How to measure a 4 to 20 mA Current Signal (Ultrasonic Level Lab

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2016
  • This video continues on with the Ultrasonic Level Lab. We are now going to take a 4-20 mA current reading with our Fluke Ammeter without blowing the fuse!
    Here is the first video for this lab: • Ultrasonic Level Senso...
    The software is from the manufacturer of the Tough Sonic LVL-100 Ultrasonic Level Sensor: senix.com/chemical-liquid-lev...

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  • @gabrielenriquemartinezllan9224
    @gabrielenriquemartinezllan9224 6 років тому +1

    What is the name of the software used to show the current measurements on the PC?

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  6 років тому +1

      Hi Gabriel, here is the first video for this lab: ua-cam.com/video/ARuhsRhCS0A/v-deo.html
      The software is from the manufacturer of the Tough Sonic LVL-100 Ultrasonic Level Sensor: senix.com/chemical-liquid-level-sensors/toughsonic-chem-10/

    • @gabrielenriquemartinezllan9224
      @gabrielenriquemartinezllan9224 6 років тому

      Thanks a lot, Pete!!!

    • @gabrielenriquemartinezllan9224
      @gabrielenriquemartinezllan9224 6 років тому

      thanks alot, Pete!!

  • @mohamedklileche7382
    @mohamedklileche7382 3 роки тому +1

    That is the best Electronic Instrumentation workshop I have eve seen . Thanks for sharing. Toronto is awesome!!!!

  • @michaelsabatiii6052
    @michaelsabatiii6052 2 роки тому

    nice and easy. good job.

  • @raquelsapalaran2907
    @raquelsapalaran2907 Рік тому

    THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge❤❤❤
    please make more educational video ❤😊

  • @miguelitodoble6816
    @miguelitodoble6816 7 років тому

    hi pete, can i use this setup on my conductivity controller? i was planning to put a tower lamp 24vdc as an output but i wasnt sure were terminal i will connect it. BTw im using Burkert conductivity controller type 8619 thanks

  • @akarshkushwaha9109
    @akarshkushwaha9109 2 роки тому

    Thanks bro it was helpfull

  • @kevin00861
    @kevin00861 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Proff. Thank you so much for your detailed and comprehensive explanation!
    Yet, I kindly have this question please, which has need running in my mind since ever!
    If we measure the current value on the other wire going out from the Analog module, Will we get 4 to 20 mA or not ?
    I do highly appreciate your answer

  • @davidhaines4173
    @davidhaines4173 7 років тому

    Thanks Pete.

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  7 років тому +1

      There should be free t-shirts after every 50 views. Glad your enjoying the videos.

    • @davidhaines4173
      @davidhaines4173 7 років тому

      Your fine teaching skills don't go without appreciation.
      FYI I have a mild learning disability and your high calibre presentations are going to help me pass my construction
      electrician IP Red Seal exam. ( Hopefully).
      I've passed the Alberta provincial journeyman exam recently, but the red seal will be icing on the cake.
      Thanks for all of the informative links on your website as well.
      Nice NASA t-shirt by the way Pete.

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  7 років тому +1

      Good luck! Here in Ontario we just write once and if you get above 70% you get your Red Seal.

  • @JohnDoe-kv4ef
    @JohnDoe-kv4ef Рік тому

    why is it that everytime i try to do troubleshoot sensors on site i get like 0.08ma reading but 90%RH (0%-100%) on a 4-20mA input

  • @gokulraveendran8241
    @gokulraveendran8241 5 років тому +2

    Hlo, why u didn't connect the + mA to Fluke's 400 mA terminal directly..Why you short it with other lead wire?

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  5 років тому

      That jumper has a 250 ohm resistor that I use to demonstrate to the students how to change a 4 to 20 mA signal to a 1-5 Volt DC signal

  • @CaliVibe4U
    @CaliVibe4U 4 роки тому

    how to test it on the field

  • @mariovictoria8707
    @mariovictoria8707 6 років тому

    Hello, can you share the location of the training center ?

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  6 років тому

      We are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  6 років тому +1

      I provided more information in response to your email. All the best Mario.

  • @sidharthjayakumar
    @sidharthjayakumar 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to measure 4-20ma in parallel in ultrasonic transmitter

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  3 роки тому +1

      The measurement I have shown is in Series. Have a look at the video at the following link to see how you can use a Fluke 773 Multimeter to take a non-invasive measurement of the 4-20 mA current: www.fluke.com/en-ca/learn/blog/electrical/how-to-measure-a-4-20ma-loop-signal

    • @sidharthjayakumar
      @sidharthjayakumar 3 роки тому

      @@PeteVree thx sir

  • @nvignesh59
    @nvignesh59 7 років тому +2

    Why the resistor needs to be connected?
    Sorry for the dumb question.

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  7 років тому +1

      HI Vignesh, Thanks for the question. The resistor wasn't necessarily needed for this portion of the lab.
      However, in a later part of the lab, the resistor provides the specific load so that the 4 to 20 mA DC current can flow through the 250 ohm resistor and create a proportional voltage drop of 1 - 5 V DC, otherwise we have no means to change the current signal into a voltage signal.

    • @nvignesh59
      @nvignesh59 7 років тому +1

      Thanks for your reply. Really appreciate

    • @trade1713
      @trade1713 4 роки тому +1

      @@PeteVree i don't get this part.
      Isn't the whole point of the video to measure 4-20mA current in the circuit?
      Connecting the multimeter in series would achieve this easily, considering the multimeter can precisely measure mA range.
      What has voltage amd resistor got to do now with attempted measurement of feedback from the sensor which is in mA?

    • @trade1713
      @trade1713 2 роки тому

      @Sgt Brown sensor should regulate how much current flows through the circuit.
      Short is huge amount of current in short time.
      But sensor that measures a quantity of something should regulate mA.

    • @buttonman1831
      @buttonman1831 5 місяців тому

      ​@@PeteVreeI was confused by that as well.

  • @ronaldstroupe9924
    @ronaldstroupe9924 7 років тому +2

    If you add a resistor wouldn't that change the amps that you read at your meter?

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  7 років тому +7

      The transmitter accounts for the increased resistance by increasing the applied voltage to the circuit to maintain a constant current that reflects the process value.

    • @ronaldstroupe9924
      @ronaldstroupe9924 7 років тому

      Pete Vree thank you Pete, great videos I've learned so much from you much appreciated!

  • @alisubahan2370
    @alisubahan2370 4 роки тому

    So is it possible to measure any 4-20 mAanalog output signal (such as positioner, transmitter) ?

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  4 роки тому

      Yes. Often an Instrumentation Tech. will be carrying a multimeter similar to this one: www.fluke.com/en-ca/product/calibration-tools/ma-loop-calibrators/fluke-789

  • @arifniaz1149
    @arifniaz1149 2 роки тому

    Why don't you say simple that u connected Ampere meter is connected in series

    • @PeteVree
      @PeteVree  2 роки тому

      I did. It just took me 9:37 to say it.