AC/DC Current Measurement Systems TCPA300, TCP312A, TCP305A, TCP303, TCPA400, TCP404XL Datasheet Low DC drift and noise allows improved low-level current measurements 3rd party safety certification 2 Requires a TDS TEKSCOPE oscilloscope or a TekConect oscilloscope with TCA-BNC adapter Applications Development and analysis solutions for designers, installers, and service personnel in telecom, data comm, computer, and semiconductor power electronics environments for: Power supplies (switching and linear) The TCP300 and TCP400 Series AC/DC current measurement family is a highly advanced current measurement system for today's current measurement needs. When connected to Tektronix oscilloscopes with TEKPROBE Level II, TekConnect (w/ TCA-BNC), or TekVPI (w/ TPA-BNC) interfaces, current measurements and calculations are simple and easy. Key performance specifications DC - 100 MHz, Current Probe Amplifier (TCPA300) uses: DC - 100 MHz, 30 A DC (TCP312A) DC - 50 MHz, 50 A DC (TCP305A) DC - 15 MHz, 150 A DC (TCP303) DC - 50 MHz, Current Probe Amplifier (TCPA400) Uses: DC - 2 MHz, 750 A DC1 (TCP404XL) (500 A DC Continuous) with duty cycle 1Derated Key features Automatic scaling and units2 - Oscilloscope on-screen readout of magnitude and amps reduces measurement errors with no more hand calculations AC/DC input coupling Low insertion impedance reduces device under test loading Split-core construction allows easy circuit connection Status indicators provide visual operating status and notification of potential error conditions - degauss, probe open, overload, not terminated into 50 , noncompatible probe type Semiconductor devices (SCRs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, CMOS, BJTs) Power inverters/converters Electronic ballasts Industrial/consumer electronics Mobile communications (phone, satellite, relay stations) Motor drives Transportation systems (electronic vehicles, electric trains, locomotives, avionics) Meets today's AC/DC current measurement applications The TCPA300 amplifier, when used with TCP312A, TCP305A, or TCP303 probes, provides a wide range of current measurement capability and spans the gap between low-level milliamp measurements to very high current levels. These three probes provide current measurement capabilities of 30 A, 50 A, and 150 A DC continuous. For even higher current levels, the TCPA400 amplifier with the TCP404XL current probe measures 500 A DC continuous and 750 A DC continuous, derated with duty cycle. Higher-frequency performance is available with the TCP312A w/TCPA300 providing 100 MHz bandwidth and a maximum current of 30 A DC. Datasheet Measurement errors and manual calculations are now a thing of the past With this new series of current measurement tools, automatic control and on-screen scaling and units is provided for users of Tektronix TDS3000, TDS500, TDS600, TDS700, TDS5000, TDS6000, and TDS7000B series oscilloscope systems (the DPO3000, MDO/MSO/DPO4000, MSO/ DPO5000, and DPO7000 series oscilloscopes, the TPA-BNC adapter is required). The TCP300/TCP400 current measurement systems seamlessly integrate with your TDS series oscilloscope. Even non-TEKPROBE systems can use the TCPA300/400 series to make proper current measurements by simply multiplying the measured output voltage on the oscilloscope by the TCPA300/400 series range setting. Specifications All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. Model overview TCP312A w/ TCPA300 TCP305A w/ TCPA300 TCP303 w/ TCPA300 TCP404XL w/ TCPA400 Bandwidth DC - 100 MHz DC - 50 MHz DC - 15 MHz DC - 2 MHz Rise time 3.5 ns 7 ns 23 ns 175 ns DC accuracy 3% of reading 3% of reading 3% of reading 3% of reading DC accuracy, typical 1% of reading 1% of reading 1% of reading 1% of reading Lowest measurable current (at 3% accuracy at DC) Scope set to 1 mV/div and 20 MHz BW limited 1 mA 5 mA 5 mA 1A Maximum Amp-Second product, typical (Based on amplifier range setting) 50 A*S - 1 A/V 500 A*S - 10 A/V 500 A*S - 5 A/V NA - 10 A/V 3,000 A*S - 5 A/V 15,000 A*S - 50 A/V NA - 1 A/mV Maximum wire voltage, bare insulated 150 V CAT II 300 V CAT II 150 V CAT II 300 V CAT II 600 V CAT I & II 300 V CAT III 600 V CAT I & II 300 V CAT III AC-coupling low-frequency Bandwidth, typical (Low pass - 3 dB point) <7 Hz <7 Hz <7 Hz <7 Hz Displayed RMS noise, typical (at 20 MHz bandwidth limit) 250 ARMS 1.25 mA RMS 2.5 mARMS 250 mARMS Signal delay (to output BNC) 17 ns 19 ns 40 ns 80 ns Insertion impedance 0.11 at 1 MHz 0.12 at 10 MHz 0.35 at 50 MHz 0.7 at 100 MHz 0.02 at 1 MHz 0.1 at 10 MHz 0.35 at 50 MHz 0.01 at 1 MHz 0.025 at 5 MHz 0.1 at 15 MHz 0.1 m at 10 kHz 0.6 m at 100 kHz 8 m at 1 MHz 16 m at 2 MHz 2 www.tektronix.com AC/DC Current Measurement Systems Characteristics Maximum current ratings High-current sensitivity Low-current sensitivity TCP312A w/ TCPA300 TCP305A w/ TCPA300 TCP303 w/ TCPA300 TCP404XL w/ TCPA400 Range 10 A/V 10 A/V 50 A/V 1 A/mV DC (continuous) 30 A 50 A 150 A 500 A (750 A) RMS (sinusoidal) 21.2 A 35.4 A 150 A 500 A Peak 50 A 50 A 500 A 750 A Range 1 A/V 5 A/V 5 A/V N/A DC (continuous) 5A 25 A 25 A N/A RMS (sinusoidal) 3.5 A 17.7 A 17.7 A N/A Peak 50 A 50 A 500 A N/A Physical characteristics Amplifiers TCPA300/TCPA400 Length 17.3 cm (6.8 in) Width 16.7 cm (6.6 in) Height 9.14 cm (3.6 in) Weight 1.14 kg (2.5 lb) Probes Maximum conductor size Cable length TCP305A/TCP312A TCP303 TCP404XL Length 20 cm (7.77 in) 26.8 cm (10.55 in) 26.8 cm (10.55 in) Width 6 cm (0.625 in) 4.1 cm (1.60 in) 4.1 cm (1.60 in) Height 3.2 cm (1.25 in) 15.6 cm (6.13 in) 15.6 cm (6.13 in) Weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lb) 0.66 kg (1.45 lb) 0.88 kg (1.90 lb) TCP312A TCP305A TCP303 TCP404XL 5.0 mm (0.15 in) 5.0 mm (0.15 in) 21 mm x 25 mm (0.83 x 1.0 in) 21 mm x 25 mm (0.83 x 1.0 in) 1.5 m (60 in) 1.5 m (60 in) 2 m (78.7 in) 8 m (315 in) EMC environment and safety U.S. NRTL listing TCP312A/305A probe and amplifier Amplifiers TCP303/404XL probe and amplifier UL61010-2-032, UL61010-1 UL3111-1, first edition UL3111-2-032, UL3111-2-031; UL3111-1 Canadian certification CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-032 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.1010.1-92 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.1010.1-92 European Union compliance EN61010-1, EN61010-2-032 EN61010-1:2001 EN61010-1/A2, EN61010-2-031, EN61010-2-032 Other IEC61010-1/A2 IEC61010-2-032 Electromagnetic compatibility EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC, FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A, AS/NZS 2064.1/2. www.tektronix.com 3 Datasheet Temperature Operating 0 C to +50 C (32 F to 122 F) Nonoperating -40 C to +75 C (-40 F to 167 F) Operating 5% to 95% R.H. to +30 C (86 F) 5% to 85% R.H. +30 C to +50 C (86 F to 122 F) Nonoperating 5% to 95% R.H. to +30 C (86 F) 5% to 85% R.H. +30 C to +75 C (86 F to 167 F) Operating 2000 m (6800 ft.) maximum Nonoperating 12,192 m (40,000 ft.) maximum Humidity Altitude Ordering information Models Probes TCP312A Probe AC/DC current, DC to 100 MHz; 30 A DC (Requires TCPA300 amplifier) TCP305A Probe AC/DC current, DC to 50 MHz; 50 A DC (Requires TCPA300 amplifier) TCP303 Probe AC/DC current, DC to 15 MHz; 150 A DC (Requires TCPA300 amplifier) TCP404XL Probe AC/DC current, DC to 2 MHz; 500 A DC (750 A DC derated with duty cycle) (Requires TCPA400 amplifier) Amplifiers TCPA300 Amplifier AC/DC current probe, DC to 100 MHz, (Requires TCP305A or TCP312A or TCP303 probes) TCPA400 Amplifier AC/DC current probe, DC to 50 MHz, (Requires TCP404XL probe) Recommended accessories Cover, large probe protective; (for TCP303, TCP404XL) 016-1924-00 Case, transit; current measurement systems 016-1922-00 50 feedthrough termination 011-0049-02 50 BNC-to-BNC coaxial cable 012-0117-00 TEKPROBE interface cable, TCPA300 or TCPA400 amplifier to TDS series oscilloscopes 012-1605-00 Current loop, 1 turn, 50 , BNC 067-2396-00 connector (for TCP305A, TCP312A, TCP202A) Current loop, 1 turn, 50 , BNC 015-0601-50 connector (for TCP303, TCP404XL) 4 www.tektronix.com AC/DC Current Measurement Systems TCPA300/TCPA400 amplifier calibration adapter 174-4765-00 Power measurements deskew fixture for TCP202A, TCP305A, TCP312A, TCP303 probes 067-1478-00 Warranty One year parts and labor. Power requirements Amplifiers 90 V to 264 V, 47 to 440 Hz, 50 W; Maximum CAT II (auto switch) Probes TCP312A, TCP305A, TCP303 probes require a TCPA300 Amplifier; TCP404XL probe requires a TCPA400 Amplifier Options Power plug options Opt. A0 North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz) Opt. A1 Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz) Opt. A2 United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz) Opt. A3 Australia power plug (240 V, 50 Hz) Opt. A5 Switzerland power plug (220 V, 50 Hz) Opt. A6 Japan power plug (100 V, 110/120 V, 60 Hz) Opt. A10 China power plug (50 Hz) Opt. A11 India power plug (50 Hz) Opt. A12 Brazil power plug (60 Hz) Opt. A99 No power cord ServiceOptions Opt. C3 Calibration Service 3 Years Opt. C5 Calibration Service 5 Years Opt. D1 Calibration Data Report 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. R3DW Repair Service Coverage 3 Years (includes product warranty period). 3-year period starts at time of instrument purchase Opt. R5 Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty) Opt. R5DW Repair Service Coverage 5 Years (includes product warranty period). 5-year period starts at time of instrument purchase Opt. SILV400 Standard warranty extended to 5 years (TCP305A, TCP312A, TCPA300, TCPA400 ) Opt. SILV600 Standard warranty extended to 5 years (TCP303, TCP404XL) www.tektronix.com 5 Datasheet Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar. ASEAN / Australasia (65) 6356 3900 Belgium 00800 2255 4835* Central East Europe and the Baltics +41 52 675 3777 Finland +41 52 675 3777 Hong Kong 400 820 5835 Japan 81 (3) 6714 3010 Middle East, Asia, and North Africa +41 52 675 3777 People's Republic of China 400 820 5835 Republic of Korea 001 800 8255 2835 Spain 00800 2255 4835* Taiwan 886 (2) 2722 9622 * European toll-free number. 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