Can I wire DC input/output to the Load wires?

[Steve June 12, 2016 at 8:39 pm Post count: 0]

#5391 Reply |

I just bought the “DROK® Digital Multimeter DC 6.5-100V 20A” on Amazon. I intend to connect it to my solar panel on my travel trailer. Can I connect both the positive DC input and the positive load wires to the positive wire on the solar panel and the same for the negative side? I realize the multimeter will take up some of the power, but I assume it would be minimal. Would this wiring work okay?

[DrokKeymaster June 13, 2016 at 1:51 am Post count: 2971]

#5400 Reply |

Hello Steve,
Thank you for writing in.
We are not sure where the meter is you want to connect to.
Here is a wiring diagram we think it is useful to you:

Hope this can help you.
Best regards

[Steve June 13, 2016 at 2:15 am Post count: 0]

#5402 Reply |

Hi,

Thanks for the wiring diagram. In my case, I want to measure the output from a solar panel, but I also want the solar panel to power the multimeter as well. Could I connect both the positive for the DC in and the positive for the load to the positive wire of the solar panel and the same for the negative wires.

Thanks,
Steve

[DrokKeymaster June 13, 2016 at 3:43 am Post count: 2971]

#5411 Reply |

Hi Steve,
The meter can be powered by the solar panel.
Here is a wiring diagram for you:

Hope this is useful to you.
Best regards

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