Products for USB Sensing and Control
Quantity Available: 3
| Qty | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 | $91.20 |
| 10 | $87.40 |
This DC Current sensor measures DC current, up to 10mA. Powered by an external 12VDC power supply, the DC Current Sensor provides a 0 to 5VDC analog signal that is linearly proportional to the current measured at the terminal blocks.
The DC Current Sensor can easily be mounted using the screw holes, or on a 35mm wide DIN rail for quick installation. The terminal blocks accommodate conductors of up to AWG #16.
The output of this sensor is not clamped at 5V. If the current being measured exceeds the rated input current, more than 5V will appear at the output signal. This can damage the Phidget Board (or any other ADC) that it is attached to if the output signal exceeds 5V for an extended period of time.
The current sensor connects to an analog input on Phidgets I/O boards. The formula to translate the output voltage into measured current is:
I(mA) = Vout * 2
You can use a 12V sensor adapter to connect this sensor to your InterfaceKit or Hub. See the Connection & Compatibility tab for more details.
This current sensor requires a 12V power supply and outputs a 0-5V signal depending on the current measurement. For a simple way to provide 12 volts, you can use our 12V sensor adapter. It uses the 5V supply from your InterfaceKit or Hub and steps it up to 12V while simultaneously passing the 0-5V signal from the sensor into the Phidget cable.
To connect the sensor, connect the terminals as follows:
| Function | 3511 - Current Sensor | 1144 - 12V Sensor Adapter |
|---|---|---|
| +12V | 5 | +12V |
| Ground | 6 | GND |
| Data | 8 | ANLG |
| Product | Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Controlled By |
 12V Sensor Adapter
|
$11.00 | Voltage Input (0-5V) |
Alternatively, you can use the Versatile Input Phidget, which is a VINT-controlled device that can interface a wide variety of sensors, including transducers that run on a 12V supply.
To connect the sensor, connect the terminals as follows:
| Function | 3511 - Current Sensor | DAQ1400 - Versatile Input Phidget |
|---|---|---|
| +12V | 5 | 12V/24V |
| Ground | 6 | Gnd |
| Data | 8 | Analog |
| Product | Board Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Controlled By |
 Versatile Input Phidget
|
$20.00 | VINT |
You may need hook-up wire to connect this sensor's terminals to your 12V Sensor Adapter. Here's a list of wire that we sell for this purpose:
| Product | Physical Properties | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Cable Length | Cable Gauge |
 Phidget Cable Extension Wire 22AWG
|
$0.75/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 14AWG Black
|
$0.75/Meter | — | 14 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 14AWG Red
|
$0.75/Meter | — | 14 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 18AWG Black
|
$0.50/Meter | — | 18 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 18AWG Red
|
$0.50/Meter | — | 18 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 22AWG Black
|
$0.25/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 22AWG Blue
|
$0.25/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 22AWG Brown
|
$0.25/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 22AWG Green
|
$0.25/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 22AWG Red
|
$0.25/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 22AWG White
|
$0.25/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 Hook-up Wire 22AWG Yellow
|
$0.25/Meter | — | 22 AWG |
 2 wire 100' Twisted Cable
|
$4.00 | 30.5 m | 26 AWG |
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Current (DC In-Line) |
| Controlled By | Voltage Input (0-5V) |
| Sensor Output Type | Non-Ratiometric |
| Input Current Min | 0 A |
| Input Current Max | 10 mA |
| Measurement Error Max | 0.5 % |
| Sensor Response Time Max | 15 ms |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Supply Voltage Min | 12 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 12 V DC |
| Current Consumption Max | 16.7 mA |
| Output Voltage Min | 0 V DC |
| Output Voltage Max | 5 V DC |
| Isolation Voltage (DC) | 2.5 kV DC |
| Isolation Voltage (AC) | 1.5 kV AC |
| Physical Properties | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Recommended Wire Size | 12 - 24 AWG |
| Operating Temperature Min | 0 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 50 °C |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 9030.33.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 9030.33.38.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
| Product | Sensor Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Sensor Type | Controlled By | Input Current Min | Input Current Max | Current Measurement Resolution |
 30A Current Sensor Phidget
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$25.00 | Current (DC In-Line Hall Effect) | VINT | -30 A | 30 A | 1.1 mA |
 Clip-on Current Transducer 25A
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$15.00 | Current (DC Clip-on) | Voltage Input (0-5V) | -25 A | 25 A | 10 mA |
 Clip-on Current Transducer 75A
|
$20.00 | Current (DC Clip-on) | Voltage Input (0-5V) | -75 A | 75 A | 10 mA |
 DC Current Sensor 0-10mA
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$95.00 | Current (DC In-Line) | Voltage Input (0-5V) | 0 A | 10 mA | — |
 DC Current Transducer ±100A
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$35.00 | Current (DC Through-Hole) | ±12V Adapter | -100 A | 100 A | 200 mA |
 DC Current Transducer ±250A
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$35.00 | Current (DC Through-Hole) | ±12V Adapter | -250 A | 250 A | 500 mA |
 DC Current Transducer 0-100A
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$35.00 | Current (DC Through-Hole) | ±12V Adapter | 0 A | 100 A | 100 mA |
 DC Current Transducer 0-250A
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$35.00 | Current (DC Through-Hole) | ±12V Adapter | 0 A | 250 A | 250 mA |
 i-Snail AC Current Sensor 100Amp
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$40.00 | Current (AC Through-Hole) | Voltage Input (0-5V) | 0 A | 100 A | 100 mA |
 i-Snail AC Current Sensor 10Amp
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$40.00 | Current (AC Through-Hole) | Voltage Input (0-5V) | 0 A | 10 A | 10 mA |
 i-Snail AC Current Sensor 25Amp
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$40.00 | Current (AC Through-Hole) | Voltage Input (0-5V) | 0 A | 25 A | 25 mA |
 i-Snail AC Current Sensor 50Amp
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$40.00 | Current (AC Through-Hole) | Voltage Input (0-5V) | 0 A | 50 A | 50 mA |
 30 Amp Current Sensor AC/DC
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$31.00 | Current (AC/DC In-Line) | VoltageRatio Input | ± 75 mA | ± 30 A | — |
