Current Meter - help with circuitry needed

[Fiann]

acs712 program

Hi all.

I've built the circuit as attached, here is the rundown:

- Live current flows from IP+ through IP- of the ACS712.
- VOUT7 of the ACS712 sends Voltage (~5V max) based on a linear graph.
- PIC will perform calculation based on the linear graph and will send result to LCD.
- Tact switch at right is to enter Calibration Mode, where when clicked, it sends a high to the PIC (where programming-wise, it will then call a function called Calibration to perform).
- Tact switches at the left are to perform the calibration (move left, increase value, move right, decrease value).



However, I'm not sure if the circuit is perfect:

1) The four tact switches on the left, they are supposed to be wired as such, right? Their purpose is to calibrate the display value, where when clicked, it sends a high to the PIC and the PIC performs its calculation accordingly (calls a function and performs it, then returns).

2) The tact switch on the right is to enter calibration mode. It's wired correctly, right?

3) Is there any other noticeable errors?



I know this will take quite some time, so I thank you for spending time on my concern.

 

[wp100]

current meter on acs712

hi,

The diagram look technically correct - although not all the components values are shown - if you have built it I assume you have them.

Your are asking us to check the diagram but it is equally dependant on the software and your actual built circuit - so the question back to you is - does it work ??

 

[Fiann]

pic current meter

Will post results once I try the circuit out.

I was just worried about the tact switches connection to the PIC.

 

[wp100]

acs712 connection

Hi,

The switches are wired correctly, just that they are in the Pull Down mode apart from Sw1 which is Pull Up - its the Pull Up way that tends to be seen more often, either way is fine.


You cannot change the switch configuration without modifing all the software.

 

[FRANK H]

Current Meter

would you please mention the current input range