Transducers enable RMS value measurement for AC currents
Manufacturer of high quality signal, sensor, current and voltage measurement devices for utility, rail, ship, and other rugged environments, Knick Elektronische Messgeräte has announced its P 43000 TRMS AC/DC high voltage transducers.
Input values range from 100mA up to 5A AC. They are output as standardised analogue DC signals (0…20mA, 4…20mA, 0…10V).
A rotary switch on the front facilitates comfortable, calibrated switching between up to 16 customised ranges. Traditional AC/DC transducers are very susceptible to errors due to their poor insulation and are only designed for pure sinewave measurement.
The Knick P 43000 TRMS, however, has been developed to also accurately process distorted input signals. The highly accurate true RMS circuit converts signals with a crest factor of up to five in the frequency range of 40-1,000Hz or 8-400Hz. The VariTrans P 43000 TRMS withstands working voltages up to 3,600VAC/DC and test voltages up to 15kV.
Protective separation of the input, output and power supply provide protection from electric shock up to 1,800VAC/DC according to EN 61140.
Knick's own TransShield technology facilitates an extremely compact, shielded design of the high voltage transformers, allowing the VariTrans P 43000 TRMS to fit into a very compact, only 45mm wide housing. Vacuum encapsulation provides maximum long term protection against aggressive environmental influences, shock and vibration.
In addition, VariTrans P 43000 TRMS transducers come with an integrated VariPower broad range power supply for supply voltages from 20...253VAC/DC, which ensures maximum safety even in regions where auxiliary power is shaky. Knick VariTrans P 43000 TRMS transducers come with a five year warranty.