CSCA Series Open-Loop Current Sensors0 pages
CSCA-A Series
Hall-Effect Based Open-Loop
Current Sensors
DESCRIPTION
The CSCA-A Series of open-loop current sensors are based
concentrated in the gap in this core. The HED is located in this
on the principles of the Hall-effect wherein a Hall-effect device
core gap. Therefore, the HED output is directly proportional to
(HED) produces an output voltage linearly related to the
the amplitude and phase of the primary current.
amplitude and phase of a magnetic field applied to it.
The HED output is trimmed for gain and offset calibration such
Current flowing through a primary conductor generates a
that the CSCA-A Series sensor provides a predefined output
rotating magnetic field around the conductor. This field is
sensitivity versus primary current.
collector by a core of magnetically sensitive material and
FEATURES
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
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Measures ac, dc and impulse currents
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Variable speed drives
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Competitive cost/performance ratio
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Ground fault detectors
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Low power consumption
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Current feedback control systems
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Compact size
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Robotics
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High level of electrical isolation between primary and
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UPS and telecommunication power supplies
secondary circuits
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Welding power supplies
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Large primary aperture
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Automotive - Battery management systems
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RoHs compliant
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Watt meters
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CE, UL approvals (pending)
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