RPI DCV8: Difference between revisions

From lechacal
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 25: Line 25:
==DC Current==
==DC Current==
[[File:N22837947A_1.jpg | 240px| right]]
[[File:N22837947A_1.jpg | 240px| right]]
DC current can be read using a Clamp meter suitable for DC. An example unit is the BT-605A where currents up to 600A can be measured.<br>
DC current can be read using a Clamp meter suitable for DC.  
 
===BT-605A===
With the BT-605A currents up to 600A can be measured.<br>
The amplification stage can be adapted on the RPI_DCV8 to adjust for desired range.
The amplification stage can be adapted on the RPI_DCV8 to adjust for desired range.



Revision as of 15:25, 15 November 2019

RPI_DCV8 is a 8 channels acquisition board for Raspberrypi. Any of AC current & voltage or DC current & voltage can be setup at assembly/purchase time.

  • 8 Channels.
  • Instrumentation amplifiers.
  • Measure RMS or Average signal.
  • Fit on Raspberrypi 4 holes mounting pattern.
  • Atmega328p Mcu (Arduino UNO)
  • MCP3208 ADC (12bits)
  • Screw Terminal connectors.


Hardware Channel Setup

The idea of the RPI_DCV8 brings a customisable base to setup each channel as per your requirement. We will setup for you the channel type and range at purchase time. Currently supported type of channels are:

  • AC Current (using both Voltage and Current CT).
  • AC Voltage.
  • DC Current.
  • Dc Voltage.
  • Thermocouple.

DC Current

DC current can be read using a Clamp meter suitable for DC.

BT-605A

With the BT-605A currents up to 600A can be measured.
The amplification stage can be adapted on the RPI_DCV8 to adjust for desired range.


AC Current

For measuring AC current current a Current Transformer (CT) must be used.

RPI_DCV8 can host the burden resistor for current output CT.







Thermocouple

K Type

K type thermocouple can be used and offer measuring range up to 1350 Celsius.