Presseinformation
Isabellenhütte 7 / 2012
Dillenburg, 13th November 2012
IPC Modular deployed in wind turbines, hybrid and electric cars
IPC measurement module for phase current now configurable
according to customer requirements
At this year’s electronica trade fair, Isabellenhütte is presenting its IPC Modular
current measurement module for shunt-based phase current. Thanks to its compact
dimensions (L/W/H: 46 mm/40.5 mm/21 mm), its high 16-bit resolution, and highspeed current measuring capacity of up to 20 Mbit/s (without filter), the module is
designed to be used as control units for all manner of heavy-duty electrical drives.
The IPC Modular is suitable for general industrial applications, but it can also be used
for measuring current in AC/DC converters in drive systems as well as in UPS
systems. The phase current measurement appliance has further uses in Automotive,
in particular for converters in hybrid and electric cars, and in wind and solar power
applications.
Isabellenhütte’s measurement appliance now has a new feature: it is available in
modular form, i.e. users can select the specific parts they want to use. These are the
power supply isolation, filter and communication units. In addition, users can
configure the IPC Modular to suit their specific needs. If it is necessary to use an IPC
module with a filter, the system can measure values from sources of up to approx. 75
Ksample/s; a 20 Mbit/s maximum is possible without filters. If desired, the IPC can
also be fitted for overcurrent detection. Different options are available for
communicating with the microcontroller, such as interfaces like RS-485 or an optical
UART interface.
All IPC modules stand out thanks to their dynamic and highly accurate measurement
capabilities. Depending on the shunt used, it can provide readings for continuous
current ranging from 150 A to several thousand amperes. Its other advantages
include reduced performance loss regarding low-resistance shunts, low offset and
drift, and minimal noise.
Technical details of the IPC Modular:
Power supply:
5V
Current measurement range:
from 150 A to several thousand A
Measurement precision:
up to 16 bit
Temperature range:
- 40 °C to 125 °C, depending on
modularity
About Isabellenhütte Heusler
Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG has been owned by the Heusler family since
1827. Today, the company is an international leader in the production of lowresistance precision and power resistors. Other business units are dedicated to the
production of thermoelectric and resistance alloys, while the measurement technology
designed by Isabellenhütte is considered to lead the field of shunt-based current
measuring systems. The company has combined its precision measuring systems
under the new brand name ISAscale®. Around 720 staff are employed at its
headquarters and production works in Dillenburg, Hesse.
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Company contact:
Jens Hartmann
Sales Director ISAscale
Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG
Eibacher Weg 3 - 5
35683 Dillenburg
Germany
Tel: +49 2771 / 934-250
Mobile: + 49 170 / 779 083-0
jens.hartmann@isabellenhuette.de
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Come visit us!
Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG
will be at electronica 2012:
hall B6, stand 436