automotive accessories - current clamp

The PP218 and PP264 current clamps are ideal for use with PicoScope automotive oscilloscopes for measuring currents between 10 mA and 60 A. This enables the PicoScope to display current waveforms for fuel injectors and fuel pumps (see waveforms below).

The current clamp has two calibration settings, set by a slider switch on the handle of the probe.

  1. 1 mV/10 mA (100 mV = 1 A)
    — use this for testing currents up to 20A.
  2. 1 mV/100 mA (10 mV = 1 A)
    — use this for testing current up to 60A.

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. No electrical contact is required.

PP218 - 60 A  clamp with 4 mm  connectors

Price £80·00   (approx US$132·00 / €96,80)  Low stock - order soon     Quantity    

PP264 - 60 A  clamp with BNC connector

Price £99·00   (approx US$163·35 / €119,79)  In stock     Quantity    

Connecting the Current Clamp

small nose allows connection in tight spaces

The PP218 current clamp is supplied with 4mm (banana) plug type connectors so can not be plugged directly into the PicoScope. To connect to the PicoScope we recommend the use of the TA000 BNC to 4mm test lead, alternatively the MI078 BNC to 4mm plug adaptor can also be used.

The PP264 current clamp features a BNC connector and can be plugged directly into the PicoScope.

Once connected to the PicoScope, switch the current clamp on (green LED should light) and then clamp the jaws around the current carrying conductor as shown.