Re: Output Characteristics of SIMPSON 200:5 Current Transformer

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Original poster: dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com 


Actually, I'm using it monitor current on the 240VAC 60Hz line.  These are
fine.

Dan


 > Hi Dan,
 >
 > Usually those things are designed for 60 Hz.  They tend to go to 400
 > fine.  Then the transformer style cores start to get all goofy.  I
 > certainly have the toys here to test it if you need.
 > Low-Z wide band high-current(a "few" as opposed to 200 amps) amp
 > Digital sweep synth signal generator
 > Digital scope
 > Pearson current monitors in vast supply...
 >
 > Cheers,
 >
 >          Terry
 >
 > At 12:33 PM 2/7/2004, you wrote:
 > >Does anyone have an idea of what the output characteristics are of the
 > >common SIMPSON 200:5 Current Transformers are??
 > >
 > >I'd like to use one to monitor input current and interface to the A/D
port
 > >of a PIC microcontroller.
 > >However, without knowing the output characteristics of these things, I
can't
 > >really design a proper interface (level converter / RMS converter etc...)
 > >for it.  I tried getting specs from the manufacturer but to no avail.
 > >
 > >Thanks
 > >Dan
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >