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  • The Three-Phase Meter Current Transformer: Power Measurement Precision

    2023-09-21

    A three-phase meter current transformer, often simply referred to as a CT, is a specialized transformer designed to measure electric current in three-phase electrical systems accurately. Three-phase s...

  • The Shunt in Energy Meters

    2023-09-14

    Energy meters, those unassuming devices often found in utility rooms or electrical cabinets, play a crucial role in measuring and monitoring electrical consumption. Within these meters, a tiny but vit...

  • Understanding Prepayment Meter Current Transformers

    2023-09-06

    Prepayment meter current transformers, often referred to as CTs, are devices designed to accurately transform electrical current from high values typically found in power lines to lower values suitabl...

  • Three Phase Meter Current Transformer - How They Work With Electricity Meters to Report Power Usage

    2023-08-23

    Three phase meter current transformers are used to convert the primary current in line conductors into a secondary current that is suitable for measuring by an electricity meter. They are connected to...

  • Prepayment Meters and Current Transformers

    2023-08-16

    The current transformer (CT) is an important component in electrical metering, providing a high-accurate way to measure the current that passes through the circuit. A CT has primary and secondary wind...

  • Prepayment Meter Current Transformer

    2023-08-10

    In the world of electrical and electronic engineering, a shunt is an essential device used to allow electric current to pass around another point in the circuit. The shunt assembly process is vital, a...

  • Shunt Resistors Used in Smart Meters

    2023-08-03

    A smart meter is a device that records consumption of electric energy and communicates the information to the electricity supplier for monitoring and billing. A significant component used in these met...

  • What Is Current Transformer?

    2023-07-24

    A current transformer (CT) is a type of electrical device used to convert high voltage currents into a low-voltage current that can be monitored by a standard ammeter. It is an important part of an el...

  • What Is a Shunt?

    2023-07-13

    A shunt is a resistor that has low, known resistance, and is placed in parallel with the current-carrying conductor. Energy shunts are used in a wide variety of applications, including current measure...

  • What is an 80a Latching Relay?

    2023-07-07

    A 80a latching relay is a switch which can be used to control high current circuits using a low power signal. These relays have the added benefit of positional'memory' which means they will remain in ...

  • How to Design an Energy Meter Shunt

    2023-07-01

    When designing an energy meter shunt, it is necessary to take several factors into consideration. First, the shunt must be properly sized to ensure that it can handle the current running through it wi...

  • Types of Relays

    2023-06-22

    A relay is an electrical device that switches current between two or more circuits. It consists of a small metal strip that, in essence, revolves between two terminals. The switch mechanism has a coil...