EATON CS-SP-1 Series Split Core Current Sensors

Which current measurement device should I choose for my split-core sensor?

The choice of device will depend on the application and the requirements of the system where the sensor is being used. For this purpose, a wide variety of current measurement devices are available for users which include:

• Digital Panel Metres: These devices monitor the current in real-time and display the output in digital form.
• Data Loggers: These devices can record the current measurement data over a period of time, allowing for later analysis and trend identification.
• Control Systems: Current measurements can be fed into industrial controllers, such as PLCs, as input so that they can take appropriate action based on the data provided.
• Power Monitoring Systems: These systems allow detailed information on energy usage, such as current and voltage measurements, power factor and energy consumption.
• Current Transmitters: These devices convert the current measurement to a standard output signal, which can be used to interface with other devices.
• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems: These units monitor and control industrial processes by feeding the current measurement as an input to the control algorithm.

What is overcurrent detection?

Many split-core current sensors come equipped with overcurrent protection which can detect when the current flowing through the conductor has exceeded a certain level. This indicates an error, such as a short circuit or other fault conditions in the system and allows the user to take effective measures.