PQube 3 Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
PQube® 3
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Symbol
Meaning
Caution. Consult this manual in all cases where
this symbol is marked, in order to find out the
nature of the potential hazards and any actions
which have to be taken to avoid them.
Caution. Risk of electric shock
Alternating current
Alternating current (a.c.) or direct current (d.c.)
Double or Reinforced insulation
Functional earth terminal not relied on for safety
WARNING: Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection or
operation of this instrument. Carefully read and understand manual before connecting this
instrument.
AVERTISSEMENT: Si l'instrument est mal connecté, la mort, des blessures graves, ou un
danger d'incendie peuvent s'en suivre. Lisez attentivement le manuel avant de connecter
l'instrument.
WARNUNG: Der falsche Anschluß dieses Gerätes kann Tod, schwere Verletzungen oder
Feuer verursachen. Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschließen, müssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und
verstanden haben.
ADVERTENCIA: Una conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte,
lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda el manual antes de conectar.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired. Installation, service, and maintenance of your PQube must
only be done by qualified personnel for electrical installations.
© 2008-2015 Power Sensors Ltd. All rights reserved. No parts of this document may be copied,
reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Power Sensors
Ltd. “PQube 3” is a registered trademark of Power Sensors Ltd. “Windows” “Excel”, and
“PowerPoint” are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
PSL MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
USE.
PSL shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. If you do not accept this
limitation on liability, please return the product to PSL prior to use.
Produced in the United States of America.
Document Release Date: September 2015
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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 3
2 Introduction 7
2.1 What is a PQube® 3? ......................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 What does my PQube 3 record? .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 What kind of software do I need? ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1.3 Which configurations are supported? ......................................................................................................... 8
2.1.4 How do I power my PQube 3? ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.5 How do I communicate with my PQube 3? ................................................................................................. 8
2.2 How Is Your PQube 3 Different? ....................................................................................... 9
2.3 Overview of PQube 3 Ports, Connections, and Controls ................................................. 10
2.4 Choosing Modules .......................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Power your PQube 3 from 100~240Vac .................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2 Backup your PQube 3 during a power outage ........................................................................................... 12
2.4.3 Measure the 1A or 5A secondary wires of external current transformers............................................... 13
2.4.4 Measure Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.5 Synchronize your PQube 3 to GPS time ..................................................................................................... 14
3 Installing Your PQube 3 15
3.1 Installation Guide ............................................................................................................ 15
3.1.1 Disconnect mains prior to servicing ........................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2 Mount your PQube 3 properly and securely ............................................................................................. 15
3.1.3 Include overcurrent protection and a disconnecting device ..................................................................... 16
3.1.4 Protect the operator from the hazardous terminals ................................................................................. 16
3.1.5 Connect your PQube 3 to the power supply ............................................................................................. 18
3.1.6 Connecting the wires .................................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.7 Connect mains AC voltage wires ................................................................................................................ 22
3.1.8 Protect antenna terminals from lightning ................................................................................................. 23
3.1.9 Installing Your PM1 Power Supply Module ............................................................................................... 23
3.1.10 Installing Your UPS Module ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.1.11 Installing Current Transformers (CTs) ........................................................................................................ 24
3.1.12 Connecting the ENV2 environmental probes ............................................................................................ 27
3.1.13 Installing Your MS1 Sync Module (GPS option) ......................................................................................... 27
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3.2 Wiring Diagrams ............................................................................................................. 29
3.2.1 Single Phase L1-N ........................................................................................................................................ 29
3.2.2 Single Phase L1-L2....................................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.3 Single Split Phase ........................................................................................................................................ 30
3.2.4 Delta – 3 CTs ............................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2.5 Delta – 2 CTs (PQube 3 calculates current on remaining channel) ........................................................... 31
3.2.6 Wye/Star ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.7 Measuring Neutral Current (applies to any power configuration with Neutral) ..................................... 32
3.2.8 Measuring Earth Current (applies to any power configuration) ............................................................... 32
3.2.9 Measuring Net Earth Current – Delta ........................................................................................................ 33
3.2.10 Measuring Net Earth Current – Wye/Star ................................................................................................. 33
3.3 Low Voltage Input/Output Terminals ............................................................................. 34
4 Setting Up Your PQube 3 35
4.1 Your Setup File ................................................................................................................ 35
4.2 Initial Device Setup ......................................................................................................... 36
4.2.1 Set the Date and Time ................................................................................................................................ 36
4.2.2 Set Your Languages .................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.3 Set Your Potential Transformer (PT) Ratio ................................................................................................ 37
4.2.4 Set Your Current Transformer (CT) Ratio ................................................................................................... 38
4.2.5 Verify your PQube 3 has been configured correctly.................................................................................. 39
4.2.6 Common Installation Errors ....................................................................................................................... 39
5 PQube 3 Operation 41
5.1 User Controls .................................................................................................................. 41
5.1.1 Navigating the Touchscreen Display .......................................................................................................... 41
5.1.2 Rebooting Your PQube 3 ............................................................................................................................ 49
5.1.3 Ejecting your USB thumb drive or microSD card ....................................................................................... 50
5.2 Accessing the FTP Server on Your PQube 3 ..................................................................... 51
5.3 Accessing the HTTP Web Server on Your PQube 3 .......................................................... 52
5.3.1 Status .......................................................................................................................................................... 53
5.3.2 Meters ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.3.3 Events .......................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.3.4 Trends ......................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.3.5 Commands .................................................................................................................................................. 57
5.4 PQube 3 Email Setup ...................................................................................................... 58
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5.4.1 Setting up an email account for your PQube 3 .......................................................................................... 58
5.4.2 Getting event notifications and trend data from your PQube 3 by email ................................................ 59
5.4.3 Sending commands to your PQube 3 over email ...................................................................................... 60
5.5 Modbus Setup................................................................................................................. 62
5.5.1 Basics........................................................................................................................................................... 62
5.5.2 Scan rates, client load, and limitations ...................................................................................................... 62
5.5.3 Supported Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 62
5.5.4 Register List (refer to Modbus Reference Manual) ................................................................................... 62
5.5.5 Downloads .................................................................................................................................................. 62
5.6 LED Definitions ................................................................................................................ 63
5.6.1 PQube 3 ...................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.2 MS1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 64
5.6.3 PM1/PM2 ................................................................................................................................................... 64
5.6.4 UPS1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 65
5.6.5 ENV1/ENV2 ................................................................................................................................................. 65
5.7 Upgrading the Firmware on your PQube 3 ..................................................................... 66
5.8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 68
5.8.1 Turning Off Your PQube 3 .......................................................................................................................... 68
5.8.2 Replacing Your PQube 3’s Clock Battery .................................................................................................... 68
5.8.3 Life Expectancy of the PQube 3 and the PM1 module .............................................................................. 68
5.8.4 UPS1 Life Expectancy and Long Term Storage Instructions ...................................................................... 68
5.8.5 Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 69
5.8.6 Reasons for reset ........................................................................................................................................ 69
5.9 Calibration Information for Your PQube 3 ...................................................................... 69
5.10 PQube 3 technical specifications ..................................................................................... 69
6 Appendix 1: Setup File Guide 70
6.1.1 Device Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 70
6.1.2 Event Triggering .......................................................................................................................................... 79
6.1.3 Network Configuration............................................................................................................................... 89
6.1.4 Protocols and Synchronization .................................................................................................................. 94
6.1.5 System and Services ................................................................................................................................... 96
6.1.6 Trend Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 97
7 Appendix 2: Major Dip Curves 100
7.1.1 STANDARD ................................................................................................................................................ 100
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7.1.2 SEMI F47 ................................................................................................................................................... 101
7.1.3 Samsung Power Vaccine .......................................................................................................................... 101
7.1.4 ITIC ............................................................................................................................................................ 102
7.1.5 CBEMA ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
7.1.6 MIL-STD 704E ............................................................................................................................................ 103
7.1.7 MIL-STD 1399 ............................................................................................................................................ 103
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2 Introduction
2.1 What is a PQube® 3?
Your PQube® 3 is an instrument for monitoring electric power systems and environmental
conditions, designed to help you solve problems that impact the quality and reliability of your
product or process.
Think of it as a black box for your electric power and environment. It is a combination of a power
disturbance monitor, a power/energy meter, a data logger, and a digital fault recorder – it
combines the best features of all four. It’s easy to use, too. Just transfer the data to your
computer using a standard flash device like a USB drive or SD card, like you would with a digital
camera. No special training is needed to operate your PQube 3.
2.1.1 What does my PQube 3 record?
Your PQube 3 records disturbances on the mains circuit: sags/dips, swells, interruptions, frequency
variations, impulses, and waveform snapshots. It also records power quality parameters like
flicker, unbalance, THD and harmonics.
Your PQube 3 also generates daily, weekly, and monthly trends/statistics reports automatically!
When equipped with compatible current transformers, your PQube 3 also records current
waveforms, RMS amps, power and carbon. It measures watts, watt-hours, VAR’s, power factor,
and other power-related parameters.
It includes channels for measuring auxiliary voltages – typically 24V AC or 48V DC.
It also has a general-purpose digital input, which you can toggle with switch contacts or a logic
signal, and a relay contact output, which opens for at least 3 seconds whenever your PQube 3
detects an event.
Your PQube 3 also measures and triggers on temperature, humidity and pressure at up to two
locations, using optional ENV1 environmental probes using the USB ports under the Ethernet port.
2.1.2 What kind of software do I need?
You don’t need special software to use your PQube 3. It records all
data on internal memory plus a removable microSD card, which can
be read by any computer.
No special software is required – just open the GIF picture files with
standard image programs, or even Microsoft Word® and Microsoft
PowerPoint®, or open the CSV files with any spreadsheet program
such as Microsoft Excel® (or OpenOffice.org Calc if you prefer
something free).
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2.1.3 Which configurations are supported?
Your PQube 3 can monitor circuits anywhere in the world (single-phase all the way up to 3-phase).
It supports nominal voltages up to 960VAC phase-to-phase (600 VAC phase-to-earth) and mains
frequencies of 16.7 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and 400* Hz. For medium and high voltage applications, your
PQube 3 supports PT and CT ratios up to 50000:1.
Your PQube 3 can also be used to monitor DC voltage, which can be useful for solar applications
(monitor the AC and DC voltages of your inverter).
*coming soon! Contact PSL for free firmware upgrade!
2.1.4 How do I power my PQube 3?
It can be directly powered from 24V AC or 24~48V DC or Power over Ethernet (PoE), or it can be
equipped with an optional snap-in PM1 Module that operates from AC 100V ~ 240V, 50/60/400
Hz. You can also apply DC 120V ~ 370V too!
2.1.5 How do I communicate with my PQube 3?
No network is required to retrieve files from your PQube 3. Simply copy the data to your computer
using a USB thumb drive or microSD card.
If you have a network connection available, your PQube 3 can automatically send you e-mails
whenever it detects an event. You can send your PQube 3 a new setup file, or even update its
firmware via e-mail. It also includes a built-in web server, FTP server, and supports communication
protocols including MODBUS TCP/IP, SNMP and more, giving you many ways to communicate with
your PQube 3.
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2.2 How Is Your PQube 3 Different?
There are many power quality meters, energy meters, and energy recorders available. What
makes the PQube 3 stand out from other products?
No software. No rental fees. Open data. -- You don’t need any software from PSL to use
the PQube 3. Do you have a web browser? A text editor? A spreadsheet program like
Microsoft Excel®? That’s all you need! All the data that the PQube 3 records are in open
formats that are easy to understand. You don’t have to buy or lease software from Power
Sensors Ltd, you don’t have to pay us to see your data, and the files are easy to pass on to
third parties.
Friendly data. – When you need information about your electric power, you don’t have
time to learn how to use complex software to get the view that you want. You simply
want your data organized and presented to you in a format you can understand. Your
PQube 3 presents power quality events and trends in formats you can easily use and lays
the data out in a way that’s understandable. Your PQube 3 knows what’s important.
Works out of the box, or configure everything to work for you – With our patent-pending
auto configuration, you can connect your PQube 3 to the power that you want to measure
and the PQube 3 will immediately start recording data. If you don’t like the default
settings you can change almost any setting using the PQube 3 Configurator program, or by
editing a text file on the SD card.
Works with or without a network – Do you have an Ethernet network? Plug the cable
into your PQube 3’s Ethernet port and get emails when an event occurs, browse the
recorded events and trends with your web browser, integrate it into your Modbus system,
or send traps to your SNMP server. Don’t have a network? No problem, just walk up to
the PQube 3 and extract the data onto a USB thumb drive. You can look at all the files on
any computer (you don’t need proprietary software). You don’t need a sophisticated
centralized data collection system to get started. Just connect a PQube 3 and start getting
data right away.
Store years of data on standard SD cards. – Your PQube 3 comes with an 8GB microSD
card which can hold up to 1 year of data under normal conditions. It automatically deletes
the oldest data when it becomes full, so no maintenance is required!
Small size – The PQube 3 is tiny (a little bit bigger than your fist), and that makes it easier
to integrate into your equipment, enclosure, or electrical panel.
Great value – At Power Sensors Ltd, we’re experts at building power sensor electronics.
We know how to do it right, and we know how to do it inexpensively. The PQube 3
provides high-end features at an affordable price.
It’s everything you need. – Power quality data: dips, swells, frequency variations, rapid
voltage changes, voltage and current harmonics, high frequency emissions and high
frequency impulses. Energy data: kWh, kVAh, kVARh, and carbon. Trend data: daily,
weekly, and monthly strip charts, cumulative probability and load duration. Why buy
multiple meters when your PQube 3 can do it all?
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A
Coin-cell battery (keeps real time clock
alive when instrument power is lost)
I
10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 port. 48V PoE compatible.
B
USB-1 High-Speed USB 2.0 port for USB
hard drives and adjacent microSD card
slot (format using FAT32 filesystem)
J
USB-2 Standard USB 1.0 port for use with ENV2
environmental probes.
C
Touchscreen display
K USB-3 Standard USB 1.0 port for use with ENV2
environmental probes.
D
Signal relay output. Normally closed
during recording mode. Opens ½ cycle
after event or device shutdown.
L
Current transformer inputs – nominal 0.333V RMS
(LOW range) or ±10Vpk (HIGH range)
E
Analog inputs. Maximum ±60VDC or
33VAC to earth. Can be used as
differential inputs.
M
L1, L2, L3 voltage inputs. See page 21 for
maximum voltage ratings.
F
Earth – functional. Use as a reference
point for analog inputs (not needed if
using analog channels in differential
mode).
N
Neutral terminal – optional depending on
your power configuration
G
Digital input. Wetted with 2.4V at 3
microamps. 1.5-volt threshold. 60-volt
tolerant.
O
Not connected.
H
Power supply input. 24VAC, or 24VDC to
48VDC (either polarity) nominal. 20VA
max.
P
Earth – functional. Used as the reference
point for voltage measurements.
IMPORTANT: this terminal must be properly
connected to ground for safety, accuracy, and
reliability.
2.3 Overview of PQube 3 Ports, Connections, and Controls
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2.4 Choosing Modules
IMPORTANT: Installation, service, and maintenance of your PQube 3 must only be done by
qualified personnel for electrical installations.
Each PQube 3 comes standard with the following features:
Three AC mains voltage channels
Eight current channels (for CTs with 0.333V secondary)
Four analog input channels for additional signals (for example, the output of a power
supply)
One digital input channel (monitor the state of an interlock switch)
One signal output relay (notify your PLC that an event has occurred)
Power supply input rated for 24VAC or 24-48VDC
One 10/100 Ethernet port (PoE compatible!)
One Hi-speed USB 2.0 port (for USB drive or ENV2 environmental probe)
Two standard USB 1.0 ports (for ENV2 environmental probes)
Full color touchscreen
8GB internal memory
One 8GB microSD card
One USB drive included with each PQube 3 (contains manual, quickstart guide, setup file,
Configurator program, Report Writer program)
If you need additional functionality or inputs beyond the standard PQube 3 feature set, you can
purchase optional modules for your PQube 3.
To choose modules for your application, you’ll need to answer four simple questions:
Do I need to power my PQube 3 from 100~240Vac (50/60/400 Hz)?
Do I need battery backup in the event of a power outage?
Do I need current inputs to measure the 1A or 5A secondary of a CT?
Do I need ANSI Class 0.2 or IEC 62053-22 Class 0.2S revenue energy accuracy?
Do I need ultra-precise GPS timestamps on your data?
Do I want to record the environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity,
pressure, or acceleration in addition to everything about the electric power?
Do I need to measure full spectrum radiation using a Pyranometer?
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2.4.1 Power your PQube 3 from 100~240Vac
PM1 and PM2 2.4.1.1
If you have 24~48Vdc or 24Vac, you can use your PQube
3’s internal power supply (just connect the voltage to the
power supply screw terminal blocks).
If you need to power your PQube 3 from 100~240Vac,
you’ll need the plug-in PM1 or PM2 Power Manager
module.
The PM2 module also includes a 24VDC auxiliary output so
you can power small accessories like LEDs or fans. The 24V
auxiliary output provides up to 5W of power.
2.4.2 Backup your PQube 3 during a power outage
UPS1 2.4.2.1
Connect the UPS1 Battery Backup module to your
PQube 3 to provide up to 30 minutes of ride-through
during a power outage. It can be used with or without
a PM1 or PM2 module.
The UPS1 module also backs up the auxiliary 24V
outputs on the PM2 module.
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2.4.3 Measure the 1A or 5A secondary wires of external current
transformers
CTI-1A and CTI-5A 2.4.3.1
Your PQube 3 comes standard with 8 current
channels which are compatible with CTs with
0.333V secondary.
But if you need to measure CTs with 1A or 5A
secondary wires for your application, use the
CTI Current Transformer Input module.
There are two versions; one with 1A input and
one with 5A input. Use the CTI module that
matches the secondary rating of your external
CTs.
There are four current inputs per module. Your
PQube 3 can accommodate up to two CTI
modules.
Use this module if your application requires
ANSI C12.20 Class 0.2 or IEC 62052-22 Class 0.2S
revenue grade accuracy.
2.4.4 Measure Environmental Conditions
ENV2 Environmental Probe 2.4.4.1
The ENV2 environmental probe allows your PQube 3 to measure ambient temperature, humidity,
pressure.
It also includes an accelerometer to measure shock and vibration, a thermocouple input for wide
temperature ranges, and a solar irradiation input.
Connect up to 2 probes to your PQube 3 using a microUSB to USB cable.
You can use a USB cable with a length of up to 3 meters.
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2.4.5 Synchronize your PQube 3 to GPS time
Your PQube 3 can synchronize its time clock to GPS, which provides better than 1 microsecond
accuracy. This is useful for Class A measurements, or if you need to make phasor measurements
with a microPMU.
MS1 2.4.5.1
The MS1 module interfaces with the GPS1 receiver to
provide your PQube 3 with ultra-precise GPS timing.
GPS1 2.4.5.2
The GPS1 receiver locks onto GPS satellites in the sky to
provide your PQube 3 with ultra-precise GPS timing. It is
designed to be weather-resistant and you can install it
outside using optional mounting hardware. It has 600V
functional isolation at both ends of the cable for safety.
Connect the GPS1 receiver to your MS1 module using the
included cable. You can extend the cable up to 25 meters
using a female-female RJ-45 coupler and standard CAT5E
cable.
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MS1 module on left
side of PQube 3
PQube 3 (main module)
PM1/PM2 Module
on right side of
PQube 3
UPS1 Module
on far right
side
3 Installing Your PQube 3
3.1 Installation Guide
3.1.1 Disconnect mains prior to servicing
IMPORTANT: Your PQube 3 must be installed only by qualified personnel for electrical installations.
Always disconnect all mains connections, and verify disconnections, prior to servicing.
In the United States and Canada, the equipment installation shall meet ANSI/NFPA 70, NEC, with
CSA C22.1, CEC, Part I or with both as appropriate. In other countries, follow all local installation
requirements and regulations.
3.1.2 Mount your PQube 3 properly and securely
Your PQube 3, and its optional modules, are designed to be mounted on an industry-standard
35mm DIN rail as rack- or panel-mounted equipment.
Example installation:
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The operator must be protected from the hazardous screw terminal blocks by a barrier. The screw terminal blocks must be made
“not ACCESSIBLE”, as defined in UL /IEC 61010-1 6.2, using an enclosure or barrier that meets the rigidity requirements of UL /IEC
61010-1 8.1 and that requires a tool to remove.
1
3.1.3 Include overcurrent protection and a disconnecting device
An external overcurrent protection device, such as a fuse or a circuit breaker, must be installed on
each mains connection. The device shall be UL Listed, branch circuit type overcurrent protector,
rated max. 10A.
Your PQube 3 can share the overcurrent protection device with other loads.
An operator-activated disconnecting device, such as a switch or a circuit breaker, must be installed
on the mains connections. This device must be clearly marked as the disconnecting device for your
PQube 3, and must be marked to indicate the disconnection function. Do not install your PQube 3
in such a way that it becomes difficult to operate this disconnecting device. The disconnecting
device must not disconnect the earth connection. The disconnecting device should be installed
near your PQube 3, within easy reach of the operator.
3.1.4 Protect the operator from the hazardous terminals
IMPORTANT: All high voltage parts must be covered, including the AC power to your PQube 3.
Install your PQube 3 so that all of the screw terminal blocks are not ACCESSIBLE1 to the operator.
Your PQube 3 can also be installed without a cover if installed in a lockable IUL 508 control panel.
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If you choose to install your PQube 3 in an enclosure, select a UL-listed enclosure that is appropriate for the purpose. If you plan
to use an enclosure of this type, you should review its mechanical compatibility with any optional features of your PQube 3 that
you plan to use: optional USB connections, optional temperature-humidity probes, etc.
Note the 1-amp, 3-phase circuit breaker, at far right, used both as external overcurrent protection and disconnecting device, near
your PQube 3.
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3.1.5 Connect your PQube 3 to the power supply
Your PQube 3 can take its operating power from four different sources:
24VAC or ±24–48VDC power supply terminals on PQube 3
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Optional PM1 Power Supply module
Rechargeable UPS module (automatically provides up to 30 minutes of battery backup
when the main power supply source drops out)
PQube 3 power supply terminals 3.1.5.1
The instrument power terminals (45 and 46) on the front of your PQube 3 must be connected to
24VAC (±20%) or 24–48VDC (±20%), supplied by a certified isolating power supply.
WARNING: Applying voltages outside of this range can cause permanent damage to your PQube 3.
Polarity does not matter. Also, your PQube 3 provides a minimum of 150V of transformer-based
isolation between these terminals and all other terminals, eliminating any problems with ground
loops.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 3.1.5.2
Plug in an Ethernet cable leading to a 48V PoE source (PoE switch/hub/router or PoE injector).
If no other power sources are available, your PQube 3 will request power from the PoE switch.
If your PQube 3 is already powered from another source (24V power supply or PM1 power supply
module, for example) then it will not request power from the PoE switch when you plug it in.
UPS1 Module 3.1.5.3
Plug the UPS1 module on the right side of your PQube 3 or PM1/PM2 module. This module is
always the outermost module on the right side.
By default, the UPS timer interval is 3 minutes. However, you can choose the operating duration
by writing a value in your Setup.ini file. The value can be set from 1 to 30 minutes. This guarantees
that there will be enough charge in the battery to record several successive power interruptions.
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PM2 front view –
24VDC output terminals
PM1/PM2 rear view -
100~240VAC input terminals
PM1 top view -
100~240VAC input terminals
Power Source
Product
Configuration
Auxiliary
24VDC load
Maximum USB
Load
Maximum Load on Relay
Outputs
Maximum Ambient
Temperature
Instrument
Power
Terminals
PQube 3, MS1,
GPS1
No load
USB1 1.5W
USB2 0.5W
USB3 0.5W
RLY1, RLY2, RLY3, RLY4
loaded with 30VDC/30VAC,
300mA max
65°C
PM1 AC Input
Terminals
PQube 3, PM1,
UPS1
5.15W max
USB1 0.3W
USB2 0.1W
USB3 0.1W
RLY1 loaded with
30VDC/30VAC, 300mA max
55°C
PM1 AC Input
Terminals
PQube 3, PM1,
UPS1, MS1, GPS1
No load
USB1 0.3W
USB2 0.1W
USB3 0.1W
RLY1 loaded with
30VDC/30VAC, 300mA max
65°C
As the lithium ion battery inside the module ages, its capacity will decline. Depending on operating
conditions and requirements, it may be necessary to replace your UPS1 Module every 3 to 5 years
or 500 cycles, whichever comes first.
PM1 or PM2 Power Supply Module 3.1.5.4
The PM1 or PM2 module accepts a range of 100~240VAC, 50/60/400Hz. It snaps into the right side
of your PQube 3. This module is ideal for applications where 24-48VDC, 24VAC, and PoE are not
available. Make sure your AC source can supply at least 20W.
On the PM2 module, 24VDC outputs are available on the 8-pin terminal block for powering
external accessories including DC Hall Effect sensors and indication LEDs. The first pair of terminals
labeled “Switched 24Vdc” can be toggled on and off in software. The other three pairs are tied
together internally. The total combined power output is 5W. This is enough to power one
additional PQube 3.
Maximum Load and Temperature Ratings 3.1.5.5
Your PQube 3 is rated for 65°C maximum ambient temperature under normal conditions when
installed according to the procedures set forth in this manual.
However, when loading the PM2 module’s 24V auxiliary circuit with 5W, the maximum ambient
temperature is derated to 55°C.
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For connections, PSL recommends wire ferrules for stranded wire, such as Panduit F77 series, for example Panduit F77-6-M.
Figure 1: Your PQube meets all IEC requirements for highfrequency emissions and susceptibility, both conducted and
radiated. For further protection, you can use clamp-on
ferrites on signal cables to minimize radio-frequency
emissions. For example, these are Panasonic
KRCBC160928B and KRCBC130714B.
Figure 2: To minimize emissions with the optional PM1
Power Supply module, optionally use a shielded power
conductor.
Connection
Minimum wire size
Maximum wire
size
Limitations and remarks
Comply with all local safety and installation
requirements and regulations.
PQube 3 terminals
L1, L2, L3, N
20AWG (0,52 mm2)
14 AWG (2.1mm2)
Min 600V UL-recognized insulation system required.
These terminals require less than 0,01 amps. Connection
to N (15) is optional. For single phase monitoring,
connect either L1-N or L1-L2 as appropriate for the mains
configuration.
PQube 3 Earth
terminal
20AWG (0,52 mm2)
14 AWG (2.1mm2)
Connect this terminal to a suitable earth connection. For
proper PQube operation, you must connect this terminal
to earth. It is used as a measurement reference, and as a
reference for your PQube’s low voltage circuits.
Optional
PQube 3 terminals
20AWG (0,52 mm2)
14 AWG (2.1mm2)
Min 600V UL-recognized insulation system required.
Wire size must be adequate for relay contact load. These
terminals rated at 30 VAC max, 60 Vdc max, 2 amps max.
All other terminals
20AWG (0,52 mm2)
14 AWG (2.1mm2)
Min 600V UL-recognized insulation system required.
PM1 AC Input
terminals
20AWG (0,52 mm2)
14 AWG (2.1mm2)
Min 600V UL-recognized insulation system required.
Shielded cable recommended for minimizing emissions.
PM1 DC Output
terminals
20AWG (0,52 mm2)
14 AWG (2.1mm2)
Min 600V UL-recognized insulation system required
3.1.6 Connecting the wires
Observe the wire size specifications and limitations. All conductors must be stranded copper. All
conductors and insulation systems and crimped devices must be appropriate for the application.
PSL recommends crimped ferrules on stranded wire. Tighten the screws on the high voltage
terminal block to 0,5 newton-meters (5 inch-pounds) of torque. Observe all voltage ratings and
limits.
Conductor characteristics 3.1.6.1
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Connection
Measurement
Category
Maximum
current
Limitations and remarks
PQube 3 terminals
L1, L2, L3, N
600 Vrms, CAT III
Corresponds to 480V L-N / 830V L-L max for 3-phase, 4wire Wye/Star systems.
Corresponds to 600V L-L max for 3-phase, 3-wire Delta
systems.
Corresponds to 480V L-L max for 1-phase, 2-wire Single
Phase systems.
Corresponds to 480V L-N / 960V L-L max for Split-SinglePhase, 3-wire systems.
All voltage channels must be covered after installation.
300 Vrms, CAT IV
Corresponds to 277 L-N / 480V L-L max for 3-phase, 4-wire
Wye/Star systems.
Corresponds to 480V L-L max for 3-phase, 3-wire Delta
systems.
Corresponds to 240V L-L max for 1-phase, 2-wire Single
Phase systems.
Corresponds to 240V L-N / 480V L-L max for Split-SinglePhase, 3-wire systems.
All voltage channels must be covered after installation.
PQube 3 Earth terminal
N/A
Optional PQube 3 RLY
terminals
30 Vrms or 60 Vdc
0.3A
All other PQube 3
terminals
30 Vrms or 60 Vdc
PM1 AC input terminals
240 Vrms, CAT II
Rated for Single-Phase 100~240VAC max. AC voltage
input terminal must be covered after installation.
PM1 DC output
terminals
24 VDC
0.42A
10W maximum output
USB1 Input
5VDC
0.2A
USB2 and USB3
5VDC
0.1A
Maximum voltages 3.1.6.2
Note: “CAT III” means Measurement Category III as defined in UL / IEC 61010-1: “Measurement category III is for
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use…”
“CAT IV” means Measurement Category IV as defined in UL / IEC 61010-1: “measurements performed at the source of the lowvoltage installation…. Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple
control units.”
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3.1.7 Connect mains AC voltage wires
The large high voltage terminal block on the back of your PQube 3 is removable. Refer to the
wiring diagrams on page 29 and use the appropriate wiring scheme for your power configuration.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to install the Earth conductor. Your PQube 3 relies on the Earth
conductor for safety, reliability, and accuracy.
You must apply at least 30VAC to these terminals before your PQube 3 will begin recording.
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PQube 3
PM1
PQube 3
PM1
UPS1
3.1.8 Protect antenna terminals from lightning
If you install an antenna in an outdoor location where it may be exposed to lightning, you must
include a properly installed UL-497C-listed lightning protection device on the antenna cable and
the antenna must be reliably earthed. Follow all local installation safety requirements and
regulations.
3.1.9 Installing Your PM1 Power Supply Module
The optional PM1 Power Supply Module connects to the right side of your PQube 3; just snap it in.
It accepts any 50/60/400 Hz single-phase input between 100Vac and 240Vac nominal. Verify that
you are connecting the line and neutral wires to the correct terminals on the module.
3.1.10 Installing Your UPS Module
The UPS Module provides backup power to your PQube 3 in the event of complete loss of
instrument power. Plug it into the right-side of your PQube 3. If using a PM1 Power Supply
Module, plug the UPS module into the right side of the PM1 module. The lithium-ion battery pack
can provide power between 1 and 30 minutes (user-configurable).
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A note on choosing the appropriate range of CT’s for your application:
peak currents.
3.1.11 Installing Current Transformers (CTs)
Your PQube 3 records AC current by measuring the secondary circuit of a current transformer (CT).
When installing current transformers, it is important to match the phases to the voltage inputs and
current input (connect the L1 voltage input and the L1 current sensor to the same conductor). This
is necessary for correct power and energy calculations.
Instructions for setting your CT ratio can be found on page 38.
IMPORTANT: You must only use UL listed energy monitoring current transformers with your
PQube 3.
If the PQube 3 is installed to monitor power and load, the nominal rated
current of the CT should be the most common load current throughout the
consumption period (e.g. work days). Your PQube 3 makes current
measurements with a Crest Factor of 3.5. This means that your PQube 3 can
measure instantaneous currents up to 350% of the nominal rated current (for
example, if you have selected a 300-amp current transformer, your PQube 3
will accurately measure up to ±1050 amps instantaneous). This is a very
useful feature when dealing with inrush currents, and currents with high
harmonic contents.
If the PQube 3 is installed to troubleshoot circuit breaker trip operation, the
nominal rated current should be selected closer to the trip settings. In all
cases the PQube crest factor of 3.5 provides a margin to capture properly the
PSL Ultra-Precise CTs 3.1.11.1
PSL Ultra-Precise CTs are specifically designed for your PQube 3. They are calibrated
to match the input impedance of your PQube 3’s current input channels, and each
CT comes with its own NIST-Traceable calibration certificate and table which you
can upload to your PQube 3. This is important if you need to measure high-order
current harmonics or if you need revenue-grade accuracy for your application.
PSL Ultra-Precise CTs are UL listed and utilize a 0.333V secondary to match your
PQube 3’s current input terminals. A burden resistor is built into the CT so you do
not need to worry about hazardous open circuit voltages.
You can see the list of available PSL Ultra-Precise CTs for your PQube 3 here:
http://www.powersensorsltd.com/CTOption3.php
You can look up the calibration certificate for your CTs here:
http://www.powersensorsltd.com/CalibCerts3.php
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From source
To load
Labels on CT
facing source
Installing CTs with 0.333V secondary 3.1.11.2
Your PQube 3 comes standard with 8 current input channels, which are typically used to measure
L1, L2, L3, N, E, plus 3 additional single-phase channels. The current channels on your PQube 3 are
rated for 0.333V nominal input, and they are designed to be used with CTs with 0.333V secondary.
For PSL CTs, white wires are positive and black wires are
negative.
If using PSL Ultra-Precise CTs with the shielded secondary
wires, red is positive and black is negative. Connect the shield
conductor to ground. If using another manufacturer’s CTs,
verify which wires are positive and negative before installing
them.
Clamp the CT around the conductor. For all PSL CTs, the label faces towards the source.
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1A or 5A vs. 0.333V secondary, what’s the difference?
Installing CTs with 1A or 5A secondary 3.1.11.3
If you will be monitoring the 1A or 5A secondary of existing metering CTs, you will need to use the CTI1A or the CTI-5A module. They have 1A and 5A nominal inputs, respectively.
The CTI module inputs are installed in series with your 1A or 5A secondary circuit. The terminal block on
your CTI module is connected to the 0.333V current input channels on your PQube 3. Each CTI module
includes 4 current channels, so you can use up to 2 CTI modules per PQube 3.
WARNING: When installing CTs with 1A or 5A secondaries, take extra precautions to ensure that an
open circuit does not develop on the secondary wires. Shorting blocks are typically used to avoid the
possibility of an open circuit during installation. CTs must be installed only by an qualified personnel for
electrical installations.
Most current transformers are designed to have 1A or 5A of current flowing
through the secondary circuit while full rated current is flowing through the
primary circuit.
While installing CTs with 1A or 5A secondary, it is imperative that an open
circuit does not develop in the secondary. If an open circuit develops while
current is flowing through the primary of the CT, a very hazardous open
circuit voltage (OCV) will develop across the opening. In this condition,
typical OCV values can range from hundreds to thousands of volts.
For this reason, PSL offers CTs exclusively with 0.333V secondary. Our CTs
include a built-in burden resistor in the secondary circuit so that the current
always has a path to flow through. The resistor value is calibrated and tuned
to achieve a 0.333V drop across the resistor at full rated current. This 0.333V
signal can then be measured using the 2 wires coming out of the CT.
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3.1.12 Connecting the ENV2 environmental probes
ENV2 probes are interfaced through a USB cable. Insert the USB connector into the USB-2 and
USB-3 slots of the PQube. You can connect up to 2 probes to your PQube3.
Note: if necessary, the probe can be connected to the front USB-1 slot, but you cannot extract
data over USB while the probe is occupying this port.
You can verify the proper operation of the environmental probe by checking the meter on the
screen (see Chapter “Operation” - touch screen - meters).
3.1.13 Installing Your MS1 Sync Module (GPS option)
The optional MS1 Sync Module connects to the left side of your PQube 3; just snap it in. Connect
the module before supplying power to your PQube 3. The MS1 Sync Module interfaces with the
PSL GPS1 module using a special 8-pin cable at the MS1 module and an RJ45 connection at the
GPS1 receiver.
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MS1 Pin-Out with pin 1 on left while
looking at module from the front
GPS Receiver Pin-Out based on standard
RJ-45 Ethernet pin-out
Pin
#:
Net
Name:
Function:
Wire Color*:
1
ANT_PPS-
Pulse Per
Second -
Orange/White
2
ANT_PPS+
Pulse Per
Second +
Orange
3
ANT_RX-
Received
Data -
Green/White
4
ANT_TX+
Transmitted
Data +
Blue
5
ANT_TX-
Transmitted
Data -
Blue/White
6
ANT_RX+
Received
Data +
Green
7
ANT_COM
Power
Supply
Return
Brown/White
8
ANT_25V
Positive
Power
Supply
Brown
Pin
#:
Net
Name:
Function:
Wire Color*:
1
ANT_PPS-
Pulse Per
Second -
Orange/White
2
ANT_PPS+
Pulse Per
Second +
Orange
3
ANT_RX-
Received
Data -
Green/White
4
ANT_TX+
Transmitted
Data +
Blue
5
ANT_TX-
Transmitted
Data -
Blue/White
6
ANT_RX+
Received
Data +
Green
7
ANT_COM
Power
Supply
Return
Brown/White
8
ANT_25V
Positive
Power
Supply
Brown
MS1 module to GPS1 receiver 8-pin cable pinouts: 3.1.13.1
*Wire color is based on standard Ethernet cable used to interface between MS1 Module and
GPS1 Receiver.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the RJ-45 plug of your GPS cable into a network switch or router.
It will damage your networking equipment.
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3.2 Wiring Diagrams
3.2.1 Single Phase L1-N
3.2.2 Single Phase L1-L2
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3.2.3 Single Split Phase
3.2.4 Delta – 3 CTs
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3.2.5 Delta – 2 CTs (PQube 3 calculates current on remaining channel)
3.2.6 Wye/Star
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3.2.7 Measuring Neutral Current (applies to any power configuration
with Neutral)
3.2.8 Measuring Earth Current (applies to any power configuration)
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3.2.9 Measuring Net Earth Current – Delta
3.2.10 Measuring Net Earth Current – Wye/Star
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Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/10-ST-3,5 - 1840447
Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/ 2-ST-3,5 - 1840366
3.3 Low Voltage Input/Output Terminals
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4 Setting Up Your PQube 3
4.1 Your Setup File
All of your PQube 3’s settings are contained in a simple text file called Setup.ini.
The factory-default setup file can be found on the USB drive that shipped with your PQube 3.
You can retrieve your PQube 3’s existing setup file via USB, SD card, email, web, or FTP.
Edit it using the PQube 3 Configurator program (recommended for most users). It is a graphical
editing utility to help avoid mistakes and possible conflicts across settings. For advanced users, you
can edit it using a text editor like Notepad.
You can download the PQube 3 Configurator program for free here:
http://www.powersensorsltd.com/PQube3.php#config
After you’ve made your changes, save the file as Setup.ini and upload it back to your PQube 3 via
email, web, FTP, and it will automatically reboot and load the new settings on startup. You can also
copy your new Setup file onto a USB drive or microSD card and insert it directly into your PQube 3.
After detecting the new Setup file, your PQube will ask you to reboot so it can load the new
settings.
For details about each of the Setup file tags, refer to Appendix 1 on page 70.
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4.2 Initial Device Setup
Your PQube 3 will work right out of the box. Once your PQube 3 has been installed, connected to
the monitoring circuit, and powered on, it will begin recording data immediately. The default
settings will work for most applications, but if you have special requirements you may need to
change a few settings. Don’t worry, it’s an easy process.
4.2.1 Set the Date and Time
After your PQube 3 is installed and running, the first thing you need to do
is set the date and time. Setting the date and time is important because all
of the output files your PQube produces include a time stamp.
All PQubes are shipped from the factory synchronized to UTC time.
If your PQube 3 has an internet connection, you can configure it to synchronize to an SNTP or NTP
server in the Setup file.
If your PQube 3 is equipped with the MS1 and GPS1 modules, it will automatically synchronize its
clock to GPS time.
If your PQube 3 does not have GPS and is not configured for SNTP or NTP,
you can manually set the time using the controls on the display.
4.2.2 Set Your Languages
Specify a primary language and
secondary language in your Setup file.
Events and trends will be generated
using both languages.
You can also choose which language
shows up on the display from the
Languages screen on the display.
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4.2.3 Set Your Potential Transformer (PT) Ratio
If you are using Potential Transformers (PT) to monitor voltages above 690Vac Phase-to-Phase
(400Vac Phase-to-Earth) you can program the PT ratio into your PQube 3 so that it reports the
actual primary voltage.
For example, to use your PQube 3 on a 24 kilovolt distribution system, you might use a 100:1
potential transformer to reduce the 24 kilovolts to 240 volts.
In setup file, set the PT ratio to 24000:240 or 100:1. You will also need to set your nominal voltage
using the primary voltage of your PT. Even though your PQube 3 has 240V applied to its mains AC
voltage terminals, you need to set the nominal voltage to 24000.
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CT Ratio
CTI Module
CT Ratio Calculation
CT Ratio in Setup File
Example 1
300A:5A
CTI-5A module
300𝐴
5𝐴
×
5𝐴
0.333𝑉
=
300𝐴
0.333𝑉
300:0.333
Example 2
300A:5A
CTI-1A module
300𝐴
5𝐴
×
1𝐴
0.333𝑉
=
300𝐴
1.666𝑉
300:1.666
Example 3
300A:1A
CTI-5A module
300𝐴
1𝐴
×
5𝐴
0.333𝑉
=
1500𝐴
0.333𝑉
1500:0.333
4.2.4 Set Your Current Transformer (CT) Ratio
If you are using CTs with 0.333V secondary 4.2.4.1
To set the CT ratio, simply enter the primary current and secondary voltage into your CT ratio. For
example, if you have a current transformer rated at 300 amps, with 0.333V secondary, then you
would set your CT ratio to 300:0.333. The value in the Current Transformer Ratio field is applied to
the L1, L2, and L3 current channels.
If you are using CTs with 1A or 5A secondary 4.2.4.2
Use the CTI-1A or CTI-5A modules are designed to accept the 1A or 5A secondary of metering CTs.
The CTI-1A module has a ratio of 1A:0.333V. The CTI-5A module has a ratio of 5A:0.333V.
To calculate your CT ratio, multiply the ratio of your metering CT by the ratio of your CTI module.
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4.2.5 Verify your PQube 3 has been configured correctly
Check Power Configuration 4.2.5.1
From the main menu on the touchscreen display, go to System, Config,
Power Config. Verify that the power configuration, nominal voltage, and
nominal frequency look correct. This is important for proper event
detection and data recording. Your PQube will not begin recording until it
has locked onto the power configuration. The minimum lock-on voltage is
30VAC applied between L1 and N, or between L1 and L2.
If you are using your PQube for DC monitoring only, and do not wish to record AC voltage, you can
set your Power Configuration to “NO_MAINS” in your setup file.
Verify meter readings 4.2.5.2
From the display, press the Meters button and check that everything looks
correct. If you entered PT and CT ratios into your setup file, verify that
your voltage and current values look appropriate. Also make sure that
your values for power (watts) and power factor look appropriate. If you
have inverted your CTs or installed the CTs on the wrong phases, your
power readings will be inaccurate.
Verify voltage and current vectors 4.2.5.3
You will also want to verify that your voltage and current vectors look appropriate. Our vector
convention for a balanced 3-phase system is L1 voltage at 0°, with L2 voltage at -120° and L3
voltage at +120°.
4.2.6 Common Installation Errors
Negative Sequence Unbalance Excessively High 4.2.6.1
If your PQube 3 reports an excessively high negative sequence unbalance ratio, this means your
phase rotation is reversed. If you were connecting a 3-phase motor using this sequence, it would
begin rotating in the opposite direction as intended. To change your phase rotation, swap any 2
phases.
Power Readings Lower Than Expected 4.2.6.2
If your watts and power factor readings are much lower than expected, double check that your CTs
are installed on the correct conductors. For example if your L1 current sensor is installed on the L2
conductor, your L1 power will be much lower than expected, and possibly negative.
Unexpected Negative Power Readings 4.2.6.3
During installation, it is easy to make a mistake in your current transformer connections, either by
reversing the secondary connections or by feeding the main power conductor through your current
transformer backwards.
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Why Bother?
It is important to correctly connect your CTs (or use the method above to correct a wiring
error). Power (watt) calculations are made by multiplying the instantaneous current by the
instantaneous voltage. If one or more of your current transformers is incorrectly set up,
your PQube will calculate negative power for that phase.
You can always shut the power down and open up the cabinet to fix your wiring; but an easier way
is to invert your CT polarity in your setup file.
For example, if you realize that you have installed your L2 current transformer backwards, just
invert the L2 current channel in your setup file.
PQube 3 Not Locking Onto Power Configuration 4.2.6.4
Your PQube 3 does not have an ON/OFF switch for recording data. It is designed to automatically
begin recording data as soon as it has locked onto the power configuration. If it cannot lock onto a
power configuration, it cannot record data.
If your PQube 3 is having trouble locking on, check the following:
First, verify that you have at least 30VAC applied between the L1 and N terminals or the L1 and L2
terminals.
Next, verify that you’ve connected the Earth conductor to your PQube 3. If you forget to install the
Earth conductor to your PQube 3, your PQube 3 may have problems locking onto the power
configuration. Connecting the Earth conductor is required to ensure the safety, reliability, and
accuracy of your PQube 3.
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Use the Back button on
to go back up one level.
Use the Home button
(2nd to left) to go directly
to the main screen.
You can save
screenshots if you have
a USB drive plugged in.
Diagnosis – coming soon!
5 PQube 3 Operation
5.1 User Controls
5.1.1 Navigating the Touchscreen Display
Use the touchscreen on your PQube 3 to navigate the display. You can view live meters, recent
events, system information, and perform actions like ejecting removable media and rebooting the
unit.
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Date/time: You can change the time and day unless you are configured to
synchronize on SNTP or NTP, or your PQube 3 is connected to GPS.
Your PQube 3 will automatically set the correct day of week.
If you have enabled SNTP or NTP in your Setup.ini file, your PQube 3 will
synchronize to UTC time, then it applies the offset from UTC as specified in your
Setup file so that all measurements are time tagged with local time (in this example
Pacific Time PST).
.
Power configuration: This screen shows you the power configuration, nominal
voltage, and nominal frequency that your PQube is using.
Information: Look up your PQube 3’s firmware version, model number, serial
number. Status is for internal factory use only.
Language: Select the language for the user interface on your screen. By default the
language is English-US.
NOTE: If you get a “Fonts missing” message, re-install your language pack by
copying the Languages folder onto a USB drive or microSD card and plugging it into
your PQube 3.
Network: Your PQube 3’s IP address and MAC address can be found on this screen.
This is useful if you have a dynamic IP address. It is also useful for troubleshooting
connectivity issues.
System 5.1.1.1
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Advanced: UPS battery status and GPS synchronization status are available here.
Coming soon! You will be able to view status of your signal relay(s) and your PM2’s
24V auxiliary outputs.
Voltage and Frequency: These are line-to-line, line-to-neutral, and neutral-to-earth
true-RMS voltmeters. Different meters will show on these screens, depending on
your power configuration. (For example, if the power configuration is “delta”, there
will not be any L-N meters, because there is no neutral conductor.) If you have set a
potential transformer ratio in your Setup.ini file, the values will reflect this ratio.
Current: These meters show the true-RMS current. If you have set a current
transformer ratio in your Setup.ini file, then these meters will use that ratio, so
these meters will sometimes show their values in kilo-amps or even mega-amps.
Different meters will show on this screen, depending on your power configuration.
(For example, if the power configuration is “delta”, this screen will not show a
neutral current meter, because there is no neutral conductor in delta power.)
Meters 5.1.1.2
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Power: These are the true power, apparent power, and reactive power readings,
and they correctly handle harmonics (distorted voltages and distorted currents). If
you have set a current transformer ratio and/or potential transformer ratio in your
Setup.ini file, then these meters will reflect those ratios.
Peaks : These meters show the peak values on Load , Watts and VARS reached . The
Peak accumulators can be reset by pressing the Reset button
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Energy: These three meters show the total energy, apparent energy, and reactive
energy.
Class A: You will find additional power quality parameters as defined in IEC 61000-
4-30 Class A, the international standard for power quality measurement methods.
Flicker: These meters show flicker according to IEC 61000-4-15 Edition 2 methods.
P
inst
is the instantaneous flicker value for Incandescent Flicker. PST is the short term
flicker, a statistical analysis of Pinst after 10 minutes, synchronized to real-time
clock. PLT is the mean value of P
inst
over previous 2 hours, synchronized to real-time
clock.
Unbalance: These meters show the voltage unbalance and the current unbalance.
You choose in your Setup.ini file whether your PQube calculates unbalance using
the ANSI C84.1 method, or the IEC method, or the GB method.
Harmonics: Use this screen to view every harmonic up to the 50th for both voltage
and current. Select one harmonic at a time. The selected harmonic applies to all
channels. (Harmonic values up to the 63rd are recorded in your PQube 3’s CSV files.)
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Interharmonics: Use this screen to view every interharmonic up to the 50th for both
voltage and current. Select one harmonic at a time. The selected interharmonic
applies to all channels. (Harmonic values up to the 63rd are recorded in your PQube
3’s CSV files.)
2-150kHz: Use this screen to view the conducted emissions in the 2-150kHz range.
Useful for monitoring noise due to interference sources including solar inverters.
More Meters: Additional meters can be found here.
Analog Channels: The Analog meters show the RMS voltage (equivalent to DC
voltage for DC signals). You can view the Analog-to-Earth channels (common
mode) and the Analog-to-Analog channels (differential mode).
The internal pull-up voltage is 2.5V floating. It will zero out once you connect
something to these terminals.
Environmental Meters: If you have ENV2 environmental probes, you can view your
temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, acceleration, thermocouple input, and
solar irradiance input here.
Digital Input: The DIG1 meter shows the average value of the DIG1 digital input
averaged over one cycle – useful when the DIG1 signal is changing rapidly, because
it will show the duty cycle of the DIG1 signal.
These terminals are wetted at 2.2VDC with a threshold of 1.5V.
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KYZ Pulse Output: Coming soon! Use for revenue-grade energy applications.
Your PQube displays the 10 most recent events. For each event, you get date/time,
event type, and magnitude/duration if applicable. Use the up/down arrows to
navigate the list.
Snapshot: You can trigger a Snapshot (waveform capture) event at any time using
this button.
Email: Press this button to send a test e-mail.
Trend: Trigger a partial daily trend for today. The data will begin at midnight and
end at the time you pressed the button.
Reboot: Use this button to initiate a soft reboot. A confirmation message will
appear, choose YES to reboot.
Recent Events 5.1.1.3
Actions 5.1.1.4
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Eject: Use this button to safely remove any flash media (USB or microSD) that you
have plugged into your PQube 3.
Clear: Use this button to clear all events and trends from your PQube 3.
USB: Use this button to save your recorded data to the USB drive. For now you are
able to copy all of the data to the drive, but in a future update you will be able to
choose data only from today, this week, or this month as well.
SD: Coming soon! You will be able to use this button to copy data to the removable
microSD card in a future firmware update.
Save Files 5.1.1.5
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5.1.2 Rebooting Your PQube 3
To perform a software reboot 5.1.2.1
You can do a software reboot your PQube 3 using two methods:
1. Touchscreen – From main menu, go to Actions, then Reboot.
2. Web server – Commands page
To perform a hardware reboot 5.1.2.2
If you cannot perform a software reboot, press the reset button near the microSD card slot with a
paperclip.
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5.1.3 Ejecting your USB thumb drive or microSD card
You can insert a USB thumb drive or microSD card into your PQube 3. Your PQube 3 will
automatically detect it.
To remove the USB drive or microSD card, go to the Actions screen and press the Eject button.
After the progress bar is complete, you can remove the drive from your PQube 3.
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5.2 Accessing the FTP Server on Your PQube 3
Your PQube 3 has a built-in plain FTP server which you can access using any standard FTP client.
There are 5 different FTP accounts available.
1. ftp_user_1, ftp_user_2, ftp_user_3
Use these accounts to access events, trends, and logs.
2. ftp_config
Use this account to upload a new setup file. After the upload is complete, your PQube 3 will
automatically reboot and load your new settings. You can also retrieve your PQube 3’s existing
setup file using this account.
3. ftp_updater
You can upload new firmware to your PQube 3 using this account. After the upload is complete,
your PQube 3 will automatically reboot and install the new firmware.
By default, each FTP account is disabled. To enable access for a particular account, you will need to specify a
password for that account.
In the PQube 3 Configurator program, go to the Network Setup tab and locate the FTP Profiles section.
Select the FTP account you would like to use, and hit the Enable button. Specify a password (at least 8
characters long) and save your Setup file. After uploading your setup file, that FTP account will be available
for you to use.
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5.3 Accessing the HTTP Web Server on Your PQube 3
To access the web server on your PQube 3, it must be:
Connected to a network
Have a valid IP address assigned to it (assigned by DHCP or fixed IP)
To access your PQube 3 online, enter the IP address of the PQube 3 into your Internet Browser.
Your browser will automatically direct you to the main Status page.
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PQube3 date and
time (automatically
refreshes every
few seconds)
PQube3 IP
address
PQube Location
name & PQube ID
as specified in your
Setup file
Note 1 and
Note 2 from
your Setup file
PQube 3 serial
number and
model number
Transformer
ratios
Power configuration,
nominal voltage, &
nominal frequency
5.3.1 Status
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5.3.2 Meters
The page displays and refreshes regularly the various meters. The meters list depends on the
power configurations, channels set to be recorded and environment probes connected. You can
manually refresh the meters at any time by pressing the refresh button.
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Links to the
details of the
events for a
given month.
Links to the
data files and
waveform and
RMS graphs for
each event
5.3.3 Events
The page displays the list of events organized around years, and months. Clicking the links provides
access to more details down the data files and graphs for each of the events. You can refresh the
events listing at any time by pressing the refresh button.
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Links to daily/weekly/
monthly trend files
Clicking on “File
List” brings the
list of daily
trends for each
day
Clicking on “File
List” brings the
daily trend files
5.3.4 Trends
You can refresh the trends listing at any time by pressing the refresh button.
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5.3.5 Commands
From the Commands page, you can trigger snapshots or daily trends, send test emails, or reset
your PQube 3. You can also apply new setup files and firmware updates from here.
You can restrict access to this page by specifying a username and password for the HTTP
Administrator in your setup file.
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5.4 PQube 3 Email Setup
You can configure your PQube 3 to send you an email whenever new data is available, or if there is
any system activity. You can also execute commands on your PQube 3 by sending emails with the
command name in the subject line. All you need to do is provide a dedicated email account for
your PQube 3, and define a list of email recipients.
5.4.1 Setting up an email account for your PQube 3
Your PQube 3 needs its own email account. All emails from your PQube will be sent from this
email address, and all email commands from you will be sent to this email address.
PSL provides a free email account for every PQube 3. Use the PQube 3 Configurator to
automatically set up the pqube.com email account for your PQube 3.
If you don’t want to use your free pqube.com email account, our PQube 3 supports accounts from
common email providers such as Yahoo! and Google. At this time, Microsoft Exchange Server is
not supported.
If you want to use an email account using your own company’s domain, go to the PQube3 Email
Setup section of your Setup file and enter the following information below. You will need to obtain
this information from your IT or System Administrator.
Please tell your System Administrator that:
Your PQube 3 is a standard e-mail client.
For outgoing mail, your PQube supports plain-text authentication, SSL, Cram-MD5, or
MD5-Digest login protocols.
For incoming mail, your PQube supports plain-text authentication, SSL, Cram-MD5, MD5-
Digest, USER-PASS, or APOP login protocols.
Ask your System Administrator to set up an e-mail account, and get the following
information from them:
SMTP Server: __________________________ Port: _______ Auth method: _______
POP Server: ___________________________ Port: _______ Auth method: _______
PQube e-mail address: _________________________
PQube e-mail user name: _______________________
PQube e-mail password: ________________________
Use this information to fill in your Setup.ini file in the PQube3 Email Setup tab.
WARNING
Do not assign your personal email address to your PQube 3. Your PQube 3 must
have its own dedicated email address that it can use to send and receive email.
Power Sensors Ltd. is not responsible for any loss of data.
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5.4.2 Getting event notifications and trend data from your PQube 3 by
email
To begin with, choose what type of data you would like to receive from your PQube 3. You can
choose Event data, Trend data, Reset emails, or all email types. If applicable, your PQube 3 will
include output files as attachments.
You need to specify who will be receiving these emails. You can specify up to five Email_To
recipients, five Email_CC_To recipients, and five Email_BCC_To recipients.
For events, you can also set up to nine total recipients for event summary emails. This is useful for
people who only need quick notifications that an event occurred, without requiring detailed
waveforms and graphs.
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5.4.3 Sending commands to your PQube 3 over email
To begin with, enable Incoming Emails [to your PQube 3] by checking the box labeled Incoming
Emails at the Email Commands to PQube 3 tab. Your PQube 3 will log into its email account at
regular intervals. You can set this interval (in seconds) at this section.
For security reasons, you may want to specify a subject keyword and add names to the email
whitelist. For an email command to be successfully processed, the email command must be sent
from someone on the email whitelist, and the first word in the subject must begin with this subject
keyword. Set the subject keyword and email whitelist in the Incoming Email Filter section.
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Command (case sensitive)
Description
New Setup File
Your new setup file must be named Setup.ini, and must be
attached to the e-mail.
Your PQube 3 will send you two reply e-mails: one when it
receives the new setup file, and another when the new setup
file has been successfully installed.
Firmware Update
Obtain a firmware update from www.PowerStandards.com
and attach it to the email. If your PQube 3 receives a valid
firmware update, it will reset and perform the update.
Reset PQube
Resets PQube 3 upon receipt of email. This is useful when
loading a new setup file or firmware via FTP.
Send Logs
You can ask your PQube 3 to send you its log files via e-mail.
The log files can help diagnose PQube setup problems, and
they show the complete history of your PQube.
For faster technical support, please include these files when
contacting our technical support department.
Send Setup
Retrieve the existing setup file from your PQube 3.
Generate Snapshot
Takes a waveform recording of your power.
Generate Daily Trends
Generates the Daily Trends for today. The data ranges from
Midnight to the moment the email request is received.
Reset Energy Accumulators
Resets all accumulated energy values.
Reset Peak Measurements
Resets all peak values for the Peak Amps, Peak Demand, and
Peak VA meters.
Reset Analog Energy Accumulator*
Resets accumulated Analog energy values.
Set Harmonic of Interest to #*
Sets the Harmonic of Interest on the PQube display and Web
Server. Replace # with the desired harmonic order of interest
(1-50).
List of Email Commands 5.4.3.1
* = coming soon
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5.5 Modbus Setup
5.5.1 Basics
Your PQube 3 has a built-in Modbus-over-TCP server that you can use to read meters and
determine when new event or trend recordings are available.
You can set the following parameters in your PQube 3’s setup.ini file:
Modbus Base Address: The global base address from which all registers are offset. Default is
0x7000.
Modbus Query Port: The TCP/IP port on which the Modbus server listens. Default is port 502.
Modbus Byte Order: Data values spanning multiple registers (such as floats) can be reported in BIG
ENDIAN or LITTLE ENDIAN. Default is BIG_ENDIAN.
Modbus Slave ID: The PQube can be assigned a slave ID required in queries. Default value is 0x1.
5.5.2 Scan rates, client load, and limitations
The Modbus protocol limits single query register results to 125 registers per scan. A scan of sets of
registers can occur at client, PQube, and network speeds. However, the PQube3 modbus register
values only update at the internal meter update rate, which is around 2 Hz. Therefore, high rate
scans of values in sets of registers will only change returned at 2 Hz, even if scanning at higher rates
is supported.
The PQube supports multi-client, multi-session modbus, with conventional limit to 10 clients at a
time. This value can be changed internally in software.
5.5.3 Supported Clients
The PQube3 supports the PSL Modbus Client, third party free Modbus clients, or any software
conforming to the Modbus protocol (such as groov).
5.5.4 Register List (refer to Modbus Reference Manual)
Refer to the PQube 3 Modbus Reference Manual for the register tables.
5.5.5 Downloads
The PSL Modbus Client and PQube 3 Modbus Reference Manual are available for download at:
http://www.powersensorsltd.com/PQube3_Reg.php
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Purple = Seeking phase lock
(still waiting to record data)
or
Green = Locked onto
power configuration
(recording has started)
Green = Ethernet Link
Yellow = Ethernet Activity
Red = Disk activity
Green = USB activity
Yellow = Supercap discharging
Green = Supercap charging
Green = Ethernet Link
Yellow = Ethernet Activity
Blue = Powered from PoE
5.6 LED Definitions
5.6.1 PQube 3
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Green = PPS pulse (blinks at 1Hz)
Blue = GPS power ON
Orange = Cross Trigger (future extension)
Green = AC input power detected
Blue = 24V auxiliary outputs are ON
(PM2 only)
5.6.2 MS1
5.6.3 PM1/PM2
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Green blinking at 1Hz = Normal operation
Green blinking at 2Hz = Acceleration event in
progress (ENV2 only)
Red blinking = Powered, but not communicating
with PQube 3
Red solid = Transmitting event data to PQube 3
Green = Battery is discharging
Blue = Battery is charging
5.6.4 UPS1
5.6.5 ENV1/ENV2
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5.7 Upgrading the Firmware on your PQube 3
The process to perform firmware updates is similar to applying new setup files.
To apply firmware updates locally 5.7.1.1
Copy updates.tar onto a USB thumb drive or microSD card, then insert it into your PQube 3. The
update process will begin automatically and the device will restart after several minutes. PSL
provides the firmware updates as compressed tar files. Make sure the file name is updates.tar
when you copy it to your flash drive.
After successful update and reboot, your PQube 3 automatically renames updates.tar to
updatesYYYYMMDDHHMMSS.tar so it does not repeatedly initiate the firmware update process.
Look at the filename to verify that your PQube 3 successfully processed the firmware update.
To apply firmware updates over the web 5.7.1.2
You can also update the firmware through the Web page <Command> by selecting the file with the
[browse] button, and then pressing [send]. Although the browser states that the file is sent, it may
take up to 15 minutes for the PQube 3 to update its firmware and reboot, depending on the
firmware file size and network connection speeds.
Web page for sending a configuration or updating the firmware
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Applying a firmware update over email 5.7.1.3
If you have Incoming Email enabled on your PQube 3, you can attach updates.tar to an email and
your PQube will download and process the file automatically.
Apply a firmware update over FTP 5.7.1.4
Log into your PQube 3’s FTP server with the username ftp_updater. Upload updates.tar into the
folder and your PQube 3 will automatically reboot and apply the update.
For instructions on how to access your PQube 3’s FTP server, refer to page 51.
Be notified when a new firmware update is available 5.7.1.5
Register at www.pqube3.com and we’ll send you an email whenever a new firmware update is
available.
If you prefer not to register, you can also periodically check www.pqube3.com for news and
updates.
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5.8 Maintenance
5.8.1 Turning Off Your PQube 3
Your PQube 3 is designed to be a permanently installed monitor. It does not have an on/off switch
because it is designed to run continuously. If you need to turn off your PQube 3, remove your
PQube 3’s instrument power (either the power screw terminal block on your PQube 3, the optional
PM1 Power Supply Module, or PoE). Your PQube 3 will automatically initiate graceful shutdown to
prevent any write damage to flash.
If you have a UPS module installed, your PQube 3 will continue to run for the allotted amount of
time. To immediately power down the device while on backup power from the UPS module, go to
the Actions screen and press Reboot. With no permanent power source available, your PQube 3
will simply turn off.
5.8.2 Replacing Your PQube 3’s Clock Battery
Your PQube 3 uses a user-replaceable, non-rechargeable
lithium-manganese coin cell battery to back up the system
clock in the event of instrument power loss. PSL recommends
replacing this battery every 10 years. When you order a
replacement battery, always remember to power off the
device first, disconnect mains connections, and verify
disconnections.
To remove and replace the battery, insert a small flat-head screwdriver to pry up the label near the
USB port and microSD card slot. Remove the old battery and install the new one. It is not possible
to install the battery with the wrong polarity.
Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of the used battery.
Disconnect power to the device before replacing the battery.
Replace battery with a PSL-supplied battery only. Use of another battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion. This part must be supplied only by PSL or PSL agents.
5.8.3 Life Expectancy of the PQube 3 and the PM1 module
The estimated life expectancy of a PQube 3 and its PM1 module is 8 years (estimation based on
operating temperature at 20-30degC).
5.8.4 UPS1 Life Expectancy and Long Term Storage Instructions
The lithium ion batteries in your UPS1 module are rated for 3 years or 500 cycles, whichever comes
first. Contact PSL to replace the batteries. Do not attempt to replace the batteries yourself.
If you need to store your PQube 3 and modules on the shelf for 3 months or longer, all you need to
do is charge your UPS1 module up to full before putting it away. Simply turn on your PQube 3 with
the UPS1 module, and let it run for at least 20 hours to ensure a full charge.
If you will be storing your PQube 3 and modules for more than 1 year, be sure to periodically
recharge your UPS1 module at least once per year to avoid full discharge.
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Reset reasons
Description
System Timeout reached
One of the processes of the PQube is stuck or takes too much time to
complete compared to expected
Setup File Sent
A new setup.ini file has been sent
Update Required Restart
A firmware update was sent and PQube3 restarted
User Triggered Display Reboot
The touch screen <Action> <reboot> has been used
Web Command Reboot
A reset has been requested from the web command page
Battery Timeout Reached.
Battery Percentage: XX%
The PQube has shut down after reaching the configured autonomy of
battery (see PQube configuration).
Unspecified Reason
No reason identified (default)
5.8.5 Cleaning Instructions
If necessary, wipe the accessible parts of your PQube 3 with a slightly damp cloth while it is
powered off. Do not use abrasives or chemical cleaners and do not clean your PQube 3 while it is
powered on.
5.8.6 Reasons for reset
If your PQube 3 is configured to email you whenever system activity occurs, it will notify you
whenever it has reset.
5.9 Calibration Information for Your PQube 3
Every PQube 3 is calibrated and traced to NIST at the factory. You can download a free NIST trace
certificate that contains the specific calibration information for your PQube 3 by entering your
PQube 3’s serial number at http://www.powersensorsltd.com/CalibCerts3.php .
5.10 PQube 3 technical specifications
The PQube 3 Technical specifications are available for download at:
http://www.powersensorsltd.com/PQube3.php
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6 Appendix 1: Setup File Guide
6.1.1 Device Setup
Setup.ini Tags
Comments
Valid Values
Example
[PQube_Information]
General Information about your PQube
PQube_ID="PSL PQube in PSL Cal Lab"
The unique identifier will appear on all output
information. Quotation marks (“) are required.
Any combination
of letters,
numbers, spaces
and special
characters [‘-‘,
‘%’,’_’] up to 63
characters
Location_Name="PSL Calibration Lab"
Note_1="PSL PQube – General Demonstrator"
Note_2="(Located in PSL Calibration Lab)"
Appears on all Event/Snapshot and Trends and
Statistics recordings. Quotation marks (“) are
required.
Any combination
of letters,
numbers, spaces
and special
characters [‘-‘,
‘%’,’_’] up to 63
characters
Power_Configuration=AUTO
Set this tag to AUTO if you want your PQube to
automatically choose its Power Configuration
based on the voltage it finds on its input terminals
when it starts up.
Alternatively, you can specify exactly which power
configuration you would like your PQube to lock
onto.
Choose AUX to enable data recording using only
the auxiliary channels (analog, digital,
environmental). No mains AC voltage is required
to begin recording.
AUTO
Single_Phase_L1_N
Single_Phase_L1_L2
Split_Phase
Star
Wye
Delta
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Time_Zone=PST
Enter the time zone where your PQube is located.
UTC sometimes called Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT)
Any combination of 3
or 4 capital letters
Offset_From_UTC_In_Hours=
Choose the number of hours your PQube should
add or subtract from UTC to calculate your local
time, if you are using SNTP protocol to set your
PQube’s time.
For example, the offset from UTC in Pacific
Standard Time is -8.
Your PQube will automatically apply this offset
after synchronizing to an external time source like
a time server or GPS receiver.
-24 to +24
UPS_Time_In_Minutes=
Choose the number of minutes your PQube UPS1
battery autonomy. This allows to program
sufficient back up power for several outages in
short sequence..
By default the autonomy is 3 minutes.
3 to 30
Fan_Temperature_Threshold=
Your PQube 3's internal fan turns on when the
CPU temperature exceeds this threshold.
By default, the temperature threshold for the
internal fan is 60.
40-60
PQube_Primary_Language=
PQube_Secondary_Language=
Choose the language amongst a list of 30+
languages.
Default is English-American.
Arabic-Standard
Cambodian
ChineseSimplified
ChineseTraditional
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Magyar
Malaysian-Bahasa
Norwegian
Persian
Polish
Portuguese-Brazil
Portuguese-Portugal
Romanian
Russian
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English-American
English-British
English-India
Finish
French-Canada
French-France
German
Greek
Hebrew
Hindi-Devenagari
IndonesianBahasa
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Serbian
Slovakian
Slovenian
Spanish-LatinAmerica
Spanish-Mexico
Spanish-Spain
Swedish
Tagalog
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
[Nominal_Inputs]
Nominal_Phase_To_Phase_Voltage=AUTO
Nominal_Phase_To_Neutral_Voltage=AUTO
By default, your PQube will automatically detect
your nominal voltage if it is one of the following:
Phase-Neutral
69V, 120V, 230V, 277V, 350V, or 400V
Phase-Phase
69V, 100V, 200V, 208V, 240V, 400V, 480V, 600V,
or 690V
If using Potential Transformers, you will need to
enter the actual primary voltage.
AUTO
Any number
between 50 to
400 for PhaseNeutral
Any number
between 50 to
690 for PhasePhase
Nominal_Phase_To_Phase_
Voltage=
110
If using a 1000:1 Potential
Transformer:
Nominal_Phase_To_Phase_Voltage=
110000
Nominal_Frequency=AUTO
By default, your PQube will automatically detect
your nominal frequency if it is 50, 60, or 400 Hz.
AUTO
16 (corresponds
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You can also manually set the frequency to 50, 60,
or any frequency between 320 and 560Hz.
to 16.67Hz)
50
60
Any number between
320 to 560
[Channel_Recordings]
Generate_GIF_Graphs=ON
Generate_PQDIF_Files=ON
Choose the types of files your PQube will
generate for events and trends
; ------ Valid Values: ON, OFF
Recorded_Samples_Per_Cycle=256
; ------ Choose the number of samples/cycle for
waveform recordings
; ------ This does not change your PQube 3's
sampling rate, only the level of detail in your
waveform graphs. Your PQube 3 always samples
at 512 samples/cycle.
; ------ Your choice is a tradeoff between graph
resolution and the overall number of cycles
displayed in the graph.
; ------ Valid Values: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512. Typical
value 256
; ------ There are 4096 total samples in the
waveform buffer. Your PQube records 8 cycles at
value 512, 16 cycles at value 256, ..., 128 cycles at
value 32
Record_Phase_To_Phase_Channels=AUTO
Record_Phase_To_Neutral_Channels=AUTO
If your Power Configuration includes a neutral
conductor, your PQube will automatically be set
to record Phase-Neutral channels.
If your Power Configuration includes multiple
phases, it will automatically record Phase-Phase
channels in the Meters (on display, webpage, and
AUTO
ON
OFF
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Modbus), GIFs, and CSV files.
Record_Current_I1_I2_I3_Channel=OFF
Record_Current_I4_Channel=AUTO
Record_Current_I5_Channel=AUTO
Record_Current_I6_Channel=OFF
Record_Current_I7_Channel=OFF
Record_Current_I8_Channel=OFF
New tags in PQube 3. You can choose to show or
hide any or all of the 8 current channels.
AUTO
ON
OFF
Record_AN1_E_Channel=AUTO
Record_AN2_E_Channel=AUTO
Record_AN1_AN2_Differential_Channel=AUTO
Record_AN3_E_Channel=AUTO
Record_AN4_E_Channel=AUTO
Record_AN3_AN4_Differential_Channel=AUTO
Record_DIG1_Channel=AUTO
The AUTO setting records the Analog and Digital
Input channels if Events are enabled on these
channels.
AUTO
ON
OFF
Record_Flicker=ON
Record_Voltage_THD=ON
Record_Current_TDD=ON
Record_Voltage_Unbalance=ON
Record_Current_Unbalance=ON
Toggles recordings for the selected parameters.
When set to ON, the selected parameter will
show up in the Meters (display, webpage, and
Modbus), as well as the GIF and CSV files.
You might want to toggle some of these
parameters OFF in order to reduce file size and
bandwidth.
ON
OFF
[Measurement_Setup]
Peak_Demand_Interval_In_Minutes=15
; ------ Define peak demand - peak Watt and VA - 1
cycle and min are included
; ------ Valid Values: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60, typical
values 10 mins (or 15 in North America)
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KYZ_Relay_in_Wh_per_Pulse=0
Energy output KYZ, expressed in Watt-hour per
pulse.
0 (to disable output)
Any number
Record_IEC_61000-4-30_10_Min_Interval=OFF
Enable 10-minute and 2-hour interval trend
recordings in a separate CSV file, per the
requirements of IEC 61000-4-30 Class A.
ON
OFF
Enable_10_Second_Frequency=OFF
Default setting is OFF. With OFF setting, the
frequency measurement interval is 1 second.
Set this tag ON to change the frequency interval
to 10 seconds, per the methods in IEC 61000-4-30
Class A Clause 5.1
ON
OFF
Record_2-150kHz_Conducted_Emissions=ON
Toggles the 2-150kHz daily trend file generation.
ON
OFF
Current_Range="LOW"
For currents,
HIGH range = ±10V peak
LOW range = 0.333Vrms
HIGH
LOW
Flicker_Lamp_Voltage=230
Sets the lamp voltage rating for your flicker
measurements, per the requirements of IEC
61000-4-15 Ed. 2 Class F1.
Your PQube sets the response curve based on the
lamp voltage rating and nominal frequency.
120
230
[Potential_Transformers]
This allows you to express amplitudes measured
at the primary of the transformer.
Potential_Transformer_Ratio=1:1
You can use fractional values such as 1250.5:120.
The PT ratio will appear on the display, webpage,
and the CSV header.
If the PT ratio is high enough, your PQube will
automatically switch the units to kV or MV.
From 1:1 to
50000:1
Potential_Transformer_Ratio=
14400:120
[Current_Transformers]
Allows you to express the amplitude of currents
measured at the primary of the current
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transformer.
Current_Transformer_Ratio=1:1
Neutral_Current_Transformer_Ratio=1:1
Earth_Current_Transformer_Ratio=1:1
Current_I6_Transformer_Ratio=1:1
Current_I7_Transformer_Ratio=1:1
Current_I8_Transformer_Ratio=1:1
When using PSL CTs with 0.333V secondary
rating, the second number is the voltage.
You can use fractional values such as
100.35:0.333
If the CT ratio is high enough, your PQube will
automatically switch the units to kA.
From 1:1 to
50000:1
Current_Transformer_Ratio=
5:0.333
[Adjust_Phase_Connections]
Invert_Current_I1_Channel=OFF
Invert_Current_I2_Channel=OFF
Invert_Current_I3_Channel=OFF
Invert_Current_I4_Channel=OFF
Invert_Current_I5_Channel=OFF
Invert_Current_I6_Channel=OFF
Invert_Current_I7_Channel=OFF
Invert_Current_I8_Channel=OFF
Those tags are used to virtually invert cabling of
current inputs (swap wires), individually for each
input.
This can be useful if a wiring mistake has been
made during the commissioning.
ON
OFF
[Analog_Channel_Setup]
AN1xAN2_Energy_Mode=OFF
AN3xAN4_Energy_Mode=OFF
Toggle Analog Energy mode.
AN1-AN2 differential channel becomes Analog
Power (AN1×AN2) and Analog Energy
(AN1×AN2×Hours).
AN3-AN4 differential channel becomes Analog
Power (AN3×AN4) and Analog Energy
(AN3×AN4×Hours)
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Apply voltage to AN1 and current to AN2.
Apply voltage to AN3 and current to AN4.
AN1_E_Channel_Ratio=1:1
AN2_E_Channel_Ratio=1:1
AN3_E_Channel_Ratio=1:1
AN4_E_Channel_Ratio=1:1
You can use fractional values.
From 1:1 to
10000:1
AN1_E_Range="HIGH"
AN2_E_Range="HIGH"
AN3_E_Range="HIGH"
AN4_E_Range="HIGH"
Range for ANx_E input channels.
HIGH range is (±100V Full scale)
LOW range is (±10V Full scale)
HIGH
LOW
AN1_and_AN2_Measurement_Mode=DC
AN3_and_AN4_Measurement_Mode=DC
If you are measuring an AC signal on the analog
channels, set the measurement mode to AC to
compute RMS (positive values only).
If you are measuring a DC signal on the analog
channels, set the measurement mode to DC to
compute average (positive and negative values).
AC
DC
AN1_E_Channel_Name=AN1-E
AN1_E_Channel_Unit=V
AN2_E_Channel_Name=AN2-E
AN2_E_Channel_Unit=A
AN3_E_Channel_Name=AN3-E
AN3_E_Channel_Unit=V
AN4_E_Channel_Name=AN4-E
AN4_E_Channel_Unit=A
Customize the names and units of your analog
channels.
Valid names can
be up to ?
characters.
Valid units are:
“V”, “A”, “W”,
“DEG”, “%”,
“NONE”
[EnviroSensor_Probe_Setup]
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Probe_A_Serial_Number=
Probe_A_Channel_Name=
Probe_B_Serial_Number=
Probe_B_Channel_Name=
If these tags are left blank, Probe_A is the first
detected probe, Probe_B is the second detected
probe.
The environment Probe serial number format is
"E" followed by 7 digits (e.g. "E3001163")
Serial Number:
E300xxxx
Valid names can
be up to 7
characters.
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6.1.2 Event Triggering
Setup.ini Tags
Comments
Valid Values
Example
[Phase_To_Neutral_Events]
Phase_To_Neutral_Events=AUTO
Use the AUTO setting to let your PQube decide to
record Phase-Neutral events. If your Power
Configuration includes a Neutral conductor, your
PQube will record Phase-Neutral events.
AUTO
ON
OFF
Phase_To_Neutral_Dip_Threshold_In_Percent=
90.00
Phase_To_Neutral_Swell_Threshold_In_Percent=
110.00
Phase_To_Neutral_Interruption_Threshold_In_
Percent=10.00
Phase_To_Neutral_Event_Hysteresis_In_Percent=
2.00
Set thresholds for Voltage Dips, Swells, and
Interruptions.
Thresholds are expressed as percent remaining of
nominal voltage.
For dips, any
number
between 0 and
100.
For swells, any
number greater
than 100.
For hysteresis,
any number up
to 100.
[Phase_To_Phase_Events]
Phase_To_Phase_Events=AUTO
Use the AUTO setting to let your PQube infer to
record Phase-Phase events or not. If your Power
Configuration includes multiple phases, your
PQube will record Phase-Phase events.
AUTO
ON
OFF
Phase_To_Phase_Dip_Threshold_In_Percent=
90.00
Phase_To_Phase_Swell_Threshold_In_Percent=
110.00
Phase_To_Phase_Interruption_Threshold_In_
Percent=10.00
Phase_To_Phase_Event_Hysteresis_In_
Percent=2.00
Set thresholds for Voltage Dips, Swells, and
Interruptions.
Percent refers to Percent remaining of nominal
voltage.
For dips, any
number
between 0 and
100.
For swells, any
number greater
than 100.
For hysteresis,
any number up
to 100.
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[Phase_To_Neutral_RVC_Events]
Phase_To_Neutral_RVC_Events=AUTO
Phase_To_Neutral_RVC_Threshold_In_Percent=2.5
Phase_To_Neutral_RVC_Hysteresis_In_Percent=1.5
AUTO
ON
OFF
[Phase_To_Phase_RVC_Events]
Phase_To_Phase_RVC_Events=AUTO
Phase_To_Phase_RVC_Threshold_In_Percent=6
Phase_To_Phase_RVC_Hysteresis_In_Percent=2
AUTO
ON
OFF
[Snapshot_Events]
Waveform_Snapshot_Interval_In_Hours=24
Trigger a waveform/RMS recording at scheduled
time intervals.
OFF
3
6
24
Enable_Snapshot_Harmonics=ON
Toggle Snapshot harmonic recordings
ON
OFF
Waveform_Snapshot_At_Startup=OFF
Set this tag to ON to take a Snapshot of your
electric power every time your PQube is powered
on or reset.
ON
OFF
Snapshot_Trigger_Hour=12
Define a specific time to trigger the Snapshot.
Any integer
between 0 and 23
To record at 5:00pm everyday:
Waveform_Snapshot_Interval_In_Hours
=24
Snapshot_Trigger_Hour=17
To record every 3 hours starting at
8:00am:
Waveform_Snapshot_Interval_In_Hours
=3
Snapshot_Trigger_Hour=8
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[AN1_E_Events]
AN1_E_Events=OFF
Set this tag to ON or OFF to toggle event triggering
on your AN1-E channel.
Set the value to USER_COUNTER to increment a
counter every time an event occurs on this channel
(no events, waveforms, or RMS envelopes will be
generated).
* USER_COUNTER not yet supported
ON
OFF
USER_COUNTER*
AN1_E Dip_Threshold_In_Volts=2.00
AN1_E Swell_Threshold_In_Volts=60.00
AN1_E Event_Hysteresis_In_Volts=0.5
Set event detection thresholds for Analog channel
1.
Use the values after
being transformed by the
Analog ratios, not the
actual voltage coming
into the Analog terminals.
[AN2_E_Events]
AN2_E_Events=OFF
Set this tag to ON or OFF to toggle event triggering
on your AN2-E channel.
Set the value to USER_COUNTER to increment a
counter every time an event occurs on this channel
(no events, waveforms, or RMS envelopes will be
generated).
* USER_COUNTER not yet supported
ON
OFF
USER_COUNTER*
AN2_E_Dip_Threshold_In_Volts=2.00
AN2_E_Swell_Threshold_In_Volts=60.00
AN2_E_Event_Hysteresis_In_Volts=0.5
Set event detection thresholds for Analog channel
2.
Use the values after
being transformed by the
Analog ratios, not the
actual voltage coming
into the Analog terminals.
[AN1_AN2_Events]
AN1_AN2_Events=OFF
Set this tag to ON or OFF to toggle event triggering
on your AN1-AN2 channel.
Set the value to USER_COUNTER to increment a
counter every time an event occurs on this channel
(no events, waveforms, or RMS envelopes will be
generated).
ON
OFF
USER_COUNTER*
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* USER_COUNTER not yet supported
AN1_AN2_Dip_Threshold_In_Volts=2.00
AN1_AN2_Swell_Threshold_In_Volts=60.00
AN1_AN2_Event_Hysteresis_In_Volts=0.5
Set event detection thresholds for AN1-AN2
voltage.
Use the values after
being transformed by the
Analog ratios, not the
actual voltage coming
into the Analog terminals.
[AN3_E_Events]
AN3_E_Events=OFF
Set this tag to ON or OFF to toggle event triggering
on your AN3-E channel.
Set the value to USER_COUNTER to increment a
counter every time an event occurs on this channel
(no events, waveforms, or RMS envelopes will be
generated).
* USER_COUNTER not yet supported
ON
OFF
USER_COUNTER*
AN3_E_Dip_Threshold_In_Volts=2.00
AN3_E_Swell_Threshold_In_Volts=60.00
AN3_E_Event_Hysteresis_In_Volts=0.5
Set event detection thresholds for Analog channel
3.
Use the values after
being transformed by the
Analog ratios, not the
actual voltage coming
into the Analog terminals.
[AN4_E_Events]
AN4_E_Events=OFF
Set this tag to ON or OFF to toggle event triggering
on your AN3-E channel.
Set the value to USER_COUNTER to increment a
counter every time an event occurs on this channel
(no events, waveforms, or RMS envelopes will be
generated).
* USER_COUNTER not yet supported
ON
OFF
USER_COUNTER*
AN4_E_Dip_Threshold_In_Volts=2.00
AN4_E_Swell_Threshold_In_Volts=60.00
AN4_E_Event_Hysteresis_In_Volts=0.5
Set event detection thresholds for Analog channel
4.
Use the values after
being transformed by the
Analog ratios, not the
actual voltage coming
into the Analog terminals.
[AN3_AN4_Events]
AN3_AN4_Events=OFF
Set this tag to ON or OFF to toggle event triggering
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on your AN3-AN4 channel.
Set the value to USER_COUNTER to increment a
counter every time an event occurs on this channel
(no events, waveforms, or RMS envelopes will be
generated).
* USER_COUNTER not yet supported
OFF
USER_COUNTER*
AN3_AN4_Dip_Threshold_In_Volts=2.00
AN3_AN4_Swell_Threshold_In_Volts=60.00
AN3_AN4_Event_Hysteresis_In_Volts=0.5
Set event detection thresholds for AN3-AN4
voltage.
Use the values after
being transformed by the
Analog ratios, not the
actual voltage coming
into the Analog terminals.
[Frequency_Events]
Frequency_Events=ON
Toggle events for underfrequency and
overfrequency.
ON
OFF
Underfrequency_Threshold_In_Percent=99.50
Overfrequency_Threshold_In_Percent=100.50
Frequency_Event_Hysteresis_In_Percent=0.20
Set thresholds for frequency event detection here.
For underfrequency
events, any value between
0 and 100.
For overfrequency events,
any value above 100.
For hysteresis, any value
between 0 and 100.
[Phase_Current_Events]
Phase_Current_Events=OFF
Trigger events for current on L1, L2, and/or L3.
ON
OFF
Phase_Current_Level_Threshold_In_Amps=
AUTO
Phase_Current_Level_Hysteresis_In_Amps=
AUTO
Set the level threshold here. Your PQube will
record an event when the current crosses above
this level.
AUTO sets the threshold to your full-scale current.
To determine your full-scale current, multiply your
CT ratio by the full-scale input rating of your
current inputs (0.333V for LOW range, ±10Vpk for
high range).
AUTO
Any positive
number (in
amps).
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Example:
CT ratio = 100A:0.333V
Full-scale of current input=0.333V
100:0.333 * 0.333 = 100A
AUTO for hysteresis defaults to 4% of threshold.
Phase_Current_Inrush_Threshold_In_Amps=
AUTO
Phase_Current_Inrush_Threshold_In_Cycles=
2
Set the inrush threshold here. Your PQube will
record an event when
the increase of current
exceeds the Inrush_Threshold_In_Amps value,
within a period
of the Inrush_Threshold_In_Cycles
or less.
AUTO sets the threshold to your full-scale current.
To determine your full-scale current, multiply your
CT ratio by the full-scale input rating of your
current inputs (0.333V for LOW range, ±10Vpk for
high range).
Example:
CT ratio = 100A:0.333V
Full-scale of current input=0.333V
100:0.333 * 0.333 = 100A
AUTO
Any value greater
than 0 for inrush
threshold in amps.
Any integer value
greater than 0 for
inrush threshold in
cycles.
[Neutral_Current_Events]
Neutral_Current_Events=OFF
Trigger events for current on the Neutral channel.
ON
OFF
Neutral_Current_Level_Threshold_In_Amps=
AUTO
Neutral_Current_Level_Hysteresis_In_Amps
=AUTO
Set the level threshold here. Your PQube will
record an event when the current crosses above
this level.
AUTO sets the threshold to your full-scale current.
To determine your full-scale current, multiply your
CT ratio by the full-scale input rating of your
current inputs (0.333V for LOW rnage, ±10Vpk for
high range).
Example:
AUTO
Any positive
number in
amps.
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CT ratio = 100A:0.333V
Full-scale of current input=0.333V
100:0.333 * 0.333 = 100A
AUTO for hysteresis defaults to 4% of threshold.
Neutral_Current_Inrush_Threshold_In_Amps
=AUTO
Neutral_Current_Inrush_Threshold_In_Cycles
=2
Set the inrush threshold here. Your PQube will
record an event when
the increase of current
exceeds the Inrush_Threshold_In_Amps value,
within a period
of the Inrush_Threshold_In_Cycles
or less.
AUTO sets the threshold to your full-scale current.
To determine your full-scale current, multiply your
CT ratio by the full-scale input rating of your
current inputs (0.333V for LOW range, ±10Vpk for
high range).
Example:
CT ratio = 100A:0.333V
Full-scale of current input=0.333V
100:0.333 * 0.333 = 100A
AUTO
Any value greater
than 0 for inrush
threshold in amps.
Any integer
value greater
than 0 for
inrush threshold
in cycles.
[Earth_Current_Events]
Earth_Current_Events=OFF
Trigger Earth Current events.
ON
OFF
Earth_Current_Level_Threshold_In_Amps=
AUTO
Earth_Current_Level_Hysteresis_In_Amps=
AUTO
Set the level threshold here. Your PQube will
record an event when the current crosses above
this level.
AUTO sets the threshold to your full-scale current.
To determine your full-scale current, multiply your
CT ratio by the full-scale input rating of your
current inputs (0.333V for LOW range, ±10Vpk for
high range).
Example:
CT ratio = 100A:0.333V
Full-scale of current input=0.333V
AUTO
Any positive
number in
amps.
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100:0.333 * 0.333 = 100A
AUTO for hysteresis defaults to 4% of threshold.
Earth_Current_Inrush_Threshold_In_Amps=
AUTO
Earth_Current_Inrush_Threshold_In_Cycles=
2
Set the inrush threshold here. Your PQube will
record an event when
the increase of current
exceeds the Inrush_Threshold_In_Amps value,
within a period
of the Inrush_Threshold_In_Cycles
or less.
AUTO sets the threshold to your full-scale current.
To determine your full-scale current, multiply your
CT ratio by the full-scale input rating of your
current inputs (0.333V for LOW range, ±10Vpk for
high range).
Example:
CT ratio = 100A:0.333V
Full-scale of current input=0.333V
100:0.333 * 0.333 = 100A
AUTO
Any value greater
than 0 for inrush
threshold in amps.
Any integer
value greater
than 0 for
inrush threshold
in cycles.
[Major_Dip_Events]
Major_Dip_Threshold_Settings=OFF
Major Dips are defined by the selected
depth/duration curve. This is useful for emulating
PSL’s PQ1 Power Quality Relay.
When a dip exceeds the thresholds as specified by
the selected standard, it will be characterized as a
Major Dip.
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_1_in_Percent=OFF
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_1_Duration_in_Seconds=0
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_2_in_Percent=OFF
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_2_Duration_in_Seconds=0
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_3_in_Percent=OFF
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_3_Duration_in_Seconds=0
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_4_in_Percent=OFF
This configuration is only valid if you set the
Major_Dip_Threshold_Setting to CUSTOM for the user to
create their own custom threshold. Each additional
threshold has to be lower than the previous, and each
duration has to be shorter.
Example of valid Usage:
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_1_in_Percent=80
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_1_Duration_in_Seconds=5
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_2_in_Percent=50
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Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_4_Duration_in_Seconds=0
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_2_Duration_in_Seconds=0.5
Example of invalid Usage:
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_1_in_Percent=70
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_1_Duration_in_Seconds=2
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_2_in_Percent=80
Major_Dip_Threshold_Level_2_Duration_in_Seconds=1
[Waveshape_Change_Events]
Waveshape_Change_Events=ON
Trigger a Waveshape Change when the voltage
waveform changes abruptly. This is useful for
detecting power factor correction capacitor
switching.
ON
OFF
Voltage_Threshold_In_Percent_Of_Nominal=20.00
Duration_Threshold_In_Percent_Of_Cycle=10.00
Uses the “Floating Window” algorithm. Each Nth
sample of the present cycle defines the threshold
for the Nth sample of the next cycle.
If the voltage change from one cycle to the next
exceeds the selected threshold, for the selected
duration or longer, a Waveshape Change will be
triggered.
For voltage
threshold, any
number up to
100.
For duration
threshold, any
number to 100.
[DIG1_Events]
Enable_DIG1_Low_Event=OFF
Enable_DIG1_High_Event=OFF
Trigger events on the DIG1 channel.
WARNING:
Do not enable both DIG1_Low and
DIG1_High events at the same time. It will result in
an infinitely long event which will prevent your
PQube from recording waveform and RMS graphs
for other events.
ON
OFF
DIG1_Low_Threshold=0.2
DIG1_Event_Hysteresis=0.1
DIG1_High_Threshold=0.7
Any number
between 0 and
1.
[EnviroSensor_Probe_Events]
Probe_A_Overtemperature_Events=OFF
Define upper/lower thresholds and hysteresis for
ON
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Probe_A_Undertemperature_Events=OFF
Probe_A_Undertemperature_Threshold_in_Deg_C=0
Probe_A_Overtemperature_Threshold_in_Deg_C=50
Probe_A_Temperature_Event_Hysteresis_in_Deg_C=2
Probe_A_High_Humidity_Events=OFF
Probe_A_Low_Humidity_Events=OFF
Probe_A_Low_Humidity_Threshold_in_Percent_RH=5
Probe_A_High_Humidity_Threshold_in_Percent_RH=9
0
Probe_A_Humidity_Event_Hysteresis_in_Percent_RH=
2
Probe_B_Overtemperature_Events=OFF
Probe_B_Undertemperature_Events=OFF
Probe_B_Undertemperature_Threshold_in_Deg_C=0
Probe_B_Overtemperature_Threshold_in_Deg_C=50
Probe_B_Temperature_Event_Hysteresis_in_Deg_C=2
Probe_B_High_Humidity_Events=OFF
Probe_B_Low_Humidity_Events=OFF
Probe_B_Low_Humidity_Threshold_in_Percent_RH=5
Probe_B_High_Humidity_Threshold_in_Percent_RH=9
5
Probe_B_Humidity_Event_Hysteresis_in_Percent_RH=
2
temperature and humidity here.
OFF
For
temperature
events, any
number in
degrees C.
For humidity
events, any
number in %RH.
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[HF_Impulse_Events]
HF_Impulse_Recording=OFF
Toggle high-frequency impulse detection and recording.
ON
OFF
HF_Impulse_Configuration=4-channels
Record HF impulses on one channel (L1-E) at 4MHz
sampling rate, or on 4 channels at 1MHz sampling rate per
channel.
L1-E
4-channels
HF_Impulse_Threshold_in_Volts=2000
Threshold for positive and negative HF impulse events in
Volts
Range between
200 x the PT
ratio and 5000 x
the PT ratio
[Mains_Signaling]
Mains_Signaling_Events=OFF
Mains_Signaling_Threshold_In_Volts=60
Mains_Signaling_Recording_Period_In_Seconds=60
Set up Mains Signaling events (also called ripple control)
according to the requirements of IEC 61000-4-30 Class A
Section 5.10.
Define the threshold and recording period here.
Mains_Signaling_Channel=L1
Set which channel your PQube 3 monitors the Mains
Signaling frequency on.
L1
L2
L3
Mains_Signaling_Harmonic_In_Hz=
Specify the Mains Signaling frequency of interest.
6.1.3 Network Configuration
Setup.ini Tags
Comments
Valid Values
Example
[Network_Setup]
IP_Address_Method=Use_DHCP
If you are automatically assigned an IP address by
your network, use DHCP. If you are using a static
IP, use Fixed IP.
Use_DHCP
Use_Fixed_IP
[Fixed_IP]
IP_Address=
Enter your IP address information here. This
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IP_Mask=
IP_Gateway=
IP_DNS1=
IP_DNS2=
information is ignored if DHCP is selected.
[Email_Server_Settings]
Set up the email account for your PQube 3 here.
IMPORTANT: Your PQube needs its own e-mail account.
Do not assign your personal email account to your
PQube – PSL is not liable for any loss of data. All PQubes
come with a free, temporary PQube.com e-mail account
from PSL. Contact support@powerstandards.com for
more information.
POP_Email_Server_Address=
POP_Email_Server_Port=
Incoming_Email_Protocol=
Incoming email server settings. Ask your IT
administrator for this information.
POP_Email_Server_Address=
[mail.pqube.com]
POP_Email_Server_Port=110
Incoming_Email_Protocol=POP
Incoming_Email_SSL_Encryption=OFF
Toggle SSL/TLS encryption while retrieving email
commands
ON
OFF
SMTP_Server_Address=
SMTP_Server_Port=
Outgoing email server settings. Ask your IT
administrator for this information.
SMTP_Server_Address=
[mail.pqube.com]
SMTP_Server_Port=25
Outgoing_Email_SSL_Encryption=OFF
Toggle SSL/TLS encryption while sending emails
ON
OFF
PQube_Email_Account=
PQube_Email_Password=
IMPORTANT:
Your PQube needs its own e-mail
account.
Do NOT assign your personal e-mail account to
your PQube.
Your PQube automatically clears out the inbox
after processing email commands.
PQube_Email_Account=
p3001234@pqube.com
PQube_Email_Password=
p3001234
Email_Address_Provider=PSL
Use pre-programmed email server settings. The
server settings above do not need to be specified if
using PSL, GMAIL, or NTT.
PSL
GMAIL
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NTT
OTHER
[Email_Commands_To_PQube3]
You can send commands to your PQube using the
email subject line. Your PQube checks its inbox for
new incoming emails and processes each
command one at a time.
Refer to page 61 for a list of available email
commands.
Email_Commands=OFF
Toggle email commands (incoming emails to your
PQube 3)
ON
OFF
Check_Every_N_Seconds=300
How often your PQube 3 checks its inbox for new
email commands.
IMPORTANT:
For PQube 3, this interval is in
seconds, not minutes (like the original PQube).
Subject_Must_Begin_With=PQube3
Your PQube will only accept incoming emails when
the Subject begins with this keyword. Use this as
an added layer of security.
Subject_Must_Begin_With=
PQube3
Email Subject:
PQube3 Firmware Update
Email_Must_Be_From_1=
Email_Must_Be_From_2=
Email_Must_Be_From_3=
Email_Must_Be_From_4=
Email_Must_Be_From_5=
Your PQube 3 only accepts email commands from
the email addresses in this list.
If no email addresses are specified, your PQube 3
will accept email commands from anyone.
Ignore_Sender_Containing_1=
Ignore_Sender_Containing_2=
Ignore_Sender_Containing_3=
Ignore_Sender_Containing_4=
Ignore_Sender_Containing_5=
Your PQube 3 ignores emails from email addresses
that contain the following keywords, and are not
on the Email_Must_Be_From list.
Ignored emails do not trigger notifications to be
sent to the email postmaster.
Valid keywords are 2 to x characters.
[Email_Notifications_From_PQube3]
Your PQube can send you an email whenever it
generates an event, snapshot, trend, or if it resets.
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Enable_Event_Summary_Email=OFF
Summary emails are short, plain-text event
notifications. These are typically sent to a manager
who does not need the specific details of an event.
ON
OFF
Send_Reset_Emails=ON
Send_Events_Emails=ON
Send_Trends_Emails=ON
Send_Snapshot_Emails=ON
Choose which types of emails you want from your
PQube. Useful for reducing your data usage by
receiving only the types of emails that you need.
ON
OFF
Email_Body_Type=Human_Readable_HTML
Set the format of the email body.
Use HTML for easy viewing of the email.
Use text to read the email without an HTML
interpreter.
Use XML if you want a program to process the
emails.
Human_Readable_HTML
Human_Readable_Text
Machine_Readable_XML
; ------ Distribution list of summary emails
Event_Summary_Email_To_1=
Event_Summary_Email_To_2=
Event_Summary_Email_To_3=
; ------ CC distribution list of summary emails
Event_Summary_Email_CC_1=
Event_Summary_Email_CC_2=
Event_Summary_Email_CC_3=
; ------ BCC distribution list of summary emails
Event_Summary_Email_BCC_1=
Event_Summary_Email_BCC_2=
Event_Summary_Email_BCC_3=
Set the To, CC, and BCC recipients of the summary
emails.
; ------ Distribution list of emails
Set the To, CC, and BCC recipients of the standard
PQube emails which contain detailed email bodies
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Email_To_1=
Email_To_2=
Email_To_3=
Email_To_4=
Email_To_5=
; ------ CC Distribution list of emails
Email_CC_1=
Email_CC_2=
Email_CC_3=
Email_CC_4=
Email_CC_5=
; ------ BCC Distribution list of emails
Email_BCC_1=
Email_BCC_2=
Email_BCC_3=
Email_BCC_4=
Email_BCC_5=
and attachments.
Email_Errors_To=
The recipient in the Errors_To field will receive a
notification whenever an email command was sent
unsuccessfully, with the reason for failure (wrong
subject keyword, email not on whitelist, etc.).
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6.1.4 Protocols and Synchronization
[Modbus]
Modbus_Slave_Device_Address=1
Set according to the Modbus SCADA/master
application
Modbus_TCP_port=502
Set according to the Modbus SCADA/master
application
Modbus_Register_Start_Address=7000
Byte_Order=BIG_ENDIAN
Big Endian byte order stores the most significant
number in the first byte.
Little Endian byte order stores the least significant
number in the first byte.
BIG_ENDIAN
LITTLE_ENDIAN
[Output_Formatting]
Decimal_Separator="."
Date_Separator="/"
Time_Separator=":"
CSV_Separator=","
Set the Decimal, Date, Time, and CSV separator
characters here. These affect the PQube display,
the meters on the web interface, emails, and
output files.
NOTE:
You must still use a decimal point as the
decimal separator for all numbers that you enter in
the
Setup.ini
file.
[SNMP_Settings]
SNMPD_Polling=OFF
Toggle SNMP polling.
ON
OFF
SNMPD_Traps=OFF
Toggle SNMP traps.
ON
OFF
SNMP_Trap_Server=
SNMP_Port=161
Set the IP address and port of your SNMP trap
server.
Valid IPv4
address and port
number
SNMP_Trap_Version=v3
Choose SNMP v2c or v3 and define SNMP settings.
v2c
v3
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SNMP_V1_V2_Community_Name=public
Parameter specific to TRAP v2
SNMP_V3_Security_Level=AuthPriv
Set the security level for TRAP v3
noAuthNoPriv
authNoPriv
authPriv
SNMP_V3_User_Name=MD5DESUser
SNMP_V3_Auth_Protocol=MD5
SNMP_V3_Auth_Password=
MD5UserPassword
SNMP_V3_Priv_Protocol=DES
SNMP_V3_Priv_Password=DESUserPassword
Parameters specific to TRAP v3
[SNTP_Settings]
Your PQube can synchronize its clock to UTC using
Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP).
Enable_SNTP=OFF
Synchronize your PQube’s time clock using SNTP
ON
OFF SNTP_Server=pool.ntp.org
Set the SNTP server address.
SNTP_Update_Interval_In_Hours=24
Define how often your PQube 3 synchronizes with
the SNTP server.
1 to 168
[NTP_Settings]
Your PQube can synchronize its clock to UTC using
Network Time Protocol (NTP). NTP is more
accurate than SNTP.
Enable_NTP=OFF
Toggle NTP synchronization.
ON
OFF NTP_Server=north-america.pool.ntp.org
Set the NTP server address.
NTP_Update_Interval_In_Hours=1
Define how often your PQube 3 synchronizes with
the NTP server.
1 to 168
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6.1.5 System and Services
[HTTP_Web_Server_Settings]
HTTP_Web_Server_Commands_Page=ON
Toggle the Commands page on the web server.
ON
OFF
HTTP_Web_Server_Port=80
HTTP port used to access the PQube3 web server
pages - default is 80
HTTP_Web_Server_Command_Port=8888
HTTP port used to access the PQube3 web server
Commands page - default is 8888
Require_HTTP_Authorization=OFF
HTTP_User_Name=
HTTP_Password=
Restrict general access to your PQube’s Web
Server (default tag OFF), you will be prompted with
user and password to access the web pages
Require_HTTP_Admin_Authorization=OFF
HTTP_Admin_User_Name=admin
HTTP_Admin_Password=admin
Restrict access to the Commands section of your
PQube’s Web Server (tag default OFF) , you will be
prompted with user and password to access the
web pages
[FTP Settings]
Manage the built-in FTP server in your PQube 3.
FTP_Password_1=
FTP_Password_2=
FTP_Password_3=
FTP_Password_4=
FTP_Password_5=
You can manage up to 5 FTP users: Those users are:
ftp_user_1
ftp_user_2
ftp_user_3
ftp_config – for retrieving or sending the setup file.
This user uses FTP_Password_4.
ftp_updater – for firmware update via FTP
The user names are fixed and cannot be changed.
If no password is assigned for a profile, that user
does not have access.
Password must be at least 8 characters.
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6.1.6 Trend Setup
Setup.ini Tags
Comments
Valid Values
Example
[Trend_Settings]
Enable_Daily_Trends=ON
Enable_Weekly_Trends=ON
Enable_Monthly_Trends=ON
Daily Trends and Statistics are recorded every
midnight.
Weekly Trends and Statistics are recorded every
midnight between Sunday and Monday using ISO
8601 methods.
Monthly Trends and Statistics are recorded every
midnight after the last day of the month.
ON
OFF
Trend_Individual_Phases=ON
If OFF, your PQube records worst-case and average
of all phases. If ON, your PQube also records the
values of individual phases. This data is available
for Voltage, Current, and Power.
ON
OFF
Omit_IEC_Flagged_Data_From_Stats=ON
Disturbances on your power line can skew your
statistics, so you can omit these values from the
statistics.
ON
OFF
Power_Polarity_of_Interest=POSITIVE
Set to Positive for power consumption, set to negative
for power generation, or set to BOTH if you are
monitoring consumption and generation.
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
BOTH
Min_Volts_of_Interest_in_Percent_of_Nominal
=AUTO*
Max_Volts_of_Interest_in_Percent_of_Nominal
=AUTO*
Set the minimum and maximum voltage for viewing in
Trends and Statistics recordings if the AUTO setting
does not provide a suitable graph.
The AUTO setting is determined by the Voltage Dip and
Swell thresholds.
Your PQube intentionally does not auto-scale the
Trends and Statistics graphs. This makes it easy to
visually compare trends recorded at different times.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number
[percent]
Min_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps=AUTO*
Set the minimum and maximum current for viewing in
Trends and Statistics recordings if the AUTO setting
AUTO
Any number
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Max_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps=AUTO*
does not provide a suitable graph.
The AUTO setting is determined by your full-scale
current.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
[amps]
Min_Neutral_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps=AUTO*
Max_Neutral_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps=AUTO*
If your PQube is calculating the Earth Current, AUTO
sets the Max_Earth_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps to
5% of the Max_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps value.
If measuring the Earth Current with a current
transformer, the AUTO setting is determined by your CT
ratio and the nominal current rating of your current
sensing module.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number
[amps]
Min_Earth_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps=AUTO*
Max_Earth_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps=AUTO*
If your PQube is calculating the Earth Current, AUTO
sets the Max_Earth_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps to
5% of the Max_Current_of_Interest_in_Amps value.
If measuring the Earth Current with a current
transformer, the AUTO setting is determined by your CT
ratio and the nominal current rating of your current
sensing module.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number
[amps]
Min_Frequency_of_Interest_in_Percent_of_Nominal
=AUTO*
Max_Frequency_of_Interest_in_Percent_of_Nominal
=AUTO*
The AUTO values are determined by the Underfrequency
and Overfrequency thresholds.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number [Hz]
Min_AN1_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
Max_AN1_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
The AUTO values are determined by the Dip and Swell
thresholds on Analog Channel 1.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number [volts]
Min_AN2_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
Max_AN2_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
The AUTO values are determined by the Dip and Swell
thresholds on Analog Channel 2.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number [volts]
Min_AN1_AN2_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
The AUTO values are determined by the AN1-AN2 Dip
and Swell thresholds.
AUTO
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Max_AN1_AN2_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
Any number [volts]
Min_AN3_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
Max_AN3_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
The AUTO values are determined by the Dip and Swell
thresholds on Analog Channel 3.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number [volts]
Min_AN4_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
Max_AN4_E_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
The AUTO values are determined by the Dip and Swell
thresholds on Analog Channel 4.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number [volts]
Min_AN3_AN4_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
Max_AN3_AN4_of_Interest_in_RMS_volts=AUTO*
The AUTO values are determined by the AN3-AN4 Dip
and Swell thresholds.
*AUTO not yet available for this tag
AUTO
Any number [volts]
Min_Temperature_of_Interest_in_DegC=0
Max_Temperature_of_Interest_in_DegC=50
Set the minimum and maximum temperature for viewing
in Trends and Statistics recordings if the AUTO setting
does not provide a suitable graph.
Any number [degrees
°C]
Min_Humidity_of_Interest_in_%_RH=0
Max_Humidity_of_Interest_in_%_RH=100
Set the minimum and maximum relative humidity in %
for viewing in Trends and Statistics recordings.
Any number [%RH]
Max_Voltage_Unbalance_of_Interest_in_Percent=10
%
Set the full scale Voltage Unbalance in Trends and
Statistics recordings.
Any number [%]
Max_Current_Unbalance_of_Interest_in_Percent=99
%
Set the full scale Current Unbalance in Trends and
Statistics recordings.
Any number [%]
Max_Voltage_THD_of_Interest_in_Percent=10%
Set the full scale THD voltage in Trends and Statistics
recordings.
Any number [%]
Max_Current_TDD_of_Interest_in_Percent=25%*
Set the full scale TDD current in Trends and Statistics
recordings.
Any number [%]
Max_Flicker_of_Interest=4
Set the full scale RMS Flicker in Trends and
Statistics recordings.
Any number
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Your PQube supports the following world-wide standards: STANDARD (IEC 61000-4-34), SEMI F47,
Samsung Power Vaccine, ITIC, CBEMA, MIL-STD 704E, and MIL-STD 1399. These standards define
ride-through curves based on the depth and duration of voltage dips. When the voltage dips
below the ride-through curve, your PQube will trigger a Major Dip event. You can specify which
standard to use in your Setup.ini file.
This is especially useful for electrical systems manufacturers, who must design their equipment to
withstand voltage sags that do not dip below the ride-through curve.
7.1.1 STANDARD
NOTE: Use this curve to detect only events that lie outside the SEMI F47 boundary.
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