AEMC SL261 User manual

AC/DC CURRENT
OSCILLOSCOPE PROBE
SL261
E N G L I S H User Manual
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Catalog #: 1201.51
Model #: SL261
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: _________________________________
Date Calibration Due: _______________________
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 International Electrical Symbols................................................3
1.2DenitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................3
1.3ReceivingYourShipment..........................................................3
1.4OrderingInformation.................................................................4
1.4.1AccessoriesandReplacementParts............................4
PRODUCT FEATURES............................................................................. 5
2.1Description................................................................................5
2.2Compatibility .............................................................................5
2.3Features....................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................... 7
3.1ElectricalSpecications ............................................................7
3.2MechanicalSpecications ........................................................8
3.3EnvironmentalSpecications....................................................9
3.4SafetySpecications ................................................................9
3.5TypicalResponseCurves .......................................................10
OPERATION......................................................................................... 12
4.1ZeroAdjustment......................................................................12
4.2CurrentMeasurement.............................................................12
4.3 Battery Indication (Green LED)...............................................13
4.4 Peak Overload (OL) Indication (Red LED) .............................13
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 14
5.1Maintenance ...........................................................................14
5.2Cleaning..................................................................................14
5.3ReplacingtheBatteries...........................................................15
RepairandCalibration ..........................................................................16
TechnicalandSalesAssistance ............................................................16
Limited Warranty...........................................................................................17
WarrantyRepairs ..................................................................................17
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2 AC/DC Current Oscilloscope Probe Model SL261
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
The safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of
personnel and proper operation of the instrument. Read the
instruction completely.
•Usecautiononanycircuit:potentiallyhighvoltagesandcurrents
maybepresentandmayposeashockhazard.
•Donotusetheprobeifdamaged.Alwaysconnectthecurrent
probetothemeasuringdevicebeforeitisconnectedaroundthe
conductor
•Donotuseonnoninsulatedconductorwithapotentialtoground
greaterthan600VCATIIIpollution2.Useextremecautionwhen
clampingaroundbareconductorsorbusbars.
•Beforeeachuse,inspecttheprobe;lookforcracksinhousingor
outputcableinsulation.
•
Donotuseclampinwetenvironmentorinlocationsthathazardous
gasesexist.
•Donotusetheprobeanywherebeyondthetactilebarrier.
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1.1 International Electrical Symbols
This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or
reinforced insulation.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator
must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the
instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that
if the instructions are not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and
product damage may result.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may
be dangerous.
This symbol refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signifies that
application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is
permitted.
Probe fitted with an electronic output limiter providing protection against
voltage surges caused by the accidental opening of the probe secondary
circuit to 30V max. peak.
In conformity with WEEE 2002/96/EC.
1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
CAT II: Formeasurementsperformedoncircuitsdirectlyconnectedto
theelectricaldistributionsystem.Examplesaremeasurements
onhouseholdappliancesorportabletools.
CAT III:Formeasurementsperformedinthebuildinginstallationat
thedistributionlevelsuchasonhardwiredequipmentin xed
installationandcircuitbreakers.
CAT IV: Formeasurementsperformedattheprimaryelectricalsupply
(<1000V)suchasonprimaryovercurrentprotectiondevices,
ripplecontrolunits,ormeters.
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Uponreceivingyourshipment,makesurethatthecontentsareconsistent
withthepackinglist.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissingitems.Ifthe
equipmentappearstobedamaged,leaclaimimmediatelywiththecar rier
andnotifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionofany
damage.Savethedamagedpackingcontainertosubstantiateyourclaim.
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1.4 Ordering Information
AC/DCCurrentProbeModelSL261
(10A-100mV/A,100A-10mV/A,BNC)..................................Cat. #1201.51
Includes a user manual.
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Adapter-BNCAdapterforusewithAC/DCCurrentProbe
ModelSL261&Meters8220,8333,8335&8336 .............. Cat. #2140.40
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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
TheSL261AC/DCCurrentOscilloscopeProbeexpandsoscilloscope
applicationsinindustrial,automotiveorpowerenvironments,andis
idealforanalysisandmeasurementofdistortedcurrentwaveformsand
harmonics.Theprobepermitsaccuratedisplayandmeasurementof
currentsfrom100mAto100Arms,DCto100kHzwithoutbreakinginto
thecircuit.The probeusesHalleecttechnologytomeasureACandDC
signals.Theprobeconnectsdirectlytoanoscilloscopethrougha2meter
coaxialcablewithaninsulatedBNC.
2.2 Compatibility
TheModelSL261iscompatiblewithanyanalogordigitaloscilloscopeor
othervoltage-measuringinstrumentwhichhasthefollowingfeatures:
•BNCinputconnector
•Rangecapableofdisplaying0.2to0.5Vperdivision
•Minimuminputimpedanceof1MΩ
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2.3 Features
ZERO
OFF
I
Battery
Compartment
Screw
Range Selection Switch
Power Indication LED
Zero Adjust Knob
Current Flow for DC Measurements
or Supply to Load for AC Measurements
Battery
Compartment Cover
Ø = 0.46"
(11.8 mm)
Peak Overload
Indication LED
Keep hands below
this point
100 mV/A
10 mV/A
WARNING: Always keep hand on the handle part of the probe.
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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Electrical Specifications
*Referenceconditions:23°C±5°C,20to75%RH,DCto1kHz,probezeroed,1
minutewarmup,batteriesat9V±0.1V,externalmagneticeld<40A/m,noDC
component,noexternalcurrentcarryingconductor,1MΩ/100pFload,conductor
centeredinjaw.
Current Range:
100mV/A:100mAto10Apeak
10mV/A:1to100Apeak
Output Signal:1000mVpeakmax
AC Current Accuracy:
Aftercalibrationandforoneyear
(zeroprobebeforemakingmeasurement)
Range Accuracy Phase Shift
100mV/A
(50mA to 10ADC/ACpeak) ±3%ofreading±50mA <1.5°fromDCto65Hz
10mV/A
(500mA to 40ADC/ACpeak) ±4%ofreading±50mA
<1°fromDCto65Hz
10mV/A
(40A to 80ADC/ACpeak) 12%ofreading±50mA
10mV/A
(80A to 100ADC/ACpeak) 15%ofreading
Frequency Range: DCto100kHz(-3dBwithcurrentderating)
Noise:
Range10mV/A:480µV
Range100mV/A:3mV
Slew Rate:
Range10mV/A:20mV/µs
Range100mV/A:0.3V/µs
Load Impedance: >1MΩ/100pF
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Insertion Impedance (50/60 Hz): 100mV/A:3µs
10mV/A:0.01Ω
Rise or Fall Time:Range100mV/A:3µs
Range10mV/A:4µs
Working Voltage: 600Vrmsmax
Common Mode Voltage: 600Vrmsmax
Inuence of Adjacent Conductor: < 0.2mA/A AC
Inuence of Conductor Position in Jaw: 0.5%ofreadingatkHz
Battery: 9Valkaline(NEDA1604A,IEC6LR61)
Low Battery: GreenLEDwhen≥6.5V
Overload Indication:
RedLEDindicatesinputgreaterthantheselectedrange
Typical Consumption: 8.6mA
Battery Life: 55hourstypical
3.2 Mechanical Specifications
Zero Adjustment: 20turnpotentiometer
Maximum Cable Diameter: 0.46" (11.8 mm)
Case Protection: IP20perIEC529
Drop Test:
1.0mon38mmofoakonconcrete;testaccordingtoIEC1010
Mechanical Shock: 100G;testperIEC68-2-27
Vibration:
TestperIEC68-2-6,frequencyrange10Hzto55Hz,amplitude0.15mm
Handle: Lexan®920A,UL94V2
Dimensions: 9.09x1.42x2.64"(231x36x67mm)
Weight: 11.6oz(330g)withbattery
Color: Lightgray
Output Lead: InsulatedcoaxialcablewithinsulatedBNCconnector
Cable Length: 6.5foot(2m)
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