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DMIIIS
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Caution: keep to what prescribed by the manual. An incorrect use could damage
the instrument or its components
High voltage: risk of electric shock
1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
1.1. GENERAL
This instrument has been designed in compliance with EN 61010 directive. For your own
safety and to avoid damaging the instrument we suggest you follow the procedures hereby
prescribed and to read carefully all the notes preceded by the symbol .
Before and during measurements please be very diligent in following instructions below:
Do not measure voltage or current in wet or dusty places;
Do not measure in presence of gas, explosive materials or combustibles;
Do not touch the circuit under test if no measurement is being taken;
Do not touch exposed metal parts, unused terminals, circuits and so on;
Do not use the instrument if it seems to be malfunctioning (i.e. if you notice
deformations, breaks, leakage of substances, absence of messages on the display and
so on);
Use only cables and accessories approved by Amprobe.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
1.2. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
This instrument has been designed for use in places with pollution class 2.
It can be used for voltage and current measurements in installations of excess
voltage category III 635 V~ phase to phase / 370 V~ phase to earth up to (and no more
than) 2000 meters altitude.
Please keep to the usual safety standards aimed at:
Protecting against dangerous currents;
Protecting the instrument against incorrect operations.
Only the accessories supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the
safety standards. Accordingly, they must be in good conditions and, if necessary, they
must be replaced with identical models.
Do not take measurements on circuits exceeding the specified current and voltage
limits.
Before connecting cables, alligator clips and clamps to the circuit under test, make sure
that the right function has been selected.
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CAUTION
Should you fail to keep to the prescribed instructions you could damage the
instrument and/or its components or endanger your safety.
1.3. DURING USE
Please read carefully:
When the instrument is connected to the circuit under test, do not touch any unused
terminal.
When measuring current, other currents located near the leads may affect the
measuring accuracy.
When measuring current, always position the wire in the very middle of the jaws in
order to obtain the highest accuracy.
A measured value remains constant if the "HOLD" function is active. Should you notice
that the measured value remains unchanged, disable the “HOLD” function.
1.4. AFTER USE
After use, turn off the instrument by pressing ON/OFF for a few seconds.
If you will not be using the instrument for long periods of time use the storage
instructions described at paragraph 3.4.
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CAUTION
Please note the difference between memorize and record. These terms
will be used repeatedly in this manual. Please focus on their definitions and
distinctions.
DM-IIIS
AMPROBE
SN: 00000000
VER:x.xx
CALIBRATION DATE
00.00.00
BAUD RATE 57600
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1. INTRODUCTION
The DM-IIIS represents a new approach to the world of electrical measurement. Computer
assisted instruments such as the DM-IIIS permit an easy and fast analysis of a huge
quantity of data.
2.2. FUNCTIONS
The DM-IIIS is able to:
display in real time the electrical parameters of a single phase and three-phase
systems (with or without neutral wire) and the harmonic analysis of voltages and
currents.
conduct a direct Energy measurement (without memorizing).
memorize (pressing SAVE key) the sampled values of the Parameters present at the
instrument’s input generates a "Smp" record inside the instrument’s memory. It will be
possible to analyze the memorized data ONLY by transferring it to a PC.
record simultaneously (pressing the START key after a proper setting): RMS values
of voltages, currents, corresponding harmonics, active, reactive and apparent powers,
power factors and cos, active, reactive and apparent energies, voltage sag and surge
with 10ms resolution. It will be possible to analyze the recorded data ONLY by
transferring them to a PC.
2.3. INITIAL SCREEN
When turning on the instrument by pressing ON/OFF, this screen will appear for a few
seconds:
Here you can see:
serial number of the instrument (SN.:)
firmware software release (VER.:)
calibration date (CALIBRATION:)
transmission speed through serial I/O (Baud Rate)
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CAUTION
For recordings ALWAYS use the external power supply (even though the
instrument allows the operator to perform a recording using internal
batteries).
3. PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT
3.1. INITIAL CHECK
This instrument has been checked before shipment from an electrical and mechanical
point of view. All possible precautions have been taken in order to deliver it in perfect
condition. Notwithstanding, on receipt of the instrument we suggest that you check it
summarily to make sure that no damage has occurred in transit. Should you find
irregularities please contact the carrier immediately. Furthermore, please make sure that
the parcel contains all the accessories and parts listed in paragraph 13.3. In case of
discrepancies please contact your dealer. Should it be necessary to return the instrument
to the supplier please keep to the instructions given at paragraph 17.
3.2. INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLY
The instrument can be powered by:
6 batteries 1.5V AA - LR6 series located in the compartment on the back of the
instrument
an external power supply code DMT-EXTPS supplied with the instrument (standard
accessory).
The instrument uses sophisticated algorithms to prolong the battery life. Particularly:
The instrument switches OFF the backlight Automatically after 5 seconds.
If the instrument is displaying in real time (and the external power supply is not
connected), after about 5 minutes from the last key pressure or switch rotation the
instrument turns off automatically ("AUTOPOWER OFF" procedure).
If the instrument is recording or is measuring energy (and the external power supply is
not connected), after about 5 minutes from the last key pressure or switch rotation the
instrument starts a special procedure to save the batteries ("ECONOMY MODE"): the
instrument keeps recording but the display is turned off.
3.3. CALIBRATION
The instrument complies with the standards mentioned in this manual. Its performance is
guaranteed for one year from the purchase date.
3.4. STORAGE
To guarantee accurate measurements, after a long storage period in severe environmental
conditions wait until the instrument resumes its normal conditions (see environmental
conditions listed in paragraph 13.2).
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ESC
F1F2F3F4
HOLD
ENTER
SAVE
MENU
ESC
START
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
Legend:
1. Inputs for voltage and currents
2. RS232 serial output
3. Plug for external power supply
4. Display
5. Rotary switch
6. Keyboard
4. HOW TO OPERATE
4.1. INSTRUMENT: DESCRIPTION
4.2. KEYBOARD: DESCRIPTION
The following keys are available.
ON/OFF: turning on – turning off / Backlight ON (automatic Off after 5 sec.)
F1, F2, F3, F4: multifunction keys. The various functions are deducible from the
MENU: by pressing MENU it’s possible to check and modify the
ESC: to leave a menu or a sub-menu.
ENTER/HOLD: double function key:
SAVE: to save in the instrument memory a Record of “Smp” type (see
START/STOP: to start/stop manually a recording (see chapter 7).
symbols shown on the bottom of the display.
recording parameters.
ENTER: to confirm the settings made
HOLD: to block the value updating in real time in all the
screens. This function is disabled when recording
or measuring energy. When this function is
enabled it’s not possible to record or take an
energy measurement.
paragraph 5.4) containing the instantaneous values of voltage
and current present on the instrument inputs. This function is
disabled during a recording.
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VOLTAGE
V1 = 230.2 V
V2 = 230.5 V
V3 = 230.6 V
V12 = 384.2 V
V23 = 385.4 V
V31 = 383.7 V
freq = 60.0 Hz
Phseq = 123
VOLTAGE
V1 = 230.2 V
V2 = 230.5 V
V3 = 230.6 V
V12 = 384.2 V
V23 = 385.4 V
V31 = 383.7 V
freq = 60.0 Hz
Phseq = 123
HARM
WAVE
HARM
WAVE
4.3. DISPLAY: DESCRIPTION
The display is a graphic module with a resolution of 128x128 pixels (16384 pixels overall).
Each pixel has a dimension of 0.5mm x 0.5mm, the visible area is a square of 73mm x
73mm.
The first line of the display shows date and time. If not correct, you can set the exact ones
according to the procedure described at paragraph 5.1.2.
On the top right corner of the display you can always see the battery indicator and, if the
external power supply is connected, the corresponding symbol.
These symbols will be omitted in the following illustrations.
4.4. BACKLIGHT FUNCTION
When instrument is turned on, pressing briefly the ON button, the backlight will be
enabled. The light will be automatically turned off after 5 seconds.
If the batteries are too low the instrument will disable automatically the backlight function.
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5. MENU GENERAL
MENU GENERAL
ANALYZER MEMORY
RESET
ANALYZER CONFIG
RECORDER CONFIG
CONTRAST
DATE&TIME
LANGUAGE
By pressing the MENU key the following screen will be displayed:
It’s not possible to enter the MENU during a recording or a Real Time Energy
measurement.
5.1. INITIAL SETTINGS
5.1.1. How to adjust the contrast
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the CONTRAST item
and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
By pressing the multifunction keys F3 and F4, adjust the contrast (higher values
correspond to a higher contrast while lower values correspond to a lower contrast) and
press the ENTER key to SAVE the change or press ESC to quit the modification.
This setting will remain unchanged after turning off the instrument.
5.1.2. How to set date and time
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the DATE&TIME item
and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2 position the cursor on the Date format
(FORMAT) and pressing the F3 or F4 keys select one of the following Date format:
Then using F1 and F2 multifunction keys position the cursor on the value to be modified
and change the value using F3 and F4 keys.
The time is expressed as hh:mm (2 digit for hours, 2 digit for minutes) military time.
Press the ENTER key to SAVE the change or press ESC to quit the modification.
This setting will remain unchanged also after turning off the instrument.
5.1.3. How to set the language
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the LANGUAGE (EN)
or LINGUA (IT) item and confirm it by pressing the ENTER key.
By pressing the multifunction keys F1 and F2, position the cursor on the desired language
and press the ENTER key to SAVE the change or press ESC to quit the modification.
This setting will remain unchanged after turning off the instrument.
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DD.MM.YY (2 digit for day, 2 digit for Month, 2 digit for Year)
or
MM.DD.YY (2 digit for Month, 2 digit for Day, 2 digit for Year)
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5.2. BASIC SETTING: ANALYZER CONFIG
ANALYZER CONFIG
SYSTEM :3PH4W
FREQUENCY:60HZ
CURRENT
RANGE:1000A
CLAMP TYPE: FlexINT
TV RATIO:0001
PASSWORD:ON
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Selecting the ANALYZER CONFIG item and pressing the ENTER Key, the following page
will be displayed:
This page of settings can be confirmed by pressing the ENTER key or cancelled by
pressing the ESC key.
5.2.1. How to set the type of electrical system under test
This parameter permits you to select the type of electrical system under test among the
following configurations:
SINGLE: single phase system
3PH3W: 3 wires system (three-phase system without neutral) (see
3PH4W: 4 wires system (three-phase system with neutral)
The connections to the instrument inputs will have to be in keeping with the type of system
selected.
Position the cursor on the corresponding word by pressing the multifunction keys F1 and
F2 and set the desired value by pressing the multifunction keys F3 and F4.
5.2.2. How to set the fundamental frequency
Position the cursor on the corresponding word by pressing the multifunction keys F1 and
F2 and select the network frequency between the possible values 50Hz and 60Hz by
pressing the multifunction keys F3 and F4. This parameter is important ONLY if the input
voltage is not sufficient to recognize the value of the frequency (for example, only the
clamps for the current measurement are connected). In this case the instrument generates
an internal synchronism equal to the value of the set frequency.
5.2.3. How to set the current range
The value of this parameter must be always equal to the full scale of the current
clamps used to take the measurement. In case multi-scale clamps are used, the value of
this parameter must be equal to the scale selected on the clamps. Only for FLEX3 clamps
You can set this parameter to 1000A or 3000A without any adjusting in the clamps. The
instrument automatically will change its sensitivity according with settings.
Set the desired value by pressing the multifunction keys F3 and F4.
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paragraph 16.3.2)
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5.2.4. How to set the clamp type
The value of this parameter must always be equal to the clamp type you are using.
Two types of clamps are available:
STD: for Standard clamps or Current Transformer
FlexEXT: for Flexible clamps with external power supply
FlexINT: for Flexible clamps FLEX3 (coil directly connected with instrument's
inputs). These clamps allows 1000A and 3000A range.
Set the desired value by pressing the multifunction keys F3 and F4.
5.2.5. How to set the value of the transformer voltage ratio (TV RATIO)
The instrument can also be interfaced with step-down transformers in the equipment under
test: it can display the value of the voltages present on the primary winding of these
transformers. To do this it will be necessary to set the value of the transformers’ windings
ratio from 2:1 to 3000:1. The default is set at 1:1 for measurements of non-transformer
systems.
Select “TV RATIO” in the ANALYZER CONFIG menu. Set the desired value by pressing
the multifunction keys F3 and F4.
5.2.6. How to enable/disable the password
The instrument is provided with a protective routine to avoid the risk of being disturbed or
interrupted during a recording or an energy measurement. Once a recording or a direct
energy measurement has been started (with the option “PASSWORD” enabled), after
about 3 minutes from the last key pressure or switch rotation it won’t be possible to press
START/STOP to stop the recording, “PASSWORD” will be displayed and it will be
necessary to insert the password.
In order to insert the password (which is not changeable), press the multifunction keys in
the following sequence (within 10 seconds):
F1, F4, F3, F2
If you wait more than about 10 seconds the display will return to the meter mode and the
instrument will continue recording. If you insert a wrong password the message “Password
error” will be displayed under “PASSWORD”. After a few seconds the display will return to
meter mode and the instrument will continue recording. In order to enable/disable this
option the correct password will have to be entered. The display will return to meter mode
and START/STOP will have to be pressed again to stop the recording. You will then need
to re-enter the “ANALYZER CONFIG” menu and scroll up or down to the item “PASSWORD: ON” using the multifunction keys F1 and F2. Then turn the password off by
pressing the multifunction keys F3 and F4.
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5.3. BASIC SETTING: RECORDER CONFIG
This option allows you to check and eventually modify the recording parameters and the
selected parameters (up to a maximum of 64). The calculation of the selected values is not
affected by the rotary switch position. If the number of selected values exceeds 64 the
message "too many param" will be displayed. The MENU mode is divided into 4 separate
sub-pages:
1st page: This page allows you to set the START/ STOP mode (AUTO or
MANUAL), the START and STOP time if AUTO mode is selected, the
Integration Period value, the Enabling/Disabling of voltage Sag and
Surge detection, the Enabling/Disabling of Harmonics detection. Press
ENTER to confirm the settings and pass to the following page.
Press ESC to leave the Menu without modifying the existing parameters.
2nd page: This page is devoted to the settings relevant to the VOLTAGE recording.
Press ENTER to confirm the settings and pass to the following page.
Press ESC to leave this page without modifying the existing parameters.
From this page you can enter the sub-page “Harmonics” which permits you to
select the voltage harmonics to be recorded.
Press ENTER to confirm the settings and leave the “Menu Harmonics".
Press ESC to leave the "Menu Harmonics" without modifying the existing
parameters.
3rd page: This page is devoted to the settings relevant to the CURRENT recording.
Press ENTER to confirm the settings and pass to the following page.
Press ESC to leave this page without modifying the existing parameters.
From this page you can enter the sub-page “Harmonics” which permits you to
select the current harmonics to be recorded.
Press ENTER to confirm the settings and leave the “Menu Harmonics".
Press ESC to leave the "Menu Harmonics" without modifying the existing
parameters.
4th page: Menu composed of two sub-pages devoted to the selection of the
POWERS and ENERGIES to be recorded. From this page you can enter
the sub-page “POWER” and “ENERGY” which permits you to select the
parameters to be recorded.
Selecting the active powers for the recording, the corresponding active
energies will be automatically selected.
Selecting the reactive powers for the recording, the corresponding reactive
energies will be selected.
Press ENTER to leave this page confirming the modifications made.
Press ESC to leave the "Menu" without modifying the existing parameters.
The various pages of the "RECORDER CONFIG" can be schematized as follows:
Use the multifunction keys F1, F2
to position the cursor on the
desired word and use the
multifunction keys F3 / F4 to modify
the value.
Press ENTER to confirm and
proceed inside the Menu, keeping
the settings made.
Press ESC to leave the Menu
without modifying the existing
parameters.
Use the multifunction keys F1,
F2 to position the cursor on the
desired voltage harmonic and
use the multifunction keys F3 /
F4to select / deselect (it’s
selected if highlighted in
black).
Press ENTER to confirm.
Press ESC to leave the Menu
without modifying the existing
settings.
The instrument will record the
values of the selected
harmonics corresponding to
the voltages selected in one of
the two pages of the Menu
previously illustrated.
ENTER
MENU
To Select MANUAL or AUTOMATIC
start/stop mode, place the cursor on
MANU or AUTO using the
multifunction key F1 or F2 and select
the desired mode using F3 or F4.
If you want to change Voltage Harm. Selection place the
cursor on the corresponding “Pg” symbol then Press F3
Use the multifunction keys F1, F2
to position the cursor on the
desired word and use the
multifunction keys F3 / F4 to select
/ deselect the desired parameter
(it’s selected if marked in black).
Press ENTER to confirm and leave
the Menu keeping the settings
made.
Press ESC to leave the Menu
without modifying the existing
parameters.
Use the multifunction keys F1,
F2 to position the cursor on the
desired current harmonic and
use the multifunction keys F3 /
F4to select / deselect (it’s
selected if marked in black).
Press ENTER to confirm.
Press ESC to leave the Menu
without modifying the existing
settings.
The instrument will record the
values of the selected harmonics
corresponding to the currents
selected in one of the two pages
of the Menu previously
illustrated.
ENTER
From 2nd page
of RECORDER CONFIG MENU
Use the multifunction keys F1,
F2 to position the cursor on the
desired word and use the
multifunction keys F3 / F4 to
modify the value or select /
deselect the desired parameter
(it’s selected if marked in black).
Press ENTER to confirm.
Press ESC to leave the Menu
without modifying the existing
settings.
If you want to change Current Harm. Selection place
Cursor on the corresponding “Pg” symbol then Press F3
In order to select the POWER to be recorded use the
multifunction keys F1, F2 to position the cursor on the
corresponding “Pg” Symbol and then press F3
Selecting the active powers for the recording, the corresponding active energies will be
automatically selected.
Selecting the reactive powers for the recording, the corresponding reactive energies will be
selected.
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Example of 4th page
Example of ENERGY sub-page
in single-phase mode
Example of ENERGY sub-page
in “3 wires” three-phase mode
In order to select the ENERGIES to be recorded use the
multifunction keys F1, F2 to position the cursor on the
corresponding “Pg” Symbol and then press F3
Selecting/deselecting the active energies for the recording, the corresponding active powers will
be automatically selected/deselected.
Selecting/deselecting the reactive energies for the recording, the corresponding reactive powers
will be selected/deselected.
Selecting/deselecting the reactive energies for the recording, the corresponding reactive powers
will be selected/deselected.
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Symbols
Description
Advised settings
START:MAN
The recording of all the selected parameters will start at 00
seconds after pressing START/STOP (see chapter 7).
STOP:MAN
The recording of all the selected parameters will be interrupted
manually by pressing START/STOP (see chapter 9).
START:AUTO
STOP:AUTO
The recording of all the selected values will be started /
interrupted at the set dates and times. In order to start the
recording the user will have to press START/STOP to set the
instrument in Stand-by mode until the start date and time
previously set (see chapter 7).
INT. PERIOD
The value of this parameter determines how many seconds
the values of all the selected parameters will be memorized
(see chapter 16.4.1). Available choices:
5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 2min 5min, 10min, 15min, 60min.
15min
HARM REC.
ON = the instrument will record the values of the selected
voltage and current harmonics corresponding to the
voltages and currents selected in the corresponding
pages “Voltage” and “Current”.
Example: If the following Parameters are selected:
a) Phase Voltage 1 and 2, Thd, Harmonics 1,3,5.
b) Phase Current 2 and 3, Thd, Harmonics 3,5,7.
The instrument will record:
a) The Phase Voltage 1 and 2, Thd and Harmonics 1,3,5
of the Phase Voltage 1 and 2 while it will not record
anything about Phase Voltage 3
b) The Phase Current 2 and 3, Thd and Harmonics 3,5,7
of the Phase Current 2 and 3 while it will not record
nothing about Phase Current 1
OFF = the instrument will not record any voltage or current
harmonic selected
ANOM REC.
ON = the Instrument will record Voltage Sag and Surge (see
paragraph 16.1)
OFF = the instrument will not record any voltage Sag and
Surge
V1, V2, V3
V12, V23 or V32,
V31
RMS value of the voltage of phase 1, phase 2, phase 3
respectively, values of the phase-to-phase voltages 1-2, 2-3 or
3-2 and 3-1.
Single phase: V1
3 wires V12 V32 V31
4 wires V1, V2, V3
Thd, DC, 01...49
Voltage Total Harmonic Distortion, DC Component, 01..49
Harmonics respectively
Thd,01,03,05,07
Vref
(only if ANOM. REC
flag has been set
ON)
RMS reference value for Voltage used in Voltage Anomalies
detection (Voltage Sag and Surge). The Reference is:
a) Voltage Phase to Neutral for Single Phase and 4 wires
three phase system
b) Voltage Phase to Phase for 3 wires three phase system
Single phase: 230V
3 wires: 400V
4 wires 230V
LIM+, LIM-
(only if ANOM. REC
flag has been set
ON)
High and Low Voltage Percent threshold used in Voltage
Anomalies detection (Voltage Sag and Surge).
Example: Three Phase System 4 wires.
Vref = 120, LIM+= 6%, LIM-=10% =>
High Lim = 127.2V, Low Lim = 108.0V
The Instrument will detect a voltage Anomalies if the RMS
Voltage Values (calculated every 10ms) beyond the above
calculated thresholds (see paragraph 16.1).
Single phase: 120V
3 wires: 480V
4 wires 277V
I1, I2, I3, IN
RMS value of the current of phase 1, phase 2, phase 3 and of
the neutral respectively.
Single phase: I1
3 wires: I1, I2, I3
4 wires I1, I2, I3, IN
Thd, DC, 01..49
Current Total Harmonic Distortion, DC Component, 01..49
Harmonics respectively
Thd,01,03,05,07
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