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6 alternate sensor configurations – Maxim Integrated 78M6610+LMU Evaluation Kit User Manual

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78M6610+LMU Evaluation Kit User Manual

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6 Alternate Sensor Configurations

6.1 Split-Phase Using Shunt (On Neutral) and One CT (On Line)

In this configuration, neutral is measured instead of Line 2. Results for Line 2 are indirectly calculated from the
measurements on Line 1 and Neutral.

Connect

USB port

to PC

AC source

Line 1

Neutral

Line 2

Load

Line 1

CT

+

1. Connect the AC source Neutral output to J15.

2. Connect J8 to Load’s Neutral input.

3. Connect the AC source Line 1 output to J2 and to Load’s Line 1 input.

4. Feed Line 1 through the CT.

5. Connect Line 1 CT’s secondary to J14 (burden resistor).

6. Connect the AC source Line 2 output to J4 and the Load’s Line 2 input.