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ASIC Based Closed-Loop Transducers from 6 A up to 25 A nominal
By Rüdiger Bürkel, Hans Dieter Huber and Stéphane Rollier
The use of electronics is steadily increasing in all areas of daily same time, a reduction in costs. This innovation trend is only
life. It starts in the home with domestic appliances, modern possible, if the multitude of new processors is also
communication devices, intelligent HVAC equipment and accompanied by the introduction of appropriate sensors in
continues in many areas ranging from computer and smaller and more cost-effective versions, equipped with an
automotive technologies to the fully automated control of integrated, electrically isolated interface for measuring the
industrial processes. process variables.
In the field of power supplies, a fundamental change in circuit
topologies has occurred during the 90’s. Here, digital control Thanks to the creation of ASIC based closed-loop current
components are becoming more and more important. This transducers LTS series, LEM has opened new opportunities
trend can also be observed in power electronics. IGBT power for the use of galvanically isolated current measuring
modules (IGBT = Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) are technologies in new market segments. The development of
becoming increasingly efficient and compact, thus allowing these current transducers combines the new construction
designers, in conjunction with other electronic components, to technology of the magnetic circuit and the integration of the
build smaller, more compact devices. The objective is always complete electronics in a customer-tailored ASIC (Application
an increase in power density (power per volume) and, at the Specific Integrated Circuit).
Closed-loop principle The compensation circuit accepts DC it has been possible to obtain
and AC currents up to the frequency dimensions for the housing, (9.3 mm x
The LTS series is based on the proven limit of the electronics. Above that 22.2 mm x 24 mm, Fig. 3) which are
closed-loop principle, used by LEM value, the transducer works as a nor- three times smaller than those of tradi-
years ago when building the first mal current transformer with a primary tional closed-loop current transducers
current transducer. Since that time, this and a secondary winding. This allows with similar current ranges.
principle has been used with success electrically isolated measurements of
for electrically isolated measurements currents up to several hundred kHz. Main characteristics
of currents and voltages.
Every current carrying conductor The LTS series offers the first ASIC Table 1 gives an overview of the main
(Fig. 1) generates a magnetic field, based closed-loop current characteristics of the current trans-
which is concentrated in a magnetic transducers ducers. The power supply voltage is
circuit. This field can be measured in 0; +5 V, which matches the most
an air gap. For that purpose, a Hall The complete know-how and expe- commonly used processors. In contrast
element is used. When it is supplied rience of LEM has been used for the to the existing closed-loop current
with a constant current, it has the first time to create an ASIC. All active transducers, which generally exhibit a
property of converting the magnetic flux electronic components, including the factor for current-range to nominal-
into a voltage. When applying the Hall sensor, are combined in the current ratio of 1.5, a ratio of more than
closed-loop principle, this voltage is central ASIC (Fig. 2). 3 can now be obtained. This is a great
used only for balancing the primary and advantage for most applications. The
the secondary flux. An additional This integration makes it a lot easier to LTS 25-NP series can precisely
secondary compensating coil, for compensate for the component measure currents up to 80 A for a
example with 2000 turns, carries tolerances and the temperature shift. maximum nominal current of 25 A. The
1/2000 of the primary current in order Moreover, it improves the EMC, and reference point without any primary
to compensate exactly for the field of the components design is optimised. In current is 2.5 V, which is exactly half of
the primary conductor. The total flux conjunction with the new technology for the supply rail voltage. The variation
then equals zero. the construction of the magnetic circuit, span of the amplified output signal is
IN
Figure 1 Construction of a closed-loop current transducer Figure 2 Block diagram of the LTS series
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Main characteristics
RM M
(Non-linearity + amplification + I
A/D E DSP/µP
long-term stability) % x IPN ± 0.2 I
Total error at +25 °C
(0.2% + 0.5% of built-in
measuring resistor) % x IPN ± 0.7
-15 V -5 V 0V
0, + 5 (± 5%)
-15V -5V 0V
Supply voltage V
I
R
RM
DS P
A/D
oder
DSP/µP
P
Standards EN 50 178
EN 60 950
Dimensions l x w x h mm 9.3 x 22.2 x 24 -15V
-15 V
0V
0V
Mass g 10
Table 1 Technical data of the LTS series Figure 4 Block diagram of existing digital systems for current
measurements
0.625 V/IPN, which results in an output ±0.2 % at 25 °C. This value includes ±0.5 % and a temperature drift of
voltage of 4.5 V at +80 A and 0.5 V at all kinds of transducer specific 50 ppm/K maximum.
-80 A (e.g. LTS 25-NP). The current tolerances, such as linearity errors, The built-in reference, which is also
transducers also meet the usual error of the number of turns and effects new, reaches a temperature stability of
standards for Power Electronics on the long-term stability. 100 ppm/K max. The absolute
Systems. accuracy of the reference is not
In contrast to the majority of closed- important since, in most cases, it can
Excellent accuracy and temperature loop current transducers available in be compensated by a processor.
stability the market today, which generally
have a current output, here the mea- By adding up all tolerances in a tem-
The series LTS current transducers suring resistor has been integrated into perature range from -10 °C to +85 °C,
achieve a total accuracy better than the transducer. LEM has chosen the following accuracy is obtained for
resistors with an accuracy of the LTS series for ∆T = 60 K:
Accuracy at 25 °C ±0.2 %
Tolerance of the measuring resistor ±0.5 %
Temperature drift of the measuring resistor 50 ppm/K, ∆T = 60 K ±0.3 %
Temperature drift of the reference with regards to IPN (50 ppm/K typ.) ±1.2 %
Total error ±2.2 %
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Power supply with new voltage values
the signal processor. The user can now Exact reproduction of the waveform
+5 V
LTS save costs both on the component itself at the transducer output
and on surrounding components:
I Fast power switching devices such as
A/D DSP/µP • suppression of additional operatio-
U nal amplifiers, measuring resistor IGBT’s (IGBT = Insulated Gate Bipolar
and external reference voltage no Transistor) require a very fast detec-
0V longer required, tion of overcurrents for their protection.
At a current slope of 80 A/µs (Fig. 6),
• smaller size of the printed circuit
Fig. 5 Block diagram of a digital system for
there is practically no delay to be seen,
board, since some components are
current measurements using the LTS with regards to the primary current.
omitted
series Thanks to the optimum coupling
• the circuit can possibly do without between the primary circuit and the
the ±15 V supply voltage compensating coil, the transformer
effect can be optimized.
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Multifunctional Primary Circuit
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Practical examples
1. Electrically isolated current • excellent linearity for exact For the use in vehicles (electric
measurements on a converter measurements of the motor currents vehicles, fork lift trucks, cars etc.) with
voltages up to approx. 80 V, the
The LTS series is open to all • fast response for obtaining short electrical isolation performance is not
applications in low-power electronic switch-off times in case of a fault important. Here, other product
systems. A typical application field is condition, such as an earth leakage advantages are more decisive:
the classic frequency inverter. Due to or a short circuit,
its excellent accuracy and immunity to • construction meets requirements of
dv/dt noise, it is ideally suited for servo- • good temperature stability allows pick-and-place machines for PCB’s
drive applications. precise repeatable measurements,
• high availability, as only one active
Figure 11 gives an overview of the • immunity to high capacitive current component is integrated,
various possibilities of electrically changes which can result from long
isolated current measurements. motor cables. • the component is fully potted and
thus immune to environmental
influences.
Figure 12 Use of the LTS series in an inverter for its regulation and protection.
(Photo LEM, with the kind permission of REFU ELEKTRONIK GmbH)
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Summary
Applications
The LTS opens all applications in low-power electronic systems such as
variable speed drives, electrical drives for industrial use in heating,
ventilation and air conditioning as well as in appliances and industrial
devices, servo drives, small uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power
supplies and amplifiers, energy management systems and general applications
of current monitoring.
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Multi-Range Current Transducer IPN = 6 - 15 - 25 A
LTS 6-NP, LTS 15-NP, LTS 25-NP
For the electronic measurement of currents: DC, AC, pulsed, mixed,
with a galvanic isolation between the primary circuit (high power)
and the secondary circuit (electronic circuit).
Electrical data
IPN Primary nominal r.m.s. current 6/15/25 At
IP Primary current, measuring range 0 .. ± 19.2/48/80 At
VOUT Analog output voltage @IP 2.5 ± (0.625·IP/IPN)V
IP = 0 2.5 1) V
NS Number of secondary turns (± 0.1 %) 2000
RL Load resistance ≥2 kΩ Features
R IM Internal measuring resistance (± 0.5 %) 208.33/83.33/50 Ω
TCR IM Thermal drift of R IM < 50 ppm/K • Closed loop (compensated) multi-
VC Supply voltage (± 5 %) 5 V range current transducer using the
IC Current consumption @ VC = 5 V Typ 23 + IS2)+(VOUT /RL ) mA Hall effect
Vd R.m.s. voltage for AC isolation test, 50/60 Hz, 1 mn 3 kV
• Unipolar voltage supply
Ve R.m.s. voltage for partial discharge extinction @ 10 pC > 1.5
kV • Compact design for PCB mounting
Vw Impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50 µs >8 kV • Insulated plastic case recognized
according to UL 94-V0
Accuracy - Dynamic performance data • Incorporated measuring resistance
X Accuracy @ IPN , TA = 25°C ± 0.2 % • Extended measuring range.
Accuracy with R IM @ IPN , TA = 25°C ± 0.7 %
ε L
Linearity < 0.1 % Advantages
Typ Max • Excellent accuracy
TCVOUT Thermal drift of VOUT @ IP = 0 - 10°C .. + 85°C LTS 6 80 250 ppm/K • Very good linearity
LTS 15 65 120 ppm/K
• Very low temperature drift
LTS 25 50 100 ppm/K
• Optimized response time
TCε G Thermal drift of the gain - 10°C .. + 85°C 50 3) ppm/K • Wide frequency bandwidth
VOM Residual voltage @ IP = 0, after an overload of 3 x IPN ± 0.5 mV • No insertion losses
5 x IPN ±2 mV • High immunity to external
10 x IPN ±2 mV
interference
tr a Reaction time @ 10 % of IPN < 50 ns • Current overload capability.
tr Response time @ 90 % of IPN < 400 ns
di/dt di/dt accurately followed > 15/35/60 A/µs Applications
f Frequency bandwidth(0 .. - 0.5 dB) DC .. 100 kHz
(- 0.5 .. 1 dB) DC .. 200 kHz
• AC variable speed drives and servo
General data motor drives
TA Ambient operating temperature - 10 .. + 85 °C • Static converters for DC motor drives
TS Ambient storage temperature - 25 .. + 100 °C • Battery supplied applications
Insulating material group III a • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
m Mass 10 g • Switched Mode Power Supplies
Standards 4) EN 50178
(SMPS)
EN 60950
• Power supplies for welding
1)
Notes: Absolute value @ TA = 25°C, 2.475 < VOUT < 2.525 applications.
2)
Please see the operation principle on the other side
3)
Only due to TCR IM
4)
Specification according to IEC 1000-4-3 are not guaranteed between
180 and 220 MHz. 991001
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Dimensions LTS 6, LTS 15, LTS 25-NP (in mm. 1 mm = 0.0394 inch)
Operation principle
Model + N°SP
Date Code
I S = IP / NS = ± 3 mA @ I P = ± 6 At for LTS 6-NP
Bottom view I S = I P / NS = ± 7.5 mA @ I P = ± 15 At for LTS 15-NP
I S = I P / N S = ± 12.5 mA @ I P = ± 25 At for LTS 25-NP
3.125 ○ ○
2.5
∅ 3.2 mm
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1.875
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Remark
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terminals 6, 5, 4.
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Technical Information "ASIC Based Closed-Loop As far as patents or other rights of third parties are
Transducers from 6 A up to 25 A nominal" concerned, liability is only assumed for components per se,
Published by LEM Components not for applications, processes and circuits implemented with
LEM Geneva, Switzerland 2003, e-mail: lsa@lem.com components or assemblies. For more details see the
available data sheets.
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5 Years Warranty
on LEM Transducers
LEM designs and manufactures high quality and
high reliability products for its customers over the entire world.
Since 1972, we have delivered several million current and voltage transducers which are,
for most of them, still in operation on traction vehicles, industrial motor drives,
UPS systems and many other applications requiring high quality standards.
During this period we shall replace or repair at our cost all defective parts
(provided the defect is due to defective material or workmanship).
All defects must be notified to us immediately and faulty material must be returned
to the factory along with a description of the defect.
The warranty will be invalidated if the buyer has modified or repaired, or has had repaired
by a third party the material without LEM's written consent.
The warranty explicitly excludes all claims exceeding the above conditions.
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