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P51922

 Rev 04

Effective: April 2010

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

RANGES AND MAXIMUM AMPS

Housing

Range

Maximum Amps

Continuous

6 sec.

1 sec.

Solid Core

1.5-150A

500A

500A

1,000A

Split Core

2.8-150A

500A

500A

1,000A

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Solution

Switch is 
always tripped

Switch may have been overloaded and contacts are burned out. Check the 
output load, remembering to include inrush on inductive loads (coils, motors).

Switch will 
not trip

For split core models, the core contact area may be dirty. Open the sensor 
and clean the contact area.

Switch may have been overloaded and contacts are burned out. Check the 
output load, remembering to include inrush on inductive loads (coils, motors).

Make sure function switch is in “RUN” mode.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifi cation

Value

Power Supply

Self Powered–No Power Supply Needed

Output

Magnetically Isolated Solid State Switch

Output Rating

Normally Open (N.O.) Models: 0.30A @ 135V AC/DC

Off-State Leakage

< 10 µA

Response Time

200 ms

Setpoint

Overload Only Models: +15% of Load
Underload Only Models: -15% of Load
Over/Underload Models: ±15% of Load (Operating Window)

Setpoint Ranges

Solid Core: 1.5-150A
Split Core: 2.8-150A

Hysteresis

Approx. 5% of Setpoint

Isolation Voltage

UL Listed to 1,270V AC, Tested to 5,000V AC

Frequency Range

6-100Hz

Sensing Aperture

Solid Core Models: 0.75 in. (19mm) dia.
Split Core Models: 0.85 in. (21.7mm) sq.

Housing

UL94 V0 Flammability Rated

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -58 to +149° F (-50 to +65° C)
Humidity: 0-95% RH, Non-Condensing

Approvals

UL and ULC Listed
CE Certifi ed

695000107

SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT

The CurrentWatch™ ECS7 Series has an internal microprocessor 
that “learns” your load characteristics and calibrates the setpoint and 
setpoint window. 

Initial Calibration

1.  This product is shipped from the factory with Function Switch in 

the “CLR” position, which clears the memory.

2.  After installation is complete and the output is connected properly, 

slide this switch into the “RUN” position.

3.  Turn on the load. The LED indicator marked “CALIB/ALARM” 

will fl ash slowly (about one fl ash every two seconds) during the 
learning period. When this LED goes out, the sensor has been 
calibrated.  

Re-Calibration

If the load or conditions change, you may need to recalibrate the sensor. 
Below are the steps for doing so.

1. Safety fi rst—turn load power off before recalibrating. 

2.  Slide the Function Switch to the “CLR” position.

3.  Turn the load power back on for fi ve seconds, then turn it off. This 

clears the memory. 

4.  Slide the Function Switch to the “RUN” position. 

5.  Turn the load back on. The sensor is now re-calibrated.

•  Note: For special situations, re-calibration can be performed while 

the load is running. 

Exercise extreme caution when placing your 

hands into a high voltage environment!

 With the load running, 

fl ip the Function Switch to the “CLR” position, wait fi ve seconds, 
then move the Function Switch back to the “RUN” position. The 
sensor will then re-calibrate.

LED INDICATION

State

Contact LED

Calibration LED

Off

Load off or below threshold. 

Caution! Load power may be on!

Sensor is operating normally 
or is off.

Slow Flash (Once 
Every Two Seconds)

Output open, normal state.

Sensor is learning the load and 
self-calibrating.

Fast Flash (About Two 
Flashes Per Second)

Switch is tripped, output closed.

Calibration error. Perform 
re-calibration.

CURRENT SWITCH OPERATION

Model

Output Diagram

Underload Only Models

Amps

Output Open

(LED Off)

Output Closed

(LED Slow)

Output Open

(LED Fast)

Calibration Point

Overload Only Models

Amps

Output Open

(LED Off)

Output Closed

(LED Slow)
115% of Calibration Point

Calibration Point
(LED Fast)

Over/Underload Models

Amps

Output Closed

Output Closed

(LED Off)

Output Open

(LED Slow)
115% of Calibration Point

(LED Fast)

85% ofCalibration Point
(LED Slow)

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