Iwatsu SS-623S User manual

Rogowski Coil Current Probe
SS-623S/623M/624S/624M
SS-625S/625M/626S/626M
SS-627S/627M/628S/628M
SS-629S/SS-629M
Instruction Manual

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Contents
Preface ········································································ 1
Important Safety Precautions ············································ 1
WARNING ···································································· 2
CAUTION ····································································· 5
Verify packed Items ························································ 7
Components·································································· 7
Management of instrument ··············································· 8
Repair and sending instrument to be repaired ······················· 8
Cleaning of this instrument ··············································· 8
Chapter 1 Overview······················································· 9
1.1 Rogowski Coil Current Probe ··························· 9
1.2 Features·························································10
1.3 Usage Example ···············································11
Chapter 2 Names and Functions ······································12
2.1 Main Unit························································12
2.2 Names and Functions of Main Unit·······················13
2.3 Rogowski Coil Sensor ·······································14
Chapter 3 Measurement Principle ····································15
3.1 Rogowski Coil Sensor ·······································16
3.2 Main Unit························································17
Chapter 4 Measurement··················································18
4.1 Preparation for Measurement······························18
4.2 Measurement Procedure····································19
4.3 Before Measurement ········································22
Chapter 5 Specifications·················································26
5.1 Specifications ··················································26
5.2 Appearance ····················································28
Contacts

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Preface
◇ Thank you for purchasing the Rogowski Coil Current Probe SS-62xS/M
Series. We sincerely hope to continue using our instruments for a long
time.
◇ We ask you to thoroughly read this manual before commencing operation
and to keep it at a readily accessible location for future reference.
Important Safety Precautions
To operate this instrument safely and to prevent injury to the user or damage
to property, read and carefully observe WARNING and CAUTION in
the following sections.
Definition of WARNING and CAUTION as used in this manual
WARNING Incorrect operation or failure to observe a warning may
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Incorrect operation or failure to observe a caution may
result in bodily injury or damage to this instrument.
Notices
◇Some of the contents of this manual may be modified without notice for
improvements in specifications and functions.
◇Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this manual without prior
permission from IWATSU is prohibited.
◇If any question arises about this instrument, contact IWATSU or our sales
distributors.
Revision History
◇September 2016: 1st edition
◇November 2018: 2nd edition
KML104521

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Read the following safety information.
WARNING
Do not use this instrument in an environment with explosive
gases.
Failure to do so may cause an explosion.
If you notice smoke, foul odor, or abnormal noise, immediately
remove this instrument from the object to be measured, power
off the equipment connected with this instrument, and then turn
the POWER switch to the O side to turn off the power to this
instrument (remove the AC adaptor from the receptacle when
used).
Continued use under these circumstances may result in an electric shock or
fire. Contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for repair. Do not attempt
to repair this instrument yourself.
Never use this instrument for measurement where current or
frequency to be measured exceeds the specifications (refer to
the absolute maximum di/dt in Section 5.1 of this manual).
If the measurement is performed without considering the specifications, an
electric shock or malfunction may occur.
Do not use under conditions where the sensor coil generates
heat due to induction heating.
Even if the absolute maximum di/dt is within the range, the coil itself is metal,
so induction heating causes the coil itself to generate heat, which may cause
smoke, fire, or malfunction.
Never use the coil and sensor cable of this instrument’s input for
the measurement where voltage exceeds the following value (the
voltage is described on the input of this instrument).
An electric shock or malfunction may occur.
• 5 kVpeak
Use caution not to wet this instrument or allow entry of water or
foreign objects into it.
Continued use under these circumstances may result in an electric shock,
fire, or malfunction. If water, foreign objects, or other substances enter this
instrument or the instrument is wet with water, immediately remove this
instrument from the object to be measured, power off the equipment
connected with this instrument, and turn the POWER switch to the O side to
turn off the power to this instrument (or remove the AC adaptor from the
receptacle). After that, contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for repair.
Do not use this instrument with wet hands.
If not, an electric shock, fire, or malfunction may occur.
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Read the following safety information. (continued)
WARNING
Do not modify or disassemble this instrument.
Modification or disassembly of this instrument could result in an electric
shock, fire, or malfunction. Repair of a modified instrument may be refused.
Contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for repair.
Use the accessory size AA alkaline batteries or equivalent for this
instrument. Do not use new batteries in combination with old
ones.
Using a battery that does not comply with the above requirements may result
in a fire or malfunction.
For information on the recommended batteries, refer to Notes 1 and 2 of
Section 5.1 “Specifications.”
Use the dedicated optional AC adaptor only.
If not, a fire or malfunction may occur.
Observe the following when handling the coil, sensor cable,
BNC cable or AC adaptor (option) of this instrument.
If not, an electric shock, fire, or malfunction may occur. Do not use any of the
cables or AC adaptor if damaged. Contact Iwatsu office or our sales
distributors for repair.
• Do not modify any cable or the AC adaptor cable.
• Do not pull on any cable or the AC adaptor cable.
• Do not forcibly bend any cable or the AC adaptor cable.
• Do not heat any cable or the AC adaptor cable.
• Do not twist any cable or the AC adaptor cable.
• Do not wet any cable or the AC adaptor cable.
• Do not tie any cable in a bundle or the AC adaptor cable.
• Do not put heavy objects on any cable or the AC adaptor cable.
Do not connect the AC adaptor (option) to power strip to which
multiple cords are attached.
Failure to do so may be a cause of a fire or overheating.
Securely insert the AC adaptor (option) into the receptacle.
Contacting the plug blade of the AC adaptor with metal may be a
cause of an electrical shock or fire.
Do not use this instrument in a highly humid environment where
condensation may occur.
If not, an electric shock, fire, or malfunction may occur.
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Read the following safety information. (continued)
WARNING
Avoid the generation of Corona discharge in an environment
where high voltage is applied to the sensor for a long time.
Depending on the frequency of the applied voltage and installation conditions
of the sensor, Corona discharge may be generated even when a voltage
lower than resisting voltage is applied to the sensor. This generation may lead
to degrading the insulating outer sheath, causing an electrical shock, fire, or
malfunction.
Corona discharge tends to be generated due to electric field concentration.
Take some measures to avoid the generation; for example, keep the sensor
away from high voltage parts as far as possible or achieve insulation.
Do not put on this instrument a container that water, medicine,
etc. has entered or a small metallic object.
If not, an electric shock or fire may occur. If this instrument is wet with water, or
metal and other objects enter the instrument, immediately remove this
instrument from the object to be measured, power off the equipment
connected with this instrument, and turn the POWER switch to the O side to
turn off the power to this instrument (remove the AC adaptor from the receptacle
when used). After that, contact Iwatsu office or our sales distributors for repair.
When it begins to thunder, pull out the power plug of a device or
the AC adaptor to which this instrument is connected from the
receptacle. Then, detach this instrument from the object to be
measured, and do not use it.
Lightning may be a cause of an electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
Do not use this instrument when it has failed.
Using a failed instrument or, cable or AC adaptor may be a cause of an
electric shock or fire. In the event of a malfunction, contact Iwatsu office or
our sales distributors for repair.
Turn off the power to the object to be measured before attaching
or detaching the Rogowski Coil Sensor of this instrument to or
from the object to be measured.
Failure to do so is very dangerous for objects to be measured that use high
voltage and high current.
Be sure to use the free end of the Rogowski Coil while inserted in
the joint hall. Do not apply a high voltage exceeding the
specifications (refer to Section 5.1 “Specifications”) to the
Rogowski Coil Sensor.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
The sensor cable cannot be removed because it is integral with
(connected inside of) the main unit. Do not attempt to disconnect
the sensor cable.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
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Read the following safety information. (continued)
CAUTION
Hold the plug when removing the AC adaptor (option) from the
receptacle.
Pulling on the AC adaptor cable will damage the cable. This may be a cause
of an electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
Do not expose to rapidly-changing temperature, mechanical
stress, or impact.
The main unit, coil, sensor, BNC cable and AC adaptor will be damaged if
exposed to these. This will be a cause of a malfunction.
Do not use or store this instrument in a location with direct
sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, or dew condensation.
Operation or storage outside the ratings could result in deformation,
deteriorated insulation, or a malfunction due to heat. The ranges of operating
and storage temperature and humidity are as follows:
• Operating temperature: 0 to +40C (coil: −40 to +125C), no dew condensation
• Operating humidity: below the moisture amount of 80%RH
• Operating altitude: 2000 m or less (at 25C or less)
• Storage temperature: −10 to +60C, no dew condensation
• Storage humidity: below the moisture amount of 80%RH
Do not place this instrument in a location with excessive
humidity or dust.
If not, an electric shock, fire, or malfunction may occur.
Do not put this instrument in a place exposed to lamp soot or
steam generated by counters, humidifiers, etc.
If not, an electric shock, fire, or malfunction may occur.
Avoid pulling or bending the Rogowski Coil Sensor with excessive
force as much as possible. The Rogowski Coil has a coil structure
consisting of an extra-fine wire rod wound tight.
Pulling or bending the Rogowski Coil Sensor with excessive force may
degrade the specifications of the sensor due to the change of the coil
structure.
When adjusting the DC offset voltage (zero point), use the
included accessory Adjustment Screwdriver, align the tip of the
screwdriver with the adjustment slot, and turn it without applying
excessive pressure. The required rotation torque is less than 20
mN･m.
If using a screwdriver other than the accessories or applying excessive
pressure to ZERO ADJ of the main unit while you don’t align the included
accessory Adjustment Screwdriver with the adjustment slot, you may damage
the main unit or the tip of the screwdriver.
For your safety, when this instrument is not used for a long time,
turn the POWER switch to the O side to turn off the power to this
instrument, and then remove the batteries from this instrument
(remove the AC adaptor from the receptacle when used)
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Read the following safety information. (continued)
CAUTION
Keep the AC adaptor (option) away from heaters.
Failure to do so will melt the sheath of the adaptor cord. This may be a
cause of an electrical shock or fire.
Use caution when handling this instrument.
The cables of this instrument are long. Take care not to catch your feet or
objects on the cables during measurement and installation.
This instrument can measure high current in high-voltage circuits. Operators
require a basic knowledge of the voltage and current, because using this
instrument will be a cause of human injury depending on the measurement
environment. Before using this instrument, they must obtain the basic
knowledge and receive training on using it safely.
Before moving this instrument, make sure that the AC adaptor
(option) is disconnected from the receptacle and that the coil,
sensor, BNC cable, and other external connection lines are
removed.
Failure to do so will damage the AC adaptor cord or cable, causing an
electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.
To use this instrument, connect it to the ground (output side).
Ground GND terminals of monitoring devices, which are the connection
destination of the output terminal.
Do not energize a object to be measured with nothing connected to the
output terminal. This may be a cause of an electrical shock.
Pay attention to the polarity indication (plus and minus signs)
when placing batteries in this instrument.
A reversely placed battery will result in battery explosion or leakage. This may
cause a fire, injury, malfunction, or contamination of the surrounding
environment.
Do not throw used batteries in the fire.
Batteries thrown in the fire may explode, causing a fire or burn.
For information on disposing of used batteries, refer to “Management of
instrument” on page 8.
Before transporting this instrument, remove the batteries, house
this instrument in the accessory hard case, and then pack the
housed instrument in the packing material used at the time of
purchase, or the equivalent or better.
This instrument may fail if a large vibration or impact is applied during
transportation, possibly causing a fire. If you do not have a proper packing or
shock-absorbing material for transportation, contact Iwatsu office or our sales
distributors. If transportation is to be handled by a forwarding agent, display
"Contains a precision machine" on each side of the packing box.
For your safety, remove the batteries (or the AC adaptor (option)
from the receptacle), monitoring devices, and the object to be
measured from this instrument before maintenance. In addition,
wipe off with a dry cloth when water droplets are attached.
If not, an electric shock or malfunction may occur.
We recommend that you contact Iwatsu office or our sales
distributors for periodic inspection and calibration about once a
y
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Verify packed items
When receiving this instrument, verify the packed items while referring to
the following “Components.” If there is a missing item or an item
damaged during transportation, immediately contact IWATSU or our
sales distributors.
Components
RogowskiCoilCurrentProbe ・・・・・・1
Accessories (See the accessories table below.)
Accessories table
Option
• AC adaptor
*1.The AC adaptor (option) comes with the hard case when specified
at the time of purchase. It can also be purchased additionally.
Item Quantity
Hard case 1
BNC cable 1
Adjustment Screwdriver (flat tip) 1
AA dry battery 4
Instruction Manual (this document) 1

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Management of instrument
When disposing of this instrument, it must be recycled or disposed of
properly in accordance with local laws or regulations. When disposing of
it, request a recycling company to dispose of it in accordance with local
laws or regulations.
Repair and sending instrument to be repaired
If a malfunction occurs, send the instrument to Iwatsu office or our sales
distributors.
When sending an instrument to be repaired, clearly write the instrument
name, serial number (in the label on the rear of this instrument),
description of the malfunction, and the name, division, and telephone
number of the responsible person.
Cleaning of this instrument
To clean this instrument, wipe it gently with a soft cloth moistened with a
small amount of water or mild detergent. Never use solvents such as
benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, ketones, thinners, or gasoline, as they
can deform and discolor the case.

Chapter 1 Overview
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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Rogwski Coil Current Probe
This instrument is a current probe that uses the Rogowski Coil as a
sensor.
It allows measurement of current in small-current applications, such as
terminal and electric circuit of semiconductor devices, as well as in
high-voltage and large-current applications such as development and
maintenance of infrastructures of the automotive and other industries.
The coil of this instrument detects a change in magnetic flux caused by
the current (object to be measured) flowing through the inside of the coil
that forms a closed loop. The change in magnetic flux generates an
electromotive force in the coil. The electromotive force is proportional to a
differential value of the current. The output (electromotive force) of the
Rogowski Coil is the differential waveform of the current. To detect the
current waveform, the waveform is integrated by the main unit of this
instrument (for details, refer to Chapter 3 “Measurement Principle”).
This series has seven models, which differ in sensitivity (mV/A), peak
current (A), low frequency cutoff (Hz), and other specifications. Each
model has two types, which differ in length of the Rogowski Coil; that is,
this series has a lineup of fourteen models.
Connecting the output of this instrument and an oscilloscope and other
monitoring devices with the BNC cable allows observation of the current
waveform that flows through an object to be measured.

Chapter 1 Overview
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1.2 Features
The following describes the features of this instrument.
Targets of measurement
• Semiconductor switching waveform
• Transient current and pulsed current etc. of electronic equipment
• Development and maintenance
of infrastructure facilities of the automotive and other industries
Easy measurement
Current in facilities (such as switchboards) can be measured easily.
A thin and removable Rogowski Coil (two types of the coils, which
have lengths of 100 mm and 200 mm, respectively, are available,
and the maximum cross sectional diameter of the coil is 3.0 mm)
designed to detect current has the following advantages:
• Wide applications of measurement are possible in any place
• Superior heat resistance and insulation property around the coil
Power supply
• This instrument operates with the supplied alkaline batteries or
equivalent four AA dry batteries. It also operates with the AC
adaptor (option).
Note: The power supply of this instrument is the AC adaptor when
batteries and the adaptor are used in combination. It is
changed from batteries to the adaptor by inserting the
adaptor plug into the receptacle. For this reason, during
operation with batteries, this instrument may be stopped
temporarily when the adaptor plug is inserted into the
receptacle.

Chapter 1 Overview
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1.3 Usage Example
To measure current using this current probe, place a conductor to be
measured through the coil loop, and detect a change in magnetic flux
caused by the current flowing through the conductor with the Rogowski Coil
as an electromotive force, as shown in the following usage example
(conceptual illustration). The electromotive force (differential value of the
current) passes through the input of the main unit, and it is integrated by the
integrator of the main unit.
The integrated current value is converted to voltage with a sensitivity (mV/A)
set for each main unit. The converted voltage is output from the output
terminal of the main unit. Inputting the output voltage to an oscilloscope and
other monitoring devices allows observation of the current waveform.
The sensor cable cannot be removed, because it is integral with (connected
inside of) the main unit. Connect the main unit and monitoring devices with the
BNC cable.
Figure 1.1 Usage Example of Rogowski Coil Current Probe
(Conceptual Illustration)
Conductor to
be measured
Current I
*: The direction of the arrow in the following figure indicates positive
Rogowski Coil Current Probe
(Clip like: Closed loop)
Current waveform is observed
with an oscilloscope (not
included) and other monitoring
di
BNC cableSensor cable
OutputInput
Main unit

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions
2.1 Main Unit
①
③
④⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
②

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
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2.2 Names and Functions of Main Unit
No. Name Description Reference
POWER switch Turns this instrument on and off.
This instrument is turned on when this slide
switch is moved to the I side and is turned off
when moved to the O side.
This instrument operates with four AA dry
batteries placed in its back (battery case ).
►Section 4.2
LED lamps
OPERATION
LOW BATTERY
Indicates the operating condition of the power
supply of this instrument. Comes on green when
this instrument is turned on and comes off when
turned off.
Indicates the state of AA dry batteries. This lamp
turns yellow when the batteries are consumed.
Replace them when the lamp lights up yellow.
ZERO ADJ Used to adjust the zero point of the output .
There is a hole for zero point adjustment on the
side of ZERO ADJ. Insert the accessory
Adjustment Screwdriver into the hole to perform
zero point adjustment.
►Section 4.2
Input
The sensor cable (refer to Section 2.3) integral
with the main unit is connected.
►Section 2.1
Output BNC output connector.
Outputs the voltage (current waveform) of the
main unit.
►Section 2.1
Connector for AC
adaptor (input)
Used to connect the AC adaptor (option) for this
instrument to this connector. The adaptor
supplies power by converting commercial power
supplies to 7 VDC.
This instrument operates with the AC adaptor
(option) when the adaptor is connected to this
connector.
►Section 2.1
Battery case Located on the back of the main unit and used
to house four AA dry batteries. To open this
battery case, push its lid downward. Place the
batteries in this case while paying attention to
their orientation, and then close the lid.
►Section 2.1
⑧Back label There is a label placed on the back of the main
unit.
The label describes the following:
• TYPE: One of the fourteen models,
SS-623S/M to 629S/M
• Peak Current: One of the current values that
the above model handles in five ranges
of 0.12kA to 12kA.
• Sensitivity: Voltage sensitivity (mV/A) of the
current that the above model handles.
• S/N: 11-digit serial number
►Section 2.1

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
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2.3 Rogowski Coil Sensor
No. Name Description
Rogowski Coil A coil for detecting the current in conductors to be
measured. Forms a closed loop during measurement.
Covered with an insulating outer sheath for heat resistance
and insulation.
Joint box The sensor cable is secured to one end so that the
Rogowski Coil forms a closed loop. There is an opened
joint hole to secure the other end of the coil.
Joint hole A part of the joint box and has a hole to insert the
Rogowski Coil to release the coil. The one end of the coil
can be removed from this hole by hand.
Sensor cable A coaxial cable used to input the electromotive force
(differential value of the current) that is generated in the
Rogowski Coil to the main unit.


Current direction mark


Chapter 3 Measurement Principle
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Chapter 3 Measurement Principle
This instrument is designed to measure the current (current waveform) in
conductors to be measured.
It consists of the Rogowski Coil Sensor and the main unit (integrator).
Sections 3.1 and 3.2 in this chapter describe measurement principles and
functions of each part and are concluded with an explanation of a process of
measuring the current (current waveform).

Chapter 3 Measurement Principle
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3.1 Rogowski Coil Sensor
Figure 3.1 shows that the current I flows through the conductor to be
measured. This section describes the principle of detecting this current by
the Rogowski Coil step by step.
Note)The above figure is a conceptual illustration to explain this measurement principle. The
Rogowski Coil Sensor is actually covered with the insulating outer sheath. During
measurement, one end of the Rogowski Coil is inserted into the joint hole on the joint box
and locked by the screw lock.
Figure 3.1 Conceptual Illustration of Rogowski Coil
It is assumed that the conductor to be measured is placed inside of the loop
of the Rogowski Coil. A magnetic field is generated around the conductor to
be measured. It moves around the conductor in a clockwise direction in
relation to the current direction (Ampere’s right-handed screw rule).
The magnetic field changes with time, because alternating current flows in
the conductor to be measured. In the Rogowski Coil, magnetic flux changes
along the loop. When it changes, an electromotive force is generated and
current flows in the coil by electromagnetic induction.
Provided that the entire length of the wound Rogowski Coil is l, small radius
of the coil turn is r, turn of the coil is N, and current flowing through the coil is
i, the electromotive force generated in the coil is expressed by Equation 3.1:
…… (3.1)
As shown in Equation 3.1, the electromotive force induced in the coil is
determined by the shape and turn of the coil and time differentiation of the
current. Thus, the electromotive force must be integrated to determine the
current.
Conductor to
be measured
Rogowski Coil Senso
r
Return of
windings
Signal that is
differential of input
current
Output voltage (V)
(Current waveform)
Main unit
Observation with
an oscilloscope
and other
monitoring devices
Insertion
Current (I)
M
Ma ag gn ne et ti ic c
f
fi ie el ld d
Integrator
Where,
(Permeability of Vacuum)