aci A/CTE2 Series General Information Manual

VOLTAGE OUTPUT CURRENT
SENSOR SERIES
Installation & Operation Instructions
PRECAUTIONS
• This product is not intended to be used for
Life or Safety applications.
• This product is not intended for use in any
hazardous or classified locations.
• The A/CTE2, A/CTV2, A/SCTE2 and A/SCTV2
Series Current Sensors must be used on
Insulated Conductors Only.
HIGH VOLTAGE
• Disconnect and lock out all power sources
before installation as severe injury or death
may result from electrical shock due to
contact with high voltage wires.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Voltage Output Analog Current Sensors are designed
for use in any AC current monitoring application in which
you are looking to monitor a particular piece of
equipment for proper operation. All voltage output
current sensors use an "Average" current measuring
method and should be used in applications where a pure
Sinusoidal AC waveform that has very little or no
distortion/noise on the conductor being monitored.
Applications may include monitoring a resistive type load
such as an incandescent light bulb or heating element as
well as any single speed linear load. Voltage Output
current sensors are available in both solid and split-core
versions which also includes a Patented 35 mm Din Rail
mounting foot for easy installation in panel mount
applications. The solid-core versions are a great choice for
new installations or OEM applications in which cost
sensitivity, lower trip points and environmental issues like
dust and moisture may be of concern. The split-core version of the current sensors work great in retro t applications and
for use on service technicians vehicles since one or two parts will work in most applications and can be easily installed
without disconnecting any wires. For best results, the voltage output current sensors should not be used in applications
with switching power supplies or variable speed drives due to the limited operating frequency range. In applications
where variable speed drives or waveforms include distortion/noise, ACI recommends the use of the A/CTA2-RMS or
A/SCTA2-RMS Series sensors where you need to supply 24 VDC power to the current sensors with a 4-20 mA signal. A
249 Ohm or 499 Ohm 1 Watt resistor can be used to convert the 4-20 mA signal into a useable 1-5 or 2-10 VDC output
signal at your building management system or PLC.
Automation Components, Inc.
2305 Pleasant View Road | Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: 1-888-967-5224 | Website: workaci.com
FIGURE 1: DIMENSIONS
Solid-Core
2.36" (59.94mm)
1.03"
(26.16mm)
Split-Core
2.55" (64.69mm)
3.24" (82.23mm)
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2.77"
(70.45mm)
2.87" (72.80mm)
3.35" (84.99mm)
2.77"
(70.35mm)
1.10" (28.02mm)
2.87" (72.77mm)
Version: 8.0
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