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Installation Instructions 

Hawkeye 800 

Solid Core Fixed Threshold  

Current Status Switch

  

 

 
 

 
CAUTION! 

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This product is not intended for life or safety 
applications. 

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Installing sensors in an energized motor control center 
or on

 

any energized conductor can be hazardous.

 

 

Severe injury or death can result from electrical shock during contact 
with high voltage conductors or related equipment.  Disconnect and 
lock-out all power sources prior to installation.  
 
Applications shown are suggested means of installing sensors, but it is 
the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation is in 
compliance with all national and local codes.  Installation should be 
attempted only by individuals familiar with codes, standards, and 
proper safety procedures for high-voltage installations.  
 
1. 

Ensure power conductor to be monitored is 

disconnected and locked out from the power source!

 

2.      Install the adjustable mounting bracket to the back of the motor 
control center.  The sensor may be located at any point on the conductor 
between the motor and the motor starter. 
3.      Align to permit the conductor to fit through the hole.  Slide the 
conductor through the center hole in the sensor and connect the 
conductor to the lugs on the motor starter. 

Note:

  Low (<0.5 amp) and high (>200 amp) applications may require 

special installation: 
        a.  Low amperage (<0.5 amp FLA) - to provide adequate current, 
wrap conductor through the center hole and around the sensor body to 
produce multiple turns and increase flow. Measured current = Actual 
Current x Number of turns. 
        b. High amperage (>200 amp FLA) - current flows in excess of 
200 amps require the use of an appropriately sized external current 
transformer.  Install the external CT on the conductor and run the CT 
secondary wire through the sensor.  

CAUTION:

   CTs can contain 

hazardous voltages.  Install CTs in accordance to manufacturers’ 
specifications and instructions. 
4.      Wire as shown below. Note:  Testing the solid-state output of this 
sensor with a digital ohm meter may yield inaccurate, but relative 
readings of switching (i.e., 6 Meg Ohms.)  Use an Analog VOM for 
readings similar to loop

 

 

Status output is not polarity sensitive! 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
The sensors status output will indicate a “closed” circuit condition 
when monitored conductor current exceeds 0.5A. When conductor 
current falls to 0A or is interrupted, the sensors status output will 
“open”. Note: Sensor output is unstable below 0.5A. 
 

 
CAUTION ! 

Status indicators of this device should not be relied on to 
determine whether or not the monitored conductor is connected to 
a power source.  Doing so may result in injury or death from 
electrical shock. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Amperage Ratings.........……………0.5 to 200A continuous 
Sensor Supply Voltage....Induced from monitored conductor 
Isolation.............................................................600VAC rms 
Sealing..................................................................N.E.M.A. 1 

Temperature range............................…...............-15 to 60

°

Humidity range.......................….......0-95% non-condensing 
Status Output……...........…...........N.O.  1.0A@30VAC/DC 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PN Z101984-0B 2/7/2001

 

 

 

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