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Incoherent · 03-08-2005, 05:37 AM

Maxim is useful.

Helpful.

http://www.datel.com/data/meters/dms-an20.pdf

Basically as redleader states put a resistor in series and measure the voltage across it. A 250ohm will give 1-5V, if the transmitter can handle the voltage required to generate 20mA through this shunt.
The method suggested by Maxim in the link above is nicer though, if you feel like making a proper circuit.

03-08-2005, 05:37 AM	#4
Incoherent Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vallentuna, Sweden Posts: 410	Maxim is useful. Helpful. http://www.datel.com/data/meters/dms-an20.pdf Basically as redleader states put a resistor in series and measure the voltage across it. A 250ohm will give 1-5V, if the transmitter can handle the voltage required to generate 20mA through this shunt. The method suggested by Maxim in the link above is nicer though, if you feel like making a proper circuit.