ACS712 Current Sensor Module – 5A Range

🔋 ACS712 Current Sensor Module – 5A Range 🔋

The ACS712 module allows accurate measurement of both AC and DC currents up to ±5A using the Hall Effect principle. It provides an analog voltage output proportional to the current, making it ideal for use with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers in energy monitoring and protection projects.

✅ Technical Specifications:

• Model: ACS712 – 5A.
• Measurement Range: ±5A (AC/DC).
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC.
• Output Type: Analog voltage.
• Sensitivity: 185mV per 1A.
• Sensing Technology: Hall Effect.
• Response Time: ~5µs.
• Interface: 3 pins (VCC, GND, OUT).
• Module Size: ~31 × 13 mm.
• Approximate Weight: 5 g.

🔹 Key Features:

✔ Measures both AC and DC currents.

✔ Analog output proportional to current.

✔ Easy to integrate with Arduino & Raspberry Pi.

✔ Reliable accuracy for monitoring and control.

✔ Ideal for educational and small-scale energy projects.

📌 Common Applications:

• Monitoring power consumption of devices.
• Overload protection systems.
• Solar and battery-powered projects.
• IoT-based energy monitoring applications.
• Educational and engineering experiments.