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    April 12, 2006 S-B-54.10/162: Subject: Model Quiescent Current Test Via Voltage Drop at The Fuses

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    This document provides instructions for testing model vehicles for quiescent current by measuring voltage drop across fuses. The test involves disconnecting fuses one at a time and using a multimeter to measure any voltage drop, which can then be used to calculate the quiescent current drawing circuit based on the fuse's internal resistance. An example calculation is provided showing a measured 100 microvolt drop across a 30-amp fuse equating to a 0.0565 amp quiescent current draw. Notes caution that the test serves as an indication only, and an exact measurement requires using current clamps.

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    This document provides instructions for testing model vehicles for quiescent current by measuring voltage drop across fuses. The test involves disconnecting fuses one at a time and using a multimeter to measure any voltage drop, which can then be used to calculate the quiescent current drawing circuit based on the fuse's internal resistance. An example calculation is provided showing a measured 100 microvolt drop across a 30-amp fuse equating to a 0.0565 amp quiescent current draw. Notes caution that the test serves as an indication only, and an exact measurement requires using current clamps.

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    This document provides instructions for testing model vehicles for quiescent current by measuring voltage drop across fuses. The test involves disconnecting fuses one at a time and using a multimeter to measure any voltage drop, which can then be used to calculate the quiescent current drawing circuit based on the fuse's internal resistance. An example calculation is provided showing a measured 100 microvolt drop across a 30-amp fuse equating to a 0.0565 amp quiescent current draw. Notes caution that the test serves as an indication only, and an exact measurement requires using current clamps.

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    April 12, 2006 S-B-54.10/162: Subject: Model Quiescent Current Test Via Voltage Drop at The Fuses

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    This document provides instructions for testing model vehicles for quiescent current by measuring voltage drop across fuses. The test involves disconnecting fuses one at a time and using a multimeter to measure any voltage drop, which can then be used to calculate the quiescent current drawing circuit based on the fuse's internal resistance. An example calculation is provided showing a measured 100 microvolt drop across a 30-amp fuse equating to a 0.0565 amp quiescent current draw. Notes caution that the test serves as an indication only, and an exact measurement requires using current clamps.

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    Date: April 12, 2006

    Order No.: S-B-54.10/162


    Supersedes:

    Group: 54

    SUBJECT: Model 164, 171, 199, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 221, 230, 251 –
    Quiescent Current Test Via Voltage Drop at the Fuses

    This bulletin is for rapidly pinpointing closed-circuit systems responsible for voltage drop. It involves
    disconnecting fuses or CAN-distributors and measuring the voltage drop directly at the fuse.

    Measuring Voltage Drop:

    1. Testing must be done on the installed fuse


    of the circuit 30 system (control module)
    using a suitable multimeter (e.g. Fluke 189)
    in the microvolt range.

    2. For an accurate measurement, use


    appropriately sized pointed probes (Figure
    1) to ensure sufficient contact with the
    opening in the fuse’s plastic housing.

    Figure 1 P54.15-2847-11

    Note: Use probes from the electrical connection set (part no. W 220 589 00 99 00).

    The quiescent current can be computed via Ohm's law from the measured voltage value and the internal
    resistance of the fuse measured.

    1 S-B-54.10/162
    Example calculation with a 30-A fuse: I=V÷R

    100 µV÷1.77 m =56 mA or 0.0001V ÷ 0.00177 = 0.0565A


    Measured voltage at the fuse: 100 µV
    Internal resistance of fuse: 1.77 m
    Quiescent current calculated: 56 mA

    The value computed should not be considered an absolute value. The microvolt range measurement
    should serve simply as an indication that a quiescent current is either present or is not.

    Note: For an exact determination of the quiescent current a measurement is required with
    current clamps or an interruption-free looped-in multimeter.
    For approved current clamps see WIS.

    Fuse Internal resistance

    Fuse Nominal Resistance


    5A 17.3 m
    7.5A 10.3 m
    10 A 7.4 m
    15A 4.6 m
    20A 3.07 m
    25A 2.33 m
    30A 1.77 m
    40A 1.3 m
    40A Maxi 1.52 m

    Special Tools

    Multimeter: Sun DMM-5, Fluke 23, 83, 88, Clamp-on Probe Fluke 80i-110s Electrical Connection Set
    189 and 77-III (Range: 0.1 – 100 Amps) W 220 589 00 99 00

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