Aemc instruments 8345 User Manual

PowerPad

®

Model 8345

Quick Start Guide

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE:

By registering online within 30 days from the date of

purchase, your warranty will be extended to 3 years

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CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP

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Shipping Contents:

(1) PowerPad® Model 8435

Cat. #2136.41 or Cat. #2136.42

PRODUCT PACKAGING

(1) Large Classic Tool Bag

Cat. #2133.73

(5) Black Test Leads and Alligator Clips

Also Included:

• 4 GB USB Stick (DataView/User Manual)

• 9.6V NiMh Battery - installed

• SD-Card - installed

• High Voltage Warning/Caution Card

Kit (Cat. #2136.42 only) also includes:

• (4) AmpFlex® Model A196-24-BK

Cat. #2140.73

(1) 110V Power Cord

Cat. #5000.63

(12) Color-coded ID Markers

Cat. #2140.45

(1) 5 ft USB Cable

Cat. #2140.46

USB STICK: DataView® software and complete user manual for the Model 8435

can be located on the USB stick supplied with the instrument.

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 #: 2136.41/2136.42

Model #: 8435

Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:

Date Received: _________________________________

Date Calibration Due:

_______________________

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
d.b.a AEMC® Instruments

www.aemc.com

Thank you for purchasing an AEMC® PowerPad® III Model 8435

For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instruc­tions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by
qualified and trained users.

WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these
instructions whenever this danger symbol appears.

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

Equipment is protected by double insulation.

USB socket.

SD Card.

Ground/Earth.

Important instructions to read and to fully understand.

Useful information or hint to read.

The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and with
regulations covering EMC.

The trash can with a line through it means that in the European Union, the
product must undergo selective disposal for the recycling of electric and
electronic material, in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.

Definition of Measurement Categories (CAT)

CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-

CAT III Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations.

CAT II Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly

voltage installations.

Example: power feeders, counters and protection devices.

Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or xed industrial devices.

connected to low-voltage installations.
Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools.

Precautions for Use

This instrument and its accessories comply with safety standards IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-031,
and IEC 61010-2-032 for voltages of 600V in category IV or 1000V in category III.

Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, and
destruction of the instrument and of the installations.

• The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand
the various precautions to be taken in use. Sound knowledge and a keen awareness of
electrical hazards are essential when using this instrument.

• If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides may be
compromised, thereby endangering you.

• Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds those
mentioned.

• Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly closed.

• Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and

accessories. Any item of which the insulation is deteriorated (even partially) must be set
aside for repair or scrapping.

• Use only the leads and accessories supplied. Using leads (or accessories) of a lower
voltage or category reduces the voltage or category of the combined instrument + leads
(or accessories) to that of the leads (or accessories).

• Use personal protection equipment systematically.

• Keep your hands away from the terminals of the device.

• When handling the leads, test probes, and alligator clips, keep your fingers behind the

physical guard.

• Use only the AC power adapter and battery pack supplied by the manufacturer. They
include specific safety features.

• Some current sensors must not be placed on or removed from bare conductors at
hazardous voltages: refer to the sensor manual and comply with the handling instructions

Charging the Battery

Fully charge the battery before the first use.

NOTE: A full recharge of a completely discharged battery takes approximately 5 hrs.

120V ± 10%, 60Hz
230V ± 10%, 50Hz

Button Functions

BUTTON DESCRIPTION

Return to the choice of measurement view.

Configure the PowerPad® (SET-UP).

Take a snapshot of the current screen or access screens already stored in the memory.
Record associated waveform and power measurement data.

Get help on the current display functions, in the language chosen by the user.

Transients or Inrush Current:

• Sets and views transient and inrush current waveforms associated with rapid changes in input

Harmonics Mode:

• Displays the harmonics in percent and value ratios for voltage, current and power for each
harmonic through the 50th

• Determines harmonic current produced by non-linear loads

• Analyzes the problems caused by harmonics according to their order

(heating of neutrals, conductors, motors, etc)

Waveforms Mode:

• Displays voltage and current waveforms or vector representation

• Identifies signal distortion signatures

• Displays of amplitude and phase unbalance for voltage and current

• Checks connections for correct phase order

Alarm Events:

• Provides a list of the alarms recorded according to the thresholds programmed during configuration

• Logs interruption with half-cycle resolution

• Determines energy consumption exceedances

• Stores value, duration, date, time and set point for up to 4096 events

Trend Mode:

• Lists all recording trends and views them on the display
(Urms, Vrms, Arms, etc)

Power / Energy:

• Displays power levels and the associated parameters (power factor, displacement and tangent)

• Energy monitoring

• Four quadrant measurement to discern source/load active energy and inductive/capacitive reactive

energy

To recharge the battery:

• Unscrew the cover of the battery
charging connector.

• Connect the supplied power cord
to the instrument and AC power.

• The

button lights and will
go out when the power cord is
disconnected.

Control Features

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1. Protective cover

2. Battery charging connector

3. Six function buttons (yellow)

4. Four function buttons (see chart, left)

5. ON/OFF button

6. Four current inputs and five voltage inputs

7. LCD Display

8. USB port

9. Confirm/Enter button

10. Navigation buttons

11. Six mode buttons (see chart, left)

12. Battery compartment and

SD-Card slot cover

Connection Terminals

L3/C

N/D

N/D L3/C

1. Four (4) current inputs on the top of the

instrument to enable the use of current
sensors (MN, SR, AmpFlex®, MiniFlex®,
J93 and MR probes).

Each terminal is protected by a weatherproof plug. The plugs must be removed to connect the leads,
then stored in the pouch inside the front cover. Leave the plugs on unused terminals to keep the
instrument water/air-tight and the terminals clean.

L2/B L1/A

L2/B L1/A

E/GN

2. Five (5) voltage inputs.

1

2

Instrument Configuration

NOTE: The instrument configurations can also be modified through the DataView® software.

NOTE: The instrument must be configured the first time it is used. The configuration is

saved in memory when the instrument is turned OFF.

Press the

button to configure the unit. The following sub-menus appear:

• Press the yellow button corresponding to the language to set the display language.

• The parameter that is ready to be configured will be highlighted in yellow. To move to a different

parameter, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

• Press the Enter

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

• When finished, return to the Configuration menu by pressing the

button to select a parameter.

button.

PARAMETER FUNCTION

Date / Time
Display

Calculation Methods

Electrical Connection

Sensors & Ratios

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)

• With harmonics: Harmonics are taken into account when calculating reactive
parameters.

• Without harmonics: Only the fundamental part is used for the calculation of reactive
parameters

Determines the type of connection to the network

• Single-Phase

• Split-Phase

• 3-Phase 4-Wire

• 3-Phase 5-Wire

Defines the type of current probe to connect

• MN93: 200AAC

• MN193: 100A or 5AAC (with variable ratio)

• SR193: 1000A

AC

• J93: 3500AAC/5000ADC

• AmpFlex® Sensors: 6500AAC

• MiniFlex® Sensors: 6500AAC

• MR193: 1000A/1200AAC/DC

• SL261: 100A (sensitivity 10mV/AAC/DC)

10A (sensitivity 100mV/A

AC/DC)

• 5A three-phase adapter (3-channel only)

Transient Mode
Trend (Recording) Mode
Alarm Mode
Erase Memory
About

Configures the voltage and current thresholds
Selects the parameters to record (up to 4 configurations)
Defines the parameters of an alarm
Deletes configurations, alarm settings, snapshots and recordings
Displays the serial number, software and hardware version

SD-Card

SD-Cards are supported.

To access the SD-Card:

• Make sure that the instrument is disconnected and off.

• Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 6 screws of the battery compartment cover.

• Remove the cover and withdraw the battery from its compartment without disconnecting it.

• Press on the SD-Card to release it then press on the protecting tab to withdraw it from

its slot.

• When replacing the SD-Card, the contacts must be on the left side, and the locator down.

• Slide it into its slot until it snaps into place. The protecting tab is at the top of the card.

• Put the battery back in its compartment and screw the cover back on.

Getting Started

NOTE: Make sure the PowerPad® is fully charged before use.

Connecting:

• Start the instrument by pressing the

• Configure the instrument to obtain the required results and type of network.

• Connect the current leads and sensors to the PowerPad

• Connect the ground and/or neutral lead to the network ground and/or neutral (when

distributed), as well as the corresponding current sensor.

• Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase, as well as the corresponding
current sensor.

• Repeat the procedure for phases L2, L3 and N.

button.

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Disconnecting:

• Proceed in the reverse order to connecting, always finishing by disconnecting the
ground and/or neutral (when distributed).

• Disconnect the leads and press the

button to turn the instrument off.

• Recharge the battery, if necessary.

Installation of the Leads and Current Sensors

Color-coded ID markers are supplied with the PowerPad® to identify the leads and input terminals.

• Detach the appropriate inserts from the color-coded marker and place them in the holes provided
under the terminals (larger inserts for current terminals, smaller inserts for voltage terminals).

• Clip the rings of the same color to the ends of the lead that will connect to the terminal.

L3/C

N/D

L2/B L1/A

N/D L3/C

L2/B L1/A

E/GN

Installing DataView

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

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

2. If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window should appear. 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 Dataview® setup program.

NOTE: For more information on using DataView®, refer to the Model 8435 user manual that is supplied on

the USB stick.

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Updating Software & Firmware

To provide our customers the best possible service in terms of performance and technical upgrades,
AEMC® offers free software and firmware updates on our website.

• Visit us at: www.aemc.com

• Click on the TECH INFO tab, then click on the Software & Firmware Updates button.

DataView® can also be updated by selecting “Update” from the Help menu within the software.

WARNING: Updating the firmware will erase all stored data in the instrument. It is

recommended to download all stored data before performing any firmware updates.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE:

By registering online within 30 days from the date of

purchase, your warranty will be extended to 3 years

Repair and Calibration

To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, 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
certificate plus recorded calibration data).

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

 15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA

Phone: [phone] or [phone] (Ext. 360)
Fax: [phone] or [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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, fax or e-mail our technical support team:

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
Phone: [phone] or [phone] (Ext. 351)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Limited Warranty

The Model 8435 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 registration is available on our website:

www.aemc.com/warranty.html.

Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.

What AEMC

return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration on file or a proof
of purchase. AEMC

®

Instruments will do: If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may

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Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace the faulty material.

Warranty Repairs

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

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

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Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux

 15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA

Phone: [phone] or [phone] (Ext. 360)
E-mail: [e-mail]

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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