AEMC 8230 User manual

SINGLE-PHASE
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
Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:
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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.
d.b.a AEMC®Instruments
www.aemc.com

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

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2.2 Control Functions
PowerPad
®
Jr
MODEL 8230
300V
0
-300
<t= 5.0ms V1= +276
12
3
V2= -140 V3= -145 >
max
min
RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37
V
RMS= 7.0 VTHD= 0.00% CF=1.95
A
02/25/06
49.99Hz10:26
Use Factory
Power Supply
Use Factory
Current Probe
Voltage
Inputs
600V CAT III
300V CAT IV
COM +
5
6
1
7
8
9
234
Figure 2-1

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ITEM FUNCTION
1. External power supply
2. Four-point input for current sensor (MN, SR, AmpFlex, etc.)
3. Negative terminal
4. Positive terminal
5. Color LCD display with graphic representation of system parameters and measure-
ments
6. Function Buttons:
ON / OFF Button
Turns the instrument ON after approx 5s press, turns OFF after second
press.
Recording Button
Configures, starts/stops, saves, displays and deletes recordings.
Alarm Button
Displays, configures and deletes alarms
Setup Button
Configures the settings of the instrument.
Waveform Button
Displays the voltage and current waveforms, minimum and maximum
values, summary tables, and determines phase rotation.
Power / Energy Button
Displays the measurements linked to power and energy.
Harmonics Button
Displays curves linked to harmonics
Snapshot Button
Takes a snapshot of the current screen or access screen stored in the
memory. Records associated waveform and power measurement data.
7. Navigation Buttons:
Moves up one line in a menu or list of choices
Moves down one line in a menu or list of choices
Moves one character of field to the right in a menu, moves the graphic
cursor, makes a selection or adjusts a cursor.
Moves one character of field to the left in a menu, moves the graphic cursor,
makes a selection or adjusts a cursor.
8. Infrared optical interface for USB cable
9. Charging light

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2.3 Display
360V
20A
20A
0
-360V
<t= 5.0ms V1= +276
12
3
V2= -140 V3 = -145 >
max
min
RMS= 229.4V THD= 1.8% CF=1.37
V
RMS= 7.0 ATHD= 0.00% CF=1.95
A
02/25/06
49.99Hz10:26
2
1
3
Figure 2-2
When the instrument is rst turned ON, the Waveform screen is displayed:
ITEM FUNCTION
1. Top display bar indicates:
• Symboloftheactivatedmode(e.g. , , , etc)
• Frequencyofmeasuredsignal
• Memorycapacitystatusbar(only available in certain modes)
• Currentdateandtime
• Batterychargestatus(see § 7 for recharging instructions)
2. Measurement selection:
Display of the waveforms of the RMS and THD values and the peak factor
with time displacement cursor.
max/min Maximum and Minimum values
Simultaneous display of the various measurements in alphanumeric
form
12
3
Phase order
Online help
3. Selection tools:
Use ▲and ▼to select a tool.
- Selection of the sub-menu
- Instantaneous measurement cursor management tool on a point of the curve

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2.4 Power Supply
When the unit is turned on, the battery icon at top right on the screen indicates the
charge condition of the storage batteries. The number of bars inside the icon is
proportional to the charge level.
ITEM FUNCTION
Battery fully charged.
Battery discharged.
Moving bars: battery charging
No battery. The 8230 is supplied by external power unit.
When the capacity of the battery is too low, the message “Battery too low. The
instrument will be switched off soon” is displayed in the center of the screen. The
instrument is switched off 1 minute after this message appears.
2.5 Optical Interface
The optical interface (Figure 2-1, item 8) provides an optical, and therefore iso-
lated, two-way connection between the 8230 and a PC for transmission of the
information in memory (alarms, snapshots, motor starts, records) and all instanta-
neous measurements and waveforms displayed on the screen of the 8230.
The transfer rate is determined automatically by the 8230 according to the soft-
ware used; the maximum rate is 115.2 kbps.

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CHAPTER 3
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Reference Conditions
Parameter Reference Conditions
Ambient temperature 73° ± 5°F (23° ± 3°C)
Humidity 45 to 75%
Atmospheric pressure 25.4" to 31.3" Hg (860 to 1060 hPa)
Phase-to-earth voltage 50 to 600Vrms without DC (< 0.5%)
Clamp current circuit input voltage 30mVrms to 1Vrms without DC (<0.5%)
AmpFlex®current circuit input voltage 11.8 to 118mVrms without DC (<0.5%)
Networkfrequency 50 and 60Hz ± 0.1Hz
Phase shift 0° active power / 90° reactive power
Harmonics <0.1%
Balanced three-phase connection 3φmode OFF
*All specications are subject to change without notice.
3.2 Electrical Specifications
3.2.1 Voltage Inputs
OperatingRange: Phase-Phase - 0 to 660Vrms AC/DC*
Phase-Neutral - 0 to 600Vrms AC/DC
*Provided that the max with 600Vrms in regards to earth is not exceeded.
InputImpedance:451kΩ
Overload:1.2Vn permanently; 2Vn for 1 sec (Vn = nominal voltage)
3.2.2 Current Inputs
OperatingRange:0 to 1V
InputImpedance: 1MΩfor current probe circuit and 12.4kΩfor AmpFlex®circuit
Overload:1.7V
SampleRate: 256 per cycle
6.4kHz (256 x 50 ÷ 2) at 50Hz; 7.68kHz (256 x 60 ÷ 2) at 60Hz

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3.2.3 Accuracy Specifications (excluding current probes)
Function Measurement range Display
Resolution Accuracy
Minimum Maximum
Frequency 40Hz 69Hz 0.01Hz ±(1ct)
TRMS voltage 6V 600V(6) 0.1V ±(0.5%+2cts)
DC voltage 6V 600V 0.1V ±(1%+5cts)
TRMS current
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*
Inom ÷ 1000
[A]
1.2 × Inom
[A]
0,1A
I < 1000A ±(0.5%+2cts)
1A
I ≥1000A ±(0.5%+1ct)
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*10A 6500A
0.1A
I < 1000A ±(0.5%+1A)
1A
I ≥1000A
DC current 1A 1700A(1)
0.1A
I < 1000A ±(1%+1A)
1A
I ≥1000A
Current Peak
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0A
1.7 × Inom
[A](2)
0,1A
I < 1000A ±(1%+1A)
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*9190A(3) 1A
I ≥1000A
Half-period
TRMS current(4)
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*
Inom ÷ 100
[A]
1.2 × Inom
[A]
0.1A
I < 1000A ±(1%+5cts)
1A
I ≥1000A ±(1%+1ct)
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*100A 6500A
0.1A
I < 1000A ±(1.5%+4A)
1A
I ≥1000A
Peak voltage 6V 850V (4) 0.1 V ±(1%+5cts)
Half-period TRMS Voltage(5) 6V 600V 0.1V ±(0.8%+5cts)
Crest Factor 1 4 0.01 ±(1%+2cts)
4 9.99 0.01 ±(5%+2cts)
Active Power
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0W 9999kW 4 digits
±(1%)
Cos φ≥0.8
±(1.5%+10cts)
0.2 ≤Cos φ< 0.8
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0W 9999kW 4 digits
±(1%)
Cos φ≥0.8
±(1.5%+10cts)
0.5 ≤Cos φ< 0.8
Reactive
Powers
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0VAR 9999kVAR 4 digits
±(1%)
Sin φ≥0.5
±(1.5%+10cts)
0.2 ≤Sin φ< 0.5
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0VAR 9999kVAR 4 digits
±(1.5%)
Sin φ≥0.5
±(2.5%+20cts)
0.2 ≤Sin φ < 0.5
Apparent power 0 9999kVA 4 digits ±(1%)
Power factor -1 1 0.001
±(1.5%)
Cos φ≥0.5
±(1.5%+10cts)
0.2 ≤Cos φ< 0.5

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Function Measurement range Display
resolution Accuracy
Minimum Maximum
Active
energy
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0Wh 9999MWh 4 digits
±(1%)
Cos φ≥0.8
±(1.5%)
0.2 ≤Cos φ< 0.8
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0Wh 9999MWh 4 digits
±(1%)
Cos φ≥0.8
±(1,5%)
0.5 ≤Cos φ < 0.8
Reactive
energies
Excluding
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0VARh 9999MVARh 4 digits
±(1%)
Sin φ≥0.5
±(1,5%)
0.2 ≤Sin φ< 0.5
AmpFlex®
& MiniFlex®*0VARh 9999MVARh 4 digits
±(1.5%)
Sin φ≥0.5
±(2.5%)
0.2 ≤ Sin φ< 0.5
Apparent energy 0VAh 9999MVAh 4 digits ±(1%)
Phase shift -179° 180° 1° ±(2°)
Tangent
VA ≥50VA -32.76 32.76
0.001
Tan φ< 10 ±(1°) on φ
0.01
Tan φ≥10
Displacement factor
(DPF) -1 1 0.001 ±(1°) on φ
±(5cts) on DPF
Level of harmonics
order ∈[1; 50]
(VRMS > 50V)
0% 999.9% 0.1% ±(1%+5cts)
Without AmpFlex®or MiniFlex®*
(IRMS > 3 × Inom ÷ 100)
AmpFlex®
(IRMS > Inom ÷ 10)
Angles of harmonics
(VRMS > 50V)
-179° 180° 1°
±(3°)
order ∈[1 ; 25]
Without AmpFlex®or MiniFlex®*
(IRMS > 3 × I ÷ 100) ±(10°)
order ∈[26 ; 50]
AmpFlex®(IRMS > Inom ÷ 10)
Global level of harmonics
(THD-F) order ≤50 0% 999.9% 0.1% ±(1%+5cts)
Distortion factor (THD-R)
order ≤ 50 0% 999.9% 0.1% ±(1%+10cts)
K factor 1 99.99 0.01 ±(5%)
*NOTE: MiniFlex®specified up to 1000A only
(1) 1.2 x 1000 x √2 - 1700A
(2) 1.2 x Inom x √2 = 1.7 x Inom
(3) 6500 x √2 - 9190A
(4) 600 x √2 = 850V
(5) Attention: The absolute value of the offset must not exceed 95% of the peak amplitude. In other words, s(t) = S ×
sin(ωt) + O, so |O| ≤0.95 × S (S positive). The 'half-period' values are the MAX and MIN values of the waveforms mode and
the VRMS and ARMS values used in the Alarm mode and the Inrush mode.
(6) For the phase-to-earth voltage measurement (phase-neutral). For the phase-to-phase voltage measurement (phase-phase), in
balanced three-phase mode, it is possible to reach 660VRMS (balanced three-phase network having a phase-neutral voltage of 380
VRMS).
NOTE: Accuracy given for power and energy measurements are maximum for Cos φ= 1 or Sin φ= 1 and are typical for the other
phase shifts.

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3.2.4 Accuracy Specifications of the Current Probes
These characteristics are stated after linearization. The errors of the sensors are
compensated by a typical correction inside the instrument. This typical correction
is in phase and in amplitude according to the type of sensor connected (detected
automatically) and the gain of the current acquisition chain used.
The measurement error in RMS current and the phase error are additional errors
(they must therefore be added to those of the instrument alone) stated as inu-
ences on the calculations performed by the analyzer (powers, energies, power
factors, tangent, etc.).
Type of sensor TRMS current Maximum error on IRMS Maximum error on φ
MR193
1000A
[1A; 10A] ±(1.5%+1A) N.S.
[10A; 100A] ±(2°)
[100A; 800A] ±(3%)
±(1.5°)[800A; 1200A] ±(5%)
[1200A; 1400A]*
SR193
1000A
[1A; 3A] ±(0.8%) N.S.
[3A; 10A] ±(1°)
[10A; 100A] ±(0.3%) ±(0.5°)
[100A; 1200A] ±(0.2%) ±(0.3°)
AmpFlex®
3000A
[10A; 100A] ±(3%) ±(1°)
[100A; 6500A] ±(2%) ±(0.5°)
MiniFlex®
1000A
[10A; 100A] ±(3%) ±(1°)
[100A; 1000A] ±(2%) ±(0.5°)
MN93
200A
[0,5A; 2A] ±(3%+1A) N.S.
[2A; 10A] ±(6°)
[10A; 100A] ±(2.5%+1A) ±(3°)
[100A; 240A] ±(1%+1A) ±(2°)
MN193
100A
[100mA; 300mA] ±(0.7%+2mA) N.S.
[300mA; 1A] ±(1.5°)
[1A; 120A] ±(0.7%) ±(0.7°)
MN193
5A
[5mA; 50mA] ±(1%+0.1mA) ±(1.7°)
[50mA; 500mA] ±(1%) ±(1°)
[500mA; 6A] ±(0.7%)
5A
Adapter
[5mA; 50mA] ±(1%) ±(1°)
[50mA; 6A] ±(0.5%) ±(0°)
*DC Only

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3.2.5 Current Probes and Sensors
When installing probes, face the arrow on the probe in the direction of the load.
Model SR193
Nominal Range 1000AAC for f ≤1kHz
Measurement Range 1A to 1200AAC max (I >1000A not continuously)
Probe Output Signal 1mVAC/AAC
Maximum Clamping Diameter 2" (52mm)
Safety EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III
NOTE: Currents <0.5A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.
Model MN93
Nominal Range 200AAC for f ≤1kHz
Measurement Range 2A to 240AAC max (I >200A not permanent)
Probe Output Signal 5mVAC/ AAC
Maximum Clamping Diameter 0.8" (20mm)
Safety EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III
NOTE: Currents <0.5A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.
Model MR193
Nominal Range 1000AAC, 1400ADC max
Measurement Range 10A to 1000AAC, 10A to 1300APEAK AC+DC
Probe Output Signal 1mV/A
Maximum Clamping Diameter One 1.6"(42mm) or two 0.98"(25.4mm) or
two bus bars 1.96 x 0.19"(50 x 5mm)
Safety EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III
NOTE: Currents <1AAC/DC will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.
Model MN193
Nominal Range 5A and 100AAC
Measurement Range 5A: 0.005A to 6AAC max (1A to 1200A with ratio 1000/5 selected)
100A: 0.1A to 120AAC max
Probe Output Signal 5A: 200mV/AAC; 100A: 10mV/AAC
Maximum Clamping Diameter 0.8" (20mm)
Safety EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III
The 5A range of the MN193 is designed to work with secondary current transformers.
Best accuracy is available when entering the transformer ratio (e.g. 1000/5A). When used to measure 5A
direct, the resolution will be limited to 0.1A max.
NOTE: Currents < (Primary x 5) ÷ (Secondary x 1000) or <250mA on the 5A range and <0.2A on the 100A
range will be displayed as zero with this probe. Power calculations will also be zeroed when the current is
zeroed when the current is zeroed.

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AmpFlex®Sensors
Nominal Range 3000AAC
Measurement Range 10A to 6500AAC
Probe Output Signal* 140mVAC/3000AAC at 60Hz
Sensor Length = 24" (610mm); Ø = 7.64" (190mm)
Length = 36" (910mm); Ø = 11.46" (290mm)
Safety EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III
*Output is proportional to the amplitude and frequency of the measured current.
NOTE: Currents <10A will be displayed as zero. Neutral current measures down to 0A.
MiniFlex®Sensors
Nominal Range 1000AAC
Measurement Range 10A to 1000AAC
Probe Output Signal* 47µVAC/1000AAC at 60Hz
Sensor Length = 10" (250mm); Ø = 2.75" (70mm)
Safety EN 61010-2-032, Pollution Degree 2, 600V CAT IV, 1000V CAT III
3.2.6 Power Supply
AC Power (internal power supply)
OperatingRange: 120V ± 10% @ 60Hz ; 230V ± 10% @ 50Hz (model dependent)
MaxPower: 23.7VA
Power Source (allows use in the event of an interruption)
Type:6 NiMH rechargeable battery pack (IEC LR6 - NEDA 15A) >1800mAh
RatedVoltage: 7.2V
ChargingCurrent:0.6 to 0.8A
ChargeTime:4 hrs (NiMH)
BatteryLife: >8 hrs with display on
≥40 hrs with display off (recording mode)
At least 300 charging/discharging cycles
NOTE: The battery starts to charge when the power cord is connected. When the
battery is charged, the instrument uses the current supplied by the power supply,
without drawing from the battery.