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Aemc instruments 8230 User Manual

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
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: _________________________________
Date Calibration Due: _______________________
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a AEMC® Instruments
www.aemc.com
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
more
• 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
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2.2 Control Functions

1
234
Use Factory
Power Supply
Use Factory
Current Probe
49.99Hz
V
RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37
A
RMS= 7.0 VTHD= 0.00% CF=1.95
300V
02/25/06
COM
Voltage
Inputs 600V CAT III 300V CAT IV
10:26
+
5
0
-300 <t= 5.0ms V1 = +276
max min
V2= -140 V3 = -145 >
1
2
3
6
8
7
9
Figure 2-1
PowerPad®
MODEL 8230
Jr
Power Quality Analyzer Model 8230
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ITEM FUNCTION
1.
External power supply
2.
Four-point input for current sensor (MN, SR, AmpFlex, etc.)
3.
Negative terminal
4.
Positive terminal
5.
Color LCD display with graphic representation of system parameters and measure­ments
6.
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
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Snapshot Button
Takes a snapshot of the current screen or access screen stored in the memory. Records associated waveform and power measurement data.
7.
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.
8.
Infrared optical interface for USB cable
9.
Charging light
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2.3 Display

1
1
2
3
02/25/06
49.99Hz
V
RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37
A
RMS= 7.0 ATHD= 0.00% CF=1.95
360V
20A
0
20A
-360V
<t= 5.0ms V1= +276
2
max min
V2= -140 V3= -145 >
1
3
Figure 2-2
When the instrument is rst turned ON, the Waveform screen is displayed:
ITEM FUNCTION
1.
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)
2.
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
2
3
3.
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
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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.
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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
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1MΩ for current probe circuit and 12.4kΩ for AmpFlex® circuit
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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
Excluding AmpFlex
Minimum Maximum
I
nom
®
®
*
®
®
*
®
®
*
®
®
*
I
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
0A
÷ 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
0W 9999kW 4 digits
0VAR 9999kVAR 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
1A
I ≥ 1000A
0.1A
I < 1000A
1A
I ≥ 1000A
0.1A
I < 1000A
1A
I ≥ 1000A
0,1A
I < 1000A
1A
I ≥ 1000A
0.1A
I < 1000A
1A
I ≥ 1000A
0.1A
I < 1000A
1A
I ≥ 1000A
0.1 V ±(1%+5cts)
Accuracy
±(0.5%+2cts)
±(0.5%+1ct)
±(0.5%+1A)
±(1%+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
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Active
energy
Function
Excluding AmpFlex
& MiniFlex
AmpFlex
& MiniFlex
Measurement range
Minimum Maximum
®
®
0Wh 9999MWh 4 digits
®
*
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
®
*
®
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]
(V
> 50V)
Without AmpFlex® or MiniFlex
RMS
(I
> 3 × I
RMS
Angles of harmonics
(I
RMS
(V
nom
AmpFlex
> I
nom
> 50V)
RMS
Without AmpFlex® or MiniFlex
(I
> 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
5A
5A
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.
N.S.
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
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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.
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(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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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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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
PF
Hz
VAh
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07
08
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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1
ON
10
1
ON
2
ON
3
ON
4
ON
5
OFF
6
ON
7
8
9
2
Hysteresis 10 %
Vrms
Arms
Vcf
Athd
W
?
Vh
210 V
<
0020 A
<
08.0 %
>
10.0 %
>
1000 W
>
05.0 %
>
01 s
02 s
01 s
05 min
15 min
10 min
%
5
6
7
3
4
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
1.
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.
2.
Alarm number (1 to 10)
3.
Alarm activation (ON or OFF)
4.
The target of the alarm (Vrms, Arms, VPST, Vcf, Acf, Hz, Akf, Vthd, Athd, W, VAR, VA, DPF, PF, Tan, Vh, Ah or VAh)
5.
Threshold value for triggering an alarm
6.
Minimum duration from beginning threshold detection to store the alarm (from 0.01 seconds to 99 minutes)
7.
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
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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).
1
2
3
4
49.99Hz
V
RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37
A
RMS= 7.0 VTHD= 0.00% CF=1.95
360V
20A
0
-20
-350 <t= 5.9ms V= +314
max min
I= +13
Figure 5-1
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2
3
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