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Glad you found one that will work! Make sure to calibrate to the meter. These look very similar to some Magnalab CTs that I picked up early on (except they were voltage output). |
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I finally found a source for a current transformer rated for 200 amps and having the proper output:
YHDC SCT-019TS
The output of this component is 33 mA max at 200 amps input current, so it's perfect for the CircuitSetup 6-channel monitor.
It doesn't come with a plug, so you'll need to purchase a 3.5mm audio plug.
I just bought the last four of these that I found on Amazon (sorry!):
Amazon listing for SCT-019TS
[Note that the Amazon vendor is also shipping from China, and the Ebay vendor lists a somewhat faster delivery time to the US. The price was about the same from both sources.]
I needed to measure the 200-amp main breaker current at two places: at my service entrance panel and at my Protected Load Panel ("PLP", for a battery-backed-up photovoltaic system).
This SCT-019TS is openable to install it around the wire, but rather than being split and hinged, it has a small removable section of the core. I haven't received these yet, but when I do I'll upload some photos and describe my experience installing them. They are about 2-inches square, so maybe a bit more compact than the SCT-024 size sensor, yet still their opening is 19mm. For reference, THHN copper wire in 2/0 AWG is about 13mm diameter, and 4/0 AWG is about 16mm diameter. I have the latter at my PLP, so the 19mm opening should be fine.
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