User’s Manual
1200A 3-Phase Power Analyzer/Datalogger
MODEL 382100
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1-1 Features ................................................................................................ . 3
1-2 Warranty .................................................................................................. 3
1-3 Safety ..................................................................................................... .3
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 General Specifications ................................................................................. .5
2-2 Electrical Specifications ....................................................................................5
3.0 METER DESCRIPTION
4.0 MEASUREMENT PREPARATION
4-1 The original screen ....................................................................................................... .10
4-2 Entering the measurement Screen ..................................................................... 10
4-3 Keypad Description Summary ........................................................................... .10
4-4 SETUP Key ................................................................................................................... .11
4-5 Meter Setup Functions (SD Card, PT/CT, Audible Beeper, Decimal Point,
Clamp Type, RS-232, Time/Date, Reset Key) .................................................... .12
5.0 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
5-1 1Φ 2W (single phase two wires) measurement ......................................... .25
5-2 1Φ 3W (single phase three wires) measurement ...................................... .26
5-3 3Φ 3W (three phase three wires) measurement ....................................... .27
5-4 3Φ 4W (three phase four wires) measurement ......................................... .28
5-5 CT and PT measurement ........................................................................................... .29
5-6 Data Logger ........................................................................................................................ 30
5-7 Data Hold ....................................................................................................... .31
5-8 Display Backlight key .................................................................................... .32
5-9 A (Current) Range key ................................................................................................ .33
5-10 LOWBAT (Low Battery) screen ................................................................. .34
5-11 Appendix - Measurement Definitions .............................................................. .35
6.0 MAINTENANCE
6-1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................ .35
6-2 Battery Replacement ........................................................................................... .35
7.0 PC INTERFACE
7-1 RS-232 Protocol .............................................................................. .36
7-2 Download Data from SD Card .......................................................... 37
8.0 Customer Support
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1.0 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Model 382100 Power Analyzer. This instrument is
fully tested and calibrated prior to delivery; proper use and care of this meter will provide
years of reliable service.
1.1 Features
• Large dot-matrix, numerical, backlit LCD
• Full system analysis with up to 35 parameters:
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V (phase-to-phase), V (phase-to-ground)
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A (phase-to-ground)
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KW / KVA / KVAR / PF (phase)
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KW / KVA / KVAR / PF (system)
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KWH / KVAH / KVARH / PFH (system)
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Phase angle
• High accuracy Auto-ranging current clamps (0.2A to 1200.0A)
• 600.0VAC input with CAT III-600V safety rating
• Adjustable Current Transformer (CT) and Voltage Transformer (VT) ratio for high
power distribution systems
• Log up to 60,000 reading on removable SD memory card in Excel® format
• Wide sampling rate range (from 2 seconds up to 2 hours)
• Captured measurements imported directly into Excel via the SD memory card
• Easy-to-use onscreen menu
• Easy-to-grab rugged over-molded housing
1.2 Warranty
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (A FLIR COMPANY) warrants this instrument to be free of
defects in parts and workmanship for three years from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty
applies on sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or
beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department at (781) 890-7440 ext. 210 for
authorization or visit our website at www.extech.com (click on ‘Contact Extech’ and go to ‘Service
Department’ to request an RA number). A Return Authorization (RA) number must be issued before any
product is returned to Extech. The sender is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper
packaging to prevent damage in transit. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the
user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper maintenance or repair, or
unauthorized modification. Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness
for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
Extech's total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. The warranty set forth above is
inclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied.
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1.3 Safety
• CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Do not attempt to open or disassemble the meter
while taking measurements
• CAUTION: Do not attempt to measure Voltage or Current that exceeds specified
limits
• Remove the test leads from the meter before opening the battery compartment
cover
• When cleaning, use only a dry cloth to wipe the meter housing. Do not use liquids of
any kind to clean the meter
• Safety Symbols:
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Environmental Conditions
• Installation Category III 600V
• Pollution Degree 2
• Altitude limit: 2000m
• Indoor use only
• Relative Humidity maximum: 80%
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2.0 Specifications
2.1 General Specifications
Circuit
Display
Measurements
Wire connections
Voltage ranges
Current ranges
Safety standard
ACV input
impedance
Range select
Clamp frequency
response
Tested frequency
Over load
protection
Over-range indicator
Under-range indicator
Data Hold
Data Recording
Sampling Time
Datalogger
Data Output
Operating Temp.
Operating R.H.
Power Supply
Po wer Consumption
Max. Conductor size
Custom one-chip microprocessor LSI circuit
LCD Size: 3.2 X 2.4” (81.4 X 61 mm)
Dot Matrix backlit LCD (320 X 240 pixels)
ACV / AC A / AC Watts (True Power)
AC Watts (Apparent Power)
AC Watts (Reactive Power)
Power factor
Phase angle
Frequency
1P/2W, 1P/3W, 3P/3W, 3P/4W.
10 ACV to 600 ACV (Auto Range)
0.2 ACA to 1200 ACA (Auto / Manual Range)
IEC1010 CAT III 600 V
10M ohms
ACV
ACA
40 Hz to 1 KHz
45 to 65 Hz
ACV
ACA
"OL"
"UR"
Freezes displayed reading
SD memory card
Approx. 1 second
Real time data logger saves data to SD memory card for
download to PC (data file opens directly to spreadsheet)
Sampling rate: 2 seconds to 7200 seconds
Serial or USB connection (cable supplied)
0 to 122oF (0 to 50oC
80% Relative Humidity max.
Eight (8) ‘AA’ 1.5VDC batteries or AC - DC 9V power adapter
Meter: 300 mA DC; Clamp: 20 mA DC
Clamp can accommodate up to 3.4” (86 mm) diameter
Auto Range
Auto / Manual Range
720 ACV RMS
1300 ACA with clamp probe
)
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Weight Meter: 2.3 lbs. (1049g) (with batteries); Clamp: 1.2 lbs (522g)
Dimensions
Accessories Included Instruction manual
Meter: 8.86 X 4.92 X 2.52“ (225 X 125 X 64 mm)
Clamp: 8.3 X 2.5 X 1.3” (210 X 64 X 33mm)
Clamp Jaw: 3.4” (86 mm)
Test Leads: 1 Set (4 pieces)
Alligator clips: 1 Set (4 pieces)
Clamp Probe (3)
AC to DC 9V adapter
SD card (2G)
Carrying case
2.1 Electrical Specifications
ACV
Range Resolution Accuracy
10.0V to 600.0V
Phase to neutral line
10.0V to 600.0V
Phase to phase
ACA
Range Resolution Accuracy
20A 0.001A/0.01A ± (0.5%+0.1A)
200A 0.01A/0.1A ± (0.5%+0.5A)
1200A 0.1A/1A ±(0.5%+5A)
Power Factor
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.00 to 1.00 0.01 ± 0.04
PFH (Power Factor Hours): Long Term Power Factor
For three phase/four wire and three phase/three wire configurations:
PF = (PF1 + PF2 + PF3) / 3
For single phase three wire configurations:
PF = (PF1 + PF2) / 2
0.1V ± (0.5%+0.5V)
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Phase Angle
Range Resolution Accuracy
-180° to 180° 0.1° ± 1°
Frequency
Range Resolution Accuracy
45 to 65 Hz 0.1 Hz 0.1 Hz
Active (Real) Power
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.000 to 9.999 KW 0.001 KW ± (1%+0.008KW)
10.00 to 99.99 KW 0.01 KW ± (1%+0.08KW)
100.0 to 999.9 KW 0.1 KW ± (1%+0.8KW)
0.000 to 9.999 MW 0.001 MW ± (1%+0.008MW)
Apparent Power
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.000 to 9.999 KVA 0.001 KVA ± (1%+0.008KVA)
10.00 to 99.99 KVA 0.01 KVA ± (1%+0.08KVA)
100.0 to 999.9 KVA 0.1 KVA ± (1%+0.8KVA)
0.000 to 9.999 MVA 0.001 MVA ± (1%+0.008MVA)
Reactive Power
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.000 to 9.999 KVAR 0.001 KVAR ± (1%+0.008 KVAR)
10.00 to 99.99 KVAR 0.01 KVAR ± (1%+0.08 KVAR)
100.0 to 999.9 KVAR 0.1 KVAR ± (1%+0.8 K VAR)
0.000 to 9.999 MVAR 0.001 MVAR ± (1%+0.008 MVAR)
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Watt Hour (Active Power Hour): WH
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.000 to 9 .999 KWH 0.001 KWH ± (2%+0.008 KWH)
10.00 to 99.99 KWH 0.01 KWH ± (2%+0.08 KWH )
100.0 to 999.9 KWH 0.1 KWH ± (2%+0.8 KWH)
0.000 to 9.999 MWHR 0.001 MWH ± (2%+0.008 MWH)
VA Hour (Apparent Power Hour): SH
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.000 to 9.999 KVAH 0.001 KVAH ± (2%+0.008 KVAH)
10.00 to 99.99 KVAH 0.01 KVAH ± (2%+0.08 KVAH)
100.0 to 999.9 KVAH 0.1 KVAH ± (2%+0.8 KVAH)
0.000 to 9.999 MVAH 0.001 MVAH ± (2%+0.008 MVAH)
VAR (Reactive Power Hour): QH
Range Resolution
0.000 to 9 .999 KVARH 0.001 KVARH ± (2%+0.008 K VARH)
10.00 to 99.99 KVARH 0.01 KVARH ± (2%+0.08 KVARH)
100.0 to 999.9 KVARH 0.1 KVARH ± (2%+0.8 KVARH)
0.000 to 9.999 MVARH 0.001 MVARH ± (2%+0.008 MVARH)
Accuracy
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3.0 Meter Description
3-1 Display
3-2 Phase/Wire button
3-3
▲
button
▼
button
3-4
3-5 Hold button
3-6 Backlight button
3-7 Power button
3-8 Exit button
3-9 REC button
3-10 Amp range button
3-11 Shift button
3-12 Setup button
3-13 Volt input terminals
3-14 Probe input sockets
3-15 SD card socket
3-16 RS232 socket
3-17 Reset button
3-18 9V adapter socket
3-19 Battery compartment
3-20 Stand
3-21 Current Sense Jaw
3-22 Trigger
3-23 Plug for current probe
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4.0 Measurement Preparation
4-1 Opening Screen
1. When the meter is powered up the initialization screen appears asking the user to
“please wait”.
2. The meter will also check for an inserted SD memory card. ‘SD check’ will appear on
the screen. If an SD card is inserted, the blinking display will switch off after several
seconds. When no card is inserted the display will show ‘No disk’.
4-2 Main Screen
The main screen displays all of the power measurement data.
Figure 4-2: Main Screen
4.3 Keypad layout
1. POWER KEY (3-7, Fig. 1): Press to turn the instrument ON/OFF
2. 1Φ 3Φ (phase/wire) KEY (3-2, Fig. 1): Press to select (1P/2W, 1P/3W, 3P/3W, 3P/4W)
measurement function
3. A (current) RANGE KEY (3-10, Fig. 1): Press to change from AUTO RANGE to
MANUAL RANGE mode for current
4. REC KEY (3-9, Fig. 1): The data record key for the SD Memory Card
5. HOLD KEY (3-5, Fig. 1): Press to freeze the displayed reading
6. BACKLIGHT KEY (3-6, Fig. 1): Press to switch LCD backlight ON/OFF
7. SETUP KEY (3-12, Fig. 1): Press to setup a function before measuring
8. EXIT KEY (3-8, Fig. 1): Press to exit the set-up screen
9. SHIFT KEY (3-11, Fig. 1): Used for programming the functions on the set-up screen
10. UP (▲) KEY (3-3, Fig. 1): Press to move the cursor up
11. DOWN (▼) KEY (3-4, Fig. 1): Press to move the cursor down
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4.4 Setup Key Descriptions
4.4.1 SHIFT KEY
SHIFT 1: When the symbols " SETUP " and " SHIFT 1 " appear on the upper right hand
portion (Fig. 4-4a), use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the an item.
SHIFT 2: When the symbols " SETUP " and " SHIFT 2 " appear on the upper right hand
portion of the display (Fig. 4-4b), use the ▲ or ▼ key to select 1P/2W, 1P/3W, 3P/3W,
or 3P/4W for the File Name function.
Figure 4-4a: SHIFT Key (Screen 1)
Figure 4-4b: SHIFT Key (Screen 2)
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4.4.2 The Setup Function Menu
• Folder Name: Select a name on the SD CARD; the range is WTA01 to WTA10
• File Name: Set a file name on the SD CARD (50 filenames are permitted)
• REC Date: Show a file’s date-time stamp (Year / Month / Date / Hour / Min / Sec)
• Sampling Time: Set the sampling rate from 2 to 7200 seconds
• Delete File: Delete an existing data file from the SD CARD
• SD Format: Format the SD CARD
• PT: Set the Potential Transformer from 1 to 1000
• CT: Set the Current Transformer from 1 to 600
• Audible Tone: Set ON or OFF
• Clamp Type: Select 200A or 1200A
• RS232 out Select: RS232 output function (up to nine items can be output
• Year: Set the year.
• Month: Set the month
• Date: Set the date
• Hour: Set the hour
• Minute: Set the minute
• Second: Set the second
4.5 Meter Setup Functions
Press SETUP to enter the Function screen, selected items will appear as highlighted.
4.5.1 Folder name: Set a folder name in the SC Memory Card
1. The Folder Name range is “WTA01” to “WTA10”
2. Press ▲ or y to select a folder number, the available numbers are "01 to 10"
3. Press ▲ or y continuously for at least two seconds to scroll quickly.
4. Press SHIFT once, the symbol " SHIFT1" will appear; then press y to enter Screen
2 (Folder Name -> File Name)
Figure 4-5-1a: Folder Name (Screen 1)
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Figure 4-5-1b: Folder Name (Screen 2)
4.5.2 File name: Set a file name in the SC Memory Card
1. The screen will show the " NO File " indicator in the REC Date option area when
the selected file is new
2. The screen will show the recording date and time in the REC Date option area for
existing data files
Figure 4-5-2a: File Name (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-2b: File Name (Screen 2)
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3. File Name description: press ▲ or y in screen 2 (Fig. 4-5-2b) to select a file
number from 001 to 050.
Note: When pressing ▲ or y for more than 2 seconds, quicker scrolling will result.
Examples:
1P201001: 1P2 is one phase by two wires, 01 is the folder number, and 001 is
the file number
1P301001: 1P3 is one phase by three wires, 01 is the folder number, and 001
is the file number
3P301001: 3P3 is three phases by three wires, 01 is the folder number, and
001 is the file number.
3P401001: 3P4 is three phases by four wires, 01 is the folder number, and 001
is the file number.
4. The display will show the " SHIFT1 " symbol when the SHIFT KEY is pressed
once from screen 2 (Fig. 4-5-2b); press y to enter Screen 3 (File Name ~
Sampling Time)
5. The display will show the " SHIFT2 " symbol when the SHIFT KEY is pressed
again in screen 4 (Fig. 4-5-2d), use▲ or ▼ to select 1P/2W(1P2), 1P/3W(1P3),
3P/3W(3P3), or 3P/4W(3P4)
6. Now use the SHIFT KEY to select the desired functions
Figure 4-5-2c: File Name (Screen 3)
Figure 4-5-2d: File Name (Screen 4)
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4.5.3 Set the Sampling Time (datalogging rate) for the SD Memory Card
1. When the SHIFT KEY is pressed once, the symbol " SHIFT1 " will switch off, use
▲ or ▼ to adjust the sampling time, the range is 2 to 7200 seconds
2. The display will show the " SHIFT1 " symbol after the SHIFT KEY is pressed
again, press ▼ to enter the next setting (Sampling Time ~ Delete File)
Figure 4-5-3a: Sampling Rate (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-3b: Sampling Rate (Screen 2)
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4.5.4 Delete a file on the SD Memory Card
1. Press and hold the SHIFT KEY for at least 2 seconds and the indicator " Y or N "
will appear on the right side of the display
2. Press ▲ and the display will show " Y " in highlight, press the SETUP KEY again
to confirm, the selected file (ex: 3P401001.XLS) will be erased and the meter will
then return to screen 1 (Fig. 4-5-4a)
3. Press ▼ in screen 1 (Fig. 4-5-4a) to enter the next setting function (Delete File →
SD Format)
Figure 4-5-4a: Delete File (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-4b: Delete File (Screen 2)
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4.5.5 Formatting an SD Memory Card
1. Press and hold the SHIFT KEY for at least 2 seconds and the indicator " Y or N "
will appear on the right side of the display, press ▲ and the display will show " Y "
highlighted
2. Press SETUP again to confirm the formatting of the SD CARD
3. Press ▼ in screen 1(Fig.4-5-5a) to enter the next setting function (SD Format →
PT)
Figure 4-5-5a: Format SD Card Screen 1
Figure 4-5-5: Format SD Card Screen 2
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4.5.6 Potential Transformer (PT) Setup
1. Press SHIFT once, and the symbol " SHIFT1 " will switch off; press ▲ or ▼ to
adjust the PT value (the range is 1 to 1000)
2. Press SHIFT again to return to screen 1 (Fig. 4-5-6a) and then press ▼ to enter
the next function (PT CT)
Figure 4-5-6a: PT Setup (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-6b: PT Setup (Screen 2)
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4.5.7 Current Transformer (CT) Setup
1. Press SHIFT once, and the symbol " SHIFT1 " will switch off; press ▲ or ▼ to
adjust the CT value (the range is 1 to 600)
2. Press SHIFT again to return to screen 1 (Fig. 4-5-7a) then press ▼ to enter the
next function (CT → BEEP)
Figure 4-5-7a: CT Setup (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-7b: CT Setup (Screen 2)
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4.5.8 Audible Beeper ON/OFF
1. Press SHIFT once and the symbol " SHIFT1 " will switch off; press ▲ or ▼ to turn
the beeper ON/OFF
2. Press SHIFT again to return to screen 1 (Fig. 4-5-8a) and then press ▼ to enter
the next function (BEEPER → Decimal type)
Figure 4-5-8a: Beeper (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-8b: Beeper (Screen 2)
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4.5.9 Decimal Format (Basic or European)
Note: SD Memory Cards default to basic decimal format that uses a period, for
example: 20.00. European format uses a comma, for example: 20,00
1. Press SHIFT once and the symbol " SHIFT1 " will switch off; press ▲ or ▼ to
select decimal format (BASIC or EURO)
2. Press SHIFT again to return to screen 1 and then press ▼ to enter the next
function (Decimal type → Clamp type)
Figure 4-5-9a: Decimal (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-9b: Decimal (Screen 2)
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4.5.10 Set Clamp type to 200 A or 1200 A
1. Press SHIFT once and the symbol " SHIFT1 " will switch off; press ▲ or ▼ to
select the clamp type
2. Press SHIFT again to return to screen 1 (Fig. 4-5-10a) and then press ▼ to enter
the next function (Clamp type → RS232 Output Select)
Figure 4-5-10a: Clamp Type (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-10b: Clamp Type (Screen 2)
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4.5.11 Set RS-232 Output Parameters
1. Press and hold the SHIFT KEY for at least two seconds and use ▲ or ▼ to select
the items to output (nine items max.).
2. When the cursor is on the selected item, press SHIFT again and the selected item
will be displayed highlighted
3. If more than nine items are selected the display will show the indicator " full "
4. After the selection process is complete, press and hold SHIFT for at least two
seconds to return to screen 1 (Fig. 4-5-11a) and display all of the selected items
5. Press ▼ in screen 1 to enter the next setting function (RS232 Out Sel → Year)
Figure 4-5-11a: RS232 Output (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-11b: RS232 Output (Screen 2)
4.5.12 Set Time and Date
1. Press SHIFT once and the symbol " SHIFT1" will switch off; Use ▲ or ▼ to set
the parameters (press and hold ▲ or ▼ for at least two seconds to scroll quickly)
2. Press ▼ in screen 1 to enter the next setup function (Year -> Month)
3. The settings (Month -> Date), (Date -> Hour), (Hour -> Minute), (Minute ->
Second) are configured by the same method as described above in steps 1 and 2
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Figure 4-5-12a: Date and Time (Screen 1)
Figure 4-5-12b: Date and Time (Screen 2)
4.5.13 Exit the Setup Mode
When all of the programming has been completed, press the EXIT key to return to the
measurement screen
4.5.14 SD Memory Card definitions
• USE: Memory space that has been filled
• FREE SIZE: Amount of free memory space
• TOTAL SIZE: Maximum memory size of card
Note that SD and SDHC cards can be used
4.5.15 RESET Key
Press the RESET key to return all of the instrument settings to their Factory default
condition
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5.0 Measurement Instructions
5.1 1Φ2W (Single Phase - Two Wire) Measurement
1. Power the instrument ON by pressing the POWER KEY, and then press 1Φ 3Φ
KEY to select the 1Φ 2W system, the selected name of the system will be shown
on the bottom left side of the display on screen 2
2. Connect the line voltage L1, Vn (Neutral) to V1 and N terminals of
the instrument.
3. Connect the Clamp (A1) to the conductor (A1)
4. Connect Clamp 1 (A1) to the A1 terminal of the instrument
5. The related measurement factors will appear on the display
6. Measurement definitions can be found in Appendix 1 (5-11)
Fig. 5-1
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5.2 1Φ3W (single phase - three wire) Measurement
1. Power the instrument ON by pressing POWER KEY, and then press the 1Φ 3Φ
KEY to select 1Φ 3W, the selected name of the configuration will appear on
bottom left hand side of the display for screen 2.
2. Connect the line voltage L1, L2 and Vn (Neutral) to V1, V2 and N terminals of the
instrument
3. Connect the two (2) clamps (A1 and A2) to the conductors (A1) and
(A2)
4. Connect Clamp 1 and Clamp 2 (A1 and A2) to the A1 and A2 terminals of the
instrument
5. The related measurement factors will appear on the display
6. Measurement definitions can be found in Appendix 1 (5-11)
Fig. 5-2
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5.3 3Φ3W (three phase - three wire) Measurement
1. Power the instrument ON by pressing the POWER KEY, and then press 1Φ 3Φ
KEY to select 3Φ 3W, the selected configuration name will appear on bottom left
hand side of the display for screen 2.
2. Connect the line voltage L1, L2 and L3 to V1, V2 and V3 terminals of the
instrument.
3. Connect the three (3) clamps (A1, A2, A3) to A1, A2 , A3
4. Connect the three (3) Clamps to the meter using the A1, A2, and A3 terminals
5. The related measurement factors will appear on the display
6. Measurement definitions can be found in Appendix 1 (5-11)
Fig. 5-3
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5.4 3Φ4W (three phase - four wire) Measurement
1. Power the instrument ON by pressing the POWER KEY, and then press 1Φ 3Φ
KEY to select the 3Φ 4W system, the selected name of the system will appear
on the bottom left hand side of the display for screen 2
2. Connect the line voltage L1, L2, L3 and Vn to V1, V2, V3 and N terminals of the
instrument
3. Connect the three (3) Clamps (A1, A2, A3) to the conductors A1, A2, A3
4. Connect the Clamps (A1, A2, A3) to the meter’s A1, A2, A3 terminals
5. The related measurement factors will appear on the display
6. Measurement definitions can be found in Appendix 1 (5-11)
Fig. 5-4
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5.5 Current (CT) / Potential (PT) Transformer Measurement
1. Power the instrument ON by pressing the POWER KEY, and then press the 1Φ
3Φ KEY to select the 3Φ 4W system, the selected name of the system will
appear on the bottom left hand side of the display for screen 2
2. Connect the line voltage L1, L2, L3 and Vn to the V1, V2, V3 and N terminals of
the instrument
3. Connect the three (3) Clamps (A1, A2, A3) to the conductors A1, A2, A3
4. Connect the Clamps (A1, A2, A3) to the meter’s A1, A2, A3 terminals
5. The related measurement factors will appear on the display
6. Measurement definitions can be found in Appendix 1 (5-11)
Fig. 5-5
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5.6 – Datalogger Function
1. Press the REC KEY once to begin
2. If the meter display shows " Change Card " at the bottom right, either the SD
CARD memory is full or the SD CARD is damaged
3. If the SD CARD is functional and it has available space datalogging will begin
Fig.5-6a
4. The display will show the recorded data points on the bottom right side of screen
5. Each file can store up to 60,000 data points. When the number of data points
reaches 60,000 the system will create a new file automatically. (For example,
WTA01001.XLS will be replaced by WTA01002.XLS)
6. Press the REC KEY twice to stop datalogging
7. Instructions are provided elsewhere in this manual for exporting the stored data
to a spreadsheet on a PC
Fig. 5-6b
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Fig. 5-6c
5.7 – Data Hold Function
1. During a measurement, press the HOLD KEY once, the display will show
“HOLD” on the bottom right side of the screen
2. Press the HOLD KEY twice to disable the Data HOLD function; the “ HOLD”
display will switch off
Fig. 5-7a
Fig. 5-7b
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5.8 – LCD Backlight Key
Press to turn the backlight ON or OFF. Note: Use of the backlight will place a higher
burden on battery power.
5.9 – Current (A) RANGE Key (AUTO / MANUAL RANGE)
1. Use the A RANGE KEY to step through the available display ranges
2. Press and hold the A RANGE KEY for at least for 2 seconds to change from
MANUAL RANGE to AUTO RANGE
Fig. 5-9a
Fig. 5-9b
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Fig. 5-9c
Fig. 5-9d
5.10 – Low Battery Indication (LOW BAT)
When the LOW BAT indicator appears, replace the batteries as described in the
Battery Replacement section of this manual. Use of weak batteries will comprise
measurement accuracy and meter performance.
Fig. 5-10
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5.10 – Appendix – Measurement Definitions
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V12, V23, V31 : Line Voltage
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V1, V2, V3 : Phase Voltage
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A1, A2, A3 : Line Current
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P1, P2, P3 : True Power of each phase (W)
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S1, S2, S3 : Apparent Power of each phase. (VA)
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Q1, Q2, Q3 : Reactive Power of each phase (VAR)
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PX : Total True Power (W)
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SX : Total Apparent Power (VA)
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QX : Total Reactive Power (VAR)
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PF1, PF2, PF3 : Power Factor of each phase
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PEX : Total Power Factor
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PFH : Long Term Average Power Factor ( WH/SH )
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CD
1,
CD
2,
CD
3 : Phase Angle of each phase
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WH : Watt Hour
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SH : Apparent Power Hour
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QH : Reactive Power Hour
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1
CD
2W : One phase by two wires
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1
CD
3W : One phase by three wires
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3
CD
3W : Three phases by three wires
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3
CD
4W : Three phases by four wires
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SEC : The sampling time of data logger
•
CT : Current transformer
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PT : Potential transformer
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6.0 Maintenance
CAUTION: Remove test leads before opening the battery cover; Electrical Shock
Hazard.
6.1 Cleaning
CAUTION: When cleaning, use only a dry cloth. Do not use liquids of any kind to clean
the meter.
6.2 Battery Replacement
1. When the display shows the " LOWBAT " indicator ( ref. 5-10), replace the
batteries as soon as possible
2. Open the Battery Cover (3-19, Fig. 1) and remove the batteries
3. Replace the eight (8) batteries (1.5Vdc ‘AA’ batteries) and close the battery cover
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7.0 PC Interface
7.1 RS-232 Serial PC Interface Protocol
The meter is equipped with a 3.5mm diameter
phone jack (3-16, Fig. 1) for PC interface purposes.
The output is a 16 digit data stream. The 16 digit
data stream is configured as follows:
D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
D15 Start Word
D14 4
D13 1
D12 & D11
D10 Polarity (0 = Positive; 1 = Negative)
D9 Decimal Point(DP), position from right to the left 0 = No DP, 1= 1
Annunciator for Display
31=HZ C0 = MW D1 = GW/Hr
32=DEGREE C1 = GW D2 = TW/H r
48=K WATT C2 = TW D3 = KVA/Hr
50=ACV C3 = MVA D4 = MVA/Hr
52=ACA C4 = GVA D5 = GVA/Hr
64=KVA C5 = TVA D6 = TVA/Hr
65=KW/HR C6 = KVAR D7 = KVAR/Hr
B6 = KACV C7 = MVAR D8 = MVAR/Hr
B7 = MACV C8 = GVAR D9 = GVAR/Hr
B8 = KACA C9 = TVAR E0 = TVAR/Hr
B9 = MACA D0 = MW/Hr
DP, 2 = 2 DP, 3 = 3 DP
D8 to D1 Display reading, D1 = LSD, D8 = MSD
For example : Display reading = 1 234; D8 to D1 i s : 00001234
D0 End Word
RS232 settings
Baud rate 9600
Parity No parity
Data bit no. 8 Data bits
Stop bit 1 Stop bit
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7.2 Download SD Card Data to PC
1. After a Datalogging session, remove the SD card from the SD card socket
(Section 3, item 3-15)
2. Plug the SD card into a PC SD card slot or into an SD card adapter
3. Power the computer and run spreadsheet software. Download the stored data
file from the SD Card to the PC (file name examples: 3P401001.XLS,
1P201001.XLS, 1P301001.XLS, 3P301001.XLS)
4. The data files can be opened directly into a spreadsheet program
Example 1 – Data File opened in spreadsheet
Example 2 – Data File opened in spreadsheet
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Examples 3 and 4 – Data File opened in spreadsheet
Example 5 – Data File opened in spreadsheet
Example 6 – Data File opened in spreadsheet
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Example Graphic Screen 1
Example Graphic Screen 2
Example Graphic Screen 3
Example Graphic Screen 4
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Example Graphic Screen 5
8.0 Customer Support
Extech offers repair and calibration services for the products we sell. Extech also
provides NIST certification for most products. Call the Customer Care Department for
information on calibration services available for this product. Extech recommends that
annual calibrations be performed to verify meter performance and accuracy.
Technical Support: Extension 200; E-mail: support@extech.com
Repair & Returns: Extension 210; E-mail: repair@extech.com
Product specifications subject to change without notice
For the latest version of this User Guide, Software updates, and other
up-to-the-minute product information, visit our website: www.extech.com
Extech Instruments Corporation, 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451
Copyright © 2009 Extech Instruments Corporation (a FLIR company)
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.
Support line (781) 890-7440
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