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Ammeter connection #181555
10/15/08 11:43 PM 10/15/08 11:43 PM

Merlin

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I have a 0-75 Ammeter that I need to install. This meter is a direct connection meter that does not require a current transformer. I am not sure of the proper connection this way. I have always previously insatlled the ones with the CT. Can someone give me the right connection procedures. I want to make darn sure that i hook it up right. Thanks, Merlin

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Re: Ammeter connection [Re: Merlin] #181557
10/16/08 01:39 AM 10/16/08 01:39 AM

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Does it have lugs big enough for 4ga wire?

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Re: Ammeter connection [Re: gfretwell] #181558
10/16/08 06:35 AM 10/16/08 06:35 AM

Merlin

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If i remember right, it has 1/4-20 studs.

Re: Ammeter connection [Re: Merlin] #181561
10/16/08 09:48 AM 10/16/08 09:48 AM

JBD

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A direct connected meter is installed in series with the load.

Re: Ammeter connection [Re: JBD] #181562
10/16/08 11:22 AM 10/16/08 11:22 AM

mikesh

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-----0-0------- Line 1 --------------load--]
shunt ^
--------------- Neutral or Line 2 ----load-]

Last edited by mikesh; 10/16/08 11:25 AM.

Re: Ammeter connection [Re: mikesh] #181566
10/16/08 11:49 AM 10/16/08 11:49 AM

JValdes

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Directly in series with the load. Take one leg of the load and connect it to the meter. Take the other supply leg and connect it to the meter.

Motor - Meter - Line. Example only

Re: Ammeter connection [Re: JValdes] #181579
10/16/08 06:08 PM 10/16/08 06:08 PM

Merlin

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Ok. I thought that was the case but didn't want to let the smoke out not being sure.

Re: Ammeter connection [Re: Merlin] #181587
10/17/08 03:57 AM 10/17/08 03:57 AM

Trumpy

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Originally Posted by Merlin

Also, bear in mind that the supply will need to be de-energised while this meter is installed, trying to do a job like this with the power still connected is just silly.

Re: Ammeter connection [Re: Trumpy] #181596
10/17/08 09:59 PM 10/17/08 09:59 PM

BigB

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Funny, just a little while ago I was thinking about those old ammeters we used to have on the dashboards of our cars.

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