Frequency range ............... DC to 20 kHz (-1 dB) SAFETY .......................................... I x f 400,000 RMS Power supply ..................... 9 V Alkaline battery The following symbols appear on the product: PP3, MN 1604 or IEC6LR61 Attention Refer to Manual. Load impedance (minimum) > 100 k and 100 pF Application around and removal from General data UNINSULATED HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted. Conductor size ................... 32 mm diameter TA167 Output cable and connectors 2 m long coax terminated with Double/Reinforced Insulation. safety BNC connector Operating temperature ....... 0C to +50C Complies with the relevant European standards. Storage temperature with AC / DC Battery removed ................. -20C to +85C Do not dispose of this product as unsorted 1) municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler for CURRENT PROBE Accuracy quoted is for conductor in centre of aperture disposal. Read all instructions completely before using this product. 1 To avoid electric shock: 2 Use caution during installation and use of this product high 3 voltages and currents may be present in circuit under test. 5 4 This product must be used only by qualified personnel 4 practising applicable safety precautions. 6 Do not use product if damaged. Always connect probe to display device before it is installed 7 around the conductor. 8 9 Always ensure the probe is removed from any live electrical circuit, and leads are disconnected before removing the battery cover. Do not hold the probe anywhere beyond the tactile barrier see Fig 1. SPECIFICATION Electrical data Fig 1 (All accuracies stated at 23C 1C) 1. Jaws Nominal current ................. 2000 A AC or DC PEAK 2. Conventional current direction Measuring range (s) ........... 2000 A 3. Tactile Barrier Overload capacity .............. 2200 A (60 s) 4. Battery cover Output sensitivity ................ 10 / 1 mV/A 5. Battery cover screw 1) Accuracy (0 200/1500 A) 1% of reading 100 / 500 mA 6. Jaw trigger 1) Accuracy (1500 2000 A) 5% of reading User Manual 7. ON/OFF and Range switch Resolution .......................... 100 / 500 mA 8. Auto zero button Gain variation ..................... 0.15% of reading/C 9. LED Unclamp the probe from the conductor, turn it off using the On - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY Off switch and disconnect the output leads, from external Switch On equipment. Your current probe is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase against defective material or workmanship. If the Loosen the captive screw which secures the battery cover. Lift When the probe is switched on to the required measuring probe fails during the warranty period, we shall at our the cover through 30 and pull it clear of the probe body as range, the green LED will illuminate. The LED starts flashing discretion, repair or replace it with a new or reconditioned unit shown in Fig 1. Replace the battery and re-fit the battery cover when the battery voltage is too low for normal operation and provided we are satisfied that the failure is due to defective and fasten the screw. warns the user that it requires changing. This procedure is material or workmanship. To make a claim under warranty, the described below. Fit only Type 9 V PP3 Alkaline (MN 1604). probe should be returned to us, postage prepaid, with a description of the defect. The use of a battery, other than that Auto Zero SAFETY STANDARDS specified invalidates this warranty. The output zero offset voltage of the probe may change due to Goods alleged by the buyer to be defective shall not form the EN 61010-1:2001 thermal shifts and other environmental conditions. Select the subject of any claim for injury, loss, damage, or any expense required measuring range and to null the output voltage EN 61010-2-032:2002 howsoever incurred, whether arising directly or indirectly from depress the Auto Zero button. Ensure that the probe is away such alleged defects other than death or personal injury EN 61010-031:2002 from the current carrying conductor whilst the probe is being resulting from the sellers negligence. nulled. 300V Cat III, Pollution Degree 2 No condition is made or to be implied, nor is any warranty given or to be implied as to the life or wear of goods supplied or that EMC Standards Current Measurement they will be suitable for any particular purpose or for use under EN 61326-2-2:2006 specific conditions, notwithstanding that such purpose or 1. Switch on the probe by selecting the required measuring ROHS and WEEE compliant conditions may be made known to the seller. range and check that the green LED is lit. 2. Connect the output lead to the oscilloscope, This product is designed to be safe under the following 3. Zero the probe using the Auto Zero button. conditions: 4. Clamp the jaws of the probe round the conductor ensuring a good contact between the closing faces of the jaws. - indoor use 5. Observe and take measurements as required. Positive - altitude up to 2000 m output indicates that the current flow is in the direction shown by the arrow on the probe. - temperature 0C to +50C Auto Power OFF - maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31C decreasing linearly to 40% relative humidity at 50C. In order to save battery life, the probe will automatically switch Use of the probe on uninsulated conductors is limited to itself off after approximately 10 minutes. To disable the Auto 300 V AC or DC. and frequencies below 1 kHz. RMS power off function, Switch Off the probe and Switch On whilst pressing the auto zero button. The red LED will illuminate and Pico Technology Limited the probe will stay ON until switched off again. Safety in its use is the responsibility of the operator who must be a suitably qualified or authorised person. Ensure that your fingers are behind the protective barrier see Fig 1 when using Battery Replacement James House the probe. Always inspect the probe and lead for damage Colmworth Business Park before use. The green or red LED will flash when the minimum operating St Neots voltage is approached. Refer to Fig 1. Use the following Cambridgeshire To avoid electric shock, keep the probe clean and free of procedure: PE19 8YP surface contamination. United Kingdom SAFETY WARNING Use a cloth moistened with Isopropyl alcohol to clean the Before removing the battery cover, Tel: +44 (0) 1480 396395 probe, ensure the probe is completely dry before using. ensure that the probe is disconnected from the Fax: +44 (0) 1480 396296 oscilloscope and remote Technical Support: support picotech.com from any live electrical circuit.