AEMC PowerPad III 8336 User manual

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ENGLISH User Manual
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8336
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Thank you for purchasing a PowerPad®III Model 8336
For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the
precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualied and trained users.
WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to
these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears. Useful information or hint to read.
CAUTION! Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the
parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous. Important instructions to read and to fully understand.
Equipment is protected by double insulation. Kensington anti-theft system.
USB socket. The product has been declared recyclable after analysis of
its life cycle in accordance with the ISO14040 standard.
Ground/Earth. The CE marking guarantees conformity with European
directives and with regulations covering EMC.
Must not be applied to or removed from bare
conductors carrying dangerous voltages. Type B
current sensor as per EN 61010-2-032.
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.
Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors
carrying dangerous voltages. Type A current sensor per
IEC 61010-2-032.
Denition of Measurement Categories (CAT)
■ CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations.
Example: power feeders, counters and protection devices.
■ CAT III Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or xed industrial devices.
■ CAT II Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to low-voltage installations.
Example: power supply to domestic electrical appliances and portable tools.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
This instrument is compliant with safety standard IEC 61010-2-030, the leads are compliant with IEC 61010-031, and the current
sensors are compliant with IEC 61010-2-032, for voltages up to 600V in category IV or 1000V in category III. Failure to observe the
safety instructions may result in electric shock, re, explosion, and destruction of the instrument and/or other equipment.
●The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand the various precautions for use of
the instrument. Sound knowledge and a keen awareness of electrical hazards are essential when using this instrument.
● If you use this instrument other than as specied, the protection it provides may be compromised, thereby endangering you.
●Do not use the instrument on networks which the voltage or category exceeds those mentioned.
●Do not use the instrument if it appears damaged or otherwise compromised.
●Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the leads, housing, and accessories. Any item on which the
insulation is deteriorated (even partially) must be set aside for repair or scrapping.
●Before using your instrument, check that it is perfectly dry. If it is wet, it must be thoroughly dried before being connected or
being operated in any way. This includes the terminals and keypad.
●Use only the leads and accessories supplied. Using leads (or accessories) of a lower voltage or category reduces the voltage
or category of the combined instrument and leads (or accessories) to that of the leads (or accessories).
●Always use personal protection equipment.
●Keep your hands away from the terminals of the instrument.
● When handling the leads, test probes, and alligator clips, keep your ngers behind the physical guard.
● Use only the AC power cord and battery pack supplied by the manufacturer. They include specic safety features.
●Some current sensors must not be placed on or removed from bare conductors at hazardous voltages: refer to the manual
and comply with the handling instructions.

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.
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. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 INSTALLING THE BATTERY....................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.5 SETTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
2. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 DISPLAY.................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 OVERALL VIEW .........................................................................................................................................................................11
2.6 ON/OFF BUTTON ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.7 DISPLAY.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.8 CONNECTION TERMINALS ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.9 POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.10 STAND..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3. USE ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 START-UP ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 CONFIGURATION (SET-UP MODE)......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 INSTALLATION OF THE LEADS AND CURRENT SENSORS ................................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 CONNECTION PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................ 16
3.4 FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4. CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................ 18
4.1 CONFIGURATION (SET-UP MENU)......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 DATE/TIME.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 DISPLAY........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.2.1 BRIGHTNESS....................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2.2 COLORS............................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2.3 DISPLAY SHUTDOWN......................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.2.4 BACKGROUND COLOR (NIGHT MODE) ............................................................................................................ 21
4.1.3 CALCULATION METHODS........................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.3.1 NON-ACTIVE QUANTITIES ................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1.3.2 UNIT OF ENERGY ............................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3.3 K FACTOR ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.1.3.4 PHASE HARMONIC RATIOS ............................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.3.5 LONG-TERM FLICKER ........................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.4 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP............................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.5 PROBES AND RATIOS................................................................................................................................................. 29

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4.1.5.1 CURRENT PROBES ............................................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.5.2 VOLTAGE RATIOS ............................................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.6 CAPTURE MODE.......................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.6.1 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS............................................................................................................... 31
4.1.6.2 TRANSIENT CURRENT THRESHOLDS.............................................................................................................. 32
4.1.6.3 INRUSH CURRENT THRESHOLDS .................................................................................................................... 33
4.1.7 TREND MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
4.1.8 ALARM MODE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................ 37
4.1.9 ERASING MEMORY ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.1.10 ABOUT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
5. DISPLAY MODES .......................................................................................................................................... 40
5.1 WAVEFORM CAPTURE MODE ............................................................................................................................................... 40
5.1.1 TRANSIENT MODE ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.1.1.1 PROGRAMMING AND STARTING A SEARCH.................................................................................................... 41
5.1.1.2 DISPLAYING A TRANSIENT ................................................................................................................................ 42
5.1.1.3 DELETING A TRANSIENTS SEARCH ................................................................................................................. 44
5.1.1.4 DELETING A TRANSIENT.................................................................................................................................... 44
5.1.2 INRUSH CURRENT MODE ......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.1.2.1 PROGRAMMING A CAPTURE............................................................................................................................. 45
5.1.2.2 DISPLAYING CAPTURE PARAMETERS............................................................................................................. 46
5.1.3 TRUE RMS CURRENT AND VOLTAGE ....................................................................................................................... 47
5.1.4 INSTANTANEOUS INRUSH CURRENT ....................................................................................................................... 49
5.2 HARMONICS MODE ................................................................................................................................................................. 51
5.2.1 PHASE-TO-NEUTRAL VOLTAGE HARMONICS.......................................................................................................... 51
5.2.2 CURRENT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 53
5.2.3 APPARENT POWER ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.4 PHASE-TO-PHASE VOLTAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 56
5.2.5 EXPERT MODE ............................................................................................................................................................ 58
5.3 WAVEFORM MODE ................................................................................................................................................................. 60
5.3.1 RMS MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 60
5.3.1.1 RMS (3U).............................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.3.1.2 RMS (4V) .............................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.3.1.3 RMS (4A) .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
5.3.1.4 RMS (NEUTRAL).................................................................................................................................................. 63
5.3.2 MEASUREMENT OF TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) .................................................................................. 63
5.3.2.1 THD (3U)............................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.3.2.2 THD (4V)............................................................................................................................................................... 64
5.3.2.3 THD (4A)............................................................................................................................................................... 64
5.3.3 MEASUREMENT OF THE PEAK FACTOR (CF) .......................................................................................................... 65
5.3.3.1 CF (3U) ................................................................................................................................................................. 65
5.3.3.2 CF (4V) ................................................................................................................................................................. 66
5.3.3.3 CF (4A) ................................................................................................................................................................. 66
5.3.4 MEASUREMENT OF EXTREME AND MEAN VOLTAGE AND CURRENT VALUES .............................. 67
5.3.5 SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY...................................................................................................... 68
5.3.6 PHASOR DIAGRAM DISPLAY .................................................................................................. 69
5.4 ALARM MODE........................................................................................................................................................................... 70
5.4.1 ALARM MODE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................ 71
5.4.2 PROGRAMMING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN.................................................................................................................... 71

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5.4.3 STARTING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN.............................................................................................................................. 71
5.4.4 MANUALLY STOPPING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN ......................................................................................................... 72
5.4.5 DISPLAYING A LIST OF ALARM CAMPAIGNS ............................................................................................................ 72
5.4.6 LIST OF ALARMS ......................................................................................................................................................... 73
5.4.7 DELETING ALARM CAMPAIGNS................................................................................................................................. 74
5.4.7.1 DELETING A SINGLE ALARM CAMPAIGN.......................................................................................................... 74
5.4.7.2 DELETING ALL ALARM CAMPAIGNS ................................................................................................................. 74
5.5 TREND MODE........................................................................................................................................................................... 74
5.5.1 PROGRAMMING AND STARTING A RECORDING ..................................................................................................... 74
5.5.2 VIEWING THE RECORDING LIST ............................................................................................................................... 75
5.5.3 DELETING RECORDINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 76
5.5.4 VIEWING RECORDS .................................................................................................................................................... 76
5.5.5 TREND GRAPHS .......................................................................................................................................................... 76
5.6 POWER AND ENERGY MODE................................................................................................................................................. 85
5.6.1 3L FILTER...................................................................................................................................................................... 85
5.6.1.1 POWER ................................................................................................................................................................ 85
5.6.1.2 QUANTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH POWER........................................................................................................ 86
5.6.1.3 ENERGY CONSUMED......................................................................................................................................... 86
5.6.1.4 ENERGY GENERATED........................................................................................................................................ 87
5.6.2 L1, L2, AND L3 FILTERS............................................................................................................................................... 88
5.6.2.1 POWERS AND ASSOCIATED QUANTITIES ....................................................................................................... 88
5.6.2.2 ENERGY METERS............................................................................................................................................... 89
5.6.3 Σ FILTER ....................................................................................................................................................................... 89
5.6.3.1 TOTAL POWERS AND ASSOCIATED QUANTITIES ........................................................................................... 89
5.6.4 TOTAL ENERGY METERS ........................................................................................................................................... 90
5.6.5 STARTING AND STOPPING ENERGY MEASUREMENTS ......................................................................................... 91
5.6.6 RESETTING THE ENERGY MEASUREMENT............................................................................................................. 91
5.7 SCREEN SNAPSHOTS............................................................................................................................................................. 91
5.7.1 VIEWING A SNAPSHOT ............................................................................................................................................... 92
5.7.2 DELETING A SNAPSHOT............................................................................................................................................. 92
5.8 HELP ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
6. DATAVIEW SOFTWARE................................................................................................................................ 93
6.1 INSTALLING DATAVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................... 93
6.1.1 USB FLASH DRIVE INSTALL ....................................................................................................................................... 93
6.2 CONNECTING THE MODEL 8336 TO YOUR COMPUTER..................................................................................................... 96
6.3 OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................................................... 96
6.4 CONFIGURING THE INSTRUMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 97
6.4.1 SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................... 98
6.4.2 SENSORS AND RATIOS .............................................................................................................................................. 99
6.4.3 INSTRUMENT DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................... 99
6.4.4 ALARM CONDITIONS................................................................................................................................................. 100
6.4.5 RECORDINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 101
6.4.6 TRANSIENTS.............................................................................................................................................................. 102
6.4.7 INRUSH....................................................................................................................................................................... 103
6.5 SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 104
6.6 REAL-TIME DATA.................................................................................................................................................................... 105
6.6.1 TREND ........................................................................................................................................................................ 105

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6.6.2 WAVEFORM................................................................................................................................................................ 105
6.6.3 HARMONICS............................................................................................................................................................... 106
6.6.4 POWER ...................................................................................................................................................................... 106
6.6.5 ENERGY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 107
6.7 DOWNLOADING DATA ........................................................................................................................................................... 107
6.7.1 RECORDINGS ............................................................................................................................................................ 108
6.7.2 SCREEN SNAPSHOTS .............................................................................................................................................. 108
6.7.3 ALARMS...................................................................................................................................................................... 108
6.7.4 TRANSIENTS.............................................................................................................................................................. 108
6.7.5 INRUSH....................................................................................................................................................................... 108
6.7.6 EDITING DOWNLOADED DATA................................................................................................................................. 108
7. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................... 110
7.1 CLEANING ...............................................................................................................................................................................110
7.2 REPLACING THE BATTERY....................................................................................................................................................110
7.3 UPDATING SOFTWARE & FIRMWARE .................................................................................................................................. 111
8. ICONS, BUTTON & SYMBOLS................................................................................................................... 112
8.1 FUNCTION BUTTON ICONS ...................................................................................................................................................112
8.2 KEYPAD BUTTONS .................................................................................................................................................................113
8.2.1 FUNCTION BUTTONS (YELLOW BUTTONS) ..........................................................................................................113
8.2.2 NAVIGATION BUTTONS..............................................................................................................................................113
8.2.3 MODE BUTTONS (VIOLET BUTTONS) ......................................................................................................................113
8.2.4 OTHER BUTTONS.......................................................................................................................................................114
8.3 ABBREVIATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................................114
9. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................ 116
9.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................................................................116
9.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................117
9.2.1 VOLTAGE INPUTS.......................................................................................................................................................117
9.2.2 CURRENT INPUTS......................................................................................................................................................117
9.2.3 BANDWIDTH................................................................................................................................................................117
9.2.4 POWER SUPPLY.........................................................................................................................................................117
9.2.5 ACCURACY SPECIFICATIONS (EXCLUDING CURRENT PROBES)........................................................................118
9.2.6 CURRENT PROBE ACCURACY (TO BE ADDED TO THE MODEL 8336’S ACCURACY) ........................................ 127
9.2.7 CURRENT PROBES AND SENSORS........................................................................................................................ 128
9.3 CLASS B UNDER STANDARD IEC 61000-4-30 .................................................................................................................... 129
9.3.1 CONFORMITY OF THE DEVICE................................................................................................................................ 129
9.3.2 ACCURACY AND MEASUREMENT RANGES ........................................................................................................... 130
9.3.3 REAL-TIME CLOCK ACCURACY............................................................................................................................... 130
9.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................... 130
9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 131
9.6 SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 131
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................................... 132
A.1 HYSTERESIS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 132
A.1.1 SURGE DETECTION.................................................................................................................................................. 132
A.1.2 UNDERVOLTAGE OR BLACKOUT DETECTION ...................................................................................................... 132
A.1.3 MINIMUM SCALE VALUES FOR WAVEFORMS AND MINIMUM RMS VALUES ..................................................... 133

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A.1.4 FOUR-QUADRANT DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................... 133
A.1.5 MECHANISM FOR TRIGGERING TRANSIENT SENSORS ..................................................................................... 134
A.1.6 CAPTURE CONDITIONS IN INRUSH CURRENT MODE.......................................................................................... 134
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.................................................................................................................................. 135
REPAIR AND CALIBRATION .......................................................................................................................... 138
TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................................... 138
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 139
WARRANTY REPAIRS .................................................................................................................................... 139

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1.1 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT
Make sure the contents shipped are consistent with the packing list. Notify your distributor of any missing items. If the
equipment appears damaged, le a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once. Save the damaged
packing container to substantiate your claim. Do not use equipment which is damaged or appears to be damaged.
1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION
PowerPad®III Model 8336 (No Probes)........................................................................................................... Cat. #2136.30
PowerPad®III Model 8336 (w/4 A193-24-BK Sensors).................................................................................... Cat. #2136.31
PowerPad®III Model 8336 (w/4 MN193-BK Probes) ....................................................................................... Cat. #2136.32
Includes extra large tool bag, soft carrying pouch, 5 ft USB cable, ve 10 ft black voltage leads with alligator clips, twelve
color-coded input ID markers, power adapter 110/230V with US power cord, 9.6V NiMH battery, SD-Card (2GB), quick
start guide, and a USB stick containing DataView®software and user manual.
Only the AmpFlex® sensors are rated 600V CAT IV and IP67. The MN probes are rated 300V CAT IV, 600V CAT III.
1.2.1 ACCESSORIES
10 ft USB Cable................................................................................................................................................. Cat. #2136.80
AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261* ................................................................................................................ Cat. #1201.51
* Adapter - BNC Adapter (mandatory if using an SL261 w/ the 8336)........................................................... Cat. #2140.40
AC Current Probe Model MR193-BK................................................................................................................. Cat. #2140.28
AC Current Probe Model MN93-BK................................................................................................................... Cat. #2140.32
AC Current Probe Model SR193-BK ................................................................................................................. Cat. #2140.33
AmpFlex® Sensor 24" Model 193-24-BK........................................................................................................... Cat. #2140.34
AmpFlex® Sensor 36" Model 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
AC/DC Current Probe Model J93-BK ................................................................................................................Cat. #2140.49
1.2.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS
Extra Large Classic Tool Bag ............................................................................................................................ Cat. #2133.73
Soft Carrying Pouch .......................................................................................................................................... Cat. #2140.15
Battery 9.6V NiMH............................................................................................................................................. Cat. #2140.19
(5) Black 10 ft (3M) Leads with (5) Black Alligator Clips.................................................................................... Cat. #2140.43
(1) Black 10 ft (3M) Lead with (1) Black Alligator Clip ....................................................................................... Cat. #2140.44
(Leads are rated 600V CAT IV 10A, Clips rated 1000V CAT IV 15A, UL)
Set of 12, Color-coded Input ID Markers........................................................................................................... Cat. #2140.45
5 ft USB Cable................................................................................................................................................... Cat. #2140.46
Power Adapter 110/230V with US Power Cord ................................................................................................. Cat. #5000.19
MiniFlex® Sensor 14" Model MA193-14-BK ...................................................................................................... Cat. #2140.50