Gw-instek GDS-3000 Series GCP-530/1030 current probe User Ma User Manual

Current Probe and Power Supply USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO. 82CP-425P0M01 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

GCP Series User Manual 10 WARNING • Do not allow the device to get wet, and do not take measurements with wet hands. This may cause an electri

PRECAUTIONS 11 • The sensor head is a precision assembly including a molded component, a ferrite core, and a Hall effect element. It may be damag

GCP Series User Manual 12 NOTE • Correct measurement may be impossible in the presence of strong magnetic fields, such as near transformers and h

OVERVIEW 13 OVERVIEW Current Proble Overview This device can be directly connected to a BNC input connector of a waveform measuring instrument s

GCP Series User Manual 14 Names of Parts(Current Probe) External view

OVERVIEW 15 Parts of the Sensor X Opening lever Operating lever for opening the sensor head. Always use this lever to open the sensor head. Y Sens

GCP Series User Manual 16 DANGER To avoid electric shock, do not touch the portion beyond the protective barrier during use. NOTE • The output of

OVERVIEW 17 Names of Parts(Power supply) Front view PowerindicatorPowersupplyreceptaclesPowerindicatorPowersupplyreceptacles GCP

GCP Series User Manual 18 Front view GCP-206P Rear View GCP-206P

OVERVIEW 19 Power Supply Receptacle

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GCP Series User Manual 20 MEASURE PROCEDURE Preparations for Measurement (Current Probe) Procedure 1. Have the GCP-206P or GCP-425P POWER SUPPLY

OVERVIEW 21 4. Turn the GCP-206P or GCP-425P power switch

GCP Series User Manual 22 Demagnetizing and Zero Adjustment Procedure 1. With the waveform measurement instrument input at ground, adjust the tr

OVERVIEW 23 • Do not demagnetize while the GCP-530 or GCP-1030 is clamping a conductor to be measured. Demagnetizing causes current to flow into

GCP Series User Manual 24 Measurement Procedure (Current Probe) Procedure 1. Check that the system is safe, and that the preparations described

OVERVIEW 25 5. It is now possible to monitor the current waveform. The output rate of the GCP-530 or GCP is 0.1 V/A. The current sensitivity can

GCP Series User Manual 26 CAUTION • The maximum continuous input range is based on heat that is internally generated during measurement. Never in

OVERVIEW 27 • Do not place any unclamped conductor with an electric current of a frequency of 10 kHz or more near the sensor head. Current flowin

GCP Series User Manual 28 • Depending on the measured current frequency, however some sound may be produced by resonance, it has no effect on me

OVERVIEW 29 • At high frequencies, common mode noise may affect measurements taken on the high voltage side of circuits. If this occurs, reduce t

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 5Safety Symbols ...

GCP Series User Manual 30 Preparations (Power supply) Procedure 1. Turn the power switch off and connect the power cord. To ensure safety, conne

OVERVIEW 31 Measurement Procedure (Power supply) NOTE • Make sure the sum of the current consumption of the connected current probe(s) does not

GCP Series User Manual 32 APPENDIX The power supply fuse for the GCP-425P, and the power supply voltage selector, are housed in the power input so

APPENDIX 33 3. Remove the fuse on the fuse holder and replace with a new one of the same rating and specification. 4. Insert the fuse holder

GCP Series User Manual 34 Change the power supply voltage setting Procedure 1. Repeat steps 1-2 in the “Fuse replacement” section on page 32. 2

APPENDIX 35 Current Probe Specifications Accuracy is guaranteed at 23°C~+5°C (72°F±9°F) after the power has been on for 30 minutes. Model-specific

GCP Series User Manual 36 Common specifications (for GCP-530 and GCP-1030) GCP-530 GCP-1030 Operating temperature and humidity range 0 to 4

APPENDIX 37 External dimensions Sensor: Approx. 175(W)×18(H)×40(D)mm Approx. 6.89"(W)×0.71"(H)×1.58"(D)(excluding protrusions) Ter

GCP Series User Manual 38 Fig.4 Input impedance (For GCP-530) Frequency [Hz]Input inpedance[Ω ]1m10m100m110100 1k 10k

APPENDIX 39 Power Supply Specifications Model-specific specifications Cable Lengths Sensor cable Approx. 1.5 m (59.0"), Power supply cable

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GCP Series User Manual 40 Rated supply frequency 50/60 Hz Common specifications (for GCP-206P and GCP-425P) Compatible sensors GCP-530, GCP-103

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Symbols This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the device an

GCP Series User Manual 6 The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings. DANGER Indicates that inc

PRECAUTIONS 7 PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the various functions. Preliminary C

GCP Series User Manual 8 Un-insulated (core and shield case) • Be careful to avoid damaging the insulation surface while taking measurements.

PRECAUTIONS 9 2. If basic insulation requirements cannot be met between the terminal to which this device is connected and other terminals of the