Precision, temperature-compensated, shielded current measurement device

摘要

A current measurement device using a Rogowski coil having a generally toroidally shaped core with flattened faces, a first winding in one direction, a second winding forming a return loop, and a temperature compensation and scaling network coupled to the coil. The core has concentric cavities and a rough surface to restrain movement of the coil winding. A Faraday shield is wrapped over the coil. One shield is "serpentine," having staggered (offset) lateral extensions from a central region. An alternate shield has a generally circular central region with extensions in generally radial directions. The shield is formed of three layers comprising a non-ferromagnetic metal central layer surrounded by insulative layers. At an end tab of the shield, the metal layer is exposed for connection to a ground lug or other connector. An insulative housing envelops the coil and electrical network. An output wire terminates in an industrial connector. A resistive network may be implemented with the current measurement device. The resistive network may be balanced or unbalanced. The resistive network may be capable of signal attenuation of an output, capable of calibration of an output, or provide temperature compensation of an output.