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SOLAR300 – SOLAR300N

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SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N

Table of contents:

1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ............................................................. 4

1.1. General ................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2. Preliminary instructions ......................................................................................................... 4

1.3. During use ............................................................................................................................. 5

1.4. After use ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.5. Measuring (overvoltage) categories definitions ..................................................................... 5

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................... 6 

2.1. Introduction – PV and NPV systems ..................................................................................... 6

2.2. Functions ............................................................................................................................... 6

2.3. Initial screen .......................................................................................................................... 7

3. PREPARE TO USE ..................................................................................................... 7

3.1. Initial check ........................................................................................................................... 7

3.2. Instrument power supply ....................................................................................................... 7

3.3. Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 7

3.4. Storage .................................................................................................................................. 7

4. HOW TO OPERATE ................................................................................................... 8

4.1. Instrument description ........................................................................................................... 8

4.2. Keyboard description ............................................................................................................ 9

4.3. Display description .............................................................................................................. 10

4.4. Reset of meter ..................................................................................................................... 10

5. GENERAL MENU ..................................................................................................... 11

5.1. General settings .................................................................................................................. 12

5.1.1. Language selection .................................................................................................................. 12

5.1.2. Date/Time settings .................................................................................................................... 13

5.1.3. Display brightness adjust .......................................................................................................... 13 

5.1.4. Protection Password setting ..................................................................................................... 14

5.1.5. Sound keys setting ................................................................................................................... 15

5.1.6. Auto power off setting ............................................................................................................... 15

5.1.7. Memory type setting ................................................................................................................. 16

5.1.8. “Touch screen” calibration ........................................................................................................ 16

5.2. Real Time Values ................................................................................................................ 17

5.2.1. Single-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Single-phase output ............................................ 17

5.2.2. Single-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Three-phase output ............................................ 18

5.2.3. Screen of photovoltaic systems with multi-MPPT inverter (only with MPP300) ....................... 18

5.2.3.1. Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Single-phase output ...................................................... 19

5.2.3.2. Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Three-phase output ...................................................... 20

5.2.4. Value screens for NPV systems ............................................................................................... 20

5.2.4.1. 4-wire three phase system – Screens sequence ............................................................................. 21

5.2.4.2. 3-wire three phase system – Screens sequence ............................................................................. 24

5.2.4.3. 3-wire ARON three phase system – Screens sequence ................................................................. 26

5.2.4.4. Single phase system – Screens sequence ...................................................................................... 28

5.2.5. SCOPE waveforms screens ..................................................................................................... 30

5.2.6. HARM analysis screens ........................................................................................................... 33

5.2.7. Vectorial diagrams screens ...................................................................................................... 37

5.3. Analyzer Settings ................................................................................................................ 41

5.3.1. Analyzer Configuration screen ................................................................................................. 41

5.3.1.1. Setting system frequency ................................................................................................................ 44

5.3.1.2. Setting clamp type ........................................................................................................................... 44

5.3.1.3. Setting full scale of clamps .............................................................................................................. 45

5.3.1.4. Setting VT ratio ................................................................................................................................ 45

5.3.2. Parameter setting screen – PV systems .................................................................................. 46

5.3.2.1. Setting the nominal power of the photovoltaic system ..................................................................... 46

5.3.2.2. Setting the Gamma parameter of photovoltaic panels ..................................................................... 46

5.3.2.3. Setting the NOCT parameter of photovoltaic panels ....................................................................... 47

5.3.2.4. Setting temperatures Tenv and Tpv ................................................................................................ 47

5.3.2.5. DC input N setting (only together with opt. MPP300) ...................................................................... 47

5.3.2.6. Selection of the relationship for Temperature effects compensations ............................................. 48

5.3.3. Advanced setting screen – PV systems ................................................................................... 49

5.3.3.1. Setting of remote unit ...................................................................................................................... 49

5.3.3.2. Setting the corrective factor of the pyranometer (only for SOLAR-01 unit) ...................................... 49

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5.3.3.3. Setting of minimum irradiance threshold ......................................................................................... 50

5.3.3.4. Setting of corrective constant of DC clamp ...................................................................................... 50

5.3.4. Advanced Settings screen – NPV systems .............................................................................. 51

5.3.4.1. Zoom graphics option ...................................................................................................................... 51

5.3.4.2. Harmonics type option ..................................................................................................................... 52

5.3.4.3. Harmonics values option ................................................................................................................. 52

5.3.4.4. Zoom with respect to the 1st harmonic option ................................................................................. 53

5.3.4.5. Average value option ....................................................................................................................... 53

5.4. Recording settings .............................................................................................................. 54

5.4.1. Recorder setting screen – PV systems .................................................................................... 54

5.4.1.1. Item Comments ............................................................................................................................... 55

5.4.1.2. Use of the virtual keyboard .............................................................................................................. 55

5.4.1.3. Items Start and Stop ........................................................................................................................ 56

5.4.1.4. Item Integration period..................................................................................................................... 56

5.4.1.5. Item General Parameters for use with SOLAR01 or SOLAR02 units .............................................. 56

5.4.1.6. Description of the sub-levels of item General Parameters ............................................................... 58

5.4.1.7. Item SOLAR-01 and SOLAR-02 ...................................................................................................... 59

5.4.1.8. Default settings ................................................................................................................................ 59

5.4.1.9. Item General Parameters for use with MPP300 unit ....................................................................... 61

5.4.2. Recording settings screen – NPV systems .............................................................................. 62

5.4.2.1. Comments ....................................................................................................................................... 62

5.4.2.2. Use of virtual keyboard .................................................................................................................... 63

5.4.2.3. Start and Stop ................................................................................................................................. 63

5.4.2.4. Integration period ............................................................................................................................ 64

5.4.2.5. Cogenerations ................................................................................................................................. 64

5.4.2.6. General Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 65

5.4.2.7. General Parameters: sub-levels description .................................................................................... 67

5.4.2.8. Harmonics: sub-levels description ................................................................................................... 70

5.4.2.9. Voltage Anomalies .......................................................................................................................... 72

5.4.2.10. Inrush current ................................................................................................................ .................. 73

5.4.2.11. Flicker .............................................................................................................................................. 74

5.4.2.12. Unbalance ..................................................................................................................... .................. 75

5.4.2.13. Spike ......................................................................................................................... ...................... 75

5.4.2.14. Predefined configurations ................................................................................................................ 76

5.5. Start a test on PV system .................................................................................................... 84

5.5.1. While testing ............................................................................................................................. 86

5.5.2. Stop a test ................................................................................................................................. 87

5.6. Start a recording .................................................................................................................. 88

5.6.1. Recording settings screen – NPV systems (only for NPV systems) ........................................ 91

5.6.2. During a recording .................................................................................................................... 92

5.7. Saved data management section ........................................................................................ 94

5.7.1. Recording analysis (Reg type) ................................................................................................. 95

5.7.1.1. Recording information ..................................................................................................................... 95

5.7.1.2. Recording graph .............................................................................................................................. 96

5.7.1.3. Dips ans swells ................................................................................................................................ 98

5.7.1.4. Spikes (Transients) ......................................................................................................................... 99

5.7.1.5. Inrush currents .............................................................................................................................. 101

5.7.1.6. EN50160 ....................................................................................................................................... 103

5.7.1.7. Analysis of consumed energy ........................................................................................................ 105

5.7.1.8. Analysis of producted energy ........................................................................................................ 106

5.7.2. Recording analysis (RegPV type)........................................................................................... 107

5.7.2.1. Recording information ................................................................................................................... 107

5.7.2.2. Result for data of RecPV type ....................................................................................................... 108

5.7.2.3. Result for data of RecMPP type .................................................................................................... 110

5.7.2.4. Recording graph ............................................................................................................................ 111

5.7.3. Recording analysis (Istant type) ............................................................................................. 113

5.7.3.1. Recording information ................................................................................................................... 113

5.7.3.2. Graph ............................................................................................................................................ 114

5.7.3.3. Harmonics analysis ....................................................................................................................... 120

5.7.3.4. Vectors .......................................................................................................................................... 128

5.7.3.5. Measures ....................................................................................................................................... 134

5.7.4. Transfer recordings to a external Pen Driver USB ................................................................. 142

5.7.5. Saving recordings to external Compact Flash ........................................................................ 143

5.8. Meter information .............................................................................................................. 144

6. CONNECTION OF METER TO PC (WIN XP) ......................................................... 145

7. MEASURING PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 146

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7.1. Tes t o f P V - 1 sys t e m w i t h r e m o t e u n i t S O L AR-0 1 .................................................................. 147 

7.2. Tes t o f P V - 1 sys t e m w i t h r e m o t e u n i t S O L AR-0 2 .................................................................. 149 

7.3. Tes t o f P V - 3 sys t e m w i t h r e m o t e u n i t S O L AR-0 1 .................................................................. 151 

7.4. Tes t o f P V - 3 sys t e m w i t h r e m o t e u n i t S O L AR-0 2 .................................................................. 153 

7.5. Test of PV syst. with Single/Multi MPPT – Single/three phase AC ......................................... 155

7.6. Rec o r d i n g i n a P V - 1 s y s t e m w i t h r e mote u n i t S O L A R - 0 1 ...................................................... 161

7.7. Rec o r d i n g i n a P V - 1 s y s t e m w i t h r e mote u n i t S O L A R - 0 2 ...................................................... 163

7.8. Rec o r d i n g i n a P V - 3 s y s t e m w i t h r e mote u n i t S O L A R - 0 1 ...................................................... 165

7.9. Rec o r d i n g i n a P V - 3 s y s t e m w i t h r e mote u n i t S O L A R - 0 2 ...................................................... 167

7.10.Recor d i n g P V s y s t . w i t h S i n g l e / M ulti M P P T – S i n g l e / t h r e e p h a s e A C .................................... 169

7.11. Using the meter in a Single phase system .................................................................... 174

7.12. Using the meter in a Three phase 4 wire system .......................................................... 175

7.13. Using the meter in a Three phase 3 wire system .......................................................... 176

7.14. Using of meter in a Three phase 3 wire ARON system ................................................. 177

8. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 178

8.1. General ............................................................................................................................. 178

8.2. Situations relative to led of SOLAR-01 unit ....................................................................... 178

8.2.1. Replacement battery of SOLAR-01 and SOLAR-02 .............................................................. 178

8.3. Situations relative to internal battery of instrument ........................................................... 178

8.3.1. Replacement internal battery .................................................................................................. 179

8.4. Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 179

8.5. End of life .......................................................................................................................... 179

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 180

9.1. Technical features ............................................................................................................. 180

9.2. General features ............................................................................................................... 183

9.3. Environment ...................................................................................................................... 183

9.4. Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 183

10. APPENDIX – THEORETICAL OUTLINES ............................................................. 184

10.1. Testing PV systems ....................................................................................................... 184

10.2. Recording on PV systems ............................................................................................. 185

10.3. Notes on MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) ........................................................ 186

10.4. Voltage Anomalies ........................................................................................................ 187

10.5. Voltage and current Harmonics ..................................................................................... 188

10.5.1. Theory ..................................................................................................................................... 188

10.5.2. Limit values for harmonic voltage ........................................................................................... 189

10.5.3. Presence of harmonics: causes ............................................................................................. 189

10.5.4. Presence of harmonics: consequences ................................................................................. 190

10.6. Inrush currents .............................................................................................................. 191

10.7. Flicker ............................................................................................................................ 192

10.8. Supply voltage unbalance ............................................................................................. 193

10.9. Voltage fast transients (spikes) ..................................................................................... 194

10.10. Power and power factor: definitions .......................................................................... 196

10.10.1. Conventions on powers and power factors ............................................................................ 197

10.10.2. Three phase 3 wire ARON system ......................................................................................... 198

10.11. Measuring method: outlines ...................................................................................... 199

10.11.1. Integration period .................................................................................................................... 199

10.11.2. Power factor calculations ........................................................................................................ 199

11. AFTER-SALE SERVICE ......................................................................................... 200

11.1. Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 200

11.2. Service .......................................................................................................................... 200

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1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES

1.1. GENERAL

This meter has been designed in compliance to IEC/EN61010-1 directive. For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument we suggest you follow the procedures hereby

prescribed and to read carefully all the notes preceded by the symbol Before and during measurements please take care of below points:

 The instrument consists in a main unit SOLAR300 or SOLAR300N and a remote unit

for acquisition (SOLAR-01 or SOLAR-02 generically called “SOLAR-0x except notation specifically indicated”). If not otherwise indicated, all safety instructions are intended as always referred to the main unit.

 Do not measure voltage or current in wet or dusty places.  Do not measure in presence of gas, explosive materials or combustibles.  Do not touch the circuit under test if no measurement is being taken.  Do not touch exposed metal parts, unused terminals, circuits and so on.  Do not use the meter if it seems to be malfunctioning (i.e. if you notice deformations,

breaks, leakage of substances, absence of messages on the display and so on).

The below symbols are used in this manual and on meter:

Caution: keep to what prescribed by the manual. An incorrect use could damage the instrument or its components

High voltage: risk of electric shock

Double insulation

Ground reference

1.2. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS

 This instrument has been designed for use in places with pollution class 2.  It can be used for Voltage and Current measurements on installations of excess

voltage category IV 600V to earth and a 1000V maximum voltage between inputs.

 Please keep to the usual safety standards aimed at ptrotecting against dangerous

currents and protecting the instrument against incorrect operations.

 Only the accessories supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the

safety standards. Accordingly, they must be in good conditions and, if necessary, they must be replaced with identical models.

 Do not take measurements on circuits exceeding the specified current and voltage

limits.

 Before connecting cables, crocodiles and clamps to the circuit under test, make sure

that the right function has been selected.

CAUTION

 Please perform a complete charging of internal battery for at least 5 hours

before using the meter the first time.

 Please press and hold the ON/OFF key for about 5s when turning on the

meter the first time.

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1.3. DURING USE

Please read carefully the below points:

CAUTION

 Should you fail to keep to the prescribed instructions you could damage

the instrument and/or its components or endanger your safety

 Do not touch any unused terminal when the meter is connected to the

circuit on test

 When measuring current, other currents located near the leads may affect

the measuring accuracy

 When measuring current, always position the wire in the very middle of the

jaws in order to obtain the highest accuracy

 A measured value remains constant if the "HOLD" function is active.

Should you notice that the measured value remains unchanged, disable the “HOLD” function

1.4. AFTER USE

 After use, turn off the instrument by pressing ON/OFF key for a few seconds.  If you expect not to use the instrument for a long time please keep to the storage

instructions described at § 3.4.

1.5. MEASURING (OVERVOLTAGE) CATEGORIES DEFINITIONS

IEC/EN61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, Part 1: General requirements, gives a definition of measuring category, usually called overvoltage category. § 6.7.4: Measuring circuits:

(OMISSIS) Circuits are divided into the following measurement categories:  Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low-

voltage installation

Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection

devices and ripple control units

 Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation.

Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit breakers, wiring, including

cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment, for example, stationary motors with permanent connection to fixed installation

 Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly

connected to the low voltage installation

Examples are measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar

equipment

 Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly

connected to MAINS

Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS, and specially

protected (internal) MAINS-derived circuits. In the latter case, transient stresses are variable; for that reason, the norm requires that the transient withstand capability of the equipment is made known to the user

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

2.1. Introduction – PV and NPV systems

The instrument allows a totally new approach to the measuring world when dealing with photovoltaic systems and mains analyses on single-phase and three-phase electrical systems; the combination between instruments provided with microprocessor and the Windows CE technology allows analyzing a huge amount of data in such a simple and quick way as with no other system available. Further in this manual, the following acronyms will be used:

 PV systems: Single-phase and three-phase photovoltaic systems.  NPV systems: Single-phase and three-phase non-photovoltaic electrical systems.  MPPT: Maximum Power Point Tracker (see § 10.3)

This manual covers two models: SOLAR300 and SOLAR300N. In this manual, these models will be generically referred to as the “instrument”. In general,

whenever one of the following topics is dealt with:

 Flicker (Pst, Plt)  Starting current / inrush current measurement  Analysis of fast transients on voltages (spikes)  EN50160 analysis (performed by the instrument)  Use of the accessory MPP300

this is to be considered (even if not expressly indicated) as referred to model SOLAR300N only

2.2. FUNCTIONS

This meter is able to perform:  Real-time display of the values of the electrical and environmental quantities

(irradiation, temperature) of a photovoltaic system for generating single-phase or threephase electric power.

 Calculation of the values regarding the maximum efficiency point.  Real-time display of the values of each electric quantity of a single-phase and three-

phase, 3-wire or 4-wire system, harmonic analysis of voltages and currents up to the 49th harmonic, voltage anomalies (dips and peaks) with 10ms resolution, Flicker (Pst, Plt) display of the parameters of the unbalance on voltages, inrush current routines and voltage spikes with 5s resolution

 Real time display of any input signal waveform, histogram graphics of harmonics

analysis and vectorial diagrams of mutual angles between voltages and currents.

 Recording (saving the values of the electric quantities over time in the instrument’s

memory) the values of the electrical and environmental quantities (irradiation, temperature) of a photovoltaic system for generating single-phase or three-phase electric power.

 Recording (saving the values of the electric quantities over time in the instrument’s

memory) of this values: TRMS values of voltages, currents, corresponding harmonics, Flicker active, reactive and apparent powers, power factors and cosphi, active, reactive and apparent energies, voltage anomalies.

 Saving (by pressing SAVE key) of a “Instant” sampled of instantaneous values of any

parameters present at instrument input inside memory.

CAUTION

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2.3. INITIAL SCREEN

When turning on the instrument by pressing ON/OFF key, this below screen will appear for a few seconds:

Here you can see (besides model code and

SOLA

300N

Sn:1303004 Rel:1.32 Calibration Date: 25/01/2010

manufacturer name):

 The serial number of the meter (Sn)  The release of internal meter Firmware

(Rel.:)

 Date of last calibration (Calibration Date:)

3. PREPARE TO USE

3.1. INITIAL CHECK

This meter has been checked before shipment from an electrical and mechanical point of view. All possible precautions have been taken in order to deliver it in perfect condition. Notwithstanding, on receipt of the instrument we suggest that you check it summarily to make sure that no damage has occurred in transit. Should you find irregularities please contact the carrier immediately. Furthermore, please make sure that the parcel contains all the accessories and parts listed at enclosed packing list. In case of discrepancies please contact your dealer. Should it be necessary to return the instrument to the supplier please keep to the instructions given at § 11.

3.2. INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLY

The instrument can be powered only by a rechargeable Li-ION battery (3.7V, 1900mAh) which is included with the meter. Use only the external adapter standard supplied with meter for charging battery (see § 8.3).

 For recordings use ALWAYS the external adapter (even the instrument

allows the operator to perform a recording using internal battery)

 Please perform a complete charging of internal battery for at least 5

hours before the first use of meter

The meter uses the below options to increase the battery duration:  Automatically reduction of display brightness after about 30s from last operation

performed with meter, with external adapter not connected.

 Auto Power OFF feature after about 5 minutes from the last operation on function keys

or display touch screen with external adapter not connected (see § 5.1.6)

3.3. CALIBRATION

The instrument complies with the standards mentioned in this manual. Its performance is defined for 12 months from the purchase date.

3.4. STORAGE

To guarantee accurate measurements, after a long storage period in severe environmental conditions wait until the instrument resumes its normal conditions (see § 9.3).

CAUTION

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4. HOW TO OPERATE

4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

CAPTION:

1. Voltage and Current inputs.

2. TFT display with “touchscreen”.

3. F1 – F4 keys.

4. Arrows keys and ENTER key.

5. GO/STOP key.

6. SAVE key.

7. ON/OFF key.

8. Input for external adapter.

9. HELP key.

10. ESC key.

11. Port for connection to external Flash memory.

12. Connection to SOLAR- 0x / Port for external USB Pen Driver.

13. USB output for PC connection.

Fig. 2: Description of meter's input terminals

ESD Warnin

Fig. 1: Description of meter's front panel

CAPTION:

1. Inputs A1-A2-A3 for the connection of AC voltages.

2. Inputs D1-D2 for the connection of DC voltages.and N, PE of AC voltages.

3. Inputs for the connection of AC current transducers on phases L1, L2, L3.

4. Input for the connection of DC current transducer.

CAPTION:

1. Input for external adapter

2. Slot for Compact Flash memory

(*).

3. Connection to SOLAR-0x / Port

for external USB Pen Driver (*).

4. RESET command.

5. USB output for PC connection

(*).

Fig. 3: Description of meter's output connectors

(*) Use the output connectors included into the lateral side only with meter OFF. This outputs should be

interested by electrostatic discharges (ESD).

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4.2. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION

The below keys are available:  Key ON/OFF: press this key to turn on the meter. Press and hold the key for

few seconds to turn off the meter.

 Keys F1, F2, F3, F4: multifunction keys. The various functions are intended from the

s shown on the bottom of display.

 Key ESC: to leave a menu or a sub-menu. The smart icon which is

shown on screens performs the same function under interactive mode.

 Key ENTER: double function key:

 ENTER: to confirm the settings made  HOLD: to block the value updating in all real time screens and also

during a recording operation. “H” symbol is shown at display by any pressing of key as for Fig. 4:

Fig. 4: HOLD function active at display

 Keys , , , /ZOOM in/ZOOM out: these arrows keys permit to select the

desired programmable parameters inside various screens. The double function of ZOOM in and ZOOM out permits to change manually the full scale of some graphics inside SCOPE section in order to improve the global resolution on viewing waveforms of signals (see § 5.3.2.5). Arrow keys  and  permit to operate on internal pages inside some kinds of screen.

 Key SAVE: saves an “Instant” type sampling of instantaneous values in

internal memory (see § 5.7). The same key permits also the saving of various settings inside screens. The smart icon which is shown on screens perform the same function under interactive mode.

 Key GO/STOP: permits to start/stop any recording (see § 5.6).  Key HELP: opens an help on line window on the meter screen with a short

description of the same screen which is instantaneously shown. This key is active for any function.

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4.3. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION

The display is a graphic TFT colour type, 73x57mm sizes (VGA 320x240 pxls) with “touchscreen” which permits a really easy operations using standard PT400 pointer pen fitted in lateral side of meter. On first display’s row the system date/hour is shown by meter (see § 5.1.2 for settings). There are also some icons relative to battery level indication or external adapter fitted and for waiting and start of a recording. On second row the kind of selected measure is shown and the last row shows the short s associated to F1, F4 function keys. An example of possible screen is shown on (see Fig. 5):

Fig. 5: Example of screen

4.4. RESET OF METER

The meter is designed with internal Reset Hardware which can be used if any functions is blocked at display, in order to restore all correct operations. Consider the below steps to perform Reset actions:

1. Using the PT400 pointer pen or another object softly pressing the internal part of the little hole which is present on the lateral side of meter (see Fig. 3 – Fig. 4). The meter goes automatically off.

2. Turn on the meter by pressing ON/OFF key and verify the correct working.

RESET operation will not erase the meter’s internal memory.

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5. GENERAL MENU

Whenever you turn on the meter, the below “Analyzer Configuration” screen is shown, relative to the last configuration used (see Fig. 6):

Fig. 6: Example of analyzer configuration

In this situation the user can decide whether modify the actual configuration by pressing F1 key (or “CHANGE” at display – see § 5.3.1) or directly access to General Menu by pressing F4 key (or the “OK” at display). If no action is performed within 10s the meter automatically goes to GENERAL MENU screen. The GENERAL MENU of meter is correspondent to the screen shown in (see Fig. 7):

Fig. 7: GENERAL MENU screen

The actual selected section is shown with red background at display and it’s title is shown in the bottom of display. The below sections are available on meter:  General settings section which permits to set the system parameters of meter as

date/hour, language, display brightness, protection password, keys sound on pressure auto power off and memory type (see § 5.1).

 Real time values section which permits to see the real time measured values at

display under various formats (see § 5.2).

 Analyzer settings section which permits to define the simple and advanced

configurations relative to connection of meter to the installation (see § 5.3).

 Recorder settings section which permits to select the parameters for each recording

and see the information about the autonomy of meter during operation (see § 5.4).

 Recording results section which permits to see the list of all recordings saved on

internal memory, for memory cancel operations and the transfer of date in external Pen Driver USB (see § 5.7).

 Meter information section which permits to access to general information about meter

(serial number, internal Firmware and Software release, etc...) (see § 5.8).

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5.1. GENERAL SETTINGS

Fig. 8: MENU GENERAL screen - General settings section

This section permits to set the below control parameters:

 System language  System Date/Hour  Display brightness  Protection password during recordings  Key sound on pressure  Auto Power OFF Enable/Disable  Type of memory in which to save the recordings  Perform “touch screen” display calibration (TOUCH)

Pressing ENTER key (or touch the relative icon at display). The below screen is shown by meter:

Fig. 9: General Settings screen

5.1.1. Language selection

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Language”, marked with blue

background.

2. Using F3 or F4 keys (or touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) for selection of language choosing

among the different options.

3. Pressing SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and

confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turning off of meter.

4. Pressing ESC key (or the smart icon ) to exit by screen without saving any modify.

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5.1.2. Date/Time settings

1. Press the F1 key (or touch DATE at display) on screen of Fig. 9. The below screen is

shown by meter:

Fig. 10: Date/Time settings screen

2. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Date format” and “Time format”,

marked with blue background.

3. Using F3 or F4 keys (or touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) for Date setting choosing between

the two possible formats (European EU or American US):

DD:MM:YY MM:DD:YY

Option EU Option US

4. Using F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) for Time setting choosing

between two possible format (24 hours or 12 hours):

HH:MM:SS

HH:MM:AM(PM)

Option 24h Option 12h

5. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and

confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turning off of meter.

6. Pressing ESC key (or the smart icon ) to exit by screen without saving any modify.

5.1.3. Display brightness adjust

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on the field relative to “Brightness”, marked with

blue background:

Fig. 11: Adjust brightness screen

2. Using F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) for adjustment of display

brightness percentage. The meter increases or decreases this value in step of 5% for each pressure of key.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and

confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turn off of meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

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5.1.4. Protection Password setting

The meter is provided with a protection password to avoid the risk of accidental recording interruption.

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Password” , marked it with blue

background:

Fig. 12: Protection password settings screen

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to enable “YES” or disable

“NO” of Password.

3. With Password enabled, should GO/STOP key be pressed during a recording, the

meter will not stop the operation but will require the user to insert password as shown in the below screen:

Fig. 13: Insert Password screen

4. The fixed password (not changeable by user) to insert on meter within 10s from

warning message is the below sequence of keys:

F1, F4, F3, F2

5. If a wrong password is fitted or if more of 10s elapse, the meter will give the warning

message “Wrong Password” and it’s necessary to repeat the operation. As soon as the correct password is fitted, the meter will stop immediately the recording running and the correspondent icon at display (see Fig. 13) will disappear.

6. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turning off the meter.

7. Pressing ESC key (or the smart icon

) to quit without saving any modification.

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5.1.5. Sound keys setting

The meter permits to enable a instantaneous sound for any key pressure of the frontal panel.

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Sound”, marked with blue background:

Fig. 14: Keys sound settings screen

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to enable “YES” or disable “NO” of keys sound.

3. Pressing SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turning off the meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

5.1.6. Auto power off setting

The meter permits to enable or disable the auto power off option in order to prevent a quick discharge of internal battery. This feature, if selected, is active under each of the following conditions:

 No action was performed both any key or touch display for at least 5 minutes.  Meter does not supplied with the external adapter.  Meter does not in recording running.

The effect is a long sound before turn off of meter.

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on the field relative to “Auto power off”, marked with blue background:

Fig. 15: Auto power off setting screen

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) for enable “YES” or disable “NO” auto power off.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turning off the meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

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5.1.7. Memory type setting

The meter permits saving of recordings both in its internal memory (about 15Mbytes) and by using an external compact flash (see § 5.7.5 for details) fitted (see Fig. 3). Regardless of the capacity of the memory inserted, the maximum size of a recording is set to 32Mbytes. A Compact Flash memory of higher capacity will therefore be able to contain a high number of recordings, each one of which will have a maximum size of 32Mbytes. For the selection of memory type follow the below steps:

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Memory type”, marked with blue background:

Fig. 16: Memory type setting screen

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to choose “INTERNAL” or “EXTERNAL” memory type.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turning off the meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to exit by screen without saving any modify

5.1.8. “Touch screen” calibration

This operation is necessary if any internal features of “touch screen” display are not correctly positionated or not more selectable by using the PT400 pointer

1. Select the “TOUCH” item inside the “General settings” section. The message “Do You want to calibrate touch screen?” is shown by the meter. Confirm with “Ok”. The herewith screen is shown:

Press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target.

Repeat as the target moves around the sceen.

Fig. 17: Touch screen calibration screen

2. By pressing and soft hold the PT400 pointer on the central point of the cross cursor (see Fig. 17) move the cursor to the four corners of display

3. Switch off and thane turn on the meter by means of ON/OFF key to complete the operation

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5.2. REAL TIME VALUES

Fig. 18: GENERAL MENU screen - Real time values section In this section the real time measured values of parameters both on input channels and internally calculated are shown by meter. In particular the following are shown:

1. Values of the electrical and environmental quantities (irradiation, temperature) of a

photovoltaic system for generating single-phase or three-phase electric power.

2. Values regarding the maximum efficiency point.

3. AC TRMS voltages, currents and all kind of electrical parameters for any single phase and

total, Flicker values and voltages Unbalanced.

4. Voltage and current waveforms for any single phase and total.

5. Voltage and current harmonics up to 49th component for any single phase and total both in

numerical and histograms graphical format in absolute or percentage value with respect to each fundamental signal.

6. Vectorial diagrams of each vo ltage and current with the respective phase angles in order to

define the correct nature of system loads under test. The type of data displayed is determined by the setting of the instrument in the Analyzer Configuration mode (see §. 5.3). With reference to PV systems only, further in this manual, the acronym MPPT (Multiple Power Point Tracker) shall indicate the characteristic of the DC/AC converter (inverter), capable of maximizing the DC power which can be taken from the photovoltaic field and the acronym PRp shall indicate the Performance Ratio evaluated through active powers. See § 10.3 for further details.

5.2.1. Single-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Single-phase output

The instrument displays the following parameters:

DC

PV 

 AC

PARAMETERS CAPTION: PRp:  Performance Ratio (ref. active powers) Pdc  DC power at inverter input



 Photovoltaic panel performance

Vdc  DC voltage at inverter input Idc  DC current at inverter input

Pac  AC power at inverter output Pf  Power factor at inverter output



 Inverter performance

Vac  AC voltage at inverter output Iac  AC current at inverter output

Tc  Default temperature of photovoltaic panels Te  Default environmental tem perature

The display of the Te or Tc values in blue indicates that the mentioned values are the default ones, as the ones measured by SOLAR-0x are not available (see §

5.3.2.4). If the remote unit SOLAR-0x is connec ted to the

main unit, the following values are also available: Irr  Solar irradiation Pnom  Nominal power of the photovoltaic system Tc  Measured temperature of the phot. panels Te  Measured environmental temperature

Fig. 19: Page of single-phase photovoltaic systems

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5.2.2. Single-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Three-phase output

The instrument displays the following parameters:

DC

PV 

 AC

PARAMETERS CAPTION: PRp:  Performance Ratio (ref. active powers)

Pdc  DC power at inverter input



 Photovoltaic panel performance

Vdc  DC voltage at inverter input Idc  DC current at inverter input

Pac  AC power at inverter output Pf  Three-phase power factor at inverter  output



Vac1,2,3 AC voltage at inverter output Iac1,2,3 AC current at inverter output

Tpv  Default temperature of photovoltaic panels Tenv  Default environmental temperature

The display of the Tenv or Tpv values in blue indicates that the mentioned values are the default ones, as the ones measured by SOLAR0x are not available (see § 5.3.2.4).

If the remote unit SOLAR-0x is connected to the main, the following values are also available: Irr  Solar irradiation Pnom  Nominal power of the photovoltaic system Tpv  Measured temperature of the photovoltaic  panels Tenv  Measured environmental temperature

 Three-phase inverter performance

Fig. 20: Three-phase photovoltaic system page

5.2.3. Screen of photovoltaic systems with multi-MPPT inverter (only with MPP300)

For the sake of simplicity, further in this manual, the word “string” will be used, although often the term “photovoltaic field” would be more correct. From the point of view of the instrument, the management of a single string or of more parallel strings (photovoltaic field) is identical. The instrument SOLAR300N, used together with remote units SOLAR-02 and MPP300 (optional), allows testing PV systems characterized by inverters with 1 or more MPPTs connected to the relevant PV fields (consisting in PV modules with the same direction and inclination) and single-phase or three-phase output. The remote unit MPP300 communicates with SOLAR300N (to manage data setting, synchronization and download) through the USB connection cable and with the remote unit SOLAR-02 (for recording irradiation and temperature values) via a wireless radiofrequency (RF) connection, which is active up to a maximum distance of 1m between the units. For further details on the use of MPP300, please see the unit’s user manual.

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5.2.3.1. Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Single-phase output

When SOLAR300N is in connection with MPP300, the display shows the following parameters:

DC

PV 

 AC

PARAMETER CAPTION: PRp:  Performance Ratio (ref. active powers)

Pdc  Inverter input DC power



 Photovoltaic panel performance

Pac  Inverter output AC power

 Inverter performance



Pnom  Photovoltaic system rated power If the remote unit SOLAR-02 is connected to the

MPP300, the following values are also available: Irr  Solar irradiation

Tpv  Default photovoltaic panel temperature Tenv  Default environmental temperature

When Tenv or Tpv values are displayed in blue, it means that these values are different from the default ones, as those measured by SOLAR-02 are not available (see § 5.3.2.4)

Fig. 21: Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Single-phase output

Pressing the F3 (DC) key displays the following screen:

PARAMETER CAPTION: Vdcx  Inverter input DC voltage

Idcx  Inverter input DC current Pdcx  Inverter input DC power

x=1,2,3 according to the number of MPPTs set

Fig. 22: Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system DC screen – Single-phase output

Pressing the F4 (AC) key displays the following screen:

PARAMETER CAPTION: Vac1  Inverter output phase-neutral AC voltage

Iac1  Inverter output AC phase current Pac1  Inverter output AC power

Fig. 23: Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system AC screen – Single-phase output

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5.2.3.2. Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Three-phase output

When SOLAR300N is in connection with MPP300, the display shows the following parameters:

DC

PV 

 AC

PARAMETER CAPTION: PRp:  Performance Ratio (ref. active powers)

Pdc  Inverter input DC power



 Photovoltaic panel performance

Pac  Inverter output AC power

 Inverter performance



Pnom  Photovoltaic system rated power If the remote unit SOLAR-02 is connected to the

MPP300, the following values are also available: Irr  Solar irradiation

Tpv  Default photovoltaic panel temperature Tenv  Default environmental temperature

When Tenv or Tpv values are displayed in blue, it means that these values are different from the default ones, as those measured by SOLAR-02 are not available (see §5.3.2.4).

Fig. 24: Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Three-phase output

Pressing the F3 (DC) key displays the following screen:

PARAMETER CAPTION: Vdcx  Inverter input DC voltage

Idcx  Inverter input DC current Pdcx  Inverter input DC power

x=1,2,3 according to the number of MPPTs set

Fig. 25: Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system DC screen – Three-phase output

Pressing the F4 (AC) key displays the following screen:

PARAMETER CAPTION: Vacxy  Inverter output phase x-phase y AC

voltage Iacx  Inverter output phase x AC current Pacx  Inverter output phase x AC power

x=1,2,3 - Phases of the system AC side

Fig. 26: Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system AC screen – Three-phase output

5.2.4. Value screens for NPV systems

Further in this manual the expression “Page x/y” will be used, to indicate that the current page number (x) and the total number of pages (y) depend on the instrument settings. Pressing cyclically F1 key or arrow keys left of right the meter shows the other pages of TRMS measured values which are described in below pictures. Pressing ESC key to go back to previous screens or back to GENERAL MENU

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5.2.4.1. 4-wire three phase system – Screens sequence

PARAMETERS CAPTION V1N  Phase-Neutral voltage L1 phase V2N  Phase-Neutral voltage L2 phase V3N  Phase-Neutral voltage L3 phase VNPE  Neutral-Ground voltage V12  Phase L1 – Phase L2 voltage

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TOTAL RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V1N

0.0

V12

0.0

NEG%

0.0

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

V2N

0.0

V23

0.0

ZERO%

0.0

V3N

0.0

V31

0.0

SEQ

000

0.0

VNPE

0.0

0.0 A

V23  Phase L2 – Phase L3 voltage V23  Phase L3 – Phase L1 voltage NEG%  Un balance percentage of negative tern ZERO%  Unbalance percentage of zero tern SEQ  phases sequence indication as: ”123” = > Corrected ”132” = > Reversed ”023” = > Null voltage on the Black wire ”103” = > Null voltage on the Red wire ”120” = > Null voltage on the Brown wire ”100” = > Null voltage on the Red and Brown wires ”020” = > Null voltage on the Black and Brown wires ”003” = > Null voltage on the Black and Red wires Hz  Freque ncy I1  Current on L1 phase I2  Current on L2 phase I3  Current on L3 phase IN  Current on Neutral

Fig. 27: Page of numerical values

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TOTAL POWER VALUES – Page x/y

Patt Preatt Papp Pf CosPhi

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

= = = = =

0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

Fig. 28: Page of total power values

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PHASE 1 RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V1N I1 Patt1 Preatt1 Papp1 Pf1 CosPhi1

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: Pact  Total Active Power Preact  Total Reactive Power Papp  Total Apparent Power Pf  Total Power Factor CosPhi  Total Power factor considering fundamental  of voltage and current signals

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V1N  Phase-Neutral voltage L1 phase I1  Current on L1 phase Pact1  Active Power L1 phase Preact1  Reactive Power L1 phase Papp1  Apparent Power L1 phase Pf1  Power factor L1 phase CosPhi1  Power factor between fundamental of  voltage L1 and current L1

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 29: Page of Phase 1 values

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PHASE 2 RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V2N I2 Patt2 Preatt2 Papp2 Pf2 CosPhi2

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V2N  Phase-Neutral voltage L2 phase I2  Current on L2 phase Pact2  Active Power L2 phase Preact2  Reactive Power L2 phase Papp2  Apparent Power L2 phase Pf2  Power factor L2 phase CosPhi2  Power factor between fundamental of  voltage L2 and current L2

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 30: Page of Phase 2 values

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PHASE 3 RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V3N I3 Patt3 Preatt3 Papp3 Pf3 CosPhi3

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V3N  Phase-Neutral voltage L3 phase I3  Current on L3 phase Pact3  Active Power L3 phase Preact3  Reactive Power L3 phase Papp3  Apparent Power L3 phase Pf3  Power factor L3 phase CosPhi3  Power factor between fundamental of  voltage L3 and current L3

Fig. 31: Page of Phase 3 values

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FLICKER – Page x/y

V1N V2N V3N

Pst1’ 0.0 Pst Pst max Plt Plt max

Recording Time: 00h – 00min

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0

Fig. 32: Page of Flicker values

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TOT. ENERGY CONSUMPTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec. Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 33: Consumed energy page

PARAMETERS CAPTION: Pst1’  Short term severity after 1 minute Pst  Short term severity Pstmax  Maximum short term severity Plt  Long term severity Pltmax  Maximum long term severity Recording Time  real time duration of recording expressed in HH:MM

PARAMETERS CAPTION: Eact Total active energy consumed when starting recording. Ppeak  Maximum peak of consumed active power. Date Ppeak  Date and time in which the peak occurred. Start rec.  Date when recording was started. Stop rec.  Date when recording was stopped. Rec. Time  Time elapsed from Rec Start. Int. Per.  Value of the set integration period. Rec  Number of the recording in progress

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CAUTION

The Total Consumed Energy page is shown only if the instrument has been set for the Recording of the General Parameter Total “Active Power & Energy” (see § 5.4.2.7). Values will be shown only during or at the end of a recording and zeroed upon starting a new recording or when the instrument is switched off

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TOT. ENERGY PRODUCTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

PARAMETERS CAPTION: Eact Total active energy produced when starting recording. Ppeak  Maximum peak of produced active power. Date Ppeak  Date and time in which the peak occurred. Start rec.  Date when recording was started. Stop rec.  Date when recording was stopped. Rec Time  Time elapsed from Rec Start. Int. Per.  Value of the set integration period. Rec  Number of the recording in progress

Fig. 34: Producted energy page

CAUTION

The Total Produced Energy page is shown only if recording parameter “Cogeneration” has been set in the instrument (see § 5.4.2.5) and if general parameter Total “Active Power & Energy” has been selected (see § 5.4.2.7). Values will be shown only during or at the end of a recording and zeroed upon starting a new recording or when the instrument is switched off.

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AVERAGE RMS VALUE – Page 9/9

AVGV AVGI AVGPatt AVGPreat

= = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var

PARAMETERS CAPTION: AVGV  Average value voltage V1, V2, V3 AVGI  Average value current I1, I2, I3 AVGPact  Average value active power on L1, L2, L3 AVGPreact Average value reactive power on  L1,L2,L3

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 35: Page of numerical average values

The AVERAGE RMS VALUES page will be shown only if option AVERAGE VALUES “YES” is enabled in the Advanced Settings section (see § 5.3.4.5)

CAUTION

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5.2.4.2. 3-wire three phase system – Screens sequence

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V1PE  Phase L1-PE voltage V2PE  Phase L2-PE voltage V3PE  Phase L3-PE voltage V12  Phase L1 – Phase L2 voltage

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TOTAL RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V1PE

0.0

V12

0.0

NEG%

0.0

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

V2PE

0.0

V23

0.0

ZERO%

0.0

V3PE

0.0

V31

0.0

SEQ

000

0.0

V23  Phase L2 – Phase L3 voltage V23  Phase L3 – Phase L1 voltage NEG%  Unbalance percentage of negative tern ZERO%  Unbalance percentage of zero tern SEQ  phases sequence indication as: ”123” = > Corrected ”132” = > Reversed ”023” = > Null voltage on the Black wire ”103” = > Null voltage on the Red wire ”120” = > Null voltage on the Brown wire ”100” = > Null voltage on the Red and Brown wires ”020” = > Null voltage on the Black and Brown wires ”003” = > Null voltage on the Black and Red wires Hz  Frequency I1  Current on L1 phase I2  Current on L2 phase I3  Current on L3 phase

Fig. 36: Page of numerical values

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TOTAL POWER VALUES – Page x/y

Patt Preatt Papp Pf CosPhi

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

= = = = =

0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

Fig. 37: Page of total power values

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PHASE 1 RMS VALUES – Page 3/6

V1PE I1 Patt1 Preatt1 Papp1 Pf1 CosPhi1

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V1PE  Phase L1-PE voltage I1  Current on L1 phase Pact1  Active Power L1 phase Preact1  Reactive Power L1 phase Papp1  Apparent Power L1 phase Pf1  Power factor L1 phase CosPhi1  Power factor between fundamental of  voltage L1 and current L1

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 38: Page of numerical values of Phase 1

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PHASE 2 RMS VALUES – Page 4/6

V2PE I2 Patt2 Preatt2 Papp2 Pf2 CosPhi2

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V2PE  Phase L2-PE voltage I2  Current on L2 phase Pact2  Active Power L2 phase Preact2  Reactive Power L2 phase Papp2  Apparent Power L2 phase Pf2  Power factor L2 phase CosPhi2  Power factor between fundamental of  voltage L2 and current L2

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 39: Page numerical values of Phase 2

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PHASE 3 RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V3PE I3 Patt3 Preatt3 Papp3 Pf3 CosPhi3

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V3PE  Phase L3-PE voltage I3  Current on L3 phase Pact3  Active Power L3 phase Preact3  Reactive Power L3 phase Papp3  Apparent Power L3 phase Pf3  Power factor L3 phase CosPhi3  Power factor between fundamental of  voltage L3 and current L3

Fig. 40: Page numerical values of Phase 3

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FLICKER – Page x/y

V1PE V2PE V3PE

Pst1’ 0.0 Pst Pst max Plt Plt max

Recording Time: 00h – 00min

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0

Fig. 41: Page of Flicker values

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TOT. ENERGY CONSUMPTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec. Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 42: Consumed energy page

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CAUTION

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TOT. ENERGY PRODUCTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 43: Producted energy page

CAUTION

5.2.4.3. 3-wire ARON three phase system – Screens sequence

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TOTAL RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V12

0.0

NEG%

0.0

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

V23

0.0

ZERO%

0.0

V31

0.0

SEQ

000

0.0

Fig. 44: Page of numerical values

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V12  Phase L1 – Phase L2 voltage V23  Phase L2 – Phase L3 voltage V23  Phase L3 – Phase L1 voltage NEG%  Unbalance percentage of negative tern ZERO%  Unbalance percentage of zero tern SEQ  phases sequence indication as: ”123” = > Corrected ”132” = > Reversed ”023” = > Null voltage on the Black wire ”103” = > Null voltage on the Red wire ”120” = > Null voltage on the Brown wire ”100” = > Null voltage on the Red and Brown wires ”020” = > Null voltage on the Black and Brown wires ”003” = > Null voltage on the Black and Red wires Hz  Frequency I1  Current on L1 phase I2  Current on L2 phase I3  Current on L3 phase

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V12 I1 Patt12 Preatt12 Papp12 Pf12 CosPhi12

WATTMETER12 – Page x/y

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V12  Phase L1 – Phase L2 voltage I1  Current on L1 phase Pact12  Active Power Wattmeter 12 Preact12  Reactive Power VARmeter 12 Papp12  Apparent Power VAmeter 12 Pf12  Power Factor Wattmeter 12 CosPhi12  Power Factor between fundamental of  voltage and current Wattmeter 12

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 45: Page of numerical values Wattmeter-Varmeter 1-2

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V32 I3 Patt32 Preatt32 Papp32 Pf32 CosPhi32

WATTMETER32 – Page 4/5

= = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 A 0 W 0 Var 0 VA

0.00i

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V32  Phase L3 – Phase L2 voltage I3  Current on L3 phase Pact32  Active Power Wattmeter 32 Preact32  Reactive Power VARmeter 32 Papp32  Apparent Power VAmeter 32 Pf32  Power Factor Wattmeter 32 CosPhi32  Power Factor between fundamental of  voltage and current Wattmeter 32

Fig. 46: Page of numerical values Wattmeter-Varmeter 3-2

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FLICKER – Page 5/5

V12 V23 V31

Pst1’ 0.0 Pst Pst max Plt Plt max

Recording Time: 00h – 00min

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0

Fig. 47: Page of Flicker values

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TOT. ENERGY CONSUMPTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec. Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 48: Consumed energy page

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CAUTION

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TOT. ENERGY PRODUCTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 49: Producted energy page

CAUTION

5.2.4.4. Single phase system – Screens sequence

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PHASE 1 RMS VALUES – Page x/y

V1N VNPE Freq I1 Patt1 Preatt1 Papp1 Pf1 CosPhi1

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

= = = = = = = = =

0.0 V

0.0 Hz

0.0 A

0.0 W

0.0 VAr

0.0 VA

0.00i

PARAMETERS CAPTION: V1N  Phase-Neutral voltage L1 phase VNPE  Neutral-Ground voltage Freq  Frequency I1  Pact1  Active Power L1 phase Preact1  Reactive Power L1 phase Papp1  Apparent Power L1 phase Pf1  Power factor L1 phase CosPhi1  Power factor between fundamental of  voltage L1 and current L1

Current on L1 phase

Fig. 50: Page of numerical values

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Pst1’ 0.0 Pst Pst max Plt Plt max

Recording Time: 00h – 00min

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

FLICKER – Page 2/2

V1N

0.0

PARAMETERS CAPTION: Pst1’  Short term severity after 1minute Pst  Short term severity Pstmax  Maximum short term severity Plt  Long term severity Pltmax  Maximum long term severity Recording Time  Real time duration of recording expressed in HH:MM

Fig. 51: Page of Flicker values

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TOT. ENERGY CONSUMPTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec. Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 52: Consumed energy page

CAUTION

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TOT. ENERGY PRODUCTION – Page x/y

Eact = 0 kWh Ppeak = 0 kW Date Ppeak : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Start rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:0 0 Stop rec. : -- / -- / -- 00:00:00 Rec Time : - - Int. Per. : - - - Rec: - -

PAGE SCOPE HARM VECTORS

Fig. 53: Producted energy page

CAUTION

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5.2.5. SCOPE waveforms screens

Starting from a any page of numerical values it’s possible to select waveforms screens of the input signals by pressing F2 key (or touch SCOPE at display). By pressing cyclically F1 key the below screens are shown by meter:  Simultaneous waveforms of voltages V1, V2, V3 and neutral voltage Vn (for three

phase 4-wire system and single phase), with their TRMS values as shown in below screens:

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SCOPE VOLTAGES – Page 1/5

Fs 400.0V V1 223.4V

V2 228.5V

V3 225.7V

Vn 0.0V

PAGE

Fig. 54: Voltage waveforms screen for 4-wire systems

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PAGE

SCOPE VOLTAGES – Page 1/5

Fs 400.0V V12 378.4V

V23 382.5V

V31 379.4V

Fig. 55: Voltage waveforms screen for 3-wire systems and ARON

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PAGE ZOOM I

SCOPE PHASE1 – Page 1/1

Fs 400.0V V1 228.3V

Vn 0.0V

Fs 20.0A

I1 10.2A

Fig. 56: Voltage/Current waveform screen for Single phase systems

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 Simultaneous waveforms of currents I1, I2, I3 and neutral current In (for three phase 4-

wire system) with their TRMS values as shown in below screens:

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PAGE

SCOPE CURRENTS – Page 2/5

Fs 400.0A

I1 299.4A

I2 302.5A

I3 297.7A

In 97.8 A

Fig. 57: Current waveforms screen for 4-wire systems

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PAGE

SCOPE CURRENTS – Page 2/5

Fs 400.0A

I1 299.4A

I2 302.5A

I3 297.7A

Fig. 58: Current waveforms screen for 3-wire systems and ARON

 Waveforms of signals on L1 phase, with their TRMS values, as below shown:

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SCOPE PHASE1 – Page 3/5

Fs 400.0V V1 223.4V

Fs 400.0A

I1 299.4A

PAGE ZOOM V

Fig. 59: Voltage/Current waveforms screen L1 phase for 4-wire and 3-wire systems

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PAGE ZOOM V

SCOPE PHASE1 – Page 3/5

Fs 400.0V V12 382.4V

Fs 400.0A

I1 201.5A

Fig. 60: Voltage/Current waveforms screen L1 phase for ARON systems

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 Waveforms of signals on L2 phase, with their TRMS values, as below shown:

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SCOPE PHASE2 – Page 4/5

Fs 400.0V

V2 228.5V

Fs 400.0A

I2 302.5A

PAGE ZOOM V

Fig. 61: Voltage/Current waveforms screen L2 phase for 4-wire systems

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SCOPE PHASE2 – Page 4/5

PAGE ZOOM V

Fs 400.0V

V23 389.6V

Fs 400.0A

I2 203.5A

Fig. 62: Voltage/Current waveforms screen L2 phase for 3-wire and ARON systems

 Waveforms of signals on L3 phase, with their TRMS values, as below shown:

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SCOPE PHASE3 – Page 5/5

Fs 400.0V

V3 228.5V

Fs 400.0A

I3 297.7A

PAGE ZOOM V

Fig. 63: Voltage/Current waveforms screen L3 phase for 4-wire systems

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SCOPE PHASE3– Page 5/5

PAGE ZOOM V

Fs 400.0V

V31 386.6V

Fs 400.0A

I3 201.5A

Fig. 64: Voltage/Current waveforms screen L3 phase for 3-wire and ARON systems

In Manual mode inside Advanced Settings (see § 5.3.4.1) a customisation of full scale of voltage and current graphic is possible in order to improve the resolution on readings. In this situation pressing arrow keys ZOOM in or ZOOM out for increase or decrease the value of desired full scale. Press F2 key to change from current full scale to voltage full scale. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit waveforms screens and go back to TRMS real time values screen.

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5.2.6. HARM analysis screens

Starting from any page of numerical values it’s possible to enter harmonics numerical values and histogram graphics screens section for voltage and current input signals by pressing F2 key (or touch HARM at display). By pressing cyclically F1 key the below screens are shown by meter:  Harmonics values of V1, V2, V3 voltages and neutral voltage Vn (for three phase 4-

wire system), currents I1, I2, I3 and neutral current In with THD% values both with histogram graphics and with numerical values in percentage or absolute value as below shown:

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TOTAL HARM VOLTAGE – Page 1/5

h 01

Fs 100%

Thd

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

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TOTAL HARM VOLTAGE – Page 1/5

100.0%

0.0%

6.5%

5.9%

4.3%

0.0%

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

h 01

Fs 400.0V

Thd

228.6V

225.1V

230.7V

0.0V

6.5%

5.9%

4.3%

0.0%

Fig. 65: Harmonic analysis of voltages in percentage/absolute values for 4-wire systems

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TOTAL HARM VOLTAGE – Page 1/4

h 01

Fs 100%

12h

23h

31h

Thd

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

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TOTAL HARM VOLTAGE – Page 1/4

100.0%

6.5%

5.9%

6.5%

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

h 01

Fs 400.0V

12h

23h

31h

Thd

328.4V

389.6V

386.6V

6.5%

5.9%

4.3%

Fig. 66: Harmonic analysis of voltages in percentage/absolute values for 3-wire and ARON

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PHASE1 HARM VOLTAGE – Pag 1/2

h 01

Fs 100%

Thd

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

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PHASE1 HARM VOLTAGE – Pag 1/2

100.0%

6.5%

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

h 01

Fs 400.0V

1h Thd

228.6V

6.5%

Fig. 67: Harmonic analysis of voltages in percentage/absolute values for Single phase

In all case the full scale of graphs is automatically set from meter depending on measured values.

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 Change to currents screens by pressing F2 key (or touch “HARM I” at display). By

pressing F1 key (or the PAGE at display) the screens of total values and each phase currents I1, I2, I3 and In. The main screens are below shown:

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TOTAL HARM CURRENT – Pag 1/5

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TOTAL HARM CURRENT – Pag 1/5

h 03

Fs 100% I1h

I2h

I3h

Inh

Thd

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

45.3%

48.7%

37.6%

0.0%

35.5%

32.8%

42.5%

0.0%

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

Fig. 68: Harmonic analysis of currents percentage/absolute for 4-wire systems

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TOTAL HARM CURRENT – Page 1/4

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

h 03

Fs 100% I1h

I2h

I3h

Thd

45.3%

48.7%

37.6%

35.5%

32.8%

42.5%

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TOTAL HARM CURRENT – Page 1/4

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

h 03

Fs 200.0A I1h

I2h

I3h

Inh

Thd

h 03

Fs 200.0A I1h

I2h

I3h

Thd

90.6A

97.4A

75.2A

0.0A

35.5%

32.8%

42.5%

0.0%

90.6A

97.4A

75.2A

35.5%

32.8%

42.5%

Fig. 69: Harmonic analysis currents percentage/absolute values for 3-wire and ARON

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PHASE1 HARM CURRENT – Page 1/1

h 03

Fs 100% I1h Thd

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

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PHASE1 HARM CURRENT – Page 1/1

45.3%

35.5%

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

h 03

Fs 200.0A I1h Thd

90.6A

35.5%

Fig. 70: Harmonic analysis of currents percentage/absolute for Single phase systems

 Change to screens of numerical values tables of harmonics voltages and currents up to

49st both percentage and absolute value (see § 0) by pressing F3 key (or touch “TABLE” at display), as shown in below pictures:

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h[%] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Neutral Thd% 6.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

HARM I GRAPHIC HARM PAG

VOLTAGE HARMONICS

5.9 4.3 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 100.0 100.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

1.8 2.3 1.5 0.0

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VOLTAGE HARMONICS

h[V] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Neutral Thd% 6.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

228.6 225.1 230.7 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

4.2 5.3 3.4 0.0

HARM I GRAPHIC HARM PAG

5.9 4.3 0.0

Fig. 71: Harmonic analysis voltages in percentage/absolute for 4-wire systems

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h[%] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Neutral Thd% 35.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0 0.0 0.0

HARM V GRAPHIC HARM PAG

CURRENT HARMONICS

32.8 42.5 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 100.0 100.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

45.3 48.7 37.6 0.0

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CURRENT HARMONICS

h[A] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Neutral Thd% 35.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

199.7 200.4 197.3 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

90.6 97.4 75.2 0.0

HARM V GRAPHIC HARM PAG

32.8 42.5 0.0

0.0

Fig. 72: Harmonic analysis currents in percentage/absolute for 4-wire systems

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VOLTAGE HARMONICS

h[%] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Thd% 6.5 DC h1 h2 h3

0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 100.0 100.0

0.0 0.0 0.0

1.8 2.3 1.5

5.9 4.3

h4 0.0 0.0 0.0

HARM I GRAPHIC HARM PAG

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VOLTAGE HARMONICS

h[V] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Thd% 6.5 DC h1 h2 h3

0.0 0.0 0.0

228.6 225.1 230.7

0.0 0.0 0.0

4.2 5.3 3.4

5.9 4.3

h4 0.0 0.0 0.0

HARM I GRAPHIC HARM PAG

Fig. 73: Harmonic analysis voltages in percentage/absolute for 3-wire and ARON systems

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CURRENT HARMONICS

h[%] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Thd% 35.5 DC h1 h2 h3

0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 100.0 100.0

0.0 0.0 0.0

45.3 48.7 37.6

32.8 42.5

h4 0.0 0.0 0.0

HARM V GRAPHIC HARM PAG

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CURRENT HARMONICS

h[A] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Thd% 35.5 DC h1 h2 h3

0.0 0.0 0.0

199.7 200.4 197.3

0.0 0.0 0.0

90.6 97.4 75.2

32.8 42.5

h4 0.0 0.0 0.0

HARM V GRAPHIC HARM PAG

Fig. 74: Harmonic analysis currents in percentage/absolute for 3-wire and ARON systems

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h[%] Phase 1

Thd% 6.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0

HARM I GRAPHIC HARM PAG

VOLTAGE HARMONICS

0.0

100.0

0.0

1.8

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VOLTAGE HARMONICS

h[V] Phase 1 Thd% 6.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0

0.0

228.6

0.0

4.2

HARM I GRAPHIC HARM PAG

Fig. 75: Harmonic analysis voltage in percentage/absolute for Single phase system

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h[%] Phase 1

Thd% 35.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0

HARM V GRAPHIC HARM PAG

CURRENT HARMONICS

0.0

100.0

0.0

45.3

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CURRENT HARMONICS

h[A] Phase 1 Thd% 35.5 DC h1 h2 h3 h4 0.0

0.0

199.7

0.0

90.6

HARM V GRAPHIC HARM PAG

Fig. 76: Harmonic analysis current in percentage/absolute for Single phase system

Press F3 key to back to graphical screens and F2 key to change voltages’ or currents’ screens. Press F4 key or the up and down arrows (or touch the “HARM PAG” at display) to show the screens relative to other harmonics orders up to 49st.  Harmonics values of single V1, V2, V3 voltages and neutral voltage Vn and single

currents I1, I2, I3 and neutral current In (for three phase 4-wire system) with THD% values both with histogram graphics and with numerical values in percentage or absolute value depending on the desired settings. These values are shown in four pages selectable by pressing cyclically the F1 key (or touch the “PAGE” at display). As an example, the situation relative to L1 phase for voltage and current on 4-wire systems is shown in the next pictures:

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PHASE1 HARM VOLTAGE – Pag 2/5

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

h 01

Fs 100%

Thd

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PHASE1 HARM VOLTAGE – Pag 2/5

100.0%

6.5%

PAGE HARM I TABLE HARM PAG

h 01

Thd

400.0V

228.6V

6.5%

Fig. 77: Harmonic analysis voltage V1 in percentage/absolute values for 4-wire system

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PHASE1 HARM CURRENT – Pag 2/5

h 03

Fs 100% I1h Thd

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

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PHASE1 HARM CURRENT – Pag 2/5

45.3%

35.5%

PAGE HARM V TABLE HARM PAG

h 03

Fs 200.0A I1h Thd

90.6A

35.5%

Fig. 78: Harmonic analysis of current I1 in percentage/absolute values for 4-wire system

5.2.7. Vectorial diagrams screens

Starting from a any page of numerical values it’s possible to select the vectorial diagrams screens of voltage and currents by pressing F4 key (or touch “VECTORS” at display). The aim of this feature is to show, with numerical and graphical indications, the phase angles, expressed in degree [°] between the three voltages V1, V2 and V3 and the currents I1, I2 and I3 in order to understand in each moment the inductive or capacitive loads nature of electrical installations. By pressing cyclically F1 key the below screens are shown by meter:

 Vectorial diagram total of phase angles among V1, V2, V3 and between V1-I1, V2-I2,

V3-I3 more than indication of percentage values of “Rev%” e “Omo%” parameters (see

§ 10.8):

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TOTAL DIAGRAM – Seite 1/6

SEITE

Rev 0.0% Omo V1^ V2

V2^ V3

V3^ V1

V1^ I1

V2^ I2

V3^ I3

0.0%

120.0°

60.0°

Fig. 79: Vectorial diagram total for 4-wire system

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TOTAL DIAGRAM – Seite 1/6

SEITE

Rev 0.0% Omo V12^ V23

V23^ V31

V31^ V12

V1^ I1

V2^ I2

V3^ I3

0.0%

120.0°

60.0°

Fig. 80: Vectorial diagram total for 3-wire and ARON systems

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V1^ I1

60.0°

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PHASE1 DIAGRAM – Page 1/1

PAGE

Fig. 81: Vectorial diagram total for Single phase system

 The vectorial diagram of single voltages depending on the type of selected systems as

shown in below screens:

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VOLTAGES DIAGRAM – Page 2/6

PAGE

NEG 0.0% ZERO V1^ V2

V2^ V3

V3^ V1

0.0%

120.0°

Fig. 82: Vectorial voltage diagram for 4-wire system

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NEG 0.0% ZERO V12^ V23

V23^ V31

V31^ V12

0.0%

120.0°

PAGE

Fig. 83: Vectorial voltage diagram for 3-wire and ARON systems

 The vectorial diagram of currents for 4-wire, 3-wire and ARON systems as shown in

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PAGE

I1^ I2

I2^ I3

I3^ I1

120.0°

Fig. 84: Vectorial currents diagram for 4-wire, 3-wire and ARON systems

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 The vectorial diagram of voltage and current for each phase depending on the type of

system as shown in below screens:

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V1^ I1

60.0°

PAGE

Fig. 85: Vectorial voltage-current diagram of L1 phase for 4-wire system

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PHASE2 DIAGRAM – Page 5/6

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V2^ I2

60.0°

Fig. 86: Vectorial diagram voltage-current of L2 phase for 4-wire system

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V3^ I3

60.0°

PAGE

Fig. 87: Vectorial diagram voltage-current of L3 phase for 4-wire system

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PAGE

V12^ I1

60.0°

Fig. 88: Vectorial diagram voltage-current of L1 phase for 3-wire and ARON systems

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V23^ I2

60.0°

PAGE

Fig. 89: Vectorial diagram voltage-current of L2 phase for 3-wire and ARON systems

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PAGE

V31^ I3

60.0°

Fig. 90: Vectorial diagram voltage-current of L3 phase for 3-wire and ARON systems

Pressing ESC key (or smart icon at display) to exit from each screen and back to the previous one.

 The vectors of voltages are referred to the external circle on each diagram

CAUTION

and the vectors of current are referred to second circle. The vectors’ sizes are designed so that the vector of maximum amplitude can touch the circle and the other vectors are scaled with respect to it proportionally to their amplitude

 The rotation positive reference associated at each vectorial diagram is

clockwise

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5.3. ANALYZER SETTINGS

Fig. 91: Analyzer settings screen

In this section, the instrument allows carrying out basic and advanced selections according to the type of installation being tested. In particular, it is possible to:

For single-phase and three-phase photovoltaic systems (PV):

 Select the type of system, the frequency and the full scale of the clamps used

(Photovoltaic configuration)

 Set the characteristic parameters of the photovoltaic system being tested such as the

nominal power of the system, the  (Gamma) and NOCT coefficients of the panels used for system construction, the default values for the temperature of the panels and the environmental temperature at which the panels are, the type of mathematical relationship to correct the power which can be generated by the panels when the temperature varies (Parameter Setting) and the number of MPPTs in the concerned inverter (only together with opt. MPP300 units).

 Set the type of remote unit, the coefficient of the pyranometer (sensitivity), the

minimum threshold of irradiance which is considered by meter and the correction k factor of DC clamp (Advanced Settings).

For single-phase and three-phase non-photovoltaic electrical systems (NPV):

 Select the type of system, the frequency, the kind of current clamp, the full scale of

current clamp and the VT ratio of external voltage transformer which can be connected with meter (Analyser Configuration)

 Setting the Manual mode for the customisation of full scale on graphic screen of Real

Time section, the type of harmonic to be shown on screens, the percentage or absolute values of harmonics, the harmonics zoom, the average calculation of voltages, currents, active and reactive powers (Advanced Settings)

We suggest the use of smart icons and in order to perform a complete interaction with the meter.

5.3.1. Analyzer Configuration screen

Inside the “Analyzer configuration” section a screen depending on the type of system selected by user during the last operation is shown by meter: The instrument is granted for a correct measurement only in connection with the following electrical systems:

 Single-phase photovoltaic system PV-1  Three-phase photovoltaic system PV-3  Single-/Multi-MPPT PV system – single-phase output (via opt. MPP300) MPP-1  Single-/Single-MPPT PV system – three-phase output (via opt. MPP300) MPP-3  Three phase system 4-wire WYE (three phase + neutral + ground)  Three phase system 3-wire DELTA (three phase + ground)  Three phase system 3-wire ARON DELTA (three phase + neutral + ground)  SINGLE phase system (phase + neutral+ ground)

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The screen displayed by the instrument for each of the six above-listed situations are reported below:

Fig. 92: Screen for analyzer configuration for PV-1 system

Fig. 93: Screen for analyzer configuration for PV-3 system

Fig. 94: Analyzer configuration screen for MPP-1 system (opt. MPP300 required)

Fig. 95: Analyzer configuration screen for MPP-3 system (opt. MPP300 required)

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ANALYZER CONFIGURATION

1 2 3 N

System Freq [Hz] Clamp Type

4WIRE

FLEX

Clamp FS [A]

ADVANCED MOD(+) MOD(-)

VT Ratio

3000

Fig. 96: Analyzer configuration screen for 4-wire system

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ANALYZER CONFIGURATION

ADVANCED MOD(+) MOD(-)

System Freq [Hz] Clamp Type Clamp FS [A] VT Ratio

3WIRE

FLEX

3000

Fig. 97: Analyzer Configuration screen for 3-wire system

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ANALYZER CONFIGURATION

System Freq [Hz]

ARON

Clamp Type Clamp FS [A] VT Ratio

ADVANCED MOD(+) MOD(-)

FLEX

3000

Fig. 98: Analyzer Configuration screen for ARON system

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ANALYZER CONFIGURATION

ADVANCED MOD(+) MOD(-)

System Freq [Hz] Clamp Type Clamp FS [A] TV Ratio

SINGLE

STD

1000

Fig. 99: Analyzer Configuration screen for SINGLE phase system

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The connection of input signals to meter are shown in the small synoptic circuit scheme on the left part of each screen depending on the system. For system selection perform the below steps:

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “System”, marked with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select the type of system choosing among “4-WIRE”, “3-WIRE”, “ARON” or “SINGLE” options.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turning off the meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

5.3.1.1. Setting system frequency

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Freq[Hz]”, marked with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select the system frequency choosing between 50Hz or 60Hz options. This parameter is relevant ONLY if the input voltage not permits to recognize the frequency value (for example, only the clamps for the current measurement are connected). In this case the instrument generates an internal synchronism equal to the value of the set frequency.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turn off the meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

5.3.1.2. Setting clamp type

This parameter must be always set equal to the clamp type used. Two types of clamps are available:

 STD: for Standard clamps or esternal Current Transformer CT  FLEX: for Flexible clamps (Rogowski)

CAUTION

If the PV-1 or PV-3 systems are set on meter the “STD” clamp type is the only possibility (not modified) both for DC and AC clamps. The FLEX type clamp NOT BE ok for PV systems

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Clamp Type”, marked with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select clamp type choosing between STD or FLEX options.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save the selected option and

confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turn off the meter.

4. Pressing ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification

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5.3.1.3. Setting full scale of clamps

CAUTION

 The value of this parameter must be always equal to the full scale of the

current clamps used to take the measurement. In case multi-scale clamps

are used, the value of this parameter must be equal to the scale selected on the clamps

 If the type of system set is PV-1 or PV-3, MPP-1, MPP-3 it will be necessary

to set the full scale both for the DC clamps and for the AC clamps

1. By means of the up and down arrow keys, move the cursor on item “AC[A] clamps” and “DC[A] clamps” for PV systems or on “FS Clamps[A]” for NPV systems, so that it is highlighted in blue.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select the desired full scale

CAUTION

 In case of STD clamps any value can be set by using F3 or F4 keys

(alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)). In case of FLEX clamp only 300A or 3000A options are possible. In case of MPP-1 or MPP-3 system, for FLEX clamps only the following values shall be avaibale: 100A and 1000A.

 In case of STD clamp measured values of current < 0.1%FS are zeroed  In case FLEX clamps with a capacity of 100A or 300A are used, current values <

1A are zeroed

 In case FLEX clamps with a capacity of 1000A or 3000A are used, current

values < 5A are zeroed

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turning off the meter.

4. Pressing ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification

5.3.1.4. Setting VT ratio

For NPV systems the meter can be interfaced also with step-down transformers in the equipment under test. It can display the value of he voltages present on the primary winding of these transformers. To do this it will be necessary to set the value of the transformers’ windings ratio.

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “VT Ratio” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) for selection of desired value from 1 to 3000. Leave the default value “1” if no voltage transformer is present on installation.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also after turning off the meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to to quit without saving any modification.

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5.3.2. Parameter setting screen – PV systems

Press the F1 key or touch the “PARAM” item on the display. The instrument displays the following screen:

Fig. 100: Parameter setting screen for PV systems

In this screen it is possible to set the characteristic parameters of the photovoltaic system being tested such as the nominal power of the system, the  and NOCT coefficients of the panels used for system construction, the default values for the temperature of the panels and the environmental temperature at which the panels are, the type of mathematical relationship to correct the power which can be generated by the panels when the temperature varies (the relationship now in use is displayed on the message bar).

5.3.2.1. Setting the nominal power of the photovoltaic system

This option allows setting the maximum nominal value of the power of the photovoltaic system (PV).

1. Move the cursor on “Pnom” by means of the up or down arrow keys, so that it is highlighted in blue

2. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value

3. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument

4. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon

)

5.3.2.2. Setting the Gamma parameter of photovoltaic panels

This option allows setting the value of the Gamma parameter (), coefficient of variation of Power according to Temperature, one of the characteristic parameters of the panels

used for the realization of a PV system, expressed in %°C and tipically negative

1. Move the cursor on “” by means of the up or down arrow keys, so that it is highlighted in blue.

2. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value within the range -0.01  -1.00.

3. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon

) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument

4. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon )

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5.3.2.3. Setting the NOCT parameter of photovoltaic panels

This option allows setting the value of the NOCT coefficient (nominal working temperature of a PV cell), one of the characteristic parameters of the panels used for the

realization of a PV system, expressed in °C

1. Move the cursor on “NOCT” by means of the up or down arrow keys, so that it is highlighted in blue.

2. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value within the range 0  100°C

3. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument.

4. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon

5.3.2.4. Setting temperatures Tenv and Tpv

This option allows setting the default value of environmental temperature (Tenv) and cell temperature (Tpv)

CAUTION

The values of Tenv and Tpv set inside this section are used by meter if are not measured by SOLAR-0x unit as the supplied temperature probe has not been connected. In this condition the values are marked in blue colour on the real time value section

1. Move the cursor on “Tenv” or “Tpv by means of the up or down arrow keys, so that it is highlighted in blue

2. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value within 0  80°C for Tenv and within 0  100°C for Tpv

3. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument

4. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon )

5.3.2.5. DC input N setting (only together with opt. MPP300)

This option allows setting the number of MPPTs of the inverter of the PV system being tested.

CAUTION

It will be possible to set the above-mentioned parameter only if, under “Analyzer Settings”  a system of the “MPP-1” or “MPP-3” type has been selected.

1. Position the cursor onto item “DC inputs” using the up and down arrow keys in order to highlight it in blue.

2. Using the F3 or F4 keys (or the items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value.

3. Press the SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save the selected setting and confirm with “Ok”. In this case, the settings chosen shall remain valid also after switching off the instrument.

4. To quit the modifications made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the

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

5.3.2.6. Selection of the relationship for Temperature effects compensations

This option allows selecting the relationship to be used to correct the measurements performed according to the modules’ temperature. The following correction modes are available:

- T.mod.: Correction factor Rfv2 related to PV module Temp. (Italian guideline CEI-82-25)

- T.env: Correction factor Rfv2 related to environment Temp. (Italian guideline CEI-82-25)

- ndc: PRp (Performance ratio for active power) corrected by PV module Temp.

CAUTION

When performing test according to Italian guideline it is recommended to select “T.env.”

Corr.

Type

T.mod.

T.amb.

Temperature (Tcel) PRp calculation Ref.



asTmodule_MeTcel

Irr

 

 



20TambTcel NOCT



800

 

 

fv2

 



 



PRp

40)-(Tcel- 1



 





Rfv

100





STC









C)40Tcel (if 1



C)40Tcel (if

CEI

82-25

 25







- - -





asTmodule_MeTcel

PRp 

STC









100

cel

where:

Symbol Description Meas. unit

STC



NOCT

Irradiance on PV module surface

Standard Irradiance = 1000 Nominal Power = sum of all power module (Pmax ) included in the part of PV plant

under test AC Active Power measured

2Rfv

Thermal Coefficient factor

Absolute value of Pmax thermal coefficient

Normal Operating Cell Temperature (@ 800W/m

, 20°C, AM=1.5, Air speed =1m/s).

W/m W/m

kW kW



 



C%/ 



C%/ 

For further details see § 10.1

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5.3.3. Advanced setting screen – PV systems

Press the F2 key or touch the “ADVANCED” item on the display. The instrument displays the following screen:

Selection of rem. U. SOLAR-01 Selection of rem. U. SOLAR-02 Selection of rem. U. MPP300

Fig. 101: Advanced setting screen for PV systems

5.3.3.1. Setting of remote unit

This option allows to set the type of remote unit which can be used with the instrument.

1. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired unit SOLAR01 or SOLAR02, MPP300.

CAUTION

The selection of remote unit SOLAR-02 or MPP300 automatically disables the “Pyranometer” field as the sensitivity of the used irradiance probe (pyranometer or reference cell) should be set inside the internal menu of SOLAR-02 (see user manual of SOLAR-02). The selection of the type of system MPP-1 or MPP-3 (see §5.3.1) shall automatically force MPP300 as remote unit type.

2. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument.

3. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon ).

5.3.3.2. Setting the corrective factor of the pyranometer (only for SOLAR-01 unit)

This option allows setting the characteristic corrective factor (sensitivity) of the supplied pyranometer

CAUTION

 The sensitivity parameter is normally indicated on the labe l of pyranometer

or on the relevant certificate is normally expressed in V/Wm-2 so, considered the measurement unit on meter [mV/kWm-2] simply set the value read on label without any unit conversion

 A wrong setting of sensitivity parameter on meter means a significative error

on the irradiance measurement and, then, a wrong DC efficiency calculation

1. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value within the range 1.00  100.00

2. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument.

3. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon ).

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5.3.3.3. Setting of minimum irradiance threshold

This option allow to set the minimum irradiance threshold used by meter as reference during measurement.

1. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value within the range 400  800 W/m2

2. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument

3. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon )

5.3.3.4. Setting of corrective constant of DC clamp

This option allow to set the corrective K factor relative only to the supplied HT4004 DC clamp which is indicated on the label in the backside of clamp (see Fig. 102)

In case no label is present, set k = 1.000

Fig. 102: Set of corrective constant for DC clamp

CAUTION

For HT4004 DC clamp which do not have the label with the corrective constant K and for other type of DC clamps do not modify the 1.000 factory value

1. By means of the F3 or F4 key (or items MOD(+) or MOD(-) on the display), select the desired value within the range 0.950 1.050

2. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the selected setting by confirming with “Ok”. In this way, the settings made will remain valid also after turning off the instrument

3. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon

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5.3.4. Advanced Settings screen – NPV systems

By pressing F2 key (or touch the “ADVANCED” at display) in any screen of “Analyzer Configuration” section, below screen is shown by meter:

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Zoom graphics MANUAL Harm. type ALL Harm. values ABSOLUTE Zoom 1st harm YES Average values NO

ADVANCED SETTINGS

MOD(+) MOD(-)

Fig. 103: Advanced Settings screen

In the above screen is possible to select advanced options which have effect in Real Time values screens of meter.

5.3.4.1. Zoom graphics option

This option permits to select a customized full scale on each phase of voltage and current waveforms (see Fig. 59, Fig. 61, Fig. 63) in order to better the resolution of readings.

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Zoom graphics”, marked wit h blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select one of below options:

 MANUAL: define a customized full scale for waveforms’ visualization choosing

among the available values. A value included from 2.0A to 5000kA it’s set for current and included from 2.0V to 2000kV it’s set for voltage.

 AUTO: the full scale values are automatically modified by the meter.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save the selected option and

confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turn off of meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon

) to quit without saving any modification.

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5.3.4.2. Harmonics type option

This option permits to select the type of harmonics which can be shown inside Real Time values section

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Harm. type” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select one of below options:

 ALL: the meter shows all the harmonics up to the 49st  EVEN: the meter shows all the even harmonics up to the 49st  ODD: the meter shows all the odd harmonics up to the 49st

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turn off of meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

CAUTION

Not depending on selected harmonics type for the visualization, the meter can performs the recording of all values in any case.

5.3.4.3. Harmonics values option

This option permits to select the value of harmonics which can be shown inside Real Time values’ section

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Harm. values” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select one of below options:

 ABSOLUTE: the meter shows the harmonics in absolute values (in V unit for

voltages and A unit for currents).

 PERCENTAGE: the meter shows the harmonics in percentage value respect each

fundamental.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turn off of meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

CAUTION

Independently of the harmonics value selected for display, the meter can perform the recording of absolute values anyway.

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5.3.4.4. Zoom with respect to the 1st harmonic option

This option permits to show harmonics graphics with a zoom relative to the first harmonic order (fundamental) or with a zoom relative to the highest amplitude harmonic inside the Real Time values section. Also in this case the aim is to better the final resolution of graphics

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Zoom 1st harm” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select one of below options:

 YES: the meter performs the graphics zoom respect to the first harmonic  NO: the meter performs the graphics zoom respect to the highest amplitude

harmonics except for the first harmonic. This option is active only if the zoom graphic option (see 5.3.4.1) is set on AUTO mode.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the selected option and confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turn off of meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modification.

5.3.4.5. Average value option

This option, available for 4-wire systems only, permits to display the arithmetic average of TRMS values of phase voltages V1, V2, V3, phase currents I1, I2, I3, active powers on each phase P1, P2, P3, absorbed, generated, inductive and capacitive reactive powers on each phase

The result is shown on Page 9/9 of numerical TRMS value (see Fig. 35).

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Average values” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch MOD(+) o MOD(-)) to select one of below options:

 YES: the meter shows the page 9/9 of average values inside Real Time Values

section only for 4-wire systems.

 NO: the meter does not shows the page 8/8 of average values inside Real Time

Values section

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save the selected option and

confirm by “Ok”. This selected parameter will be present also the turn off of meter.

4. Press ESC key (or the smart icon

) to quit without saving any modification.

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5.4. RECORDING SETTINGS

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GENERAL MENU

Recording settings

Fig. 104: Recording Settings screen selection

In this section the meter permits to define any detail relative to start and stop of recordings, perform parameters selection for recording, the type of analysis to be carried out very easily thanks to “touch screen” display. The use of smart icons and is particularly recommended in this section.

5.4.1. Recorder setting screen – PV systems

This screen is thought on different levels and sub-levels with a tree structure just like that of the Windows function My Computer, so that the desired options are reached in a very detailed way. After selecting icon “Recording configuration” of Fig. 104 , the instrument shows the following screen:

Fig. 105: Example of Recording screen for Photovoltaic systems setting

By using the up and down arrow keys, or directly from the display, it is possible to highlight the different internal items and to select/deselect the flags inside the check boxes. Next to the check boxes with the “+” symbol, the group expands, opening a sub-level where it is possible to carry out new selections. By pressing on the check box with the “-” symbol, you go back to the upper level. Selection/deselection is visually indicated on the display, as a help to the user, in the following way:

 Grey text and empty check box  Completely deselected group  Black text and empty check box  Partially selected group  Black text and selected check box  Completely selected group

From the display, it is also possible to use the scroll bar located fully on the right. The bar at the bottom of the display includes the following functions, which correspond to keys F1, F2, F3, F4:

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 Function CMP/EXP: used to compress / expand the sub-levels (the left and right arrow

keys have the same function)

 Function PRESET: used to open the preset configuration section (see § 5.4.2.14)  Function SEL: used to select/deselect parameters in different levels.  Function MODIFY: used to make any modification inside the levels.

On the bottom of the display, the instrument displays the Recording autonomy in terms of hours and days, which dynamically updates according to the parameter selections made.

5.4.1.1. Item Comments

This option allows inserting and/or modifying a comment line on the display, in order to identify the type of analysis, which will also appear in the print report downloaded onto the PC by the instrument. A comment can be set both by means of the supplied TopView software (for information, please refer to the help on line of the software) and interactively using the virtual keyboard which can be activated by pressing the F4 key (or item MODIFY on the display). The flag of this voice is always active and cannot be deselected.

5.4.1.2. Use of the virtual keyboard

With the Comments item: highlighted in blue, press the F4 key (or item MODIFY on the display). The following screen of the virtual keyboard is shown on the display:

Fig. 106: Virtual keyboard screen

The following table reports the description of the keys of the virtual keyboard:

Keys Description

a, b,c,…z

Cap

123

àž

Standard alphabetic keyboard for typing in the comment in small letters up to 25 characters

Changes the keyboard to capital letters AZ Changes the keyboard with numeric characters 09 and

symbols for mathematical operations (+,-,*,/,.,=) Group of special characters. Press “abc” to go back to alphabetic display. Group of special characters with particular accents. Press “abc” to go back to alphabetic display.

<- Backspace key to delete the digit on the left of the cursor

Table 1: Description of function keys of the virtual keyboard

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5.4.1.3. Items Start and Stop

This item determines the activation and deactivation mode of the recordings which can be made with the instrument (see § 5.6). For PV systems, the start mode is set to “Manual” (Manu) and cannot be changed: Recording will therefore started/stopped only manually by pressing the GO/STOP key.

5.4.1.4. Item Integration period

This item allows setting the integration period (see § 10.11.1), that is to say the time interval between two consecutive recordings in the whole measurement campaign. The flag of this voice is always active and cannot be deselected.

1. Move the cursor on “Integration period” by means of the up or down arrow keys, so that it is highlighted in blue.

2. Press the F4 key (or the MODIFY item on the display). At the bottom of the display, the instrument shows a control bar with the item “Integration period” highlighted.

3. Press the F3 key (MOD(+)) or F4 (MOD(-)) or the up or down arrow keys to set the desired integration period, choosing between the following values: 1s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 60min.

4. Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the setting made. The set integration period is shown on the display.

5.4.1.5. Item General Parameters for use with SOLAR01 or SOLAR02 units

This item allows selecting the desired electrical mains parameters to be recorded. This level includes different internal sub-levels, in which a detailed definition is possible, according to the type of electric system (see § 5.3.1). According to the selections made, the instrument displays the following informations:

Fig. 107: Section General Parameters: no selection

Fig. 98 shows the situation in which the instrument shows the “no parameter selected” error, although it has highlighted item “General Parameters” on the display. Note the writing on grey background and the unselected check box. To exit, press the F3 key (or the “SEL” item on the display). In this case, a selection flag will appear next to item “General Parameters” and the previous situation will change to the following screen with text on black ground and selected check box:

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Fig. 108: Section General Parameters: selected parameters

As a consequence of the operation, in the example shown in Fig. 85, 12 electric parameters have been selected against a total of 251 available and the instrument automatically provides the recording autonomy with the current settings.

CAUTION

The activation of the flag of item “General Parameters” involves the automatic selection of the main parameters of the mains, whose number varies according to the electric system being considered (Voltages, Currents, Frequency, Power Factors, Active Powers, Active Energies). Deselection of the item “General Parameters” also involves the automatic deselection of the above-mentioned items.

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5.4.1.6. Description of the sub-levels of item General Parameters

Press the F1 key (CMP/EXP on the display) or the right or left arrow keys to expand or compress the sub-levels. The quantities shown in the sub-levels are closely related to the type of system considered and selected (see § 5.3.1). In the figures shown below, the different situations which may occur are shown:

Fig. 109:Sub-level General Parameters – Single-Phase Photovoltaic System

Each parameter can be selected fully independently from the others. The following quantities are considered for recordings in single-phase photovoltaic systems:

Parameter Description Frequency Frequency of phase L1 AC voltage TRMS voltage L1-N downstream the inverter DC voltage DC voltage upstream the inverter AC current TRMS current of phase L1 downstream the inverter DC current DC current upstream the inverter Active power and active energy Active power and active energy DC and on phase L1 Power factor Power factor on phase L1

Table 2: Parameters which can be selected for a single-phase photovoltaic system

Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon

) to save each setting made. In this situation, the instrument shows a window to confirm the saving. Press “Ok” in the window to confirm. Once the operation is completed, the instrument goes back to the general menu screen of Fig. 104. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon

Fig. 110: Sub-level General Parameters – Three-Phase Photovoltaic System

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The following quantities can be selected for recordings in three-phase photovoltaic systems:

Parameter Description

Frequency Frequency of phases L1, L2, L3 AC voltages

TRMS voltages L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1 downstream the

inverter DC voltage DC voltage upstream the inverter Current TRMS currents L1, L2, L3 downstream the inverter DC currents DC current upstream the inverter Active power and active energy Total DC and AC active power and active energy Power factor Total power factor

Table 3: Parameters which can be selected for a three-phase photovoltaic system

Press the SAVE or ENTER key (or the smart icon

5.4.1.7. Item SOLAR-01 and SOLAR-02 By selecting this item, both by means of the F3 key when the cursor is positioned on item SOLAR01 or SOLAR02, and directly selecting the flag on the display, inserts the value of

parameters Irradiation, Cell Temperature, Environmental Temperature into the list of quantities for recording.

5.4.1.8. Default settings

The instrument allows to select the predefined DEFAULT configuration which is always used during any test on PV installation The instrument allows the user to define up to 16 custom settings, which can be saved and called by the user at all times. The selection of these settings automatically sets on the instrument only the parameters necessary for carrying out the recording or the ones selected by the user. In any screen of section “Recording configuration”, press the F2 key (or select item

PREDEF. on the display). The instrument displays the following screen:

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PREDEFINED CONFIGURATIONS

Typical Configuration



DEFAULT

ADD REM

Fig. 111: Default setting screen

Select the desired setting by means of the up or down arrow keys and press the SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save the setting. The instrument shows the message “Do you want to change the recording configuration?”, which must be confirmed with “Ok”. The instrument automatically selects the parameters and the recording autonomy. To add a custom default setting, press the F1 key (or item AGG on the display). The instrument shows the message “Do you want to save current configuration?”, which must be confirmed with “Ok”, and automatically activates the virtual keyboard (see §

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5.4.2.2) in which it is possible to define and save the custom name. Once this operation has ended, the instrument shows the following screen:

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PREDEFINED CONFIGURATIONS

Typical Configuration

DEFAULT



ROSSI SYSTEM

AGG CANC

Fig. 112: Custom setting screen

In the example above, the custom setting “ROSSI SYSTEM” has been created and can be loaded by pressing the SAVE or ENTER keys (or smart icon ). This setting can be deleted at all times by pressing the F2 key (or item CANC on the display). The instrument shows the message “Do you want to change the selected configuration?”, which must be confirmed with “Ok”, to complete the operation. To quit the settings made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon

). The list below contains the parameters selected by the instrument for each typical

configuration:

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION (PV systems)

GENERAL MENU SECTION PARAMETER SETTING

Pnom[W]

Te[°C]

Photovoltaic configuration - Param

Pyranometer [mV/(kW/m2)]

Photovoltaic configuration - Advanced

Recording configuration

General Parameters

Tc[°C]

Y[%°C]

NOCT[°C]

Irr. Min [W/m2]

K Clamp Dc

Comments DEFAULT

Start Manu Stop Manu

Integration period 5 sec

PV-1 system

PV-3 system

SOLAR-0x

Irradiation, Cell Temperature,

Not modified

Hz, V1N, VDC, I1,

IDC, P1, Ea1, PDC,

EaDC, Pft1

Hz, V12, V23,

V31,VDC, I1, I2, I3,

IDC, Pt, Eat, PDC,

EaDC, Pft

Environmental Temperature

Table 4: Parameters set in DEFAULT configuration

CAUTION

The DEFAULT configuration defines the parameters selected on the instrument by the manufacturer. Each subsequent modification made and saved by the user in section “Analyzer setting” changes this configuration with the new selections, which can differ from the initial ones.

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5.4.1.9. Item General Parameters for use with MPP300 unit

After setting MPP300 as remote unit (see § 5.3.3) the instrument will display a selection tree, in which it will be possible to change only the “comment” fields and the value of the integration period.

Fig. 113: Section of General Parameters: no selection

The list of the recorded quantities cannot be changed and is only related to the number of DC inputs set (MPPT) and to the type of electric system at the inverter output (singlephase or three-phase).

PV systems with MPP300

GENERAL MENU SECTION PARAMETER SETTING

Comments (empty)

Start Manu Stop Manu

Integration period 5 sec .. 60min

Recording configuration

General Parameters

SOLAR-02

MPP300-1

system

MPP300-3

system

Irradiation, Celle Temperature, Environmental

VDCx, IDCx, PDCx,

Hz, V1N, I1, P1, Ea1

VDCx, IDCx, PDCx,PDCtot

Hz, V1N,V2N,V3N,V12,V23,V31,

I1, I2, I3, P1, P2, P3,Ptot, Ea1,

Ea2, Ea2, Eatot

Temperature

x = 1,2,3 according to the number of DC inputs (MPPT) set. Press the SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save each selected setting. In this condition, the instrument shows a window to confirm the saving. In this window, confirm by pressing “Ok”. Once the operation has been completed, the instrument goes back to the general menu screen. To quit the modifications made or to exit without saving, press the ESC key (or the smart icon ).

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5.4.2. Recording settings screen – NPV systems

This screen is designed with some levels and sub-levels as a typical tree Windows structure in order to reach with extreme details the desired options. After selection of “Recording settings” icon, the below screen is shown:



Cogenerations

+ General Parameters

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RECORDING SETTINGS



Comments: GENERIC PLANT



Start:Manu



Stop:Manu



Integration Period:15 min



Fig. 114: Recording settings screen

Using up and down arrows keys or touching directly the items at display the selection/disable of internal flags inside check box is possible. Clic k on check box with “+” symbol to cause an expansion of structure with the opening of a new sub-level inside which new selections are possible. Click on check box with “-” symbol to go back to master level. The displayed selection/disable of parameters is performed in the following way:

 Grey text and empty check box  Node completely disabled  Black text and empty check box  Node partially selected  Black text and selected check box  Node completely selected

The bottom bar of display included the below functions, relative to F1, F2, F3, F4 keys:

 CLP/EXP: used to collapse or expand the sub-levels  PREDEF.: used to open the typical configuration section (see § 5.4.2.14)  SEL: used to select or disable parameters inside various levels  MODIFY: used to perform any parameters modify inside various levels

On the bottom of display the number of selected parameters and the recording autonomy, expressed in days and hours, is shown by meter. These s are dynamically

updated from meter depending on the parameters selection.

5.4.2.1. Comments

These option permits to insert a short comment row at display which will compare also in print report downloaded from meter to PC. This comment text is set both using standard TopView software (for any information please refer to software Help on line) and by using the virtual keyboard on meter which is activated by pressing F4 key (or the MODIFY at display). The flag of this option is always active and not disabled.

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5.4.2.2. Use of virtual keyboard

With the Comments: marked in blue background at display press F4 key (or the MODIFY at display). The below screen is shown at display:

Fig. 115: Virtual keyboard screen

The keys’ description of the above keyboard is shown in the below table:

Keys Description

a, b,c,…z

Cap

123

Standard small letters keyboard for digit comments up to 25 characters

Capital letters keyboard AZ is shown Numerical 09 besides mathematic operation symbols

(+,-,*,/,.,=) keyboard is shown Special symbols keyboard is shown. By pressing “abc” key to go back to standard small letter keyboard. Special symbols with special stress keyboard are shown.

àž

Press “abc” key to go back to standard small letter keyboard.

Backspace key to cancel character on the left of the cursor

Table 5: Description of function key of virtual keyboard

5.4.2.3. Start and Stop

These items permits to define the method to enable and disable the recordings with meter (see § 5.6). The possible options are:

 Manu: each recording is enabled/disabled in MANUAL mode by pressing GO/STOP  Auto: each recording is enabled/disabled in AUTOMATIC mode, starting from a setting

and valid date/hour by preliminary pressing of GO/STOP key

The default configuration is always the MANUAL mode and the flags of these s are not disable. To change from MANUAL mode to AUTO mode performs the below steps:

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on the field relative to “Start:Manu” or

“Stop:Manu”, marked with blue background

2. Press F4 key (alternatively touch the MODIFY at display). In the bottom of display a

command bar with “Manu” is shown.

3. Press F3 key (MOD(+)) or F4(MOD(-)) and select “Auto”

4. Use left or right arrows keys to moving on date and hour fields. Using the up arrow key

or F3 (MOD(+)) key to increase the value and the down arrow key or F4 (MOD(-)) key to decrease the value

5. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the settings. The Automatic

mode and the set date/hour are shown at display.

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5.4.2.4. Integration period

This option permits to set the integration period (see § 10.11.1) which is the time interval between two sequential recordings within the global duration of measurements. The flag of this option is always active and not disabled.

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Integration period” , marked it

with blue background.

2. Press F4 key (alternatively touch the MODIFY at display). In the bottom of display a

command bar with “Integration Period” is shown.

3. Press F3 key (MOD(+)) or F4(MOD(-)) or up and down keys to set the desired

integration period choosing among the below values: 1s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 60min.

4. Press SAVE key or ENTER key (or the smart icon ) to save the settings. The

integration period value is shown at display.

5.4.2.5. Cogenerations

The selection of this , effected both by using up or down arrows keys and directly selecting the flag at display, enters the values of powers and energies generated (co-generation) in the list of recorded parameters (see § 10.10.1).

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5.4.2.6. General Parameters

This option permits the selection of network parameters for recording operation. This level included several sub-level for a detailed selection depending on the type of system on test (see § 5.3.1). Depending on the selection performed, different error screen can be shown by meter. The below situations are possible:

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

+ +

Flicker Unbalance

Error: no selected parameters

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS

General Parameters

Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6% -10% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Fig. 116: General Parameters section: no selection

Fig. 116 shows the situation which the error due to no parameters selection is performed also if the “General Parameters” is selected at display. Please note the text on grey background and the not selected check box. In this situation other type of analysis as Harmonics, Voltage Anomalies, Flicker, etc.. are not possible. Pressing F3 key (or touch “SEL” at display) to exit from this error condition. In this order the flag of “General Parameters” check box it will be selected and the below screen (with black text background) is shown:

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

+ +

Flicker Unbalance

96/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 9d 4h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters

Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Fig. 117: General Parameters section: selected parameters

In example of the above picture 96 parameters are been selected on total of maximum 251

available and the correspondent autonomy is shown automatically by meter in this case.

CAUTION

The “General Parameters” check box activated flag, automatically select the main electrical parameters whose number depends on the selected system (Voltages, Currents, Frequency, Power Factor, Active, Reactive, Apparent Powers, Active, Reactive, Apparent Energies). The failure to select “General Parameters” flag automatically doe not select the above parameters.

The opposite situation is the error due to a too many selected parameters. In this case the below screen is shown:

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

+ +

Flicker Unbalance

Error: too many selected parameters 440/251

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters



Harmonics

Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Fig. 118: General Parameters section: too many selected parameters

In the above screen the harmonics' selection brought about too many selected parameters (more than 251). Not select some parameters to quit this situation.

CAUTION

The choose of a electrical for recording often increase the number of selected parameters more than one unit only. In particular:

 Frequency  1 selected parameter.  Voltage  from 1 to 7 selected parameter depend on system.  Current  from 1 to 4 selected parameter depend on system.  Powers and Energies  from 1 to 8 selected parameter depend on

system and Cogenerations.

 Power Factor  from 1 to 8 selected parameter depend on system and

Cogeneration.

 Harmonics: THD and DC  from 1 to 8 selected parameter depend on

system.

 Harmonics Odd  from 25 to 100 selected parameter depend on

system.

 Harmonics Even  from 24 to 96 selected parameter depend on

system.

 Voltage Anomalies  no selected parameters.  Flicker  from 1 to 3 selected parameter depend on system.  Unbalance  1 selected parameter.

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5.4.2.7. General Parameters: sub-levels description

Press F1 key (or touch CLP/EXP at display) to expand or compress the sub-levels. The parameters inside sub-levels are strictly depending on type of selected system (see §

5.3.1). Below there are some pictures of different possible situations:

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+  Currents +  Active Power&Energy

8/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 109d 0h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters 

Frequency



Voltages



Phase 1-Neutral



Fig. 119: General Parameters sub-level - Single phase system

Each parameter is always selectable independent from others. The below parameters can be selected for recording in Single phase systems:

Parameter Description

Frequency Frequency of phase L1 Voltages TRMS voltages L1-N and N-PE Currents TRMS current phase L1 Active Power & Energy Active power and energy of phase L1

Reactive Power & Energy

Reactive (inductive or capacitive) power and energy

of phase L1 Apparent Power & Energy Apparent power and energy of phase L1 Power Factor Power factor of phase L1

CosPhi

Power factor referred to fundamental of voltage and

current of phase L1

Table 6: Selectable parameters for Single phase system

Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each selection and confirm by “Ok”. The main screen of is shown by meter at the end of the operation.

Press ESC key (or the smart icon

) to quit without saving and back to previous screens.

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Phase2-Neutral Phase3-Neutral

32/250 Parameters – Autonomy: 27d 6h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters 

Frequency



Voltages



Phase1-Neutral



Fig. 120: General Parameters sub-level - Three phase 4-wire system

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The below parameters can be selected for recording in Three phase 4-wire systems:

Parameters Description

Frequency Frequency of phases L1, L2, L3 Voltages

TRMS voltages L1-N, L2-N, L3-N, N-PE

TRMS voltages L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1 Currents TRMS currents L1, L2, L3, Neutral Active Power & Energy Active power and energy L1, L2, L3, Total

Reactive Power & Energy

Reactive (inductive or capacitive) power and energy

L1, L2, L3, Total Apparent Power & Energy Apparent power and energy L1, L2, L3, Total Power Factor Power factor L1, L2, L3 Total

CosPhi

Power factor referred to fundamental of voltage and

current L1, L2, L3, Total

Table 7: Selectable parameters for Three phase 4-wire system

Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each selection and confirm by “Ok” . The main screen of Fig. 104 is shown by meter at the end of the operation.

Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving and back to previous screens.

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Phase2-PE Phase3-PE

30/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 28d 13h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters 

Frequency



Voltages



Phase1-PE



Fig. 121: General Parameters sub-level - Three phase 3-wire system

The below parameters can be selected for recording in Three phase 3-wire systems:

Parameters Description

Frequency Frequency of phases L1, L2, L3 Voltages

TRMS voltages L1-PE, L2-PE, L3-PE

TRMS voltages L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1 Currents TRMS currents L1, L2, L3 Active Power & Energy Active power and energy L1, L2, L3, Total

Reactive Power & Energy

Reactive (inductive or capacitive) power and energy

L1, L2, L3, Total Apparent Power & Energy Apparent power and energy L1, L2, L3, Total Power Factor Power factor L1, L2, L3 Total

CosPhi

Power factor referred to fundamental of voltage and

current L1, L2, L3, Total

Table 8: Selectable parameters for Three phase 3-wire system

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Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each selection and confirm by “Ok”. The main screen of Fig. 104 is shown by meter at the end of the operation.

Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving and back to previous screens.

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Phase2-Phase3 Phase3-Phase1

22/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 38d 16h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters 

Frequency



Voltages



Phase1-Phase2



Fig. 122: General Parameters sub-level - Three phase 3-wire ARON system

The below parameters can be selected for recording in Three phase 3-wire ARON systems:

Parameters Description

Frequency Frequency of phases L1, L2, L3 Voltages TRMS voltages L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1 Currents TRMS currents L1, L2, L3 Active Power & Energy Active power and energy L1-L2, L3-L2, Total

Reactive Power & Energy

Reactive (inductive or capacitive) power and energy

L1-L2, L3-L2, Total Apparent Power & Energy Apparent power and energy L1-L2, L3-L2, Total Power Factor Power factor L1-L2, L3-L2, Total

CosPhi

Power factor referred to fundamental of voltage and

current L1-L2, L3-L2, Total

Table 9: Selectable parameters for Three phase 3-wire ARON system

Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save each selection and confirm by

Press ESC key (or th“Ok”. The main screen of Fig. 104 is shown by meter at the end of the operation.e smart icon

) to quit without saving and back to previous screens.

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5.4.2.8. Harmonics: sub-levels description

Press F1 key (alternatively touch CLP/EXP at display) to expand or compress the harmonics sub-levels. The parameters inside sub-levels are strictly depending on type of selected system (see § 5.3.1). Below there are some pictures of different possible situations:

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+ Odd + Even

162/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 19d 0h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



Harmonics 

Voltages



THD





Fig. 123: Harmonics sub-levels: initial parameters selection

Inside Harmonics level there is another sub-level where an accurate selection of harmonic parameters is possible. Move the cursor on “Odd” or “Even” using arrows key and press F1 key (or touch CLP/EXP at display). The result, referred to Odd harmonics is below shown:

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162/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 19g 0h

CMP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFIC

RECORDING SETTINGS



Odd



Harmonic1



Harmonic3



Harmonic5



Harmonic7



Harmonic9



Fig. 124: Harmonics sub-levels: odd harmonics selection

Press F3 key (alternatively touch SEL at display) to select/unselect the desired parameters. The number of selected and recording autonomy are automatically updated from meter. The below harmonic parameters can be selected for recording (see § 10.5):

Type of system Selectable parameters

Single phase Three phase 4-wire Three phase 3-wire

Three phase 3-wire ARON

THD%, DC, h01

h49 (V1N, VN-PE, I1)

THD%, DC, h01h49 (V1N, V2N, V3N, VN-PE, I1, I2,

I3, IN)

THD%, DC, h01h49 (V12, V23, V31, I1, I2, I3)

Table 10: Selectable parameters of harmonic analysis

Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each selection and confirm by “Ok”. The main screen of Fig. 104 is shown by meter at the end of the operation. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving and back to previous screens.

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The selection parameters of harmonic analysis require the preliminary selection of voltages or currents inside General Parameter sub-level. The below error screen are shown in these cases:

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+  Voltages +  Currents

Inrush current: 30A 1s fix Flicker

Error: no selected current

CLP/EXP TYPICAL SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



Harmonics

Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10%



Fig. 125: No selected currents error screen

To solve the error situation of above screen select the “Current” inside “General Parameter” sub-level (see § 5.4.2.7).

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

+  Voltages +  Currents

Inrush current: 30A 1s fix Flicker

Error: no selected voltage

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



Harmonics

Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10%



Fig. 126: No selected voltages error screen

To solve the error situation of above screen select the “Voltages” inside “General Parameter” sub-level (see § 5.4.2.7).

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5.4.2.9. Voltage Anomalies

This option permits to set the control parameters relative to voltage anomalies (sags, swell, supply breaks – see § 10.4) recording which is completely independent from periodic analysis (regulated by integration period). The below screen is shown by meter:

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

+ +

Flicker Unbalance

132/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 15d 12h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters Harmonics



Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10%

Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Fig. 127: Voltage Anomalies selection screen

Press F4 key (alternatively touch MODIFYat display) for setting the below voltage anomalies parameters:

 Reference nominal voltage Vref depending on the type of considered system. In

particular Vref = VP-N (Single phase and three phase 4-wire systems), Vref = VP-P (three phase 3-wire and ARON systems).

 The higher threshold percentage of reference nominal voltage, selectable from 1% to

30% for voltage swell detection.

 The lower threshold percentage of reference nominal voltage, selectable from 1% to

30% for voltage sags or breaks detection.

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

+ +

Flicker Unbalance

Voltage Anom.: 230V 6% 10%

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters Harmonics



Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10%

Inrush current: 30A 1s fix

MOD(+) MOD(-)



Fig. 128: Voltage Anomalies screen - setting control parameters

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Voltage Anom.” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use up or down arrow keys or press F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch the MOD(+) or MOD(-) s at display) to setting the correspondent value. Pressing and holding of these keys permits a rapid values setting, while the single pressure increase or decrease on only unit the value. Use left or right arrow keys to move on various fields.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each performed setting.

CAUTION

The nominal reference value should be set depending on the type of considered system on test and the measured voltage. A message “Wrong Vref voltage anomalies” at the recording start is shown by meter which do not permits the recording operation due to this wrong configuration (e.g.: 4wire system and Vref = 400V). Set the correct value in this case.

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5.4.2.10. Inrush current

This option permits to set the control parameters relative to recording of inrush current events (see § 10.6) which is completely independent from periodic analysis (regulated by integration period). The below screen is shown by meter:

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

+ +

Flicker Unbalance

132/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 15d 12h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10%



Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Fig. 129: Inrush currents selection screen

Press F4 key (alternatively touch MODIFY at display) to set the below parameters for recording of inrush currents:

 The value of current threshold which is correspondent to detection and recording of

inrush current event from meter. This value cannot exceeded the full scale which is selected for the clamp type used for current measurements (see § 5.3.1.3).

 The value of the inrush current detection time interval expressed in seconds. Possible

values which can be set are 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s.

 The detection type of inrush currents events. The fix mode (the event is detected

whenever the input current value is over the set threshold) or var mode (the event is detected if the difference between two instantaneous values in a half period exceed the set threshold) are possible.

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

+ +

Flicker Unbalance

Inrush current: 30A 1s fix

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10%



Inrush current: 30A 1s fix

MOD(+) MOD(-)



Fig. 130: Inrush current screen - setting control parameters

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Inrush current” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use up or down arrow keys or press F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch the MOD(+) or MOD(-) s at display) to set the correspondent value. Pressing and holding these keys permits a rapid values setting, while the single pressure increases or decreases the value by one single unit. Use left or right arrow keys to move on various fields.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each performed setting

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5.4.2.11. Flicker

This option permits to set control parameters relative to flicker value recordings on the input voltages in compliance to EN 61000-4-15 and EN 50160 standards (see § 10.7). In particular the below parameters are shown by meter:

 Pst1’ = short term severity at 1 min; Pst = short term severity for all recording duration.  Plt = long term severity for all recording duration.

The below screen is shown:

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

+ +

Unbalance

100/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 21d 0h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-30% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Flicker



Fig. 131: Flicker setting screen

For flicker recording at least one voltage selection and a correct integration period are necessary conditions. In particular if no voltage are selected the below screen is shown:

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

+ +

Unbalance

Error: no selected voltage

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-30% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Flicker



Fig. 132: Flicker setting screen - no selected voltage

See the § 5.4.2.6 to exit from this error situation. In case of integration period setting value

less of 1 minute or higher to 15 minutes the below error screen is shown by meter:

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

+ +

Unbalance

Error: wrong period for flicker

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS



General Parameters Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-30% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix



Flicker



Fig. 133: Flicker setting screen - wrong period for flicker

See the § 5.4.2.4 to exit from this error situation. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each selection and confirm by “Ok” . The main screen of Fig. 104 is shown by meter at the end of the operation. Press ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving and go back to previous screens

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5.4.2.12. Unbalance

The selection of this option include on selected parameters list for recording the value of NEG% and ZERO% s which are index of unbalance of input voltage signal respective to negative tern and zero term (see § 10.8). “Unbalance” is not shown for single phase systems.

5.4.2.13. Spike

This option permits to set the control parameters relative to recording of voltage fast transients (spike) events (see § 10.9) with 5s resolution which is completely independent from periodic analysis (regulated by integration period). The below screen is shown by meter:

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

Unbalance

100/251 Parameters – Autonomy: 21d 0h

CLP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY

RECORDING SETTINGS

Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix Flicker



Spike: 150V



Fig. 134: Spike setting screen

Press F4 key (alternatively touch MODIFY at display) for setting the parameter for detection and recording of voltage spikes. In particular is possible to set: The value of voltage threshold to detection and recording the voltage spike event from meter. This value s selectable from 100V and 5000V value.

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

Unbalance

Spike: 150

RECORDING SETTINGS

Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10% Inrush current: 30A 1s fix Flicker



Spike: 150V

MOD(+) MOD(-)



Fig. 135: Spike screen - setting control parameter

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Spike” , marked it with blue background.

2. Use up or down arrow keys or press F3 or F4 keys (alternatively touch the MOD(+) or MOD(-) s at display) to set the correspondent value. Pressing and holding of these keys permit a rapid values setting, while the single pressure increase or decrease on only unit the value.

3. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

) to save each performed setting.

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5.4.2.14. Predefined configurations

In order to make the recording start easier the meter includes 3 selectable predefined configurations which describe typical situation in electrical installations, besides a “Default” configuration which defines the initial settings from the factory. The meter also permits to define up to 16 free configuration which can be customized, saved and recalled by user at any time. The selection of one of these configurations automatically sets only the necessary parameters for recording operation under that circumstance. The predefined configurations are:

1. DEFAULT: setting parameters of default configuration from the exit of meter by factory

2. EN50160: Setting parameters for networks quality recording (voltage anomalies, harmonics, flicker , unbalance and spikes in compliance to EN 50160 standard (see §

10.5.2)

3. VOLTAGE ANOMALIES: configuration of the parameters for mains quality regarding voltage anomalies (dips, peaks, interruptions – see § 10.4)

4. HARMONICS: configuration of the parameters for voltage and current harmonic analysis (see § 10.5)

5. INRUSH: Setting parameters inrush current events detection

6. POWER & ENERGY: configuration of the parameters regarding Power and Energy measurement (see § 10.10)

Pressing F2 key (or touch PREDEF. at display) in any “Recording Settings” screen. The meter show the below screen:

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PREDEFINED CONFIGURATIONS

Typical Configuration

DEFAULT



EN50160

VOLTAGE ANOMALIES HARMONICS INRUSH POWER & ENERGY

ADD REM

Fig. 136: Typical configuration screen

Select the desired typical configuration using up or down arrow keys or touch display. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save the desired selection. The warning message ”Change recording setting?” is shown by meter. Press “Ok” to confirm. The meter automatically sets the parameters and updated the recording autonomy at display. To add a predefined customized configuration press the F1 key (or the ADD at display). The warning message “Add actual configuration” is shown by meter. Press “Ok” to confirm and activate automatically the virtual keyboard (see § 5.4.2.2) where it’s possible to define and save the configuration name by user. At the end of these operations the following screen is shown by meter:

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PREDEFINED CONFIGURATIONS

Typical Configuration 

DEFAULT VOLTAGE ANOMALIES HARMONICS POWER & ENERGY



GENERIC PLANT

ADD RAM



Fig. 137: Typical customized configuration screen

The typical customized configuration called e.g. “GENERIC PLANT” was defined and can be loaded by pressing the SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon

). This configuration cab be removed in any time by pressing F2 key (or the REM at display). The warning message “Delete selected configuration?” is shown by meter. Press “Ok” to complete the operation. Please note that the 5 predefined configuration and the DEFAULT configuration cannot be removable by user. Press ESC (or the smart icon ) to quit without saving any modify. Below the selected parameters for each of predefined configuration are shown:

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EN50160

MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM

System

Freq[Hz]

Analyzer Settings

Analyzer Settings - Advanced

Recording Settings

Clamp Type

FS Clamp[A]

VT Ratio

Zoom Graphics

Harm. Type

Harm. Values Zoom 1st Harm. Average Values

Comments EN50160

Start Not modified Stop Not modified

Integration period 10min

Cogeneration OFF

General Parameters

V1N, V2N, V3N, Average (if

Voltage harmonics THD, DC, h1, h2, h3…h25

Current harmonics OFF Voltage anomalies ON

Ref. Voltage anomalies

Up threshold anomalies +6%

Low threshold anomalies -10%

Inrush current

Flicker ON

Unbalance

Spike ON (150V) Each system

Not modified Each system

V1N, Hz Single phase

V12,V23, V31, Hz ARON

V1-PE, V2-PE, V3-PE

V12, V23, V31, Hz

activated), Hz

230V Single, 4-wire 400V 3-wire, ARON

OFF

Not available Single phase

ON 3/4-wire, ARON

Each system

3-wire 4-wire

Each system

Table 11: Selected parameters of EN50160 configuration

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VOLTAGE ANOMALIES

MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM

System

Freq[Hz]

Analyzer Settings

Analyzer Settings - Advanced

Recording Settings

Clamp Type

FS Clamp[A]

VT Ratio

Zoom Graphics

Harm. Type

Harm. Values Zoom 1st Harm. Average Values

Comments VOLTAGE ANOMALIES

Start Not modified Stop Not modified

Integration period 1min

Cogeneration OFF

General Parameters

Voltage harmonics OFF

Current harmonics OFF Voltage anomalies ON

Ref. Voltage anomalies

Up threshold anomalies +6%

Low threshold anomalies -10%

Unbalance

Not modified Each system

V1N, VN-PE, Hz Single phase

V12, V23, V31, Hz 3-wire, ARON

V1N, V2N, V3N, VN-PE,

Average (if activated), Hz

230V Single, 4-wire 400V 3-wire, ARON

Not available Single phase

ON 3/4-wire, ARON

Each system

4-wire

Each system

Table 12: Selected parameters of VOLTAGE ANOMALIES configuration

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HARMONICS

MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM

System

Freq[Hz]

Analyzer Settings

Analyzer Settings - Advanced

Recording Settings

Clamp Type

FS Clamp[A]

VT Ratio

Zoom Graphics

Harm. Type

Harm. Values

Zoom 1st Harm.

Average Values

Comments HARMONICS

Start Not modified

Stop Not modified

Integration period 10min

Cogeneration OFF

General Parameters

Voltage harmonics THD, DC, h1, h2, h3…h25

Current harmonics THD, DC, h1, h2, h3…h25 Voltage anomalies OFF

Ref. Voltage anomalies

Up threshold anomalies OFF

Low threshold anomalies OFF

Unbalance

Not modified Each system

V1N, VN-PE, I1, Hz Single phase

V1-PE, V2-PE,

V3-PE, V12, V23, V31

I1, I2, I3, Hz

V12, V23, V31

I1, I2, I3, Hz

V1N, V2N, V3N, VN-PE,

I1, I2, I3, IN (only

PQA82x), Hz

OFF Single, 4-wire OFF 3-wire, ARON

Not available Single phase

OFF 3/4-wire, ARON

Each system

3-wire

ARON

4-wire

Each system

Table 13: Selected parameters of HARMONICS configuration

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INRUSH

MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM

System

Freq[Hz]

Analyzer Settings

Analyzer Settings Advanced

Recording Settings

Clamp Type

FS Clamp[A]

VT Ratio

Zoom Graphics

Harm. Type

Harm. Values

Zoom 1st Harm.

Average Values

Comments INRUSH

Start Not modified Stop Not modified

Integration period 1s

Cogeneration OFF

I1, I2, I3, IN (only PQA82x), Hz

P1, Q1i, Q1c, S1, Pf1, Cosphi1,

General Parameters

Voltage harmonics THD, DC, h1, h2, h3…h15

Current harmonics THD, DC, h1, h2, h3…h15

Voltage anomalies ON Ref. Voltage anomalies Up threshold anomalies +6%

Low threshold anomalies -10%

Inrush current

Flicker

Unbalance

Spike OFF Each system

Pt, P1, P2, P3, Qti, Qti1, Qti2, Qti3,

Qtc, Qtc1, Qtc2, Qtc3, St, S1, S2, S3,

Pft, Pf1, Pf2, Pf3, Cosphit, Cosphi1,

Cosphi2, Cosphi3, Eat,Eat1, Eat2,

Eat3, Erit, Eri1, Eri2, Eri3, Erct, Erc1,

Pt, P12, P32, Qti, Q12i, Q32i, Qtc,

Q12c, Q32c, St, S12, S32, Pft, Pf12,

Pf32, Cospht, Cosphi12, Cosphi32,

Eat, Ea12, Ea32, Erit, Eri12, Eri32,

Not modified Each system

V1N, VN-PE, I1, Hz Single phase

V1-PE, V2-PE,

V3-PE, V12, V23, V31

I1, I2, I3, Hz

V12, V23, V31

I1, I2, I3, Hz

V1N, V2N, V3N, VN-PE

Ea1, Eri1, Erc1

Erc2, Erc3

Erct, Erc12, Erc32

230V Single, 4-wire 400V 3-wire, ARON

ON (10A, 1s, var)

OFF

Not available Single phase

ON 3/4-wire, ARON

Each system

3-wire

ARON

4-wire

Single phase

3-wire, 4-wire

ARON

Each system

Table 14: Selected parameters of INRUSH configuration

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POWER & ENERGY

MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM

System

Freq[Hz]

Analyzer Settings

Analyzer Settings Advanced

Recording Settings

Clamp Type

FS Clamp[A]

VT Ratio

Zoom Graphics

Harm. Type

Harm. Values

Zoom 1st Harm.

Average Values

Comments POWER & ENERGY

Start Not modified Stop Not modified

Integration period 15min

Cogeneration ON

V12, V23, V31, I1, I2, I3, Hz V12, V23, V31, I1, I2, I3, Hz ARON

V1N, V2N, V3N, V12, V23, V31,I1, I2, I3,

P1, Q1i, Q1c, S1, Pf1, Cosphi1, Ea1,

General Parameters

Voltage harmonics OFF

Current harmonics OFF Voltage anomalies OFF

Ref. Voltage anomalies

Up threshold anomalies OFF

Low threshold anomalies OFF

Unbalance

Pt, P1, P2, P3, Qti, Qti1, Qti2, Qti3, Qtc,

Qtc1, Qtc2, Qtc3, St, S1, S2, S3, Pft,

Pf1, Pf2, Pf3, Cosphit, Cosphi1,

Cosphi2, Cosphi3, Eat,Eat1, Eat2, Eat3,

Erit, Eri1, Eri2, Eri3, Erct, Erc1, Erc2,

Pt, P12, P32, Qti, Q12i, Q32i, Qtc, Q12c,

Q32c, St, S12, S32, Pft, Pf12, Pf32,

Cospht, Cosphi12, Cosphi32, Eat, Ea12,

Ea32, Erit, Eri12, Eri32, Erct, Erc12,

Not modified Each system

V1N, I1 Single phase

V1-PE, V2-PE, V3-PE,

IN (only PQA82x), Hz

Eri1, Erc1

Erc3

Erc32

OFF Single, 4-wire OFF 3-wire, ARON

Not available Single phase

OFF 3/4-wire, ARON

Each system

3-wire

4-wire

Single phase

3-wire, 4-wire

ARON

Each system

Table 15: Selected parameters of POWER & ENERGY configuration

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DEFAULT CONFIGURATION (NPV systems)

MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS

System 4-wire

Freq[Hz] 50

Analyzer Settings

Analyzer Settings Advanced

Recording Settings

Down threshold anomalies -10%

Clamp Type FLEX

FS Clamp[A] 3000

VT Ratio 1

Zoom Graphics AUTO

Harm. Type ALL

Harm. Values ABSOLUTES Zoom 1st Harm. YES Average Values NO

Comments DEFAULT

Start Manu

Stop Manu

Integration period 15min

Cogeneration OFF

V1N,V2N,V3N,VN-PE,V12,V23,V31,

I1, I2, I3, IN (only PQA82x), Hz

Pt, P1,P2,P3, Qti, Qi1, Qi2, Qi3, Qtc, Qc1,

General Parameters

Voltage harmonics THD, DC, h1, h2, h3…h11 Current harmonics THD, DC, h1, h2, h3…h11 Voltage anomalies ON

Ref. Voltage anomalies 230V

Up threshold anomalies +6%

Unbalance ON

Qc2, Qc3, St, S1, S2, S3, Pft, Pft1, Pft2, Pft3,

Cosphit, Cosphi1, Cosphi2, Cosphi3, Eat,

Ea1, Ea2, Ea3, Erit, Eri1, Eri2, Eri3, Erct,

Erc1, Erc2, Erc3

Table 16: Parameters of default configuration

CAUTION

The DEFAULT configuration defines the selection of parameters on meter from the factory, as shown in Table 16. Each new modification performed and saved by the user on “Analyser Settings” section replaces this configuration with new selection which can be different from the default standard.

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5.5. Start a test on PV system

For testing purposes, no setting of the recording parameters is necessary, but only of those relevant to the configuration of the analyzer (see § 5.3.2). The test can only be activated by pressing the F1 key (RUN) in GENERAL MENU  Real time values screen. By accessing this screen, the values measured by the instrument will immediately be displayed in real time. If the SOLAR-0x unit is connected too, the temperature and irradiation values, measured by means of the external probes connected to it, will also be available. Furthermore, the acronym MPPT (Multiple Power Point Tracker) shall indicate the characteristic of the DC/AC converter (inverter), capable of maximizing the DC power which can be taken from the photovoltaic field (see the § 10.3 for further details), the acronym PRp shall indicated the Performance ratio (evaluated on active powers).

Fig. 138: Examples of screens for recording activation on a PV system

After connecting to the SOLAR-0x or MPP300 (optional) unit and pressing the F1 key (see the test procedure described in par. 7.1 and 7.3), the instrument will enter the stand-by mode, waiting for recording, and then the recording-in-progress mode. The stand-by and recording-in-progress modes are signalled by certain icons in the display’s top part, as shown in the herewith pictures:

Fig. 139: Instrument in stand-by mode

It is recommended to always start recording by connecting the instrument to the external supply, provided with the instrument, in order not to loose any data during the whole measurement campaign.

CAUTION

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The instrument can displays messages when pressing the F1 key:

Message Description

Before start a test, please check zero reading of DC clamp when it’s not connected to the plant

Fw SOLAR-01 < 2.02 – Irr.min = 600W/m2

Fw SOLAR-01 < 2.03 – IP=2min

No supply

Wrong phase sequence

Negative powers

Solar 01 connected Solar 02 connected

SOLAR-01 not connected SOLAR-02 not connected

SOLAR-0x is not recording. Stop recording.

Testing in progress

Do you want to stop recording?

Wait for recording start

Wait for data download Analysis impossible

MPP300 connected

Error in data download from SOLAR-02

MPP300: low battery No external power supply for

MPP300. Continue? MPP300: exchanged AC and DC voltages MPP300: negative power

SOLAR-02: not detected. Stop recording? SOLAR-02:Firmware not correct Firmware of SOLAR-02 dosen’t match with SOLAR300N Firmware MPP300:Firmware not correct Firmware of MPP300 dosen’t match with SOLAR300N Firmware

ALWAYS perform at the start of each test the zeroing of the supplied DC clamp connected to the meter and not to the PV installation by pressing ZERO key on it. The result should be a “0.000A” on meter but a small current value up to “0.02A” is permitted. After that, connect the DC clamp to the installation The minimum irradiance threshold different from 600W/m2 and the internal Fw of SOLAR-01 is < 2.02. The Fw update of SOLAR-01 unit require to send the unit to HT service The IP > 2min and the internal Fw of SOLAR-01 is < 2.03. In this case the recording is aborted as the not updated SOLAR-01 can not saving the values in it’s internal memory. The Fw update of SOLAR-01 unit require to send the unit to HT service It is recommended to connect the supply provided with the instrument, before starting testing/recording. Anyway, it is also possible to perform a testing/recording without supply, using the instrument’s internal battery. The value of parameter “SEQ” in section Measure display (see § 5.2.4)is different from “123”, which is correct. Check the sequence value of the phases of Voltages V1, V2, V3. One or more values of the Active Powers P1, P2, P3 are negative (see § 5.2.4). If necessary, turn the clamps under current by 180° on the conductors in order to obtain always positive values (except for cases of co-generation). Confirms the connection between the instrument and SOLAR-0x. This message MUST ALWAYS appear when connecting the instrument and SOLAR-0x using the USB cable. Should this message not appear when connecting, disconnect and connect again the USB cable to the two units. Check the connection of SOLAR-0x to the instrument. The error message is displayed when trying to stop a testing or trying to start/stop recording where item SOLAR-0x is flagged, while no connection to unit SOLAR-0x has been detected. This message warns the user that a SOLAR-0x unit with no active recording has been connected to a instrument unit during the testing/recording phase. This message is displayed when a testing is being carried out and the GO/STOP key is pressed. It is not possible to start recording while a test is already being carried out. Stop testing by pressing the F1 key (FINISH). Message which asks the user for confirmation before stopping the recording/test currently being carried out. This message warns the user that the recording/test will start when reaching the following minute or when reaching the date and time set for start (only for recordings on NPV systems). This message warns the user of the data transferring phase from unit SOLAR-0x to the instrument. Do not disconnect the USB cable during this phase. This message warns the user that the data recorded are not compatible with the set minimum irradiation threshold (see § 5.3.3.3) and it is not possible to provide any result. This message confirms the connection between the instrument and MPP300. This message MUST ALWAYS be displayed when connecting the master unit to the MPP300 via USB cable. If, upon connection, this message should not appear, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again. A transmission error has occurred between the SOLAR-02 and SOLAR300N or MPP300 units. Switch off and on again all units and connect them again. The units will try data transfer again. The battery of MPP300 is almost flat. Connect the external power supply to MPP300.

This message warns that, in order to carry out very long recordings, it is advisable to connect the external power supply to MPP300. An exchange in the connection between DC and AC voltages has been detected. Check the connections. One or more Ac negative powers has been measured. This is normally due to a connection error. Check the connections. You are trying to stop recording while the SOLAR-02 unit is not connected with the MPP300 unit.

Table 17: Description of error before starting recording

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5.5.1. While testing

After starting a test, the instrument allows displaying in real time both the parameters set and the current state of the operation.

1. Use the arrow keys or select the icon “Saved Data Management” in the GENERAL MENU.

2. With a recording in progress, press the ENTER key or touch the icon “Saved Data Management” on the display. The instrument displays the following screen:

Fig. 141: Screen with information about recording in progress with PV system set

3. The screen above contains the following information:

 Recording autonomy of the instrument with selections made in Days/Hours  Comments inserted in the relevant comment field of section “Analyzer setting” (see §

5.4.2.1).

 Type, data and hour when recording started  Type of recording stop (always manual)  The Integration Period set  The number of integration periods made in real time  The type of photovoltaic system considered  If the parameters of SOLAR-0x (Irradiation, Cell Temperature, Environmental

Temperature) are being recorded

 The type of clamp used  The full scale selected for the clamps used

4. Press the ESC key (or smart icon ) to exit the information screen.

 Only section “Measure display” is available while testing. The instrument

CAUTION

displays the message “Menu not available while recording” in case of selection of other sections. Stop testing by pressing the F1 key.

 The ON/OFF key is disabled while testing. The instrument shows the

message “Recording in progress. Function not available”. Stop testing by pressing the F1 key.

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5.5.2. Stop a test

To stop a test (after connecting the unit SOLAR-0x or the unit MPP300 to the main unit), press the F1 key. The icon highlighted in Fig. 140 disappears from the display.

After the automatic data transfer phase, the instrument will automatically display:  The maximum performance outcome (max PRp), according to § 5.3.2.6 or  Will shows the message “Results don't comply with minimal test requirements” if the

Irradiance values were not steady or never reach minimum Irradiance value. Press: SAVE: to save the results obtained. Pressing the key will display the virtual keyboard

for typing possible comments. A further pressing of the SAVE key will store the measure and the typed comments and will go back to the initial screen, ready for a new measurement. The data will be recorded in a RegPV file and you’ll have the possibility to view them on the display at all times (see § 5.7.2)

ESC: to delete the detected data and go back to the initial screen, ready for a new

measurement.

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5.6. START A RECORDING

The meter is designed to start a recording in MANUAL or AUTOMATIC mode (the Automatic only for NPV systems - see § 5.4.2.3) by pressing of GO/STOP key. A recording operation can be started exclusively under the following screens:

 GENERAL MENU (with any selected icon)  Real time values (in any internal screen)

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GENERAL MENU

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Fs 400.0V V1 223.4V

V2 228.5V

V3 225.7V

Vn 0.0V

Meter information

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Fig. 142: Example of screens for recording starting

Before starting a recording press ESC key (or the smart icon ) until you get a picture as shown in Fig. 142.This operation can be performed in the below ways:

 MANUAL: Recording will start at the following minute after pressing GO/STOP key.  AUTO: Only if the instrument is configured for NPV systems: When pressing the

GO/STOP key (necessary), the instrument remains in stand-by until reaching the date/time set (see § 5.4.2.2) to start recording.

The waiting and recording run status are marked by meter with dedicated icons which are present on the top right of display, as shown in below picture:

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GENERAL MENU

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GENERAL MENU

Meter information

Fig. 143: Meter waiting for recording

Meter information

Fig. 144: Meter in recording run

Press again GO/STOP key to stop the recording run in any time. The icon shown in Fig. 144 disappear.

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CAUTION

For recordings ALWAYS use the external power supply even though the instrument allows the operator to perform a recording using internal batteries.

After starting a recording a preliminary real time evaluation about the situation on electrical installation it’s important in order to perform a correct settings, using the predefined configurations (see § 5.4.2.14) if necessary. The below warning message can be shown by meter after pressing of GO/STOP key:

Warning

Too many selected parameters

Fig. 145: Warning message of too many selected parameters

In this case of too many parameters were selected it is necessary to disable them inside “Recordings Settings” section in order to start a correct recording. After pressing GO/STOP key a possible warning message window is shown by meter. Inside this window message the internal item can be different as for type and number. This warning message, which does not block the recording start, is important for user to correct possible errors performed during meter’s setting:

Warning

Missed external adapter Wrong phase sequence

Negative active powers Wrong Vref voltage anomalies

Cancel

Fig. 146: Warning message errors screen

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Below the meaning of the above s of warning windows screen:

Type of error Description

Before start a test, please check zero reading of DC clamp when it’s not connected to the plant

Fw SOLAR-01 < 2.02 – Irr.min = 600W/m2

Fw SOLAR-01 < 2.03 – IP=2min

No supply

Wrong phase sequence

Negative active powers

Wrong Vref voltage anomalies

Solar 01 connected Solar 02 connected

SOLAR-0x not connected

Do you want to stop recording? Wait for recording start Analysis impossible Wait for data download

MPP300 connected

Error in data download from SOLAR-02

MPP300: low battery No external power supply for

MPP300. Continue? MPP300: exchanged AC and DC voltages MPP300: negative power

SOLAR-02: not detected. Stop recording?

SOLAR-02:Firmware not correct Firmware of SOLAR-02 dosen’t match with SOLAR300N Firmware MPP300:Firmware not correct Firmware of MPP300 dosen’t match with SOLAR300N Firmware

ALWAYS perform at the start of each test the zeroing of the supplied DC clamp connected to the instrument and not to the PV installation by pressing ZERO key on it. The result should be a “0.000A” on meter but a small current value up to “0.02A” is permitted. After that, connect the DC clamp to the installation The minimum irradiance threshold is different from 600W/m2 and the internal Fw of SOLAR01 is < 2.02. The Fw update of SOLAR-01 unit require to send the unit to HT service The IP > 2min and the internal Fw of SOLAR-01 is < 2.03. In this case the recording is aborted as the not updated SOLAR-01 can not saving the values in it’s internal memory. The Fw update of SOLAR-01 unit require to send the unit to HT service It is recommended to connect the supply provided with the instrument, before starting testing/recording. Anyway, it is also possible to perform a testing/recording without supply, using the instrument’s internal battery. The value of “SEQ” parameter in Real Time Values section (see § 5.2.1) is different from the correct “123”. Check the phase sequence value of V1, V2, V3 voltages. One or more values of P1, P2, P3 Active Powers is negative (see § 5.2.1). Reversing if necessary the transducer clamps of 180 degrees on phase cables in order to obtain always positive values (except cogeneration cases). The nominal reference voltage value for voltage anomalies is not compliance to the type of selected system (see § 5.4.2.9). Confirms the connection between the instrument and SOLAR-0x. This message MUST ALWAYS appear when connecting the instrument and SOLAR-0x using the USB cable. Should this message not appear when connecting, disconnect and connect again the USB cable to the two units. Check the connection of SOLAR-0x to the instrument. The error message is displayed when trying to start/stop a recording where item SOLAR-0x is flagged, while no connection to unit SOLAR-0x has been detected. Message which asks the user for confirmation before stopping the recording currently being carried out. This message warns the user that the recording will start when reaching the following minute or when reaching the date and time set for start (only for recordings on NPV systems). This message warns the user that the data recorded are not compatible with the set minimum irradiation threshold (see § 5.3.3.3) and it is not possible to provide any result This message warns the user of the data transferring phase from unit SOLAR-0x to the instrument. Do not disconnect the USB cable during this phase. This message confirms the connection between the instrument and MPP300. This message MUST ALWAYS be displayed when connecting the master unit to the MPP300 via USB cable. If, upon connection, this message should not appear, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again. A transmission error has occurred between the SOLAR-02 and SOLAR300N or MPP300 units. Switch off and on again all units and connect them again. The units will try data transfer again. The battery of MPP300 is almost flat. Connect the external power supply to MPP300.

Table 18: Description of errors before start a recording Depending on the type and number of errors, the necessary modifications of setting

parameters should be performed.

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Press GO/STOP key again to start recording and verify the possible residual error on window message. Confirm with ENTER or press “Ok” or “Cancel” keys to close the warning window message and start the recording by pressing GO/STOP key anyway.

As the default value of the integration periods is set at 15min (see § 10.11.1) the meter will store data in the temporary memory for this time. Afterwards the meter will process the results saved in the temporary memory and will save the first series of values in the definitive memory. Therefore, if an integration period of 15 minutes has been set, the recording will continue for about 15 minutes before producing a series of recorded values

CAUTION

Let the meter record for at least one integration period in order to save a valid value. If the recording is interrupted before the selected integration period has completely elapsed the data stored in the temporary memory will not be processed and the corresponding series of values won’t be transferred to the definitive memory.

5.6.1. Recording settings screen – NPV systems (only for NPV systems)

To start a recording under automatic mode a preliminary definition of a correct starting Date/Hour, compatible with system date, is needed inside “Recorder Settings” section (see

§ 5.4). The below screen is shown:

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

Cogeneration

+ General Parameters

Start: Auto 12 / 09 / 06 – 17 : 00 : 00

RECORDING SETTINGS



Comments: POWER & ENERGY



Start:Auto 12/09/2006 – 16:30



Stop:Manu



Integration Period:15 min

MOD(+) MOD(-)

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RECORDING SETTINGS





Comments: POWER & ENERGY



Start:Auto 12/09/2006 – 16:30



Stop:Manu



Integration Period:15 min

Cogeneration



+ General Parameters

Error: wrong start date

CMP/EXP PREDEF. SEL MODIFY



Fig. 147: Correct Date/Hour

Fig. 148: Wrong Date/Hour

1. Move the cursor using arrows keys on field relative to “Start” (and or the “Stop” ),

marked them with blue background

2. Press F4 key (alternatively touch the MODIFY at display). In the bottom of display a

command bar with “Manu” is shown. Press F3 key (MOD(+)) or F4(MOD(-)) and select “Auto”

3. Use left or right arrows keys to move on date and hour fields. Using the up arrow key or

F3 (MOD(+)) key to increase the value and the down arrow key or F4 (MOD(-)) key to decrease the value. Set a correct Date/Hour as shown in Fig. 147

4. Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or smart icon

) to saving the settings. The screen of Fig. 148 is shown if a wrong Date/Hour is set. Under this condition the SAVE key does not have any effect. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 and set corrects values before pressing SAVE key again

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5.6.2. During a recording

After a recording is running, a real time check of parameters’s values and internal status is shown by meter.

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GENERAL MENU

Recording results

Fig. 149: Recording Results screen - Recording running

1. Select “Recording Results” in GENERAL MENU

2. Pressing ENTER or touch the correspondent icon at display. The below screen is shown (with NPV system set):

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Autonomy: 0 days –22 hours  Comments: EN50160

Start: 12/09/2006 16:57:00 Stop: Manual Integration Period: 5 sec Num. Periods: 345 Anomalies: 0

MODIFY

INFO RECORDING RUNNING



Fig. 150: Info recording running screen

3. The below information are included in the above screen:

 Recording autonomy, in Days/Hours, of meter with the currents selections performed.  Comments included in the relative section (see § 5.4.2.1).  Type, date and time of recording start  Type of recording stop  The Integration Period set  Real time information about integration period performed by meter  Enable of cogeneration  Number of recorded voltage anomalies  Type of selected system  Type of used clamp  Full scale of used clamp  Ratio of eventual external PT used

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The instrument displays the following screen (with PV system set):

Fig. 151: Screen with information about recording in progress with PV system set

4. The screen shown in Fig. 151 contains the following information:

 Recording autonomy of the instrument with selections made in Days/Hours  Comments inserted in the relevant comment field of section “Analyzer setting” (see §

5.4.2.1).

 Type, data and hour when recording started  Type of recording stop  The Integration Period set  The number of integration periods made in real time  The type of photovoltaic system considered  If the parameters of SOLAR-0x (Irradiation, Cell Temperature, Environmental

Temperature) are being recorded

 The type of clamp used  The full scale selected for the clamps used

5. Pressing ESC key (or the smart icon ) to quit from the above screen. Each recording running is stopped and results are automatically saved by meter by

pressing of GO/STOP key or as soon as the date/hour of automatic stop is reached. The data will be recorded in a Reg file (NPV systems) or RegPV (for PV systems) and you’ll have the possibility to view them on the display at all times (see par. 5.7.2)

 The only “Real Time Values” section is available during a recording

CAUTION

running. The message “Menu not available in recording” is shown by meter if any section is selected. Stop recording pressing GO/STOP key before select any section.

 ON/OFF key is disabled during a recording running. The message “

Recording running. Not available function” is shown by meter. Stop recording pressing GO/STOP key before pressing this key.

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5.7. SAVED DATA MANAGEMENT SECTION

Fig. 152: GENERAL MENU - Saved Data Management

The “Saved Data Management” section allows the user to check the content of the internal memory after recording, to delete previous recordings and possibly to copy a recording (one at a time) on an external USB Pen Driver connected to the instrument. By pressing the ENTER key or selecting the icon on the display, the instrument shows the following screen:

Fig. 153: Saved data

The instrument performs the following types of recordings:  Reg type: recordings performed and saved automatically, both in manual and

automatic mode, of each analysis (Periodics, Harmonics, Voltage Anomalies, Flickers, etc…) by pressing the GO/STOP key.

 Istant type: instant samplings of the values displayed (numerical, waveforms,

harmonics, PV tests, etc.) performed by pressing the SAVE key

 RegPV type: recordings performed on photovoltaic systems and saved by pressing the

GO/STOP key or tests of photovoltaic system saved by pressing the SAVE key.

 RegPV* type: type of data similar to RegPV, but for which the data transferring phase

between SOLAR-0x and the instrument has not been completed. For this type of recordings NO result will be available.

 RegMPP type: recordings/tests of PV systems carried out by means of MPP300 and

automatically saved for each analysis on a photovoltaic system by pressing the GO/STOP key and at the end of a photovoltaic system test by pressing the SAVE key.

Each line of the “Saved Data Management” screen includes, further to the type of data saved in the memory, also the information on the starting and stopping date of the event, respectively “Time1” and “Time2” for Reg and RegFV type recordings, while date and time are indicated for Istant instant sampling.

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The following operations are possible only on the screen in Fig. 153:

1. Use the up and down a rrow keys to highlight (blue background) one of the recordings on the screen. Press the F1 key (or the INFO item on the display). The instrument shows the screen containing the main information regarding the recording performed as described in § 5.7.1.

2. Press the F3 key (or the DEL item on the display) to delete the last saved recording. The instrument shows the message “Delete last recording?”. Confirm the operation with “Ok” or “Cancel” to go back to the screen.

3. Press the F4 key (or the DEL ALL item on the display) to delete all recordings in the memory. The instrument shows the message “Delete all recordings?”. Confirm the operation with “Ok” or “Cancel” to go back to the previous screen.

5.7.1. Recording analysis (Reg type)

This page shows the analyses which can be performed on the saved data (Reg type).

Fig. 154: Recording analysis (Reg-type data)

1. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight on blue background one of the analyses on the screen. Press the F1 or ENTER key (or the OPEN item or the smart icon on the display) to confirm the type of analysis to be performed.

2. Press the ESC key (or the smart icon ) to exit the function and go back to the “Saved data” page (Fig. 153).

5.7.1.1. Recording information

This page contains general information about the recording (Reg) file previously selected in the Saved Data Management MENU.

Fig. 155: Recording info

1. In these conditions, the F1 key (or the MODIFY key on the display) is active and it is possible to modify and save the comment line by using the virtual keyboard (see §

5.4.2.2).

2. Press the ESC key (or the smart icon ) to exit the function and go back to the “Recording analysis” page (Fig. 154).

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5.7.1.2. Recording graph

By selecting the recording graph option, the following page is accessed, which enables the user to display the recording trend (ONLY ONE parameter at a time).

Fig. 156: Selecting a parameter

1. Press the F1 key (or the PARAM item on the display ) to access the page containing the recorded quantities available for the analysis (Fig. 157).

Fig. 157: Parameter selection

The following keys are active on this page:

 The up and down arrow keys move the cursor along the quantity tree.  The F1 key (or the CMP/EXP item on the dislay) compresses and expands the tree of

the quantity highlighted by the cursor.

 The F2 key (or the SEL item on the dislay) selects or deselects the parameter

highlighted by the cursor.

 The ENTER key (or the smart icon on the display) confirms the selection previously

made and displays the graph of the selected parameter (Fig. 158).

 The CANC key deselects the parameter previously selected, independently from the

position of the cursor.

 The ESC key (or smart icon ) to exit the function and go back to the “Selecting a

parameter” page (Fig. 156).

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This page shows the graph, the cursor position (cursor T) and the maximum, minimum and average RMS values of the parameter selected by the cursor.

Fig. 158: Recording graph

The following keys are active on this page:  F1 key (or PARAM item on the display) to access the page of the selectable parameters

(Fig. 157).

 F4 key (or OPTIONS item on the display) to access the page for the activation of the

“Advanced graph” (Fig. 159).

 The ESC key (or smart icon ) to exit the function and go back to the “Recording analysis”

page (Fig. 154).

2. Press the F4 key (or the OPTIONS item on the display) to access the page for the activation of the Advanced graph (Fig. 159).

Fig. 159: Options (Advanced graph)

The following keys are active on this page:  The F3 and F4 keys (or the MOD(+) and MOD(-) items on the display) enable the user to

choose YES or NO for the advanced graph.

 The ENTER key (or the smart icon

on the display) confirms the selection previously

made.

 The ESC key (or smart icon ) to exit the function and go back to the “Selecting a

parameter” page (Fig. 156).

Example of advanced graph.

Let us take a recording of 2000 pixels into consideration. The SOLAR300N has a display with a useful resolution of about 200 pixels; therefore, it is not able to distinctly display all the pixels in our recording. How does it operate then? The first pixel in the graphs of the curves “Max value”, “Average value” and “Min value” will be the analysis of the 10 first corresponding pixels of the recording, similarly, the second pixel will be the analysis of the following 10 pixels, and so on until the whole graph is generated.

3. Press the ESC key (or the smart icon ) to exit the function and go back to the “Selecting a parameter” page (Fig. 156).

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5.7.1.3. Dips ans swells

This page shows a table containing all voltage anomalies occurred during recording.

Fig. 160: Dips ans swells

Column description:

N.: progressive number of the anomaly. L.: phase in which the anomaly occurred. Date/Time: date/time at which the anomaly occurred. Max/Min: maximum/minimum value of the anomaly. Duration: duration of the anomaly. Type: type of anomaly (voltage reduction or overvoltage).

The following keys are active on this page:

 The up and down arrow keys move the cursor along the voltage anomalies.  The up and down arrow keys move the column display to the right or to the left.  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the following page of voltage

anomalies (to be selected with the F3 or F4 key or through the items MOD (+) or MOD (-) on the display).

 The F2 key (or the PARAM item on the display) accesses the page showing the

settings for voltage anomalies (Fig. 161).

 The ESC key (or smart icon

) to exit the function and go back to the “Recording

analysis” page (Fig. 154).

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