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AmpFlex® Flexible Current Probes
The AmpFlex® is a flexible AC current
probe composed of a flexible sensor
and an electronic module. The flexible
sensor permits measurements on
conductors where standard clamp-on
probes cannot be used. In particular, it
can be installed in tight spaces, around
cable bundles, around wide or large bus
bars, or even wrapped around irregular
shapes. The Shape Memory feature
enables the user to pre-shape the sensor
before inserting it between or around
conductors. This feature facilitates
positioning the sensor around the
conductor, enhances user safety, and
alleviates the drooping effect associated
with other flexible sensors.
The AmpFlex® is lightweight and does
not use magnetic cores like standard
transformers. The transformation
principle is based on an air core. It
presents virtually no load to the system
under test, has a low phase shift and
excellent frequency response, and
cannot be damaged by current
overloads.
The sensor assembly is
waterproof and insulated for 1000V
working voltage. The AmpFlex® meets
EN 61010 and is CE marked.
The AmpFlex® has a mV output
proportional to the current measured
for direct readings on DMMs, loggers,
oscilloscopes and power or harmonic
meters. The length of the flexible
sensor can be selected from 24"
(450mm) to 60" (1520mm).
Longer lengths are available.
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Features
• Models ranging from 30Arms to
30,000Arms
• Accuracy 1% of Reading
• TRMS measurements when
connected to a TRMS instrument
• No core saturation or damage if
overloaded
• Overrange LED for measurement
circuitry
• EN 61010, 1000V Cat. III, CE Mark
• Waterproof sensor
• 9V battery, provides typical 150 hr
continuous operation
• Shape Memory for custom pre-shap-
ing of sensor before use (no drooping)
• Veryhighfrequencyresponse
• Lowphaseshiftforpower
measurements
• InsensitivetoDC,measuresonlyAC
component on DC + AC signals
• Excellentlinearity
• Lightweight
Applications
• Measuringwidebusbars
• Measuringcrowdedcircuit
breaker panels
• Measuringaroundlarge
cable bundles
• Measuringinanytraditional
application
• Measuringaroundirregularshapes
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Specifications
COMMON SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy
1% of Reading
Frequency Range
10 to 20,000Hz*
Working Voltage
EN 61010, 1000V Cat.III
Safety Standards
EN 61010, CE Mark and UL listed (E143005)
Operating Temperature and %RH
14° to 131°F (-10° to 55°C) (sensor to 90°C),
10 to 90% RH (@50°C)
Minimum Bend Radius
0.75" (19mm)
Water and Dustproofing
Sensor IP45, Module IP40
Battery and Battery Life
9V Alkaline, approx. 150 hours of continuous use
Good Battery Indication
Green LED
Electronic Overload Indication
Red LED
Output
3/4 spaced banana plugs,
optional banana plug to BNC adaptor available,
6.5 ft (2m) lead from sensor to module
*Intentionally limited for optimum performance
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Current Range 30A 200A 300A 300A 30/300A 500A 50/500A 1000A
100/1000A
3000A
Measurement Range
5 to 30A 5 to 200A 5 to 300A 5 to 300A 5 to 300A 5 to 500A 5 to 500A 5 to 1000A 5 to 1000A 5 to 3000A
Output Signal(s) 100mV/A 1mV/A 10mV/A 1mV/A
100mV/A
1mV/A
10mV/A
1mV/A
10mV/A
1mV/A
10mV/A
1mV/A
1mV/A
Crest Factor (mid-range)
3.0 >10 3.0 >10 3.0 >10 >10 9.0 9.0 3.0
Phase Shift @ 50/60Hz
1.3° 0.7° 0.7° 0.7° 1.3° 0.7° 0.7° 0.7° 0.7° 0.7°
Residual Noise
200mA 200mA 200mA 200mA 200mA 200mA 200mA 200mA 200mA 200mA
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Current Range 300/3000A 300/3000A 6000A 600/6000A 10,000A 1000/10,000A 30,000A
3000/30,000A
Measurement Range
5 to 3000A 5 to 3000A 5 to 6000A 5 to 10,000A 5 to 10,000A 5 to 10,000A 5 to 30,000A 5 to 30,000A
Output Signal(s)
10mV/A
3.3mV/A
0.1mV/A
1mV/A
0.1mV/A
1mV/A
0.1mV/A 1
mV/A
1mV/A
0.3mV/A
0.1mV/A
0.1mV/A
0.1mV/A
Crest Factor (mid-range)
3.0 3.0 >10 >10 9.0 9.0 3.0 3.0
Phase Shift @ 50/60Hz
0.7° 0.7° 0.5° 0.5° 0.5° 0.5° 0.5° 0.5°
Residual Noise
200mA 200mA 500mA 500mA 500mA 1A 1A 1A
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Construction
ON OL
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1000V CAT III
10 mV/A
1 mV/A
OFF
INSTRUMENTS
AmpFlex
TM
1. Positive: Red banana plug (
+
)
2. Common: Black banana plug (
–
)
3. Power ON indicator (green LED)
4. OVERLOAD indicator (red LED)
5. Range selection switch
6. AmpFlex
®
connector/latch
7. Flexible sensor (diameter 0.5", 12.5mm)
8. Lead from sensor to module (6.5 ft, 2m)
9. Electronic module - descriptive label on
back case (range, model, etc.)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Sensor Length/Diameter
Current Range – Output Signal
24"/8" 36"/11" 48"/15" 60"/19"
(610mm/190mm) (910mm/290mm) (1220mm/390mm) (1520mm/490mm)
30A – 100mV/A Cat. #2112.14* – – –
Model #30-24-1-100
200A – 1mV/A Cat. #2112.20* – – –
Model #200-24-1-1
300A – 10mV/A – – –
300A – 1mV/A – – –
30/300A – 100/10mV/A Cat. #2112.88 – – –
Model #300-24-2-10
500A – 1mV/A Cat. #2112.34* – – –
Model #500-24-1-1
50/500A – 10/mV/A Cat. #2112.93* – – –
Model #500-24-2-1
1000A – 1mV/A Cat. #2112.39 Cat. #2112.42* –
Model #1000-24-1-1 Model #1000-48-1-1
100/1000A – 10/1mV/A Cat. #2112.98 Cat. #2113.00 Cat. #2113.01* –
Model #1000-24-2-1 Model #1000-36-2-1 Model #1000-48-2-1
3000A – 1mV/A Cat. #2112.46 Cat. #2112.48 Cat. #2112.49* –
Model #3000-24-1-1 Model #3000-36-1-1 Model #3000-48-1-1
300/3000A – 3-3/0.33mV/A** Cat. #2114.87 – –
Model #3000-24-2-0.3
300/3000A – 10/1mV/A Cat. #2113.05 Cat. #2112.00 Cat. #2112.01 –
Model #3000-24-2-1 Model #3000-36-2-1 Model #3000-48-2-1
6000A – 0.1mV/A Cat. #2112.64* Cat. #2112.65* Cat. #2112.66*
Model #6000-36-1-0.1 Model #6000-48-1-0.1 Model #6000-60-1-0.1
600/6000A – 1/0.1mV/A – Cat. #2113.21 Cat. #2113.22 Cat. #2113.23*
Model #6000-36-2-0.1 Model #6000-48-2-0.1 Model #6000-60-2-0.1
10,000A – 0.1mV/A Cat. #2112.70* Cat. #2112.72* Cat. #2112.73* Cat. #2112.74*
Model #10000-24-1-0.1 Model #10000-36-1-0.1 Model #10000-48-1-0.1 Model #10000-60-1-0.1
1000/10,000A – 1/0.1mV/A Cat. #2113.27* Cat. #2112.02 Cat. #2112.03* Cat. #2113.29*
Model #10000-24-2-0.1 Model #10000-36-2-0.1 Model #10000-48-2-0.1 Model #10000-60-2-0.1
30,000A – 0.1mV/A Cat. #2112.78* Cat. #2112.80* Cat. #2112.81* Cat. #2112.82*
Model #30000-24-1-0.1 Model #30000-36-1-0.1 Model #30000-48-1-0.1 Model #30000-60-1-0.1
3000/30,000A – 1/0.1mV/A Cat. #2113.33 Cat. #2113.35* Cat. #2113.36* Cat. #2113.37*
Model #30000-24-2-0.1 Model #30000-36-2-0.1 Model #30000-48-2-0.1 Model #30000-60-2-0.1
Accessories
Banana (female) – BNC (male) Adaptor (XM-BB) Cat. #2118.46
** This model is specifically designed to be used with recorders or power analyzers with a Voltage AC input.
A scale factor may need to be entered into the recorder to display the exact value.
* Available as special orders only. Contact customer service for current list price.
Banana (female) - BNC (male) Adaptor
Catalog #2118.46 (optional)
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Contact Us
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