Current sensor Pirep needed

[Freemasm]

if there’s any revews out there or in here, I can’t find them. Anybody ever use one of these?

Current sensor link

From a packaging/installation standpoint, it makes some things easier vs a shunt or a notoriously fragile Hall effect donuts.

if it does suck, the wiring would be the same vs the Hall effect devices.

Anybody have experience with this or would I be the Guinea Pig?

To the mods, sorry for posting In GD vs Glass Cockpit, Electrical, or Reviews. Could argue equally depending on wine glass number.

 

[Freemasm]

if there’s any revews out there or in here, I can’t find them. Anybody ever use one of these?

Current sensor link

From a packaging/installation standpoint, it makes some things easier vs a shunt or a notoriously fragile Hall effect donuts.

if it does suck, the wiring would be the same vs the Hall effect devices.

Anybody have experience with this or would I be the Guinea Pig?

To the mods, sorry for posting In GD vs Glass Cockpit, Electrical, or Reviews. Could argue equally depending on wine glass number.

Anybody?

 

[Scott Hersha]

Looks like you might be the GP, but what can it hurt? You would loose $59 if it doesn’t work (unless they give you a refund. Do you have a 5v power source? ……. Or use the 7-30v version - same price.

 

[Freemasm]

Looks like you might be the GP, but what can it hurt? You would loose $59 if it doesn’t work (unless they give you a refund. Do you have a 5v power source? ……. Or use the 7-30v version - same price.

It's ordered. The supply and signal is really no different than the the other engine active sensors (Fuel press, manifold, etc). Integration should be pretty seamless so could swap out for a Hall Effect at any time in the future. Did get a PM from someone who has used them briefly. The supposed increased accuracy isn't really pertinent to me; though, there are spinning permanent magnets nearby which this device is supposedly suited for/resistant to. The Amploc sensors have a reputation, earned or not, for being fragile. It will be under the cowl; with a decent service loop in case I have to change it out for something else

I'll send a Pirep at some point hopefully.

 

[Hangar 1271]

Getting the shrink tube on it creates most of the same installation problems as a Hall effect sensor (the need to detach the wire at one end and pull it to the installation location). Maybe a tape wrap would accomplish the same thing as the shrink tube.

 

[Freemasm]

Getting the shrink tube on it creates most of the same installation problems as a Hall effect sensor (the need to detach the wire at one end and pull it to the installation location). Maybe a tape wrap would accomplish the same thing as the shrink tube.

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Yes/no.

Yes. I "threaded" the heat shrink tube on to cover the device IAW the OEM's instructions. It is forward of the FW in my build.

No. HE sensors can be fragile. Usually have to be mounted in some type of adapter/holder and perpendicular to the current path (wire/cable); thus, bulkiness can create (more) installation issues. The reference one lies mostly in-line with the cable and has a low profile. Clear fusion tape would be a good option if installing the HS created too much work vs benefit.

The subject sensor has roots in auto racing, IIRC. It may be a complete POS but for the effort/money involved, easily worth a try on my part.

 

[N49ex]

From their installation instructions: "The Sensitivity of the device is a function of the size of the conductor and the thickness of the insulation"

And you are responsible for calibration. The biggest risk I see is guaranteeing mechanical stability of the mounting, i.e. that the two halves don't shift or move in any way as that could change the sensitivity.

 

[Freemasm]

From their installation instructions: "The Sensitivity of the device is a function of the size of the conductor and the thickness of the insulation"

And you are responsible for calibration. The biggest risk I see is guaranteeing mechanical stability of the mounting, i.e. that the two halves don't shift or move in any way as that could change the sensitivity.

The mechanical installation is of little concern for me. It’s just tie wraps and heat shrink but it’s pretty solid on heavy gauge at least. The device is only secured to the wire/cable. It’s not hard mounted line the HE types.

Have not calibrated yet. As mentioned, it may be a complete POS. I’m the Guiana Pig until somebody beats me to it.

 

[chaskuss]

if there’s any revews out there or in here, I can’t find them. Anybody ever use one of these?

Current sensor link

From a packaging/installation standpoint, it makes some things easier vs a shunt or a notoriously fragile Hall effect donuts.

if it does suck, the wiring would be the same vs the Hall effect devices.

Anybody have experience with this or would I be the Guinea Pig?

To the mods, sorry for posting In GD vs Glass Cockpit, Electrical, or Reviews. Could argue equally depending on wine glass number.

I guess you just like over paying. See

Amploc current sensor

 

[Freemasm]

Seriously, dude? It’s a $34 delta if it installs in virgin state. The housing adapter alone is $74 and I would have had to utilize one or similar. Either that or the an Adel clamp combo would have required some cable rerouting.

Avoiding soldering alone would have been worth the price delta but to each his own.

 

[chaskuss]

Seriously, dude? It’s a $34 delta if it installs in virgin state. The housing adapter alone is $74 and I would have had to utilize one or similar. Either that or the an Adel clamp combo would have required some cable rerouting.

Avoiding soldering alone would have been worth the price delta but to each his own.

No soldering needed. There is actually a connector available for less than $3.

 

[chaskuss]

Seriously, dude? It’s a $34 delta if it installs in virgin state. The housing adapter alone is $74 and I would have had to utilize one or similar. Either that or the an Adel clamp combo would have required some cable rerouting.

Avoiding soldering alone would have been worth the price delta but to each his own.

Hopefully, the unit you ordered will prove worthwhile for the location [forward of the firewall] you are installing it. I'm curious, what is this $74 housing adapter you refer to? The Amploc 100 is carried by GRT and other engine monitor manufacturers.

 

[karu]

I am assuming this is what he is referring to.

Amploc Key100 Clamshell Mount | rvplasticparts

Material = nylon/glass fiber. Resists fuel and oils. Max continuous operating temperature = 250F. Mounts with #8 screws but can be drilled for #10 bolts. Center plug halves have anti-rotation features. Connector can be right angle or straight. If straight connector is used, the user slots...

www.rvplasticparts.com

This link is on the amploc website.

 

[chaskuss]

I am assuming this is what he is referring to.

Amploc Key100 Clamshell Mount | rvplasticparts

Material = nylon/glass fiber. Resists fuel and oils. Max continuous operating temperature = 250F. Mounts with #8 screws but can be drilled for #10 bolts. Center plug halves have anti-rotation features. Connector can be right angle or straight. If straight connector is used, the user slots...

www.rvplasticparts.com

This link is on the amploc website.

Please provide a link to the Amploc site. I looked on their "catalog" page, but it's not there. The link you provided is a 3rd party site. See

Products

CURRENT SENSOR, TRANSDUCER Energy Science/Amploc in business for 35 years serving the industrial and aerospace markets. Our Hall Effect Open Loop current sensors are used in applications ranging from solar power stations to submarines, satellites, recreational vehicles, race cars, trains...

amploc.com

 

[karu]

When you go to the link given earlier in post #9, you go to the following page. See the circled link.