RMS or instantaneous voltage output?
We are considering purchasing several AC voltage sensors for a motor control project. Our controller accepts a 0β5V analog input, so the 0β5V output option looks like a good fit. Before ordering, though, we need to clarify how the output represents the measured AC voltage. Is the sensor converting the AC input to an RMS value and then producing the corresponding DC output, or does the 0β5V output follow the instantaneous AC waveform? We need the instantaneous voltage information for the motor control algorithm, so an RMS-only output would not work for our application.
The AC voltage sensor provides a proportional DC output corresponding to the measured AC voltage; it is not intended to reproduce the instantaneous AC waveform at the 0β5V output. Therefore, if your motor control requires the instantaneous waveform rather than an RMS-type measurement, this sensor would not be suitable for that requirement.