Lagre Member L Join Date Jul 2016 Location villlage Posts 3 Jul 14, 2016 #1 Hi, I have a question if I can measure current below 5A directly in module EL3403? Or I need in this case use current transformers? Last edited: Jul 14, 2016
Hi, I have a question if I can measure current below 5A directly in module EL3403? Or I need in this case use current transformers?
g.mccormick Lifetime Supporting Member G Join Date Jul 2012 Location IN Posts 961 Jul 14, 2016 #2 According the specs: https://www.beckhoff.com/english.asp?ethercat/el3403.htm Measuring current max. 1 A (AC), via measuring transformers x A/1 A So no. The current input takes in max of 1A. You will need a CT to drop the current to max of 1A.
According the specs: https://www.beckhoff.com/english.asp?ethercat/el3403.htm Measuring current max. 1 A (AC), via measuring transformers x A/1 A So no. The current input takes in max of 1A. You will need a CT to drop the current to max of 1A.
Lagre Member OP L Join Date Jul 2016 Location villlage Posts 3 Jul 14, 2016 #3 Thanks, but I have a module of version el3403-0010, where max current is 5A, so can I connect this module without current transformer? Or if I always have to use the current transformer?
Thanks, but I have a module of version el3403-0010, where max current is 5A, so can I connect this module without current transformer? Or if I always have to use the current transformer?
g.mccormick Lifetime Supporting Member G Join Date Jul 2012 Location IN Posts 961 Jul 14, 2016 #4 That appears to be correct. Beckhoff tech support is very helpful if you have questions.