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Pololu are offering these breakout boards with support from Allegro Microsystems as an easy way to use or evaluate their ACS71240 Hall effect-based, electrically isolated current sensors with overcurrent fault output; Pololu therefore recommend careful reading of the ACS71240 datasheet before using this product. The following list details some of the sensor’s key features:
The pads are labeled on the bottom silkscreen. The silkscreen also shows the direction that is interpreted as positive current flow via the +i arrow.
Details for item #5245
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This carrier features the ACS71240KEXBLT-050B5, which is intended for operation around 5 V and is designed for bidirectional input current from -50 A to +50 A. This version can be visually distinguished from the other versions by the “5V B50” printed on the bottom side, as shown in the left picture above.
Part Suffix | Range | Supply Voltage | Sensitivity | Zero Point | Fault Trip Level |
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050B5 | ±50 A (bidirectional) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | 40 mV/A | 2.5 V | ±50 A |
Using the sensor
This sensor has five required connections: the input current (IP+ and IP-), logic power (VCC and GND), and the sensor output (VIOUT).
The sensor requires a supply voltage of 4.5 V to 5.5 V to be connected across the VCC and GND pads, which are labelled on the bottom silkscreen. The sensor outputs an analog voltage on VIOUT that is centred at 2.5 V and changes by 40 mV per amp of input current, with positive current increasing the output voltage and negative current decreasing the output voltage:
VIOUT=2.5V+0.04VA⋅IP" role="presentation" style="position: relative;">VIOUT=2.5V+0.04VA·IPVIOUT=2.5V+0.04VA·IP
IP=VIOUT–2.5V0.04VA=(VIOUT–2.5V)⋅25AV" role="presentation" style="position: relative;">IP=VIOUT–2.5V0.04VA=(VIOUT–2.5V)·25AVIP=VIOUT–2.5V0.04VA=(VIOUT–2.5V)·25AV
The output is not ratiometric, so the zero point and sensitivity are independent of the actual supply voltage.
The optional FAULT pin is normally at VCC and is pulled low when the IP current magnitude exceeds 50 A in either direction. This pin only asserts while the fault condition is present (it is not latched).
The FAULT, VIOUT, VCC, and GND pins work with 0.1"-pitch header pins and are compatible with standard solderless breadboards.
You can insert the board into your current path in a variety of ways. Holes with 0.1", 3.5 mm, and 5 mm spacing are available as shown in the diagram above for connecting male header pins or terminal blocks. For high-current applications, you can solder wires directly to the through-holes that best match your wires, or you can use solderless ring terminal connectors. The largest through-holes are big enough for 8 AWG wires or #6 or M3.5 screws, and the second-largest through-holes (and mounting holes) are sized for 12 AWG wires or #2 or M2 screws. The pictures below show some of the possible connection options:
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Warning: This product is intended for use below 30 V. Working with higher voltages can be extremely dangerous and should only be attempted by qualified individuals with appropriate equipment and experience.
Schematic and dimension diagrams
ACS72140 current sensor carrier schematic diagram. |
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The dimension diagram is available as a downloadable PDF (274k pdf).
Comparison of the Pololu current sensor carriers
Pololu have a variety of current sensors available with different ranges, sensitivities, and features. The table below summarizes Pololu's selection of active and preferred options:
ACS711 CurrentSensor Carriers | ACS71240 CurrentSensor Carriers | ACS724 CurrentSensor Carriers | ACS37220Current SensorCompact Carriers | ACS37220Current SensorLarge Carriers | ACS72981Current SensorCompact Carriers | ACS72981Current SensorLarge Carriers | |
Sensor IC | AllegroACS711KEXT | AllegroACS71240 | AllegroACS724LLCTR | Allegro ACS37220 | Allegro ACS72981xLR | ||
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Vcc range (V) | 3.0–5.5 | 3.3V versions: 3.0–3.65V versions: 4.5–5.5 | 4.5–5.5 | 3.3V versions: 3.15–3.455V versions: 4.5–5.5 | 3.3V versions: 3.0–3.65V versions: 4.5–5.5 | ||
Current range /sensitivity | Bidirectional:(1)±15.5 A / 90 mV/A±31 A / 45 mV/A | 3.3V Bidirectional:±10 A / 132 mV/A±30 A / 44 mV/A±50 A / 26.4 mV/A5V Bidirectional:±10 A / 200 mV/A±30 A / 66 mV/A±50 A / 40 mV/A5V Unidirectional:0–?50 A / 80 mv/A | 5V Bidirectional:(2)±2.5 A / 800 mV/A±5 A / 400 mV/A±10 A / 200 mV/A±20 A / 100 mV/A±30 A / 66 mV/A±50 A / 40 mV/A 5V Unidirectional:(2)0–?5 A / 800 mv/A0–?10 A / 400 mv/A0–?20 A / 200 mv/A0–?30 A / 133 mV/A | 3.3V Bidirectional:±100 A / 13.2 mV/A±150 A / 8.8 mV/A5V Bidirectional:±100 A / 20 mV/A±150 A / 13.3 mV/A±200 A / 10 mV/A | 3.3V Bidirectional:±100 A / 13.2 mV/A±150 A / 8.8 mV/A5V Bidirectional:±100 A / 20 mV/A±150 A / 13.3 mV/A±200 A / 10 mV/A | 3.3V Bidirectional:(1)±50 A / 26.4 mV/A±100 A / 13.2 mV/A±150 A / 8.8 mV/A3.3V Unidirectional:(1)0–?50 A / 52.8 mv/A0–?100 A / 26.4 mv/A0–?150 A / 17.6 mv/A0–?200 A / 13.2 mv/A5V Bidirectional:(2)±50 A / 40 mV/A±100 A / 20 mV/A±150 A / 13.3 mV/A±200 A / 10 mV/A5V Unidirectional:(2)0–?100 A / 40 mv/A0–?150 A / 26.7 mv/A | 3.3V Bidirectional:(1)±50 A / 26.4 mV/A±100 A / 13.2 mV/A±150 A / 8.8 mV/A3.3V Unidirectional:(1)0–?50 A / 52.8 mv/A0–?100 A / 26.4 mv/A0–?150 A / 17.6 mv/A0–?200 A / 13.2 mv/A5V Bidirectional:(2)±50 A / 40 mV/A±100 A / 20 mV/A±150 A / 13.3 mV/A±200 A / 10 mV/A5V Unidirectional:(2)0–?100 A / 40 mv/A0–?150 A / 26.7 mv/A |
IC path resistance | 0.6 mO | 0.6 mO | 0.6 mO | 0.1 mO | 0.2 mO | ||
PCB | 2 layers,2-oz copper | 2 layers,2-oz copper | 2 layers,2- or 4-oz copper(4) | 2 layers,2-oz copper | 6 layers,2-oz copper | 6 layers,2-oz copper | 6 layers,2-oz copper |
Max bandwidth | 100 kHz | 120 kHz | 120 kHz(3) | 150 kHz | 250 kHz | ||
Size | 0.7" × 0.8" | 0.7" × 0.8" | 0.7" × 0.8" | 0.7" × 0.8" | 1.4" × 1.2" | 0.7" × 0.8" | 1.4" × 1.2" |
(1) Sensitivity when Vcc = 3.3 V; sensitivity is ratiometric. | |||||||
(2) Sensitivity when Vcc = 5 V; sensitivity is ratiometric. | |||||||
(3) Bandwidth can be reduced by adding a filter capacitor. | |||||||
(4) ±50A version uses 4-oz copper PCB; all other versions use 2-oz copper. |
Dimensions
Size: | 0.7" × 0.8" |
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Weight: | 1.1 g |
General specifications
Typical operating voltage: | 5 V |
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Current sense: | 40 mV/A |
Minimum logic voltage: | 4.5 V |
Maximum logic voltage: | 5.5 V |
Supply current: | 12 mA1 |
Version: | -50A to +50A (bidirectional 50A), 5V |
Current sensor: | Allegro ACS71240KEXBLT-050B5 |
Identifying markings
PCB dev codes: | cs02b |
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Other PCB markings: | 0J7387 |
Other PCB markings: | 5V B50 |
Notes:
File downloads
Dimension diagram of the ACS71240 Current Sensor Carrier (274k pdf)
3D model of the ACS711EX and ACS71240 Current Sensor Carrier (3MB step)
Drill guide for ACS711EX and ACS71240 Current Sensor Carrier (18k dxf)
This DXF drawing shows the locations of all of the board’s holes.
Recommended links
This is the application note referenced on page 16 of the ACS724 datasheet, page 22 of the ACS71240 datasheet, and page 42 of the ACS72981xLR datasheet. The ACS720 is used validate the test methods presented, but these same methods and principles would also apply to the ACS724, ACS71240, and ACS72981.
Allegro product page for the ACS71240 Hall-based Current Sensor
Allegro product page for the ACS71240, where you can find additional application notes and other resources.
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