Measuring Shunts
A measuring shunt is a precise, low-resistance measuring resistor that creates a small voltage drop proportional to the current passing through it. It is used in battery banks, rectifiers and DC distribution panels to measure high direct current with a millivolt-input ammeter connected to the shunt terminals. This category includes Tense DC shunts with the SNT60 code and a 60 mV output; rated currents such as 30 A, 100 A, 250 A, 600 A and 1000 A are listed. Select the shunt by a rated current that covers the highest continuous current of the line, a millivolt value identical to the ammeter input, and the connection dimensions. With these shunts, 60 mV appears across the terminals when the rated current flows; the shunt setting on the ammeter must be made according to the rated current of the shunt and this voltage. A measuring shunt is not a current transformer; it is connected in series in the main current circuit and does not isolate the measuring circuit from the main circuit.
Products
- Tense SNT60-40 DC Measuring Shunt, 40 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-40 · TRY 310.20 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-300 DC Measuring Shunt, 300 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-300 · TRY 940.00 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-250 DC Measuring Shunt, 250 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-250 · TRY 714.40 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-50 DC Measuring Shunt, 50 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-50 · TRY 343.10 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-1600 DC Measuring Shunt, 1600 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-1600 · TRY 5,804.50 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-150 DC Measuring Shunt, 150 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-150 · TRY 587.50 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-30 DC Measuring Shunt, 30 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-30 · TRY 310.20 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-1000 DC Measuring Shunt, 1000 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-1000 · TRY 3,149.00 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-100 DC Measuring Shunt, 100 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-100 · TRY 517.00 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-600 DC Measuring Shunt, 600 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-600 · TRY 2,021.00 · In stock
- Tense SNT60-60 DC Measuring Shunt, 60 A, 60 mV — Tense · SKU: SNT60-60 · TRY 352.50 · In stock
How to choose Measuring Shunts
A measuring shunt is a precise, low-resistance measuring resistor that creates a small voltage drop proportional to the current passing through it. It is used in battery banks, rectifiers and DC distribution panels to measure high direct current with a millivolt-input ammeter connected to the shunt terminals.
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- Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.
Frequently asked questions
What is Measuring Shunts and where is it used?
A measuring shunt is a precise, low-resistance measuring resistor that creates a small voltage drop proportional to the current passing through it. It is used in battery banks, rectifiers and DC distribution panels to measure high direct current with a millivolt-input ammeter connected to the shunt terminals.
What should I compare when choosing Measuring Shunts?
Select the shunt by a rated current that covers the highest continuous current of the line, a millivolt value identical to the ammeter input, and the connection dimensions.
Where can I find technical details for Measuring Shunts products?
A measuring shunt is not a current transformer; it is connected in series in the main current circuit and does not isolate the measuring circuit from the main circuit.
Measuring Shunts Selection Guide: Technical Criteria & Application Standards