P6021 Tektronix, P6021 Datasheet - Page 16

• Manufacturer Part Number: P6021
• Description: Test Probes 60MHZ, 250A 5 FT, w/term
• Manufacturer: Tektronix

Specifications of P6021

• Color: Black
• Equipment Type: Test Probe Set
• Accessory Type: AC Current Probe
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With: AC current measurements

Locked
Operator Information
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Closed
Open
Ridge
Probe
slide switch
H Probe Slide Switch — The slide switch on the probe has three positions:
WARNING. To avoid injury or equipment damage, only take measurements on
insulated conductors with the probe. The probe is not rated for bare wire
voltages above 30 Vrms, 42 Vpk, 60 VDC.
NOTE. An insulated conductor is any conductor that is surrounded by an
insulating material that is capable of isolating the voltage present on the
conductor. Lacquer coatings like those typically found on transformer windings
do not provide sufficient, reliable insulation for use with current probes. The
lacquer coating can be easily nicked or damaged, which compromises the
insulating capabilities of the lacquer coating.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the probes, do not force the slide closed. If you
cannot close the slide around the conductor(s), either reduce the number of
conductors you are measuring, or, if possible, take your measurement on a
smaller conductor.
open, closed, and locked. Use your thumb to move the probe slide switch.
The switch is spring loaded so that it automatically moves from the open to
closed positions.
To Use the Probe:
a. Pull the slide switch toward you, and hold the switch in position.
b. Place the conductor-under-test inside the exposed transformer core. The
c. Release the switch, allowing the probe to close.
d. Lock the slide switch. To lock the switch, push it firmly toward the
arrow on the transformer end of the probe indicates conventional current
flow. If you place the probe on the conductor so that the arrow on the
probe matches conventional current flow through the conductor,
orientation of the displayed waveform will be correct.
transformer (the switch will move only about 1/8th inch). Locking the
switch assures maximum contact between the two halves of the
transformer secondary. The conductor now becomes the primary of the
transformer. (When measuring current, always check that the probe slide
switch is moved completely forward into the locked position.)
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