AEMC INSTRUMENTS POWERPAD III 8333 3 Phase Power Quality Analyzer User Manual

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AEMC INSTRUMENTS POWERPAD III 8333 (01)

n 3-PHASE POWER QUALITY ANALYZER

8333
PowerPad® III

IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE:
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E N G L I S H User Manual

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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 6 1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................................................................................................. 6 1.3 INSTALLING THE BATTERY....................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 1.5 SETTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8 2.2 MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.3 DISPLAY...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.4 CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.5 OVERALL VIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 2.6 ON/OFF BUTTON ......................................................................................................................................................................11 2.7 DISPLAY.....................................................................................................................................................................................11 2.8 CONNECTION TERMINALS ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 2.9 POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.10 STAND..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3. USE ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 START-UP ................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 3.2 CONFIGURATION (SET-UP MODE)......................................................................................................................................... 14 3.3 INSTALLATION OF THE LEADS AND CURRENT SENSORS ................................................................................................. 14
3.3.1 CONNECTION PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................................... 15 3.3.2 DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................ 15 3.4 FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
4. CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 CONFIGURATION (SET-UP MENU)......................................................................................................................................... 17 4.1.1 DATE/TIME.................................................................................................................................................................... 18 4.1.2 DISPLAY........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 4.1.2.1 BRIGHTNESS....................................................................................................................................................... 19 4.1.2.2 COLORS............................................................................................................................................................... 19 4.1.2.3 DISPLAY SHUTDOWN......................................................................................................................................... 20 4.1.2.4 BACKGROUND COLOR (NIGHT MODE) ............................................................................................................ 20 4.1.3 CALCULATION METHODS........................................................................................................................................... 21 4.1.3.1 NON-ACTIVE QUANTITIES ................................................................................................................................. 21 4.1.3.2 K FACTOR ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 4.1.3.3 PHASE HARMONIC RATIOS ............................................................................................................................... 22 4.1.4 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP............................................................................................................................................... 23 4.1.5 PROBES AND RATIOS ................................................................................................................................................. 26 4.1.5.1 CURRENT PROBES ............................................................................................................................................ 26 4.1.5.2 VOLTAGE RATIOS ............................................................................................................................................... 27

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4.1.6 CAPTURE MODE.......................................................................................................................................................... 28 4.1.6.1 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS............................................................................................................... 28 4.1.6.2 TRANSIENT CURRENT THRESHOLDS.............................................................................................................. 29 4.1.6.3 TREND MODE...................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.7 ALARM MODE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................ 32 4.1.8 ERASING MEMORY ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 4.1.9 ABOUT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 34

5. DISPLAY MODES .......................................................................................................................................... 35

5.1 TRANSIENT MODE................................................................................................................................................................... 35

5.1.1 PROGRAMMING AND STARTING A SEARCH ............................................................................................................ 35

5.1.2 DISPLAYING A TRANSIENT......................................................................................................................................... 36

5.1.3 DELETING A TRANSIENTS SEARCH.......................................................................................................................... 38

5.1.4 DELETING A TRANSIENT ............................................................................................................................................ 38

5.2 HARMONICS MODE ................................................................................................................................................................. 39 5.2.1 PHASE-TO-NEUTRAL VOLTAGE HARMONICS.......................................................................................................... 39

5.2.2 CURRENT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41

5.2.3 APPARENT POWER ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

5.2.4 PHASE-TO-PHASE VOLTAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 44

5.2.5 EXPERT MODE ............................................................................................................................................................ 45

5.3 WAVEFORM MODE .................................................................................................................................................................. 47 5.3.1 RMS MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 47

5.3.1.1 RMS (3U) .............................................................................................................................................................. 48

5.3.1.2 RMS (3V) .............................................................................................................................................................. 48

5.3.1.3 RMS (4A) .............................................................................................................................................................. 49

5.3.1.4 RMS (L1)............................................................................................................................................................... 50

5.3.2 MEASUREMENT OF TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) .................................................................................. 50

5.3.2.1 THD (3U)............................................................................................................................................................... 50

5.3.2.2 THD (3V)............................................................................................................................................................... 51

5.3.2.3 THD (4A)............................................................................................................................................................... 51

5.3.3 MEASUREMENT OF THE PEAK FACTOR (CF) .......................................................................................................... 52

5.3.3.1 CF (3U) ................................................................................................................................................................. 52

5.3.3.2 CF (3V) ................................................................................................................................................................. 53

5.3.3.3 CF (4A) ................................................................................................................................................................. 53

5.3.4 MEASUREMENT OF EXTREME AND MEAN VOLTAGE AND CURRENT VALUES

.............................. 54

5.3.5 SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY....................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3.6 PHASOR DIAGRAM DISPLAY ........ ........................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

5.4 ALARM MODE........................................................................................................................................................................... 57 5.4.1 ALARM MODE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................ 58

5.4.2 PROGRAMMING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN.................................................................................................................... 58

5.4.3 STARTING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN.............................................................................................................................. 58

5.4.4 MANUALLY STOPPING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN ......................................................................................................... 59

5.4.5 DISPLAYING A LIST OF ALARM CAMPAIGNS ............................................................................................................ 59

5.4.6 LIST OF ALARMS ......................................................................................................................................................... 60

5.4.7 DELETING ALARM CAMPAIGNS ................................................................................................................................. 61

5.4.7.1 DELETING A SINGLE ALARM CAMPAIGN.......................................................................................................... 61

5.4.7.2 DELETING ALL ALARM CAMPAIGNS ................................................................................................................. 61

5.5 TREND MODE........................................................................................................................................................................... 61 5.5.1 PROGRAMMING AND STARTING A RECORDING ..................................................................................................... 61

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5.5.2 VIEWING THE RECORDING LIST ............................................................................................................................... 62 5.5.3 DELETING RECORDINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 63 5.5.4 VIEWING RECORDS .................................................................................................................................................... 63 5.5.5 TREND GRAPHS .......................................................................................................................................................... 63 5.6 POWER AND ENERGY MODE................................................................................................................................................. 71 5.6.1 3L FILTER...................................................................................................................................................................... 71
5.6.1.1 POWER ................................................................................................................................................................ 71 5.6.1.2 QUANTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH POWER........................................................................................................ 72 5.6.1.3 ENERGY CONSUMED......................................................................................................................................... 73 5.6.1.4 ENERGY GENERATED........................................................................................................................................ 74 5.6.2 L1, L2, AND L3 FILTERS............................................................................................................................................... 74 5.6.2.1 POWERS AND ASSOCIATED QUANTITIES ....................................................................................................... 74 5.6.2.2 ENERGY METERS............................................................................................................................................... 75 5.6.3 FILTER ....................................................................................................................................................................... 76 5.6.3.1 TOTAL POWERS AND ASSOCIATED QUANTITIES ........................................................................................... 76 5.6.4 TOTAL ENERGY METERS ........................................................................................................................................... 77 5.6.5 STARTING AND STOPPING ENERGY MEASUREMENTS ......................................................................................... 77 5.6.6 RESETTING THE ENERGY MEASUREMENT............................................................................................................. 78 5.7 SCREEN SNAPSHOTS............................................................................................................................................................. 78 5.7.1 VIEWING A SNAPSHOT ............................................................................................................................................... 78 5.7.2 DELETING A SNAPSHOT............................................................................................................................................. 79 5.8 HELP ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
6. DATAVIEW SOFTWARE................................................................................................................................ 80
6.1 INSTALLING DATAVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................... 80 6.1.1 USB FLASH DRIVE INSTALL ....................................................................................................................................... 80
6.2 CONNECTING THE MODEL 8333 TO YOUR COMPUTER ..................................................................................................... 83 6.3 OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................................................................... 83 6.4 CONFIGURING THE INSTRUMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 84
6.4.1 SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................... 85 6.4.2 SENSORS AND RATIOS .............................................................................................................................................. 86 6.4.3 INSTRUMENT DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................... 86 6.4.4 ALARM CONDITIONS................................................................................................................................................... 87 6.4.5 RECORDINGS ............................................................................................................................................................. 88 6.4.6 TRANSIENTS................................................................................................................................................................ 89 6.5 SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 90 6.6 REAL-TIME DATA...................................................................................................................................................................... 91 6.6.1 TREND .......................................................................................................................................................................... 91 6.6.2 WAVEFORM.................................................................................................................................................................. 91 6.6.3 HARMONICS................................................................................................................................................................. 92 6.6.4 POWER ........................................................................................................................................................................ 92 6.6.5 ENERGY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 93 6.7 DOWNLOADING DATA ............................................................................................................................................................. 93 6.7.1 RECORDINGS .............................................................................................................................................................. 94 6.7.2 SCREEN SNAPSHOTS ................................................................................................................................................ 94 6.7.3 ALARMS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 94 6.7.4 TRANSIENTS................................................................................................................................................................ 94 6.7.5 EDITING DOWNLOADED DATA................................................................................................................................... 94

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7. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 96
7.1 CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 96 7.2 REPLACING THE BATTERY..................................................................................................................................................... 96 7.3 UPDATING SOFTWARE & FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................................... 97
8. ICONS, BUTTON & SYMBOLS..................................................................................................................... 98
8.1 FUNCTION BUTTON ICONS .................................................................................................................................................... 98 8.2 KEYPAD BUTTONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 99
8.2.1 FUNCTION BUTTONS (YELLOW BUTTONS) ........................................................................................................... 99 8.2.2 NAVIGATION BUTTONS............................................................................................................................................... 99 8.2.3 MODE BUTTONS (VIOLET BUTTONS) ....................................................................................................................... 99 8.2.4 OTHER BUTTONS...................................................................................................................................................... 100 8.3 ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 100
9. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................ 102
9.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 102 9.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 103
9.2.1 VOLTAGE INPUTS...................................................................................................................................................... 103 9.2.2 CURRENT INPUTS..................................................................................................................................................... 103 9.2.3 BANDWIDTH............................................................................................................................................................... 103 9.2.4 POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................................................................................ 103 9.2.5 ACCURACY SPECIFICATIONS (EXCLUDING CURRENT PROBES) ....................................................................... 104 9.2.6 CURRENT PROBE ACCURACY (TO BE ADDED TO THE MODEL 8333'S ACCURACY) .........................................113 9.2.7 CURRENT PROBES AND SENSORS .........................................................................................................................114 9.3 CLASS B UNDER STANDARD IEC 61000-4-30 .....................................................................................................................115 9.3.1 CONFORMITY OF THE DEVICE.................................................................................................................................115 9.3.2 ACCURACY AND MEASUREMENT RANGES ............................................................................................................116 9.3.3 REAL-TIME CLOCK ACCURACY ................................................................................................................................116 9.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................116 9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................117 9.6 SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................117
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................................... 118
A.1 HYSTERESIS...........................................................................................................................................................................118 A.1.1 SURGE DETECTION...................................................................................................................................................118 A.1.2 UNDERVOLTAGE OR BLACKOUT DETECTION .......................................................................................................118 A.1.3 MINIMUM SCALE VALUES FOR WAVEFORMS AND MINIMUM RMS VALUES ......................................................119 A.1.4 FOUR-QUADRANT DIAGRAM....................................................................................................................................119 A.1.5 MECHANISM FOR TRIGGERING TRANSIENT SENSORS ..................................................................................... 120 A.1.6 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................................................................................................. 121
REPAIR AND CALIBRATION .......................................................................................................................... 124
TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................................... 124
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 125
WARRANTY REPAIRS .................................................................................................................................... 125

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1. 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.

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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2. 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
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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 320x240-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

L2/B

N/D

L1/A

L3/C

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.

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

2. USB connector for connection to a PC.

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

Figure 2-4
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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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3. 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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L2/B

N/D

L1/A

L3/C

L1/A

L2/B

L3/C

1000V CAT III 600V CAT IV
Figure 3-3

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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4. 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

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

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
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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

Single-phase 2-wire non-grounded neutral

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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L1 N
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

L3
L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3
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Distribution System

Source

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

L1 3V
L2

V1V2

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
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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

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

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

Reactive power (fundamental)

Distortion power

Apparent power

Power factor

tan PST FHL

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

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

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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5. 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.

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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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.

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)

: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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Item Function

Data about harmonic indicated by cursor:

S-h03: harmonic number

%: 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

Figure 5-33

Item Function

U-h03: harmonic number

%: 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.

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

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

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.

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

3
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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

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)

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

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

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

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

Figure 5-44

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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)

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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

Figure 5-58

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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.

Figure 5-62

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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.
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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.

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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1 2
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:

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

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.

Filters L2 and L3 display the same information for phases 2 and 3. UA is displayed for the 2-wire 2-phase set-up.

5.6.2.2 ENERGY METERS The Wh... sub-menu displays the energy meters.

Figure 5-78
The values in this screen are as follows: Item Function Meters of the energy consumed by the load Meters of the energy generated by the load
Filters L2 and L3 display the same information for phases 2 and 3.

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5.6.3 FILTER 5.6.3.1 TOTAL POWERS AND ASSOCIATED QUANTITIES When the filter is selected, the W... sub-menu displays the powers and associated quantities.

Figure 5-79

Filters L2 and L3 display the same information for phases 2 and 3.

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

Function Total active power Total DC power Total reactive power Total distortion power Total apparent power Total power factor Total fundamental power factor (also called DPF - displacement factor) Total tangent Phase shift of voltage with respect to current ( is displayed for the 2-wire 2-phase set-up.

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5.6.4 TOTAL ENERGY METERS The Wh... sub-menu displays the energy meters.

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

Function Meters of the energy consumed by the load Meters of the energy generated by the load Total active energy consumed Total reactive energy consumed Total distortion energy. Total apparent energy consumed

Total inductive reactive effect

Total capacitive reactive effect

Figure 5-80

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.
For the 3-wire 3-phase set-up, only the display of total quantities is available; the method of calculation of the powers used is the two-wattmeter method.

5.6.5 STARTING AND STOPPING ENERGY MEASUREMENTS To start a measurement:

1. Press the button while in an energy display ( ,

, or Wh...). The date and time at which the measuring

starts will appear in the upper left corner of the screen, and the icon on the screen blinks to indicate that energy

metering is in progress.

2. To stop the measurement, press the button. The date and time at which the measuring stops will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. The icon is also replaced by the by icon.

3. To resume metering, press the button again.

NOTE: If no recording is in progress, disconnecting the energy metering results in the appearance of the blinking icon in the status bar (in place of the icon).

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5.6.6 RESETTING THE ENERGY MEASUREMENT
To reset the measurement, press the press the button to stop metering. Then press the confirm. All energy values (consumed and generated) are reset.

button, and then to

5.7 SCREEN SNAPSHOTS
The button enables you to take up to 50 screen snapshots and display the recorded snapshots. Saved screens can then be downloaded to a PC using DataView.
Press the button for approximately three seconds to shoot any screen displayed on the instrument. When a screen snapshot is taken, the icon of the active mode ( , , , , , , ) in the top strip of the display unit is replaced by the icon. You can then release the button. The instrument can record only 50 screen snapshots. If you want to record a 51st screen, the instrument informs you that snapshots must be deleted by displaying the icon in place of .
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4 3
Figure 5-81
Item Function 1 Available image memory. Black represents memory used. 2 List of saved snapshots. Each icon represents the type of screen recorded. It is followed by the date and time of the screen snapshot. 3 Icons for browsing through the screen pages. 4 Displays a list of snapshots.

NOTE: These screens can be downloaded to a computer using DataView®

5.7.1 VIEWING A SNAPSHOT

A short press (about 1s) on the button gives access to the menu of snapshots that have been saved.

Use the arrow buttons to select the snapshot. The date and time of the selected snapshot are bolded. Press to display the selected snapshot.

Press

to return to the list of screen snapshots.

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5.7.2 DELETING A SNAPSHOT

Select the snapshot that you want to delete using the arrow buttons.

Press the button and confirm the deletion by pressing .

To leave the screen without deleting any alarm, press the

button.

5.8 HELP
Press this button to obtain help for the currently displayed mode. To exit the Help mode, press the button once again.

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6. DATAVIEW SOFTWARE
DataView is a software program that enables a PC to connect to and interact with a variety of AEMC instruments, including the Model 8333. As its name implies, a primary purpose of DataView is to view data that has been recorded by the instrument and displayed on the PC. With DataView you can:
Connect PC to the instrument Download data Display and analyse data Generate reports Export to a spreadsheet Configure the instrument from the PC
6.1 INSTALLING DATAVIEW
DO NOT CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS.
When you purchase an AEMC instrument supported by DataView, the software is included as part of the product package. DataView program files are stored on a USB stick.
NOTE: When installing, the user must have Administrative access rights during the installation. The users access rights can be changed after the installation is complete. DataView must be reinstalled for each user in a multi-user system.
6.1.1 USB FLASH DRIVE INSTALL 1. Insert the USB stick into an available USB port (wait for driver to be installed). 2. If Autorun is enabled then an AutoPlay window should appear as shown.

Figure 6-1

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NOTE: If Autorun is disabled, it will be necessary to open Windows Explorer, then locate and open the USB stick drive labeled "DataView" to view the files on the drive.
3. In the AutoPlay window, select Open Folder to view files. 4. Double-click on Setup.exe from the opened folder view to launch the DataView setup program.
NOTE: Depending on your operating system, the User Account Control dialog box may be displayed. Confirm when prompted to proceed.
5. A Set-up window, similar to below, will appear.

Figure 6-2
There are several different options to choose from. Some options(*) require an internet connection.
DataView, Version x.xx.xxxx - Installs DataView onto the PC. *Adobe Reader - Links to the Adobe® website to download the most recent version of Adobe® Reader to the
computer. Adobe® Reader is required for viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView.
*DataView Updates - Links to the online DataView software updates to check for new software version releases. *Firmware Upgrades - Links to the online firmware updates to check for new firmware version releases. User Manuals - Shows a list of instrument related documents that you can view. Adobe® Reader is required for
viewing PDF documents supplied with DataView.
6. DataView, Version x.xx.xxxx option should be selected by default. Select the desired language and then click on Install.
7. The Installation Wizard window will appear. Click Next. 8. Read the terms of the license agreement. If agreeable, indicate your acceptance and click Next. 9. In the Customer Information window, enter a Name and Company, then click Next.
10. In the Setup Type window that appears, select either Complete to install DataView files in the default directory, or Custom to choose a directory. Then click Next.
11. The Select Features window appears. This enables you to select the DataView Control panels you want to install.

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Figure 6-3
Select Power & Quality Analyzers and any other instrument control panel(s) that you want to install. You can also deselect any Control Panel that you do not need. Then click Next.
NOTE: The PDF-XChange option must be selected to be able to generate PDF reports from within DataView.
12. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click on Install. 13. If the instrument selected for installation requires the use of a USB port, a warning box will appear, similar to Figure
6-4. Click OK.

Figure 6-4
NOTE: The installation of the drivers may take a few moments. Windows may even indicate that it is not responding, however it is running. Please wait for it to finish.
14. When the drivers are finished installing, the Installation Successful dialog box will appear. Click on OK. 15. Next, the Installation Wizard Complete window will appear. Click on Finish. 16. A Question message box appears next. Click Yes to read the procedure for connecting the instrument to the USB
port on the computer.
NOTE: The Set-up window remains open. You can now select another option to download (e.g. Adobe® Reader), or close the window.

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17. Restart your computer, then connect the instrument to the USB port on the computer. 18. After the instrument is connected to the computer, the Found New Hardware dialog box appears. Windows will
complete the driver installation process automatically. The DataView folder containing shortcuts for DataView and each Control Panel selected during installation will appear on your desktop. The shortcut icon for the Model 8333 Control Panel appears as and is labeled "PowerPad III".
NOTE: If you connected your instrument to the computer before installing the software and drivers, you may need to use the Add/Remove Hardware utility to remove the instrument driver before repeating the process.
6.2 CONNECTING THE MODEL 8333 TO YOUR COMPUTER
The Model 8333 is supplied with a USB cable required for connecting the instrument to the computer. To connect the instrument to your computer: 1. Connect the USB cable to the port on the front panel of the instrument. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. 3. Turn the instrument on. You are now ready to use the DataView® software with the Model 8333.
6.3 OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL
To open the PowerPad III Control Panel: 1. Double-click the PowerPad III shortcut icon ( ) in the DataView folder created on your desktop during installation. 2. In the Menu bar at the top of the Control Panel interface, click Instrument. 3. From the drop-down menu, select Reconnect Instrument. The Connect an Instrument Wizard screen appears.

Figure 6-5

The Model 8333 to which you are connected should appear in the Instrument drop-down list. Select the instrument's name and click Next.

4. The computer connects with the instrument. During this process a progress bar may appear on the screen. When
the connection is established, the message "Instrument has been identified, select Finish to continue" appears. Click Finish to exit the Connect an Instrument Wizard.

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The Control Panel user interface consists of multiple components for displaying, modifying, saving, and navigating data recorded on the Model 8333.

Figure 6-6
The Control Panel user interface consists of multiple components for displaying, modifying, saving, and navigating data recorded on the Model 8333.
At the very top of the Control Panel is the title bar. The title bar displays the name of the application and the path to the open data file (if any).
Below the title bar is the menu bar. The menu bar contains six drop-down menus: File, Edit, View, Instrument, Tools, and Help. Each command in these drop-down menus is associated with the menu name. For example, instrument specific commands are listed under the Instrument menu.
Below the menu bar is the toolbar. The toolbar contains iconic representations of menu commands; each icon performs the same function as its associated menu command when selected.
Below the toolbar and to the left is the navigation tree frame. The navigation tree operates much like Windows Explorer does when exploring the folders on your computer. The selected entry in the navigation tree determines what information is displayed in the data frame to the right. For example, selecting the My Open Sessions entry in the navigation tree displays a list of the open sessions (if any) in the data frame. Other data shown in the data frame includes data recorded from the instrument (recordings, photographs, alarms, transients), real-time data currently being reported by the instrument (trend, waveform, harmonics, power, energy), campaigns, and DataView reports.
Below the navigation and data frames is the status bar. The status bar displays a single line of help information (to the left) and instrument connection status (to the right).
6.4 CONFIGURING THE INSTRUMENT
The PowerPad III Control Panel also enables you to configure every aspect of the Model 8333. Each field is identical to the programmable features available from the instrument's front panel itself. Several of the functions are configured by typing the appropriate value in the field provided. Others are configured by clicking the available radio button or icon. To configure the instrument, select Instrument from the menu bar, and then click Configure. This displays the Configure Instrument dialog box.

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Figure 6-7
The Configure Instrument dialog box consists of eight tabs: Setup, Sensors and Ratios, Instrument Display, Alarm Conditions, Recordings, Inrush, and Schedule. At the bottom of each of these tabs are a set of buttons that perform the following tasks:
Re-Read from Instrument reads the current configuration of the connected Model 8333. Save To File saves the current configuration. This file will reside on the computer's disk drive. Saving different
configuration setups can be useful for future functions and tests. Load From File retrieves a saved file from the computer's disk drive to be used in programming the Model 8333. OK writes the current configuration to the instrument and closes the open dialog box. Cancel exits the dialog box without writing the configuration to the instrument. Apply programs the instrument using the current settings without closing the window. Help opens the online Help.
6.4.1 SETUP The Setup tab (shown in Figure 6-7) enables you to select the distribution system and associated parameters. This tab includes the following selections:
Distribution System defines the hook-up to be tested. Options are 1-Phase (2 wire), 2-Phase (3 wire), and 3-Phase (3 and 4 wire).
Reactive values (var) calculation Reactive Values (var) Calculation can be "N. Combined (With Harmonics)" or "Q. Separated (Without Harmonics)." This allows you to select calculations with or without harmonics.
Transformer Factor K sets the q and e settings for the factor K (also called K-factor). Nominal Frequency is either 50 or 60Hz. This parameter determines the correction coefficients used for
calculating power and energy. Phase Harmonics Ratios: Options are Fundamental Value as reference (%f) and Total Value as reference (%r).

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6.4.2 SENSORS AND RATIOS
The Sensors and Ratios tab defines the voltage ratios and current ratios (when available) so final values can be adjusted, recorded, and displayed with correct magnitudes. The ability to set the current probe ratio is dependent on the type of probe used.

Figure 6-8
NOTE: For detailed instructions and descriptions for any feature in this and any other Control Panel dialog box, click on the Help button (lower right-side of the dialog box).
6.4.3 INSTRUMENT DISPLAY The Instrument Display tab allows you to customize the display (colors, clock, language and contrast) and specify energy units to use.

Figure 6-9

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6.4.4 ALARM CONDITIONS The Alarm Conditions tab allows you to set up 40 alarm configurations.

Figure 6-10

Prev Page & Next Page: Move between the 3 pages of alarms with 16 alarms per page. Data to Capture: The alarm will be triggered based on the value of the selected parameter. Choices include:

None: no alarm
A CF: current crest factor
A Hf: current harmonic factor
A rms: current root mean squared
A THDf: harmonic distortion of the current with the RMS value of the fundamental as reference A THDr: harmonic distortion of the current with the total RMS value without DC as reference Aunb (u2): unbalance in current
D (var)
DPF (cos ): displacement factor
FHL: harmonic loss factor
FK: factor K (K factor)

Hz: frequency
PF: power factor
Pst: short-term severity
P (W): power
Q (var): voltage/ampere reactive
S (VA): volt/ampere
Tan : Tangent of the phase shift of the voltage with respect to the current V- CF: phase-to-phase voltage crest factor V- Hf: phase-to-phase voltage harmonic factor V- rms: phase-to-phase voltage root mean squared V- THDf: harmonic distortion of the phase-to-phase voltage with the fundamental RMS value as reference

V- THDr: harmonic distortion of the phase-to-phase voltage with the total RMS value without DC as reference
V-N CF: phase-to-neutral voltage crest factor
V-N Hf: phase-to-neutral voltage harmonic factor
V-N rms: phase-to-neutral voltage root mean squared
V-N THDf: harmonic distortion of the phase-to-neutral voltage with the fundamental RMS value as reference
V-N THDr: harmonic distortion of the phase-to-neutral voltage with the total RMS value without DC as reference
V-N unb (2): phase-to-neutral voltage unbalance
VA Hf: Apparent power harmonic factor

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Phases: Options are 3L, N, and 4L. < or >: Determines whether the alarm condition is triggered when the measurement exceeds or falls below the
threshold alarm setting. Threshold: The value that must be reached to start an alarm. For ">" alarms, the value or higher must be reached. For
"<" alarms, the value or lower must be reached. To the right of this setting is a button that displays a drop-down menu from which you can select the appropriate unit of measurement. Duration: The alarm will only be recorded if the duration of the parameter meeting the threshold criteria exceeds the duration. The minimum alarm duration can be in minutes or seconds. In the case of Vrms, Urms, or Arms not using neutral current, this setting can also be in hundredths of a second. For Vrms, Urms, and Arms, it can be useful to set a duration of 0 seconds. In that case an event as short as a half cycle can be detected (8 milliseconds at 60Hz). For all other parameters, the minimum duration that can be detected is 1 second. Hysteresis: This value for alarms is set to prevent multiple recordings of an event that goes above the threshold and a certain percentage below it at times.
Example: Alarm threshold is 100 Volts or higher, hysteresis is 1%. When the voltage goes up to 100V, the alarm condition starts. When it goes back down to 99V, the alarm condition stops.
NOTE: You can configure alarms, recordings, and transient searches while testing is in progress.
6.4.5 RECORDINGS
The Recordings tab shows the parameters for a recording session.

Figure 6-11
Four different configurations are available. More configurations can be saved by pressing Save to File and recalled later by pressing Load From File. 1. Select the configuration to set up: 1, 2, 3, or 4. 2. Check the box for each parameter desired in the Data to Record section. 3. Configure the harmonic values to be recorded, if desired. 4. Choose an Aggregation Period for the recording, which sets how often the recording updates while it is running.
The Model 8333 loses its scheduled recording if it is powered OFF before the recording begins. If it is powered OFF during the recording, a partial recording will usually still exist but with the first letter of its name changed to "@". The start and end times requested for the recording might be adjusted by the Model 8333 to be in even multiples of the averaging period. For instance, if an integration period of 10 minutes was requested, and the start time was 9:03, the recording might not actually begin until 9:10.

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6.4.6 TRANSIENTS The Transients tab allows you to set up the criteria for capturing transients.

Figure 6-12
1. In the Threshold of Voltage Difference section of the dialog box, select from the drop-down menu one of the following options: 4L Same thresholds for all, 3L+N Same except N has its own threshold, or L1+l2+l3+N Separate thresholds.
2. Based on the preceding selection, fill in appropriate values for L1, L2, L3, and N. (Some of these may be greyed out and inactive, depending on the selected connection type.)
3. Select Maximum number of transients to find. If previous transients are stored in the memory, the maximum available will be reduced accordingly. The information is available on the screen.
4. In the Threshold of Current Difference section of the dialog box, select the appropriate option in the drop-down menu. Available options are the same as those in the Threshold of Voltage Difference drop-down menu.
The configuration settings can be saved to a file by clicking the Save to File button and selecting a file name. A previously saved configuration can be loaded by clicking the Load From File button. A present configuration in the instrument (if connected) can be read by clicking Re-Read From Instrument.

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6.5 SCHEDULE
The Schedule Tab allows you to choose Start/Stop times and define other parameters related to recording sessions and searching for alarms.

Figure 6-13
Record Now immediately begins a recording session or search, depending on selections. The process can start without a name.
"Use the same dates, times, and names for the recordings and searches" instructs the Control Panel to use the same settings for all recordings and searches.
The remaining fields on the dialog enable you to schedule (and optionally name) a recording, transient search, or alarm search.
Click OK to write the configurations to the instrument and close the Configuration dialog box.
NOTE: For more information about configuring the Model 8333 from the PowerPad III Control Panel, consult the Help file within the software.

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6.6 REAL-TIME DATA
When your setup is completed, you can display different views on the screen of real-time data and waveforms.
6.6.1 TREND This display shows a real-time trend of data from the Model 8333. The data is an average of waveforms downloaded to the PC whose scale adjusts constantly to fit all the data it has received.

Figure 6-14

6.6.2 WAVEFORM

You can select the type of data to display using the buttons at the top of the Waveform display. Stop the update with the

(Pause) button, and resume with the

(Play) button.

Figure 6-15

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6.6.3 HARMONICS
This screen displays harmonic data up to the 50th harmonic for voltage or current for selected phase(s) of the available channels or neutral (N).

Figure 6-16
The voltage harmonics can be selected for phase-to-phase voltage or phase-to-neutral voltage or neutral-to-ground voltage. The Harmonics is displayed as a % of the fundamental (%f) as default. Harmonics are displayed as absolute voltage by pressing % button. Similarly, the current harmonics can be selected for each phase and neutral.
6.6.4 POWER The Real-time Data Power window displays accumulated power data.

Figure 6-17

The data can be started or stopped using the

(Pause) and

(Play) buttons, and the results can be downloaded

to a database and viewed on the screen, selected by phase. The data for all available phases are downloaded to a

database or spreadsheet, not just what is shown on the screen.

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6.6.5 ENERGY Real-time Data Energy resembles the Power display.

Figure 6-18
This displays accumulated energy data, and can be started or stopped; the results can be downloaded to a database and viewed on the screen, selected by phase.
6.7 DOWNLOADING DATA
To download recorded data, select Instrument from the menu bar and click Download Recorded Data. The Control Panel prompts you to confirm that you want to download all the data from the instrument. Click Yes to initiate the download. The Download dialog box appears.

Figure 6-19
This dialog box lists the recorded sessions, photographs, alarms, and transients data stored on the instrument. The download progress is shown in the Status of download column. When downloading is complete, click Open to view a list of recorded sessions. These appear under Recorded Sessions on the left side of the Control Panel display. Click on the listed item to view its recorded data.
You can format this data as a DataView report by opening the File menu and selecting Create DataView Report. You can also view the data as an Excel-compatible spreadsheet by selecting Export to a Spreadsheet from the File menu.
You can delete files listed in the Downloads dialog box by using the buttons Clear (to delete a selected session) or Clear List (to delete all sessions from the list). Note that this does not affect the files stored on the Model 8333; any file deleted through the Downloads dialog box remains on the instrument and can be downloaded at a future time

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6.7.1 RECORDINGS The Recordings option in the navigation frame on the left side of the Control Panel lists all recordings downloaded from the Model 8333. A recording can be downloaded to a database on the PC by selecting it and clicking Save or Save As from the File menu. This saves the session as an .icp file within DataView. This file can later be opened by selecting File from the menu bar and clicking Open; this displays a dialog box for locating the file to be opened.
6.7.2 SCREEN SNAPSHOTS The Snapshot option in the navigation frame displays a list of photographs (snapshots), with the date and time, taken when the camera button was pressed. Clicking on a recorded snapshot shows the data at the time the camera button was pressed.
Snapshots can only be initiated using the camera button on the Model 8333 itself, not by DataView®.
6.7.3 ALARMS Clicking Alarms in the navigation frame displays a list of alarms that were recorded on the Model 8333. Details on the alarm search are available by clicking on the desired alarm set, which opens up an alarm window with the searches details. Alarm search data can be selected and downloaded to a spreadsheet or a DataView report by opening the File menu and selecting the appropriate commands.
6.7.4 TRANSIENTS The Transients tab displays transients stored on the Model 8333. It shows the number and name of the recording, and the time it began and ended. The selected transient(s) can either be downloaded or deleted. The downloaded data contains many waveforms. Use the navigational buttons in the toolbar (such as zoom in and zoom out ) to view details in the data. These buttons are available in every graph from recorded data.
6.7.5 EDITING DOWNLOADED DATA The Control Panel enables you to augment downloaded data with additional information about the recording session, such as operator and site. To do this, highlight the downloaded recording, alarm, or transient result listed under Recorded Sessions. Then open the Edit menu and click Edit Address Book. The Session Properties dialog box appears.

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Figure 6-20
The Session Properties dialog box allows you to specify the Operator, Site, and Custom parameters that are to be saved with recorded data. These parameters are used when generating reports. The Operator and Site tabs allow you to maintain lists of operators and sites, saving you time when specifying parameters for reports. On the left of the Operator and Site tabs is the list of previously defined operators and sites. On the right of the Operator and Site tabs is a set of individual parameters that will be saved in an associated database. Only a single set of operator and site fields is saved in the recording database.
The Custom tab contains a list of user defined parameters. Next to each user defined parameter is a check box. Items that are checked will be added to an associated database. Only a single set of custom parameters can be maintained (unlike the Operator and Site lists). The Custom tab allows you to specify any user defined parameters (in addition to the comments field of the Site tab) that are to be used in displaying a report.

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7. MAINTENANCE
Use only factory specified replacement parts. AEMC® will not be held responsible for any accident, incident, or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center.
7.1 CLEANING
Disconnect the instrument from any source of electricity.
Use a soft cloth, lightly dampened with soapy water Wipe with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth Do not splash water directly on the instrument Do not use alcohol, solvents or hydrocarbons For the current probes and sensors: Keep the air gaps of the clamps perfectly clean using a cloth. Lightly oil visible metal parts to avoid rust.
7.2 REPLACING 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.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, it must then be fully recharged, even if it is not replaced, so that the instrument will know the battery charge condition (this information is lost when the battery is disconnected).

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7.3 UPDATING SOFTWARE & FIRMWARE
To provide our customers 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 TECH INFO tab, then click on the Software & Firmware Updates button. You can also update the software by selecting "Update" from the Help menu within the DataView® software.
NOTE: Updating embedded software or firmware resents the configuration and erases all data stored on the instrument. As a precaution, you should always save stored data to a PC before performing any software or firmware updates.

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8. ICONS, BUTTON & SYMBOLS

8.1 FUNCTION BUTTON ICONS
The Model 8333 display includes the following icons for the yellow function buttons:

Icon Function

V A S U var Wh FK %f-%r PLT CF RMS PEAK THD PF... W... Wh...

Phase-to-neutral voltage mode Phase-to-neutral current mode Power mode Phase-to-phase voltage mode Non-active quantities
Unit of energy
Coefficients of K factor Reference for level of harmonics of phases Long-term flicker calculation Peak factors RMS values Peak values Harmonic distortion PF, cos (DPF), tan , and Power & associated quantities (PF, cos , DPF, tan & VA) Energy meters
Mean and min/max values
Move cursor to first occurrence of maximum phase-to-neutral voltage Move cursor to first occurrence of minimum phase-to-neutral voltage Move cursor to first occurrence of maximum phase-to-phase voltage Move cursor to first occurrence of minimum phase-to-phase voltage
Move cursor to first occurrence of maximum current

Move cursor to first occurrence of minimum current
Move cursor to first occurrence of maximum instantaneous frequency
Move cursor to first occurrence of minimum instantaneous frequency
Move cursor to first occurrence of maximum of measurement displayed
Move cursor to first occurrence of minimum of measurement displayed
Simultaneous display of all voltage and current measurements (RMS, DC, THD, CF, PST, PLT, FHL, FK)

Select all items

Icon Function
Energy calculation Zoom in Zoom out Contrast Colors of the measurement channels Screen shutdown Night mode Recording programming mode. Recording look-up mode. Start of recording. Rapid programming and start of recording Disconnect recording Stop function in progress Wastebasket for deleted items Configuration Activate/deactivate transients filter Transient current mode
Phasor diagram

>t=0< Move cursor to transient triggering time

>t=-T<

Move cursor one signal period before triggering date of transient

Energy consumed by the load

Energy generated by the load First page of Help

Second page of Help

Third page of Help

Fourth page of Help

Previous configuration

Next configuration Previous page screen

De-select all items

Next page screen

Transient mode

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8.2 KEYPAD BUTTONS
8.2.1 FUNCTION BUTTONS (YELLOW BUTTONS) These six buttons activate the function or tool represented by the corresponding icon on the screen.

8.2.2 NAVIGATION BUTTONS A block of four arrow buttons, a select button and a return button are available for navigating menus.

Button

Function
Up direction or navigation button. Down direction or navigation button. Right direction or navigation button. Left direction or navigation button. Confirms the selection. Return button.

8.2.3 MODE BUTTONS (VIOLET BUTTONS) These buttons provide access to specific modes:

Button

Function

See

Transients mode (blackouts, interference, etc.).
Harmonic display mode: displays voltage, current, and power harmonics, order by order; determination of harmonic currents produced by nonlinear loads, analysis of problems caused by harmonics according to their order (overheating of neutrals, conductors, motors, etc.).
Voltage and current waveforms mode, display of minima and maxima of summary tables, determine phase rotation. Alarm mode: list recorded alarms exceeding the thresholds programmed in the configuration; record network blackouts with half-cycle resolution (Vrms, Arms, Urms), determine energy consumption overshoots, monitor compliance with a power supply quality contract.
Trend mode: record parameters selected in the Configuration menu.
Power and energy measurements

§ 5.1 § 5.2 § 5.3 § 5.4 § 5.5 § 5.6

Three of these buttons are real-time mode buttons: ,

, and

. In each of these modes, the colored circles on

a white ground (for example ) in which the channel numbers or types appear indicate saturation: the ground of the circle

is colored when the channel measured is potentially full (for instance ).

When a numbered circle corresponds to a simulated channel (for example in 4-wire 3-phase with selection V1V2, 2½-element method, or in 3-wire 3-phase with selection A1A2, 2-element method) this channel is potentially full if at least one channel used in calculating it is potentially full. Similarly, if the circle corresponds to a phase-to-phase voltage
channel, it is potentially full if at least one of the phase-to-neutral voltage channels used in calculating it is potentially full.

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8.2.4 OTHER BUTTONS The other buttons have the following functions:

Button

Function Configuration button Snapshot of current screen and retrieval of screens already stored Help information about functions and the symbols used for current display mode.

See § 4.1 § 5.7 § 5.8

8.3 ABBREVIATIONS
Prefixes of International System (SI) units:

Prefix
milli kilo Mega Giga Tera Peta Exa

Symbol
m k M G T P E

Multiplies by
10-3 103 106 109 1012 1015 1018

Meanings of the symbols and abbreviations used:

AC and DC components AC component only DC component only

Inductive phase shift

° -.+ | | % %f %r VA or UA A

Capacitive phase shift Degree Expert mode Absolute value Sum of values Percentage Fundamental value as reference Total value as reference
Phase shift of voltage with respect to current
Current; also Ampere (unit)

A-h

Current harmonic

Acf Ad Adc Apk+ ApkAthdf

Crest (peak) factor of current RMS distortion current DC current Maximum peak value of the current Minimum peak value of the current Total harmonic distortion of current in % f

Athdr Total harmonic distortion of current in % r

100

P Pdc Pdch PEAK or PK PF PLT PST Q1 Q1h RMS
S S-h
Sh
t
tan
THD U U-h Ucf Ud
Udc
Upk+

Active power DC power DC energy Maximum (+) or minimum (-) peak instantaneous value of the signal Power factor Long-term flicker Short-term flicker Reactive power (fundamental) Reactive energy (fundamental) True RMS value (current or voltage). Apparent power Apparent harmonic power
Apparent energy.
Relative date of time cursor. Tangent of the phase shift of voltage with respect to current. Total harmonic distortion (in %f or in %r). Phase-to-Phase voltage. Phase-to-phase voltage harmonic. Phase-to-Phase voltage crest factor. Phase-to-phase RMS distortion voltage. Phase-to-phase DC voltage. Maximum peak value of the phase-to-phase voltage.

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Aunb AVG CF
cos
D DC DPF Dh FHL FK Hz

Current unbalance
Mean value (arithmetic mean)
Peak factor (current or voltage)
Cosine of the phase shift of voltage with respect to current (DPF fundamental power factor or displacement factor) Distortion power DC component (current or voltage) Displacement factor (cos F) Distortion energy. Harmonic loss factor K factor
Frequency of network studied

L MAX MIN

Channel (Line) Maximum value Minimum value

Millisecond

Non-active power

Non-active energy.

UpkUrms Uthdf
Uthdr
Uunb V V-h Vcf Vd
Vdc Vpk+
VpkVrms Vthdf
Vthdr Vunb Vdc

Minimum peak value of the phase-to-phase voltage. True RMS phase-to-phase voltage. Total phase-to-phase voltage harmonic distortion in %f.
Total phase-to-phase voltage harmonic distortion in %r.
Phase-to-phase voltage unbalance. Phase-to-neutral voltage; also Volt (unit) Phase-to-neutral voltage harmonic Voltage crest (peak) factor. Phase-to-neutral RMS distortion voltage. Phase-to-neutral DC voltage. Maximum peak value of the phase-to-neutral voltage. Minimum peak value of the phase-to-neutral voltage. True RMS phase-to-neutral voltage. Total harmonic distortion of phase-to-neutral voltage in %f. Total harmonic distortion of phase-to-neutral voltage in %r. Phase-to-neutral voltage unbalance Phase-to-neutral DC voltage.

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9. SPECIFICATIONS

9.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Parameter Ambient temperature Humidity (relative humidity) Atmospheric pressure Phase-to-neutral voltage
Standard current circuit input voltage (except AmpFlex® & MiniFlex®)
Unamplified Rogowski current circuit input voltage (Only AmpFlex® & MiniFlex®)
Amplified Rogowski current circuit input voltage (Only AmpFlex® & MiniFlex®)
Frequency of electrical network
Phase shift
Harmonics Voltage unbalance Voltage ratio Current ratio Voltages Current sensors Power supply
Electric field
Magnetic field

Reference Conditions
73°F ± 5°F (23°C ± 3°C)
[45%; 75%]
[860 hPa; 1060 hPa]
[50Vrms; 1000Vrms] without DC (< 0.5%) [30mVrms; 1Vrms] without DC (< 0.5%) *Anom 1Vrms 3 × *Anom ÷ 100 ó 30mVrms [11.73mVrms; 391mVrms] without DC (< 0.5%) 10kArms 391mVrms to 50Hz 300Arms 11.73mVrms to 50Hz [117.3µVrms; 3.91mVrms] without DC (< 0.5%) 100Arms 3.91mVrms to 50Hz 3Arms 117.3µVrms to 50Hz 50/60Hz ± 0.1Hz 0° (active power and energy) 90° (reactive power and energy) < 0.1%
< 10%
1 (unity)
1 (unity)
Measured (not calculated)
Actual (not simulated)
Battery only < 1 V.m-1 for [80 MHz ; 1 GHz[ 0,3 V.m-1 for [1 GHz ; 2 GHz[ 0,1 V.m-1 for [2 GHz ; 2,7 GHz] < 40 A.m-1 DC (earth's magnetic field)

NOTE: The symbol "U" may be used throughout this manual and in the instrument to refer to phase-to-phase voltage measurement. The symbol "V" will be used for phase-to-neutral voltage measurement.

The values of Anom are provided in the table below.

Current Sensor (Excluding AmpFlex® & MiniFlex®)
SR193 clamp MR193 clamp MN93 clamp MN193 clamp (100A) MN193 clamp (5A) SL261 clamp (10mV/A) SL261 clamp (100mV/A) 5A adapter J93

Nominal RMS current (Anom) [A]
1000 1000 200 100
5 100 10 5 3500

Lower limit of the reference range (3 × Anom ÷ 100) [A]
30 30 6 3 0.15 3 0.15 0.15 105

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9.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
9.2.1 VOLTAGE INPUTS
Range for use: 0 to 1000Vrms AC+DC phase-to-neutral and neutral-to-ground 0 to 2000Vrms AC+DC phase-to-phase
(on condition of compliance with 1000Vrms with respect to ground in CAT III) Input Impedance: 1195kW (between phase and neutral and between neutral and ground) Admissible Overload: 1200Vrms constant
2000Vrms for one second

9.2.2 CURRENT INPUTS
Operating Range: 0 to 1V Input Impedance: 1MW for current probe circuit
12.4kW for AmpFlex® and MiniFlex® circuit Overload: 1.7Vrms constant

9.2.3 BANDWIDTH
Measurement channels: 256 points per period, e.g.: At 50 Hz: 6.4 kHz (256 × 50 ÷ 2). At 60 Hz: 7.68 kHz (256 × 60 ÷ 2).
The analog 3-dB bandwidth: 76 kHz.

9.2.4 POWER SUPPLY
AC Power (external power supply) - 600V CAT IV; 1000V CAT III Operating Range: 230VAC ± 10% @ 50Hz and 120VAC ± 10% @ 60Hz Max Power: 65VA
Battery Power (allows use in the event of an interruption) Type: 8 NiMH 4000mAh min Rated Voltage: 9.6V Charge Time: 5 hrs approx Battery Life: 10 hrs (completely charged) approx >15 hrs (recording in progress) approx Operating Temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) Recharging Temperature: 50° to 104°F (10° to 40°C) Storage Temperature: -4 to +122°F (-20 to +50°C) for 30 days

Typical current when meter is powered
Active power (W)
Apparent power (VA)
RMS current (mA)

Battery Charging
17 30 130

Battery Charged
6 14 60

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9.2.5 ACCURACY SPECIFICATIONS (EXCLUDING CURRENT PROBES)

Quantities concerning currents and voltages

Measurement Frequency

RMS voltage(5)

simple compound

Direct voltage (DC)(6)

simple compound

RMS ½ voltage

simple compound

Peak voltage

simple compound

Severity of short-term flicker (PST) Severity of long-term flicker (PLT)

Measurement range without ratio (with unity ratio)

Minimum

Maximum

40Hz

70Hz

1000V (1)

2000V (2)

1200V (3)

2400V (3)

1000V (1)

2000V (2)

1414V (4)

2828V (4)

Display resolution (with unity ratio)
10mHz
100mV V < 1000V
1V V 1000V
100mV U < 1000V
1V U 1000V
100mV V < 1000V
1V V 1000V
100mV U < 1000V
1V U 1000V
100mV V < 1000V
1V V 1000V
100mV U < 1000V
1V U 1000V
100mV V < 1000V
1V V 1000V
100mV U < 1000V
1V U 1000V
0.01
0.01

Peak factor (PF) (voltage and current)

9.99

0.01

Accuracy ±10mHz ±(0.5% + 200mV) ±(0.5% + 1V) ±(0.5% + 200mV) ±(0.5% + 1V) ±(1% + 500mV) ±(1% + 1V) ±(1% + 500mV) ±(1% + 1V)
±(0.8% + 1V)
±(0.8% + 1V)
±(3% + 2V)
±(3% + 2V)
See the corresponding table Accuracy of PST ±(1% + 5cts) CF < 4 ±(5% + 2cts) CF 4

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Measurement

Measurement range without ratio (with unity ratio)

Minimum

Maximum

Display resolution (with unity ratio)

J93 clamp

3500A

SR193 clamp MR193 clamp

100mA

A < 1000A

1000A

A 1000A

MN93 clamp

200mA

200A

100mA

SL261 clamp (10mV/A) MN193 clamp (100A)

100mA

100A

10mA A < 100A
100mA A 100A

SL261 clamp (100mV/A)

10mA

10A

RMS

current (8)

MN193 clamp (5A) 5A adapter

5mA

1mA A < 10A 10mA A 10A
1mA

AmpFlex MiniFlex (10kA)

A < 10kA

10A

10kA

10A

A 10kA

AmpFlex MiniFlex (6500A)

100mA

A < 1000A

10A

6500A

A 1000A

AmpFlex MiniFlex (100A)

100mA

100A

10mA A < 100A
100mA A 100A

J93 clamp

5000A

MR193 clamp

100mA

A < 1000A

1300A (7)

A 1000A

Direct current (DC) (9)

SL261 clamp (10mV/A)

100mA

100A (7)

10mA A < 100A
100mA A 100A

SL261 clamp (100mV/A)

10mA

10A (7)

1mA A < 10A
10mA A 10A

(1) In 1000VRMS, category III, provided that the voltage between each of the terminals and earth does not exceed 1000VRMS (2) Two-phase (opposite phases) same note as (1) (3) Limitation of the voltage inputs. (4) 1000 x 2 1414; 2000 x 2 2828 (5) Total RMS value and RMS value of the fundamental (6) DC harmonic component (n= 0) (7) Limitation of the MR193 and SL261 clamps (8) Total RMS value and RMS value of the fundamental
(9) DC harmonic component (n= 0)

Accuracy ±(0.5% + 1A) ±(0.5% + 200mA) ±(0.5% + 1A) ±(0.5 % + 200mA) ±(0.5 % + 20mA) ±(0.5% + 100mA) ±(0.5% + 2mA) ±(0.5% + 10mA) ±(0.5% + 2mA) ±(0.5% + 3A)
±(0.5% + 3A)
±(0.5% + 30mA) ±(1% + 1A) ±(1% + 1A)
±(1% + 100mA)
±(1% + 10mA)

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Measurement

Measurement range without ratio (with unity ratio)

Minimum

Maximum

Display resolution (with unity ratio)

Maximum intrinsic accuracy

J93 clamp

3500A

± (1% + 1A)

SR193 clamp MR193 clamp

100mA

1 A

1200A

A < 1000A 1A

A 1,000A

±(1% + 1A)

MN93 clamp

200mA

240A

100mA

±(1% + 1A)

SL261 clamp (10mV/A) MN193 clamp (100A)

0.1A

120A

10mA A < 100A
100mA A 100A

±(1% + 100mA)

SL261clamp (100mV/A)

10mA

12A

RMS ½

current

MN193 clamp (5A) 5A adapter

5mA

1mA A < 10A 10mA A 10A
1mA

±(1% + 10mA) ±(1% + 10mA)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (10kA)

10A

10kA

1A A < 10kA
10A A 10kA

±(2.5% + 5A)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (6500A)

10A

6,500A

100mA A < 1000A
1A A 1000A

±(2.5% + 5A)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (100A)

100mA

100A

10mA A < 100A
100mA A 100A

±(2.5% + 200mA)

J93 clamp

4,950A (1)

±(1% + 2A)

SR193 clamp MR193 clamp

A < 1,000A

1,414A (1)

A 1000A

±(1% + 2A)

MN93 clamp

200mA

282.8A (1)

100mA

±(1% + 2A)

SL261 clamp (10mV/A) MN193 clamp (100A)

100mA

141.4A (1)

10mA A < 100A
100mA A 100A

±(1% + 200mA)

Peak current (PK)

SL261 clamp (100mV/A)
MN93A clamp (5A) 5A adapter

10mA 5mA

14.14A (1) 7.071A (1)

1mA A < 10A 10mA A 10A
1mA

±(1% + 20mA) ±(1% + 20mA)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (10kA)

10A

14.14kA (1)

1A A < 10kA
10A A 10kA

±(3% + 5A)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (6500A)

10A

9,192kA (1)

100mA A < 1000A
1A A 1000A

±(3% + 5A)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (100A)

100mA

141.4A (1)

10mA A < 100A
100mA A 100A

±(3% + 600mA)

(1) 3500 x 2 4,950; 1000 x 2 1414; 200 x 2 282.8; 100 x 2 141.4; 10 x 2 14.14; 10,000 x 2 14,140; 6500 x 2 9192

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Quantities concerning powers and energies

Measurement

Measurement range without ratio (with unity ratio)

Minimum

Maximum

Display resolution (with unity ratio)

Maximum intrinsic accuracy

Active power (P) (1)

Excluding AmpFlex MiniFlex
AmpFlex MiniFlex

10mW (3)

10MW (4)

4 digits at most (5)

±(1%) cos 0.8
±(1.5% + 10cts) 0.2 cos < 0.8
±(1%) cos 0.8
±(1.5% + 10cts) 0.5 cos < 0.8

Reactive power (Q1) (2) and nonactive (N)

Excluding AmpFlex MiniFlex
AmpFlex MiniFlex

10mvar (3)

10Mvar (4)

4 digits at most (5)

±(1%) sin 0.5
±(1.5% + 10cts) 0.2 sin < 0.5
±(1.5%) sin 0.5
±(2.5% + 20cts) 0.2 sin < 0.5

Distortion power (D) (7) Apparent power (S)

10mvar (3) 10mVA (3)

10Mvar (4) 10MVA (4)

4 digits at most (5) 4 digits at most (5)

±(4% + 20cts) if n 1, n (100 ÷ n) [%]
or
±(2% +(nmax × 0.5%) + 100cts) THDA 20%f
±(2% +(nmax × 0.7%) + 10cts) THDA > 20%f ±(1%)

Power factor (PF)

-1

0.001

±(1.5%) cos 0.5
±(1.5% + 10cts) 0.2 cos < 0.5

Active energy (Ph) (1)

Excluding AmpFlex MiniFlex

AmpFlex MiniFlex

1mWh

9,999,999MWh (6)

7 digits at most (5)

±(1%) cos 0.8
±(1.5%) 0.2 cos < 0.8
±(1%) cos 0.8
±(1.5%) 0.5 cos < 0.8

Reactive energy (Q1h) (2) and non-active energy (N) (2)

Excluding AmpFlex MiniFlex
AmpFlex MiniFlex

1mvarh

9,999,999Mvarh (6)

7 digits at most (5)

±(1%) sin 0.5
±(1.5%) 0.2 sin < 0.5
±(1.5%) sin 0.5
±(2.5%) 0.2 sin < 0.5

Distortion energy (Dh) Apparent energy (Sh)

1mvarh 1mVAh

9,999,999Mvarh (6) 9,999,999MVAh (6)

7 digits at most (5) 7 digits at most (5)

±(5.5%) THDA 20%f
±(1.5%) THDA > 20%f
±(1%)

(1) The stated accuracy on the active power and energy measurements are maximum for |cos | = 1 and typical for the other phase differences. (2) The stated accuracy on the reactive power and energy measurements are maximum for |sin | = 1 and typical for the other phase shifts. (3) With MN193 clamp (5A) or 5A adapter. (4) With AmpFlex or MiniFlex for a 2-wire single-phase connection (phase-to-ground voltage). (5) The resolution depends on the current sensor used and on the value to be displayed. (6) The energy is equivalent to more than 114 years of the associated maximum power (unity ratios). (7) nmax is the highest order for which the harmonic ratio is non-zero. (8) With SL261 clamp (100mV/A) (9) With J93 clamp, for a 2-wire single-phase connection (phase-to-ground voltage). (10) The energy corresponds to more than 190 years at maximum power Pdc (unit ratios).

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Quantities associated with power

Measurement
Phase differences of fundamentals

Measurement range

Minimum

Maximum

-179°

180°

cos (DPF)

-1

tan

-32.77 (1)

32.77 (1)

Display resolution
1°
0.001 0.001 tan < 10 0.01 tan 10

Voltage unbalance (UNB)

100%

0.1%

Current unbalance (UNB)

100%

(1) |tan | = 32,767 corresponds to = ±88.25° + k × 180° (k being a natural number)

0.1%

Quantities concerning the spectral composition of the signals

Measurement

Measurement range

Minimum

Maximum

Voltage harmonic ratio (n)

1500%f 100%r

Current harmonic ratio (n) (excluding AmpFlex & MiniFlex)

1500%f 100%r

Current harmonic ratio (n) (AmpFlex & MiniFlex)

Total voltage harmonic distortion

(THD) (referred to the fundamental)

of voltage

1500%f 100%r
999.9%

Display resolution
0.1% n < 1000%
1% n 1000%
0.1% n < 1000%
1% n 1000%
0.1% n < 1000%
1% n 1000%
0.1%

Total current harmonic distortion

(THD) (referred to the fundamental) of current

(excluding AmpFlex & MiniFlex)

999.9%

0.1%

Total current harmonic distortion

(THD) (referred to the fundamental) of current

(AmpFlex & MiniFlex)

Total voltage harmonic distortion

(THD) (referred to the signal without

DC) of voltage

999.9% 100%

0.1% 0.1%

Maximum intrinsic accuracy
±2° ±1° for ±5cts for cos
±1° for
±3cts UNB 10%
±10cts UNB > 10%
±10cts
Maximum intrinsic accuracy
±(2.5% + 5cts)
±(2% + (n × 0.2%) + 10cts) n 25
±(2% + (n × 0.6%) + 5cts) n > 25
±(2% + (n × 0.3%) + 5cts) n 25
±(2% + (n × 0.6%) + 5cts) n > 25
±(2.5% + 5cts)
±(2.5% + 5cts) si n 1. n (100 ÷ n) [%]
or ±(2% + (nmax × 0.2%) + 5cts)
nmax 25 ±(2% + (nmax × 0.5%) + 5cts)
nmax > 25 ±(2.5% + 5cts) si n 1. n (100 ÷ n2) [%]
or ±(2% + (nmax × 0.3%) + 5cts)
nmax 25 ±(2% + (nmax × 0.6%) + 5cts)
nmax > 25
±(2.5% + 5cts)

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Total current harmonic distortion

(THD) (referred to the signal without DC) of current

(excluding AmpFlex & MiniFlex)

100%

0.1%

Total current harmonic distortion

(THD) (referred to the signal without DC) of current

(AmpFlex & MiniFlex)

100%

0.1%

Harmonic loss factor (FHL)

99.99

0.01

K factor (FK)

99.99

0.01

Phase shifts of harmonics (order 2)

-179°

180°

1°

Note : nmax is the highest order for which the harmonic ratio is non-zero.

Measurement

RMS harmonic voltage (order n 2)

simple compound

RMS distortion voltage

simple (Vd) compound (Ud)

Measurement range (with unity ratio)
Minimum Maximum

1000V (1)

2000V (2)

1000V (1)

2000V (2)

Display resolution (with unity ratio)
100 mV V < 1000V
1V V 1000V
100 mV U < 1000V
1V U 1000V
100 mV V < 1000V
1V V 1000V
100 mV U < 1000V
1V U 1000V

±(2.5% + 5cts) si n 1. n (100 ÷ n) [%]
or ±(2% + (nmax × 0.2%) + 5cts)
nmax 25 ±(2% + (nmax × 0.5%) + 5cts)
nmax > 25 ±(2.5% + 5cts) si n 1. n (100 ÷ n2) [%]
or ±(2% + (nmax × 0.3%) + 5cts)
nmax 25 ±(2% + (nmax × 0.6%) + 5cts)
nmax > 25 ±(5% + (nmax × 0.4%) + 5cts)
nmax 25 ±(10% + (nmax × 0.7%) + 5cts)
nmax > 25 ±(5% + (nmax × 0.4%) + 5cts)
nmax 25 ±(10% + (nmax × 0.7%) + 5cts)
nmax > 25 ±(1.5° + 1° x (n ÷ 12.5)
Maximum intrinsic accuracy
±(2.5% + 1V)
±(2.5% + 1V)
±(2.5% + 1V)
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Measurement
J93 clamp
SR193 clamp MR193 clamp

Measurement range (with unity ratio)
Minimum Maximum

3500A

1000A

Display resolution (with unity ratio)
1A
100mA A < 1000A
1A A 1000A

MN93 clamp

200mA

200A

100mA

SL261 clamp (10mV/A) MN93A clamp (100A)

100mA

100A

RMS harmonic current (order n 2)

SL261 clamp (100mV/A)

MN193 clamp (5A) 5A adapter

AmpFlex MiniFlex (10kA)
AmpFlex MiniFlex (6500A)
AmpFlex MiniFlex (100A)

10mA

10A

5mA

10A

10kA

10A

6500A

100mA

100A

10mA A < 100A 100mA A 100A
1mA A < 10A 10mA A 10A
1mA
1A A < 10kA
10A A 10kA 100mA A < 1000A
1A A 1000A
10mA A < 100A 100mA A 100A

Maximum intrinsic accuracy
±(2% + (n x 0.2%) + 1A) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.2%) + 1A) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.5%) + 1A) n > 25
±(2% + (n x 0.2%) + 1A) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.5%) + 1A) n > 25
±(2% + (n x 0.2%) + 100mA) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.5%) + 100mA) n > 25
±(2% + (n x 0.2%) + 10mA) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.5%) + 10mA) n > 25
±(2% + (n x 0.2%) + 10mA) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.5%) + 10mA) n > 25
±(2% + (n x 0.3%) + 1A + (AfRMS(3) x 0.1%)) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.6%) + 1A + (AfRMS(3) x 0.1%)) n > 25
±(2% + (n x 0.3%) + 1A + (AfRMS(3) x 0.1%)) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.6%) + 1A + (AfRMS(3) x 0.1%)) n > 25
±(2% + (n x 0.2%) + 30cts) n 25
±(2% + (n x 0.5%) + 30cts) n > 25

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Measurement

Measurement range (with unity ratio)
Minimum Maximum

Display resolution (with unity ratio)

Maximum intrinsic accuracy

J93 clamp
SR193 clamp MR193 clamp

3500A

1 A

1000A

1A
100 mA A < 1000A
1A A 1000A

±((nmax x 0.4%) + 1A) ±((nmax x 0.4%) + 1A)

MN93 clamp

200 mA

SL261 clamp (10mV/A) MN93A clamp (100A)

0.1A

200A 100A

100 mA
10 mA A < 100A
100 mA A 100A

±((nmax x 0.4%) + 1A) ±((nmax x 0.4%) + 100mA)

RMS

SL261 clamp (100mV/A)

10 mA

10A

distortion

current (Ad) (1)

MN193 clamp (5A) 5A adapter

5 mA

1 mA A < 10A 10 mA A 10A
1 mA

±((nmax x 0.4%) + 10mA) ±((nmax x 0.4%) + 10mA)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (10kA)

10A

10 kA

1A A < 10 kA
10A A 10 kA

±((nmax x 0.4%) + 1A)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (6500A)

10A

6500A

100 mA A < 1,000A
1A A 1,000A

±((nmax x 0.4%) + 1A)

AmpFlex MiniFlex (100A)

100 mA

100A

10 mA A < 100A
100 mA A 100A

±(nmax x 0.5%) + 30cts)

(1) In 1000 VRMS, category III, provided that the voltage between each of the terminals and ground/earth does not exceed 1000VRMS. (2) Two-phase (opposite phases) same note as (1). (3) RMS value of the fundamental. (1) nmax is the highest order for which the harmonic ratio is non-zero.

Severity of short-term flicker
Rectangular variations per minute
(50% duty cycle) 1 2 7 39
110 1620

Maximum intrinsic error of the short-term flicker severity measurement (PST)

120 V lamp 60 Hz network

230 V lamp 50 Hz network

PST [0.5 ; 4] PST [0.5 ; 5] PST [0.5 ; 7] PST [0.5 ; 12] PST [0.5 ; 12] PST [0.25 ; 12]

± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 15%

PST [0.5 ; 4] PST [0.5 ; 5] PST [0.5 ; 8] PST [0.5 ; 10] PST [0.5 ; 10] PST [0.25 ; 10]

± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 15%

Range of current and voltage ratios

Ratio

Minimum

Voltage

100 1000 x 3

Current (1)

(1) Only for the MN193 clamp (5A) and the 5A adapter.

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Measurement ranges after application of the ratios

Measurement

Measurement range

Minimum with minimum ratio(s)

Maximum with maximum ratio(s)

RMS & RMS ½ voltage

simple compound

120mV 120mV

170GV 340GV

simple Direct voltage (DC)
compound

120mV 120mV

200GV 400GV

Peak voltage (PK)

simple compound

160mV 320mV

240GV 480GV

RMS & RMS ½ current
Direct current (DC)
Peak current (PK)
Active power (P)
Reactive power (Q1) non-active (N) and distortion power (D)
Apparent power (S)
Active energy (Ph)
Reactive energy (Q1h) non-active (Nh) and distortion energy (Dh)

5mA 10mA 7mA 600µW
600µvar
600µVA 1mWh
1mvarh

300kA 5kA
420kA 51PW (3)
51Pvar (3)
51PVA (3) 9,999,999EWh (1)
9,999,999Evarh (1)

Apparent energy (Sh)

1mVAh

9,999,999EVAh (1)

(1) The energy corresponds to more than 22,000 years of the associated maximum power (maximum ratios). (2) Maximum value calculated for a 2-wire single-phase connection (phase-to-ground voltage).

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9.2.6 CURRENT PROBE ACCURACY (TO BE ADDED TO THE MODEL 8333'S ACCURACY)
Sensor errors are offset by a typical correction inside the device. This typical correction, applied to the phase and amplitude, depends on the type of sensor connected (detected automatically) and the gain in the current acquisition channel used.
The RMS current measurement error and phase error are additional errors (which must therefore be added to the device errors), indicated as influences on the calculations carried out by the analyzer (powers, energies, power factors, tangents, etc.).

Type of sensor

RMS current (ARMS)

Maximum error for ARMS

Maximum error for

AmpFlex 6500A / 10kA

10 to 100A 100 to 10 kA

±3% ±2%

±1° ±0.5°

MiniFlex 6500A / 10kA

10 to 100A 100 to 10kA

±3% ±2%

±1° ±0.5°

AmpFlex 100A

100mA to 100A

±3%

±1°

MiniFlex 100A

100mA to 100A

±3%

±1°

3 to 50A

50 to 100A

±(2% + 2.5A)

±4°

J93 clamp 3500A

100 to 500A

±(1.5% + 2.5A)

±2°

500 to 2000A

±1%

±1°

2000 to 3500A

±1%

±1.5°

3500 to 5000ADC

±1%

SR193 clamp 1000A

1 to 10A 10 to 100A 100 to 1000A

±0.8% ±0.3% ±0.2%

±1° ±0.5° ±0.3°

1 to 10A

±(1.5% + 1A)

10 to 100A

±(1.5% + 1A)

±2°

MR193 clamp 1000A

100 to 200A 200 to 800A

±3% ±3%

±1.5° ±1.5°

800 to 1000A

±5%

±1.5°

1000 to 1300A DC

±5%

200 to 500mA

MN93 clamp 200A

500mA to 10A

±(3% + 1A)

10 to 40A

±(2.5% + 1A)

±3°

40 to 100A

±(2.5% + 1A)

±3°

100 to 200A

±(1% + 1A)

±2°

MN193 clamp 100A

100mA to 1A 1 to 100A

±(0.7% + 2mA) ±0.7%

±1.5° ±0.7°

SL261 clamp (10mV/A) 100A

100mA to 40A 40 to 100A

±(2% + 50mA) ±7.5%

±0.5° ±0.5°

SL261 clamp (100mV/A) 10A

10mA to 10A

±(1.5% + 50mA)

±1°

Clamp MN193 5A

5 to 50mA 50 to 500mA 500mA to 5A

±(1% + 100µA) ±1% ±0.7%

±1.7° ±1° ±1°

5 to 50mA

±(1% + 1.5mA)

±1°

5A adapter

50mA to 1A

±(0.5% + 1mA)

±0°

1 to 5A

± 0.5%

±0°

Note: This table does not take into account possible distortion of the measured signal (THD) because of the physical limitations of the current sensor (saturation of the magnetic circuit or of the Hall-effect cell). Class B under standard
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9.2.7 CURRENT PROBES AND SENSORS
When installing probes, face the arrow on the probe in the direction of the load. Note that only AmpFlex® sensors are watertight; all other probes and sensors are non-watertight.

Nominal Range Measurement Range Probe Output Signal Maximum Clamping Ø Safety

Model SR193 1000AAC for f 1kHz 1A to 1200AAC max (I >1000A not continuously) 1mVAC/ AAC 2" (52mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III

NOTE: Currents <0.5A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

Nominal Range Measurement Range Probe Output Signal Maximum Clamping Ø Safety

Model MN93 200AAC for f 1kHz 2A to 240AAC max (I >200A not permanent) 5mVAC/ AAC 0.8" (20mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III

NOTE: Currents <0.5A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

Nominal Range Measurement Range Probe Output Signal
Maximum Clamping Ø
Safety

Model MR193 1000AAC, 1400ADC max 10A to 1000AAC, 10A to 1300APEAK AC+DC 1mV/A One 1.6" (42mm) or two 0.98" (25.4mm) or two bus bars 1.96 x 0.19" (50 x 5mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III

NOTE: Currents <1AAC/DC will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

Nominal Range
Measurement Range
Probe Output Signal Maximum Clamping Ø Safety

Model MN193 5A and 100AAC 5A: 0.005A to 6AAC max (1A to 1200A with ratio 1000/5 selected) 100A: 0.1A to 120AAC max 5A: 200mV/AAC; 100A: 10mV/AAC 0.8" (20mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III

The 5A range of the MN193 is designed to work with secondary current transformers. Best accuracy is available when entering the transformer ratio (e.g. 1000/5A). When used to measure 5A direct, the resolution will be limited to 0.1A max.

NOTE: Currents < (Primary x 5) ÷ (Secondary x 1000) or <250mA on the 5A range and <0.2A on the 100A range will be displayed as zero with this probe. Power calculations will also be zeroed when the current is zeroed.

Nominal Range Measurement Range Probe Output Signal*
Sensor
Safety

AmpFlex® Sensors 3000AAC 100mA to 10kA 140mVAC/3000AAC at 60Hz (117.3mVAC/3000AAC at 50Hz) Length = 24" (610mm); Ø = 7.64" (190mm) Length = 36" (910mm); Ø = 11.46" (290mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III

*Output is proportional to the amplitude and frequency of the measured current.

NOTE: Currents <10A will be displayed as zero (if 6500A or 10kA is selected) Currents <100mA will be displayed as zero (if 100A is selected)

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Nominal Range Measurement Range Probe Output Signal* Sensor Safety

MiniFlex® Sensors 3000AAC 100mA to 3000AAC 47mVAC/1000AAC at 60Hz (39.1 at 1000AAC 50Hz) Length = 10" (250mm); Ø = 2.75" (70mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III

*Output is proportional to the amplitude and frequency of the measured current.

NOTE: Currents <10A will be displayed as zero (if 6500A or 10kA is selected) Currents <100mA will be displayed as zero (if 100A is selected)

Nominal Range
Measurement Range
Probe Output Signal Maximum Clamping Ø Safety

Model SL261 10A to 100AAC 100mV/A: 100mA to 10A peak 10mV/A: 1 to 100A peak 1000mV peak max 0.46" (11.8 mm) EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT III

NOTE: Currents <0.5A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.

Nominal Range
Measurement Range
Maximum Clamping Ø Variation of the position of the conductor in the sensor Adjacent conductor carrying alternating current Safety

Model J93 3500AAC and 5000ADC 50 to 3500AAC 50 to 5000ADC 2.83" (72 mm)
< ± 2%
> 35 dB typical, DC to 2kHz
IEC 61010-2-032, pollution degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III

9.3 CLASS B UNDER STANDARD IEC 61000-4-30
9.3.1 CONFORMITY OF THE DEVICE
The Model 8333 and its DataView Control Panel software are compliant with class B of standard IEC61000-4-30 for the following parameters:
Industrial frequency Supply voltage amplitude Flicker Supply voltage brownouts Temporary overvoltages at industrial frequency Supply voltage blackouts Voltage transients Supply voltage unbalance Voltage harmonics
NOTE: To ensure this compliance, trend recordings (Trend mode) must be made with: A recording period of one second The quantities Vrms and Urms selected The quantities V-h01 and U-h01 selected

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9.3.2 ACCURACY AND MEASUREMENT RANGES

Parameter

Range

Industrial frequency Supply voltage amplitude

[42.5Hz ; 69Hz] [50V ; 1000V]

Flicker

[0.25 ; 12]

Supply voltage brownouts

Residual voltage Duration

[5 % of Udin ; Udin] [10 ms ; 65,535 days]

Temporary overvoltages at industrial frequency

Maximum amplitude
Duration

[Udin ; 150% of Udin] [10 ms ; 65,535 days]

Supply voltage blackouts

Duration

Supply voltage unbalance

Rate Voltage harmonics
Voltage

[10 ms ; 65,535 days]
[0% ; 10%] [0% ; 1500%] [2V ; 1000V]

Accuracy
±10mHz ±1 % of Udin
See the corresponding tables
±2 % of Udin 80 ppm ±10 ms (maximum)
30 ppm ±10 ms (typical)
±2 % of Udin
80 ppm ±10 ms (maximum) 30 ppm ±10 ms (typical)
80 ppm ±10 ms (maximum) 30 ppm ±10 ms (typical) ±(0.3% ± 3cts) ±(2.5% + 5cts) ±(2.5% + 1V)

Udin [50V ; 1000V] [50V ; 1000V] V {120V ; 230V} U {207V ; 400V}
[50V ; 1000V]
[50V ; 1000V]
[50V ; 1000V] [50V ; 1000V] [50V ; 1000V]

9.3.3 REAL-TIME CLOCK ACCURACY
The accuracy of the real-time clock is 80 ppm at most (device 3 years old used at an ambient temperature of 50°C). With a new device used at 25°C, this accuracy is only 30 ppm.

9.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 7.9 x 9.8 x 2.6" (200 x 250 x 67mm) Weight: 5.36 lb (2kg) approx. Shock and Vibration: per IEC 61010-1 Tightness:
IP53 per EN 60529 when the instrument is on its stand, with no lead connected, with the jack cover and the cap on the USB connector in the closed position
IP20 at the level of the measurement terminals IK08 per EN 62262 Drop Test - 1m per IEC 61010-1

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9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reference Temperature:

20 to 26°C (68 to 78.8°F) from 45 to 75% RH

Operating Temperature:

0 to 42.5°C (32 to 108.5°F) from 10 to 85% RH

0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) from 45 to 75% RH

Storage Temperature:

With batteries:

-20 to 35°C (-4 to 95°F) from 0 to 95% RH -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F) from 0 to 75% RH

Without batteries:

-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) from 0 to 75% RH

Recharging Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) max
Altitude Operating: 0 to 2000 meters (6560 ft) Non-Operating: 0 to 10,000 meters (32800 ft)
Pollution degree 2 Indoor Use

WARNING: Above 104°F (40°C) the instrument must be powered by the battery alone OR from AC power with the battery removed. Use of the instrument with both the battery AND AC power is prohibited.

9.6 SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Safety
IEC 61010-1; 600V CAT IV or 1000V CAT III The use of the AmpFlex®, MiniFlex® and SR probes rate the "device + probe" at 600V CAT IV or 1000V CAT III. The use of the MR193, MN93, MN193, J93 and SL261 probes rate the "device + current probe" at 300V CAT IV or 600V CAT III. The use of the 5A adapter rates the "device + current probe" at 150V CAT IV or 300V CAT III.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Emissions and immunity in an industrial setting compliant with IEC 61326-1. For electromagnetic emissions, the instrument belongs to group 1, class A, under standard EN55011. Class A devices are intended for use in industrial environments. There may be difficulties ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments, due to conducted and radiated disturbance.
For immunity to radio frequency fields, the instrument is intended for use at industrial sites under standard IEC61326-1. For the AmpFlex® and MiniFlex® sensors:
An (absolute) influence of 2% may be observed on the current THD measurement in the presence of a radiated electric field.
An influence of 0.5A may be observed on the RMS current measurement in the presence of conducted radio frequencies.
An influence of 1A may be observed on the RMS current measurement in the presence of a magnetic field.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX
A.1 HYSTERESIS
A.1.1 Surge detection
With a hysteresis of 2%, for example, the return level for surge detection is equal to (100% - 2%) or 98% of the reference voltage threshold.
A.1.2 Undervoltage or blackout detection
With a hysteresis of 2%, for example, the return level for undervoltage detection is equal to (100% + 2%) or 102% of the Uref voltage threshold.

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A.1.3 Minimum scale values for waveforms and minimum RMS values

Type
Phase-to-neutral and phase-to-phase voltages AmpFlex® & MiniFlex®
SR193 MR193 MN93 MN193 (100A) SL261 (10mV/A) SL261 (100mV/A) MN193 (5A) 5A Adaptor

Minimum scale value [waveform mode]
8V (1)
90A 8A 8A 2A 0.8A 0.8A 0.08A 0.04A (1) 0.04A (1)

(1) Value to be multiplied by the ratio in effect (if not unity).

Min RMS values
5V (1)
10A 1A 1A 0.2A 0.1A 0.1A 0.01A 0.005A (1) 0.005A (1)

A.1.4 Four-Quadrant Diagram

This diagram is used for

power and energy measurements (see § 5.6).

Here VAR is the fundamental reactive power (and not the non-active power).

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A.1.5 Mechanism for triggering transient sensors
The sampling rate is a constant 256 samples per cycle. When a transient capture is started, each sample is compared to the sample from the preceding cycle. The preceding cycle defines the mid-point of the trigger envelope and is used as reference. As soon as a sample is outside the envelope, the triggering event occurs; the representation of the transient is then captured by the instrument. The cycle preceding the event and the three following cycles are saved to memory. The following is a graphical representation of the transient capture trigger mechanism:
1
2
3
0
4 5
Item Function 1 Reference period 2 Top of envelope 3 Cycle monitored 4 Bottom of envelope 5 Triggering event

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A.1.6

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
AC and DC components AC component only DC component only

Inductive phase shift

° -.+ | | % %f %r VA A A-h Acf Ad Adc Ah Apk+ ApkArms Athd Athdf Athdr Aunb AVG Blackout BTU
CF
Channel and phase
cos D Dip threshold DC Dh DPF E FK FHL Flicker Frequency Fundamental component G

Capacitive phase shift Degree Expert mode Absolute value Values of the system Percentage Fundamental value as reference Total value as reference Phase shift of the voltage with respect to the current Current or the unit "ampere" Harmonics in current Peak factor of the current RMS distortion current DC current Current harmonics Maximum peak value of the current Minimum peak value of the current RMS current Total harmonic distortion of the 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 Unbalance in current Mean value (arithmetic mean) Fall of voltage, at some point in the power network, to below a specified threshold British Thermal Unit Peak factor (Crest Factor) in current or voltage: ratio of the peak value of a signal to the RMS value A measurement channel corresponds to a difference in potential between two conductors. A phase is a single conductor. In polyphased systems, a measurement channel may be between two phases, or between a phase and neutral, or between a phase and earth, or between neutral and earth. Cosine of the phase shift of the voltage with respect to the current (displacement factor DPF) Distortion power Specific voltage used to define the beginning and end of a voltage dip DC component (current or voltage) Distortion energy Displacement factor (cos ) Exa (1018 ) K factor. Used to quantify the effect of a load on a transformer Harmonic loss factor A visual effect of voltage variations Number of full voltage or current cycles in one second
Component at the fundamental frequency
Giga (109 )

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Harmonics
Hysteresis Hz J k L m ms M MAX MIN N Nh Nominal voltage non-nuclear toe nuclear toe Order of a harmonic P P Passband Pdc Pdch PF Ph Phase PK or Peak PLT PST Q1 Q1h
RMS
S S-h Sh Temporary surge at industrial frequency t T tan
THD
U U-h Ucf Ud Udc Uh Unb
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In electrical systems, voltages and currents at frequencies that are multiples of the fundamental frequency Difference between thresholds for reciprocal changes of state Frequency of the network Joule kilo (103 ) Channel (Line) milli (10-3 ) millisecond Mega (106 ) Maximum value Minimum value Non-active power Non-active energy Reference voltage of a network Non-nuclear tonne oil equivalent Nuclear tonne oil equivalent Ratio of the frequency of the harmonic to the fundamental frequency; a whole number Peta (1015 ) Active power Range of frequencies in which the response of an instrument exceeds some specified minimum DC power DC energy Power Factor -- ratio of active power to apparent power Active energy Temporal relationship between current and voltage in alternating current circuits Maximum (+) or minimum (-) peak value of the signal Long-term severity. The instrument calculates its PLT over 2 hours Short-term severity. The instrument calculates its PST over 10 minutes Reactive power Reactive energy RMS (Root Mean Square) value of current or voltage. Square root of the mean of the squares of the instantaneous values of a quantity during a specified interval Apparent power Power harmonics Apparent energy Temporary increase in voltage at some point in the power network, to above a specified threshold Relative date of the Time cursor Tera (1012 ) Tangent of the phase shift of the voltage with respect to the current Total Harmonic Distortion. The total harmonic distortion describes the proportion of the harmonics of a signal with respect to the fundamental RMS value (%f) or with respect to the total RMS value without DC (%r) Phase-to-phase voltage Phase-to-phase voltage harmonics Peak factor of the phase-to-phase voltage Phase-to-phase RMS distortion voltage Phase-to-phase DC voltage Harmonic of the phase-to-phase voltage Unbalanced
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Upk+ UpkUrms Uthd
Uthdf
Uthdr
Uunb V V-h Vcf Vd Vdc Vpk+ VpkVh Voltage dip Voltage unbalance in a polyphased electric power network Vrms Vthd
Vthdf
Vthdr
Vunb Wh

Maximum peak value of phase-to-phase voltage Minimum peak value of phase-to-phase voltage Phase-to-phase RMS voltage Total harmonic distortion of the 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 Unbalance in phase-to-phase voltage Phase-to-neutral voltage or the unit "volt" Harmonics in phase-to-neutral voltage Peak factor of the voltage Phase-to-neutral RMS distortion voltage Phase-to-neutral DC voltage Maximum peak value of the phase-to-neutral voltage Minimum peak value of the phase-to-neutral voltage Harmonic of the phase-to-neutral voltage Temporary fall of voltage, at some point in the power network, to below a specified threshold
State in which the RMS voltages between conductors (fundamental component) and/or the phase differences between successive conductors are not all equal
RMS phase-to-neutral voltage Total harmonic distortion of phase-to-neutral voltage Total harmonic distortion of phase-to-neutral voltage with the fundamental RMS value as reference Total harmonic distortion of phase-to-neutral voltage with the total RMS value without DC as reference Phase-to-neutral voltage unbalance Watt-hour

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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 (Ext. 360)
(603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309 E-mail: repair@aemc.com

(Or contact your authorized distributor)

Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are available.

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. AEMC® Instruments Phone: (800) 343-1391 · (508) 698-2115 Fax: (508) 698-2118 E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY
The Model 8336 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, abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC® Instruments.
Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at: www.aemc.com/warranty.html. Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.
What AEMC® Instruments will do: If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC® Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace the faulty material.
IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE: By registering online within 30 days from the date of purchase, your warranty will be extended to 3 years

WARRANTY REPAIRS

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or by fax from our Service Department (see address below), then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:

Ship To:

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.

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