Automation Components, Inc.
2305 Pleasant View Road | Middleton, WI 53562
Phone:
1-888-967-5224 |
Website:
workaci.com
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Version: 1.0
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0.20in
0.49in
5.0mm
Mounting
Foot
12.5mm
MSCTA-40 & MSCTE-40
Installation & Operation Instructions
Phone:
1-888-967-5224
Website:
workaci.com
PRECAUTIONS
• This product is not intended to be used for
Life or Safety applications.
• This product is not intended for use in any
hazardous or classified locations.
• The MSCTA and MSCTE Series Current
Sensors must be used on Insulated
Conductors Only!
HIGH VOLTAGE
• Disconnect and lock out all power sources
before installation as severe injury or death
may result from electrical shock due to
contact with high voltage wires.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The MSCTA and MSCTE Analog Current Sensors
are designed for use in any AC current monitoring
application in which you are looking to monitor a
particular piece of equipment. Applications may
include monitoring a resistive type load such as
an incandescent light bulb, heating element as
well as any single speed linear load.
The MSCTA-40 is a 2 wire 4-20mA loop current
sensor which requires a +13.5 to 30VDC power
supply. The MSCTE-40 has a 0-5VDC output,
and does not require external power, since the
power for the current sensor is induced from the
conductor being monitored.
The split-core current sensors work great in
retrofit applications and for use on service
technicians vehicles since one or two parts will
work in most applications and can be easily
installed without disconnecting any wires.
The MSCTA/E series sensors can be secured
to the monitored cable using a cable tie and
the integrated cable tie anchor feature of
the housing. The sensors also come with an
attachable mounting foot that allows the unit to
be mounted in any position using one Tek screw
or snapped directly on a 35mm DIN rail.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure that 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 installations should attempt
installation. The MSCTA-40 is a 2 wire 4-20mA
loop current sensor which requires a +13.5 to 30
VDC power supply. The MSCTE-40 has a 0-5VDC
output, and does not require external power,
since the power for the current sensor is induced
from the conductor being monitored. The MSCT
sensor has multiple mounting options. The MSCT
sensor enclosure has a plastic feature that allows
for the monitored current wire to be cable tied
to the enclosure for free hanging installation
applications - See
Figure 4
(pg. 2). This will be the
preferred method for most installations.