AEMC 8220 User manual

SINGLE-PHASE
POWER QUALITY ANALYZER
8220
ENGLISH User Manual

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certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using
standards and instruments traceable to international
standards.
We guarantee that at the time of shipping your
instrument has met its published specifications.
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nominal charge.
The recommended calibration interval for this instrument
is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the
customer. For recalibration, please use our calibration
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 4
1.1 International Electrical Symbols...........................................................4
1.2 DenitionofMeasurementCategories.................................................5
1.3 ReceivingYourShipment .....................................................................5
1.4 OrderingInformation ............................................................................5
1.4.1 AccessoriesandReplacementParts......................................6
1.4.2 ThirdPartyAccessories ..........................................................6
2. PRODUCT FEATURES......................................................................... 7
2.1 Description ...........................................................................................7
2.2 ControlFeatures ..................................................................................8
2.3 Display ...............................................................................................11
2.4 PowerSupply.....................................................................................13
2.5 OpticallyCoupledUSBInterface........................................................13
2.6 ButtonFunctions ................................................................................13
2.6.1 PhotographButton................................................................13
2.6.2 ViewButton...........................................................................14
2.6.3 DeleteButton ...............................................................15
2.6.4 PrintButton ..................................................................16
2.6.5 ArrowButtons .......................................................................16
2.6.6 WhiteButton .........................................................................17
2.6.7 YellowButton ........................................................................17
3. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 18
3.1 ReferenceConditions.........................................................................18
3.2 ElectricalSpecications .....................................................................18
3.2.1 VoltageInputs .......................................................................18
3.2.2 CurrentInputs .......................................................................19
3.2.3 Bandwidth .............................................................................19
3.2.4 PowerSupply........................................................................20
3.2.5 AccuracySpecications(excludingcurrentprobes) ...........21

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3.2.6 AccuracySpecicationsoftheCurrentProbes....................23
3.2.7 CurrentProbesandSensors ................................................24
3.3 MechanicalSpecications..................................................................25
3.4 EnvironmentalSpecications.............................................................26
3.5 SafetySpecications..........................................................................26
4. OPERATION..................................................................................... 27
4.1 GeneralOperatingInstructions ..........................................................27
4.2 ConnectingtheCables.......................................................................28
4.2.1 Single-phaseNetwork...........................................................28
4.2.2 BalancedThree-phaseNetwork ...........................................28
4.3 Usingthe5AAdapter/MN1935ACurrentProbe ..............................29
4.4 AutomaticShut-off..............................................................................29
4.5 InstrumentConguration....................................................................30
4.6 RotarySwitchModes .........................................................................35
4.6.1 VoltageandCurrent .............................................................35
4.6.2 PowerandThree-PhaseCalculations ..................................37
4.6.3 VoltageandCurrentHarmonics............................................41
4.6.4 InrushandPhaseRotation ...................................................43
4.6.5 RotationSpeed(RPM)..........................................................46
4.6.6 TemperatureandResistance ................................................46
5. DATAVIEW®SOFTWARE................................................................... 47
5.1 InstallingDataView®...........................................................................47
5.2 ConnectingtheModel8220toyourComputer ..................................50
5.3 OpeningtheControlPanel.................................................................51
5.3.1 CommonFunctions...............................................................52
5.3.2 InstrumentConguration.......................................................52
5.3.3 InrushandRPMConguration..............................................54
5.4 Real-time Windows ............................................................................55
5.4.1 Waveform,HarmonicBarandHarmonicText.......................55
5.4.2 Power/Energy .......................................................................56
5.4.3 Trend.....................................................................................57
5.5 DownloadingDatatoDatabase .........................................................57
5.6 SavingReal-timeMeasurements.......................................................58

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6. MAINTENANCE................................................................................ 60
6.1 ChangingtheBatteries.......................................................................60
6.2 RechargingtheRechargeableBatteries ............................................61
6.3 Cleaning.............................................................................................61
APPENDIX A: MATHEMATICAL FORMULAS.......................................... 62
Half-periodVoltageandCurrentRMSValues .............................................62
MIN/MAXValuesforVoltageandCurrent .................................................62
PeakVoltageandCurrent ...........................................................................63
PeakFactorsforCurrentandVoltage(over1second) ...............................63
1secRMSValuesforVoltageandCurrent.................................................63
HarmonicCalculations ................................................................................64
DifferentPowerLevels1SecinSingle-PhaseConnection.........................64
DifferentPowerLevels1SecinBalancedThree-PhaseConnection .........64
Ratios ..........................................................................................................65
KFactor.......................................................................................................65
VariousTypesofEnergy .............................................................................65
Hysteresis....................................................................................................66
Diagramof4Quadrants..............................................................................67
SaturationofInputChannels.......................................................................67
Repair and Calibration....................................................................... 68
Technical and Sales Assistance......................................................... 68
Limited Warranty ............................................................................... 69
Warranty Repairs............................................................................... 69

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Warning
• Neveruseoncircuitswithavoltagehigherthan600Vandanovervoltage
categoryhigherthanCATIII.
• Useinindoorenvironmentsonly.
• Onlyuseaccessoriesthatarecompliantwiththesafetystandards
(IEC664-1Ed.92)600VCATIIIor300VCATIV.
• Onlyusefactoryspeciedreplacementparts.
• Alwaysdisconnectthepowercord,measurementleadsandsensors
beforereplacingthebattery.
1.1 International Electrical Symbols
Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
CAUTION - DANGER! Read the User Manual.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may
be dangerous.
Refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signifies that application around
and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.
Refers to a type B current sensor. Do not apply around or remove from HAZARD-
OUS LIVE conductors without additional protective means (de-energizing the
circuit or wearing protective clothing suitable for high voltage work).
Important instructions to read and understand completely.
Important information to acknowledge.
USB socket
The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and with
regulations covering EMC.
The trash can with a line through it means that in the European Union, the
product must undergo selective disposal for the recycling of electric and
electronic material, in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.

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1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
CAT II: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the
electricaldistributionsystem.Examplesaremeasurementsonhousehold
appliancesorportabletools.
CAT III: Formeasurementsperformedinthebuildinginstallationatthedistribution
level such as on hardwired equipment in xed installation and circuit
breakers.
CAT IV: Formeasurementsperformedattheprimaryelectricalsupply(<1000V)
suchasonprimaryovercurrentprotectiondevices,ripplecontrolunits,or
meters.
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment
Makesurethatthecontentsshippedareconsistentwiththepackinglist.Notify
yourdistributor ofanymissingitems. Iftheequipmentappears tobedamaged,
leaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrierandnotifyyourdistributoratonce,giving
a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged packing container to
substantiateyourclaim.Donotuseequipmentwhichisdamagedorappearsto
bedamaged.
1.4 Ordering Information
Model 8220 ......................................................................................Cat. #2130.90
Includes set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, set of safety test
probes (red/black), optically isolated USB cable, set of six 1.5V AA batteries, carrying bag , and
USB stick supplied with product user manual and DataView®software.
Model 8220 w/MN93-BK .................................................................Cat. #2130.91
Includes the Model 8220, one MN93 (240A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10 ft (3m)
color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, set of safety test probes (red/black), optically iso-
lated USB cable, set of six 1.5V AA batteries, DataView® software, carrying bag, and user manual.
Model 8220 w/SR193-BK................................................................Cat. #2130.92
Includes the Model 8220, one SR193 (1200A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10
ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, set of safety test probes (red/black),
optically isolated USB cable, set of six 1.5V AA batteries, carrying bag , and USB stick supplied
with product user manual and DataView®software.
Model 8220 w/24" AmpFlex®193-24-BK .......................................Cat. #2130.93
Includes the Model 8220, one 24" AmpFlex®193-24 (6500A) sensor (black connector), set of two
10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, set of safety test probes (red/black),
optically isolated USB cable, set of six 1.5V AA batteries, carrying bag , and USB stick supplied
with product user manual and DataView®software.

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Model 8220 w/MN193-BK ...............................................................Cat. #2130.96
Includes the Model 8220, one MN193 (6A/120A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10
ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, set of safety test probes (red/black),
optically isolated USB cable, set of six 1.5V AA batteries, carrying bag , and USB stick supplied
with product user manual and DataView®software.
Model 8220 w/MA193-10-BK ..........................................................Cat. #2130.97
Includes the Model 8220, one MA193 (1000A) current probe (black connector), set of two 10
ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, set of safety test probes (red/black),
optically isolated USB cable, set of six 1.5V AA batteries, carrying bag , and USB stick supplied
with product user manual and DataView®software.
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Adapter110Voutletw/4mmBananaPlug.........................................................Cat. #2118.49
SoftCarryingPouch ..........................................................................................Cat. #2119.48
SmallClassicCarryingBag...............................................................................Cat. #2133.72
OpticallyIsolatedUSBCable(RS-232Connector) ...........................................Cat. #2135.41
5AAdapterBox(for1or5Aprobes)..................................................................Cat. #2140.17
AC/DCCurrentProbeModelSL261..................................................................Cat. #1201.51
ACCurrentProbeModelMR193-BK.................................................................Cat. #2140.28
SetofTwo10ftColor-codedLeadswithAlligatorClips ....................................Cat. #2140.31
ACCurrentProbeModelMN93-BK...................................................................Cat. #2140.32
ACCurrentProbeModelSR193-BK .................................................................Cat. #2140.33
AmpFlex®Sensor 24"193-24-BK......................................................................Cat. #2140.34
AmpFlex®Sensor 36"193-36-BK......................................................................Cat. #2140.35
ACCurrentProbeModelMN193-BK.................................................................Cat. #2140.36
MiniFlex®Sensor 10"ModelMA193-10-BK.......................................................Cat. #2140.48
110VPowerAdapter..........................................................................................Cat. #2140.37
220VPowerAdapter..........................................................................................Cat. #2140.38
BNCAdaptorforusewithSL261.......................................................................Cat. #2140.40
1.4.2 Third Party Accessories
Converter-EthernettoRS-232,ModelESP901
Available Online........................................................................................ www.bb-elec.com
Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online
Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com/store for availability

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CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT FEATURES
2.1 Description
TheModel8220isasingle-phaseAC+DCpowermeterwithanelectroluminescent
backlitdigitaldisplayandisratedto600VCATIII.
It is a measurement tool for electrical parameters and distribution network
disturbances, enabling the user to obtain instant measurements of the main
characteristics of a single-phase network (voltage, current, power, voltage and
currentharmonics,etc)andtomonitormachineryinoperation(temperature,inrush
currentanddurationofoperation,resistanceofwindingsandrotationalspeed).
Compactandshockresistant,itsergonomicdesignandstraightforwardinterface
make it user-friendly and intuitive. Within seconds you will be gathering the
measurementsyouwant.
TheModel8220’saccuracyisbetterthan1%(excludingcurrentsensors).Ithas
agreatexibilityduetoAEMC’srangeofcurrentsensors,measuringfromafew
hundredmilliampstoseveralthousandamps.
TheModel8220isdesignedfortechnicians,controlandmaintenanceengineers,
aswellaselectricalcontractors,inspectorsandeducators.
NOTE: The Model 8220 can be powered by 6 x AA batteries or a 110V/220VAC
power adaptor (with batteries removed).
Features:
• Measuresupto660VrmsorVDC
• Measuresupto6500AAC or 1400ADC(probedependent)
• DisplaysMin,MaxandAverageVoltsandAmps,CrestFactor,Peak
valueandK-Factor
• CalculatesanddisplaysWatts,VARsandVA,PowerFactorand
DisplacementPowerFactorforsingle-phaseandbalancedthree-phase
• Displaystotalharmonicdistortion(THD-FandTHD-R)forvoltageand
current
• Displaysindividualharmonicvaluesand%forVoltsandAmpsthrough
the50thharmonic
• Capturesanddisplaysinrushcurrent
• CalculatesanddisplaysphaserotationandRPM

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• Displaysresistanceupto2000Ω
• Conductscontinuityanddiodetests
• Storesuptoninecompletesetsofreadingsforallvolt,amp,powerand
harmonicmeasurements(photographmode)
• CongurablefromDataView®softwareorfrontpanel
• Download stored data to DataView®softwareviaopticalUSBport
• IncludesFREEDataView®softwarefordatastorage,real-timewave-
formdisplay,analysisandreportgeneration
2.2 Control Features
Use Factory
Power Supply
Use Factory
Current Probe
Voltage
Inputs
600V CAT III
300V CAT IV
COM +
5
6
1
7
8
9
2 3 4
Figure 2-1