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3 months 3 weeks ago #91850
by Chad
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Replied by Chad on topic oscilloscope settings
I'm not familiar with that scope or amp clamp but, the amp clamp should have a scale printed on it.
Typically, the output of an amp clamp is 100mv per Amp for a 20 Amp setting, and 10mv per Amp for a 60 Amp setting. An ignition coil typically draws 5 to 8 amps. Set the voltage scale of the scope to accommodate up to 10 amps.
For a 100mv/A tool, 100mv x 10A would be 1,000mv, or 1 volt. For a 10mv/A tool, 10mv x 10A would be 100mv. You can set the scope voltage scale to a higher voltage but, that will make the the waveform appear smaller on the scope screen. Setting the scope to a lower voltage scale will make the waveform appear larger on the scope screen.
Typically, the output of an amp clamp is 100mv per Amp for a 20 Amp setting, and 10mv per Amp for a 60 Amp setting. An ignition coil typically draws 5 to 8 amps. Set the voltage scale of the scope to accommodate up to 10 amps.
For a 100mv/A tool, 100mv x 10A would be 1,000mv, or 1 volt. For a 10mv/A tool, 10mv x 10A would be 100mv. You can set the scope voltage scale to a higher voltage but, that will make the the waveform appear smaller on the scope screen. Setting the scope to a lower voltage scale will make the waveform appear larger on the scope screen.
"Knowledge is a weapon. Arm yourself, well, before going to do battle."
"Understanding a question is half an answer."
I have learned more by being wrong, than I have by being right.
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