Installation, Operation and Service Manual
LKP Series
© 2016 DynAmp, LLC
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OTHER BUS
2a (min)
BUS
a
BUS
2a (min)
a
(Center)
a
BUS
4a (min)
4a (min)
a
BUS
The head should be a minimum distance of 2a
from another bus carrying equal or less
current. If the other bus carries higher current,
the distance should be greater, e.g., 3a.
The head should be located a minimum
distance of 2a from a 90° bend in the bus
.
If the head is to be installed on a U-section of
the bus, the distance between the parallel
bus sections must be a minimum of 4a, and
the head should be centered between them.
If the head is to be installed on a T- section
of the bus, it should be located a minimum
distance of 4a from the joining point.
a = maximum aperture dimension
Figure 5.2 General Guidelines for Locating Measuring Heads
5.5 HEAD INSTALLATION
Before actually installing the Measuring Head on the bus, the head may be checked to
make sure that no internal damage occurred during shipment. This is accomplished by
connecting the cables to the head (the head sections do not have to be put together at this
point), and performing the head resistance check as described late in this section. The
