AEMC 8230 User manual

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POWER QUALITY ANALYZER
8230
ENGLISH User Manual
PowerPad®Jr.

Statement of Compliance
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC®Instruments
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.
An NIST traceable certificate may be
requested at the time of purchase, or obtained
by returning the instrument to our repair and
calibration facility, for a 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 services. Refer to our repair
and calibration section at www.aemc.com.
Serial #: ________________________________
Catalog #: ______________________________
Model #: 8230
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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Your instrument is equipped with a NiMH battery. This technology offers several
advantages:
• Long battery charge life for a limited volume and weight.
• Possibility of quickly recharging your battery.
• Signicantlyreducedmemoryeffect:youcanrechargeyour
battery even if it is not fully discharged.
• Respectfortheenvironment:nopollutantmaterialssuchaslead
or cadmium, in compliance with the applicable regulations.
After prolonged storage, the battery may be completely discharged. If so, it must
be completely recharged.
Your instrument may not function during part of this recharging operation.
Full recharging of a completely discharged battery may take several hours.
NOTE: In this case, at least 5 charge/discharge cycles will be necessary
for your battery to recover 95% of its capacity.
To make the best possible use of your battery and extend its effective service life:
• Only use the charger supplied with your instrument. Use of
another charger may be dangerous.
• Only charge your instrument at temperatures between 0° and 40°C.
• Complywiththeconditionsofusedenedintheoperatingmanual.
• Complywiththestorageconditionsspeciedintheoperating
manual.
NiMH technology allows a limited number of charge/discharge cycles depending
signicantly on:
• The conditions of use.
• The charging conditions.
Please refer to § 7 for correct replacement of the battery.
Do not dispose of the battery pack with other solid waste. Used batteries
must be entrusted to a qualied recycling company or to a company
specialized in processing hazardous materials.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 5
1.1 International Electrical Symbols...........................................................5
1.2 Denition of Measurement Categories.................................................6
1.3 Receiving Your Shipment .....................................................................6
1.4 Ordering Information ............................................................................6
1.4.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts......................................7
2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 8
2.1 Description ...........................................................................................8
2.2 Control Functions.................................................................................9
2.3 Display ...............................................................................................11
2.4 Power Supply.....................................................................................12
2.5 Optical Interface.................................................................................12
3. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 13
3.1 Reference Conditions.........................................................................13
3.2 Electrical Specications .....................................................................13
3.2.1 Voltage Inputs .......................................................................13
3.2.2 Current Inputs .......................................................................13
3.2.3 Accuracy Specications (excluding current probes) ...........14
3.2.4 Accuracy Specications of the Current Probes ....................16
3.2.5 Current Probes and Sensors ................................................17
3.2.6 Power Supply........................................................................18
3.4 Mechanical Specications..................................................................19
3.5 Environmental Specications.............................................................19
3.6 Safety Specications..........................................................................19
4. OPERATION .................................................................................. 20
4.1 Instrument Conguration (Set-up mode) ....................................20
4.1.1 Conguring a Current Probe.................................................22
4.1.2 Conguring a Recording .......................................................22
4.1.3 Conguring the Alarm Settings .............................................24
5. DISPLAY MODES........................................................................... 25
5.1 Waveform Mode.................................................................................25

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5.1.1 Minimum and Maximum Values ............................................27
5.1.2 Simultaneous Display ...........................................................28
5.1.3 Phase Rotation .....................................................................29
5.2 Power / Energy Mode.........................................................................32
5.2.1 Starting and Stopping Energy Totalization............................32
5.3 Harmonics Mode ....................................................................34
5.3.1 Voltage (V) ............................................................................34
5.3.2 Current (A) ............................................................................35
5.3.3 Apparent Power (VA) ............................................................36
5.3.4 Voltage Expert Mode.............................................................37
5.3.5 Current Expert Mode.............................................................38
5.4 Snapshot Mode ........................................................................39
5.4.1 Taking a Snapshot of a Display.............................................40
5.4.2 Opening and Deleting a Previously Saved Snapshot ...........40
5.5 Alarm Mode .................................................................................41
5.5.1 Programming and Starting Alarms........................................42
5.5.2 Displaying the Alarms Log ....................................................42
5.5.3 Deleting the Alarms Log........................................................43
5.6 Recording Mode ......................................................................44
5.6.1 Starting a Recording .............................................................45
5.6.2 Selecting a Recording...........................................................46
5.6.3 Deleting a Recording ............................................................46
5.6.4 Examples of Recordings.......................................................47
5.7 Inrush Mode (starting current)............................................................50
5.7.1 Starting an Inrush Recording ................................................50
5.7.2 Viewing the Inrush Recording...............................................52
6. DATAVIEW®SOFTWARE ................................................................ 53
6.1 Installing DataView®...........................................................................53
6.2 Connecting the Model 8230 to your Computer ..................................56
6.3 Opening the Control Panel.................................................................57
6.3.1 General Functions.................................................................59
6.3.2 Set-up Conguration.............................................................59
6.3.3 Instrument Display Conguration..........................................60
6.3.4 Alarm Conditions Conguration ............................................61
6.3.5 Recordings Conguration .....................................................62
6.3.6 Inrush Conguration..............................................................64
6.3.7 Monitoring .............................................................................65
6.3.8 Running the Test ...................................................................66

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6.4 Real-time Windows ............................................................................66
6.4.1 Waveform, Harmonic Bar and Harmonic Text.......................66
6.4.2 Power/Energy .......................................................................67
6.4.3 Trend.....................................................................................68
6.5 Downloading Data to Database .........................................................68
6.5.1 Recordings............................................................................69
6.5.2 Photographs..........................................................................70
6.5.3 Alarms...................................................................................71
6.5.4 Inrush....................................................................................71
6.5.5 Monitoring .............................................................................73
6.5.6 Saving Real-time Measurements..........................................74
7. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 76
7.1 Recharging the Battery ......................................................................76
7.2 Changing the Battery .........................................................................77
7.3 Cleaning.............................................................................................77
APPENDIX A: MATHEMATICAL FORMULAS.......................................... 78
Half-period Voltage and Current RMS Values....................................78
MIN / MAX Values for Voltage and Current........................................78
Short-term Flicker (PST) of the Voltage .............................................79
Peak Factors for Current and Voltage................................................79
1 sec RMS Values for Voltage and Current........................................79
Harmonic Calculations .......................................................................80
Different Power Levels 1 Sec in Single-Phase Connection ...............80
Different Power Levels 1 Sec Balanced Three-Phase Connection....80
K Factor..............................................................................................81
Ratios ..............................................................................................81
Various Types of Energy ....................................................................81
Hysteresis ..........................................................................................82
APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF UNITS ..................................................... 83
Repair and Calibration........................................................................................84
Technical and Sales Assistance .........................................................................84
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................85
Warranty Repairs................................................................................................85

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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 be-
fore replacing the battery.
1.1 International Electrical Symbols
This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced
insulation.
This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer
to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument. In this manual,
the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed,
bodily injury, installation/sample and/or product damage may result.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be
dangerous.
This symbol refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signifies that application
around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.
This symbol refers to a type B current sensor. Do not apply around or remove from
HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors without additional protective means (de-energizing
the circuit or wearing protective clothing suitable for high voltage work).
In conformity with WEEE 2002/96/EC

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1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories
CATI: For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the AC supply
wall outlet such as protected secondaries, signal level, and limited energy
circuits.
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 ordering information.
Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears to be dam-
aged, 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
PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230 .............................................................Cat. #2130.81
Includes set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable,
US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB
stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.
PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230 w/MN93-BK ........................................Cat. #2130.82
Includes the PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230, one MN93 (240A) current probe (black connector), set of
two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V power
adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick supplied with
DataView® software and user manual.
PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230 w/SR193-BK.......................................Cat. #2130.83
Includes the PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230, one SR193 (1200A) current probe (black connector), set
of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V
power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick sup-
plied with DataView® software and user manual.

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PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230 w/24" AmpFlex®193-24-BK ..............Cat. #2130.84
Includes the PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230, one 24" AmpFlex® 193-24 (6500A) sensor (black con-
nector), set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable,
US 110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB
stick supplied with DataView® software and user manual.
PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230 w/MN193-BK ......................................Cat. #2130.87
Includes the PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230, one MN193 (6A/120A) current probe (black connector),
set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US 110V
power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick sup-
plied with DataView® software and user manual.
PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230 w/MA193-10-BK .................................Cat. #2130.88
Includes the PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230, one MA193 (1000A) current probe (black connector),
set of two 10 ft (3m) color-coded leads (red/black) with alligator clips, optical USB cable, US
110V power adapter, set of six 1.2V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, carrying bag and USB stick
supplied with DataView® software and user manual.
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
Optical USB Cable (RS-232 Connector) .......................................... Cat. #2135.41
5A Adaptor Box (for 1 or 5A probes).................................................Cat. #2140.17
AC Current Probe Model MR193 (1000AAC/1400ADC)....................Cat. #2140.28
AC Current Probe Model MN93-BK (240A)...................................... Cat. #2140.32
AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK (1200A) .................................. Cat. #2140.33
AmpFlex®Sensor 24" 193-24-BK (6500A) .......................................Cat. #2140.34
AmpFlex®Sensor 36" 193-36-BK (6500A) .......................................Cat. #2140.35
AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK (6A/120A) .............................. Cat. #2140.36
MiniFlex®Sensor 10" Model MA193-10-BK (1000A)........................Cat. #2140.48
Set of two 10 ft color-coded leads with alligator clips.......................Cat. #2140.31
Power Adapter 110V US...................................................................Cat. #2140.37
220V Power Adapter.........................................................................Cat. #2140.38
Set of 6 Batteries - 1.2V NIMH Rechargeable..................................Cat. #2960.37
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 PowerPad®Jr. Model 8230 is a single-phase power quality analyzer that
is easy-to-use, compact and shock-resistant. It is intended for technicians and
engineers to measure and carry out diagnostic work and power quality work on
single- or three-phase balanced low voltage networks.
Users are able to obtain instant waveforms of an electrical network’s principal
characteristics, and also monitor their variation over a period of time. The multi-
tasking measurement system simultaneously handles all the measurement
functions and waveform display of the various magnitudes, detection, continuous
recordings and their display without any constraints.
Features:
• Works on single-phase and three-phase systems with balanced loads
• Large easy-to-read color graphic display
• Records Volts, Amps, Watts, VARs, PowerFactor, THD, Frequency and
more
• Measures and records True RMS AC volts up to 600VAC/DC
• Measures and records True RMS current up to 6500AAC
• Measures and records DC volts, amps and power
• Captures and displays Inrush Current Waveforms
• Veries and displays phase rotation
• Totaling of the energy generated and consumed starting from a time
chosen by the operator.
• Easy-to-use on-screen setup
• Captures and records short term icker
• Captures and records harmonics out to the 50th
• Captures up to 4096 alarm events from up to 10 different thresholds
• Displays and records up to 17 different power quality parameters
• Includes FREE DataView®software for data storage, real-time display,
analysis and report generation
• The Max and Min RMS measurements are calculated every half-period