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# Non-Invasive Current Sensor - 30A

**Brand:** SparkFun

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/non-invasive-current-sensor-30a-2

## Pricing

- **Price:** $34.85
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 4 units
- **Supplier (SparkFun):** 45 units
- **SKU:** SF-SEN-11005

## Description

This non-invasive current sensor (also known as a split-core current transformer) clamps around the supply line of an electrical load to measure how much current is flowing through it. The sensor acts as an inductor, responding to the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor, and outputs a proportional current that can be read by a microcontroller. Rated for up to 30 A, this sensor is well suited for building your own energy monitor, tracking household power usage, or creating an over-current protection system for AC loads. Key Features Non-Invasive – Clamp-on design requires no wire cutting or electrical contact 30 A Maximum – Suitable for monitoring typical household circuits Split-Core Design – Easy to install around existing wiring No Built-In Load Resistor – Place a burden resistor across the output to convert induced current to a measurable voltage Tip: For a 5 V Arduino, a 33 Ω burden resistor is recommended. You will also need a voltage divider bias circuit to offset the AC signal into the Arduino's 0–5 V ADC range. See the OpenEnergyMonitor guide below for full details. Ideal For DIY home energy monitoring systems Over-current detection and protection circuits Arduino and microcontroller-based power logging projects Resources Datasheet (PDF) Arduino Energy Monitor Guide (OpenEnergyMonitor) Environmental Monitoring with the Tessel 2 (SparkFun)

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