Hello
Otii is only designed for up to 5V. However, we do have customers with the same request.
One solution is to simply insert an isolated DC adapter or power supply in line with the Otii main terminal.
This would boost the voltage range, and you would get full benefit of the current measurement’s dynamic range.
You would not get the correct voltage and energy readings, as the Otii only sees its local voltage, but current measurements would be correct.
The limitations are the needed voltage ranges, please supply more details if you want to proceed with this solution.
If we assume four Alkaline batteries in series, running from 1.6V down to 0.9V each, in total 6.4V down to 3.6V, I then recommend using a 3V adapter, giving good performance for this voltage range.
It is important to use good quality DC adapter or power supply to avoid noise and regulation issues, and depending on needed current you might need an adapter to power the Otii as well.
This setup have been verified and is being used.
Hope it helps!
