Help with mA meter

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linguist

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• Oct 2, 2010

• #1

I have an old mA meter that I would like to use it is about 100mm square.

Will this work on both AC & DC current, I am not sure what it came out of as I only have a section of panel with it mounted on it.

I need to read DC mA, will this do it.
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Cheers

 

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MikeMl

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Most Helpful Member

• Oct 2, 2010

• #2

With no shunt connected, it reads 10mA full scale.

 

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linguist

New Member

• Oct 2, 2010

• #3

Hi MikeMl,

Yes, I have a 3 position rotary shunt to go with it, I am just not sure if it reads AC or DC current or both?

Cheers

 

Last edited: Oct 2, 2010

MikeMl

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Most Helpful Member

• Oct 2, 2010

• #4

It looks like a DC meter to me. If it were for AC, the scale would be non-linear at the bottom end, and it would say "ACmA" on the front.

 

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linguist

New Member

• Oct 2, 2010

• #5

Thanks MikeMl,

I also thought it would state AC on the front or have a sine symbol if used for AC current.
I will give it a test & see.

Cheers