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1. The harmonic number is entered on the threshold configuration screen See Chapter 6 Editing Parameter Thresholds B BY E GA gt NOTE Meter mode operation does not interfere with any of the 4300 s other monitoring or recording functions Also individual voltage and current channel meter readings are not affected by the monitoring setup Turning monitoring or individual channels off does not affect meter readings 4 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing Voltage and Current Phasors Introduction The phasor screens displays the voltage or current phase angles between channels or between voltage and current for a single channel This allows you to visually check circuit connections Displaying the The phasor screen is displayed by pressing the NEXT METER key on the Meter screen Mode screen The length of the arrows are Correct rotation is scaled to the parameter values clockwise from 0 Jun 15 35 PHASOR A 115 E 115 The sync channel is displayed at 0 If a channel is less than 20 of the maximum voltage or current the phasor is not displayed 4300 45 FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Jun 16 35 d ER PHASOR A PHASOR VOLTS WOLTAGE A 115 e aaa 115 e D n D 6 6 Gap CURRENT 1 4k e 349 SINGLE NEXT PARAM METER 4300 46 Moves highlight to next channel Saves all meter phasor FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD and harmonic values to NEXT CHAN will automatically se
2. 5 Remove Remove the cover cover i ja Pull up on removal strap and remove battery pack 7 Insert the new pack into the compartment making sure to observe polarity markings WE Replace the cover and press down until it latches closed Discard the old battery pack in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations Press the 4300 power key to on Continued on next page Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure C 5 Battery Pack Replacement Continued Battery removal diagram C 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Memory Card Battery Replacement Introduction WARNING ADVERTEN CIA AVERTISSE MENT WARNUNG Replacement of the 3 volt lithium battery in the memory card is performed when the battery message in the Memory Card Function screen states the battery is depleted Replacement is simple and requires no special tools Two physically different types of batteries are used due to different manufacturers of the memory card The correct replacement type must be used The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Replace battery with Panasonic BR2325 or CR2025 only Use of another type battery may present a risk of fire or explosion La bater a empleada en este dispositivo puede presentar un peligro de incendio o quemadura qu mica si se manipula indebidamente No recargue desarm
3. 120 Volt Single Phase is the setup name for the default setup To change setup name follow the procedure on page 6 25 Select item 1 or 2 turn next page for resulting screens Long term Monitoring 6 21 Editing Parameter Thresholds Continued Identical three If you selected item 1 the following screen will appear in a Three Phase phase thresholds TASKCard screen Sep 24 95 17 43 34 SETUP HAME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE THRESHOLD CH CH B CH C CH D RAR RAR P a LU TRANS B PA U THO X 2 Kar U FREG SENS P HE T HEXT EHRBL EHTEF EDIT EXIT LIMIT GROUP JOISABL VALUE MAME 2 4300B 607 Parameter values are displayed for Channels A B C and D whenever available The xxx string simply means that the parameter function is disabled to Enable Disable parameters see page 6 24 FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD If you selected item 1 the following screen will appear Jan 21 95 15 97 51 EDIT SETUP MENU SETUP NAME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE SE DS SEN THIS OPTION NOT INSTALLED SET Continued on next page 6 22 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Editing Parameter Thresholds Continued Individual If you selected item 2 the following screen will appear in a Three Phase channel TASKCard thresholds SEN Sep 23 35 17 86 44 SETUP HRME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE THRESHOLD CHA CHE CHE CH D PF PA PA P P P PA PF PF S Kar PF PA U FREH HZ t P P P HEST EHRBL ENTER EDIT EXIT LIMIT G
4. BEGIH TEST 4300 59 Continued on next page Housekeeping Functions 5 13 Running a Self Test Continued Procedure Comins Press BEGIN TEST Result The following screen is displayed for the duration of the RUHHIHMG SELF TEST PLEASE WAIT 4300 60 When test is At the completion of the test the Site Status screen is displayed See page complete 5 11 5 14 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Overview When to monitor Definitions Setup methods Choosing a setup method Chapter 6 Long term Monitoring This chapter contains information about how to set up the 4300 for long term monitoring of an electrical system You generally monitor a circuit in situations where scope or meter measurements don t give you the data that you need to diagnose a problem The length of time you monitor a circuit can vary from a few hours to a few weeks depending on your application Event Any data that the 4300 saves to memory usually based on exceeding a threshold Parameter threshold A user entered value that the 4300 compares to a measurement to decide if an event occurs Also called a limit For example if the input voltage is measured as 135 Vrms and the parameter threshold for voltage is 132 Vrms the 4300 saves this limit crossing to memory as an event Waveform capture A function that saves the actual voltage and or current waveforms that occurred at the time of an event Setup A preset condition of parameter thres
5. Common Circuit Connections F 17 Connecting to a Current Transformer CT Continued Types of CTs There are single phase CTs and polyphase CTs dependent on the source transformer used Current reduction ratios vary widely and are also dependent on the source transformer used Rating plates attached to the CT provide information as to the ratio and current limitations F 18 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer ISO Introduction Safety precautions WARNING ADVERTEN CIA AVERTISSE MENT WARNUNG Connections to ISO box Low current monitoring devices made by Dranetz are called isolated current transformers or ISO boxes The Dranetz ISO box has a 5 A current range See Scale Factors in Chapter 6 for information on scale factors See Appendix A for ISO box description The following safety precautions apply to ISO box connections in addition to those safety precautions stated on page F 3 Never energize an ISO box with the secondary open Never disconnect the secondary of an ISO box with primary energized Physical injury or equipment damage could result if ISO boxes are improperly connected Do not connect an ISO box between two conductors which are at different voltage potentials Podr an producirse lesiones f sicas o da os al equipo si se conectan indebidamente las cajas del transformador aislado de corriente ISO No conecte una caja del ISO entre dos conductores que
6. If you are making power measurements follow these diagrams so that your ABC values are calculated correctly Death serious injury or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument Read and understand this manual before connecting this instrument Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 2002 and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation Installation operation and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as one who has the skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and who has received safety training on the hazards involved Qualified personnel who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors must follow applicable safety related work practices and procedures including appropriate personal protective equipment in compliance with the Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces ANSI NFPA 70E 2000 of USA and any additional workplace safety requirements applicable to your installation Una conexi n incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar Observe
7. The maximum size for auto transfer file has increased from 4MB to 8MB CompactFlash cards allow you to store multiple auto transfer files in one card The Site ID will be used as the filename i e if the site name is SITE_1 the filename will be SITE_1 MDB To create auto transfer files see Automatically Saving Data to a Memory Card on page 7 3 PQLite V4 2 does not support file fragmentation When creating an auto transfer file it will look for a contiguous block of 8MB and use that size block for data storage If the remaining space is less than 8MB it will use the largest block it can find that is greater than 1 MB If you use a block less than 8MB the card may be fragmented and you may not get optimum results or lose data Deleting files from the memory card on the 4300 is NOT RECOMMENDED Whenever possible reformat the card using the PP4300 when there is no more space available to begin new data storage Events and setups can be written to a memory card The card must be formatted before it can be written to To manually save a data or setup file see Manually Saving Data to a Memory Card on page 7 5 The File Append feature is available only using DRAN VIEW Pro The DRAN VIEW Pro package allows several files to be merged into one DRAN VIEW DNV file Use this command to add another database file DNV MDB or EVT to the active document After the APPEND process the document will contain data from two individual data files in a
8. Exiting Pressing the EXIT key returns you to the previous screen The zoom resolution is maintained and auto scaling is disabled until ZOOM OUT is pressed or you exit the timeplot screen and return You can view zoomed plots of other channels and parameters 8 14 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Changing the Vertical Scale Introduction Procedure The Set Vertical Scale screen allows you to enter your own values for the high and low limits on the time plot This stops the vertical axis of the plot from auto scaling Vertical axis auto scaling will resume when another parameter is selected or the time plot screen is exited The scale values that you set will be retained for plots of other channels of the same parameter Follow these steps to change the vertical scale of a time plot From the Time Plot screen press VERT SCALE Result The following box will appear in front of the time plot Feb 16 95 16 24 43 TIME PLOT START DATE Jan 27 94 CHAHHEL_A RMS VOLTAGE l 2 id SET VERTICAL SCALE HIGH WALUE 6 698 T LOW VALUE B aaa s aee 15 53 33 1 DAVOS PER DIN SET SET HIGH LOW 4300 89 Press SET HIGH The menu bar will change to the following Enter the high limit using the numeric keypad Press ENTER Continued on next page Viewing Data 8 15 Changing the Vertical Scale Continued Ranges The ranges for the high and low values on the vertical scale are High 0 to 9 999 000 but not lower tha
9. The 4300 can also display voltage and current phasors for all of the channels Functioning as a phase angle meter the 4300 can display system imbalance conditions The phase angle display can also verify that monitoring connections have been made correctly The Dranetz 4300 can monitor any of the following power configurations e Single phase 2 wire Split phase 3 wire 3 phase 3 wire delta 3 phase 4 wire wye While monitoring any of the above configurations except delta the 4300 can also be connected to monitor neutral to ground voltage and neutral or ground current Specifications for the 4300 measured parameters computed parameters current probes and isolated current transformers are listed in Appendix B The Easy Start function prompts you for information about the circuit you want to monitor and then automatically sets up the 4300 for monitoring For complete information about operating Easy Start see Chapter 6 The setup is a list of parameter thresholds that control the data recorded by the 4300 Continued on next page 1 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Operational Description Continued Events Help Menu structure Memory Card old model An event is data that is stored in memory when a programmed threshold is crossed either going out of limits or on return to normal when a device is configured or when system status changes Help is available by pressing the question mark key
10. The Auto Transfer function differs from manually writing to the memory card using the Memory Card Functions screen Two different file types are created on the card and each is retrieved differently See page 7 5 for details about manually writing to the memory card When Auto Transfer is enabled the 4300 automatically transfers all data from the internal memory to the memory card When Auto Transfer is disabled data is saved only in the internal memory Filename The filename for the Auto Transfer file is filename mdb Where filename is the first eight characters of the Site File Name See page 5 2 Retrieval Auto Transfer events can be retrieved with the Read Events From Memory Card function on the View Data Menu See page 8 3 Follow these steps to change the Auto Transfer setting 1 Insert a formatted memory card into the right slot on the front of the 4300 GEN From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 4 Memory Functions Continued on next page Saving Data 7 3 Automatically Saving Data to a Memory Card Continued Procedure continued From the Memory Functions menu select item 2 Auto Transfer Options Result The following screen will appear Sep 14 95 11 81 44 AUTO TRAHSFER TO MEMORY CARD RUTO TRRHSFER EHRBLED 4300 78 ELEM Press ENABL DISABL to change the Auto Transfer mode Press EXIT NOTE When Auto Transfer is enabled data in the internal memory will imme
11. This publication contains information proprietary to Dranetz BMI By accepting and using this manual you agree that the information contained herein will be used solely for the purpose of operating equipment of Dranetz BMI Continued on next page 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual ix Statements and Notices Continued Copyright This publication is protected under the Copyright laws of the United States Title 17 et seq No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of Dranetz BMI 1000 New Durham Road Edison New Jersey 08818 Copyright O 1995 1997 2002 Dranetz BMI All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Trademarks Power Platform TASKCard and Scope Mode are registered trademarks of Dranetz BMI x 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Table of Contents Re Statements and Noces CHAPTER 1 Introduction EEN Unpacking The 4300 EE Ge NEE Operational Deserrplloli nasse shi Ins CHAPTER 2 Controls Indicators and Connectors OVeryie Ws ne sie teste ete es Top and Front Panels c d SEENEN SEENEN Rear Rignt and Lett Panels eege Ee BOttOm Pamela a A A DH ee CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation OVervIe Waco ee A E AT Aa Power Requirements anger EU Sex e
12. 5 Advanced Setup Options From the Advanced Setup Options menu select 1 Set Input Configurations From the Set Input Configurations menu select 6 Set Current Probes Result The Current Probe Selection screen will appear as shown on the previous page Continued on next page Basic Operation 3 19 Connecting a Current Probe Continued Single phase The following figure shows how to connect a current probe to channel A for current probe current monitoring of a single phase line connection example The current probe may be connected to the return line if desired to measure the return current when checking for load current leakage loop current relationships etc If measuring power position the probe with the arrow pointing towards the load SOURCE 4300 22 NOTE The connection shown above is not recommended without a voltage connection to ensure frequency synchronization If this configuration is used then an internal frequency reference must be entered Refer to page 6 15 3 20 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Chapter 4 Scope and Meter Mode Overview Introduction This chapter describes the operation of scope and meter modes which allow you to view real time voltage and current waveforms values for 16 parameters voltage and current phasors and harmonics displays for up to the 50th harmonic In this chapter The following topics are covered in this chapter Viewing Scope Mode Viewing Me
13. 6 25 Apparent Power formula B 7 viewing 4 4 Auto Transfer to Memory Card Screen 7 4 Battery Pack replacement C 5 safety precautions C 3 specifications C 2 C Calibration 1 7 Channel Selection Screen 4 2 Circuit Type selecting 6 8 Circuit Type Screen 4 4 6 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index 1 Index Continued Clear Event Memory Screen 5 7 CompactFlash Card see Memory Card Current ABC totals formula B 6 viewing 4 4 Current Channels specifications B 4 turning on and off 6 6 Current Connections current probe 3 14 current transformer CT F 16 guidelines 3 17 isolated current transformer ISO F 18 safety precautions 3 14 verifying F 4 Current Phasors 4 7 Current Probes connecting 3 14 selecting 3 17 specifications for TR2500 B 8 Current Probes Screen 3 17 Current Transformers connecting F 16 safety precautions F 16 types of F 17 D Date setting 5 5 Default Settings see factory configuration Delta floating connection diagram F 10 high leg connection diagram F 13 one leg grounded connection diagram F 10 open leg connection diagram F 12 Describe Application Screen 6 4 Display see LCD DRAN LINK Application see Events DRAN VIEW Application see Events Index 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index Continued E Easy Start description 1 8 6 3 monitoring combinations 6 4 parameter thresholds 6 5 using 6 3 Easy Start Screen 6 4 Edit Setup Menu 6 21 6 22 Enter Site F
14. SITE AND 4388 STATUS SITE MAME 4306 FIRST EUEHT 23 Jun 95 80 19 03 SETUP 128 U SINGLE PHASE VOLTAGE CHRHHELS ON A D CURRENT oe DH A D DATABASE 6 lt FULL AUTO TRANSFER FILE DISABLED Site status The following table provides a description of each field of the Site Status information screen screen See page 5 2 to change Voltage Current Channels On The channels turned on in the Active Channels screen See page 6 6 Database Percentage of database memory that is full Updates automatically as new events are saved Auto Transfer File Indicates status of Auto Transfer feature Enabled or Disabled Shows of usage if Enabled Housekeeping Functions 5 11 Checking 4300 Status Introduction The 4300 Status screen displays information about the 4300 s hardware Screen 4366 STATUS INPUT GOOD MEMORY 512K GOO HOST CPU U4 8 RCP CPU v1 0 DATABASE v1 0 TASK CARD POLite SHTME 4300B 503 Analyzer status The following table provides a description of each field of the 4300 Status screen options Field Description Input Good Voltage and or current inputs within specified range Overrange Voltage and or current range for one of the inputs has been exceeded Overload Voltage and or current safety limit for one of the inputs has been exceeded Turn off power and disconnect the unit Memory xxx Total amount of internal memory available for data storage Goo
15. SPANISH GERMAN ITALIAN NEXT a LANG SELECT 4300B 102 Press NEXT LANG until the desired language appears on the screen Press SELECT to choose the Present Language Press EXIT to enable the language selected Result All screens will be displayed in the selected language Select item 5 SELECT LANGUAGE Result The following screen will appear 1 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Overview Continued POLite TASKCards available POLite TASKCard The PQLite TASKCard is available in two model configurations POLite HTEM 1 Phase Single Phase The Single Phase PQLite TASKCard turns the 4300 into a power quality monitor that records sags swells interruptions transients and power It provides full power quality and harmonics monitoring for two 2 active channels V I and neutral V I From the four A B C and D Channel connectors found in the 4300 instrument only Channels A and D are valid and enabled when using Single Phase TASKCards Channels B and C are masked and set to OFF by default The Single Phase TASKCard can measure record and analyze up to sixteen 16 power quality parameters It has memory card functions that allow data to be saved to an optional memory card manually automatically or both The DRANETZ BMI TASKCard system allows users to easily and cost effectively upgrade the 4300 instrument by simply switching from a Single Phase to a Three Phase TASKCard POLite HTEM 3 Phase Three Phase
16. 04 74 14 36 57 00 1996 04 24 15 23 57 00 Time range of data to be appended with the document file 1995 12 12 11 12 40 00 1995 12 12 11 17 53 00 Continued on next page Optional Accessories A 13 Using CompactFlash Card with TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher Continued Procedure un Press Append to start the conversion You may now save the document into a new disk file with a new name so the original data is not overwritten NOTE 1 EVT MDB files will never be modified by this operation Only the DNV file is changed If you take a close look in the event list you will see a new type of event that indicates where in time the newest file starts Event number 72 in the example below K i 23 11 12 57 821 Pre Post trigger 13 31 549 Pre Post trigger 13 31 566 AY RMS Norm to Lo 13 31 566 AV Rel trans Norm to Hi 13 31 582 AV RMS Lo to Norm 13 31 599 Pre Post trigger 13 42 384 BY RMS Timeout 13 42 384 CV RMS Timeout 17 53 000 Monitoring off 14 36 57 000 File Join Event 14 36 57 000 Monitoring on 14 36 57 730 Cyclic init 14 37 05 000 ACP Reconfigure ACP 14 37 05 000 ACP Sync acquired 14 37 05 000 Composite init 14 37 05 000 Harmonic init 14 37 56 000 Timed event 14 38 56 000 Timed event The new File Join event contains a complete set of instrument configurations When you select the first event of the joined file DRAN VIEW uses the File Join event to insert the instrument configuration cont
17. 6 19 to 6 20 or the unit will beep and not accept the value Press ENTER Enabling Disabling a Follow these steps to enable disable a parameter parameter 1 Press the NEXT LIMIT key to move the highlight bar to the desired parameter and channel Press ENABL DISABL Result The string XXX will be displayed for disabled parameters Continued on next page 6 24 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Editing Parameter Thresholds Continued Changing the Follow these steps to edit the setup name The setup name can be up to 20 setup name characters long Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the desired character Press ENTER 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the full setup name is displayed Up to 20 characters can be entered 5 Press EXIT twice until the ACTIVATE key is displayed Press ACTIVATE NOTE The new setup name will not take effect until the ACTIVATE key is pressed NOTE New parameter thresholds do not take effect until the ACTIVATE key is pressed Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 25 Editing Parameter Thresholds Continued Entering a Follow these steps to enter a harmonic number for V HARM or I HARM harmonic number Sep e4 35 17 43 34 SETUP HAME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE THRESHOLD CH A CH B CH C CH D P P LIMIT GROUP DISHBEL VALUE HARMS u FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Channels B and C are masked and set to OFF by default Move the highlight bar to nn V HARM or
18. Abdeck und Seitenplatte unmittelbar am betreffenden Terminal oder Ger t NM Vorsichtshinweis siehe Begleitdokumente dieses Handbuch Gleichstrombetrieb im Terminal oder Ger t D Netzschalter 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual V Safety Summary Continued Safety precautions The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or current connection is being made to the 4300 Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits Hands shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power line Before each use inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation Replace immediately if defective Set the 4300 power switch to Off Before connecting to electric circuits to be monitored open their related circuit breakers or disconnects DO NOT install any connection of the 4300 to live power lines Connections must be made to the 4300 first then connect to the circuit to be monitored These safety precautions are repeated where appropriate throughout this manual vi 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual CHANGE STATUS Change No 0 Original Issue September 15 1995 Change No 1 Revision A January 15 1997 Incorporating ECO 3313 3458 3459 3499 Change No 2 Revision B May 1 2002 Incorporating ECO 16203 16258 16273 16497 16592 16594 16630 Chapter Page No Titl
19. JEX ENTER on Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 11 Entering Scale Factors Continued Procedure Follow these step to enter scale factors Enter the scale factor for the voltage channel 6 12 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Frequency Synchronization Introduction Sync during power up Loss of external sync during power up Normal frequency synchronization sync of 4300 analog signal processing circuits is controlled by sampling the external ac signal input on channel A Loss of external sync causes the 4300 to poll other valid voltage channels A B or C for an alternate external sync If none exists then internal sync is automatically selected Depending on the type of circuit configuration the instrument will attempt to autosearch to sync to any valid voltage channel see table below Users may choose to disable the autosearch function and specify sync mode EXT CH D Typically external sync on CH D is specified if it is known that the signals on A B or C are inappropriate for use as a sync source i e the frequency is unstable or DC A clean 50 60 or 400 Hz signal can be input to CH D and used as a sync signal Failure to connect an external sync or to select an internal sync during current monitoring will result in erroneous data being collected and displayed On power up the 4300 will initially attempt to sync on the channel A input voltage signal If a valid input is available then th
20. PF Refer to page will be calculated correctly 4 7 for screen description Continued on next page 4 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing Meter Mode Continued FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Displaying the The same procedures apply to display the Meter Mode screen Press the SCTEEN METER MODE key on the Scope Mode screen View Data menu or Setup menu Certain channels and parameters differ according to the monitoring functions inherent in Single Phase TASKCards Jun 16 35 10 37 87 Values are METER MODE updated once CHAH VOLT ANP HATT LIA 4 per second A 114 5 1 365k 143 6k 156 7k D B DD B eia B eia B pia NEXT METER Saves all meter phasor z ETE and harmonic values to 114 5 U 1 368kI 143 6kW 156 7kVA Displays groups in the EMAESEAEAEJEJ following order Be Volt Amp VOLTS Watt 114 5 VA 8 889 VAR PF Hz V Unb Vthd Ithd ICF PHRSOR VOLTS KF A 115 e opp Demand Energy V Hnn Hnn CIRCUIT TWPE SINGLE PHRSE Refer to page 4 7 for screen description Continued on next page Scope and Meter Mode 4 5 Viewing Meter Mode Continued Available The following table lists the parameters that can be viewed in meter mode parameters Abbreviation Screen Volts Total Harmonic Distortion Amps Total Harmonic Distortion Racor EI EEE Dum Dm 4 Exuy WHR 3 Vols amonio Number Viums 3 Amps Harmonie Number Temna 3
21. The Three Phase PQLite TASKCard turns the 4300 into a power quality monitor that records sags swells interruptions power harmonics and transients It incorporates all previous individual TASKCard PQLite H T M harmonics transient capture memory functionalities plus demand and energy recording The Three Phase TASKCard provides for eight 8 channel monitoring 4V AT of power quality harmonics and energy All four A B C and D Channel connectors are valid and enabled when using Three Phase TASKCards It also has memory card functions which allow data to be saved to an optional memory card manually automatically or both 4300B 03 Continued on next page Introduction 1 3 Overview Continued This manual This manual contains instructions for operating the Dranetz 4300 with any kind of PQLite TASKCard installed Functions that are specific to each kind of TASKCard will be noted as such where they are discussed Specifically functions specific to a Single Phase TASKCard are accompanied by the heading FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Where there is no reference made to a particular TASKCard this means that the functionalities apply to both Single Phase and Three Phase TASKCards In this chapter The following topics are covered in this chapter Unpacking the 4300 1 3 Physical Description Operational Description 1 8 1 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Unpacking The 4300 Introduction Unpacking Shipping dam
22. circuit using a standard 115 Vrms AC outlet and four jumper cables which allow easy interconnection of the measurement cables Optional Accessories A 7 Optional Accessories Descriptions Continued Ordering To order accessories contact Dranetz Customer Service Department at information Dranetz B MI Tel 732 287 3680 1000 New Durham Road Tel 1 800 372 6832 Edison NJ 08818 4019 USA FAX 732 248 1834 Attention Customer Service www dranetz bmi com A 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Section B CompactFlash Card Overview Introduction This Section focuses on the optional accessory that can be used to replace old model SRAM memory cards the CompactFlash cards CompactFlash can be used with TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher Upgrade features as well as instructions on how to use the card with PP4300 and TASKCard PQLite V4 2 are discussed In this section The following topics are covered in this section CompactFlash Card Power Features Using CompactFlash Card with the PP4300 A 11 Using Compact Flash Card with TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher Optional Accessories A 9 CompactFlash Card Power Features Key Features The sleek versatile CompactFlash Card replaces the optional SRAM memory data card and is now available for use with the PP4300 TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher support the use of CompactFlash cards This new model memory card has a more robust data handling and storage capability and has the following key f
23. error messages on A sync status i l message will a appear briefly 8 080 U div SG os SELECT CURRENT PROBECS m vs 4300 35 To display the Scope Mode screen select NO at the Select Current Probe s prompt Continued on next page 3 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Initial Power Turn On Continued Power on sequence FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD 1 Connect ac adapter battery charger plug into right side of 4300 Plug the ac adapter plug into an ac power source Press the 4300 On Off power key to on Result The following sequence of screens will be displayed during a successful power turn on using a Single Phase TASKCard ORANETZ Single Phase A U4 lt c gt 1999 Dranetz Technologies Inc If any test reads Failed restart the unit If failure persists call Dranetz at 1 800 DRANTEC If an error message is displayed refer to TASKCard error messages on A sync status message will appear briefly SELECT CURRENT PROBECS gt Ey YES 4300 35 To display the Scope Mode screen select NO at the Select Current Probe s prompt Continued on next page Basic Operation 3 5 Initial Power Turn On Continued TASKCard The following table describes the possible error messages when loading the error messages TASKCard and the corrective action to take for each NOTE If no error messages are displayed proceed to the next page 3 6 TASKCard Not Found Please turn off instrument and
24. following pages for detailed descriptions of their functionality Viewing Data 8 31 Section E Downloading Events from 4300 to a Computer Overview In this section The following topics are covered in this section Hardware Requirements Software Requirements Connection Guidelines Downloading Events 8 32 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Hardware Requirements Equipment required To download events from the PP4300 through the optical port you must have the following equipment available Personal computer or laptop computer with Windows operating system and a serial communications port Isolated Communications Module P N PP4300 RS232 OPTICAL CABLE A 9 PIN RS232 TERMINATOR TO PP 4300 OPTICAL PORT The ISOLATED COMMUNICATIONS MODULE is a communications media that is used to transfer data EVENTS from the 4300 to a personal computer or a laptop It consists of two parts the fiber optic cable that goes into the optical port of the 4300 and the 4300RS232 adapter that is terminated by a 9 pin RS232 connector The RS232 interface is supported using the PC standard serial ports COMI to COMA Viewing Data 8 33 Software Requirements DRAN LINK To download events from the PP4300 through the optical port you must have application the following program available DRAN LINK 4300 V1 0 communications utility software DRAN LINK 4300 is an easy to use Windows application which permits transfer
25. fuse which is rated 600V Recommended fuse type is Littelfuse part number KLKD0 25 rated 600V AC DC 0 25 A fast blow Do not replace fuse again if failure is repeated Repeated failure indicates a defective condition that will not clear with replacement of the fuse Refer condition to a qualified technician The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or current connection is being made to the 4300 Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits Hands shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power line Before each use inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation Replace immediately if defective Set the 4300 power switch to Off Before connecting to electric circuits to be monitored open their related circuit breakers or disconnects DO NOT install any connection of the 4300 to live power lines Connections must be made to the 4300 first then connect to the circuit to be monitored Continued on next page Common Circuit Connections F 3 Overview Continued Voltage and current connections Phasor diagrams This section contains numerous drawings of both voltage and current probe connections that are required when power measurements are to be made Voltage Voltage probes are connected to the individual source or load line and are referenced to the return c
26. limit Long Duration Variations Interruption lt 10 of Vnominal Overvoltages gt V high limit Undervoltages i lt V low limit Keen Viowlimit nominal NOTE Short duration variations will not be saved as events themselves but will be recorded and categorized in the return to normal event for the associated channel Long duration events will cause a TIMEOUT event for the channel that went out of limits 8 26 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Section D Event Waveforms Overview In this section The following topics are covered in this section Viewing Event Waveforms Analyzing Event Waveforms Viewing Data 8 27 Viewing Event Waveforms What is displayed Waveform analysis Three cycle waveform One cycle waveform The Event Waveform screen displays the actual voltage or current waveforms that occurred at the time of an event One or three cycles are displayed depending on the parameter Detailed analysis of each waveform can be performed with the four functions on the Event Waveform Data menu an all channels all parameters report Scope Mode display voltage and current harmonics display and voltage and current phasor display Definition A three cycle waveform consists of the cycle the event occurred in plus one cycle before and one cycle after The three cycles are designated as pre fault fault and post fault Parameters The following parameters will be displayed as three cycle
27. minus sign indicates that the harmonic power flows from the load to the source No sign indicates that the harmonic power flows from the source to the load Scope and Meter Mode 4 9 4 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Chapter 5 Housekeeping Functions Overview Introduction Housekeeping functions consists of the miscellaneous tasks that you need to perform to keep your 4300 running in an efficient and organized way These are tasks that you might perform only occasionally NOTE No circuit connections need to be made for any of the procedures described in this chapter In this chapter The following topics are covered in this chapter Running a Self Test Housekeeping Functions 5 1 Entering a Site Name Introduction NOTE Procedure This function allows you to enter a site name of up to 20 characters The site name is used to create filenames on the memory card The filenames that are created are in standard DOS format eight characters maximum You must make sure that the first eight characters for each site name are unique otherwise you will create files with the same name For example If you name one site 4300 SITE 1 and another 4300 SITE 2 the filename 4300SITE will be created for both spaces are deleted when the filename is created Follow these steps to enter a site name Action From Scope Mode press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 2 Set Programmable Features From the Set Prog
28. one line display E 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Messages One line messages Sync Lost Ch A B C or D The unit cannot synchronize to the specified channel Either no voltage or a voltage outside the sync range is being applied If the unit continues to switch between Sync Lost and Sync Acquired you may have to change to internal sync Sync Acquired Ch A B C or D The unit has synchronized to the specified voltage channel Probe Ch A B C or D Connect A current probe has been connected to the specified channel Probe Ch A B C or D Disconnect The current probe on the specified channel has been disconnected Volts Overload Ch A B C or D The voltage range for the specified channel has been exceeded Amps Overload Ch A B C or D The current range for the specified channel has been exceeded Use a probe with a range appropriate for your measurements Volts Overrange Ch A B C or D The voltage safety limit for the specified channel has been exceeded Turn off power to the circuit and disconnect the unit Amps Overrange Ch A B C or D The current safety limit for the specified channel has been exceeded Turn off power to circuit and disconnect the unit Continued on next page System Messages E 3 Messages Continued Full screen message TASKCard error messages E 4 Battery Low The charge on the internal battery is low The battery pack can be charged by connecting the AC
29. to display the Read Events From Memory Card screen From the Scope Mode screen press VIEW DATA From the View Data Menu select item 4 Read Events From Memory Card Result The following screen will appear Sep 14 35 48 26 18 READ EVENTS FROM MEMORY CARD CRUTIUOH EUEHTS PRESEHTL IM MEMORY WILL BE DELETED WHEN ENENTS FROM THE CARO ARE COPIED INTO MEMORY PRESS EXIT TO CAHCEL PRESS TRANSFER TO CONTINUE 4300 83 Continued on next page Viewing Data 8 5 Reading the Auto Transfer File From a Memory Card Continued Procedure Follow these steps to read the Auto Transfer file on the memory card Press TRANSFER Result The following screen will appear Sep 14 95 BS 17 86 STARTING DATE AND TIME STARTING DATE Smmm dd yy gt Sep 14 93 STARTING TIME hh mms ms 69 20 04 00 EHTER ENTER DATE TIME 4300 84 NOTE 1 If an error message is displayed refer to the table on the next page NOTE 2 The default time and date will be for the first event in the file Are the date and time correct If yes go to step 9 If no go to next step Press SELECT DATE The menu bar will change to the following Enter the desired starting date pressing ENTER after each portion of the date Press SELECT TIME Enter the desired starting time pressing ENTER after each portion of the time Continued on next page 8 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Reading the Auto Transfer File From a Me
30. 0 Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits Hands shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power line Before each use inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation Replace immediately if defective Press the 4300 On Off power key to Off Before connecting to electric circuits to be monitored open their related circuit breakers or disconnects DO NOT install any connection of the 4300 to live power lines e Connections must be made to the 4300 first then connect to the circuit to be monitored Continued on next page 3 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Continued Measurement Description Voltage measurement cables are provided as standard accessories cable set and are stored in a cable pouch as part of the measurement cable set part number 116042 G1 Each cable set consists of a cable and alligator clip Voltage Rating Direct connection of all voltage measurement cables are rated at 600 Vrms max For measuring voltages greater than 600 Vrms potential transformers PTs must be used Contents The voltage measurement cables are shown on the next page positioned relative to their actual use A cable set consists of eight 6 foot channel measurement cable assemblies probes each with a detachable alligator jaw safety clip assembly maximum jaw opening 3
31. 00 PQLite Operator s Manual Appendix A Optional Accessories Overview Introduction This appendix is divided into two sections Section A provides a general listing of the various optional accessories available for use with the PP4300 It features basic descriptions of some of the optional accessories Section B provides detailed discussion on the CompactFlash memory card the optional accessory that replaces the old model memory card Discussion includes upgrade features as well as instructions on how to use the CompactFlash with the PP4300 and with TASKCard PQLite version 4 2 or higher In this appendix This Appendix is divided into two Sections Accessory List and Descriptions Optional Accessories A 1 Section A Accessory List and Descriptions Overview Introduction This Section lists the optional accessories that are available for the 4300 Descriptions for some of the accessories are given after the list In this section The following topics are covered in this section Optional Accessories List Optional Accessories Descriptions A 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Optional Accessories List Optional Accessories A 3 Optional Accessories List Continued TASKCard PQLite Single Phase PQLITE HTEM 1PHASE TASKCard PQLite Three Phase PQLITE HTEM 3PHASE Voltage Cable Accessory Pack VCP 4300 Phase Power Adapter PPA PP1 R 115 External Power Supply 116297G1 A 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Optiona
32. 3 95 DESCRIBE APPLICATION SINGLE PHASE NOMINAL LINE VOLTAGE 120 MONITOR CURRENT Press the NEXT NOMINAL LINE CURRENT 38 NEUTRAL TO GROUND SCREEN key to step rp REU LINE EU Lon OFFI scr 4300B 601 through the remaining Easy Start screens Monitoring Monitoring Combinations The following table lists the input channels that will combinations be turned on based on the settings of the two previous screens Monitor Neutral to Single Phase Split Phase 3 Phase Current Ground Wye or Delta Va Vd la Id Va Vb Vd la Va Vb Vc Vd la Ib Id Ib Ic Id OFF Vata Ia Va Va Vb la lb la Ib Va Vb Vc Ia Ib Ic or ON a Ve VEN VE VE EVA vo va Vb Continued on next page 6 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Using Easy Start Continued Easy Start setup Parameter thresholds The following table lists the Easy Start settings for the parameters in the setup All other parameters are turned off I TRANS Some users prefer not to set an initial parameter value for V THD They collect and plot data first to get a V THD trend setting Some users prefer to set the V TRANS and I TRANS between 150 200 or a parameter setting not lower than 100 Waveform capture settings The following table lists the parameters that will have waveforms saved to memory when the corresponding threshold is exceeded All other parameters are turned off Waveform Capture Record All Channels VLOLIM N
33. 4 in 20 mm The safety clip assemblies are red and black for each of the four channels One cable each of red channel A yellow channel B blue channel C and gray channel D and four each of white are provided A pouch for storage of the cables and the AC adapter battery charger is included in the contents of the measurement cable set but is not shown in the figure Measurement cable set diagram 4300 19 Continued on next page Basic Operation 3 11 Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Continued Connection Follow these guidelines when making voltage connections guidelines Refer to the measurement cable set figure for color coding of probes that connect to input channel connectors A B C and D Each channel input has plus and minus differential inputs of 60 to 600 Vrms max Channel D has an additional low voltage range of 0 5 to 20 Vrms max for low voltage measurements Example Single The following figure shows a voltage connection to a single phase circuit for phase channel A connection RED I U RED SOURCE 4300 20 Continued on next page 3 12 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Continued Example The following figure shows a voltage connection using channel D as a e to differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage Connections are groun identical for split phase high leg delta and wye configurations One probe conne
34. 4300 and if successful begins transferring data to the file DRAN LINK 4300 displays a progress indicator window during the transfer operation The window has a CANCEL button to permit termination of data transfer Downloading data from the Internal memory of the 4300 takes about 3 minutes Download Memory Card command Communicate Menu Link DRAN LINK 4300 will prompt for a file in which to save the download data using a File Save dialog Once a filename has been specified DRAN LINK 4300 attempts to establish communication with the 4300 and if successful begins transferring data to the file DRAN LINK 4300 displays a progress indicator window during the transfer operation The window has a CANCEL button to permit termination of data transfer Downloading the data from the External memory of the 4300 takes about 20 minutes for a typical 2MB memory card DRAN LINK 4300 produces a message display to signal the end of the transfer operation DRAN LINK 4300 also produces a message display if the 4300 reports an error or the transfer operation is aborted at the 4300 NOTE Do not attempt to save the datafile on a floppy disk The amount of data that is transferred from the memory card will exceed the capacity of a floppy disk and produce a disk full error during the transfer It is recommended to upgrade your TASKCard PQLite version to at least V3 8 to ensure a faster and more reliable download Viewing Data 8 37 8 38 43
35. Adapter Battery Charger to the 4300 A depleted battery pack can be recharged in 2 hours with the unit off and 24 hours with the unit on The Battery Charge Indicator glows steadily while charging and flashes when fully charged The 4300 will always operate on the charger and is designed to do so regardless of the state of charge of the battery The following table describes the possible error messages when loading the TASKCard and the corrective action to take for each TASKCard Not Found Please turn off instrument and insert valid Model 4300 card Corrupt TASKCard Please Install TASKCard WARNING The Task Card found now installed Is different than last used previous Task Card CHANGING TASK CARDS MAY ERASE MEMORY Any of the following DSP Processor Download Failed DSP Processor Will Not Respond 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual TASKCard may not be installed or is installed incorrectly Turn off power and recheck TASKCard installation A TASKCard was found but it was not recognized as a valid TASKCard Turn off power and recheck TASKCard If the TASKCard is properly inserted there may be a problem Notify Dranetz for further assistance Press any key to continue or turn off the unit and reinstall the last TASKCard used TASKCard download problem Notify Dranetz for further assistance Overview Who should read this section WARNING ADVERTEN CIA Appendix F Common Circuit Connections
36. C 2 Battery Pack Replacement C 5 Battery Pack Safety Precautions Memory Card Battery Replacement C 7 Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure C 1 Battery Specifications Battery pack Memory backup Location Battery compartment on the bottom of the unit Number of batteries in pack 6 Type Sealed rechargeable NiCad cells Voltage 7 2 V de Capacity 1 6 Ah Length of operation More than two hours when fully charged Suggested replacement interval Two years Part Number BP4300 NOTE The length of time that the 4300 can operate on the battery pack degrades over the life of the batteries and the number of charge discharge cycles A storage capacitor on the CPU board is used for backup of the 4300 s data configurations and setup when the battery pack is removed The capacitor s charge will maintain memory for two hours The capacitor is not operator replaceable C 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Battery Pack Safety Precautions WARNING ADVERTEN CIA AVERTISSE MENT WARNUNG Battery safety precautions DO NOT intentionally short circuit the battery pack The batteries are capable of providing hazardous output currents if short circuited The Power Platform is equipped with an internal battery charger circuit Do not attempt to charge the batteries with an external charger other than the Dranetz battery charger since improper charging could cause battery explosion NO ponga intenci
37. C OFF OFF D LOW ON Continued on next page 6 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Turning Input Channels On and Off Continued Procedure Follow these steps to turn on any or all input channels Press the VOLTS ON OFF key to toggle the highlighted voltage channel between on and off NOTE Channel D voltage has three possible settings LOW 0 5 20 Vrms HIGH 10 600 Vrms and OFF Pressing this key cycles through the three settings 2 Press the AMPS ON OFF key to toggle the highlighted current channel between on and off Press the NEXT CHAN key Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each channel Where to go Refer to the following table to find the next topic from here IF you want to THEN see page select your circuit type select sync frequency 6 15 change the timed interval setting 6 17 change the monitoring setup Long term Monitoring 6 7 Selecting Your Circuit Type Introduction You must select a circuit type when you are collecting data for power parameters such as watts VAs and VARs If you don t select the proper circuit type the ABC values won t be calculated correctly Displaying the Follow these steps to display the Circuit Type screen screen From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 5 Advanced Setup Options 3 From the Advanced Setup Options menu select item 1 Set Input Configurations 4 From the Set Input Configurations menu select item 1 Set Circu
38. ETUP HAME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE THRESHOLD CH pn CH B CH C CH D HI LIN 128 8 PA PF PA LO LIM 163 8 P P P TRAHS PA P PU THO X 4 P P PA FREG SENS P P P EDIT RCTI T PRS ES NOTE If you changed any thresholds they will be displayed on this screen You can still cancel any changes that you ve made by pressing EXIT 4300B 612 FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Channels B and C are masked and set to OFF by default Press ACTIVATE Result Messages at the top of the screen will be displayed in the following sequence Monitoring Off if monitoring was on Sync Acquired Ch A Monitoring On The screen will return to the Setup Menu Long term Monitoring 6 29 Turning Monitoring On Before you turn No data is acquired stored when monitoring is turned off Before turning monitoring on Procedure After you turn monitoring on monitoring on connect the 4300 to the circuit Refer to Appendix F for the correct connection diagram After connecting to the circuit clear memory to eliminate extraneous data Refer to page 5 7 Follow these steps to turn on monitoring From Scope Mode press SETUP Result The following screen will appear May 36 95 SETUP MENO EASY START SET PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES TURH MONITORING OH MEMORY FUNCTIONS RDURHCED SETUP OPTIONS SCOPE METER d UTEM HODE MODE IMOWICS DATA 4300 75 Select item 3 Turn Monitoring On Result The following screen will appear
39. H ALL EVENTS IH IHTERHRL MEMORY HILL BE DELETED PRESS EXIT TO ABORT Press the CLEAR MEMORY key If monitoring is on when memory is cleared the 4300 will take initial readings for all active channels and save them as events Housekeeping Functions 5 7 Resetting the 4300 to the Factory Configuration Definition List The factory configuration of the 4300 is the default setting of the monitoring setup input configurations and programmable features of the 4300 when it left the factory Factory configuration consists of the following be Input Channels Setup All channels settoon 66 Monitoring Setup Thresholds Waveform Capture Settings Interval for Timed Readings Memory Auto Transfer LCD Backlight Auto Shutoff Continued on next page 5 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Resetting the 4300 to the Factory Configuration Continued Setup listing The following table lists the settings for the default setup 0 vrom ws om om om or vmma ws om om or o fi fi fi fi 0 fi fi fi O O I LO LIM O O O A TRANS Transient HARM Harmonic SENS Sensitivity LIM Limit In Single Phase TASKCards Channels B and C are masked and set to OFF by default o 5 0 5 ff ff ff i ff fi fi fi ff fi fi fi ff fi fi fi fi f f or MC E on on or Exon on on ee TRANS or or om or om on EXE on os on on on on on o
40. Jan 28 95 15 22 43 YOU HAVE CHOSEN TURH MOHITORIHG OH PRESS YES TO TURN MONITORING ON PRESS EXIT TO CANCEL 4300 76 Press YES to turn on monitoring After turning monitoring on do not leave the unit in Scope Mode Scope Mode uses up a huge amount of processor time and is not designed to monitor events To ensure proper energy monitoring while there is no user key activity the Scope Mode screen will automatically time out after 15 minutes to return to the main menu See page 4 3 for details on Scope Mode timeout 6 30 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Overview Where you can save data In this chapter Chapter 7 Saving Data The 4300 allows you to save data manually or automatically in two places internal memory or the optional memory card Internal memory Data is always saved automatically in the internal memory when monitoring is on Data can be saved manually in the internal memory by pressing the SAVE key on the Scope or Meter mode screens Memory card Data is saved automatically on the optional memory card when the Auto Transfer mode is enabled It can be saved manually by using the Write Events function on the Memory Card Functions screen The following topics are covered in this chapter Setting Memory Storage Mode Automatically Saving Data to a Memory Card Manually Saving Data to a Memory Card Saving Data 7 1 Setting Memory Storage Mode Introduction Fill and Stop mode Overwrite mo
41. Jun 16 95 PHASOR 115 115 8 0 Single phase A single phase voltage or current phasor is displayed as a single line showing a channel reference at 0 degrees and a magnitude relative to its measured value An arrowhead on the line indicates direction Jun 16 95 Lon PHASOR WOLTS A 115 e Bag D 60 270 PARAM METER Continued on next page Common Circuit Connections F 5 Verifying Voltage and Current Connections Continued Split phase Split phase vectors are displayed as dual lines showing channel references and magnitudes and opposite 180 degrees directions Three phase Three phase vectors are displayed as three lines 120 degrees apart in a resistive load unity power factor Phase displacement will occur in a reactive load Correct 3 phase The voltage phasor display shown below is for a three phase four wire wye voltage phasor connection connections Jun 16 35 PHRSOR H 115 B 115 C 118 D 8 8 4300 43 Correct 3 phase The current phasor display shown below is for a three phase 4 wire wye connections Sep 36 95 PHASOR AMPS Ae 1 1k e 358 B 1 2k e 226 D 1 1k 118 4300 98 Continued on next page F 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Verifying Voltage and Current Connections Continued Incorrect The following phasor display shows an incorrect current probe connection The current phasor phasor for channel C is 180 out of phase This can be corrected by
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43. N VIEW starts to become slower and slower due to the huge amount of data The practical limitation depends on the performance of your computer For information on the DRAN VIEW and DRAN VIEW Pro software package see Chapter 8 Viewing Data Downloading Events from 4300 to a Computer Software Requirements on page 8 34 Optional Accessories A 15 A 16 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Appendix B Technical Specifications Overview In this appendix The following specifications are covered in this appendix Measured Parameters Computed Parameters L8 TR2500 Current Probe Technical Specifications B 1 General Dimensions Environmental System Time Clock Memory CompactFlash Memory Card new model Memory Card old model Power Requirements Input resistance Size 12 Width x 2 5 Height x 8 Depth 30 x 6 4 x 20 3 cm Weight 5 pounds 2 2 kg Operating 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F Storage 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 F Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Crystal controlled 1 second resolution Event time clock displays to 10 msec resolution Time displayed in 24 hour format HH MM SS Accurate to 60 seconds per month 280 kbytes of standard non volatile data RAM event storage 256 kbytes of standard volatile data RAM system memory 256 kbytes of program EEPROM system memory Sizes range from 8Mbytes to 32 Mbytes TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher support the use of Compa
44. OM 4300 PQLITE Published by Dranetz BMI 1000 New Durham Road Edison NJ 08818 4019 USA Telephone 1 800 372 6832 or 732 287 3680 Fax 732 248 1834 Web site www dranetz bmi com Copyright O 1995 1997 2002 Dranetz BMI All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transcribed in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission from the publisher Dranetz BMI Edison NJ 08818 4019 Printed in the United States of America P N OM 4300 PQLITE Rev B li 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual ADVERTENCIA Una conexi n incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar Observe todas las instrucciones de instalaci n y operaci n durante el uso de este instrumento La conexi n de este instrumento debe ser hecha de acuerdo con las normas del C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA 70 2002 de EE UU adem s de cualquier otra norma de seguridad correspondiente a su establecimiento La instalaci n operaci n y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser realizada por personal calificado solamente El C digo El ctrico Nacional define a una persona calificada como una que est familiarizada con la construcci n y operaci n del equipo y con los riesgos involucrados AVERTISSEMENT Si l instrument est mal connect la mo
45. OTE Waveform Capture set to ON means that the waveform for the channel where the event occurred will be saved Record All Channels set to ON means that waveforms for all channels will be saved when an event occurs Example From the table above if the V LO LIM limit is crossed on Channel C then waveform data will be saved for that channel and all other active channels However if the V THD limit is crossed on Channel C then waveform data will be saved for that channel only Long term Monitoring 6 5 Turning Input Channels On and Off Introduction You must turn on any input channel that will be used for monitoring If a channel is not turned on no data will be collected for it NOTE The settings on this screen have no effect on the metering functions of the 4300 except for channel D high and low ranges The Scope Mode meter mode harmonics and phasor screens will all work normally Definition Input channels are the four voltage and current channels on the rear panel labeled CH A CH B CH C and CH D Displayingthe Follow these steps to display the Active Input Channels screen screen 3 From the Advanced Setup Options menu select 1 Set Input Configurations 4 From the Set Input Configurations menu select 2 Set Active Channels Result The following screen will appear ISep 14 95 RCTIUE CHRHHELS CHANNEL VOLTS Result FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Sep 14 95 09 16 12 ACTIVE CHANNELS CHANNEL VOLTS AMPS
46. PA 70 2002 and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation Installation operation and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as one who has the skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and who has received safety training on the hazards involved Qualified personnel who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors must follow applicable safety related work practices and procedures including appropriate personal protective equipment in compliance with the Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces ANSI NFPA 70E 2000 of USA and any additional workplace safety requirements applicable to your installation Una conexi n incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar Observe todas las instrucciones de instalaci n y operaci n durante el uso de este instrumento La conexi n de este instrumento debe ser hecha de acuerdo con las normas del C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA 70 2002 de EE UU adem s de cualquier otra norma de seguridad correspondiente a su establecimiento La instalaci n operaci n y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser realizada por personal calificado solamente El C digo El ctrico Nacional d
47. Power Factor V Freq e Peak V thd I thd e V harm __ e I harm __ e K Factor e V Unbalance 8 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Continued on next page Viewing Time Plots Continued Displaying the Follow these steps to display the Time Plot screen screen WE From the Scope Mode screen press VIEW DATA From the View Data Menu select item 1 Time Plots Result The following screen will appear Feb 16 95 16 24 43 TIME PLOT START DATE Jan 27 94 CHAHHEL_A RMS VOLTAGE HIGH 127 3 LOW 5 662 15 523 4 EI HM Te DILJ CEST E SEM 4300 86 A Moves highlight to next channel FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD NEXT CHAN will automatically select only between Channels A or D Viewing Data 8 11 Selecting a Parameter Procedure Follow these steps to select a parameter for the analog time plot From the Time Plot screen press SELECT PARAM Result The following screen appears an 28 35 61 26 SELECT PARAMETER TO PLOT 3 Freg ransien E thd I rm z thd I transient 2 harm 3 Watts z harm 3 WA 3 Unbalance WAR Energy Fur Factor parameter is highlighted NOTE The V and I harmonic numbers that are displayed for parameters 12 and 13 are the ones that were entered in the parameter threshold screen See page 6 26 Press EXIT 8 12 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Using Horizontal Zoom Introduction How to operate the zoom cursors Procedure The zoom function allo
48. ROUP JOISABL VALUE MAME 3 4300B 608 Parameter values are displayed for Channels A B C and D whenever available The xxx string simply means that the parameter function is disabled to enable disable parameters see page 6 24 FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD If you selected item 2 the following screen will appear Sep 29 95 17 06 44 SETUP NAME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE THRESHOLD CH A CH B CH C CH D OFF OFF 128 0 OFF OFF ARA S OFF OFF 166 6 U THD x OFF OFF ARA U FREQ HZ Z OFF OFF ANA NEXT JENABL ENTER EDIT A 117 GR VALUE name ESIT Parameter values are displayed for Channels A and D whenever available The xxx string simply means that the parameter function is disabled to enable disable parameters see page 6 24 On the other hand Channels B and C are masked and set to OFF by default They do not monitor nor record any data Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 23 Editing Parameter Thresholds Continued Changing a Follow these steps to change a threshold setting Press the NEXT LIMIT key to move the highlight bar to the desired parameter and channel threshold setting NOTE To enter a value parameter must be enabled If XXX is displayed for the highlighted parameter press ENABL DISABL Press ENTER VALUE The menu bar will change to the following 4300 49 Enter the desired value using the keypad The value of the highlighted parameter must be within the range shown on pages
49. RU ENERO Ie PP Ian Installing a TASK Card nenas neo a FUSE RE e ped cita Initial Power TU d EE ET eege sich eileen lable esis dese Agen Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables eese Conmiec ng Current Probes ege Seegen CHAPTER 4 Scope and Meter Mode OVINA Viewing Scope Mod aa Viewing Meter Mode iiic e itu ld Viewing Voltage and Current Phasots ida eee qict et a Viewing Harmonies Zeie egen eine nal CHAPTER 5 Housekeeping Functions OV OL VIC W ee ee Entering a Site Name micras codiciada sn hs Setting the Time and Date i sauce ee le Setting the LCD Light Audible Alarm and Language eee Tedrino MOmoEy A Ee de calc A avec ee Resetting the 4300 to the Factory Confteuraton eese EU 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual xi Table of Contents Continued Te EE E EE 5 12 Running a Sell PES sca case ls dba 5 13 CHAPTER 6 Long term Monitoring EIER 6 1 EE iS iO 6 3 Turning Input Channels On and O ica 6 6 Selecting Y our Circuit Type noi 6 8 Scale EE 6 10 Entero EE 6 11 SN AAA A E neve aa STEES 6 13 CHING Syne Parameters A teem aes 6 15 Changing the Timed Interval Setting na seems 6 17 Editing Parameter Thresholds u ieeentn sa Pe eee Ue Eee aes 6 19 Setting Waveform Capture misionera o ias EEE aE E a S ER SS 6 27 Activating a Setup EE 6 29 Turning Monitorin Onsa EE 6 30 CHAPTER 7 Saving Data OVEEVIOW aite bis scii ll reido cos 7 1 Setting Memory Storage Mode a
50. TIE Ge ea EE Cea reta A 2 A Ws dossier babens A o eet Ro rar I qudd A 2 Optional ACCESS o dd A 3 Optional Accessories Descriptions AAA A 5 Section B CompactFlash Card nn are A 9 Oye AP T A 9 CompactFlash Card Power Features om Diehl A 10 Using CompactFlash Card with the PP4300 eene A 11 Using CompactFlash Card with TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher A 12 APPENDIX B Technical Specifications OVIEDO ida B 1 General a NN B 2 Titeres dt as B 3 Measured Parameters 5 4 of eh A iia B 4 Lompuled A Ee B 6 TR2500 Current Probe 5 EET nete B 8 APPENDIX C Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure OVA EEE Age C 1 SAUCE YS PEC CAL een C 2 Battery Pack Safety Precautions una C 3 Battery Pack Replacement une sn ironia acces seno C 5 Memory Card Battery Replace MER C 7 APPENDIX D Operator Replaceable Parts List 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual xiii Table of Contents Continued APPENDIX E System Messages OVervleW aided aUo au om Hue alude aditus E 1 Message buc D E 2 E IAS PE TE ede te Sale aie eel in au ed ce ee dea eg Macca E 3 APPENDIX F Common Circuit Connections RE F 1 Verifying Voltage and Current Connections uurnseesnersnesnnernnnrsnnennnennnen nenn nn en nenne F 5 Single Phase pta F 8 Split PHASE T RSS F 9 Four Wire EE F 10 blodims or Grounded Delta nee F 11 Open Leg Delta ede F 13 Fisch LSD IA A ES F 14 Connecting to a Po
51. TIVITY PLOT WORST CASE EVENTS READ EVENTS FROM MEMORY CARD SITE AND 4300 STATUS SCOPE METER HARMON SETUP EVENT WORST UNE ACTIVITY CASE SITE PLOT STATUS PLOT EVENTS ENTER 239 SET START TIME AND DATE VERTICAL CONTROL SCALE 4800 STATUS EVENT REPORT WAVE DATA EVENT WAVEFORM EVENT DETAILS EVENT WAVEFORM DATA 1 2 3 SCOPE MODE HARMONICS V 1 amp W ALL CHANNELS ALL PARAMETERS 4 VOLTAGE AND CURRENT PHASORS EXIT HARMONICS ALL CHAN TEXT PHASOR ALL PARAM DISPLAY HARMONICS GRAPH FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Items 3 and 4 are not available SET since not all Channels are Enabled SCALES PQLite Menu Structure RUN SELF TEST G 3 Sdnouo9 ualaWvauvd 3Al3 WHO33AVM 138 OTOHS38HL 3SVHA 8 sag0ud iNauuno oNIQvau aani S4019v4 dol Suaiawvuvd eee TVAH3LNI ONS NVHO ITER adAL DEI 1x3 S380ud 1N3HHDO 138 SONIQV3H Q3I1 HO4 IVAYILNI Las Su313NVHVd ONAS 138 SuO10V4 31VOS 13S STINNVHO 3AILOV 13S 34dAL LInOHIO 138 q10Hs3uHi 1VOILN301 TINNVHO IVNAIMIANI 3unidvO WHOJ3AVM 13S SQ10HS3HH1 IVNGIAIGNI 138 Z SQ10HS3HH1 3SVHd E WOILNAGI 13S I nN3N dni3s 1103 dnias Av1dsia Sa10HS3HHl 13S Z SNOILVUNDIANOO 1ndNI 13S t SNOI1dO ANLIS AJONVAQY Setup Menu SNOILVUNDIJNOO INdNI 138 quvo AYOWAW IER 914N00 AYOLOVA OL 13838 300W ABOW3W AHOWSN 1N3A3 193138 uv319 1x3 NOI
52. This was done since Scope Mode appears as the first display screen following power up Menu structure At the bottom of all screens are function keys which when selected permit aids further selection of multiple functions The Menu Structure contains a listing of the important functions selectable under a function key Scanning the listing under a major function can help you find other related functions and ways to access It In this appendix The following menus are shown in this appendix Seabees Mode Menu Setup Menu POL me Menu Structure G 1 SHOSVHd 1X3_L ECG SOINOWHVH 13S HAVE SOINOWHVH Wvavd JNO NVHOTIV TANNVHO 193135 3dAL Wvavd TIY LINDYID NVHO 3NO MIA NOWHVH HALSW 3doos ANIAS NOMEVH H3l3 3400S AN13S MIA NOWBVH 4313W JAYS NVHO 1X3 JAYS MO ULNIXN JIX3N SNOIL4O dNL3S GSONVAQY S SNLVLS 00 ANY FLIS S SNOLLON H AHOWSW P QuvO AHOW3W WOU SIN3 Ad QV3H y AAO NO ONIHOLINON NUNL SLN3A3 3SVO 1SHOM Sdunivad d1avWAVHoOHd LAS Z 1O ld ALIALLOV LN3A3 Z l1HVIS ASV3 L JO ANIL L L1NV43Q NO U3MOd HalaWVHVd TIY IdNNVHO TW ualaw 03SN LSV 3QOW 3d09S ANN dNL3S ANN VIVO M3IA 3dON Y3LIW NOLLOd HS JjaOud IN SA ON Saq0Oud AN3Huno 193138 NO H3MOd Scope Meter Mode Menu 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual G 2 View Data Menu SELECT PARAMETER NO WAVE DATA EVENT DETAILS SCOPE MODE SELECT CHANNEL VIEW DATA MENU TIME PLOT EVENT AC
53. WARNING Death serious injury or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument Read and understand this manual before connecting this instrument Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 2002 of USA and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation Installation operation and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as one who has the skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and who has received safety training on the hazards involved Qualified personnel who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors must follow applicable safety related work practices and procedures including appropriate personal protective equipment in compliance with the Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces ANSI NFPA 70E 2000 of USA and any additional workplace safety requirements applicable to your installation Power Platform 4300 TASKCard PQLite USER S GUIDE Original Issue September 15 1995 Revision A January 15 1997 Revision B May 1 2002 DRANETZ BMI zum DRANETZ 1000 New Durham Road BMI Edison New Jersey 08818 4019 Part Number
54. age inspection Repacking for return shipment Return notice For maximum protection against possible shipping damage the 4300 has been sealed in a two piece plastic suspension pack enclosed within a durable shipping carton After opening the carton inspect the contents for possible shipping damage and check the carton inventory Unpack the 4300 from the carton as follows Remove any remaining literature inside the top of the carton Carefully remove the 4300 from its shipping carton Remove all accessories inside the carton Check that all of the standard accessories See next page are included Visually inspect the 4300 for possible shipping damage If any damage exists first notify and file an insurance claim with your carrier or underwriter or both Then notify Dranetz Customer Service Department of your intentions to return the unit DO NOT return the 4300 without prior instructions from Dranetz Customer Service Department Dranetz Customer Service Department can be reached at 732 287 3680 or 1 800 DRANTEC If the unit must be returned to Dranetz for service or repair wrap the unit securely in heavy packaging material and place in a well padded box or crate to prevent damage Do not return the 4300 in an unpacked box Dranetz Technologies Inc will not be responsible for damage incurred during transit due to inadequate packing on your part Notify Dranetz Customer Service of your intention of returning the unit Do no
55. anging the sync mode Changing the sync frequency From the Set Input Configurations menu select item 4 Set Sync Parameters Result The following screen will appear SVHC PARAMETERS SYHC MODE EXTERMAL HOMIHAL FREGUEHCY 66 8 4300 67 Press SELECT SYNC to toggle the sync mode between EXTERNAL INTERNAL and EXT CH D Follow these steps to change the sync frequency Press the SELECT SYNC key to select internal sync mode Press ENTER FREQ Result The menu bar will change to the following 4300 49 Enter the nominal frequency desired using the format xx xx NOTE The range for the nominal frequency is 15 to 450 Hz Press ENTER 6 16 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Changing the Timed Interval Setting Introduction What is saved Default interval Range Displaying the screen The Interval For Timed Readings screen allows you to define how often the 4300 saves data automatically when no disturbances occur This function fills in the gaps between disturbances on the time plot At the preset time interval the unit saves the values for all parameters on all active channels See page 4 5 for the list of parameter values that are saved Waveform data can also be captured Use the SELECT WAVE key to specify the waveforms to be saved with the timed event NOTE These waveforms can only be viewed with DRAN VIEW V2 0 or higher 15 minutes 5 to 7200 seconds for V3 5 and higher Follow the
56. ase rotation 4300_Phase_Sequence If the voltage and phase sequence do not match turn power OFF to the measurement circuits and interchange the incorrect voltage and or current connections Verify if the phase sequence is correct Once the phase sequence is correct you can now begin monitoring F 12 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Open Leg Delta Introduction The figure below shows the open leg delta with phase A C connected to channel A and phase B C connected to channel B Current probes are connected to channels A and B Connection diagram RETURN SOURCE 4300 23 Phasor diagrams Va 330 Common Circuit Connections F 13 High Leg Delta Introduction The 4 wire delta connected 120 240V source is connected with one phase connected to ground at mid point This phase provides 120V at phases A and C to ground Phase B is designated as the high leg connection and is measured at 208V 120V x 1 73 208V to ground The National Electrical Code 1996 NEC 215 8 identifies the high leg phase as the orange colored line Connection diagram B SOURCE 4300 29 Phasor diagrams 90 Ve 18 0 Vg Va F 14 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting to a Potential Transformer PT Safety Precautions NOTE Definition Connections WARNING ADVERTEN CIA AVERTISSE MENT WARNUNG Follow the safety precautions listed on page F 3 when making all potential transformer connections Poten
57. ayed screen Y L 4300 36 Den through the available probes Moves the highlight to the next channel Current Probe Selection Screen Continued on next page Basic Operation 3 17 Connecting a Current Probe Continued FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Connecting a The following default screen appears during the start up sequence using a Single probe before Phase TASKCard It appears when the unit is turned on whether a current probe Ke the 4300 i connected or not 8 66 Vrdiv SELECT CURRENT PROBECS gt 4300B 303 Selecting NO will cause the Scope Mode screen to appear shown on page 3 7 Selecting YES will cause the Current Probe Selection screen to appear shown below May 35 95 CURRENT PROBES The screen allows The screen you to select the CHANNEL PROBE TYPE 4 defaults to the probe you are using last selected for channels A and D MARR probes TR2500 Press EXIT to return PROBE A to the previously displayed screen y x 4300B 304 bw through the available probes Moves the highlight to the next channel Current Probe Selection Screen Continued on next page 3 18 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting a Current Probe Continued Connecting a To change probes while the 4300 is turned on follow these steps to return to the probe after Current Probe Selection screen turning the 4300 on From the Scope Mode screen or View Data menu press the SETUP key From the SETUP menu select
58. can be viewed two ways as a one line summary in an event list or a complete description on an event details screen There are two types of event lists the event report and worst case events Event report The event report can either list all events in memory as accessed from the Event Activity Plot screen or list all of the events that were used to make a particular time plot as accessed from the time plot screen For example the event report for a voltage rms time plot would list voltage rms events only no current power harmonic etc events would be listed Worst case events This is a list of the four worst events for nine parameters It is accessed from the View Data menu The following topics are covered in this section Viewing the Event Report Event Descriptions Viewing Worst Case Events Viewing Event Details IEEE 1159 Classifications 8 18 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing the Event Report Introduction Displaying the screen Report description WAVE DETAIL key The events that are stored in the internal memory of the 4300 or on a memory card can be viewed by displaying the event report If you access the report from the Event Activity Plot screen it is a list of all the events in memory in the order that they occurred If you access the report from the time plot screen it is a list of only the events that were used to make the time plot NOTE Events that are saved on a memory card must be r
59. ching for a sync frequency the composite meter data will appear lower than the single cycle event or single cycle scope data For instance this can occur at generator sites where the frequency stability can vary relative to loading 6 14 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Setting Sync Parameters Introduction Sync mode Nominal frequency Displaying the screen The sync parameters consist of the Sync Mode and the Nominal Frequency Default EXTERNAL External When set to EXTERNAL the 4300 attempts to sync to an incoming voltage signal as described on the previous two pages Internal When set to INTERNAL the 4300 uses the nominal frequency when making measurements External Channel D When set to EXT CH D the 4300 only attempts to sync to Vd The nominal frequency is used when the sync mode is set to internal or if a valid external sync was never acquired Default 60 Hz NOTE You should enter a nominal frequency that matches your line frequency This ensures that if the 4300 loses external sync it will have a corresponding internal sync Follow these steps to display the Sync Parameters screen From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 5 Advanced Setup Options 3 From the Advanced Setup Options menu select item 1 Set Input Configurations Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 15 Setting Sync Parameters Continued Displaying the screen continued Ch
60. chlu dieses Ger tes kann Tod schwere Verletzungen oder Feuer verursachen Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschlie en m ssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und verstanden haben Bei der Verwendung dieses Instruments m ssen alle Installation und Betriebsanweisungen beachtet werden Der Anschlu dieses Instruments mu in bereinstimmung mit den nationalen Bestimmungen f r Elektrizit t ANSI NFPA 70 2002 der Vereinigten Staaten sowie allen weiteren in Ihrem Fall anwendbaren Sicherheitsbestimmungen vorgenommen werden Installation Betrieb und Wartung dieses Instruments d rfen nur von Fachpersonal durchgef hrt werden In dem nationalen Bestimmungen f r Elektrizit t wird ein Fachmann als eine Person bezeichnet welche mit der Bauweise und dem Betrieb des Ger tes sowie den dazugeh rigen Gefahren vertraut ist Continued on next page F 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Overview Continued WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Safety precautions To avoid the risk of electric shock or burns always connect the safety or earth ground before making any other connections To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or physical injury it is strongly recommended to fuse the voltage measurement inputs Fuses must be located as close to the load as possible to maximize protection For continued protection against risk of fire or shock hazard replace only with same type and rating of recommended fuse Use only fast blow type
61. ctFlash cards 2Mbytes to 4 Mbytes depending on the optional memory card capacity Voltage 12 Vdc Consumption 18 watts max Voltage input 8 MQ Current input 200 kQ B 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Interfaces Installation Mains supply Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 Categories Measurement inputs Installation Category III Pollution Degree 2 Display Type Negative Transmissive Liquid Crystal Display LCD with Electroluminescent EL backlighting Resolution 240 x 128 dot matrix Size 4 25 x 2 27 inches 10 8 x 5 8 cm Alarm Audible alarm of short approximately 0 1 second or long approximately 1 second duration to call attention to an error condition or event trigger respectively Technical Specifications B 3 Measured Parameters Voltage Voltage transients Current Four fully differential voltage channels Channels A B C range 10 600 Vrms max Channel D low range 0 5 20 Vrms max Channel D high range 10 600 Vrms max Crest factor Maximum 1 7 at full scale Accuracy 1 0 of reading 0 05 full scale with input gt 10 full scale Channels A B C range 50 1000 Vpk Channel D low range 1 30 Vpk Channel D high range 50 1000 Vpk Frequency response Typically 4dB at lus for half sine wave pulse Accuracy 10 of reading 1 full scale for half sine wave pulses 210 us with input gt 10 full scale Transient Duration 1 usec minimum Four independent cu
62. cts the source neutral line to the D input Another probe connects the ground to the D input Any channel input may be used to perform this measurement but Channel D is usually used because it provides a low voltage range of 0 5 to 20 Vrms connection LINE SOURCE C LOAD NEUTRAL RETURN E GROUND 4300 21 Basic Operation 3 13 Connecting a Current Probe Safety precautions WARNING ADVERTEN CIA AVERTISSE MENT WARNUNG Current probes The following safety precautions apply to current probe connections in addition to those safety precautions stated on page 3 10 DO NOT attempt to measure current in any circuit in which the circuit to ground voltage exceeds the insulation rating of the current probe 600 Vrms max Make sure the jaws of the current probe are tightly closed Keep mating surfaces clean and free from foreign matter When using the TR2021 TR2021A or TR2510 current probe DO NOT clamp the probe jaws around a non insulated wire These probes are designed for use around insulated wire only Cuando utilice sondas de corriente TR2021 TR2021A o TR2510 NO sujete las mordazas de la sonda alrededor de un alambre sin aislamiento Estas sondas est n dise adas para usarse alrededor de cables aislados nicamente Lorsque vous utilisez la sonde de courant TR2021 TR2021A ou TR2510 NE CLAMPEZ PAS les m choires de la sonde autour d un fil non isol Ces sondes sont concues pour e
63. d Memory within specification Fault Memory corrupted Call Dranetz Host CPU Vx x Version of Host CPU firmware ACP CPU Vx x Version of ACP Acquisition Control Processor CPU firmware Database Vx x Version of event database TASKCard PQLite SHTME for Single Phase TASKCards POLite HTME for Three Phase TASKCards Continued on next page 5 12 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Running a Self Test Introduction Caution Precauci n Mise en garde Vorsicht Procedure The self test function performs an extensive test of all RAM on the 4300 The test lasts approximately 45 seconds Only run the self test during non critical monitoring times as no data is acquired during the test Monitoring will be turned off for the duration of the test El monitoreo quedar apagado mientras dure la prueba La surveillance sera mise Parr t pour toute la dur e du test Die Uberwachung ist w hrend des Tests ausgeschaltet Follow these steps to run a self test From the Scope Mode screen press VIEW DATA From the View Data Menu select item 5 SITE AND 4300 3 From the Site Status screen press SELF TEST Result The following screen will appear May Ed 395 12 24 48 RUM SELF TEST CAUTIOH LOSS OF DATA MILL RESULT IF THIS TEST IS SELECTED DURIMG DATA ACQUISITION RUM TEST DURIMG MOM CRITICAL MOHITORIHG TIMES OHLY x PRESS BEGIN TEST TO CONTINUE x PRESS EXIT TO ABORT
64. d dem Betrieb des Ger tes sowie den dazugeh rigen Gefahren vertraut ist 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual iii Safety Summary Definitions Symbols Definiciones S mbolos WARNING statements inform the user that certain conditions or practices could result in loss of life or physical harm CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could harm the Power Platform its data other equipment or property NOTE statements call attention to specific information The following International Electrotechnical Commission IEC symbols are marked on the top and rear panel in the immediate vicinity of the referenced terminal or device IN Caution refer to accompanying documents this manual Ge Direct current DC operation of the terminal or device D Power Switch Las ADVERTENCIAS informan al usuario de ciertas condiciones o pr cticas que podr an producir lesiones mortales o da o f sico Las PRECAUCIONES identifican condiciones o pr cticas que podr an da ar la Power Platform sus datos otros equipos o propiedad Las NOTAS llaman la atenci n hacia la informaci n espec fica Los siguientes s mbolos de la Comisi n Internacional Electrot cnica IEC aparecen marcados en el panel superior y el posterior inmediatos al terminal o dispositivo en referencia IN Precauci n consulte los documentos adjuntos este manual zen Operaci n de corriente continua CC del terminal o dispositivo D Inter
65. d that is inserted in the 4300 It contains an operating system designed for a specific application task Latest TASKCard PQLite releases include V4 0 and V4 2 e TASKCard PQLite V4 0 or higher offer upgrade features like Language Selection and Scope Mode Timeout See below for details on Language Selection and see page 4 2 for details on Scope Mode timeout e TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher support the use of CompactFlash memory cards CompactFlash is the new performance versatile card replacing the old type of SRAM memory data cards See page 1 10 for details TASKCard PQLite V4 0 or higher support features such as Language Selection Users now have the option to navigate the 4300 menu screens in any of the following languages English French Italian German e Spanish To select another language see instructions on page 1 2 Continued on next page Introduction 1 1 Overview Continued Language Follow these steps to select a new language Selection RSS At start up press SETUP from the SCOPE MODE screen From the SETUP menu select item 2 SET PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Result The following screen will appear Jun 2 7 95 69 24 12 SET PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES SET TIME amp DATE ENTER SITE FILE HAME LCD BACKLIGHT AUTO SHUTOFF EMABLEO AUDIBLE ALARM ON OFF OH SELECT LANGUAGE 4300B 101 Jun 2 7 95 LANGUAGE SELECTION PRESENT LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGES AWAILABLE ENGLISH FRENCH
66. de Procedure The memory storage mode describes how events are saved in the internal memory and on the memory card There are two settings Fill and Stop and Overwrite In Fill and Stop mode the 4300 saves events until memory is full then stops saving new events All events in memory are preserved The memory card operates similarly once full no new events will be added In Overwrite mode the 4300 saves events until memory is full Then new events replace the earliest events in the internal memory deleting them This mode sacrifices old data to continuously save the most recent events If Auto Transfer is enabled only the internal memory will be overwritten The Auto Transfer file on the memory card will fill and stop it will not be overwritten Follow these steps to change the memory storage mode setting From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 4 Memory Functions Press NEXT MODE Press EXIT From the Memory Functions menu select item 4 Set Memory Storage Mode Result The following screen will appear Sep 14 95 Hd MEMORY STORAGE MODE PRESENT MODE OUERMRITE NEXT 3 MODE 4300 77 7 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Automatically Saving Data to a Memory Card Introduction NOTE Enabled Disabled Auto Transfer files Procedure When the Auto Transfer mode is enabled all data stored in the internal memory 1s transferred automatically to the optional memory card
67. des sign to indicate direction of power flow from source to load from load to source N W 2 17N Y V 1 n 1 Three Phase Calculated as the sum of the three phases Includes sign to indicate direction of power flow from source to load from load to source See note Wizc Wa Wg We Accuracy 2 of reading 0 2 of full scale at fundamental frequency NOTE All ABC values are not three phase They are based on the wiring configuration which can be single phase split phase wye or delta Totals are based on the number of phases for calculations Continued on next page B 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Computed Parameters Continued Apparent power Single Phase Calculated as the product of voltage rms and current rms Power factor Reactive power Environmental VA Vo 1 rms rms Three Phase Calculated as vector sum of VAR gc and Wagc VAygc IVAR gct Wigc Accuracy 2 of reading 0 2 of full scale at fundamental frequency Calculated as real power divided by apparent power Includes sign to indicate leading or lagging load current PF W VA Accuracy 0 05 typical Single Phase Calculated as vector difference between VA and W Includes sign to indicate if the reactance is inductive current lagging voltage or capacitive current leads voltage Positive reactive power is inductive VAR VA W Three Phase Calculated as the sum of the three phases Includes sign to indicate
68. diately be transferred to the memory card The message Auto Transfer in Progress Please Wait will be displayed 7 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Manually Saving Data to a Memory Card Introduction Displaying the screen Formatting a card Events and setups can be written to a memory card The card must be formatted before it can be written to Follow these steps to display the Memory Card Function screen Step Action 1 From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP 2 From the Setup Menu select item 4 Memory Functions 3 From the Memory Functions Menu select item 1 Memory Card Functions Result A screen similar to the following will appear lec 23 95 MEMORY CARO FUNCTION CARO SIZE 2648K CARO FREE SPACE 2642k WRITE PROTECT OFF MEMORY CARD BATTERY OF HEITE CARO 4300B 79 Follow these steps to format a card Step Action 1 Insert a memory card Result Information about the card will appear on the screen Continued on next page Saving Data 7 5 Manually Saving Data to a Memory Card Continued Formatting a card continued Step Action 2 Press FORMAT CARD Result The following screen will appear dan 21 95 13 41 26 YOU HAYE SELECTED FORMAT ALL DATA ON MEMORY CARO WILL BE DESTROYED PRESS YES TO FORMAT CARD OR PRESS NO TO CANCEL 4300 80 3 Press YES Result The message F
69. direction VAR gc VAR VAR VAR ABC Accuracy 2 of reading 0 2 of full scale at power factor 1 All specifications are met over the operating range Technical Specifications B 7 TR2500 Current Probe Guidelines Specifications To achieve the rated accuracies follow these guidelines The conductor must be at a right angle to the probe The conductor must be centered in the probe core The jaw contact surfaces must be clean and properly aligned Range 1 to 500 Arms Accuracy 48 to 400 Hz 1 5 reading 0 6A 400 to 3000 Hz 3 reading 0 8A Working voltage 600 V max Frequency range 48 to 3000 Hz Output signal 3 mV A Maximum conductor size 1 18 30 mm Maximum bus bar size 2 5 x 0 20 63 x 5 mm Phase shift 45 to 1000 Hz Less than 4 Operating temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Dimensions 2 60 x 7 68 x 1 34 66 x 195 x 34 mm Weight 14 82 oz 420 g B 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Appendix C Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure Overview Introduction The internal battery pack used in the 4300 functions as the primary power source and UPS the memory card contains an easily replaceable battery The 4300 CPU contains a storage capacitor for memory backup but is not operator replaceable In this appendix The following topics are covered in this appendix Battery Specifications
70. dition Display screens are programmed to appear in English language by default However with TASKCard PQLite V4 0 or higher users may navigate through the menu screens in any of the following languages French Spanish German Italian See page 1 2 for the procedures on how to select a new language 5 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Clearing Memory Caution Precauci n Mise en garde Vorsicht Procedure NOTE Clearing memory deletes all events that are currently saved To avoid losing data save all events to a memory card before proceeding Si se despeja la memoria se suprimen todos los sucesos actualmente guardados Para evitar perder datos guarde todos los eventos en una tarjeta de memoria antes de proceder La fonction d effacement de m moire supprime tous les v nements sauvegard s au fur et a mesure Pour viter toute perte de donn es avant de poursuivre sauvegardez tous les v nements sur une carte a m moire Durch das L schen des Arbeitsspeichers werden alle aktuell gespeicherten Ereignisse entfernt Um einen Datenverlust zu vermeiden sollten Sie alle Ereignisse vor dem Fortfahren auf einer Speicherkarte speichern Follow these steps to clear memory From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 4 Memory Functions From the Memory Functions Menu select item 3 Clear Memory Result The following screen will appear Sep 14 95 HS CLEAR EUEHT MEMORY CAUTIO
71. e 4300 can operate on a fully charged battery pack for up to four hours A screen warning will appear during operation when battery charge is low Charging The battery pack can be charged by connecting the AC Adapter Battery Charger to the 4300 A depleted battery pack can be recharged in two hours with the unit off and twenty four hours with the unit on The Battery Charge Indicator glows steadily while charging and flashes when fully charged NOTE The Battery Charge Indicator functions only when the unit is turned OFF and the AC Adapter Battery Charger is properly connected The 4300 can be operated from a 50 60 Hz ac power source with or without the battery pack installed Connect the AC Adapter output cable to the Input Connector on the right side of the PP4300 Connect the AC Adapter power cord to an appropriate outlet WARNING Refer to the next sections Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables and Connecting a Current Probe and refer to Appendix F Common Circuit Connections for detailed descriptions of common power monitoring configurations and cable connections 3 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Installing a TASKCard Procedure Follow these steps to install a TASKCard Press 4300 On Off power key to turn unit off Remove TASKCard from its protective holder and check that the plug end of card is clean and free of any obstruction NOTE If plug end of card is dirty clean with static free dry low pressure air to remov
72. e 4300 will sync in the external mode and will remain in this mode until the sync level is lost If channel A sync cannot be acquired then the next valid voltage channel will be polled to re initiate external sync in accordance with the following table Circuit Type Valid Voltage Channels for Sync Single Phase A D Split Phase A B D 3 Phase Delta A B C D 3 Phase Wye A B C D If external sync cannot be acquired on any valid channel then the 4300 will revert to internal sync The frequency used for internal is entered on the Sync Parameters screen Refer to page 6 15 for the procedure The valid voltage channels will be polled in the background in an attempt to reacquire external sync When no external sync signal is found an error message is displayed to inform you of this condition The loss of sync is also sent to event memory for future recall Long term Monitoring 6 13 Frequency Synchronization continued Loss of sync during monitoring NOTE If sync is lost during monitoring of out of limit events the 4300 will attempt to reacquire sync on the present sync channel for one minute If after one minute sync cannot be reacquired the other valid channels will be attempted without any delay If sync cannot be acquired on these channels then the 4300 will switch to internal sync The internal sync in this condition will be the last frequency measured before sync was lost The internal s
73. e 7 2 Automatically Saving Data to a Memory Card 7 3 Manually Saving Data to a Memory Card 7 5 CHAPTER 8 Viewing Data EE 8 1 Section A Copying Memory Card Files into Internal Memory eese 8 3 OVeEVIE Wii C bi e ae iu ea deines 8 3 Reading the Auto Transfer File From a Memory Card A 8 5 Reading an Event File from a Memory Card 8 8 section B Graphic Summaries ees irre eee SEENEN EES ini in 8 0 OVEIVIEW M E Pn 8 0 Viewing Time Plots ih pecore ball Be ute ta de oca ee eee o id 8 10 Selecting a Parameters os deter nsus is 8 12 Usine Horrzontal ZooM a Be ARR dede duod EA 8 13 CHAN BITS the Vertical Scale isis ee duc e eer 8 15 Viewing the Event Activity Plot na 8 17 S ction E EE 8 18 EE ee deeg 8 18 Wiew INS the B vent e ii Sen Ud 8 19 IA a sr esse 8 20 xii 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Table of Contents Continued Viewing Worst Case Events xod vue EE E 8 23 Viewing Event Detallado 8 25 IBBE 1159 Cl sSifi cati ONS a 8 26 Section D Event Wavelois sar esisin e REIR e i o meee 8 27 A 8 27 Viewing Event Wavelorms asissiunenuskiheheusinie beleben 8 28 Analyzing Event Waveforms weise ite terti nope Y lvdaserslescedeanceececeandseeestes 8 30 Section E Downloading Events from 4300 to a Computer sese 8 32 Hardware Regiire Rie TAS EN o 8 33 SO DEW HEEN 8 34 Ee EE 8 36 Downloads E 8 37 APPENDIX A Optional Accessories OVELVIEW ee eege eege A 1 Section A Optional Accessories u a nn len Ge eda SR
74. e Cover Preface ii thru iii iv thru v vi thru viii ix x Table of Contents xi thru xiv XV Chapter 1 1 1 thru 1 10 Chapter 2 2 1 thru 2 2 2 3 2 4 thru 2 6 Chapter 3 3 1 thru 3 2 Change No DHNDHND ONO N RN Nr Ara A ra EA LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Chapter Page No Chapter 5 5 1 thru 5 5 hru 5 9 CA CA CA CA thru 5 12 thru 5 14 E e T AN D SN E c ra ON Chapter 8 8 thru 8 38 Appendix A A thru A 12 Change No RN kr NN NN k NOrRNRNRNRNR NR NR RN k 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual vii CHANGE STATUS Change No 0 Original Issue September 15 1995 Change No 1 Revision A January 15 1997 Incorporating ECO 3313 3458 3459 3499 Change No 2 Revision B May 1 2002 Incorporating ECO 16203 16258 16273 16497 16592 16594 16630 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Chapter Change No Page No Appendix B B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 thru B 5 B 6 thru B 8 RN Ne Appendix C C 1 thru C 9 1 Appendix D D 1 2 Appendix E E 1 thru E 4 1 Appendix F F 1 thru F 22 2 Appendix G G 1 thru G 4 2 Index 1 thru 8 2 viii 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Statements and Notices Statement of warranty Statement of reliability Notice regarding FCC compliance Notice regarding proprietary rights All products of Dranetz BMI are warranted to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from t
75. e and Date Continued Setting the date Follow these steps to set the date Press the ENTER DATE key The menu bar changes to the following Enter the number of the month Example Enter 1 for January 2 for February etc Press ENTER Enter the day and the year pressing the ENTER key after each Housekeeping Functions 5 5 Setting the LCD Light Audible Alarm and Language Introduction Displaying the screen The settings for the LCD backlight audible alarm and language are controlled from the Set Programmable Features menu Pressing the menu item number will change the setting for that function Follow these steps to display the Set Analyzer Parameters menu From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 2 Set Programmable Features Result The following screen will appear Jun 2 7 95 H3 24 12 SET PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES SET TIME amp DATE ENTER SITE FILE NAME Available in TASKCard LEO BACKLIGHT AUTO SHUTOFF ENABLED AUDIBLE ALARM OWOFF OH V4 0 or hig SELECT LANGUAGE LCD backlight auto shutoff Audible alarm Select Language Enabled The backlight for the LCD display will shut off if no key has been pressed for 15 minutes Disabled The backlight for the LCD display will stay on continuously NOTE The auto shutoff feature extends the life of the battery and is recommended for use When set to ON the unit will beep for each event or error con
76. e any foreign material causing obstruction of the plug holes Verify that the write protect switch end opposite plug is set to the write protect position Use pencil point to move switch Insert the card fully into the slot until resistance is felt then press firmly until the card engagement is felt NOTE Do not force the card further into the slot if no card engagement is felt Remove card and check if there is foreign object on or in the plug end of the card Remove any obstruction Reinsert card and repeat card engagement If card cannot be engaged STOP all further action and call Dranetz Service for assistance Go to next page for power turn on procedure At the rear of the unit position the TASKCard with the label facing up and the plug end facing the TASKCard slot Basic Operation 3 3 Initial Power Turn On NOTE For the initial power turn on do not connect any voltage or current probes Power on Connect ac adapter battery charger plug into right side of 4300 Plug the ac adapter plug into an ac power source 3 Press the 4300 On Off power key to on Result The following sequence of screens will be displayed during a successful power turn on using a Three Phase TASKCard ze DRANETZ TASKC ard BMI P Lite U46 lt c gt 1999 Dranetz Technologies Inc If any test reads Failed restart the unit If failure persists call Dranetz at 1 800 DRANTEC 4300Ba 301 If an error message is displayed refer to TASKCard
77. e ni deseche en el fuego Cambie la bater a por una Panasonic BR2325 o CR2025 solamente El uso de cualquier otro tipo de bater a puede presentar un peligro de incendio o explosi n La batterie utilis e dans cette unit peut pr senter des risques d incendie ou de br lures chimiques par suite d une utilisation abusive Ne pas recharger d monter ni jeter au feu Remplacer uniquement la batterie par une batterie Panasonic BR2325 ou CR2025 L utilisation d un tout autre modele de batterie peut entrainer des risques d incendie ou d explosion Die in diesem Ger t verwendete Batterie kann im Falle einer unsachgem en Behandlung zu Branden oder chemischen Ver tzungen fiihren Sie sollte nicht wiederaufgeladen auseinandergenommen oder verbrannt werden Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur mit Batterien vom Typ Panasonic BR2325 oder CR2025 Die Verwendung eines anderen Batterietyps kann Brande oder Explosionen hervorrufen Continued on next page Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure C 7 Memory Card Battery Replacement continued Battery check Battery types Battery safety precautions To check the condition of the memory card battery perform the following steps 1 Insert questionable memory card in memory card slot on 4300 and press card in firmly oen From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From Setup Menu select 4 Memory Functions From Memory Functions menu select 1 Memory Card Functions Veri
78. e three types of messages Normal One Line Important One Line and Full Screen When a message is displayed it is automatically saved to memory for recall at a later time All one line messages are displayed on the top line of the screen between the time and date and are a maximum of 21 characters long They are displayed as long as the condition exists Normal one line messages Normal one line messages are displayed in regular text Important one line messages Important one line messages are displayed in reverse video Full screen messages warn you of potential system problems You must press a key to remove the screen message In general a more important message will take priority over a less important one with the exception of full sereen messages which are displayed until you press a key When two or more one line message are active they are alternately cycled every two seconds The priority is as follow All new one line messages are displayed immediately accompanied by a short beep then normal message cycling is resumed When there are important one line messages only these will be cycled until they are cleared When there is only one important one line message displayed no normal one line messages will cycle until the displayed message is cleared No one line messages are displayed on HELP screens but full screen messages will operate normally Full screen messages will always take precedence over any type of
79. ead into internal memory before they can be viewed Refer to page 8 3 You view the event report by pressing the EVENT REPORT key on the Event Activity Plot or Time Plot screen The following screen shows an event report accessed from the Event Activity Plot 16 34 56 EUEHT REPORT TIME DESCRIPTION A WATTS NORMAL D 11 17 33 WATTS HORMAL 11 17 33 I TRANSIENT H R 11 17 33 13 58 B RMS SEN OUT C A 11 17 93 WATTS LIMT 16 13 58 PAGE PAGE WALUE EXIT EUEHT DOMM UP DETRIL 5 4300 91 FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Only events from Channels A and D are reported Channels B C are disabled Each entry consists of the event number the date and time the event occurred and a brief description of the event Refer to the following pages for descriptions of all the events that can appear in the event report Pressing this key displays additional information about the highlighted event as follows If waveform information was saved with the event the Event Waveform screen will appear see page 8 28 If there is no waveform information the Event Details screen will appear see page 8 25 Viewing Data 8 19 Event Descriptions Threshold The following events occur when a parameter exceeds a specified limit The events description column contains the name of the threshold that is affected V REP TRANS Generated when V TRANS or I TRANS has been I REP TRANS exceeded for 10 successive cycles Transient e
80. eading events Follow these steps to read event files stored on a memory card Step Action 1 From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP 2 From the Setup Menu select 4 Memory Functions 3 From the Memory Functions menu select 1 Memory Card Functions From the Memory Card Functions screen press READ CARD Result The following screen will appear dan 21 395 13 41 26 READ DATA FROM MEMORY CARO CARD SIZE 2048K CARO FREE SPACE 2642k CAUTIOH READING CARD DATA WILL ERASE DATA PRESENTLY IH MEMORY 4300B 85 Press READ EVENTS This allows selection of the event files stored on the memory card Highlight the desired file and press SELECT A screen message is displayed Reading in data from the memory card Please wait Press NO from the Select Current Probe s prompt Press EXIT repeatedly until the SETUP menu is displayed From the SETUP menu press VIEW DATA 10 Select items 1 3 as desired See Sections B through D in this chapter for additional information on the VIEW DATA functions Error messages If an error message is displayed refer to the table on the previous page 8 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Section B Graphic Summaries Overview Type of graphic The 4300 can display two types of graphic summaries time plots and an event summaries activity plot Both plots allow you to display an event report Time p
81. ears shown on page 8 28 press DETAIL to display the screen shown above The following table provides a description of the functions keys for the Event Details screen NEXT EVENT Displays the details of the next event on the Event Report or Worst Case Events screen PREV EVENT Displays the details of the previous event on the Event Report or Worst Case Events screen DATA Displays the Event Waveform Data menu NOTE This key appears if there is a waveform associated with the event NOTE The Category field is shown for voltage rms return to normal events only and is based on specification IEEE 1159 for voltage disturbances See table next page Viewing Data 8 25 IEEE 1159 Classifications IEEE reference The classifications listed below are taken from IEEE Standard 1159 Recommended Practice on Monitoring Electric Power Quality Table The table below lists the IEEE 1159 classifications that the 4300 will display for voltage variations Category Typical Typical Magnitudes Duration Short Duration Variations Instantaneous Interruption 1 30 cycles lt 10 of Vnominal e Sag 1 30 cycles lt V low limit Swell 1 30 cycles gt V high limit Momentary Interruption 30 cycles 3 sec lt 10 of Vnominal Sag 30 cycles 3 sec V low limit Swell 30 cycles 3 sec V high limit Temporary nterruption 3sec 1 min 10 of Vnominal e Sag 3sec 1 min V low limit Swell 3 sec 1 min gt V high
82. eatures Increased data storage size from 8MB to 32 MB Allows auto transfer files of up to 8MB Allows storage of multiple data files Improved speed performance during formatting and file creation Reduced cost A 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Using CompactFlash Card with the PP4300 Procedures Follow these steps to use the CompactFlash card with the 4300 unit CompactFlash Card PCMCIA Adapter Insert the PCMCIA with the CompactFlash fully into the data card slot of the PP4300 until resistance is felt Press firmly until card engagement is felt NOTE Do not force the card further into the slot if no card engagement is felt Remove card and check if there is foreign object on or in the plug end of the card Remove any obstruction Reinsert card and repeat card engagement If card cannot be engaged stop all further action and call Dranetz Service for assistance Optional Accessories A 11 Using CompactFlash Card with TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher Auto transfer functions Manually saving data files Appending data files TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher treats the CompactFlash card like a floppy disk storing files in DOS format For successful card data transfer keep the following points in mind PQLite V4 2 supports a maximum DOS directory size of 32MB If you use up more than 32MB the card will be formatted to use up to 32MB space and will render the remaining space unusable
83. een will appear WOLTAGE TRAHSIENTS TIME CHAH VALUE 4300 92 FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Only events from Channels A and D are displayed Channels B and C are disabled Continued on next page Viewing Data 8 23 Viewing Worst Case Events Continued Function keys The following table provides a description of the functions keys for the Worst Case Events screen Key NEXT EVENT Moves the highlight NEXT TYPE Displays the worst case events for the next parameter type according to the list on the previous page NOTE If there are no events for a given parameter the message No Worst Case Events is displayed DETAIL Displays details of the highlighted event See page 8 26 for a description of the Event Details screen Returns to the View Data Menu 8 24 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing Event Details Introduction Displaying the screen Function keys The event details screen displays additional information about an event From the Event Report screen press WAVE DETAIL or from the Worst Case Events screen press DETAIL Result A screen similar to the following will appear Hou 17 95 16 35 35 EUEHT DETAILS FOR EUEHT 326 EUEHT TIME 11 17 93 16 14 15 00 EUEHT TYPE CH A U RMS HIGH TO NORM THRESHOLD CROSSED 128 66 U CATEGORY MOMENTARY SHELL OUT OF LIMIT MAs MIH 132 9 U DURATION OUT OF LIMITS 1 2 SEC 4300 93 NOTE If you press WAVE DETAIL and an Event Waveform screen app
84. eep will be heard The following files are created on the memory card filename evt events and filename set setups where filename is the first eight characters of the site filename See page 5 2 about changing the site name Saving Data 7 7 7 8 7 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Overview Types of data displays What data to view Downloading and viewing data ona computer Chapter 8 Viewing Data The 4300 displays data in three forms graphic summaries events and waveforms Graphic summaries These are plots of many events over time They can be zoomed in on to show more detail Events These are text descriptions of the events which can be one line in an event report or a whole event details screen Waveforms These are the actual voltage or current waveforms that occurred at the time of an event One or three cycles are displayed depending on the parameter Data can only be viewed from the internal memory but it can be saved to either internal memory or a memory card see Chapter 7 Two types of data files can be stored on a card an Auto Transfer file and an event file To view data stored on a memory card it must first be copied into the internal memory When data files are copied into the internal memory any existing data in the internal memory is deleted DRAN LINK is the communications software used to download events from the PP4300 to the computer While DRAN VIEW is the program required to
85. efine a una persona calificada como una que est familiarizada con la construcci n y operaci n del equipo y con los riesgos involucrados Continued on next page 3 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Continued AVERTISSE Si l instrument est mal connect la mort des blessures graves ou un danger MENT d incendie peuvent s en suivre Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l instrument Lorsque vous utilisez l instrument suivez toutes les instructions d installation et de service Cet instrument doit tre connect conform ment au National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 2002 des Etats Unis et toutes les exigences de s curit applicables votre installation Cet instrument doit tre install utilis et entretenu uniquement par un personnel qualifi Selon le National Electrical Code une personne est qualifi e si elle connait bien la construction et l utilisation de l quipement ainsi que les dangers que cela implique WARNUNG Der falsche Anschluf dieses Ger tes kann Tod schwere Verletzungen oder Feuer verursachen Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschliefen m ssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und verstanden haben Bei der Verwendung dieses Instruments m ssen alle Installation und Betriebsanweisungen beachtet werden Der Anschlu dieses Instruments mu in bereinstimmung mit den nationalen Bestimmungen f r Elektrizit t ANSI AFPA 70 2002 der Vereinigten Staaten s
86. en unit is turned off DATABASE FULL Occurs when internal memory fills Continued on next page Viewing Data 8 21 Event Descriptions Continued Miscellaneous events continued EE SCOPE SNPSHT Occurs when the SAVE key on Scope Mode is pressed POWER STAT Occurs for status events relating to the battery or the ac power ACP STAT Occurs for status events related to ACP conditions as follows Self reset Board dead Configured Failure to start ACP Probe connect Probe disconnect INT SYNC OFF Occurs when internal sync is disabled INT SYNC ON Occurs when internal sync is enabled LINE CONFG Occurs when the circuit type has been changed MON RESTORED Occurs when monitoring is restored after being shut down by the system TIMED EVENT Timeplot point set THRESH CONFG Occurs when threshold value is changed 8 22 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing Worst Case Events Introduction Displaying the screen The Worst Case Events screen displays the four worst values recorded for the parameters listed below while they were out of limits Voltage Transient Current Transient Under Over Voltages Under Over Currents Voltage Harmonics Current Harmonics Frequency Watts Power Factor Follow these steps to view the Worst Case Events screen From the Scope Mode screen press VIEW DATA From the View Data Menu select item 3 Worst Case Events Result The following scr
87. erminal facing up Insert battery holder into memory card and press in until locked in position Dispose of battery promptly See battery safety precautions above INSTALL BATTERY WITH POLARITY AS SHOWN ON BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY RELEASE Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure C 9 C 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Introduction To order parts Parts List Measurement cable set parts list Appendix D Operator Replaceable Parts List The following parts are easily replaced by the operator and do not require special tools or access to the interior of the unit Call Dranetz Customer Service at 732 287 3680 or 1 800 DRANTEC to order any of the following parts Rubber Skin 1 1116035 G1 Gl Voltage Cable Assembly 4 Pair w Alligator Probes nn Gl See below for separate parts EE Operator Replaceable Parts List D 1 D 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Appendix E System Messages Overview Introduction Display messages provide you with 4300 operating information or tell you about an error condition This appendix describes the types of messages that can appear lists the messages and gives instructions about what to do next Self explanatory messages are not included In this appendix The following topics are covered in this appendix Message Types E 2 Messages System Messages E l Message Types Introduction One line messages Full screen messages Priority There ar
88. ert in die 4300 Spannungseing nge sollte nicht berschritten werden Common Circuit Connections F 15 Connecting to a Potential Transformer PT Continued Procedure Follow these steps to connect voltage probes to a potential transformer Turn off power to the PT 2 Connect the colored voltage probes to the channel inputs on the 4300 s rear panel Connect the colored voltage probes to the PT s connections in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Turn on power to the PT Scale factor The scale factor of the PT must be accounted for in making accurate voltage measurements Because the monitored output voltage of the PT is stepped down divided from the original voltage this ratio must be stepped up multiplied by the 4300 when voltage computations are performed The PT scale factor is usually mounted on the PT assembly and is entered into the 4300 on the scale factors screen refer to page 6 11 Refer to the PT manufacturer s literature for the scale factor for the device you are using F 16 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting to a Current Transformer CT Safety precautions WARNING ADVERTEN CIA ADVERTISSE MENT WARNUNG NOTE Description The following safety precautions apply to current transformer CT connections in addition to those safety precautions stated on page F 3 Never energize a CT with the secondary open Never disconnect the secondary of a CT with primary e
89. es with the load current to measure low current values connecting them to a non Dranetz clamp on current transformer and using that CT to monitor current with the PP4300 The figure on the next page shows an ISO box connected from any current channel input to a permanently installed CT The connection shown is made in the load return line for current monitoring only Polarities of the ISO box and CT are kept in phase by matching markings of X1 to H1 Scale factors of both devices must be multiplied together to get the resultant scale factor Refer to Scale Factors in Chapter 6 for more information about ISO box scale factors Continued on next page F 20 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer ISO Continued CAUTION PRECAUCION ATTENTION VORSICHT ISO box connection to a DO NOT exceed current limits of the ISO box NO exceda los limites de corriente de la caja del ISO NE PAS d passer les limites d intensit du transformateur ISO Die aktuellen Grenzwerte fir den ISO Kasten sollten NICHT berschritten werden CT LINE RETURN SOURCE LOAD IS0 65x 5 NJ 4300 131 to adapter cable Common Circuit Connections F 21 F 22 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Appendix G POLite Menu Structure Overview Menu The menu structure for the POL me TASKCard is shown on the following pages description The menu structure is shown with Scope Mode as the leading element
90. ext that existed for the joined event file rather than using the old possibly invalid configuration This is shown easily by using the View Instrument Config command on the event before the Join Event and then looking at it again when selecting an event following the Join Event Continued on next page A 14 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Using CompactFlash Card with TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher Continued Procedure er continued As an example the Site Information String amp s that you may include in your chart footers may change when DRAN VIEW comes to the File Join event This demonstrates that the Join Event contains both the instrument and the DRAN VIEW setups of the joined file NOTE 2 This command is provided primarily as a means to join concatenate and merge databases of similar content and origin There will be some data loss in the older file in regions of data overlap Some caution is indicated to help avoid unexpected or nonsense results For instance combining a 658 with a PP1 PQPlus database is not recommended This command is best used when appending files measured with the same instrument and on the same measuring point At minimum append only those files that have the same line frequency There is no theoretical limitation on how many files may be appended There is however a theoretical limitation of 32000 events in a DNV file Before reaching these 32000 events you will find that DRA
91. fy Memory Card Battery OK If OK do not replace the battery If not OK proceed to replacement procedure If message says OK but the memory card is faulty try a different memory card for operation If the replacement memory card operates OK the original memory card is faulty and should be replaced There are two types of physically different memory card batteries Both batteries are 3 Volt lithium wafer type Panasonic CR2025 0 79 20mm 0 1 2 5mm Panasonic BR2325 0 9 23mm 0 1 2 5mm The following safety precautions must be adhered to Keep batteries away from children Never permit a child to play with a battery as an ornament or toy Do not disassemble battery Do not dispose of battery in fire Dispose of a used battery promptly in accordance with local Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations Continued on next page C 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Memory Card Battery Replacement Continued Replacement procedure Battery replacement diagram To remove and replace a memory card battery proceed with the following steps Remove memory card from 4300 Refer to figure below Gently press in battery release with pencil point and remove battery holder Remove battery from holder and identify the type battery used If type is not identified on body of battery refer to preceding page for battery dimensions Insert the exact type replacement battery in holder with plus t
92. ges are displayed here Date Hop diu SELEC METER HAR VIEW Menu bar reen Eg MODE HMOHICS SETUP 4300 34 Display area Date and time The date and time will appear at the top of each screen Messages System information and error conditions appear at the top of the screen between the date and time Refer to Appendix E for a complete list Display area The display area changes with each screen displaying menus metering functions setup information and data Menu bar The menu bar changes with each screen and provides up to six function keys Most screens have keys that operate only on that screen such as the SELECT CHAN and SAVE keys shown above Other keys provide access to other functions such as METER MODE HARMONICS VIEW DATA and SETUP To return to the SETUP menu from any screen press the EXIT key repeatedly Basic Operation 3 7 Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Introduction WARNING ADVERTEN CIA This section describes how to connect the 4300 to make basic single phase voltage measurements For multi phase connection diagrams refer to Appendix F Death serious injury or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument Read and understand this manual before connecting this instrument Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NF
93. he date of delivery Dranetz BMI will repair or replace at its option all defective equipment that is returned freight prepaid during the warranty period There will be no charge for repair provided there is no evidence that the equipment has been mishandled or abused This warranty shall not apply to any defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance buyer supplied hardware software interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse of the equipment operation outside of environmental specifications or improper site preparation or maintenance The information in this manual has been reviewed and is believed to be entirely reliable however no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies All material is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense
94. holds and waveform capture settings for each channel that determines what will constitute an event and what waveform data will be saved when this event occurs There are two methods you can use to setup the 4300 Easy Start or Advanced Easy Start prompts you for information and then sets up the unit automatically With the advanced method you have total control over all setup functions The setup method you choose will depend on your application and your familiarity with the operation of the 4300 The differences between the Easy Start and Advanced methods are discussed below Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 1 Overview Continued Choosing a Voltage and current channels With Easy Start the 4300 s voltage and current setup method channels are turned on automatically when you choose a circuit type With Ge Advanced each channel must be turned on individually but any combination can be used Parameter thresholds With Easy Start all parameter thresholds are automatically set based on the line voltage and current values that you enter With Advanced you must enter all thresholds but they can be set to any value Waveform capture With Easy Start only five parameters are turned on With Advanced any parameter can be turned on In this chapter This chapter covers the following topics Turning Input Cham ag 27 ing Your Crea Type TR Turning Monitoring On 6 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Using Easy S
95. ile Name Screen 5 2 Error Messages descriptions E 4 priority E 2 Event Activity Plot Screen 8 17 Event Descriptions miscellaneous events 8 21 return to normal events 8 21 threshold events 8 20 Event Details IEEE classifications 8 26 Event Details Screen 8 25 Event Report Screen 8 19 Event Waveform Data Screen 8 30 Event Waveform Screen 8 29 Event Waveforms 3 cycle waveform definition 8 28 analysis of 8 30 viewing 8 28 8 34 8 35 Events description 1 9 downloading from 4300 to a computer 8 32 downloading from internal memory 8 37 downloading from memory card 8 37 using DRAN LINK to download data 1 1 8 1 8 34 using DRAN VIEW to view data 8 1 8 34 8 35 viewing complete event report 8 19 viewing worst case 8 23 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index 3 Index Continued F Factory Configuration definition 5 8 list of settings 5 8 resetting unit to 5 10 Format Memory Card Screen 7 6 Frequency viewing 4 4 Frequency Synchronization definition 6 13 entering internal frequency 6 15 External CHD 6 13 loss of 6 13 stable signal 6 14 H Handbook for Electrical Energy Management A 5 Handbook for Power Quality Analysis A 5 Harmonics viewing 4 8 Heavy Duty Cable Set A 5 IEEE Classifications 8 26 Input Channels definition 6 6 Interval for Timed Readings Screen 6 17 Isolated Current Transformers ISO boxes F 18 applications F 19 connecting F 18 safety precautions F 18 L Language select 1 1 5 6 select
96. insert valid model 4300 card Invalid TASKCard Please turn off instrument and insert valid model 4300 card WARNING The Task Card found now installed Is different than last used previous Task Card CHANGING TASK CARDS MAY ERASE MEMORY Any of the following DSP Processor Download Failed DSP Processor Will Not Respond 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual TASKCard may not be installed or is installed incorrectly Turn off power and recheck TASKCard installation A TASKCard was found but it was not recognized as a valid TASKCard Turn off power and recheck TASKCard If the TASKCard is properly inserted there may be a problem Call Dranetz for further assistance Press any key to continue or turn off the unit and reinstall the last TASKCard used TASKCard download problem Call Dranetz Technical Support at 1 800 DRANTEC for further assistance Common Screen Features Introduction Scope Mode screen Description of common features Returning to Setup menu IFOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD only Channels A and D will appear The Scope Mode screen shown below is the main screen of the 4300 using a Three Phase TASKCard The Scope Mode screen in Single Phase TASKCards display exactly the same features except that it offers Channel connectors A and D only This screen is frequently referenced as the starting point in both Single Phase and Three Phase TASKCards Common screen features are shown below Messa
97. ion screen 1 2 5 6 LCD backlight auto shutoff 5 6 specifications B 3 Index 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index Continued M Measurement Cable Set 3 10 Memory clearing 5 7 Memory Card automatically saving data to 7 3 CompactFlash Card 1 10 A 9 description 1 9 1 10 A 3 A 6 manually saving data to 7 5 SRAM Card 1 9 A 6 Memory Card Function Screen 7 5 Memory Card Readers CompactFlash Card Reader A 3 A 6 SRAM Card Reader A 3 A 6 Memory Storage Mode Screen 7 2 Menu Structure G 2 Messages descriptions E 3 priority E 2 Meter Mode available parameters 4 6 description 1 8 viewing 4 4 4 5 Monitoring turning on 6 30 Monitoring Setup changing setup name 6 25 definition 6 1 description 1 8 O Optional Accessories A 3 P Parameter Thresholds enabling disabling a parameter 6 24 editing 6 19 6 20 6 21 6 22 6 23 6 24 entering a harmonic number 6 26 ranges 6 19 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index 5 Index Continued saving 6 26 Phasor Screen 4 7 F 5 F 6 Potential Transformers connecting F 14 definition F 14 scale factor F 15 Power Factor formula B 7 viewing 4 4 Power Measurements delta one leg grounded F 10 delta open leg F 12 floating delta F 10 high leg delta F 13 open leg delta F 12 single phase F 7 split phase F 8 R Reactive Power formula B 7 viewing 4 4 Read Data From Memory Card Screen 8 8 Read Events From Memory Card Screen 8 5 Replaceable Parts List D 1 Reset to Factory C
98. ions transients and power It provides full power quality and harmonics monitoring for two 2 active channels V I and neutral V I From the four A B C and D Channel connectors found in the 4300 instrument only Channels A and D are valid when using Single Phase TASKCards Channels B and C are masked and set to OFF by default The Single Phase TASKCard can measure record and analyze up to sixteen 16 power quality parameters It has memory card functions that allow data to be saved to an optional memory card manually automatically or both The DRANETZ BMI TASKCard system allows users to easily and cost effectively upgrade the 4300 instrument by simply switching from a Single Phase to a Three Phase TASKCard POLite HTEM 3 Phase Three Phase This TASKCard turns the 4300 into a power quality monitor that records sags swells interruptions power harmonics and transients It incorporates all previous individual TASKCard PQLite H T M harmonics transient capture memory functionalities plus demand and energy recording The Three Phase TASKCard provides for eight 8 channel monitoring 4V 4 of power quality harmonics and energy All four A B C and D Channel connectors are valid and enabled when using Three Phase TASKCards It also has memory card functions which allow data to be saved to an optional memory card manually automatically or both Contains one single phase measurement cable which allows measurement of a single phase
99. it Type Result The following screen will appear using a Three Phase TASKCard CIRCUIT TWPE SINGLE PHRSE 19 26 56 CIRCUIT TYPE SINGLE PHRSE Continued on next page 6 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Selecting Your Circuit Type Continued Procedure Follow these steps to select your circuit type Determine the circuit type that the 4300 is connected to Press the function key for the correct circuit type according to the following table IF the 4300 is connected to this THEN press circuit type Press the EXIT key Where to go Refer to the NO table to find the next topic from here IF you want to THEN see page select sync frequency change the monitoring setup Long term Monitoring 6 9 Scale Factors What is a scale factor When to use Dranetz equipment Non Dranetz equipment Example calculation A scale factor is the ratio of the input to output parameter for a particular current transformer CT or potential transformer PT A scale factor is entered into the 4300 and then multiplied automatically by the measured voltage and current so that the unit displays the correct values NOTE If voltage and current connections are made without using any of the above named devices the scale factor should be set to 1 Scale factors must be entered for the following conditions A Dranetz current probe is connected to a permanently installed CT The current connections are made using a D
100. l Accessories Descriptions Adapter cable 658 current probes to 4300 Current probes Field Handbook for Electrical Energy Management Field Handbook for Power Quality Analysis External Battery Charger Heavy duty cable set This cable allows connection of current probes made for the Dranetz Model 658 to the 4300 current input jacks See illustration in Chapter 3 Several Dranetz current probes can be used with the 4300 models TR2500 TR2510 TR2520 TR2019B TR2021 TR2022 TR2023 Typical current probes are illustrated in Chapter 3 TR2500 TR2510 TR2520 These models will measure rms currents from 1 to 500 A 0 1 to 10 A 10 to 3000 A respectively They plug directly into any of the current inputs on the rear panel TR2021 TR2019B TR2022 TR2023 These four probes are made for the Dranetz model 658 but can be used with the 4300 by using an adapter cable part number 116002 G1 They can measure rms currents in ranges of 0 to 30 A 1 to 300 A 10 to 1000 A and 10 to 3000 A respectively and are needed to accurately measure transients This reference handbook provides a comprehensive guide for information related to conducting a thorough energy audit power distribution analysis and methods of remedying inefficiencies of energy management This handbook is divided into six sections containing step by step instructions for discovering and solving complex power quality problems Example waveforms and case st
101. lect memory only between Channels A or D Scope and Meter Mode 4 7 Viewing Harmonics Displaying the To display the harmonics graph press the HARMONICS key on the Scope graph screen Mode screen the View Data menu or the Setup menu The display is updated every 5 seconds Jun 24 35 10 52 40 HARMOHICS CH A FEF 112 8 U 66 BHz For 60 Hz up to E uthd 50 harmonics are displayed For 400 Hz up to 8 The vertical scale x is changed with this screen MN NEXT E TEXT PARAM SC 5 MODE Saves all meter phasor WW Se fiet and harmonic values to page memory Based on IEC 555 2 European SET SCALE TO OF FUNDAMENTAL harmonic standard Appears only if SET SCALE TO x OF RMS current is the displayed SET SCALE TO X OF LOAD 8 900 y parameter Based on IEEE 519 U S harmonic standard a 4300 49 Enter load current from the keypad then press ENTER Continued on next page 4 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing Harmonics Continued Viewing the text To view the harmonics text display press the TEXT MODE key from the graph display display The display is updated every 5 seconds Jdun 24 95 10 63 24 HRRMOHICS CH A U 66 GHz Saves all meter phasor See and harmonic values to memory Displays next set of values for 50 60 previous Hz circuits H23 H43 H44 H50 page NOTE The watts parameter version of this screen indicates harmonic power direction by the sign in front of the MAG value A
102. los datos en la memoria Guarde todos los datos importantes antes de proceder Consulte la p gina 7 5 para informaci n acerca de guardar sus datos manualmente Le fait de copier un fichier partir de la carte m moire entra nera effacement de l ensemble des donn es de la m moire Sauvegardez les donn es importantes avant de poursuivre Consultez la page 7 5 pour savoir comment sauvegarder manuellement vos donn es Durch das Kopieren einer Datei von der Speicherkarte werden alle Daten im Arbeitsspeicher gel scht Speichern Sie deshalb alle wichtigen Daten bevor Sie fortfahren Informationen zum manuellen Speichern von Daten finden Sie auf Seite 7 5 Viewing Data 8 3 Copying Memory Card Files into Internal Memory Continued In this section The following topics are covered in this section Reading the Auto Transfer File From a Memory Card Reading an Event File From a Memory Card 8 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Reading the Auto Transfer File From a Memory Card Introduction NOTE Displaying the screen The Auto Transfer file will usually be larger than internal memory Because of this you will have to read the file two or more times if you want to view all of the data A screen will appear allowing you to enter the date and time of the first event that you want to view In order for the 4300 to read the Auto Transfer file the site name must match the filename on the memory card Follow these steps
103. lots A time plot is a graph of the value of one parameter and channel over time There are 16 parameters and 4 channels that can be plotted The time plot displays all data since the memory was cleared and is continuously updated Other functions allow you to expand both the horizontal and vertical axes so that you can perform detailed analysis You can also display an event report that lists the events that were used to draw the plot Event activity plot This is a plot of the rate of occurrence for all the events in memory The horizontal axis can be expanded and you can display an event report for all the events in memory In this section The following topics are covered in this section Viewing Time Plots Selecting a Parameter Using Horizontal Zoom Changing the Vertical Scale Viewing the Event Activity Plot Viewing Data 8 9 Viewing Time Plots What is displayed on a time plot Screen redraw Horizontal axis Vertical axis Channels Parameters A time plot consists of the timed and threshold events that have occurred since memory was cleared for the parameter displayed above the plot The time plot screen is redrawn every ten seconds Auto scaled to display all events of the given type Auto scaled to the highest and lowest parameter values A B C D ABC The following parameters can be plotted on the time plot screen Vrms V transient e rms I transient Watts VA VAR
104. mory Card Continued Procedure REN Press READ EVENTS NOTE If the card contains more data than can fit in memory only as much as possible will be copied After viewing the initial batch of data note the date and time of the last event Enter these values into the starting date and time screen to read the rest of the data Error messages The following error messages may be displayed when the TRANSFER key is pressed MEMORY CARD NOT FOUND No memory card inserted or NO DATA TRANSFERRED inserted improperly DATA FILE CORRUPTED The 4300 started to read a memory NO DATA TRANSFERRED card file but detected an error in the data EMPTY MEMORY CARD DATABASE A valid database has been saved to NO DATA TRANSFERRED the memory card but no events exist WRONG DATABASE VERSION The 4300 cannot read the database NO DATA TRANSFERRED version on the memory card FILE NOT FOUND No file with the correct name on NO DATA TRANSFERRED the memory card The present site name must match the filename on the memory card Memory card files use the first 8 characters of the site name To change site name see page 5 2 Viewing Data 8 7 Reading an Event File From a Memory Card Introduction An event evt file is created on a memory card by pressing the WRITE EVENTS key on the Write Data to Memory Card screen see page 7 6 This file consists of event data that was manually saved to the memory card from the internal memory R
105. mploi exclusif autour de fils isol s Bei der Verwendung der Stromsonde TR2021 TR2021A oder TR2510 die Sondenbacken NICHT um einen nicht isolierten Draht klemmen Diese Sonden sind nur fiir den Einsatz um isolierten Draht vorgesehen Several Dranetz current probes can be used with the 4300 Typical current probes are illustrated on the following page Refer to Appendix A for descriptions and part numbers for probes and adapter cables Refer to Appendix B for specifications for model TR2500 NOTE The TR2500 can perform all current measurements except transient detection Continued on next page 3 14 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting a Current Probe Continued Current probes Probe positioning An arrow marking on the handle is a guide to ensure that you continued position the probe with the arrow pointing towards the load when monitoring the line conductor Correct position of the probe is necessary for correct power measurements where in phase voltage and current measurements are necessary A positive watts reading indicates that the probe is pointed towards the load and a negative reading indicates that the probe is pointed towards the source Reference to Because no reference at the probe end identifies which channel is being channel input monitored a wire marker kit is supplied as a standard accessory to help in probe channel identification This kit part number 155520 provides color coded channel marker labels to a
106. n or f f f f ff f ff f n f n f ff or or or or or mak or or om or om or or or or or f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f WATTSIN f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f Off Off On On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Continued on next page Housekeeping Functions 5 9 Resetting the Unit to the Factory Configuration Continued Procedure Follow these steps to reset the 4300 to its factory configuration From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 4 Memory Functions From the Memory Functions Menu select item 5 Reset to Factory Configuration Result The following screen will appear Sep 14 95 11 47 21 RESET TO FACTORY CONFIGURATION CAUT ITOH THIS COMMAND FESETS ALL THRESHOLD SETTINGS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES AHD INPUT CONFIGURATIONS TO THEIR FACTORY DEFAULTS PRESS EXIT TO ABORT 4300 56 Press the RESET key 5 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Checking Site Status Introduction The Site Status screen displays information about the monitoring setup and the data that is saved in memory Displaying the Follow these steps to display the Site Status screen screen E From the Scope Mode screen press VIEW DATA From the View Data Menu select item 5 System Status Result The following screen will appear Jun 283 85
107. n the low limit Low 0 to 9 999 000 but not higher than the high limit 8 16 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing the Event Activity Plot Introduction Screen redraw Horizontal axis Vertical axis Displaying the screen Zooming Event report This screen will display a plot of the frequency of occurrence for all events in memory The horizontal axis is scaled just as in the time plot screen You can ZOOM IN down to 0 1 sec div The event activity plot screen is redrawn every ten seconds Auto scaled to display all events in memory Auto scaled to the highest event occurrence Follow these steps to display the Event Activity Plot screen From the View Data Menu SE item 2 Event NOS Plot Result The following screen will appear 24 43 EVENT ACTIVITY PLOT START DATE Jan 27 34 ANETTE E B3 ES EE SES PER Kg The zoom function works the same as for the time plot refer to page 8 13 for instructions Pressing EVENT REPORT will display a list of all events in memory with the first event to the right of the left hand cursor highlighted Viewing Data 8 17 Overview Introduction Report types In this section Section C Events Events are the basic components of the different types of data that you can view on the 4300 Time plots and the event activity plot are graphic representations of the events in memory Waveforms are optional they cannot exist without an associated event An event
108. nergized Refer to the manufacturer s instructions related to the CT for exact information for connections for current monitoring Do not exceed manufacturer s ratings Consulte las instrucciones del fabricante referentes a TC transformador de corriente para la informacion exacta de las conexiones a fin de monitorear la corriente No exceda las capacidades nominales del fabricante Se reporter aux instructions du fabricant relatives au transformateur de courant Current Transformer CT pour obtenir les renseignements exacts sur les connexions utilis es pour la surveillance du courant Ne pas d passer la puissance recommand e par le fabricant Genaue Informationen zu Verbindungen fiir die Stromiiberwachung entnehmen Sie bitte den Anleitungen des Herstellers siehe Stromumwandler Die Grenzwerte des Herstellers sollten nicht berschritten werden Current Transformers are not manufactured by Dranetz and are discussed here for informational purposes only Current transformers also known as instrument transformers reduce high level currents to low level currents so they can be safely monitored These devices are similar to PTs used for voltage measurements in that both reduce values for safe measurement The reduction or step down ratio is stated as a scale factor that is used by the 4300 to step up the measured value to its original value Refer to page 6 11 for the procedure for entering scale factors Continued on next page
109. nn I HARM NOTE To enter a value parameter must be enabled If XXX is displayed for the highlighted parameter press ENABL DISABL Press ENTER HARM The menu bar will change to the following ENTER on Enter the number from the keypad The number for the highlighted parameter must be within the range shown on pages 6 19 to 6 20 Press ENTER Saving the Settings are saved only when the ACTIVATE key is pressed settings Where to go Refer to the next page to change the waveform capture settings from here 6 26 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Setting Waveform Capture Definition Waveform capture is a function that saves waveform data when an event is triggered by a threshold crossing This function can be set so that waveforms from the triggered channel from all channels or from no channels are saved NOTE Waveform capture must be individually set for each parameter listed on pages 6 19 to 6 20 Combinations The following table lists all the combinations available for waveform capture and describes each setting Wave Capture Record All Channels ON ON Saves waveform data for all channels for the chosen parameter ON OFF Saves waveform data for the triggered channel only OFF Invalid combination OFF OFF No waveform data is saved Displaying the Follow these steps to display the waveform capture screen screen 3 From the Advanced Setup Options menu select item 2 Set Threshold From the setup sc
110. nnector slot Function Keys Six keys used to select options that appear on bottom of screen Function selected varies with screen displayed Controls Indicators and Connectors 2 3 Rear Right and Left Panels Diagram 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 2 TOP PANEL 14 fol 4300 18 Continued on next page 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual 2 4 Rear Right and Left Panels Continued Parts Table Sera Diferential Voltage Input Connector color wie 3 GHA PROBE Curen Input Comec 3 erent STEH PROBE Curent Input Comes 8 CHC send Voltage Input Connector color wie STEH PROBE Curent Input Comector erent Controls Indicators and Connectors 2 5 Bottom Panel EPALE WII DIUNCTZ TYPE BATERY PACK DALY 4300 24 2 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview In this chapter The following topics are covered in this chapter Installing a TASKCard Initial Power Turn On Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Connecting a Current Probe Basic Operation 3 1 Power Requirements Introduction Battery pack AC power source The normal power source for the 4300 is its internal battery pack The AC Adapter Battery Charger is used to charge the battery Always charge the battery fully before use The 4300 will always operate on the charger and is designed to do so regardless of the state of charge of the battery Length of operation Th
111. o 450 Note Frequency is averaged over 20 cycles V SENS OUT Out of limit sensitivity above high limit 0 5 to 9 999 000 or below low limit for RMS voltage V SENS IN In limit sensitivity below high limit and 0 5 to 9 999 000 above low limit for RMS voltage I SENS OUT Out of limit sensitivity above high limit 0 1 to 9 999 000 or below low limit for RMS current Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 19 Editing Parameter Thresholds Continued Threshold list come I SENS IN In limit sensitivity below high limit and 0 1 to 9 999 000 above low limit for RMS current V TRANS Voltage transient sensitivity when above to 9 999 000 the limit I TRANS Current transient sensitivity when above to 9 999 000 the limit nTH V High limit for the voltage harmonic 0 1 to 1000 HARM specified by n nTH I High limit for the current harmonic 0 1 to 1000 HARM specified by n NOTE 1 Majority of the parameter thresholds and waveform captures should be left disabled unless you have an application that specifically calls for them NOTE 2 V HI LIM must be set at least 1V higher than V LO LIM for each active channel or the entered value will not be accepted This applies even if one or the other is disabled XXX so you may have to enable both in order to see what the actual values are The same applies to I HI LIM and I LO LIM NOTE 3 Enabling waveform capture for V LO LIM and V SENS OUT cap
112. ommon line voltage probe connection for greatest accuracy Current Current probes are connected to each line and positioned to measure currents with reference to the voltage probe Incorrectly positioned current probes may produce erroneous power measurement Correct phasor diagrams for resistive loads are shown for each connection In this appendix The following connections are shown in this appendix Topic Verifying Voltage and Current Connections Single Phase Split Phase Four Wire Wye Floating or Grounded Delta Open Leg Delta High Leg Delta Connecting to a Potential Transformer PT Connecting to a Current Transformer CT Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer ISO F 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual F 11 F 17 Verifying Voltage and Current Connections Introduction Correct voltage and current connection of single phase split phase or polyphase connections can be verified using phasor diagrams Phasors diagrams are graphic representations that show the magnitude and angular relationship of each phase of a monitored connection Each connection diagram on the following pages shows the correct voltage and current phasor diagrams for resistive loads for that circuit Displaying the Follow these steps to display the Voltage and Current Phasor screen screen From Scope Mode press METER MODE From Meter Mode press PHASOR Result The following screen will appear using a Three Phase TASKCard
113. on the numeric keypad A help screen is a one page description of the screen function presently displayed Refer to Appendix G for the menu structure of the PQLite TASKCard A memory data card is used with the 4300 to provide a removable rugged compact solid state mass storage device A memory card shown below uses low power has an internal battery for data retention and is available as an optional accessory in sizes from 2MB to 4 MB For information about changing the battery refer to Appendix C The old model memory card is now replaced by the more sleek and versatile CompactFlash Card described on page 1 10 Continued on next page Introduction 1 9 Operational Description Continued CompactFlash TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher support the use of CompactFlash cards a Memory Card yastly improved replacement for old model memory cards that is now available NEEN for use with the PP4300 The CompactFlash card has a more robust data handling and storage capability and is available in sizes ranging from 8MB to 32MB It can format and create data files in seconds The card can accommodate up to 8 MB of auto transfer files Multiple auto transfer files are possible in one card CompactFlash is available to consumers at lower cost For information on how to use the CompactFlash card with PP4300 and TASKCard PQLite V4 2 refer to Appendix A Section B on page A 9 1 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Chapter 2 Con
114. onalmente la bater a en cortocircuito Las bater as son capaces de proporcionar corrientes de salida peligrosas si est n en cortocircuito La Power Platform est equipada con un circuito interno cargador de bater as No intente cargar las bater as con un cargador externo que no sea el cargador de bater as Dranetz puesto que la carga indebida podr a hacer que explote la bater a NE PAS court circuiter d lib r ment le bloc batterie Lors d un court circuit les batteries risquent d mettre des courants effectifs dangereux Power Platform poss de un circuit de chargeur de batterie int gr Ne pas tenter de charger les batteries au moyen d un chargeur externe autre que le chargeur de batterie Dranetz car un rechargement fautif pourrait entrainer l explosion de la batterie Die Batterien d rfen NICHT kurzgeschlossen werden Im Falle eines Kurzschlusses k nnen die Batterien lebensgef hrliche Ausgangsstr me leiten Power Platform ist mit einem internen Batterieladeger t ausgestattet Die Batterien sollten nur mit dem Ladeger t von Dranetz geladen werden Die Verwendung eines externen Ladeger ts kann zu einer Explosion der Batterien f hren Observe the following precautions when inspecting or replacing the battery pack Do not attempt to replace individual batteries of the pack or substitute other battery types Do not dispose of battery in fire Continued on next page Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedu
115. onfiguration Screen 5 10 Reusable Shipping Container A 6 Run Self Test Screen 5 13 S Scale Factors definition 6 10 entering 6 11 examples 6 10 for Dranetz equipment 6 10 range 6 11 when to use 6 10 Scale Factors Screen 6 11 Scope Mode description 1 8 timeout 4 3 Index 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index Continued viewing 4 2 Select Parameter to Plot Screen 8 12 Self Test running 5 13 Set Identical 3 Phase Thresholds Screen 6 22 Set Individual Channel Thresholds Screen 6 23 Set Programmable Features Menu 5 6 Set Time and Date Screen 5 4 Set Vertical Scale Screen 8 15 Setup Menu Screen 6 29 Setup Name changing 6 25 Single Phase connection diagram F 7 TASKCard description 1 3 A 7 Site Name entering 5 2 Site Status Screen 5 11 Soft Carrying Case A 6 Spare Parts D 1 Specifications computed parameters B 6 general B 2 interfaces B 3 measured parameters BA TR2500 current probe B 8 Split Phase connection diagram F 8 Standard Accessories 1 6 measurement cable set 3 10 Starting Date and Time Screen 8 6 Sync Parameters Screen 6 16 T TASKCard error messages when loading 3 6 E 4 installation 3 3 optional A 7 Single Phase description 1 3 A 7 Three Phase description 1 3 A 7 Three Phase TASKCard description 1 3 A 7 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index 7 Index Continued Threshold Screen 6 21 Time setting 5 4 Time Plot Screen 8 11 changing vertical scale 8 15 selecting parameter to plot 8 12 u
116. ormatting and Verifying Data Card Please Wait will be displayed until formatting is complete The time it takes to format the card depends on the card size Writing to a Follow these steps to write events or setups to a memory card card Step Action 1 Press WRITE CARD Result The following screen will appear dan 21 395 13 41 26 WRITE DATA TO MEMORY CARD CARD SIZE 2645k CARD FREE SPACE 2642k INTERHAL EVENT MEMORY USED 38k WRITE WRITE F 4300B 81 Continued on next page 7 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Manually Saving Data to a Memory Card Continued Writing to a card continued Writing events Writing setups Error messages and warning Filenames Press WRITE EVENTS or WRITE SETUPS NOTE Pressing WRITE BOTH is equivalent to pressing WRITE EVENTS then WRITE SETUPS Selecting WRITE EVENTS will write all events that are currently in the internal memory to the memory card Selecting WRITE SETUPS will write all configurations and threshold setups to the memory card Configurations and setups include the following Present input channel configuration Present circuit type Present scale factors Thresholds Waveform capture settings Interval for timed readings Site name e Auto Transfer setting Memory storage mode setting If there is insufficient space on the memory card an Insufficient space message will be displayed and a b
117. owie allen weiteren in Ihrem Fall anwendbaren Sicherheitsbestimmungen vorgenommen werden Installation Betrieb und Wartung dieses Instruments d rfen nur von Fachpersonal durchgef hrt werden In dem nationalen Bestimmungen f r Elektrizit t wird ein Fachmann als eine Person bezeichnet welche mit der Bauweise und dem Betrieb des Ger tes sowie den dazugeh rigen Gefahren vertraut ist Continued on next page Basic Operation 3 9 Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Continued WARNING To avoid the risk of electric shock or burns always connect the safety or earth ground before making any other connections WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or physical injury it is strongly recommended to fuse the voltage measurement inputs Fuses must be located as close to the load as possible to maximize protection WARNING For continued protection against risk of fire or shock hazard replace only with same type and rating of recommended fuse Use only fast blow type fuse which is rated 600V Recommended fuse type is Littelfuse part number KLKD0 25 rated 600V AC DC 0 25 A fast blow WARNING Do not replace fuse again if failure is repeated Repeated failure indicates a defective condition that will not clear with replacement of the fuse Refer condition to a qualified technician Safety The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of precautions voltage or current connection is being made to the 430
118. port Drop down Events list Multi parameter time plots Time measurement tool delta measurement Saves data to DNV DRAN VIEW compressed format or converts to ASCII e Status bar displays time date and selected pane parameters Accelerator keys and right mouse button support Cut and paste to other applications Email DNV data files directly from DRAN VIEW 8 34 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Software Requirements Continued DRAN VIEW DRAN VIEW is a tool for viewing data on a computer from the following application Dranetz BMI analyzers and TASKCards continned Power Platform PP4300 with TASKCard PQLite and TASKCard 808 Power Platform PP1 with TASKCard PQPlus and TASKCard Flicker 658 PQ Analyzer DRAN LOGGER DL1 DL1 T DRAN VIEW application packages include DRAN VIEW Pro and DRAN VIEW Report Writer The following features are available only in DRAN VIEW Pro File Append Harmonic and 3D timeplots e Statistics Table with timeplots containing min max weighted median standard deviation 596 95 and 99 figures Report Writer though the standard version of DRAN VIEW may be upgraded to include Report Writer by installing a Report Writer Driver provided on a separate diskette For more information about the DRAN LINK and DRAN VIEW product lines contact Dranetz Customer Service at 732 287 3680 or 1 800 DRANTEC Viewing Data 8 35 Connection Guidelines Procedure Follow
119. rammable Features Menu select item 2 Set Site File Name Result The following screen will appear May 27 95 ENTER SITE FILE WAME PRESENT SITE FILE NAME 4368464 SITE st 1 HOTE THE FIRST 8 CHARACTERS OF THIS HAME WILL BE USED TO MAME FILES STORED ON THE MEMORY CARD ENTER HAME 4300 51 Continued on next page 5 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Entering a Site Name Continued Procedure continued Press the ENTER NAME key Result The following screen will appear m um Highlight a a desired letter or symbol using the arrow keys Press ENTER NOTE Enter numbers from the keypad Use the Backspace command to delete characters Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the entire name has been entered Housekeeping Functions 5 3 Setting the Time and Date Displaying the Follow these steps to display the time and date screen screen Press SETUP from the Scope Mode screen Select item 2 Set Programmable Features from the Setup Menu Select item 1 Set Time and Date from the Set Analyzer Parameters Menu Result The following screen will appear SET TIME ANO DATE PRESENT TIME bs mm sei 69 26 25 PRESENT DATE mmm dd u45 Sep i 35 EHTER ENTER TIME DATE 4300 53 Setting the time Follow these steps to set the time Enter the hours minutes and seconds pressing the ENTER key after each number Continued on next page 5 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Setting the Tim
120. ranetz ISO box The voltage connections are made using a PT When a Dranetz current probe or isolation transformer model ISO 658 5 is chosen from the Current Probe Selection screen see page 3 17 the correct scale factor is set automatically and does not have to be entered manually NOTE The ISO 658 5 is typically used when connecting to the secondary of an existing current transformer The scale factor of the existing transformer must be entered in order for the 4300 to make the correct calculation Refer to the CT name plate or to the manufacturer s literature to determine the scale factor The scale factor for a single CT or PT is calculated from its step up or step down ratio If a current transformer has a step down ratio of 1000A 5A therefore Scale Factor 1000 5 200 6 10 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Entering Scale Factors Range 0 001 to 999 900 Displaying the Follow these steps to display the Scale Factors screen screen 3 From the Advanced Setup Options menu select item 1 Set Input Configurations 4 From the Set Input Configurations menu select item 3 Set Scale Factors Result The following screen will appear using a Three Phase TASKCard May 15 95 61 SCALE FACTORS CHAH VOLTS AMPS EH 1 8666 1 6006 1 8666 1 6006 C 1 6668 1 0006 LON O 1 8666 1 6006 ENTER y sey O E 4300 66 Result FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD SCALE FACTORS CHAH VOLTS AMPS 1 6666 1 6666 AAA AAA AAA AAA 1 6666 1 6666
121. re C 3 Battery Pack Safety Precautions Continued Dispose of a used battery promptly in accordance with local Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations Visually inspect the battery pack for corrosion The batteries have a safety pressure vent to prevent excessive gas build up and corrosion indicates that venting has occurred Possible causes of venting are a defective charger excessive temperature excessive discharge rate or a defective cell If corrosion is excessive the battery pack may require replacement contact Dranetz Customer Service Department C 4 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Battery Pack Replacement Introduction The 4300 contains an easily replaceable internal battery pack See Appendix D for ordering information WARNING Replace with Dranetz Ni Cad battery pack BP4300 only ADVERTEN Reemplace con bater a Dranetz Ni Cad BP4300 solamente CIA AVERTISSE Remplacer par la batterie Dranetz Ni Cad BP4300 exclusivement MENT WARNUNG Nur mit Dranetz Ni Cad BP4300 Batteriesatz auswechseln Note During normal operation the battery pack will be slightly warm to the touch Procedure Follow these steps to replace the battery pack Press the 4300 power key to off Turn off power to the circuit being measured 3 Disconnect voltage and current probes from the circuit and the 4300 s rear panel On the bottom of the 4300 push the tab to release the battery cover Refer to the diagram shown below
122. reconnecting EEN the probe so that the arrow on the probe handle points toward the load Sep 36 95 120 PHASOR AMPS H 1 1k e 339 B 1 2k e 221 C 1 1k e 290 4300 99 Single channel The following display shows the voltage and current phasors for channel A phasor diagram Jun 15 35 120 PHASOR A WOLTAGE 115 BR CURRENT l 4k e 349 PARAM 4300 46 Common Circuit Connections F 7 Single Phase Introduction When making voltage connections to a single phase circuit use channel A differential inputs as shown below NOTE Be sure to connect the current probe with the arrow on the handle pointing towards the load or an erroneous power reading will result Connection diagram SOURCE 4300 25 Phasor diagrams gt p r VA la F 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Split Phase Introduction When making split phase measurements use both channels A and B for voltage and current connections The neutral is chosen as the reference for measurement purposes Connection diagram SOURCE i LOAD 4300 26 Phasor diagrams 1 EA gt o 1 gt 0 VB Va Ip Ij Common Circuit Connections F 9 Four Wire Wye Introduction Channels A B and C are connected to voltage and current probes The neutral is connected to common and is the reference for the three channels Connection diagram SOURCE 4300 27 Phasor 1200 diagrams 0 la Ig v 240 F 10 4300 PQLite Opera
123. reen press EDIT SETUP Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 27 Setting Waveform Capture Continued Displaying the screen continued From the Edit Setup menu select item 3 Set Waveform Capture Result The following screen will appear Sep 29 95 17 88 57 SETUP HRME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE HALE RECORO ALL THRESHOLD CAPTURE CHRHHELS LU HIGH LIM UH LOW LIM LU TRANSIENT LU THO X U FREE HI NEXT MEX WAVE CHAS LIMIT GROUP ON OFF ON OFF 4300B 611 Changing a Follow these steps to change the waveform capture settings setting Press NEXT GROUP to display the desired parameter group Press the NEXT LIMIT key to move the highlight bar to the desired line Press CHANS ON OFF to change the setting in the Record All Channels column NOTE Waveform capture consumes much more memory than event capture Careful planning about which parameters you want to capture waveforms for will help you increase the number of events that can be saved in memory When done press EXIT Repeat steps to 4 for all parameters that you want to change 6 28 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Activating a Setup Introduction After you edit the thresholds and or waveform capture settings you must activate the setup for these new settings to take effect Procedure Follow these steps to activate a setup From the Edit Setup menu press EXIT Result The following screen will appear Sep 14 95 09 21 45 S
124. ring downloading stored data from the 4300 to a disk file Using DRAN LINK 4300 the datafile can be seamlessly transferred to a viewer such as DRANVIEW DRAN LINK 4300 shares a common user interface with other members of the DRAN LINK family of applications available from Dranetz BMI In view of this menu functions which are not applicable to a particular DRAN LINK software version are disabled DRAN LINK 4300 communicates with the 4300 via a standard RS 232 serial port on the host computer using the Isolated Communications Module DRAN LINK 4300 uses a request response block transfer protocol with error checking to assure maximum data integrity Once data transfer has begun you can work with other Windows applications while DRAN LINK 4300 runs in the background Data transfer rate 1s at 19200 bits per second DRAN VIEW DRAN VIEW is a Windows 3 1 Windows 95 and Windows NT compatible application program that is used to access and retrieve data from data files on a memory card requires PCMCIA slot or memory card reader or from other disk media compatible with MS Windows operating system Following are the features and highlights of DRAN VIEW application Direct interface with DRAN LINK communications software Two pane browser timeplots and waveforms simultaneously Multiple ZOOM levels up to 15 times Advanced Harmonic analysis DFT FFT featuring phasor diagrams and flexible data presentation Toolbar and Button sup
125. rrent input channels Channels A B C D range 10 200 of full scale current probe rating Channels A B C D crest factor Maximum of 3 at full scale Accuracy 1 0 of reading 0 05 of full scale at fundamental frequency plus current probe accuracy Continued on next page BA 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Measured Parameters Continued Current Channels A B C D range 10 300 CT full scale transients Frequency Response Typically 4dB at lus for half sine wave pulses plus probe Accuracy 10 of reading 1 full scale for half sine wave pulses gt 10 us plus probe with input gt 10 full scale Transient Duration 1 usec minimum Phase Each voltage current pair i e Channel A voltage Channel A current are sampled simultaneously to preserve phase relationship Frequency Fundamental range 30 450 Hz TASKCard dependent Accuracy 0 2 of reading Environmental All specifications are met over the operating range Technical Specifications B 5 Computed Parameters Update rate ABC volts ABC amps Real power All parameters except harmonic are updated once per second Harmonic based parameters are updated every 5 seconds Calculated as the geometric mean of the three phases See note Vise v2 Va V2 3 Calculated as the sum of the three phases See note Typo Ll tlg le Single Phase Average of instantaneous power samples taken as the product of voltage and current samples Inclu
126. rt des blessures graves ou un danger d incendie peuvent s en suivre Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l instrument Lorsque vous utilisez l instrument suivez toutes les instructions d installation et de service Cet instrument doit tre connect conform ment au National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 2002 des Etats Unis et toutes les exigences de s curit applicables votre installation Cet instrument doit tre install utilis et entretenu uniquement par un personnel qualifi Selon le National Electrical Code une personne est qualifi e si elle connait bien la construction et l utilisation de l quipement ainsi que les dangers que cela implique WARNUNG Der falsche Anschluf dieses Ger tes kann Tod schwere Verletzungen oder Feuer verursachen Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschlie en m ssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und verstanden haben Bei der Verwendung dieses Instruments m ssen alle Installation und Betriebsanweisungen beachtet werden Der Anschluf dieses Instruments muf in bereinstimmung mit den nationalen Bestimmungen f r Elektrizit t ANSI NFPA 70 2002 der Vereinigten Staaten sowie allen weiteren in Ihrem Fall anwendbaren Sicherheitsbestimmungen vorgenommen werden Installation Betrieb und Wartung dieses Instruments d rfen nur von Fachpersonal durchgef hrt werden In dem nationalen Bestimmungen f r Elektrizit t wird ein Fachmann als eine Person bezeichnet welche mit der Bauweise un
127. ruptor de encendido Continued on next page iv 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Safety Summary Continued D finitions Symboles Definitionen Symbole Les messages d AVERTISSEMENT pr viennent l utilisateur que certaines conditions ou pratiques pourraient entrainer la mort ou des l sions corporelles Les messages de MISE EN GARDE signalent des conditions ou pratiques susceptibles d endommager Power Platform ses donn es d autres quipements ou biens mat riels Les messages NOTA attirent l attention sur certains renseignements sp cifiques Les symboles suivants de la Commission lectrotechnique internationale CEI figurent sur le panneau arri re sup rieur situ proximit du terminal ou de l unit cit bg Mise en garde consultez les documents d accompagnement ce manual EE Fonctionnement du terminal ou de l unit en courant continu CC D Interrupteur de tension WARNUNGEN informieren den Benutzer dar ber da bestimmte Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen k rperliche oder t dliche Verletzungen zur Folge haben k nnen VORSICHTSHINWEISE kennzeichnen Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen die zu einer Besch digung von Power Platform seiner Daten oder anderer Ger te bzw von Eigentum f hren k nnen HINWEISE machen auf bestimmte Informationen aufmerksam Die folgenden Symbole der Internationalen Elektrotechnischen Kommission International Electrotechnical Commission IEC befinden sich auf der
128. se steps to display the Interval For Timed Readings screen From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 5 Advanced Setup Options From the Advanced Setup Options menu select item 1 Set Input Configurations 8 DAYS ASSUMING NO OTHER EVENTS OCCUR From the Set Input Configurations menu select item 5 Set Interval For Timed Readings Result The following screen will appear Dec 14 35 11 09 37 INTERVAL FOR TIMED READINGS PRESENT INTERVAL 15 seconds NEXT TIMED READING 11 24 37 NOTE AT THIS INTERVAL TIMED EVENTS WILL FILL A CLEARED MEMORY BUFFER IN Long term Monitoring 6 17 Changing the Timed Interval Setting Continued Procedure Follow these steps to change the interval for timed readings Enter the number from the keypad Press ENTER Press EXIT to activate the new setting and return to the Setups Menu NOTE When the interval setting is changed a reading is taken 6 18 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Editing Parameter Thresholds Introduction Threshold list Parameter thresholds can be edited by two methods three phase or individual channel Both screens are identical except that the three phase screen allows you to enter the same value for channels A B and C simultaneously The following table lists the parameter thresholds and the allowable range for each The heavy lines separate the parameters into the groups as they appear on screen Frequency sensitivity 0 1 t
129. sing horizontal zoom 8 13 Turn Monitoring On Off Screen 6 30 V Voltage ABC totals formula B 6 viewing 4 4 Voltage and Current Harmonics Graph Screen 4 8 Voltage and Current Harmonics Text Screen 4 9 Voltage Channels specifications B 4 turning on and off 6 6 Voltage Connections neutral to ground example 3 13 potential transformers F 14 single phase example 3 12 verifying F 4 voltage measurement cables 3 11 Voltage Phasors 4 6 Volt Amps formula B 7 viewing 4 4 Volt Amps Reactive formula B 7 viewing 4 4 W Watts formula B 6 viewing 4 4 Waveform Capture changing a setting 6 28 combinations 6 27 definition 6 27 Select Wave key 6 17 Index 8 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Waveform Capture Screen 6 27 6 28 Waveforms see event waveforms Worst Case Events Screen 8 23 Write Data to Memory Card Screen 7 6 Z Zoom Screen 8 13 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Index 9
130. single file Another APPEND can be issued to add data from a third data file into the Continued on next page A 12 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Using CompactFlash Card with TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher Continued Appending data document and so on The data from the individual files will be inserted files continued according to their timestamps If two data sources overlap in time then the file with the most recent starting time will have priority and therefore overwrites existing data NOTE Dranview Version 4 0 cannot append files that do not contain waveforms Procedure Load the MDB EVT or DNV file where you want to add another file into using the normal File Open command This initial file will be referred to as the Document in the following steps Make sure that the target document has been selected on the screen and then run the File Append command This will bring up a dialog box that looks like a File Open dialog Select the MDB EVT or DNV file you want to insert into the target document The following dialog box shows the relationship of the two files If the bars overlap then the oldest file will have its data removed in favor of data in the newest file in the overlap region Append files ES This function appends the data from another file ta the contents of the document file H the data overlap the data with the newest starting time range have priority Time range of data in the document file 1996
131. t return the unit without prior instructions from Dranetz Dranetz Customer Service Department can be reached at 732 287 3680 or 1 800 DRANTEC Introduction 1 5 Physical Description Dimensions Top and front panels Rear and side panels Standard accessories The Dranetz 4300 is a self contained portable instrument weighing less than 5 pounds and measuring 8 20 3 cm deep by 12 30 5 cm wide by 2 5 6 4 cm high The top panel contains the screen and keypad The front panel contains two slots for holding a TASKCard and a memory card See Chapter 2 for descriptions of the top and front panel controls and indicators and connectors The rear panel contains the input voltage and current connectors The left and right side panels contain the optical interface port and ac adapter input connector respectively and rings for attaching the supplied carrying strap See Chapter 2 for descriptions of the rear and side panel connectors The following table lists the 4300 s standard accessories Description Part Number AC Adapter Battery Charger 116297 G1 1023 01 Carrying Strap 116040 G1 1077 Power Cord Shielded 230 Vac Euro 115369 G1 aer We POL e HTEM Single Phase TASKCard and POLITE HTEM IPHASE rr AA PQLite HTEM Three Phase TASKCard and PQLITE HTEM 3PHASE Memory Carretas Quick Reference Guide Reference Guide 899021 Ge Eeer Cable Assembly 4 Pair w Alligator GA Gl Probes Voltage Cable Accessor
132. tart Easy Start Easy Start is a series of screens that prompts you for information about the description circuit you will be monitoring The 4300 then automatically turns on the correct channels sets the parameter thresholds and waveform capture settings Procedure Follow these steps if you are using the Easy Start function of the 4300 From the Setup Menu mens item 1 Easy Si Start Result The following screen will appear Sep 13 35 14 83 53 CAUT ITOH THE EASY START PROCESS WILL CHANGE PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED INSTRUMENT SETTINGS AND COMFIGURATIONS MOHTTORIHG IS ALSO SHUT DOUM DUR IMG EASY START PROGRAMMING PRESS CANCEL IF YOU DO HOT WANT TO CHANGE EXISTING SETTIMGS SE CRHCEL 4300 62 Is the unit connected to a circuit and collecting data f yes press CANCEL and save data to a memory card before proceeding See page 7 5 f no press CONTINUE and go to next page Continued on next page Long term Monitoring 6 3 Using Easy Start Continued Select circuit The following screen allows you to select the circuit type you will be type monitoring EASY START FOR SINGLE PHASE FOR SPLIT PHASE FOR THREE PHASE DELTA FOR THREE PHASE WWE 4300 63 FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD This screen will not appear but will continue on to the screen below Describe The following screen allows you to enter values for your nominal line voltage application and current and to monitor neutral to ground Sep 1
133. tengan distintos potenciales de voltaje Une mauvaise connexion des transformateurs d intensit isol s ISO peut provoquer des blessures corporelles ou des d g ts mat riels Ne pas relier les transformateurs ISO entre deux conducteurs de tensions diff rentes Falsch angeschlossene ISO K sten Isolierte Stromumwandler k nnen zu k rperlichen Verletzungen oder Ger tesch den fuehren Schliessen Sie einen ISO Kasten nicht zwischen zwei Leiter mit unterschiedlichem Spannungspotential The ISO box has terminal posts labeled X1 and X2 that are connected in series only with an ac current source In normal connections where phasing of current and voltages are important for power measurements the X1 terminal is connected towards the source input line Continued on next page Common Circuit Connections F 19 Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer ISO Continued Applications ISO box connection to a current transformer When connecting to CTs the X1 terminal is normally connected to the H1 terminal of the device for correct reference phasing Where power measurements or voltage current phase relationships are not important the X1 and X2 terminals may be connected in series with the output device in any line hot or return or in any relationship of X1 X2 ISO boxes can be used in a number of ways These methods include connecting them to the secondary of CTs for metering by the PP4300 inserting them in seri
134. tential Transformer DT F 15 Connecting to a Current Transformer CT F 17 Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer ISCH F 19 APPENDIX G PQLite Menu Structure cauce EN MP C pH PS G 1 Scobe Meter Mode Mendes G 2 View Data Ip C CF C C G 3 Setup or OESS G 4 INDEX xlv 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual 4300 16 Dranetz Power Platform Model 4300 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual xvi 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Overview Chapter 1 Introduction 4300 description The Dranetz Power Platform Model 4300 is a portable hand held TASKCard definition Language Selection TASKCard based eight channel power quality meter monitor The 4300 can monitor record and display data on four voltage channels and four current channels simultaneously Data can be recorded and transferred to a personal or laptop computer using the Isolated Communications Module P N PP4300 RS232 and the DRAN LINK 4300 utility software The DRAN LINK 4300 can download data from the unit s internal memory or from an optional memory card With TASKCard PQLite V4 0 or higher the 4300 can handle multi lingual display of text and help screens The help files are programmed for context sensitivity displaying the appropriate help topics on specific errors commited Context sensitive help is available in English French Italian German and Spanish languages A TASKCard is a removable program car
135. ter Mode Viewing Voltage and Current Phasors Viewing Harmonics Scope and Meter Mode 4 1 Viewing Scope Mode Introduction Scope Mode allows you to view the real time voltage and current waveforms for up to eight channels Displaying the The Scope Mode screen can be displayed by pressing the SCOPE MODE key screen on the View Data menu or the Setup menu Displays one cycle of selected waveforms which are scaled relative to the largest peak value V amp are scaled separately Volts rms A values for ee displayed displayed waveforms a Baseline scale for 1 cycle 8 div 2 1 mec diw HETER A HODE Voltage Scale Current scale Saves the Scope Mode display to memory Apr 24 395 BS 19 38 CHRHHEL SELECTION CHAHHEL WOLTS AMPS OFF OFF OFF OFF VOLTS AMPS F 4300B 40 Qe Turns highlighted current channel on or off Moves highlight to next channel FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Turns highlighted current channel on or off NEXT CHAN will automatically select only between Channels A or D 4 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing Scope Mode Continued Scope Mode The Scope Mode screen will automatically time out and return to the main menu timeout after 15 minutes of no user activity The display timeout reduces the possibility of Scope Mode induced problems and ensures proper energy monitoring USERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO LEAVE THE UNIT IN SCOPE MODE WHILE MONITORING IS ON Prolonged Scope Mode screen displa
136. these steps to connect the 4300 to the computer Plug the fiber optic connector on the Isolated Communications Module into the mating connector on the 4300 NOTE The connector is polarized and can only be inserted one way You will feel a slight click when the connector is fully engaged Do not use force to engage connectors ISOLATEO COMMUNICATIONS wegen PP4300 Insert the 9 pin DB 9 connector into the appropriate serial port connector on the PC PERSONAL COMPUTER R5232 TERMINATOR P Ld NOTE Depending on the type of computer you are using the connector may be identified as COMI COM2 SERIAL or similar If your computer has a 25 pin serial connector you will need an appropriate 9 pin to 25 pin adapter Do not use a NULL MODEM adapter DRAN LINK supports the use of COMI to COM4 for communication with the 4300 DRAN LINK auto detects a connected device once the download has started 8 36 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Downloading Events Downloading Events from Internal Memory Downloading Events from Memory Card With DRAN LINK 4300 you can choose to download data from the PP4300 Internal Memory or from a Memory Card if one is installed Download Internal Memory command Communicate Menu Link DRAN LINK 4300 will prompt for a file in which to save the download data using a File Save dialog Once a filename has been specified DRAN LINK 4300 attempts to establish communication with the
137. tial Transformers are not manufactured by Dranetz and are discussed here for informational purposes only A potential transformer PT also referred to as a voltage instrument transformer provides the necessary step down ratio to reduce the high voltage of circuits above 600 Vrms to a level for safe measurement A PT also provides isolation and proper connections for instrument attachment PTs are usually fixed in position and require that the voltage probe s be connected to their terminal connections Refer to the manufacturer s instructions related to the PT for exact information for probe connection for voltage monitoring Do not exceed 600 Vrms input to the 4300 voltage inputs Consulte las instrucciones del fabricante referentes a TP transformador potencial para la informaci n exacta de la conexi n de sonda a fin de monitorear el voltaje No supere la entrada de 600 Vrms a las entradas de voltaje de 4300 Se reporter aux instructions du fabricant relatives au transformateur de tension Potential Transformer PT pour obtenir les renseignements exacts sur la connexion de sonde utilis e pour la surveillance du courant Ne pas d passer l entr e de tension efficace de 600 RMS dans les entr es de tension de 4300 volts Genaue Informationen zur Me f hlerverbindung f r die Spannungs berwachung entnehmen Sie bitte den Anleitungen des Herstellers siehe Spannungsteilertransformator Die Eingangsspannung von 600 V Effektivw
138. todas las instrucciones de instalaci n y operaci n durante el uso de este instrumento La conexi n de este instrumento debe ser hecha de acuerdo con las normas del C digo El ctrico Nacional ANSI NFPA 70 2002 de EE UU adem s de cualquier otra norma de seguridad correspondiente a su establecimiento La instalaci n operaci n y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser realizada por personal calificado solamente El C digo El ctrico Nacional define a una persona calificada como una que est familiarizada con la construcci n y operaci n del equipo y con los riesgos involucrados Continued on next page Common Circuit Connections F 1 Overview Continued AVERTISSE MENT WARNUNG Si l instrument est mal connect la mort des blessures graves ou un danger d incendie peuvent s en suivre Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l instrument Lorsque vous utilisez l instrument suivez toutes les instructions d installation et de service Cet instrument doit tre connect conform ment au National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 2002 des Etats Unis et toutes les exigences de s curit applicables votre installation Cet instrument doit tre install utilis et entretenu uniquement par un personnel qualifi Selon le National Electrical Code une personne est qualifi e si elle connait bien la construction et l utilisation de l quipement ainsi que les dangers que cela implique Der falsche Ans
139. tor s Manual Floating or Grounded Delta Introduction In this power connection the 4300 uses voltage channels A B and C as differential inputs with channel A using source voltage A B channel B using B C and channel C using C A as the reference Current probes are connected to channels A B and C Connection diagram 4300 28 Floating delta phasor diagrams Ve Ic o Va Ve Is A p 210 330 240 Continued on next page Common Circuit Connections F 11 Floating or Grounded Delta Continued Grounded delta phasor diagrams ag Va Setup Procedure for 4300 Delta Configuration Action Turn OFF all power to the unit and measurement channel inputs Connect the 4300 voltage and current connections as shown on page F 10 Power ON the 4300 and then turn power ON to the measurement circuits Select the appropriate current probes ex TR2510 Select the circuit type to Three Phase Delta Select the appropriate scale factors PT and CT ratios Tz Go to the Meter Mode screen keep pressing Next Meter until the phasor screen appears and verify that the phase sequence of the phasor diagrams for the voltage and current parameters are as shown If the phase sequence does not match turn power OFF to the measurement circuits and interchange the voltage and or current connections Then turn power ON to the measurement circuits Verify if the phase sequence appears as shown for a typical A B C ph
140. trols Indicators and Connectors Overview Introduction This chapter identifies and describes the controls indicators and connectors on all panels of the 4300 In this chapter The following topics are covered in this chapter Top and Front Panels Rear Right and Left Panels Controls Indicators and Connectors 2 1 Top and Front Panels Diagram Continued on next page 4300 17 2 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Top and Front Panels Continued Parts Table Liquid Crystal Display LCD Provides 2 3 4 x 4 1 2 inches 5 x 10 cm display consisting of 240 by 128 pixels dots of text and graphic information Has electroluminescent EL backlighting for low light level viewing Numeric keypad Consists of keyboard keys O thru 9 and decimal point Permits menu selection and numerical data entry Question Mark Key Displays help screen with reference to screen displayed at any time 4 LCD Contrast Adjustment Key Symbol Press and hold for continuous contrast range change release to stop Press and quickly release for incremental contrast change Battery Charge Indicator LED is on continuously while battery is fast charging and blinking when fully charged Symbol Sieg On Off Power Key Symbol D Push for on push for off Data Card Holder Holds and connects memory data card to internal circuitry Data Card Release Ejects memory data card TASKCard Release Ejects TASKCard TAS KCatrd co
141. ttach to both the probe handle and the plug end of the probe Continued on next page Basic Operation 3 15 Connecting a Current Probe Continued Typical current probes 658 PROBES PP4500 PROBES sm TR2019B TR2023 TR2022 658 TO Pau T oo CURRENT PROBE ADAPTER CABLE 116002 G1 ses 3 999999 4300 30 Continued on next page 3 16 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Connecting a Current Probe Continued Connection Follow these guidelines when making current connections guidelines Position the probe with the arrow on the handle pointing towards the load For greatest accuracy use a probe that is rated at no more than twice the nominal value you expect to measure Connecting a The following default screen appears during the start up sequence using a Three probe before Phase TASKCard It appears when the unit is turned on whether a current probe turning the 4300 connected or not on 0 66 Lerdiw Hop Ardiw SELECT CURRENT PROBECS F 4300 35 Selecting NO will cause the Scope Mode screen to appear shown on page 3 7 Selecting YES will cause the Current Probe Selection screen to appear shown below May 36 95 CURRENT PROBES The screen allows you to select the probe you are using for each channel TReSee TRES CHRHHEL PROBE TYPE The screen defaults lt to the last selected probes Press EXIT to return PROBE A to the previously displ
142. tures critical information at the start of power loss to the measured circuit Viewing present Follow these steps to display the Thresholds screen thresholds E From the Scope Mode screen press SETUP From the Setup Menu select item 5 Advanced Setup Options Continued on next page 6 20 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Editing Parameter Thresholds Continued Viewing present thresholds continued Choosing an editing method From the Advanced Setup Options menu select item 2 Set Threshold Result The following screen will appear using a Single Phase TASKCard Sep 14 95 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE THRESHOLD Jn CH B CH C U HI LIM U LO LIM U TRRHS U THD X Si U FREQ SENS 8 5 a 6 6 a Result The following screen will appear using a Three Phase TASKCard 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE THRESHOLD CH A CH B CH C CH D U HI LIM 123 0 RAR U LO LIM 168 6 U TRANS 100 0 U THD 5 0 U FREG SENS 6 5 RAR RAK RAR NEXT PREY EDIT ACTI evry GROUP GROUP SETUP UATE xk f NOTE This screen allows you to view the present threshold values by pressing the NEXT GROUP and PREV GROUP keys Follow these steps to modify either three phase or individual channel thresholds Press EDIT SETUP The following screen will appear Jan 21 35 15 97 51 EDIT SETUP MENU SETUP NAME 120 VOLT SINGLE PHASE 1 SET IDENTICAL 3 PHRSE THRESHOLDS 2 SET INDIVIDUAL THRESHOLDS 3 SET WAVEFORM CAPTURE 4300B 605 NOTE
143. udies are included The XBC 4300 charges a battery pack while the 4300 is in use Consists of one red one yellow one blue and five black measurement cables each eight feet long and two blue or black jumper cables each one foot long Optional Accessories A 5 Optional Accessories Descriptions Continued Isolated Communi cations Module Isolated Current Transformer CompactFlash Memory Card new model Optional CompactFlash card readers Memory card old model Memory card readers Portable Field Printer Reusable Shipping Container Soft Carrying Case A 6 An optically isolated device using infrared light to transfer text and graphics to a PC or printer Connects the optical serial port on the 4300 to a standard RS232 serial port Can be connected to a PC using DRAN LINK and DRAN VIEWS software or to an EPSON graphics compatible printer Allows the connection of other industry standard 5 A output current transformers to Dranetz equipment TASKCard PQLite V4 2 or higher support the use of CompactFlash cards CompactFlash has a more robust data handling and storage capability than the old model memory cards It is available in sizes ranging from 8MB to 32MB See page A 9 for details Two types of card readers are available for easy data manipulation and data transfer from the CompactFlash card to the computer USB port FLASHREADER USB or Parallel port FLASHREADER P For pricing and availabilit
144. vent Waveform Data menu Procedure Follow these steps to view waveform data From the Event Details or Worst Case Events screen press DATA Result The following screen is displayed using a Three Phase TASKCard Hou 17 395 17 11 44 EUEHT WAVEFORM DATA CYCLE TO ANALYZE FAULT CYCLE SCOPE MODE HARMONICS U I amp M ALL CHAHMELS ALL PARAMETERS VOLTAGE CURRENT PHASORS SELECT SELECT SELECT PRE FRULT 4300 97 NOTE 1 The three SELECT keys are available for three cycle waveforms only NOTE 2 Items 3 and 4 are available if waveforms were saved for all channels See page 6 27 for information about setting waveform capture Continued on next page 8 30 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Analyzing Event Waveforms Continued Procedure Follow these steps to view waveform data continued om FOR SINGLE PHASE TASKCARD Result The following screen is displayed Nov 17 35 17 11 44 EVENT WAVEFORM DATA CYCLE TO ANALYZE FAULT CYCLE 1 SCOPE MODE 2 HARMONICS UV I amp M SELECT S ELECTIS 4300 97 NOTE 1 The three SELECT keys are available for three cycle waveforms only NOTE 2 Items 3 and 4 are not available since not all Channels are valid in Single Phase TASKCards BE A Press the key corresponding to the cycle to be analyzed dson orhe med tem o Select one of the numbered items Menu items The four menu items operate identically to the scope and meter mode screens Refer to the
145. vents will not be recorded again until a transient sensitivity event has occurred or the impulse limit has not been exceeded for 10 cycles V REP OFF Return to normal for repeat transient event I REP OFF V TRANS SENS Transient sensitivity event while in repeat transient I TRANS SENS shutdown mode A transient of 150 or greater of the worst transient recorded of the 10 successive transients was detected This resets the repeat transient detection WATTS LIMT WATTS LIM exceeded Continued on next page 8 20 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Event Descriptions Continued Threshold events continued Return to normal events Miscellaneous events V Hn LIMT nTH V HARM exceeded I Hn LIMT nTH I HARM exceeded V THD LIMT V THD exceeded I THD LIMT I THD exceeded The following events occur when a parameter value returns to normal RMS NORMAL e PF NORMAL VA NORMAL VAR NORMAL WATTS NORMAL THD NORMAL VHARM NORMAL IHARM NORMAL The following are miscellaneous events and their descriptions MONITOR OFF Occurs under the following conditions Monitoring turned off from Setups Menu Memory is full and set to overflow mode Easy start entered MONITOR ON Occurs under the following conditions Monitoring turned on from Setups Menu Memory is cleared with monitoring turned on Easy start completed POWER ON Occurs after unit completes power up diagnostics POWER OFF Occurs wh
146. view data on the computer Both applications are directly interfaced See Downloading Events from 4300 to a Computer Software Requirements on page 8 34 for more information Dranetz BMI is the owner and distributor of the DRAN LINK and DRAN VIEW product applications For pricing and availability contact Dranetz Customer Service Department at 732 287 3680 or 1 800 DRANTEC Viewing Data 8 1 Overview continued In this chapter This chapter is divided into four sections A Copying Memory Card Files into Internal Memory Graphic Summaries 89 Downloading Events from 4300 to a Computer EIS p DE 8 2 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Section A Copying Memory Card Files into Internal Memory Overview File types Caution Precauci n Mise en garde Vorsicht In order to view data that is stored on a memory card you must first copy it into memory There are two data files that could possibly be on a memory card an Auto Transfer file and an Event file Auto Transfer file An Auto Transfer file is created when the Auto Transfer mode is enabled See page 7 3 Event file An Event file evt is created when you use the Write to memory card function See page 7 6 Copying a file from the memory card will delete all data in memory Save any important data before proceeding See page 7 5 for information about manually saving your data Si se copia un archivo de la tarjeta de memoria se suprimir n todos
147. waveforms Vrms Vtransient Irms Itransient Freq Ipeak Vsens and Isens Example 4300B 801b Definition The voltage or current waveform cycle that is displayed is a composite of the previous second s worth of data Parameters The waveforms for the following parameters will be displayed as composites Watts VA VAR PF Vthd Ithd Vharm Iharm Vunbalance K factor Example 4300B 802b Continued on next page 8 28 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Viewing Event Waveforms Continued Displaying the Press the WAVE DETAIL key on the Event Report screen to display the SCREEN following screen A composite waveform is displayed Hou 17 95 16 29 EUEHT 477 CH HNEL A U DETAIL m Ew tT NOTE If the Event Details screen is displayed instead of this one there is no waveform saved with the event 4300B 803 Function keys The following table provides a description of the functions keys for the Event Waveform screen NEXT EVENT Displays the next waveform event based on the events listed in the Event Report PREV EVENT Displays the previous waveform event based on the events listed in the Event Report NEXT CHAN Displays the next channel s waveform If no other waveforms are available the unit will beep DETAIL Displays the Event Details screen See page 8 25 Viewing Data 8 29 Analyzing Event Waveforms Introduction Event waveforms can be analyzed with the four selections on the E
148. ws you to expand the horizontal axis of a time plot in order to see the plot in greater detail You may repeatedly zoom in on a plot down to the minimum resolution of 0 1 seconds division Once you have zoomed in on the desired time period you can view individual events that are of the type displayed in the timeplot NOTE Horizontal auto scaling is disabled while the plot is in zoom mode and after exiting zoom The cursors will initially be displayed on the left and right edges of the zoom window Press the gt key to move the left cursor and the lt key to move the right cursor Initially both cursors will move inward If one is moved so that it meets the other cursor subsequent presses will move it outward Follow these steps to operate the zoom function From the Time Plot screen press ZOOM Result The menu bar changes to the following Feb 16 95 16 24 43 TIME PLOT START DATE Jan 27 94 CHAHHEL_A RMS VOLTAGE HIGH 127 3 LOW 5 662 4300 88 Continued on next page Viewing Data 8 13 Using Horizontal Zoom Continued Procedure comin Select a time period using the zoom cursors Press ZOOM IN Result The portion of the plot between the zoom cursors will now fill the entire screen Repeat steps 2 and 3 for finer resolution Press EVENT REPORT to display the first event to the right of the left cursor See page 8 19 3 4 5 6 ZOOM OUT re draws the plot to the previous zoom level
149. y contact Dranetz Customer Service department at 732 287 3680 Several sizes of memory cards are available from 2MB to 4MB The memory card is read by the optional memory card reader Three types of memory card readers are available as options Each reader provides a different means of communications with an IBM compatible computer The three types are RS232 serial port parallel port and data bus plug in Memory card readers for the serial port and the parallel port are further modified and made available in Standard European EU and UK versions Used for printing 4300 screens Connects to the 4300 using the Isolated Communications Module Lockable high impact plastic case with foam insulation for protecting the 4300 during shipping Heavy duty padded nylon carrying case Includes pockets for cable set current probes and other accessories 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Optional Accessories Descriptions Continued TASKCard 808 TASKCard POLite Voltage Cable Accessory Pack This TASKCard changes the 4300 to a power quantity monitor so that it measures records and displays electric power parameters such as demand energy and power factor This can help you cut costs by identifying equipment that is operating inefficiently The PQLite TASKCard is available in two model configurations PQLite HTEM 1 Phase Single Phase This TASKCard turns the 4300 into a power quality monitor that records sags swells interrupt
150. y 116264 G1 User specified one standard only 1 6 4300 PQLite Operator s Manual Physical Description Continued Optional accessories Replaceable parts Batteries Calibration The optional accessories are described in Appendix A Refer to Appendix D for operator replaceable parts Refer to Appendix C for the description and replacement of the batteries contained in the 4300 The recommended calibration interval for this unit is once every 12 months We recommend that you return the unit to the factory for calibration If you decide to do so first contact the Dranetz Customer Service Department to obtain an Authorization Number Telephone 732 287 3680 or 1 800 DRANTEC FAX 732 248 9240 Fill out the Repair Service Order form enclosed in the shipping carton and ship it along with the unit to the Dranetz Repair Department If this form is missing ask the Dranetz Customer Service Department for a replacement Introduction 1 7 Operational Description Scope Mode Meter mode Monitoring capacity Technical specifications Easy Start Setup The 4300 powers up in Scope Mode Scope Mode functions as an oscilloscope displaying real time waveforms of voltage and current for all channels Meter mode provides the functions of a true RMS voltmeter and true RMS clamp on ammeter Voltage and current measurements along with all other calculated parameters are displayed on the Meter Mode screens
151. y causes problems because it grabs and holds data resource and uses a huge amount of processor time While in Scope Mode the instrument may not capture and accumulate energy settings accurately Scope Mode is designed to provide real time information on voltage and current waveforms it is not designed to monitor events Scope and Meter Mode 4 3 Viewing Meter Mode Types of display The 4300 has four meter screens the first three display real time values for sixteen parameters and the fourth displays phasors The first three screens contain the same information but in different formats Displaying the The Meter Mode screen can be displayed by pressing the METER MODE key screen on the Scope Mode screen View Data menu or Setup menu The screens below appear when using a Three Phase TASKCard Jun 16 35 Values are METER MODE updated once For delta circuits CHAH MOLT AMP per second n H 1 365k the designations are 1 47Sk A B B C C A 1 411k B aad 4 255k Saves all meter phasor TEE and harmonic values to CHANNEL memory 114 5 U 1 368kI 143 6kW 156 7kVA Displays E NEXT NEXT NEXT CKT saw groups in the HEHE following order Volt JL Amp T675 Watt VA VAR PF Hz V Unb Vthd Ithd ICF KF Demand Energy V Hnn Hnn CIRCUIT TYPE SINGLE PHASE z SC SPLIT PHASE 3PHASE PHASE DELTA WYE 4300 44 Select the circuit type you are measuring so that watts VAs VARs and
152. ync frequency entered in the Sync Parameters screen see next page will be used if you change to internal sync or if a valid sync was never acquired The one minute time out simulates a long duration interruption which in turn generates a TIMEOUT event that normally permits the 4300 to attempt to sync to another valid channel Parameters such as energy harmonics and other steady state metering data are measured more accurately using averaging Averaging helps to eliminate the uninteresting and misleading effects of short term changes All signals including stable signals can be subject to the effects of noise Averaging helps to increase the signal to noise ratio in the measurement of stable signals To fill this requirement Timed events Energy parameters and Meter data are constructed from composite cycle data A composite cycle is a single representative cycle made from the super imposed average of 64 measurement cycles At 50 60 Hz one measurement cycle is one power frequency cycle At 400 Hz one measurement cycle is eight cycles One measurement cycle consists of 128 samples at 50 60 Hz At 400 Hz there are 16 samples per power frequency cycle and eight cycles per measurement cycle A composite is constructed from 64 contiguous measurement cycles FAILURE TO SECURE A STABLE SYNCHRONIZATION TO THE MEASUREMENT SIGNAL WILL SERIOUSLY DEGRADE THE ACCURACY OF TIMED EVENTS ENERGY PARAMETERS AND METER DATA In general if the unit is sear

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