Technical notes
Application
Shunts are used for indirect detection of high electric currents.
How they work in principle
The current flowing through the shunt shows a voltage drop which can be measured with a measuring device connected in parallel. By connecting the shunt and gauge in parallel it is possible to use voltmeters to measure current or to extend the measurement range of existing electricity meters.
Fabrication specifications
- DIN EN 60051
- DIN 43703
Accuracy
- Class 0.5 (standard)
- Class 0.2 (optional
- Class 0.1 (optional)
Conditions of use
Operating temperature range | -10 to +60 °C |
Storage temperature | -25 to +70 °C |
Overload range
Continual | 1,2 In | |
During 5 sec | from 10A - 500A | 10 In |
from 500A - 2.000A | 5 In | |
from 2.000A - 10.000A | 2 In |
Material
| Solder: | Silver solder (45%), brazed; for best conductivity |
| Resistance rods:: | Manganin; very temperature stable |
| Design A: | Brass |
| Design B: | Brass or copper, see dimension sheet |
| Design C: | Copper |
Directives
- RoHS Compliant
- REACH Compliant
- Climate Class 3 according to VDE / VDI 3540
