Flexible Current Transformers Mitigate the Effects of Power Surges

The first step in mitigating power surges is to recognize that they are sometimes inevitable and thereby spell the need to install a flexible current transformer. Such a device is commonly used to measure surge currents. Aside from utility works, power surges can also be caused by lightning or internal circuitry (e.g. activating high-powered systems). The next step is to identify the cause. If the facility is experiencing power surges on a clear day, lightning is unlikely to be the culprit. Experts believe most power surges stem from within a facility, such as a faulty wire or tripped circuit breaker somewhere. You can use the readings on the current transformer to determine fluctuations in a conductor’s current.
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AC and DC Current Transformer Customizations Available in Aim Dynamics

If you are in need of high-quality current sensors to efficiently manage your business’s energy consumption, then you’ve come to the right place. Here at Aim Dynamics, we allow custom modifications for your utmost satisfaction. You can have your newly purchased current sensors customized with additional AC or DC current transformer accessories. Simply start by clicking on the current sensor you want to purchase and selecting your amp rating. After that, you’ll be directed to the page where you can see the description and features of your product of choice. To see how you can get a discount, simply click the “view quantity discount” box beside the description-features-certifications row, if available. At the bottom section, you can find all the accessories—and links to their respective descriptions—available for your product. You can purchase more than one accessory if needed.
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Split Core Current Transformer Dealer Now Offers Adc to Vac Transducer

The Adc to Vac Transducer can convert a 2-300 Adc input to a 333 mVac output. The device is suitable for battery chargers, DC motor drives and DC systems, mobile applications, and similar systems that will be plugged into a power meter expecting a 333 mVac such as an eGauge power meter. The device has a DIN rail mount option; if preferred, it can also be mounted on a panel. This transducer has a 0.79” opening and weighs 0.5 lbs. It also has a supply voltage of 24 Vdc +/- 10% with a 1% accuracy. The operating temperature of the Adc to Vac Transducer is 0-50°C and contains an insulation voltage of 2500 Vdc. Users can look forward to a response time of 250 ms Max and 0-90% FS, and depending on your particular needs, the equipment can be customized based on the amp rating you require. Lastly, rest assured that the Adc to Vac Transducer is RoHS compliant.
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The Process Behind Inductive Proximity Sensors

Position can be determined via one of two ways—either by determining ‘distance’ (the length of separation between two points) or by ‘rotation’ (angular movement). Sensors that are positional in nature can detect the movement of an object using linear sensors that employ the distance method or through rotational sensors that compute for rotation.

One type of positional sensor is the “Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LDVT), an inductive-type sensor that functions similar to the AC transformer when it comes to measuring movement. A common type of inductive positional sensor is the Eddy current sensor, which is mainly used to detect objects in close proximity. Due to this characteristic, Eddy sensors earned the more popular moniker ‘proximity sensors’.