Need suppliers of "all-in-one" Current Sensors.

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Does anyone know of manufacturers who make a Current Sensor similar to the AMX PCS2 and the Xantech CSM1?

I'm not looking for a "raw" current sensor that would require additional labor and materials to create a complete product (case, outlet, power cord, LED indicators, etc). I need an "all-in-one" device, equipped with at least one power outlet, that can open close a contact to indicate if the load's state (i.e. like the AMX and Xantech products). I need several dozen units for a commercial application.

The CSM1 appears to require a companion device, the CBCSM1 connecting block, to make it a viable solution in a commercial application. To minimize labor costs, the solution must offer simple electrical connections only; it cannot involve custom wiring modifications. The Xantech combo is in the right price range but I'd like to know if there are other suitable products.


Just discovered the Xantech CBSCM1 requires a power adapter. The Xantech solution is no longer as "all-in-one" as I prefer; it requires three gadgets to get the job done.

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

I give this info with the advanced disclaimer that I'm not really sure this is the type of product you are looking for:

http://crmagnetics.com/newprod/ProductView...ProdName=CR4395

I like it as you can select between a 10 amp and a 1 amp module and select the "threshold trip" limit (for the relay contacts and LED to operate).

The disadvantage is you somehow have to get a single leg of the power connection through the donut.

 

[jwilson56]

You didn't supply what your current needs were.... I did see these:

http://www.projectormount-store.com/p/disp...or#product_info

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_190CS12V/Nile...2V.html?tp=9103


these look nice:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Qty-5-Crestron-ST-CS-D...93%3A1|294%3A50

 

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John,

Thanks for the links!

The current draw is less than 1 amp at 120 VAC so all of the devices you've listed are eligible candidates. They're all self-contained so that's a big improvement over the Xantech solution. The Niles device looks about right. I was hoping to keep this under $100 per unit but they all seem to exceed that by at least 50%.

Keep those suggestions coming, folks.

 

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I just noticed that the Niles CS12V doesn't use a a dry-contact closure to indicate the load's power-state. It drives a 12VDC output when the load is on. That's not a good fit for my intended application.

 

[DeLicious]

you should also be aware the Crestron ones linked to on ebay are intended to connect to a crestnet network, and are not a straightforward dry contact closure either. i'm basically looking for the same thing (although not in bulk like yourself, but in the same price range) and the best i've seen so far are used AMX devices on ebay... unfortunately, those don't usually show up in larger lots