
9
Voltage and Current Values
An accurate measurement of voltage supplied by the utility and
the current produced by the connected load is necessary in
identifying power usage and power quality problems.
DC Voltage is either direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC).
DC voltage produces current flow in one direction. DC voltage
can be obtained directly from sources such as batteries and
photocells, which produce a pure DC. DC voltage can also be
produced by applying AC voltage to a rectifier.
Measuring DC Voltage The value of DC voltage varies. Low level DC voltages, such as
5 - 30 VDC, are commonly used in electronic circuits. Higher
levels of DC voltage, such as 500 VDC, can be used in many
industrial applications to control the speed of DC motors. A
voltmeter is used to measure DC voltage.
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