PASCO PS-2193 User Manual

High Current Sensor

PS-2193

Introduction

The PS-2193 High Current Sensor measures current between

−10 A and +10 A. The sensor connects to a PASPORT interface
and collects data at up to 1000 samples/s.

Connecting to a Circuit

Use cables with 4 mm banana plugs to place the sensor in a cir­cuit as illustrated. Positive current flows into the positive termi­nal and out of the negative terminal.

Instruction Sheet

012-10102A

Included Equipment Part Number

High Current Sensor PS-2193

Additional Equipment Required

PASPORT Interface See www.pasco.com

or PASCO catalog

Quick Start

1. Connect the High Current Sensor to you PASPORT inter-

face.

2. If you are using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface

to it and start DataStudio.

3. Connect the sensor to a circuit.

4. Press or click the Star t button to begin recording data.

OVERCURRENT

MAXIMUM

CIRCUIT VOLTAGE

10V

CURRENT

CONNECT

+-

IN SERIES

Positive current

10 AMP MAX

CURRENT

HIGH

SENSOR

PS-2193

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The voltage anywhere within the connected circuit should not
exceed 10 V above or below earth ground.

Overcurrent

If the current through the sensor exceeds ±10 A, the overcurrent
indicator on the sensor will light up. Reduce the current or dis­connect the sensor to prevent damage.

Over-sampling

The High Current Sensor uses dynamic variable over-sampling to
reduce noise and produce smoother data. The degree of
over-sampling that takes place within the sensor depends on the
sample rate. To maximize over-sampling, set the sample rate as
low as possible for a given application. Maximum over-sampling
occurs at sample rates of 10 Hz or slower.

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High Current Sensor PS-2193

Specifications Technical Support

Measurable current range −10 A to +10 A

Measurement resolution 16 bits (approximately 300 µA)

Maximum circuit voltage 10 V above or below earth ground

Measurement accuracy 0.5% or 2.5 mA, whichever is greater

Sensing element series
resistance

Maximum sample rate 1000 samples/s

Maximum continuous current
without damage

Maximum continuous circuit
overvoltage without damage

Term inal s 4 mm banana jacks

0.01 Ω

12 A

40 V above or below earth ground

For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:

Address: PASCO scientific

10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100

Phone: [phone] (worldwide)

800-772-8700 (U.S.)

Fax: [phone]

Web: www.pasco.com

Email: [e-mail]

Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the
PASCO catalog.
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Instruction Sheet

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