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steveH · Guest

Hi, we are looking for advice on which equipment we need to measure the control voltage to a proportional valve the range is typically +/- 10vdc. we also need to measure the current but not necessarily at the same time. this would be in the range of 0 to 5 amps at 24vdc. we need to display the rise and fall as a graph. the equipment would be used to set up the valve and then removed.
regards steve.

markspencer · Site Admin Joined: 07 May 2003 Posts: 610

Hi,

To measure the Voltage and Current for your specification I would recommend the adc-212/3. This is a 2 channel unit and thus both can be measured at the same time. The unit can measure ±20 volts and has selectable voltage ranges, for both channels.

To meaure the voltage you might want to consider also using a x1/x10 probe (scope has BNC connectors), although this is not essential.

To measure the current I would recommend the use of a current clamp and test lead, so that the current clamp can be connected directly to the ADC-212/3.

Equipment:

PP083 ADC-213/3.
TA009 60 A Current Clamp.
TA000 Test Lead.
MI007 x1/x10 probe.

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