Re: Amp Meter

From: Jamie (jamie_5_not_valid_after_5_Please_at_charter.net)
Date: 02/15/05


Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:43:39 -0800

Nikki wrote:

> Hi guys
> I have a circuit with a 24 volt DC power supply 2 amps that feeds about 20
> small relays and I have an amp meter that just says 1 to 5 on it. How would
> I put this in the circuit I think it would go in series but to draw 2 amps
> through the meter would that not damage it
> Thanks
> Nikki
>
>
most likely the meter is already designed to be used inline directly.
other wise you would need to know the R of the meter coil and voltage
of the meter to calculate for a shunt resistor.



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