Kitronik Current Sensor Breakout Board (ACS711)

This Kitronik Current Sensor Breakout Board uses the ACS711 sensor and is designed to measure currents ranging from -25A to 25A. The current to be measured flows through the terminals labelled IP+ and IP-. The board supports various wire gauges with different hole sizes for connection.

The sensor outputs an analogue signal between 0.3V and Vcc-0.3V through the OUT pin. At zero current, the output voltage is half of the supply voltage; it moves proportionally as current increases or decreases. When powered by 5V and connected to a 10-bit ADC microcontroller input, the sensor's resolution is approximately 55mA.

Operating on the Hall Effect principle, the sensor must be kept away from strong magnetic fields to ensure accurate function. The board can operate with 3V to 7V power supplies.

Features:

• Measures currents from -25A to 25A.
• Compatible with microcontrollers and analogue circuits.
• Operates at 3V to 7V supply voltages.
• Hall Effect sensor technology for contactless current sensing.

Possible Applications:

• Digital current meters.
• Motor stall detection.
• Overload protection.

Specifications:

• Max Current Range: ±25A
• Voltage Supply: 3V to 7V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.3V to (Vcc - 0.3V)
• Dimensions: 38mm (L) x 28mm (W) x 3mm (H)
• Maximum Working Voltage: 100V VAC peak or VDC

Connections:

• Vcc - Supply Voltage
• OUT - Analogue Output
• GND - Ground
• FLT - Fault Pin
• IP+ - Current Input Positive
• IP- - Current Input Negative

This product is supplied in a bag and is discontinued. It is not currently available for purchase.