Introducing the New Model 4176 µ-Ohmmeter: Precision Measurement, Reimagined
For decades, Valhalla Scientific’s Model 4176 µ-Ohmmeter has been a trusted solution for engineers and technicians requiring high-accuracy, low-resistance measurement. Known for its reliability and precision, the 4176 has long been a standard in applications ranging...
Understanding Power Factor, Real Power, and Apparent Power
In the world of electrical engineering, understanding the concepts of power factor, real power, and apparent power is essential for optimizing electrical systems and ensuring efficient energy use. These concepts are fundamental to both residential and industrial...
Innovative Safety and Functionality: The Single Connector Solution
In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic measurement instruments, safety and efficiency are paramount. Valhalla set a significant precedent with the 4314AF, an advanced instrument that introduced a crucial safety feature to prevent the charging adapter from being...
Understanding 4-Wire Resistance Testing: A Guide for Inductive Loads
When it comes to accurately measuring the resistance of inductive loads, such as transformers and motors, precision is paramount. One of the most reliable methods for achieving this is 4-wire resistance testing. In this post, we’ll delve into what 4-wire...
Igniter Testers in Aerospace And Defense
The Crucial Role of Igniter Testers in the Aerospace & Defense Industry In the highly intricate and safety-critical aerospace and defense industry, ensuring the reliability and functionality of every component is paramount. One such crucial component is the squib,...
Benefits of Power Analysis
Power Analysis Detects Subtle Faults in Products Power analysis is essential to quality assurance in production testing for a wide variety of electrical products. Power analysis (including harmonics and %THD) of a product is an excellent quality indicator of...
AC-DC Current Shunts vs. Current Transformers
Although all Valhalla wattmeters are compatible with general purpose current transformers, there are distinct accuracy and bandwidth advantages to using a current shunt when making a power measurement. Current shunts generally provide greater accuracy over a broader...
Watts Converters
For Distorted Waveshapes of All Types The success of the Valhalla 2100 series wattmeter design is centered around a four-quadrant multiplier. The significance of the four quadrant theory is to provide a proper computation for watts under any phase relation between...
Power Measurements in Inductive Circuits
The AC power drawn from the source (e.g. line – 120VAC @ 60Hz 220VAC @ 50Hz) is the integral over one cycle of the instantaneous watts values. As shown in figure C, during a portion of each cycle power is used by the inductive device (e.g. electric motor), while...
RMS, Average, and Peak Amplitude Measurements
When describing the amplitudes of electronic devices, terms such as “volts RMS” or “amperes RMS” are used. The RMS (root mean square) of a sine wave produces the same “heating effect” as an equivalent DC voltage level. (i.e. 5...
4176 Precision Micro-Ohmmeter
$5,085.00