DC current sensors, dc current transducers, dc current probes
Converting dc current to an isolated 0-100mV, 0-1V, 0-2V, 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA or 5-25mA 

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The CTH sensors convert dc current to an isolated voltage output with the ability to track ac waveshapes.  The CTH output is a faithful reproduction of the measured current, whether ac or dc.   All popular process control voltage and current loop outputs are available.  Through hole or split core options mean that connection is non-intrusive and straightforward.  The available input range of the CTH sensors is any value from 1A to 40000Adc. Optional dc offset control allows nulling of residual dc current to ensure best use of the output span. The sensor power input is designed to operate over a wide voltage range associated with process control and sub-station auxiliary dc supply systems.  Active Hall Effect sensor technology allows measurement from DC-150kHz (depending on the sensor type) along with fast step response.  The CTH can be used to provide an instantaneous output for ac currents. Typical applications are found in process control systems like PLC or SCADA, transportation, telecommunications, dc drives, welding and circuit breaker trip coils.  For all CTH models, a NIST/NPL (UKAS) traceable calibration certificate and certificate of conformance is supplied.
 

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CTH split core Type 5
Hole diameter 21mm (0.90") Overall size 204mm (8.03") x 65mm (2.55") x 38mm (1.5")
Current ranges: 20A / 30A / 40A / 50A / 100A / 200A / 300A / 400A split core models.

CTH through hole core Type 1 and 2
Type 1: Hole: 13.5mm (0.53") x 10mm (0.39")
Overall size 145mm (5.71") x 95mm (3.74") x 38mm (1.50")
Type 1 current ranges: 10A / 20A / 30A / 40A / 50A / 100A
Type 2: Hole 24.5 diameter
Type 2 current ranges: Any range from 0-5A up to 0-600A

CTH/200/4-20/SC/24V dc split core current sensor
Type 5 split core DC-25kHz (internal filter 1500Hz).
As standard the sensor is supplied connected via a 30cm (12" cable)

CTH 50A through hole dc current transducer
Type 1 through hole DC-100kHz (internal filter 1500Hz)
Sensor is box mounted


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Type 2 - 24.5mm through hole DC-150kHz (internal filter 1500Hz)
As standard the sensor is supplied connected via a 30cm (12" cable)

CTH split core Type 6
Hole: 104 (4.09") x 40 mm (1.57")
Outer: 159mm (6.26") x 85mm (3.35")
Current ranges: CTH 500 / 800 / 1000 / 2000A
CTH split core Type 7
Hole: 163mm (6.42") x 50mm (2")
Outer: 233mm (9.17") x 95mm (3.74")
Current ranges: 500 / 1000 / 2000 / 2500 / 3000A

CTH Type 4 and CTH split core Type 8
Hole: 50mm (2") round hole
Outer: 127mm (5") x 105mm (4.125")
Current ranges: CTH / 200 / 500 / 800 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500A

CTH 500 - 3000A split core dc current transducer
Type 6: DC-10kHz   Type 7: DC-4kHz   (internal filter 1500Hz).
As standard the sensor is supplied connected via a 30cm (12" cable)

CTH 50mm dia hole 500A - 2500A dc current transducer
Type 8 split core DC-400Hz

CTH split core Type 9
114.3mm (4.5") x 31.75mm (1.25")
Outer 183mm (7.19") x 104mm (4.06")
Current ranges: 500A / 600A / 800A / 1000A / 1500A / 2000A / 3000A / 4000A / 5000A

CTH split core Type 10
CTH Hole size 140mm (5.5") x 203mm (8"). Outer 254 (10") x 350 (13.75")
Current ranges 5000A / 6000A / 7000A / 8000A / 9000A / 10000A / 15000A / 20000A
CTH split core Type 11
CTH aperture 330mm (13") x 330mm (13").  Outer 534mm (21") x 534mm (21")
Current ranges 25000A / 30000A / 35000A / 40000Adc

CTH rectangular window 500A - 5000A dc current transducer
Type 9 split core DC-1kHz

CTH 5000A to 40000A dc transducer core
Type 10 & 11 split core DC-1kHz



IRF-rms converts instantaneous output sensors to
a dc signal proportional  to the rms.  Suitable with dc and complex dc+ac signals

Bandwidth: DC-75kHzWaveform crest factors: 1 - 5
Input range: 2mV to 50V inputWide range of dc outputs:
0-100mV, 0-1V, 0-2V, 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA and 5-25mA
12, 24, 48 or 110Vdc power

IRF rms to dc convertor


Signal conditioner terminal connections

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Terminals from left to right:
output + / output - / power input ground -ve / power input positive +ve

Input and output grounds are isolated 250Vdc

Signal conditioner overall size 145mm (5.71") x 65mm (2.56") x 38mm (1.50")

 

DC current transducer general specifications

Ranges Depending on core type:  1A / 2A / 5A / 10A / 20A / 40A / 50A / 100A / 200A / 500A / 1000A / 2000A / 3000A / 4000A / 5000A / 6000A / 10000A / 20000A / 25000A / 30000A / 35000A / 40000A  Amps peak  
Outputs 0-100mV, 0-1V, 0-2V, 0-5V, 0-10V or 0-20mA, 4-20mA or 5-25mA outputs. All CTH outputs can be bipolar / instantaneous
Core type Through hole or split core clamp type, based on dc Hall Effect sensing
Insulation voltage rating Rated insulation (Galvanic) to 2.5kVpk 1 minute, 5kV possible for some models
Power input 12Vdc / 24Vdc / 48Vdc / 72Vdc / 110Vdc  / 125Vdc /  250Vdc / 115Vac /  230 Vac - fuse and surge protected
Accuracy ±0.5% for a non split core, ±1.0% for a split core.  Conditions +23°C ±5°C, traceable to UKAS NPL/NIST USA
Working temperature range Typically -20°C - 50°C (can be extended, check for exact model).  Functional temp range > 20°C - 70°C (check for each model)
Frequency response DC- 150kHz max, refer to sensor type, split cores are DC-25kHz max
Adjustment Internal dc offset and gain controls
Mounting Current sensors up to 400A can be mounted on the transducer case or via a 200mm cable externally, fixing points provided
Approvals CE Marked, IEC1010 cat II & IEC348, UL/CSA rated materials.  Self extinguishing materials to UL94V0
Warranty 2 year warranty

 

Available through hole sizes (some not pictured above)

Type 1: 13.5 x 10mm rectangular  1A – 125A – Supplied attached or separate to conditioner
Type 2: 24.5mm diameter  5A - 500A – Supplied attached or separate to conditioner
Type 3: 30mm diameter  10A - 800A – Supplied attached or separate to conditioner
Type 4: 50mm diameter  25A - 2500A – Sensor connects to signal conditioner via 2M cable

Available split core hole sizes

Type 5: 21mm dia  20A - 400A Supplied attached or separate to conditioner 0.5M max
Type 6: 104 x 40mm  500A - 3000A Sensor connects to signal conditioner via 0.5M cable
Type 7: 163 x 50mm  500A - 3000A Sensor connects to signal conditioner via 0.5M cable
Type 8: 50mm dia  500A - 2500A Sensor connects to signal conditioner via 2M cable
Type 9:
114mm x 31.75mm  500A - 5000A – Sensor connects to signal conditioner via 2M cable
Type 10: 140mm (5.5") x 203mm (8")  5000A - 20000A Sensor connects to signal conditioner via 2M cable
Type 11: 330mm (13") x 330mm (13")  25000A - 40000Adc
Sensor connects to signal conditioner via 2M cable

Current transducer order codes

The order code is based on:-

CTH / amps input / output / SC or TH /  power input + core type

SC = split core, TH = through hole (non-split core)

230Vac/dc & 115Vac/dc adapters are available (in this case the CTH will be supplied with 9-36Vdc input and ac adapter)

Options - Environmental

Self extinguishing materials to UL94V0 and CSA
Extended temperature range -40°C - 85°C (not available for all sensor types)

Options – noise rejection and offset

Non standard input current
Non standard output voltage or current
User can specify upper or lower –3db point
External dc offset nulling control


Order code examples

CTH / 50A / 4-20 / TH / 24Vdc  type 1 50Adc input, 4-20mA output, through hole, 24V aux power input, core type 1 (13.5 x 10mm)
CTH / 100A / 100m / SC / 72Vdc  type 4 100Adc input, 0-100mV output, split core, 72Vdc aux power input core type 4 (21mm dia)
CTH / 2000A / 10 / SC / 110Vdc  type 7 2000Adc input, 0-10V output, split core, 110Vdc aux power input, type 7 core (163 x 50mm)


All products have CE, IEC, EN, ASME or BS approvals.

 

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