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SINGLE-PHASE POWER QUALITY ANALYZER

8230

PowerPad® Jr.

ENGLISH

User Manual

Statement of Compliance

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments certiﬁes that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards.

We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published speciﬁcations.

An NIST traceable certiﬁcate may be requested at the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for a nominal charge.

The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com.

Serial #: ________________________________

Catalog #: ______________________________

Model #: 8230

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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE

USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Your instrument is equipped with a NiMH battery. This technology o󰀨ers several advantages:

• Long battery charge life for a limited volume and weight.

• Possibility of quickly recharging your battery.

• Signicantlyreducedmemorye󰀨ect:youcanrechargeyour

battery even if it is not fully discharged.

• Respectfortheenvironment:nopollutantmaterialssuchaslead

or cadmium, in compliance with the applicable regulations.

After prolonged storage, the battery may be completely discharged. If so, it must be completely recharged.

Your instrument may not function during part of this recharging operation.

Full recharging of a completely discharged battery may take several hours.

NOTE: In this case, at least 5 charge/discharge cycles will be necessary for your battery to recover 95% of its capacity.

To make the best possible use of your battery and extend its e󰀨ective service life:

• Only use the charger supplied with your instrument. Use of another charger may be dangerous.

• Only charge your instrument at temperatures between 0° and 40°C.

• Complywiththeconditionsofusedenedintheoperatingmanual.

• Complywiththestorageconditionsspeciedintheoperating

manual.

NiMH technology allows a limited number of charge/discharge cycles depending

signicantly on:

• The conditions of use.

• The charging conditions.

Please refer to § 7 for correct replacement of the battery.

Do not dispose of the battery pack with other solid waste. Used batteries

must be entrusted to a qualied recycling company or to a company

specialized in processing hazardous materials.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 5

1.1 International Electrical Symbols ...........................................................5

1.2 Denition of Measurement Categories .................................................6

1.3 Receiving Your Shipment .....................................................................6

1.4 Ordering Information ............................................................................6

1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts ......................................7

PRODUCT FEATURES ............................................................................. 8

2.1 Description ...........................................................................................8

2.2 Control Functions .................................................................................9

2.3 Display ...............................................................................................11

2.4 Power Supply .....................................................................................12

2.5 Optical Interface .................................................................................12

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 13

3.1 Reference Conditions.........................................................................13

3.2 Electrical Specications .....................................................................13

3.2.1 Voltage Inputs .......................................................................13

3.2.2 Current Inputs .......................................................................13

3.2.3 Accuracy Specications (excluding current probes) ...........14

3.2.4 Accuracy Specications of the Current Probes ....................16

3.2.5 Current Probes and Sensors ................................................17

3.2.6 Power Supply ........................................................................18

3.4 Mechanical Specications ..................................................................19

3.5 Environmental Specications .............................................................19

3.6 Safety Specications ..........................................................................19

OPERATION ......................................................................................... 20

4.1 Instrument Conguration (Set-up mode) ....................................20

4.1.1 Conguring a Current Probe .................................................22

4.1.2 Conguring a Recording .......................................................22

4.1.3 Conguring the Alarm Settings .............................................24

DISPLAY MODES ................................................................................. 25

5.1 Waveform Mode .................................................................................25

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5.1.1 Minimum and Maximum Values ............................................27

5.1.2 Simultaneous Display ...........................................................28

5.1.3 Phase Rotation .....................................................................29

5.2 Power / Energy Mode.........................................................................32

5.2.1 Starting and Stopping Energy Totalization ............................32

5.3 Harmonics Mode

....................................................................34

5.3.1 Voltage (V) ............................................................................34

5.3.2 Current (A) ............................................................................35

5.3.3 Apparent Power (VA) ............................................................36

5.3.4 Voltage Expert Mode.............................................................37

5.3.5 Current Expert Mode.............................................................38

5.4 Snapshot Mode

........................................................................39

5.4.1 Taking a Snapshot of a Display.............................................40

5.4.2 Opening and Deleting a Previously Saved Snapshot ...........40

5.5 Alarm Mode .................................................................................41

5.5.1 Programming and Starting Alarms ........................................42

5.5.2 Displaying the Alarms Log ....................................................42

5.5.3 Deleting the Alarms Log ........................................................43

5.6 Recording Mode

......................................................................44

5.6.1 Starting a Recording .............................................................45

5.6.2 Selecting a Recording ...........................................................46

5.6.3 Deleting a Recording ............................................................46

5.6.4 Examples of Recordings .......................................................47

5.7 Inrush Mode (starting current) ..................................................50

5.7.1 Starting an Inrush Recording ................................................50

5.7.2 Viewing the Inrush Recording ...............................................52

DATAVIEW® SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 53

6.1 Installing DataView

6.2 Connecting the Model 8230 to your Computer ..................................56

6.3 Opening the Control Panel .................................................................57

6.3.1 General Functions.................................................................59

6.3.2 Set-up Conguration .............................................................59

6.3.3 Instrument Display Conguration ..........................................60

6.3.4 Alarm Conditions Conguration ............................................61

6.3.5 Recordings Conguration .....................................................62

6.3.6 Inrush Conguration (See § 5.7) ...................................................64

6.3.7 Monitoring .............................................................................65

6.3.8 Running the Test ...................................................................66

® ...................................................................................................................................53

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6.4 Real-time Windows ............................................................................66

6.4.1 Waveform, Harmonic Bar and Harmonic Text .......................66

6.4.2 Power/Energy .......................................................................67

6.4.3 Trend .....................................................................................68

6.5 Downloading Data to Database .........................................................68

6.5.1 Recordings ............................................................................69

6.5.2 Photographs..........................................................................70

6.5.3 Alarms ...................................................................................71

6.5.4 Inrush ....................................................................................71

6.5.5 Monitoring .............................................................................73

6.5.6 Saving Real-time Measurements ..........................................74

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 76

7.1 Recharging the Battery ......................................................................76

7.2 Changing the Battery .........................................................................77

7.3 Cleaning .............................................................................................77

APPENDIX A ....................................................................................... 78

MATHEMATICAL FORMULAS FOR VARIOUS PARAMETERS .................78

Half-period Voltage and Current RMS Values ....................................78

MIN / MAX Values for Voltage and Current ........................................78

Short-term Flicker (PST) of the Voltage .............................................79

Peak Voltage and Current (Updated on each waveform refresh) ...........79

Peak Factors for Current and Voltage (over 1 second) ......................79

1 sec RMS Values for Voltage and Current ........................................79

Harmonic Calculations .......................................................................80

Di󰀨erent Power Levels 1 Sec in Single-Phase Connection ...............80

Di󰀨erent Power Levels 1 Sec in Balanced Three-Phase Connection 80

K Factor..............................................................................................81

Ratios 81

Various Types of Energy ....................................................................81

Hysteresis ..........................................................................................82

APPENDIX B ....................................................................................... 83

GLOSSARY OF UNITS ...............................................................................83

Repair and Calibration.................................................................................84

Technical and Sales Assistance ..................................................................84

Limited Warranty .........................................................................................85

Warranty Repairs ........................................................................................85

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Warning

• Never use on circuits with a voltage higher than 600V and an overvoltage category higher than CAT III.

• Use in indoor environments only.

• Only use accessories that are compliant with the safety standards (IEC 664-1 Ed. 92) 600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV.

• Only use factory specied replacement parts.

• Always disconnect the power cord, measurement leads and sensors be-

fore replacing the battery.

1.1 International Electrical Symbols

This symbol signiﬁes that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.

This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and/or product damage may result.

Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous.

This symbol refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signiﬁes that application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.

This symbol refers to a type B current sensor. Do not apply around or remove from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors without additional protective means (de-energizing the circuit or wearing protective clothing suitable for high voltage work).

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

In conformity with WEEE 2002/96/EC

1.2 Deﬁnition of Measurement Categories

CATII: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the

electrical distribution system. Examples are measurements on household appliances or portable tools.

CATIII: For measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution

level such as on hardwired equipment in xed installation and circuit

breakers.

CATIV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply (<1000V)

such as on primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units, or

meters.

1.3 Receiving Your Shipment

Make sure that the contents shipped are consistent with the ordering information. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears to be dam-

aged, le a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged packing container

to substantiate your claim.

Do not use equipment which is damaged or appears to be damaged.

1.4 Ordering Information

PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 .............................................................Cat. #2130.81

Includes set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.

PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 w/MN93-BK ........................................Cat. #2130.82

Includes the PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230, one MN93 (240A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.

PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 w/SR193-BK .......................................Cat. #2130.83

Includes the PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230, one SR193 (1200A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.

PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 w/24" AmpFlex® 193-24-BK ..............Cat. #2130.84

Includes the PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230, one 24" AmpFlex® 193-24 (6500A) sensor (black connector), set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.

PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 w/MN193-BK ......................................Cat. #2130.87

Includes the PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230, one MN193 (6A/120A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.

PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 w/MA193-10-BK .................................Cat. #2130.88

Includes the PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230, one MA193 (1000A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.

1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts

Adapter-110V outlet w/4mm Banana Plug ........................................................Cat. #2118.49

Soft Carrying Pouch ......................................................................................... Cat. #2119.48

Small Classic Carrying Bag .............................................................................. Cat. #2133.72

Optically Isolated USB Cable (RS-232 Connector) ...........................................Cat. #2135.41

5A Adapter Box (for 1 or 5A probes) ..................................................................Cat. #2140.17

AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261..................................................................Cat. #1201.51

AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK.................................................................Cat. #2140.28

Set of Two 10 ft Color-coded Leads with Alligator Clips ....................................Cat. #2140.31

AC Current Probe Model MN93-BK...................................................................Cat. #2140.32

AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK .................................................................Cat. #2140.33

AmpFlex® Sensor 24" 193-24-BK ......................................................................Cat. #2140.34

AmpFlex® Sensor 36" 193-36-BK ......................................................................Cat. #2140.35

AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK.................................................................Cat. #2140.36

MiniFlex® Sensor 10" Model MA193-10-BK.......................................................Cat. #2140.48

110V Power Adapter ..........................................................................................Cat. #2140.37

220V Power Adapter..........................................................................................Cat. #2140.38

BNC Adaptor for use with SL261 .......................................................................Cat. #2140.40

Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online

Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com/store for availability

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

CHAPTER 2

PRODUCT FEATURES

2.1 Description

The PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 is a single-phase power quality analyzer that

is easy-to-use, compact and shock-resistant. It is intended for technicians and

engineers to measure and carry out diagnostic work and power quality work on

single- or three-phase balanced low voltage networks.

Users are able to obtain instant waveforms of an electrical network’s principal characteristics, and also monitor their variation over a period of time. The multi-

tasking measurement system simultaneously handles all the measurement

functions and waveform display of the various magnitudes, detection, continuous

recordings and their display without any constraints.

Features:

• Works on single-phase and three-phase systems with balanced loads

• Large easy-to-read color graphic display

• Records Volts, Amps, Watts, VARs, PowerFactor, THD, Frequency and

• Measures and records True RMS AC volts up to 600VAC/DC

• Measures and records True RMS current up to 6500AAC

• Measures and records DC volts, amps and power

• Captures and displays Inrush Current Waveforms

• Veries and displays phase rotation

• Totaling of the energy generated and consumed starting from a time

chosen by the operator.

• Easy-to-use on-screen setup

• Captures and records short term icker

• Captures and records harmonics out to the 50th

• Captures up to 4096 alarm events from up to 10 di󰀨erent thresholds

• Displays and records up to 17 di󰀨erent power quality parameters

• Includes FREE DataView® software for data storage, real-time display,

analysis and report generation

• The Max and Min RMS measurements are calculated every half-period

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

2.2 Control Functions

234

Use Factory

Power Supply

Use Factory

Current Probe

49.99Hz

RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37

RMS= 7.0 VTHD= 0.00% CF=1.95

300V

02/25/06

COM

Voltage

Inputs 600V CAT III 300V CAT IV

10:26

-300 <t= 5.0ms V1 = +276

max min

V2= -140 V3 = -145 >

Figure 2-1

PowerPad®

MODEL 8230

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

ITEM FUNCTION

External power supply

Four-point input for current sensor (MN, SR, AmpFlex, etc.)

Negative terminal

Positive terminal

Color LCD display with graphic representation of system parameters and measurements

Function Buttons:

ON / OFF Button

Turns the instrument ON after approx 5s press, turns OFF after second press.

Recording Button

Conﬁgures, starts/stops, saves, displays and deletes recordings.

Alarm Button

Displays, conﬁgures and deletes alarms

Setup Button

Conﬁgures the settings of the instrument.

Waveform Button

Displays the voltage and current waveforms, minimum and maximum values, summary tables, and determines phase rotation.

Power / Energy Button

Displays the measurements linked to power and energy.

Harmonics Button

Displays curves linked to harmonics

Snapshot Button

Takes a snapshot of the current screen or access screen stored in the memory. Records associated waveform and power measurement data.

Navigation Buttons:

Moves up one line in a menu or list of choices

Moves down one line in a menu or list of choices

Moves one character of ﬁeld to the right in a menu, moves the graphic cursor, makes a selection or adjusts a cursor.

Moves one character of ﬁeld to the left in a menu, moves the graphic cursor, makes a selection or adjusts a cursor.

Infrared optical interface for USB cable

Charging light

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2.3 Display

02/25/06

49.99Hz

RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37

RMS= 7.0 ATHD= 0.00% CF=1.95

360V

20A

-360V

<t= 5.0ms V1= +276

max min

V2= -140 V3= -145 >

Figure 2-2

When the instrument is rst turned ON, the Waveform screen is displayed:

ITEM FUNCTION

Top display bar indicates:

• Symboloftheactivatedmode(e.g. , , , etc)

• Frequencyofmeasuredsignal

• Memorycapacitystatusbar(only available in certain modes)

• Currentdateandtime

• Batterychargestatus(see § 7 for recharging instructions)

Measurement selection:

Display of the waveforms of the RMS and THD values and the peak factor

with time displacement cursor.

max/min Maximum and Minimum values

Simultaneous display of the various measurements in alphanumeric

form

Phase order

Online help

10:26

Selection tools:

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

Use ▲ and ▼ to select a tool.

- Selection of the sub-menu

- Instantaneous measurement cursor management tool on a point of the curve

2.4 Power Supply

When the unit is turned on, the battery icon at top right on the screen indicates the

charge condition of the storage batteries. The number of bars inside the icon is

proportional to the charge level.

ITEM FUNCTION

Battery fully charged.

Battery discharged.

Moving bars: battery charging

No battery. The 8230 is supplied by external power unit.

When the capacity of the battery is too low, the message “Battery too low. The

instrument will be switched o soon” is displayed in the center of the screen. The

instrument is switched o󰀨 1 minute after this message appears.

2.5 Optical Interface

The optical interface (Figure 2-1, item 8) provides an optical, and therefore isolated, two-way connection between the 8230 and a PC for transmission of the information in memory (alarms, snapshots, motor starts, records) and all instantaneous measurements and waveforms displayed on the screen of the 8230.

The transfer rate is determined automatically by the 8230 according to the software used; the maximum rate is 115.2 kbps.

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

CHAPTER 3

SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Reference Conditions

Parameter Reference Conditions

Ambient temperature 73° ± 5°F (23° ± 3°C) Humidity 45 to 75% Atmospheric pressure 25.4" to 31.3" Hg (860 to 1060 hPa) Phase-to-earth voltage 50 to 600Vrms without DC (< 0.5%) Clamp current circuit input voltage 30mVrms to 1Vrms without DC (<0.5%) AmpFlex® current circuit input voltage 11.8 to 118mVrms without DC (<0.5%) Networkfrequency 50 and 60Hz ± 0.1Hz Phase shift 0° active power / 90° reactive power Harmonics <0.1% Balanced three-phase connection 3φ mode OFF

*All specications are subject to change without notice.

3.2 Electrical Speciﬁcations

3.2.1 Voltage Inputs

OperatingRange: Phase-Phase - 0 to 660Vrms AC/DC* Phase-Neutral - 0 to 600Vrms AC/DC

*Provided that the max with 600Vrms in regards to earth is not exceeded.

InputImpedance:451kΩ

Overload:1.2Vn permanently; 2Vn for 1 sec (Vn = nominal voltage)

3.2.2 Current Inputs

OperatingRange:0 to 1V

InputImpedance:

Overload:1.7V

SampleRate: 256 per cycle

6.4kHz (256 x 50 ÷ 2) at 50Hz; 7.68kHz (256 x 60 ÷ 2) at 60Hz

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

1MΩ for current probe circuit and 12.4kΩ for AmpFlex® circuit

3.2.3 Accuracy Speciﬁcations (excluding current probes)

Function

Frequency

TRMS voltage

DC voltage

TRMS current

DC current

Current Peak

Half-period

TRMS current

(4)

Peak voltage

Half-period TRMS Voltage

Crest Factor

& MiniFlex

Active Power

& MiniFlex

Reactive

& MiniFlex

Powers

& MiniFlex

Apparent power

Power factor

Excluding AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

Excluding AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

Excluding AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

Excluding AmpFlex

AmpFlex

Excluding AmpFlex

Minimum Maximum

nom

(5)

Measurement range

40Hz 69Hz 0.01Hz ±(1ct)

6V 600V

(6)

6V 600V 0.1V ±(1%+5cts)

÷ 1000 [A]

1.2 × I

nom

[A]

10A 6500A

1.7 × I [A]

9190A

1.2 × I

(1)

nom

(2)

(3)

nom

[A]

1A 1700A

÷ 100

[A]

100A 6500A

6V 850V

(4)

6V 600V 0.1V ±(0.8%+5cts)

1 4 0.01 ±(1%+2cts) 4 9.99 0.01 ±(5%+2cts)

0W 9999kW 4 digits

0VAR 9999kVAR 4 digits

0 9999kVA 4 digits ±(1%)

-1 1 0.001

Display

Resolution

0.1V ±(0.5%+2cts)

0,1A

I < 1000A

I ≥ 1000A

0.1A

I < 1000A

I ≥ 1000A

0.1A

I < 1000A

I ≥ 1000A

0,1A

I < 1000A

I ≥ 1000A

0.1A

I < 1000A

I ≥ 1000A

0.1A

I < 1000A

I ≥ 1000A

0.1 V ±(1%+5cts)

Accuracy

±(0.5%+2cts)

±(0.5%+1ct)

±(0.5%+1A)

±(1%+1A)

±(1%+5cts)

±(1%+1ct)

±(1.5%+4A)

±(1%)

Cos φ ≥ 0.8

±(1.5%+10cts)

0.2 ≤ Cos φ < 0.8 ±(1%)

Cos φ ≥ 0.8

±(1.5%+10cts)

0.5 ≤ Cos φ < 0.8 ±(1%)

Sin φ ≥ 0.5

±(1.5%+10cts)

0.2 ≤ Sin φ < 0.5 ±(1.5%)

Sin φ ≥ 0.5

±(2.5%+20cts)

0.2 ≤ Sin φ < 0.5

±(1.5%)

Cos φ ≥ 0.5

±(1.5%+10cts)

0.2 ≤ Cos φ < 0.5

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

Active

energy

Function

Excluding AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

Measurement range

Minimum Maximum

0Wh 9999MWh 4 digits

Display

resolution

Accuracy

±(1%)

Cos φ ≥ 0.8

±(1.5%)

0.2 ≤ Cos φ < 0.8 ±(1%)

Cos φ ≥ 0.8

±(1,5%)

0.5 ≤ Cos φ < 0.8 ±(1%)

Sin φ ≥ 0.5

±(1,5%)

0.2 ≤ Sin φ < 0.5 ±(1.5%)

Sin φ ≥ 0.5

±(2.5%)

Reactive energies

Excluding AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

AmpFlex

& MiniFlex

0VARh 9999MVARh 4 digits

0.2 ≤ Sin φ < 0.5

Apparent energy

Phase shift

0VAh 9999MVAh 4 digits ±(1%)

-179° 180° 1° ±(2°)

0.001

Tangent

VA ≥ 50VA

-32.76 32.76

Tan φ < 10

0.01

±(1°) on φ

Tan φ ≥ 10

Displacement factor

(DPF)

-1 1 0.001

±(1°) on φ

±(5cts) on DPF

Level of harmonics

order ∈ [1; 50]

> 50V)

Without AmpFlex® or MiniFlex

RMS

> 3 × I

RMS

Angles of harmonics

RMS

nom

AmpFlex

> I

nom

> 50V)

RMS

Without AmpFlex® or MiniFlex

> 3 × I ÷ 100)

RMS

AmpFlex® (I

RMS

> I

Global level of harmonics

(THD-F) order ≤ 50

Distortion factor (THD-R)

order ≤ 50

K factor

÷ 100)

÷ 10)

nom

÷ 10)

0% 99.9% 0.1% ±(1%+5cts)

-179° 180° 1°

0% 99.9% 0.1% ±(1%+5cts)

0% 99.9% 0.1% ±(1%+10cts)

1 99.99 0.01 ±(5%)

±(3°)

order ∈ [1 ; 25]

±(10°)

order ∈ [26 ; 50]

*NOTE: MiniFlex® speciﬁed up to 1000A only

(1) 1.2 x 1000 x √2 - 1700A

(2) 1.2 x I

(3) 6500 x √2 - 9190A

(4) 600 x √2 = 850V

(5) Attention: The absolute value of the offset must not exceed 95% of the peak amplitude. In other words, s(t) = S ×

sin(ωt) + O, so |O| ≤ 0.95 × S (S positive). The 'half-period' values are the MAX and MIN values of the waveforms mode and the VRMS and ARMS values used in the Alarm mode and the Inrush mode.

(6) For the phase-to-earth voltage measurement (phase-neutral). For the phase-to-phase voltage measurement (phase-phase), in balanced three-phase mode, it is possible to reach 660VRMS (balanced three-phase network having a phase-neutral voltage of 380 VRMS).

NOTE: Accuracy given for power and energy measurements are maximum for Cos φ = 1 or Sin φ = 1 and are typical for the other phase shifts.

x √2 = 1.7 x Inom

nom

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3.2.4 Accuracy Speciﬁcations of the Current Probes

These characteristics are stated after linearization. The errors of the sensors are compensated by a typical correction inside the instrument. This typical correction

is in phase and in amplitude according to the type of sensor connected (detected automatically) and the gain of the current acquisition chain used.

The measurement error in RMS current and the phase error are additional errors

(they must therefore be added to those of the instrument alone) stated as inuences on the calculations performed by the analyzer (powers, energies, power factors, tangent, etc.).

Type of sensor TRMS current Maximum error on IRMS

MR193

1000A

SR193 1000A

AmpFlex

3000A

MiniFlex

1000A

MN93

200A

MN193

100A

MN193

Adapter

SL261 10mV/A

SL261 100mV/A

[1A; 10A]

[10A; 100A] ±(2°)

[100A; 800A] ±(3%)

[1200A; 1400A]*

[1A; 3A]

[3A; 10A] ±(1°)

[10A; 100A] ±(0.3%) ±(0.5°)

[100A; 1200A] ±(0.2%) ±(0.3°)

[10A; 100A] ±(3%) ±(1°)

[100A; 6500A] ±(2%) ±(0.5°)

[10A; 100A] ±(3%) ±(1°)

[100A; 1000A] ±(2%) ±(0.5°)

[0,5A; 2A]

[2A; 10A] ±(6°)

[10A; 100A] ±(2.5%+1A) ±(3°)

[100A; 240A] ±(1%+1A) ±(2°)

[100mA; 300mA]

[300mA; 1A] ±(1.5°)

[1A; 120A] ±(0.7%) ±(0.7°)

[5mA; 50mA] ±(1%+0.1mA) ±(1.7°)

[50mA; 500mA] ±(1%)

[500mA; 6A] ±(0.7%)

[5mA; 50mA] ±(1%) ±(1°)

[50mA; 6A] ±(0.5%) ±(0°)

[0 A ; 40 A] ±(2% + 50mA) ±(0.5°)

[40 A; 100 A] ±(5%) ±(0.5°)

[0 A ; 10 A] ±(1.5% + 50mA) ±(1°)

±(1.5%+1A)

±(5%)

±(0.8%)

±(3%+1A)

±(0.7%+2mA)

Maximum error on φ

N.S.

±(1.5°)[800A; 1200A]

N.S.

±(1°)

*DC Only

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3.2.5 Current Probes and Sensors

When installing probes, face the arrow on the probe in the direction of the load.

Model SR193

Nominal Range

Measurement Range

Probe Output Signal

Maximum Clamping Diameter

Safety

NOTE: Currents <0.5A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

Nominal Range

Measurement Range

Probe Output Signal

Maximum Clamping Diameter

Safety

NOTE: Currents <0.5A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

Nominal Range

Measurement Range

Probe Output Signal

Maximum Clamping Diameter

Safety

NOTE: Currents <1AAC/DC will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

1000AAC for f ≤1kHz 1A to 1200AAC max (I >1000A not continuously) 1mVAC/AAC 2" (52mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III

Model MN93

200AAC for f ≤1kHz 2A to 240A AC max (I >200A not permanent) 5mVAC/AAC

0.8" (20mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III

Model MR193

1000AAC, 1400ADC max 10A to 1000AAC, 10A to 1300APEAK AC+DC 1mV/A One 1.6" (42mm) or two 0.98" (25.4mm) or

two bus bars 1.96 x 0.19" (50 x 5mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III

Model MN193

Nominal Range

Measurement Range

Probe Output Signal

Maximum Clamping Diameter

Safety

The 5A range of the MN193 is designed to work with secondary current transformers. Best accuracy is available when entering the transformer ratio (e.g. 1000/5A). When used to measure 5A direct, the resolution will be limited to 0.1A max.

NOTE: Currents < (Primary x 5) ÷ (Secondary x 1000) or <250mA on the 5A range and <0.2A on the 100A range will be displayed as zero with this probe. Power calculations will also be zeroed when the current is zeroed when the current is zeroed.

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5A and 100AAC 5A: 0.005A to 6AAC max (1A to 1200A with ratio 1000/5 selected)

100A: 0.1A to 120AAC max 5A: 200mV/AAC; 100A: 10mV/A AC

0.8" (20mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III

AmpFlex® Sensors

Nominal Range

Measurement Range

Probe Output Signal*

Sensor

Safety

*Output is proportional to the amplitude and frequency of the measured current.

NOTE: Currents <10A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

3000AAC 10A to 6500AAC 140mV AC/3000AAC at 60Hz Length = 24" (610mm); Ø = 7.64" (190mm)

Length = 36" (910mm); Ø = 11.46" (290mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III

MiniFlex® Sensors

Nominal Range

Measurement Range

Probe Output Signal*

Sensor

Safety

*Output is proportional to the amplitude and frequency of the measured current.

NOTE: Currents <10A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

1000AAC 10A to 1000AAC 47µVAC/1000AAC at 60Hz Length = 10" (250mm); Ø = 2.75" (70mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III

Model SL 261

Nominal Range

Measurement Range

Probe Output Signal

Maximum Clamping Diameter

Safety

50mAAC/DC- 100A Peak+DCAC 50mA to 10A, 1A to 100A 1A: 100mV/A: 100A to 10mV/A

0.46" (11.8mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT III, 300V CAT IV

3.2.6 Power Supply

AC Power (internal power supply)

OperatingRange: 120V ± 10% @ 60Hz ; 230V ± 10% @ 50Hz (model dependent) MaxPower: 23.7VA

Power Source

Type:6 NiMH rechargeable battery pack (IEC LR6 - NEDA 15A) >1800mAh RatedVoltage: 7.2V ChargingCurrent:0.6 to 0.8A ChargeTime:4 hrs (NiMH) BatteryLife: >8 hrs with display on

≥40 hrs with display o󰀨 (recording mode) At least 300 charging/discharging cycles

NOTE: The battery starts to charge when the power cord is connected. When the battery is charged, the instrument uses the current supplied by the power supply, without drawing from the battery.

(allows use in the event of a power interruption)

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3.4 Mechanical Speciﬁcations

Dimensions:8.3 x 4.3 x 2.4" (211 x 108 x 60mm)

Weight:1.94 lbs (880g)

ShockandVibration:per EN 61010-1

Tightness:IP 54 per EN 60529 (electrical IP2X for the terminals)

3.5 Environmental Speciﬁcations

ReferenceTemperature: 20 to 26°C (68 to 78.8°F) from 45 to 75% RH

OperatingTemperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) from 10 to 85% RH

StorageTemperature:

With batteries: -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F) from 10 to 85% RH

Without batteries: N/A

RechargingTemperature:Model 8230: 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) max

Altitude:Operating: 0 to 2000 meters (6560 ft)

Non-Operating: 0 to 10,000 meters (32800 ft)

3.6 Safety Speciﬁcations

Electrical Safety

600V CAT III, Pollution Degree 2

EN 61010-31: 2002 EN 61010-1: 2001 EN 61010-2: 1995

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Immunity: EN 61236-1 A2 Emission: EN 61236-1 A2 Electrostatic discharges: IEC 1000-4-2 Radiation eld resistance: IEC 1000-4-3 Fast transients resistance: IEC 1000-4-4 Electric shock resistance: IEC 1000-4-5 Conducted RF interference: IEC 1000-4-6 Interruption of Voltage: IEC 1000-4-11

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CHAPTER 4

OPERATION

NOTE: Charge the instrument fully before use.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit ON. The startup screen appears

indicating the instrument’s software version and serial number.

If there is no AC power supply, the instrument operates on batteries. The instrument’s batteries are charged when it is connected to a 120/240; 60/50Hz line.

4.1 Instrument Conﬁguration (Set-up mode)

NOTE:All congurations are available through the DataView® software.

NOTE: The instrument must be conﬁgured the ﬁrst time it is used and then whenever necessary, should your needs change. The conﬁguration is saved when the instrument is turned OFF.

Press the conguration button to congure the instrument.

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DATE / TIME

CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS

COLORS

CALCULATION METHOD

ELECTRICAL HOOKUP

CURRENT SENSORS

RECORDING

ALARMS

CLEAR MEMORY

ABOUT

FR EN DE ES IT PO

Figure 4-1

• Set the display language by using the ◄ and ► buttons.

• The parameter that is ready to be congured will be highlighted in yellow. To move to a di󰀨erent parameter, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

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• Press the Enter button to select a parameter.

• Use the ◄ and ► buttons to change a value or setting.

• When finished, return to the Configuration menu by pressing the button.

PARAMETER FUNCTION

Date / Time

Contrast / Brightness

Colors

Calculation Method

Electrical Hookup

Current Sensors

Recording

Alarms

Clear Memory

About

Sets the date and time format

Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the display

Deﬁnes the color of the voltage and current curves

Determines if harmonics are used or not used in calculations of

reactivequantities(powerandenergy)

Determines the type of connection to the network:

Single-phase: measurement of phase-to-earth voltage associated with the phase-to-earth current of a phase.

Balanced three-phase: measurement of the complementary phase-to-phase voltage of the phase of which the phase-to-earth current is measured. The connection is used to calculate:

• The total powers and energies of a balanced three-phase network (W, Wh, VAR, VARh, VA and VAh).

• Thequantitiescommontothethreephases(phaseshiftof

the phase-to-earth voltage with respect to the phase-to-earth current, PF, DPF and tangent).

Deﬁnes the type of current sensor to connect

• MN93: 200A

• MN193: 100A or 5A

• SR193: 1000A

• AmpFlex® Sensors: 3000A

• MiniFlex® Sensors: 1000A

• MR193: 1000A

• SL261 10A or 100A Current Probe

• 5A three-phase adapter (one phase only)

Selects the parameters of a recording (see § 4.1.2)

Deﬁnes the parameters of an alarm (see § 4.1.3)

Deletes all data (conﬁgurations, alarm settings, snapshots and recordings). The conﬁguration will return to the default setting.

Displays the serial number, software and hardware version.

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4.1.1 Conﬁguring a Current Probe

Press the conguration button and select CURRENT SENSORS.

CURRENT SENSORS

1000/5

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Figure 4-2

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The type of probe that is currently connected will appear automatically on the display.

• The Adapter Box and MN193 Clamp require a transformation ratio selection. Press the Enter button to congure the primary current (1A to 2999A) / secondary current (1 or 5A) transformation ratio. Use the ◄► buttons to select the elds and the ▲▼ buttons to select the values. Validate the selections by

pressing the Enter button.

4.1.2 Conﬁguring a Recording

Press the conguration button and select RECORDING.

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RECORDING

Set-up CONFIG 1

VPST

Akf

VAh

Figure 4-3

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• Four recording set-ups are available. Choose recording CONFIG 1, 2, 3, or 4 by pressing enter, then use the ▲ button to select the desired conguration number. Press enter again to validate the selection.

• Next, move through the choices with the ◄ and ► buttons and select the desired parameters with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. As you move through the parameters, each choice, in turn, will be highlighted.

• To activate the highlighted parameter for recording, press the Enter button. The selected parameters will have a lled in and those not selected will have an unlled .

• There are two user-dened parameters at the bottom of the window. At rst,

they will be listed as a question mark “?”. These parameters allow you to

monitor specic, or a range, of voltage, current or power harmonics.

Toactivatetheuser-denedparameters:

- Select the parameter with the ◄ ► buttons, press the Enter button and

choose a value (VAh, Ah or Vh). Press Enter again to validate.

- Once the desired parameter is selected, use the ► button to select the desired harmonic order. A value from 00 to 50 may be selected for this eld using the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

- After selecting the desired harmonic order for the beginning value, press

the ► button to move to the upper value. Use the same process to select the upper limit.

- Press the ► button again to move to the right to modify the last value needed to complete the denition. Here you will choose whether to include all harmonics or only the odd harmonics.

- Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to make this selection. The diamond preceding the Odd Only choice will appear lled in for selected and unlled

for not selected.

Example of a user deﬁned choice: Vh 02 → 15 Odd Only In this user deﬁned condition, all odd voltage harmonics between the 2nd and the 15th

will be recorded.

• Press the enter button when you have nished selecting all the parameters to

be recorded to apply the new setup.

WARNING: The battery may fully discharge when recording for long periods of time if not connected to a power supply. The PowerPad® Jr. will continue to record for some time, even if below the minimum battery charge value. However, the display may not come back on, and will eventually stop saving data when the battery is too low. All data recorded will be saved.

If in the Record Mode, and the display does not come ON, do not turn the instrument OFF. Supply power to the PowerPad® Jr. with the line cord and the display

will come back ON when any button (other than ON/OFF) is pressed.

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4.1.3 Conﬁguring the Alarm Settings

Press the conguration button and select ALARMS.

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ALARMS

OFF

Hysteresis 10 %

Vrms

Arms

Vcf

Athd

210 V

0020 A

08.0 %

10.0 %

1000 W

05.0 %

01 s

02 s

01 s

05 min

15 min

10 min

Figure 4-4

A programmed alarm must be set to “ON” to function properly (general activation or deactivation of alarms is generated in the alarm mode). Modifying one or several characteristics of an alarm set to “ON”, automatically switches it to “OFF”.

ITEM FUNCTION

Hysteresis Percentage (1, 2, 5 or 10%). A hysteresis value is set to prevent multiple recordings of an event that goes above the threshold and a certain percentage below it at times. Example: If the alarm threshold is 100V or higher, the hysteresis is 1%. When the voltage goes up to 100V, the alarm condition starts, when it goes back down to 99V, the alarm condition stops.

Alarm number (1 to 10)

Alarm activation (ON or OFF)

The target of the alarm (Vrms, Arms, VPST, Vcf, Acf, Hz, Akf, Vthd, Athd, W, VAR, VA, DPF, PF, Tan, Vh, Ah or VAh)

Threshold value for triggering an alarm

Minimum duration from beginning threshold detection to store the alarm (from 0.01 seconds to 99 minutes)

Less than “<” or greater than “>”

NOTE:When the alarm is “OFF”, the parameters previously used are stored in

memory and reappear if the alarm is selected again.

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CHAPTER 5

6578

DISPLAY MODES

The screen presentations in this section represent single phase setups for the pur-

pose of explaining the various choices. Your actual screens will appear di󰀨erently

based upon your particular set up.

5.1 Waveform Mode

Press the waveform display mode button -

This button is used to display the current and voltage curves and the measured values and values calculated from the voltages and currents (except power, energy and harmonics).

49.99Hz

RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37

RMS= 7.0 VTHD= 0.00% CF=1.95

360V

20A

-20

-350 <t= 5.9ms V= +314

max min

I= +13

Figure 5-1

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ITEM FUNCTION

Top display bar indicates:

• Symboloftheactivatedmode

• Frequencyofmeasuredsignal

• Memorycapacitystatusbar(only available in certain modes)

• Currentdateandtime

• Batterychargestatus(see § 7.1 for recharging instructions)

RMS: RMS AC values of the phase-to-earth voltage (600V max) or of the phase-to-

phase voltage (660V max) and of the current (6500A max).

THD: Total harmonic distortion level. CF: Peak factors.

Instantaneous measurement cursor displayed by selection of the appear just below the curves. The cursor is moved using the ◄ ► buttons.

Display of waveforms (voltage and current).

Axis of current and voltage values with automatic scaling.

Display of the waveforms of the RMS and THD values and the peak factor with time displacement cursor.

Maximum and Minimum values

Simultaneous display of the various measurements in alphanumeric form

Phase order

10.

Online help

11.

Instantaneous value of the signal at the intersection of the cursor and the curves.

t: time since beginning of period. V: instantaneous value of the voltage. I: instantaneous value of the current.

12.

Selection tools:

Use ▲ and ▼ to select a tool.

- Selection of the sub-menu

- Instantaneous measurement cursor management tool on a point of the curve

tool. The values

NOTE:In the case of a balanced three-phase connection, a 3φ symbol is displayed

in the top bar of the screen. The measurements displayed are then measurements

of the phase-to-phase voltage and the phase-to-earth current.

Table of minimum scale values and minimum values displayed in the Waveforms mode.

Type current sensor Minimum current displayed (A) Minimum scale value in current (A)

AmpFlex® Sensors 9 60 MR193 1 10 SR193 0.5 10 MN93 0.5 2 MN193A 100A 0.2 1 MN193A 5A (Primary x 5) / (Secondary x 1000) (Primary x 5 x 10 ) / (Secondary x 1000)

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5.1.1 Minimum and Maximum Values

49.99Hz

222.7

221.2

220.1

+300.2

–300.4

max min

Figure 5-2

MAX

AVG

This function displays the maximum, minimum, and mean values (RMS over halfperiod) of the voltage and current, and those of the positive and negative instantaneous peaks of the voltage and current.

ITEM FUNCTION

MIN

PEAK+

PEAK

Voltage and Current Values: MAX: True half-period RMS value of the AC voltage measured upon power up of the

instrument or since the last selection of the tool. Calculation every halfperiod (e.g. every 10 ms for a 50Hz signal).

AVG: True RMS voltage of the signal calculated over one second. MIN: True minimum half-period RMS value of the AC voltage measured upon power

up of the instrument or since the last selection of the tool. Calculation every half-period (e.g. every 10 ms for a 50Hz signal).

PEAK+: Positive instantaneous peak value of the waveform. PEAK–: Negative instantaneous peak value of the waveform.

Selection tools:

Use ▲ and ▼ to select a tool.

- Selection of the sub-menu

- Resets Max and Min values. Press the Enter button to display the new values.

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+166.0

–168.3

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NOTE:The MAX and MIN measurements are calculated every half period (e.g. every 10ms for a 50Hz signal). The AVG measurements are calculated every second. However, the MAX, AVG and MIN measurements are refreshed every 250ms.

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5.1.2 Simultaneous Display

49.99Hz

RMS

1 2

ITEM FUNCTION

THD

PST KF

Column of voltage-related values.

RMS: True RMS value calculated over 1 second. DC: Offset (DC component). THD: Level of total harmonic distortion (also called THD-F). CF: Peak factor calculated on the waveform displayed. PST: Short-term ﬂicker (over 10 minutes). DF: Distortion factor (also called THD-R).

Column of current-related values. RMS: RMS value calculated over 1 second (the RMS value of the current is true - with

DC component - only with a MR193 sensor).

THD: Level of total harmonic distortion (also called THD-F). CF: Peak factor calculated on the waveform displayed. DC: DC component of the current, with MR193 sensor only. KF: K factor. Gives an indication of the sum of the current harmonics and can help

in choosing a transformer.

DF: Distortion factor (also called THD-R).

221.8

+0.1

1.35 2.31

0.27 4.69

3.7 52.2

max min

Figure 5-3

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NOTE: DC current will be displayed, however the values are only valid when a current probe capable of measuring DC is used. The MR193 probe is available for

this purpose.

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5.1.3 Phase Rotation

This display determines the phase order of a three-phase network in three steps.

The order of the phases can be determined in either:

• Single-phase

• Balanced three-phase connection mode.

STEP 1

• Connect the 2 voltage measurement cables to inputs Com and + of the Pow-

erPad® Jr. and place the contact tips on the phases assumed to be L1 and L2.

• The following display will appear:

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PHASE ORDER

Step 1

Plug Phase 1 into COM Input

Plug Phase 2 into + Input

( to continue)

Figure 5-4

max min

• Press the Enter button. The screen will indicate that the measurement is in progress.

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STEP 2

• The following display will appear:

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PHASE ORDER

Step 2

Plug Phase 1 into COM Input

Plug Phase 3 into + Input

( to continue)

max min

Figure 5-5

• Place the red contact tip on the phase assumed to be L3. Do not press any other button.

• Wait for the result of the measurement.

STEP 3

• The display will indicate the order of the phases (reverse or forward sequence).

Reversesequence:

The phase assumed to be L3 leads the phase assumed to be L2, which itself leads

the phase assumed to be L1.

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RESULT

INDIRECT Phase Order

L3 L2 L1

( to continue)

Figure 5-6

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max min

Forwardsequence:

The phase assumed to be L1 leads the phase assumed to be L2, which itself leads

the phase assumed to be L3.

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RESULT

DIRECT Phase Order

L1 L2 L3

( to continue)

max min

Figure 5-7

Error Messages

If the measurement is not possible, a warning message is displayed.

• Waiting time exceeded

• Frequency out of Range (40-70Hz) and Signal too Small (Vrms<10V)

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5.2 Power / Energy Mode

34 5

Press the Power/Energy button -

This display shows the active power, reactive powers (capacitive or inductive), and

the apparent power.

5.2.1 Starting and Stopping Energy Totalization

kVAR

VARh

kVA

VAh

ITEM FUNCTION

Start and stop date and time of energy totalization.

W: Active power Wh: Active energy consumed VAR: Reactive power:

- Inductive

- Capacitive

VARh: Reactive energy consumed

- Inductive

- Capacitive

VA: Apparent power VAh: Apparent energy consumed PF: Power factor (ratio of active power to apparent power) DPF: Displacement factor (cosine of φ) Tan: Tangent of angle

: Phase shift of the phase-to-earth voltage with respect to the phase-to-earth

current.

50.01Hz

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+13.84

0000203

11.64

0000242

0000000

DPF

Tan

+0.663

+0.761

+0.853

20.86

0000554

Figure 5-8

+040°

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-W +W

+VAR

-VAR

Produced Consumed

Reactive Power - from load

Reactive Power - from supply

Display of energies consumed.

Display of energies generated.

Online help.

Selection tools:

Use ▲ and ▼ to select a tool.

- Selection of the sub-menu.

- Select this tool, then press enter to start energy totalization.

- Select this tool, then press enter to stop energy totalization.

(All eight energy meters are stopped)

- Select this tool, then press enter to reset the totalization.

(All energy values are reset, including the energies generated)

NOTE: In the case of a balanced three-phase connection (selection in Conguration of Connection / Balanced three-phase), a 3φ symbol is displayed in the top

bar of the screen. The energies and powers displayed are then the total energies and powers of the balanced three-phase network. The other measurements are unchanged.

FourQuadrantPowerDiagram:

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Figure 5-9

5.3 Harmonics Mode

5.3.1 Voltage (V)

100

ITEM FUNCTION

This information concerns the harmonic located under the cursor.

Vh xx: Number of the harmonic. %: Level of the harmonic with respect to the fundamental (order 1). v: RMSvoltageoftheharmonicinquestion. +000: Phase shift with respect to the fundamental (order 1). Max/Min: Indicators of the maximum and minimum of the level of the harmonic in

THD: Total harmonic distortion (also called THD-F).

The horizontal axis indicates the orders of the harmonics. Display of the levels of the harmonics as a percentage with respect to the fundamen-

tal (order 1). Order 0: DC component. Order (1 to 25): order of the harmonics. As soon as the cursor goes past order 25, the

range from 26 to 50 appears. Note: The ► icon to the right of harmonic 25 indicates the presence of harmonics of

order higher than 25.

Analysis of the voltage harmonics

Selection tools: Use ▲ and ▼ to select a tool.

- Selection of the sub-menu

- Zoom-Out tool. Each press on the Enter button increases the vertical scale.

- Zoom-In tool. Each press on the Enter button decreases the vertical scale.

49.99Hz

100.0

Vh 01

max 100.0% min 100.0%

135791113151719212325

VAVA V -,+ A -,+

Figure 5-10

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228.1

THD

10:26

+000°

1.8

question(resetateachchangeofharmonicnumber).

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5.3.2 Current (A)

100

ITEM FUNCTION

This information concerns the harmonic located under the cursor.

Ah xx: Number of the harmonic. %: Level of the harmonic with respect to the fundamental (order 1). v: RMScurrentoftheharmonicinquestion. +000: Phase shift with respect to the fundamental (order 1). Max/Min: Indicators of the maximum and minimum of the level of the harmonic in

THD: Total harmonic distortion (also called THD-F).

The horizontal axis indicates the orders of the harmonics. Display of the levels of the harmonics as a percentage with respect to the fundamen-

tal (order 1). Order 0: DC component. Order (1 to 25): order of the harmonics. As soon as the cursor goes past order 25, the

range from 26 to 50 appears. Note: The ► icon to the right of harmonic 25 indicates the presence of harmonics of

order higher than 25.

Analysis of the current harmonics.

49.99Hz

100.0

Ah 01

max 100.0% min 100.0%

135791113151719212325

VAVA V -,+ A -,+

Figure 5-11

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4.9

THD

10:26

62.2

question(resetateachchangeofharmonicnumber).

+000°

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5.3.3 Apparent Power (VA)

-100

ITEM FUNCTION

This information concerns the harmonic located under the cursor.

VAh xx: Number of the harmonic. %: Level of the harmonic with respect to the fundamental (order 1). +030: Phase shift of the voltage harmonic with respect to the current harmonic

Max/Min: Indicators of the maximum and minimum of the level of the harmonic in

The horizontal axis indicates the orders of the harmonics. (the bars of the chart that are above the horizontal axis represent harmonic power consumed, while those below it represent harmonic power generated).

Display of the levels of the harmonics as a percentage with respect to the fundamental (order 1).

Order 0: DC component (with MR193 only) Order (1 to 25): order of the harmonics. As soon as the cursor goes past order 25, the

range from 26 to 50 appears. Note: The ► icon to the right of harmonic 25 indicates the presence of harmonics of

order higher than 25.

Analysis of the apparent power harmonics*

49.99Hz

VAh01

100

100.0 %

min 100.0 %

135791113151719212325

VAVA V -,+ A -,+

Figure 5-12

02/25/06

+030 °

max 100.0 %

fortheorderinquestion.

question(resetateachchangeofharmonicnumber).

10:26

*Not available with a balanced three-phase connection.

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5.3.4 Voltage Expert Mode

For a single-phase connection, this mode displays the Voltage expert mode.

49.99Hz

02 05 08

ITEM FUNCTION

This information concerns the following elements:

-:  “negative”sequence. 0:  “zero”sequence. +:  “positive”sequence. %:Sumsofthelevelsof“voltage”harmonicsclassiedbysequence(“negative”to

the left, “zero” in the centre, and “positive” to the right). See NOTE.

Sequencesofvoltageharmonics*

*Not available with a balanced three-phase connection.

11 14 17

20 23

0.5

VAVA V -,+ A -,+

03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24

Figure 5-13

0.4

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04 07 10 13 16 19 22 25

10:26

0.4

NOTE: the e󰀨ects of the sequences are the following:

"Negative" sequence

• Overheating of rotating machine.

• Loss of torque.

• Mechanical oscillations.

• Higher current draw for a given load.

• Premature ageing of rotating machine.

"Zero" sequence

• Overheating of rotating machine.

• Higher current draw for a given load.

• Overload of the neutral.

• Premature ageing of rotating machine.

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5.3.5 Current Expert Mode

For a single-phase connection, this mode displays the Current expert mode.

49.99Hz

02 05 08

11 14 17 20 23

0.5 %

VAVA V -,+ A -,+

ITEM FUNCTION

This information concerns the following elements:

the left, “zero” in the centre, and “positive” to the right). See NOTE.

Sequencesofcurrentharmonics*

*Not available with a balanced three-phase connection.

03 06

09 12 15 18

0.4% 0.4 %

Figure 5-14

02/25/06

04 07 10 13 16 19 22 25

10:26

NOTE: The e󰀨ects of the sequences are the following:

"Negative" sequence

• Overheating of rotating machine.

• Loss of torque.

• Mechanical oscillations.

• Higher current draw for a given load.

• Premature ageing of rotating machine.

"Zero" sequence

• Overheating of rotating machine.

• Higher current draw for a given load.

• Overload of the neutral.

• Premature ageing of rotating machine.

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5.4 Snapshot Mode

This button allows 8 snapshots to be saved for future recall and evaluation. From any active function, press the Snapshot button to display a list of

stored snapshots.

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02/17/06 11:27

02/17/06 11:28

02/17/06 12:08

02/17/06 12:20

02/17/06 12:30

02/17/06 12:48

Figure 5-15

ITEM FUNCTION

Available memory indicator. The black area of the status bar indicates amount of memory used.

List of saved snapshots: Each icon indicates the type of screen stored (recording, alarm, waveforms, etc.) and

the date and time of the snapshot.

Opens a saved snapshot.

Deletes a saved snapshot.

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5.4.1 Taking a Snapshot of a Display

• Press the button (for approx 2s) to capture the current display.

• The icon is displayed in the top left corner as soon as the operation

is successful. This icon is replaced by if there is no space left in the memory to record the display.

NOTE: These screens can be downloaded to a computer using the DataView® software.

5.4.2 Opening and Deleting a Previously Saved Snapshot

A short press (about 1s) on the button gives access to the menu of snapshots that have been saved.

The small icon to the left of each snapshot (date and time) indicates the type of

data stored.

Toopenasavedsnapshot:

• Make sure the function is selected.

• Select the snapshot to be displayed using the ◄ and ► buttons.

• Press the Enter button to display the snapshot.

• After reviewing the snapshot, press the Enter button again to return to the list of saved snapshots.

Todeleteasavedsnapshot:

• Select the function using the ◄ and ► buttons., then press the Enter button.

• Select the snapshot to be deleted.

• Press the Enter button to delete.

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5.5 Alarm Mode

Press the alarm display mode button -

This mode detects crossings of the thresholds of the values (Vrms, Arms, VPST, Vcf, Acf, Hz, Akf, Vthd, Athd, W, VAR, VA, DPF, PF, Tan, Vh, Ah and VAh).

The stored alarms can then be transferred to a PC using the DataView software (see § 6).

NOTE:

The threshold values must ﬁrst be programmed in the Set-up mode. Also, the alarm event or alarm capture, must end before an alarm will be displayed.

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CAPTURE ALARMS

:02/17/06 11:27

Start

Stop

:02/17/06 11:28

Figure 5-16

ITEM FUNCTION

Available memory indicator. The black stripe represents the memory already in use, the white stripe the memory still available.

Starting and ending times of an alarm.

Displays the alarms log.

Programs the recording of detected alarms.

Erases the alarms log.

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5.5.1 Programming and Starting Alarms

Select the icon with the ◄► buttons.

To program the starting and stopping times:

1. With the Start eld highlighted in yellow, press the Enter button to dene the

starting date and time of the alarms.

• Use the ▲▼ buttons to increment or decrement a value and ◄► to move to the adjacent item.

• Press the Enter button once the programming of the Start is completed.

2. Select the Stop eld using the ▼ button and press Enter to dene the ending

date and time of the alarms.

• Use the ▲▼ buttons to increment or decrement a value and ◄► to move to the adjacent item.

• Press the Enter button once the programming of the Stop is completed.

3. Press the ▼ button again to highlight OK in yellow, then press Enter.

4. The message “Waiting to start search” will display on the screen. At the start-

ing time, the bottom of the screen displays “Search in progress”.

5. At the stop time, the OK button is displayed again highlighted in yellow.

NOTE: To stop the alarm recording before the stop time occurs, select the Hand tool by pressing the ▼ button and then the Enter button.

5.5.2 Displaying the Alarms Log

OPEN ALARM LOG (1/2)

11:27

02/25/06

11:28

11:29

Vthd Vrms Vthd Vthd Arms Arms Arms Arms Arms Vrms

Figure 5-17

Min Min Min Max Max Min Min Min Min Min

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23.1% 0V

34.3%

35.0% 1A 1A 0A 0A 0A 109V

2s 1s24 1s 1s 1s5 1s3 1s9 1s9 1s8 3s37

100

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ITEM FUNCTION

Available memory indicator. The black stripe represents the memory already in use, the white stripe the memory still available.

Date and time of the alarm.

Measurement parameter monitored.

Maximum or minimum amplitude detected (Values in W, VAR, PF, DPF and Tan φ are recorded in absolute value).

Alarm Duration

To display the alarms log, select the icon with the ◄ button.

Use the

▲▼ buttons to move through the alarms.

NOTE: All the alarms recorded can be downloaded to a PC with the DataView

software (see § 6). Up to 4096 alarms can be captured.

5.5.3 Deleting the Alarms Log

To erase the entire alarms log:

1. Select the icon using the ◄► buttons.

2. Select Yes using the

all logs.

3. To exit without deleting, press No and then the Enter button.

▲▼ buttons

, then press the Enter button. This will delete

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5.6 Recording Mode

After a recording is set, the instrument will go into sleep mode (no display) to save the batteries. The recording will start as programmed. Press any button other than the ON/OFF button to turn ON the display again. Turning off the PowerPad® Jr. clears the schedule, even if turned on again, the recording will not start.

This mode enables all the parameters previously congured in the setup mode

to be recorded.

Press the Record mode button -

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NEW RECORDING

Set-up : CONFIG 1

Start : 02/25/06 10:56

Stop : 02/25/06 10:57

Period : 10 min

Name : T E S T 1

345

Figure 5-18

ITEM FUNCTION

Representing the time already elapsed (black zone) with respect to the total time (white zone) of the recording in progress

Sets the conﬁguration for a new recording (see § 5.6.1)

Displays a recording.

Conﬁgures and starts a recording.

Deletes a recording.

Inrush mode (see § 5.7)

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5.6.1 Starting a Recording

Select the icon with the ◄► buttons.

1. Select the Conguration to be used by pressing the Enter button. Then use

the ▲▼ buttons and press the Enter button to validate.

NOTE: Conﬁgurations CONFIG 1 to CONFIG 4 were deﬁned in § 4.1.1 Conﬁgura-

tion / Recording set-up.

2. Select Start using ▼. Press Enter to dene the starting date and time of the

recording campaign.

Use the ▲▼ buttons to increment or decrement a value and ◄► to move to

an adjacent item.

Press the Enter button once the programming of the Start is completed.

3. Set the Stop date the same way as the Start time in step 2.

4. Select the Period eld using ▼. Press Enter to dene the duration of integra-

tion of the records of the campaign.

Use the ▲▼ buttons to increment or decrement the possible values (1s, 5s,

20s, 1mn, 2mn, 5mn, 10mn, or 15mn). Press Enter to validate.

NOTE: The recording integration period is the time over which the measure-

ments of each value recorded will be averaged.

5. Press ▼ again to highlight the Name zone in yellow and press Enter to enter

the edit mode.

Enter the name of the record, for example TEST1. Several records may have

the same name. Use the ▲▼ buttons to display a character and ◄► to move to an adjacent character.

Press Enter once the programming of the Name is complete.

6. Press ▼ to reach the OK zone. Press Enter to start the recording.

NOTE: The PowerPad® Jr. will calculate the storage needs of the recording, and if necessary, will display the message “Not enough memory”.

The message “Waiting to record” will display on the screen until the date and time matches the programmed date and time. The bottom of the screen then indicates “Recording in progress”.

NOTE: To stop the recording before the stop time occurs (with no possibility of resumption), select the Hand tool by pressing the ▼ button and then the Enter button.

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5.6.2 Selecting a Recording

The status bar at the top displays the memory occupied by previous records.

ToSelectaRecording:

• Select the icon with the ◄ button. The screen displays the various stored recordings.

NOTE: If the “@” symbol appears as the ﬁrst letter of the recording name (e.g. @ EST), the data may be corrupted and should be checked carefully.

• Select the desired recording using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the Enter

button.

• Next, select the measurement recording to be displayed using the ▲▼

buttons and then press the Enter button. The corresponding screen will display.

• Return to the previous screen by selecting the icon with the ◄ button (the

tool must be selected).

NOTE: It is possible to return to any mode by pressing the corresponding mode button (e.g. , , , etc.)

5.6.3 Deleting a Recording

ToDeleteaRecording:

• Select the icon with the ◄► buttons. The erase recording screen will display.

• Select the recording to be deleted, then press the Enter button.

NOTE: The deletion of the record may take a few seconds to complete.

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5.6.4 Examples of Recordings

VOLTAGE (Vrms)

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ITEM FUNCTION

Date and time corresponding to the position of the time cursor.

Minimum, mean, and maximum measurements recorded in the display integration period corresponding to the position of the cursor.

Note: For VRMS and ARMS only, the minimum and maximum values correspond to the RMS values for a half-period.

A long press on the ◄ or ► button causes a shift to rapid motion if the selected.

Time cursor - moves by using the ◄ or ► button when the tool is selected.

Returns to the previous screen.

Type of measurement displayed.

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228.7 < 229.4 v < 230.5

240.0V

230.0V

220.0V

min>

010203040500

Vrms

Figure 5-19

tool is

NOTE: The Current measurement display reveals the same information as above except in Current instead of Voltage.

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ACTIVE POWER (W)

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ITEM FUNCTION

Date and time corresponding to the position of the time cursor.

Mean value in the active power display integration period corresponding to the position of the cursor.

A long press on the ◄ or ► button causes a shift to rapid motion if the selected.

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+1.578

+1.6k

+0.90k

+0.20k

min>

10 11 12 13 14 15

WWh

Figure 5-20

ENERGY IN SPECIFIED DURATION (Wh)

tool is

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02/25/06 15:25:00 02/25/06 15:28:00

+4.4 Wh

+1.0k

+0.78k

+0.56k

01020304

WWh

Figure 5-21

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ITEM FUNCTION

Starting and ending dates and times of the energy calculation.

Value of the energy from the starting date and time up to the cursor position (date and time of end of calculation).

A long press on the ◄ or ► button causes a shift to rapid motion if the

tool is

selected.

• With the tool selected, set the starting date/time of the energy metering

using the ◄ or ► buttons.

• With the tool selected, select the Wh icon. The screen displays the record-

ing relevant to the energy measurement. The starting and ending dates are

identical.

• Select the tool again. The time cursor is now activated.

• Move the time cursor using the ◄ or ► buttons. The energy between the

starting date and time and the time cursor (ending date and time) is displayed. In addition, the corresponding bars of the bar chart turn grey.

NOTE: All of the data in a recording session can be downloaded to a computer using the DataView® software.

The and tools allow the integration period of the displayed measurement and the graph time-scale to be changed.

Display Averaging Period Graph Scale

2 hours over 5 days

1 hour over 2 1/2 days 15 minutes over 15 hours 10 minutes over 10 hours

5 minutes over 5 hours

1 minute over 1 hour

20 seconds over 20 minutes

5 seconds over 5 minutes

1 second over 1 minute

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5.7 Inrush Mode (starting current)

This mode is used to record the waveform of the current on 229,376 samples, at 256 samples per period (17.92s of recording for a 50Hz signal).

Recording is triggered automatically when the starting of a motor is detected. The

beginning of the motor starting search can be triggered in delayed mode (starting date and time programmed by the user). The search can be stopped manually if

desired.

Once the recording has been done, the PowerPad® Jr. displays the waveform of the current. The user can then move along the curve using a cursor and zoom in

on features of interest.

The following information is available:

• Instantaneous value of the current at the time indicated by the cursor.

• Maximum instantaneous value of the current (over the entire start).

• RMS value of the half-period (or lobe) of the current on which the cursor

is placed.

• Maximum half-period RMS value of the current (over the entire start).

• Starting time and duration of the starting of the motor.

WARNING: The voltage must be present before the motor is switched ON in order

tohaveastableandcorrectfrequencysynchronization.

5.7.1 Starting an Inrush Recording

1. Select the Inrush icon

2. Select the New Inrush line and press Enter.

INRUSH MODE

Open last Inrush

New Inrush

from the recording display using the ► button.

Figure 5-22

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3. Dene the measurement values, then press the Enter button.

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NEW INRUSH

Start Threshold

Hysteresis

Start

0100Arms

: 2%

: 02/25/06 15:20

Figure 5-23

Use the ▲▼ buttons to select a eld, press Enter to enter the eld, ▲▼ to incre- ment or decrement the value in the eld, ◄► to go from one selection to the other inside the eld, and press Enter to exit from the edit mode.

• StartThreshold: denes the threshold beyond which recording will be a󰀨ected. (Note: The triggering and stopping thresholds are half-period

RMS current values.)

• Hysteresis: determines, with the triggering threshold, the stopping

threshold of Inrush recording. With a hysteresis of 2% and a triggering threshold of 1000ARMS, the stopping threshold will be 980ARMS.

(Note: When the stopping threshold is not detected, recording continues until the memory is full. The maximum value is 5999ARMS.)

• Start:denes the date and time in which the recording will be done.

4. Select OK and press Enter to validate. The message “Waiting for triggering

threshold” will display at the bottom of the screen.

When the triggering threshold is reached, the current measurements Inrush

will be recorded. Recording will stop when the stopping threshold is reached.

NOTE: To stop the recording at any time, select the Hand tool ( ) by pressing the ▼ button and then the Enter button.

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5.7.2 Viewing the Inrush Recording

1. From the main Inrush mode display, select Open last Inrush and press Enter.

This will display the Open Inrush screen.

2. Press Enter one more time and the waveform of the recording is displayed.

If the stopping threshold is not detected, the message “Stopping threshold not

detected” will be displayed.

NOTE: Use the Zoom tools waveform.

at any time to zoom in or out of part of the

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CHAPTER 6

DATAVIEW® SOFTWARE

6.1 Installing DataView

DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS.

NOTE: When installing, the user must have Administrative access rights

during the installation. The users access rights can be changed after the installation is complete.

DataView® must be reinstalled for each user in a multi-user system.

USB Flash Drive Install

1. Insert the USB stick into an available USB port (wait for driver to be installed).

2. If Autorun is enabled then an AutoPlay window should appear as shown.

NOTE: If Autorun is disabled, it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer, then locate and open the USB stick drive labeled “DataView” to view the ﬁles on the drive.

3. In the AutoPlay window, select Open Folder to view Files.

4. Double-click on Setup.exe from the opened folder view to launch the Data-

View setup program.

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A Set-up window, similar to the one below, will appear.

Figure 6-1

There are several different options to choose from. Some options(*) require

an internet connection.

• DataView, Version x.xx.xxxx - Installs DataView® onto the PC.

• *Adobe Reader - Links to the Adobe® website to download the most

recent version of Adobe

Reader to the computer. Adobe® Reader is

required for viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView®.

• *DataView Updates - Links to the online DataView® software updates to

check for new software version releases.

• *Firmware Upgrades - Links to the online rmware updates to check for

new rmware version releases.

• Documents - Shows a list of instrument related documents that you can

view. Adobe

Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied

with DataView®.

DataView, Version x.xx.xxxx option should be selected by default. Select

the desired language and then click on Install.

The Installation Wizard window will appear. Click Next.

To proceed, accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.

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9. In the Customer Information window, enter a Name and Company, then click Next.

10.

In the Setup Type window that appears, select the “Complete” radio button option, then click Next.

11. In the Select Features window that appears, select the instrument’s control panel that you want to install, then click Next.

NOTE: The PDF-XChange option must be selected to be able to generate PDF reports from within DataView®.

Figure 6-2

12. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click on Install.

13. If the instrument selected for installation requires the use of a USB port, a warning box will appear, similar to Figure 6-3. Click OK.

Figure 6-3

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

NOTE: The installation of the drivers may take a few moments. Windows may even indicate that it is not responding, however it is running. Please wait for it to ﬁnish.

14. When the drivers are nished installing, the Installation Successful dialog box will appear. Click on OK.

15. Next, the Installation Wizard Complete window will appear. Click on Finish.

16. A Question dialog box appears next. Click Yes to read the procedure for con-

necting the instrument to the USB port on the computer.

NOTE: The Set-up window remains open. You may now select another option to download (e.g. Adobe® Reader), or close the window.

17. Restart your computer, then connect the instrument to the USB port on the

computer.

18. Once connected, the Found New Hardware dialog box will appear. Windows will complete the driver installation process automatically.

The DataView folder containing shortcuts for DataView® and each instrument control panel selected during installation has

been added to your desktop.

NOTE: If you connected your instrument to the computer before installing the software and drivers, you may need to use the Add/Remove Hardware utility to remove the instrument driver before repeating the process.

6.2 Connecting the Model 8230 to your Computer

The Model 8230 is supplied with an optically isolated USB interface cable required for connecting the instrument to the computer. This cable (Cat. #2135.41) is equipped with a USB type A on one end, and an optical connector on the other

end.

To connect the Model 8230 to your computer:

1. Connect the optical connector end of the cable to the serial port on the side panel of the Model 8230 (see Figure 2-1, item 8)

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2. Connect the USB type A end of the cable to an available USB port on your

computer.

You are now ready to use the DataView® software with the 8230.

6.3 Opening the Control Panel

To open the Power Analyzer Control Panel:

Double-click the PowerPad Icon in the DataView folder that was created

• during installation, located on the desktop.

• The Connection window will appear:

Figure 6-4

Make sure that the communication port displayed in the dialog box matches the port that the serial cable is plugged into. Once the proper communication parameters have been specied, click OK.

NOTE: The communication rate is determined automatically by DataView® and the 8230 (maximum rate is 115.2 kbps).

When a communication link is established, DataView® will automatically identify

the instrument that it is connected to.

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

Figure 6-5

A status screen will then appear showing:

• The status of PowerPad® Jr. on the left-hand side

• The communications port and speed of the connection

• The model number, serial number, and rmware revision

• The battery charge level, whether the battery is charging or discharging,

and the time read from the instrument’s clock

• If a recording is in progress and when it is scheduled to end

• If a delayed recording is scheduled and when it is scheduled to begin

• Real-time waveforms and trend information from the PowerPad® Jr.

If the indicated items are not shown on the screen, select Restore Default Layout

from the Window menu.

NOTE: If the battery charge is shown to be unknown, plug the PowerPad® Jr. into AC Power, when it reaches 100% charge, the display should again be able to show the battery charge.

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6.3.1 General Functions

The buttons described below appear on several DataView® Setup screens.

• Re-Read from Instrument: Reads the current conguration of the

Pow

erPad® Jr. attached via the serial cable.

• SavetoFile: Saves the current conguration. This le will reside on the computer’s disk drive. Saving di󰀨erent conguration setups can be useful

for future functions and tests.

• LoadfromFile:Retrieves a saved le from the computer’s disk drive to

be used in programming the PowerPad® Jr.

• OK: Closes the dialog box and brings up the Control Panel.

• Cancel:Exits without saving conguration.

• Apply: Programs the PowerPad® Jr. using the current settings without

closing the window.

• Help:Opens the online Help.

6.3.2 Set-up Conﬁguration

The Congure the instrument dialog box (Fig. 6-6) lets you congure every aspect

of the Model 8230 PowerPad® Jr. Each eld is identical to the programmable fea-

tures available from the instrument’s front panel itself.

Several of the functions are congured by typing the appropriate value in the eld provided. Others are congured by clicking on the appropriate radio button or Icon, such as, selecting the current probe.

Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230

Figure 6-6

The Congure the Instrument dialog box consists of the following features:

• ReactiveValuesCalculation:With or without harmonics. Applies to VAR

calculation.

• NominalFrequency: 50 or 60Hz (displays last detected frequency).

• Current Sensors: MN93, MN193, SR193, MR193, AmpFlex® A193,

MiniFlex® or Adapter (used to accept probes with other ratios or a direct

1 Amp or 5 Amp input). Probes displayed are automatically detected by the instrument. (See § 4.1.1 for conguration of the MN193 and Adapter box).

• ConnectionType: Single-Phase or 3-Phase balanced.

• VoltageTransformerRatio: Sets the scale for voltage measurement in

cases where measurements are on the secondary side of a transformer

and the primary value needs to be displayed. Data is saved on the PC,

but not written to the instrument.

• Set Instrument’s Clock: Programs the date and time into the instrument.

6.3.3 Instrument Display Conﬁguration

The PowerPad® Jr. Instrument Display window allows you to customize the display

(colors, clock, date, language and contrast).

Figure 6-7

NOTE: For detailed instructions and descriptions for any feature in a dialog box, click on the Help Button (lower right-side of the dialog box), or right-click on the feature you want information about.

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6.3.4 Alarm Conditions Conﬁguration

The Alarm Conditions window allows you to set up 10 alarm congurations.

Figure 6-8

Hysteresis: This value for alarms is set to prevent multiple recordings of an event that goes above the threshold and a certain percentage below it at times.

Example: If the alarm threshold is 100V or higher, hysteresis is 1%. When the voltage goes up to 100V, the alarm condition starts. When it goes back down to 99V, the alarm condition stops.

ScheduleAlarmSearch:When this check box is checked, an alarm is ready to be scheduled. Once checked, the End Alarm Search button will appear.

EndAlarmSearch:This button will stop all alarms in progress.

CaptureParameter: The alarm will be triggered based on the value of the selected

parameter.

Choicesinclude:

• None: no alarm

• Vrms: voltage root mean squared

• Arms: current root mean squared

• VPST:voltage short term icker

• Vcf: voltage crest factor

• Acf:current crest factor

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• Hz: frequency

• Akf:current K factor

• Vthd: voltage total harmonic distortion

• Athd: current total harmonic distortion

• W: active power

Once a parameter is selected, a threshold window will open allowing you to set the trigger value.

Duration: The alarm will only be recorded if the duration of the parameter meeting the threshold criteria exceeds the duration. The minimum alarm duration can be in minutes or seconds. In the case of Vrms or Arms not using neutral current, can also be in hundredths of a second.

For Vrms and Arms, it can be useful to set a duration of 0 seconds. In that case an event as short as a half cycle can be detected (8 milliseconds at 60Hz). For all other parameters, the minimum duration that can be detected is 1 second.

NOTE: It is possible to check for alarms, records and search for transients at the same time.

6.3.5 Recordings Conﬁguration

The Recording window shows the dialog box used to congure the parameters for

a recording session.

Figure 6-9

Four di󰀨erent congurations are available. More congurations can be saved by

pressing “Save to File” and recalled later by pressing “Load From File”.

1. Check the conguration you wish to set up: 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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2. Check all the parameters you wish to record by clicking on each one.

3. Congure the harmonic values to be recorded, if desired.

It is also possible to record up to 2 of 3 types of harmonic data, voltage (Vh),

current (Ah) and power (VAh).

For each selected harmonic data type, you can choose a range of harmonics

to record from the 1st to 50th. You can further limit that range to only include odd numbers by checking the box for “Odd Harmonics Only”.

EndRecording:Ends any recording in progress or any future recording.

ClearEntries: Clears the data entered in the new recording window. It does not

cause any changes to the PowerPad® Jr.

WriteChangesandStartNewRecording:Causes the PowerPad® Jr. to sched-

ule a new recording.

NOTE: The PowerPad® Jr. loses its scheduled memory if it is powered off before the recording begins. If it is powered off during the recording, a partial recording will usually still exist but with the ﬁrst letter of its name changed to “@”. The start

andendtimesrequestedfortherecordingmightbeadjustedbythePowerPad®

Jr. to be in even multiples of the averaging period. For instance, if an integration

periodof10minuteswererequested,andthestarttimewas9:03,therecording

might not actually begin until 9:10.

If OK or Apply is pressed, the following screen appears:

Figure 6-10

Select Yes to schedule a recording, select No to bring you back to the Congure

dialog box without starting a recording.

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6.3.6 Inrush Conﬁguration (See § 5.7)

The Inrush window allows you to set up the criteria for capturing a motor inrush.

Figure 6-11

1. Select the date and time to start the search for an inrush.

2. Select the start threshold for current RMS. The inrush recording begins when the ARMS threshold is reached.

4. Select the hysteresis percentage for ending the inrush capture. The inrush recording ends when the current is below the threshold minus the hysteresis percentage, or when the maximum number of datapoints have been captured.

WriteChangesandStartNewInrushSearch: Initiates searching for an Inrush when the OK or Apply button is pressed.

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6.3.7 Monitoring

The EN50160 standard denes limiting values and permissible variations of the voltage quality for the European Community. It denes which parameters are relevant, and how are they measured. Continuous or random sampling control of the voltage quality provides the supplier of electric energy with a reliable basis when dealing with network problems, and it contributes to quality assurance.

The purpose of the EN50160 standard “Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public distribution systems” is to specify the characteristics of the supply

voltage with regard to the course of the curve, the voltage level, the frequency and

symmetry of the three phase-network at the interconnecting point to the customer.

The goal is to determine limiting values for regular operating conditions.

However, facility defects may lead to major disturbances in the electricity distribution supply network. Accordingly, the standard establishes these values as limiting values, which are not allowed to be exceeded on the high or low side during 95% of the controlled period, typically one week.

Figure 6-12

Congure and start an EN50160 test of line quality. It is recommended that a brief test of 10 minutes or shorter be done rst, to verify the connections and param-

eters of the test are correct. Only then should the 1-week test be done.

If neither of the voltage proles are chosen, a eld appears to enter the nominal voltage. The frequency is not asked for, since it will be asked for when the test

result is downloaded.

Follow the instructions in the dialog box to set up and run this special test. Press the Help button for further instructions.

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6.3.8 Running the Test

After conguring the instrument, press “OK”. The status window will display if a recording is ready to start.

NOTE: Always use the EN50160 data screen when downloading an EN50160 recording, NOT the recording screen.

6.4 Real-time Windows

Once setup is complete, di󰀨erent views of real time data and waveforms can be viewed on-screen.

6.4.1 Waveform, Harmonic Bar and Harmonic Text

Figure 6-13a

Figure 6-13b

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Figure 6-13c

IneachReal-timewindow,youcan:

• Select the type of data to review.

• Stop the update with the Hold function.

• Print the selected real-time window.

• Save it to disk. There is a choice of either .dvb (database to be viewed in DataView) or .csv (le to view in a spreadsheet program).

6.4.2 Power/Energy

Figure 6-14

The Power/Energy window displays accumulated power and energy data. Accumulated energy data can be started or stopped and the results can be down-

loaded to a database and viewed on the screen, selected by phase.

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6.4.3 Trend

Figure 6-15

This gure shows a real-time trend of data from the PowerPad® Jr. The data is an average of waveforms downloaded to the PC. There might be 1 waveform per 2.6 seconds. The data is summarized to 1 datapoint every 10 seconds.

NOTE: More data types are downloaded to a database or spreadsheet than what is shown on the screen.

6.5 Downloading Data to Database

Choose from two ways to download data:

• From the Instrument tree view, expand the sections under “Recorded Data from the instrument”, then click on a line that describes the recorded data. It

will bring up a window with a graph of the data.

• From the Instrument menu, select “Recorded Data” to download the data recorded in the PowerPad® Jr.

- Select the data you want to Download by clicking on the desired tab

(Recordings, Photographs, etc.), then clicking on the le name.

- Select “Save” (this may take a few minutes).

- Type a name for the downloaded le. In the Save as type drop-down menu, select either .dvb (saves it as a database to be viewed in DataView) or .csv (saves it as a comma delimited le to be viewed in a spreadsheet), then click “Save”.

- Alternatively, select “View”. After the download is complete, a window will appear with a graph of the data, and some viewing or channel options. In that window, you can select “Save”, or “Print”.

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Following are examples of each tab listed in the display window.

6.5.1 Recordings

Figure 6-16a

The Recording window displays a list of recordings within the PowerPad® Jr.

These recordings can be selected and printed or saved to a database.

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Figure 6-16b

6.5.2 Photographs

Figure 6-17a

Figure 6-17b

The Photographs window displays a list of photographs (snapshots) taken on the

PowerPad® Jr. It shows the date and time when the camera button was pressed.

When “View” is selected, it shows the waveforms, power data and a Bitmap image of the PowerPad® Jr. screen from the time the camera button was pressed.

NOTE: Snapshots can only be initiated using the camera button on the PowerPad® Jr. itself, not by DataView®.

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6.5.3 Alarms

Figure 6-18

The Alarms window displays a list of alarms recorded with the PowerPad® Jr.

Alarms can be selected and downloaded to a database. The downloaded alarms contain no more information than is shown in the screen display.

6.5.4 Inrush

Figure 6-19a

The Inrush window displays an inrush recording stored on the PowerPad® Jr. It

shows the time it began, its duration, the maximum ARMS and maximum A-Peak.

The selected inrush can then be downloaded.

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Figure 6-19b

The downloaded result contains many waveforms. Use the controls “><” and “<>” located at the lower right corner of the window, to zoom in or out of the data.

These controls are available in every graph from recorded data.

There is also a checkbox, “View As List”, which can be used to show the value of every datapoint.

Figure 6-19c

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The ARMS display shows the ARMS of each half cycle during the inrush.

Figure 6-19d

6.5.5 Monitoring

The Monitoring window displays recorded tests that can be downloaded and analyzed.

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Figure 6-20a

After selecting a recording and clicking “View”, the summary window appears showing the results after all the data has been downloaded to a database. It dis-

plays the name, percent of the 10-minute periods that it has been out of range,

followed by the range it needed to be within.

Figure 6-20b

6.5.6 Saving Real-time Measurements

Real-time data received from an instrument can be saved directly into a recording session database. This di󰀨ers from the process of downloading and saving

recorded data in that the measurements are stored on the computer as the instrument measures them. These measurements are not necessarily being stored

within the instrument. However, the instrument may be congured to record at the same time real-time measurements are being received from the instrument. In which case, two copies of the measurements will be stored. One copy is stored on

the local computer and the other in memory within the instrument.

ToSaveaReal-timeMeasurement:

1. From the Realtime Trend window, check the “Rec to PC” checkbox.

2. In the Save As dialog box that appears, specify the type of le to save in the “Save as Type” eld. The choices are .dvb (DataView database), .xls (Excel spreadsheet), or .csv (Comma Separated File). Specify the name of the le by typing it into the File name eld, select the desired location to save the le, then click Save to save the le.

3. When the “Rec to PC” option is unchecked the le can be opened by selecting

Yes from the View Saved File dialog box.

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To edit the Session Properties, return to the Power Analyzer Control Panel and

select File > Edit Session Properties.

Figure 6-21

The Session Properties dialog box allows you to specify the Operator, Site and Custom parameters that are to be saved with recorded data. These parameters

are used when generating reports.

The Operator and Site tabs allow you to maintain lists of operators and sites, saving you time when specifying parameters for reports.

On the left of the Operator and Site tabs is the list of previously dened Operators and Sites. On the right of the Operator and Site tabs is the individual parameters that will be saved in an associated database. Only a single set of operator and site elds are saved in the recording database.

The Custom tab contains a list of user dened parameters. Along side each user dened parameter is a check box. Items that are checked will be added to an associated database. Only a single set of Custom parameters can be maintained (unlike the Operator and Site lists). The Custom tab allows you to specify any user dened parameters (in addition to the comments eld of the Site tab) that are to be

used in displaying a report.

In addition to the pre-designed report templates, DataView® allows you to totally conﬁgure reports to your needs. Refer to the DataView® HELP ﬁle on “Tem-

plates” to learn more about templates.

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CHAPTER 7

MAINTENANCE

Use only factory specied replacement parts. AEMC® will not be held responsible for any accident, incident, or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center.

7.1 Recharging the Battery

The 8230 is powered by six rechargeable NiMH storage batteries (Figure 7-1, item

1) having a capacity of at least 1800 mAh.

The storage batteries are recharged using the external power unit supplied with

the instrument. It is connected to the 8230 using the jack. Use only the external

power unit supplied with the equipment.

With fully discharged storage batteries, the charging time is approximately four hours. Once the battery is recharged, the instrument uses external power and

does not discharge the battery.

Note: when the external power unit is connected, the orange indicator lights.

The number of bars inside the battery icon on the display is proportional to the

charge level.

ITEM FUNCTION

Battery fully charged.

Battery discharged.

Moving bars: battery charging

No battery. The 8230 is supplied by external power unit.

NOTE: The instrument will not recharge if the message “Instrument will soon turn OFF” is displayed on the screen. The Enter button must be pressed or the instrument must be turned OFF before recharging will start.

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7.2 Changing the Battery

WARNING:

• When changing the battery, disconnect the instrument from the AC power and

anyotherinputsandturntheequipmentoff.Theremustbeadelayofatleast

one minute without the battery being connected.

• Do not expose the battery to heat exceeding 212°F (100°C).

• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals.

To access the batteries, turn the 8230 over and turn the lock one-quarter turn (Figure 7-1, item 2) counter-clockwise using a coin (Figure 7-1, item 3).

Figure 7-1

7.3 Cleaning

Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity.

• Use a soft cloth, lightly dampened with soapy water

• Wipe with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth

• Do not splash water directly on the clamp

• Do not use alcohol, solvents or hydrocarbons

Sensors:

• Clean using a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water, then dry

rapidly.

• Keep the air gap of the probes (MN, SR and MR) perfectly clean.

• Oil the visible metallic parts lightly to prevent rust.

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APPENDIX A

Vhalf

Ahalf

Zeron

NSHC

MATHEMATICAL FORMULAS FOR VARIOUS PARAMETERS

NOTEthefollowingabbreviationsusedinthissection:

NSHC = number of samples per half cycle (between two consecutive zeros)

NSC = number of samples per cycle

NSS = number of samples in a second (multiple of NSC)

V = voltage phase to neutral

U = voltage phase to phase

Network Frequency

The sampling is locked to the network frequency so as to provide 256 samples per period (NECHPER) from 40 to 70Hz. This locking is essential for the calculations of the reactive powers, the calculations of levels and angles, and the calculations giving the harmonic magnitudes.

Half-period Voltage and Current RMS Values

NSHC

NSHC: number of samples per half cycle (between two consecutive zeros)

n: sample (0; 255)

(Next Zero)-1

⋅=

∑

Zeron

(Next Zero)-1

⋅=

∑

[]

Rms voltage

Rms current

MIN / MAX Values for Voltage and Current

Vmax=max (Vhalf), Vmin=min (Vhalf)

Amax=max (Ahalf), Amin=min (Ahalf)

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Short-term Flicker (PST) of the Voltage

)Vpm,max (Vpp

Acf

−

Vrms

NSS

Numerical method derived from standard IEC 61000-4-15.

The PST value is refreshed every 1 minute.

Peak Voltage and Current (Updated on each waveform refresh)

Vpp=max (V[n]), Vpm=min (V[n]), n ∈ [0..NSC-1]

App=max (A[n]), Apm=min (V[n]), n ∈ [0..NSC-1]

Peak Factors for Current and Voltage (over 1 second)

Vcf

NSC

−

NSC

⋅

∑

[]

Peak factor voltage

NSC

)Apm,max (App

−

NSC

⋅

∑

[]

Peak factor current

1 sec RMS Values for Voltage and Current

Rms voltage

Rms current

[]

−

[]

Arms

NSS

⋅

∑

NSS

⋅

∑

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Harmonic Calculations

[]

Aharm

Vharm

NSS-1

Reactive power

Apparent power

NSS-1

These are done by 1024-point FFT (4 periods) without windowing (cf. IEC 1000-4-

7). From the real and imaginary parts, the levels Vharm and Aharm are calculated

(with respect to the RMS value of the fundamental) and the angles Vph and Aph are calculated (phase shift with respect to the fundamental).

The voltage harmonic level (Vharm) is multiplied by the current harmonic level (Aharm) to calculate the apparent power harmonic level (VAharm). The power harmonic angles are calculated from the di󰀨erence between voltage harmonic angles

and the current harmonic angles.

[]

nVharm

Athd ,

∑∑

nAharm

Different Power Levels 1 Sec in Single-Phase Connection

[]

Active power

VA = Vrms Arms

VAR =

NSS

∑

0nVn

NSS-1

∑

or VAR = VA – W if computation method is with harmonics

[]

n - NSC / 4VF

[]

nAF

Different Power Levels 1 Sec in Balanced Three-Phase Connection

Total Active power

tal Apparent power

NSS

tal Reactive power

U = voltage phase to phase between phase 1 to phase 2 A = phase 3

−=

VAR nAFnUF

∑

WVAVAR

NSS

−

0 n

AU ⋅⋅=

RMSRMS

][].4/[

nANSCnU

²²

NSS-1

∑

0 n

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if computation metho

][].[

is without harmonics

K Factor

PF =

DPF = cos(

Tan = tan(

Tint

VAR

⋅

∑

= Akf

∑

[]

nAharm

nAharmn

Ratios

φ)

cos(φ) =

phase power factor

phase displacement factor

phase tangent

NSS-1

n∑=

NSS-1

n∑=

[]

nVF

[]

nVF

NSS-1

n∑=

Various Types of Energy

Whc

∑

3600

Tint

−

3600

∑

Tint

0for W

≥=

0for W <

[]

nAF

Cosine angle between voltage fundamental and phase curren

[]

nAF

Active energy consumed

Active energy generated

Tint

∑

3600

∑

Tint

∑

Tint

∑

Tint

∑

Tint

3600

−

VAR

3600

−

VAR

3600

VAR

3600

∑

VARhLc

RhLg

VARhCc

VARhCg

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0for W ≥

0for W <

for VAR 0 and W 0

for VAR < 0 and W < 0

for VAR < 0 and W 0

for VAR 0 and W < 0

≥

Apparent energy consume

Apparent energy generated

≥

Inductive reactive energy consumed

Inductive reactive energy generated

≥

Capacitive reactive energy consume

Capacitive reactive energy generated

Hysteresis

Hysteresis 2% Uref

Threshold = 102% Uref

Duration

Hysteresis is a ltering principle, often used after the threshold detection has occurred. A correct setting of hysteresis value will avoid repeated triggering when the measure is varying close to the threshold.

The event detection is activated when the measure is going over the threshold but it can only be deactivated if the measure goes under the threshold minus the value

of the hysteresis.

The default hysteresis value is 2% of the reference voltage but it may be set in the range of [1%, 5%] depending of the voltage stability on the system.

Detection of voltage overload

Threshold of swell =

Swell duration

Undervoltage or blackout detection

100% Uref

Level to go back = 100% - 2% = 98% Uref

Level to go back =

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(100% + 2%)Uref

Symbol Deﬁnition

AC and DC

Acf

Ahx

Arms

Athd

DPF

PST

RMS

Tan

THD

VAh

VAR

Vcf

Vhx

Vrms

Vthd

Phase shift of phase-to-earth voltage with respect to phase-to-earth current

Peak factor of the current

Level of order ‘x’ harmonic in current

True RMS current

Total harmonic distortion

Distortion factor (of the voltage or current)

Displacement factor (cosine of φ)

Frequencyofthenetworkstudied

Power factor (ratio of active power to apparent power)

Short-term ﬂicker

See Arms and Vrms

Tangente of angle φ

See Athd and Vtd

Apparent power (total if 3 φ)

Apparent energy (consumed or generated; total if 3 φ)

Reactive power (total if 3 φ)

Peak factor of the voltage (phase-to-phase if 3 φ)

Level of order ‘x’ harmonic in voltage (phase-to-phase 3 φ)

True RMS voltage (phase-to-phase 3 φ)

Total harmonic distortion of the voltage (phase-to-phase 3 φ)

Active power (total 3 φ)

Active energy (consumed of generated; total 3 φ)

APPENDIX B

GLOSSARY OF UNITS

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Repair and Calibration

To ensure that your instrument meets factory specications, we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.

Forinstrumentrepairandcalibration:

You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certicate plus recorded calibration data).

ShipTo: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

15 Faraday Drive Dover, NH 03820 USA

Phone: (800) 945-2362 (Ext. 360)

(603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309 E-mail: repair@aemc.com

(Or contact your authorized distributor)

Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are available.

NOTE:YoumustobtainaCSA#beforereturninganyinstrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance

If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, mail, fax or e-mail our technical support team:

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough, MA 02035 USA

Phone: (800) 343-1391

(508) 698-2115 Fax: (508) 698-2118 E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com

www.aemc.com

NOTE:DonotshipInstrumentstoourFoxborough,MAaddress.

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Limited Warranty

The PowerPad® Jr. Model 8230 is warranted to the owner for a period of two years

from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture.

This limited warranty is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the distributor

from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC® Instruments.

Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html.

Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.

What AEMC®Instrumentswilldo:

If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC® Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace the faulty material.

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Warranty Repairs

WhatyoumustdotoreturnanInstrumentforWarrantyRepair:

First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or by fax from our Service Department (see address below), then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:

ShipTo: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA

Phone: (800) 945-2362 (Ext. 360)

(603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309 E-mail: repair@aemc.com

Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure

your returned material.

NOTE:YoumustobtainaCSA#beforereturninganyinstrument.

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Aemc instruments 8230 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

1.1 International Electrical Symbols

1.3 Receiving Your Shipment

1.4 Ordering Information

1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts

PRODUCT FEATURES

2.1 Description

2.2 Control Functions

2.3 Display

2.4 Power Supply

2.5 Optical Interface

SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Reference Conditions

3.2.1 Voltage Inputs

3.2.2 Current Inputs

3.2.5 Current Probes and Sensors

3.2.6 Power Supply

OPERATION

DISPLAY MODES

5.1 Waveform Mode

5.1.1 Minimum and Maximum Values

5.1.2 Simultaneous Display

5.1.3 Phase Rotation

5.2 Power / Energy Mode

5.2.1 Starting and Stopping Energy Totalization

5.3.1 Voltage (V)

5.3.2 Current (A)

5.3.3 Apparent Power (VA)

5.3.4 Voltage Expert Mode

5.3.5 Current Expert Mode

5.4.1 Taking a Snapshot of a Display

5.4.2 Opening and Deleting a Previously Saved Snapshot

5.5.1 Programming and Starting Alarms

5.5.2 Displaying the Alarms Log

5.5.3 Deleting the Alarms Log

5.6.1 Starting a Recording

5.6.2 Selecting a Recording

5.6.3 Deleting a Recording

5.6.4 Examples of Recordings

5.7 Inrush Mode (starting current)

5.7.1 Starting an Inrush Recording

5.7.2 Viewing the Inrush Recording

DATAVIEW® SOFTWARE

6.2 Connecting the Model 8230 to your Computer

6.3 Opening the Control Panel

6.3.1 General Functions

6.3.7 Monitoring

6.3.8 Running the Test

6.4 Real-time Windows

6.4.1 Waveform, Harmonic Bar and Harmonic Text

6.4.2 Power/Energy

6.4.3 Trend

6.5 Downloading Data to Database

6.5.1 Recordings

6.5.2 Photographs

6.5.3 Alarms

6.5.4 Inrush

6.5.5 Monitoring

6.5.6 Saving Real-time Measurements

MAINTENANCE

7.1 Recharging the Battery

7.2 Changing the Battery

7.3 Cleaning

APPENDIX A

MATHEMATICAL FORMULAS FOR VARIOUS PARAMETERS

Half-period Voltage and Current RMS Values

MIN / MAX Values for Voltage and Current

Short-term Flicker (PST) of the Voltage

Peak Voltage and Current (Updated on each waveform refresh)

Peak Factors for Current and Voltage (over 1 second)

1 sec RMS Values for Voltage and Current

Harmonic Calculations

Different Power Levels 1 Sec in Single-Phase Connection

Different Power Levels 1 Sec in Balanced Three-Phase Connection

K Factor

Ratios