Maxim Integrated 78M6631 User Manual
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UG_6631_078
78M6631 Firmware Description Document
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3-Phase 4-Wire (Shunt)
An alternative to the previous configuration, the following figure shows a low-cost solution that is shunt-
based. As the previous configuration, the neutral is connected to V3P3 and is the reference potential for
both current and voltage measurements. The differential current inputs simplify the connections of the
shunt to the system
.
A
Neutral
B
C
VC
VB
VA
LOAD A
LOAD B
LOAD C
IAP
IAN
IBP
IBN
ICP
ICN
V
3P
3A
A
Neutral
B
C
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Shunt A
Shunt B
Shunt C
D
/Y
Non-Isolated Basic Delta Connection
The system is referenced to a phase (in this case phase B). The currents are sensed at the phases A and
C, and the third current is calculated. Although this implementation allows only two CTs, it does not allow
the measurement of current of each load individually.
A
B
C
VC
VB
VA
LOAD A-C
IAP
IAN
IBP
IBN
ICP
ICN
V
3P
3A
A
B
C
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LOAD A-B
LOAD B-C
D
/Y