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| Subject: | Re: Understanding generator / alternator disconnect |
requirement
ROTAX....
Yea, one thread, you got that right...
"You can use the 50 amp sensor and run the wire thru twice to make it a 25
amp sensor." Isn't that the other way around?
On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 4:25 PM, h&jeuropa <butcher43@att.net> wrote:
> butcher43@att.net>
>
> Ken,
>
> Yes Hall Effect current sensors are accurate and easy to install. I
> actually have two, one on the output of the alternator and one on the
> positive lead of the battery to monitor system performance. I use a switch
> to select which one is the input to my EIS.
>
> You can use the 50 amp sensor and run the wire thru twice to make it a 25
> amp sensor.
>
> Also be aware that the bus voltage may not be what it says. If you have a
> GRT EIS, the voltage the EIS measures is it's input and is accurate. If it
> is being fed from a E Buss, there probably is a diode in the circuit which
> drops the voltage. Just compare what EIS reports and a voltmeter on your
> battery to see the difference. If you have a multiple input EFIS, there
> are probably diodes in it too. Again, compare to a voltmeter. Mine drop
> about .4 volts.
>
> BTW, just click "reply to post" to keep all the posts in one thread.
> Makes it easier when you look for this again in 5 years!!
>
> Jim Butcher
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=433623#433623
>
>
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