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The Key100 sensor doesn't really have a proper Molex connector, rather it has 3 gold pins that are cut off a wire-wrap pin-header strip plus a plastic glued on that makes it asymmetric for Molex connectors.<br> | The Key100 sensor doesn't really have a proper Molex connector, rather it has 3 gold pins that are cut off a wire-wrap pin-header strip plus a plastic glued on that makes it asymmetric for Molex connectors.<br> | ||
Here is a somewhat compatible Molex connector (needs some mods on the sensor): | Here is a somewhat compatible Molex connector (needs some mods on the sensor): | ||
* [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0022011032/403289?s=N4IgTCBcDa5gtABgIz2YgzBAugXyA Molex 0022011032 connector housing @ Digikey (in stock)] | * [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0022011032/403289?s=N4IgTCBcDa5gtABgIz2YgzBAugXyA Molex 0022011032 connector housing @Digikey (in stock)] | ||
* [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/22-01-1032/70332831/ Molex 0022011032 connector housing @ RS (no shipment date)] | * [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/22-01-1032/70332831/ Molex 0022011032 connector housing @RS (no shipment date)] | ||
22 AWG Pins | 22 AWG Pins | ||
* [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0008550102/172056?s=N4IgTCBcDaIAwA4C0BWFS4EY4QLoF8g 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @Digikey (in stock)] | * [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0008550102/172056?s=N4IgTCBcDaIAwA4C0BWFS4EY4QLoF8g 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @Digikey (in stock)] | ||
* [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/08-55-0102/70191082/ 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @ RS (backordered)] | * [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/08-55-0102/70191082/ 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @RS (backordered)] | ||
See also | See also | ||
* [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=179694 this VAF thread] | * [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=179694 this VAF thread] | ||
* [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=176690 this VAF thread] | * [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=176690 this VAF thread] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5926763594111357 this FB thread] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5926763594111357 this FB thread] | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 27 March 2023
Instead of using resistor shunts to measure battery or alternator currents, one can also use Hall effect sensors that do not necessitate to cut the cable and run the current through a shunt (more failure points).
Garmin recommends the Amploc Key100 sensor. Reportedly, Dynon also recommends it. GRT sells the Key100 sensor as CS-01 ($89, includes cable though)
Shunts need 1A inline fuses for each of the two current sensor connectors, Hall effect sensors do not.
The Key100 sensor doesn't really have a proper Molex connector, rather it has 3 gold pins that are cut off a wire-wrap pin-header strip plus a plastic glued on that makes it asymmetric for Molex connectors.
Here is a somewhat compatible Molex connector (needs some mods on the sensor):
- Molex 0022011032 connector housing @Digikey (in stock)
- Molex 0022011032 connector housing @RS (no shipment date)
22 AWG Pins
- 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @Digikey (in stock)
- 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @RS (backordered)
See also