How do you set this meter to check power output? The direction I got suck, no info on power meter or field strength meter.
515224
I'm sorry I only use the SWR meter to align my Cb antenna, I'm sure you could Google the meter model, and find the answer.
1084441
Connect red leads together. Connect black leads together.( the thinner red and black leads are to power the meter itself. Even a 9v battery could be used to make this portable! ). Make sure you use a voltmeter to keep track of the polarities throughout this procedure. ( Might as well let the panel power the meter too). Now connect the double red leads to the + output of the panel and the double black leads to the - of the panel. (The meter should come on and display the voltage at this point). Next connect the blue lead to the - side of the load, ( charge controller). The +side of the load, charge controller should be connected directly to the + of the panel. You also could connect this meter, instead to the output of the charge controller. Live by the code..... Measure twice, cut once!!! You can also use just the voltmeter part or just the ammeter part too. Remember the voltmeter is going in parallel to the panel and the ammeter is going in SERIES to the panel and charge controller. I tried to include a diagram below but it had to be in text format, hope this helped. +......................................................red(both)................................................................................+ Panel METER Load NEG ...........................blk(both)...... ...blu........................................................- Open cable from panel here^
380649
The meter was stuck in the red zone for me only when using the XLR output. I discovered that the problem only exists when plugging directly into my amplifiers and not my mixer. I noticed that the amplifier specs explained that those channels put 15V of power thru those XLR channels to power condenser microphones, if need be. When I plugged the Art Tube MP into my Tapco mixer, I had normal readings on the meter, so I'm guessing the phantom power might be the cause of my problems.... just a thought.
1550327
I have 3 in service and I just tested one on the bench by reversing the source and load. They DO NOT read current in the reverse direction.There is info on the Amazon Site as how to hook up the amp meter. The yellow wire goes to the load negative
2001007
Thanks Peter;I'm interested in your approach - but can't follow your text description. Could you provide a 'diagram'???I also have EE background - would like to try metering my clothes dryer(220VAC).BTW - do you have a recommendation for a 'whole house' WAM?? preferably with logging, USB capabilityRegards,WT
380647
Well first check you input gain but on mine the meter suddenly maxed out then dropped to nothing and hasn't worked since. That was on the first day of use. However, everything else works as it should (if a little noisy, it's not the quietest pre-amp). Since my interface has either all phantom power on or off I use the preamp for using both condenser and dynamic mics together. I don't think pinned in the red is normal.
526502
I noticed you said you wouldn't be using it. I wouldn't go that far, I'd say just use this meter (if it does the job like it says) to find the source of the field and then shield it. Problem solved.
510503
Byoung's answer is right on. One word of advice: set the voltage while there is a load on the output. This could simply be a resistor of 100 ohms or so...don't go above that value of the current will be too low, and don't go below 50 ohm or you might fry your resistor (if using 1/4 watt resistors). When you get the output voltage set with the resistor, replace the resistor with your normal load and confirm that it's still where it's supposed to be.
930536
I dont have the manual.but the power settings are self explaintory,setting the s,w,r, for reading is two step simple actions.key the radio ,no moduation input,with the meter set in the fwd postion,adjust the knob on the end to where the right hand meter reads set,unkey flip the bottom switch to ref,then key the radio again,it will now display your reflected s.w.r, go online to read how to tune an antenna if you dont know how,the feild stregth action requires attaching a small antenna to the meter,then turning the knob until you attain a reading,then any tuning to the equip[ment,radio,amplifier can be made.if you dont get a reading move the meter closer to a coax feed. I dont have the manual.but the power settings are self explaintory,setting the s,w,r, for reading is two step simple actions.key the radio ,no moduation input,with the meter set in the fwd postion,adjust the knob on the end to where the right hand meter reads set,unkey flip the bottom switch to ref,then key the radio again,it will now display your reflected s.w.r, go online to read how to tune an antenna if you dont know how,the feild stregth action requires attaching a small antenna to the meter,then turning the knob until you attain a reading,then any tuning to the... » Read More I dont have the manual.but the power settings are self explaintory,setting the s,w,r, for reading is two step simple actions.key the radio ,no moduation input,with the meter set in the fwd postion,adjust the knob on the end to where the right hand meter reads set,unkey flip the bottom switch to ref,then key the radio again,it will now display your reflected s.w.r, go online to read how to tune an antenna if you dont know how,the feild stregth action requires attaching a small antenna to the meter,then turning the knob until you attain a reading,then any tuning to the equip[ment,radio,amplifier can be made.if you dont get a reading move the meter closer to a coax feed. « Show Less
639984
I have the same problem. I can sometimes adjust the transmitter power to get around it. It's a good case of "you get what you pay for." It's a cheap meter--cheaply made.
172067
meter can be set to display just one function. I don't know if it maintains the setting after power is removed. Mine is set to rotate function.
1326041
I don't know what you want this gauge to do. IT measure amps volts, wattage. load, and Cycle. It doesn't know how many AH Capacity your batter is. Hope this helps RC
579845
Not really. I use it to set the gains on my amps, but you'd just know where the knob is at where it clips, not how much power it's putting out. Get a pair of multimeters and set one to ohms and one to volts and do some simple math.
1581547
The meter is not symetrical, and one side must "face" the source of power, as outlined in the directions. Double check you have that right. From your description, I don't know how you have the panels wired. I would suggest you test only one panel at a time, and see if it produces 80% of it's rated power output when in direct sunlight and when the system is under a load. You could have a defective panel, a short, etc. (I'm assuming that you have already tested the meter using just the battery and a load and know it's okay)
576109
I had to provide my own power source. Power is not wired to these points on the circuit board. Start with a simple continuity test using an ohm meter.
1811401
did not reduce fields, using my electrosmog meter, but if the purpose of the device is to set up a competing field...this would not be the way to measure
1664161
Use a multi meter to measure the voltage at the output terminal while you are adjusting the voltage. The input voltage just need to in the range of the specifications.