Product Description
Many current sensors on the market are sensitive to stray magnetic fields and can be very inaccurate, sometimes off as much as +/- 5 amps.
When monitoring sensitive aircraft equipment this just isn’t good enough!
The ME CS-6CB is a HIGHLY ACCURATE current sensor that uses special technology to read current loads down to +/- 0.1amps by intelligently ignoring error caused by the earth magnetic field and other stray magnetic fields found within your aircraft.
Measuring current with a current shunt and an electronic EMS is often difficult in the high electrical noise environment of an experimental aircraft, particularly ones with a Permanent Magnet (PM) alternator. The shunt method also requires breaking a wire to insert the shunt and care in mounting the shunt to protect it from shorts, which is difficult to say the least! Choose the high-accuracy ME-CS-6 instead! The CS-6 can also be bundled with other wires if 1 inch separation is maintained from other high current carrying wires.
The ME-CS-6CB is easy to install using just shrink tubing and zip-ties, and is compatible with any display device expecting 0-5v current sensor input. It is easy to calibrate using a simple process that yields exceptional accuracy.
VERSIONS:
The CS-6 is available in two versions, click below to choose your required version:
The CS-6AB is powered by 5 Volts
The CS-6CB is powered by 7 to 30 Volts
SPECIFICATIONS:
CS-6CB This is the basic version designed to be operated with Engine or Flight monitoring systems that provide 5 volts to supply external sensors and accept a 0-5v input with zero current being at 2.5 volts. No input voltage protection beyond 30v, wire with caution.
Output: 0-5V with 2.5 volts a zero current.
Sensitivity when mounted on a #8 aircraft wire: 38 mV / A
This results in a maximum current sensing of: +/- 65 A
DC Voltage input: 7-30 V
Current draw 35 mA
Power on is indicated by a LED.
FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION DETAILS, CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INSTALLATION AND SPEC SHEET MANUAL.
COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS:
Dynon Skyview
Install Manual P. 7-53
Internal 5V available
Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
Dynon EMS-D10
Install Manual P 3-13
Internal 5V available
Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
Dynon EMS D120
Install Manual P. 3-13
Internal 5V available
Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
Dynon Flight Deck 180
Install Manual P3-13
Setup P. 6.15
Internal 5V available
Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
Grand Rapids Technology EIS 2000
Use Aux Input
Internal 5V available
Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
Grand Rapids Technology EIS 4000/6000
Use Aux Input
Internal 5V available
Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
Garmin G3X
Install Manual P 18-17, 28-118, 28-128
Internal 5V available
Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
MGL RDAC XF
Use “Curr” input
Internal 5V available Use CS-6AB
If 5v supply unavailable, use 7-30V Use CS-6CB
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HIGH ACCURACY CURRENT SENSOR CS-6CB
This was the second CS-6CB current sensor I procured for my dual electrical system project in my RV10. The second current sensor had a significant (>30mv) "zero current" offset to the nominal 2.5v. By comparison the first one I purchased had a zero current offset of about 1.0 mV. I will be seeking a better replacement sensor from the McLagan Enterprises. Sorry to report a thumbs down on this particular version of the CS-6CB.
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HIGH ACCURACY CURRENT SENSOR CS-6CB
It finally arrived. This was purchased purely to evaluate its performance before committing to use these devices instead of the standard Hall Effect Torroid design.
I tested the sensor against defined step loads from 1A up to 15A both positive and negative flow direction. The sensor characteristics were linear and accurate to about +/- 0.1 amp if you over sampled and averaged the result.
I was surprised as to the effectiveness of the attachment process on wire size AWG 2 down to 18.
I have not tested transient response (to varying DC current). I will connect to Arduino and see if you can observe transient changes in current flow such as fuel injectors, coil pack or fuel pumps. It would be good to know what is the freequency response of the added filter noted on page 8. If it is an RC filter like on page 9 which uses a 10K series resister and a 10uF capacitor then the 3db cutoff will be (1/RC2Pi) or 1.59 Hz. Thus any transient current information would not be observable. it would be helpful if the filter was not built into the board in my view. In know this may not be others application.