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ACSX Series AC Current Switches

Applications Features
Motor Protection Standard features include self-
• Serves as an electronic proof-of- powering, jumper-selectable ranges and
operation; detects current draw changes a choice of outputs and core styles.
in motors when they encounter problems
• Potentiometer adjustable start-up/delay
such as pumps running dry or impending
timer is field-adjustable from 0.12 to 15
bearing failure
seconds to eliminate nuisance alarms
• Non-intrusive; less expensive to install caused by start-up inrush or temporary
than differential pressure flow sensors or overcurrent conditions.
thermal switches
• Choice of N.O. or N.C. AC or AC/DC
The ACSX series high-performance • Much quicker response time than Class 10 outputs for use with most standard motor
current-operated switch has a field- overload relays control systems.
adjustable time delay feature that High Inrush or Temporary Overload • Improved ease of installation and use:
minimizes nuisance trips during start- Current - Adjustable time delay feature eliminates
up and operation. These switches are • Adjustable start-up/delay timer allows need for separate time delay relay
designed for motor status applications 0.12-15 second delay to eliminate
where setpoint accuracy and - Self-powered, split-core models
nuisance trips from high inrush or short
simplify installation
repeatability are critical and offer a linear overload conditions
setpoint characteristic and constant - Status LED provides visual indication of
setpoint trip and contact action
hysteresis.
• Industrial grade performance - constant
hysteresis and linear setpoint response for
greater accuracy
• Built-in mounting feet with optional
35mm DIN rail adapter available.
ACSX AC Current Operated Switches • Five-year warranty
Pcs/
Part Number Description Wt (lb) Price
Pkg
AcuAMP AC current switch, split core, 2-12, 12-55, or 55-200A
selectable sensing range, 2-200A adjustable trip point, 4-turn
ACSX200-AA-S 1 0.40 $98.00
potentiometer, solid state switch, N.O., adjustable time delay
output, 1A @ 240 VAC output rating.
AcuAMP AC current switch, fixed core, 1.5-12, 12-55, or 50-175A 5
YEAR

selectable sensing range, 1.5-175A adjustable trip point, 15-turn

ACSX200-AA-F 1 0.29 $87.00
potentiometer, solid state switch, N.O., adjustable time delay
output, 1A @ 240 VAC output rating.
AcuAMP AC current switch, split core, 2-12, 12-55, or 55-200A
selectable sensing range, 2-200A adjustable trip point, 4-turn
ACSX200-CA-S 1 0.40 $98.00
potentiometer, solid state switch, N.C., adjustable time delay
output, 1A @ 240 VAC output rating.
AcuAMP AC current switch, fixed core, 1.5-12, 12-55, or 55-175A
selectable sensing range, 1.5-175A adjustable trip point, 15-turn
ACSX200-AE-F 1 0.30 $84.00
potentiometer, solid state switch, N.O., adjustable time delay ACSX200 Minimum Load
output, 0.15A @ 240 VAC/VDC output rating. Minimum Load
AcuAMP AC current switch, split core, 2-12, 12-55, or 55-200A Part Number
Operating Current
selectable sensing range, 2-200A adjustable trip point, 4-turn
ACSX200-AE-S 1 0.40 $95.00 ACSX200-AE-F **
potentiometer, solid state switch, N.O., adjustable time delay
output, 0.15A @ 240 VAC/VDC output rating. ACSX200-AE-S **
AcuAMP AC current switch, fixed core, 1.5-12, 12-55, or 55-175A ACSX200-CE-F 150
selectable sensing range, 1.5-175A adjustable trip point, 15-turn ACSX200-CE-S 150
ACSX200-CE-F 1 0.30 $84.00
potentiometer, solid state switch, N.C., adjustable time delay
output, 0.2A @ 135 VAC/VDC output rating. ACSX200-AA-S 20mA
AcuAMP AC current switch, split core, 2-12, 12-55, or 55-200A ACSX200-AA-F 20mA
selectable sensing range, 2-200A adjustable trip point, 4-turn 20mA
ACSX200-CE-S 1 0.40 $95.00 ACSX200-CA-S
potentiometer, solid state switch, N.C., adjustable time delay
output, 0.2A @ 135 VAC/VDC output rating.
** The AC/DC switch output has no specified minimum load
required to operate the output. There is a maximum
Accessories resistance of 5 ohms across the output when the switch is
DRA-2B 35mm DIN rail adapters, 1.70”x0.45”x0.83” [43.7x11.4x21.0 mm] 2 0.40 $3.75 “on.”

Sensed Current Limit

Type Range Continuous 6 Seconds 1 Second

Fixed
1.5 - 175 A
Core
200A 400A 1000A
Split Core 2 - 200A

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ACSX Series AC Current Switches

Specifications
Dimensions
Inches [mm]
Power Supply None - self powered
Output Isolated solid-state switch
N.O. or N.C. AC only: 1.0A @ 240VAC
Switch Rating N.O. AC/DC: 0.15A @ 240 VAC/VDC
N.C. AC/DC: 0.20A @ 135 VAC/VDC
Off State Leakage <10µA, 2.5mA, N.C. AC only output
Response Time 0.12 to 15 seconds, adjustable
Hysteresis 5% of setpoint, constant
Fixed core: 1.5-12, 12-55 and 50-175 A
Input Ranges
Split core: 2-12, 12-55 and 50-200 A
Fixed core: 15-Turn potentiometer
Setpoint Adjust
Split core: 4-Turn potentiometer
Isolation Voltage UL tested to 1480VAC
Frequency Range 50 to 100 Hz
Fixed core: 0.75 in (19mm) dia.
Sensing Aperture
Split core: 0.85 in (21.7 mm) sq.
Case UL 94V-0 Flammability rated thermoplastic ACSX Series Fixed Core

-Temp -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)

-Humidity 0-95% RH, Non-condensing
Environmental
-Pollution degree 2
-Altitude 2000 meters

Certifications cULus listed E222847, CE

Wiring
S mid

Outp
Output
put Time h
high
Delay Range
ng

Use up to 14 AWG copper wire

ACSX Series Split Core

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complete Engineering drawings.

Application
Example

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AC Current Switches, Transducers

Overview and Indicators
The AcuAMP series of AC current sensors a broad selection of input sensing ranges ACL1 Current Indicator senses AC current
is a family of high-performance current for maximum flexibility across many current ranging from 0.5 to 100A and requires no
sensors offering outstanding features, ratings. The current transducer output power for the indicating LED.
flexibility, and durability at an incredible choices include 4-20 mA, 24VDC loop- These current sensors can be mounted
Price. Choose from a wide selection of powered, and 0 to 10 volt self-powered in a panel or attached to the monitored
current transducers, switches and indicators, analog outputs. The Current Switch outputs conductor with a wire tie. Use the Selection
all designed in a rugged industry-standard include isolated solid state switches Guide below to find the best sensor for
feed-through package, including both fixed available in Normally Open and Normally your requirements.
core and split core models. Closed configurations or SPDT relays.
Models with output time delay are also
AcuAMP current sensors are available with offered in the Current Switch series. The

AcuAMP AC Current Transducer Selection Guide

Single-Phase Transducer 3-Phase Transducer
Specifications Single-Phase Transducer 3-Phase Transducer
(True RMS) (True RMS)
Series ACT ACTR 3ACT 3ACTR
Selectable:
ACTR005: 0 to 2A
Selectable:
0 to 5A
ACT005: 0 to 2A
ACTR050: 0 to 10A
0 to 5A
0 to 20A
ACT050: 0 to 10A
0 to 50A
0 to 20A Selectable: Selectable:
ACTR200: 0 to 100A
0 to 50A 3ACT030: 0 to 10A 3ACTR030: 0 to 10A
0 to 150A
ACT200: 0 to 100A 0 to 15A 0 to 15A
0 to 200A
0 to 150A 0 to 30A 0 to 30A
ACTR750: 0 to 375A
0 to 200A
0 to 500A
ACT750: 0 to 375A 3ACT100: 0 to 30A 3ACTR100: 0 to 30A
Sensing Range 0 to 750A
0 to 500A 0 to 50A 0 to 50A
ACTR2000: 0 to 1000A
0 to 750A 0 to 100A 0 to 100A
0 to 1333A
ACT2000: 0 to 1000A
0 to 2000A
0 to 1333A 3ACT200: 0 to 100A 3ACTR200: 0 to 100A
Fixed range:
0 to 2000A 0 to 150A 0 to 150A
ACTR400: 0 to 400A
Fixed range: 0 to 200A 0 to 200A
ACTR500: 0 to 500A
ACT400 0 to 400A
ACTR600: 0 to 600A
ACT600 0 to 600A
ACTR800: 0 to 800A
ACT800 0 to 800A
ACTR1000: 0 to 1000A
ACT1200 0 to 1200A
ACTR1200: 0 to 1200A
ACTR2000: 0 to 2000A
-10 models: 0–10 VDC, self-powered
4–20 mA, 4–20 mA,
Output -42L models: 4–20 mA, 4 -20 mA, loop-powered
loop-powered True RMS loop-powered True RMS
loop-powered
-10 models: 50 to 60 Hz
Frequency -42L models up to 200A: 20 to 100 Hz 20 to 400 Hz; (40 to 400 Hz flexible split core 50 to 60 Hz 30 to 100 Hz
models) sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal
Range -42L models 400, 600, 800, 1200A: 50 to sinusoidal waveforms only
sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal waveforms waveforms
60 Hz sinusoidal waveforms only
ACTR005, ACTR050, ACTR200:
ACT005, ACT050, ACT200: Fixed core: 0.75 in [19mm] dia.
Fixed core: 0.75 in [19mm] dia. Split core: 0.85 in [21.6 mm] sq.
Split core: 0.85 in [21.6 mm] sq. ACTR750, ACTR2000:
ACT750, ACT2000: Fixed core: 3.0 in [76.2 mm] dia.
Sensing 3x - Fixed core: 0.86 in [21.8
Fixed core: 3.0 in [76.2 mm] dia. ACTR500, ACTR1000, ACTR2000: 3x - Fixed core: 0.86 in [21.8 mm] dia.
Aperture mm] dia.
ACT400, ACT600, ACT800: Flexible split core: 4.5 in [114.3 mm] dia.
Split core: 2.22 X 1.19 in [56.3 X 30.2 mm] ACTR400, ACTR600, ACTR800:
ACT1200 Split core: 3.44 X 2.31 in [87.3 X Split core: 2.22 X 1.19 in [56.3 X 30.2 mm]
58.8 mm] ACTR1200 Split core: 3.44 X 2.31 in [87.3 X
58.8 mm]

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AC Current Switches, Transducers

and Indicators
AcuAMP AC Current Switch Selection Guide
Specifications AC Current Switches

Series ACSN100 ACSN250 ACS150 ACSL ACS200 ACS050/ACS200 ACS035/ACS400 ACSX

Jumper
Jumper Selectable:
Selectable:
Fixed core: 1.5 to
Fixed core: 1 to
12A
6A
Fixed core: 1 to 12 to
6 to
150A 55A
40A
Sensing Range 0 to 100A 0 to 250A Split core: 1.75 to 0 to 50A 1 to 200A 2 to 400A 55 to
40 to
150A 175A
175A
Split core: 2 to 12A
Split core: 1.75 to
12 to
6A
55A
6 to 40A
55 to
40 to
200A
200A
Adjustable:
Adjustable:
Fixed core: 1-150 A Adjustable Adjustable:
Fixed core: 1.5-
(15-turn (3/4-turn (4-turn or 15-turn Adjustable: Adjustable:
175A (15-turn
Non- potentiometer) potentiometer): potentiometer) (Single turn (3/4-turn
potentiometer)
adjustable: Split core: 1.75- ACSL010: 1-10A Fixed core: 1-175A potentiometer): potentiometer):
Non- Split core: 2-200A
Setpoint Fixed core: 150 A ACSL020: 2-20A Split core:
adjustable: (4-turn
(Trip Point) 0.75A (4-turn ACSL050: 10-50A 1.75-200A ACS050: ACS035:
0.5 A potentiometer)
Split core: potentiometer) Monitored load Monitored load 1-50A 2-35A
Monitored load
1.25A Monitored load current not required current required to
current required to
current required to to adjust adjust ACS200: 4-200A ACS400: 25-400A
adjust
adjust setpoint setpoint
setpoint
setpoint
Isolated solid
state:
Isolated solid state:
Normally Open
Normally Open
or Normally
Isolated solid Isolated solid state: or Normally Closed
Isolated solid Closed Two Independent
state: AC model:
state: AC model: Single Pole,
Normally Open Isolated solid state: Isolated solid 1A @ 240VAC
1A @ 240VAC Double Throw
Normally 0.15 A @ 240VAC state:
Normally electro-mechanical
Output Open or VDC Normally Open Normally Open Normally Open
Open Normally Open AC relays
0.15 A @ AC: 0.15 A @ AC/DC model:
0.15 A @ model: AC: 1A @ 120VAC
120VAC or Normally Closed 240VAC 1A @ 240VAC 0.15 A @ 240 VAC/
240VAC or 3A @ 120VAC
VDC 0.2 A @ 135VAC VDC
VDC DC: 2A @ 30VDC
or VDC Normally Closed
Normally Open
AC/DC model:
or Normally
0.2 A @ 135 VAC/
Closed
VDC
DC model:
0.15 A @ 30VDC

Frequency
50 to 400 Hz 6 to 100 Hz 6 to 100 Hz 10 to 100 Hz 6 to 100 Hz 40 to 100 Hz 40 to 65 Hz 50 to 100 Hz
Range

0.50 sec. 5% over

set point
Field adjustable
100ms & 2s inrush 0.20 sec. 50%
Response Time N/A 120ms 120ms 40 to 250 ms 40 - 120ms time delay:
delay over set point
0.12 to 15 seconds
0.15 sec. 100%
over set point

Fixed core: Fixed core: Fixed core: Fixed core: Fixed core:
0.75 in 0.75 in 0.55 in 0.55 in 0.75 in
0.30 in [19mm] dia. [19mm] dia. [13.97 mm] dia. [13.97 mm] dia. [19mm] dia.
Sensing 0.75 in [19mm] 1.31 in [33.3 mm]
[8.13 mm]
Aperture dia. dia.
dia. Split core: Split core: Split core: Split core: Split core:
0.85 in 0.85 in 0.85 in 0.85 in 0.85 in
[21.7 mm] sq. [21.7 mm] sq. [21.7 mm] sq. [21.7 mm] sq. [21.7 mm] sq.

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AC Current Switches, Transducers

and Indicators
AcuAMP AC Current Transducer/Switch and Indicator Selection Guide
Specifications AC Current Transducer AC Current Transducer/Switch Indicator

Series ACTH ACTS ACL1

Sensing Range 0 to 50A 1 to 200A 0 to 100A

Adjustable:
(Single turn potentiometer):
Setpoint Non-adjustable:
Not Applicable
(Trip Point) ACTS050: 1-50A 0.5 A

ACTS200: 4-200A

4-20mA analog output and isolated

solid state:
4 -20 mA, loop-powered adaptive LED Only
Output Normally Open
True RMS (flashing, red)
1A @ 240VAC

Frequency Range 40 to 400 Hz 40 to 400 Hz 50 to 400 Hz

Switch:
0.50 sec. 5% over set point
0.20 sec. 50% over set point
400ms at 100% duty cycle, or duty 0.15 sec. 100% over set point
Response Time N/A
cycle period plus 40ms
Analog:
< 0.30 sec. 90% step change
< 0.40 sec. 100% step change

0.86 in 0.75 in 0.30 in

Sensing Aperture
[21.9 mm] sq. [19mm] dia. [7.6 mm] dia.

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AC Current Sensors, Switches

and Transducers Application Guide
Application Guide
AcuAMP current sensors are a great fit valuable data for processes ranging Use the application examples to help
for many applications including material from monitoring loads to preventive choose the best sensor model for your
handling, fan and pump applications, maintenance. Models with the ability to application.
and heating systems. With current read True RMS non-sinusoidal waveforms
transducers, current switches and current make it easy to monitor applications using
indicators, this sensor family gives you variable frequency drives.

Heater Life Prediction

Pump Jam & Suction Loss Protection
Current I

Current Switch
or Transducer

Digital
Input
Motor
Control ACS Series
Signal Current
Operated
Motor Switch
Starter

Crusher/Grinder/Shredder Motor Interlocks

The performance of size reduction equipment like

crushers or grinders can be optimized by controlling the
in-feed in order to:
Pump Load Monitoring • Help prevent jamming
• Improve the uniformity of the resultant product
4-20mA Input • Enhance overall production efficiency
to Controller
PLC
PLC Inputs
True Outputs
Variable RMS
Frequency Transducer
Drive
Motor
Starters

Use: ACTR Series - True RMS Current

Current Switch
or Transducer

Lamp Failure Detection

ACS Series Current Electric Motor Load Status
Operated Switch

L1

L2
Inactive
Relay
Contact

When L1 fails, the current drops. The Current Operated

Switch detects the drop in current and activates the relay
which turns on the back-up lamp L2. The system may be
configured fail-safe by using a Normally Open Current
switch together with Normally Closed relay contacts

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