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For large motors, the current is measured by running the power wires through a magnetic field sensor -- either | For large motors, the current is measured by running the power wires through a magnetic field sensor -- either | ||
* directly measuring the magnetic field with a Hall effect sensor, for example, the Allegro ACS712 or other [[http://www.allegromicro.com/en/Products/Categories/Sensors/currentsensor.asp Allegro Hall-effect current sensors]]), which can measure DC and AC current, or | * directly measuring the magnetic field with a Hall effect sensor, for example, the Allegro ACS712 or other [[http://www.allegromicro.com/en/Products/Categories/Sensors/currentsensor.asp Allegro Hall-effect current sensors]]), which can measure DC and AC current, or | ||
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+ | * [http://www.hvwtech.com/products_view.asp?ProductID=881 30 Amp Current Sensor AC&DC] A commercial sensor. | ||
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* directly measuring the magnetic field with a magneto-resistive effect sensor, for example, the [http://www.zetex.com/3.0/3-3-2b.asp?rid=76 Zetex magneto-resistive current sensor], which can measure DC and AC current, or | * directly measuring the magnetic field with a magneto-resistive effect sensor, for example, the [http://www.zetex.com/3.0/3-3-2b.asp?rid=76 Zetex magneto-resistive current sensor], which can measure DC and AC current, or | ||
* indirectly measuring the magnetic field with a "one-loop current transformer" (which can only measure AC current). [[AC current sensor]] | * indirectly measuring the magnetic field with a "one-loop current transformer" (which can only measure AC current). [[AC current sensor]] |