AVTMMDP - MDP Manual Rev B May 2007-
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1. Start Stop times Exceedance Limits B Sag If the Sag box next to a desired measurement is selected and a limit input then the software will only display intervals below this limit in the report Swell If the Swell box next to a desired measurement is selected and a limit input then the software will only display intervals above this limit in the report AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 50 Analyzing Downloaded Data Report Options After a report is created the user has several options for viewing and saving the data Setup Font Save s Tex Section Section gt Section 2of 6 12 08 1995 13 05 00 MIN 39 00 097 8 00 30 00 O97 6 00 35 00 1 00 2 00 VG 40 00 0 98 9 00 32 00 O97 7 00 37 00 1 00 2 00 MAX 42 00 0 98 10 00 35 00 0 97 8 00 41 00 1 00 3 00 Imbalance 10 09 11 93 1 83 Maximum Imbalanc11 93 12 08 1995 13 10 00 MIN 40 00 0 96 9 00 33 00 0 95 8 00 38 00 0 99 2 00 VG 40 00 0 97 11 00 34 00 0 97 9 00 39 00 100 4 00 MAX 43 00 0 97 12 00 36 00 0 97 10 00 41 00 100 5 00 Imbalance 6 19 9 73 3 54 Maximum Imbalancd 73 12 08 1995 13 15 00 MIN 39 00 097 9 00 32 00 096 8 00 37 00 0 99 3 00 VG 40 00 0 97 10 00 33 00 0 96 9 00 37 00 1 00 4 00 MAX 41 00 0 97 10 00 34 00 0 96 9 00 38 00 1 00 5 00 Imbalance 9 09 10 00 0 91 Maximum Imbalanc10 00 Setup By clicking this button the user can back up one screen to create a new report Fon2. 59 13 Troubleshooting rre AA NANA AE AA DRA RAN EMA 61 Cannot download sequentially rernm ae t Estate 61 Cannot verify communiGatlOn sese n nineio SEEE EAEE EE NENNE EEE E EEEE lij 62 Resetting the Unit sits cts M 63 AVTMMDP Rev May 2007 AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MDP KIT from Megger These units will allow you to perform Load Studies Power Factor Surveys Power Analysis Harmonic Analysis Thermal Analysis and more This manual will list the requirements as well as the instructions on how to use the MDP and its software If you find any discrepancies in the MDP or its software or have any comments please send them to Megger via fax e mail or phone Megger Valley Forge Corporate Center 2621 Van Buren Avenue Norristown PA 19403 Attn Customer Service Fax 214 331 7397 e mail june crossland megger com Customer service Technical Support 1 800 723 2861 ext 3519 For more information please visit our web site at www megger com AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 Megger AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 2 Receiving Information Contents of MDP Kit Qty Part No 3 1 2 3 1 CA RS232 1 CA USB 1 PS MDP 12 23415 1 36133 1 36175 1 1 AVTMMDP Description MDP Units RS 232 Communications Cable USB Communications cable 6V AC Adapter AA Batteries 4 per pack 1 pack required per u
3. 21 225 23 24 25 26 Click on BROWSE to name the data file to be downloaded then click SAVE Input any customer information you wish then click OK Follow instructions displayed by software to download units If units fail to download sequentially then download each individually If any of the units fail downloading individually call Megger Technical Support If the units download individually but not sequentially they may be set up different To verify this hook up phase A profiler to computer Click on RECORDER then REMOTE and record the sample rate and storage rate of the unit Connect phase B recorder and phase C recorder to computer and repeat step 20 Verify all the sample and storage rates are the same If they are different the units will not download sequentially If units are set up identically then exit software and restart computer Restart MDP software and retry download If download still fails then try a different computer Desk Top preferably If the download still fails then call Megger Technical Support Cannot verify communication 1 2 En ED ap Select HELP and ABOUT Verify software version is the latest available You can view the latest version available by checking our web page on latest software firmware for units under the support link on the home page If it is not the latest version download a new version off of web site at www megger com Click on CONFIG then on COMMUN
4. different operating systems your license grant extends to using only the applicable version for your operating system You are however granted the limited right to use more than one version of the SOFTWARE solely for the purpose of creating executables for multiple operating systems LIMITED WARRANTY Megger warrants for your benefit alone that a the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of receipt and b the medium on which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of receipt Some states jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you CUSTOMER REMEDIES Megger s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy shall be at Megger s option either a return of the fees paid or b repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet Megger s Limited Warranty stated previously and which is returned to Megger with a copy of your receipt The Limited Warranty is void if failure of the software has resulted form accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer NO OTHER WARRANTIES Except as expressly set forth in the preceding the
5. do the following a Highlight the desired test in the data file bar b Click on Report c Click on Create Select the desired report type and report options See Below Pictures e Then click on Create AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 48 Analyzing Downloaded Data Section gt gt lt lt Section Report Type Report Properties Start Stop times From Combine Periods Date 1270771995 Time izono To Date 2127135 __ Time 1 8 35 00 Tabular Demand Data Summary and Setup Exceedance Vl Data Exceedance Demand Total Demand Time Interval Precision C Hundreds seconds Seconds Data Display Notation C Kilo Notation Scientific Notation From To Allows the user to select the start date and time and the end date and time of the report Time Interval Precision Allows the user to set the precision of the time of each interval to either seconds or milliseconds Display Data Notation Allows the user to select whether the data should be viewed in Kilo Notation or Scientific Notation Combine Periods This feature allows the user to average together multiple intervals in order to create a smaller report Exceedance Reports There are two types of Exceedance Reports that can be selected using the MDP software RMS Tabular Exceedance or Demand Exceedance Both of these reports allow the user to input limits Only th
6. 12 0 04 0 1 340 204 92 13 0 30 0 4 46 14 0 00 0 0 189 15 0 38 06 208 16 0 03 0 0 140 17 0 17 02 346 18 0 01 0 0 325 102 46 19 0 15 02 103 20 0 01 0 0 355 i 21 0 23 03 242 22 0 00 0 0 165 23 0 15 0 2 eed 0 01 0 0 287 g 0 25 0 12 0 2 133 26 0 01 0 0 34 o 27 0 14 0 2 261 28 0 01 0 0 283 gt 29 0 19 0 3 pe jo 0 01 0 0 353 102 46 31 0 08 0 1 180 32 0 01 0 0 340 33 0 16 02 280 34 0 01 00 272 35 0 16 0 2 36 0 00 0 0 257 204 92 37 0 14 02 159 38 0 01 00 154 39 0 10 0 1 263 40 0 03 00 242 41 0 12 0 2 358 42 0 00 00 125 0 14 0 2 44 0 01 0 0 0 09 0 1 46 0 01 0 0 47 0 13 0 2 350 48 0 01 0 0 268 Total Harmonic Distortion 2 44 96 Hu E 01 3H 3 M T 110 Odd Contribution 2 44 53 003 00 310 54 001 00 207 Even Contribution 0 14 S 191 J E a lije RMS Of Fundamental 144 87 V 59 004 01 ig B0 001 00 43 RMS Of Fund Harm 144 93 V 61 0 05 0 1 126 62 0 00 0 0 193 0 05 0 1 253 This screen shall display the amplitude of each harmonic through the 32nd as a percentage of fundamental This screen shall also display the Odd and Even contribution as well as displaying the RMS value of the fundamental without harmonics 7 In order to select another cycle to be examined click on SETUP to back up one screen Or you can scroll through the channels and cycles using the EVENT and PHASE up down keys 8 Creating a BAR CHART In order to display a bar chart click on CHART SHOW BAR CH
7. SOFTWARE and the documentation are provided as is without warranty of any kind and no other warranties either expressed or implied are made with respect to the SOFTWARE including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any other warranties that may atise from usage of trade or course of dealing Megger does not warrant guarantee or make any representations regarding the use of or the results of the use of the SOFTWARE or the documentation in terms of correctness accuracy reliability or otherwise and does not warrant that the operation of the SOFTWARE will be uninterrupted or error free Megger expressly disclaims any warranties not stated herein NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES The entire liability of Megger and its dealers distributors officers directors agents and employees are set forth in the preceding To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in no event shall Megger or its suppliers be liable for any damages including any special direct indirect incidental exemplary or consequential damages expenses lost profits lost savings business interruption lost business information or any other damages arising out of the use or inability to use the AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 M DP Software License SOFTWARE or the documentation even if Megger has been advised of the possibility of such damages You acknowledge that the license fee reflects this al
8. operating procedures or failure by the customer to perform specific maintenance as indicated in this manual Megger Valley Forge Corporate Center 2621 Van Buren Ave Notristown PA 19403 2329 610 676 8500 Telephone 610 676 8610 Fax WWW HIGQQeT COM Table of Contents V Eno ohn Eee cee e eee tet ates tete tee tatio ec RCT A eese SENE SEERE SERIES 1 2 Rec iving Information sisal oa 3 S AMID BP So ftwate LICENSE 5 Mesper Sottware License Apreemen te oe lei et a e RT revel oser 5 Megger SOFTWARE 5 4 Overview of MB vsi aars 9 intended s deu cim nt URL eR DU LII 9 Features E 9 Applications EL M 10 Definitions RE OE 10 T 13 5 MDP Speci fICAtODIS s ani 15 OP 17 Warnings and Safety Precautions cette rete pte e epe ei Re br to beri dite obere e ros RUE pe ke ERE 17 Safety Precawe OMs aas a a e M 17 T Xnstalling the MDP softwares ij 1
9. the sensor the AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 23 Megger power factor measurement will be affected Under this condition the measurement is not accurate and should be ignored Downloading Data from Units The MDP units can be downloaded either one at a time or up to 4 units can be downloaded sequentially After the units are removed from the line the data can be downloaded as follows 1 Connect the unit that was on Phase A to either a charger or a cigarette lighter adapter 2 Connect the unit to a PC using the communications cable Execute the MDP software on your PC 4 Verify communications by clicking on RECORDER VERIFY The following message should appear File Config Mode Recorder hart Report ZI Program Retrieve Data Files Remote Data Default Custom Firm 002B Barcket ARAM m 5 Click on RECORDER RETRIEVE The following Window should open Chart Report laf da Program Data Files Remote Data Defaut Custom Firmware Upgrade 0028 Barcket SH Verify 002B Battery U 0026 Bleeder d 6 Input the desired customer information or notes you like This data will be saved in the data file AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 24 MDP Operation 7 Click on BROWSE and the following Window will appear Retrieve pata Filename C Program Filestmegdp1 000 data mead Browse Help Overwrite existing file 14 Can
10. the unit at the time A memory mode in the setup file that the user selects This mode will tell the unit to stop recording once the internal memory has filled A selection in the MDP setup file that allows the user to determine how often the unit wakes up from sleep mode and takes measurements The ratio of the root mean square of the harmonic content to the root mean square value of the fundamental quantity expressed as a percent of the fundamental A unit which is the imaginary counterpart of the watt The relationship between a VAR and a watt in an alternating current electrical system is determined by the power factor A measurement of apparent power Defines the maximum limits of the electrical field measurement before saturation occurs Since the magnitude of the electrical field depends on the voltage magnitude as well as the height of the wire to the ground exact voltage values are not possible However the following values can be used as rough approximations Low Range is up to approximately 20KV High Range is up to 69KV A unit of energy equivalent to one joule per second A selection in the MDP setup file that allows the unit to record sample by sample data of each waveform for both Current and Electric Field A waveform will be captured once every storage interval Note This feature must be enabled in order to calculate THD and Harmonics A memory mode in the setup file that the user selects This mode will te
11. with possible problems they could run into during normal operation The following sections are included Cannot download the unit Cannot communicate with the unit Resetting the unit Cannot download sequentially 1 SS OO SIL Sy 11 12 15 14 Select Help and About Verify software version is the latest available You can view the latest version available by checking our web page on latest softwate firmware for units on the Megger web site at www megger com If you need a newet version then download the new version off of web site at www megger com Verify all the units are the same model number MDP or DP 1000r or DP 200r or PF 1 Units cannot be mixed and matched Verify profiler is connected to the AC Adapter Verify no other programs are running Verify the computers screen saver is disabled Connect phase A profiler to the computer In MDP software click on CONFIG then COMMUNICATIONS Select correct COM port and the baud rate to 9600 then click OK Click on RECORDER then on VERIFY Verify unit connects If communication error occurs see next sections Unit will not verify communication and resetting the unit Repeat step 8 with phase B and phase C profilers hooked to computer Verify they all connect If they all connect then reconnect phase A profiler to the computer Select RECORDER then RETRIEVE AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 61 Megger 15 16 17 18 19 20
12. 03 13 30 01 070 4 2003 1 Date Time at Current Event 07 1 4 2003 09 15 01 258 VPHA Volts VPHB Volts This screen shall support the following features Create When this button is clicked a detailed harmonic analysis shall be created for the cycle that is selected Note If a current cycle is below 10 amps then a detailed Harmonic analysis will not be available Event This feature allows the use to scroll through the various recorded waveforms Cycle This feature allows the user to place the select box over different cycles within the waveform capture Channel This feature allows the user to place the select box over cycles of different channels within the waveform capture Full View UNKNOWN 4 Select the desired cycle to be analyzed by clicking on it 5 Click CREATE 6 The following detailed harmonic analysis shall be created AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 44 Analyzing Downloaded Data Event 9 Setup Event 1 Of35 Cycle VPHA Volts v Full View Event Triggered by Time Cycle Waveform 154 215 Duration 12 Cycles Event Trigger Cycle 1 Time 07 14 2003 09 15 01 258 ji A TRU ET Sa Valls Anal Input VPHA Volts arm Fun olts Angle Harm Fun olts Angle UE 1 Fund 100 00 144 9 0 2 0 07 0 1 348 3 1 49 22 47 4 0 07 01 201 5 0 88 13 2567 B 0 04 0 1 300 7 1 09 1 6 62 8 0 03 0 0 29 g 0 94 14 195 10 0 04 0 1 41 11 0 52 D 310
13. 06 Megger be modified so as to be enforceable and as modified shall be fully enforced and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect Year 2000 Statement In order for this software to be year 2000 Y2K compliant it must be operated on a Y2K compliant operating system and Y2K compliant hardware platform Disclaimer The content of this document and related Year 2000 information does not constitute a warranty nor extends the terms of any existing warranty AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 4 Overview of Intended Use The MDP is intended to be mounted on medium and high voltage distribution lines with voltages from 4KV up to but not exceeding 35 4KV and carrying a current of 10 to 1000Amps The MDP is meant to be left on the lines for periods of 1 day up to 3 months NOTE The MDP can be mounted on power lines with voltages less than for a current ONLY recording provided the current to be measured exceeds 10Amps but does not exceed 1000Amps Features The MDP is a highly versatile profiler This unit cannot only record load profiling data but can also record Power Quality data as well The MDP and its software can provide the user with the following data RMS CURRENT REACTIVE CURRENT UNBALANCE POWER KW KVAR KVA amp PP WAVEFORMS THD HARMONICS 1 32 AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 Megger Applications The features of the MDP make the unit very v
14. 9 8 MDP Opetationes ic ESE EEEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE E 21 Connector Layout Interconnect ais 21 Tistalline the Setup Plenarna te eea e a a idee dod 21 Tasto the MDPB on a COndUGtot cette AREARE AERAR 23 Downloading Data from Units sudanesiske et pino Get uid bo ii i iNi a 24 9 Creating a Custom Setup Ele aea So Ee dee dfe ttd tp db A A Edi Eda So Rib 27 10 Analyzing Downloaded Data ce ebat EM tet AVRE ei O VE ve ES tika 31 Charting Data sina aE PORDENONE V DVA see EVGEN SU IIa ella klana ai 31 Creating a Chatt E M M 32 Exporting s Chart to E x Cel ana ode Hot HU unu p deia EN O boba dobe dodo don 39 Detailed Harmonie Analysis zt tte i i REE AEAEE NEEE a er inve ege 43 Creating a Detailed Harmonic Analysis eie titii teet toii dd dende 43 Creating Reports accetti rai ege ee Enel eda eee enel tei eR eki 46 Report Types M 46 sunni eanet 48 ExGeedan ce Reports ONE A OR NE EP EU RA oko oken eg ese 49 11 Unit Maintenance ME 53 rurale ES 53 Battery Replacement zeige tae E i Ei Re eee eo Fe EO PU URL cese 54 Block Diagrams of Unit Function isi ttti terii terti tiir retient bete pesi oe Sns eddike 56 12 Spare Parts csi acs
15. ART MDP 002B Battery Unshielded dpd Cl File Config Mode Recorder Report View Window He 0 Sli 2910179 Create Ctrl G Harmonic Analysis Data Files Copy Data Default Custom Duration 1 c Save As AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 45 Megger 9 The following bar chart shall be displayed Event 1 Of 35 Event Triggered by Time Duration 12 Cycles Event Trigger Cycle 1 Time 07 14 2003 09 15 01 258 Input VPHA Volts Cycle 1 Volts Of Fund 204 92 Cycle Waveform Total Harmonic Distortion 2 44 Odd Contribution 2 44 Even Contribution 0 14 RMS Of Fundamental 144 87 V Harmonic Creating Reports The MDP software allows the user to view recorded data as either text reports or in chart format This section of the manual will describe the various software features available for reports Report Types The software allows you to create the following type of charts RMS Tabular Data Exceedance Tabular Report Demand Report KW KVA and PF Exceedance Demand Report Total Demand THD Analysis Summary and Setup Report AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 46 Analyzing Downloaded Data RMS Tabular Data Exceedance Tabular Report Demand Report Exceedance Demand Report Total Demand THD Analysis Summary and Setup Report This report will display the values of each channel for every recorded interval This report di
16. AVTMMDP Rev May 2007 MDP User Manual Megger Distribution Profiler Megger Valley Forge Corporate Center 2621 Van Buren Avenue Norristown PA 19403 2329 U S A 610 676 8500 WWW MeCLLCT COM MDP User Manual Megger Distribution Profiler CopyrightO 2006 by Megger All rights reserved The information presented in this manual is believed to be adequate for the intended use of the product If the product or its individual instruments are used for purposes other than those specified herein confirmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained from Megger Refer to the warranty information below Specifications are subject to change without notice WARRANTY Products supplied by Megger are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year following shipment Our liability is specifically limited to replacing or repairing at our option defective equipment Equipment returned to the factory for repair must be shipped prepaid and insured Contact your MEGGER representative for instructions and a return authorization RA number Please indicate all pertinent information including problem symptoms Also specify the serial number and the catalog number of the unit This warranty does not include batteries lamps or other expendable items where the original manufacturer s warranty shall apply We make no other warranty The warranty is void in the event of abuse failure to follow recommended
17. EMPERATURE EFFECTS Typical Service Typical Service to 0 8 Volts 1000 1000 100 Service Hours 10 0 8 Cutoff Voltage Service Hours 1 0 Cutoff Voltage 1 10 100 Discharge Resistance Ohms 1 2 Cutoff Voltage 10 100 1000 Discharge Current mA Battery Life Alkaline AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 53 Megger CONSTANT POWER DISCHARGE Temperature Effects Continuous 20 C to 0 9 volts Typical Percent Service 45 LOW DRAIN APPLICATIONS 125 35 g 100 za 75 25 pd 20 50 15 25 10 5 ud 0 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 100 mw 200 mw 250 mw Temperature Battery Life Lithium Battery Replacement In order to replace the batteries perform the following procedure 1 Remove the bottom cover of the unit by releasing two latches Two Latches AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 54 Unit Maintenance 2 Unplug the battery connector from the unit ma I Battery Pack Battery Connector Remove the battery pack by pulling on the pull tab DO NOT PULL ON THE BATTERY CABLE Remove the 4 MA batteries from the battery pack Install 4 fresh batteries into the battery pack Verify they are all facing the correct direction Re insert the battery pack into the unit Plug the battery connector back into the unit Re install the bottom cover of the unit COMPLETE AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 55 Megger Block Diagrams of Unit Fun
18. ICATIONS Verify the correct COM port is selected Verify the profiler is connected to the AC Adapter Click on RECORDER then on VERIFY Verify unit connects If a communications error occurs then exit software and restart computer Restart MDP software Click on RECORDER then on VERIFY Verify unit connects If communications error occurs disconnect profiler from the charger and connect a different profiler to the same cable Click on RECORDER then on VERIFY Verify unit connects 11 If unit connects then the other unit could be locked up Go to resetting unit below AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 62 Troubleshooting Problems 125 13 14 15 16 17 18 If communications error occurs replace the charger with another charger and repeat step 8 If unit connects then the charger that was being used is faulty If communications error occurs disconnect the charger from the unit and plug the unit into a different channel of the charger then repeat step 8 If unit connects then the channel of the charger you where using is faulty If a communications error occurs load the software onto a different computer Then hook the units up to that computer and repeat step 8 If no other computer is available call Megger Technical support and ask for a copy of Connecting to a profiler with Hyper terminal If the unit connects then there is a problem with the computer that was being used If a communications er
19. PF PF APF MIN PF APF MAX PF AVG lar Amps I I 000000 Ar MIN Amps 000000 000000 lar MAX Amps 000000 000000 AVG IBm Amps I 000000 Flem MIN Amps I T 000000 Scan Line Chart Type Allows you to select the type of chart you wish to create Highlight the chart type you wish to create by clicking on it once Note Each current interval that is below 10 amps will not be viewable in the THD or Harmonic charts Chart Title In this location you can enter a label This will appear on the chart and on the print out Time Axis This is the start and end time of the plot This is user selectable Major Tick Interval Lets the user know the amount of time between the vertical grid lines in the generator chart This is not user selectable it is a function of the start and stop sign AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 34 Analyzing Downloaded Data Show Grid Lines Allows the user to either display or not display the grid lines on the generated charts Trace Allows the user to plot specific channels Just select the check box next to the desired trace title If the check is present then that channel shall be plotted If the check is not present then that trace shall not be plotted Y axis MIN Y axis MAX This field enables the user to manually set the Y axis range of the
20. RMS values If the response interval is set to 10 cycles and the storage interval is set to 10 minutes then this means that every 10 minutes the unit will wake up record 10 cycles of data and calculate the RMS data over that 10 cycles Then the unit will go back to sleep Default Frequency This should be set to the line frequency the unit will be recording Memory Mode Stop When Full In this mode the unit will stop recording when the memory fills up Wrap Around In this mode the unit will start writing over the recorded data when the memory fills up Starting at the beginning of the data file AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 29 Megger Recorder Mode Current Present In this mode the unit will periodically sample the current on the line When that current surpasses the user input current trigger level then the unit will start recording Note When the current is in low range the minimum current trigger is 10 amps When the current is in high range the minimum current trigger is 25 amps Manual In this mode the unit can have its recording started and stopped by the remote screen only This mode is for bench testing of the units Scheduled Run If this is checked then the user can input a start date and time of when they want the unit to start recording This is generally used for multiple unit recordings where the start and stop times are to be the same Enable Auto Stop In Hours If this is selected then the user ca
21. This MUST be done SEE NEXT PAGE If this is not done the resulting Excel chart will be scaled incorrectly RMS Current N AVG lAm Amps 0 2 07 1995 12 00 08 1995 19 38 4621 0 1995 03 17 310 1 1 1995 10 56 112 12 1995 18 35 00 Time AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 39 Megger 3 After Zooming into the entire chart TWICE or you can zoom into just a portion of the chart once then double left click on the trace itself This will open the Plot Parameters Window LINE ATTRIBUTES Cancel Fil amp rea Spline 4 Now click on Data in the Plot Parameter Window This will open the Data Window for that trace Kva 1am amps ox Copy Format e S r Oh WAN amp 5 Now click on this will copy all the data points shown into the clip board of the computer 6 Now open Excel AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 40 a Analyzing Downloaded Data Once Excel is open click on Edit then on Paste This will paste the data points into Excel See Next Page Ed Microsoft Excel Book2 File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help OSHS SRG o amp 5 i 300 Now click on column B and then on the Icon for the Chart Wizard Ed Microsoft Excel Book2 300 Al S AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 41 Megger 9 The chart Wizard will now open Select the Line chart and the type of chart you desire Then either clic
22. are instructions displayed on the screen until the software is installed A message may be displayed reading this is not a Windows approved driver This is because it is not part of the Windows software it is nothing to worry about Click on Continue Anyway After the software is installed connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable The PC will indicate a new device was found and ask if you wish to have Windows install the driver Click OK for an automatic driver installation This will install the TI driver A message will be displayed reading this is not a Windows approved driver This is because it is not part of the Windows software it is nothing to worry about Click on Continue Anyway The TI driver shall now install AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 19 Megger After the TI driver is installed the PC will indicate a new device was found and ask if you wish to have Windows install the driver This is the MEGGER driver Click OK for an automatic driver installation This will install the TI driver 13 A message will be displayed reading this is not a Windows approved driver This is because it is not part of the Windows software it is nothing to worry about Click on Continue Anyway 14 The MEGGER driver shall now install The software and driver installation are now complete AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 20 8 MDP Operation The following section describes the operation of the MDP unit This sect
23. ault Custom Program Criteria 1199 of 2 6 d AS 1200 of 1 6 1215 of 3 6 d 1216 of 5 6 d 1221 of 4 6 d 3 Phase DL Tes BinaryA dpd Line Test sn 11 Line Test sn 12 MDP 1 dpd MDP 2 dpd MDP 3 dpd MDP 4 dpd v Use Search Enable RMS Recording RMS Storage Interval V Enable RMS Recording Storage Interval Time 00 10 00 Enable v Enable Enable Demand Recording Enable Clock Hour Orientation Demand Recording Clock Hour Orientation With this checked the unit will record RMS current data If this is not checked then the unit will not record RMS current data The unit will save RMS data to memory at the end of each storage interval So if the time is set to 0000 02 00 then the unit will save data to memory every 2 minutes With this checked the unit will record Phase Angle data This along with the assumed voltage will allow the software to calculate KW KVAR KVA as well as DPF and TPF If this is checked it will cause the unit to delay recording until the next synchronized storage interval The unit divides an hour into whole number of storage intervals When asked to record it will delay recording until its real time clock reaches the beginning of one of these storage intervals AVTMMDP Rev May 2007 27 Megger 2 Once all the desired settings have been selected click on WAVEFORM to pr
24. cel Site Information Customer Department Account Meter Number FC Address MM City State Zip Code Fhone Number Comments 1 TT Comments 2 1 POZ aaa Aa Retrieve 8 Input the desired name of the data file Then click SAVE This will return you to the previous screen 9 Click on RETRIEVE The following Window will open Data Retrieval Parameters Assumed Phase Voltage Cancel Retreive From PhaseA Phase C Phase B Neutral 10 Input the Assumed Phase Voltage and check the Phases that data was recorded on Then click on OK The download shall begin 11 After Phase A is downloaded the software will prompt you connect the next unit This will continue until all the data is downloaded AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 25 Megger 12 When the data download is complete disconnect the MDP The data file shall be displayed in the Data file bar as shown below File Config Mode Recorder Chart Report O 21181 Ble sale a R pla Data Files Sample dpd 26 AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 Creating a Custom Setup File 1 In the software click on CONFIG then on NEW RECORDER SETUP A setup screen will appear as shown below MDP Recorder Setup Parameters EH Eile Config Mode Recorder Chart Report View Window Help G sla sale aR ol mu 2 Data Files Maximum Recording Time 4854 Days 12 26 49 Data Def
25. chart If a box is not checked then the software will auto scale that channel If a box is checked then the software will use the user input value for the range Line Color Allows the user to select the line color of each trace Line Type Allows the user to select either a solid or a dashed line for each trace 4 Once the chart is created there are various charting tools that can be utilized to help view the data Setup Left Axis Right Axis Scan Line Zoom cu E Waveform Chart 12 06 2001 11 10 12 267 TIME 240 00 240 00 120 00 120 00 5 gt 0 0 gt kol 120 00 120 00 240 00 240 00 4 17 6 23 8 30 10 37 12 43 Time ms AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 35 Megger Left Axis Right Axis Allows the user to view the scale for various traces on the chart Click the RIGHT AXIS or LEFT AXIS buttons The Label and scale then on the right or left axis will then scroll showing the scale for the different traces Scan Line A scan line will tell the user the exact value of any point on the graph and the exact time this value occurred To create a Scan Line first create a chart then click on SCAN LINE To move the scan line just move the arrow on the screen using the mouse Then right click on the location in which you want the scan line If you wish to move the scan line one recorded point at a time then press the left or right arrow keys Note Moving the scan line one point at a time is usually only
26. ction OUSB 3 3Y USB 5VD Regulator BV Power Supply Power Input Connector 12v BY Cigarette Lighter Adapter 3 3v Micro Power Regulator Micro Power Comparitor Power Supply USB to Serial Adapter RS 232 Level Translator Communications Microprocessor UART1 RS 232 56 AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 Unit Maintenance 3 3V Micropower Op Amp Microprocessor Vhatt Current and Voltage Sensor Micropower Micropower Op Amp Op Amp Control from CPLD Digital Pot Current Voltage Input Microprocessor PORT 4 Data Bus ADO AD7 Flash 416 423 Memory PORT 5 AD8 AD15 PORT 2 E A16 423 PORT 1 CMOS RAM Memory RDMYRN ADDR Datan Digital Pot ADDR HifLon CLK ACK BOOT Address Bus Memory AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 57 Megger AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 58 12 Spare Parts Part No CA RS232 CA USB PS MDP 23415 36133 36175 1 AVTMMDP 35896 36168 36164 35863 36047 36160 Description RS 232 Communications Cable USB Communications cable 6V AC Adapter AA Batteries Carrying Case CD containing the MDP Software Manual Bottom Cover Thumb Screws Battery Holder without Batteries Phase Labels Partial Discharge Ball Eye Hook AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 59 Megger AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 60 13 Troubleshooting Problems The following section has been included in the manual to assist users
27. done when the user has zoomed in on the chart Vector Diagrams This will show the user the positional vectors of each phase The currents phase angle will be referenced to the voltages phase angle The actual value of the voltage and current will be displayed as well To view a vector diagram create a Demand Chart Then click on CHART and verify that SHOW VECTOR DIAGRAM has a check next to it then click on SCAN LINE Now both a scan line and a vector diagram will be created See below picture for examples of Scan Line and Vector Diagram Vector Diagram 126 21 PHA Amps 358 0 86 PHB Amps 177 0 35 HVAM v Hd 0 09 0 03 07 14 00 14 32 00 07 1 7 00 07 43 15 07 20 00 00 54 30 07 22 00 18 05 45 07 25 00 11 17 00 Time AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 36 Analyzing Downloaded Data Zoom Setup Left Axis Right Axis Scan Line Zoom cu T PHA KW Zoom Out Event View Waveform To zoom in on portions of the chart using the mouse place the arrow on the chart Then hold down the left key of the mouse and drag the mouse diagonally across the chart A dotted line box should appear When you release the left mouse key the chart will zoom into the area within the dotted line box Or just click on the ZOOM IN Button Demand Chart VA Y Hd 12109 985 05 35 0911995 12 28 4 2 09 1995 19 22 32 10 995 02 1 6 TRH 0 4 995 m 10 00 Time To Zoom Out just c
28. e date the test started the date the test ended the total number of intervals in the test and the total number of waveform captures in the test To view this information do the following a Highlight the desired data file in the data file bar b Click on File c Click on Information Data Files ME File Information Sample dpa nj Data Default Custom Custorner Department e Account Meter Number 12 07 1995 12 00 Address 1 el Address 2 City Rochester State NY Zip Phone Number BRDOS4 Feeder Config Mode Recorder comment 1 Bailey Rd feeder 34KV Edit Ctrl E Information Search Criteria Refresh Test 1 Information Import Test Start 12 07 1985 12 00 00 P Test End 124124 995 18 40 00 Storage Rate 0000 05 00 Sample Rate 0000 01 00 Total Intervals 1520 Printer Setup Exit AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 33 Megger 3 To create a chart do the following a Highlight the desired test in the data file bar b Click on Chart c Click on Create d Fill out the chart setup as desired e Then click on Create m Zoom Gut Chart Type Chart Title Demand Time Axis From 2 07 1885 at 12 00 00 To 2 12 1995 at 8 35 00 Major Tick Mark Interval 0031 38 45 IV Show Grid Lines Axis MMV Axis MAX Line Color Line Type v AVG lam Amps 000000 000000 lam MIN Amps T 000000 I 000000 lam MAX Amps I 000000 000000 AVG A
29. e intervals that exceed these limits shall be displayed AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 49 Megger RMS Tabular Report Type Report Properties 00010 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 Current Amps Power Factor PF Reactive Current AmpSR Tabular Data Tabular Demand Data Summary and Setup Exceedance V Data Exceedance Demand Total Demand Vil Exceedance Limits Sag If the Sag box next to a desired channel is selected and a limit input then the software will only display intervals below this limit in the report Swell If the Swell box next to a desired channel is selected and a limit input then the software will only display intervals above this limit in the report Demand Tabular Report Type Report Properties lt lt Section Section gt gt gt gt gt gt Check Exceedance Limits By Tabular Data Start Stop Ph Tabular Demand Data nase Summary and Setup Exceedance Limits C Total Exceedance V Data Exceedance Demand Total Demand Check Exceedance This feature allows the user to compare lower and or upper Limit By limits to either the power measurements of each individual phase or the power measurements of the total of all phases Report Type Tabular Data Tabular Demand Data Summary and Setup Exceedance V Data Exceedance Demand Total Demand
30. e software s default setup files into the unit or a custom setup file Custom The user can select either one of the DEFAULT setup files that are embedded in the software or select a custom setup file that the user has created To select a default setup file click on DEFAULT then select the desired setup file and click OK To select a default setup file click on CUSTOM then select the desired setup file and click OK See Section 9 0 for creating custom setup files 8 Repeat Steps 5 through 7 with the remaining MDP units 9 Remove units from ac adapters Units are now ready to be installed on a conductor in the field AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 22 MDP Operation Installing the MDP on a Conductor WARNING Be sure to use all appropriate safety equipment went mount the MDP unit on an overhead wire Failure to do so can result in injury or death The MDP is easily mountable to many readily available clamp sticks for installation on live lines For ease of use the MDP can be mounted using either a standard hot stick or a shotgun style hot stick The unit can be used on wire sizes from 250 inches in diameter up to 1 20 inches in diameter Using a standard hot stick mount the unit around the wire to be tested Verify all safety practices are followed Verify the arrow on the back of the MDP is pointing toward the load If the unit is programmed for either current present mode or scheduled run mode then i
31. er must take reasonably prudent steps to protect against system failures including but not limited to back up or shut down mechanisms U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and the documentation are provided with restricted rights Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restricts as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 c 1 1 or the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 48 CFR 52 227 19 c 2 or clause 18 52 227 86 d of the NASA Supplement as applicable Contractor manufacturer is Megger 2621 Van Buren Avenue Norristown PA 19403 This agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania exclusive of any provisions of the United Nations Convention on the international sale of goods and without regard to principles of conflicts of law and constitutes the complete agreement between you and Megger It supersedes any oral or written proposals prior agreements purchase orders or any other communication between you and Megger relating to the subject matter of this agreement If any action is brought by either party to this Agreement against the other regarding the subject matter hereof the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover in addition to any relief granted reasonable attorney fees and court costs If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid the offending clause will AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 20
32. ersatile and capable of performing many various applications Some of the applications the MDP can perform are listed below LOAD STUDIES CAPACITOR BANK SWITCHING POWER FACTOR STUDIES POWER SURVEYS HARMONIC ANALYSIS HARMONIC DE RATING OF TRANSFORMERS THEFT OF POWER Definitions Active Mode A mode of operation in which the MDP draws maximum current from its batteries in order to either communicate with a host PC or record actual measurements Auto Range A setup option in the MDP software that will allow the unit to measure the value of the current and electrical field prior to actual recording and then automatically determine whether to record in low range or high range Auto range is not available when the unit is programmed in a Manual Record Mode Auto Stop A setup feature in the MDP software that when selected will tell the MDP unit to automatically stop recording after a given interval of time Clock Hour Orientation setup feature in the MDP software that when selected will delay the start of the MDP recording until the real time clock in the MDP reaches a time interval that is a multiple of the selected storage interval This will keep each interval from having fractional time stamps Current Present A recording mode in the setup file that will delay the start of the MDP recording until a current in excess of the Current Trigger level is measured The unit remains in Sleep Mode waking up once every 5 minute
33. etup file that allows the user to determine how the memory in the MDP unit behaves Stop When Full or Wrap Around The delay between the zero crossing of the fundamental voltage signal and the fundamental current signal represented in degrees The ratio of the total power input in watts to the total volt ampere input to the converter A selection in the MDP setup file that allows the user to determine under what conditions the MDP will start recording Current Present Manual Mode or Scheduled Run A selection in the MDP setup file that allows the user to determine how long the unit will record for each Storage Interval Root Mean Square of the Current The MDP measures this value every cycle of the Response Interval then averages these values together This averaged value is then saved to memory each Storage Interval The actual discrete instantaneous measurement the MDP performs 128 times per cycle A recording mode in the setup file that will allow the user to select a date and time that the MDP will start recording AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 11 Megger Sleep Mode Stop When Full Storage Interval THD Vars Volt Amps Voltage Range Watts Waveform Capture Wrap Around A mode of operation in which the MDP draws the minimum current from its batteries The unit automatically goes into sleep mode between Storage Intervals and when it is not recording provided the user is not communicating with
34. ified personnel only The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as one familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved Safety Precautions The following safety precautions MUST be taken whenever the MDP will be installed Wear safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits Hands shoes floor ground must be dry when making any connection to a power line These warnings and safety precautions ate to be used where appropriate when following instructions in this manual CAUTION The equipment could be impaired from improper use Read the complete manual before use AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 17 Megger AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 18 7 Installing the MDP Software 1 MN mnm 10 11 12 Install the software into an IBM compatible PC as follows For a First Time Software Installation Only Verify the PC meets or surpasses the minimum requirements of the software a Operating System Windows NT 2000 Me or XP b 133 MHz Pentium Processor minimum 512 Meg RAM d 256 Color VGA card e 125 Meg free hard drive disk space f Asynchronous communications port or USB port Verify the PC is powered up and there are no open programs Insert the 36175 1 CD into the PC s CD ROM Double Click on MY COMPUTER Double Click on the CD Drive Double Click on Metrosoft executable Follow the Softw
35. ion will describe in a step by step manner how to setup program install and download the MDP Connector Layout Interconnect RS 232 Connector USB Connector Low Battery LED Boot Code Loading Connector 6 VDC Input from either Por Factory Lise ONLY AC Adapter or Battery Pack 4 AA Battery Pack Compartment Installing the Setup File 1 Install fresh AA batteries into the units Note If the temperature the units will operate in are from 0 to 50 then energizer E2 AA batteries are recommended For temperatures outside this range lithium AA batteries are recommended 2 Connect AC adapters to units Connect each unit one at a time to the PC via the communications cable 4 Execute the MDP software AVTMMDP Rev May 2007 21 Megger 5 Verify communication by clicking on RECORDER VERIFY Fie Config Mod 28 dhat Report CJ A Program Retrieve Data Files Remote Data Default Custom Firm H OO2B Barcket AAAM n 6 Click on RECORDER PROGRAM in order to select setup program for the unit File Config Mode 728 Chart Report afe Program Retrieve Data Files Remote Data Defaut Custom Firmware Upgrade 0028 Barcket si Verify daaah ME 7 A window shall open that shall display two buttons DEFAULT and CUSTOM Setup Type Selection Would you like to install one of th
36. k Finish to create the chart or click Next for more options Chart Wizard Step 1 of 4 Chart Type 2 xl Standard Types Custom Types Chart type Bubble lag Stock zl ine with markers displayed at each data alue Press and Hold to View Sample Cancel The resulting chart will look the same as the chart created by Metrosoft AVTMMDP Rev 2007 42 Analyzing Downloaded Data Detailed Harmonic Analysis The MDP software has the ability to create a detailed harmonic analysis of any captured waveform This feature will analyze any single cycle through the 32nd harmonic The data will be presented as either text data or as a bar chart Creating a Detailed Harmonic Analysis 1 Select desired data file by highlighting data file in data file bar File Config Mode Recorder Chart Report G sla 4 sale a R pla Data Files 0 5151 md 88 18 i Harmonic Analysis Setup Data Files Data Defaut Custom eve sr lt Sample dpd 12 07 1995 v Show Vector Diagram Show Bar Chart 3 The following screen will open AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 43 Megger Event 1 d Cycle VPHA Volts Full View AAAS 07 14 2003 09 15 01 2587 1 4 2003 10 40 01 1987 4 2003 12 05 01 1387 1 4 20
37. lick on the ZOOM OUT button This feature allows the user to scroll through the waveform captures by clicking on the up down buttons This feature allies to the Waveform Charts ONLY If a THD or Harmonic chart is created and a scan line box is open then a button VIEW WAVEFORM will appear in the scan line box Clicking this button will cause the software to perform a detailed Harmonic Analysis of the interval presently displayed by the scan line AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 37 Megger Scan Line Yalues 10 02 2001 13 54 45 600 Event Number 399 Va THD 1 68 la THD 96 0 79 Hi View Waveform 5 To copy a chart into Word do the following a Create the chart using Metrosoft for Windows software b Click on Chart c Click on Copy MDP Chart Sample dpd il File Config Mode Recorder 8209 Report View Window He 5151 sm ms vg Create Ctrl G Harmonic Analysis Setup Data Files Data Default Custom ave AS Sample dpd 12 07 1995 v Show Vector Diagram Show Bar Chart The chart is now in the computer clipboard It can now be pasted into Word AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 38 Analyzing Downloaded Data EXPORTING A CHART TO EXCEL 1 Create the desired chart RMS Current AVG lAm Amps 12 07 1995 12 00 000 08 1895 19 38 41 01995 03 17 SIDI 11995 1066 THN 271998 18 35 00 Time 2 Now Zoom into the entire chart TWICE
38. ll the unit to start over writing the recorded data on memory once the internal memory has filled This feature should only be used in cases of long term recordings where the user is looking for an intermittent problem AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 12 Overview of MDP Calculations 1 10 RMS Current ST ie ie je RMS Current ieee n 0 n Voltage and Current Waveform Data Waveform Sample Binary Value Slope Cal offset Phase Angle 360 Time Difference of the zero crossing of the electric and magnetic field Phase Angle Current wavelengh Internal Battery Battery Binary Value Slope Cal Offset Reactive Current Reactive Current RMS Current sin Phase Angle Power KW KW RMS Voltage RMS Current cos Phase Angle Power KVAR KVAR RMS Voltage RMS Current sin Phase Angle Power KVA KVA KW KVAR Power Factor DPF DPF cos Phase Angle Power Factor TPF TPF KW KVA AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 13 Megger AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 14 5 MDP Specifications Conductor Size Current Range Voltage Range Current Accuracy Phase Angle Accuracy Low Ranges Phase Angle Accuracy High Ranges Current THD Accuracy Low Range Current THD Accuracy High Range Voltage THD Accuracy Frequency Range Fundamental Frequencies Real Time Clock Accuracy Sample Rate Statistics Stored Memory Data Retention 0 25 to 1 2 inches 10 to 1000 Amps 4KV
39. location of risk Because some states jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the preceding limitation may not apply to you GENERAL WARNING Megger products are not designed with components and testing for a level of reliability suitable for use in the diagnosis and treatment of humans or as critical components in any life support systems whose failure to perform can reasonably be expected to cause significant injury to a human Reliability of operation of the SOFTWARE can be impaired by adverse factors including but not limited to fluctuations in electrical power supply computer hardware malfunctions computer operating system software fitness fitness of compilers and development software used to develop an application installation errors software and hardware compatibility problems malfunctions or failures of electronic monitoring or control devices transient failures of electronic systems hardware and or software unanticipated uses or misuses or errors on the part of the user or application designer Adverse factors such as these are hereafter collectively termed system failures Any application where a system failure would create a risk of harm to property or persons including the risk of bodily injury and death should not be reliant solely upon electronic monitoring due to the risk of system failure To avoid damage injury or death the user or application design
40. me and then click SAVE AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 30 10 ANALYZING DOWNLOADED DATA The MDP software allows the user to view recorded data as either text reports or in chart format The software also allows the user to export the recorded data to Excel for further custom analysis This section of the manual will describe the various software features available for charts and reports Charting Data The software allows you to create the following type of charts Current RMS Imbalance Waveform Power KW KVA DPF and THD Harmonics Battery AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 31 Megger Creating a Chart 1 Viewing Multiple Tests under one file name When a unit is recording in current present mode and the current drops below the current trigger for a few minutes the unit will stop recording and go into a standby mode When the current goes above the current trigger mode the unit will start recording again However the unit will store the recorded data as another test When the unit is downloaded all the tests will be downloaded under a single file name To view the number of tests under each file name click the plus sign in front of the file name File Config Mode Recorder Chart Oo Sla s A seere E Data Files AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 32 Analyzing Downloaded Data 2 Viewing File Information File information will allow the user to view any input customer information th
41. n program in the number of hours they want the unit to record for If this is not selected then the unit will continue recording until it runs out of memory the batteries die or someone stops the recording Range Low Range Low range current should be selected if you plan on measuring current below 200A Low range voltage should be selected if you plan on measuring a line less than 20KV High Range High range current should be selected if you plan on measuring current above 200A High range voltage should be selected if you plan on measuring a line greater than 20KV Auto Range Auto range only operates in either the Current Present Mode or the Scheduled Run mode Auto Range does not operate in manual mode When the unit is placed in auto range it automatically defaults to the low range Once the unit starts recording it measures the first interval of current and voltage If the current is above 200A then it sets the current range to high If the current is below 200A then the current range remains low If the voltage is above 20KV then it sets the voltage range to high If the voltage is below 20KV then the voltage range remains low 4 Maximum Recotd Time This section of the screen will show the user the maximum amount of time the recorder can record for This assumes that the batteries are new in the unit 5 Saving the Setup File After a setup file is created it can be saved by just clicking the SAVE button Then input a file na
42. nit Carrying Case CD containing the MDP Software Manual When your Megger MDP Kit arrives check the equipment received against the packaging list to ensure that all materials are present Notify Megger of any shortages Examine the contents for damage received during transit If any damage is discovered file a claim with the carrier at once and notify Megger or it s nearest authorized sales representative giving a detailed description of the damage AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 Megger AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 3 MDP Software License Megger Software License Agreement IMPORTANT Read carefully before opening software packet By opening the sealed packet containing the software you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement This is a legal agreement between you and Megger If you do not agree to all of the terms of this agreement return the unopened software packet and the accompanying items including written materials and their containers to Megger for a full refund Megger SOFTWARE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This License Agreement permits you to use one copy of the enclosed software program the SOFTWARE on a single computer If you have a multi user license for the SOFTWARE then at any time you may have as many copies of the SOFTWARE in use as ate permitted by the multi use license The SOFTWARE is in use on a computer when it is loaded into temporary memory i e RAM or installed in
43. oceed to the next screen as shown below Program Criteria RMS General Number of Cycles 1 MAX of 10 for THD recording Enable Waveform Capture Time Mode Number of Cycles In order for the recorder to record waveforms Enable Waveform Capture must be checked In this mode the unit will capture a waveform on each enabled channel once every storage interval So if you select time and the storage interval is 0000 10 00 the unit will capture a waveform once every ten minutes This will tell the unit how many cycles each waveform capture should be In the time mode the unit can capture up to a maximum or 12 cycles every storage interval In Exceedance Trigger mode the unit can capture up to 60 cycles However exceedance trigger mode is only meant for conductor testing AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 28 Creating Custom Setup File 3 Once all the desired settings have been selected click on GENERAL to proceed to the next screen as shown below Save Maximum Recording Time 10 Days 01 43 07 Program Criteria RMS Waveform Response Time Cycles 10 Default Frequency Record Mode 50 Hertz Current Present amp 60 Hertz Current Trigger 110 Memory Mode Date Wrap Around Time Enable Auto Stop Lenath in Hours Record Range Current Range Voltage Range p g IV Auto Range G G Response Time This is the time interval that the recorder uses to calculate the
44. ror occurs then call Megger Technical Support Resetting the Unit 1 2 3 Disconnect the Battery Pack Wait 10 Seconds Re connect Battery Pack AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 63 Megger AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 64
45. s to Sample the line until the Current Trigger level is exceeded then the unit starts recording AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 10 Current Range Current Trigger Default Frequency Electric Field Harmonic Manual Memory Mode Phase Angle Power Factor Record Mode Response Time RMS Current Sample Scheduled Run Overview of M DP Defines the maximum limits of the current measurement before saturation occurs Low Range is 200Amps with saturation at approximately 240 Amps High Range is 1000 Amps with saturation at approximately 1200 Amps A setup file variable that the user programs to indicate the current value that must be exceeded to start the MDP recording providing the Record Mode is set to Current Present A setup file variable that the user sets to indicate the voltage frequency of the line that the MDP unit is to be hung on 50Hz or 60Hz The field surrounding the conductor that is composed of photons and containing electrical energy with energy density proportional to the square of the field intensity A sinusoidal component of a periodic wave or quantity having a frequency that is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency A recording mode in the setup file that will allow the user to start and stop the MDP recording from the Remote screen of the MDP software This feature is reserved for bench testing of the MDP Auto Ranging is not available in this mode A selection in the MDP s
46. splays the values of each channel for every interval that is either higher or lower than the limits programmed in the report setup See Exceedance Reporting This report will display the power values KW KVAR KVA and PF of each phase of every recorded interval This report displays the power values of each phase of every interval that is either higher or lower than the limits programmed in the report setup See Exceedance Reporting This report will display the power values KW KVAR KVA and PF for the total of all phases This report will display the Total Harmonic Distortion for the first cycle of each waveform captured This report will display the overall totals for the test This report will also display the setup of the MDP AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 47 Megger Creating a Report 1 Viewing Multiple tests under one file name When a unit is recording in current present mode and the current drops below the current trigger for a few minutes the unit will stop recording and go into a standby mode When the current goes above the current trigger mode the unit will start recording again However the unit will store the recorded data as another test When the unit is downloaded all the tests will be downloaded under a single file name To view the number of tests under each file name click the plus sign in front of the file name File Config Mode Recorder Chart Rer 0 sla mlm aR E 2 To create a report
47. t This option allows the user to change the font type and size of each report Save as Text This option allows the user to save the report as a text file lt lt Section Each report is created in sections This button allows you to move forward to the next section Section gt gt Each report is created in sections This button allows you to move backwards to the last section gt gt gt gt Each report is created in sections This button allows you to move forward to the last set of sections AVTMMDP Rev A Oct 2006 51 AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 52 11 Unit Maintenance The MDP is a very low maintenance device However the MDP does require the following periodic maintenance Battery Life The MDP uses 4 AA batteries How often these need to be replaced will depend on the use of the unit as well as the environment the unit is used in There is a low battery LED indicator on the bottom of the unit If this is flashing then the batteries do need to be replaced If the unit is to be placed up on a line for a long term recording in excess of 1 2 weeks it is recommended the batteries be replaced with a fresh set If the battery voltage drops below approximately 5 1VDC the LED will start flashing If the battery voltage drops below approximately 4 0VDC the recording will be terminated Since the unit uses Flash memory no data will be lost even if the battery voltage drops below 4 0VDC CONSTANT CURRENT DISCHARGE T
48. t will start recording automatically Leave the unit in the field for up to 4 months depending on the setup file programmed into the unit and the battery life To remove the unit use the shotgun hot stick Verify all safety practices are followed NOTE The probe that is placed around the power line being measured has two different sensors inside it One functions as a standard current transformer The other measures the electric field between the wire and ground For this reason the Profilers must be used on an unshielded wire Also anything that changes this electric field will change the measured power factor This means that any conductor within about three feet of the Profiler will change the electric field changing the measurement Any conductor inside a cone extending below the unit out to 15 degrees from vertical will also alter the electric field changing the measurement So if the Profiler is ten feet off the ground a conductor 1 3 feet to the side and 5 feet below will change the electric field For this reason the Profilers cannot be used on lines that are vertically stacked unless there is enough horizontal separation Since water is also a conductor rain is able to change the measurements The unit s encapsulation makes water bead which keeps a conductive film from forming around the sensor As long as the water remains in a liquid state there is not a problem If condensation forms a film of ice that surrounds
49. to 35 4KV 1 0 of Reading 2A 1 From 50 to 200A 2 From 10 to 50A 1 From 200 to 1000A 2 From 50A to 200A 10 25A 5 25 40A 2 gt 40A 1 10 20A 10 20 50A 5 50 80A 2 gt 80A 1 gt 4000V 1 40Hz to 2Khz 50Hz and 60Hz 0 005 over one year 128 Samples per Cycle RMS Current Waveform Data Phase Angle Internal Battery 8 Meg Flash 10 Years AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 15 Megger Input Power Battery Physical size Weight Encapsulation Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 6VDC 30mA MAX 4 AA Batteries 10 x 5 x 2 4 6 Ibs Weather Proof UV Stable 40C to 60C 50C to 85C 0 to 90 non condensing 0 to 95 non condensing EMF IEC 61326 2002 Safety IEC61010 NOTE Do NOT keep batteries in the unit if the unit is to be stored at temperatures below freezing AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 16 6 Safety Warnings and Safety Precautions WARNING Death serious injury or fire hazard could result from improper use installation of this instrument Read and understand this manual before installing this instrument Installation of this instrument MUST be performed in compliance with the National Electric Code and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation Installation operation and maintenance of this instrument MUST be performed by qual
50. to permanent memory e g hard disk CD ROM or other storage device If the anticipated number of users of the SOFTWARE could exceed the number of users permitted by applicable licenses then you must have a reasonable mechanism or process in place to ensure that the number of persons using the SOFTWARE does not exceed the number permitted by the applicable licenses All rights not expressly granted to you in this agreement ate reserved to Megger COPYRIGHT The SOFTWARE is owned by Megger or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material You may however either a make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes or b transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes You may not copy the written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE OTHER RESTRICTIONS You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE You may transfer the SOFTWARE to a third party provided that after each transfer you do not retain any copies of the AVTMMDP Rev B May 2007 Megger SOFTWARE including all upgrades that you may have received nor retain any of the written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE OPERATING SYSTEM OPTIONS CD ROM MEDIA If the SOFTWARE is distributed with multiple versions on a CD ROM for compatibility with
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