Eaton CT-SP-3163-2500-5 Current Sensor - UL Recognized
Part Number: CT-SP-3163-2500-5
Quick Summary
Eaton CT-SP-3163-2500-5 is a 5A split-core current sensor for high-current monitoring in panel and distribution applications. Designers often struggle with invasive wiring and accuracy when tracking large loads. CSA Certified and UL Recognized, it supports reliable, standards-compliant metering and protection in industrial controls. Its compact 9.72 in length, 6.93 in width, and 2.76 in height enable straightforward retrofits and quick mounting. This sensor delivers 2500A primary with a 5A secondary output, reducing installation time and improving energy management across critical facilities. With an accuracy of 0.6% ACCY, it combines precision with practical field deployment for modern power management.
Product Information
Extended Description
CT-SP-3163-2500-5 Eaton: Split Core CT 2500A, .6% ACCY, 3.15 x 6.30 inch window
Product Name
Eaton 5A split core current sensor
Catalog Number
CT-SP-3163-2500-5
UPC
786689884796
Product Length/Depth
9.72 in
Product Height
2.76 in
Product Width
6.93 in
Product Weight
1.5 lb
Certifications
CSA Certified UL Recognized
Amperage Rating
2500A
Quantity
1
Current transformer type
Split Core
Application current (primary rating)
2500A
Output Current (Secondary)
5A
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5A split (M0) and solid (S0) core current transformers technical data
5A split (M0) and solid (S0) core current transformers technical data
Feature: Split-core construction enables non-invasive current measurement on energized conductors. Business Impact: It minimizes field downtime, reduces wiring changes, and lowers installation risk for retrofit projects. Application: Use in panelboards, distribution boards, and metering enclosures to capture accurate load data without interrupting service. Feature: 2500A primary rating with a 5A secondary output provides a standard metering signal for protection relays. Business Impact: This coupling supports compatibility with existing 5A instrumentation and PLC inputs, improving data fidelity and reducing retrofit complexity. Application: Ideal for high-current monitoring in industrial plants, data centers, and critical facilities. Feature: Compact dimensions enable easy installation in crowded panels. Business Impact: Reduces need for panel remodeling, shortens install time, and lowers field labor costs. Application: Suitable for retrofit in tight spaces within control cabinets and distribution boards. Feature: CSA Certified and UL Recognized certifications. Business Impact: Compliance with North American standards reduces qualification risk and accelerates audits. Application: Regulated environments such as manufacturing floors, data centers, and facilities requiring electrical compliance. Feature: Accuracy of 0.6% ACCY. Business Impact: Improves energy measurement quality, supporting precise demand calculation and reliable billing. Application: Essential for energy management programs, metering installations, and power quality monitoring. Feature: Comprehensive technical documentation and data sheets. Business Impact: Speeds design evaluation, procurement decisions, and integration validation. Application: Engineers reference CT-SP data during system design and retrofit planning.
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FAQs
CT-SP-3163-2500-5 is designed for straightforward integration in standard panelboards and distribution boards. Its split-core window accommodates typical conductor sizes, enabling non-invasive retrofits without disconnecting power. For best results, verify window dimensions against your panel layout and ensure access to the secondary wiring connected to 5A inputs or protection relays.
Key specs include a 2500A primary rating, 5A secondary output, and 0.6% accuracy (ACCY). The device uses a split-core CT design to measure large currents non-invasively, with a compact form factor suitable for tight spaces. It is CSA Certified and UL Recognized, ensuring reliability in regulated environments.
Ideal for metering, energy management, and load monitoring in industrial controls, switchgear retrofits, and data centers. It supports precise current measurement for demand calculations and protection schemes, while simplifying integration with existing 5A instrumentation and relays.
The sensor is CSA Certified and UL Recognized, meeting North American safety and performance standards. This reduces regulatory risk, accelerates audits, and provides assurance for installations in regulated facilities such as manufacturing plants and regulated data centers.
By enabling non-invasive retrofits, it shortens installation time and minimizes panel downtime, lowering labor costs. Its clear datasheets and technical data sheets streamline design validation. Eaton’s documentation supports fast procurement decisions and dependable integration procedures for reliable long-term operation.