Manual for installation of the Sensformer® Connectivity Device 
 
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(2)  This  device  must  accept  any  interference,  including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 
French: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada 
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation 
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit 
pas  produire  de  brouillage,  et  (2)  l’appareil  doit  accepter  tout 
brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,  même  si  le  brouillage  est 
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. 
5.2.2.  Analog inputs 
The  purpose  of  the  analog  input  channels  is  to  condition  the 
incoming analog signals for measuring and digitalization, as well 
as providing electrical protection to the other system component 
behind. The analog input channels can also provide 24 VDC power 
supply to the connected sensors, widening the range of possible 
sensors. 
 
The main parameters of the input channels are the following: 
Table 12 - Parameters of analog inputs 
Analog input in 4-20mA mode 
 
Figure 28 - Schematic of 4-20mA analog input 
 
Example of a 4-20mA CT configuration: 
Let’s  assume  using  a  100A/4…20mA  current  transducer.  This 
means the output of the transducer is 4mA in case of 0A primary 
current and 20mA in case 100A primary current. The output in-
between is linear  to the current change on the primary side. In 
this case the measured values are: 
4 * x + y = 0 and 20 * x + y = 100, where the x is the gain and y is 
the  offset  of  the  conversion.  Solving  the  equations,  the 
parameters of the channels are: x = 6.25 and y = -25 (so: the gain 
is 6.25, offset is -25). 
These parameters shall be set in the input channel configuration 
on the settings page of web GUI. 
 
Analog input in ±20mA mode 
 
Figure 29 - Schematic of ±20mA analog input 
 
Example of a ±20mA CT configuration 
For driving the input of Sensformer Connectivity Device in ±20mA 
mode, use a CT that is capable of driving 40 Ohm load. Make sure 
the CT doesn`t overload the input. 
For  example,  using  a  1020  current  transformer  with  maximum 
input current 20A  and  turn  ratio 1000:1, when  the  Sensformer 
Connectivity  Device  measures  20mA  RMS  current,  the  primer