What scaling factors do you need to set on Mavowatt devices when using Dranetz current probes?

There is a simple rule for determining the scaling factor:

There is always 1.5 V at the output of the Dranetz current probes at maximum load. This applies to each setting, e.g. 3 A, 30 A and 300 A.

The scaling factors therefore result for

3 A ---> scaling factor 3 / 1.5 = 2
30 A ---> scaling factor 30 / 1.5 = 20
300 A ---> scaling factor 300 / 1.5 = 200

So these must be entered at the Mavowatt 30 or other devices: 2, 20 or 200.

For accuracy it is stated in the data sheet:

Accuracy at 50 to 60 Hz
Amplitude 10%-100% of full scale of probe range
3 A Range ± 1% of reading ± 0.1A
30 A Range ± 1% of reading ± 0.1A
300 A Range ± 1% of reading ± 0.5A

I.e. it is not sure whether below 10% of the preselected maximum value a detection takes place at all. If 30 A are preselected, at least 3 A should flow, so that one receives valid measured values.

https://intranet.gmc-instruments.com/pub/Support/WelcheSkalierungsfaktorenMussManAnMavowattGeraetenEinstellenWennManDranetzStromsondenVerwendet/DRANFLEX_300MH_MANUAL%20Rev%201_5_02-15-12.pdf
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