. With the AM 503 family, the A6302 can measure currents to 20 A (DC + peak AC), and up to 50 A peak current (while not exceeding the amp-second rating). With the 11A16 plug-in, the A6302 can measure currents to 10.5 A.
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(a) Align the tab with the connector slot (b) Insert the connector into the amplifier Figure 1: Connecting a current probe to the current probe amplifier A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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To lock the probe, push the slide forward until the detent snaps into place. Probe open Probe locked Figure 2: Operating the probe slide A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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You can set this multiplier in increments of 0.001 from 0.750 through 1.250. Probe trim adjust is used for an optional calibration of A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Exceeding these ratings can magnetize the probe and cause measurement errors. To determine if your measurement exceeds the Ampere-second product, perform either Procedure A or Procedure B: A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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For example, the A6302 current probe has a maximum Ampere-second product of 100 A⋅ s. If a pulse measured with an A6302 probe has a peak current of 40 A, the maximum allowable pulse width would be 100 A⋅ s divided by 40 A, or 2.5 s.
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For example, the A6302 current probe has a maximum Ampere-second product of 100 A⋅ s. If a pulse measured with an A6302 probe has a width of 3 s, the maximum allowable peak current would be 100 A⋅ s divided by 3 s, or 33.3 A.
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4. The bandwidth of the measurement instrument must be ≤ limited to 200 MHz. Mechanical, electrical, and environmental characteristics for the A6302 and A6302XL current probes are listed in Tables 2 through 4 and Figures 4 through 7.
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100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 50 MHz 10 kHz Frequency Figure 5: A6302 and A6302XL frequency derating curve for maximum input current A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Specifications Typical impedance Impedance deviation Frequency (MHz) Figure 6: A6302 and A6302XL insertion impedance curve Table 3: Mechanical characteristics Probe dimensions Length: 20 cm (7.77 inches) Width: 1.6 cm (0.625 inches) Height: 3.2 cm (1.25 inches) Cable length A6302: 2 m (6.6 feet) A6302XL: 8 m (26.25 feet)
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Operating 0.31 g , 5 to 500 Hz, 10 minutes on each axis Tektronix Std. 062- - 2858- - 00, Rev. B, Class 3 Table 5 lists the product certifications and compliances. Table 5: Certifications and compliances EC Declaration of Conformity Meets intent of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC for Product Safety.
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A6302XL current probes meet specified levels of performance. Tolerances that are specified in these procedures apply to the AM503 series current probe amplifiers and the A6302 and A6302XL current probes and do not include test equipment error. The recommended calibration interval is one year.
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Refer to page 20. Termination 50 Ω, ±0.1%, 0.5 W 011-0129-00 BNC cable 50 Ω, 1.05 m (42 in) long 012-0057-01 BNC-to-Dual 103-0090-00 Banana Adapter A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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H If you select the AM503 amplifier, you must verify the probe and AM503 as a system. The procedures verify the A6302 probe to 50 MHz and the probe is not interchangeable with any other amplifier or system.
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Performance Verification Bandwidth This procedure tests the bandwidth of the A6302 (A6302XL with AM503B or AM5030 amplifier only) current probe. In this test you measure a signal at a relatively low frequency and again at the rated bandwidth of the probe. The two measurements are compared to verify that the signal amplitude does not fall below - -3 dB at the probe bandwidth.
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Refer to Table 1 on page 8. 7. Using the peak-peak measurement capability of the oscilloscope, measure and record the peak-peak reading as M A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Table 1 on page 8. Rise Time This procedure measures the rise time of the A6302 and A6302XL current probes. In this test you directly measure the rise time of a step input. Refer to Figure 9 when making equipment connections.
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50 Ω input Calibration fixture Figure 9: Rise time test setup for A6302 and A6302XL current probes Equipment Connections 1. Using a 50 Ω BNC cable, connect the amplifier output to a 50 Ω oscillo- scope input. If the input impedance of your oscilloscope is 1 MΩ, connect a 50 Ω...
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(The current probe and amplifier are excluded.) A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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6. Verify that the probe rise time is less than the warranted specification. Refer to Table 1 on page 8. NOTE. When using the A6302 on an AM503, you can optimize the pulse response by adjusting R364 (HF COMP) located inside the AM503 amplifier. Refer to the AM503 Instruction Manual (070-2052-XX) for instructions on how to access this adjustment.
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Probe 50 Ω coaxial cable Figure 10: DC gain accuracy test setup for A6302 and A6302XL current probes Equipment Settings Make or verify the equipment settings in Table 9: Table 9: Equipment settings for DC gain accuracy Digital multimeter...
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Table 11 on page 24 to record the results of your measurements.) e. Set the current source for the correct negative test current using Table 10. Table 10: DC gain accuracy test for A6302 and A6302XL current probes Turns of current...
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0. or 1. are omitted. If the first digit displayed is 7, 8, or 9, then the leading digit must be 0. If the first digit displayed is 0, 1, or 2, then the leading digit must be 1. A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Performance Verification Table 11: DC gain accuracy test work sheet for A6302 and A6302XL current probes Turns of current Current probe Current source Test current loop passing amplifier through probe current/division output %Error 1 mA ±250 A 10 mA 2 mA ±500 A...
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DC Offset Adjustment The following adjustment procedures describe how to adjust the DC offset of the A6302 using the AM503, AM503A, AM503B or AM5030 amplifiers and the A6302XL using the AM503B and AM5030 current probe amplifiers. Tolerances that are specified in these procedures apply to the current probes and do not include test equipment error.
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3. Do not clamp the current probe around a conductor, but make sure the jaws are locked shut. AM503B or AM5030 Use the following procedure to adjust the DC offset of the A6302 and A6302XL current probes when using an AM503B or AM5030 current probe amplifier. Equipment Settings...
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8. Press and release the 20 MHz BW LIMIT button. The amplifier degausses itself. Wait until the DEGAUSS light goes out. 9. Adjust the A6302 and A6302XL DC Offset control so that the oscilloscope trace is on the center graticule line (zero offset), ± 2 divisions.
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DC Offset Adjustment AM503A Use the following procedure to adjust the DC offset of the A6302 current probe when using an AM503A current probe amplifier. Equipment Settings Make or verify the equipment settings in Table 15: Table 15: AM 503A settings for DC offset adjustment...
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8. Press and release the 20 MHz BW LIMIT button. This sets the AM503A internal offsets to zero. 9. Adjust the A6302 DC Offset control so that the oscilloscope trace is on the center graticule line (zero offset), ± 2 divisions.
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6. Set the AM503 input coupling to DC. 7. Set the AM503 BALANCE adjustment to mid- -position. 8. Adjust the A6302 DC Offset control so that the oscilloscope trace is on the center graticule line (zero offset), ± 2 divisions.
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Maintenance This section explains how to clean the A6302 and A6302XL current probes and, if necessary, disassemble a probe for maintenance or repair. Also included are instructions for preparing a probe for shipment. WARNING. Probe disassembly should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
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4. Remove the metal ball. 5. Turn the probe upside down, push the slide back slightly, and remove the slide (see Figure 14). A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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(a) push the slide back slightly, and (b) withdraw the slide from the probe body Figure 14: Removing the probe slide A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Maintenance Replacing the Current Replace the current transformer or cable assembly of the A6302 probe as Transformer or Cable follows: Assembly of the 1. To remove the current transformer, lift the front edge of the circuit board and A6302 Probe transformer out of the probe and then pull the transformer socket off the circuit board pins.
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1 through 5 on pages 31 through 33. NOTE. Exercise care when fitting the slide back into the probe body; aligning the switch contacts can require patience. A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Refer to the Replaceable Parts List on page 37 for more informa- tion. Preparation for Shipment If you must ship your Tektronix product, please use the original packaging if possible. If the original packaging is unfit for use or not available, use the following packaging guidelines: 1.
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Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable components for the A6302 and A6302XL current probes. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative.
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Items in this section are referenced by figure and index numbers to the exploded view illustrations. Tektronix Part Number Use this part number when ordering replacement parts from Tektronix. 3 and 4 Serial Number Column three indicates the serial number at which the part was first effective. Column four indicates the serial number at which the part was discontinued.
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Replaceable Parts A6302 Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix Serial No. Serial No. Index Part Number Effective Discont’d Name & Description Mfr. Code Mfr. Part Number Number 17- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
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Replaceable Parts A6302 BO64999 & below Figure 17: A6302 exploded view A6302 and A6302XL Instructions Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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