Interface Modules
The Cortex interface module ecosystem connects seamlessly to the CSM monitor series through flexible expansion options for current sensing, digital inputs and peripheral monitoring.
Solid Core CT Strip
Advanced Branch Circuit Monitoring
The CS-Series is a next generation branch circuit monitoring solution with 0.2 class accuracy and true per-circuit waveform capture. Each strip clips onto the DIN rail inside the panel with 21 x 100A solid core CTs and 3 auxiliary inputs. A single Cortex monitor supports up to 8 strips for 192 circuits total.
- Ultra precise 0.2% accuracy
- High-resolution power quality sampling per channel
- Ruggedized enclosure protects CTs from damage
- CBEMA/ITIC event logging
- Waveform capture per circuit
- 21 x 100A circuits + 3 auxiliary inputs per strip
- 8 CT strips per monitor (192 channels total)
- Daisy chain connections avoid excess wiring
- Virtual meter creation for total three-phase + neutral data
- Scientific grade calibration (0-100A, 0.5 leading to lagging PF)
- Available in 1.0", 0.75", and 18mm pitch versions
Digital Input Module
Dry Contact Monitoring
The CS18-00-INC monitors up to 18 dry contact inputs per module. It connects via the Auxiliary port on the CSM monitor using standard Ethernet cable up to 33m, auto-adopts on connection with no configuration required, and captures all change of states on a time-stamped event log.
- Monitor status on up to 18 dry contact inputs per module
- Daisy chain up to 12 modules for expanded capacity
- Smart auto-adoption - no configuration needed
- Assign friendly names to each channel
- Easy to view via web console
- Smart tags show Modbus registers per channel
- Place modules close to contacts via standard network cable
- Time-stamped event log captures all change of states
- Standard 35mm DIN rail mounting
- UL listed, CE, RoHS, UKCA compliant
24 CT Interface Module
24 Circuit Current Sensor
The CS24-33-CTC supports 24 x 0.33V current transformers per module. It connects to the CSM monitor via standard Ethernet cable up to 33m, mounts on 35mm DIN rail, and can be daisy chained with a second module to minimise wiring. Up to 8 modules per monitor give you 192 circuits total.
- Ultra precise 0.2% native accuracy
- High-resolution current sampling per channel
- Universal 0.33V current transformer input
- 24 circuits per module, up to 8 modules per monitor (192 total)
- Individual voltage assignment per channel (dual input monitor)
- Daisy chain to second CT module to avoid excess wiring
- Auto correction for reversed CT polarity or orientation
- Intelligent circuit creation for breaker or panel level data
- Compact size with user friendly plug-in headers
- Mix any variety of CT types
Cortex offers a range of interface modules for different monitoring requirements, from solid core CT strips and CT interface cards to digital input expansion. Our team can help define the right configuration based on your infrastructure, circuit count and application needs.
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