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CURRENT | ADJUSTABLE SWITCHES

ADJUSTABLE SWITCHES
ACS2, ACSX2, ASCS2 & ASCSX2 Series
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 retrofit 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

The Adjustable Current Switches are covered by ACI’s Five (5) Year Limited Warranty. The warranty can be found in the front of ACI’s
Sensors & Transmitters catalog, as well as on ACI’s website, www.workaci.com.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Monitored Current Type: AC Current
Maximum AC Voltage: 600 VAC
Operating Frequency Range: 40 to 1 kHz
Core Style: Solid-Core and Split-Core Versions available (See Ordering Grid)
Sensor Power: Induced from the Monitored Conductor
Amperage Range: See Ordering Grid
Isolation Voltage: 2200 VAC
Trip Point Style | Trip Point: Adjustable Trip Point | See Ordering Grid
Hysteresis: 10% of trip point, typical
Contact Type: Normally-Open “N/O” or Normally-Closed “N/C” (See ordering Grid)
“Status” Contact Rating: 0.2A @ 200 VAC/VDC
“Status” Contact “On” Resistance | “Off” Resistance: < 10 Ohms (tripped) | > 1 Meg Ohms (Open)
Response Time: See Response Time Table on back of data sheet
Status LED Indication 1: 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 mm2 to 0.33 mm2) Copper Wires only
Terminal Block Torque Rating: 4.43 to 5.31 in-lbs. (0.5 to 0.6 Nm)
Minimum Mounting Distance: 1” (2.6 cm) between current switch (Relays, Contactors, Transformers)
Agency Approvals: UL/CUL US Listed (UL 508) Ind. Control Equipment (File # E309723), CE, RoHS2, WEEE, UKCA
A/ACS2 and A/ACSX2: 0.216 lbs. (0.097kg) | A/ASCS2: 0.270 lbs. (0.123 kg)
Product Weight:
A/ASCSX2: 0.266 lbs. (0.121 kg) | A/ASCS2-L: 0.280 lbs. (0.127 kg)
Solid Core Versions: 2.760” (70.11 mm) x 3.343” (84.92 mm) x 1.050” (26.67 mm)
Product Dimensions (L x W x H):
Split Core Versions: 2.780” (70.51 mm) x 3.238” (82.25 mm) x 1.120” (28.45 mm)
Note1: The LED should not be used to determine if current is present. At low currents the LED may not be visible

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
Solid-Core

2.36” (59.94mm)

2.87” (72.80mm)

2.77” 1.03”
(70.45mm) (26.16mm)

3.35” (84.99mm)

Split-Core
2.55” (64.69mm)

2.87” (72.77mm)
2.77”
(70.35mm)

1.10” (28.02mm)
3.24” (82.23mm)

Front View Right View Bottom View

RESPONSE TIME
Model # 0.50 Amps 0.60 Amps 0.75 Amps 1.0 Amp 1.50 Amps 10 Amps 20 Amps
A/ACS2 221mS ---- 144mS 109mS ---- 63mS 59mS
A/ACSX2 260mS ---- 169mS 130mS ---- 82mS 74mS
A/ASCS2 ---- ---- ---- ---- 248mS 68mS 65mS
A/ASCSX2 ---- ---- ---- ---- 344mS 92mS 86mS
A/ASCS2-L ---- 400mS 270mS 183mS ---- 62mS 60mS

Note: ---- = unit was not tested (below minimum trip point or for that range)

STANDARD ORDERING Model # Example: A/ACS2 -OR- 142355

Model # Item # Trip Point Type N/O N/C Solid-Core Split-Core Amp Range Trip Point Contact Rating
A/ACS2 142355 Adjustable • • 0 to 250A 0.5 to 220A 0.2A @ 200 VAC/VDC
A/ACSX2 142354 Adjustable • • 0 to 250A 0.5 to 220A 0.2A @ 200 VAC/VDC
A/ASCS2 142353 Adjustable • • 0 to 250A 1.5 to 220A 0.2A @ 200 VAC/VDC
A/ASCSX2 142370 Adjustable • • 0 to 250A 1.5 to 220A 0.2A @ 200 VAC/VDC
A/ASCS2-L 142352 Adjustable • • 0 to 250A 0.6 to 180A 0.2A @ 200 VAC/VDC

The Adjustable Current Switches are not intended to be used in Life / Safety Applications or in Hazardous / Classified Locations

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