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OPERATION
Wire Gauge Considerations
Background
Before connecting the input terminals to a
current/voltage source, the wire gauge of the
cables should be considered.
It is essential that the current capacity of the
cables is adequate. The rating of the cables
must equal or exceed the maximum current
input for the selected range.
Recommended
wire gauge
Wire Gauge
(AWG)
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
00
000
0000
WARNING
Nominal
Cross Section
(mm2)
0.5
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
32
50
70
95
120
Maximum
Current (A)
9
13
18
24
34
45
64
88
120
145
190
240
290
340
Withstand voltage wire recommendations
As the PCS-1000 is a CAT II instrument, please
ensure that the insulation capacity of the test
cables exceed the DUT output voltage when
performing current measurement.
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