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IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER POSSIBLE INJURY:

•  DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR HUMAN SAFETY APPLICATIONS. 

IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, TESTED OR RECOMMENDED FOR THIS 
USE.

•  DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS (E.G. 

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES). IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, TESTED OR 
RECOMMENDED FOR THIS USE.

•  ENSURE THE PRODUCT IS PROPERLY WIRED TO THE CORRECT 

POWER SUPLLY FOR THE APPLICATION. REFER TO THE 
SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS IN THIS MANUAL.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL

Catalog Number

Description

EGF1NOACNE050

N.O. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NOACDE050

N.O. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally De-Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NCACNE050

N.C. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NCACDE050

N.C. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally De-Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NOACNE100

N.O. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF1NOACDE100

N.O. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally De-Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF1NCACNE100

N.C. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF1NCACDE100

N.C. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally De-Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF1NODCNE050

N.O. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NODCDE050

N.O. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally De-Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NCDCNE050

N.C. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NCDCDE050

N.C. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally De-Energized, 50 mA Range 

EGF1NODCNE100

N.O. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF1NODCDE100

N.O. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally De-Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF1NCDCNE100

N.C. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF1NCDCDE100

N.C. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally De-Energized, 100 mA Range 

EGF3NOACNET3

N.O. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

EGF3NOACDET3

N.O. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally De-Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

EGF3NODCNET3

N.O. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

EGF3NODCDET3

N.O. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally De-Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

EGF3NCACNET3

N.C. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

EGF3NCACDET3

N.C. 1A @ 240V AC, Normally De-Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

EGF3NCDCNET3

N.C. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

EGF3NCDCDET3

N.C. 0.15A @ 30V DC, Normally De-Energized, 5/10/30 mA Range

INTRODUCTION

The CurrentWatch™ EGF Series is a family of ground fault (earth 
leakage) sensors. Ground fault sensors help protect people, products, 
and processes from damage by ground fault conditions by monitoring 
all current-carrying conductors in grounded single- and three-phase 
delta or wye systems. They provide a contact output that can operate 
relays, contactors or signal automation systems.

Note that this manual only covers solid state versions of the EGF 
Series (listed in the table to the left). For installation manuals 
covering other models in the EGF Series family, please contact 
Eaton’s Cutler-Hammer Sensor Application Engineers.

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

The below steps can be followed to quickly install a CurrentWatch™ 
EGF Series switch.

1.  Run all current carrying conductors through sensor window, using 

an auxiliary current transformer if conductors do not fi t

2.  Mount the sensor to a surface if needed
3.  Connect output and power wiring

a.  Use up to 14 AWG copper wires
b.  Ensure power and load matches those shown on the sensor 

label 

4.  Test the unit

a.  Pressing the “TEST” button will test the sensor’s internal 

circuits (

CAUTION: The output and any connected loads will 

switch during the test process)

INSTALLATION AND WIRING

Considerations for installing and wiring EGF Series sensors…

•  Run wire to be monitored through the aperture (opening) in the 

switch body, making sure all wires are oriented so that current 
fl ows in the same direction (see “Principal of Operation” section 
on reverse side)

•  These sensors can be located in the same environment as motors, 

contactors, heaters, pull-boxes and other electrical enclosures

•  Mounting can be done in any position or hung directly on a wire 

with a wire tie

•  Be sure to leave at least one inch distance between sensor and 

other magnetic devices 

•  Connect power and output wiring to the sensor, using up to 14 

AWG copper wire and tightening terminals to 7 inch-pounds torque

•  Make sure the power supply matches the power rating on the 

sensor label

•  Make sure the output load is less than or equal to the output rating 

on the sensor label

Power

Output

G

X

Control Power

(Match Sensor Rating--See Label)

TEST

(+)

(-)

Power Supply LED

Contact Status LED

Load

Contactor, Relay, Shunt Trip Breaker...

(Do Not Exceed Rating--See Label)

Setpoint Adjust

Factory Calibrated and Covered
(Remove Cover, Adjust and 
Relabel if Required)

Output Power

(Match Sensor Rating--See Label)

For DC Output Versions...

Observe Polarity

Installation Instructions

CurrentWatch™ EGF Series Ground Fault Sensors

120V AC Powered, N.O. or N.C., Solid State Relay Output

P51925

 Rev 02

Effective: August 2007

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WARNING

Questions? Call our Sensor Application Engineers at (800) 426-9184.

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