Current Transducer HXS 50-NP IPN = 12.

5 - 25 - 50 A
For the electronic measurement of currents : DC, AC, pulsed, mixed,
with a galvanic isolation between the primary circuit (high power)
and the secondary circuit (electronic circuit).

All Data are given with a R L = 10 kΩ

Electrical data
IPN Primary nominal r.m.s. current ±50 A Features
IP Primary current measuring range ±150 A
VOUT Analog output voltage @ IP VREF ± (0.625·IP/IPN) V
• Hall effect measuring principle
IP = 0 VREF ± 0.0125 V
• Multirange current transducer
through PCB pattern lay-out
VREF Internal Reference 1) - Output voltage 2.5 ± 0.025 V
VREF Output impedance typ. 200 Ω
• Galvanic isolation between primary
and secondary circuit
VREF Load impedance ≥ 200 kΩ
• Isolation test voltage 2500V
RL Output load resistance ≥2 kΩ
• Low power consumption
ROUT Output impedance < 10 Ω
• Extremely low profile, 10mm
CL Max. output capacitive load <1 µF
• Single power supply +5V
VC Supply voltage (± 5 %) 5 V
• Fixed offset & gain
IC Current consumption @ VC = 5 V 22 mA

Accuracy - Dynamic performance data Advantages

X Accuracy 2) @ IPN , TA = 25°C ≤±1 % of IPN
• Small size and space saving
εL Linearity 0 .. IPN ≤±0.5 % of reading
• Only one design for wide current
.. 3 x IPN ≤±1 % of reading
ratings range
TCVOUT Thermal drift of VOUT @ IP = 0 ≤±0.4 mV/K
• High immunity to external
TCVREF Thermal drift of VREF ≤±0.01 %/K interference.
TCVOUT / VREF Thermal drift of VOUT / VREF @ IP = 0 ≤±0.2 mV/K • Internal & external reference
TCεG Thermal drift of the gain ≤±0.05% of reading/K
VOM Residual voltage @ IP = 0, after an overload of 3 x IPN DC <±1 % of IPN
t ra Reaction time @ 10 % of IPN <3 µs Applications
tr Response time @ 90 % of IPN <5 µs
di/dt di/dt accurately followed > 50 A/µs • AC variable speed drives
Output noise without external filter (300kHz) < 20 mVpp • Static converters for DC motor drives
f Frequency bandwidth (-3 dB) 3) DC .. 50 kHz • Battery supplied applications
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies
General data (UPS)
• Switched Mode Power Supplies
TA Ambient operating temperature - 40 .. + 85 °C (SMPS)
TS Ambient storage temperature - 40 .. + 85 °C • Power supplies for welding
dCp Creepage distance > 5.5 mm applications.
dCl Clearance distance > 5.5 mm
CTI Comparative tracking index (Group I ) > 600 V
UL94 classification V0
m Mass 10 g
Standards EN 50178 (97-10-01)

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Current Transducer HXS 50-NP
Insulation category
Vb Nominal Voltage 150 V r.m.s.
with IEC 61010-1 standards and following conditions
- Single insulation
- Over voltage category III
- Pollution degree 2
- Heterogeneous field
Vb Nominal Voltage 300 V r.m.s.
with EN 50178 standards and following conditions
- Reinforced insulation
- Over voltage category III
- Pollution degree 2
- Heterogeneous field
Vd R.m.s. voltage for AC isolation test, 50/60 Hz, 1 mn 2.5 kV
Ve R.m.s. voltage for partial discharge extinction @ 10pC >1 kV
Vw Impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50µs 6 kV

Notes : 1) It is possible to overdrive VREF with an external reference voltage

between 2 - 2.8 V providing its ability to sink or source approximately
2.5 mA.
2)
Excluding offset and hysteresis.
3)
Small signal only to avoid excessive heatings of the magnetic core.

This transducer shall be used in accordance with manufacturer instruction.

Safety : The temperature of the primary conductor shall not exceed 100°C
Power supply shall be a low voltage source and shall have an efficient
protective system against over current.
Power supply must incorporate a circuit breaker.
This transducer shall be used in an electric/electronic equipment in respect
Caution, risk of danger of standards rules and applicable safety requirements.
Primary bar and output terminals can provide hazardous voltage.
This transducer is a built in device, of which conducting parts must be
Caution, risk of electrical shock inaccessible by installation.
Protective envelope or additional shield must be used.

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 HXS 50-NP
Dimensions (in mm)
18.5
16.5
10
3.5

3.5
12 14

6.1
0.6 Required Connection
Recommended Circuit
connection circuit

5V
Ref 8 7 HXS 50-NP 47nF
P=2.54

P=2.54

Out 6 5 0V
18.5

GND 4 3 4.7nF
Vc 2 1 Output
47nF
8-1.3d V Ref. IN/OUT
Ref.

4-0.5*0.25
7.7
Operation Principle

+Vc

Vout

Vref.(IN/OUT)

0V
Ip

Number of Primary current Primary Primary insertion Recommended

primary turns nominal maximum resistance inductance PCB connections
I PN [A] IP [A] R P [m ohm] LP [uF]

IN 1 3 5 7

1 50
20 60
150 0.05 0.025
2 4 6 8 OUT
IN 1 3 5 7

2 25
10 75
30 0.2 0.1
2 4 6 8 OUT
IN 1 3 5 7

4 12.5
5 37.5
15 1 0.4
2 4 6 8 OUT

Mechanical characteristics Remarks

• General tolerance ± 0.2 mm • VOUT is positive when IP flows from terminals 1, 3, 5, 7 (IN) to
• Fastening & connection of primary jumper 8 pins Ø 1.3 mm terminals 2, 4, 6, 8 (OUT).
Recommended PCB hole Ø 1.5 mm • Temperature of the primary conductors should not exceed
• Fastening & connection of secondary 4 pins 0.5 x 0.25 100°C.
Recommended PCB hole Ø 0.7 mm

LEM reserves the right to carry out modifications on its transducers, in order to improve them, without previous notice.