Clare V339A High Current Ohmmeter

An older wooden cased ohmmeter by Clare Instruments, Worthing.

30 Amps

This device is used to measure resistance, and has two scales - 2 ohms and 0.2 ohms.

Intended for continuity measurements of steel conduit and protective bonding conductors, which should have a very low resistance and if a fault occurs will need to carry a substantial current.

Unlike modern battery operated meters which typically apply 200mA DC, this applies approximately 30 amps AC with the leads shorted.

Current drops to about 15 amps with a 1 ohm test resistance.

Demonstration and a look inside

View this video on Youtube.

This video shows the device in use, and a measurement of the test current is taken.

The front panel is then removed for a look at the internal components.

Instructions

Clare V339A High Current Ohmmeter InstructionsInstructions are fixed inside the lid of the instrument.

A low resolution version shown here for viewing on screen.

Download high resolution version for printing: TIFF, 651kB

 

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