MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I

Current transducer for 1 A and 5 A AC

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Data sheet
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Description

The MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I(-UP) current transducer converts sinusoidal alternating currents 1 A or 5 A into standard
analog signals 0...20 mA or 4...20 mA. The DIP switches accessible on the topside of the housing enable configuration of
the input and output current. The MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I
current transducer provides a voltage supply range of 19.2 V
DC to 30 V DC.

Features

The MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I-UP current transducer includes

a wide-range version with a supply voltage range from 19.2 V
AC/DC to 253 V AC/DC.

Wide-range version (MACX MCR-...-UP) up to 253 V AC/

DC
24 V DC version with additional supply via DIN rail connector
Input/output can be configured via DIP switch
Operating state indication via LED

Attention: 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 www.phoenixcontact.net/catalog.
This data sheet is valid for all products listed on the following page:

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Table of contents

Description .............................................................................................................................. 1

Table of contents ..................................................................................................................... 2

Ordering data .......................................................................................................................... 3

Technical data ......................................................................................................................... 3

Safety regulations and installation notes.................................................................................. 6

5.1
Installation notes ................................................................................................................. 6
5.2
Installation in the Ex area (zone 2)............................................................................................ 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

Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 9

Application example ................................................................................................................ 9

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Ordering data

Description

Type

Order No.

Pcs. / Pkt.

Current measuring transducer for 1 A and 5 A AC, the output signal 0...20
mA or 4...20 mA, can be configured using a DIP switch with an operating
mode indication through an LED

MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I

2810612

Current measuring transducer for 1 A and 5 A AC, the output signal 0...20
mA or 4...20 mA, can be configured using a DIP switch with an operating
mode indication through an LED

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

2810625

Accessories

Type

Order No.

Pcs. / Pkt.

DIN rail power supply unit, primary-switched mode, slim design, output: 24
V DC / 1.5 A

MINI-SYS-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5

2866983

DIN rail power supply unit, primary-switched mode, slim design, output: 24
V DC / 1.5 A, ATEX approval

MINI-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5/EX

2866653

DIN rail connector for current transducers, gold-plated contacts, for DIN rail
mounting, 5-pos.

ME 22,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN

2707437

50

DIN rail connector for DIN rail power supply unit, gold-plated contacts, for
DIN rail mounting, 5-pos.

ME 17,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN

2709561

10

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 m

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 at 20 mA)

Load/output load current output

< 500 (at 20 mA)

Status display

LED red (error), LED green (ready)

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Nominal supply voltage

24 V DC (-20%...+25%)

Nominal supply voltage range

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

24 V AC/DC ... 230 V AC/DC (20%...+10%, 50 Hz...60 Hz)

Supply voltage range

19.2 V DC ... 30 V DC

19.2 V AC/DC ... 253 V AC/DC

Max. current consumption

< 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)

Power consumption

< 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)

Protection against polarity reversal

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

Pollution degree

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 mm ... 2.5 mm

Conductor cross section, stranded

0.2 mm ... 2.5 mm

Conductor cross section AWG/kcmil

24 ... 14

Stripping length

8 mm

Safe isolation

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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.)

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Surge voltage category

II

III

Pollution degree

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature (operation)

-20 C ... 65 C (-4F ... 149F)

Ambient temperature (storage/transport)

-40 C ... 85 C (-40F...185F)

Permissible humidity (operation)

10 % ... 95 % (no condensation)

Altitude

2000 m

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Conformance with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Noise immunity according to EN 61000-6-2
Noise emission according to EN 61000-6-4

Conformance / approvals
Conformance

CE-compliant

ATEX

II 3 G Ex nA II T4 X

UL, USA / Canada

UL 508 Recognized

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5
5.1

Safety regulations and installation

notes

5.2

Installation notes

The "attention symbol" on the device label

means:
Follow the installation instructions to avoid impairing the intended protection!

The device must be installed in a housing.

The device is designed for installation in zone 2 potential
ly explosive areas.
Installation, operation, and maintenance may only be carried out by qualified electricians. Follow the installation instructions described. When installing and operating the
device, the applicable regulations and safety directives
(including national safety directives), as well as general
technical regulations, must be observed. The technical
data is provided in this package slip and on the certificates (conformity assessment, additional approvals

where applicable).
It is not permissible to open or modify the device. Do not
repair the device yourself but replace it with an equivalent
device. Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting
from violation.
The IP20 degree of protection (EN 60529) of the device
is intended for use in a clean and dry environment. Do not
subject the device to any load that exceeds 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 installation.

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Installation in the Ex area (zone 2)

Observe the specified conditions for use in potentially explosive areas.
Install the device into a housing (control or distributor
box) that meets the requirements of EN 60079-0 and EN
60079-15 and at least IP54 (EN 60529) degree of protection.
During installation and when connecting the supply and
signal circuits, observe the requirements of EN 6007914. Devices may only be connected to circuits in zone 2 if
they are suitable for operation in Ex zone 2 and for the
prevailing conditions at the place of use.
In potentially explosive areas, terminals may only be
snapped onto or off the DIN rail connector and wires may
only be connected or disconnected when the power is
switched off.
The device must be stopped and immediately removed
from the Ex area if it is damaged, has been subjected to
an impermissible load, has been stored incorrectly, or if it
malfunctions.
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6.3

Installation

6.1

Connection notes

Block diagram
L(+)

OUT

1.1

L(+) 1.2

3.1

OUT1

Attention: Electrostatic discharge!

N(-)

1.3

3.2

GND

The device contains components that can be

damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge. When handling the device, observe the
necessary safety precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to EN 613405-1 and EN 61340-5-2.

N(-)

1.4

3.3

GND

3.4

GND

4.1

1A

4.2

5A

4.3

NC

4.4

IN

6.2

Structure

Figure 2
2

6.4

Block diagram

Power supply

1A

5A

3
1

ATTENTION:

N
O

F
O

Never connect the supply voltage directly to the

DIN rail connector. It is not permitted to draw
power from the DIN rail connector or from individual modules.

-C

L
C
-U

-I

-5

A
L(

+
L(

IG

(-

(-

Power supply via the power terminals

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

The current transducer MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I can additionally provide power supply via the DIN rail connector ME
22,5 TBUS (Order No. 2707437).
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Figure 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Structure

DIP switch
LEDs: diagnostics
Transparent cover
Output: Standard signals
Supply voltage
Input
Connection option for DIN rail connector

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In the event of a total current consumption up to 1 A by the

modules in series, power can be supplied directly at the connection terminal blocks of the MACX MCR-SL-CAC-5-I-module.
We recommend connecting a 1.25 A fuse upstream.

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6.5

Assembly

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Figure 4
Figure 3

6.6

Connection of the cables

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
DIN rail (see A C). It is used to bridge the power supply.
It is also absolutely vital that you snap the module and the
DIN rail connector into position in the correct direction:
the snap-on foot should be at the bottom and the connector on the left.
Connecting the wires

Insert the wires in the corresponding connection terminal

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

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Configuration

Application example

The desired input/output signal configuration

is selected using DIP switched.

DIP
N
O

F
O

1A

5A

0...20mA

S
-C

R
R
E

L
C
-I

-5

A
-U

5A

+
L(

+
L(

IG

)
(-

)
(-

24V

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Figure 5

Figure 6

Mains voltage

Current measurement

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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