---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 11/15/14: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:27 AM - Re: Re: Understanding generator / alternator disconnect requirement (FLYaDIVE) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:27:52 AM PST US Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Understanding generator / alternator disconnect requirement From: FLYaDIVE 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 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 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rotaxengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RotaxEngines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rotaxengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rotaxengines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.