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Current Probe

Current Probe

Ohm's law

Current Probe

$49.00

The Current Probe can be used to measure currents in low-voltage AC and DC circuits or for electrochemistry experiments.

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The Current Probe measures DC and low-frequency AC currents up to 600 mA. Use Current Probes in combination with Differential Voltage Probes to investigate Ohm’s Law and explore series and parallel circuits. The 0.1 Ω shunt resistor minimizes changes to your circuit. If currents will exceed 1 A, use the High Current Sensor.

Current Probe - Tech Tips with Vernier
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Specifications

  • Range: ±0.6 A
  • Maximum voltage on any input: ±10 V
  • Input Impedance (between inputs): 0.1 Ω
  • Input Impedance (to ground): 10 MΩ
  • Typical Resolution: 0.31 mA
  • Linearity: 0.01%
  • Supply voltage: 5 VDC

  • Current in amperes:

    • Slope: –0.25 A/V
    • Intercept: 0.625 A

Experiments

Middle School (2 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Wind PowerInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Photovoltaic CellsInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
High School (18 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Ohm's LawAgricultural Science with Vernier
Determining Avogadro's NumberAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Wind PowerInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Photovoltaic CellsInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Measuring Electric CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of ChargePhysics Explorations and Projects
Battery ChallengePhysics Explorations and Projects
Magnetic Field of a CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Current from a Changing FieldPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy Storage in CapacitorsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Series and Parallel CircuitsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Capacitors and InductorsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
RLC CircuitsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Planck’s ConstantAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Factors Affecting Electrical ResistanceAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Ohm's LawPhysics with Vernier
Series and Parallel CircuitsPhysics with Vernier
Electrical EnergyPhysics with Vernier
College (17 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Ohm's LawAgricultural Science with Vernier
Wind PowerInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Photovoltaic CellsInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Measuring Electric CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of ChargePhysics Explorations and Projects
Battery ChallengePhysics Explorations and Projects
Magnetic Field of a CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Current from a Changing FieldPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy Storage in CapacitorsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Series and Parallel CircuitsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Capacitors and InductorsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
RLC CircuitsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Planck’s ConstantAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Factors Affecting Electrical ResistanceAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Ohm's LawPhysics with Vernier
Series and Parallel CircuitsPhysics with Vernier
Electrical EnergyPhysics with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
Go!LinkFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataMateTI-84 SmartViewDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
EasyLinkFull support 1IncompatibleFull support 2Full supportFull support 2
CBL 2 (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
  2. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
  3. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
  4. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

What's Included

Vernier Current Probe

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Vernier Circuit Board 2VCB2$145.00
Resistivity Rod SetRRS$89.00

Support

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Warranty

5-year limited warranty
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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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