AEMC 8336 PowerPad III Quality Analyser User Guide

: June 10, 2024
: AEMC

AEMC 8336 PowerPad III Quality Analyser

AEMC 8336 PowerPad III Quality Analyser

Statement of Compliance

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards.

We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.

An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for a nominal charge.

The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com.

Serial #: ____
Catalog #: 2136.30 / 2136.31 / 2136.32
Model #: 8336
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
Date Received: ___
Date Calibration Due: _

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a AEMC® Instruments www.aemc.com

PRODUCT PACKAGING

Shipping Contents:

(1) PowerPad® III Model 8336 Cat. #2136.30 / Cat. #2136.31 / Cat. #2136.32
(1) Extra Large Classic Tool Bag Cat. #2133.73
(5) Black Test Leads and Alligator Clips Cat. #2140.43
(12) Color-coded ID Markers Cat. #2140.45
(1) Soft Carrying Pouch Cat. #2140.15
(1) Power Adapter 110/240 V w/ Power Cord Cat. #5000.19
(1) 5 ft USB Cable Cat. #2140.46

Also Includes:

4 GB USB drive (DataView/User Manual)
9.6 V NiMh Battery – installed
SD-Card – installed
High Voltage Warning/Caution Card

Kit (Cat. #2136.31) also includes:

(4) AmpFlex® Model 193-24-BK

Kit (Cat. #2136.32) also includes:

(4) AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK

USB DRIVE: DataView® software and complete user manual for the Model 8336 can be located on the USB drive supplied with the instrument.

Thank you for purchasing an AEMC® Instruments PowerPad® III Model 8336.

For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. Only qualified and trained operators should use this product

Symbol | Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation
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| CAUTION – Risk of Danger! Indicates a WARNING. Whenever this symbol is present, the operator must refer to the user manual before operation
| Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous
| Refers to a type B current sensor. Application or withdrawal not authorized on conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type B current sensor as per IEC 61010-2-032
| Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type A current sensor per IEC 61010-2-032.
Symbol | Important instructions to read and understand completely
| Important information to acknowledge
| USB socket
Symbol | SD Card
| Ground/Earth
| Compliance with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility European directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)
| In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection system for recycling electrical and electronic components in accordance with directive WEEE 2002/96/EC

Definition of Measurement Categories (CAT)

CAT IV corresponds to measurements performed at the primary electrical supply (< 1000 V).

Example: primary overcurrent protection devices, ripple control units, and meters.

CAT III corresponds to measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level.

Example: hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers.

CAT II corresponds to measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system.

Example: measurements on household appliances and portable tools.

Precautions for Use

This instrument is compliant with safety standard IEC 61010-2-030, the leads are compliant with IEC 61010-031, and the current sensors are compliant with IEC 61010-2-032, for voltages up to 600 V in category IV or 1000 V in category III. Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, and destruction of the instrument and/or other equipment.

The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand the various precautions for use of the instrument. Sound knowledge and a keen awareness of electrical hazards are essential when using this instrument.

If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides

may be compromised, thereby endangering you.

Do not use the instrument on networks on which the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned
Do not use the instrument if it appears damaged or otherwise
Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and accessories. Any item on which the insulation is deteriorated (even par- tially) must be set aside for repair or
Before using your instrument, check that it is perfectly If it is wet, it must be thoroughly dried before being connected or being operated in any way. This includes the terminals and keypad.
Use only the leads and accessories Using leads (or accessories) of a lower voltage or category reduces the voltage or category of the combined instrument and leads (or accessories) to that of the leads (or accessories).
Always use personal protection
Keep your hands away from the terminals of the
When handling the leads, test probes, and alligator clips, keep your fingers behind the physical
Use only the AC power cord and battery pack supplied by the manufacturer. They include specific safety
Some current sensors must not be placed on or removed from bare conduc- tors at hazardous voltages: refer to the manual and comply with the handling instructions.

Charging the Battery

Fully charge the battery before the first use.

NOTE: A full recharge of a completely discharged battery takes approximately 5 hr

To recharge the battery:

Charging the Battery

Remove the cover of the battery charging connector.
Connect the supplied power cord to the instrument and AC power.
The button lights and will go out when the power cord is disconnected.

Button Functions

BUTTON DESCRIPTION

****| Returns to previous menu.

| Configures the PowerPad® (SET-UP).
| Takes a snapshot of the current screen or access screens already stored in the memory. Records associated waveform and power measurement data.
| Gets help on the current display functions, in the language chosen by the user.
**| Transients or Inrush Current:**

Sets and views transient and inrush current waveforms associated with rapid changes in input

**| Harmonics Mode:**

Displays the harmonics in percent and value ratios for voltage, current and power for each harmonic through the 50th
Determines harmonic current produced by non-linear loads
Analyzes the problems caused by harmonics according to their order (heating of neutrals, conductors, motors, etc.)

**| Waveforms Mode:**

Displays voltage and current waveforms or vector representation
Identifies signal distortion signatures
Displays of amplitude and phase unbalance for voltage and current
Checks connections for correct phase order

**| Alarm Events:**

Provides a list of the alarms recorded according to the thresholds programmed during configuration
Logs interruption with half-cycle resolution
Determines energy consumption exceedances
Stores value, duration, date, time and set point for up to 4096 events

**| Trend Mode:**

Lists all recording trends and views them on the display (Urms, Vrms, Arms, etc.)

**| Power / Energy:**

Displays power levels and the associated parameters (power factor, dis- placement and tangent)
Energy monitoring
Four quadrant measurement to discern source/load active energy and induc- tive/capacitive reactive energy

Control Features

Over molded protective housing
LCD Display
Six function buttons (yellow)
Four function buttons (see chart, left)
ON/OFF button
Four current inputs and five voltage inputs
USB port
Input for external power supply and battery charging
Confirm/Enter button
Navigation buttons
Six mode buttons (see chart, left)

Connection Terminals

Four (4) current inputs on the top of the instrument to enable the use of current sensors (MN, SR, AmpFlex®, MiniFlex®, MR, SL and J93 probes).
Five (5) voltage inputs.
Insertion locations for the current and voltage color-coded ID markers.

Instrument Configuration

NOTE: Instrument configuration can also be modified through DataView® software.

NOTE: The instrument must be configured the first time it is used. The configuration is saved in memory when the instrument is turned OFF.

Press the button to configure the unit. The following sub-menus appear:

Instrument Configuration

Press the yellow button corresponding to the language to set the display language.
The parameter that is ready to be configured will be highlighted in yellow. To move to a different parameter, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons.
Press the Enter button to select a parameter.
Use the ◄ and ► buttons to change a value or setting.
When finished, return to the Configuration menu by pressing the button.

PARAMETER FUNCTION

Date / Time| Sets the date and time format
Display| Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the display; Defines the color of the voltage and current curves
Calculation Meth- ods| Determines if harmonics are used or not used in calculations of reac- tive quantities

(power and energy)

With harmonics: Harmonics are taken into account when calculating reactive parameters.
Without harmonics: Only the fundamental part is used for the calcu- lation of reactive parameters

Electrical Hook-up| Determines the type of connection to the network

Single-Phase
Split-Phase
3-Phase 4-Wire
3-Phase 5-Wire

Probes and Ratios| Defines the type of current probe to connect

MN93: 200 AAC
MN193: 100 A or 5 AAC (with variable ratio)
SR193: 1000 AAC
J93: 3500 AAC/5000 ADC
*Amp Flex® Sensors: 100 A/6500 A/10,000 AAC
*Mini Flex® Sensors: 100 A/6500 AAC
MR193: 1000 A/1200 AAC/DC
SL261: 100 A (sensitivity 10 mV/AAC/DC) 10 A (sensitivity 100mV/AAC/DC)
5 A three-phase adapter (3-channel only)
Amp Flex® and MiniFlex® have output voltages that are proportional to the frequency. A high current at high frequency can saturate the instru- ment’s input.

Capture Mode| Configures the voltage and current thresholds
Trend Mode| Selects the parameters to record (up to 4 configurations)
Alarm Mode| Defines the parameters of an alarm
Erase Memory| Deletes configurations, alarm settings, snapshots and recordings
About| Displays the serial number, software and hardware version

Getting Started

NOTE: Make sure the PowerPad® is fully charged before use.

Connecting:

Start the instrument by pressing the
Configure the instrument to obtain the required results and type of
Connect the current leads and sensors to the PowerPad®.
Connect the ground and/or neutral lead to the network ground and/or neutral (when distributed), as well as the corresponding current
Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase, as well as the corresponding current sensor.
Repeat the procedure for phases L2, L3 and

Disconnecting:

Proceed in the reverse order to connecting, always finishing by disconnecting the ground and/or neutral (when distributed).
Disconnect the leads and press the button to turn the instrument
Recharge the battery, if

Installation of the Leads and Current Sensors

Color-coded ID markers are supplied with the PowerPad® to identify the leads and input terminals.

Detach the appropriate inserts from the color-coded marker and place them in the holes provided under the terminals (larger inserts for current terminals, smaller inserts for voltage terminals).
Clip the rings of the same color to the ends of the lead that will connect to the ends of the lead that will connect to the terminal.

SD-Card

SD-Cards are supported. Note that the instrument’s recording capacity is 2 GB maximum. To Access the SD-Card:

Make sure that the instrument is disconnected and
Use a screwdriver or coin to unscrew the two screws of the battery compartment cover.
Remove the cover and withdraw the battery from its compartment without disconnect- ing it.
Press on the SD-Card to release it then press on the protecting tab to withdraw it from its
When replacing the SD-Card, the contacts must be on the left side, and the locator down.
Slide it into its slot until it snaps into The protecting tab is at the top of the card.
Put the battery back in its compartment and screw the cover back on.

Replacing the Battery

TO ELIMINATE ALL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD AND MEASUREMENT LEADS FROM THE INSTRUMENT.

Turn the instrument over, raise the stand, and prop it
Use a coin to unscrew the two quarter-turn screws on the back of the
Using a flat screwdriver, remove the cover from the
Turn the instrument over and hold the battery as it slides out of its
Disconnect the battery connector without pulling on the
Connect the new The connector is error-proofed to prevent reversals of polarity.
Place the battery in its compartment and arrange the wires so that they do not pro- trude.
Put the battery compartment cover back in place and screw the two screws back in

NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, it must then be fully recharged, even if it is not replaced, so that the instrument will know the battery charge condition (this information is lost when the battery is disconnected).

Installing Data View®

DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS.

Insert the USB drive into an available USB port (wait for driver to be installed).
If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window should If Autorun is disabled, it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer, then locate and open the USB stick drive labeled “DataView” to view the files on the drive.
In the AutoPlay window, select “Open folder to view ”
Double-click on Setup.exe from the opened folder view to launch the Dataview® setup program.

NOTE: For more information on using DataView®, refer to the product user manual that is supplied on the USB drive.

Updating Software & Firmware

To provide our customers the best possible service in terms of performance and technical upgrades, AEMC® Instruments offers free software and firmware updates on our website.

Visit us at: aemc.com
Click on the Software / Firmware

DataView® can also be updated by selecting “Update” from the Help menu within the soft- ware

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE WILL ERASE ALL STORED DATA IN THE INSTRUMENT. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO DOWNLOAD ALL STORED DATA BEFORE PERFORMING ANY FIRMWARE UPDATES.

Repair and Calibration

To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be sent back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures.

For instrument repair and calibration:

You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). Send an email to repair@aemc.com requesting a CSA#, you will be provided a CSA Form and other required paperwork along with the next steps to complete the request. Then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data).

Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

15 Faraday Drive ▪ Dover, NH 03820 USA

Phone: 800-945-2362 (Ext. 360) / 603-749-6434 (Ext. 360)

Fax: ;603-742-2346

E-mail: repair@aemc.com

(Or contact your authorized distributor.)

Contact us for the costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T.

NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance

If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, e-mail or fax our technical support team:

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments

Phone: 800-343-1391 (Ext. 351)

Fax:: 603-742-2346

E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com www.aemc.com

Limited Warranty

The instrument is warrantied to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture, unless the instrument was registered within 30 days of the purchase date (see warranty note below). This limited warranty is given by AEMC® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused, or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC® Instruments.

Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at www.aemc.com/warranty.html

IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE:

By registering online within 30 days of the purchase date, your warranty will be extended to 3 years.

Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.

What AEMC ® Instruments will do:

If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC® Instruments will repair or replace the faulty material at our discretion.

REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.aemc.com/warranty.html

Warranty Repairs

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:

First, send an email to repair@aemc.com requesting a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) from our Service Department. You will be provided a CSA Form and other required paperwork along with the next steps to complete the request. Then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments 15 Faraday Drive, Dover, NH 03820 USA

Phone: 800-945-2362 (Ext. 360) / 603-749-6434 (Ext. 360)

Fax:: 603-742-2346

E-mail: repair@aemc.com

Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend that you insure your returned material.

NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.