AEMC PEL 105 User manual

Power & Energy Logger
Model PEL 105
ENGLISH
User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a Power Energy Logger Model PEL 105.
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 qualified and trained users.
WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to
these instructions whenever this danger symbol appears. Ethernet socket (RJ45).
Useful information or hint to read. Main power supply input.
Equipment is protected by double insulation. Ground/Earth.
USB socket.
SD Card.
The product has been declared recyclable after analysis of its life cycle in accordance with the ISO14040 standard.
The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and with regulations covering EMC.
The trash can with a line through it means that in the European Union, the product must undergo selective disposal for the
recycling of electric and electronic material, in compliance with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.
Definition of Measurement Categories (CAT)
■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.
■CAT III Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations.
Example: distribution panel, circuit-breakers, machines or fixed industrial devices.
■CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations.
Example: power feeders, counters and protection devices.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
These warnings are provided to ensure the safety of personnel. Please read and comply with these precautions.
■This instrument complies with safety standard IEC 61010-2-030, the leads comply with IEC 61010-031 for voltages of 1000V
in measurement category III or 600V in measurement category IV, and the current sensors comply with IEC 61010-2-032.
■Carefully read and understand all required precautions when using this instrument. Failure to comply with these safety
instructions can create a risk of electric shock, fire, and explosion; resulting in destruction of the instrument, injury to the user,
and damage to the facility. If the instrument is used other than as specified in this manual, the protection provided by the
instrument may be impaired.
■Do not use the instrument in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gas or smoke.
■Do not use the instrument on electrical networks with a rated voltage or category higher than those listed for the instrument.
■Respect the maximum rated voltages and currents between terminals and in relation to ground/earth.
■Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly closed.
■Before each use, check the condition of the insulation of the leads, the instrument, and all accessories. Any insulation that
appears damaged (even partially) must be taken out of service for repair or disposal.
■Use leads and accessories for voltage according to IEC 61010-031 and measurement categories at least equal to those of
the instrument. An accessory with a lower category reduces the category of the combined instrument/accessory combination
to that of the accessory.
■Respect the environmental conditions of use listed in this manual.
■Do not modify the instrument or replace components using substitute parts. Repairs and adjustments must be performed by
AEMC Instruments.
■Use personal protection equipment when conditions require it.
■Keep hands and fingers away from unused terminals.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Precautions for Use ........................................................................................................... iii
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Receiving Your Shipment ........................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Ordering Information ...............................................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Accessories..................................................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Replacement Parts.......................................................................................................................................7
2. FEATURES....................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Description ..............................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Front Panel ..............................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Input Terminals ......................................................................................................................................................10
2.4 Button Functions...................................................................................................................................................11
2.5 LCD Screens .........................................................................................................................................................12
2.6 LED Status Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................13
2.7 Installing the SD Card ...........................................................................................................................................14
3. SET UP & CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... 15
3.1 Powering the Instrument .......................................................................................................................................15
3.1.1 Phase Voltage Power .................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Charging the Battery .............................................................................................................................................16
3.3 Turning the Instrument ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Turning the Instrument ON.........................................................................................................................16
3.3.2 Turning the Instrument OFF .......................................................................................................................16
3.4 Bluetooth Enabling and Disabling .........................................................................................................................17
3.5 Wi-Fi Enabling and Disabling ................................................................................................................................17
3.6 Configuring the PEL 105 .......................................................................................................................................17
3.6.1 Configuration Mode ...................................................................................................................................18
3.6.2 Selecting the Hookup ................................................................................................................................19
3.6.3 Selecting Nominal Current and Voltage .....................................................................................................20
3.6.4 Setting the Aggregation Period for a Recording........................................................................................22
3.7 Viewing Instrument Information.............................................................................................................................22
4. OPERATION................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Hooking Up to the Distribution System.................................................................................................................23
4.1.1 Single-Phase 2-Wire (1P-2W) ....................................................................................................................24
4.1.2 Single-Phase 3-Wire (1P-3W) ....................................................................................................................25
4.1.3 3-Phase 3-Wire ∆(2 current probes) (3P-3W∆2) .......................................................................................25
4.1.4 3-Phase 3-Wire ∆(3 current probes) (3P-3W∆3) .......................................................................................25
4.1.5 3-Phase 3-Wire Open ∆(2 current probes) (3P-3WO2) .............................................................................26
4.1.6 3-Phase 3-Wire Open ∆(3 current probes) (3P-3WO3) .............................................................................26
4.1.7 3-Phase 3-Wire Y (2 current probes) (3P-3WY2) .......................................................................................26
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4.1.8 3-Phase 3-Wire Y (3 current probes) (3P-3WY3) .......................................................................................27
4.1.9 3-Phase 3-Wire ∆Balanced (1 current probe) (3P3W∆b) ..........................................................................27
4.1.10 3-Phase 4-Wire Y (3 current probes) (3P-4WY) .......................................................................................27
4.1.11 3-Phase 4-Wire Y Balanced (3P-4WYb) ..................................................................................................28
4.1.12 3-Phase 4-Wire Y 2½ Element (3P-4WY2)...............................................................................................28
4.1.13 3-Phase 4-Wire ∆(3P-4W∆).....................................................................................................................28
4.1.14 3-Phase 4-Wire Open ∆(3P-4WO)...........................................................................................................29
4.1.15 DC 2-Wire (dC-2W) ..................................................................................................................................29
4.1.16 DC 3-Wire (dC-3W) ..................................................................................................................................29
4.1.17 DC 4-Wire (dC-4W) ..................................................................................................................................30
4.2 Viewing Data .........................................................................................................................................................30
4.2.1 Measurement Mode...................................................................................................................................31
4.2.1.1 1-Phase 2-Wire (1P-2W) ....................................................................................................................31
4.2.1.2 1-Phase 3-Wire (1P-3W) ....................................................................................................................32
4.2.1.3 3-Phase 3-Wire Unbalanced..............................................................................................................33
4.2.1.4 3-Phase 3-Wire ∆Balanced (3P-3W∆b).............................................................................................35
4.2.1.5 3-Phase 4-Wire Unbalanced..............................................................................................................36
4.2.1.6 3-Phase 4-Wire Y Balanced (3P-4WYb) ............................................................................................38
4.2.1.7 DC 2-Wire (dC-2W) ............................................................................................................................39
4.2.1.8 DC 3-Wire (dC-3W) ............................................................................................................................40
4.2.1.9 DC 4-Wire (dC-4W) ............................................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Energy Mode..............................................................................................................................................42
4.2.2.1 AC Energy Screens ............................................................................................................................42
4.2.2.2 DC Energy Screens............................................................................................................................45
4.2.3 Harmonics Mode........................................................................................................................................46
4.2.3.1 1-Phase 2-Wire (1P-2W) ....................................................................................................................46
4.2.3.2 1-Phase 3-Wire (1P-3W) ....................................................................................................................46
4.2.3.3 3-Phase 3-Wire Unbalanced..............................................................................................................47
4.2.3.4 3-Phase 3-Wire ∆Balanced (3P-3W∆b).............................................................................................48
4.2.3.5 3-Phase 4-Wire Unbalanced..............................................................................................................48
4.2.3.6 3-Phase 4-Wire Balanced (3P-4WYb)................................................................................................49
4.2.4 Maximum Mode .........................................................................................................................................50
4.2.4.1 1-Phase 2-Wire (1P-2W) ....................................................................................................................50
4.2.4.2 1-Phase 3-Wire (1P-3W) ....................................................................................................................51
4.2.4.3 3-Phase 3-Wire ..................................................................................................................................52
4.2.4.4 3-Phase 4-Wire .................................................................................................................................53
5. RECORDING DATA ........................................................................................................ 55
5.1 Recording Session Overview ................................................................................................................................55
5.2 Starting and Stopping a Recording.......................................................................................................................56
6. DATAVIEW®& PEL CONTROL PANEL............................................................................. 57
6.1 Installing DataView ................................................................................................................................................58
6.2 The PEL Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................................61
6.3 Connecting to the Computer.................................................................................................................................61
6.3.1 USB............................................................................................................................................................62
6.3.2 Bluetooth....................................................................................................................................................62
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6.3.3 Wi-Fi Direct Connection.............................................................................................................................63
6.3.4 Point-to-Point Ethernet Cable....................................................................................................................63
6.3.5 Ethernet Network via LAN or Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................63
6.3.6 Network via IRD Server..............................................................................................................................64
6.4 Setting Date and Time...........................................................................................................................................64
7. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 65
7.1 Reference Conditions............................................................................................................................................65
7.2 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................65
7.2.1 Voltage Inputs ............................................................................................................................................65
7.2.2 Current Inputs ............................................................................................................................................65
7.2.3 Measurement Ranges ................................................................................................................................66
7.2.3.1 Measurement Specifications at 50/60Hz ..........................................................................................66
7.2.3.2 Measurement Specifications at 400Hz .............................................................................................67
7.2.3.3 Measurement Specifications for DC .................................................................................................68
7.2.3.4 Temperature .......................................................................................................................................69
7.2.3.5 Common Mode Rejection ..................................................................................................................69
7.2.4 Current Probe Specifications.....................................................................................................................69
7.2.4.1 Current Probes with 1V Output..........................................................................................................69
7.2.4.2 AmpFlex®/MiniFlex®...........................................................................................................................70
7.3 Communication .....................................................................................................................................................70
7.4 Power Consumption..............................................................................................................................................71
7.5 Physical .................................................................................................................................................................71
7.6 Environmental........................................................................................................................................................72
7.7 Electrical Safety.....................................................................................................................................................72
7.8 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............................................................................................................................72
7.9 Memory Card ........................................................................................................................................................72
7.10 Current Probes and Sensors...............................................................................................................................72
7.10.1 AmpFlex®Model A196-24-BK .................................................................................................................73
7.10.2 MiniFlex®Model MA193...........................................................................................................................73
7.10.3 Model J93 ................................................................................................................................................74
7.10.4 Model MR193-BK ....................................................................................................................................74
7.10.5 Model MN93-BK ......................................................................................................................................75
7.10.6 Model SR193-BK .....................................................................................................................................75
7.10.7 Model MN193-BK ....................................................................................................................................76
7.10.8 Model SL261............................................................................................................................................76
7.11 Voltage Test Leads ..............................................................................................................................................77
8. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 78
8.1 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................78
8.1.1 Erasing and Upgrading Memory ................................................................................................................78
8.1.2 Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................................78
8.1.3 Battery Maintenance..................................................................................................................................80
8.1.4 Cleaning the Instrument.............................................................................................................................80
8.2 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................................80
8.2.1 Instrument Does Not Turn ON....................................................................................................................80
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8.2.2 Instrument Turns ON but Does Not Function ............................................................................................81
8.2.3 Cannot Configure the Instrument...............................................................................................................81
8.2.4 Recording Sessions Do Not Start ..............................................................................................................81
8.2.5 Recording Sessions End Prematurely........................................................................................................81
8.2.6 Cannot Connect to a Computer.................................................................................................................81
8.2.7 Cannot Turn OFF the Instrument ...............................................................................................................82
APPENDIX A: THEORY OF OPERATION ............................................................................. 83
A.1 Sampling ...............................................................................................................................................................83
A.1.1 Locking the Sampling Frequency ..............................................................................................................84
A.1.2 AC/DC........................................................................................................................................................84
A.1.3 Neutral Current Measurement ...................................................................................................................84
A.1.4 “200ms” Quantities....................................................................................................................................84
A.1.5 “1s” Quantities (one second) ....................................................................................................................84
A.1.6 Aggregation ...............................................................................................................................................84
A.1.7 Minimum and Maximum ...........................................................................................................................84
A.1.8 Energy Calculations ..................................................................................................................................85
A.2 Phase Sequence ...................................................................................................................................................85
A.2.1 Current Phase Sequence ..........................................................................................................................85
A.2.2 Voltage Phase Sequence ..........................................................................................................................86
A.2.3 Current vs Voltage Phase Sequence ........................................................................................................87
APPENDIX B: MEASUREMENT QUANTITIES ..................................................................... 88
APPENDIX C: POLE MOUNTING........................................................................................ 96
GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................ 98
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 101
Warranty Repairs ............................................................................................................ 101
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Receiving Your Shipment
Upon receiving your PEL 105 product package, ensure the contents are consistent with the packing list. Notify your
distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears to be damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify
your distributor at once, providing a detailed description. Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim.
1.2 Ordering Information
Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 105 (no sensors)..................................................................................... Cat. #2137.57
Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 105 (with four A196-24-BK sensors)...................................................... Cat. #2137.59
Shipping Contents:
(1) Power & Energy Logger
Model PEL 105
Cat. #2137.57 or Cat. #2137.59
(1) Large Classic Tool Bag
Cat. #2133.73
(5) Black Test Leads and Alligator Clips
Cat. #2140.73*
(*Replacement comes in Qty of 1)
(12) Color-coded
ID Markers
Cat. #2140.45
(1) 5 ft USB Cable
Cat. #2140.46
(4) 24" AmpFlex®Model A196-24-BK
Cat. #2140.75
(Only Shipped with PEL 105 Cat. #2137.59)
(1) USB SD-Card Adapter
Cat. #5000.45
Accessory Pouch
Cat. #2137.80
(1) Power Adapter 110/240V
w/ Power Cord
Cat. #5000.19
Also Includes:
• 4 GB USB Stick (DataView/User Manual)
• 9.6V NiMh Battery - installed
• 8 GB SD-Card - installed
• High Voltage Warning/Caution Card
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1.2.1 Accessories
USB cable, A/B 10 ft (3m) ................................................................................................................................Cat. #2136.80
Pole Mounting Kit.............................................................................................................................................Cat. #2137.81
AC/DC Current Probe Model J93.....................................................................................................................Cat. #2140.49
AC/DC 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 Model A196-24-BK (Waterproof).........................................................................................Cat. #2140.75
AmpFlex®Sensor 36” Model 193-36-BK ........................................................................................................Cat. #2140.35
AC Current Probe Model MN193-BK...............................................................................................................Cat. #2140.36
MiniFlex®Current Sensor 10” Model MA193-10-BK .......................................................................................Cat. #2140.48
AC/DC Current Probe Model SL261* ...............................................................................................................Cat. #1201.51
*BNC Adapter for Current Probe Model SL261..........................................................................................Cat. #2140.40
1.2.2 Replacement Parts
Large Classic Tool Bag.....................................................................................................................................Cat. #2133.73
Accessory Pouch .............................................................................................................................................Cat. #2137.80
Set of 12 Color-coded Input ID Markers ..........................................................................................................Cat. #2140.45
USB Cable A/B, 5 ft (1.5m)...............................................................................................................................Cat. #2140.46
Lead – One 10 ft (3m) Black Lead (Waterproof cap) {Rated 1000V CAT IV} &
One Black Alligator Clip {Rated 1000V CAT IV, 15A, UL} .................................................................................Cat. #2140.73
AmpFlex®Sensor Model A196-24-BK (Waterproof).........................................................................................Cat. #2140.75
Adapter – Replacement Power Adapter 110V/230V with US Power Cord ......................................................Cat. #5000.19
USB SD-card Adapter......................................................................................................................................Cat. #5000.45
DataView®Software and Instrument Firmware Updates
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PEL Android App Available on the Google Play Store at
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2. FEATURES
2.1 Description
The Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 105 provides all the necessary functions and features for recording power/energy
data for most 50Hz, 60Hz, 400Hz, and DC distribution systems worldwide. The instrument is designed for full outdoor or
indoor use, resistant to both water (IP67) and sunlight (UL746C f1).
The instrument measures phase-to-phase (U12, U23, U31), phase-to-neutral (V1, V2, V3) and neutral-to-ground/earth (VNE)
voltage up to 1000V in measurement Category IV, with pollution degree 4 (IEC 61010-1 Ed3). The instrument also measures
phase (I1, I2, I3) and neutral (IN) current, using a variety of external current probes/sensors.
A total of 17 types of electrical hookups are supported, including single-phase, split-phase, 3-phase 3-wire, 3-phase
4-wire, open, and DC 2-, 3- and 4-wire.
This measurement data is then used to calculate:
■Power (VA, W, and var )
■Energy (VAh, Wh (source and load), and VArh (4 quadrants)
■Power Factor (PF), Cos ϕ, and Tan ϕ
■Crest Factor
■Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for voltages and currents
■Harmonics from the fundamental signal up to the 50th order for 50/60Hz voltages and currents
■Frequency measurements
■RMS and DC measurements @ 128 samples/cycle (each phase simultaneously)
The instrument can be connected to a computer running DataView data analysis software via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth©, network,
USB, or point-to-point Ethernet cable. The DataView PEL Control Panel on the computer can view real-time data, start and
stop a recording session, download previously recorded sessions stored on the instrument for further analysis and report
generation, and set configuration variables.
Other features include:
■Measurements are sampled every 200ms and 1s, and can be aggregated from 200ms to 1 hour and stored in
a removable SD card or SDHC card (up to 32GB). This provides high data resolution and detail, especially for
detecting short-term electrical phenomena. For 50 and 60Hz systems, 200ms aggregation is calculated every 10
or 12 cycles, respectively. For 400Hz systems, aggregation is performed every 80 cycles.
■Aggregated harmonics represent the minimum and maximum values of aggregated quantities for a given
duration. These values can be displayed on the LCD front panel display, or on the computer via the DataView
PEL Control Panel
■The instrument can be powered from line voltage terminals or an AC/DC power adapter.
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