CCC Cable Coupling Clamp
The Cable Coupling Clamp (CCC01) is a reusable test jig for the purpose of measuring the shielding properties of cables.
The CCC01 is designed to allow easy positioning of the test and injection feed cables in accordance with the layout described in IEC 96-1 Amendment 2 1993-06. This simplifies the process of making repeatable measurements aimed at assessing the coupling and shielding effectiveness properties of a wide range of cables.
The CCC01 design is based on the details of the “launcher” arrangement, described in IEC 96-1 Amendment 2 1993-06 section A.5.6 Line Injection Method (frequency domain). This arrangement is also used in IEC 62153-4-6: 2006 and mandated for the line injection method in EN 50289-1-6.
Key Features
- Fixed cable routes
- Cable injection assemblies
- Supports a range of test cable sizes
- 0.3 m & 0.5 m test lengths
- Configurable injection conductor
- Easy connection to test system
Features/Applications
Features
- Fixed cable Routes; repeatable layout of test and injection cables
- Cable injection assemblies; injection cable runs are supplied pre-assembled and fitted with ferrite common mode chokes
- Supports a range of test cable sizes; 2.5 mm, 5 mm and 10 mm aperture supports provided as standard. Cable dimensions up to 22 mm x 13 mm are possible with the user-machinable fitting accessories
- 0.3 m & 0.5 m test lengths; base plate allows the injection assemblies to be mounted either for a 0.3m cable length (EN 50289-1-6) or the extended 0.5 m length (IEC 96-1) for increased coupling distance
- Configurable injection conductor; self-adhesive copper tape, easily trimmed to the correct width required according to the circumference of the cable under test
- Easy Connection to test system; injection cables are terminated in N-type connectors
Applications
- Cable shielding effectiveness measurements as indicated by
- IEC 96-1 Amendment 2 1993-06
- IEC 62153-4-6:2006
- EN 50289-1-6
- Investigation of cable coupling phenomena
Specifications
Frequency Range
- 10 kHz to 1 GHz typical (usable to higher frequencies, depending on the cables being tested and application of the test)
Output connectors
- 50 Ω N-type sockets
Cable Sizes
- Approx. 2.5 mm to 10 mm diameter using the three sets of fittings supplied.
- User-machinable fittings available as accessories, supporting maximum of cable dimension of 22 mm x 13 mm (rectangular cross-section) or a 13 mm diameter
Time Stability
- Typically <1 dB over a 12 month period
Dimensions
- 220 mm × 880 mm (0.5 m test setting)
- 220mm × 740mm (0.3m test setting)
Weight
- 3 kg (typical excluding cable-under-test and any associated ferrites)
Kits
Standard Order Kits
CCC01KIT01 – Standard CCE01 cable coupling clamp kit
Parts included
- Pair of pre-assembled cable injection assemblies
- Base plate with mounting positions for 0.3 m and 0.5 m cable test lengths
- 2.5 mm, 5 mm and 10 mm diameter cable mounting fittings
- Additional clip-on ferrite chokes
- Self-adhesive copper tape (signal injection conductor)
- Hard case for injection assemblies and accessories
- Manual
Please note: We are unable to supply the cable under test (CUT), any parts associated with its construction and any ferrite rings to be fitted to it.
Accessories
CMF01 – Kit of user-machinable blank fittings for custom cable apertures (single cable)
Special – Contact us for information regarding our testing service for cables to both IEC 96-1 and EN 50289-1-6, using the CCC01
Typical Output Measurement Graphs
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