Brian G, Wiring diagram help.

[prhess]

Hello Brian,

I was wondering if you can help me with a wiring diagram. I want to use a multimeter to measure my amp draw on my power supply. I am using an integy power strip to connect many DC devices to my 16amp power supply. I know that the meter has to go in series in the connection....but I do not know how/where to tap into my set up to read the total amp draw off the power strip. Can you please help. I have an extra good quality digital meter that I would like to put to good use.

Thanks

Peter

[BrianG]

OK, follow these steps:

1: Set your meter to ammeter mode. It probably has a special high current jack, so you'll need to use that one.

2: Plug the red meter lead into the high current jack on the meter.

3: Plug the black meter lead into the "common" meter jack.

4: Disconnect the positive wire that connects the power supply to the power strip.

5: Hook the red meter lead to the positive wire on the power supply.

6: Hook the black meter lead to the positive wire on the power strip.

(Actually, the meter lead order doesn't matter; if you hook them up backwards, you'll just get a negative current reading).

The meter should now be IN SERIES between the power supply and power strip.

7: Turn the meter on.

8: Turn the power supply on.

9: Hook up your load and have fun measuring.

[prhess]

THANKS FOR THE HELP