The Rigol RP1006C can be directly connected to a BNC input connector of a waveform measuring instrument, and by clamping on a conductor to be measured, allows the current waveform to be easily captured. Rigol RP1006C current probes can detect the current flowing through the conductor and convert it to voltage that can be displayed on and measured by the measuring instrument.

Please note - This device must be used with the Rigol RP1000P Current Probe Power Supply.

1. Opening lever

It is used to open and lock the current sensor. You are recommended to lock the current sensor when measuring the conductor to be measured to avoid danger. When the slide switch is in the LOCK position, the current sensor is locked and at this point, the UNLOCK indication is covered (cannot be seen).

• For RP1005C/RP1006C, there are LOCK and UNLOCK indications on the slide switch. The current sensor is locked when the LOCK indication is displayed on the slide switch (the UNLOCK indication disappears).

2. Sensor head

This clamps the conductor being measured and carries out the actual current measurement. It is a precision assembly that contains a molded component, a ferrite core, and a Hall effect element. It may be damaged if subjected to sudden changes at ambient temperature, or mechanical strain or shock, and therefore great care should be exercised in handling it.

3. Demagnetizing switch (DEMAG)

This demagnetizes the core if it has been magnetized by switching the power on and off, or by an excessive input. Always carry out demagnetizing before measurement. The demagnetizing process takes about three seconds (RP1005C/RP1006C). During demagnetizing, a demagnetizing waveform is output.

4. Zero adjustment dial (ZERO ADJ)

Use the zero adjustment dial to correct the voltage offset or temperature drift on the device. When beginning the measurement, always carry out zero adjustment after demagnetizing.

6. Output connector

The current waveform of the measured conductor is output at a constant rate. The output connector can be connected to the BNC input connector of the waveform measuring instrument.

NOTE

• Since the output resistance is 7 Ω (RP1005C/RP1006C), the probe must be used with a waveform measurement instrument that has an input impedance of at least 1 MΩ. Accurate measurement is not possible with the waveform measurement instrument whose input impedance is 50 Ω.
• If using BNC-banana plug adapters or similar to connect to input terminals other than BNC connectors, make sure the polarity is correct.
• Turn the collar until it clicks and check that it is locked securely.

7. Power plug

Connect this to the power supply receptacle to supply power to the sensor terminator.