Atec PX5 User Manual

PX5

POWERXPLORER

Sets the new standard for high performance,

advanced measurement capabilities

and enhanced usability

Available Languages

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish

General Specifications

Size (HxWxD): 12" x 2.5" x 8" (30cm x 6.4cm x 20.3cm)
Weight: 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg)
Operating Temperature: 0º to 50º C (32º to 122º F)
Storage Temperature: -20º to 55º C (4º to 131º F)
Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
System Time Clock-Crystal controlled-1 second resolution
Charger / Battery Eliminator: 90-264 VAC 47-63 Hz
Display: LCD color touch screen
Memory options (must have one): 32M-128M removable

compact flashcard

Optional Accessories

Current Probes: An extensive selection, including:

Model TR-2510A 0-10 A; up to 0.47" conductors
Model TR-2500A 10-500 A; up to 1/8" diameter

or 2.5" x 0.2"conductors
Model TR-2520A 300-3000 A; up to 2.56" diameter or

1.97" x 5.3" (bus bar)
Model TR-2019B 1-300 A; up to 2.0" conductors

(requires 116002-G1 adapter)
Flexible probes: ranging in current from 30-6000 A,

24", 36", 48"

Hall Effect Probes for AC/ DC applications, 150 A or 1500 A
CT Cable Adapter (CA4300LEM)
Voltage Cable Accessory Pack (VCP4300)
Soft Carrying Case (SCC-4300)
Field Replaceable Battery Pack (BP-PX5)
External Battery Charger (XBC-PX5)
Reusable Shipping Container (RSC-4300)
Weatherproof Container (NEMA4300)
Lockable Portable Case (LPC-4300)
Portable Field Printer (PFP4300)
Communications Interface:

RS232 FiberOptic Adapter (COMM-RS232)

USB FiberOptic Adapter (COMM-OUA)

LAN-FiberOptic Adapter (COMM-OEA)
DRAN-VIEW software: Runs under Windows 98, ME, NT, XP
NodeLink

®

with download, setups and meter

CD-ROM Training Program

(1) PX5-400 samples at 32 samples/cycle, 1 cycle steps at 400 Hz.
Certain parameters measured at 45-65 Hz range only.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Measured Parameters

(4) differential inputs, 1-600 Vrms, AC/DC, 0.1% rdg + 0.05% FS,
256 samples/cycle, 16 bit ADC

(4) inputs with CTs 1-6000 Arms CT-dependent, AC/DC,

0.1% rdg + CTs, 256 samples/cycle, 16 bit ADC
1 MHz High Speed Sampling, 14 bit ADC
Frequency Range, 10 mHz resolution, 15-20 Hz, 45-65 Hz

or 350-450 Hz
Phase Lock Loop - Generator tracking, Standard PQ mode

Monitoring/Compliance

IEEE 1159
IEC 61000-4-30 Class A
EN50160 Quality of Supply
Current Inrush/Energization
Voltage Fault Recording
Long Term Monitoring w/min/max/avg
Continuous Data Logging

Power Quality Triggers

Cycle-by-cycle analysis
256 samples/cycle; 1/2 cycle RMS steps (1)
L-L, L-N, N-G RMS Variations: Sags/swells/interruptions
RMS Recordings V & I (32 pre-fault, 10K post-fault cycles)
Waveshape Recordings (32 pre-fault, 10K post-fault cycles)
Low and Medium Frequency Transients - V & I
High Frequency Transients - V & I, 3% FS trigger (1)
Harmonics Summary Parameters
Cross trigger V & I channels
RMS Event Characterization (IEEE or IEC)
Transient Event Characterization (1)

Distortion/Power/Energy

W, VA, VAR, TPF, DPF, Demand, Energy, etc.
IEEE 1459 Parameters of distorted and unbalanced
Harmonics / Interharmonics per IEC 61000-4-7
THD/Harmonic Spectrum (V,I,W) to 63rd
TID/Interharmonic Spectrum (V,I) to 63rd
Flicker per IEC 61000-4-15 (Pst,Plt,Sliding Plt)
Crest Factor, K Factor, Transformer Derating Factor,

Telephone Interference Factor
Unbalance (max rms deviation) & sequencing components
5 User Spec Harmonics or Signaling Frequency
Vector/Arithmetic/Coincident Parameters

Power Quality Analyzer

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How-To Video

Load Distortion and Imbalance

Rectified-input power supplies plus other non-linear loads have increased from
25% of the total U.S. load to over 65% today. These loads draw current only during
part of the waveform, resulting in current distortion, and depending on harmonic

impedances, which causes voltage
distortion as well. This distortion
can have a significant derating effect
on equipment such as motors and
transformers, causing overheating
that shorten equipment life. The
PowerXplorer measures the full
range of arithmetic, vector and
sequencing parameters contained
in IEEE 1459, to evaluate distortion
and restore balanced loads.

The PowerXplorer™PX5 integrates the most advanced feature set available in a power monitoring instrument, with an easy-to-navigate,

color graphical user interface. With high-speed sampling and data capture (1 microsecond/channel), this 8-channel workhorse simultaneously

captures and characterizes hundreds of parameters, using a range of standard and customizable operating modes. The unique measurement

capabilities of the PowerXplorer include capture of low-medium-high frequency transients through peak, waveshape, rms duration and

adaptive high-speed sampling, as well as power measurements to clearly characterize non-sinusoidal and unbalanced systems.

Power Quality Surveys and Diagnostics

A power quality survey is key to pinpointing and diagnosing problems or negative
trends and to effectively implement a reliability-centered maintenance program. By
evaluating power quality over a week or longer, baseline conditions and susceptibility

to events can be determined so
that corrective measures can be
implemented. The PowerXplorer
has a built-in event characterizer
that directly supports troubleshooting
and the gathering of survey data—
for improving power quality and
equipment reliability, as well as for
matching the requirements and
susceptibilities of that equipment to
the incoming supply.

Fast Transient Capture

The PowerXplorer uses digitized high-speed sampling to capture and analyze
microsecond-wide transients (Dranetz 658-like and BMI 8800-like). Transients,
generated by fast-switching electronics, medical diagnostic equipment, capacitor

switching, lightning, transformer
energization, and load shifting,
are immediately characterized as
impulsive or oscillatory and detailed
for further analysis. Capable of
capturing the complete power
quality spectrum, the PowerXplorer
provides scope-like display of the
entire transient.

Flicker

The activation of arc furnace, large induction machines and other large loads that
produce continuous voltage impulses cause a power quality event called flicker.
Typically, flicker occurs on systems that are weak relative to the amount of power

required by the load, combined with
considerable variations in current
occurring over a short period of
time. The PowerXplorer captures
flicker data per IEC 61000-4-15,
which can be further evaluated
using Dran-View visualization,
analysis and reporting software.

Compliance Monitoring

The PowerXplorer has been designed to meet the most advanced power quality
standards, including IEEE 1159, IEC 61000-4-30 Class A and EN50160. A
statistical output is produced to quickly verify compliance with international

quality-of-supply standards and
benchmark power quality. In an
instant, the PowerXplorer provides
a snapshot of over 13 key
parameters, including unbalance,
voltage variations and harmonics.

Harmonics

As the sensitivity of power electronics increases, equipment ranging from HVAC
systems, personal computers and copiers to computerized process equipment and
manufacturing systems are susceptible to harmonic pollution. In fact, harmonics

can cause small, almost imperceptible
variations in performance that
aggregate to effect significant
long-term damage. Current
harmonics generated by a source
can pollute the entire power system
without being affected itself. The
PowerXplorer captures detailed
harmonics, interharmonics and
subharmonics to effectively trouble­shoot the complex problems caused
by these events.

POWERX

PLORER

PX5

PowerXplorer users can select

from a multitude of data displays

such as phasors, waveforms, meters and harmonic spectrums, as well as recording

options that include continuous monitoring or report-by exception, and AC and

DC measurements for events lasting from a microsecond to an hour. Information

presentation options range from quality-of-supply, statistical and trending to the

PowerXplorer’s unique annunciator “report card” that provides instant classification

of events. Remote communications are made easy using RS-232, ethernet or USB

options to download data for further analysis and reporting using industry-leading

DRAN-VIEW software.

DRAN-VIEW

The 8-channel PowerXplorer PX5-400 provides the full range of advanced
monitoring and measurement for 400 Hz applications as well as for 50/60 Hz.
Designed specifically for military, shipboard, aerospace and other applications, the
PowerXplorer PX5-400 contains the same advanced feature set as the PowerXplorer,
including advanced data characterization, cross-triggering power, and the
measurement of distortion parameters.

DRAN-VIEW is a powerful, yet simple to use tool to visualize
and analyze complex power quality events, locate faults,
isolate potentially harmful trends, and correlate data
among and across sites.