PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4.2
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1.2. amp When the power on the red phase is first applied to the PowerMonic the LCD will display the date and time PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 34 8 10 11 Remove the white phase voltage lead from the neutral conductor Attach the white phase voltage lead to the white phase conductor Remove the blue phase voltage lead from the neutral conductor Attach the blue phase voltage lead to the blue phase conductor Connect the VL4 input lead to the PowerMonic If the power factor for any phase is displayed as a negative reading swap the two leads connected to the banana sockets of the relevant phase of the CK1 CK5 WARNING If necessary replace the shorting link before swapping leads A To remove the PowerMonic perform these steps in the reverse order PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 35 CT 1A output PowerMonic ticle 3 PHASE MODEL XXX 1A 200mA CONVERTER MODEL CK1 GridSense Serial No gue Fig 19 Connecting the PowerMonic using CK1 CK5 kits i Leads and connectors are not supplied with the CK1 or CK5 current converter kits PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 36 6 POWERMONIC PM40 SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Current Input Channels 3 isolated 4 Measuring Range 63 520 V RMS 0 3000 A max with clip on RMS CTs others
3. PowerMonic 3 Phase Power and Disturbance Analyser MODEL XXXX MADE IN AUSTRALIA Connectors Fig 2 PowerMonic unit PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 2 1 Liquid crystal display LCD The screens displayed on an operating PowerMonic can be selected using the PowerView software refer to the PowerView User Manual for further details These screens include the logging status capacity used and the voltage current values for each phase 2 2 Voltage leads The voltage leads connect the PowerMonic to the equipment under test Three types of leads are available e PC4 single phase lead e VL4 three phase lead e VL8 three phase lead e VL6 three phase lead 2 2 1 Single Phase lead PC4 The PC4 is supplied for use in the office or for single phase measurements This lead has an internal earth connection Fig 3 Single phase lead PC4 PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 10 2 2 2 Three phase 4 wire lead VL4 The VL4 is a four way set 3 x active and 1 x common neutral This lead is used for measurement of three phase four wire systems Star or Wye configurations This VL4 set is shown in Fig 4 A This lead does not include an earth connection the leads along with the full PowerMonic system to the supplier for repair Replacement fuses must be rated to HRC 2A 38 x 10 3mm 500V 100kA il Fig 4 Three phase lead to fuse VL4 M ll i Fuses should on
4. The PM40 log the RMS voltages and currents harmonic voltages and currents and power factor for each phase Additionally the PowerMonic can record transient RMS events and actual waveform data PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 6 2 POWERMONIC KIT OVERVIEW The PowerMonic PM40 family of equipment are listed below The main instruments and their accessories are described in the following topics Item Description 1 PowerMonic PM40 unit CK1 or CK5 substation current converter kit PC4 single phase lead VL4 4 way three phase lead VL3 3 way three phase lead VL6 6 way three phase lead OIOJAJ AJOJN USB data cable For safety reasons use only CHK GridSense Pty Ltd accessories specifically designed for use with this product The use of any other manufacturer s equipment is NOT recommended PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 7 VOLTAGE CURRENT RS232 Data Fig 1 PowerMonic end connectors Connector Description VOLTAGE 3 Phase 6 wire plus earth CAT III 440Volts RS232 Data or Connection to PC or Serial input device USB 1 1 CURRENT A Current Transformer A Channel CURRENT B Current Transformer B Channel CURRENT C Current Transformer C Channel CURRENT N Current Transformer N Channel PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 LCD display GridSense
5. e When the PowerMonic is not in use it should be stored at ambient temperatures below 30 C e When the PowerMonic is not in use it should be stored with a fully charged battery This can be achieved by Charge the battery by energising the PowerMonic for 24 hours before storage Recharge the battery after every three months of non use Recharge the battery after each use of the PowerMonic 3 2 IEC 61010 Measurement Category Under the IEC 61010 standard the location of the measured point determines the transient overvoltage stresses that may be imposed on the measuring equipment This voltage is independent of the nominal working voltage PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 22 e g 240 volts of the system The 4 Measurement Categories also known as Overvoltage Categories are Measurement Description Examples Category Measurements of Secondaries of low power CAT circuits not directly transformers connected to Mains Protected electronic equipment Measurements performed on circuits Household appliance portable Ctl a ee to tools and similar equipment installation Distribution boards circuit breakers wiring bus bars Measurements switches socket outlets CAT III performed in the industrial equipment such as building installation stationary motors permanently connected to the fixed installation Meas tements Electricity Meters overhead performed at the source lines primary overcurrent CAT
6. 7700 Fax 61 2 8878 7788 Email support gridsense com Web www gridsense com PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 44 10 INDEX Accessories 0 0ee 39 CALIBRATION 21 COM port eee 24 Configuring POWERmonic 24 Connecting PM20 PM30 LO Cacia site eet 24 Contacting CHK 44 EEEE ae meee oe eee 15 Current transformer 15 Current transformer leads E revoticarcabeintetonns once 15 Data cable 16 EQUIPMENT FAULTY onra iea 21 F sse Su n cae sdumas 18 Installation Securing to a pole 27 Liquid crystal display 10 Neutral cececeeecrees 26 Operating voltage range17 POEs ise dorutetesmetans 10 Personal Computer COM DOn cccupiucdes 24 Connecting PM20 PM30 a e Ulead ae 24 Phases eim hive teats 26 PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 PMI Oiii 6 POWERmonic 6 Configuring 24 specifications 37 POWERview 10 24 RC2 eona 16 24 RETURNING EQUIPMENT 21 Safely anena ed Aes 18 Hazard assessment 18 Inspection before use Or E ee ee 20 Live low voltage 19 Maintenance 21 T STING ccc 21 Single phase lead 10 Specifications 37 Three phase lead 11 12 13 Troubleshooting 40 VLA dot ited Morale Sod 11 VEO ene aeie 13 Voltage channel 26 Voltage leads 10 26 Warranty ooeoeonaoaoooeaeeo 27 45
7. IV of the low voltage protection equipment installation underground cables to remote equipment Under the IEC 61010 standard Equipment is assigned a working voltage value e g 300 Volts and a measurement category which reflects the amount of overvoltage stress that the equipment can tolerate This is expressed as a CAT number and associated working voltage value The PowerMonic is rated at Measurement Category CAT Ill 440 Volts 4 CONFIGURING THE POWERMONIC BEFORE USE PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 23 The PowerMonic is configured using a PC running CHK s PowerView software for Microsoft Windows To install this software refer to the PowerView User Manual To connect the PowerMonic to the PC 1 Or ey er CN Connect the RC2 data cable to one of the USB ports on your PC refer to your PC manual for details of your USB ports Connect the PC4 single phase lead to the PowerMonic Connect the RC2 data cable to the PowerMonic Connect the PC4 single phase lead to the mains socket Start the PowerView software Refer to the PowerView User Manual for further operating information You can now use PowerView to configure the PowerMonic When configuration is complete disconnect the PowerMonic from the PC and proceed with installation PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 24 To Mains Socket PC4 Single Phase Lead N To PC USB port GridSense PowerMonic MODEL XXXX N Data Cabl
8. matting to cover bare busbars and exposed metalwork e Use ground mats e Wear protective safety eyewear and a hard hat e You should be trained in first aid procedures and have a portable first aid kit on hand e f working alone ensure that a responsible person knows that you are working on live line equipment and will initiate emergency action if you do not call in within a specified period PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 19 Fig 15 Use of insulating mats in switchboard application When connecting the voltage leads or CT tongs to the conductors do not assume that the insulation on the handle is adequate insulation You must wear an insulating glove on each hand Ensure that the exposed metal parts of the voltage lead clamps do not contact other conductors and cause a short circuit A Insulating Gloves must be worn on each hand when handling voltage leads or CT tongs 3 1 2 Equipment safety The PowerMonic equipment should be regularly tested and maintained to make sure the equipment and leads are in good order INSPECTION BEFORE USE Prior to using a PowerMonic you should check the following No outer sheath of any lead is damaged and no inner insulation is showing The sheaths of all leads are secured at the ends Plugs and connectors including fuse holders are properly connected and serviceable PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 20 e The operating range as indicated on the front o
9. no limit Isolation Voltage 600 V RMS not isolated between CT between Channels inputs Power System 40 70 Hz 50 60 Hz nominal 40 70 Hz 50 60 Hz Frequency nominal Instrument 0 4 reading 1 Isd 0 4 reading 1 Isd Accuracy System Accuracy 0 4 reading 1 Isd 1 reading 1 lsd 0 5M CTs Resolution 0 1V 0 1 A 0 500 A 1 A 1000 3000 A Instrument Input 0 200 mA CT Burden 2 2Q0 41 Protection Levels EC 61010 1 2001 Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category III Material Group III 600 V Measurement Category III 440 Volts Double Insulation or Reinforced Insulation Connectors Environmental Voltage amp Power 8 pin 30mm dia Temperature 10 C to 60 C Current 4 pin circular Humidity 20 to 99 RH Data 5 pin circular Sealing IP65 Power Factor 1 to 1 Accuracy 0 01 1 Isd PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 37 Power Real Accuracy approx 2 when used with class 0 5 M CTs Harmonics PM40 Logging from 1st to 48th both even and odd Total Harmonic Distortion Accuracy 2 Sample Rate 11 413 samples per second gt 190 cycle at 60 Hz gt 228 cycle at 50 Hz Logging Rate Normal RMS 30 seconds to 4 hours user selectable Real Time Clock 50 ppm 2 min month approx Event Recording see table below PM40 RMS recording of 5 30 sec at 10 ms intervals Waveform recordings 400 ms 11 413 samples s Power Source When Logging A phase to Neutral 125 440
10. GridSense PowerMonic MODEL PM40 USER MANUAL PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 CHK GridSense Pty Ltd 2010 PowerMonic PM40 User Manual Version 4 2 This product complies with IEC 61010 The material presented in this manual is copyright protected by CHK GridSense Pty Ltd 2010 Any reproduction in whole or part for any purpose without the prior written consent of CHK GridSense Pty Ltd is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice The photograph in Fig 15 is provided with the courtesy of Country Energy All trademarks are property of their respective owners Printed in Australia AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND N3207 This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference which the user may need to take steps to prevent PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 2 LIMITED WARRANTY The PowerMonic is guaranteed to be free of mechanical and electrical defects when dispatched from our store Provided that the PowerMonic has been operated within its normal ratings as specified it will be repaired or replaced free of charge if within a period of twelve 12 months from date of our invoice to the original purchase it is proven upon examination by our engineers to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by CHK GRIDSENSE
11. Pty Ltd Responsibility of CHK GRIDSENSE Pty Ltd Under this guarantee it is limited to the repairing or replacing of any defective part and the instrument is returned freight paid to and from our Testing and Service office Sydney PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS MO DEE PM4 O srne a e a alates ie 1 1 THE POWERMONIC PM40 cccccccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 6 2 POWERMONIC KIT OVERVIEW cccccccceeeesesseeeeeeeeeeeees 7 2 1 Liquid crystal display LCD 10 2 2 Voltage leads 10 2 2 1 Single Phase lead PC4 10 2 2 2 Three phase 4 wire lead VL4 11 2 2 3 Three phase 3 wire lead VL3 12 2 2 4 Three phase 6 wire lead VL6 13 2 3 Current transformer leads 15 2 4 Data cable USB 16 2 6 Operating voltage range 16 3 SAFE USE OF THE POWERMONIC cc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 3 1 Hazard assessment 18 3 1 1 Live low voltage work 19 3 1 2 Equipment safety 20 3 2 IEC 61010 Measurement Category 22 4 CONFIGURING THE POWERMONIC BEFORE USE 23 5 INSTALLING YOUR POWERMONIC cccseseseceeeeeeeeeees 26 5 1 Pre installation checks 26 5 2 Warranty cards 27 5 3 Securing the PowerMonic with the holster and strap 27 5 4 Connecting a PowerMonic to a 3 phase 4 wire system 29 5 5 Connecting a PowerMonic to a 3 phase 3 wire system 30 5 6 Connecting a PowerMonic using CK1 CK5 34 6 POWERMONIC PM40 SPECIFICATIONS 0 000eeees 37 6 1 Access
12. V Rechargeable 6 V 0 5 Ah sealed lead acid battery backup for power outages Clock 1 2 AA 3 V Lithium Power Consumption 10 W typical from A phase Memory 15 MB of non volatile FLASH memory Communication USB 1 1 and RS 232 serial interface software selectable to 115 200 baud Display 7 line x 20 character scrolling selected screens every 2 seconds Information shown date time 3 voltages and 4 currents PF frequency log status errors Analysis PowerView Microsoft Windows based Software Dimensions 230mm l x 120mm w x 9Omm d Weight 3 kg instrument 7 kg typical with accessories in carry case PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 38 6 1 Accessories Cat No CR100 CR200 CR500 CR1000 CT1000L CT3000L Range 0 100A 0 200A 0 500A 0 1000A 0 1000A 0 3000A Accuracy 1M 1M 0 5M 0 5M 2M 2M Class Window mm 50 diameter 100x125 100x128 Weight kg 0 78 1 05 1 90 Encapsulation Plastic fully insulating Burden 2 2 Q Cat No CK1 CK5 Range 0 1 A 0 5 A Accuracy 0 5M AS 1675 Class Weight kg 5 5 5 5 Encapsulation Plastic enclosure Burden 2 22 1 app 0 5 for 0 5M 1 for 1M and 2 for 2M of reading accuracy from 0 1 to 1 25 full scale PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 39 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 The PowerMonic does not start up after applying power When powe
13. anual V4 2 13 The VL6 lead is available with the various accessories as shown in Fig 101and Fig 12 The accessories are joined at the fuse holder end of the lead A This lead does not include an earth connection Fuses should only be replaced by an authorised person If in doubt return A the leads along with the full PowerMonic system to the supplier for repair Replacement fuses must be rated to HRC 2A 38 x 10 3 mm 500 V 100 kA Fig 10 Three phase lead to fuse VL6 PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 14 Fig 12 Banana plugs with small clamp AC6BC 2 3 Current transformer leads The current transformer CT leads allow clip on type connection to the current transformers or substation current converter units The PowerMonic continuously detects the current rating of the clip on CTs while they are attached and adjusts the LCD accordingly PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 15 The CK1 and CK5 current converter kits have a fixed current rating of 1 A and 5 A respectively When connected to the PowerMonic this is determined by the current rating of the connected CT 3 PHASE 1A 200mA CONVERTER MODEL CK1 amp g GridSense Fig 13 500 A current transformer Fig 14 Substation current CR500 converter kit CK1 or CK5 2 4 Data cable USB The data cable allows connection of the PowerMonic to a PC for downloading data This cable attaches to th
14. e MADE IN AUSTRALIA Fig 16 Connecting the PowerMonic to the PC PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 25 5 INSTALLING YOUR POWERMONIC The PowerMonic must be installed in accordance with the relevant legislation A and workplace OH amp S guidelines Refer to section 3 SAfe use of the PowerMonic for basic safety advice that should be followed if no other procedures apply When connecting current transformers CTs to the PowerMonic ensure that each CT is matched to the appropriate voltage channel refer to the diagrams with the installation instructions Australia Voltage Lead Colour Current Transformer Channel Phase ID A Red A B White B C Blue C Neutral Black N Neutral The voltage leads are colour coded red white and blue A B and C phase and are to be attached to corresponding phases The PowerMonic is powered from the A phase connection On VL4 type leads the black lead is the neutral connection 5 1 Pre installation checks e Verify that the nominal voltage to be tested is within the operating range of the PowerMonic as indicated on the front label e Identify and test the neutral and all phases e Ensure that voltage leads and CT leads are secured and not likely to move or dislodge PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 26 e The PowerMonic is powered by A phase voltage You must connect this phase for the PowerMonic to begin logging e Unused voltage leads s
15. e USB port of a PC and allows data transfer at USB 1 speeds Note that the USB Driver must be installed for each USB port which is used to communicate with a PM40 Details of how to install the USB driver can be found in the PowerView help file 2 6 Operating voltage range PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 16 The PowerMonic is capable of operating over input voltages between 63 Vrms 50 Hz or 60 Hz and 520 Vrms 50 Hz or 60 Hz PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 17 3 SAFE USE OF THE POWERMONIC N If you do not understand any instructions in this manual ask someone to assist you The PowerMonic is intended to be used on low voltage energised lines or equipment 415 V RMS or less Personnel using equipment on energised lines must be authorised by the relevant regulatory bodies to carry out such work and must have appropriate training The information given in this document is given as a guide only It is the user s responsibility to ensure that correct and safe procedures are followed at the actual worksite CHK offers no warranty or indemnity for accidents that may occur when following these instructions A The PowerMonic is rated at IEC61010 CAT III 440 Volts AN Be careful when the PowerMonic is connected to a voltage source using a three phase lead VL4 or VL6 it is not grounded The PowerMonic and some types of voltage leads have internal HRC fuses A Do not attempt to replace these fus
16. ect voltage current values e Check that the voltage leads and CTs are connected to the right inputs and phases e Check the pins on the connectors on the PowerMonic voltage lead and CTs for broken loose or dislodged pins Check the fuses on the voltage leads e Check that the CTs pole faces are free of dirt or rust Poorly maintained CTs may cause measurement errors The PowerMonic may need recalibrating CHK recommends that PowerMonic units should be recalibrated every 12 months 7 5 The PowerMonic LCD shuts down immediately after removing power When the power is removed from the PowerMonic the LCD should remain active for at least 10 seconds Typically the display remains active for a period of up to 2 minutes after the power is removed The PowerMonic has an internal battery that maintains power during this power off period This battery normally discharges gradually over time To recharge the internal battery connect the PowerMonic to power for 24 hours If the problem persists the battery may need replacing and you should return the PowerMonic to your supplier for service 7 6 The PowerMonic does not communicate with the PC using the PowerView software e Check if the data cable is connected to the PowerMonic s data connector and to the PC s USB port e Check that no pins on the PowerMonic s data cable or the PC s USB port are broken loose or dislodged PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 41 e Check t
17. es in the field Return the full PowerMonic system with the voltage leads to your supplier if you suspect a blown fuse 3 1 Hazard assessment Prior to using the PowerMonic the operator must carry out a worksite pre job hazard assessment to identify the safety and environmental needs This must be done prior to commencing work and prior to recommencing work after leaving the worksite This hazard assessment should PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 18 Identify possible hazards and risks Identify the safety needs of the job Identify the correct procedures practices and equipment for the job Eliminate unsafe conditions and actions from the worksite Identify the need for personal protective clothing Perform an ongoing risk assessment during the job 3 1 1 Live low voltage work A Check your relevant regulatory body s rules for working with live equipment For the correct and safe use of this equipment it is essential that all operating personnel follow these safety procedures When using a PowerMonic on or near live low voltage conductors the following basic safety principles should be observed See Fig 1 for typical work sites Apart from the conductor that you are working on you must be insulated from earth and any other conductor or maintain a distance of at least 500 mm or other distance as required by relevant legislation or live working rules from those points e Use insulated
18. f the PowerMonic is suitable for the application PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TESTING The PowerMonic and leads should be inspected tested and tagged on a regular basis e g every 3 months Testing should include e Inspection as above e Insulation test conducted at 500 V DC between each phase conductor with a minimum acceptable level of insulation resistance of 1 MQ e A record of inspections should be kept that shows e Date of inspection plant number or inspection number for the PowerMonic accessory e Results of the tests and inspections and details of any repair work e Signature of an authorised inspector EQUIPMENT FAULTS If the equipment is found to be faulty in any way including blown fuses it should be returned to your supplier for service CALIBRATION The equipment should be calibrated every 12 months CLEANING YOUR EQUIPMENT All equipment should be cleaned with a soft moist cloth using only a mild detergent STANDBY BATTERY The PowerMonic uses a sealed lead acid standby battery to power the unit when loss of AC supply occurs for two minutes to allow logging of waveforms etc Like all Lead Acid batteries the performance of the battery will degrade if PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 21 it is exposed to long periods of high temperature and or it is allowed to discharge excessively The battery life of the PowerMonic can be extended by following a few simple precautions as outlined below
19. hat the PowerMonic is powered on and functioning 7 7 The PowerMonic date and time are not correct The PowerMonic clock can be set using the PowerView software The internal clock is maintained during power off periods by an internal battery If this is not functioning properly return the unit to your supplier for repair PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 42 8 USER NOTES PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 43 9 CHK GRIDSENSE SUPPORT SERVICES If you have any questions about the operation of the PowerMonic or the PowerView software first look in the accompanying PowerMonic Users Guide the PowerView User Manual or consult the on line help file that comes with the PowerView software REPAIR AND CALIBRATION To guarantee that your instrument complies with factory specifications we recommend that the PowerMonic be submitted to our factory service center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards For instrument repair and calibration CHKGRIDSENSEPTYLTD Unit 3 Ground Floor 20 36 Nancarrow Avenue Meadowbank NSW2114 Australia Or contact our authorised distributor close to you TECHNICAL SALES AND ASSISTANCE If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper use or application of this instrument please call our technical hotline CHKGRIDSENSEPTYLTD Unit 3 Ground Floor 20 36 Nancarrow Avenue Meadowbank NSW2114 Australia Tel 61 2 8878
20. hould be connected to neutral or placed in an isolated container Do not leave the unit unattended with unconnected voltage clamps e The A phase must be able to provide 10 W to power the PowerMonic 5 2 Warranty cards When you first install your PowerMonic you should complete your warranty card and mail it postage paid to CHK GridSense Pty Ltd 5 3 Securing the PowerMonic with the holster and strap When installing a PowerMonic hang the instrument in a suitable location and ensure that it is safely secured using the holster and strap provided Step 1 The strap is first fed through the holster slats and wrapped around the pole PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 27 Step 2 Bring the strap forward to embrace the PowerMonic Sa rj Step 3 Wrap the strap around the post and secure the PowerMonic with the quick release clip at the rear Note Do not connect the PowerMonic PM40 to the pole without embracing the unit with the strap as this may weaken the holster over time PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 28 5 4 Connecting a PowerMonic to a 3 phase 4 wire system A Ensure all safety procedures are followed i This procedure assumes the use of a VL4 voltage lead 1 Secure the PowerMonic to a safe position 2 Refer to Fig Connect the CTs to the PowerMonic observing correct pha
21. ientation of the CT for that phase A To remove the PowerMonic perform these steps in the reverse order PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 32 Red Black Delta connected load Black Pov srMonio eames ar Fig 18 Connecting the PowerMonic to a 3 phase 3 wire system PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 33 5 6 Connecting a PowerMonic using CK1 CK5 This example demonstrates the use of the CK1 or CK5 current converter kits The CK1 and CK5 are used to convert the output from a 1 A or 5 A CT to the 200 mA signal required by the PowerMonic A Ensure all safety procedures are followed ae This procedure assumes the use of a VL4 voltage lead 1 Attach the PowerMonic in a place where it will not be disturbed 2 Refer to Fig 119 Connect the CK1 CK5 input lead to the PowerMonic 3 Connect the red phase current transformer leads to the red phase measurement CT NOTE Remove shorting links if required 4 Connect the white phase current transformer leads to the white phase measurement CT NOTE Remove shorting links if required 5 Connect the blue phase current transformer leads to the blue phase measurement CT NOTE Remove shorting links if required 6 Temporarily attach the four voltage leads to the neutral conductor 7 Remove the red phase voltage lead from the neutral conductor Attach the red phase voltage lead to the red phase conductor this lead powers the PowerMonic
22. ly be replaced by an authorised person If in doubt return Fig 5 Large clamps AC4CL PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 11 Apapa pdy berb Fig 6 Banana plugs with small clamp AC4BC 2 2 3 Three phase 3 wire lead VL3 The VL3 is a three way set 3 x active This lead is used for measurement of three phase three wire systems i e no neutral such as Delta configurations This VL3 set is shown in Fig 47 A This lead does not include an earth connection Fuses should only be replaced by an authorised person If in doubt return A the leads along with the full PowerMonic system to the supplier for repair Replacement fuses must be rated to HRC 2A 38 x 10 3mm 500V 100kA Fig 7 Three phase lead to fuse VL3 PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 12 Fig 8 Large clamps AC3CL Fig 9 Banana plugs with small clamp AC3BC 2 2 4 Three phase 6 wire lead VL6 The VL6 is a six way set 3 x active and 3 x common neutral This lead is used for measurement of three phase three wire systems i e no neutral such as Delta configurations as shown in Fig 10 When using the VL6 configuration the three voltage channels are totally isolated from one another so it may be used to monitor voltage sources that are floating with respect to each other A The working voltage between leads must not exceed 500 V RMS PowerMonic PM40 User M
23. of a VL6 voltage lead 10 11 Secure PowerMonic to a safe position Refer to Fig 18 Connect the CTs to the PowerMonic observing correct phase connections Connect the CTs to the conductors Ensure that the arrow is pointing in the direction of the load Connect all voltage leads to the neutral conductor or place in an isolated bag Connect the VL6 leads as follows Lead ID VL6 Lead Colour Fuseholder Conductor Colour A Phase Active Red Gite A A Phase Reference Black Black B B Phase Active B B Phase Reference Black Black Cc C Phase Active EG Blue C C Phase Reference Black Black A Connect the A phase reference to the B phase conductor Connect the A phase active to the A phase conductor Connect the B phase reference to the C phase conductor Connect the B phase active to the B phase conductor Connect the C phase reference to the A phase conductor Connect the C phase active to the C phase conductor PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 31 i Unused voltage lead clamps should be connected to the neutral conductor 12 Plug the free end of VL6 lead to PowerMonic 13 Verify that PowerMonic starts up Check the readings including the power factor to ensure correct connection of voltage leads and CTs refer to section Error Reference source not found 14 If the power factor for any phase is displayed as a negative reading carefully reverse the or
24. ories 39 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ccccccccssesseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeaas 40 7 1 The PowerMonic does not start up after applying power 40 7 2 The PowerMonic does not display the Voltage current values 40 7 3 The PowerMonic displays the voltage current values as zero 40 7 4 The PowerMonic displays incorrect voltage current values 41 7 6 The PowerMonic does not communicate with the PC using the PowerView software 41 7 7 The PowerMonic date and time are not correct 42 PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 4 BLUSE RING TS eae aaa iene eat ae 9 CHK GRIDSENSE SUPPORT SERVICES ee TO INDEX select aie ioe ae olalgs ele tates late ah at eat PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 1 THE POWERMONIC PM40 Congratulations You are a proud owner of a PowerMonic PM40 state of the art analysers and data loggers for power supplies International Safety Symbols A CAUTION Symbol See explanation in manual This manual covers the PM40 Other products in the PowerMonic suite are described in their relevant manual CHK places the highest emphasis on safety Please see section 3 SAFE USE ge OF THE POWERMONIC On page 18 Ensure that only qualified personnel use the PM40 This manual describes the installation and operation of the PM40 three phase power quality and disturbance analyser The unit incorporates three phase three channel voltage logging and three phase four channel current logging
25. red up the PowerMonic LCD should show the instrument date time and the log status If the LCD remains off check that the voltage lead is connected to the voltage connector and that the voltage lead is connected to the power point Note that the PowerMonic is powered from the red A phase A minimum voltage is required for start up Refer to PowerMonic PM40 Specification If the LCD shows only a dark bar on the first line the PowerMonic is not functioning due an internal hardware fault or it may have lost the firmware from the non volatile memory Return the unit to your supplier for repair 7 2 The PowerMonic does not display the Voltage current values If the values of voltages currents do not display you must configure the PowerMonic to do so using the PowerView software If this is not configured the PowerMonic displays only the date time and the log status 7 3 The PowerMonic displays the voltage current values as zero Check the connections of the voltage leads and CTs Check the pins on the connectors on the PowerMonic and voltage leads and CTs for broken loose or dislodged pins Check the fuses on the voltage leads Check for faulty signal inputs on the PowerMonic by swapping the voltage or current inputs and checking the displayed value PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 40 e Check for faulty current transformers by swapping the current inputs and checking the displayed value 7 4 The PowerMonic displays incorr
26. se connections 3 Connect the CTs to the conductors Ensure that the arrow is pointing in the direction of the load 4 Connect all voltage leads to the neutral conductor or place in an isolated bag 5 Connect the neutral black lead to the neutral conductor 6 Connect the red lead to the A phase conductor 7 Connect the white lead to the B phase conductor 8 Connect the blue lead to the C phase conductor aR Unused voltage lead clamps should be connected to the neutral conductor i Clamps will short live conductors 9 Plug the free end of VL4 lead to PowerMonic 10 Verify that PowerMonic starts up Check the readings including the power factor to ensure correct connection of voltage leads and CTs refer to Error Reference source not found 11 If the power factor for any phase is displayed as a negative reading carefully reverse the orientation of the CT for that phase PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 29 A To remove the PowerMonic perform these steps in the reverse order s To Load All arrows point must point in the direction of the load PowerMonic MODEL XXX Fig 17 Connecting the PowerMonic to a 3 phase 4 wire system 5 5 Connecting a PowerMonic to a 3 phase 3 wire system A Ensure all safety procedures are followed PowerMonic PM40 User Manual V4 2 30 i This procedure assumes the use
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