Ensure that the probe is away from any current-carrying conductors while the probe is being nulled.

The strength of the field is proportional to the current and the direction of the field depends on which way the current is flowing.

For most tests, only one conductor should be measured at a time.

If you try to measure current flowing to and from a device (both wires), the magnetic fields will tend to cancel each other out.

This enables the PicoScope to display current waveforms for fuel injectors and fuel pumps.

The Pico TA018 current clamp can either be purchased as an accessory within one of our popular diagnostic kits or individually.

This current clamp has multiple uses and, with a flexible measurement range from 10 mA to 60 A, the PICO-TA018 clamp is suitable for applications such as.

In use there is no need to break into the circuit or disturb the isolation as the opening jaws simply clamp around the current carrying conductor.

Measure the starter motor current of petrol engines, up to 600 amps.

Alternator charging systems can also be evaluated (both petrol and diesel engines).

The PICO-TA019 clamp ensures accuracy with reduced noise levels.

The following are examples of tests that can be performed with the PICO-TA019.

Diesel engines with their higher compression ratios tend to draw much more current when starting.

Please consider our PICO-TA167, 2000A probe, for high-current applications.

When measuring DC, a simple thumbwheel on the probe allows zero adjustment.

Simply clamp the jaws around the cable to be tested and plug the clamp into your PicoScope.

The new PICO-TA167 (200 A 2000 A) covers both of these applications in one probe with improved range and sensitivity, lower noise and faster response.

It also features an auto power-down facility to save battery life when not in use (this feature can be disabled for battery drain shutdown current testing).

It can therefore be used with a PicoScope for many applications on petrol and diesel engines, including.

The LED starts flashing when the battery voltage is too low for normal operation and warns you that it requires changing.

To disable the auto power off function, switch off the probe and switch on while pressing the auto zero button.

The red LED will illuminate and the probe will stay on until switched off again.

Dc Inductive Amp Clamp