Re: how to use a current transformer

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Original poster: "Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

True enough, but for measuring the AC line current they'll do just dandy.

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 > Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
 >
 >
 >
 > Sounds like you have one of the current transformers made exclusively
 > for large current ammeters.
 > In particular, they are designed for use with standard 5A ammeters which
 > may have different meter readings (i.e.
 > 0-100A, 0-200A etc...).  Your current transformer was most likely for a
 > 0-100A ammeter.
 >
 > As these current transformers are typically used for RMS current only,
 > they probably won't have the characteristics required to be used as a
 > "true" high bandwidth current transformer such as the ones made by
 > Pearson or Ion Physics.
 >