Using shunt negative battery terminal for both neg connections at multimeter

[Norm Oleson August 22, 2019 at 3:46 pm Post count: 0]

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Of the four wires connected to the shunt shown in the model 051 multimeter schematic (6.5*100V, 100A/75mv shunt) I would like to eliminate one of these wires by using only the ground to battery terminal of the shunt and then installing a jumper at the multimeter between that ground connection and the adjacent connection specified for the smaller shunt connection.   It appears the small connectors at the shunt are their for convenience of attaching small wires. Reason:  I have several three wire waterproof connectors on hand I would like to use.

[DrokKeymaster August 23, 2019 at 8:59 am Post count: 2971]

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Hello Norm Oleson,

Thanks for your message.

As per your description, we think it should be this item. 200141

Please kindly hook it up according to wiring diagram. Shunt is used for measuring current. All of wires can’t be disconnected. If wiring is not correct, meter can’t measure current or may burn out.

Best regards.

 

[Norm Oleson August 23, 2019 at 8:59 pm Post count: 0]

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Sorry I didn’t provide a diagram.   The device works as advertised using three leads from the shunt and a  “jumper” between the two ground connections at the multimeter.

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