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TA167 200 A / 2000 A DC current clamp, BNC output

Nominal current:
2000 A AC peak maximum or DC
Measuring ranges:
200 A (10 mV/A) and 2000 A (1 mV/A), switchable
Overload capacity:
2200 A for 60 s

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Model: TA167

Battery-powered dual-range clamp with a plain safety BNC connector for any oscilloscope.

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Important limit: Outputs a scaled voltage for an oscilloscope, not a display: it needs a scope or data logger with a BNC input to read anything

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Pico TA167 200 A / 2000 A DC Current Clamp

A battery-powered dual-range Hall-effect current clamp for oscilloscopes that measures AC or DC current from under 1 A up to 2000 A without cutting wires, with a 10 mV/A or 1 mV/A BNC output.

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Selected package: TA167 200 A / 2000 A DC current clamp, BNC output.

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  • TA167 200 A / 2000 A clamp, BNC output

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    Model: TA167

    What differs
    Battery-powered dual-range clamp with a plain safety BNC connector for any oscilloscope.
    Best for
    Buyers using any BNC oscilloscope, not just PicoBNC+ PicoScopes.

Related models and generations

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  • TA388 PicoBNC+ 2000 A AC/DC clamp Model: TA388

    Same 2000 A specification but with PicoBNC+ interface: powered by the scope, auto-ranging and auto-zeroed, no battery.

    Owners of a PicoBNC+ PicoScope (4225A or 4425A) who want auto-configuration.

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Watch out

  • TA167 needs a 9 V battery and manual ranging; the TA388 is the PicoBNC+ version with no battery.
  • Check the connector: TA167 is a plain safety BNC plug, not PicoBNC+.

Why people pick it

  • One clamp spans starter-motor and low-amp work: a switchable 200 A / 2000 A dual range replaces separate high- and low-current probes, per Pico's spec
  • Measures AC and DC current up to 2000 A without cutting or disconnecting wires, on a 32 mm jaw
  • Pico publishes full accuracy figures (±1% ±100 mA on the 200 A range at 23°C)
  • Auto power-off protects the 9 V battery, and can be disabled for battery-drain and shutdown-current testing

Know before you buy

  • Outputs a scaled voltage for an oscilloscope, not a display: it needs a scope or data logger with a BNC input to read anything
  • Runs on a 9 V PP3 battery, so a flat battery (flashing LED) stops work
  • Accuracy is only specified with the conductor centred in the jaw, and drops to ±5% of reading between 1500 A and 2000 A
  • Auto-zeroing is manual: the probe must be nulled away from conductors before each measurement session

Full specifications

Nominal current2000 A AC peak maximum or DC
Measuring ranges200 A (10 mV/A) and 2000 A (1 mV/A), switchable
Accuracy at 23°C ±1°C (0 to 200 A, 10 mV/A)±1% of reading ±100 mA
Accuracy (0 to 1500 A, 1 mV/A)±1% of reading ±500 mA
Accuracy (1500 to 2000 A, 1 mV/A)±5% of reading
Overload capacity2200 A for 60 s
Frequency rangeDC to 20 kHz (−1 dB); i RMS × f ≤ 400,000
Gain variation±0.15% of reading per °C
Conductor size32 mm diameter jaw opening
Output2 m coaxial cable terminated with a safety BNC connector
Power supply9 V alkaline PP3 battery (MN 1604 / IEC 6LR61); auto power-off after about 10 minutes, disableable for battery-drain testing
Load impedance>100 kΩ and ≤100 pF
Operating temperature0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature (battery removed)−20°C to +85°C
Safety standardsEN 61010-1:2001, EN 61010-2-032:2002, EN 61010-031:2002; 300 V CAT III, Pollution Degree 2
Typical usesStarter motor and alternator testing, relative compression testing, battery testing, hybrid and EV motor current, and low-amp injector and ignition checks on the 200 A range

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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Max voltage
1,000 V
Display counts
6,000 counts
Specifications & conditions
Safety rating
CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1000 V
Max current
2,000 A

A True RMS 2000 A AC/DC clamp meter with IP54 storage protection and a wide range of DMM functions, aimed at EV, solar and heavy-equipment maintenance work.

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