In RC modeling, understanding the currents within your model is crucial for optimal performance and safety. The Multiplex MSB Current Sensor plays a vital role in achieving this by providing detailed insights into the current flow and remaining battery charge.
Key Functions of the Current Sensor
Current Measurement
- Application: The sensor measures the currently flowing currents in the drive, receiver, or ECU battery, especially useful in jets.
- Optimization: Helps in optimizing the drive system by showing how much current each component draws. This information can prevent overloads and indicate if servo travels are set incorrectly (e.g., blocking currents).
- Setup Verification: During the model's initial setup, accurate current measurement can indicate potential issues, ensuring safer and more efficient operation.
Battery Charge Indication (Electronic Fuel Gauge)
- High-Performance LiPo Batteries: Modern LiPo batteries maintain a nearly constant voltage until they are almost depleted. This sensor provides a real-time display of the remaining charge, which is more reliable than voltage-dependent monitoring or timers.
- Charge Monitoring: By knowing the exact remaining charge, pilots can avoid deep discharges that shorten battery life, ensuring more reliable and longer-lasting battery performance.
Installation and Usage
- Integration: The sensor is installed between the battery and the consumer (e.g., the electric drive) using suitable high-current connectors or cables, which can be soldered to the sensor.
- Telemetry Capability: It connects to telemetry-capable receivers or other MSB sensors, providing real-time current data.
- Activation: With the RESET button on top, the charge counter is activated, transforming the sensor into an accurate electronic fuel gauge.
Technical Specifications
- Current Measurement: Up to 35 A
- Connector System: M6
- Charge Counter Activation: Via MULTImate or Sensor DataManager PC program
- Telemetry Integration: Compatible with Multiplex MSB system, allowing up to 16 sensors to be connected in series
- Reset Button: For charge counter activation
- High Current Connectors: For secure and reliable connections
Multiplex Sensor Bus (MSB) System
- Intelligent Sensors: MSB enables communication between multiple sensors.
- Series Connection: Up to 16 sensors can be connected in series without needing an additional sensor box.
