Eaton CurrentWatch ECS Series Installation Instructions Manual

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IN ORDER TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER POSSIBLE INJURY:• DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR HUMAN SAFETY APPLICATIONS.IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, TESTED OR RECOMMENDED FOR THISUSE.• DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS (E.G.EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES). IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, TESTED ORRECOMMENDED FOR THIS USE.• ENSURE THE PRODUCT IS PROPERLY WIRED FOR THEAPPLICATION. REFER TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRINGDIAGRAMS IN THIS MANUAL.MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUALCatalog Number DescriptionECSNOASC Self-Powered, Solid Core, N.O., Adjustable Setpoint (1-150A), LEDECSNOFSC Self-Powered, Solid Core, N.O., Fixed Setpoint (1.0A), No LEDECSNCASC Self-Powered, Solid Core, N.C., Adjustable Setpoint (1-150A), LEDECSNCFSC Self-Powered, Solid Core, N.C., Fixed Setpoint (1.0A), No LEDECSNOASP Self-Powered, Split Core, N.O., Adjustable Setpoint (1.75-150A), LEDECSNOFSP Self-Powered, Split Core, N.O., Fixed Setpoint (1.5A), No LEDECSNCASP Self-Powered, Split Core, N.C., Adjustable Setpoint (1.75-150A), LEDECSNCFSP Self-Powered, Split Core, N.C., Fixed Setpoint (1.5A), No LEDINTRODUCTIONThe Cutler-HammerCurrentWatch™ ECS Series area family of self-powered, solid-state current-operated switcheswhich trigger when the currentlevel sensed through theaperture exceeds the adjustedsetpoint. The solid-state output contacts canswitch AC or DC, making the ECS Series wellsuited for applications in automation systems.Eaton’s current sensor family encompasses a broad range of productsfor cost-effective monitoring, status, and predictive maintenance.Downtime and costly repairs can be avoided by utilizing Eaton’sproducts and technologies in your control systems.Installation InstructionsCurrentWatch™ ECS Series Current SwitchAC Current Switch, Fixed or Adjustable SetpointINSTALLATIONConsiderations for all ECS Series models…• Run wire to be monitored through the aperture (opening) in theswitch body• These switches can be located in the same environment asmotors, contactors, heaters, pull-boxes and other electricalenclosures• Mounting can be done in any position or hung directly on wireswith a wire tieConsiderations for split core versions (-SP suffix)…• To open the switch, press the tab inward (toward the body of theswitch) as shown below• After placing the wire in the aperture, press the hinged portionfi rmly downward until a click is heard and the tab pops out fully• Keep the contact areas of split-core switches clean at all timesQUICK INSTALL GUIDEThe below steps can be followed to quickly install a CurrentWatch™ECS Series switch.1. Run the wire to be monitored through the aperture2. Mount the switch3. Connect output wiringa. Use up to 14 AWG copper wiresb. Use caution not to exceed solid state output rating (seespecification table on following page)3. Adjust the setpointa. Use the potentiometer to adjust the setpointLED / OUTPUT STATUS TABLEMonitored AmpsOutput Smart-LED(If Present)N.C. N.O.None or Minimum Closed Open OffBelow Trip Level Closed Open Slow (2 sec.)Above Trip Level Open Closed Fast (0.5 sec.)P51916 Rev 02Effective: January 2008 Page 1WARNINGQuestions? Call our Sensor Application Engineers at (800) 426-9184.To open:Press tab inwardtowards hingeImportant:Keep contact areas clean392500221

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