Percent Load Meter
Percent Load Meter
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I have a Automotive Honing machine equipped with a analog Percent current load meter. I only use from 65% to 75% in my honing, therefore I need to expand that resolution so that I have a meter that has a larger resolution just in the area I am operating in. I am needing some one that has experience in this area. Can I rework the meter I have or build or purchase another. The motor is on 110volt and I guess it is only measuring current that I am loading the machine with the hone stones. I would appreciate any help here.
thanks
racear
thanks
racear





RE: Percent Load Meter
Or, you could use a current transducer and go to a 4-20 ma signal. Then it is easy to set zero at 60% and a range of 20% Use a suitable meter and the meter will start to move at about 60% load and be at full scale at 80% load.
After you see the price you may reconsider using a larger meter face.
Bill
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RE: Percent Load Meter
The meter is now 6 inches across. I can see the movement,but the resolution does not let me know when the cylinder is small in a particular spot. You can see it wiggle and you know it, but you cant use the meter to hone out of the tight spot. Can I rework the meter I have and just change the resolution. I don't care what the load is , just so I have a comparative figure to start with.
racear
RE: Percent Load Meter
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You will find a more detailed explanation there.
RE: Percent Load Meter
Link to example (without metering output)
Link to example (with metering output)
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RE: Percent Load Meter
thanks you guys
racear