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If it's a split-phase system with centre-tapped transformer, then two ammeters are needed, one on each side.
To increase the range of an ammeter, you connect a very low impedance resistor in parallel with the ammeter.
Two ways to connect an ammeter, You can use a direct reading type, by connecting the ammeter in series with the load. You can use a current transformer type or CT. The current transformer looks like a wire wrapped donut with two terminals on its side with a hole through the middle. you pass the wire carrying the load through the center. Connect the direct reading meter to the two terminals. A CT type meter allows you to measure higher currents.
That won't work. To convert an ammeter (a galvanometer is a very sensitive type of ammeter) you connect a high value resistor in series with it.
How do you connect an ammeter to a circuit?
connect ammeter in series with load.
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If it's a split-phase system with centre-tapped transformer, then two ammeters are needed, one on each side.
A CT's secondary winding must never be open circuited as it may provide a shock hazard to the user. The terminals to which an ammeter is connected to a CT is normally provided with a set of links that must be closed, short-circuiting the CT, beforethe ammeter can be removed. The ammeter must the be reinstalled before the shorting links are reopened.
HOW TO CONNECT AN AMMETER Always connect an ammeter in SERIES in a circuit. Always ensure that the ammeter has a higher reading range than the expected current load, including start-up spikes. An ammeter expected to read a steady current of 13A should have a max range of 20A.
The voltmeter is connected across the supply and the ammeter is connected in series with the supply.
To increase the range of an ammeter, you connect a very low impedance resistor in parallel with the ammeter.
Yes, as long as the burden of these ammeters does not exceed the VA rating of the CT.
Series connect it within the line of the circuit for which you are interested in measuring the current flow.More detailSince we measure the flow of current IN the circuit, the ammeter must be connected in series with the part of the circuit for which you are interested in measuring the current flow.One of the ammeter's terminals must be connected to a point of the incoming current flow and its second terminal must be connected to the point of on-going current flow. To do this, cut the relevant circuit wire and connect one terminal of the ammeter to each end of the cut.
The ammeter will only read when connected properly. If the meter is connected backwards, then the meter reads the wrong way. If it is a digital ammeter then it may not work at all.
Two ways to connect an ammeter, You can use a direct reading type, by connecting the ammeter in series with the load. You can use a current transformer type or CT. The current transformer looks like a wire wrapped donut with two terminals on its side with a hole through the middle. you pass the wire carrying the load through the center. Connect the direct reading meter to the two terminals. A CT type meter allows you to measure higher currents.