DC meters and DC Current Transformer Rings
Name of the lesson
DC meters and DC Current Transformer Rings
Purpose of the lesson
During this lesson, you will learn how to choose the correct DC meter and current transformer ring for your site
Target Audience
Service providers, back-office, organization managers, technicians, etc.
What to expect at the end of the lesson
The user will acknowledge:
Which DC meters and Current Transformer Rings does Galooli provide
Which DC meters are suitable for which Current Transformer Rings
How to choose the perfect DC Meter and Current Transformer Ring for my site
How accurate are the DC Meter and the DC ring
How to install the DC meters and Current Transformer Rings on site
It is highly recommended to go through the contents in the order in which they appear
Which DC meters and Current Transformer Rings does Galooli provide?
Galooli supports a variety of DC meters and Current Transformer Rings according to the changing needs of the users, different currents and voltages, and the diameter of the DC cables.
The meters can include an entry for the DC cable or meters that require the use of Current Transformer Rings.
Current Transformer Rings can be used with cables of varying diameters, some of which have an open and close mechanism.
Which DC meters are suitable for which Current Transformer Rings?
CE Transducer NDC (6 Channel) DC meter works best with the DC Current Ring rings.
ACREL AMC16 DETT DC meter works best with the ACREL Hall Sensor rings.
CE Transducer CE11 DC meter, meter can be used as a DC meter independently
and a current ring all together
How to choose the accurate DC Meter and Current Transformer Ring for my site?
There are a couple of questions you should answer to choose the most suitable DC Meter and Current Transformer Ring:
What is the current that needs to be measured?
What is the voltage?
What is the conversion ratio?
What is the diameter of a cable that needs to be measured?
The following table allows you to easily choose the required products.
Catalog numbers are internal to Galooli.
Ring Diameter/Current/Voltage | 100A/60V | 100A/1000V | 200 - 1000A |
31mm | CE Transducer CE11 (High) |
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How accurate are the DC Meter and the DC ring?
Item Codes/Data | Meter | Ring | Accuracy | |||
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Galooli Item Code | Voltage reading | Current reading | CT | Overall voltage | *Overall current | *Overall kwh |
CE Transducer NDC (6 Channel) (Meter) | 0.50% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 2.50% |
DC Current Ring (Ring) | 0.50% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 0.50% | 2.00% | 2.50% |
CE Transducer CE11 (Ring) | 0.20% | 1.00% |
| 1.20% | ||
CE Transducer CE11 High (Ring) | 0.20% | 1.00% | 1.20% | |||
*Overall current accuracy = Meter current reading accuracy + CT Accuracy
*Overall kwh accuracy = Overall voltage accuracy + Overall current accuracy
Calculation Examples
In order to see the calculation method and ensure that the data for the units are correct for you, please
refer to the attached Excel file. You should download the Excel file to your computer.
What is the best way to install the DC meters and Current Transformer Rings on site?
The installation process of the DC Meter and Current Transformer Ring needs to be accurate and in the right order for the current measurement will be correct.
You will find a lot of important information about the DC Meter and Current Transformer Ring installation process in the “Read more” section.
Read more:
CE Transducer NDC (6 Channel) Installation and Configuration (Soon)
ACREL AMC16 DETT Installation and Configuration (Soon)