CURRENT LIMITED
AC OR DC SUPPLY
3½ DIGIT
A/D CONVERTER
+V –V
–
+
RMS-to-DC
CONVERTER
CAL.
BUILT-IN
CURRENT
TRANSFORMER
LED DISPLAY
POWER
CONVERTER
TB1
A B
(L1)
MEASURED AC
LOAD CURRENT
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SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Figure 1. ACA-20PC Series simplifi ed schematic
Now
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Wire Lead CTs
ACA-20PC Series
Digital, LED-Display AC Ammeters with
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FEATURES
Built-in Current Transformers for direct measurement
of 0 to 2/20/50/100 Amps
Functionally complete:
On-board current transformers
Scaling/interface circuitry
Precision A/D converters
Bright red LED displays
8 different models
Subminiature, 1.38" x 0.88" package
Easy-to-read, 0.37"/9.4mm digits
AC powered models 85-264Vac @ 50/60Hz
"Self-powered" 85-264Vac, 2A and 20A models feature
built-in load connections
+5-40V dc powered models
2000V isolation; approvals to UL/cUL/IEC/61010-1
Murata Power Solutions' new ACA-20PC Series are the fi rst digital ac ammeters to incorporate
on-board current transformers (CT’s), and they are amazingly easy to use. Simply pass the
current-carrying load wire through the ACA-20PC’s on-board CT, apply power to the meter's
two supply terminals, and you’re instantly measuring ac currents over one of four ranges (0-2A
with 1mA resolution, 0-20A with 10mA resolution, or 0-50A and 0-100A with 100mA resolu-
tion). Absolutely no external components, such as expensive low-value shunts or 5A "donut"
CT’s, are required.
Meters are ac powered (120/220Vac @ 50/60Hz) or dc powered (+5-40V) and impose
minimal loads (50mA max. and 120mA max., respectively) on their supplies. All models employ
auto-zeroing circuits, precision bandgap references, and super stable thin-fi lm resistors for
unsurpassed accuracy (±0.15%FS) and stability.
The functionally complete ACA-20PC ammeters provide all the scaling/interface circuitry to
mate the CT’s output to a precision (3½ digit) A/D converter. The A/D's output goes directly to
drivers for the meters’ large (0.37"/9.4mm digit height), easy-to-read, LED displays. AC-pow-
ered units have on-board AC/DC converters, and wide-range dc-powered units have on-board
linear regulators. AC-powered models can be powered by the same ac supply whose current
they are monitoring. The 2A and 20A, 85-264Vac, 50/60Hz ("AC1") models feature additional
on-board terminal blocks to supply power to the external load. All models provide 2000Vdc iso-
lation between the measured ac current and their power supply, and all are UL/CSA recognized.
Each meter is housed in a subminiature, 1.38" x 0.88", epoxy-encapsulated package. Total
behind-the-panel installation depth is approximately 2 inches.
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US E156931
➀ The ACA-20PC-1-AC1-RL and ACA-20PC-2-AC1-RL have 4-position on-board
terminal blocks. All other models have 2-position terminal blocks.
➁ Specifi ed full-scale currents are those passing through the built-in CT's
primary(load) circuit, over the frequency of 45-450Hz. The Overcurrent Rating
is a continuous rating that applies to the measured ac load current. It does
not apply to any circuitry external to the meter. Accuracy is guaranteed to the
rated current.
➁ For the ACA-20PC-2-AC1-RL, if the load is connected to the meter's on-board
4-position terminal block, the 20A full scale range requires 12AWG solid
copper wire on all connections. If 14AWG solid copper wire is used, the current
should be limited to 15A. See Figure 3.
➃ All specifi ed maximum power supply currents are steady-state values.
AC-powered models can draw higher surges at initial turn-on.
➄ Maximum reverse polarity protection on "DC1" models is –40Vdc.
Full-Scale Current (45-450Hz) ➁Min. Typ. Max. Units
ACA-20PC-1-XXX-XX – – 1.999 Amps
ACA-20PC-2-XXX-XX ➂– – 19.99 Amps
ACA-20PC-3-XXX-XX – – 50.0 Amps
ACA-20PC-4-XXX-XX – – 100.0 Amps
DMS-30798-C – – 30.0 Amps
Overcurrent Rating ➁1.5 x rated full-scale current
Performance
Sampling Rate 2.5 reading per second
Accuracy ➁±0.15%FS ±6 Counts
Measurement Type Sine wave input, full-wave averaging,
rms calibrated
Temperature Drift (0 = +60°C) – ±0.2 ±0.4 Cnts/°C
Zero Reading (Vin = 0 Volts) “–001” “000” “001” Counts
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 2000 – – Vdc
UL/IEC61010-1 Measurement category II
Power Supply Voltage ➄
ACA-20PC-X-AC1-RL (47-99Hz) 85 120 264 Vac
ACA-20PC-X-DC1-RL +4.75 – +40 Vdc
Power Supply Current ➃
ACA-20PC-X-AC1-RL (47-99Hz) – 30 50 mA
ACA-20PC-X-DC1-RL – +8 +12 mAdc
Power Supply Terminal Block
ACA-20PC-1-AC1-RL and ACA-20PC-2-AC1-RL
(2A and 20A ac-powered models with 4-position terminal blocks):
Wire Size and Type 12-20AWG (solid), 14-20AWG (stranded)
Insulation Strip Length 0.25 inches
Screw Tightening Torque 4.4 lb·in (0.5N·m) ±20%
Maximum Rated Current 20A with 12AWG solid wire; 15A with
14AWG solid or stranded wire
Maximum Rated Voltage 630V (VDE 0110-V. Group 2)
250V (VDE 0110-V Group 3)
ACA-20PC-X-XXX-XX
(All other ac or dc-powered models with 2-position terminal blocks):
Wire Size and Type 16-24AWG (solid or stranded)
Insulation Strip Length 0.25 inches
Screw Tightening Torque 2.2 lb·in (0.25 N·m) ±20%
Display
Display Type and Size 3½ digit, 0.37"/9.4mm high LED
Overrange Indication “1_ _ _”
Decimal Point Fixed, model dependent
Physical/Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 – +60 °C
Storage Temperature –40 – +75 °C
Humidity (non-condensing) 0 – 95 %
Physical/Environmental
Case Material Polycarbonate
Dimensions 1.38”W x 0.88”H. Depth is model depen-
dent (see mechanical specifi cation)
Weight:
ACA-20PC-1-XXX-XX 1.1 ounces (31 grams)
ACA-20PC-2-XXX-XX 1.1 ounces (31 grams)
ACA-20PC-3-XXX-XX 1.3 ounces (37 grams)
ACA-20PC-4-XXX-XX 1.5 ounces (43 grams)
DMS-30798-C 1.0 ounces (28 grams)
Performance/Functional Specifi cations
Typical at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted. ➀
ACA - 20PC - 1 - AC1 - RL - L - C
1 = 1.999A
2 = 19.99A
3 = 50.0A
4 = 100.0A
RL = Red Standard
BL = Blue Standard
PGL = Green Standard
AC1 = 85-264Vac@50/60Hz
DC1 = +5-40Vdc
DMS-30798-C: 30Amp model with a wire lead CT and “-AC1”
power supply specifi cations. See Mechanical section for dimensions.
Accessories: DMS-20-CP Panel cutout punch
A DMS-BZL4-C bezel assembly with sealing gasket is supplied with each ammeter.
Input Range:
LED Color:
Power Supply:
(45-450Hz)
Ordering Information
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IMPORTANT! To ensure safe and reliable operation, ACA-20PC
ammeters must be installed and serviced by qualifi ed technical
personnel. Contact Murata Power Solutions if there is any doubt
regarding ammeter installation and/or operation.
1. Measurement Type: ACA-20PC ac ammeters employ a full-wave-
rectifi ed, average responding, rms-calibrated circuit to measure the
stepped-down output of their on-board, L1 current transformer (CT) .
Stated accuracy specifi cations are measured using a sine-wave cur-
rent at or close to the specifi ed full scale input level, at nominal line
frequency.
2. Calibration: Periodic recalibration of ACA-20PC ammeters is not
required under normal, indoor operating environments. If user
calibration is necessary, it should be performed by qualifi ed technical
personnel. Calibration is performed with potentially lethal voltages
applied to the ACA-20PC and its associated wiring, with the specifi ed
full-scale current fl owing through the ammeter’s built-in current
transformer.
A plastic, fully insulated adjusting tool must be used to access the
recessed calibration potentiometer located on the back of the meter
(see Mechanical Specifi cations). Contact Murata Power Solutions if
additional information is required regarding calibration, setup, or any
other technical issue pertaining to the ACA-20PC.
3. Wire Gauges and Fusing: Wires specifi ed in the Functional Specifi -
cations section must be used for making connections to ACA-20PC
Series ammeters. All power-supply and load wiring must be rated for
the supply voltages and currents they will conduct and must comply
with any code or application-mandated requirements pertaining to
the user’s specifi c installation.
ACA-20PC Series ammeters are not internally fused. Special attention
must be paid to ACA-20PC-1-AC1 (0-2A range) and ACA-20PC-2-AC1
(0-20A range) ac-powered models when their built-in auxiliary termi-
nal block connections on TB1 are used to supply power to an external
load. The input supply wires connected to both the ammeter and the
load must be fused according to the current rating of the wire gauge
being used, in accordance with applicable regulatory codes, but not
to exceed TB1’s maximum 20A rating. If TB1 is not used to supply
power to external loads, a 0.25A/250V time delay/time lag fuse must
be used.
ACA-20PC-3-AC1 (0-50A range, ac-powered) and ACA-20PC- 4-AC1
(0-100A, ac-powered) models’ TB1 is to be used only for powering
the ammeters’ internal circuitry; it must not be used to supply power
to external loads. The supply wires feeding these models must be
fused with a 0.25A time delay/time lag fuse, in accordance with
applicable regulatory codes.
Wire insulation must be stripped to within ±10% of the stated dimen-
sions, and wires should be inserted into TB1 such that their insulation
is not pinched by the screw terminal.
4. AC Supply Polarity and Grounding: The two ac supply inputs,
TB1-A and TB1-B, on ac-powered ammeters are not in themselves
polarity sensitive, that is, they have no internal "AC LO" or "AC HI"
TECHNICAL NOTES designations. Also, ac-powered ACA-20PC ammeters do not include
or require a connection to earth/chassis ground. However, in many
applications, external ac loads which are connected directly to the
ACA-20PC’s built-in auxiliary terminal blocks must be wired with
proper polarity and connected to earth/chassis ground.
5. Connector Torque Ratings: It is important to tighten TB1's screw
terminals to their rated torque specifi cations of 4.4 pound-inches
(0.5Nm) for four-terminal ammeters (ACA-20PC-1-AC1-RL and ACA-
20PC-2-AC1-RL), and 3.6 pound-inches (0.4Nm) for two-terminal
ammeters. Proper tightening will minimize connector losses and
ensure safe, reliable operation.
6. 100 Amp Model (ACA-20PC-4-XXX): This model’s built-in current
transformer requires a larger panel cutout width dimension. See
Mechanical Specifi cations for more information.
7. DC-Powered Models: DC-powered models draw minimal supply
currents and in most applications can be fused according to the
supply wire’s maximum amperage rating. However, be sure to check
and comply with all applicable codes and regulations to ensure
proper installation and operation.
8. Isolation: The on-board CT (L1) provides a minimum 2000Vdc
isolation between the current-carrying conductor passing through its
primary circuit and the ammeter supply voltage connected to TB1. Of
course, this isolation rating only applies to applications in which the
load wiring (i.e., the wire passing through the CT’s center hole) does
not connect directly or indirectly to TB1-A or TB1-B.
All connections to ACA-20PC Series ammeters must be made
after the ammeter is securely attached to the panel and with all
load and supply voltages de-energized (off).
Care should be exercised when passing the load-carrying conduc-
tor through the meter’s built-in CT— particularly when larger-gauge
conductors are used. The position of the installed wire should be
such that minimal forces are applied to the built-in CT, TB1, or to
the ammeter itself. In high-vibration environments, adequate strain
reliefs be used for all load and supply wiring.
To ensure a secure panel-mount installation, Murata Power Solutions
recommends using the DMS-BZL4 bezel assembly (with sealing
gasket) supplied with each ammeter. Also, please note that the ACA-
20PC-4-XXX 100A oversize CT requires a larger panel-cutout width
of 1.350" (34.3mm). See Mechanical Specifi cations for detailed
cutout and ammeter dimensions.
Following the four-step sequence shown in Figure 2 below—being
careful not to apply excessive force or twisting motions— insert the
ammeter into the panel opening. When using the DMS-BZL4 bezel
assembly, install its sealing gasket so it is positioned between the
ammeter’s front fl ange and panel front surface (see Mechanical
Specifi cations). Be sure to use and securely tighten all four screws
supplied with the bezel assembly.
PANEL INSTALLATION
First pass and carefully dress one external load wire through the
on-board CT (L1). Then connect the ac supply and load wires to TB1
as shown. If required, verify that correct line-power polarities are
applied to the external load (see Technical Note 4). Ensure all wires
are stripped and terminals torqued correctly. For proper operation,
pass only one load wire through the on-board CT’s center hole.
Figure 3. 2A and 20A, 85-264V AC-Powered Models
With Auxilliary Load Connections
Figure 5. All DC-Powered Models
Figure 4. All Other AC-Powered Models
FUSED
85-264Vac
POWER
85-264Vac TO LOAD
FUSED
85-264Vac
POWER
TO LOAD
FUSED
AC POWER
SUPPLY
TO AC LOAD
AC SUPPLY
–
+
FUSED
DC POWER
SUPPLY
TO AC LOAD
AC SUPPLY
+
–
ACA-20PC-X-ACX
ACA-20PC-X-DCX
ACA-20PC-2-AC1-RL
ACA-20PC-1-AC1-RL
Step 2. Step 3. Step 4.Step 1.
Figure 2. Panel Installation
Panel
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TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
ACA-20PC-1 & 2-AC1-RL
ACA-20PC-3 Series
Mechanical Dimensions: Inches (mm) Tolerances: 2 PL DEC ±0.02 (±0.51), 3 PL DEC ±0.010 (±0.254)
ACA-20PC-4 Series
2A and 20A, 85-264V ac-powered models
ACA-20PC-1 & 2
2A and 20A, all other models
50A models 100A models with pc-board mounted CTs
1.00
(25.4)
2.01
(51.1)
1.30
(33.0)
1.38
(35.1)
0.040
(1.02) 0.80
(20.3)
0.88
(22.4)
1.32
(33.5)
0.040
(1.02)
0.040
(1.02)
CAL.
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
Hole Diameter:
0.27 (6.9) min.
1.00
(25.4)
2.01
(51.1)
1.30
(33.0)
1.38
(35.1)
0.040
(1.02) 0.80
(20.3)
0.88
(22.4)
1.32
(33.5)
0.040
(1.02)
0.040
(1.02)
CAL.
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
Hole Diameter:
0.27 (6.9) min.
1.00
(25.4)
2.12
(53.8)
1.30
(33.0)
1.38
(35.1)
0.040
(1.02) 0.80
(20.3)
0.88
(22.4)
1.54
(39.1)
0.040
(1.02)
0.040
(1.02)
CAL.
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
Hole Diameter:
0.35 (8.9) min.
1.00
(25.4)
2.53
(64.3)
1.30
(33.0)
1.38
(35.1)
0.040
(1.02) 0.80
(20.3)
0.88
(22.4)
1.32
(33.5)
0.040
(1.02)
0.040
(1.02)
CAL.
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
**
THIS MODEL REQUIRES A PANEL
CUTOUT WIDTH OF 1.350" (34.3MM)
1.33
(33.8)
Hole Diameter:
0.55 (14.0) min.
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* 1.350 (34.3) for ACA-20PC-4-XXX 100A model
with pc-board mounted CTs.
®
BEZEL
Gasket
#2-56 INSERT
0.156 (3.96) DEEP
FRONT VIEW 1.280
(32.51)
0.187
(4.75)
1.826 (46.38)
0.838
(21.29)
1.626 (41.30)
1.07
(27.18)
INTERNAL CORNER RADII:
0.032 (0.81) MAX.
0.093 (2.362) DIA
(4 REQUIRED)
0.116 (2.95)
1.336 (33.93)* 0.145 (3.68)
PANEL CUTOUT
BEZEL INSTALLATION AND RECOMMENDED DRILL AND
PANEL CUTOUT
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ACA-20PC-4-XXX-L (100A model)
DMS-30798-C (30A model)
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONTINUED
1.00
(25.4)
1.30
(33.0)
1.38
(35.1)
0.040
(1.02) 0.80
(20.3)
0.88
(22.4)
1.14
(29.0)
0.040
(1.02)
0.040
(1.02)
CAL.
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
Lead Length:
2.0 (50.5) min.
ID: 100A Model: 0.58 (14.7)
DMS-30798-C (30A): 0.35 (8.9)
OD: 100A Model: 1.18 (30.0)
DMS-30798-C (30A): 0.87 (22.0)
1. Description of safety marks:
Caution, risk of electrical shock
Caution, risk of danger
Equipment is protected throughout by double or reinforced insulation
2. Cleaning Instructions: Gently clean with dry cloth only.
3. Caution: if the equipment is used in a manner not specifi ed by Murata Power Solutions, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
