HIOKI CT6843A - AC/DC High-accuracy Current Clamp, 200 A / 700 kHz
AC/DC current clamp, 200 A rated current, bandwidth from DC to 700 kHz, zero-flux principle
with fluxgate, basic accuracy ±0.2 % rdg., conductor diameter up to 20 mm, cable length 3 m,
ME15W connector
Description
Product information HIOKI CT6843A - AC/DC High-accuracy Current Clamp, 200 A / 700 kHz
Key Specifications
- AC/DC currents up to 200 A
- Frequency Bandwidth DC to 700 kHz
- Basic accuracy: ±0.2% rdg.
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
- Output voltage ratio 10 mV/A
Typical Applications
- Development of inverters and converters, capturing switching content up to 700 kHz
- Test benches for drives and inverters in the lower power classes
- 48 V systems in vehicles and industrial applications
| Model | Rated current | Bandwidth | Max. conductor Ø | Basic accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6847A | 2000 A DC / 1400 A AC | DC to 70 kHz | φ50 mm | ±0.15 % rdg. |
| CT6846A | 1000 A AC/DC | DC to 100 kHz | ±0.2 % rdg. | |
| CT6845A | 500 A AC/DC | DC to 200 kHz | ||
| CT6844A | 500 A AC/DC | DC to 500 kHz | φ20 mm | |
| CT6843A | 200 A AC/DC | DC to 700 kHz | φ20 mm | ±0.2 % rdg. |
| CT6841A | 20 A AC/DC | DC to 2 MHz | φ20 mm | ±0.2 % rdg. |
Detailed Product Overview
The HIOKI CT6843A AC/DC High-accuracy Current Clamp covers rated currents up to 200 A
on conductors up to 20 mm. Its zero-flux fluxgate technology holds a basic accuracy of
±0.2 % rdg across both AC and DC, because the fluxgate element shows only minimal drift
even if the temperature changes during the measurement. Its bandwidth from DC to 700 kHz
also captures the switching content of modern inverters and converters. The combination of high bandwidth and a 200 A range makes it a tool for development and
test-bench work on drives and inverters in the lower power classes, as well as for 48 V systems in vehicles and industrial equipment. Its wide operating temperature range of -40 °C
to 85 °C covers both the climate-controlled test bench and direct use on the vehicle or
machine.
One connector, several measurement systems
Connected to HIOKI power analyzers such as the PW8001 or PW4001, the CT6843A's
ME15W connector carries the measurement signal and receives the sensor's power supply
from the instrument directly, so no separate power source is needed; the same is true for the
MR6000 Memory Recorder via the U8977 current unit. For oscilloscopes or other data
acquisition (DAQ) systems, a HIOKI current sensor interface (CT9555, CT9556, CT9557) sits
between sensor and instrument, converting the ME15W signal to a BNC output and
supplying the sensor's power, at a voltage output ratio of 10 mV/A. The CT6843A's 20 mm
core diameter also takes in conductors too unwieldy for a tighter clamp, while staying
compact enough for test benches with limited clearance. If the standard 3-meter cable falls
short, a CT9902 extension cable adds another 5 m.
Because the CT6843A's phase error behaves as an essentially constant time delay across
its frequency range rather than varying with frequency, HIOKI power analyzers such as the
PW8001 and PW4001 can correct it with a single value, similar to how an oscilloscope's
deskew function aligns channels. Applied automatically, this phase shift correction keeps
current and voltage in step across the band, so power measurements stay accurate even at
high frequencies and low power factors.
700 kHz bandwidth at 200 A
Within the 20 mm class it shares with the CT6841A and CT6844A, the CT6843A sits
between them: a step up in current from the CT6841A's 20 A, and a step up in bandwidth
from the CT6844A's 500 kHz. Zero-flux stability benefits every measurement equally, from
the lab bench to the test cell.
More than specs – find more details here:
Zero-flux Current Clamps: Accuracy without effort from mA to kA
Measure Power with Precision – Across All Applications
What's in the Box
- CT6843A AC/DC Current Clamp
- Carrying Case
- Markup bands ×6
- Instruction Manua
Dimensions & Packaging
| Width | 250 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 670 mm |
| Weight | 1.09 kg |
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Product catalog with data sheet, current sensors & current probes series (English)16,413 KB pdf
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Product brochure with data sheet, Sensor Unit CT9555, CT9556, CT9557 (English)1,693 KB pdf
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Product catalog, POWER ANALYZER Series (English)2,713 KB pdf
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Product Catalog, Power Meter Series PW3335, PW3336, PW3337, 3333, 3334 (English)9,158 KB pdf
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Instruction Manual, AC/DC CURRENT PROBE CT6843A (English)1,368 KB pdf
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Instruction Manual, AC/DC CURRENT PROBE CT6841A CT6843A CT6844A CT6845A CT6846A CT6847A (Japanese, English, Chinese)5,978 KB pdf
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Datasheet, AC/DC High-accuracy Current Clamp CT6843A (English)2,161 KB pdf
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Flyer, AC/DC CURRENT PROBE CT6841A, CT6843A, CT6844A, CT6845A, CT6846A (English)1,506 KB pdf
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