measure DC amps

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aac9876

Joined Dec 9, 2006
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I measured the v/amps out of a computer power supply..15v dc
the amps are nothing cause there is no load on it..
can I adjust the Fluke 117 to measure the max current thru i somehow ..???
 

Kermit2

Joined Feb 5, 2010
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By placing a 'load' on the supply and leaving the meter in the line to read current; would be the way most people would suggest. Having two meters would be better, so you could monitor the voltage level as you approach full load. Most supplies will sag a few tenths of a volt under heavy load.
 
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