DCflex DC current probe

DCflex DC current probe

DCFlex: Portable Wrap-Around DC Current Probe for Large DC Currents (1000A-100,000A)

DCFlex: Portable Wrap-Around DC Current Probe for Large DC Currents (1000A-100,000A)

The DCFlex is a lightweight, portable, and easy-to-use DC current probe designed for the measurement of large DC currents in industrial applications such as plating, chemical processes, and aluminum smelting plants. With a clip-around split-core design, the DCFlex is ideal for measuring DC currents from 1000A to 100,000A without the need for system shutdowns or the installation of shunts.

This versatile probe is suitable for single-shot measurements and provides accuracy better than 1%, traceable to international standards. It is powered by either batteries or an AC adapter, and it includes a handheld LCD display, making it convenient and efficient for both short-term and long-term monitoring of large DC currents.
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Key Features:

Current Range: 1000A to 100,000A DC
Wrap-around flexible coil: Thin, flexible clip-around sensor with coil lengths of 1m, 2m, and 4m
Non-intrusive measurements: Easily thread between bus bars and cables without system disruption
Portable and lightweight: Ideal for handheld operation, making it easy to use in the field
Battery-powered: Includes integral LCD display, eliminating the need for external oscilloscopes or meters
Instantaneous output: Suitable for AC ripple measurement when connected to an oscilloscope
Galvanic isolation: Intrinsically safe and isolated for accurate and secure measurements
Fast and easy measurement: No need for system shutdown
Accuracy: Better than 1%, traceable to international standards
Convenient power options: 12-24Vdc power input with 120Vac or 240Vac adapter

Applications:

Chemical Processes: Monitoring large DC currents in chemical production environments.
Aluminum Smelting: Verifying system currents without disrupting operations.
Plating: Measuring large DC currents in industrial plating processes.
Power Systems: Measuring and analyzing high DC currents in large-scale power installations.

How the DCFlex Works:

The DCFlex probe uses a Rogowski sense coil that responds to the change in current when the coil is clipped around the conductor. Once the coil is in place, the integrated peak-hold meter captures and holds the DC current measurement. A signal conditioner with a built-in meter and zero adjustment feature ensures accurate measurements, and the instantaneous output can be connected to an oscilloscope for AC ripple measurement.

Technical Specifications:

Maximum DC Current: Configurable up to 100,000A
Sense Coil Lengths:
1000mm (~310mm diameter)
2000mm (~630mm diameter)
Cable Length: 1.5m standard (custom lengths available)
Insulation: 2kV standard, supplied with a silicone sleeve
Power Supply: 12Vdc to 24Vdc, with 120Vac or 240Vac adapter included
Accuracy: Better than 1%
Outputs: Instantaneous DC and AC ripple output

The DCFlex probe is supplied with a lanyard, case, and calibration certificates, making it a complete solution for measuring large DC currents quickly and effectively.

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