Inconsistency in proteus AC sources and measurement

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Yzyma

Joined May 31, 2026
1
Good day everyone!
I have found some inconsistency in AC source parameters and reading during simulation in proteus.
For example, if I take VSINE device and define amplitude as 220*sqrt(2).1780224883970.png

and then run simulation AC voltmeter will show 220 volts
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But oscilloscope shows peak-to-peak 220*sqrt(2) so amplitude is 220/sqrt(2)
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does anybody know something about it?
 

BobTPH

Joined Jun 5, 2013
11,505
Good day everyone!
I have found some inconsistency in AC source parameters and reading during simulation in proteus.
For example, if I take VSINE device and define amplitude as 220*sqrt(2).View attachment 367839

and then run simulation AC voltmeter will show 220 volts
View attachment 367840

But oscilloscope shows peak-to-peak 220*sqrt(2) so amplitude is 220/sqrt(2)
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does anybody know something about it?
Congratulations! You have discovered how to set a source to a specific RMS voltage when the parameter is peak voltage.
 

ericgibbs

Joined Jan 29, 2010
21,439
hi Yz,
Welcome to AAC.
Google proteus 220v *sqrt(2)

Note the comment regarding entering 312v if the parsing formula fails

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To simulate a standard 220V RMS AC mains power supply in the Proteus Design Suite using a VSINE component, you must enter the peak voltage in the Amplitude field. [1, 2]
The exact value of \(220 \times \sqrt{2}\) is 311.13 V.

Setting Up the VSINE Source
When editing the properties of your AC voltage source, configure the parameters as follows:
  • Amplitude: 311.13V (or enter 220*sqrt(2) directly if your version supports expressions).
 
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