PSL MicroPMU Quick Start Manual
MicroPMU Quick Start Kit
First Steps
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WARNING: Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection or
operation of the instruments of this kit. 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 die Instrument von dieses Start Kit anschließen, müssen Sie die Anleitung
lesen und verstanden haben.
ADVERTENCIA: Una conexión incorrecta de los instrumentos de esta Start kit puede
producir la muerte, lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda el manual antes de
conectar.
If the 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 MicroPMU must
only be done by qualified personnel for electrical installations.
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USE.
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limitation on liability, please return the product to PSL prior to use.
Produced in the United States of America.
IMPORTANT: It is HIGHLY recommended that the Quickstart Kit (server, MicroPMUs, network
switch) is backed up by and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) in the event of a power surge or
failure. This will greatly reduce the likelihood of damage caused to any of the hardware or potential
data corruption as a result of a power outage or fluctuation. A recommended UPS model is the
APC-SMT750.
Document Release Date: March 2017
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Table of Contents
1 MicroPMU Quick Start Kit 4
1.1 What Is the MicroPMU Quick Start Kit? ............................................................................ 4
1.2 Requirements prior to installation .................................................................................... 4
1.3 MicroPMU Quick Start Kit Contents ................................................................................. 5
2 Connecting and setting up the MicroPMUs 6
2.1 MicroPMU Setup .............................................................................................................. 7
3 Using the MicroPMU Plotter 10
3.1 Accessing the MicroPMU Plotter .................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 Client Connection via Windows 11
3.1.2 Client Connection via Mac OS 14
3.2 Plotter Header ................................................................................................................ 17
3.3 Selecting Streams ............................................................................................................ 18
3.4 Setting the min and max range of the X-axis and Y-axis ................................................. 19
3.4.1 To set the X-axis 19
3.4.2 To set the Y-axis 21
3.5 Setting line color and labels for each data stream .......................................................... 22
3.6 Custom Axis Labels ......................................................................................................... 23
3.7 Y-axis Positions ............................................................................................................... 24
3.8 Export Tools .................................................................................................................... 25
4 Troubleshooting 27
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1 MicroPMU Quick Start Kit
1.1 What Is the MicroPMU Quick Start Kit?
Microsynchrophasors measurement is a new technology. It involves continuous monitoring and
recording of phenomena on the distribution or micro grids. The MicroPMU Plotting Application
software has been developed specifically to assist researchers and engineers to manage and
navigate through the large amount of measurements generated by the MicroPMU’s. The Quick
Start Kit serves as a convenient way to start a measurement campaign in just a few hours. It
includes instruments, cables, connectors, software and a basic communication infrastructure: all is
provided in a single pack to give you a head start!
1.2 Requirements prior to installation
IMPORTANT: It is HIGHLY recommended that the Quickstart Kit (server, MicroPMUs, network
switch) is backed up by and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) in the event of a power surge or
failure. This will greatly reduce the likelihood of damage caused to any of the hardware or potential
data corruption as a result of a power outage or fluctuation. A recommended UPS model is the
APC-SMT750.
The following is a list of requirements before installing any MicroPMUs.
Monitor with a VGA display port and a VGA cable
Google Chrome Browser (Windows, Linux, Mac OSX) or Safari (iOS and Mac OSX), or
Microsoft Internet Explorer (Windows)
Laptop with an Ethernet port and an Ethernet cable
Minimum 7 available power outlets
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1.3 MicroPMU Quick Start Kit Contents
Linux Server
1x Linux server (hosts the MicroPMU Plotter Application)
1x Power cord for Linux server
MicroPMUs
4x MicroPMU packages: each package includes a MicroPMU and its PM1, MS1, GPS1
and UPS1 modules
4x DIN rails
4x single phase voltage cables
4x current transformers
Networking
5x 10-meter Cat 5e patch cables (Ethernet)
1x 16 port 10/100 Desktop switch
The Quick Start Kit comes preconfigured as follows:
Server: 172.16.1.100
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
uPMU_1: 172.16.1.101
uPMU_2: 172.16.1.102
uPMU_3: 172.16.1.103
uPMU_4: 172.16.1.104
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2 Connecting and setting up the MicroPMUs
The following top level diagram illustrates the entire physical setup and connections for the
Quickstart Kit.
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GPS1 Receiver/Antenna
MS1 Module
1.
The MicroPMU, MS1, PM1 and UPS1 come preassembled on a DIN rail
2.
Mount the GPS hardware
The GPS cable has an 8-pin terminal block on one end and an RJ-45 jack on the other end. The 8-pin
terminal block plugs into the MS1 module, the other end plugs into the GPS1 receiver.
IMPORTANT: Do not plug the RJ-45 end of the GPS cable into a network switch or router.
Place the GPS1 antenna/receiver in an area with direct line of sight to the
sky. For maximum exposure to satellites, mount it on the roof.
If necessary, the GPS cable can be extended using a standard RJ-45 coupler
and a standard CAT5, CAT5E, or CAT6 Ethernet cable (to a maximum length
of 500 feet / 150 meters).
2.1 MicroPMU Setup
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3.
Connect the MicroPMU to the network switch
Plug in one of the provided Ethernet cables between the
MicroPMU and the provided 16-port Ethernet switch. Ethernet
status lights will turn on when connection is established.
4.
Connect wires to mains AC terminals and PM1
Make sure the power is OFF before servicing these terminals.
When installing microPMUs in the field, connect the wires to the high voltage terminal block on the
MicroPMU. They will be labeled L1, L2, L3, N, and Ground.
The power cable comes pre-wired to two terminal blocks in the Quick Start Kit. Plug the larger
terminal block into the PQube 3 mains terminals and plug the smaller one into the power supply
input of the PM1 module.
IMPORTANT: You must ensure that the ground wire is connected to the MicroPMU. This is critical
for accurate phase angle measurements.
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5. Connect the server to network and power
Once all of the MicroPMU units have been set up, use one of the provided Ethernet cables to
connect the Gb1 interface of the server to the provided 16 port Ethernet switch.
Then, connect the server to a suitable power supply and press the power button next to the
“Dell” icon on the top left corner of the front panel.
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