Gadget for measuring volts amps Amp/Hr
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 01, 2006 at 12:14
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Tim HJ61 (WA)
Hi,
Came across Site Link this gadget on a model aircraft supply site in the states. Astro Model 101N Super Whattmeter
Measures battery volts, Amp/Hour rating, discharge and charge amps all in one unit and all at the same time and with the right capacities to suit our purposes. Seems like it would be helpful to resolve many of the electrical questions we have, and save the fiddling with the Dick Smith meters I've done with limited success - and others have done with great success. If I get one it'll be armed with a set of Anderson Powerpole plugs so I can connect it in series with all my other gadgets and
check what is going on at each outlet.
Link to the pdf file
http://www.astroflight.com/store/pdffiles/101N.pdf
I've emailed them to ask what would happen to the unit if the amp hour capacity of the unit (94 Amp/Hr) was exceeded in a duel battery setup for example, and also asked if it can be left on or if it has a duty cycle.
Anyone seen something similar locally??
Tim
Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Saturday, Apr 01, 2006 at 15:09
Saturday, Apr 01, 2006 at 15:09
I have one of these Whattmeters and it is excellent for testing batteries and loads.
Keep in mind a few limitations -
- it only measures current flow in ONE direction - it ignores reverse current flow.
- the wires are pretty thin - 3mmsq. You will have to break the case open and do some delicate soldering to change them.
There is a dealer in Australia - I would have to dig up the details.
Mike
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