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DC Current Sensors

A Pace DC Current Sensor connects directly to any XR440 Data Logger input channel.  No external power is required.  Also connects directly to any recorder or data acquisition system with a 0-5vdc input and 5vdc excitation.


DC100A Current Sensor (±100 amps dc)

Specifications - PACE DC Current Sensors
Output error

+/-50, +/-100, +/-150 amp ranges

±1% of full scale at 25°C

Output error

+/-5 and +/-20 amp ranges

±1.5% of full scale at 25°C

Zero offset ±0.15% of F.S. maximum (-40 to 80°C)
Temperature effect on span ±0.10% of F.S. per °C
Response time 2 milliseconds (dc current change from 10% to 90% of full scale).
Isolation voltage

+/-50, +/-100, +/-150 amp ranges

3kVRMS minimum (current terminals to signal cable lead wires)
Isolation voltage

+/-5 and +/-20 amp ranges

2kVRMS minimum (current terminals to signal cable lead wires)
Internal resistance +/-5 and +/-20 amp ranges: 1.4 milliohm

All other ranges: 0.25 milliohm

Surge rating for

+/-50, +/-100, +/-150 amp ranges

300 amps  for 10 second pulse, 10% maximum duty cycle for repetitive pulses.

800 amps  for 1 second pulse, 1% maximum duty cycle for repetitive pulses.

Continuous over current for

+/-50, +/-100, +/-150 amp ranges

180 amps
Surge rating for

+/-5 and +/-20 amp ranges

60 amps  for 1 second pulse, 1% maximum duty cycle for repetitive pulses.
Continuous over current for

+/-5 and +/-20 amp ranges

30 amps
Power requirements 5vdc (±10%), 13 ma maximum
Output signal vs supply voltage Output signal ratiometric to supply voltage
Warm-up time 10 milliseconds (time from power applied until output signal is valid).
Output signal Linear 0.5 - 4.5vdc  (0 amps = 2.5v)
Signal cable leads Three: Ground, +5v supply, Signal output.
Signal cable color code Black: Ground, White: 5vdc Power, Green: Output
Signal cable length 10 ft (3 meter)
Operating temperature range -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
Overall size (including DC current studs) 3.50" long, 2.55" wide, 1.50" high

89 mm x 65 mm x 38 mm high

DC current terminals Two 1/4-20 aluminum studs, with nuts and lock washers.  Suitable for ring terminals (ring terminals not supplied).
Mounting holes Two 0.19"dia. holes, 3.0" O.C.

Note: Due to the higher power requirements compared to other Pace sensors, a maximum of one Pace DC Current Sensor may be connected to one XR440 data logger.

Part No.

Range

Price $US

DC05A ±5 amps dc

165.

DC20A ±20 amps dc

165.

DC50A ±50 amps dc

165.

DC100A ±100 amps dc

165.

DC150A ±150 amps dc

165.

XR440 Data Logger, Description and Pricing

XR440 Catalog and Price List PDF: 2 MB / 16 pages

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