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1. Universal Breakout Box The UUT is connected to the OUTPUT TO U U T socket and Universal Breakout Box is connected to the AC source 2 The UUT can be any electrical product that would normally plug in to the wall outlet Next the measurement connections need to be made between the breakout box and the PM1000 These connections are shown below PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 55 SOFTWARE Connect to mains supply JAC Source Connect to mains supply IAC Source Universal Breakout Box Connection Diagram Finally in order for the PM1000 to send results to the PC a data connection needs to be made The IEC software supports either USB or GPIB not available on the basic comms version of the PM1000 Running the Fluctuating Harmonics Test Starting the Software To start the PM1000 IEC61000 3 software click on the PM1000IEC61000 icon on the included PC s desktop as shown below E H PM1O000 IEC61000 PM1000 IEC Software Icon Confirm Communication set up After the software starts up you should see a message in the bottom left of the main window that states that a PM1000 has been detected An example for USB connection is shown below Page 56 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE EA Detected PM1000 on USB Detected PM1000 on USB Configure the Fluctuating Harmonics Test Next from the top level menu o
2. PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 57 SOFTWARE If you are running the test on a system with a nominal voltage less than 220 V the software will run and give results however it will flag the results as non compliant Source 230 Voltage rms AE 9 50Hz Frequency Hz O 60Hz Source Current Range Enter the current range appropriately Current Range O 0 1 APk 9 0 4 APk O 4 8 APk O 6 25 APk O 25 APk O 100 APk Current Range Selection Part Name and Test Description Input This section allows the user to enter information about the test that will be run For the purposes of this test it can be filled out as seen below Part Name and Test Description Input Use _ instead of space for part name entry Enter New Part Name PM1000 Pre Compliance Enter Serial No of Part 100008200204 Enter Test Description up to 50 characters long This is a Test example of the PM1000 Part Name and Test Description Input Page 58 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE Class This section determines the class ofthe UUT Please refer to Voltech Application Note 104 for information on determining the class of the UUT Class O Class A O Class B O Class C 9 Class D Class Selection Normal or Inter harmonics Select normal if you would like to test without inter harmonics or select Inter harmonics to test with int
3. www voltech com PM1000 Power ANALYZER User ManuaL Need help Thank you for choosing to use this Voltech Power Analyzer It has been designed to be safe and easy to use se of any Voltech product or are unsure of any of their features or abilities please do not hesitate to contact either your local supplier or visit our applications support center at www voltech cam Voltech Instruments Inc Voltech Instruments Ltd 12851 Banyan Creek Drive 148 Harwell Business Centre Fort Myers FL 33908 Didcot Oxon OX11 ORA U S A U K Tel 239 437 0494 Tel 44 1235 834555 Fax 239 437 3841 Fax 44 1235 835016 sales voltech com sales voltech co uk PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page I Voltech Instruments is committed to a policy of continuous product development Hence product specification and the information given in this manual are subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of Voltech Instruments 2011 Voltech Instruments All rights reserved Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Voltech Part Number 98 115 PM1000 Firmware Revision VEZ and above For the late
4. 0 gt odd even value 1 odd only PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 41 REMOTE OPERATION HMX AMP RNG lt value gt HMX AMP FOR lt value gt HMX THD FML lt value gt HMX THD SEQ lt value gt HMX THD RNG lt value gt HMX THD HZ lt value gt HMX THD DC lt value gt INP FILT LPAS lt value gt INP FILT LPAS INT START lt value gt INT MAN RUN INT MAN STOP INT RESET INT CLK TIME xx xx xxX Sets harmonic range value 1 50 Sets current harmonic format value 0 Absolute values value 1 Percentage of fundamental Select the THD formula value 0 series value 1 difference Select the THD sequence value 0 gt All value 1 odd only Set the THD range value 2 to 50 Choose to include or exclude THD Harmonic zero value 0 exclude value 1 include Select the THD reference value 0 fundamental value 1 rms Sets the low pass frequency filter state value 0 Low Pass Filter Disabled value 1 gt Low Pass Filter Enabled Returns the state of the low pass filter Selects either Manual Start Method or Clock Start Method value 0 Manual Start Method value 1 Clock Start Method Starts integration when in Manual Start Method Requires integration mode active manual start select
5. Selects Acf Selects watt hrs Selects VA hrs Selects VAr hrs Selects A hrs Selects Vdf Selects Adf Selects frequency Selects resistance R Selects impedance Z Selects reactance X Selects voltage harmonic series Selects current harmonic series Selects integration elapsed time Selects Volts DC Selects Amps DC Add the active voltage range to the screen Add the active current range to the screen Selects internal shunt Selects external shunt Returns the current shunt setting O internal 1 external Returns the current time setting Returns the current date setting Sets the RTC time value Example 10 10 00 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 45 REMOTE OPERATION SYST SET DATE lt value gt Sets the RTC date value Example 12 12 2006 SYST FOR TIME lt value gt Sets the time format value where 0 12 Hour and 1 24 Hour SYST FOR DATE lt value gt Sets the RTC date format value 0 mmddyyyy 1 ddmmyyyy 2 yyyymmdd SYST ZERO lt value gt Set auto zero lt value gt 0 disabled value 1 enabled SYST ZERO Read auto zero state 5 3 SENDING AND RECEIVING COMMANDS As states before there are many ways in which to send commands to the PM1000 but there are some common rules for all methods e All instructions should be terminated with a line feed ASCII 10 character e All returned
6. O Worst Case Normalised Report Header CI Test Parameter Report C Main Worst Case Table Report O Linear Worst Case Report O Average Vs Limit 1 Report E Open Results Open Harmonic Results On the left select the set of results desired Then on the right select the reports that you desire to view Page 66 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE Existing Flicker File Names No Part Name Selected Voltech Open Existing Flicker File Click the required file in the list below PartName PM1000 08072009 PM1000_080720092 PM1000_080720094 Open flicker result To open a flicker result select the test you would like from the list and click Open Results Further Information Also for information in IEC 61000 3 testing in general visit the Harmonics and Flicker section of Voltech s Solutions at www voltech com PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 67 SOFTWARE 6 2 IEC 62301 Low Power STAnDBY SOFTWARE Aim The aim of this software is to enable the user to easily use the PM1000 to verify their product against the low power standby standard IEC 62031 Where to find it The software can be found on Voltech s web site at www voltech com in the software and firmware section Installation Double click on the file IEC62301SoftwareSetup exe and follow the on screen instructions During the installation you will be prompted to in
7. STB Status Byte Register STB Read by STB PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 51 REMOTE OPERATION Bit 5 ESB Summary bit to show standard event status Bit 0 DAS Summary bit to show display data available Display Data Status Register DSR Read by DSR or in summary by STB DAS bit On power up DSR is initialized to zero When read using the DSR command the register is cleared Bit 7 IEC_FlickIFS Set to indicate availability of new IFS data in IEC Flicker mode Cleared when read Bit 6 IEC FlickBin Set to indicate availability of new IEC Flicker Bin data in IEC Flicker mode Cleared when read Bit 5 IEC FLU Set to indicate availability of new IEC Fluctuating Harmonics data in IEC Fluctuating Harmonics mode Cleared when read Bit 4 OVV Set to indicate there is a voltage range overload Automatically cleared when range overload clears Bit 3 OVA Set to indicate there is a current range overload Automatically cleared when range overload clears Bit 1 NDV Set to indicate that new data has become available since the last DSR command Cleared when read Bit 0 DVL Set to indicate the availability of data Cleared when read Display Data Status Enable Register DSE Read by DSE and set by DSE lt value gt Page 52 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual REMOTE OPERATION Bit 7 IEC_FlickIFS Enable IEC FlickIFS bit in
8. Var lt value gt 7 Amps lt value gt 8 Volts Change display to show integrator graph Return to results screen with the DSP Z04 command Configure vertical scale for the selected result in the integrator graph 0 0999 s value lt 100 000 Configure the horizontal scale duration in minutes when configured for Manual Start Method 1 0 lt value gt lt 1 000 000 Sets normal mode Sets inrush mode Sets integrator mode PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 43 REMOTE OPERATION MOD SBY MOD BAL MOD MOD INR RNG lt value gt MOD INR VRNG lt value gt MOD INR CLR MOD SBY PER lt value gt DSP Z04 DSP Z14 REM OFF RNG VLT FIX lt value gt RNG AMP FIX lt value gt RNG VLT AUT RNG AMP AUT RNG VLT RNG AMP RNG VLT AUT RNG AMP AUT RST SCL VLT lt value gt SCL AMP lt value gt SCL VLT Sets standby power mode Sets ballast mode Returns the current mode 0 s Normal 1 Ballast 2 Inrush 3 Standby 4 Integrator Set Inrush current range lt value gt 1 through 6 Set Inrush voltage range lt value gt 1 through 4 Clears the Apk value when in Inrush mode Sets the user defined period of averaging in Low Power Standby mode lt value gt 1 to 300 seconds Displays 4 results screen Displays 14 results screen Returns PM1000 from remot
9. AMP FSR GRA HRM VLT SCL lt value gt GRA HRM AMP SCL lt value gt GRA HRM AMP SHW GRA HRM VLT SHW GRA HRM HLT GRA WAV WAT lt value gt GRA WAV SHW HMX VLT SEQ lt value gt HMX VLT RNG lt value gt HMX VLT FOR lt value gt HMX AMP SEQ lt value gt Sets the Data Status Enable Register DSE The lt value gt sent is a decimal value Returns the Data Status Enable Register DSE as decimal value Returns the Data Status Register DSR as decimal value Device clear Sets device to default settings This command leaves communication settings unchanged Returns the selected values Returns the current selection list Sets the frequency source for voltage Sets the frequency source for current Returns the freq source 0 volts 1 amps Set scaling in harmonic bar chart for Volts value 0 1000 Set scaling in harmonic bar chart for Amps value 0 100 Show current bar chart Show voltage bar chart Highlights required harmonic value 1 through 50 lt value gt 0 Watts graph disabled value 1 Watts graph enabled Show waveform graph Sets odd or odd even harmonics value 0 gt odd even value 1 gt odd only Sets harmonic range value 1 50 Sets voltage harmonic format value 0 Absolute values value 1 Percentage of fundamental Sets odd or odd even harmonics value
10. DSR Default to enabled on power up Bit 6 IEC FlickBin Enable IEC FlickBin bit in DSR Default to enabled on power up Bit 5 IEC Enable IEC bit in DSR Default to enabled on power up Bit4 OVV Enable OVV bit in DSR Bit 3 OVA Enable OVA bit in DSR Bit 1 NDV Enable NDV bit in DSR Default to enabled on power up Bit 0 DVL Enable DVL bit in DSR Default to enabled on power up Standard Event Status Register ESR Read by ESR or in summary by the ESB bit in STB AE Jupes Bit 5 CME Command error command not recognized Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE Read by ESE and set by ESE lt value gt Cleared when read i Jee a ASA Bit 5 CME Enable CME bit in ESR Default to enabled on power up PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 53 SorrwARE 6 SorrwARE There are a number of useful software utilities available for the PM1000 The aim of these utilities is to enable users to gather information easily from the PM1000 and record this information on a PC 6 1 IEC 61000 3 2 3 Pre ComPLiance SOFTWARE Aim The aim of the IEC 61000 3 software for the PM1000 is to provide pre compliance measurement information for the IEC 61000 3 2 current harmonics standard and the IEC61000 3 3 voltage flicker standard The software is provided at no cost and can be installed on as many PCs as you wish However the software will only work with a PM1000 that ha
11. a Watts of 240W Volts Accuracy Specification 0 196 of reading 0 196 of range 4mV 0 02 F of reading Note F is the frequency of measurement in kHz Reading 120V Range 215V Frequency 0 06kHz Accuracy 0 1 of 120V 0 1 of 215V 4mV 0 02 0 06 of 120V 120mV 215mV AmV 1 44mV 340 44mV or 0 284 of signal Current Accuracy Specification 0 196 of reading 0 196 of range 1mA 0 02 F of reading Note F is the frequency of measurement in KHz Reading 2 5A Range 6 25A Frequency 0 06kHz Accuracy 0 196 of 2 5A 0 1 of 6 25A 1mA 0 02 0 06 of 2 5A 2 5mA 6 25mA 1mA 0 03mA 9 78mA or 0 39 of signal Page 78 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SPECIFICATION Watts Accuracy Specification 0 296 of reading 0 196 of range 4mW 0 05 PF F 96 of reading Note F is the frequency of measurement in kHz Reading 240W Range Volts range Amps range 215V 6 25A 1343 75W Frequency 0 06kHz Power Factor 0 8 Accuracy 0 2 of 240W 0 1 of 1343 75W 4mW 0 05 0 8 0 06 of 240W 480mW 1343 75mW 4mW 9mW 1 837W or 0 77 of signal PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 79 VVARRENTY SERVICE AND UPDATES 8 WARRANTY SERVICE AND UPDATES 8 1 WARRANTY The Voltech PM1000 Power Analyzer is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months fr
12. a menu item use the A Y keys and then press gt for detailed options The first option is to Load Default Choosing this option will set every menu option of the PM1000 to its factory default The other menu items Default CONFIGURATION n may be used to store and recall all settings of the PM1000 For each User Configuration you may Apply apply the saved configuration Rename give the configuration a meaningful name PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 37 THe Menu System Save Current save a configuration This is always the complete setting including the communication settings of the PM1000 at the time you choose this option Print Print the configuration 4 11 ViEw Set up zoom and contrast To select a menu item use the A Y keys and then press gt for detailed options Zoom Select A Y either 4 results or 14 results display and press V to confirm Contrast Enter a contrast number and press OK to confirm 50 is the default value Page 38 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual REMOTE OPERATION 5 REMOTE OPERATION 5 1 OVERVIEW Using the remote commands the PM1000 can be used to perform high speed complex or repetitive measurements 5 2 COMMAND LISTING Commands may be in upper or lower case Please see the next section for examples COLS Clears Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE and Data Status Registe
13. current transducers from uA to MA Some current transducers including simple resistive shunts produce a voltage that is proportional to current External Shunt Inputs are provided on the PM1000 for use with current transducers that provide a voltage output Because the OV is common to both the internal and external shunts only one type may be connected at any time Select Internal or External Shunt using the A Y keys and press v to confirm See the Chapter Using External Voltage and Current Transducers for further information Page 32 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual THE MENU SYSTEM Blanking Normally enabled select Disable to measure voltage or current that is small lt 0 25V or lt 3mA If blanking operates on either voltage or current then all related measurements would be blanked including W VA and PF Select Disable or Enable using the A V keys and press V to confirm Averaging Normally disabled select Enable to allow the PM1000 to average results Averaging depth is set at four when enabled All results including harmonic magnitude and phase are averaged except for ranges when selected for display and cumulative measurements Whrs Vahrs VAr hrs Ahrs and Hrs Select Disable or Enable using the A Y keys and press V to confirm 4 7 GRAPHS Set up the graphical displays of the PM1000 Select the graph type using the A Y keys and press P for options HINT Use the YZ key to
14. ele 70 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page VII EE 71 EE TI USB Peripheral USB Test and Measurement Class USBTMC 71 L2 BASI EE 72 DATAN A AS A 80 8 2 Calibration and Serie iue na 80 4 2 Safety Insel olore id A AA A UP dina 83 S x eii AAA iaa 85 10 Roloas Histon ege 86 Page VIII Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual NTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 FEATURES amp ABILITIES The Voltech PM1000 is a powerful and versatile precision power analyzer Designed to provide clear and accurate measurements of electrical power and energy on all electrical products the PM1000 is both an easy to use bench instrument and a fast and programmable automatic test interface Basic Features e Measures Watts Volts Amps Volt Amperes and Power Factor Always accurate even on distorted waveforms e Range of measurement from milli watts to mega watts e Built in energy analyzer watt hour integrator for measuring energy consumption over time e Standby power measurement mode for fast and accurate low power measurements e Harmonic analyzer with built in spectrum display e Bright color display e Comprehensive range of computer interfaces including RS232 and USB and parallel printing basic comms model e nrush current measurement mode for measuring switch on and other transient peak currents e Ballast mode
15. entry PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 25 Using VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSDUCERS Type the new scale factor e g 0 1 Press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the measurement display The PM1000 is now ready to make measurements using a current transducer with a voltage output 3 5 To CONNECT A VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER TRANSDUCER The PM1000 may be used with a voltage transformer VT or other transducer to extend its measuring range Follow the manufacturer s instructions for the safe use and installation of the transducer The output of the transducer is connected to the normal VHI and VLO terminals Normally the positive or HI output of the transducer will be marked with the point of an arrow or a symbol Connect this terminal to the VHI input of the PM1000 Voltage Scaling A voltage transformer VT produces a voltage output which is proportional to the voltage being measured To measure the correct voltage on the PM1000 use the scale function of the analyzer to scale or multiply the VT output current For example when measuring with a 1000 1 VT a scale factor of 1000 must be used Press MENU Select A V Inputs and press gt Select A V Scaling and press gt Select A V Volts and press gt Use the delete key to clear the entry Type the new scale factor 100 Press OK Press MENU to return to the measurement display The PM1000
16. for measuring the tube power of electronic ballasts e Easy to use menu system with context sensitive help In addition the standard comms model includes GPIB IEEE 488 2 The enhanced comms model also includes USB host for printer and data logging support PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 9 NTRODUCTION Page 10 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE 1 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS The following items are supplied with your PM1000 Please check that you have every item and report any missing items to your Voltech supplier as soon as possible e PM1000 Power Analyzer Basic or Enhanced Communications e Certificate of Conformance and Calibration e CD including user s manual and calibration data e Mains power cable e 2pairs of yellow and black measuring leads 1 3 AccEssoRIES Please see our website at www voltech com for accessories available from Voltech and other suppliers These include Spare measuring lead set part number 78 124 e Arange of current transformers to extend the measuring range from 1mA to 3000A e Connectors for the 2mm external shunt input Part numbers 78 128 red and 78 129 black e Communications leads RS232 USB PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 11 Using VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSDUCERS 2 Quick START 2 1 Power On 1 Check the power analyser is in good condition with no signs of dama
17. gt PM1000 Software or click on the PM1000 Software icon on the desktop When the software runs for the first time you will be asked to choose a language Please select an appropriate language Following that you will be asked whether you want to run a quick start The quick start will walk you through setting up the PM1000 If you click no then you can get to the main application where you can open the help F1 that contains details on all the features of the software PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 69 SPECIFICATION 7 SPECIFICATION 7 1 MECHANICAL Height 102mm including feet Width 223mm without Handle Width 260mm with Handle Depth 285mm without Handle Depth 358mm with Handle Straight out Weight 3 2Kg with handle Accessories Voltech supplies the PM1000 Rack Mount Shelf Fixing kit VPN 130 024 to mount the PM1000 in a 19 wide cabinet A suitable shelf is recommended Call your Voltech representative for more information 7 2 Power SuPPLY AC input voltage 85 264V 45 to 65Hz Protection 1AT 20mm fuse Consumption 25VA max 7 3 COMMUNICATIONS RS232 9 pin d type female Requires straight through modem cable for a pc connection 1 open 2 Tx o p 3 Rx i p 4 open PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 70 SPECIFICATION 5 0V 6 Open 7 CTS i p 8 RTS o p 9 Open AUX TRIG For Voltech Use On
18. or switch on the option shown X Down Decline or switch off the option shown 4 Up menu Go up to a higher menu level b Down menu Go down to a lower more detailed menu Delete Delete the character to the left DR OK Accept entered data 2 6 ExXAMPLE CHoosinc MEASUREMENTS TO DISPLAY To choose the measurements on the display 1 press MENU to show the menu 2 press to see the list of Measurements Measurements with a V will be displayed in the order shown 3 Select AW the measurement to display and press Y 4 Option Move the measurement A V 5 Press OK To remove a measurement select it and press X Hint To restore the default list see the User Configuration Menu Page 16 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Quick START 2 7 Kev SHORTCUTS Display freeze Press SPACE Display graph Press YZ Print Press VWX Local control from remote Press Toggle Data Logging Press STU or 1 2 8 PRINTING The PM1000 can print to a parallel port RS232 serial port or on the enhanced comms version to a USB printer To configure where printing is sent see the Interfaces section 4 8 of this manual Due to the increasing variety and proprietary nature of printer standards the PM1000 will not support all printers The below listed printers have been tested as shown and work with the PM1000 Parallel USB Serial RS232 Epson LO 570 Yes HP Deskjet 5652 Yes Yes HP Deskjet 930C Y
19. reference to the enabling of IEC mode PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 86 SAEFTY NFORMATION e Specification added to section 7 5 for IEC current harmonics mode and Voltage Flicker mode e Added section 6 which details all the available software for the PM1000 e Clarified specification examples in section 7 5 Version 8 to Version 9 Version 4 21 firmware e Change made to Frequency Filter description regarding signals that are a small percentage of range see section 4 6 e Added communication commands to configure Harmonic THD parameters in section 5 2 Version 9 to Version 10 Version 4 21 firmware e Added specification for current channel common mode rejection in section 7 5 e Add notes to the description of Standby mode in section 4 5 Version 10 to Version 11 Version 4 22 firmware e Added an improved specification for 45 65Hz Volts Amps and Watts Version 11 to Version 12 Version 4 23 firmware e Added section 8 5 Language Upload Option Version 12 to Version 13 Version 4 24 firmware e The 1 key can now be used to start and stop data logging on the enhanced comms model Information was added to section 2 9 This is align the firmware with a new front panel overlay Version 13 to Version 14 Version 4 24 firmware e Under product specification added Voltage and Current input capacitance PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Pa
20. the user can try the Agilent Connection Expert contained in the Agilent IO Libraries Suite 15 0 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 35 THe Menu System The Ethernet mode Static DHCP IP address default gateway and subnet mask are unchanged after a RST or DVC command 4 9 System CONFIGURATION Set up harmonics distortion the clock and auto zero To select a menu item use the A Y keys and then press for detailed options Harmonics Setup For both voltage and current harmonics a number of different parameters can be set These setting are independent of the mode that is currently selected e Sequence All or odd harmonics only e Range The maximum harmonic up to 50 e Format Display harmonics as absolute values or as a percentage of the fundamental 1st harmonic Distortion Setup For both voltage and current harmonics a number of different parameters can be set These setting are independent of the mode that is currently selected For following settings can be made for distortion e Formula Series or difference default series formula e Sequence Include all harmonics or only odd harmonics in the series formula default all harmonics e Range The maximum harmonic to be included in the series formula default 7 e DC HO Include or exclude DC in the series formula default exclude e Reference rms or 1st harmonic default rms See section 6 4 for detai
21. toggle between graphic and numeric displays Waveform Graph This will display the voltage current and optionally the watts waveform The scale of the graph is set automatically according to the selected range and scaling Display of the Watts graph may be disabled Select A Y Show and press v to display the Waveform Graph Select Watts to add the instantaneous watts waveform to the display NOTE Waveforms will only be displayed when there is a valid frequency DC waveforms will not be displayed Harmonic Bar Chart Select Voltage or Current harmonic bar chart using the A Y keys and press for details The scale is the maximum amplitude that will be displayed Set the scale to be similar to the rms value to see an overview of the spectrum To view smaller harmonics in more detail a smaller scale may be set PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 33 THe Menu System If the harmonic exceeds the set scale it will be shown with a white cap on the top of the bar The scale only applies when the harmonic format is absolute measurements If percentage measurements are used then the scale is automatically set to 100 The fundamental harmonic H1 will be displayed as 100 The right gt and left arrow keys may be used to select the harmonic whose amplitude and phase are shown at the top of the screen The selected harmonic is shown in yellow Select A Y Show and press Y to display the
22. DC VAr RMS 45 65Hz DC Frequency range Peak continuous Peak 1 second Input Resistance Crest Factor Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy Max Accuracy 100Vrms 100kHz Input to Earth RANGES Frequency range Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy RANGES Frequency range Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy RANGES Frequency range Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy external shunt input Vpk 10Hz to 1MHz 20Arms 60Arms 12 5 mOhm 20 Peak RMS 0 196 of Reading 0 196 of range 1mA 0 02 F of reading 0 1 of Reading 0 1 of range N 0 1 of Reading 0 1 of range 20uV Zext et 0 196 of Reading 0 496 of range 1mA 20Adc 0 596 of Reading 0 596 of Range 0 02 F of reading Less than 10mArms 35pF 1W to 90kW 10Hz to 1MHz 0 2 of Reading 0 1 of range 4mW 0 05 PF F 96 of reading Verr Vreading Aerr Areading Watts Reading 0 1 PF of Watts reading Hei 0 2 of Reading 0 4 of range 4mW 1 VA to 90kVA 10Hz to 1MHz 0 296 Reading 0 1 of range 4mVA 0 05 F of reading Verr Vreading Aerr Areading VA Reading Note1 3 0 296 of Reading 0 496 of range 4mVA 1 VAr to 90kVAr 10Hz to 1MHz 0 2 of Reading 0 1 of range 4mVAr 0 05 1 PF F of reading Verr Vreading Aerr Areading VAr Reading 0 1 1 PF 96 of VAr reading Hei 0 2 of Reading 0 4 of range 4mVAr PM1000 Power Anal
23. NFORMATION e The signal leads must be in good condition with no damage e Replace fuses only with the same type and rating as specified in this manual e This instrument must be properly rack mounted or must have either two feet and the handle or all four feet making contact on a flat firm horizontal surface Page 84 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SAEFTY NFORMATION 9 3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address declares that the product Product Name Model Number conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety EMC Emisions EMC Immunity Supplementary Information Signed for on behalf of Voltech Instruments Ltd February 2009 Voltech Instruments Inc 11637 Kelly Road Fort Mers FL 33908 USA Precision Power Analyzer PM1000 BS EN 61010 2001 BS EN 61326 1997 A3 2003 Class A BS EN 61326 1997 A3 2003 Cabling RS232 printer and USB cables are all to be shielded and kepted to lt 3m in length The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 106 EC for EMC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC L7 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 85 RELEASE History 10 RELEASE History Version 5 to Version 6 version 4 17 firmware Added a specification for harmonic phase angle Add notes to the Modes section about the available t
24. RNG 4 MOD INR VRNG 4 MOD INR CLR SEL CLR SEL APK SEL APK Fixes the current range for in rush mode to range 4 6 25Apk Fixes the voltage range for in rush mode to range 4 900Vpk Clear measurements Selects peak positive current Selects peak negative current Ensure equipment under test is off MOD INR CLR Clear the Apk and Apk Switch on equipment under test FRD Returns Apk and Apk Page 50 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual RREMOTE OPERATION 5 5 Status REPORTING Status Byte The PM1000 uses a similar status byte to IEEE488 2 The PM1000 Status Byte Register STB contains the ESB and DAS bits These two bits indicate a non zero state in the Standard Event Status Register ESR or the Display Data Status Register DSR respectively The ESR and DSR each have enable registers ESE and DSE respectively that are set by the user These enable registers act as a mask to reflect chosen elements of the appropriate status registers to the Status Byte Register Setting the appropriate bit of the enable register to 1 configures transparency If any of the status registers are read that register is reset to zero data status IEC Fli IEC FI IEC F OVV OVA NDV DVL DSR ckIFS ickBin LU data enable IEC Fli IEC FI IEC F OVV OVA NDV DVL DSE ckIFS ickBin LU standard ESR event status we T Tw T I I1 ESE event enable ESE status byte
25. S232 printer port Select A Y the desired printer interface and press V to confirm The USB printer port is not available on the Basic Comms version of the PM1000 The baud rate for the RS232 printer port is set in the RS232 Baud Rate menu as described above RS232 printing is implemented with no flow control The selected print port is unchanged after a RST or DVC command Ethernet Configure The Enhanced Comms version of the PM1000 offers Ethernet communications through a standard Ethernet port using TCP IP The Ethernet port will make a TCP IP connection on port 5025 Port 5025 is designated by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority IANA to be a SCPI port Use the IP Selection Method menu and the A Y keys to opt for a dynamically assigned IP address by selecting Set IP using DHCP or a fixed static IP address by selecting Fix IP Address with the v button To view the current IP settings choose Current IP Settings in the Ethernet Setup menu This allows the user to view the current IP address subnet mask and default gateway To configure the static IP address choose Static IP Settings in the Ethernet Setup menu This allows entry of the IP address the subnet mask and the default gateway After entering the relevant data press the OK button in each menu to apply Ethernet communications are not available on the Basic Comms version of the PM1000 For basic communication needs via TCP IP
26. TH STAT Enables blanking Disables blanking Returns current blanking setting 0 Disabled 1 Enabled default Returns the date of last calibration Loads requested configuration lt value gt 0 to 5 0 default Saves the specified configuration lt value gt 1 through 5 Prints the specified configuration lt value gt 1 through 5 Sets the RS232 baud rate value 9600 19200 or 38400 Returns the current baud rate setting Sets the IEEE488 GPIB address value 1 30 Returns the current IEEE488 GPIB address setting Returns Default Gateway currently in use Returns the IP address currently in use Returns Subnet Mask currently in use Will set the MAC address Accepts the lower 24 bits as ASCII hex string Ex value 5AB2F1 Returns Ethernet MAC address to the user in hex string format Sets way in which IP address is obtained value 0 DHCP value 1 Static IP settings Sets the static default gateway Returns the stored static Default Gateway Sets the static IP address Returns the stored static IP address Sets the static subnet mask Returns the stored static Subnet Mask Returns the status of Static IP enabled flag to the user O gt DHCP 1 gt Static Page 40 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual REMOTE OPERATION DSE lt value gt DSE DSR DVC FRD PRE FSR VLT FSR
27. Use the delete key to clear the entry Type the new scale factor e g 10 Press OK Press MENU to return to the measurement display The PM1000 is now ready to make measurements using an external shunt 3 4 To CONNECT A TRANSDUCER WITH A VOLTAGE OUTPUT These transducers contain active circuits that help to improve performance at high bandwidth They may be of the hall effect or Rogowski coil type The procedure is similar to that of installing an external shunt as described above 1 Follow the manufacturer s instructions for the safe use and installation of the transducer Connect the voltage output to the EXT ui and EXT Lo terminals of the PM1000 channel as above Select Inputs Shunts External as above Press MENU Select A V Inputs and press gt Select A V Shunts and press gt Select A V External and press Y Press MENU to return to the measurement display Select and input a scale factor These types of transducers are often rated in terms of mV amp For example a transducer with an output of 100mV amp is the equivalent of a 100 milli ohm external shunt resistor Scale 1 100 x R where R is the resistance value of the shunt In this example where R 0 1 Ohms Scale 1 100 x 0 1 Scale 2 1 10 0 1 Press MENU Select A V Inputs and press gt Select A V Scaling and press gt Select A V Amps and press gt Use the delete key to clear the
28. XTERNAL SHUNT Input Range 1250 mVpk SCALING 0 0001 to 100000 IEC Current Accuracy Meets Class II Voltage and Current Harmonics Mode measurements as specified in IEC 61000 4 7 2002 Table 1 IEC Flicker Pst Accuracy 5 for Pet of 0 3 to 5 Notes 1 To meet the enhanced specification for 45 65Hz the firmware version of the product must be 4 22 or greater and the Adjustment Type must be Full Enhanced The adjustment type can be viewed in the Unit Configuration menu under System Configuration see section 4 9 2 Zextis the external shunt impedance used and must be less than or equal to 10 Ohms 3 For Watts VA and VAr voltage and current readings must also meet the criteria stated for 45 65Hz measurements 4 All the stated accuracies are based upon a minimum of a 30 minute warm up period 5 Common mode specification is only valid for hardware revision 11 or greater and firmware version 4 13 or greater 6 If no frequency is measured then the signal is considered DC for the purpose of accuracy 7 Specifications are valid only when applicable voltage and current inputs are gt 10 of range The exception is harmonics where the specification is valid when the magnitude of the harmonic is gt 2 of range PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 77 SPECIFICATION Example of Volts Amps and Watts Accuracy Calculations Example signals 120V 2 5A 60Hz and a power factor of 0 8 giving
29. and ALO safety sockets at the front of the PM1000 External Current Inputs The external current inputs accept a voltage of up to 1V rms that is proportional to the current being measured This input allows a very wide range of external current transducers to be connected from low mA current shunts to MA current transformers For each type of transducer the PM1000 may be scaled to read the correct current See the INPUTS menu The choice of current transducer will depend on e The current being measured including peaks and transients e The accuracy required e The bandwidth required Unless the waveforms are purely sinusoidal a bandwidth in excess of the fundamental frequency will be required e Whether there is DC current present e Convenience of connection E g using a clamp on current transformer with jaws that open for quick connection in a fixed wiring loom e The effect of the transducer on the circuit PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 21 Using VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSDUCERS 3 2 To CONNECT A SIMPLE CURRENT TRANSFOMER To use a conventional current transformer CT like the Voltech CL series or any other transducer with a current output connect the normal AHI and ALO inputs of the PM1000 to the outputs of the current transformer Follow the manufacturer s instructions for the safe use and installation of the transducer Normally the positive or HI output of the transducer wil
30. calibration can be performed by an authorized Voltech service center PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 80 VVARRENTY SERVICE AND UPDATES For details of calibration facilities and any other service requests please see the service area of our website at www voltech com Voltech strongly recommends that you discuss your service requirements with your supplier before service is needed 8 3 OBTAINING SERVICE AND APPLICATIONS SUPPORT Please see the service and applications support centers on our website at www voltech com 8 4 UPpATING FIRMWARE Regular firmware updates will be made available and maintenance updates are free of charge for all users Please see the applications support center on our website at www voltech com 8 5 LANGUAGE UPLOAD OPTION Voltech Instruments now offers a language upload option on PM1000 units with a hardware version of 52 and higher This option allows the user to see the menus and help in the loaded language It also expands the help detail over the standard option The hardware version of the PM1000 can be found in the Unit Configuration Menu under the System Configuration main menu see section 4 9 To allow for multiple languages to be support from version 4 23 onwards there will be two firmware files Flash vit VPN 11 144 will be compatible with all hardware versions but will not support language files Flash language vit 11 155
31. cation Click Button To Begin Tests Harmonic Controls O Start Harm Source Test Start Harm Source Test Button Next click OK to start the ten second count User Information Notice 1 Press OK For 10 second count Press OK for 10 second Count The test should start after the ten second wait required by the standard While the test runs you will see a display of the current harmonic levels and a countdown timer of the test duration as shown below PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 61 SOFTWARE Run Fluctuating Harmonics Test PM1000_Test_090309 i Ka Stop Harmonic Test m Harmonics and Voltage Qualification Performing Fluctuating Harmonics Test Harmonic Controls 7 D Remaining Time Hrs Mins Secs 0 2 24 0 027 0 023 0 018 a 0 014 lt 0 009 0 005 0 23456 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Test Running Reporting Results By default the software will display the Main Table Report and the Test Parameters Report To view other results click on Results Open Harmonic Files from the top level menu This will open up a window that allows you to select the results you would like to see Page 62 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE Exisiting Harmonic Part Names PM1000_Pre_Compliance Open Existing Harmon c File The list below is additional rep
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33. e control Fixes voltage range lt value gt 1 10V to 4 1000V Fixes current range lt value gt 1 0 1A to 6 100A Sets voltage on auto range Sets current on auto range Returns the current voltage range Returns the current amps range Returns 0 Range fixed 1 AutoRange engaged Returns 0 Range fixed 1 AutoRange engaged Resets the PM1000 to default settings Sets voltage scaling lt value gt scaling factor 0 0001 to 100000 Sets current scaling lt value gt scaling factor 0 0001 to 100000 Returns the current voltage scaling factor Page 44 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual REMOTE OPERATION SCL AMP SEL CLR SEL WAT SEL IVAS SEL VAR SEL VLT SEL AMP SEL PWF SEL VPK SEL VPK SEL APK SEL APK SCL VCF SCL ACF SEL WHR SEL VAH SEL VRH SEL AHR SEL VDF SEL ADF SEL FRQ SEL RES SEL IMP SEL REA SEL VHM SEL AHM SEL HRS SEL VDC SEL ADC SEL VRNG SEL ARNG SHU INT SHU EXT SHU SYST TIME SYST DATE SYST SET TIME lt value gt Returns the current amps scaling factor Clears the results selection list Selects watts Selects VA Selects Var Selects Vrms Selects Arms Selects PF Selects Vpk most positive peak Selects Vpk most negative peak Selects Apk most positive peak Selects Apk most negative peak Selects Vcf
34. ed and integration not running Stops integration when in Manual Start Method Requires integration mode active manual start selected and integration running Resets integration values Requires integration mode active and integration not running Sets the start time for the integrator when configured for Clock Start Method Start Page 42 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual REMOTE OPERATION INT CLK DAT E xxxxxxxx INT CLK DUR lt value gt GRA INT WFM lt value gt GRA INT SHW GRA INT SCL lt value gt GRA INT DUR lt value gt MOD NOR MOD INR MOD INT time sent in current PM1000 time format XX XX XXX stands for hh mm ss uppercase X is not used for 24hr time format or hh mm ss A or P for AM PM time format Sets the start date for the integrator when configured for Clock Start Method Start date sent in current PM1000 date format xxxxxxxx means dd mm yyyy or mm dd yyyy or yyyy mm dd according to the Date Format settings in the Main Menu gt System Configuration gt Clock gt Date Format Sets the duration of the integrator in minutes when configured for Clock Start Method 1 0 lt value s 1 000 000 Configure integrator graph to display a waveform value 0 gt Whrs value 1 gt Ahrs lt value gt 2 gt Vahrs value 3 VArhrs lt value gt 4 Watts value 5 VA value 6 gt
35. ed data WEND FRD Receive results Harmonics To return harmonics first the number of harmonic and the scope need to be selected and then they need to be added to the list of results on the display HMX VLT SEQ O Select odd and even harmonics use 1 to select odd harmonics only HMX VLT RNG 9 Return all harmonic from 1 to 9 SEL VHM Add Voltage harmonics to the list Now assuming SEL CLR has not been issued after example 1 then the following results would be returned by FRD Page 48 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual REMOTE OPERATION Vrms Arms Freq Watt VA Var PF Vpk Apk Vh1 Mag Vh1 phase Vh2 Mag Vh2 phase Vh9 Mag Vh9 phase Standby power First select standby power mode MOD SBY PER 60 Set the standby power mode period to 60 seconds MOD SBY SEL CLR Clears selection of results SEL VLT Selects Vrms SEL WAT Selects Watts SEL FRQ Selects Frequency SEL VCF Selects Volts crest factor SEL VDF Selects Volts distortion factor RNG VLT FIX 4 Fix the voltage range to 1000Vpk RNG AMP FIX 3 Fix the current range to 1 6Apk Wait 60 seconds FRD Read back values including average power over 60 seconds Wait 60 seconds FRD Read back value including average power over 60 seconds Check against previous power Inrush MOD INR Select in rush mode PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 49 REMOTE OPERATION MOD INR
36. enu Select Manual or Clock using the v key If Manual Start Method is selected nothing more needs to be configured to run the integrator After the mode is selected the user will use the start stop key to start and stop the integrator and the reset key 4 to reset the accumulated values Note Use of the reset key f 1 requires the integrator to be stopped The Clock Start Method is configured in the Integrator Setup menu Here the user can configure the start date and time and the duration The starting time and the starting date are entered in the current format of the PM1000 as shown at the time they are entered The duration is entered in minutes in the range shown on the data entry screen 4 6 INPUTS Set up the measurement inputs range scale and low value blanking This menu may be used to set up the physical inputs of the PM1000 For normal operation 20mA to 20A and up to 600V it is not necessary to change these settings from default To select an Inputs menu item use the A V keys and then press for detailed options Fixed Auto Ranging For most measurements auto ranging is the best choice Choosing a fixed range may be useful if the voltage or current is changing continuously or has large peaks that make the analyzer spend excessive time changing range Select A V Volts or Amps and press gt to choose the range Changing the measurement mode 4 5 will often reset the voltage and current range to au
37. er Serial No of Part i i _SerialNumber Frequency Hz Enter Test Description up to 50 characters long 60H o S This is a Test example Current Range Complex Impedance C 0 4 APk O 0 4 APk User Input in Ohms for real and imaginary values ginary O16APk O 6 25 APk Real Imaginary Apply and Close 040 025 Form v O 25 APk 100 APk Configure for Test The majority of the setup is the same as for the current harmonics test The only difference is the complex impedance This area allows you to specify the complex impedance in ohms of the line being tested Program defaults to 0 4 ohms real and 0 25 ohms imaginary as per IEC standard 61000 3 3 Complex Impedance User Input in Ohms for real and imaginary values Real Imaginary 0 40 025 8 Complex Impedance Input Finish Test Configuration When all of the configuration values have been entered click on the Apply and Close Form button to apply settings Page 64 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE Apply and Close Form Apply and Close Form Button Start the Flicker Test From the top level menu select Run Test Run Flicker Test You will see a window pop up informing you to have the UUT powered and to allow a warm up period of at least 30 minutes Click OK Voltech Flicker Testing Click Start Flicker Test To Begin Testing Standard Test Start Measurements Flicker Contr
38. er harmonics We will leave inter harmonics selected for this test Normal or Interharmonics O Test without Interharmonics With Interharmonics Select Normal or Inter harmonics Test Parameters Test parameters must also be entered Depending on the class selected different parameters are enabled The on line help details when each parameter is required and what is meant by the parameter The on line help can be accessed by pressing F1 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 59 SOFTWARE Test Parameters Minimum Power 500 si Watts gt v Specified Power 6 10 Watts Class Multiplier am Hrs Mins Secs TestDuration 0 2 30 00 02 30 Hrs Min Sec Test Parameters Also enter the duration of the test We will leave the default time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds Finish Test Configuration When all of the configuration values have been entered click on the Apply and Close Form button to apply settings Apply and Close Form Apply and Close Form Button Start the Fluctuating Harmonics Test From the top level menu select Run Test Run Fluctuating Harmonic Test You will see a window pop up with a Start Harm Source Test button click on that button Page 60 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE Run Fluctuating Harmonics Test PM1000 Test 090309 S Stop Harmonic Test Voltech Harmonics and Voltage Qualifi
39. es Lexmark E240n Yes Yes Citizen Seiko iDP562 CNL Yes Axiohm ASTER5530 A Yes Printers Tested w the PM1000 To send results to a printer press the VWX key on the front panel All the currently selected results will be printed to the currently selected printer PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 17 Quick START 2 9 Data LOGGING An Enhanced Comms version of the PM1000 can be enabled to log data to a USB flash drive The unit will log all selected measurements into a comma separated value CSV formatted file that is stored on the connected USB flash drive Results will be logged once per second Prior to enabling data logging insert a USB flash drive into the USB host port on the rear of the PM1000 Data logging is not available on Basic Comms versions of the PM1000 Warning If the USB flash drive is removed while data logging is enabled data corruption will occur Logging Data To start data logging press the 8 STU key or the 1 key on the PM1000 keypad Data logging will be indicating by the text indicating the current mode flashing every second To stop data logging press the 8 STU key or the 1 key on the PM1000 keypad Data Storage and Format The data will be logged in a directory created by the PM1000 on the USB flash drive The directory structure created will contain the last five digits of the serial number of the PM1000 used and the date at the start of data lo
40. ests in different modes and the effect of switching mode Added section 5 3 which provides information on sending and receiving data Added an example of how to read results back repeatedly from the PM1000 to section 5 4 Added commands RNG VLT AUT and RNG AMP AUT to return whether the unit is in auto range or not see section 5 2 Added section 2 8 covering printing including the addition of printing via the RS232 port which is available in version 4 17 firmware Version 6 to Version 7 version 4 18 firmware Fixed incorrect references to the voltage and current over range bits OVV and OVA respectively in Section 5 5 Status Reporting Fixed incorrect reference to Autozero recurrence in Section 5 3 Sending and Receiving Commands Added explanation for averaging of results new feature in Section 4 6 Inputs Added commands AVG and AVG to set and query the state of averaging of results in Section 5 2 Command Listing Power Factor specification clarified in Section 7 5 Measurement Accuracy Added explanation in Section 4 8 Interfaces Section 4 10 User Configuration and Section 5 2 Command Listing for change in firmware to leave communication settings unchanged when RST or DVC is sent Version 7 to Version 8 version 4 20 firmware Section 4 5 Modes updated to include information IEC current harmonics and IEC voltage flicker modes Changes made the System Configuration section 4 9 in
41. ge Connect the line power supply cable Ensure the supply is Earth grounded A e Press the power switch at the front to on I The PM1000 will start its power up sequence This takes 5 10 seconds During power up you will see the PM1000 s serial number and last adjustment date 5 The instrument is now ready for use PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 12 Quick START 2 2 CONNECTING TO THE PRODUCT UNDER TEST The PM1000 will measure up to 600Vrms and 20Arms directly using the 4mm terminals on the front panel For measurements outside the range low or high power see the section on Using Current and Voltage Transducers later in this manual To measure power connect the PM1000 s measuring terminals in parallel with the supply voltage and in series with the load current Always use good quality safety cables as supplied and check that they are not damaged before use LOAD VHI VLO To ac supply To load neutral live A HI To load neutral ALO To supply neutral MAX 300V AMS CAT WTO PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 13 Quick START The simplest and safest way to make a connection to the product under test is to use a Voltech Break Out Box This provides a line socket for connection of the product and 4 x 4mm sockets for direct connection to the PM1000 terminals as described above 2 3 DEFAULT MEASUREMENTS Switch on t
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43. gging The file name will reflect the time at the start of data logging in 24hr format and will have a CSV extension For example if a PM1000 with the serial number 100008200001 begins data logging on 29 February 2008 at 2 18 56PM the directory tree will be as shown below Root Dir PM1000 00001 20080229 14 18 56 csv The first portion of the file will contain a header identifying the instrument used by serial number and the time data logging began The second portion of the file will contain column headers for every measurement currently selected Subsequent lines will contain an indexed set of the measurements currently selected in the order displayed on the PM1000 screen The basic format of the data is shown below Time and date will be in 24hr and year month day YYYYMMDD format respectively Page 18 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Quick START Voltech Instruments PM1000 Serial Number 100008200001 Firmware Version 4 13RC4 Start Date YYYYMMDD 10 30 2008 Start Time 24hr 8 00 33 Index Vrms 1 2 09E 01 2 08E 01 2 08E 01 2 08E 01 AON USB Flash Drive Requirements Arms 2 90E 03 2 90E 03 2 91E 03 2 90E 03 Watt 1 83E 04 1 83E 04 1 82E 04 1 83E 04 Freq 0 0 0 0 PF 3 02E 01 3 03E 01 3 01E 01 3 02E 01 e The USB flash drive must be formatted with FAT12 FAT16 or FAT32 file systems e Sector size must be 512 bytes Cluster size up to 32kB e Only Bulk Onl
44. harmonic bar chart voltage or current Integration Graph Select Integration graph using the A V keys press to configure The Integration Graph menu allows the user to select what value to display on the graph the vertical scale of the graph in units of the value selected and the horizontal scale duration of the graph The horizontal scale of the graph is only for display purposes The integration will continue until stopped by the user using the start stop button When the graph is configured select Show to view the graph Note The PM1000 must be in Integrator mode for the graph to start 4 8 INTERFACES This menu may be used to set up the interfaces of the PM1000 To select set up an interface use the A V keys and then press gt for detailed options RS232 Baud Rate Select A V the desired baud rate and press v to confirm 9600 19200 default and 38400 are available The PM1000 uses hardware handshaking RTS CTS with no parity 8 data bits and 1stop bit N 8 1 The RS232 baud rate is unchanged after a RST or DVC command GPIB Address Enter the GPIB address and press OK Page 34 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual THE Menu System Default address is 6 The address is unchanged after a RST or DVC command Printer Select An Enhanced Comms version of the PM1000 can select between a traditional 25 pin printer port a USB printer port or a R
45. he equations below e tis assumed the waveform measured is a sine wave e F is the frequency measured in kHz e Fis the frequency of the harmonic in kHz e his the harmonic number e Vis the voltage measured in V e is the current measured in A e Ois the phase angle in degrees i e phase of the current with reference to the voltage All specifications are valid 23 C 5 C Temperature coefficient 0 02 of reading C 0 to 18 C 28 to 40 C VOLTAGE RMS 45 65Hz 95 265Vrms THD lt 5 DC VOLTAGE PEAK RANGES Frequency range Max Input Impedance Crest Factor Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy Maximum DC Accuracy 900 215 46 10 Vpk 10Hz to 1MHz 600Vrms 1 MOhm 20 0 1 of Reading 0 1 of range 4mV 0 02 F of reading 0 05 of reading 0 05 of range N 0 1 of Reading 0 4 of range 5mV 600Vdc 0 5 of Reading 0 5 of Range 0 02 F of reading Effects of Common 100Vrms 100kHz 500mV Mode Voltage MAX VOLTAGE Peak continuous 1500Vpk OVERANGE Peak 1 second 5000Vpk Input Capacitance Input to Earth 35pF CURRENT RANGES 100 1 25 25 0 3125 6 25 0 0781 1 6 0 02 0 4 0 005 0 1 0 00125 Apk Page 74 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SPECIFICATION RMS 45 65Hz Internal Shunt 45 65Hz Ext Shunt DC CURRENT PEAK Effects of Common Mode Voltage Input Capacitance WATTS RMS 45 65Hz DC VA RMS 45 65Hz
46. he supply to the load and the PM1000 is now ready to make measurements Note that it is not necessary to switch the PM1000 either off or on when the load is being connected The default display shows 4 values Each line clearly shows the measurement type Vrms the measured value 248 4 and the measurement units V Normal engineering notation is used to describe units e g mV milli volts 10 and MV mega watts 10 To scroll through the measurements use the 4 keys to the right of the display amp Jump Up Up w Down ww Jump Down Display the page above Move up through the measurement list Move down through the measurement list Display the page below Page 14 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Quick START 2 4 NAvIGATING THE Menu System The menu system provides complete access to all settings of the PM1000 To access the menu system press the MENU key MAX 300V AMS CAT N TOS MENU To return to the measurement display at any time simply press the MENU key again With the menu system active the 4 soft keys to the right of the display may be used to navigate and select options MAX 300v AMS CAT il TO MENU KEYS PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 15 Quick START 2 5 Menu KEys a Up Move up through the list of displayed options Y Down Move down through the list of displayed options J Up Accept
47. information will be terminated by a line feed ASCII 10 character e Only one instruction can be sent at a time SEL VLT SEL AMP is not a valid command e For all commands that configure the unit allow 0 5 seconds between each command or use flow control to wait until the next command is sent e Results are updated approximately every 0 5 seconds e Arange change will result in the results not being updated for the 0 5 second interval Also the running of auto zero which happens every 1 minute will result in no new results for approximately 1 second To avoid both of these scenarios ranges can be fixed and auto zero can be disabled Note When utilizing communications via the Ethernet interface on the PM1000 all communications will be responded to with a carriage return character i e ASCII CR 0x0D In the examples below the carriage return character is represented by CR Example 1 User queries the PM1000 to determine the status of the blanking setting and the PM1000 responds with a CR added to the end of the string USER BLK Page 46 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual REMOTE OPERATION PM1000 4 CR The PM1000 responds as normal with a CR character added to the end of the string Example 2 User sends a command to the PM1000 to disable blanking and the PM1000 responds with a CR character USER BLK DIS PM1000 ICRP The PM1000 responds with a CR charac
48. is now ready to make measurements using a VT Page 26 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual THE Menu System 4 THe Menu System 4 1 NAVIGATION The PM1000 s menu is a powerful yet easy to use system for control of the analyzer See the Quick Start section of this manual for an overview of how to access and use the menu system For help at any time whilst using the PM1000 press the HELP key at any time 4 2 Menu Items To switch the display of the menu system off or on press the MENU key at any time 4 3 Main MENU To select a menu press b 4 4 MEASUREMENTS Choose the measurements to display To add a new measurement 1 Select it A V and press Y 2 Option Move the measurement A Y does not apply to harmonics 3 Press OK To remove a measurement select it and press X Hint To restore the default list see the User Configuration Menu For information on setup for harmonics and distortion factor see section 4 10 System Configuration PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 27 THe Menu System 4 5 Mones Special application modes Select Mode Choose this option to set the PM1000 into one of its operating modes Each mode is indicated on the front panel measurement display once set The modes are Normal Ideal for most general measurements Ballast For measuring the output of electronic ballasts See www voltech com for applicati
49. l be marked with the point of an arrow or a symbol Connect this terminal to the AHI input of the PM1000 LOAD Current Scaling A current transformer produces an output current that is proportional to the load current being measured For example the Voltech CL100 produces an output current that is 1 100 of the current being measured To measure the correct current on the PM1000 use the scale function of the analyzer to scale or multiply the CT output current For example the CL100 is a 100 1 CT When measuring 100A its output is 1A To scale this on the PM1000 a scale factor of 100 must be entered Press MENU Select A V Inputs and press gt Select A V Scaling and press gt Page 22 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Using VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSDUCERS Use the delete key to clear the entry Type the new scale factor 100 Press OK Press MENU to return to the measurement display The PM1000 is now ready to make measurements using a CT 3 3 To CONNECT AN EXTERNAL RESISTIVE SHUNT Using resistive shunt is a straightforward method of extending the current measuring range of the PM1000 The shunt resistor is connected in series with the load and the voltage across the shunt is directly proportional to current That voltage may be connected directly to the External Current Inputs of the PM1000 For example a 1milli ohm shunt is to be used to measure 200A
50. ls of the actual equations used Auto Zero Normally the PM1000 will cancel any small dc offsets in the measurement automatically This is called Auto Zero Page 36 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual THE Menu System Auto Zero should always be enabled Select A Y Disable and Enable and press V to confirm Clock Setup These options may be used to check or set the PM1000 s internal clock To select a menu item use the AW keys and then press gt for detailed options Set Time Enter the time using the format shown and press OK to confirm Set Date Enter the date using the format shown and press OK to confirm Time Format Select A Y 12 Hour or 24 Hour and press v to confirm Date Format Select A V the required date format and press v to confirm Unit Configuration For units with firmware version 4 13 or later the Unit Configuration menu displays the hardware revision firmware revision serial number date and type of last adjustment and whether IEC mode has been enabled To meet the enhanced specification for 45 65Hz the adjustment type must be enhanced IEC Key Code Entry This is used to enable the IEC Pre Compliance PC software After the software has been enabled this menu item will be disabled The status of the IEC Pre Compliance Software Enabled or Disabled can be viewed in the Unit Configuration menu 4 10 User CONFIGURATION Save and recall your set up To select
51. ly GPIB To IEEE488 standard USB Peripheral USB Test and Measurement Class USBTMC USB 2 0 compatible Will work with any USB 2 0 system Full Speed 12Mbits sec 1 VBus i p 2 D i p and o p 3 D i p and o p 4 OV i p For basic communication needs via USB peripheral the user can try the Agilent Connection Expert contained in the Agilent IO Libraries Suite 15 0 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 71 SPECIFICATION 7 4 MEASURED PARAMETERS Abbreviation V Volt V Jon Se A Amp A Se s Current P A Anus Jon Hertz Freguency sl Wat sl V aud Volt Apparent Amps Power Volt Reactive Amps Power Reactive Voltage _ Peak Value Crest Factor RMS Value Current _ Peak Value Crest Factor RMS Value EV HZ H3 Ha HS series Voltage REF Total or VTHD Harmonic i RE HE Distortion ifference REF ae urren a Jm H Hy H HS series Total REF Harmonic of Distortion Page 72 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SPECIFICATION vam Zur m m Reactance Ls sind 6 phase angle Voltage Vh harmonic n Ma Ah rt Ah Current d 4 harmonic n Phase tan Se Y PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 73 SPECIFICATION 7 5 MEASUREMENT ACCURACY The table below lists the formulae for calculating the accuracy specification for each measurement In t
52. measurements see 4 4 are different depending Page 28 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual THE Menu System on which mode you are in The same applies for remote communications since the FRD command which is used to return results only returns the results displayed on the screen in the order in which they are displayed The table below lists which measurements are available in which mode along with which measurements are displayed by default for the selected mode Measurement Normal Ballast Inrush Standby Integrator Power em REE vs ar zn i v Measurement available Displayed as default Also depending on which mode you change to other settings may be changed The changes are listed below e When you change to all modes except Inrush mode the voltage and the current ranges will be set to auto PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 29 THe Menu System e When you change to Inrush mode the voltage and current ranges will be set to the defaults set up under the Inrush mode setup Setup Mode Choose the mode that you want to setup Ballast Setup The ballast mode is fully automatic and no setup is required In ballast mode the PM1000 automatically makes measurements that are synchronized to 50 60 or 400H line inputs and simultaneously measures the switching high frequency output Inrush Setup Choose the default starting curren
53. ols 5 Remaining Time Instantaneous Flicker Sensation IFS ax 0 0 0 Flicker Test Window Next click Start Flicker Test to start the test The program will wait thirty seconds to allow measurements to settle and then start the ten minute measurement routine While the program runs the values for maximum IFS and current IFS will continuously update After the program finishes running the PST value will be calculated and displayed PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 65 SOFTWARE Reporting Results By default the software will display the Main Table Report and the Test Parameters Report To view other results click on Results Open Harmonic Files from the top level menu to view harmonics files or Results Open Flicker Files This will open up a window that allows you to select the results you would like to see Exisiting Harmonic Part Names PM1000 Pre Compliance Open Existing Harmonic File The list below is additional reports required on top of the 4 graphs that will be displayed Click the required file in the list below View Files PM1000 Pre Compliance PM1000 Test PM1000 Test 0309 1526 O Normalised Bar Chart Report Header PM1000 Test 030903 1551 PM1000 Test 090309 O Single Harmonic Plot Report Header PM1000 Test 090309 A i PM1000Plus_090309 O Watts and Amps Over Time Report Header CO Harmonic Bar Chart Report Header PM1000Test C PF and Amps Over Time Report Header
54. om the date of shipment In the event of failure of a customer unit during this period Voltech will e At Voltech s discretion repair or replace the faulty unit free of charge for a unit returned to an authorized service center Shipment from the customer address will be the responsibility of the customer Voltech reserves the right to waive this benefit in any event where it is clear upon inspection that the cause of the failure is due to customer misuse Voltech will be the sole arbiter in this circumstance e Pay all return shipment charges from the Voltech service center to the customer e Repair verify the customer unit before dispatch A certificate of verification will be issued as a matter of course The PM1000 is a complex product and may not be completely free of errors You are advised to verify your work In no event will Voltech be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the PM1000 or its accessories even if advised of the possibility of such damage In particular Voltech is not responsible for any lost profits or revenue loss of use of software loss of data cost of substitute products claims by third parties or for other similar costs 8 2 CALIBRATION AND SERVICE To confirm the accuracy of your PM1000 a calibration should be carried out every 12 months Calibration adjustment is carried out using purpose built equipment The
55. on notes on this subject The frequency displayed is the ballast switching frequency Inrush For measuring the peak current during any event Typically this is used to measure the peak current when a product is switched on Standby Power A special mode in the analyzer that allows the user to set a time window over which to accumulate power measurements When set power measurements will update after each time window period other available measurements will update at the normal display update rate of 0 5 seconds The currently displayed power measurement represents the amount of power accumulated over the last time window only Integrator For energy consumption W h measurements over time Ideal for rating products whose energy consumption is not constant like washing machines and refrigerators IEC Current Harmonics This mode is control via PC software It enables pre compliant current harmonic measurements to IEC 61000 3 2 to be made This mode is optional on the PM1000 Please visit www voltech com for more information IEC Voltage Flicker This mode is control via PC software It enables pre compliant Pst measurements to be made as described in IEC 61000 3 3 Please visit www voltech com for more information Notes on Change Mode When you change mode the measurements see 4 4 displayed will changed Adding a measurement to the display will only apply to the currently selected mode The number of available
56. orts required on top of the 4 graphs that will be displayed Click the required file in the list below View Files PM1000 Pre Compliance PMI000 Test C Harmonic Bar Chart Report Header PM1000_Test_0309_1526 C Normalised Bar Chart Report Header PM1000_Test_030903_1551 PM1000_Test_090309 O Single Harmonic Plot Report Header EE O Watts and Amps Over Time Report Header PM1000Test C PF and Amps Over Time Report Header O Worst Case Normalised Report Header CI Test Parameter Report C Main Worst Case Table Report C Linear Worst Case Report O Average Ys Limit 1 Report e Open Results Open Harmonic Results On the left select the set of results desired Then on the right select the reports that you desire to view Running the Flicker Test To run a flicker test the initial opening of the software and confirming communications is the same as for running a current harmonics test Configure the Flicker Test From the top level menu open Product Configure for Flicker You will now see the configuration window for the Flicker Test This can be seen below PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 63 SOFTWARE i Load Default Settings Load Saved Settings Save Current Settings Voltech Configure Parameters For Flicker Test Source Part Name and Test Description Input Use underscore instead of space for part name entry 20 8 E Enter New Part Name PartName m 50Hz Ent
57. pen Product Configure for Harmonics You will now see the configuration window for the Fluctuating Harmonics Test This can be seen below Configure Harmonics File No Part Name Selected E a Load Default Settings El Load Saved Settings Save Current Settings Voltech Configure Parameters For Fluctuating Harmonics Test Source Part Name and Test Description Input Use _ instead of space for part name entry MEE Ma EA Enter New Part Name O 50Hz Enter Serial No Frequency Hz No Part Name Selected of Part Enter Test Description up to 50 characters long O 60Hz Current Range O 0 1 APk O 0 4 APk O Test O 1 6 APk 6 25 APk With 25 APk 100 APk This is a Test example Normal or Interharmonics without Interharmonics Interharmonics Apply and Close Source Form Configure for Test Test Parameters Minimum Power Specified Power H1 Current Power Factor Class Multiplier Hrs Class 75 00 1 0 001 Mins O Class A O Class B O Class C O Class D E Watts 0 0010 Amps 2 Secs TestDuration 0 2 30 2 Enter your source voltage and freguency in this box Note that the IEC 61000 3 a 00 02 30 Hrs Min Sec standard has not set limits for systems with nominal voltages less than 220 V line to neutral The software will give a warning for settings that will cause non compliance with the IEC 61000 3 2 standard
58. r DSR ESE lt value gt Sets the Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE The value sent is a decimal value ESE Returns the value stored in the Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE as decimal value ESR Returns the Standard Event Status Register ESR as decimal value IDN Returns the product ID string RST Resets the unit to default settings This command leaves communication settings unchanged STB Returns the Status Byte Register STB as a decimal value AVG lt value gt Enable or disable averaging of results averaging depth of 4 lt value gt 0 Disable default lt value gt 1 gt Enable AVG Returns status of averaging of results 0 Disabled default 1 Enabled PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 39 REMOTE OPERATION BLK ENB BLK DIS BLK CAL DATE CFG LOAD lt value gt CFG SAVE lt value gt CFG PRINT lt value gt COM RS2 BAUD lt value gt COM RS2 BAUD COM IEE ADDR lt value gt COM IEE ADDR COM ETH GATE COM ETH IP COM ETH SUB COM ETH MAC lt value gt COM ETH MAC COM ETH STAT lt value gt COM ETH STAT GATE XXX XXX XXX XXX COM ETH STAT GATE COM ETH STAT IP sws Xxx XXx Xxx COM ETH STAT IP COM ETH STAT SUB Xx Xxx XXx Xxx COM ETH STAT SUB COM E
59. rms 1 Check the voltage that will be generated is suitable for the PM1000 V IxR Ohm s law Vshunt X Rehunt Vshunt 200 x 0 001 Ohms Vshunt 0 2V This is well within the 1V rating of the PM1000 s External Current Inputs Connect the shunt in series with the load and to the EXT HI and EXT LO inputs as shown PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 23 Using VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSDUCERS LOAD REMOVE ANY CONNECTIONS TO THE NORMAL ALO TERMINAL EXT LO and ALO are connected inside the PM1000 To avoid errors and a risk of electric shock remove all connections to ALO 3 Setup the PM1000 to measure current from the EXT HI and EXT LO terminals Press MENU Select A V Inputs and press gt Select A V Shunts and press gt Select A V External and press Y Press MENU to return to the measurement display 4 Scale the measurement on the display The default scale is 1V 80A The scale required for any external shunt is given by Scale 1 80 x R where R is the resistance value of the external shunt In this example where R 0 001 Ohms Scale 1 80 x 0 001 Scale 1 0 08 12 5 To enter a scale factor for current Press MENU Select A V Inputs and press gt Select A V Scaling and press gt Select A V Amps and press gt Page 24 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Using VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSDUCERS
60. s had the IEC option enabled see section 4 9 To help you decide whether the feature is what you require each PM1000 will allow 10 current harmonic or flicker tests to be run before purchase is required Please contact your Voltech agent to purchase the feature Where to find it The software can be found on Voltech s web site at www voltech com in the software and firmware section Software Installation Double click on the file PM1000IEC6000 exe and follow the on screen instructions During the installation you will be prompted to install the National Instruments NI VISA runtime Please install this If a later version exists on your PC then these files will not be over written Also you will be prompted to install a Microsoft Access 2000 run time engine Please install if necessary PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 54 SOFTWARE Hardware Setup In order to make the voltage and current measurements required the voltage across the unit under test UUT and the current flowing in to the UUT need to be measured While making voltage measurements are relatively straight forward to measure the current the conductor has to be broken so the current flowing through it can be measured For the measurement of voltage and current in normal appliances that plug in to the wall output Voltech has a Universal Breakout Box A connection diagram for the PM1000 and the breakout box is shown below
61. sessment of the overall risk to safety is made during installation It is the user s responsibility to ensure compliance with any local regulations that may be applicable to the health and safety of operators If the PM1000 is used in a manner not specified by Voltech Instruments Inc the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired 9 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e The PM1000 and its accessories have been constructed in compliance with the requirements of EN61010 1 Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category Il FOR INDOOR USE ONLY This ensures the safety of the analyzer and the user when normal precautions are followed e WARNING The analyzer MUST be earthed The power source should be inserted in a socket with a protective ground contact e The power source should be inserted before connections are made to measuring or control circuits e Do not attempt to remove outer cover without first disconnecting auxiliary and test power supply e This instrument must only be serviced by qualified personnel who understand the danger of shock hazards e When the instrument is removed from its case hazardous voltages are present e The electronic circuitry of this instrument is fully floating with respect to ground If the instrument is opened and dangerous voltages above 50V peak applied to the input terminals then all the circuitry must be considered Live PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 83 SAFETY
62. st version of the manual and firmware please see our website at www voltech com Page II Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Only qualified personnel should install this equipment after reading and understanding this user manual If in doubt consult your supplier RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION L installation de cet quipement ne doit tre confi e qu un personnel qualifi ayant lu et compris le pr sent manuel d utilisation Dans le doute s adresser au fournisseur GEFAHR VON ELEKTRISCHEM SCHOCK Nur entsprechend ausgebildetes Personal ist berechtigt diese Ausr stung nach dem Lesen und Verst ndnis dieses Anwendungshandbuches zu installieren Falls Sie Zweifel haben sollten wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Lieferanten RISCHIO DI SCARICHE ELETTRICHE Solo personale qualificato pu installare questo strumento dopo la gt lettura e la comprensione di questo manuale Se esistono dubbi consultate il vostro rivenditore IMPORTANT Please consult the safety information section of this user manual before installation and use PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page III Page IV Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Contents M1 en aai aaa A 9 AA E AAA 9 Pe A AAA 11 E A IA 11 A IIA a chonas 12 2 2 Connecting to the Product Under Todas ege Steak 13 2 3 Default E 14 24 Navigating th
63. stall the National Instruments NI VISA runtime Please install this If a later version exists on your PC then these files will not be over written Further Information To run the software click on Start gt Program Files gt Voltech Software gt IEC 62301 Software or click on the IEC 62301 Software icon on the desktop When the software runs you will be asked whether you want to run a setup wizard If you click no then you can get to the main application where you can open the help F1 that contains details on all the features of the software 6 3 PM1000 GENERAL Purpose MEASUREMENT SOFTWARE Aim The aim of this software is to provide general data gathering of results from a PM1000 to a PC using GPIB RS232 or USB as a connection method The software allows you to view result as values or graphically Where to find it The software can be found on Voltech s web site at www voltech com in the software and firmware section Page 68 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SOFTWARE Installation Double click on the file PM1000 SoftwareSetup V3 2 exe and follow the on screen instructions During the installation you will be prompted to install the National Instruments NI VISA runtime Please install this If a later version exists on your PC then these files will not be over written Further Information To run the software click on Start gt Program Files gt Voltech Software
64. t range and the default starting voltage range Start with the maximum range and then set the mode and make measurements Choose a lower range with the soft keys for more accuracy once you begin to make measurements Standby Power Setup The time window is the time over which the PM1000 will average the samples Note that the measurements will only update at the period specified in the time window with the exception of Vrms Vcf Frequency Vthd and Vharmonics magnitude and phase which will continue to update every 0 5 seconds See the technical notes at www voltech com for more information on standby power including the articles Why Measure Low Standby Power Standby amp Low Power Measurements and Standby Power to IEC62301 Integrator Setup The Integrator on the PM1000 operates in two methods the Manual Start Method and the Clock Start Method In the Manual Start Method the integrator will start and stop when the user presses the start stop button and will reset when the user presses the reset button In the Clock Start Method the PM1000 will use its real time clock to start the integrator based on the date and time set up by the user The user will also configure a duration for the Clock Start Method that will stop the integrator at the appropriate time Page 30 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual THE Menu System The desired Start Method is configured in the Integrator Setup Start Method m
65. ter Utilizing all other communication methods the PM1000 does not reply with a CR to every communication 5 4 COMMUNICATIONS EXAMPLES Basic selection and returning of result The results are returned using the FRD command This returns the results that are shown on the screen in the order in which they appear on the screen As results are selected using comms the results are added to the bottom of the list with the exception of harmonics which always appear at the end of the list SEL CLR clears all results SEL VLT SEL AMP SEL FRQ SEL WAT SEL VAS SEL VAR SEL PWF SEL VPK SEL APK FRD Returns Vrms Arms Frequency Watts VA Var power factor Vpeak and Vpeak in floating point format PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 47 REMOTE OPERATION FRF Returns the results selected for confirmation using the label that appears on the display In this case will return Vrms Arms Freq Watt VA Var PF Vpk Apk Returning Results Repeatedly The PM1000 updates the results every 500ms To return results as soon as they are available set up the DSE register to enable bit 1 the New Data Available NDV bit Then read the DSR register using the DSR command until it tells indicates that there is new data available and then then send a FRD command to get selected results DSE 2 This enables the NDV bit While strDSR 2 DSR strDSR receiv
66. to Scaling When the 600 V and 30A inputs are used directly then the scaling for Volts and Amps is 1 which is the default setting PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 31 THe Menu System To use the PM1000 with external voltage or current transducers enter a scale factor to have the PM1000 display the true scaled measurements Select A V Volts or Amps and press gt to enter the scale factor See the Chapter Using External Voltage and Current Transducers for further information Frequency Source To make accurate rms measurements the PM1000 must first determine frequency Normally the PM1000 detects frequency from the voltage signal using proprietary algorithms If no voltage signal is present or it is a chopped waveform then it may be necessary to select Amps as the frequency source Select Volts or Amps Frequency Source using the A Y keys and press V to confirm Frequency Filter For optimal frequency measurement performance when measuring voltage signals below 20kHz the Low Pass frequency filter can be engaged If the signal level on the voltage signal is less than 1096 of range and the frequency is known to be less than 20kHz the Low Pass frequency filter is recommended Select Auto or Low Pass using the A Y keys and press v to confirm Shunts The internal shunt of the PM1000 is suitable for measurements in the range 20mA to 20A rms and this may be extended by the use of suitable
67. will be compatible with version 52 and greater PM1000 s and support non English language files PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 81 WARRENTY SERVICE AND UPDATES If you only desire the text of your PM1000 to be in English then there is no need to load the Flash language vIt file and an associated language file Check the Voltech website at www voltech com to see what languages are available and find instructions on how to download languages NOTE If you upload the firmware that supports language files flash language vIt in to a revision 52 unit or higher but you have not yet loaded a language file the PM1000 will display a red screen To rectify this problem either load a language file or load the flash vit non language support version of the firmware If you upload the firmware that supports language files flash language vIt in to a revision 51 unit or lower the PM1000 will display a blue screen To rectify this problem load the flash vit non language support version of the firmware Page 82 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SAFETY INFORMATION 9 SAFETY INFORMATION 9 1 SAFETY FEATURES The PM1000 has been designed with safety features such as shrouded safety connectors that provide the operator with a high level of protection against the risk of electric shock As with any dangerous equipment however it is important that an as
68. y Mass Storage BOMS devices which support the SCSI or AT command sets are supported For more information on BOMS devices refer to Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk Only Transport Rev 1 0 published by the USB Implementers Forum PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Voltech 2011 Page 19 Quick START 2 10 Unit CONFIGURATION To view unit configuration data including hardware revision firmware revision serial number date and type of last adjustment and whether IEC mode has been enabled using the menu system select System Configuration Unit Configuration Explanation of Adjustment Type The following descriptions are possible for adjustment type Adjustment Explanation Type None No adjustment applied Adjustment of limited range of magnitude and frequency Full adjustment to specifications see Section 7 5 Full Enhanced Full adjustment to enhanced specification see Section 7 5 To receive a Full Enhanced adjustment the unit must be sent back to Voltech Instruments Page 20 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual Using VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSDUCERS 3 UsiNc VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANsDUCERS 3 1 INPUT Overview Voltage Voltages of up to 600V rms may be connected directly to the black and yellow 4mm VHI and VLO safety sockets at the front of the PM1000 Current Currents of up to 20A rms may be connected directly to the black and yellow 4mm AHI
69. yzer User Manual O Voltech 2011 Page 75 SPECIFICATION POWER FACTOR FREQUENCY VOLTAGE CREST FACTOR CURRENT CREST FACTOR PEAK INRUSH CURRENT HARMONIC ANALYSIS TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION STANDBY POWER IMPEDANCE RESISTANCE Range Accuracy Range Accuracy RANGE Accuracy RANGE Accuracy RANGE Accuracy Number of Voltage amp Current harmonics Max Harmonic Frequency Magnitude Accuracy Phase Accuracy Frequency Range Range amp Accuracy Time Window Resolution Range Accuracy Range Accuracy 0 000 to 1 000 0 002 0 001 PF F DC and 10Hz to 1MHz Maximum 22kHz when frequency source is set to current 0 1 1 00 to 20 0 Vpk error Vrms error 1 00 to 20 0 Apk error Arms error 100Apk 2 of range 20mA 50 450kHz 0 2 of Reading 0 1 of Range 0 04 per kHz of harmonic 0 1 Rng Harmonic Reading 0 02 Fh 0 045 hn 0 1 10Hz to 450kHz Range 0 999 Accuracy 0 4 0 1 F 1 600 sec 1 second 0 005Ohms to 1Mohm 0 296 of Reading 0 196 of range 5mOhms 0 05 PF F of reading 0 005Ohms to 1Mohm 0 296 of Reading 0 196 of range Page 76 Voltech 2011 PM1000 Power Analyzer User Manual SPECIFICATION 5mOhms 0 05 PF F of reading REACTANCE Range 0 0050hms to 1Mohm Accuracy 0 2 of Reading 0 1 of range 5mOhms 0 05 1 PF F of reading E

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