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IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER POSSIBLE INJURY:

•  DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR HUMAN SAFETY APPLICATIONS. 

IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, TESTED OR RECOMMENDED FOR THIS 
USE.

•  DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS (E.G. 

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES). IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, TESTED OR 
RECOMMENDED FOR THIS USE.

•  ENSURE THE PRODUCT IS PROPERLY WIRED FOR THE 

APPLICATION. REFER TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING 
DIAGRAMS IN THIS MANUAL.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL

Catalog Number

Description

ECSTD401SC

AC, Solid Core, N.O., 1.5-12, 12-55 or 50-175A Setpoints

ECSTD402SC

AC, Solid Core, N.C., 1.5-12, 12-55 or 50-175A Setpoints

ECSTD404SP

AC, Split Core, N.O., 2-12, 12-55 or 50-200A Setpoints

ECSTD405SP

AC, Split Core, N.C., 2-12, 12-55 or 50-200A Setpoints

ECSTD406SC

AC/DC, Solid Core, N.O., 1.5-12, 12-55 or 50-175A Setpoints

ECSTD407SC

AC/DC, Solid Core, N.C., 1.5-12, 12-55 or 50-175A Setpoints

ECSTD408SP

AC/DC, Split Core, N.O., 2-12, 12-55 or 50-200A Setpoints

ECSTD409SP

AC/DC, Split Core, N.C., 2-12, 12-55 or 50-200A Setpoints

INTRODUCTION

The CurrentWatch™ ECSTD 
Series are a family of high 
performance current-operated 
switches with fi eld-adjustable 
time delay to help minimize 
nuisance trips during start-up 
and operation. Designed for 
motor status applications where 
setpoint accuracy and repeatability are critical, the ECSTD Series offers 
a linear setpoint characteristic and constant hysteresis. 

Standard features include self-powering, jumper-selectable ranges and 
a choice of outputs and housing styles cases. Models are available 
which provide N.O. or N.C. AC contacts or solid-state N.O. or N.C. 
“universal” contact outputs which can switch AC or DC. Contact action 
can be delayed for up to 15 seconds by using the Time Delay Adjust 
potentiometer.

Eaton’s current sensor family encompasses a broad range of products 
for cost-effective monitoring, status, and predictive maintenance. 
Downtime and costly repairs can be avoided by utilizing Eaton’s 
products and technologies in your control systems.

To open:

Press tab inward
towards hinge

Important:

Keep contact areas clean

INSTALLATION 

Considerations for all ECSTD Series models…

•  Run wire to be monitored through the aperture (opening) in the 

switch body

•  These switches can be located in the same environment as 

motors, contactors, heaters, pull-boxes and other electrical 
enclosures

•  Mounting can be done in any position or hung directly on a wire 

with a wire tie

•  Be sure to leave at least one inch distance between sensor and 

other magnetic devices 

Considerations for split-core models only…

•  Press the tab in the direction shown below to open the sensor.
•  After placing the wire in the aperture, press the hinged portion 

fi rmly downward until a click is heard and the tab pops out fully.

•  Keep split-core contact areas clean. Silicon grease is factory 

applied on the mating surfaces to prevent rust and improve 
performance. Be careful not to allow grit or dirt into the grease in 
the contact area, particularly on core mating surfaces of split core 
models. Sensor operation could be impaired if mating surfaces do 
not have good contact. Check visually before closing.

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

The below steps can be followed to quickly install a CurrentWatch™ 
ECSTD Series switch.

1.  Run the wire to be monitored through the aperture
2. Mount the sensor
3. Connect output wiring

a.  Use up to 14 AWG copper wires
b.  Ensure load matches the output shown on the switch label

4. Adjust the setpoint

a.  Choose correct range by positioning the range jumper 

(removed for low, across two appropriate pins for medium, or 
high)

b.  Use the potentiometer to adjust the setpoint

P51921

 Rev 02

Effective: June 2007

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Installation Instructions

CurrentWatch™ ECSTD Series AC Current Switches with Time Delay

WARNING

Questions? Call our Sensor Application Engineers at (800) 426-9184.

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