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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:05 pm    Post subject: Kelvin Connection Reply with quote
The Kelvin connection eliminates lead resistance from altering the excitation voltage by using a second pair of wires. The measuring device has relatively high input impedance so it does not draw current and develop a voltage drop across its leads that would add an error.

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