Yocto-amp

Yocto-Amp

   

This device is a digital USB ammeter that allows you to measure current automatically. It can provide quite accurate digital measures (2 mA, 1%). It works with direct current (DC) as well as alternating current (AC) for which it provides the RMS value (5 mA or 3%).

This device is isolated, which means that the sensor part is electrically disconnected from the USB part: you can measure any current including one coming from the mains, without risk of frying your computer.

The module provides immediate reading on USB, and can also store measures on the device internal flash for later retrieval when connected again by USB.

This device can be connected directly to an Ethernet network using a YoctoHub-Ethernet, to a WiFi network using a YoctoHub-Wireless-n and to a GSM network using a YoctoHub-GSM.

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USB cables and enclosures to be ordered separately.

CHF 81.08

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Specifications1

Hardware release:Rev. C
Product ID:YAMPMK01
Product name:Yocto-Amp
USB connector:micro-B
Width:20mm
Length:56mm
Weight:10g
Max current (Cont.):10A DC/rms
Max current (peak):17A DC/rms
Refresh rate:10Hz
Input impedance:5mΩ
Max working voltage:250V r.m.s.
Accuracy (AC, 50Hz/60Hz):3 mA, 1%
Accuracy (DC):2 mA, 1%
Sensitivity:2 mA, 0.3%
Measurement category:Cat II
Protection class, according to IEC 61140:class II
USB isolation, clearance dist.:3mm
USB isolation, creepage dist.:3 / 6mm
USB isolation, dielectric strength:3kV r.m.s.
Normal operating temperature:5...40°C
Extended operating temperature2:-30...85°C
Power derating:0.5A/°C above 67°C
Supported Operating Systems:Windows (PC + IoT), Linux (Intel + ARM), macOS, Android
Drivers:Driverless, no driver needed
API / SDK / Libraries:C++ Obj-C C# VB.NET UWP Delphi Python Java Android LabVIEW
API / SDK / Libraries (TCP only):Javascript Node.js PHP
RoHS compliance:RoHS III (2011/65/UE+2015/863)
Suggested enclosure:YoctoBox-Long-Thick-Black-Vents
Harmonized tariff code:9032.9000
Made in:Switzerland


1 These specifications are for the current hardware revision. Specifications for earlier revisions may differ.
2 The extended temperature range is defined based on components specifications and has been tested during a limited duration (1h). When using the device in harsh environments for a long period of time, we strongly advise to run extensive tests before going to production.

Accessories and related products

YoctoBox-Long-Thick-Black-Vents, Enclosure for Yoctopuce device (long thick black vents)Micro-USB-Hub-V2, Micro USB hub (multi-TT) with solder pads, for DIY useFix-2.5mm, screws and spacersUSB-A-MicroB-50, USB 2.0 type A to Micro-B data cable, 50 cmYoctoHub-Ethernet, Ethernet-enabled hub for Yoctopuce modules

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Downloads

User manual (HTML)
User manual (PDF)
Product brief
Blueprints
3D file (STEP)
RoHS certificate
Most recent firmware53510 (03/10/2023)
Programming libraries63620 (12/10/2024)
Command line API62875 (10/09/2024)
VirtualHub application63516 (11/29/2024)


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1 - evansharp Sunday,august 20,2017 18H04

How can this unit be used to measure higher amperage than 10A? Is it possible to measure 20-50A DC (~15v)?

Thanks!

2 - martinm (Yocto-Team)Monday,august 21,2017 5H08

@evansharp: No, but you can use a Yocto-milliVolt-Rx with a external shunt. See: www.yoctopuce.com/EN/article/transforming-the-yocto-millivolt-rx-into-a-usb-ammeter

Yoctopuce, get your stuff connected.