2007-02-03 11:05:24 · 4 answers · asked by RAFAEL G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
You seem to have a couple of things going on here.
Firstly I assume you are talking about an unbalanced (not unstable) load on your generator. This should not cause major problems, but you haven't really given any detail regarding the generator you are looking at.
Secondly, do you have a specific meter that you are trying to connect? If yes, then check out the manufacturers recommendations for installing it. If not the easy way to measure current in a live circuit is with a tong meter, or current clamp.
Put some more details in on your specific problem if you'd like some more tailored advice.
2007-02-03 14:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Hamburgurr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I might understand what this guy wants for an answer.
Every time a Back up Generator come on, there is a time delay until of a few seconds. When the power finally comes through, we have low voltage, high current. The issue behind this is that the power supplies burn out. You need a power guard on your system or system behind the Generator. This devise watches the voltage and current. If it is not stable, the power guard will not allow the equipment to run. When the power is finally stable, the power guard will allow the equipment to turn on.
Is this a good guess. To answer your question regarding the amp meter. You would use a amp probe, that clamps around the phases to measure the electromagnetic field. As the current flows, so does the magnetic field. Like water passing through a water wheel, is how the amp probe measures the current flow.
2007-02-04 02:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by John P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you will need more than 1 meter to measure the legs of your generator. You could use 2 meters and calculate the current in the 3rd leg. Or more simply use 3 meters.
2007-02-03 23:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you explain your circuit better?
2007-02-03 19:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by StanleyB51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋