Gauge sweep.
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Gauge sweep.
Correct me if im wrong, but when they refer to the sweep of a gauge they are just refering to how far the needle goes, right? So say a short sweep gauge, only has a range of 90deg, 45 each side of center? And a full sweep has a range of..180deg, 90 deg each side of center?
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I'm certain if i'm wrong someone will jump in. But I don't think there is a specific diffinition. It depend on the gage and the context. I don't ever remember anyone refering to gages as short sweep and full sweep. Doesn't sound very discriptive to me. How would this relate to a tach, or speedo?
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Generally, "short" is 90 degrees, "full" is usually 270degrees. That's the way my AutoMeter gauges are set up.
From the AutoMeter website:
From the AutoMeter website:
Short Sweep Electric:
Advanced 90 degree air core movements and simple three wire installation characterize these high performance instruments. Electric sending units keep hazardous fluids in the engine compartment sending collected data via an electrical signal to quick reacting, precise air core movements to give you all the information that you need and nothing that you don’t.
Advanced 90 degree air core movements and simple three wire installation characterize these high performance instruments. Electric sending units keep hazardous fluids in the engine compartment sending collected data via an electrical signal to quick reacting, precise air core movements to give you all the information that you need and nothing that you don’t.
Full Sweep Electric:
Powered by digital microprocessor-controlled, rugged stepper motor drives & laboratory grade sending units, Full Sweep Electric Gauges are the BEST gauges available. They combine Extreme Durability & Readability of 270 degree sweep mechanical gauges w/ the Easy Installation & Safe Operation of short sweep electrics. Track Tested & Race Proven, these units use precision senders to keep hazardous fluids out of the driver compartment, and perform gauge calibration and sensor diagnostics at power up for Extreme Accuracy, every time. Most units compatible w/ Auto Meter Data Logger for the ultimate race info center.
Powered by digital microprocessor-controlled, rugged stepper motor drives & laboratory grade sending units, Full Sweep Electric Gauges are the BEST gauges available. They combine Extreme Durability & Readability of 270 degree sweep mechanical gauges w/ the Easy Installation & Safe Operation of short sweep electrics. Track Tested & Race Proven, these units use precision senders to keep hazardous fluids out of the driver compartment, and perform gauge calibration and sensor diagnostics at power up for Extreme Accuracy, every time. Most units compatible w/ Auto Meter Data Logger for the ultimate race info center.
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