- Electromagnetic conversion for safe sensing - Uses electromagnetic induction to convert large primary currents into a small, safe secondary signal for measurement devices, protection relays, and data acquisition systems - Enables accurate monitoring without loading the circuit or affecting performance - Secondary closure for safety and reliability - Keeps the secondary circuit closed during operation to prevent open-circuit conditions - Reduces risk of high voltage generation and potential damage to equipment or sensors - Electrical isolation between primary and secondary - Provides galvanic isolation to protect personnel and control electronics from high voltage and transients - Enhances safety and improves protection against electrical interference - Wide range of measurement - Suitable for a broad spectrum of current levels across diverse applications - Flexible sensing solution that adapts to different equipment and configurations - Compatibility and integration - Designed to work with standard protection devices, meters, PLCs, and data loggers - Facilitates easy integration into existing electrical systems and control schemes - Practical use scenarios - Motor control centers: monitor motor current for overload protection and energy management, feeding data to protection relays and SCADA systems - Power distribution panels: submetering and real-time current monitoring in data centers or manufacturing facilities for load management and safety - Renewable energy installations: measure inverter output currents to ensure safe operation, performance tracking, and accurate data logging - Key attributes at a glance - Function: downconverts high currents for safe, accurate measurement while maintaining circuit integrity - Compatibility: aligns with standard protection, metering, and control equipment - Safety: provides electrical isolation between primary and secondary circuits - Performance: reliable sensing with closed-secondary operation and broad current range coverage