MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I

Current transducer for 1 A and 5 A AC

Data sheet
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1 Description
The MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I(-UP) current transducer con- Features
verts sinusoidal alternating currents 1 A or 5 A into standard
– Wide-range version (MACX MCR-...-UP) up to 253 V
analog signals 0...20 mA or 4...20 mA. The DIP switches ac-
AC/DC
cessible on the topside of the housing enable configuration
of the input and output current. The MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5- – 24 V DC version with additional supply via DIN rail con-
I current transducer provides a voltage supply range of 19.2 nector
V DC to 30 V DC. – Input/output can be configured via DIP switch
The MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I-UP current transducer in- – Operating state indication via LED
cludes a wide-range version with a supply voltage range
from 19.2 V AC/DC to 253 V AC/DC.

NOTE: Correct usage in potentially explosive areas

The module is a category 3 item of electrical equipment. It is absolutely vital to follow the instructions provided
here during installation and observe the information in the "Safety regulations and installation notes".
Make sure you always use the latest documentation.
It can be downloaded from the product at phoenixcontact.net/products.

This data sheet is valid for all products listed on the following page:
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2 Table of contents
1 Description .............................................................................................................................. 1
2 Table of contents ..................................................................................................................... 2
3 Ordering data .......................................................................................................................... 3
4 Technical data ......................................................................................................................... 3
5 Safety regulations and installation notes.................................................................................. 6
5.1 Installation notes ................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Installation in the Ex area (zone 2)............................................................................................ 6

6 Installation ............................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Connection notes ................................................................................................................ 7
6.2 Structure ........................................................................................................................... 7
6.3 Block diagram ..................................................................................................................... 7
6.4 Power supply ...................................................................................................................... 7
6.5 Assembly........................................................................................................................... 8
6.6 Connecting the wires ............................................................................................................ 8

7 Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 9
8 Application example ................................................................................................................ 9

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3 Ordering data

Description Type Order No. Pcs. / Pkt.

Current measuring transducer for 1 A and 5 A AC, the output signal 0...20 MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I 2810612 1
mA or 4...20 mA, can be configured using a DIP switch with an operating
mode indication through an LED
Current measuring transducer for 1 A and 5 A AC, the output signal 0...20 MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I-UP 2810625 1
mA or 4...20 mA, can be configured using a DIP switch with an operating
mode indication through an LED

Accessories Type Order No. Pcs. / Pkt.

DIN rail power supply unit, primary-switched mode, slim design, output: 24 MINI-SYS-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5 2866983 1
V DC / 1.5 A
DIN rail power supply unit, primary-switched mode, slim design, output: 24 MINI-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5/EX 2866653 1
V DC / 1.5 A, ATEX approval
DIN rail connector for current transducers, gold-plated contacts, for DIN rail ME 22,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN 2707437 50
mounting, 5-pos.
DIN rail connector for DIN rail power supply unit, gold-plated contacts, for ME 17,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN 2709561 10
DIN rail mounting, 5-pos.

4 Technical data

Configurable/programmable Via DIP switches

Setting range for min. input current 0 A AC ... 1 A AC (configurable)
Setting range for max. input current 0 A AC ... 5 A AC (configurable)
Overload capacity 2 x IN (continuous)
Surge strength 20 x IN (1 s)
Nominal frequency fN 50 Hz
Frequency measuring range 45 Hz ... 65 Hz
Curve type Sine
Operate threshold 0.3 % (1 A)
0.45 % (5 A)

Signal input
Voltage input signal ≤ 300 V AC
Current input signal 0 A AC ... 0.001 A AC
0 A AC ... 0.005 A AC
Input impedance < 50 mΩ

Output
Output description Current output
Non-load voltage 15 V
Current output signal 0 mA ... 20 mA (configurable)
4 mA ... 20 mA (configurable)
Max. current output signal 25 mA
Configurable/programmable Via DIP switches
Ripple < 10 mVPP (for 500 Ω at 20 mA)
Load/output load current output < 500 Ω (at 20 mA)
Status display LED red (error), LED green (ready)
Output description No switching output

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Nominal supply voltage
Nominal supply voltage range
Supply voltage range
Max. current consumption
Power consumption
Protection against polarity reversal
24 V DC (-20%...+25%)
24 V AC/DC ... 230 V AC/DC
(-20% ... +10%, 50 ... 60 Hz)
19.2 V DC ... 30 V DC 19.2 V AC/DC ... 253 V AC/DC
< 32 mA (at UB=24 V DC, IOUT=20 mA) < 30 mA
(at UB=24 V DC, IOUT=20 mA)
< 13 mA
(at UB=230 V AC, IOUT=20 mA)
< 0.9 W (at UB=24 V DC, IOUT=20 mA) < 0.9 W (at UB=24 V DC, IOUT=20 mA)
< 3.4 W (at UB= 230 V AC, IOUT=20 mA)
Yes Yes

General data
Measuring principle True r.m.s. value measurement at 50 Hz
Maximum transmission error ≤ 0.5 % (of nominal range value under nominal conditions)
Additional error approx. 2 % (45 Hz)
approx. 1 % (65 Hz)
Temperature coefficient, typical < 0.015 %/K
Maximum temperature coefficient < 0.02 %/K
Step response (10-90%) max. 300 ms
typ. 200 ms
Protection against polarity reversal Yes
Mounting position Any
Degree of protection IP20
Surge voltage category II
Pollution degree 2
Dimensions W / H / D 22.5 mm / 104 mm / 114.5 mm
Type of housing Polyamide PA non-reinforced green

Connection data
Connection method Screw connection
Conductor cross section, solid 0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²
Conductor cross section, stranded 0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²
Conductor cross section AWG/kcmil 24 ... 14
Stripping length 8 mm

Safe isolation MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I-UP

Safe isolation acc. to EN 61010 acc. to EN 61010
Test voltage input/output 4 kV (50 Hz, 1 min.) 4 kV (50 Hz, 1 min.)
Test voltage output/power supply 1.5 kV (50 Hz, 1 min.) 2 kV (50 Hz, 1 min.)
Surge voltage category II III
Pollution degree 2 2

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature (operation)
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
Permissible humidity (operation)
Maximum altitude for use above sea level
-20 °C ... 65 °C (-4°F ... 149°F)
-40 °C ... 85 °C (-40°F...185°F)
10 % ... 95 % (no condensation)
2000 m

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Conformance with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Noise immunity according to EN 61000-6-2
When being exposed to interference, there may be minimal deviations.
Noise emission according to EN 61000-6-4

Conformance / approvals
Conformance CE-compliant
ATEX  II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc X
UL, USA / Canada UL 508 Recognized

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5 Safety regulations and installation notes

5.1 Installation notes 5.2 Installation in the Ex area (zone 2)
– Observe the specified conditions for use in potentially
The "attention symbol" on the device label explosive areas.
means: – Install the device into a housing (control or distributor
Follow the installation instructions to avoid im- box) that meets the requirements of EN 60079-0 and
pairing the intended protection! EN 60079-15 and at least IP54 (EN 60529) degree of
protection.
– The device must be installed in a housing. – During installation and when connecting the supply and
– The device is designed for installation in zone 2 poten- signal circuits, observe the requirements of EN 60079-
tially explosive areas. 14. Devices may only be connected to circuits in zone 2
– Installation, operation, and maintenance may only be if they are suitable for operation in Ex zone 2 and for the
carried out by qualified electricians. Follow the installa- prevailing conditions at the place of use.
tion instructions described. When installing and operat- – In potentially explosive areas, terminals may only be
ing the device, the applicable regulations and safety snapped onto or off the DIN rail connector and wires
directives (including national safety directives), as well may only be connected or disconnected when the pow-
as general technical regulations, must be observed. er is switched off.
The technical data is provided in this package slip and – The device must be stopped and immediately removed
on the certificates (conformity assessment, additional from the Ex area if it is damaged, has been subjected to
approvals where applicable). an impermissible load, has been stored incorrectly, or if
– It is not permissible to open or modify the device. Do not it malfunctions.
repair the device yourself but replace it with an equiva- – You can download the latest documents for these de-
lent device. Repairs may only be carried out by the man- vices from www.phoenixcontact.net/products.
ufacturer. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
resulting from violation.
– The IP20 degree of protection (IEC 60529/EN 60529) of
the device is intended for use in a clean and dry environ-
ment. Do not subject the device to any load that ex-
ceeds the described limits.
– The device is not designed for use in atmospheres with
a danger of dust explosions.
– The housing of the device provides a basic insulation
against the neighboring devices, for 300 V eff. If several
devices are installed next to each other, this has to be
taken into account, and additional insulation has to be
installed if necessary. If the neighboring device is
equipped with basic insulation, no additional insulation
is necessary.
– Provide overcurrent protection (I ≤ 16 A) within the in-
stallation.

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6 Installation 6.3 Block diagram

6.1 Connection notes OUT

L(+) 1.1
L(+) 1.2 3.1 OUT1
NOTE: electrostatic discharge! N(-) 1.3 3.2 GND

The device contains components that can be N(-) 1.4 3.3 GND
3.4 GND
damaged or destroyed by electrostatic dis-
charge. When handling the device, observe 4.1 1A
the necessary safety precautions against 4.2 5A
electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to 4.3 NC
EN 61340-5-1 and EN 61340-5-1. 4.4

IN

6.2 Structure Figure 2 Block diagram

2 6.4 Power supply

3
C
N

NOTE:
5A

1
1A
2
O 1
F

4
F
N
O

Never connect the supply voltage directly to

S
L

R
-C

R
E
A
C

the DIN rail connector. It is not permitted to

R
-5

W
P
-I
-U
P
D
N
G

draw power from the DIN rail connector or

D
)

N
(-

G
N

D
)
(-

N
N

IG
T
)
+

U
L(

O
)
+
L(

from individual modules.

5

Power supply via the power terminals

The power of the current transducer is supplied via the con-
nection terminal blocks 1.1, 1.2 L(+) and 1.3, 1.4 N(-).
6
Power supply via DIN rail connector
32823 Blomberg, Germany

The current transducer MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I can addi-

tionally provide power supply via the DIN rail connector ME
22,5 TBUS (Order No. 2707437).
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Supply via the MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I module
Figure 1 Structure
In the event of a total current consumption up to 1 A by the
1. DIP switch modules in series, power can be supplied directly at the con-
nection terminal blocks of the MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I-
2. LEDs: diagnostics
module.
3. Transparent cover
We recommend connecting a 1.25 A fuse upstream.
4. Output: Standard signals
5. Supply voltage
6. Input
7. Connection option for DIN rail connector

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6.5 Assembly 6.6 Connecting the wires

Insert the wires in the corresponding connection terminal

A B C block.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw in the opening above
the connection terminal block.

32823 Blomberg, Germany

Figure 3 Mounting and removing

– Mount the module on a 35 mm DIN rail according to EN

60715.
– When using the DIN rail connector, first place it into the Figure 4 Connection of the cables
DIN rail (see A – C). It is used to bridge the power sup-
ply. It is also absolutely vital that you snap the module
and the DIN rail connector into position in the correct di-
rection: the snap-on foot should be at the bottom and
the connector on the left.

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7 Configuration 8 Application example

The desired input/output signal configuration
is selected using DIP switched.

DIP

C
N
0...20mA

5A

1A
2
O 1
F
F
N
O
S
L

5A
R
-C

R
E
A
C

R
-5

W
P
-I
-U
P
D
N
G
D
)

N
(-

G
N

D
)
(-

N
N

IG
T
)
+

U
L(

O
)
+
L(

24V

A
00
10 Mains voltage
32823 Blomberg, Germany

Figure 6 Current measurement

Figure 5 DIP switches

DIP 1: Input current (input)

– OFF = 1 A
– ON = 5 A

DIP 2: Output current (output)

– OFF = 0 mA ... 20 mA
– ON = 4 mA ... 20 mA

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