THREE-PHASE ELECTRICAL
C.A 8335
NETWORKS ANALYSER
QUALI
STAR
+
ENGLISH
User’s manual
Thank you for purchasing a C.A 8335 three-phase electrical networks analyser (Qualistar+). To obtain the best service from
your unit:
read these operating instructions carefully,
comply with the precautions for use.
WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears.
Equipment protected by double insulation.
USB socket.
Earth.
The CE marking indicates conformity with European directives, in particular LVD and EMC.
Chauvin Arnoux has adopted an Eco-Design approach in order to design this appliance. Analysis of the complete
lifecycle has enabled us to control and optimize the effects of the product on the environment. In particular this appliance exceeds regulation requirements with respect to recycling and reuse.
The rubbish bin with a line through it indicates that, in the European Union, the product must undergo selective
disposal in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC. This equipment must not be treated as household waste.
Definition of measurement categories:
Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations.
Example: power feeders, counters and protection devices.
Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or fixed industrial devices.
Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly 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 crocodile clips, keep your fingers behind the physical guard.
Use only the mains power adaptor 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.
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CONTENTS
1. GETTING STARTED ........................................................4
1.1. Unpacking .............................................................4
1.2. Charging the battery ..............................................5
1.3. Choice of language ...............................................5
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE ....................................6
2.1. Functions ............................................................... 6
2.2. Overall view ...........................................................8
2.3. On/Off switch ........................................................8
2.4. Display .................................................................. 9
2.5. Keypad keys ........................................................ 10
2.6. Connectors ......................................................... 12
2.7. Power supply ....................................................... 12
2.8. The stand ............................................................. 13
2.9. Abbreviations .......................................................13
3. USE ...............................................................................15
3.1. Start-up ...............................................................15
3.2. Configuration ....................................................... 15
3.3. Installation of leads ..............................................16
3.4. Functions of the device ....................................... 18
4. CONFIGURATION ........................................................19
4.1. Configuration menu ............................................. 19
4.2. Display language ................................................. 19
4.3. Date/Time ............................................................ 19
4.4. Display ................................................................. 20
4.5. Calculation methods ...........................................21
4.6. Connection .......................................................... 24
4.7. Sensors and ratios ..............................................28
4.8. Capture Mode ....................................................29
4.9. Trend mode .........................................................31
4.10. Mode Alarm mode ............................................. 33
4.11. Erase memory ...................................................34
4.12. About ................................................................. 35
5. WAVEFORM CAPTURE ................................................36
5.1. Transient mode .................................................... 36
5.2. Inrush current mode ............................................39
6. HARMONIC ..................................................................44
6.1. Phase-to-neutral voltage ..................................... 44
6.2. Current .................................................................45
6.3. Apparent power ...................................................46
6.4. Phase-to-phase voltage ...................................... 47
6.5. Expert mode ........................................................ 48
7. WAVEFORM...................................................................50
7.1. Measurement of true RMS value .........................50
7.2. Measurement of total harmonic distortion ..........52
7.3. Measurement of the peak factor .........................53
7.4. Measurement of extreme and mean voltage and
current .................................................................54
7.5. Simultaneous display ..........................................56
7.6. Display of Fresnel diagram ..................................58
8. ALARM MODE ...............................................................60
8.1. Alarm mode configuration .................................. 60
8.2. Programming an alarm campaign .......................60
8.3. Display of the list of campaigns ..........................61
8.4. Display of list of alarms .......................................61
8.5. Deleting an alarm campaign ................................ 62
8.6. Erasing all alarm campaigns ...............................62
9. TREND MODE .............................................................. 63
9.1. Programming and starting recording ...................63
9.2. Trend mode configuration ...................................63
9.3. Viewing the recording list ....................................64
9.4. Deleting recordings .............................................64
9.5. Viewing the records .............................................64
10. POWER AND ENERGY MODE ...................................71
10.1. 3L filter ............................................................... 71
10.2. Filters L1, L2 and L3 .......................................... 72
10.3. Filter Σ ...............................................................73
10.4. Starting energy metering ...................................74
10.5. Disconnection of energy metering .....................75
10.6. Reset of energy metering ..................................75
11. SCREEN SNAPSHOT MODE ...................................... 76
11.1. Screen snapshots ..............................................76
11.2. Handling of screen snapshots ...........................76
12. HELP KEY ................................................................... 77
13. DATA EXPORT SOFTWARE .......................................78
14. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................79
14.1. Environmental conditions ..................................79
14.2. Mechanical conditions ......................................79
14.3. Compliance with international standards .......... 79
14.4. Electromagnetic compatibility ...........................80
14.5. Power supply ..................................................... 80
15. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................... 81
15.1. Reference Conditions ........................................81
15.2. Nominal current according to type of sensor ....81
15.3. Electrical characteristics ...................................81
16. APPENDICES ..............................................................91
16.1. Mathematical formulae ..................................... 91
16.2. Distribution sources supported by the device 106
16.3. Hysteresis ........................................................106
16.4. Minimum scale values for waveforms and
minimum RMS values ...................................... 106
16.5. Four-quadrant diagram ..................................107
16.6. Mechanism for triggering transient captures ..107
16.7. Capture conditions in Inrush Current mode ....107
16.8. Glossary ..........................................................108
17. MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 111
17.1. Cleaning the casing ......................................... 111
17.2. Maintenance of sensors ..................................111
17.3. Replacing the battery ......................................111
17.4. Replacing the screen film ................................112
17.5. Memory card ...................................................113
17.6. Metrological check ..........................................113
17.7. Repair ..............................................................113
17.8. Updating of the internal software .................... 113
18. WARRANTY ..............................................................114
19. TO ORDER .................................................................115
19.1. C.A 8335 three-phase electrical networks
analyser ...........................................................115
19.2. Accessories ..................................................... 115
19.3. Spare parts ......................................................115
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1.1. UNPACKING
FICHE DE SÉCURITÉ DU C.A 6116 (FR)
Vous venez d’acquérir un contrôleur d’installation C.A 6116 et nous vous remercions de votre
confiance.
Pour obtenir le meilleur service de votre appareil :
lisez attentivement cette notice de fonctionnement,
respectez les précautions d’emploi.
ATTENTION, risque de DANGER !
L’opérateur s’engage à consulter la présente notice à chaque fois que ce symbole de
danger est rencontré.
Appareil protégé par une isolation double.
Polarité du connecteur d’alimentation en tension continue.
Le marquage CE atteste la conformité aux directives européennes.
e que, dans l’Union Européenne, le produit doit faire l’objet
La poubelle barrée signifi
d’un tri sélectif des déchets pour le recyclage des matériels électriques et électroniques
conformément à la directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.
Définition des catégories de mesure :
La catégorie de mesure IV correspond aux mesurages réalisés à la source de l’installation basse
tension.
La catégorie de mesure III correspond aux mesurages réalisés dans l’installation du bâtiment.
La catégorie de mesure II correspond aux mesurages réalisés sur les circuits directement branchés
à l’installation basse tension.
La catégorie de mesure I correspond aux mesurages réalisés sur des circuits non reliés directement
au réseau.
PRÉCAUTIONS D’EMPLOI
Cet appareil est protégé contre des tensions accidentelles n’excédant pas 600 V par rapport à la terre en
catégorie de mesure III ou 300 V par rapport à la terre en catégorie de mesure IV. La protection assurée
par l’appareil peut-être compromise si celui-ci est utilisé de façon non spécifiée par le constructeur.
Respectez la tension et l’intensité maximales assignées ainsi que la catégorie de mesure.
Ne dépassez jamais les valeurs limites de protection indiquées dans les spécifications.
Respectez les conditions d’utilisation, à savoir la température, l’humidité, l’altitude, le degré de pollution
et le lieu d’utilisation.
N’utilisez pas l’appareil ou ses accessoires s’ils paraissent endommagés.
Pour le recharge de la batterie, utilis ez uniquemen t le bloc adaptateur secteur four ni avec
l’appareil.
Utilisez des accessoires de branchement dont la catégorie de surtension et la tension de service
sont supérieures ou égales à celles de l’appareil de mesure (600 V CAT III).
Toute procédure de dépannage ou de vérification métrologique doit être effectuée par du personnel
compétent et agréé.
Utilisez les moyens de protection adaptés.
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Code 691923A01 - Ed. 1
190, rue Championnet
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conditions d'acceptation définies dans nos procédures de fabrication et de contrôle.
Tous les moyens de mesure et d'essai utilisés pour vérifier cet appareil sont raccordés aux
étalons nationaux et internationaux soit par l'intermédiaire d'un de nos laboratoires de métrologie
accrédités COFRAC soit par un autre laboratoire accrédité.
Après sa mise en service, cet instrument doit être vérifié à intervalle régulier
auprès d'un service de métrologie agréé.
Pour tout renseignement veuillez contacter notre service après vente et d'étalonnage.
At the time of manufacture, this document certifies that the above product have been verified and
complies with acceptance conditions defined in our manufacturing and testing procedures.
Every test or measuring equipment used to verify this instrument are related to national
and international standards through one of our laborator
equivalent to NAMAS in the UK or through another certified laboratory.
After being in use, this instrument must be recalibrated within regular intervals
by an approved metrology laboratory. Please contact our after sales and calibration department:
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After sales and calibration department e-mail: info@manumesure.fr
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ATTESTATION DE CONFORMITE
COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
Nous certifions que ce produit a été fabriqué conformément aux spécifications
techniques de constuction applicables.
We certify that this product is manufactured in accordance with applicable
constructing specifications.
ATTESTATION DE VERIFICATION
CHECKING ATTESTATION
Numéro de l'appareil :
Equipment number
Type /
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Model
Instrument designation
Signature :
Signature
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1. GETTING STARTED
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No. Designation Quantity
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Safety cables, black, banana-banana, straight-straight 5
Black crocodile clips. 5
User’s manual on CD-ROM. 1
Type A-B USB cord. 1
Specific mains power unit and mains cord. 1
No. 22 carrying bag 1
Sets of inserts and rings for marking the leads and current sensors according to phase. 12
Checking attestation. 1
Safety data sheets. 5
Power Analyser Transfer (PAT) software on CD-ROM. 1
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1.2. CHARGING THE BATTERY
Before the first use, start by fully charging the battery.
120 V ± 10 %, 60 Hz
230 V ± 10 %, 50 Hz
Remove the cover from the receptacle and connect the plug
of the specific power supply unit to the device. Connect the
mains cord to the power supply unit and to mains.
The button
disconnected.
When the battery is fully discharged, charging takes approximately 5 hours.
lights; it will go out only when the plug is
1.3. CHOICE OF LANGUAGE
Before using the device, first choose the language in which you want the device to display its messages.
Press the green button to switch the device on.
Press the Configuration key.
Figure 8: Configuration screen
Press the yellow key on the device corresponding to the desired language.
This key is used to go to the next page.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE
2.1. FUNCTIONS
The C.A. 8335 (Qualistar+) is a three-phase network analyzer with colour graphic display and built-in rechargeable battery.
It plays three roles, and can be used:
to measure the RMS values, powers, and perturbations of electric distribution networks.
to deliver a snapshot of the principal characteristics of a three-phase network
to track the variations of various parameters over time.
The measurement uncertainty of the device is better than 1% (not counting the uncertainties due to the current sensors). The
device is also very flexible, with a choice of sensors allowing measurements ranging from a few milliamperes (MN93A) to several
kiloamperes (AmpFLEX™).
The device is compact and impact resistant.
The ergonomics and simplicity of its interface make using it pleasant.
The C.A 8335 is intended for the technicians and engineers of electrical installation and network inspection and maintenance teams.
2.1.1. MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS
The principal measurements made are:
The RMS values of AC voltages up to 1000 V between terminals. By using the ratios, the device can measure voltages up to
hundreds of gigavolts.
The RMS values of AC currents up to 6500 amperes (neutral included). By using the ratios, the device can measure currents
up to hundreds of kiloamperes.
The DC components of voltages and currents (neutral included).
Minimum and maximum half-cycle RMS voltage and current values (excluding neutral).
Peak voltage and current values (neutral included).
The frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz networks.
Current and voltage peak factors (neutral included).
Calculation of the harmonic loss factor (FHL), application to transformers in the presence of harmonic currents.
Calculation of the K factor (KF), application to transformers in the presence of harmonic currents.
Measurement of total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental (THD in % f) of the current and of the voltages
(excluding neutral).
Measurement of the total harmonic distortion with respect to the RMS AC value (THD in % r) for the current and the voltages
(neutral included)
Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive), non-active, distortion, and apparent power, by phase and cumulative (excluding
neutral).
Power factors (PF) and displacement factors (DPF or cos Φ) (excluding neutral).
Measurement of the RMS distortion values (d) for the current and the voltages (excluding neutral).
Short-term voltage flicker (PST) (excluding neutral).
Measurement of the long-term flicker of the voltages (PLT) (excluding neutral).
Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive), non-active, distortion, and apparent energy (excluding neutral).
Current and voltage harmonics (excluding neutral) up to order 50: RMS value, percentage referred to the fundamental, (%f)
(excluding neutral), or the total RMS value (%r), minimum and maximum and sequence harmonics.
Apparent power of each harmonic up to order 50 (excluding neutral): value, percentage referred to the fundamental apparent
power (%f) or the total apparent power (%r), minimum and maximum.
Inrush currents, starting of motors.
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2.1.2. DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
Display of waveforms (voltages and currents).
Inrush Current function: displays parameters useful for study of the starting of a motor.
Instantaneous current and voltage at the instant designated by the cursor.
Maximum instantaneous absolute value of the current and of the voltage (over the entire starting time).
RMS value of the half-cycle (or lobe) of the current and voltage (excluding neutral) on which the cursor is positioned.
Maximum half-cycle RMS current (over the entire starting time).
Instantaneous network frequency at the instant designated by the cursor.
Maximum, mean, and minimum network frequencies (over the entire starting time).
Time at which starting of motor commenced.
Screen captures (50 maximum).
Transients function. Detection and recording of transients (up to 210) between user-defined start and stop dates and times.
Recording of 4 complete cycles (one before the triggering event and three after) in the 8 acquisition channels.
Trend recording (data logging) function. 2GB memory with date-stamping and user-defined start and stop dates for record-
ing, with a maximum of 100 recordings. Display, in bar chart or curve form, of the means of many parameters vs. time, with
or without minima and maxima.
Alarm function. List of recorded alarms (up to 16,000) exceeding thresholds defined in the configuration menu. User-defined
alarm monitoring start and stop times.
2.1.3. CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS
Date and time settings.
Screen brightness and contrast settings.
Choice of curve colours.
Choice of management of switching off of the screen.
Choice of calculation methods (non-active quantities broken down or not, choice of the unit of energy, choice of the coefficients
of calculation of the K factor, choice of reference for the level of harmonics, PLT calculation (sliding or not).
Choice of distribution system (single-phase, two-phase, three-phase with or without neutral) and of the connection method
(standard, 2-element method or 2½-element method).
Configuration of recording, alarms, inrush currents, and transients.
Erasure of data (total or partial).
Display of software and hardware version numbers.
Choice of language.
Display of current sensors detected or simulated (2-element connection method) and voltage and current ratio settings.
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2.2. OVERALL VIEW
Display
(see §2.4)
Function keys
(yellow keys)
(see §2.5.1)
Return /previous key
(see §2.5.2)
Measurement connection
terminals (see §2.6.1)
USB socket
(see §2.6.2)
Connector for the
mains power unit/battery charger
(see §2.6.2)
Configuration key
(see §2.5.4)
Screen snapshot key
(see §2.5.4)
Help key
(see §2.5.4)
On/Off switch
(see §2.3)
Figure 1: Overall view of Qualistar+
2.3. ON/OFF SWITCH
Pressing the button powers up the device.
The device can operate either on its battery or on mains power.
Pressing the
and/or inrush current acquisition, it requests confirmation.
switch again turns the device off. If the device is recording, metering energy, or searching for transients, alarms,
Confirm/Enter key
(see §2.5.2)
Navigation keys
(see §2.5.2)
Mode keys
(violet keys)
(see §2.5.3)
Select Yes or No on the corresponding yellow keys, then press the key to validate.
If No is selected, recording will continue.
If Yes is selected, the data recorded until that point are saved and the device is turned off.
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2.4. DISPLAY
2.4.1. PRESENTATION
The backlit 320x240 (1/4 VGA) pixel graphic liquid crystal screen displays all measurements with their curves, the parameters of
the unit, the curves selected, the instantaneous values of the signals, and the type of measurement selected. When the device is
powered up, it automatically displays the Waveform screen. Information about this screen can be found in §7.
Reminder of the mode.
Battery charge level.
Current date and time.
Active mode screen.
Frequency calculated over one
second.
Function keys.
Figure 2: example of a display screen
The management of switching off of the screen is chosen by the user in the Display Configuration Mode menu (see §4.4.3).
2.4.2. THE FUNCTION KEY ICONS
The display uses the following icons for the yellow function keys:
Icons Designation
V
Phase-to-neutral voltage mode.
A
Phase-to-neutral current mode.
VA
VAR
Power mode.
U
Phase-to-phase voltage mode.
Management of the breakdown of the non-active
quantities.
Wh
FK
%f-%r
Choice of unit of energy.
Choice of coefficients of the K factor.
Choice of reference for the level of harmonics
of the phases.
PLT
Management of the long-term flicker calculation
mode.
CF
RMS
PEAK
THD
Display of the peak factors and of the curves.
Display of the RMS values and of the curves.
Display of the PEAK values and of the curves.
Display of the level of harmonic distortion and
of the curves
PF…
W…
Display of PF, cos Φ (DPF), tan Φ, and Φ.
Display of powers and of the associated quanti-
ties (PF, cos Φ, DPF, tan Φ and Φ
Wh…
Display of the energy meters.
).
VA
Icons Designation
Zoom in.
Zoom out.
Management of the contrast and brightness.
Choice of colours of the measurement channels.
Management of the switching off of the screen
Recording programming mode.
Recording look-up mode.
Start of recording.
Rapid programming and start of recording.
Disconnection of recording.
Shut down function in progress prompt.
Bin for deletions of elements.
Shortcut to the recording parameterizing mode
Activate/deactivate selection of the transients
list display filter.
Activation and de-activation of the energy calculation.
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Icons Designation
Icons Designation
Display of mean values and extrema.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
maximum phase-to-neutral voltage.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
minimum phase-to-neutral voltage.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
maximum phase-to-phase voltage.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
minimum phase-to-phase voltage.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
maximum current.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
minimum current.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
maximum instantaneous frequency.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
minimum instantaneous frequency.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
maximum of the measurement displayed.
Move the cursor to the first occurrence of the
minimum of the measurement displayed.
Simultaneous display of all voltage and current
measurements (RMS, DC, THD, CF, PST, PLT,
FHL, FK).
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>t=-T<
Select all items.
Unselect all items.
Transient mode.
Inrush current mode.
Display of Fresnel diagram of the signals.
Move cursor to transient triggering time.
Move the cursor to one signal period before the
triggering date of the transient.
Energies consumed by the load.
Energies generated by the load.
Page screen 1 of the help function.
Page screen 2 of the help function.
Page screen 3 of the help function.
Page screen 4 of the help function.
Previous configuration.
Next configuration.
Previous page screen.
Next page screen.
2.5. KEYPAD KEYS
2.5.1. FUNCTION KEYS (YELLOW KEYS)
These 6 keys activate the function or tool represented by the corresponding icon on the screen.
2.5.2. NAVIGATION KEYS
A block of 4 arrow keys, a select key and a return key are used for navigation in the menus.
Item Function
Up direction or navigation key.
Down direction or navigation key.
Right direction or navigation key.
Left direction or navigation key.
Confirms the selection.
Return key.
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2.5.3. MODE KEYS (VIOLET KEYS)
These give access to specific modes:
Item Function See
Waveform acquisition mode, with two sub-modes: transients mode (blackouts, interference,
etc.) and inrush current mode (starting of motor).
Harmonic curves display mode: representation of voltage, current, and power harmonics, order
by order; determination of harmonic currents produced by nonlinear loads, analysis of problems
caused by harmonics according to their order (overheating of neutrals, conductors, motors, etc.).
Display of voltage and current waveforms, display of minima and maxima of summary tables,
determination of phase rotation.
Alarm mode: list of recorded alarms exceeding the thresholds programmed in the configuration;
recording of network blackouts with half-cycle resolution (Vrms, Arms, Urms), determination of
energy consumption overshoots, monitoring of compliance with a power supply quality contract.
Trend mode: recording of the parameters selected in the Configuration menu. § 9
Display of power and energy measurements § 10
Three keys are real-time mode keys:
In each of these modes, the coloured circles on a white ground
cators of saturation: the ground of the circle is coloured when the channel measured is potentially full
When the identification disc corresponds to a simulated channel (for example in 4-wire three-phase with selection V1V2, 2½-element method, or in 3-wire three-phase with selection A1A2, 2-element method; see connections in §4.6), this channel is potentially
full if at least one channel used in calculating it is potentially full.
Similarly, if the saturation disc corresponds to a phase-to-phase voltage channel, it is potentially full if at least one of the phaseto-neutral voltage channels used in calculating it is potentially full.
, and .
, in which the channel numbers or types are entered, are indi-
.
§ 5
§ 6
§ 7
§ 8
2.5.4. OTHER KEYS
The other keys have the following functions:
Item Function See
Configuration key. § 4
Snapshot of current screen and retrieval of screens already stored. § 11
Help key: provides information about the functions and the symbols used for the current display mode.
§ 12
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2.6. CONNECTORS
2.6.1. CONNECTION TERMINALS
Located on the top of the device, these connectors are distributed as follows:
4 current input terminals for current sensors (MN clamp, C
clamp, AmpFLEX™, PAC clamp, E3N clamp, etc.).
Figure 3: the connection terminals
2.6.2. SIDE CONNECTORS
Located on the right side of the device, these connectors are used as follows:
USB connector. For connection to a PC.
Mains power connector: Recharges the battery and allows operation on mains
power.
5 voltage input terminals.
Figure 4: the side connectors
2.7. POWER SUPPLY
The battery icon in the top right corner of the screen shows the battery level. The number of bars is proportional to the charge level.
Battery charged.
Low battery.
Mobile bars: battery charging.
The condition of the battery is unknown because it has never been fully charged.
The device is connected to mains.
When the battery level is too low, the following message is displayed:
Press to confirm the information. If you do not connect the device to mains, it switches itself off one minute after this message.
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2.8. THE STAND
A retractable stand on the back of the Qualistar+ can be used to hold the device in a tilted position.
Metal ring. It is used to secure the device with padlock.
Retractable stand.
Battery.
Figure 5: stand and battery compartment cover
2.9. ABBREVIATIONS
Prefixes of International System (SI) units
Prefix Symbol Multiplies by
milli
kilo
Mega
Giga
Tera
Peta
Exa
m 10
k 10
M 10
G 10
T 10
P 10
E 10
-3
3
6
9
12
15
18
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Meanings of the symbols and abbreviations used:
Symbol Designation
AC and DC components.
AC component only.
DC component only.
Inductive phase shift.
Capacitive phase shift.
°
Degree.
Φ
VA
-.+
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Σ
%
%f
%r
or Φ
A
A-h
Acf
Ad
Adc
Apk+
ApkArms
Athdf
Athdr
Aunb
AVG
CF
Expert mode.
Absolute value.
Sum of values.
Percentage.
Fundamental value as reference
Total value as reference
Phase shift of voltage with respect to current.
UA
Current; also Ampere (unit).
Current harmonic.
Crest (peak) factor of current.
RMS distortion current.
DC current.
Maximum peak value of the current.
Minimum peak value of the current.
True RMS current.
Total harmonic distortion of current in % f.
Total harmonic distortion of current in % r.
Current unbalance.
Mean value (arithmetic mean).
Peak factor (current or voltage).
cos Φ Cosine of the phase shift of voltage with respect
to current (DPF – fundamental power factor or
displacement factor).
DC
DPF
FHL
FK
Hz
L
MAX
MIN
ms
PEAK
or PK
PF
PLT
PST
DC component (current or voltage).
Displacement factor (cos F).
Harmonic loss factor.
K factor.
Frequency of network studied.
Channel (Line).
Maximum value.
Minimum value.
Millisecond.
Maximum (+) or minimum (-) peak instantaneous
value of the signal.
Power factor.
Long-term flicker.
Short-term flicker.
Symbol Designation
RMS
True RMS value (current or voltage).
t
Relative date of time cursor.
tan Φ Tangent of the phase shift of voltage with respect
to current.
THD
U
U-h
Ucf
Ud
Udc
Upk+
UpkUrms
Uthdf
Total harmonic distortion (in %f or in %r).
Phase-to-Phase voltage.
Phase-to-phase voltage harmonic.
Phase-to-Phase voltage crest factor.
Phase-to-phase RMS distortion voltage.
Phase-to-phase DC voltage.
Maximum peak value of the phase-to-phase voltage.
Minimum peak value of the phase-to-phase voltage.
True RMS phase-to-phase voltage.
Total phase-to-phase voltage harmonic distortion
in %f.
Uthdr
Total phase-to-phase voltage harmonic distortion
in %r.
Uunb
V
V-h
VA
VA-h
VAD
VADh
VAh
VAR
VARh
Vcf
Vd
Vdc
Vpk+
Phase-to-phase voltage unbalance.
Phase-to-neutral voltage; also Volt (unit)
Phase-to-neutral voltage harmonic.
Apparent power.
Apparent harmonic power.
Distortion power.
Distortion energy.
Apparent energy.
Reactive or non-active power.
Reactive or non-active energy.
Voltage crest (peak) factor.
Phase-to-neutral RMS distortion voltage.
Phase-to-neutral DC voltage.
Maximum peak value of the phase-to-neutral
voltage.
Vpk-
Minimum peak value of the phase-to-neutral
voltage.
Vrms
Vthdf
True RMS phase-to-neutral voltage.
Total harmonic distortion of phase-to-neutral
voltage in %f.
Vthdr
Total harmonic distortion of phase-to-neutral
voltage in %r.
Vunb
W
Wdc
Wdch
Wh
Phase-to-neutral voltage unbalance.
Active power.
DC power.
DC energy.
Active energy.
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3. USE
3.1. START-UP
To switch the device on, press the button. It lights when pressed, then goes off if the mains power unit is not connected to
the device.
After the software check, the home page is displayed and indicates the software version of the device and its serial number.
Figure 6: Home page at start-up
Then the Waveform screen is displayed.
Figure 7: Waveform screen
3.2. CONFIGURATION
To configure the device, proceed as follows:
Press . The configuration screen appears.
Press or to select the parameter to be modified. Press to enter the selected sub-menu.
Figure 8: Configuration screen
Then use the arrow keys ( or and or ) and the key to validate. For more details, see §§4.3 to 4.10.
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The following points must be checked or adapted for each measurement:
Define the parameters of the calculation methods (see §4.5).
Select the distribution system (single-phase to five-wire three-phase) and the connection method (2 wattmeters, 2 ½ elements,
standard) (see §4.6).
Program the current ratios according to the type of current sensor connected (see §4.7).
Program the voltage ratios (see §4.7).
Define the transient triggering levels (transients mode and inrush current capture) (see §4.8).
Define the values to be recorded (trend mode) (see §4.9).
Define the alarm thresholds (see §4.10).
To return to the Configuration screen from a sub-menu, press the key.
3.3. INSTALLATION OF LEADS
To identify the leads and input terminals, you may mark them in accordance with the usual phase/neutral colour code using the
coloured rings and inserts supplied with the device.
Detach the insert and place it in the hole provided for it near the terminal (large hole for a current terminal; small hole for a
voltage terminal).
Insert for current
terminal.
Clip rings of the same colour to the ends of the lead you will be connecting to the terminal.
Twelve sets of rings and inserts of different colours are provided to enable you to harmonize the device with any of the phase/
neutral colour codes in force.
Connect the measurement leads to the terminals of the device:
Insert for voltage
terminal.
4 current inputs terminals.
Rings the same colour as
the terminal.
5 voltage input terminals.
Figure 3: connection terminals
Remember to define the transformation ratios of the current sensors and of the voltage inputs (see §4.7).
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To make a measurement, you must program at least:
the calculation method (see §4.5),
the connection (see §4.6)
and the ratios of the sensors (see §4.7).
The measuring leads must be connected to the circuit to be measured as shown by the following diagrams.
3.3.1. SINGLE-PHASE NETWORK
Figure 9: 2-wire single-phase connection Figure 10: 2-wire single-phase connection
3.3.2. SPLIT-PHASE NETWORK
Figure 11: 2-wire split-phase connection Figure 12: 3-wire split-phase connection Figure 13: 4-wire split-phase connection
3.3.3. THREE-PHASE NETWORK
Figure 14: 3-wire three-phase
connection
In the case of a three-phase network, you are not obliged to connect all of the terminals in voltage or in current.
For 3-wire three-phase, indicate the 2 current sensors that will be connected: A1 and A2, or A2 and A3, or A3 and A1.
For 4- and 5-wire three-phase, indicate the voltages that will be connected: all 3 voltages (3V) or only 2 (V1 and V2, or V2 and
V3, or V3 and V1).
Figure 15: 4-wire three-phase
connection
Figure 16: 5-wire three-phase
connection
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3.3.4. CONNECTION PROCEDURE
Switch the instrument on.
Configure the device for the measurement to be made and the type of network concerned (see §4),
Connect the leads and current sensors to the unit.
Connect the earth and/or neutral lead to the network earth and/or neutral (when it is distributed) and connect the correspond-
ing current sensor,
Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase and connect the corresponding current sensor.
If applicable, repeat the procedure for phases L2 and L3 and for N.
Note: complying with this procedure reduces connection errors to a minimum and avoids wasting time.
Disconnection procedure:
Proceed in the reverse of the order of connection, always finishing by disconnecting the neutral (when distributed).
Disconnect the leads and switch the device off.
3.4. FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE
Any screen can be saved (screen snapshot) by pressing the key (see §11).
You can press the help key
current display mode.
3.4.1. WAVEFORM CAPTURE
With the device powered up and connected to the network, press
You can display the Transients mode (see §5.1) or the Inrush current mode (see §5.2).
3.4.2. DISPLAY OF HARMONICS
With the device powered up and connected to the network, press
You can display the phase-to-neutral voltage (see §6.1), the current (see §6.2), the apparent power (see §6.3) or the phase-tophase voltage (see §6.4).
3.4.3. WAVEFORM MEASUREMENTS
With the device powered up and connected to the network, press
You can display the measurements of the true RMS value (see §7.1), the measurements of the total harmonic distortion (see §7.2),
the measurements of the peak factor (see §7.3), the extreme values in voltage and current (see §7.4), several values at once (see
§7.5), or the Fresnel diagram (see §7.6).
3.4.4. ALARM RECORDING
With the device powered up and connected to the network, press
at any time. The help screen will inform you about the functions and the symbols used for the
.
.
.
.
You can configure the alarm mode (see §8.1), program an alarm campaign (see §8.2), look it up (see §8.4), or erase it (see §8.6).
3.4.5. RECORDING
With the device powered up and connected to the network, press
You can configure recordings (see §9.2) and program them (see §9.1). You can also erase recordings (see §4.11).
3.4.6. ENERGY MEASUREMENTS
With the device powered up and connected to the network, press
You can measure the energies consumed (see §10.1.3) or generated (see §10.1.4, §10.2.2, or §10.3.2).
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.
4. CONFIGURATION
The Configuration key is used to configure the device. This must be done before each new type of measurement. The configuration remains in memory, even after the device is switched off.
4.1. CONFIGURATION MENU
The arrow keys (,, , ) are used to navigate in the Configuration menu and to parameterize the device.
A value that can be modified is flanked by arrows.
Most of the time, confirmation (
The return key ( ) is used to return to the main menu from a sub-menu.
) is necessary for the changes made by the user to be applied.
Figure 8: the Configuration screen
4.2. DISPLAY LANGUAGE
To select the display language, press the yellow key under the corresponding icon on the screen (Figure 6).
The active language is identified by the icon on the yellow ground.
4.3. DATE/TIME
The menu defines the system date and time. The display is as follows:
Figure 17: Date/Time menu
With the Date/Time field highlighted in yellow, press
press or . To confirm, press .
Proceed in the same way for the dating system (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY) and the time system (12/24 or AM/PM). You see the
effect immediately in the display of the date.
To return to the Configuration menu, press .
Note: The date and time parameters cannot be configured while the device is recording, metering energy, or searching for tran-
sients, alarms, and/or inrush current acquisition.
. To change a value, press or . To move from one field to another,
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4.4. DISPLAY
4.4.1. CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS
menu is used to define the contrast and brightness of the display unit. The display is as follows:
The
Figure 18: the Contrast/Brightness menu
Use the arrow keys (,, , ) to change the contrast and brightness.
To return to the Configuration menu, press .
4.4.2. COLOURS
menu is used to define the colours of the voltage and current curves. Press the yellow key corresponding to the icon.
The
There are 15 colours available: green, dark green, yellow, orange, pink, red, brown, blue, turquoise blue, dark blue, very light grey,
light grey, grey, dark grey, and black.
The display is as follows:
Figure 19: the Colours menu
Use the arrow keys (,, , ) to change the assignments of the colours.
To return to the Configuration menu, press .
4.4.3. MANAGEMENT OF THE SWITCHING OFF OF THE SCREEN
The
menu defines the management of the switching off of the screen. Press the yellow key corresponding to the icon.
Figure 124: the Management of Switching off of the Screen menu
Use the arrow keys (,) to choose the screen switching off mode: Automatic or Never.
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The Automatic mode is used to save the battery. The display screen is switched off automatically after five minutes without action
X
on the keys if the device is powered only by its battery and if recording is in progress. The On/Off button blinks to indicate that
the device is still in operation. Pressing any key on the keypad relights the screen.
To return to the Configuration menu, press .
4.5. CALCULATION METHODS
The menu
The choice of breakdown or no breakdown of the non-active quantities,
The choice of unit of energy,
The choice of reference for the level of harmonics of the phases,
The choice of coefficients of calculation for the factor,
The choice of method of calculation of the long-term flicker.
4.5.1. CHOICE OF CALCULATION OF NON-ACTIVE QUANTITIES
The VAR menu is used to choose whether or not to break down the non-active quantities (powers and energies).
=
defines:
Figure 20: the Methods of Calculation of Reactive Quantities menu
Use the arrow keys (,) to select broken down or not.
Broken down: VAR corresponds to the fundamental reactive power and VAD to the distortion power.
Not broken down: VAR corresponds to the non-active power; VAD does not exist.
Then validate with the key. The device returns to the Configuration menu.
Note: The modification is impossible if the device is recording, metering energy, and/or searching for alarms.
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4.5.2. CHOICE OF UNIT OF ENERGY
The Wh menu defines the unit of display of energies.
Figure 21: the Choice of Unit of Energy menu
Use the arrow keys (,) to select the unit:
Wh: Watt-hour.
Joule.
nuclear toe: nuclear tonne oil equivalent.
non-nuclear toe: non-nuclear tonne oil equivalent.
BTU: British Thermal Unit.
Then validate with the key . The device returns to the Configuration menu.
4.5.3. CHOICE OF COEFFICIENTS OF CALCULATION OF THE K FACTOR
The FK menu defines the coefficients used for the calculation of the K factor.
Figure 22: the Choice of Coefficients of Calculation of the K Factor menu
Use the arrow keys (,, , ) to fix the value of coefficients q and e:
q: exponential constant that depends on the type of winding and the frequency.
The value of q can range from 1.5 to 1.7. The value of 1.7 is suitable for transformers having round or square conductors, in
all types of winding. The value of 1.5 is suitable for those in which the low-voltage windings are in tape form.
e: ratio between the losses linked to eddy currents (at the fundamental frequency) and resistive losses (both evaluated at the
reference temperature). The value of e can range from 0.05 to 0.1.
The default values (q = 1.7 and e = 0.10) are suitable for most applications.
Then validate with the key. The device returns to the Configuration menu.
Note: The modification is impossible if the device is recording and/or searching for alarms.
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4.5.4. CHOICE OF REFERENCE OF THE LEVEL OF HARMONICS OF THE PHASES
The %f-%r menu defines the reference for the level of harmonics of the phases.
Figure 23: the Choice of Reference for the Level of Harmonics menu
Use the arrow keys (,) to fix the reference for the level of harmonics:
%f: the reference is the value of the fundamental.
%r: the reference is the total value.
Then validate with the key. The device returns to the Configuration menu.
In the case of the level of harmonics of the V-h, A-h, and U-h phases, the fundamental and total values are RMS values. In the
case of the level of harmonics of the VA-h phases, the fundamental and total values are apparent power values.
Note: The modification is impossible if the device is recording and/or searching for alarms.
4.5.5. CHOICE OF METHOD OF CALCULATION OF PLT
The PLT menu defines the method used to calculate the PLT (long-term flicker).
Figure 24: the Choice of Method of Calculation of PLT menu
Use the arrow keys (,) to choose sliding or non-sliding.
Sliding: the PLT is calculated every 10 minutes. The first value is available 2 hours after the device is switched on, because it
takes 12 values of PST to calculate the PLT.
Non-sliding: the PLT is calculated every 2 hours.
Then validate with the key . The device returns to the Configuration menu.
Note: The modification is impossible if the device is recording and/or searching for alarms.
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4.6. CONNECTION
The menu is used to define how the device is connected, according to distribution system.
Figure 16: the Connection menu
Several electrical diagrams can be selected:
Use the arrow keys (,, , ) to choose a connection.
One or more types of network correspond to each distribution system.
Distribution system Source
Single-phase 2-wire (L1 and N)
Single-phase 3-wire (L1, N and
earth)
Split-phase 2-wire (L1 and L2)
Single-phase 2-wire non-earthed neutral
Single-phase 3-wire earthed neutral
Split-phase 2-wire
3-phase open star 2-wire
L1
N
L1
N
GND
L2
L1
L2
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Distribution system Source
L1
Split-phase 3-wire (L1, L2 and
N)
Split-phase 3-wire non-earthed neutral
3-phase open star 3-wire non-earthed neutral
3-phase high leg delta 3-wire non-earthed neutral
3-phase open high leg delta 3-wire non-earthed neutral
N
L2
N
L1
L2
L1
N
L2
L1
N
L2
L1
Split-phase 4-wire (L1, L2, N
and earth)
Split-phase 4-wire earthed neutral
3-phase open star 4-wire earthed neutral
3-phase high leg delta 4-wire earthed neutral
3-phase open high leg delta 4-wire earthed neutral
N
GND
L2
N
L1
GND
L2
L1
N
GND
L2
L1
N
GND
L2
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Distribution system Source
3-phase star 3-wire
3-phase delta 3-wire
3-phase open delta 3-wire
3-phase 3-wire (L1, L2 and L3)
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
Indicate which 2 current sensors will be connected: A1 and
A2, or A2 and A3, or A3 and A1.
3-phase open delta 3-wire earthed junction of phases
L1
L2
L3
3-phase open delta 3-wire earthed corner of phase
L1
L2
L3
3-phase high leg delta 3-wire
L1
L2
L3
3-phase open high leg delta 3-wire
L1
L2
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Distribution system Source
L3
3-phase 4-wire (L1, L2, L3
and N)
Indicate which voltages will be
connected: all 3 (3V) or only 2
(V1 and V2, or V2 and V3, or
V3 and V1).
3-phase star 4-wire non-earthed neutral
3-phase open high leg delta 4-wire non-earthed neutral
3-phase high leg delta 4-wire non-earthed neutral
N
L1
L2
L3
L1
N
L2
L3
L1
N
L2
L3
3-phase star 5-wire earthed neutral
3-phase 5-wire (L1, L2, L3, N
and earth)
3-phase open high leg delta 5-wire earthed neutral
Indicate which voltages will be
connected: all 3 (3V) or only 2
(V1 and V2, or V2 and V3, or V3
and V1).
3-phase high leg delta 5-wire earthed neutral
Then validate with the key . The device returns to the Configuration menu.
This makes it possible to connect the device to all existing networks.
N
L1
GND
L2
L3
L1
N
GND
L2
L3
L1
N
GND
L2
Note: It is impossible to select a new connection if the device is recording, metering energy, or searching for transients, alarms,
and/or inrush current acquisitions.
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4.7. SENSORS AND RATIOS
Note: The ratios cannot be changed if the device is recording, metering energy, or searching for transients, alarms, and/or inrush
current acquisitions.
4.7.1. CURRENT SENSORS AND RATIOS
A first screen A is used to define the current sensors and ratios. It automatically displays the current sensor models detected by
the device. It can also be used to define the transformation ratio (sensitivity) of certain current sensors (E3N clamp).
Figure 25: Current clamp and ratios screen in the Sensors and ratios menu
In the case of a 3-wire three-phase set-up where only two of the three current sensors required are connected, if these two sensors are of the same type and have the same ratio, the device simulates the third sensor by assuming the same characteristics
as for the two others.
The various current sensors are:
MN93 clamp: 200 A.
MN93A clamp: 100 A or 5 A.
C193 clamp: 1000 A.
AmpFLEX™ A193: 6500 A.
MiniFLEX MA193: 6500 A.
PAC93 clamp: 1000 A.
E3N clamp: 100 A (sensitivity 10 mV/A).
E3N clamp: 10 A (sensitivity 100 mV/A).
Three phase adapter: 5 A.
If an MN93A clamp, 5A range, or an Adapter is used, the current ratio setting is proposed automatically.
Use the arrow keys (,, , ) to define the transformation ratios between the primary current (1A to 60,000A) and the second-
ary current (1A, 2A or 5A), then validate with the key.
The primary current cannot be less than the secondary current.
4.7.2. VOLTAGE RATIOS
A second
The programming of the ratio or ratios can be different or the same for all or for some channels.
The ratios to be programmed are phase-to-neutral voltage ratios when there is a neutral and phase-to-phase voltage ratios when
there is not.
4.7.3. To change the ratios, press the key.
screen, invoked by the V or U icon, defines the voltage ratios.
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Figure 26: the Voltage Ratios screen in the Sensors and
ratios menu in the case of a set-up without neutral
Use the arrow keys (,) to choose the configuration of the ratios.
3U 1/1 or 4V 1/1: all channels have the same 1/1 ratio.
3U or 4V: all channels have the same ratio, to be programmed.
Press the
key, then use the , keys to highlight the ratio in yellow.
Figure 27: the Voltage Ratios screen in the Sensors and
ratios menu in the case of a set-up with neutral
Press the
voltage is in V.
3V + VN: all channels have the same ratio and the neutral has a different ratio.
Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation twice.
U1+U2+U3 or V1+V2+V3+VN: each channel has a different ratio, to be programmed.
Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation several times.
Validate with the key. To return to the Configuration menu, press
Note: the primary and secondary voltages can each be configured with a multiplier factor of 1/√3.
key, then use the ,, and keys to change the ratio. The primary voltage is in kV and the secondary
.
4.8. CAPTURE MODE
The mode is used to configure the voltage thresholds, the current thresholds of the transient mode, and the current thresholds of the inrush current mode.
4.8.1. VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS OF THE TRANSIENT MODE
first screen, displayed by pressing the V icon (or U, for set-ups without a neutral), is used to configure the voltage thresh-
A
olds.
The thresholds programmed can be the same for all channels or different for some or all of them.
Figure 28: the Current thresholds screen in the Transient Mode menu
To change the voltage thresholds, press .
Use the arrow keys (,) to choose configuration of the thresholds.
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4V or 3U: all channels have the same threshold.
Press the
key, then use the , keys to highlight the value of the threshold in yellow.
Press the
key, then use the ,, and keys to change the threshold. The unit can be the V or the kV.
3V + VN: all channels have the same ratio and the neutral has a different ratio.
Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation twice.
V1+V2+V3+VN or U1+U2+U3: each channel has a different ratio, to be programmed.
Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation several times.
Validate with the key. To return to the Configuration menu, press
.
Note: Changing the thresholds in the transient mode is impossible if the device is searching for transients.
4.8.2. CURRENT THRESHOLDS OF THE TRANSIENT MODE
A second
screen, displayed by pressing the A icon, is used to configure the current thresholds (independently of the current
sensors detected by the device).
The thresholds programmed can be the same for all channels or different for some or all of them.
Figure 29: the Voltage thresholds screen in the Transient Mode menu
To change the current thresholds, press .
Use the arrow keys (,) to choose configuration of the thresholds.
4A: all current sensors have the same threshold.
Press the
Press the
key, then use the , keys to highlight the value of the threshold in yellow.
key, then use the ,, and keys to change the threshold. The unit can be the A, the kA or the mA.
3A + AN: all current sensors have the same threshold and the one connected to the neutral has a different threshold.
Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation twice.
A1+A2+A3+AN: each current sensor has a different threshold, to be programmed.
Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation several times.
Validate with the key. To return to the Configuration menu, press .
Note: Changing the thresholds in the transient mode is impossible if the device is searching for transients.
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