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Module Module
Module
Module Module
TCS Series
Current Sensor
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
The TCS Series is a low cost method of GO/NO GO current detection. It includes a solid state output to sink or
source current when connected directly to a standard PLC digital input module. Its normally open or normally
closed output can also be used to control relays, lamps, valves, and small heaters rated up to 1 A steady, 10
A inrush. The TCS is self-powered (no external power required to operate the unit) available with an adjustable
actuation range of 2 to 20 A or factory fixed actuation points from 2 to 45 A.
Direct Connection to a PLC
Digital Input Module
3 ... 50 V DC, 24 ... 240 V AC
in 2 Ranges
1 A Steady - 10 A Inrush
Actuation Points –
2 ... 45 A (Fixed Units)
2 ... 20 A (Adjustable Units)
Normally Open or Closed
Solid State Output
Complete Isolation Between
Sensed Current & Control
Circuit
Approvals:
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories
AccessoriesAccessories
Female quick
connect
P/N:
P1015-64 P1015-64
P1015-64
P1015-64 P1015-64
(AWG 14/16)
OperationOperation
Operation
OperationOperation
Normally Open: Normally Open:
Normally Open: When a current equal to or greater
Normally Open: Normally Open:
than the actuate current is passed through the toroidal
sensor, the output closes. When the current is
reduced to 95% of the actuate current or less, the
output opens.
Normally Closed: Normally Closed:
Normally Closed: When the current through the
Normally Closed: Normally Closed:
toroid is equal to or greater than the actuate current,
the output opens. When the current is reduced below
95% of the actuate current, the output closes.
FunctionFunction
Function
FunctionFunction
GO/NO GO Sensing
L = Load V = Voltage PS = Power Supply
PLC = PLC Digital Input Module R = Reset
TP = Trip Point OC = Monitored Current
NO = Normally Open Output
NC = Normally Closed Output
ConnectionConnection
Connection
ConnectionConnection
Positive
Switching
Negative
Switching
Sinking
Quick connect to
screw adaptor
P1015-18 P1015-18
P/N:
P1015-18
P1015-18 P1015-18
Mounting bracket
P1023-6 P1023-6
P/N:
P1023-6
P1023-6 P1023-6
DIN rail P/Ns:
017322005 017322005
017322005 (Steel)
017322005 017322005
C103PM C103PM
C103PM (Al)
C103PM C103PM
→
DIN rail adaptor
P1023-20 P1023-20
P/N:
P1023-20
P1023-20 P1023-20
See accessory pages for
specifications.
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TCSTCS
TCS
TCSTCS
SeriesSeries
Series
SeriesSeries
Example P/N:Example P/N:
Example P/N:
Example P/N:Example P/N:
ableable
able
ableable
X X
X
X X
Output VOutput V
Output V
Output VOutput V
G G
–
G - 3 ... 50 V DC
G G
HH
–
H - 24 ... 240 V AC
HH
oltageoltage
oltage
oltageoltage
TCSGAA TCSGAA
TCSGAA Fixed –
TCSGAA TCSGAA
X X
X
X X
Actuate CurrentActuate Current
Actuate Current
Actuate CurrentActuate Current
A A
–
A - Adjustable
A A
2 ... 20 A
–Specify Fixed -
Actuate Point
in 1 A increments
TCSH20A TCSH20A
TCSH20A
TCSH20A TCSH20A
22
2 ...
22
X X
X
X X
Output FormOutput Form
Output Form
Output FormOutput Form
A A
–
A - Normally Open
A A
BB
–
B - Normally Closed
BB
4545
45 A
4545
Sourcing
Monitored AC
conductor must be
insulated.
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TCS Series
Current Sensor
Technical Data Technical Data
Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data
SensorSensor
Sensor
SensorSensor
Type Toroid, through hole wiring, alternating current, monitored wire must be properly insulated
Current to Actuate Adjustable Units -- 2 ... 20 A, Guaranteed Range
Reset Current ≅ 95% of the actuate current
Maximum Allowable Current Steady -- 50 A-turns
Actuate Current vs. Temperature & Voltage ≤ +/-5%
Response Times Overcurrent -- ≤ 200 ms
Burden < 0.5 VA
OutputOutput
Output
OutputOutput
Type Solid State
Form Normally Open or Normally Closed
Rating 1 A steady, 10 A inrush
Voltage AC -- 24 ... 240 V AC +10/-20%
Voltage Drop AC N.O. & N.C. -- ≅ 2.5 V
ProtectionProtection
Protection
ProtectionProtection
Circuitry Encapsulated
Dielectric Breakdown ≥ 2000 V RMS terminals to mounting surface
Insulation Resistance ≥ 100 MΩ
MechanicalMechanical
Mechanical
MechanicalMechanical
Mounting Surface mount with one #10 (M5 x 0.8) screw
Package 2 x 2 x 1.75 in. (50.8 x 50.8 x 44.5 mm)
Termination 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) male quick connect terminals (2)
Sensor Hole 0.36 in. (9.14 mm) for up to #4 AWG (21.1 mm2) THHN wire
EnvironmentalEnvironmental
Environmental
EnvironmentalEnvironmental
Operating/Storage Temperature -20°C ... +60°C / -40°C ... +85°C
Humidity 95% relative, non-condensing
Weight ≅ 2.6 oz (74 g)
Fixed Units -- 2 ... 45 A, +0/-20%
Inrush -- 300 A-turns for 10 s
Undercurrent -- ≤ 1 s
DC -- 3 ... 50 V DC
DC N.O. & N.C. -- ≅ 1.2 V
Mechanical View Mechanical View
Mechanical View
Mechanical View Mechanical View
Multiple TMultiple T
Multiple T
Multiple TMultiple T
To increase sensitivity, multiple turns may be made
through the TCS's toroidal sensor. The trip point
range is divided by the number of turns through
the toroidal sensor to create a new range.
Using an ExterUsing an Exter
Using an Exter
Using an ExterUsing an Exter
Select a 2 VA, 0 to 20 A output CT, rated for the
current to be monitored. Pass one of the CT's
secondary wire leads through the TCS's toroid.
Connect the CT‘s secondary leads together.
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