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Fixed Status Current Switches

 

Installation and Operation

 

 

 

#NSA-A/CS2, NSA-A/SCS2, NSA-A/SCS2-L 

– 11/14/2019 

 

Specifications subject to change without notice. 

Catalog No. 11-808-756-01 

Page 

2

 of 

7

 

Minimum Mounting Distance: 

1” (2.6 cm) between current switch (Relays, Contactors, Transformers) 

Agency Approvals: 

UL/CUL US Listed (UL 508) Ind. Control Equipment (File # E309723), 
CE, RoHS2, WEEE 

Product Weight: 

NSA-A/CS2

: 0.216 lbs (0.099kg) | 

NSA-A/SCS2

: 0.270 lbs (0.123 kg) 

NSA-A/SCS2-L

: 0.280 lbs. (0.127 kg) 

Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 

Solid Core

: 2.760” (70.11mm) x 3.343” (84.92mm) x 1.050” (26.67mm) 

Split Core

: 2.780” (70.51mm) x 3.238” (82.25mm) x 1.120” (28.45mm)

 

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The LED should not be used to determine if current is present. At low currents the LED may not be visible 

 

 

Response Time 

 

Model # 

0.15 
Amps 

0.20 
Amps 

0.25 
Amps 

0.50 
Amps 

0.75 
Amps 

1.0 
Amps 

1.2 
Amps 

1.5 
Amps 

10 
Amps 

20 
Amps 

NSA-A/CS2

 

156mS 

100mS 

84mS 

32mS 

26mS 

24mS 

NSA-A/SCS2

 

484mS 

72mS 

45mS 

26mS 

20mS 

NSA-A/SCS2-L

 

224mS 

144mS 

65mS 

47mS 

39mS 

25mS 

22mS 

-

: unit was not tested (below minimum trip point or for that range) 

 

 

Dimensional Drawing 

 

Solid Core 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for NSA-A/CS2

Page 1: ...PLC Applications Pump Status Fan Status Compressors Motor Status Ovens Industrial Equipment Lighting Status and Usage Electrical Load Status Local Alarms Strobes and Audible Alarms NOTE The Fixed Current Switches are not intended to be used in Life Safety applications or in Hazardous Classified locations Part Numbers NSA A CS2 NSA A SCS2 NSA A SCS2 L Specifications Monitored Current Type AC Curren...

Page 2: ... NSA A SCS2 L 0 280 lbs 0 127 kg Product Dimensions L x W x H Solid Core 2 760 70 11mm x 3 343 84 92mm x 1 050 26 67mm Split Core 2 780 70 51mm x 3 238 82 25mm x 1 120 28 45mm 1The LED should not be used to determine if current is present At low currents the LED may not be visible Response Time Model 0 15 Amps 0 20 Amps 0 25 Amps 0 50 Amps 0 75 Amps 1 0 Amps 1 2 Amps 1 5 Amps 10 Amps 20 Amps NSA A...

Page 3: ...y on the Red LED to determine whether power is present at the current switch At very low monitored input currents the Red LED may not light to indicate the current is above the trip point Installation Ensure all installations are in compliance with all national and local electrical codes Only qualified individuals that are familiar with codes standards and proper safety procedures for high voltage...

Page 4: ... the tongue on the base CAUTION Mating surfaces of the magnetic core are exposed when the sensor is open Electrical contact grease present on the cores to prevent corrosion can capture grit and dirt if care is not exercised Operation can be impaired if anything prevents good contact between pole pieces Visually check the mating parts of the core before closing the current sensor Figure 2 LED The R...

Page 5: ...rrent of 0 4 Amps flowing through the NSA A CS2 Formula Example 0 25A 0 1A 2 5 1 3 5 which rounded up equals 4 loops Wiring Instructions Carrier recommends the use of a two conductor 16 to 22 AWG shielded cable or twisted pair copper wire only for all current switch applications A maximum wire length of less than 30 meters 98 4 feet should be used between the current switch and the Building Manage...

Page 6: ...nt Switches Installation and Operation NSA A CS2 NSA A SCS2 NSA A SCS2 L 11 14 2019 Specifications subject to change without notice Catalog No 11 808 756 01 Page 6 of 7 Digital Circuit Figure 5 Motor Fan Control Figure 6 ...

Page 7: ... Ohmmeter See Specifications table for the actual resistance readings for an open or closed switch reading LED didn t turn on and the current switch didn t activate Verify that the current flowing in the conductor being monitored is above the fixed trip point as listed in the operating specifications If the sensor is monitoring less than the fixed trip point see Figure 3 LED not on but the Current...

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