Current Sensor is used to measure the current in circuit. When current passes through resistor, it will form a tiny electric potential difference at both ends of the resistor. After circuit amplifying, it can accurately measure the current in DC circuit or low-voltage, low-frequency AC circuit.
Specification
| Range |
-10~10A
|
|
Accuracy |
±2%F.S |
|
Resolution |
0.01A |
Usage
Connect Current Sensor to any port in SenseDisc.
Connect red and black alligator clips to positive and negative poles in Current Sensor.
Series connect Current Sensor into circuit
Typical experiment
- Series and parallel connection of resistor
- Measure the VA characteristic curve of small bulb
- Measure the electrodynamic potential and internal resistance of battery
- Ohm's Law
Note
Current Sensor should be series connected to circuit.
Current Sensor needs to be calibrated before using.
The maximum current can be applied to sensor is 10A.
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