Current Shunts
The DCCS Series Current Shunts are calibration grade devices used for precise dc current measurements. They extend high accuracy measurements beyond the available limits of self-contained dc ammeters and the DCCS Current Shunts can be used as standard reference resistors.
The DCCS Current Shunts are low cost 4 terminal calibration resistors that combine high accuracy , class 0.02, long term stability and permanence of calibration in a compact unit. Constructed using carefully selected low temperature coefficient Manganin® or Zeranin® wire, depending on the value, and mounted to ensure mechanical stability, these current shunts will provide a cost-effective addition to any laboratory or workshop.
Main Areas of Application For The DCCS Current Shunt:
- *For tests of measuring bridges or electrical temperature measuring equipment
- *For a laboratory setup of a Wheatstone bridge
- *As shunt resistor for current measurement
- *As part of standard equipment in research laboratories
A variety of values are available from 100 µΩ - 1 kΩ.
DCCS DC Current Shunt Specifications
| Type |
Nominal Value |
Accuracy |
Temperature Coefficient
(ppm/ °C) |
Max Current in Air |
1 Year Stability |
Nominal
Voltage at Potential Terminals |
| DCCS/0.0001 |
100 µΩ |
0.1 % |
10 |
60 A |
400 ppm |
6 mV |
| DCCS/0.001 |
1 mΩ |
0.05 % |
10 |
30 A |
50 ppm |
30 mV |
| DCCS/0.01 |
10 mΩ |
0.03 % |
10 |
14 A |
50 ppm |
140 mV |
| DCCS/0.1 |
100 mΩ |
0.02 % |
10 |
5 A |
30 ppm |
500 mV |
| DCCS/1 |
1 Ω |
0.02 % |
2 |
1.5 A |
10 ppm |
1.5 V |
| DCCS/10 |
10 Ω |
0.02 % |
2 |
0.5 A |
10 ppm |
5 V |
| DCCS/100 |
100 Ω |
0.02 % |
2 |
0.15 A |
10 ppm |
15 V |
| DCCS/1000 |
1 kΩ |
0.02 % |
2 |
45 mA |
10 ppm |
45 V |
Resistance material: 100 μΩ - 100 mΩ MANGANIN® sheet, 1 Ω -100 kΩ ZERANIN® wire
Calibration temperature: 23 °C ± 3 K (< 0.5 W load)
Surface temperature: max. 85 °C
Thermal resistance: 11 K/W
Test voltage: 2900 V DC (resistance element-housing)
Nominal insulation voltage: 650 V DC (insulated mounting required)
Insulation resistance: > 100 MΩ
Specifications: according IEC 60477
Size: 1.5 x 3.8 x 1.6 in (2.3 in with terminals) Weight: 0.55 lbs
Manganin® and Zeranin® are registered trademarks of Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co.
