Analog Ammeter for Outdoor

Levi G · Oct 26, 2017

Hi does anyone know of a Analog Ammeter for Outdoor.(The type with a dial.)

The one I'm looking for would require a 4-20mA input and a range from 0-100Amps.

I have talked with Crompton and they say they don't have one for Outdoor.

Thanks.

Tom Jenkins · Oct 26, 2017

Your best bet is probably to use a standard ammeter and mount it in a NEMA 4X enclosure with a clear cover like these: http://www.vynckier.com/multibox-sm...HvYBEZqkVC2suNsI30QZElZeMiwTvC9RoCUfMQAvD_BwE

bernie_carlton · Oct 26, 2017

He may be thinking about temperature range also. Levi G you may want to list, at least for your own search efforts, the range of environmental factors under which the meter would have to operate.

Levi G · Oct 27, 2017

Tom Jenkins said:
Your best bet is probably to use a standard ammeter and mount it in a NEMA 4X enclosure with a clear cover like these: http://www.vynckier.com/multibox-sm...HvYBEZqkVC2suNsI30QZElZeMiwTvC9RoCUfMQAvD_BwE

Thanks Tom I will have a look at these.

bernie_carlton
He may be thinking about temperature range also. Levi G you may want to list, at least for your own search efforts, the range of environmental factors under which the meter would have to operate.

I am looking to mount this outdoor in Canada so temperatures down to -40c, and weather like wind, snow, rain, hail and dust....and sun.

danw · Oct 27, 2017

NEMA 4X, outdoor temperature rated

http://www.electro-meters.com/yokogawa/yokogawa-analog/270-series/?tab=2#TabbedPanels1

shooter · Oct 28, 2017

Have a look at a carshop, do not mind the scale just the input.

shooter · Oct 28, 2017

Or you can use a display with 7 segment (it takes power from the signal)

Levi G · Oct 28, 2017

danw said:
NEMA 4X, outdoor temperature rated

http://www.electro-meters.com/yokogawa/yokogawa-analog/270-series/?tab=2#TabbedPanels1

These don't have an option for 4-20mA input

I might go with the PD6770 from Precision Digital. Or maybe a Loop Powered digital display like Shooter suggested.
Still have to do some digging

Thanks for all your inputs

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shooter · Oct 29, 2017

with some resistors you can make them suitable for 20 mA, however not for 4 mA but with the zero setting you will be able to make zero.

danw · Oct 29, 2017

I saw somewhere in the text something about a feature with 20% zero offset for 4-20mA.

I'm guessing it's a long lead time for delivery though, whereas a digital read-out will be off-the-shelf.

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