TiePie TP-CC80 User manual
Current Clamp TP-CC80
User’s manual
Revision 1.3
Safety
When working with electricity, no instrument can guarantee complete safety.
It is the responsibility of the person who works with the instrument to op-
erate it in a safe way. Maximum security is achieved by selecting the proper
instruments and following safe working procedures. Safe working tips are
given below:
•Always work according (local) regulations.
•Work on installations with voltages higher than 25 V AC or 60 V DC should
only be performed by qualified personnel.
•Avoid working alone.
•Observe all indications on the Current Clamp TP-CC80 before connecting
any wiring
•The Current Clamp TP-CC80 complies with class II, overvoltage CAT II - 600
V of the EN 61010-1 and EN 61010-2-032 standards. Do not clamp around
conductors with voltages equal to or exceeding 300 V DC or 240 Vrms AC.
•To avoid physical injury, measurements on bare conductors or conductors
with damaged insulation are not allowed
•Check the Current Clamp TP-CC80 and test leads for damages. Do not use
them if they are damaged
•Take care when measuring at voltages higher than 25V AC or 60 V DC.
•Do not operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or in the pres-
ence of flammable gases or fumes.
•The Current Clamp TP-CC80 is designed for indoor use only
•Do not use the Current Clamp TP-CC80 if it does not operate properly. Have
the equipment inspected by qualified service personal. If necessary, return
the Current Clamp TP-CC80 to TiePie engineering for service and repair to
ensure that safety features are maintained.
•If the Current Clamp TP-CC80 is used in a manner not specified, the protec-
tion provided by the instrument may be impaired.
2Current Clamp TP-CC80
Declaration of confirmity
TiePie engineering
Koperslagersstraat 37
8601 WL Sneek
The Netherlands
EC Declaration of confirmity
We declare, on our own responsibility, that the product
Current Clamp TP-CC80
for which this declaration is valid, is in compliance with
EN 55011:2009/A1:2010 EN 61000-6-1:2007
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 EN 61000-6-3:2007
according the conditions of the EMC standard 2004/108/EC,
also with
Canada: ICES-001:2004 Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS
and
IEC 61010-1:2001/EN USA: UL61010-1: 2004
and is categorized as CAT II - 600 V.
Sneek, 1 March 2009
ir. A.P.W.M. Poelsma
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Description
1. Transformer jaw
Used to pick up the current signal. To measure current, the jaw must be
firmly closed, leaving no air gap.
2. Transformer trigger
Used to open the jaw.
3. Range selector switch
Used to select the input range or switch the unit off.
4. Zero button
This buton sets the current readout to zero. This function is also used when
measuring DC current to remove an offset value caused by residual mag-
netism in the core of the jaw.
5. Power ON/OFF led.
6. Low battery incidator
When the indicator lights, the battery should be replaced
7. Output terminal – (black)
This terminal is used as output for DCA – polarity and ACA.
8. Output terminal + (red)
This terminal is used as output for DCA + polarity and ACA.
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Operating instructions
DC current measurements
1. Set the slide switch to 20 A DC or 80 A DC
2. Connect the negative output of the Current Clamp TP-CC80 (black) to the
negative side of the input of the measuring instrument. Connect the positive
output of the Current Clamp TP-CC80 (red) to the positive side of the input
of the measuring instrument.
3. Switch the measuring instrument on and set it to 200 mV DC, 400 mV DC or
2 V DC full scale input range.
4. With firmly closed jaw, press the zero button until the instruments reads
zero.
5. Open the jaw and fully enclose the current-carrying conductor(s) and close
the jaw again, no air gap is allowed between the two halves. The output
voltage is positive when the current flows from the upside to the underside
of the clamp.
6. Read the measured voltage value and convert it to the corresponding cur-
rent value:
20 A range: 100 mV equals 1 A
80 A range: 100 mV equals 10 A.
AC current measurements
1. Set the slide switch to 20 A AC or 80 A AC
2. Connect the negative output of the Current Clamp TP-CC80 (black) to the
negative side of the input of the measuring instrument. Connect the positive
output of the Current Clamp TP-CC80 (red) to the positive side of the input
of the measuring instrument.
3. Switch the measuring instrument on and set it to 200 mV AC, 400 mV AC or
2 V AC full scale input range.
4. Open the jaw and fully enclose the current-carrying conductor(s) and close
the jaw again, no air gap is allowed between the two halves.
5. Read the measured voltage value and convert it to the corresponding cur-
rent value:
20 A range: 100 mV equals 1 A
80 A range: 100 mV equals 10 A.
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Battery replacement
When the low battery LED is lit, replace the old battery with a new one:
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the test leads from the Current Clamp
TP-CC80.
2. Remove the screw from the battery compartment at the back of the Current
Clamp TP-CC80.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new 9 V NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22 battery.
5. Restore the battery compartment cover and tighten the screw.
6. Dispose of the old battery properly
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Specifications
General
Capture conductor diameter 12.5 mm maximum
Dimensions
Height 190 mm
Width 70 mm
Thickness 38 mm
Weight 240 g
Connection cable with 2 x 4 mm banana socket
Power supply 9V NEDA 1604, 6F22 006P battery
Battery life 80 hours typical with alkaline battery
Operating environment 0◦C to +50◦C, 70% RH
Storage environment -20◦C to +70◦C, 80% RH
Compliances
CE Yes
ROHS Yes
Accuracy
At 23◦C±+5◦C, 70% RH, maximum
DC 20 A range ±(3% ±5 mA)
DC 80 A range
100 mA to 40 A ±(3% ±0.3 A)
40 A to 80 A ±(8% ±0.3 A)
AC 20 A range
(10 mA to 10 A, 40 Hz to 2 kHz) ±(3% ±5 mA)
(10 mA to 10 A, 2 kHz to 10 kHz) ±(4% ±30 mA)
(10 mA to 10 A, 10 kHz to 20 kHz) ±(6% ±30 mA)
(10 A to 20 A, 40 Hz to 20 kHz) ±(8% ±30 mA)
AC 80 A range
(100 mA to 40 A, 40 Hz to 2 kHz) ±(2% ±30 mA)
(100 mA to 40 A, 2 kHz to 10 kHz) ±(4% ±30 mA)
(100 mA to 40 A, 10 kHz to 20 kHz) ±(6% ±30 mA)
(40 A to 80 A, 40 Hz to 20 kHz) ±(8% ±0.3 A)
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TiePie engineering
Koperslagersstraat 37
8601 WL Sneek
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 515 415 416
Fax: +31 515 418 819
E-mail: [email protected]
www.tiepie.com
This information is subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2018 TiePie engineering. All rights reserved. Revision 1.3, August, 2018.
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