Ac current with acs712

RPLaJeunesse

Joined Jul 29, 2018
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Looking at the datasheet the part should survive a current on the sense path of up to 5x rated max current. Above that there is the risk it will fuse internally and stop current flowing in the sensed circuit. If you are concerned about the load losing power during this obvious overload situation shunt the ACS-712 pins with two really big honking diodes wired anti-parallel. When the ACS-712 lets its smoke out the big diodes will help something else catch fire or, if you are lucky, a fuse blow.
 
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