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Shunts

Electrical shunts are simply devices capable of creating low-resistant path for current. With such, current can flow to another point within the circuit. Electrical shunts can also be called Current shunt resistor (Current shunt) or ammeter shunt. Although the use of a shunt resistor is vast, there is one that is very common. For instance, it can be useful in measuring high currents alongside associated resistance that are of low levels.

What are Shunt Resistors?

Also known as an ammeter shunt or a current shunt resistor, a shunts low resistance creates only a small amount of voltage drop by using little energy in the process. By using Ohms Law equation, the voltage across the shunt is measured and used to calculate the current flow in amperes.

A resistor of accurately known resistance (usually a manganin resistor) is placed in parallel with the ammeter. The current is then divided so that only a small amount travels through the ammeter and the actual amperage can be directly measured.

There is another way of explaining a shunt to enable you understand better - it is a device which can make current pass through or diverted via low-resistance creation. Some applications or use of a shunt resistor are:

Measuring of current circulation. This happens when power generation is being monitored.
Having high frequency noise redirected.
Facilitating easy connection between inverters and batteries. A DC connector is where it is installed within. These are typical of DC shunts.
Offering ultimate protection of your devices in cases of overload.

Types of Electrical Shunts

There are usually different types of electrical shunts which you need to be aware of. These will be explained in form of devices for easy understanding. Check them out below.

Murata Power Solutions Digital Shunt

This is a common or popular type of shunt. When it comes to having DC currents measured, it can be said that this option is very ideal. It is one of those dc shunts you will come across in the market. It usually features a phenolic base that is very rugged. The insulation which it provides is around 750V. This enables it to get attached to surfaces made with metal.

Hobut Shunt

At this point, it is crucial to note that "Hobut” is a brand. In other words, it is the name of a company. If you are searching for how digital panel meters can be easily converted into ammeters, this is the right tool to use. It is usually referred to as ammeter shunt. Its voltage output is 200mV. Also, it has accuracy class of ±1%. Finally, it has solder pad meter connectors and current connectors M4 screw terminals.

Other types of electrical shunts that we have are Chauvin Arnoux Plate Shunt and GILGEN Muller & Weigert Plate Shunt. Just like the ones mentioned above, they have their specific features and functionalities. Contact us now to purchase any shunt of your choice today.

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In Stock Sifam Tinsley Brass Ended Shunt, 10 A Max 75mV, ±0.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 886-2070 Mfr. Part No. YN01-04751BS000000 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD53.95(exc. GST) SGD53.95/unit Quantity	Sifam Tinsley	10A	Shunt	-	75mV	Brass Ended	±0.5 %	-	-	-	-	No
Limited stock Socomec Brass Ended Shunt, 2.5 kA Max 100mV, ±0.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 221-0273 Mfr. Part No. 192S2165 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD741.69(exc. GST) SGD741.69/unit Quantity	Socomec	2.5kA	Shunt	-	100mV	Brass Ended	±0.5 %	-	-	-	-	RoHS
In Stock Sifam Tinsley Brass Ended Shunt, 400 A Max 75mV, ±0.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 886-2095 Mfr. Part No. YN01-24751WS000000 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD151.89(exc. GST) SGD151.89/unit Quantity	Sifam Tinsley	400A	Shunt	-	75mV	Brass Ended	±0.5 %	-	-	-	-	No
In Stock Socomec Plate Shunt, 400 A Max 100mV RS Stock No. 253-3659 Mfr. Part No. 192S2240 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD205.91(exc. GST) SGD205.91/unit Quantity	Socomec	400A	Shunt	-	100mV	Plate	-	-	-	-	-	RoHS
In Stock ENTES DC Shunt, 50 A Max 60mV RS Stock No. 628-944 Mfr. Part No. SA60-50 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD49.78(exc. GST) SGD49.78/unit Quantity	ENTES	50A	Shunt	-	60mV	DC	-	-	-	-	-	RoHS
In Stock CEWE Instruments Shunt RS Stock No. 559-677 Mfr. Part No. CW0000006115 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD43.87(exc. GST) SGD43.87/unit Quantity	CEWE Instruments	-	Shunt	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	RoHS
Stocked by manufacturer Keysight Technologies Shunt, 30 A Max, ±5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 501-310 Mfr. Part No. 34330A Subtotal (1 unit) SGD339.00(exc. GST) SGD339.00/unit Quantity	Keysight Technologies	30A	Shunt	-	-	-	±5 %	-80°C	-	150°C	-	No
Temporarily out of stock HOBUT Brass Ended Shunt, 10 A Max 60mV, ±1 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 313-902 Mfr. Part No. SHB10A60 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD49.87(exc. GST) SGD49.87/unit Quantity	HOBUT	10A	Shunt	-	60mV	Brass Ended	±1 %	-20°C	-	40°C	-	No
In Stock Chauvin Arnoux Plate Shunt, 1 A Max 100mV, ±0.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 231-1482 Mfr. Part No. P01165221 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD328.88(exc. GST) SGD328.88/unit Quantity	Chauvin Arnoux	1A	Shunt	-	100mV	Plate	±0.5 %	-	-	-	-	RoHS
In Stock HOBUT Plate Shunt, 30 A Max 75mV, ±1.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 257-565 Mfr. Part No. SHR30A75 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD22.76(exc. GST) SGD22.76/unit Quantity	HOBUT	30A	Shunt	-	75mV	Plate	±1.5 %	-20°C	-	40°C	-	No
In Stock ENTES 60mv Shunt Shunt, 30 A Max 60mV RS Stock No. 628-942 Mfr. Part No. SA60-30 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD43.54(exc. GST) SGD43.54/unit Quantity	ENTES	30A	Shunt	-	60mV	60mv Shunt	-	-	-	-	-	RoHS
Temporarily out of stock ENTES 60mv Shunt Shunt, 250 A Max 60mV RS Stock No. 628-941 Mfr. Part No. SA60-250 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD127.43(exc. GST) SGD127.43/unit Quantity	ENTES	250A	Shunt	-	60mV	60mv Shunt	-	-	-	-	-	RoHS
In Stock Chauvin Arnoux Plate Shunt, 10 A Max 100mV RS Stock No. 252-0859 Mfr. Part No. P01165223 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD312.61(exc. GST) SGD312.61/unit Quantity	Chauvin Arnoux	10A	Shunt	-	100mV	Plate	-	-	-	-	-	No
In Stock Sifam Tinsley Brass Ended Shunt, 60 A Max 75mV, ±0.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 886-2086 Mfr. Part No. YN01-12751WS000000 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD81.18(exc. GST) SGD81.18/unit Quantity	Sifam Tinsley	60A	Shunt	-	75mV	Brass Ended	±0.5 %	-	-	-	-	No
In Stock HOBUT Plate Shunt, 10 A Max 75mV, ±1.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 257-363 Mfr. Part No. SHR10A75 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD20.53(exc. GST) SGD20.53/unit Quantity	HOBUT	10A	Shunt	-	75mV	Plate	±1.5 %	-20°C	-	40°C	-	No
In Stock HOBUT Brass Ended Shunt, 100 A Max 75mV, ±1 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 313-788 Mfr. Part No. SHR100A75 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD60.49(exc. GST) SGD60.49/unit Quantity	HOBUT	100A	Shunt	-	75mV	Brass Ended	±1 %	-20°C	-	40°C	-	No
In Stock HOBUT Brass Ended Shunt, 300 A Max 75mV, ±1 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 313-794 Mfr. Part No. SHR300A75 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD106.33(exc. GST) SGD106.33/unit Quantity	HOBUT	300A	Shunt	-	75mV	Brass Ended	±1 %	-20°C	-	40°C	-	No
In Stock Chauvin Arnoux Plate Shunt, 30 A Max 30mV, 0.5 % Accuracy RS Stock No. 231-1485 Mfr. Part No. P01165225 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD439.99(exc. GST) SGD439.99/unit Quantity	Chauvin Arnoux	30A	Shunt	-	30mV	Plate	0.5 %	-	-	-	-	RoHS
In Stock Socomec Plate Shunt, 100 A Max 100mV RS Stock No. 253-3657 Mfr. Part No. 192S2120 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD97.09(exc. GST) SGD97.09/unit Quantity	Socomec	100A	Shunt	-	100mV	Plate	-	-	-	-	-	RoHS
In Stock CEWE Instruments Shunt RS Stock No. 559-682 Mfr. Part No. CW0000006112 Subtotal (1 unit) SGD42.59(exc. GST) SGD42.59/unit Quantity	CEWE Instruments	-	Shunt	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	RoHS