FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about using our products
Question:
Is the current sensor’s accuracy specified as full-scale accuracy or reading accuracy?
Answer:
From full scale of 10% to 120%, the nominal reading accuracy can be achieved.
Some sensors can achieve the nominal reading accuracy from 1% to 120%.
Question:
Do the current sensors and testers have multiple ranges? How do you switch from the high-current range to the low-current range?
Answer:
Most of our current sensors are non‑stepped, ensuring output accuracy across a very wide dynamic range. The test instruments and standard meters have built-in stepping functions with automatic switching, eliminating the need for manual range adjustment.
Among them, the CTM series current sensors offer stepped functionality, allowing on-site physical button selection or remote control via the 485 bus.
Question:
During testing, DC-1000A and AC-1500A are required. What should be the rated value of the sensor used for DC measurements?
Answer:
You should select a sensor with a DC measurement range of 2000A. The specific calculation is: AC 1500A × 1.414 = 2121A, so you can use the 2000A current sensor. Our CTW series current sensors have a nominal range specified for AC values; selecting the CTW-1500 will meet the requirements.
Question:
How is data from the digital current sensor read, and what is the size of its storage space?
Answer:
It connects to a computer via host‑computer software for data reading, and its storage capacity is comparable to that of a computer’s memory. Additionally, the standard recording interval is 100ms, and it can also be customized to record 1 seconds at 100 points.
Question:
In AC/DC testers, what is the difference between the technical parameters RD and RG?
Answer:
RD refers to reading accuracy, and RG refers to full-scale accuracy.
Question:
Compared with Hall-effect and closed-loop Hall-effect current sensors, where does our company’s advantage lie?
Answer:
(1) Very small zero offset, at the microampere level (2) Zero temperature drift (3) Short response time (real-time response) (4) Accuracy up to the ppm level. (5) Can simultaneously measure both AC and DC currents (6) Low noise
Question:
When selecting a high-precision current sensor, what are the key performance indicators to consider?
Answer:
The key metrics to monitor are: 1 electromagnetic interference immunity, 2 output signal type, 3 maximum AC and DC current values, 4 bandwidth, 5 aperture, 6 temperature and response time, and 7 accuracy.
Question:
I selected the high-precision current sensor from 10ppm to develop a high-precision instrument. How should I choose the resistor?
Answer:
It depends on the specific requirements of the customer when developing high-precision instruments, with particular attention to the temperature coefficient and accuracy of the resistor.
For details, refer to “How to Select a High-Precision Current Sensor Followed by a Sampling Resistor.”
Our company also offers corresponding IV converters that can accurately convert current output into a voltage signal, facilitating on-site use.
In addition, we provide power supplies integrated with IV converters, which output signals directly from the PSU.
Question:
Will the current sensor be damaged after it becomes overloaded and saturated?
Answer:
Our current sensor operates normally within the 120% range; when the measured current exceeds this range, the sensor enters a self‑recovering state, and the output signal becomes non‑proportional to the input signal, rendering the output invalid. Once the current drops below the maximum overload threshold, the sensor automatically recovers.
Question:
By what test method is the accuracy of the high-precision current sensor verified?
Answer:
The standard sensor, calibrated by an authoritative third-party metrology institution, is tested and verified using the E FLUKE 2 5522 source—standard source plus the E FLUKE A 8508A eight-and-a-half-digit multimeter.
Externally, calibration is performed by the National Institute of Metrology, China.