Fluke 1750-TF User Manual

1750

Power Recorder

Operators Manual

October 2006 Rev.4, 7/11

© 2006-2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and
services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of
a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in
Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal
conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance
with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media.
Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.

Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers
only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is
available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the
applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of
repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair,
or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the
warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return
authorization information, then send the product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty,
postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following
warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke
determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident, or abnormal
condition of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s
specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair
costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to
the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges
(FOB Shipping Point).

THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES,
INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not
apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other
decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision.

Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.

Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands

To register your product online, visit register.fluke.com

Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction........................................................................................................ 1

Contacting Fluke................................................................................................ 2

Safety Information ............................................................................................. 3

Accessories ........................................................................................................ 4

Features.............................................................................................................. 5

Applying the Front Panel Decal......................................................................... 7

Charging the PDA Battery................................................................................. 9

Installing the Software ....................................................................................... 9

Installing Power View on the PDA ............................................................... 9

Language Selection ....................................................................................... 10

PC System Requirement for Power Analyze................................................. 10

Installing Power Analyze .............................................................................. 10

Installing the Power Recorder at a Facility........................................................ 11

Work Flow..................................................................................................... 11

Installing the Recorder .................................................................................. 11

Connecting the Recorder to the Wiring......................................................... 12

Verifying Your Connection........................................................................... 13

Finishing Up .................................................................................................. 13

Managing Recorded Data .............................................................................. 14

Power Type Diagrams ....................................................................................... 14

Communicating with the Recorder Using Power View..................................... 25

Navigating in Power View on the PDA............................................................. 26

Power View Menus ....................................................................................... 26

Icons on the Menu Bar .................................................................................. 27

Menu Tree.......................................................................................................... 28

Home Screen...................................................................................................... 29

Downloading Data and Erasing Memory .......................................................... 31

Auto Download ............................................................................................. 31

PDA Download ............................................................................................. 32

Viewing Live Data............................................................................................. 35

Scope Screen ................................................................................................. 36

Meter Screen.................................................................................................. 36

Phasor Screen ................................................................................................ 37

Harmonics Screen.......................................................................................... 37

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Trend Screen.................................................................................................. 38

Viewing Phases ............................................................................................. 38

Setting Up the Recorder..................................................................................... 39

Setting the Clock ........................................................................................... 40

Probe Detect .................................................................................................. 40

Setting the IP Address ................................................................................... 41

Adding a Measurement Description.............................................................. 41

Configure Nominal Power Values................................................................. 42

Using Phase Swap ......................................................................................... 42

Setting the Volts and Current Ratio............................................................... 43

Assign Recorder Name and Password........................................................... 43

Setting the Snapshot Period - Periodic Waveform Capture Setting .............. 44

Change Display Language and Phase Identifier............................................ 45

Working with Annotations ............................................................................ 45

Turn off the Recorder ........................................................................................ 47

Cleaning and Maintenance................................................................................. 48

Regulatory Information for Wireless Communication ...................................... 48

Specifications for the System: Recorder and Power Analyze Software ............ 49

General Specifications................................................................................... 49

Input Specifications ....................................................................................... 50

Synchronization and Sampling...................................................................... 50

Voltage and Current Measurements .............................................................. 50

Voltage and Current Measurement Accuracy ............................................... 50

Transient Voltage (Impulse).......................................................................... 51

Dip (Sag) and Swell Measurements .............................................................. 51

Power and PF Measurement.......................................................................... 51

External Interface Specifications................................................................... 52

Environmental and Safety Specifications...................................................... 52

Using Image or Voice Annotations........................................................... 47

Inserting Image or Voice Annotations ...................................................... 47

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. Symbols.................................................................................................................. 4

2. Standard Accessories ............................................................................................. 4

3. Input Terminals and Controls................................................................................. 6

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Fluke 1750 Power Recorder................................................................................... 5

2. Applying the Front Panel Decal ............................................................................. 7

3. Connecting the Supplemental Ground Terminal.................................................... 8

4. One Phase Plus Neutral .......................................................................................... 15

5. One-Phase IT No Neutral....................................................................................... 16

6. One-Phase Split Phase............................................................................................ 17

7. Three-Phase Wye ................................................................................................... 18

8. Three-Phase Delta .................................................................................................. 19

9. Three-Phase IT ....................................................................................................... 20

10. Three-Phase High Leg............................................................................................ 21

11. Three-Phase Open Leg........................................................................................... 22

12. 2-Element Delta ..................................................................................................... 23

13. 2 ½-Element Wye................................................................................................... 24

14. Connecting to the Recorder.................................................................................... 25

15. Power View Menu Tree ......................................................................................... 28

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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 or the Product,” 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 (not included in Basic version). 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 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 5 meters (16 feet) from the Recorder. This range is dependent
on the electrical interference in the location.

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• 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.

• Internal Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

An internal NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) battery pack and charging system
maintain data capture continuity through power interruptions of approximately
5 minutes or less.

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Contacting Fluke

• 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.

To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:

• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)

• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)

• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

• Europe: [phone]

• Japan: [phone]

• Singapore: [phone]

• Anywhere in the world: [phone]

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com

To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com

To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit

http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals

To contact Technical Support: [e-mail]

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or 888-257-9897

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Safety Information

Safety Information

See the Specifications section for a full agency compliance list. Table 1 lists symbols that
appear on the Recorder and in this manual.

XW Warning

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:

• Carefully read all instructions.

• Do not work alone.

• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in

damp or wet environments.

• Use only insulated current probes, test leads, and adapters

as supplied with the Product.

• Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for

cracks or missing plastic. Carefully look at the insulation
around the terminals.

• Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that are not

necessary for the measurement.

• Make sure the ground conductor in the mains power cord

is connected to a protective earth ground. Disruption of the
protective earth could put voltage on the chassis that could
cause death.

• Only use probes, test leads, and accessories that have the

same measurement category, voltage, and amperage
ratings as the product.

• Do not use exposed metal BNC or banana plug connectors.

• Do not put metal objects into connectors.

• Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the

case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

• There are no user-replaceable parts in the Product. Have

an approved technician repair the Product.

• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection

supplied by the Product can be compromised.

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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Table 1. Symbols

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P

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CAT III

Hazardous voltage. Risk of electrical
shock.

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.

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J Protective conductor terminal.

CAT IV

Risk of danger. Important information.
See manual.

Do not dispose of this product as
unsorted municipal waste. Contact Fluke
or a qualified recycler for disposal.

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.

Accessories

Table 2 describes the standard accessories that ship with the Recorder.

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) 2157607

Model TLS430, test lead set including cable and clips 2157713

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card for downloading data Call for details

Model 3140R, 400 A Clamps (4-not included with Basic version) 2277216

AC power cord, 3 meters 2441360

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) with USB cable and accessories 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 2583479

International adapters for the Recorder power cord 2441372

You can also order the following optional accessories. For more information about
accessories, see Contacting Fluke earlier in this manual. An updated list is always
available on www.fluke.com

.

• CS1750/1760 Case Polyester, for Fluke 1750 & 1760

• Fluke-1750/Case Transit Case, Molded, Flk-1750 and 1760

• 4006 RPM, Security CBL, Steel, 6 ft. Looped Lockable

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• 4003 RPM, Shipping Caddy with Wheels

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Features

• 4005 RPM, Shipping Container, Reusable

• Replacement Voltage Lead Set

• Clamp-on Current Transformers (i5s-PR 5 Amp, Clamp with 10 ft. Cable,

• i40s-PR 40 Amp, Clamp with 10 ft. Cable), Flex CT 24 in, 3140R Current Clamp,

400 Amp

• Flexible Current Transformers 3210-PR-TF 1000 Amp, Flex CT 24 IN, 3310-PR-TF

5000 Amp, Flex CT 24 in., 3312-PR-TF 5000 Amp, Flex CT 48 in.

• Interface and Extension Cables

3570 CT Cable

• Replacement/Additional Memory card:

Fluke-1750/MC2GB 1750 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card

Features

The Recorder front panel is illustrated in Figure 1 and described in Table 3.

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POWER

100-240 V
47-63 Hz

VOLTAG E

BACN

ON

CURRENT

SD

ETHERNET

BUSYLINK

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12

11

10

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Figure 1. Fluke 1750 Power Recorder

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.

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Number Description

Table 3. Input Terminals and Controls

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. A USB SD card reader may also be used.

E SD status indicator

Blinking green Reading from SD card – do not remove the card
Blinking orange Writing to SD card – do not remove the card
Off No active SD card operation – you can safely remove the card

F Wireless Controller Status Indicator

Blinking Wireless controller communicating
Off Inactive

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. This is the
recommended method of data transfer due to its speed and reliability.

H Busy Indicator

Blinking Network is busy

I Link indicator

Off No link
Steady Link Present
Blinking Communicating with PC

J Current Measurement Terminals (5)

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 Power LED

Steady green AC input power normal, instrument is not booted or locked
Green/Orange 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 3.

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Applying the Front Panel Decal

Applying the Front Panel Decal

Self-adhesive front panel decals are supplied with the 1750. The supplied decals
correspond to the wiring color codes used in the USA, Europe and UK (new), Europe
(old), UK, Canada, and China. Apply the decal appropriate for your local wiring codes
around the current and voltage inputs as shown in Figure 2.

EUROPE & UK (new std)

VOLTAGE

L2L2L1L1 N

L3

CURRENT

EU (old std)

VOLTAGE

L3

L2L2L1L1

CURRENT

China

VOLTAGE

BA CNN

CURRENT

UK

VOLTAGE

L2L1 L3 N

CURRENT

USA

VOLTAGE

N

Canada

BACN

CURRENT

VOLTAGE

BACN

CURRENT

POWER RECORDER

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POWER

VOLTAGE

SD

BACN

100-240 V
47-63Hz

ON

CURRENT

ETHERNET

BUSYLINK

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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

Loop

Optional Protective

Chassis Ground

(See detail below)

WCaution

Measurement Ground
2 MΩ Input Impedance
(OK to connect to any
ground.)

Different Power System

OK

Correct,

No Ground Loop

Figure 3. Connecting the Supplemental Ground Terminal

Line Power Cord

Power Network Being Measured

Incorrect,

Creates Ground Loop

ØA

ØB

GND

ØC

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Charging the PDA Battery

Charging the PDA Battery

Your PDA is shipped with a discharged or partially charged, rechargeable battery. You
should fully charge the battery before setting up the device, and recharge it regularly.
Refer to your PDA user’s guide for detailed information about the battery.

WCaution

Do not leave important data on the PDA. If the battery
discharges completely, you will lose all data not stored in File
Store (ROM). Discharging the battery completely is similar to
performing a hard reset. Refer to the PDA Users Manual for
more information.

Installing the Software

This section describes how to install Fluke Power View software on the PDA and Fluke
Power Analyze software on your PC. Keep your product CD in case you need to reinstall
this software in the future. You should periodically check the Fluke website:

www.fluke.com

for download. Fluke encourages you to register the Recorder. After your Recorder has
been registered, you will receive email notifications of firmware and software update
availability.

to see if any 1750 firmware or application software updates are available

Installing Power View on the PDA

1. Insert the CD that ships with your PDA. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the

ActiveSync software for Windows XP (or Mobile Device Center for Windows Vista and
Windows 7) that allows your PC to communicate with the PDA.

2. Connect the PDA to your PC with the USB lead and establish communication between

the PDA and your PC. Keep your product CD in case you need to reinstall this software
in the future.

3. Insert the CD that ships with your Recorder in the CD-ROM drive on your PC.

4. A window appears that lists options on the CD. If the install software window does not

automatically appear, do the following:

a. Use Windows Explorer to locate the sw/FPV_Vx.yy.exe file on the CD. Replace x.yy

with the current version number shipped on the CD.

b. Double-click FPV_Vx.yy_Install.exe to launch the installation program.

5. Select a language preference for the installation.

6. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Power View is installed in the Programs folder on the PDA.

7. To start Power View, select Start, and then Programs on the PDA.

8. Tap the Power View icon (

) to start using the application.

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Language Selection

Power View features a localized user interface for English, German, French, Spanish,
Chinese, and Italian. When Power View operates for the first time on a new PDA or after
a hard reset, it directly opens the language setup window. This window is also accessed
by Menu>1750 Setup>Language.

The Language window also provides the option to choose between the phase identifiers
A, B, C and L1, L2, L3.

PC System Requirement for Power Analyze

• Windows XP, Windows Vista 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit. Administrator

privileges are required to install applications.

• PC with 500 MHz or faster processor.

• 256 MB RAM, 1 GB recommended (100 MB of available disk space, 10 GB

recommended).

• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution video.

• Keyboard and mouse.

Installing Power Analyze

Before installing the software on your PC, make sure you have Internet Explorer version
6, or later, installed. Other recommended software:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Microsoft Word 2000 or higher

• Microsoft Excel 2000 or higher

WCaution

Do not remove the CD until after you have successfully
installed the software, rebooted the machine, and opened the
application.

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1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.