Handyscope TP450

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Description

A USB power quality analyzer with a galvanically isolated input

A 2 channel, 100 MSa/s USB oscilloscope with function generator in a small package.

Key specifications

  • Galvanically isolated differential input range up to 450 V
  • 16 bit resolution, 0.5 % DC vertical accuracy
  • Up to 250 kSa/s sampling, 200 kHz bandwidth
  • Up to 250 kSa/s, 16 bit continuous streaming
  • Up to 1 Mpoints memory

Plug in directly to the mains

Directly measure the outlet

The Handyscope TP450 is a power quality analyzer, connected via USB to the computer. The advanced measurement software delivered by default contains Quick Setups that allow to start mains power logging measurements without specialized instrument knowledge. With the 450 V input range, the Handyscope TP450 can be plugged directly in a (110 – 230 V) wall socket to measure the mains voltage. No additional attenuator is required.

High speed, high resolution logging

Directly measure the outlet

Logging mains voltage can be done at a high rate of 250 thousand measurements per second, with a resolution of 16 bit, which is equal to a 5½ digit voltmeter. The Handyscope TP450 is an accurate voltmeter, but one that performs 5000 measurements on each cycle of the mains voltage, while a standard voltmeter performs 3 measurements per second. Even with the very high measurement rate of the Handyscope TP450, the mains voltage can be measured continuously for weeks, and afterwards each period of the mains voltage can be analyzed thoroughly. Using this fast continuous measuring method, no voltage peak or dip is missed, even if it lasts just a msec. The maximum measuring duration of the mains voltage is only limited by the available hard disk space. Measuring one week takes approximately 0.69 GB disk space. During a measurement, also RMS value and frequency are logged. It is possible to measure various properties, like e.g. Minimum, Maximum, Peak to peak, Mean, Variance, Standard deviation.

After logging, the scrolling through the data is easily done. The measured signal can be zoomed in up to showing one single period of the mains voltage on the display. Obviously, zooming also allows to view the changes of the mains voltage over a longer period of time.

Special low noise differential measure lead

Measure lead TP-C812C

The Handyscope TP450 can also measure lower voltages, making it easy to log 24 Volt systems or capture switch patterns of control systems. In order to perform these measurements, a special measure lead is included with a connection at one side that plugs on the 230 V wall plug connector and 4 mm banana plugs at the other end, at which test probes can be placed.

With this measure lead standard measurements can be conducted at electrical signals. Using the many Quick Setups removes the need of setting up the instrument (saving much time) and all focus can be directed to the measurement itself. Besides the advanced data logger of the Handyscope TP450, it can also be used as spectrum analyzer, voltmeter and protocol analyzer and obviously as standard oscilloscope (with limited maximum sampling rate of 250 kSa/s).

Measuring three phases

When production machines exhibit strange outages and the mains voltage is suspected, a three phase mains voltage analysis is easily conducted using three Handyscope TP450s. By incorporating a three phase current distributor with pass through option, three Handyscope TP450s can measure the voltage of each phase. After a measurement session of e.g. a week, or when the production machine exhibits an outage, the mains voltage can be analyzed, even each period individually. And when required, precautions can be taken to reduce the mains voltage pollution.

Advantages:

  • 1 phase, but also multiple phases of the mains voltage can be measured for a long time
  • Each individual period of the mains voltage can be accurately analyzed. Fast peaks or dips are measured accurately
  • No specialized knowledge required. Using the Quick Setup a measurement can be started immediately
  • Initial purchasing price can be kept low, by starting with one phase measurements and expanding to three phase measurements later.
  • Fully optically isolated, providing completely safe measurements and connection errors are excluded
  • High resolution of 16 bit.

 

Features

Versatile Multi Channel oscilloscope software

The Handyscope TP450 is delivered with the versatile Multi Channel oscilloscope software, which transforms the Handyscope TP450 into an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, data logger, multimeter and protocol analyzer.

Some of the powerful features of the Multi Channel oscilloscope software are indicated below, for a full description of the Multi Channel oscilloscope software, refer to the Multi Channel oscilloscope software pages.

Quick Setup

To simplify setting up the measurements, the Multi Channel oscilloscope software contains a large number of Quick Setups, for almost any application. A Quick Setup contains the basic settings for a specific measurement as well as additional information regarding the selected Quick Setup, like e.g. how your Handyscope and/or accessories need to be connected. Quick Setups can also contain reference signals. After loading the Quick Setup, that specific measurement can be performed and if needed, small adjustments to the setup can be made.

The Quick Setups are carefully organized in a tree structure, ordered by application. Just a few mouse clicks allow to perform a complex measurement.

24/7 Data logging

Measuring long term signal changes with your Handyscope is done with the Multi Channel oscilloscope software Data logger. The data logger logs your signal, continuously uninterrupted at high speed, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week. Results are immediately shown on the screen and all data can be stored to disk. A convenient toolbar lets you navigate through the stored files to find the important moments in the measurement.

Multimeter

The multimeter in the Multi Channel oscilloscope software turns your Handyscope into a multimeter can be used to measure or monitor specific properties of a signal, like True RMS value, frequency, maximum value etc. The Multi Channel oscilloscope software multimeter can have any number of fully configurable displays, either displaying the measured value as a number or using a gauge display. When using a gauge display, it can be very helpful when adjusting a circuit for a specific property, e.g. adjusting an offset to zero.

Many automatic measurements

The Multi Channel oscilloscope software features many automatic measurements, that can be performed on the measured signals of your Handyscope or on a selection of the measured signals. Using the automatic measurements in the oscilloscope, any detail of your signal is revealed. Two sets of cursors, both horizontal and vertical, can be used to indicate a part of the signal that needs to be examined thoroughly. The automatic measurements include e.g.: MinimumMaximumTop-BottomRMSMeanVarianceStandard deviationFrequency.

The measurement results are shown in a special value window that can be positioned anywhere on your computer screen. A convenient toolbar allows you to enable or disable a measurement with a single click. The measurement results can be copied to the clipboard e.g. to use them in reports. When printing the graphs, the cursors and measurements results are also included.

Specifications

Acquisition system

Input channel 1
CH1
Type galvanically isolated, differential
Ranges (full scale) ±2 V
±4 V
±8 V
±20 V
±40 V
±80 V
±200 V
±400 V
±450 V
Resolution (depending on input range) 2 V : 10.7 bit
4 V : 11.7 bit
8 V : 12.7 bit
20 V : 14 bit
40 V : 15 bit
80 V : 16 bit
200 V : 14.8 bit
400 V : 15.8 bit
450 V : 16 bit
Amplitude accuracy 0.5 % of full scale
Coupling DC
Noise 1.6 mVrms (2 V range, 250 kSa/s)
Impedance 1 MOhm // 20 pF
Maximum input voltage (in all ranges) 600 V CAT II (DC + AC peak, < 10 kHz)
Maximum Common Mode voltage 600 V in all ranges
Galvanic isolation
between input and USB port 5000 Vrms for 1 minute
Handyscope TP450-250 Handyscope TP450-50
Bandwidth (-3dB) 200 kHz 25 kHz
Sampling rate Handyscope TP450-250 Handyscope TP450-50
block mode
maximum 250 kSa/s 50 kSa/s
minimum 1 Sa/s 1 Sa/s
streaming mode
maximum 250 kSa/s 50 kSa/s
minimum 1 Sa/s 1 Sa/s
Sampling clock source internal
Accuracy ±25 ppm
Memory standard model XM option
16384 points 1048576 points
Trigger Only available in scope/block mode, not in streaming mode
System digital, 2 levels
Source CH1
Handyscope TP450-250 Handyscope TP450-50
Trigger modes Rising edge
Falling edge
Inside window
Outside window
Rising edge
Falling edge
Level adjustment 0 to 100 % of full scale
Hysteresis adjustment 0 to 100 % of full scale
Resolution 0.025 % (16 bits)
Pre trigger 0 to selected record length, 1 sample resolution
Post trigger 0 to selected record length, 1 sample resolution

Interface

Interface USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s); (USB 1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) and USB 3.0 compatible)

Power Requirements

Power from USB port 100 mA max (0.5 W max)

Physical

Instrument height 70 mm (2.75 inch)
Instrument length 72 mm (2.83 inch)
Instrument width 42 mm (1.65 inch)
USB cable length 3 m (118 inch)
Weight 160 g (5.6 ounce)

I/O connectors

Channel 1 slide contacts with removable adapters for EU, US, AU and UK mains wall sockets
USB fixed cable with USB 2.0 type A connector

System Requirements

PC I/O connection USB
Operating System Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits

Operating Environment

Ambient temperature 20 to 25 °C (10 to 40 °C without specification)
Relative humidity 10 to 90 % non condensing
Altitude < 2000 m

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature -20 to 70 °C
Relative humidity 5 to 95 % non condensing

Certifications and Compliances

CE mark compliance Yes
RoHS Yes

Package

Instrument Handyscope TP450
Test lead Measure lead TP-C812C
Accessories Test Probe TP-TP90
2 x Alligator Clip TP-AC80I, red and black
Software Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Drivers Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Software Development Kit for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, and Linux, via website
Manual instrument manual and software user manuals
color printed on paper and digital, via website

 

Models

The Handyscope TP450 USB power quality analyzer is available in two models that distinguish in maximum sampling rate:

Order code Max. sampling speed
TP450-50 50 KSa/s
TP450-250 250 KSa/s

Available options for the Handyscope TP450 are:

  • XM: With the extended memory option, 1 MSamples memory is available. Without this option, the models have 16 kSamples memory.
  • W5: With the extended warranty option, warranty is five years on parts and labor. Without this option, the models have two year warranty on parts and labor.

 

Package contents

The Handyscope TP450 USB power quality analyzer comes in a package containing the following items:

Instrument Handyscope TP450
Measure lead Measure lead TP-C812C
Aligator clips Alligator Clip TP-AC80I, red and black
Test probe Test Probe TP-TP90
Accessories Mains plug adapter for (Europe, North America, Australia and the United Kingdom)
Software for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Drivers for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, via website
Software Development Kit for Windows 10 / 11, 64 bits, and Linux, via website
Manuals instrument manual and software user’s manuals
color printed and digital, via website

 

Downloads

Several downloads for the Handyscope TP450 USB power quality analyzer are listed below,
including Multi Channel oscilloscope software, drivers and manuals.

Driver & Software

Description Version Remarks Size
WinUSB driver 10.0.2 Windows 10 / 11, 64 bit 1.73 MB download
Multi Channel software 1.48.0 Windows 10 / 11, 64 bit, including PDF manual 104.80 MB download

Manuals & Documents

Description Version Remarks Size
Multi Channel software manual 1.11 English 3.13 MB download
Handyscope TP450 Instrument manual 2.51 English 575.99 kB download

Software Development Kit (SDK)

Interfacing the Handyscope TP450 with third party software and developing own software
requires the libtiepie-hw Software Development Kit.
Detailed information on the libtiepie-hw SDK, downloads for Windows and Linux platforms and bindings and programming
examples for various programming environments can be found in the libtiepie-hw pages.