TEKBOX TBCP2-500 – 32mm Snap-On RF Current Monitoring Probe Instruction Manual

June 4, 2024
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TEKBOX TBCP2-500 – 32mm Snap-On RF Current Monitoring Probe

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PRODUCT

Introduction

The TBCP2-500 is a snap-on RF current monitoring probe, expanding the Tek box product range of affordable EMC pre-compliance test equipment. The probe has a flat response with a 3dB bandwidth of 500 MHz and is characterized over the frequency range from 30kHz to 600 MHz. Upon request, the test protocol can be extended to frequencies down to 1 kHz.

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The aperture of the RF current monitoring probe is 32 mm. Its transfer impedance is > 15 dB Ohm in the range from 1 MHz to 500 MHz.

Specification

  • Characterized frequency range: 30 kHz to 600 MHz
  • Aperture diameter: 32 mm
  • Outside diameter: 73 mm
  • Height: 20 mm
  • Weight: 320 g
  • Connector type: N female
  • Transfer impedance: 0 to 18 dBΩ between 100 kHz and 500 MHz
  • Max. primary current (DC – 400 Hz): 80 A
  • Max. primary current (RF): 3 A
  • Max. core temperature: 125 °C

Transfer impedance

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Typical transfer impedance table

The table below shows typical transfer impedance data of a TBCP2-500 current probe. Each current probe is delivered with its corresponding measurement protocol. This data can be used for the creation of a correction file for EMCview or similar EMC measurement software. The transfer impedance in dBΩ subtracted from the analyzer reading in dBμV gives the corrected reading in dBμA. Refer to the application notes of EMCview on how to create a current probe correction file.

Frequency [MHz]| transfer impedance [dBΩ]| Frequency [MHz]| transfer impedance [dBΩ]
---|---|---|---
0.01| -24.54| 60| 16.63
0.02| -15.82| 70| 16.63
0.03| -11.11| 80| 16.63
0.04| -7.51| 90| 16.59
0.05| -5.23| 100| 16.61
0.06| -3.34| 110| 16.56
0.07| -2.02| 120| 16.59
0.08| -0.69| 130| 16.50
0.09| 0.36| 140| 16.52
0.1| 1.22| 150| 16.52
0.2| 7.17| 160| 16.58
0.3| 10.22| 170| 16.61
0.4| 12.06| 180| 16.64
0.5| 13.28| 190| 16.73
0.6| 14.14| 200| 16.80
0.7| 14.74| 225| 16.93
0.8| 15.17| 250| 16.90
0.9| 15.49| 275| 16.82
1| 15.72| 300| 16.75
2| 16.24| 325| 16.81
3| 16.29| 350| 17.15
4| 16.32| 375| 17.34
5| 16.34| 400| 17.38
6| 16.40| 425| 17.32
7| 16.42| 450| 17.29
8| 16.46| 475| 17.49
9| 16.49| 500| 17.55
10| 16.45| 500| 17.16
20| 16.54| 525| 16.23
30| 16.59| 550| 14.24
40| 16.62| 575| 10.55
50| 16.61| 600| 16.63

Accessory

Tek box supplies a calibrator corresponding with the TBCP2 series of snap-on current probes

Ordering Information

Part Number Description
TBCP2-500 Snap-on RF current monitoring probe, beech-wood box, calibration

protocol 30 kHz to 600 MHz
TBCP2-CAL| Calibration fixture for TBCP2 current probe series

History

Version Date Author Changes
V 1.0 7.12.2020 Mayerhofer Creation of the preliminary document
V 1.1 28.1.2021 Mayerhofer Photo update
V 1.2 2.6.2021 Mayerhofer Data update after mechanical modification

CONTACTS

  • www.tekbox.com
  • TekBox Digital Solutions Vietnam Pte. Ltd.
  • ADDRESS: Factory 4, F5, Lot I-3B-1, Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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