Current Measurement Device
Current Measurement Device
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Hello,
I am looking for two current measuring devices. They both need to be remote (non-handheld), and send out a signal (such as analoge voltage) that can be interpreted by a data logger, for transmission into a PC.
The first needs to measure the current being drawn by a 24V DC Motor (drawing between 0-7amps).
The second needs to measure the current being drawn by a 5.5kW AC Motor (0-14amps).
I was thinking about some kind of current shunt module.
Any ideas (or recommend some informative websites?). I've heard of sensors that "wrap" around the supply cable and read current. Would such sensors be more appropriate?
Thanks,
AAR
I am looking for two current measuring devices. They both need to be remote (non-handheld), and send out a signal (such as analoge voltage) that can be interpreted by a data logger, for transmission into a PC.
The first needs to measure the current being drawn by a 24V DC Motor (drawing between 0-7amps).
The second needs to measure the current being drawn by a 5.5kW AC Motor (0-14amps).
I was thinking about some kind of current shunt module.
Any ideas (or recommend some informative websites?). I've heard of sensors that "wrap" around the supply cable and read current. Would such sensors be more appropriate?
Thanks,
AAR





RE: Current Measurement Device
Then, further clarify what you mean by "remote".
RE: Current Measurement Device
By remote, I mean it needs to be stand-alone... I can't be there to hold it or position it. It needs to be something (non-hand held) that I can affix to a cable to read the current going through it, and, it needs to send out a signal that a simple datalogger can read (like, say, voltage increase with current increase) and send to a PC.
Looking for something small and cost-effective.
Thanks agian for your advice,
AAR
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