PASCO PS-2193 High Current Sensor - Manual

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High Current Sensor
PS-2193
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 Start button to begin recording data.
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 cir-
cuit as illustrated. Positive current flows into the positive termi-
nal and out of the negative terminal.
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 dis-
connect 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.
Included Equipment Part Number
High Current Sensor PS-2193
Additional Equipment Required
PASPORT Interface See www.pasco.com
or PASCO catalog
Positive current
PS-2193
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HIGH
CURRENT
SENSOR
CURRENT
CONNECT IN SERIES
+ -
10 AMP MAX
MAXIMUM CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
10V
OVERCURRENT