Camille Bauer LINAX PQ5000-MOBILE Application guide

Device handbook
LINAX PQ5000-MOBILE
Operating instructions LINAX PQ5000-MOBILE (2020-04)
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Contents
1. Purpose of this document ..........................................................................................................5
2. Scope of supply ..........................................................................................................................6
3. Device overview ..........................................................................................................................8
3.1 Short description .....................................................................................................................8
3.2 Operation and evaluation ........................................................................................................9
3.3 Measurement data ..................................................................................................................9
3.4 Device usage ..........................................................................................................................9
4. Preparation of the measurement application..........................................................................10
4.1 Connecting to the measurement device ................................................................................10
4.1.1 Connection via LAN interface ........................................................................................10
4.1.2 Connection via WLAN interface .....................................................................................13
4.1.3 Resetting the network settings.......................................................................................13
4.2 Parameterization of the device functionality...........................................................................14
4.2.1 Configuration manager ..................................................................................................14
4.2.2 Device configuration ......................................................................................................15
4.3 Security system .....................................................................................................................16
4.3.1 Protection against device data changing........................................................................16
4.3.2 Secure communication using HTTPS ............................................................................17
4.3.3 Whitelisting clients .........................................................................................................18
4.4 PQ monitoring .......................................................................................................................19
4.4.1 PQ events......................................................................................................................19
4.4.2 PQ statistic ....................................................................................................................20
4.4.3 Provision of PQ data......................................................................................................20
4.5 Alarming ................................................................................................................................21
4.5.1 Limit values on base quantities ......................................................................................21
4.5.2 Monitoring functions.......................................................................................................22
4.5.3 Summary alarm .............................................................................................................23
5. Safety instructions....................................................................................................................24
6. Electrical connections ..............................................................................................................26
6.1 Voltage and current inputs.....................................................................................................26
6.2 GPS time synchronization .....................................................................................................30
6.3 Power supply.........................................................................................................................31
7. Commissioning .........................................................................................................................32
7.1 Device start ...........................................................................................................................32
7.2 Installation check...................................................................................................................32
7.3 Measurement data reset........................................................................................................34
7.4 Start data recording...............................................................................................................35
8. Evaluation of recorded data .....................................................................................................36
8.1 Available long-term recordings ..............................................................................................36
8.1.1 Periodic data..................................................................................................................37
8.1.2 Events ...........................................................................................................................39
8.1.3 PQ events......................................................................................................................40
8.1.4 PQ statistic ....................................................................................................................42
8.1.5 PQ-Easy compliance report ...........................................................................................44
8.2 Data export of PQDIF files.....................................................................................................46
8.2.1 Provision of PQ data......................................................................................................46
8.2.2 Accessing PQDIF files ...................................................................................................47
8.2.3 Evaluation of the PQDIF files.........................................................................................47

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9. Service, maintenance and disposal......................................................................................... 48
9.1 Calibration and new adjustment ............................................................................................ 48
9.2 Cleaning................................................................................................................................48
9.3 Battery ..................................................................................................................................48
9.4 Disposal ................................................................................................................................48
10. Technical data........................................................................................................................... 49
Annex ..............................................................................................................................................53
ADescription of measured quantities ........................................................................................ 53
A1 Basic measurements............................................................................................................54
A2 Harmonic analysis.................................................................................................................57
A3 System imbalance................................................................................................................. 58
A4 Mean values and trend..........................................................................................................59
A5 Meters...................................................................................................................................60
BNetwork settings in Windows ..................................................................................................61
COperating instructions Rogowski ACF2004_1........................................................................ 63
INDEX ..............................................................................................................................................64

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1. Purpose of this document
This document describes the universal measurement device for heavy-current quantities LINAX PQ5000-
MOBILE. It is intended to be used by:
•Installation personnel and commissioning engineers
•Service and maintenance personnel
•Planners
Scope
This handbook is valid for all hardware versions of the LINAX PQ5000-MOBILE. Some of the functions
described in this document are available only, if the necessary optional components are included in the
device.
Required knowledge
A general knowledge in the field of electrical engineering is required. For assembly and installation of the
device knowledge of applicable national safety regulations and installation standard is required.

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2. Scope of supply
Upon receive of delivery check device and supplied accessories for completeness and integrity.
The scope of supply depends on the ordered variant.
Image No. Description o.k.
1 Power quality analyzer PQ5000-MOBILE with 5 test leads for
voltage inputs including plug-on dolphin clamps 
1 Power adapter with plug kit 
1 WLAN Access Point Dongle 
1 Carrying bag 
1 Device handbook (German or English) including test report 
1 Optional: 4-phase current probe ACF 2004_1 2000 A 
4 Optional: Clamp-on probes 10A/1V 
4 Optional: Clamp-on probes 100A/1V 
4 Optional: Clamp-on probes 1000A/1V 
1 Optional: GPS receiver 16x-LVS 
.. Optional: IP67 protected Ethernet cable (RJ45), 5m 

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Leads for voltage measurement
For security reasons leads for voltage measurement
are equipped with the following fuse:
SIBA, type 7017240, 6.3 x 32mm, very fast acting
FF 500mA / 1000V / 30kA
The fuse should only be replaced
by a fuse of the same type.
To replace the fuse the probe can be screwed on.
Do not replace fuse again if failure is repeated. Repeated failure indicates a
defective condition that will not clear with replacement of the fuse. Refer
condition to a qualified technician.

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3. Device overview
3.1 Short description
By means of the mobile measurement solution LINAX PQ5000-Mobile the operational aspects of the
energy supply can be verified:
•Quality of supply
•Availability of supply
•Evaluation of changes or improvement measures
•Energy flow analysis
This measurement solution supports campaigns for repeated measurements at the same locations. For
that, a configuration manager can handle up to 20 different device settings. The device can also have a
WLAN access point for connecting mobile devices and provides all data for evaluation via its own website.
In order to be able to validate the power quality at the measuring location, the duration of the
measurement should be at least 7 full days.
A full parameterization of all device functions can be performed via a web browser. The PQ5000-Mobile
fulfills all requirements of a class A device in accordance with the power quality standard IEC 61000-4-30
Ed.3.
The device is available in different variants. The nameplate on the device provides information about the
given version.
Devices with manufacturing date from 20/15 have a built-in UPS as a standard.
Name plate of a device with
•[3]: Connector for Rogowski
probe
•[A]: 4-phase Rogowski current
probe 2000A
•[9]: GPS time synchronization
(GPS receiver not in scope of
supply)
•[D]: Device handbook German
•[1]: With UPS
Symbol Meaning
Device may only be disposed of in a professional manner!
Double insulation, device of protection class 2
CE conformity mark. The device fulfills the requirements of the applicable EU
directives.
Caution! General hazard point. Read the operating instructions.

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3.2 Operation and evaluation
No software is required for the parameterization of the device or the evaluation of the measurement
results. The WEB interface of the device provides all required functions. These can be used via mobile
phone, tablet or laptop via the LAN or WLAN interface.
•Measurement data visualization
•Status bar for network LAN + WLAN, alarms, recording
•Service functions
•PQ Easy-Report for compliance reports
•Complete device parameterization
•Support for measurement campaigns (up to 20 configurations)
•Data export in CSV format (load profiles, waveform, event lists)
3.3 Measurement data
The device provides measurements in subcategories:
a) Instantaneous values: Present TRMS values and associated min/max values for the analysis of the
present system state
b) Energy: Provides information about the current energy consumption (power mean-values with trend),
the time-related energy consumption (load profiles) and the total energy consumption.
c) Harmonics: Total harmonic distortion THD/TDD, individual harmonics and their maximum values,
phase angle of the harmonics
d) Phasor diagram: With the overview of all voltage and current phasors and the phase sequence
check it can be clearly determined if the device is connected correctly.
e) Waveform of current and voltage inputs
f) Events: Provides chronological lists of all PQ events and the occurrence of monitored (user-defined)
alarms and events. The operator list contains system events, such as configuration changes, power
up/down, reset operations, firmware updates and much more, which may have an impact on the
consistency of measurement data.
g) PQ statistic: Gives access to the result of the statistical power quality analysis. The user can directly
perform conformity assessments to the standards EN 50160, IEC 61000-2-2 / 2-4 / 2-12, GB/T, IEEE
519 or other user-defined limit sets or directly create conformity reports (PQ-Easy Report).
3.4 Device usage
The planning of the device usage, performing the measurement and then evaluating the recorded data is
described in the following chapters.
A) Preparation of the measurement application (Chap. 4): Using the website the device
functionality can be configured via LAN or WLAN interface
B) Connecting the device on-site (Chap. 6)
C) Installation check (Chap. 7.2)
D) Performing the measurement (Chap. 7)
E) Evaluation of recorded data (Chap. 8)

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4. Preparation of the measurement application
4.1 Connecting to the measurement device
4.1.1 Connection via LAN interface
Before devices can be connected to an existing Ethernet network, you have to ensure that they
will not disturb the normal network service. The rule is:
None of the devices to connect is allowed to have the same IP address
than another device already installed
This also applies if the network only consists of a PC and the measuring device.
For a direct communication between PC and measurement device both devices need to be in the same
network when the subnet mask is applied. The meaning of this is shown in the example on the next page.
The assignment of the network settings is described in Annex B.
As soon as PC and measurement device are in the
same network, the website of the device may be
accessed using a browser.
The recommended browsers are
Google-Chrome and Firefox.
Call the device website via http://<ip_addr>. The default setting of the device IP address is 192.168.1.101.
If, for example, a device needs to be integrated into an existing network, the network settings can be
modified via the menu Settings | Communication | Ethernet. The corresponding parameters are described
on the next page.
If the IP address of the Ethernet interface is changed and the configuration
stored in the device, the website of the device must be reloaded via the
new IP address.
Hint: The device supports up to 20 different configurations, but the
Ethernet settings are the same for all of them.

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The following settings have to be arranged with the network administrator:
- IP address: This one must be unique, i.e. may be assigned in the network only once.
- Subnet mask: Defines how many devices are directly addressable in the network. This setting is equal
for all the devices. Example.
- Gateway address: Is used to resolve addresses during communication between different networks. It
must contain a valid address within the directly addressable network.
- DNS-Server x: Is used to resolve a domain name into an address, if e.g. a name (pool.ntp.org) is used
for the NTP server. Further information.
- Hostname: Individual designation for each device. Via the hostname the device can be uniquely
identified in the network. Therefore for each device a unique name should be assigned.
- NTP-Server x: NTP servers are used as base for time synchronization
- Modbus/TCP Port: Selection of the TCP port to be used for Modbus/TCP communication. Standard
setting is 502. See also TCP ports.
If a USB to Ethernet adapter is used, the IP
address of this local network can be assigned
to an address in the network of the LAN
interface of the measurement device, e.g.
192.168.1.100. This way the standard
interface of the device does not need to be
changed.
For a direct communication between device and PC both devices need to be in the same network when
the subnet mask is applied:
Example
decimal binary
IP address
192.168. 1.101
11000000 10101000 00000001 01100101
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
11111111 11111111 11111111
00000000
variable range
xxxxxxxx
First address
192.168. 1. 1
11000000 10101000 00000001 00000001a)
a) Do not use address 0, as it is reserved for broadcast
Last address
192.168. 1.254
11000000 10101000 00000001 11111110b)
b) Do not use address 255, as it is reserved for broadcast
►The device 192.168.1.101 can access directly the devices 192.168.1.1 … 192.168.1.254
In private networks only reserved IP address ranges may be used, with subnets being most common in
the 192.168.x.x/16 network (see examples above).
Alternative private networks are: 10.0.0.0/8 or 172.16.0.0/12 (used by the WLAN access point).

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Time synchronization via NTP protocol
For the time synchronization of devices via Ethernet NTP (Network Time Protocol) is the standard.
Corresponding time servers are used in computer networks, but are also available for free via Internet.
Using NTP it's possible to hold all devices on a common time base.
Two different NTP servers may be defined. If the first server is not available the second server is used for
trying to synchronize the time.
If a public NTP server is used, e.g. “pool.ntp.org”, a name resolution is required. This normally happens
via a DNS server. So, the IP address of the DNS server must be set in the communication settings of the
Ethernet interface to make a communication with the NTP server, and thus time synchronization, possible.
Your network administrator can provide you the necessary information.
The time synchronization of the standard interface can be performed via a GPS receiver (Chap. 6.2) as
well.
TCP ports
The TCP communication is done via so-called ports. The number of the used port allows determining the
type of communication. As a standard Modbus/TCP communication is performed via TCP port 502, NTP
uses port 123. However, the port for the Modbus/TCP communication may be modified. You may provide
a unique port to each of the devices, e.g. 503, 504, 505 etc., for an easier analysis of the communication
traffic. Independent of these setting a communication via port 502 is always supported. The device allows
at least 5 connections to different clients at the same time.
Firewall
Due to security reasons nowadays each network is protected by means of a firewall. When configuring the
firewall you have to decide which communication is desired and which have to be blocked. The TCP port
502 for the Modbus/TCP communication normally is considered to be unsafe and is often disabled. This
may lead to a situation where no communication between networks (e.g. via Internet) is possible.
MAC address
For uniquely identifying Ethernet connections in a network, a unique MAC address is assigned to each
connection. Compared to the IP address, which may be modified by the user at any time, the MAC
address is static. The MAC address of the LAN interface is given on the nameplate.
Communication tests
Via the service menu on the device website you may check if the selected network structure is valid. The
device must be able to reach the DNS server via gateway. The DNS server then allows resolving the URL
of the NTP server to an IP address. The Standard Ethernet interface serves as interface for the
communication tests.
•Ping: Connection test to any network device (initial: gateway address)
•DNS: Test, if the name resolution via DNS works (initial: URL of NTP server)
•NTP: Test, if the selected NTP-Server is in fact a time server (stratum x)
NTP server test

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4.1.2 Connection via WLAN interface
Via the WLAN dongle up to 10 devices (mobile phone, tablet, laptop or similar) can be connected wireless.
For devices with camera the QR code on the
nameplate can be used for joining directly the network
of the measurement device. Depending on the mobile
device used, an App for scanning the QR code may
be required. Shown example: iPhone.
All other devices can be connected to the
measurement device by establishing a connection to
the WLAN access point given on the nameplate
(PQmobile:23:xx:xx).
Call the device website via http://<ip_addr>. The default setting of the device IP address is 172.16.0.1.
If the IP address of the WLAN interface is changed and the configuration
stored in the device, the website of the device must be reloaded via the
new IP address.
Hint: The device supports up to 20 different configurations, but the WLAN
settings are the same for all of them.
4.1.3 Resetting the network settings
If the communication settings of the communication interface are no longer known or an activated whitelist
prevents access to the device, they can be reset to the default settings via the keys on the device.
Function Procedure and result
Resetting the WLAN interface to the
default setting 172.16.0.1
Press <RESET> for at least 3 seconds:
The assigned LED flashes. The reset is finished, as soon
as the LED shows the state before the reset again.
Resetting the LAN interface to the
default setting 192.168.1.101
Deactivating an active whitelist.
Press <RESET> and <RECORD> for at least 3 seconds:
The assigned LEDs flash. The reset is finished, as soon
as the LEDs show the state before the reset again.

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4.2 Parameterization of the device functionality
4.2.1 Configuration manager
This measurement solution supports campaigns for repeated measurements at the same locations. For
that, a configuration manager can handle up to 20 different device settings.
The administration of the device configurations is done via the configuration manager.
•The active configuration is marked with (active) and also visible in the status bar
•<empty memory slot> means, that this configuration hasn’t been used yet\
•If the active configuration is selected, the menu is available
- Download: Save the active configuration as XML file on the PC
•If a none active configuration is selected, the menu changes to
- Activate configuration: This configuration is activated in the device
- Delete: The selected configuration will be deleted and then display as <empty memory slot>
Hint: The active configuration cannot be deleted
- Download: Save the selected configuration as XML file on the PC
•If an empty configuration is selected, the menu changes to
Upload: You may upload a configuration (XML file) from the PC
Each device configuration (chap. 4.2.2) is created via the Settings menu.
For the subsequent data analysis, the used configuration during data recording
must be reactivated in the device
ATTENTION: If the configuration used during data recording has been changed
or is no longer available, an evaluation of the data may no longer be possible.

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4.2.2 Device configuration
A full parameterization of all functions of the device can be performed via the settings menu on the
website.
Upload a configuration from computer
The configuration data of the selected file will be directly loaded into
the device. At the same time the active configuration in the
configuration manager is updated. You can select, if the parameters
shown in the below picture should be overwritten or retained by the
values in the file to load.
Save current settings
You have to select the slot of the configuration manager to
overwrite. The settings will be activated in the device as well.
Store configuration on computer
Subgroups of the settings menu
•Country and clock: display language, date format, time zone, clock synchronization, time/date (only if
there is no time synchronization)
Hint: Although changing the language has immediate effect on the display, such a change must be saved in the device.
•Communication: Settings of the communication interfaces Ethernet (4.1.1) and WLAN (4.1.2)
Hint: The communication settings are valid for all configurations
•Measurement: System type, sense of rotation, nominal values of U / I / f, sampling, reference arrow
system (annex A) etc.
Hints
U / I transformer: The primary to secondary ratio is used only for converting the measured secondary to primary values, so e.g.
100 / 5 is equivalent to 20 / 1. The values do not have any influence on the display format of the measurements.
Nominal voltage: Is used as the 100% reference for monitoring power quality events and corresponds to the declared input
voltage Udin in accordance with IEC 61000-4-30
Nominal current: Used for scaling the harmonic content TDD of the currents
Maximum primary values U/I: These values are used only for fixing the display format of the measurements. This way the
resolution of the displayed values can be optimized, because there is no dependency to installed transformers.
Synchronous sampling: yes=sampling is adjusted to the measured system frequency to have a constant number of samplings
per cycle; no=constant sampling based on the selected system frequency
Reference channel: The measurement of the system frequency is done via the selected voltage input
•Power quality (Chap. 4.5): Definition of parameters for monitoring the PQ events voltage dip, voltage
interruption, voltage swell, rapid voltage changes and mains signalling voltage. The default values of
the trigger thresholds and hystereses are set to the common values of the EN50160 for a public low-
voltage distribution system.
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•Mean-values | standard quantities: The interval time for the predefined power mean values can be
defined here; typical interval: 15 min
•Mean-values | user defined quantities: Selection of up to 12 quantities with a common averaging
interval for determining their mean-values
•Bimetal current: Selection of the response time for determining Bimetal currents (annex A.4)
•Meters | Standard meters: Meter resolution (annex A.4)
•Meters | User defined meters: Up to 12 base quantities (Px,Qx,Q(H1)x,Sx,Ix) can be selected for free
definable meters; Meter resolution (annex A.4)
•Meters | Meter logger: Selection of the reading interval
•Limit values: Up to 12 upper or lower limit values (4.5.1) can be defined here
•Monitoring functions: Definition of up to 8 monitoring functions (4.5.2) with up to 3 inputs each, delay
times for ON / OFF and description text
•Operating hours: Selection of the running condition for up to 3 operating hour counters
•Security system: Definition of password protection, https active/inactive, client whitelist
Hint: An activated security system is valid for all configurations
•Demo mode: Activation of a presentation mode; measurement data will be simulated. Demo mode is
automatically stopped when rebooting the device.
•Device tag: In addition to the device tag, which is valid for all configurations, you may enter here
specific information about the measurement location required for the PQ compliance report creation.
4.3 Security system
4.3.1 Protection against device data changing
Configuration or measurement data stored in the device may be modified via both service and settings
menu. To protect these data a security system may be activated (default: not activated). If the security
system is active the user has to enter a password before executing protected functions. Subsequent to a
successful password input the access remains open until the user leaves the settings / service menu or
an input timeout occurs.
The password can be modified by the user. Permitted characters are ‘a‘…‘z‘,
‘A‘…‘Z‘ and ‘0‘…‘9‘, length 4…12 characters.
ATTENTION: A reset to factory default will reset also the password (factory setting:
„1234“). But for a factory reset the present password needs to be entered. If this
password is no longer known the device must be sent back to the factory!
Release
•Click on the symbol
•Enter password
•Select Login
Protected functions can be used

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4.3.2 Secure communication using HTTPS
HTTPS provides encrypted communication using TLS (Transport Layer Security). Such as bidirectional
encryption of communications between a client and server protects against eavesdropping and tampering
of the communication. HTTPS creates a secure channel over an insecure network.
Before HTTPS communication can be used a root certificate needs to be installed. The user can either
use a Camille Bauer certificate or its own customer certificate. This may be selected when activating https
communication via the Settings of the Security system in the item Web Security.
Camille Bauer certificate
The certificate is provided via our webpage: https://camillebauer.com/pq5000mob-en
Once the certificate is downloaded to the local computer the certificate can be installed manually. Just
double-click on the file.
Install certificate, then select Place all certificates in the following store, Browse and select Trusted
Root Certification Authorities. Finish the Import Wizard.
The imported certificate is valid for all devices of the PQ, AM, DM and CU series.

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Agree to install the certificate when the below security warning appears:
Customer certificate
Upload your certificate and private key via the Settings of the Security system in the item Web Security.
4.3.3 Whitelisting clients
It is possible to define an IP address list of up to
10 clients allowed to have access to the device.
All other clients will be blocked. Enable the
whitelist via the Settings of the Security system
in the item Whitelist.
If a DHCP server is used in the system,
clients may get different IP addresses
on each startup, losing this way access
to the device.
If a device is no longer accessible you
can reset its IP address (LAN),
deactivating the whitelist at the same
time. The whitelist may be switched off
via WLAN interface as well.

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4.4 PQ monitoring
Power quality monitoring provides both a statistical evaluation, allowing an assessment of compliance
with standards (e.g. EN 50160) or supply contracts, as well as records of events in the grid (e.g. power
voltage dips). This facilitates the analysis of causes and effects. Conformity reports may also be created
directly via the website of the device.
4.4.1 PQ events
The device monitors the voltage events listed in the subsequent table. The default values of the trigger
thresholds and hysteresis are set to the common values of the EN50160 for a public low-voltage
distribution system. These values can be changed by the user to his individual needs. Recorded PQ
events can be visualized either via the local display or the webpage of the device.
Monitored voltage events
Default values Threshold Hysteresis Reference value
Voltage dip 90% 2%
Nominal voltage
Voltage interruption 10% 2%
Voltage swell 110% 2%
Rapid voltage changes 6% 50%
1)
1) Related to the respective threshold
The device does not verify the user-defined values. If these values are not plausible, events
may be not recognized correctly or misclassified. In particular, the trigger threshold for RVC
events should not be greater than half of the difference of the threshold values of voltage
swell and voltage dip.
Mains signalling voltage
The device monitors mains signalling voltages, which are transmitted in the supply system for control
purposes, and records them as events (8.1.3). Typically these are ripple control signals. The user can
define the frequency of the signalling voltage, the threshold and hysteresis (related to the nominal
voltage) as well as the recording duration in multiples of the measurement interval of 10/12 cycles. The
recording duration must not exceed 120s. The ripple control frequency is typically below 3 kHz and can be
requested from the local energy provider.

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4.4.2 PQ statistic
Power quality (PQ) is assessed by a comparison between the PQ parameters measured by the device
and the limits of a contract agreed upon. The assessment period is usually at least one week to take into
account possible variations between weekdays and weekends.
Via its website the device can perform an assessment of the measured PQ parameters in accordance
with the following standards:
•EN 50160 (2010), low voltage, interconnected systems
•EN 50160 (2010), low voltage, island systems
•EN 50160 (2010), medium voltage, interconnected systems
•EN 50160 (2010), medium voltage, island systems
•EN 50160 (2010), high voltage, interconnected systems
•EN 50160 (2010), high voltage, island systems
•IEC 61000-2-2 (2002), public low voltage systems
•IEC 61000-2-4 (2002), industrial and non-public systems up to 35 kV, class 1
•IEC 61000-2-4 (2002), industrial and non-public systems up to 35 kV, class 2
•IEC 61000-2-4 (2002), industrial and non-public systems up to 35 kV, class 3
•IEC 61000-2-12 (2003), public medium voltage systems
•User specific limit sets
The assessment of the PQ statistic is shown in the chapter Data recording | PQ statistic (8.1.4), including
the creation of conformity reports.
Recorded PQ parameter groups
Measurement Averaging time Applied limits
Power frequency 10 s
The applied limits and time conditions of the
preset standards can be seen via the device
website.
They can be displayed via the following menu:
Settings
| Power Quality
| Custom threshold limits
| (Standard)
Within the same menu user data sets with
specific limits and evaluation criteria can be
defined
User specific data sets can also be deleted
again.
Voltage magnitude 10 min.
Flicker Pst 10 min.
Flicker Plt 2 h
Mains signalling voltage 3 s
Supply voltage unbalance 10 min.
THDS of voltages 10 min.
Voltage harmonics 10 min.
Voltage interharmonics 10 min.
Current magnitude 10 min.
Current unbalance 10 min.
Current harmonics 10 min.
Current interharmonics 10 min.
4.4.3 Provision of PQ data
All recorded PQ data can be queried and visualized directly via the web interface of the device.
In addition, the device stores PQ related data, such as PQ events or PQ statistic, using the standard
format PQDIF according IEEE 1159.3. The corresponding files will be created periodically after midnight
for the past day and provided in a hierarchical time structure (year, month, day) for download (8.2).