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Product overview

Analog Current Sensor, 4-20mA, DIN Rail, Split Core, 0-100, 0-150, 0-200 Amp (Default)

Application

  • Load Trending
  • Basic Power Monitoring
  • Electronic Ballasts
  • Computers/Data Centers
  • Industrial
  • Variable Speed Loads
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Fans
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • LEED
  • Project Justification (ROI) Process Control
  • Solid State Environments (SCR’s)

Product specifications

Monitored Current Type:
AC Current
Maximum AC Voltage:
600 VAC
Isolation Voltage:
2200 VAC
Operating Frequency Range:
A/CTA2 & A/SCTA2 Series: 40 to 1KHz | A/CTA2-50-RMS & A/SCTA2-50 RMS: 15 to 100 Hz A/CTA2-250-RMS (0-100A Range): 15 to 100 Hz | A/CTA2-250-RMS (0-200/250A Ranges): 30 to 100 Hz
Core Style:
Solid-Core and Split-Core Versions available (See Ordering Grid)
Supply Voltage:
+8.5 to 30 VDC (Reverse Polarity Protected) 250 Ohm Load (1-5 VDC): +13.5 to 30 VDC | 500 Ohm Load (2-10 VDC): +18.5 to 30 VDC
Maximum Load Resistance:
775 Ohms (Formula: (24 VDC – 8.5 VDC) / 0.020A )
Supply Current:
25 mA minimum
Amperage Range:
See Ordering Grid (Field Selectable)
Output Signal | Maximum Output Signal:
4 to 20 mA (2-Wire, Loop Powered) | Limited to 25 mA
Accuracy:
All Models: +/- 1% of Selected Range except A/SCTA2-50-RMS: +/- 2% from 15 to 20 Hz +/- 1% from 20 to 100 Hz
Response Time:
A/CTA2-xxx and A/SCTA2-XXX: < 600 mS (Rise and Fall Time) A/CTA2-xxx-RMS & A/SCTA2-50-RMS: 600 mS (Rise Time) and 2800 mS (Fall Time)
Aperture Size:
0.75” (19.05 mm)
DIN Rail Mounting:
35 mm (U.S. Patent No. 7,416,421)
Operating Temperature Range:
5 to 104ºF (-15 to 40ºC)
Operating Humidity Range:
0 to 95%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature Range:
41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
Storage Temperature | RH Range:
41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) | 40% to 85% RH, non-condensing
Enclosure Material | Flammability Rating:
PC/ABS (Polycarbonate/ABS Blend) | UL94-V0
Wiring Connections:
2 Position, Screw Terminal Block (Polarity Sensitive)
Wire Recommendations:
2 Conductor (Shielded Cable)
Wire Size:
18 to 24 AWG (0.823 mm2 to 0.205 mm2) Copper Wires only
Terminal Block Torque Rating:
4.43 to 5.31 in-lbs. (0.5 to 0.6 Nm)
Minimum Mounting Distance:
1” (2.6 cm) between current sensor & other magnetic devices (Relays, Contactors, Transformers)
Agency Approvals:
CE (-RMS Versions): CE to IEC 61326-1: 2012 Class A, UL/CUL US Listed (UL 508) Ind. Control Equipment (File # E309723), RoHS2, WEEE
Product Weight:
A/CTA2-xxx: 0.260 lbs. (0.118 kg) | A/SCTA2-xxx: 0.274 lbs. (0.124 kg) A/CTA2-xxx-RMS: 0.190 lbs. (0.087 kg) | A/SCTA2-xxx-RMS: 0.190 lbs. (0.087 kg)
Product Dimensions:
Solid Core Versions: 2.760” (70.11 mm) x 3.343” (84.92 mm) x 1.050” (26.67 mm) Split Core Versions: 2.780” (70.51 mm) x 3.238” (82.25 mm) x 1.120” (28.45 mm)