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Electronic control auto-power off based on current sensing and time delay

Thread starter Jon Layton
Start date Dec 14, 2023

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Dec 14, 2023

Jon Layton

Industrial

I am looking for a module that could auto-power off a DC device after sensing lack of current above a pre-set threshold following a pre-set period of inactivity.
Is there such a device available off the shelf or do I need to go down the route of Arduino?
Thanks for any help in advance.