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Adjustable Current Switches

 

Installation and Operation

 

 

 

#NSA-A/ACS2, NSA-A/ASCS2, NSA-A/ASCS2-L 

– 11/14/2019 

 

Specifications subject to change without notice. 

Catalog No. 11-808-743-01 

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Overview 

 

The Adjustable Current Switches are designed for use in any AC current 
monitoring application in which you are looking to monitor a particular piece of 
equipment for equipment failure, preventative maintenance, status, and 
electrical load status. The current switches should be installed on the line side 
of the power to the electrical equipment. The current switches are available in 
both solid and split-core versions which also includes a Patented 35 mm Din 
Rail mounting foot for easy installation in panel mount applications. The solid-
core versions are a great choice for new installations or OEM applications in 
which cost sensitivity, lower trip points and environmental issues may be of 
concern. The split-core version of the current switches work great in retro t 
applications and for use on service 

technicians’ vehicles since one part will 

work in most applications and can be easily installed without disconnecting any 
wires. The adjustable current switches can be used to determine the run time of 
your equipment as well as basic load trending applications where you want to 
know when how long your piece of equipment runs when logging the contact closures on your building management 
system or PLC. 

Applications

: Overload Conditions, Underload Conditions, Normal Operating Conditions, Broken Belts, Belt Slippage, 

Locked Rotors, Equipment Failure, Fans, Pumps, Compressors, Motors, Ovens, Industrial Equipment, Lighting Status and 
Usage, Electrical Load Status, Local Alarms (Strobes and Audible Alarms), Preventative Maintenance Scheduling 

 

 

Part Numbers 

 

NSA-A/ACS2 

NSA-A/ASCS2 

NSA-A/ASCS2-L  

 

 

Specifications 

 

Monitored Current Type: 

AC Current 

Maximum AC Voltage: 

600 VAC 

Operating Frequency Range: 

40 to 1 kHz 

Core Style: 

NSA-A/ACS2

: Solid | 

NSA-A/ASCS2

: Split | 

NSA-A/ASCS2-L

: Split

 

Sensor Power: 

Induced from the Monitored Conductor 

Amperage Range: 

0 to 250A 

Isolation Voltage: 

2200 VAC 

Trip Point Style | Trip Point: 

Adjustable 

NSA-A/ACS2

: 0.5 to 220A | 

NSA-A/ASCS2

: 1.5 to 220A 

NSA-A/ASCS2-L

: 0.6 to 180A

 

Hysteresis: 

10% of trip point, typical 

Contact Type: 

Normally Open (N/O) 

 

“Status” Contact Rating: 

0.2A @ 200 VAC/VDC 

“Status” Contact “On” Resistance | “O” Resistance: 

< 10 Ohms (tripped) | > 1 Meg Ohms (Open) 

Response Time: 

See Response Time Table 

Status LED Indication -: 

Red LED (Current above Trip Point) 
Blue LED (Current Below Trip Point) 

Aperture Size: 

0.75” (19.05 mm) 

Din Rail Size: 

35 mm (U.S. Patent No. 7,416,421) 

Operating Temperature Range: 

5 to 104ºF (-15 to 40ºC) 

Operating Humidity Range: 

0 to 95%, non-condensing 

Recommended Storage Temperature | RH Range: 

41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) | 40% to 85% RH, non-condensing 

Enclosure Material | Flammability Rating: 

PC/ABS (Polycarbonate/ABS Blend) | UL94-V0 

Wiring Connections: 

2 Position, Screw Terminal Block (Not Polarity Sensitive) 

Wire Size: 

16 to 22 AWG (1.31 mm

2

 to 0.33 mm

2

) Copper Wires only 

Summary of Contents for NSA-A/ACS2

Page 1: ...ng management system or PLC Applications Overload Conditions Underload Conditions Normal Operating Conditions Broken Belts Belt Slippage Locked Rotors Equipment Failure Fans Pumps Compressors Motors Ovens Industrial Equipment Lighting Status and Usage Electrical Load Status Local Alarms Strobes and Audible Alarms Preventative Maintenance Scheduling Part Numbers NSA A ACS2 NSA A ASCS2 NSA A ASCS2 L...

Page 2: ...t File E309723 CE RoHS2 WEEE Product Weight NSA A ACS2 0 216 lbs 0 097 kg NSA A ASCS2 0 270 lbs 0 123 kg NSA A ASCS2 L 0 280 lbs 0 127 kg Product Dimensions L x W x H Solid Core 2 760 70 11 mm x 3 343 84 92 mm x 1 050 26 67 mm Split Core 2 780 70 51 mm x 3 238 82 25 mm x 1 120 28 45 mm Response Time Model 0 50 Amps 0 60 Amps 0 75 Amps 1 0 Amps 1 5 Amps 10 Amps 20 Ampls NSA A ACS2 221 mS 144 mS 109...

Page 3: ...ly on the Red LED to determine whether power is present at the current switch At very low monitored input currents the Red LED may not light to indicate the current is above the trip point Installation Ensure all installations are in compliance with all national and local electrical codes Only qualified individuals that are familiar with codes standards and proper safety procedures for high voltag...

Page 4: ... the tongue on the base CAUTION Mating surfaces of the magnetic core are exposed when the sensor is open Electrical contact grease present on the cores to prevent corrosion can capture grit and dirt if care is not exercised Operation can be impaired if anything prevents good contact between pole pieces Visually check the mating parts of the core before closing the current sensor Figure 2 LED The R...

Page 5: ...urrent of 0 4 Amps flowing through the NSA A ACS2 Formula Example 0 25A 0 1A 2 5 1 3 5 which rounded up equals 4 loops Wiring Instructions Carrier recommends the use of a two conductor 16 to 22 AWG shielded cable or twisted pair copper wire only for all current switch applications A maximum wire length of less than 30 meters 98 4 feet should be used between the current switch and the Building Mana...

Page 6: ...Switches Installation and Operation NSA A ACS2 NSA A ASCS2 NSA A ASCS2 L 11 14 2019 Specifications subject to change without notice Catalog No 11 808 743 01 Page 6 of 7 Digital Circuit Figure 5 Motor Fan Control Figure 6 ...

Page 7: ...r part numbers NSA A ACS2 NSA A ASCS2 and NSA A ASCS2 L Normal Loads With power on turn the 15 turn adjustment potentiometer clockwise until the Red LED turns on and stop immediately Clockwise is referenced with the terminal block location on the right The adjustable current switch is now tripped The adjustable current switch Hysteresis Dead Band is 10 of the trip point typically Clockwise Decreas...

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