Question Analog Current Measurement?

Dec 7, 2019
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Hi guys! I dont know if this is the right place for it but i have a question:

I have power running to my shed, and i cant see the shed from my home, now i want a device that lights a small led (or other source) when the light in the shed is on. I can ofcourse make this with a arduino and a module but i wondered if there were any analog solutions to my problem. If the light in the shed is off, no power is used at all, so there is no need for a ajustable threshold value for the light to go on. It is a workshed so i need the full 16 amps of 230 volt that goes to it.


Best regards Daniël!
 

Ralston18

Titan
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Without knowing the full geography and actual wiring runs via breaker panels, switches, and associated access to those components a direct answer per se is not possible.

However there are products and options that you may be able to adapt to your requirements.

Google "inductive current sensor".

Other words can be used: "non-invasive", "non contact".

Example products from my search results:

- Current Transformer, DROK 100A 100mA AC Current Sensor

- ZIYUN (20A MAX) Split Core Current Transformer,AC Current Sensor,Output Class Analog Sensor