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Description / Abstract:
This standard applies to shunts for use in direct current
circuits to extend the range of instruments or other measuring
devices.
This standard may apply with suitable exceptions to shunts
constructed for special requirements: for example, those having
unusually high or low current ratings or voltage drops, special or
unusual ranges, and nonstandard terminal arrangements for special
applications.
This standard dqes not apply to the following:
(1) Shunts for special military applications
(2) Internal shunts used as a part of a selfcontained
ammeter
(3) Shunts for use as standards or for high precision
measurements
(4) General purpose shunts of lower accuracy than specified, to
be used where required indications are only approximate