Operator SafetyW
Indicates the operator must refer to an explanation in this manual.
Indicates terminals at which lethal voltages may exist.
Warning
Circuit Loading
The
Table 1.
∙ To avoid damage or electric shock: |
∙ Use within ratings and under dry (no |
condensation) conditions. |
∙ The |
exercise, all possible high voltage safety |
practices. |
∙ When making a measurement, never make body |
contact with the probe tip or the red portion of the |
probe. Always hold the probe by its black handle. |
∙ Before making a measurement, make sure that |
Input Voltage
10V
100V
1kV 10 kV 20 kV 30 kV 40 kV
Loading Current
10 nA
100nA
1μA
10μA
20μA
30μA
40μA
Output Voltage
10mV 100 mV
1V
10V
20V
30V
40V
the tab side of the output connector is connected |
to the voltmeter’s low input terminal. |
∙ The clip lead must be attached to earth ground. |
Voltmeter Compatibility
Accuracy of the meter is not included in the accuracy of the probe, and must be added to the probe accuracy to determine system accuracy.
The
The
±1%. Voltmeters or multimeters with other input impedances require the use of an external shunt or a correction factor to obtain an accurate measurement. Higher impedance voltmeters or multimeters should be equipped with a shunt, and lower impedance voltmeters or multimeters should be assigned correction factors. Applicable formulas follow:
a.The following formula is used to determine the value of an external shunt resistor (meter impedance >10 MΩ):
Operation
Use the following procedure to operate the
1.Select and energize a compatible voltmeter.
2.Equip the voltmeter with a suitable shunt, if required.
3.Select an appropriate voltage range (1 volt reading per 1000 volt input. See Table 1).
4.Connect the probe’s output leads to the voltmeter input terminals.
5.Connect the probe’s clip lead to ground. See OPERATOR SAFETY.
6.Connect probe tip to circuit being measured and observe voltmeter reading. Apply correction factor to reading when necessary.
Theory Of Operation
The
Rs
= Rm x 10
Rm − 10
a voltmeter with a 10 MΩ input resistance the probe becomes an accurate 1000:1 divider. Notice that the divider depends upon a
Where: Rs = Shunt resistance in MΩ
Rm = Voltmeter input impedance in MΩ (>10 MΩ) Example: If RM = 20 MΩ,
Rs = 20 x 10 = 200 = 2.0MΩ 20 − 10 10
b.Use the following formula to calculate a correction factor (meter impedance <10 MΩ):
ground lead to complete the low side of the circuit path. Therefore, this connection must always be secure before attempting a voltage measurement. Otherwise, instrument damage or a shock hazard will result.
DC Voltmeter | |
Probe Tip |
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| HI |
Replacement Resistor Kit | 10MΩ |
Cf
= 1.11 + Rm
1.11 x Rm
PN 939335 | LO |
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Where: Cf=Correctionfactor (multiplier for meter reading)
Rm = Voltmeter input impedance in MΩ Example: If Rm = 1 MΩ,
Cf = 1.11 + 1 = 2.11 = 1.901 1.11 x 1 1.11
Therefore: A meter reading of 0.526 volts represents an
input of: 0.526 x 1.901 = 1 or 1 kV.
Ground |
Lead |