Manual

Preface
This User Manual supports the operation and basic maintenance of the TCPA300
and TCPA400 Current Probe Amplifiers, and the TCP300/400 Series AC/DC
current prob
es that mate with the amplifiers. The current probes covered in this
manual are listed below:
TCP312 (30 A
, 100 MHz, compatible with TCPA300)
TCP305 (50 A, 50 MHz, compatible with TCPA300)
TCP303 (150 A, 15 MHz, compatible with TCPA300)
TCP404XL (500 A*, 2 MHz, compatible with TCPA400) *750 A DC derated
with duty cycle
If you are not familiar with these products, please refer to the Getting Started and
Operating Basics chapters of this manual for basic operating information.
If you are an advanced user, the Reference section contains information o n
advanced applications as well as user diagnostic and troubleshooting information.
The Glossary and Index are provided as quick reference locators for important
information.
Service Manual
The Performance Verification and Adjustment procedures are located in the
Service Manual and support the qualification and calibration of the probes when
used with either amplifier.
The Maintenance section is also located in the Service Manual and supports the
routine maintenance and repair of mechanical parts associated with the amplifiers.
Ma
nual Conventions
The term "amplifier" is used to refer to either the TCPA300 or TCPA400 when
referring to common attributes. If a subject is unique to either amplifier, the
a
mplifier will be referred to directly by model.
The terms "current probe" and "probe" are used to refer to any of the TCP300/400
Series current probes when referring to common attributes. If a subject is unique
to a particular probe, the probe will be referred to directly by model.
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