Adding a current sensor to my Simscape Electrical model results in large current oscillations

I have a Simscape electrical model in release R2017b, where a step input is connected to a controlled voltage source. The voltage source is connected in series to a "DC Motor" block and a "Current Limiter" block.

With no "Current Sensor" block in series with the circuit, I see my expected simulation results in the "Simscape Results Explorer". However, when I add in a Current Sensor block in series with the rest of my circuit, I see unexpected transient behavior in the form of large current oscillations that do not match what the Simscape Results Explorer shows for the exact same model with no current sensor.

Why is adding a current sensor affecting the dynamics of my circuit?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

A step change in voltage implies an infinite impulse current. The current sensor dynamics cannot handle this, which is why you see incorrect simulation results.

Add an "Inductor" block with a very minor inductance in series with the circuit. This will force a continuous change in current that the sensor dynamics can handle.

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simscape/ref/inductor.html