> Should I make the HES part of a magnetic ring around the wire ?

See the sensor drawing here

http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_30551/article.html

Allegro design centre

http://www.allegromicro.com/en/Products/Design/Tech_Pubs.asp
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