AEMC INSTRUMENTS POWERPAD III 8333 3 Phase Power Quality Analyzer

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: 3-Phase Power Quality Analyzer
• Model Number: 8333
• Warranty: 3 years (can be extended by registering online within 30 days from the date of purchase)

Important Notes

For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualified and trained users.

WARNING: Risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears.

CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous.

Features

• Double insulation for equipment protection
• Kensington anti-theft system
• USB socket for data transfer
• Ground/Earth connection
• Type B current sensor as per EN 61010-2-032 for authorized application or withdrawal on conductors carrying dangerous voltages
• Type A current sensor per IEC 61010-2-032 for authorized application or withdrawal on conductors carrying dangerous voltages
• Recyclable product in accordance with ISO14040 standard
• CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and regulations covering EMC

Measurement Categories (CAT)

• CAT IV: Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations. Example: power feeders, counters, and protection devices.
• CAT III: Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations. Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines, or fixed industrial devices.
• CAT II: Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations.
  Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools.

Product Usage Instructions

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. It is designed for voltages up to 600V in category IV or 1000V 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 where the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned. Do not use the instrument if it appears damaged or otherwise compromised. Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and accessories.

FAQs

What is the warranty period for this product?

The warranty period for this product is 3 years. By registering online within 30 days from the date of purchase, the warranty can be extended to 3 years.

What are the measurement categories (CAT) for this product?

This product has CAT IV, CAT III, and CAT II measurement categories. CAT IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations, CAT III corresponds to measurements on building installations, and CAT II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low- voltage installations.

n 3-PHASE POWER QUALITY ANALYZER

8333
PowerPad® III

IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE:
By registering online within 30 days from the date of purchase, your warranty will be extended to 3 years

E N G L I S H User Manual

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Copyright © Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into any other language) without prior agreement and written consent from Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc., as governed by United States and International copyright laws.
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This documentation is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, express, implied, or otherwise. Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. has made every reasonable effort to ensure that this documentation is accurate; but does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the text, graphics, or other information contained in this documentation. Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. shall not be liable for any damages, special, indirect, incidental, or inconsequential; including (but not limited to) physical, emotional or monetary damages due to lost revenues or lost profits that may result from the use of this documentation, whether or not the user of the documentation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc, AEMC®, DataView®, AmpFlex®, MiniFlex® and PowerPad® are registered trademarks of AEMC® Instruments.
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Thank you for purchasing a PowerPad® III Model 8333
For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualified and trained users.

WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears.
CAUTION! Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous.

Useful information or hint to read. Important instructions to read and to fully understand.

Equipment is protected by double insulation.

Kensington anti-theft system.

USB socket.
Ground/Earth.
Must not be applied to or removed from bare conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type B current sensor as per EN 61010-2-032. Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type A current sensor per IEC 61010-2-032.

The product has been declared recyclable after analysis of its life cycle in accordance with the ISO14040 standard. The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and with regulations covering EMC.
The trash can with a line through it means that in the European Union, the product must undergo selective disposal for the recycling of electric and electronic material, in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.

Definition of Measurement Categories (CAT)
CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations. Example: power feeders, counters and protection devices.
CAT III Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations. Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or fixed industrial devices.
CAT II Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations. Example: power supply to domestic electrical 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 600V in category IV or 1000V 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 which the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned. Do not use the instrument if it appears damaged or otherwise compromised. Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and accessories. Any item on which the
insulation is deteriorated (even partially) must be set aside for repair or scrapping.
Before using your instrument, check that it is perfectly dry. 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 supplied. 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 equipment. Keep your hands away from the terminals of the instrument. When handling the leads, test probes, and alligator clips, keep your fingers behind the physical guard. Use only the AC power cord and battery pack supplied by the manufacturer. They include specific safety features. Some current sensors must not be placed on or removed from bare conductors at hazardous voltages: refer to the manual
and comply with the handling instructions.

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Your instrument is equipped with a NiMH battery. This technology offers several advantages: Long battery charge life for a limited volume and weight. Possibility of quickly recharging your battery. Significantly reduced memory effect: you can recharge your battery even if it is not fully discharged. Respect for the environment: no pollutant materials such as lead or cadmium, in compliance with the applicable regulations.
After prolonged storage, the battery may be completely discharged. If so, it must be completely recharged. Your instrument may not function during part of this recharging operation. Full recharging of a completely discharged battery may take several hours.
NOTE: In this case, at least 5 charge/discharge cycles will be necessary for your battery to recover 95% of its capacity. To make the best possible use of your battery and extend its effective service life:
Only use the charger supplied with your instrument. Use of another charger may be dangerous. Only charge your instrument at temperatures between 0° and 40°C. Comply with the conditions of use defined in the operating manual. Comply with the storage conditions specified in the operating manual. NiMH technology allows a limited number of charge/discharge cycles depending significantly on: The conditions of use. The charging conditions.
Do not dispose of the battery pack with other solid waste. Used batteries must be entrusted to a qualified recycling company or to a company specialized in processing hazardous materials.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1.1 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT
Make sure the contents shipped are consistent with the packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once. Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. Do not use equipment which is damaged or appears to be damaged.
1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION
PowerPad® III Model 8333 (No Probes)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cat.

2136.10 PowerPad® III Model 8333 (w/3 A193-24-BK

Sensors)………………………………………………………………………… Cat. #2136.11 PowerPad® III Model 8333 (w/3 MN193-BK Probes) …………………………………………………………………………… Cat. #2136.12 Includes extra large tool bag, soft carrying pouch, 5 ft USB cable, four 10 ft black voltage leads with alligator clips, twelve color-coded input ID markers, power adapter 110/230V with US power cord, 9.6V NiMH battery, SD-Card, quick start guide, and a USB stick containing DataView® software and user manual.
Only the AmpFlex® sensors are rated 600V CAT IV and IP67. The MN probes are rated 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III.

1.2.1 ACCESSORIES
10 ft USB Cable………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cat. #2136.80 AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261* …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cat.

1201.51

• Adapter – BNC Adapter (mandatory if using an SL261 w/ the 8333)………………………………………………….. Cat. #2140.40 AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cat. #2140.28 AC Current Probe Model MN93-BK……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cat. #2140.32 AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cat. #2140.33 AmpFlex® Sensor 24″ Model 193-24-BK …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cat. #2140.34 AmpFlex® Sensor 36″ Model 193-36-BK …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cat. #2140.35 AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cat. #2140.36 MiniFlex® Sensor 10″ Model MA193-10-BK ………………………………………………………………………………………… Cat. #2140.48 AC/DC Current Probe Model J93-BK …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cat. #2140.49
  1.2.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS Extra Large Classic Tool Bag ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Cat. #2133.73 Soft Carrying Pouch ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Cat. #2140.15 Battery 9.6V NiMH…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Cat. #2140.19 (5) Black 10 ft (3M) Leads with (5) Black Alligator Clips………………………………………………………………………… Cat.

  2140.43 (1) Black 10 ft (3M) Lead with (1) Black Alligator Clip

  …………………………………………………………………………… Cat. #2140.44
  (Leads are rated 600V CAT IV 10A, Clips rated 1000V CAT IV 15A, UL) Set of 12, Color-coded Input ID Markers …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Cat.

  2140.45 5 ft USB Cable………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Cat.

  2140.46 Power Adapter 110/230V with US Power Cord

  ……………………………………………………………………………………. Cat. #5000.19

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1.3 INSTALLING THE BATTERY
WARNING:
For safety reasons, replace the battery only with the original replacement model (see § 1.2.2). Do not expose the battery to heat exceeding 212°F (100°C). Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. To eliminate all risk of electric shock, disconnect the power supply cord and measurement leads of the
instrument.
1. Turn the instrument over, raise the stand, and prop it up. 2. Use a coin to unscrew the two quarter-turn screws on the back of the housing. 3. Using a flat screwdriver, remove the cover from the compartment. 4. Turn the instrument over and hold the battery as it slides out of its compartment. 5. Disconnect the battery connector without pulling on the wires. 6. Connect the new battery. The connector is error-proofed to prevent reversals of
polarity. 7. Place the battery in its compartment and arrange the wires so that they do not
protrude. 8. Put the battery compartment cover back in place and screw the two screws back in.

1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY
Fully charge the battery before the first use.

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

120V ± 10%, 60Hz 230V ± 10%, 50Hz

To recharge 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.

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1.5 SETTING THE LANGUAGE

Before using the device, first choose the language in which you want the device to display its message.

Press the green button to switch the device on.

Press the Configuration

button.

Press the yellow button on the device corresponding to the desired language.

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INTRODUCTION

2.1 DESCRIPTION
The PowerPad® III Model 8333 is a 3-phase network analyzer with a color graphic display and built-in rechargeable battery. This instrument can be used to:
Measure the RMS values, powers, and perturbations on electric distribution networks Deliver a snapshot of the principal characteristics of a 3-phase network Track the variations of various parameters over time
The measurement accuracy of the instrument is better than 1% (not counting the accuracy due to the current sensors). The instrument is also very flexible, with a choice of sensors allowing measurements ranging from a few milliamperes (MN193) to several kiloamperes (AmpFlex®). The Model 8333 is compact and impact resistant; its ergonomics and simple interface make it easy to use. The instrument is intended for technicians and engineers responsible for electrical installation and network inspection and maintenance.

2.2 MEASUREMENTS
The Model 8333 principal measurements are: The RMS values of AC voltages up to 1000V between terminals. By using ratios, the instrument can measure voltages
up to hundreds of gigavolts.
The RMS values of AC currents up to 10,000 amperes (excluding neutral current). By using ratios, the instrument can measure currents up to hundreds of kiloamperes.
The DC components of voltages and currents (excluding neutral current). Minimum and maximum half-cycle RMS voltage and current values (excluding neutral current). Peak voltage and current values (excluding neutral current). The frequency of 50Hz and 60Hz networks. Current and voltage peak factors (excluding neutral current). Calculation of the harmonic loss factor (FHL), application to transformers in the presence of harmonic currents. Calculation of the K factor (KF), application to transformers in the presence of harmonic currents. Measurement of total harmonic distortion with respect to the fundamental (THD in %f) of the current and of the voltages
(excluding neutral current).
Measurement of the total harmonic distortion with respect to the RMS AC value (THD in %r) for the current and the voltages (excluding neutral current).
Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive), non-active, distortion, and apparent power, by phase and cumulative (excluding neutral current).
Power factor (PF) and displacement factor (DPF or cos (excluding neutral current). Measurement of the RMS distortion value (d) for the current and the voltages (excluding neutral current). Short-term voltage flicker (PST) (excluding neutral current). Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive), non- active, distortion, and apparent energy (excluding neutral current). Current and voltage harmonics (excluding neutral) up to order 50: RMS value, percentage referred to the fundamental,
(%f) (excluding neutral current), or the total RMS value (%r), minimum and maximum and sequence harmonics.
Apparent harmonic power up to order 50 (excluding neutral current): percentages referred to the fundamental apparent power (%f) or the total apparent power (%r), minimum and maximum of a rank.
Calculation of the rms neutral current from the currents measured on the phases of a three-phase system.

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2.3 DISPLAY
Waveforms (voltages and currents) Frequency Bar Chart (voltages and currents – excluding neutral current) Screen Captures (12 maximum) Transients Function: Detection and recording of transients (up to 51) between user-defined start and stop dates
and times. Recording of four complete cycles (one before the triggering event and three after) on the six acquisition channels.
Trend Recording (data logging) Function: SD-card with date-stamping and user- defined start and stop dates for recording, with a maximum of 100 recording sessions. Display, in bar chart or graph form, of the means of many parameters vs. time, with or without minima and maxima.
Alarm Function: List recorded alarms (up to 4662) exceeding thresholds defined in the configuration menu. Userdefined alarm monitoring start and stop times.
2.4 CONFIGURATION
Date and time setting Screen brightness setting Graph colors Display management Night mode Calculation methods (non-active quantities broken down or not, choice of the unit of energy, choice of the coefficients
of calculation of the K factor, choice of reference for the level of harmonics
Distribution system (single-phase, 2-phase, 3-phase) and of the connection method (standard, 2-element method or 2½-element method)
Configure recording, alarms, and transients Delete data (total or partial) Display software and hardware version numbers Language Current sensors detected, not detected, not managed, simulated, or impossible to simulate (2-element connection
method). Set voltage and current ratio, transduction ratios, and sensitivity

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2.5 OVERALL VIEW

Figure 2-1
1. Over molded protective case. 2. Color TFT 320 X 240 (1/4 OFT) display with graphic representation of system parameters and measurements. 3. Six (6) function buttons used to modify the display mode. 4. Four (4) function buttons. 5. ON / OFF button. 6. Three (3) current input terminals on the top of the instrument to enable the use of current sensors (MN, SR,
AmpFlex®, MiniFlex®, MR, SL and J93 probes). It is possible to use different current probes per input voltage ratio selectable. Four (4) voltage input terminals (voltage ratio can be set before recording). 7. USB optically isolated output for configuring, running tests and transferring data to a PC. 8. Input for external power supply and battery charging. 9. Enter button. 10. Four (4) buttons that enable movement of the cursor, browsing or the selection of data. 11. Buttons for directly accessing the 6 display modes.
NOTE: Refer to § 8 for function button descriptions.

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2.6 ON/OFF BUTTON
The Model 8333 can operate on either battery or on AC power. Pressing the button powers up the instrument. If the instrument is shut OFF suddenly (line power outage in the absence of the battery) or automatically (battery low), an information message is displayed when it is next started up.
Pressing the button again turns the instrument OFF. If the instrument is recording, metering energy, or searching for transients and/or alarms, it requests confirmation.

Select YES or NO on the corresponding yellow buttons, then press the

button to confirm.

If NO is selected, recording will continue.

If YES is selected, the data recorded until that point are finalized and the instrument is turned OFF.

2.7 DISPLAY

The backlit 320×240-pixel (1/4 VGA) graphic TFT screen displays all measurements with their graphs, the parameters of the unit, the graphs selected, the instantaneous values of the signals, and the type of measurement selected. When the
instrument is powered up, it automatically displays the Waveform screen.

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1. Top bar on the display, including:

Symbol of the tested mode ( ,

, , etc.)

Frequency of measured signal

Memory capacity status bar (only available in certain modes)

Current date and time

Battery charge status (see § 2.9)

2. Measured RMS values associated with waveforms.

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3. Values of signals at an instant “t” at the intersection of cursor and the waveforms. The cursor can be moved along the time scale by pressing the and buttons.
   4. Measurement selection (refer to § 8).
   Calculation of DPF, Tan, KF, , UNB, Min, Max, VAR, Harmonics, PST, and DF parameters and the frequency measurement can only be performed if voltage or current with a frequency of 40 to 70Hz is applied to the Ch1 voltage input or the A1 current input.
   5. Selection of waveforms to be displayed (use the and buttons to select): U: Signifies phase-to-phase voltage V: Signifies phase-to-neutral voltage A: Displays current for each phase L1, L2, L3: Refer to the phases (A,B,C)
   The Auto Power Off function can be turned ON and OFF during instrument configuration (see § 4.1.2.3).

2.8 CONNECTION TERMINALS

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L2/B

N/D

L1/A

L3/C

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L1/A

L2/B

L3/C

1000V CAT III
Figure 2-3

600V CAT IV

1. Three (3) current input terminals on the top of the instrument to enable the use of current sensors (MN, SR, AmpFlex®, MiniFlex®, MR, SL & J93 probes).
   2. Four (4) voltage input terminals (measures 3 voltages).
   3. Insertion locations for the current and voltage color-coded ID markers.

2. Theft-prevention access port, used to secure the instrument with padlock.

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2. USB connector for connection to a PC.

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3. Input for external AC power supply and battery charging.

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2.9 POWER SUPPLY

The battery icon in the top right corner of the screen shows the battery level. The number of bars is proportional to the charge level.

Icon

Battery Charge Status

Battery charged

Low battery

Battery charging

Red bar: Condition of the battery is unknown because it had never been fully charged.

The insturment is connected to AC power using the power cord.

When the capacity of the battery is too low, the following message is displayed:

Low battery Instrument will soon turn OFF

Press to confirm. The instrument will turn OFF if you do not connect the PowerPad® to AC power (using the power cord) within one minute of this message appearing.

2.10 STAND
A retractable stand on the back of the Model 8333 can be used to hold the instrument in a tilted position.

1. Retractable stand. 2. Battery compartment. NOTE: The SD card is located under the battery.
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USE

3.1 START-UP
To turn the Model 8333 ON, press the button. The button lights up when initially pressed; it then goes OFF if the power cord is not connected to AC power. During startup, several informational screens appear, displaying data such as the firmware version and serial number of the instrument. When startup is complete, the Waveform screen is displayed.
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Figure 3-1

3.2 CONFIGURATION (SET-UP MODE)

NOTE: The instrument must be configured before each use. The configuration is saved in memory when the instrument is turned OFF.

To display the Configuration screen, press the

button and follow the instructions in the Configuration chapter (see § 4).

NOTE: All configurations can also be modified through DataView® software.

3.3 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 terminal.

Figure 3-2
Connect the measurement leads to the terminals of the instrument (see § 2.8).

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1. Three (3) current input terminals on the top of the instrument to enable the use of current sensors (MN, SR, AmpFlex®, MiniFlex®, MR, SL & J93 probes).
   2. Four (4) voltage input terminals (measures 3 voltages). 3. Insertion locations for the current and voltage color-coded ID markers.
   NOTE: Remember to define the transformation ratios of the current sensors and of the voltage inputs (see § 4.1.5).

To make a measurement, the following must be configured and programmed:
Calculation method (see § 4.1.3) Electrical hook-up (see § 4.1.4) Ratios of the sensors (see § 4.1.5)

3.3.1 CONNECTION PROCEDURE 1. Turn the instrument ON. 2. Configure the instrument for the measurement to be made and the type of network concerned (see § 4). 3. Connect the leads and current sensors to the unit. 4. Connect the ground and/or neutral lead to the network ground and/or neutral (when it is distributed) and connect the
corresponding current sensor. 5. Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase and connect the corresponding current sensor. 6. If applicable, repeat the procedure for phases L2 and L3.
NOTE: Complying with this procedure minimizes connection errors and saves time.

3.3.2 DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE 1. Proceed in the reverse of the order of connection, always finishing by disconnecting the neutral (when distributed). 2. Disconnect the leads and turn the instrument OFF.

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3.4 FUNCTIONS
Any screen can be saved (screen snapshot) by pressing the button for three seconds (see § 5.7). You can press the Help button at any time. The Help screen will inform you about the functions and the symbols used for the current display mode. Refer to § 5 for detailed information on the available display modes:
– Waveform Capture – Harmonics – Waveform Measurements
– Alarm Recording
– Recording (Trend Mode) – Power and Energy Measurements – Screen Snapshot

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CONFIGURATION

4.1 CONFIGURATION (SET-UP MENU)

The Configuration button

displays the Configuration menu. This menu enables you to configure the instrument.

This must be done before each new type of measurement. The configuration settings remain in memory, even after the

instrument is turned OFF.

Figure 4-1

When working with the Configuration menu, use the arrow buttons ( or or or ) to navigate through the menus and options, then use the button to select and validate your choices.
The Configuration menu allows you to define the following parameters:

PARAMETER Date / Time Display
Calculation Methods
Electrical Hook-Up

FUNCTION
Sets the date and time format (see § 4.1.1)
Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the display (see § 4.1.2.1) Defines the color of the voltage and current curves (see § 4.1.2.2) Defines the settings for Auto Power Off (see § 4.1.2.3) Enables/Disables Night mode settings (see § 4.1.2.4)
Determines if harmonics are used or not used in calculations of reactive quantities (power and energy) – (see § 4.1.3) · With harmonics: Harmonics are taken into account when calculating reactive parameters · Without harmonics: Only the fundamental part is used for the calculation of reactive parameters
Determines the type of connection to the network (see § 4.1.4) · 1-Phase 2-Wire · 2-Phase 3-Wire · 3-Phase 3-Wire · 3-Phase 4-Wire

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Probes and Ratios
Capture Mode Trend Mode Alarm Mode Erase Memory About

Defines the type of current probe to connect (see § 4.1.5) · MN93: 200A · MN193: 100A or 5A (with variable ratio) · SR193: 1000A · SL261: 10A and 100A range · AmpFlex® Sensors: 3000A (measures up to 10kA) · MiniFlex® Sensors: 3000A · MR193: 1000AAC/1200ADC · J93: 3500AAC/5000ADC · 5A 3-phase adapter (3-channel only)
Configures the voltage and current thresholds (see § 4.1.6)
Selects the parameters to record (see § 4.1.6.3) (Up to four configurations)
Defines the parameters of an alarm (see § 4.1.7)
Deletes configurations, alarm settings, snapshots, and recordings (see § 4.1.8)
Displays the serial number, software and hardware version (see § 4.1.9)

4.1.1 DATE/TIME The Date/Time menu defines the system date and time. The display is as follows:

Figure 4-2

With the Date/Time field highlighted in yellow, press . To change a value, press or . To move from one field to another, press or . To confirm, press .

Proceed in the same way for selecting data format (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY) and time format (12/24 or AM/PM).

Changes take effect immediately in the data display. To return to the Configuration menu, press

.

NOTE: The date and time parameters cannot be configured while the instrument is recording, metering energy, or searching for transients and/or alarms.

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4.1.2 DISPLAY 4.1.2.1 BRIGHTNESS The Brightness button initiates a menu that sets the brightness of the display.

Figure 4-3

Use the or buttons to change the brightness. To return to the Configuration menu, press

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4.1.2.2 COLORS
The Colors menu is used to define the colors of the voltage and current traces on the graph. There are 15 colors available: green, dark green, yellow, orange, pink, red, brown, blue, turquoise blue, dark blue, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black.

Figure 4-4
Use the arrow buttons to change colors. To return to the Configuration menu, press

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4.1.2.3 DISPLAY SHUTDOWN The Display Status button displays a menu that defines the display shutdown process.

Figure 4-5

Use the and buttons to choose Automatic or Never.

In Automatic mode the display turns OFF automatically after: 5 minutes of inactivity when the instrument is powered by the battery and a recording is in progress. 10 minutes if no recording is in progress.

The ON/OFF button blinks to indicate that the instrument is still in operation. Press any button to relight the

display. To return to the Configuration menu, press

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4.1.2.4 BACKGROUND COLOR (NIGHT MODE) The Night mode button displays a menu that initiates a change in the colors on the display. In night mode, the screen displays “reverse” video and all colors are changed.

Figure 4-6
Use the and buttons to activate or deactivate night mode.

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4.1.3 CALCULATION METHODS The Calculation Methods menu X= defines: Breakdown or no breakdown of the non-active quantities Reference for the level of harmonics of the phases Coefficients of calculation for the K factor
4.1.3.1 NON-ACTIVE QUANTITIES The var menu is used to choose whether to separate or combine the non-active quantities (power and energy).
Figure 4-7
Use the and buttons to select Separated or Combined. Separated: Non-active power N is separated into reactive power (fundamental) Q1 and distorting power D. Non-active
energy Nh is separated into Q1h and Dh. Combined: Non-active power N and non- active energy Nh are displayed. Press to confirm the selection and return to the Configuration menu.
NOTE: This setting cannot be modified when the instrument is recording, metering energy, and/or searching for alarms.

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4.1.3.2 K FACTOR The FK menu defines the coefficients used for the calculation of the K factor (Factor K). This value is used for weighting the harmonic load currents in accordance with their effects on transformer heating. A higher K factor indicates larger harmonic heating effects.
Figure 4-8
Use the arrow buttons to set the value of coefficients q and e: q: exponential constant that depends on the type of winding and the frequency. The value of q can range from 1.5 to 1.7. The value of 1.7 is suitable for transformers having round or square conductors, in all types of winding. The value of 1.5 is suitable for those in which the low-voltage windings are in tape form. e: ratio between the losses linked to eddy currents (at the fundamental frequency) and resistive losses (both evaluated at the reference temperature). The value of e can range from 0.05 to 0.1.
The default values (q = 1.7 and e = 0.10) are suitable for most applications. Press to confirm the selection and return to the Configuration menu.
NOTE: This setting cannot be modified when the instrument is recording, and/or searching for alarms.
4.1.3.3 PHASE HARMONIC RATIOS The %f-%r Phase Harmonics menu defines the reference for the level of harmonics of the phases.

Figure 4-9
Use the and buttons to select the reference for the level of harmonics: %f: the reference is the value of the fundamental %r: the reference is the total value
For harmonics of the V-h, A-h, and U-h phases, the fundamental and total values are RMS values. For harmonics of the S-h phases, the fundamental and total values are apparent power values.
Press to confirm the selection and return to the Configuration menu.
NOTE: This setting cannot be modified when the instrument is recording, and/or searching for alarms.

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4.1.4 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP The menu is used to define how the Model 8333 is connected, according to the type of network.

Figure 4-10
Several electrical diagrams can be selected. Use the arrow buttons to choose a connection. One or more types of network correspond to each distribution system. These connection choices allow you to connect the instrument to all existing networks. Press to confirm the selection and return to the Configuration menu.
NOTE: This setting cannot be modified when the instrument is recording, and/or searching for alarms.

Distribution System

Source

Single-phase 2-wire (L1 and N)
L1
L1

N

Single-phase 2-wire non-grounded neutral

N

Split-phase 3-wire non-grounded neutral

Split-phase 3-wire (L1, L2 and N)
L1 L2 N

3-phase open star 3-wire non-grounded neutral 3-phase high leg delta 3-wire non-grounded neutral

L1 N L2
N L1 L2
L1 N L2

3-phase open high leg delta 3-wire non-grounded neutral

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L2
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Distribution System

Source

3-phase star 3-wire

3-phase delta 3-wire

3-phase 3-wire (L1, L2 and L3)
L1 3A
L2 A1A2
L3 A2A3 A3A1

3-phase open delta 3-wire

Indicates which 2 current sensors will be connected: A1 and A2, or A2 and A3, or A3 and A1.
Two-wattmeter method or two-element method or Aron method.

3-phase open delta 3-wire grounded junction of phases

The third sensor is not necessary if the other two are of the same type, same range, and same ratio. Otherwise, the third sensor must be connected to make current
measurements.

3-phase open delta 3-wire grounded corner of phase

3-phase high leg delta 3-wire

3-phase open high leg delta 3-wire

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Source

3-phase 4-wire (L1, L2, L3 and N)

L1 3V
L2

L3

V1V2

N

V2V3

V3V1

3-phase star 4-wire non-grounded neutral

Indicates which voltages will be connected: all 3 (3V) or only 2 (V1 and V2, or V2 and
V3, or V3 and V1).

3-phase open high leg delta 4-wire non-grounded neutral

If only two of the three voltages are connected, the three phase voltages must be
balanced (2½-element method)

3-phase high leg delta 4-wire non-grounded neutral

L3
N L1 L2 L3
L1 N L2 L3
L1 N L2

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4.1.5 PROBES AND RATIOS
4.1.5.1 CURRENT PROBES The screen defines the current probes and ratios.

Figure 4-11
This menu enables you to define Current probes (press A) Current ratios (press V or U, depending on set-up) Press A to define the current probes and ratios. This displays the current probe models detected by the instrument. If a probe is detected but not managed, an error message is displayed. For a 3-wire 3-phase set-up where only two of the three current sensors required are connected, if these two sensors are of the same type and have the same ratio, the instrument simulates the third sensor by assuming the same characteristics as for the two others. The third sensor will be shown in the list as either being simulated, or impossible to simulate. The current probe choices that are available are:
MN93 clamp: 200AAC MN193 clamp: 100 or 5AAC
SR193 clamp: 1000AAC
J93 clamp: 3500A/5000AAC/DC AmpFlex® A193: 100A/6500A/10,000AAC MiniFlex® MA193: 100A/6500AC
MR193 clamp: 1000A/1200AAC/DC
SL261 clamp: 100A (sensitivity 10mV/AAC/DC) SL261 clamp: 10A (sensitivity 100mV/AAC/DC) Three phase adapter: 5AAC
If an MN193 clamp (5A range) or an adapter is used, the current ratio setting is proposed automatically. If an MN193 clamp (5A range), an Adapter, an AmpFlex®, a MiniFlex®, J93 or an SL261 clamp is used; adjustment of the ratio, range, or sensitivity is proposed automatically. Use the arrow buttons to define the ratios between the primary current (1A to 60,000A) and the secondary current (1A, 2A or 5A), then confirm the selections with the button. Note that the primary current cannot be less than the secondary current.

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4.1.5.2 VOLTAGE RATIOS
A second screen, V or U (depending on set-up), defines the voltage ratios. Ratios can be different for each channel, or the same for all or some channels. These are phase-to-neutral voltage ratios when there is a neutral (indicated by V)…

Figure 4-12
…and phase-to-phase voltage ratios when there is not (indicated by U).

Figure 4-13

Use the and buttons to choose the configuration of the ratios.
3V 1/1 or 3U 1/1: all channels have the same 1/1 ratio. 3V or 3U: all channels have the same ratio, to be programmed.
– Press then use the and buttons to highlight the ratio in yellow. – Press then use the arrow buttons to change the ratio. The primary voltage is in kV and the secondary
voltage is in V.

3V: all channels have the same ratio and the neutral has a different ratio. The process is similar to when there is only one ratio, but you must perform the operation twice.
U1+U2+U3 or V1+V2+V3: each channel has a different ratio, to be programmed. The process is similar to when there is only one ratio, but you must perform the operation several times.

Confirm your selections by pressing . To return to the Configuration menu, press

.

NOTE: The primary and secondary voltages can each be configured with a multiplier factor of 1/3. Note also that you cannot modify ratios if the instrument is recording, metering energy, or searching for transients, and/or alarms.

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4.1.6 CAPTURE MODE The Capture mode is used to configure the voltage thresholds and the current thresholds of the transient mode.

4.1.6.1 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS

The first

Thresholds screen, displayed by pressing the V icon (or U, for set-ups without a neutral), configures the

voltage thresholds. These thresholds can be the same for all channels or different for some or each of them.

Figure 4-14

To change the voltage thresholds, press .
Use the and buttons to choose configuration of the thresholds.
3V or 3U: all channels have the same threshold. – Press the button, then use the and buttons to highlight the value of the threshold in yellow. – Press the button, then use the arrow buttons to change the threshold. The unit can be V or kV.
V1+V2+V3 or U1+U2+U3: each channel has a different ratio, to be programmed. Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation several times.

Confirm your selections by pressing . To return to the Configuration menu, press

.

NOTE: You cannot modify thresholds in the transient mode if the instrument is searching for transients.

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4.1.6.2 TRANSIENT CURRENT THRESHOLDS

A second

Thresholds screen, displayed by pressing the A icon, configure the current thresholds (independently of

the current sensors detected by the instrument). The thresholds programmed can be the same for all channels or different

for some or all of them.

Figure 4-15

To change the current thresholds, press . Use the and buttons to choose configuration of the thresholds.
3A: all current sensors have the same threshold. – Press the button, then use the and buttons to highlight the value of the threshold in yellow. – Press the button, then use the arrow buttons to change the threshold. The unit can be A, kA, or mA.
A1+A2+A3: each current sensor has a different threshold, to be programmed. Proceed as when there is only one ratio, but perform the operation several times

Confirm your selections by pressing . To return to the Configuration menu, press

.

NOTE: You cannot modify thresholds in the transient mode if the instrument is searching for transients.

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4.1.6.3 TREND MODE

The instrument has a recording function (activated by the button, see § 5.5), used to record measured and calculated

values (Urms, Vrms, Arms, and so on). To display the Trend Mode menu, press and then select .

to display the Configuration menu,

Figure 4-16
The Trend Mode menu consists of two pages. The first page is illustrated in Figure 4-16. To display the next page, press the button.

Figure 4-17

There are four possible programmable configurations:

,

,

,

. To navigate through these

configurations, press the

or

button.

To select a parameter to be recorded, move the yellow cursor to the parameter using the navigation arrow buttons, then press . Selected parameters are identified by a red spot. The frequency (Hz) is always selected (black spot).

NOTE: If a quantity is displayed in red, it is incompatible with the configuration chosen (connection selected, sensors connected, ratios programmed, reference of the level of harmonics of the phases, breakdown of the non-active
quantities). For example, if no current sensor is connected, all current quantities appear in red.

To select all of the parameters of a page, press the button.

To change configuration pages, press the

or

button. To deselect all of the parameters of a page, press the button.

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The recordable values are:

Unit Urms Ucf Uthdf Uthdr Vrms Vcf Vthdf Vthdr Arms Acf Athdf Athdr P

Designation RMS phase-to-phase voltage Crest (peak) factor of phase-to-phase voltage Harmonic distortion of the phase-to-phase voltage with the RMS value of the fundamental as reference Harmonic distortion of the phase-to-phase voltage with the total RMS value without DC as reference RMS phase-to-neutral voltage Crest factor of phase-to-neutral voltage Harmonic distortion of the phase-to-neutral voltage with the RMS value of the fundamental as reference Harmonic distortion of the phase-to-neutral voltage with the total RMS value without DC as reference RMS current Crest factor of current Harmonic distortion of the current with the RMS value of the fundamental as reference Harmonic distortion of the current with the total RMS value without DC as reference Active power

Q1

Reactive power (fundamental)

D

Distortion power

S

Apparent power

PF

Power factor

tan PST FHL

Tangent of the phase shift of the voltage with respect to the current Short- term flicker Harmonic loss factor

FK

K factor

Vunb or Uunb
Aunb
Hz

Phase-to-neutral voltage unbalance (set-up with neutral). Phase-to-phase voltage unbalance (set-up without neutral) Negative sequence current unbalance factor Network frequency

U-h

Harmonics in phase-to-phase voltage

V-h

Harmonics in phase-to-neutral voltage

A-h

Harmonics in current

S-h

Harmonics in power

The last four entries in the preceding table (U-h, V-h, A-h, and S-h) involve the recording of the harmonics of U, V, A, and S. You can select a range of orders of the harmonics to be recorded (between 0 and 50) for each of these quantities; and within this range (if desired) only odd harmonics.

NOTE: The level of harmonics of order 01 will be displayed only if they concern values expressed in % r.

To change an order of harmonic: 1. Select the parameter to be recorded (identified by a red spot). 2. Move the yellow cursor to the parameter using the navigation arrow buttons. 3. Confirm the selection by pressing . 4. Change the value using the and arrow buttons, then confirm by pressing .

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Figure 4-18

NOTE: If a recording is in progress, the associated configuration cannot be modified and the selected values are identified by black spots.

To return to the Configuration menu, press

.

4.1.7 ALARM MODE CONFIGURATION
The Alarm mode menu defines the alarms used by the Alarm mode function (see § 5.4 for a complete list of alarms). To activate an alarm, highlight it using the up and down arrow buttons, then confirm the selection by pressing . The active alarm is identified by a red spot. An alarm that is not programmed (identified by a question mark “?”) cannot be activated. To program the alarm, select the parameter, then enter a new value. Confirm the change by pressing .

Figure 4-19
The Alarm mode menu defines (10 alarms programmable):
Type of alarm Order of the harmonic (between 0 and 50), for |S-h|, A-h, U-h and V-h only Direction of the alarm (>or <) in the case of Hz, Urms, Vrms, Arms. Triggering threshold of the alarm (value and unit for Urms, Vrms, Arms, |Q1| or N, D and S). Triggering delay, or minimum duration above or below the alarm threshold: in minutes or seconds or, in the case
of Vrms, Urms and Arms (excluding the neutral), in hundredths of a second. Hysteresis: 1%, 2%, 5% or 10% (see § A.1).

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To go from one page to the other, press the

or

button. Each overshoot of an alarm will be recorded in a

campaign of alarms.

NOTE: A red alarm indicates the programmed quantity and/or target is incompatible with the configuration chosen (connection selected, sensors connected, ratios programmed, calculation methods chosen).
The alarms on the level of harmonics of order 01 concern only the values expressed in % r.
If a search for alarms is in progress, the activated alarms cannot be modified and are identified by black dots. However, new alarms (not yet programmed or not activated) can be activated.

To return to the Configuration menu, press

.

4.1.8 ERASING MEMORY The Erase Memory menu partially or totally deletes data recorded in the instrument.

Figure 4-20

To select an item to be deleted, highlight it using the arrow buttons, then confirm the selection by pressing . A red dot appears identifying the item to be deleted. To select all items, press . To deselect all items, press .

To proceed with the deletion, press the button, then confirm by pressing .

To return to the Configuration menu, press

.

WARNING: Which deletions are possible depends on the recordings in progress (recording, metering of energy, search for transients, and/or alarms).

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4.1.9 ABOUT The About menu displays information concerning the instrument.
Figure 4-21

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DISPLAY MODES

To select parameters in all modes, use the buttons to move to the desired parameter and use the button to confirm selections.

5.1 TRANSIENT MODE
The Transient menu is used to record transients, look up the list of recorded searches and the list of transients they contain, or erase them. You can record up to 7 detections and 51 transients.

When the Transient mode is selected, the display screen will depend on the following conditions:

if … no record has been made transients have been recorded

then … the Detection Schedule screen is displayed the List of Seaches for Transients screen is displayed

5.1.1 PROGRAMMING AND STARTING A SEARCH

Figure 5-22
Item Function 1 Reminder of the mode used 2 Display of sub-mode used 3 Flashing icon: indicates that the search has been started 4 Memory indicator. Black area = used memory; White area = available memory 5 Transients search start time 6 Transients search end time 7 Number of transients 8 Name of transient 9 Display a list of searches; Program a search; Start a search

To program a search for a transient, enter the start date and time, the stop date and time, the number of transients to search for, and the name of the search.
To change an item, move the yellow cursor to it using the and buttons, then confirm the selection with the button. Change the value using the arrow buttons, then press . The name can be up to eight characters long. Several searches can bear the same name. The available alphanumeric characters are uppercase letters from A through Z and the digits 0 through 9. The last five names assigned (in the transient, trend, and alarm modes) are stored in memory. When a name is entered, it may then be completed automatically.

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NOTE: The start date and time must be later than the current date and time. The stop date and time must be later than the start date and time.

After you program the search, start it by pressing the button. The icon on the status bar blinks to indicate that the search is underway. While the search is active, the button replaces the button and can be used to stop the search before it is finished.

The message “Detection on standby” is displayed until the start time of the search is reached. When the search starts, this message is replaced by the message “Detection in progress”. When the stop time is reached, the Detection schedule
menu returns with the button displayed. You can now program another search. During a search for transients, only the stop date field can be modified. It is automatically highlighted in yellow.

To return to the Waveform capture screen, press

.

5.1.2 DISPLAYING A TRANSIENT To display the recorded transient, proceed as follows: To display the recorded transients, press button. The Detection List screen is displayed.

Figure 5-23

Item Function

1 The displayed value indicates the page number and the number of pages.

2

These icons let you browse through the previous and next screens. Press the yellow buttons corresponding to these icons to display the pages.

If the stop date is in red, it means that it does not match the stop date initially programmed, because either: There is a power supply problem (battery low or disconnection from AC power) The number of transients has been reached, thereby ending the search

To select a search for transients, move the cursor to it using the and buttons. The selected search is bolded. Confirm by pressing . The screen then displays a list of transients.

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1 5

2 3

4
Figure 5-24

Item Function

1 Transient name, number, date, time and triggering channel of transient.

2 Activates/deactivates the choice of a transient list display filter.

3 The displayed value indicates the page number and the number of pages.

4

These icons let you browse through the previous and next screens. Press the yellow buttons corresponding to these icons to display the pages.

Transient display filter:

– : displays the 3 single voltages during the transient

5 – 3V: displays the 3 single voltages during the transient

– 3A: displays the 3 currents and the neutral current during the transient

– L1, L2 or L3: displays the current and the single voltage successively in relation to phases 1, 2 and 3

To select a transient, move the cursor to it using the and buttons. The selected field is bolded. Validate with the . button. The screen then displays the transients in graph form.

Figure 5-25

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Item Function

1 Location in the record of the zone displayed.

2 Instantaneous value of the signals according to the position of the cursor on the scale. To move the cursor use the and buttons.

3 Move cursor to one period of the signal before transient triggering time.

4 Move cursor to transient triggering time.

5 Number assigned to displayed graph (e.g. 1 is highlighted indicating channel V1 triggered capture of the transient)

6

: Zoom In – Press this button to zoom in.

: Zoom Out – Press this button to zoom out.

NOTE: The selection filter is dynamic and depends on the connection chosen. For example, the selection filter lists (3U, 3A) for a 3-wire 3-phase set-up.

To return to the Transient List screen, press

.

5.1.3 DELETING A TRANSIENTS SEARCH

You can remove a stored search for transients from memory.

To do this, when the Detection List screen is displayed (see Figure 5-23), select the search to be deleted. Then press

the button, and press to confirm the deletion. Note that you can delete a transient search only if it is not actively in

progress. To return to the Waveform capture screen, press

.

5.1.4 DELETING A TRANSIENT

When the Transient List screen is displayed (see Figure 5-23), select the transient to be deleted. The selected transient is

bolded. Next, press the button, and then press to confirm the deletion. To return to the Waveform capture screen,

press

.

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5.2 HARMONICS MODE
The Harmonics mode displays a representation of the harmonic levels of the voltage, current, and apparent power, order by order. It can be used to determine the harmonic currents produced by nonlinear loads, and analyze problems caused by harmonics according to their order (overheating of neutrals, conductors, motors, and so on).
Figure 5-26
V – Phase-to-neutral voltage A – Harmonics of the current S – Apparent power of the harmonics U – Phase-to-phase voltage harmonics The and buttons allow the user to zoom in or out, in increments of 2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50% and 100%.
5.2.1 PHASE-TO-NEUTRAL VOLTAGE HARMONICS The V sub-menu displays the harmonics of the phase-to-neutral voltage only for sources having a neutral. NOTE: The choice of curves to be displayed depends on the type of connection (see § 4.1.4):
Single-phase, 2-wire: no choice (L1) Split-phase, 3-wire: 2L, L1, L2 3-phase 3-wire: L1, L2, L3 3-phase, 4-wire: 3L, L1, L2, L3, -,+

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3L PHASE-TO-NEUTRAL VOLTAGE HARMONICS
1
2
3
Figure 5-27
Item Function Data about harmonic indicated by cursor: V-h03: harmonic number
1 %: level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value as reference (%f) or (total) RMS value as reference (%r). V: RMS voltage of harmonic +000°: phase shift with respect to fundamental (order 1).
2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics.
3 Level of harmonic is given as a percentage with respect to fundamental or total RMS value. DC: DC component. 1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears.
Display in expert mode -.+ (on the right-hand side) is available for 3-phase hookups by pressing the and buttons.

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L1 PHASE VOLTAGE HARMONICS 1 2

3

Figure 5-28

Item Function

Data about harmonic indicated by cursor:

V-h03: harmonic number

%: level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value (%f) or (total) RMS value (%r) as reference

1

V: RMS voltage of harmonic -143°: phase shift with respect to fundamental (order 1)

max ­ min: maximum and minimum levels of harmonic. Reset when harmonic number is changed or

THD: total harmonic distortion

Vd: RMS distortion voltage

2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics

3

Level of harmonic is given as a percentage with respect to fundamental or to total RMS value DC: DC component

1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When the cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears

is pressed

NOTE: Filters L2 and L3 display the harmonics of the phase-to-neutral voltage for phases 2 and 3, respectively. The screen is identical to the one displayed for filter L1.

5.2.2 CURRENT The A sub-menu displays the harmonics of the current. 3L CURRENT HARMONICS
1

2

3

Figure 5-29

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Item Function

Data about harmonic indicated by cursor:

A-h05: harmonic number

1 %: level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value (%f) or (total) RMS value (%r) as reference A: RMS current of harmonic

+179°: phase shift with respect to fundamental (order 1)

2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics

3

Level of harmonic is given as a percentage with respect to the fundamental or to the total RMS value Range DC: DC component

1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When the cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears

L1 CURRENT HARMONICS

1

2

3

Figure 5-30

Item Function

Data about harmonic indicated by cursor:

A-h05: harmonic number

%: level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value (%f) or (total) RMS value (%r) as reference

1

A: RMS current of harmonic +178°: phase shift with respect to fundamental (order 1)

max ­ min: maximum and minimum levels of harmonic. Reset when harmonic number is changed or

THD: total harmonic distortion

Ad: RMS distortion current

2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics

3

Level of harmonic is given as a percentage with respect to the fundamental or to the total RMS value Range DC: DC component

1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When the cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears

pressed

NOTE: Filters L2 and L3 display the current harmonics of phases 2 and 3, respectively. The screen is identical to the one displayed for filter L1.

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5.2.3 APPARENT POWER The S sub-menu displays the harmonics of the apparent power, for all connections except 3-wire 3-phase. The horizontal axis indicates the orders of the harmonics. The bars of the bar chart above the horizontal center line signify harmonic power consumed, those below it harmonic power generated.
3L APPARENT POWER HARMONICS
1

2

3

Figure 5-31

Item Function

S-h03: harmonic number

%: level of harmonics with fundamental apparent power (%f) or (total) apparent power (%r) as reference

1 +006°: phase shift of voltage harmonic with respect to current harmonic : energy generated for this harmonic

: energy consumed for this harmonic

2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics.

3

Harmonic level is percentage of fundamental apparent or (total) apparent power Range DC: DC component

1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears

L1 APPARENT POWER HARMONICS

1

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Item Function

Data about harmonic indicated by cursor:

S-h03: harmonic number

1

%: level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value (%f) or (total) RMS value (%r) as reference A: RMS current of harmonic

+45°: phase shift of the voltage harmonic with respect to the current harmonic

max ­ min: maximum and minimum levels of harmonic. Reset when harmonic number is changed or

2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics.

Level of harmonic is given as a percentage with respect to the fundamental or to the total RMS value.

3 Range DC: DC component

1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When the cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears

: energy consumed for this harmonic

pressed

NOTE: Filters L2 and L3 display the apparent power of the harmonics for phases 2 and 3, respectively. The screen is identical to the one displayed for filter L1.

5.2.4 PHASE-TO-PHASE VOLTAGE The U sub-menu is available for all connections except 2- or 3-wire single-phase. This sub-menu displays the harmonics of the phase-to-phase voltage.
3L PHASE-TO-PHASE VOLTAGE HARMONICS

1

2

3

Figure 5-33

Item Function

U-h03: harmonic number

1

%: level of harmonics with fundamental apparent power (%f) or (total) apparent power (%r) as reference V: RMS voltage of harmonic

+000°: phase shift with respect to fundamental (order 1)

2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics.

3

Harmonic level is percentage of fundamental apparent or (total) apparent power Range DC: DC component

1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears

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L1 PHASE-TO-PHASE VOLTAGE HARMONICS 1

2

3

Figure 5-34

Item Function

Data about harmonic indicated by cursor:

U-h03: harmonic number

%: level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value (%f) or (total) RMS value (%r) as reference

1

V: RMS voltage of harmonic +000°: phase shift with respect to fundamental (order 1)

max ­ min: maximum and minimum levels of harmonic. Reset when harmonic number is changed or by pressing

THD: total harmonic distortion

Ud: phase-to-phase RMS distortion voltage

2 Harmonic selection cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Horizontal axis indicates orders of harmonics.

3

Level of harmonic is given as a percentage with respect to the fundamental or to the total RMS value. Range DC: DC component

1 to 25: harmonics of order 1 to 25. When the cursor exceeds order 25, order 26 to 50 appears

NOTE: Filters L2 and L3 display the harmonics of the phase-to-neutral voltage for phases 2 and 3, respectively. The screen is identical to the one displayed for filter L1.

5.2.5 EXPERT MODE
The Expert mode is available with a 3-phase connection only. It displays the influence of the harmonics on heating the neutral and on rotating machines. To display the expert mode press the or button. The selection is highlighted in yellow and the screen simultaneously displays the expert mode.
From this screen, two sub-menus are available: V for 3-phase set-ups with neutral or U for the 3-phase set-up without neutral A for the expert mode in current
NOTE: The breakdown into sequences shown in the following figure is valid only in the case of a balanced load.

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PHASE-TO-NEUTRAL VOLTAGE EXPERT MODE
For 3-phase set-ups with neutral, the V sub-menu displays the influence of the harmonics of the phase-to-neutral voltage on the heating of the neutral and on rotating machines.

Figure 5-35
Column One: The harmonics inducing a negative sequence. Column Two: Those inducing a zero sequence. Column Three: Those inducing a positive sequence. %: Level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value as reference (%f) or the (total) RMS value as reference (%r) For 3-phase set-ups without neutral, the U sub- menu displays the influence of the harmonics of the phase-to-phase voltage on the heating of revolving machines.
CURRENT EXPERT MODE The A sub-menu displays the influence of current harmonics on heating the neutral and on rotating machines

Figure 5-36
Column One: The harmonics inducing a negative sequence. Column Two: Those inducing a zero sequence. Column Three: Those inducing a positive sequence. %: Level of harmonics with fundamental RMS value as reference (%f) or the (total) RMS value as reference (%r)

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5.3 WAVEFORM MODE
The Waveform mode displays the current and voltage graphs, along with the values measured and those calculated from the voltages and currents (except for power, energy, and harmonics). This is the screen that appears when the instrument is powered up.
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Figure 5-37
Item Function RMS Measurement of the true RMS value THD Measurement of total harmonic distortion CF Measurement of the peak factor
Display of Min/Max, RMS and peak values (see § 5.3.4) Simultaneous display of the following measurements: RMS, DC, THD, CF, PST, FHL and FK (see § 5.3.5) Display of Fresnel diagram of signals (see § 5.3.6)
5.3.1 RMS MEASUREMENTS This sub-menu displays the waveforms over a period of the measured signals and the true effective values of the voltage and the current.
The choice of graphs to be displayed depends on the type of electrical connection that was set up during the configuration (see § 4.1.4).
Single-phase, 2-wire: no choice (L1) Split-phase, 3-wire:
– For RMS, THD, CF, and : U, 2V, 2A, L1, L2 – For : 2V, 2A, L1, L2 3-phase, 3-wire: 3U, 3A 3-phase, 4-wire: 3U, 3V, 3A, L1, L2, L3 – For RMS, THD, CF, and : 3U, 4A, L1, L2, L3 – For : 3U, 3V, 3A, L1, L2 and L3

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5.3.1.1 RMS (3U) This screen displays the three phase-to-phase voltages of a 3-phase system.
1 2
3
Figure 5-38
Item Function 1 RMS phase-to-phase voltages 2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the curves t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds) 3 U1: instantaneous phase- to-phase voltage between phases 1 and 2 (U12) U2: instantaneous phase-to-phase voltage between phases 2 and 3 (U23) U3: instantaneous phase-to-phase voltage between phases 3 and 1 (U31)
5.3.1.2 RMS (3V) This screen displays the three phase-to-neutral voltages of a 3-phase system.
1 2

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Item Function 1 Effective phase-to-neutral voltages 2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the curves t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds) 3 V1: instantaneous phase-to-neutral voltage of curve 1 V2: instantaneous phase-to- neutral voltage of curve 2 V3: instantaneous phase-to-neutral voltage of curve 3
5.3.1.3 RMS (4A) This screen displays the three phase currents and the neutral current of a 3-phase system.
1 2

3

Figure 5-40

Item Function

1 RMS currents

2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the curves

t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds)

3

A1: instantaneous current of phase 1 A2: instantaneous current of phase 2

A3: instantaneous current of phase 3

AN: instantaneous neutral current

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5.3.1.4 RMS (L1) This screen displays the neutral voltage relative to ground and the neutral current.
1 2

3

Figure 5-41

Item Function

1 Effective values of RMS voltage and current

2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the graphs

3

t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds) V: instantaneous phase-to-neutral voltage

A: instantaneous phase-to-neutral current

NOTE: Filters L1, L2, and L3 display the current and voltage in phases 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

5.3.2 MEASUREMENT OF TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)
The THD sub-menu displays the waveforms of the signals measured over one full cycle and the total voltage and current harmonic distortion. The levels are displayed either with the fundamental RMS value as reference (%f) or with the RMS value without DC as reference (%r), depending on which reference is chosen in the Configuration menu.

5.3.2.1 THD (3U) This screen displays the phase-to-phase voltage waveforms for one period and the total harmonic distortion values.

1 2

3

Figure 5-42

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Item Function 1 Harmonic distortion rate for each curve 2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the curves t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds) 3 U1: instantaneous phase-to-phase voltage between phases 1 and 2 (U12) U2: instantaneous phase-to-phase voltage between phases 2 and 3 (U23) U3: instantaneous phase-to-phase voltage between phases 3 and 1 (U31)
5.3.2.2 THD (3V) This screen displays the phase-to-neutral voltage waveforms for one period and the total harmonic distortion values.
1 2
3
Figure 5-43
Item Function 1 Harmonic distortion rate for each curve 2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the curves t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds) 3 V1: instantaneous phase-to-neutral voltage of curve 1 V2: instantaneous phase-to- neutral voltage of curve 2 V3: instantaneous phase-to-neutral voltage of curve 3
5.3.2.3 THD (4A) This screen displays the phase current waveforms for one period and the total harmonic distortion values.
1 2

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Item Function

1 Harmonic distortion rate for each curve

2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the curves

t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds)

3

A1: instantaneous current of phase 1 A2: instantaneous current of phase 2

A3: instantaneous current of phase 3

AN: instantaneous value of the neutral current

Note: Filters L1, L2, L3 display the total current and voltage harmonic distortion for phases 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

5.3.3 MEASUREMENT OF THE PEAK FACTOR (CF) The CF sub-menu displays the waveforms of the signals measured over one period and the voltage and current peak factors. 5.3.3.1 CF (3U) This screen displays the phase-to-phase voltage waveforms of one period and the peak factors.
1 2

3
Figure 5-45
Item Function 1 Peak factor for each curve 2 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the graphs t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds) 3 U1: instantaneous voltage peak factor between phases 1 and 2 (U12) U2: instantaneous voltage peak factor between phases 2 and 3 (U23) U3: instantaneous voltage peak factor between phases 3 and 1 (U31)

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5.3.3.2 CF (3V) This screen displays the phase-to-neutral voltage waveforms of one period and the peak factors.
1 2
3
Figure 5-46
Item Function 1 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons 2 Peak factor for each curve Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the curves t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds) 3 V1: instantaneous phase- to-neutral voltage of phase 1 V2: instantaneous phase-to-neutral voltage of phase 2 V3: instantaneous phase-to-neutral voltage of phase 3
5.3.3.3 CF (4A) This screen displays the current waveforms of one period and the peak factors.
1 2

3

Figure 5-47

Item Function

1 Instantaneous value cursor; change values with the cursor using the and buttons

2 Peak factor for each curve

Instantaneous value of the signals at the intersection of the cursor and the graphs

t: time relative to the start of the period (expressed in milliseconds)

3

A1: instantaneous current of phase 1 A2: instantaneous current of phase 2

A3: instantaneous current of phase 3

AN: instantaneous value of the neutral current

NOTE: Filters L1, L2, L3 display the total current and voltage harmonic distortion for phases 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

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5.3.4 MEASUREMENT OF EXTREME AND MEAN VOLTAGE AND CURRENT VALUES

The

sub-menu displays the RMS, maximum, minimum and average values for voltage and current, as well as the

instantaneous positive and negative voltage and current peaks.

NOTE: The display screen varies depending on which value is selected.

3U: Displays the one-second mean and half-cycle maximum and minimum RMS values and the instantaneous positive and negative phase-to-phase voltage peaks.
3V: Displays the one-second mean and half-cycle maximum and minimum RMS values and the instantaneous positive and negative peaks of the phase-to-neutral voltages and of the neutral.
4A: Displays the one-second mean and half-cycle maximum and minimum RMS values and the positive and negative instantaneous peak values of the phase and neutral currents.
L1/L2/L3: Displays the one-second mean and half-cycle maximum and minimum RMS values and the instantaneous positive and negative peaks of the phase-to- neutral voltage and of the current of phase 1.

Figure 5-48
The columns display the values relative to each voltage, current or neutral graph.
Item Function MAX Maximum RMS phase-to-phase voltage since the instrument was turned ON or the last time button is pressed. RMS True RMS phase-to-phase voltage MIN Minimum RMS phase-to-phase voltage since the instrument was turned ON or the last time button is pressed. PK+ Maximum (positive) peak phase-to- phase voltage since instrument was turned ON or the last time button is pressed. PK- Minimum (negative) peak phase-to-phase voltage since instrument was turned ON or the last time button is pressed.
NOTE: The MAX and MIN RMS measurements are calculated every half-period (e.g. every 10ms for a signal at 50Hz). The measurements are refreshed every 250ms. To reset the MIN and MAX on the display, press the button.

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5.3.5 SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY

The

sub-menu displays all the voltage and current measurements (RMS, DC, THD, CF, PST, FHL and FK).

NOTE: The display screen varies depending on which value is selected.

3U: Displays the RMS, DC, THD and CF values of the phase-to-phase voltages.
3V: Displays the RMS, DC, THD, CF, and PST values of the phase-to-neutral voltages and of the neutral.
4A: Displays the RMS, DC, THD, CF, FHL and FK values of the phase and neutral currents.
L1/L2/L3: Displays the RMS, DC, THD, CF, PST FHL and FK values of the phase- to-neutral voltage and of the current, the DC and PST parameters of the phase- to-neutral voltage, and the DC value (if the current sensor allows) and FK of the current for phase 1.

Figure 5-49
Item Function RMS True effective value of voltage or current DC Direct component THD Total harmonic distortion rate CF Peak factor calculated in relation to the displayed waveform PST Short-term flicker calculated over 10 minutes FHL Harmonic loss factor for oversizing of transformers relative to harmonics FK K factor – Oversizing of transformers relative to harmonics
NOTE: The DC value of the current of phase 1 is displayed only if the associated current sensor can measure direct current. L2 and L3 provide the simultaneous display of the current and voltage for phases 2 and 3, respectively.

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5.3.6 PHASOR DIAGRAM DISPLAY
The sub-menu displays a vector representation of the fundamentals of the voltages and currents. It indicates their associated quantities (modulus and phase of the vectors) and the unbalances of the voltages and currents.
NOTE: The display screen varies depending on which value is selected.
3U: Displays a vector representation of the fundamentals of the phase-to-phase voltages and of the currents. It indicates their associated quantities (modulus and phase of the phase-to-phase voltage vectors) and the voltage unbalance. The reference vector of the representation (at 3 o’clock) is U1.
3V: Displays a vector representation of the fundamentals of the phase-to- neutral voltages and of the currents. It indicates their associated quantities (modulus and phase of the phase-to-neutral voltage vectors) and the voltage unbalance. The reference vector of the representation (at 3 o’clock) is V1.
3A: Displays a vector representation of the fundamentals of the phase-to- neutral voltages and of the currents. It indicates their associated quantities (modulus and phase of the current vectors) and the current unbalance. The reference vector of the representation (at 3 o’clock) is A1.
L1/L2/L3: Displays a vector representation of the fundamentals of the phase- to-neutral voltages and the currents of one phase. It indicates their associated quantities (modulus and phase of the current and phase-to-neutral voltage vectors). The reference vector of the representation (at 3 o’clock) is the current vector.

Figure 5-50

Item U1, U2, U3 V1, V2, V3 A1, A2, A3 12 23 31 VA Unb

Function Absolute values of the voltages at fundamental frequency Absolute values of the voltages at fundamental frequency Absolute values of the current at fundamental frequency Phase displacement of phase 1 relative to phase 2 Phase displacement of phase 2 relative to phase 3 Phase displacement of phase 3 relative to phase 1 Phase displacement of voltage (V) relative to current (A) Unbalance of line voltages

NOTE: L2 and L3 display vector representations of the fundamentals of the phase-to-neutral voltages and the currents of phases 2 and 3, respectively. They indicate their associated quantities (modulus and phase of the current and phase-toneutral voltage vectors of phases 2 and 3, respectively). The reference vector of the representation (at 3 o’clock) is the current vector (A2 and A3, respectively).

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5.4 ALARM MODE
The Alarm mode detects overshoots of thresholds on each of the following parameters:

Hz Urms Vrms Arms Ucf Vcf Acf Uthdf Vthdf Athdf

Uthdr Vthdr Athdr |P| | Q1| or N D S | PF | | PPF| | tan |

PST FHL FK Vunb (or Uunb for a 3-phase source without neutral) Aunb U-h V-h A-h |S-h|

(See also the table of abbreviations in § 8.3)
The alarm thresholds must: have been programmed in the Configuration / Alarm mode screen (see § 4.1.8) be active (marked with a red spot on that same screen)

NOTE: Stored alarms can subsequently be transferred to a PC via the DataView data analysis program (see § 6). You can capture over 4000 alarms.

When the Alarm mode button . is pressed, the Detection Schedule screen will appear:

Figure 5-51

Item Measurement Type Displays the Alarm mode configuration sub-menu Displays alarm campaigns Programs an alarm Validates the programming of an alarm (after is selected, the Manually stops an alarm that is in progress

icon appears)

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5.4.1 ALARM MODE CONFIGURATION

To program/display alarms, they must first be configured (see § 4.1.7).

The

Alarm Mode configuration submenu displays the list of alarms configured (see § 4.1.7). This shortcut button

lets you define or change alarm configurations. Press

to return to the Detection Schedule (Programming a

Campaign) screen.

5.4.2 PROGRAMMING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN The Detection Schedule screen specifies the start and stop times for an alarm campaign.

Figure 5-52
To program an alarm campaign, enter the start date and time, the stop date and time, and the name of the campaign. To modify an item, move the yellow cursor to it using the up and down arrow buttons, then validate with the button. Change the value using the arrow buttons, then validate again.
The name can be up to eight characters long. Several campaigns can have the same name. Allowable characters are uppercase letters A through Z and digits 0 through 9. The last five names assigned (in the transient, trend, and alarm modes) are kept in memory. When a name is entered, it can then be completed automatically.
NOTE: The start date and time must be later than the current date and time. The stop date and time must be later than the start date and time.

5.4.3 STARTING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN
After the settings are entered, the campaign can be started by pressing the button. The icon on the status bar blinks to indicate that the campaign has been started. The button replaces the button and can be used to stop the campaign before it is finished.
Alarms in progress (not yet ended) are recorded in the campaign if their duration is equal to or greater than their programmed minimum duration. The message “Campaign on standby” is displayed until the start time is reached. It is then replaced by the message “Campaign running”.
When the stop time is reached, the Detection Schedule screen returns with the button. You can then program another campaign.
NOTE: During an alarm campaign, only the stop date field can be modified. It is automatically highlighted in yellow.

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5.4.4 MANUALLY STOPPING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN
An alarm can be manually stopped before the stop date and time by pressing the reappear in the same location.

icon’s yellow button. The

icon will

5.4.5 DISPLAYING A LIST OF ALARM CAMPAIGNS To display the list of campaigns performed, press the button. The Detection List screen is displayed.

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3

1

Figure 5-53
Item Function 1 Name of the campaign 2 Start date and time of the campaign 3 Stop date and time of the campaign
If the stop date of the campaign is in red, it does not match the stop date initially programmed for one of the following reasons:
Power supply problem (battery low or disconnection of the instrument supplied by AC power only). Memory is full.

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5.4.6 LIST OF ALARMS
To select a campaign, move the cursor to it using the and arrow buttons. The selected field is bolded. Then validate with the button. The instrument then displays the alarms in list form.

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5

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Figure 5-54

Item Function 1 Alarm date and time 2 Target of alarm detected 3 Type of alarm detected 4 Minimum or maximum (configuration dependent) of alarm detected 5 Dynamic filter (connection type dependent)

If an alarm duration is displayed in red, it was cut short for one of the following reasons:
Power supply problem (battery low) Manual stoppage of the campaign by pressing or by turning the instrument OFF Memory is full Measurement error Incompatibility between the quantity monitored and the configuration of the instrument (for example withdrawal of
a current sensor)

In the last two cases, the minimum or maximum (whichever is applicable) s also displayed in red. To return to the

Detection List screen, press

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5.4.7 DELETING ALARM CAMPAIGNS

5.4.7.1 DELETING A SINGLE ALARM CAMPAIGN

When the list of campaigns performed is displayed (see Figure 5-53), select the campaign to be deleted by moving the

cursor to it using the up and down arrow buttons. The selected campaign is bolded. Then press the button. Press

to confirm the deletion or

to cancel.

NOTE: You cannot delete an alarm campaign in progress.

5.4.7.2 DELETING ALL ALARM CAMPAIGNS
Erasing all alarm campaigns from memory is performed via the Configuration menu, in the Erase Memory sub-menu (see § 4.1.8).

5.5 TREND MODE

5.5.1 PROGRAMMING AND STARTING A RECORDING

The

Trend mode records changes to parameters previously specified in Trend mode configuration screen (see §

4.1.6.3). Pressing this button displays the Recording Schedule screen.

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4

2

5

3

6

Figure 5-55

Item Function 1 Memory card usage 2 Rapid programming and starts a recording 3 Shortcut to the Trend Mode configuration screen 4 Displays a list of recordings 5 Programs a recording 6 Starts a recording

The screen specifies the characteristics of a recording (see Figure 5-55). To quickly start a recording, press the button. Recording starts immediately; all measurements are recorded every second until the memory or completely full.

The configuration displayed is

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To program a recording, set the parameters listed in the Recording Schedule screen:

Set-up identifies the configuration

through

.

Start defines the time and date when the recording starts. The start date and time must be later than the current date and time.

Stop specifies when the recording ends. This must be later than the start date and time.

Period is the time over which the measurements of each recorded value are averaged (arithmetic mean). Allowable values are 1s, 5s, 20s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, and 15min.

Name can be up to eight characters long. Several recordings can have the same name. Allowable characters are uppercase A through Z and the numbers 0 through 9. The last five names assigned (in the transient, trend, and
alarm modes) are kept in memory. When a name is entered, it can then be completed automatically.

To modify an item, move the yellow cursor to it using the up and down arrow buttons, then press the button. Change the value using the arrow buttons, then press again to confirm.

After you finish setting the parameters, start the recording by pressing the button. If not enough memory is available, an error message appears informing you of this. The icon in the status bar blinks to indicate that recording has begun.

NOTE: The button replaces the button and can be used to stop the recording before it is finished.

The “Recording on standby” message is displayed until the start time is reached. It is then replaced by the message
“Recording running”. When the stop time is reached, the Recording Schedule screen returns with the button displayed. You can then program a new recording. During the recording of a trend, only the stop date field can be modified. It is automatically highlighted in yellow.

5.5.2 VIEWING THE RECORDING LIST The Recording List submenu displays the recording list already made..

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4

Figure 5-56

Item Function 1 Recording name 2 Memory usage (black indicates % of memory used) 3 Recording start time 4 Recording end time
If the stop date is in red, it does not match the stop date initially programmed because of a power supply problem (battery low or disconnection of the instrument from AC power).

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5.5.3 DELETING RECORDINGS

When the list of records is displayed (see Figure 5-56), select the recording to be deleted using the or button. The

selected recording is bolded. Press the button. Press the button to confirm deletion, or the

button to cancel.

5.5.4 VIEWING RECORDS
When the list of records is displayed (see Figure 5-56), use the up and down arrow buttons to select the record to be displayed. The selected recording is bolded. Press to validate.

1

2

Figure 5-57

Item Function 1 Types of measurement chosen upon configuration 2 Displays additional pages of parameters
If a measurement does not appear in the tabs, it was incompatible with the configuration chosen (connection, types of sensors, ratios programmed). For example, if the calculation mode chosen during the programming is “Non-active Quantities not separated” (see § 4.1.3), the D tab does not appear. Press the appropriate yellow button to display a specific graph.

5.5.5 TREND GRAPHS

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Item Function 1 Position of viewing window in the record 2 Date indicated by the cursor position 3 Indicates that this screen is a partial view of the trend graph. There are other screens before and after this screen. 4 Use the and arrow buttons to move the cursor.
The display period of this graph is one minute. Since the period of the record is one second, each point on the graph corresponds to a value recorded in a one-second window once per minute. There is therefore a substantial loss of information (59 values out of 60), but the display is rapid.
NOTE: Values of the cursor in red indicate saturated values. Black dashes indicate erroneous values. Red dashes indicate values that are not calculated (following the end of calculation of the MIN-MAX-AVG mode when is pressed).

Figure 5-59
Item Function 1 Indicates that the MIN-AVG-MAX mode is active 2 Changes the scale of the display between 1 minute and 5 days
The display period of the graph shown in Figure 5-59 is one minute. With the MIN-AVG-MAX mode activated, each point of this graph represents the arithmetic mean of 60 values recorded every second. This graph is therefore more precise than the graph shown in Figure 5-58, since there is no loss of information. It is slower, however.
To stop the calculation of the MIN-AVG-MAX mode, press .
NOTE: While MIN-AVG-MAX mode is being calculated, a progress bar is displayed for this calculation in the status strip instead of the recording display window positioning bar. The MIN-AVG-MAX mode is not available while a trend is being recorded.

To return to the Recording Parameters screen, press

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Figure 5-60
For each of the phases (L1, L2, and L3), at each recording of a value over one second (recording period), the instrument also records the minimum half-cycle RMS value over one second and the maximum half-cycle RMS value over one second. These are the three graphs shown in Figure 5-60.
Figure 5-61
This graph differs slightly from the one shown in Figure 5-60 because, with the MIN-AVG-MAX mode, there is no loss of information.
NOTE: For the quantities (P, VAR, S, D, PF, cos and tan ) and for a 3-phase source without neutral, only the total quantities are represented.

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This graph is an example of tan (L1) without MIN-AVG-MAX for a 3-phase connection with neutral.

Figure 5-63
This graph is an example of tan (L1) with MIN-AVG-MAX.
1
2
Figure 5-64
Item Function 1 Sum of powers of the three phases is presented in bar graph form. 2 Changes the scale of display between 1 minute and 5 days.
For the energy graphs, the quantities are expressed in Wh, J, toe, or BTU, depending on the unit chosen in the configuration of the instrument.

Figure 5-65

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This graph (Figure 5-65) differs slightly from the previous one because, with the MIN-AVG-MAX mode, there is no loss of information.
The MIN-AVG-MAX mode can be activated for the powers to be displayed (above the graph) the mean power value at the cursor date along with the maximum and minimum power values. Note that, in contrast with the other quantities, only the bar chart of mean values is represented.

1

3

2
Figure 5-66
Item Function 1 Start date of selected period 2 Energy calculation mode. Pressing this button lets you define the start of the selection. 3 Date indicated by cursor (defines end date of selected period). Use the and buttons to move the cursor.
The display period of this bar chart is one minute. Since the recording period is one second, each bar of this bar chart represents a value recorded in a one-second window once a minute. The energy calculation mode determines the sum of the powers on the selected bars.

Figure 5-67
With the MIN-AVG-MAX mode activated, the display differs slightly from the previous one because there is no loss of information.

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3
4
Figure 5-68
Item Function 1 Position of viewing window in record. 2 Date defined by cursor position. 3 Indicates that this screen is a partial view of the trend graph. There are other screens before and after this visible screen. 4 Use the and buttons to move the cursor.
The period of display of this graph is two hours. Since the recording period is one second, each point of this graph represents a value recorded every second taken every two hours. There is therefore a substantial loss of information (7199 out of 7200), but the display is rapid.

1
Figure 5-69
Item Function 1 Indicates MIN-AVG-MAX mode has been activated.
This graph differs considerably from the one illustrated by Figure 5-68 in that MIN-AVG-MAX mode is activated. Each point of the AVG curve represents the arithmetic mean of 7,200 values recorded every second. Each point of the graph of the MAX represents the maximum of the 7,200 values recorded every second. Each point of the graph of the MIN corresponds to the minimum of the 7,200 values recorded every second. This display is therefore more precise, because there is no loss of information, but it is slower.

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Figure 5-70
Item Function 1 You can stop the loading of recorded values and calculation of the values displayed at any time by pressing this button.
1
Figure 5-71
Item Function 1 Dashes indicate that the value is not available at the cursor position because it was not calculated.
Display of the record is not complete because construction was stopped before the end.

1
Figure 5-72
Item Function 1 Changes the scale of the display between 1 minute and 5 days.

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The display has not been stopped and is therefore complete.
The following table indicates the time needed to display the graph on screen as a function of the width of the display window for a recording period of one second:

Width of display window (60 points or increments)
5 days 2.5 days 15 hours 10 hours 5 hours 1 hour 20 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute

Grid increment
2 hours 1 hour 15 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 10 seconds 5 seconds 1 second

Typical waiting time for display with the
MIN-AVG-MAX mode deactivated
11 seconds
6 seconds 2 seconds 2 seconds 1 second
1 second
1 second
1 second
1 second

These times can be long; you can stop the display at any time by pressing .

You can also, at any time, press:

or

to change the scale of the display

or to move the cursor

or to change the display filter

Typical waiting time for display with the
MIN-AVG-MAX mode activated
10 minutes 5 minutes
1 minute 15 seconds
50 seconds 25 seconds 8 seconds 2 seconds
1 second
1 second

NOTE: Pressing these buttons may restart the loading and/or calculation of the values from the beginning.

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5.6 POWER AND ENERGY MODE

The

Power and Energy button displays power and energy measurements. The sub-menus available depend on

which filter is selected:

For 2- and 3-wire single-phase connections and for the 2-wire 2-phase connection, only L1 is available. The filter is therefore not displayed; but the display is the same as for L1.

For the 3-wire 3-phase connection, only the filter selection is available. The filter is therefore not displayed, but the display is the same as for .

5.6.1 3L FILTER
5.6.1.1 POWER The W… sub-menu is used to display power.

Figure 5-73

Item P (W) Pdc (W) Q1 (var) D (var) S (VA) W… PF… Wh…

Function Active power DC power ( only if a DC current sensor is connected) Reactive power Distortion power Apparent power Power Power Factor (this button is only available for the 3L filter) Energy Meters (this button is not available for the 3L filter)

Energy consumed (active, reactive, and apparent power) (this button is only available for the 3L filter)

Energy generated (active, reactive, and apparent power) (this button is only available for the 3L filter)

On the right side of the screen are a set of filters: 3L, L1, L2, L3, and . Use the and buttons to choose the filter. The values displayed on the Power and Energy screens are dependent on which of these filters is selected; different data will appear for different filters. The following sections describe how these screens appear for the 3L, L1/L2/L3 (all three display the same fields), and filters.
NOTE: This screen corresponds to the choice “non-active quantities separated” in the AR tab of the Calculation Methods menu in Configuration mode. If the choice is “non-active quantities combined” the D label (distortion power) does not appear, and Q1 is replaced by N. This non-active power is unsigned and has no inductive or capacitive effect.

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5.6.1.2 QUANTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH POWER The PF… sub-menu displays the quantities associated with power.

Figure 5-74

The values in this screen are as follows:

Item PF cos tan VA

Function Power factor Fundamental power factor (also called DPF – displacement factor) Tangent of phase shift Phase shift of voltage with respect to current

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5.6.1.3 ENERGY CONSUMED The Energy Consumed sub-menu displays the meters of energy consumed by the load.

Figure 5-75

NOTE: This screen corresponds to the choice “non-active quantities separated” in the VAR tab of the Calculation Methods menu in Configuration mode. If the choice is “non-active quantities combined” Dh does not appear and Q1h
is replaced by Nh. This non-active energy has no inductive or capacitive effect.

Item Ph (Wh) Q1h (varh) Dh (varh) Sh (VAh)

Function Active energy consumed Reactive energy consumed Distortion energy. Apparent energy consumed

Inductive reactive effect

Capacitive reactive effect

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5.6.1.4 ENERGY GENERATED The Energy Generated screen displays the meters of the energy generated by the load.
Figure 5-76
NOTE: This screen corresponds to the choice “non-active quantities separated” in the VAR tab of the Calculation Methods menu in Configuration mode. If the choice is “non-active quantities combined” Dh does not appear and Q1h is replaced by Nh. This non-active energy has no inductive or capacitive effect. 5.6.2 L1, L2, AND L3 FILTERS 5.6.2.1 POWERS AND ASSOCIATED QUANTITIES The W… sub-menu displays the power and associated quantities.

Figure 5-77

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The values in this screen are as follows:

Item P (W) Q1 (var) D (var) S (VA)
PF cos tan VA

Function Active power Reactive power Distortion power Apparent power Power factor Fundamental power factor (also called DPF – displacement factor) Tangent of the phase shift Phase shift of voltage with respect to current ( is displayed for the 2-wire 2-phase set-up.

NOTE: This screen corresponds to the

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