TCP0150 AC/DC Current Probe, Datasheet

The TCP0150 is a high performance and easy-to-use 150 A AC/DC current probe designed for use and direct connection to the TekVPI™ probe interface.

Key performance specifications

• DC to 20 MHz bandwidth
• 150 A_RMS maximum current capability
• 500 a peak pulse current capability
• High accuracy with typically less than 1% DC gain error
• Accurately measures current levels as low as 5 mA

Key features

• Easy-to-Use and accurate AC/DC current measurements
• Connects directly to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface
• Low noise and DC drift
• Provides automatic units scaling and readout on the oscilloscope's display
• Remote GPIB/USB probe control through the oscilloscope
• Split-core probe head construction allows easy connection to conductors
• Easy to degauss and autozero
• Setup controls and probe status and diagnostic indicators are provided on both the probe hardware and through an Easy-to-Access scope UI display menu

Applications

• Power supplies
• Semiconductor devices
• Power inverters/converters
• Electronic ballasts
• Industrial/consumer electronics
• Motor drives
• Transportation systems

Specifications

All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.

Warranted characteristics

Bandwidth

DC to ≥20 MHz (-3 dB). Derate with frequency. See Figure 1. (Calculated from Rise Time BW = .35/Rise Time)

Rise time

≤17.5 ns

Max RMS current

150 A

Max peak pulse current

500 A

Minimum sensitivity

5 mA (on oscilloscope's 1 mV/div setting)

AC coupling (on oscilloscopes that support AC/DC coupling)

Current ranges

25 A and 150 A

Max bare-wire voltage

600 V_RMS CAT I and II

300 V_RMS CAT III

Typical characteristics

DC accuracy

±1% typical (3% warranted)

Max amp-second product

25 A range

3,000 aµs

150 A range

15,000 aµs

Insertion impedance

0.03 Ω at 1 MHz

0.075 Ω at 5 MHz

.125 at 10 MHz

.3 at 20 MHz

Signal delay

≈ 21 ns

Displayed RMS noise

≤500 μA_RMS (probe only)

Physical characteristics

Cable length

2 meters (79 in.)

Probe head size

Length

26.8 cm (10.55 in.)

Width

4.1 cm (1.6 in.)

Height

15.6 cm (6.13 in.)

Max conductor diameter

21 mm x 25 mm (0.83 in. x 1.0 in.)

Shipping weight

.7865 kg (1.734 lb.)

Power requirements

TCP0150 is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI interface

Environmental

Temperature

Operating

0 ºC to +50 ºC

Nonoperating

-40 ºC to +75 ºC

Humidity

Operating

5% to 95% RH (Relative humidity) at up to +30 ºC

5% to 85% RH above 30 ºC up to +50 ºC, noncondensing

Nonoperating

5% to 95% RH (Relative humidity) at up to +30 ºC

5% to 85% RH above 30 ºC up to +75 ºC, noncondensing

Altitude

Operating

Up to 2,000 meters (6,560 feet)

Nonoperating

Up to 12,000 meters (40,000 feet)

Recommended oscilloscopes

Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI probe interface.

Note: For best probe support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tek.com/software/downloads

TCP0150 insertion impedance

TCP0150 Max Peak Pulse versus PW

Do not apply currents greater than the max continuous current for more than 10 seconds to minimize heating effects.

Ordering information

Models

TCP0150

AC/DC current probe with TekVPI interface.

Options

Language options

Opt. L0

English manual

Opt. L5

Japanese manual

Opt. L7

Simplified Chinese manual

Opt. L9

Korean manual

Service options

Opt. CA1

Single Calibration or Functional Verification

Opt. C3

Calibration Service 3 Years

Opt. C5

Calibration Service 5 Years

Opt. D3

Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)

Opt. D5

Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)

Opt. R3

Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)

Opt. R5

Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)

Opt. SILV600

Standard warranty extended to 5 years

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