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Shunt Resistor Specifications and Guidelines

UPI shunts are precision resistors designed to be connected in parallel with measuring instruments to extend their current measurement range. Shunts are rated based on the power required to maintain a specified temperature rise in free air conditions. For continuous operation, shunts should not exceed 2/3 of their rated current to prevent overheating. Proper mounting is required to promote air flow and prevent temperatures from exceeding 140°C, which could permanently change the shunt's resistance. Standard shunt dimensions are provided for reference.

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Shunt Resistor Specifications and Guidelines

UPI shunts are precision resistors designed to be connected in parallel with measuring instruments to extend their current measurement range. Shunts are rated based on the power required to maintain a specified temperature rise in free air conditions. For continuous operation, shunts should not exceed 2/3 of their rated current to prevent overheating. Proper mounting is required to promote air flow and prevent temperatures from exceeding 140°C, which could permanently change the shunt's resistance. Standard shunt dimensions are provided for reference.

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DC Shunts Class 0.5 or Class 1.

Application
UPI shunts are designed for use with 50,60,100 or 150 millivolt measuring An Instrument Shunt is a type of resistor designed to be connected in parallel
instruments, calibrated in terms of the ampere ratings of the shunt. The with a measuring device to extend the current range beyond a particular value
accuracy of our shunts is better than 1.0% (0.5% optional) of the rated value for which the instrument is capable of measuring directly. Any shunt by definition
and the temperature coefficient is ±[Link] is important that the resistance is a resistor and will generate heat with the passage of current. Shunt ratings
be constant under different temperature conditions. It is usually assumed that are established by finding the power required to achieve a specified manganin
the maximum temperature will be about 80° C and the usual range is 40° - temperature rise in free air at certain predetermined [Link] operating
60°C. For continuous operation, it is recommended that shunts are not run at conditions are significantly different fromthe rating conditions, the shunt should
more than two-thirds (2/3) the rated current under normal conditions of use as be de-rated or up-rated accordingly to keep the manganin temperature within
per IEEE standards. By definition, a shunt is a resistor, and will generate heat reasonable limits in order to prevent premature failure, reduced reliability,
with passage of current. Because of this, the resistance rods or blades of the reduced rated accuracy or causing permanent change in resistance.
shunt should be mounted in a position to promote free convectional flow of air. UPI's standard shunts are rated to meet AS1042 and IEEE Standards.
Where this mounting position is impractical and in installations where the shunt Selection of ratings should be based on operation at anormal current of 2/3 the
is in a confined location forced air cooling should be provided. Under no condi- rated value.
tion should the manganin shunt strip be allowed to surpass 140°C, as this will Ratings are based on mountings in accordance withReference Test Conditions:
cause a permanent change in [Link] should be installed to protect o Reference Temperature: 25°C (±2°C)
them from damage by thermal expansion forces in the connecting bus bars or o Position: Current terminals and resistance rods/blades, allowing free air
by short circuit forces. In some applications it is not feasible to mount the circulation
shunt close enough to the instrument to permit the use of standard lead lengths. o Connections: Tightly bolted using all terminals or tightly bolted to lugs with
If longer lead lengths are necessary,the additional drop in the leads must be cables or propercross-sections
taken into onsideration. o Range from 1 to 12,000A
The following diagrams are for our standard 625 series. Mil std lightweight
Dimensions shunts are also available and shunts can be custom made to your specification.

1~49A 50~150A

200~1000A 1001~2000A
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