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Dranetz Energy Platform, EP1 User Manual

Energy PlatformTM
USER GUIDE
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WARNING
Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument. Read and understand this manual before connecting this instrument. Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument.
Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/ NFPA 70-2008) of USA and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as “one who has the skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations, and who has received safety training on the hazards involved.”
Qualified personnel who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors must follow applicable safety related work practices and procedures including appropriate personal protective equipment in compliance with the Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Empl oyee Workplaces (ANSI/NFPA 70E-2009) of USA and any additional workplace safety requirements applicable to your installation.
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na conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar. Observe todas las instrucciones de instalación y operación durante el uso de este instrumento.
La conexión de este instrumento a un sistema eléctrico se debe realizar en conformidad con el Código Eléctrico Nacional (ANSI/NFPA 70-2008) de los E.E.U.U., además de cualquier otra norma de seguridad correspondiente a su establecimiento.
La instalación, operación y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser realizada por personal calificado solamente. El Código Eléctrico Nacional define a una persona calificada como "una que esté familiarizada con la construcción y operación del equipo y con los riesgos involucrados."
El personal cualificado que trabaja encendido o acerca a los conductore s eléctricos energizad os expuestos debe seg uir prácticas y procedimientos relacionados seguridad aplicable del trabajo incluyendo el equipo protector personal apropiado en conformidad con el estándar para los requisitos de seguridad eléctricos para los lugares de trabajo del empleado (ANS I/NFPA 70E-2009) de los E.E.U.U. y cua lquier requisito d e seguridad adicional del lugar de trabaj o aplicable a su instalación.
AVERTISSEMENT
Si l'instrument est mal connecté, la mort, des b lessures graves, ou un danger d'incendie peuvent s'en suivre. Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l'instrument. Lorsque vous utilisez l'instrument, suivez toutes les instructions d'installation et d e service.
Cet instrument doit être connecté conformément au National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-2008) des Etats-Unis et à toutes les exigences de sécurité applicables à votre installation.
Cet instrument doit être installé, utilisé et entretenu uniquement par un personnel q ualifié. Selon le National Electrical Code, une personne est qualifiée si "elle connaît bien la constructi on et l'utilisation de l'équipement, ainsi que les dangers que cela implique."
Le personnel qualifié qui travaillent dessus ou s'approchent des conducteurs électriques activés exposés doit suivre des pratiques en matière et des procédures reliées par s ûreté applicable de travail comprenant le maté riel de protection personnel approprié conformé men t à la norme pour des conditions de sûreté électr iques pour les lieux de travail des employés (ANSI/NFPA 70E-2009) des Etats-Unis et toutes les conditions de sûreté additionnelles de lieu de travail applicables à votre installation.
WARNUNG
Der falsche Anschluß dieses Gerätes kann Tod, schwere Verletzungen oder Feuer verursachen. Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschließen, müssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und verstanden haben. Bei der Verwendung dieses Instruments müssen alle Installation- und Betriebsanweisungen beachtet werden.
Der Anschluß dieses Instruments muß in Übereinstimmung mit den nationalen Bestimmungen für Elektrizität (ANSI/NFPA 70-2008) der Vereinigten Staaten, sowie allen weiteren, in Ihrem Fall anwendbaren Sicherheitsbestimmungen, vorgenommen werden.
Installation, B etrieb und Wartung dieses Instruments dürfen nur von Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden. In dem nationalen Bestimmungen für Elektrizität wird ein Fachmann als eine Person bezeichnet, welche "mit der Bauweise und dem Betrieb des Gerätes sowie den dazugehörigen Gefahren vertraut ist."
Qualifiziertes Personal, das an bearbeiten oder her a usgestellte angezogene elektrische Leiter sich nähern, muß anwendbare Sicherheit bezogener Arbeit Praxis und Verfahren einschließlich passende persönliche schützende Ausrüstung ge mäß dem Standard für elektrische Sicherheitsauflagen für Angestellt-Arbeitsplätze (ANSI/NFPA 70E-
2009) der Vereinigten Staaten und alle zusätzlichen Arbeitsplatzsicherheitsauflagen folgen, die auf Ihre Installation anwendbar sind.
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Safety Summary
Definitions
Symbols
Definiciones
WARNING statements inform the user that certain conditions or practices could result in loss of life or physical harm.
CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could harm the Energy Platform, its data, other equipment, or property.
NOTE statements call attention to specific information.
The following International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) symbols are marked on the top and rear pa nel in the immediate vicinit y of the referenced terminal or d evice:
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Las ADVERTENCIAS informan al usuario de ciertas condiciones o prácticas que podrían producir lesiones mortales o daño físico.
Las PRECAUCIONES identifican condiciones o práctica s que podrían da ñar la Ener gy Platform, sus datos, otros equipos o propiedad.
Caution, refer to accompanying documents (this manual).
Direct current (DC) operation of the terminal or device.
Power Switch
Símbolos
Las NOTAS llaman la atención hacia la informaci ón espec íf ic a.
Los siguientes símbolos de la Comisión Internacional Electrotécnica (IEC) aparecen marcados en el panel superior y el posterior inmediatos al terminal o dispositivo en referencia:
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Precaución, consulte los documentos adjuntos (este manual).
Operación de corriente continua (CC) del terminal o dispositivo.
Interruptor de encendido
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Définitions
Symboles
Definitionen
Les messages d’AVERTISSEMENT préviennent l’utilisateur que certaines conditions ou pratiques pourraient entraîner la mort ou des lésions corporelles.
Les messages de MISE EN GARDE signalent des condi ti ons ou pratiques susceptibles d’endommager “Energy Platform”, ses données, d’autres équipements ou biens matériels.
Les messages NOTA attirent l’attention sur certains renseignements spécifiques.
Les symboles suivants de la Commission é lectrotech nique intern ationale (CEI) figuren t sur le panneau arrière supérieur situé à proximité du terminal ou de l’unité cité:
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WARNUNGEN informieren den Benutzer darüber, daß bestimmte Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen körperliche oder tödliche Verletzungen zur Folge haben können.
Mise en garde, consultez les documents d’accompagnement (ce manual).
Fonctionnement du terminal ou de l’unité en courant continu (CC).
Interrupteur de tension
Symbole
VORSICHTSHINWEISE kennzeichnen Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen, die zu einer Beschädigung von Energy Platform, seiner Daten oder anderer Geräte bzw. von Eigentum führen können.
HINWEISE machen auf bestimmte Informationen aufmerksam.
Die folgenden Symbole der Internationalen Elektrotechnischen Kommission (International Electrotechnical Commission; IEC) befinden sich auf der Abdeck- und Seitenplatte unmittelbar am betreffenden Terminal oder Gerät.
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Vorsichtshinweis, siehe Begleitdokumente (dieses Handbuch).
Gleichstrombetrieb im Terminal oder Gerät.
Netzschalter
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Safety precautions
The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or current connection is being made to the Energy Platform.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits.
• Hands, shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power line.
• Before each use, inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation. Replace immediately if defective.
• Set the Energy Platform power switch to Off.
• Before connecting to electric circuits to be monitored, open their related circuit breakers or disconnects. DO NOT install any connection of the Energy Platform to live power lines.
• Connections must be made to the Ener g y Plat form fi rst, th en con nect to the ci rcuit to be monitored.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this use r’s guide, the protecti on provided by the equipment may be impaired. These safety precautions are repeated where appropriate throughout this manual.
These safety precautions are repeated where appropriate throughout this manual.
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Statements and Notices
Statement of warranty
Statement of reliability
Notice regarding FCC compliance
All products of Dranetz material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery. Dranetz will repair or repl ace, at its opt ion, all def ectiv e equipment t hat is retur ned, fr eight prepaid, during th e warrant y period. There will be n o char ge f or repai r provid ed the re is no evidence that the equipment has b een mishand led or abuse d. This warrant y shal l not apply to any defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, buyer­supplied hardware/software interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse of the equipment, operation outside of environmental specifications, or improper site preparation or maintenance.
The information in this manual has bee n reviewed and is believed to be entirely reliable, however, no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies. All material is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote cti on against harmful in terference when the eq uipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential are a is likel y to ca use harmfu l inter feren ce in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
are warran ted to the original purchaser against defective
Notice regarding proprietary rights
This publication contains information proprietary to Dranetz using this manual, you agree that the information contained herein will be used solely for the purpose of operating equipment of Dranetz
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Statements and Notices,
Continued
Copyright
Trademarks
This publication is protected under the Copyright laws of the United States, Title 17 et seq. No part of this p ublica tion may be rep roduced , tr ansmit ted, t ranscr ib ed, sto red in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny la nguage or computer language, in any form, by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Dranetz New Jersey 08818.
Copyright © 2009 Dranetz All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Energy Platform, Scope Mode and DranView are registered trademarks of Dranetz
, 1000 New Durham Road, Edison,
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Table of Contents
Safety Summary .................................................................................................................... iv
Statements and Notices.......................................................................................................... vii
CHAPTER 1 - Getting Started
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the Energy Platform ............................................................................................ 1-3
Standard Accessories............................................................................................................. 1-4
Energy Platform Controls, Indicators, and Connectors......................................................... 1-5
Top and Side Views........................................................................................................ 1-6
Front View ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
Bottom View........................................................................................ ......... .................. 1-8
Rear View ....................................................................................................................... 1-9
Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card................................................................................. 1-10
Energy Platform Features................................................ ...................................................... 1-12
Basic Operation ..................................................................................................................... 1-14
Power-on Sequence......................................................................................................... 1-15
Home Screen Icons ................................................................................................ ......... 1-16
CHAPTER 2 - Voltage Measurement Cable and Current Probe Connections
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2-1
Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables ............................................................................ 2-4
Connecting Current Probes.................................................................................................... 2-9
CHAPTER 3 - View Real Time Data
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-1
Section A -Scope Mode ............................................................................................................... 3-2
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-2
Turning Channels On/Off...................................................................................................... 3-3
Checking Input Range........................................................................................................... 3-4
Section B -Meter Mode................................................................................................................ 3-5
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-5
Standard Meter Tab............................................................................................................... 3-6
Distortion Meter Tab............................................................................................................. 3-8
Advanced Meter Tab............................................................................................................. 3-10
Section C -Harmonics.................................................................................................................. 3-12
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-12
Harmonic Graph.................................................................................................................... 3-13
Harmonic Detail .................................................................................................................... 3-14
Harmonic Options.................................................................................................................. 3-15
Harmonic List........................................................................................................................ 3-17
Section D -Voltage and Current Phasor ....................................................................................... 3-18
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-18
Phasor Screen ........................................................................................................................ 3-19
Phasor Rotation...................................................................................................................... 3-20
Phasor Parameter/Channel Selection..................................................................................... 3-22
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CHAPTER 4 - Instrument Settings
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
Access Instrument Settings Menu......................................................................................... 4-2
Time and Date Settings..........................................................................................................4-3
Select Language........................................................................ ......... .................................... 4-5
Set Display Preferences......................................................................................................... 4-6
Touch Screen Calibration...................................................................................................... 4-7
Turn Threshold Beeper On/Off............................................................................................. 4-9
Communications.................................................................................................................... 4-10
Data Card............................................................................................................................... 4-12
Reset to Factory Configuration.............................................................................................. 4-15
CHAPTER 5 - Start Menu
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5-1
Section A -Automatic Setup......................................................................................................... 5-3
Section B -Wizard Setup.............................................................................................................. 5-6
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5-6
Current Probe Selection.........................................................................................................5-8
Scale Factor Setup................................................................................................................. 5-10
Circuit Type Selection........................................................................................................... 5-12
Nominal Values..................................................................................................................... 5-14
Mode of Operation................................................................................................................. 5-17
Monitoring Mode................................................................................................................... 5-18
Advanced Options ................................................................................................................. 5-19
Site Name/Memory Card....................................................................................................... 5-20
Section C -Monitor Same Circuit.................................................................................................5-24
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5-24
Turning Monitoring On/Off................................................................................................... 5-25
Monitoring at a Specified Time and Date............................................................................. 5-28
Modify Trigger Parameters and Intervals.............................................................................. 5-33
Section D -Load Setup Template from Card................................................................................ 5-34
Section E -Load Data from Card..................................................................................................5-35
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5-35
Loading Data from Card........................................................................................................ 5-35
Card Error Messages ............................................................................................................. 5-36
Continued
CHAPTER 6 - Advanced Setup Options
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 6-1
Advanced Options Menu....................................................................................................... 6-2
RMS Variation Limit.............................................................................................................6-3
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Demand Parameters............................................................................................................... 6-5
Journal Limit.......................................................................................................................... 6-8
Journal Interval for Timed Readings ..................................................................................... 6-12
CHAPTER 7 - View Event Data
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 7-1
Section A -Event List................................................................................................................... 7-4
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 7-4
Section B -Trend.......................................................................................................................... 7-5
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 7-5
Trend Display........................................................................................................................ 7-6
Trend Setup............................................................................................................................ 7-7
CHAPTER 8 - Reports
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 8-1
Demand and Energy Report .................................................................................................. 8-2
CHAPTER 9 - Downloading Events
Continued
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 9-1
Viewing Events via EPRW.................................................................................................... 9-2
Viewing Events via DranView.............................................................................................. 9-3
DranView with HASP........................................................................................................... 9-4
APPENDIX A - Optional Accessories
Overview ............................................................................................................................... A-1
Hardware Accessories List & Descriptions........................................................................... A-2
Software Accessories List ..................................................................................................... A-7
APPENDIX B - Technical Specifications
Overview ............................................................................................................................... B-1
General................................................................................................................................... B-2
Interfaces ............................................................................................................................... B-3
Measured Parameters............................................................................................................. B-4
Computed Parameters............................................................................................................ B-5
Parameter Settings in Each Monitoring Mode ...................................................................... B-9
TR2500 Current Probe........................................................................................................... B-10
TR2510 Current Probe........................................................................................................... B-11
DRANFLEX 3000XL/6000XL Current Probes.................................................................... B-12
DRANFLEX 3003XL/6003XL Current Probes.................................................................... B-13
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APPENDIX C - Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure
Overview ............................................................................................................................... C-1
Battery Specifications............................................................................................................ C-2
Battery Pack Safety Precautions............................................................................................ C-3
Battery Pack Replacement..................................................................................................... C-4
APPENDIX D - User Replaceable Parts List APPENDIX E - Common Circuit Connections
Overview ............................................................................................................................... E-1
Verifying Voltage and Current Connections......................................................................... E-5
Single Phase........................................................................................................................... E-7
Split Phase............................................................................................................................. E-8
3 Phase, Four Wire Wye........................................................................................................ E-9
3 Phase 2-Watt Delta............................................................................................................. E-10
2 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel B........................................................................... E-11
2 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel C........................................................................... E-12
Connecting to a Potential Transformer (PT) ......................................................................... E-13
Connecting to a Current Transformer (CT)........................................................................... E-15
Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer (ISO).......................................................... E-16
Continued
APPENDIX F - Event Classification APPENDIX G - Energy Platform Menu Structure
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Overview
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
Energy Platform description
Energy Platform firmware
The Dranetz and energy meter/monitor. This advanced power instrument is designed with a color liquid crystal display (LCD) 1/4 VGA, using touch screen technology. It can monitor, record and display data on four voltage channels and four current channels simultaneously.
The Energy Pla tform is de signed to a llow the user to easil y conduct a complete dema nd and energy audit of a facili ty, a distributi on circui t, or an indi vidual pie ce of equipmen t. In addition, it simultaneously provides basic power quality (PQ) information about the system being monitored.
The firmware for the Energy Platform is contained on internal FLASH memory. It has an operating system capable of performing multiple applications. When an updated version of the firmware is released, the user can upgrade the internal program by putting the latest Energy Platform firmware program card in the appropriate slot of the mainframe. See page 1-10 for instructions on how to upgrade the Energy Platform
firmware from a data card.
The Energy Platform firmware can monitor demand and energy parameters for energy audits, efficiency studies and cost reduction programs. It can carry out long-term statistical studies to establish performance baselines, and perform field-based equipment testing and evaluation for commissioning and maintenance. The firmware integrates an intuitive instrument setup procedure to ensure the capture of all relevant data for additional post process analysis, report writing, and data archiving using other compatible Dranetz Writer
Energy Platform
software applications such as the Energy Platform
and DranView®.
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is a portable, hand-held, eight-channel demand
TM
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Overview, continued
In this chap ter
The following topics are covered in this chapter.
Topic See Page
Unpacking the Energy Platform 1-3 Standard Accessories 1-4 Energy Platform Controls, Indicators and Connectors 1-5 Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card 1-10 Energy Platform Features 1-12 Basic Operation 1-14
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Unpacking the Energy Platform
CH 1/ Getting Started
Introduction
Unpacking
Shipping damage inspection
For maximum protection against possible shipping damage, the Energy Platform has been sealed in a two-p iece, p las tic s uspens ion pack , enc losed wit hin a dur able s hippi ng carton. After openin g the ca rt on, ins pect t he cont ent s for p ossibl e sh ippin g dama ge and check the carton inventory.
Unpack the Energy Platform from the carton as follows:
Step Action
1 Remove any remaining literature inside the top of the carton. 2 Carefully remove the Energy Platform from its shipping carton. 3 Remove all accessories inside the carton. Check that all of the standard
accessories (see page 1-4) are included.
Visually inspect the Energy Platform for possible shipping damage. If any damage exists, first notify and file an insurance claim with your carrier or underwriter or both. Then notify Dranetz the unit. DO NOT return the Energy Platform without prior instructions from Dranetz Customer Service Department. Dranetz Customer Service Department can be reached at (732) 287-3680 or 1-800-372-6832.
Customer Service Department of your intentions to return
Repacking for return shipment
Return notice
If the unit must be return ed to Dranetz in heavy packaging materia l and place in a well padded box or crate to p revent damag e. Do not return the Energy Platform in an unpacked box. Dranetz responsible for damage incurred during transit due to inadequate packing on your part.
Notify Dranetz return the unit without prior instruc tions from Dranetz Service Department can be reached at (732) 287-3680 or 1-800-372-6832.
Customer Service of your intention of returning the unit. Do not
for service or repai r , wrap the unit sec urely
will not be
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St andard Accesso ries
Standard Accessories
Standard accessories
Optional accessories
The following table lists the Energy Platform's standard accessories.
Description Part Number
Standard Software Accessories
TM
Energy Platform
Standard Hardware Accessories
Cable Set 116042-G6 Easel 116038-G1 AC Adapter 117029-G1 *US Power Cord USSTDCORD (900744) *European Power Cord EUROSTDCORD (115369-G2) *United Kingdom Power Cord UKSTDCORD (115368-G2) *Australian Power Cord AUSTDCORD (901347) Notice: Charge Battery 899156 Energy Platform User Guide (CD) UG-EP1 Energy Platform Quick Reference Guide QR-EP1 *User specified, one standard only.
Refer to Appendix A for the list of hardware and software optional accessories available for use with Energy Platform.
Report Writer (EPRW) 118070-G1
Batteries
Replaceable parts
Calibration
Refer to Appendix C for the description and replacement of the batteries contained in Energy Platform.
Refer to Appendix D for the user replaceable parts.
The recommended calibration interval for this unit is once every 12 months.
We recommend that you return the unit to the factory for calibration. If you decide to do so, first contact the Dranetz Authoriz ation Number.
Telephone: (732) 287-3680 or 1-800-372-6832 FAX: (732) 248-9240
Fill out the Repair /Servi ce Ord er for m enc losed i n the shippi ng car ton and shi p it a long with the unit to the Dranetz Dranetz
Customer Service Department for a replacement.)
Customer Service Department to obtain an
Repair Department. (If this form is missing, ask the
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Energy Platform Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
CH 1/ Getting Started
Dimensions
Energy Platform is a self-contained, portable instrument weighing less than 4 pounds and measuring 8" (20.3 cm) deep by 12" (30.5 cm) wide by 2.5" (6.4 cm) high. This section identifies and describes the co ntr ols, indicators, and connectors on all panels of the Energy Platform shown with rubber boot installed.
PROBE
Top View
Front View
VOLTAGE
INPUTS
600V RMS MAX
INPUTS
CONNE CT ON LY
DRANE TZ
ACCESSORIES
Va Ia Vb Ib Vc Ic Vd (+) IdVd (-)NEUTRAL
Rear View
Bottom View
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Top and Side views
The top (circuit connection) view features the input voltage and current connectors. The left side contains the optical interface port. The right side contains the AC adapter input connector. Both sides have rings for attaching the supplied carrying strap. See below for descriptions of the top and side connectors.
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PROBE
VOLTAGE
INPUTS
600V RMS MAX
Va Ia Vb Ib Vc Ic Vd ( +) IdVd (-)NEUTRAL
INPUTS
CONNECT ONLY
DRANETZ ACCESSORIES
11 12
6 7 8 9
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Part Function
1 CH A, Voltage Input Connector; color red. 2 CH A, PROBE, Current Input Connector. 3 CH B, Voltage Input Connector; color yellow. 4 CH B, PROBE, Current Input Connector. 5 CH C, Voltage Input Connector; color blue. 6 Neutral, Voltage Input Connector; color white. 7 CH C, PROBE, Current Input Connector. 8 CH D, + Differential Voltage Input Connector; color grey.
9 CH D, - Differential Voltage Input Connector; color white. 10 CH D, PROBE, Current Input Connector. 11 Optical Serial Data Port 12 AC Adapter/Battery Charger Input Connector.
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Front view
The front view primari ly shows t he color touch sc reen LCD. See below for desc riptions of the Energy Platform front panel.
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Part Function
1 Mainframe Protective Rubber Boot Enclosure
2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Provides 3.75 x 4.75 inches display
consisting of 1/4 VGA size screen of text and graphic information. The color LCD is equipped with touch screen technology, operable using the finger and/or PDA stylus. Touch screen display permits menu selection, alphanumeric data entry, and has a compact fluorescent (CCFL) backlighting that is always on for low light level viewing.
The following are some basic care instructions for the LCD monitor
• Use and store the unit within the specified temperature and humidity range. The LCD screen may be adversely affected by exposure to high temperature or humidity. Condensation or moisture produced by sudden temperature changes may also damage the LCD screen. Clean any moisture from surface immediately.
• Be careful when cleaning or removing stains on the LCD surface. Gently wipe the surface with a soft cloth or cotton pad. Isopropyl alcohol may be used, but make su re that all solvent res idu e i s r emoved.
• Do not apply excessive f orce to the LCD surface. The LCD screen contains sensitive electronic components that may be damaged due to strong impact.
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Bottom view
Parts table
The bottom view features a slot to hold the data card.
The bottom also features LED indicators and the On/Off power button. See below for descriptions of the data card slot, indicators, and power button.
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Part Function
1 Data Card Slot. Holds and connects data card to internal circuitry. Eject data
card by pushing data card release.
2 Battery Ch arge Indicator. LED will ligh t steadily while battery is fast
charging and blink when fully charged.
3 Status Indicato r. LED will light steadily when abnormal condit ion is detected.
The unit is operating normally when light is off.
4 Power Indicator. LED will blink in a heartbeat fashio n (once pe r second) when
the unit is operating normally.
5 On/Off Power Button. Push for on, push for off.
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Rear view
The rear view shows the battery compartment and the easel studs to mount the unit to desired angular position for use on a flat surface or to hang from a panel.
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Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card
Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card
Energy Platform firmware web upgrade
Copy firmware program in data card
Users can upgrade the Energy Platform internal program by downloading the latest firmware update release from the web and installing it into the Energy Platform internal memory. Refer to the instructions below on how to upgrade the Energy Platform firmware.
Firmware upgrades for the Energy Platform can be downloaded from the Dranetz information on Energy Platform firmware update releases.
The procedure below specifies how to download the latest Energy Platform firmware from the web and copy it into a data card.
website. Log on to www.dranetz.com for the latest
Step Action
1 Locate the latest version of the firmware upgrade (in data file format
“hostcode.bin”) from the Dranetz Dranetz regarding Energy Platform firmware upgrade releases.
2 Format the Compact Flash data card using the Memory Card options in
Energy Platform. The card must be formatted before it can be written to. Refer to Chapter 5 Start Menu - Site Name/Memory Card for instructions on how to format data card.
regularly posts the latest information and instructions
website www.dranetz.com.
NOTE: All data and setups stored in card will be lost when you format the data card. Copy any files that you want to save to a computer first before formatting card.
3 Insert the Compact Flash data card into the appropriate slot in the
computer. If the computer does not accommodate a Compact Flash card in its native format, use a compatible PC card adapter to be able to read/ write data into the card.
4 Download and copy the latest version of the Energy Platform firmware
upgrade program (data file “hostcode.bin”) from the Dranetz website to the data card.
Refer to page 1-11 for instructions on how to install the data card containing the latest firmware upgrade to the Energy Platform.
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Install data card to Energy Platform
The proce dure below sp ecifies how to install the data card containing the late st firmware upgrade to the Energy Platform.
Step Action
1 Make sure that the unit is off. If not, press the Energy Platform On/Off
power button to turn unit off.
2 Remove the data card from its protective holder and check that the plug
end of card is clean and free of any obstruction. NOTE: If plug end of card is dirty, clean with static-free, dry , low pr essure
air to remove any foreign material causing obstruction of the plug holes.
3 At the bottom of the unit, position the data card with the label facing up
and the plug end facing the Data Card Slot.
4 Insert the card fully into the data card slot until resistance is felt, then
press firmly until card engagement is felt.
NOTE: Do not force the card further into the slot if no card engage ment is felt. Remove card and che ck if ther e is fore ign object on or in the plug end of the card. Remove any obstruction. Reinsert program card and repeat card engagement. If card cannot be engaged, STOP all further action and call Dranetz
Technical Support at 1-800-372-6832 for assistance.
5 Turn the unit on by pushing the on/off button. The loader should display
“Booting from program card ”. If not, call Dranet z for assistance.
6 The instrument will prompt the user to verify whether or not to upgrade
the firmware. Press Yes and the upgrade procedure will commence. Do not turn the power of f nor remove the data card whil e firmware upg rade is in progress.
7 If no errors were detected, a window displaying “Installation Complete”
will pop up. Remove the data card from the unit.
T echnical Suppo rt
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Energy Platform Features
Energy Platform Features
Touch screen function
Scope mode
Meter mode
Harmonics
All Energy Platform functions described below are operable using a color LCD touch screen technology. Users may use a finger and/or a PDA stylus to app ly p res sur e t o t he LCD screen to result in touch screen recognition. The touch screen display is also workable with line man gl ove s on. T ouc h screen buttons will appear in reverse-video to show visual feedback of contact along with audi ble fe edback. In order to reduce power consumption, the backlight of the LCD screen times-out after a specified programmable time of no user activity. The backlight reactivates by touching any part of the screen.
Scope mode functions as an oscilloscope, displaying real-time waveforms of voltage and current for up to eight channels simultaneously, with one second update rate. The colors of waveform dis play are user pr ogrammable. Scope mode al so provi des a te xtual display of rms values, division for axis values, and frequency.
Meter mode functions as a true rms voltmeter and a true rms clamp-on ammeter. Voltage and current measurements, along with other calculated parameters, are displayed on the Meter mode screens in both textual and graphical format.
Harmonics display the amplitude and phase of each harmonic to the 63rd harmonic in both graphical and textual format.
Phasor diagram
Event
The phasor screen displays a graph that indicates phase relations between voltage and current based upon the angles at the fundamental frequency, as determined by Fourier analysis. Phasor diagram displays voltage and current phasors for all channels. Functioning as a phase angle meter, the unit can display system imbalance conditions and provides such information in textual form also. The phase angle display can also verify if monitoring connections have been made correctly. Animated phasor demo rotations demonstrating resistive, inductive and capacitive loads can be displayed.
Energy Platform features an Event List screen which shows a summary of all captured events in the order that they occurred. An event occurs when a programmed threshold limit is crossed. Energy Platform is able to record three types of events n amely sag, swell or aggregate snapshot.
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Monitoring capacity
Automatic setup, Wizard setup, or Advanced setup
Trend
The Energy Platform can monitor the following power configurations:
• Single Phase • 3 Phase 2-Watt Meter Delta
• Split Phase • 2 1/2 Element without V
• 3 Phase Wye • 2 1/2 Element without V
While monitoring any of the above configurations, the Energy Platform can also be connected to monitor neutral to ground voltage and neutral or ground current, where applicable.
Setup is a configuration of parameter thresholds that control the data recorded by the Energy Plat form. Users ma y perform instrument setup in three ways: via Automati c Setup which utilizes au to- configured settings and all ows us er s to proceed directly with data monitoring; via Wizard Setup which follows a step-by-step sequence where users go through a series of circuit setup screens; or via Advanced setup which allows users to modify trigger parameters and intervals or tweak threshold settings under the Advanced Options.
Users can generate plots for all journalled data combined with min/max recordings of that parameter. Most journal parameters have multiple channels to plot.
B C
Reports
Data Card
Energy Platfor m featu re s a summar y repor t for Demand and Energy parameters in easy to read format. The data is displayed via the report panels. The panel is color coded such that green indicates the parameter is within limits, yellow means parameter is moderately out of limits, while red means parameter severely exceeds the monitoring limits.
Energy Platform supports the use of Compact Flash data card with part number CFDATA-DB. The user replaceable data card is used as primary storage for data. Data monitoring CANNOT proceed without the data card. The Energy Platform is designed to accommodate the Compact Flash card in its native format, and does not require the use of a PC card adapter. However, a PC card adapter can be used to read the da ta into a laptop or other computer with a PC card slot.
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Introduction
Battery pack
The normal power source for the Energy Platform is its internal battery pack. The AC Adapter/Battery Charger is used to charge the battery. Always charge the battery fully before use. The Energy Platform will always operate on the charger and is designed to do so, regardless of the state of charge of the battery.
Type:
Sealed, rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells.
Length of operation for more than two (2) h ours wi th t he bac klight on. Whe n the ba cklig ht is tur ned off, the unit can operate f or more t han three (3) h ours. For i nformati on on ho w to turn backli ght on or off, see Chapter 4 Instrument Settings - Set Display Preferences.
Charging Charger to the Energy Platform. A screen warning will appear during operation when battery charg e is low. A depleted battery pack can be rec har ged in six ( 6) hours whet her the unit is on or off. The Battery Charge Indicator glows steadily while charging, and flashes when fully charged.
NOTE: The Battery Charge Indicator functions whenever the AC Adapter/Battery Charger is properly connected.
: The battery pack can be charged by connecting the AC Adapter/Battery
: The Energy Platform can operate on a fully charged battery pack
AC power source
The Energy Platform can be operated from a 50/60 Hz 120/230V AC power source with or without the battery pack installed.
Connect the AC Adapter output cable to the Input Connector on the right side of the Energy Platform. Connect the AC Adapter power cord to an appropriate outlet.
Refer to Appendix C for the specifications and replacement of the batteries contained in Energy Pl atform.
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Power on sequence
Follow these steps to turn on the Energy Platform and display the Home screen.
Step Action
1 Connect ac adapter/battery charger plug into the right side of Energy Platform. 2 Plug the ac adapter into an ac power source. 3 Press the Energy Platform On/Off power button to turn the unit on.
Result
: The Home screen will be displayed.
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Home screen features
Home screen is frequently referenced as the starting point for all major functionalities of the Energy Platform.
The date and time appear on the top right corner of the Home screen. Both can be configured to appear i n a dif fe rent format . See pag e 4- 3 for the pr ocedur e on how to set and reformat time and date.
The unit name and model, Ener gy Platform program revision l evel, and stat us messages appear in the upper portio n of the Ho me screen. Pertinent informat ion that appear in the status message area are the monitoring status, circuit configuration, percentage of data card used while monitoring, site/file name, number of event cycles saved, and number of timed intervals saved.
MONITORING STATUS: OFF i ndicates that the instrument is not actively monitoring data. The monitoring status message will change to ON, DONE or ARMED, depending upon the state of data monitoring. See page 5-25 for the procedure on how to turn monitoring on/off.
Home screen contains the icons used to access the various Energy Platform functions. See page 1-16 for the description of each icon found in Home screen.
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Home screen icons
Home screen contains the following icons used to access various Energy Platform functions:
- Scope mode shows real-time voltage and current waveforms of the signals on
Scope the measuring inputs. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section A Scope Mode.
- Meter mode displays voltage and current measurements, along with other
Meter calculated parameters. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section B Meter Mode.
Harmonics amplitude and phase of each voltage and current harmonic to the 63rd harmonic. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section C Harmonics.
Phasor upon the angles of the fundamental. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section D Voltage and Current Phasor.
Preferences feedback, language selection, communications, LCD display, and data card operation. See Chapter 4 Instrument Settings.
Events a stored file from the data card. See Chapter 7 View Event Data - Section A Event List.
- Harmonic screen displ ays a spec tral gra ph and textua l matrix fe aturing t he
- Phasor diagrams indicate phase relations between voltage and current based
- Users can set instrument preferences like time and date, threshold alarm
- Events are displayed only af ter monitor ing has bee n turned on or upon read ing
- Trend allows users to view plots of journalled data along with min/max
Trend measurements over the interval. See Chapter 7 View Event Data - Section B Trend.
Reports report panels. The color coded panel indicates whether or not a parameter is within limits. See Chapter 8 Reports.
Start/Setup data monitoring or they can configure the instrument step-by-step using the Wizard Setup. Users can also do a dva nced setups to modify trigger parameters and interval s or tweak threshold settings under the Advanced Setup Opt ion s. Se e Chapter 5 Start Menu and Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Options.
- The Energy Platform allows users to view Demand or Energy status via the
- Users have the option to use Automatic Setup and proceed directly with
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