1750
Power Recorder
Getting Started Guide
®
PN 2386767
October 2006
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
Contacting Fluke................................................................................... 2
Safety Information................................................................................ 3
Standard Accessories............................................................................ 5
Features................................................................................................. 6
Charging the PDA Battery.................................................................... 10
Installing the Software.......................................................................... 10
Installing Power View on the PDA................................................... 10
PC System Requirement for Power Analyze .................................... 11
Installing Power Analyze.................................................................. 11
Installing the Power Recorder at a Facility........................................... 12
Work Flow........................................................................................ 12
Installing the Recorder...................................................................... 13
Connecting the Recorder to the Wiring............................................. 14
Verifying Your Connection .............................................................. 15
Finishing UP ..................................................................................... 16
Managing Recorded Data ..................................................................... 16
Downloading Data and Erasing Memory.............................................. 17
Power Type Diagrams .......................................................................... 22
Using Fluke Power Analyze ................................................................. 22
Getting Answers to Questions as You Work ........................................ 23
Starting Power Analyze ........................................................................ 24
Working with Recorded Data Files....................................................... 25
Moving Downloaded Data from the Recorder to a PC ......................... 26
Overview of the Power Analyze Screen ............................................... 26
Overview of the Power Analyze Modes ............................................... 29
Recorded Data Modes....................................................................... 29
Live Data Modes............................................................................... 29
Recorded Data Screen Overview.......................................................... 30
1750 Live View Screen Overview........................................................ 33
Snapshot Screen Overview ................................................................... 34
Working with Snapshots....................................................................... 36
Main Toolbar ........................................................................................ 37
Graph Toolbars ..................................................................................... 38
Zooming In and Out On Graphs ........................................................... 39
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Screen View Tools ............................................................................... 41
Viewing Data as a Table ...................................................................... 41
Working with Annotations ................................................................... 43
Using Image or Voice Annotations .................................................. 45
Inserting Image or Voice Annotations.............................................. 46
Managing Image and Voice Files......................................................... 46
Building a Report ................................................................................. 47
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols ................................................................................................ 4
2. Standard Accessories ............................................................................ 5
3. Input Terminals and Controls ............................................................... 7
4. Power Analyze Screen Areas and Controls........................................... 28
5. Recorded Data Screen Contents............................................................ 32
6. Live View Screen Contents .................................................................. 34
7. Snapshot Screen Contents..................................................................... 35
8. Main Toolbar Contents ......................................................................... 37
9. Graph Toolbar Contents........................................................................ 39
10. Screen View Tools................................................................................ 41
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Fluke 1750 Power Recorder.................................................................. 6
2. Connecting the Supplemental Ground Terminal................................... 9
3. Power Analyze Screen.......................................................................... 27
4. Recorded Data Screen........................................................................... 31
5. Live View Screen ................................................................................. 33
6. Snapshot Screen.................................................................................... 35
7. Main Toolbar ........................................................................................ 37
8. Graph Toolbar....................................................................................... 38
9. Screen View Tools................................................................................ 41
10. Graph Display ....................................................................................... 42
11. Annotation View................................................................................... 43
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1750 Power Recorder
Introduction
The Fluke 1750 Power Recorder is a comprehensive yet easy to use system for
power quality investigations. The 1750 Power Recorder, referred to hereafter
as simply “the Recorder”, consists of a power recorder instrument, a wireless
handheld Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) for control and setup, and a
powerful yet easy to use PC application, Power Analyze. Four 400 A current
probes are provided as standard equipment. A wide range of flexible and
clamp-on current probes are available from Fluke.
Key features of the 1750 Power Recorder are:
• No PC needed for setup
Using the included a wireless-enabled Personal Digital Assistant
(PDA) as a controller, you do not need a PC to configure the
Recorder, troubleshoot connections, preview data, or download the
recorded data. Downloaded data goes onto the SD memory card
plugged into the 1750, not directly to the PDA. The range of the PDA
with the wireless link is about 15 meters (45 feet) from the Recorder.
• Simplified test lead connections to the power network
Simply connect a voltage probe to a conductor on each phase that you
want to record. On the current inputs, the Recorder automatically
identifies what type of probe is connected. The Recorder then
configures its measurement system appropriately for the model of
current probe you are using.
• Connection diagrams for the supported power network configurations
(delta, Wye, and others) appear on the handheld PDA controller.
Once you make connections, you can view live readings and a phasor
diagram on the PDA to confirm the connections. If a phase channel is
wired incorrectly, you can swap the phase to another channel by
changing an internal Recorder setting using the PDA, and then
reconfirm correct readings.
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• Internal Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
An internal NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) battery pack and charging
system maintain data capture continuity through power interruptions
of 8 minutes or less.
• Automatic disturbance capture
The Recorder uses an automatic, self-learning threshold routine,
which means you do not have to set any event threshold limits before
you start recording. You detect and display power quality events
(disturbances) using the Power Analyze software on a PC after the
event has been captured. You define thresholds for events after data is
stored on the PC. This is called the "event detector" in the software. It
does not make permanent changes to the data file, so you can
experiment with different thresholds after the fact without worrying
about losing data.
With these features, there is little else required to set up and start recording the
data to conduct a power quality survey. Should you want to extensively
analyze collected data, the procedures described later in this manual review the
transfer of data from the Recorder to the PDA, and finally to a PC. Data may
then be analyzed using Power Analyze on a PC. Extensive online help is
provided in the Power Analyze software on the product CD shipped with the
Recorder.
Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke, call:
1-888-993-5853 in USA
1-800-363-5853 in Canada
+31-402-675-200 in Europe
+81-3-3434-0181 in Japan
+65-738-5655 in Singapore
+1-425-446-5500 from anywhere in the world
Or, visit Fluke’s Web site at www.fluke.com
To register your product, visit register.fluke.com
To contact Technical Support:
fpqsupport@fluke.com
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or 888-257-9897
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Safety Information
Safety Information
The Recorder complies with EN 61010-1 600 V, CAT IV, 1000 V CAT III
overvoltage rating. See the Specifications section for a full agency compliance
list. Table 1 lists symbols that appear on the Recorder and in this manual.
XWWarning
To avoid electrical shock or fire:
• Review the entire manual before using the
Recorder and its accessories and observe all
warnings and cautions.
• Avoid working alone.
• Do not operate the Recorder around explosive gas
or vapor.
• Use only insulated current probes, test leads, and
adapters as supplied with the Recorder, or
indicated as suitable for the Recorder.
• Before use, inspect the Recorder, voltage probes,
current probes, leads, and accessories for
mechanical damage, and replace when damaged.
Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay special
attention to the insulation surrounding the
connectors.
• Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that
are not in use.
• Make sure the Recorder is properly connected
through the power cord to protective earth ground.
• Do not apply input voltages above the rating of the
Recorder as shown on the input panel.
• Do not apply voltages in excess of the marked
ratings of the voltage probes and current probes.
• Do not use exposed metal BNC or banana plug
connectors.
• Do not insert metal objects into connectors.
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Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
X
P
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CAT III
Hazardous voltage. Risk of
electrical shock. Precedes
Warning
Conforms to requirements
of European Union and
European Free Trade
Association (EFTA).
Canadian Standards
Association. [ Note:
Canadian and US. ]
CAT III equipment is
designed to protect against
transients in equipment in
fixed-equipment
installations, such as
distribution panels, feeders
and short branch circuits,
and lighting systems in
large buildings.
W
~
J
CAT IV
Risk of danger. Important
information. See manual.
Precedes Caution and
Warning.
Do not dispose of this
product as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact
Fluke or a qualified recycler
for disposal.
Protective conductor
terminal.
CAT IV equipment is
designed to protect against
transients from the primary
supply level, such as an
electricity meter or an
overhead or underground
utility service.
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Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories
Table 2 describes the standard accessories that ship with the Recorder. Other
optional accessories are also available. See the 1750 Operators Manual for a
complete list.
Table 2. Standard Accessories
Description Part Number
Ethernet cable, 3 meters, yellow 2402854
Colored plastic clips for test leads (32 clips, 8 colors, 4 clips
each color)
Model TLS430, test lead set including cable and clips 2157713
512MB Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card for downloading
data
Model 3140R, 400 A Probes (3) 2277216
AC power cord, 3 meters 2441360
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) with docking station 2386780
CD ROM Manuals and Software 2386771
1750 Getting Started Guide 2386767
Sheet of Front Panel Decals 2436261
Sets of international ac power plug adapters for the PDA
charger
International adapters for the Recorder power cord 2441372
2157607
2386744
2583479
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Features
The Recorder front panel is illustrated in Figure 1 and described in Table 3.
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2
1
4
5
POWER
POWER RECORDER
1750
VOLTAGE
SD
6
BACN
100-240 V
47-63Hz
ON
CURRENT
13
12
11
10
ETHERNET
BUSYLINK
7
8
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Figure 1. Fluke 1750 Power Recorder
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Features
Table 3. Input Terminals and Controls
Number Description
A Standard 120/240 V 50/60 Hz power input for Recorder power
B Voltage indicator
Steady Voltage is present, not overloaded
Blinking Voltage overload (overload threshold 1100 V)
C Five voltage measurement inputs
D Removable Secure Digital (SD) memory card for transfer of large
quantities of data. You can remove the card from the Recorder,
insert in the PDA and transfer data to the PC via the “synchronize
data” feature of the PDA.
E SD status indicator
Steady green SD card inserted
Blinking Busy - do not remove the card
F Wireless Controller Status Indicator
Steady Blue Wireless controller enabled but not
communicating
Blinking Wireless controller communicating
Off Disabled
G Ethernet port. TCP/IP via Ethernet is used to connect the Recorder
to a PC for downloading recorded data, and for configuring the
Recorder when not using the PDA.
H Busy Indicator
Blinking Network is busy
I Link indicator
Off No link
Steady Link Present
Blinking Communicating (with PDA or PC)
J Current Measurement Terminals (5)
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Table 3. Input Terminals and Controls (cont.)
Number Description
K Current indicator
Steady Current probe in normal range
Blinking > 110% of probe range, use a higher range
probe
Off Current insufficient to measure
L Red/Green LED
Steady green AC input power normal
Green/Red blinking Recording
Blinking red Recorder running on UPS
M Ground Terminal
Connecting the supplemental ground terminal and the line cord
safety ground to different ground potentials creates a ground loop
that can damage the Recorder. To avoid this, use the
supplemental ground terminal only when no protective earth
ground connection exists through the line power cord. If there is
any chance that a safety ground connection does exist through
the line power cord connection, make sure to connect the
supplemental ground terminal only to the ground system used by
the ac receptacle that powers the Recorder. See Figure 2.
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WCaution
Connecting the supplemental ground terminal and the line
cord safety ground to different ground potentials creates a
ground loop that can damage the Recorder.
See Caution Above
Potential
Ground
Optional Protective
Loop
Chassis Ground
(See detail below)
Different Power System
OK
Correct,
No Ground Loop
Line Power Cord
Power Network Being Measured
ØB
Incorrect,
Creates Ground Loop
ØA
Figure 2. Connecting the Supplemental Ground Terminal
GND
ØC
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