AEMC 8436 PowerPad Power Quality Analyzer User Manual

PowerPad Power Quality Analyzer
User Manual

8436 PowerPad Power Quality Analyzer

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

PRODUCT PACKAGING

Also Included:

• USB drive (DataView/User Manual)

• 9.6V NiMH Battery – installed

• SD-Card – installed

• High Voltage Warning/Caution Card
  Kit (Cat. #2136.44 only) also includes:

• (4) AmpFlex® Model A196-24-BK

USB DRIVE: DataView ® software and the complete user manual for the Model 8436 are stored on the USB drive supplied with the instrument.

® Thank you for purchasing a PowerPad III Model 8436. For the 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.
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| CAUTION! Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous.
| The equipment is protected by double insulation.
| USB socket.
| SD Card.
| Ground/Earth.
| Important instructions to read and to fully understand.
| Useful information or hint to read.
| 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 corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations. Examples: power feeders, counters, and protection devices.
• CAT III corresponds to measurements on building installations. Examples: distribution panels, circuit breakers, machines, or fixed industrial devices.
• CAT 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 600 V in category IV or 1000 V in category III. Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, and destruction of the instrument and of the installations.

• The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand the various precautions to be taken in use. 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 of which the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned.
• Do not use the instrument if it appears to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly closed.
• Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and accessories. Any item of which the insulation deteriorates (even partially) must be set aside for repair or scrapping.
• 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 + leads (or accessories) to that of the leads (or accessories).
• Use personal protection equipment systematically.
• 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 external power adaptor 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 sensor manual and comply with the handling instructions.

Charging the Battery

Fully charge the battery before first use.
NOTE: A full recharge of a completely discharged battery takes approximately 5 hours.

To recharge the battery:

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

Button Functions

the memory.
| Open a Help screen describing the current function.
| Transients or Inrush Current: Waveform acquisition mode, with two sub- modes: transients mode(blackouts, interference, etc.) and inrush current mode (starting of the motor).
| Harmonics Mode:
Displays the harmonics in percent and value ratios for voltage, current and power for each harmonic through the 50th. Determines harmonic current produced by non-linear loads. Analyzes problems caused by harmonics according to their order (heating of neutrals, conductors,  motors, etc.).
| Waveforms Mode: Displays voltage and current waveforms or vector representation. Identifies   ignal distortion signatures. Displays of amplitude and phase unbalance for voltage and current. Checks connections for correct phase order.
| Alarm Events: Provides a list of the alarms recorded according to the thresholds programmed during configuration. Logs interruption with half-cycle resolution.  Determines energy consumption exceedances. Stores alue, duration, date, time and set point for up to 4096 events.
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| Trend Mode: Lists all recording trends and views them on the display (Urms, Vrms, Arms, etc.).
W| Power / Energy: Displays power levels and the associated parameters (power factor, displacement, and tangent).
Energy monitoring. Four quadrant measurements to discern source/load active energy and inductive/capacitive reactive energy.

Control Features

1. Protective cover
2. Battery charging connector
3. Six function buttons (yellow)
4. Four function buttons (see “Function
5. Buttons” above)
6. ON/OFF button
7. Four current inputs and five voltage
8. inputs
9. LCD Display
10. USB port
11. Confirm/Enter button
12. Navigation buttons
13. Six mode buttons (see above)
14. Battery compartment and SD-Card slot
15. cover

Connection Terminals

1. Four (4) current inputs on the top of the instrument for connecting the current sensor(MN, SR, AmpFlex ®, J93, and  MR probes). ® , MiniFlex.
2. Five (5) voltage inputs.

Each terminal is protected by a weatherproof plug. The plugs must be removed to connect the leads, then stored in the pouch inside the front cover. Leave the plugs on unused terminals to keep the instrument water/air-tight and the terminals clean.

Instrument Configuration

NOTES: The instrument must be configured the first time it is used. The configuration is saved in memory when the instrument is turned OFF. The instrument configurations can also be modified through the DataView ®software.

1. Press the button to display the Configuration menu:

2. Press the yellow button corresponding to the language to set the display language.

3. The parameter that is ready to be configured will be highlighted in yellow. To move to a different parameter, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

4. Press the Enter button to select a parameter.

5. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to change a value or setting.

6. When finished, return to the Configuration menu by pressing the button.

color of the voltage and current curves
Calculation Methods| Determines whether or not harmonics are used in calculations of reactive quantities (power and energy)
• With harmonics: Harmonics are taken into account when calculating reactive parameters.
• Withoutharmonics: Only the fundamental part is used for the calculation of reactive parameters
Electrical Connection| Determines the type of connection to the network
•  Single-Phase
•  Split-Phase
• 3-Phase 4-Wire
• 3-Phase 5-Wire
Sensors & Ratios| Defines the type of current probe to connect
• MN93: 200AAC
• MN193: 100A or 5AAC (with variable ratio)
• SR193: 1000AAC
• J93: 3500AAC/5000ADC
•  AmpFlex® Sensors: 6500AAC
• MiniFlex® Sensors: 6500AAC
• MR193: 1000A/1200AAC/DC
• SL261: 100A (sensitivity 10mV/AAC/DC) 10A (sensitivity 100mV/AAC/DC)
• 5A three-phase adapter (3-channel only)
Transient Mode| Configures the voltage and current thresholds
Trend (Recording) Mode| Selects the parameters to record (up to 4 configurations)
Alarm Mode| Defines the parameters of an alarm
Erase Memory| Deletes configurations, alarm settings, snapshots, and recordings
About| Displays the serial number, software, and hardware version

SD-Card
SD-Cards are supported. To access the SD-Card:

1. Ensure the instrument is disconnected and OFF.
2. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 6 screws of the battery compartment cover.
3. Remove the cover and withdraw the battery from its compartment without disconnecting it.
4. Press on the SD Card to release it, then press on the protecting tab to withdraw it from its slot.
5. Ensure the SD-Card contacts are on the left side, and the locator down.
6. Slide the card into its slot until it snaps into place. The protecting tab is at the top of the card.
7. Place the battery back in its compartment and screw the cover back on.

Getting Started
NOTE: Ensure the PowerPad ® is fully charged before use.
Connecting:

1. Press the button to turn the instrument ON.
2. Configure the instrument to obtain the required results and type of network.
3. Connect the current leads and sensors to the PowerPad.
4. Connect the ground and/or neutral lead to the network ground and/or neutral (when distributed), as well as the corresponding current sensor.
5. Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase, as well as the corresponding current sensor.
6. Repeat the procedure for phases L2, L3, and N.

Disconnecting:

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

Installing Leads and Current Sensors
Color-coded ID markers are supplied to identify the leads and input terminals.

1. 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).
2. Clip the rings of the same color to the ends of the lead that will connect to the terminal.

Installing DataView®
DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE COMPUTER BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS.

1. Insert the USB drive into an available USB port (wait for the driver to be installed).
2. If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window appears. If Autorun is disabled, open Windows Explorer, then locate and open the USB drive labeled “DataView” to view the files on the drive.
3. In the AutoPlay window, select “Open folder to view files.” 4. Double-click on Setup.exe from the opened folder view to launching the Dataview ® setup program.

For more information on using DataView, refer to the Model 8436 user manual that is supplied on the USB drive.
Updating Software & Firmware
To provide our customers with the best possible service in terms of performance and technical upgrades, AEMC ® offers free software and firmware updates on our website.

• Visit us at: www.aemc.com.
• Click on the RESOURCES tab.

® DataView can also be updated by selecting “Update” from the Help menu within the software.
WARNING: Updating the firmware will erase all stored data in the instrument. We recommend downloading all stored data before performing any firmware updates.

Repair and Calibration
To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal procedures.
For instrument repair and calibration: You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data).
Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux  , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC
Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: 800-945-2362 or 603-749-6434 (Ext. 360)
Fax: 603-742-2346 or 603-749-6309
E-mail: repair@aemc.com  
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance

If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application of your instrument, please call, fax or e-mail our technical  support  team: Chauvin Arnoux ®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMCInstruments
Phone: 800-343-1391 or 508-698-2115 (Ext. 351)
Fax: 508-698-2118
E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com

Limited Warranty

The instrument is warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC ® Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, or abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC ® Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and registration is available on our website: www.aemc.com/warranty.html. Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records. ® Instruments will do: If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, What AEMC you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration on file or proof of purchase. AEMC Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace the faulty material.
Warranty Repairs
What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair: First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or e-mail from our Service Department, then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, and shipment pre-paid to:
Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: 800-945-2362 or 603-749-6434 (Ext. 360) E-mail: repair@aemc.com
Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure your returned material.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments
15 Faraday Drive
Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: 603-749-6434
Fax: 603-742-2346
www.aemc.com

References

• Get Electrical Testers – Power Analyzers | AEMC Instruments
• AEMC Warranty Registration

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