Sensor Description:

The DT005 sensor is an Ammeter, measuring Current values between –2.5 and 2.5 Amperes. The DT005 is a differential sensor, capable of measuring both direct and alternate current. The sensor uses Fourier Systems’ Egg Shaped sensor case, and has two durable banana plugs for easy connection. The DT005 has no "Floating Ground". For proper measurements connect it’s negative input (black) to the power source negative input.

The Current sensor should be connected serial to the measured electronic circuit. Inside the sensor there is a resistor of 0.1W , and according to Ohm’s Law, the voltage measured on that resistor will be 1/10 of the current in the resistor. The measured voltage then goes through an amplifier unit and is adjusted to the range of 0-5 volts, which is the range accepted by the Analog-Digital converter. The proper result is then recorded into the Data Logger’s memory.

The DT005 is automatically calibrated. No calibration is needed.

The DT005 sensor is used in various experiments such as EMF and internal resistance or the study of current characteristics of a light bulb and a diode.