Chauvin Arnoux C.A 8335 User manual

ENGLISH
C.A 8335
QUALISTAR PLUS
 THREE-PHASE ELECTRICAL NETWORKS
ANALYSER
Operating manual

Thank you for purchasing this C.A 8335 energy analyser (Qualistar+).
To obtain the best service from your unit:
 Read these operating instructions carefully,
 Comply with the precautions for use.
Meaning of the symbols used on the unit:
CAUTION - DANGER! Read the User Manual
USB socket
The CE marking guarantees conformity with European directives and with regulations covering EMC.
Instrument fully protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation.
The rubbish bin 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.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
The precautions for use listed below are imperative when using the instrument. Failure to comply with these instructions
may lead to electric shocks, explosions or fire.
 The operator will consult these instructions whenever the symbol is displayed.
 If you use the instrument in a way that is not specified, it’s safety level may be compromised, putting you in danger.
 When removing or inserting the battery and/or SD card, ensure that the measuring leads, sensors and mains power
are disconnected. The unit must be disconnected and powered down.
 The unit must not be used if the "battery/SD card" housing is absent, damaged or incorrectly fitted.
 The safety of any system incorporating this instrument is the responsibility of the system assembler.
 For your safety, only use the leads and suitable accessories delivered with the instrument: they comply with the
standard IEC 61010-031 (2002). When sensors or accessories of lower voltage and/or category level are connected to
the instrument, these lower levels and/or categories become applicable for the system.
 Before using it, always check that the leads, boxes and accessories are in perfect condition. Any leads, sensors or
accessories damaged insulation (even partially) must be repaired or scrapped.
 Comply with environmental conditions (See para 4.4.3)
 Use Personal Protection Equipment where required.
 This unit must be used for category IV installations, for voltages that do not exceed 600 V (AC or DC) in relation to the
earth (according to IEC standard 61010-1) or for voltages that do not exceed 1000 V for category III installations.
Never use on voltage networks or categories greater than those mentioned.
 Only use the mains power adaptor and battery packs supplied by the manufacturer. They have specific safety levels.
 Comply with the limits of the accessory or sensor safety levels. Avoid contact with unused terminals.
 Certain current sensors cannot be installed or removed from exposed live conductors: see the sensor’s manual and
comply with handling instructions.
Use and connection procedures:
 Switch the instrument on.
 Configure the unit for the required results and according to the type of network
 Connect the current leads and sensors to the unit
 Connect the earth and/or neutral lead to the network earth and/or neutral (when distributed) and the corresponding
current sensor
 Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase as well as the corresponding current sensor
 Repeat the procedure for phases L2, L3 and N
Note: complying with this procedure reduces connection errors to a minimum and avoids wasting time.
Disconnection procedures:
 Proceed in the reverse order to connecting always finishing by disconnecting the neutral (when distributed).
 Unplug the leads and switch off.
 Recharge the battery and recover the stored data where necessary.
USB is used for data transfer and the battery is re-charged with the mains power supply provided.
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MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES
Definition of measurement categories according to the IEC standard 61010-1:
CAT I: Measurement category I corresponds to measurements taken on circuits not directly connected to the network.
CAT II: Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to the installation.
Example: measurement for electrodomestic units, portable tools and analogue devices
CAT III: Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations.
Example: measurement on distribution panels, cabling, etc.
CAT IV: Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements taken at the source of low-voltage installations
Example: metering and measurements on overvoltage protection devices...
GUARANTEE
Our guarantee is applicable, unless otherwise stated, for three years following the date of supply of the equipment
(extract from our General Sales Conditions, available on request).
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CONTENTS
8.1 Available submenus............................................ 40
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................... 6
8.2 Alarm mode configuration ....................... 40
2. PACKAGING.......................................................... 6
8.3 Programming an alarm campaign ........... 41
3. PRESENTATION ................................................... 7 8.4 Displaying alarm log ................................ 41
3.1 Overview .............................................................. 7 8.5 Deleting the alarm log ............................. 42
3.2 On/Off key ............................................................ 7
3.3 Display screen...................................................... 7 9. TREND MODE KEY .................................... 43
3.4 Keypad keys......................................................... 8
3.5 Connectors........................................................... 9 9.1 Available sub-menus .......................................... 43
3.6 Power ................................................................... 9 9.2 Programming and initiating recording...... 43
3.7 The stand ........................................................... 10 9.3 Trend mode configuration........................ 44
3.8 Summary of functions......................................... 10
3.9 Abbreviations ..................................................... 11 9.4 Displaying recording list .......................... 45
9.5 Deleting recordings................................... 46
4. CONFIGURATION KEY .......................... 12
4.1 Available sub-menus .......................................... 12 10. POWER AND ENERGY KEY ...................... 47
4.2 Display language................................................ 12 10.1 Available sub-menus .......................................... 47
4.3 Date/Time..................................................... 12
10.2 Energy consumed .................................... 47
4.4 Contrast/Brightness ...................................... 12 10.3 Energy generated..................................... 48
4.5 Colours ........................................................ 13 10.4 Start of energy metering.......................... 49
4.6 Calculation methods ................................... 13 10.5 Stop of energy metering ........................... 49
4.7 Connection ................................................... 13 10.6 Zero resets of energy metering ............... 49
4.8 Current sensor......................................... 13
4.9 Trend mode................................................ 14 11. SCREEN SNAPSHOT KEY ........................... 50
4.10 Alarm Mode ............................................... 15 11.1 Screen shots....................................................... 50
11.2 Handling of screen snapshots ............................ 50
4.11 Deleting data............................................... 16
4.12 Information................................................... 16 12. HELP KEY ................................................. 52
13. USE ...................................................................... 53
5. KEY WAVEFORM CAPTURE..................... 17
13.1 Start-up............................................................... 53
5.1 Available sub-modes .......................................... 17 13.2 Configuration of the C.A 8335 ............................ 53
5.2 Transient mode ......................................... 17 13.3 Installation of leads ............................................. 54
5.3 Inrush current mode.................................. 19 13.4 Transient/Inrush recording .......................... 54
13.5 Display of waveforms .................................. 54
6. HARMONICS KEY ...................................... 23 13.6 Measuring wave shapes ............................. 54
6.1 Available sub-menus .......................................... 23 13.7 Alarm Recording ......................................... 55
6.2 Single voltage ........................................ 23 13.8 Trend recording ........................................... 55
13.9 Display and simple count of Energy ............ 55
6.3 Current ................................................... 25 13.10 Transfer of data to the PC ............................... 55
6.4 Apparent power...................................... 26 13.11 Deleting data ................................................... 55
13.12 Turning the C.A 8335 off ................................. 55
6.5 Composite voltage .................................. 27 13.13 Supply of the C.A 8335 ................................... 55
6.6 Expert mode .............................................. 28
14. MAINTENANCE ................................................... 56
7. WAVEFORM KEY....................................... 30 14.1 Important recommendation................................. 56
14.2 Battery recharge ................................................. 56
7.1 Available sub-menus .......................................... 30 14.3 Cleaning the casing ............................................ 56
7.2 Measurement of true effective value ........ 30 14.4 Replacing the screen film ................................... 56
7.3 Measurement of total harmonic distortion32 14.5 Calibration verification ........................................ 56
7.4 Measurement of the peak factor ............ 33 14.6 Repairs ............................................................... 56
14.7 Updating of the internal software ........................ 56
7.5 Measurement of extreme and average
voltage and current values ......................................... 35 14.8 Sensors .............................................................. 56
7.6 Simultaneous display ............................... 37 15. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 57
7.7 Display of Fresnel diagram...................... 39 15.1 Casing ................................................................ 57
15.2 Power supply ...................................................... 57
8. ALARM MODE KEY.................................... 40 15.3 Range for use ..................................................... 57

15.4 User safety ......................................................... 58
16. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS ................... 59
16.1 Reference Conditions......................................... 59
16.2 Electrical characteristics..................................... 59
17. APPENDICES ...................................................... 64
17.1 Mathematical formulae ....................................... 64
17.2 Hysteresis .......................................................... 66
17.3 Minimum scale values for waveforms and
minimum RMS values ................................................ 67
17.4 Diagram of the 4 quadrants ................................ 67
17.5 Mechanism for triggering transient sensors........ 68
17.6 Sensor conditions in Ringing Current mode. ...... 68
17.7 Glossary ............................................................. 69
18. TO ORDER........................................................... 70
18.1 C.A 8335 power analyser ................................... 70
18.2 Accessories........................................................ 70
18.3 Spare parts......................................................... 70
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1. INTRODUCTION
The C.A 8335 (Qualistar+) is a three-phase AC+DC
1000 VRMS category III or 600 VRMS category IV
(IEC 61010-1) graphic display network analyser.
It has a dual role in the measurement of electrical
network parameters:
 measures electric distribution network values, powers
and disruptions
 live real-time images of sgl/three phase networks.
 stores trends, transients and alarm events over
planned recording campaigns.
The uncertainty of the CA 8335 is better than 1(not
included current sensor accuracy). In addition, it
provides great flexibility with a choice of different
sensors to measure from hundreds of milliamps
(MN93A) to several kiloamps (AmpFLEX™).
The unit is compact and shock resistant. It’s
ergonomics and simplicity of the user interface make it
easy and intuitive to use.
The CA8335 is aimed at technicians and engineers in
installation and electric network control and
maintenance teams.
The main measurements made are:
 The values of AC voltages up to 1000 V between
terminals
 The values of AC currents up to 6500 amps (neutral
included)
 Continuous value of voltages and currents (neutral
included)
 Voltage and current minimum and maximum half-
period values
 Peak values for voltages and current (neutral
included)
 Frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz networks
 Current and voltage peak factor (excluding neutral)
 Calculation of the K factor (KF) (application to
transformers in the presence of harmonic currents)
 Distortion factor (DF) for current and voltage
(excluding neutral)
 Global harmonics rate for current and voltage
(excluding neutral).
 Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive) and
apparent power by phase and cumulative (excluding
neutral).
 Power factors (PF) and displacement power factors
(DPF) (excluding neutral).
 Short-term voltage flicker (PST) (excluding neutral).
 Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive) and
apparent (excluding neutral) energy.
 Harmonics current and voltages (excluding neutral)
up to 50th: RMS value, percentages in relation to
fundamental, minimum and maximum and harmonics
sequences.
 Harmonics for apparent power up to rank the 50th:
value,
percentage in relation to the fundamental, minimum
and maximum.
 Motor start-up currents
2. PACKAGING
Basic equipment
Designation Qty
Black banana-banana right-right security
cables
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Black crocodile clamps. 5
Operating manual on CD-ROM and
miscellaneous documents
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USB type A-B cord. 1
Specific 8-element battery (rechargeable
NiMH) with a minimum capacity of
4000 mAh and nominal voltage of 9.6 V.
1
Special mains supply (600 VRMS
category IV).
1
Carrying bag n°22 1
Phase colour coding inserts/rings for
sockets and cables.
12
Verification certificate 1
Safety Compliance record 1
Power Analyser Transfer (PAT) testing
software
1
SD 2Gb SD memory card 1
Optional equipment
Designation
MN93, MN93A, C193 and PAC93 clips.
AmpFLEX™ A193 and MiniFLEX MA193 sensors.
Current sensors (6 models available)
Carrying bag no. 21
5A triphased adaptor box
Dataview program
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3. PRESENTATION
3.1 Overview
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Figure1: C.A 8335 (Qualistar+) general view
Item Function See para.
1 Measurement input
connectors
3.5.1
2 Display screen 3.3
3 Function keys (yellow
keys)
3.4.1
4 Return /previous key 3.4.2
5 Menu and configuration
key
3.4.4
6 Screen snapshot key 3.4.3
7 Help key 3.4.4
8 On/Off switch 3.2
9 Mode keys (violet keys) 3.4.3
10 Navigation keys 3.4.2
11 Confirm/Enter key 3.4.2
12 mains charger input 3.5.2
13 USB connector 3.5.2
3.2 On/Off key
Pressing the key starts the unit.
The unit may operate either on battery only if it is
sufficiently charged or if the battery is absent with a
specific power supply.
Pressing the key again turns off the unit. When it is
turned off, a confirmation is required if the unit is in any
of it's recording modes.
3.3 Display screen
3.3.1 Presentation
This backlit 320x240 pixel graphic liquid crystal display
the user all measurements, signals and set-up
parameters for ease of use. When it starts, the C.A
8335 displays the Waveform screen automatically.
Information on this screen can be found chapter 7, page
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Figure 2: example of a display screen
Item Description
1 Reminder of the mode activated by mode
keys (See para 3.4.3).
2 Active mode screen
3 Current date and time.
4 Battery charge level.
Automatic standby:
After 5 minutes of key inactivity, the instrument will
power down the display. If it is in any recording mode it
will continue to store data. Pressing any key activates
the display.
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3.3.2 Icons
The display uses the following icons:
< >
Icon Designation
Phase to neutral voltage mode
Simple current mode
Power mode
Phase to phase voltage mode
Zoom in
Zoom out
< > Left/right key prompt
Up/down key prompt
Display of PF, DPF and Tan.
Active power.
Recording mode
Recording display and selection mode
OK Validation prompt
Shutdown function in progress prompt
Display current values and their
extremes
Display all voltage and current
measurements simultaneously (RMS,
DC, THD, CF, PST, KF, DF).
Display of Fresnel diagram of signals.
Display of energy consumed.
Display of energy generated.
Page screen 1 of the help function
Page screen 2 of the help function
Page screen 1 of trend mode
configuration.
Page screen 2 of trend mode
configuration.
Page screen 3 of trend mode
configuration.
Page screen 4 of trend mode
configuration.
Next page screen
Previous page screen
Bin to remove/delete items.
3.4 Keypad keys
3.4.1 Function keys (yellow keys)
These 6 keys activate the function or told represented
by the corresponding icon on the screen (See para
3.3.2)
3.4.2 Navigation keys
A block of 4 direction keys, a select key and a return
key enable navigation through the menus
Item Function
Up direction or navigation key
Down direction or navigation key
Right direction or navigation key
Left direction or navigation key
Confirms the selection
Return key: return to choice of
measurement to view
3.4.3 Mode keys
These enable access to specific modes:
Item Mode Page
Transient recording mode:Allows
the user to start, recall and display
transient and in-rush recordings.
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Harmonics display mode: Allows
the user to view in real-time the
harmonic activity of the network,
order by order and cumulatively .
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Graphical display mode: Default
mode on start up. Allows the user
to view in real-time the behaviour of
the network in both graphical and
tabulated formats.
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Continuation of the table on the next page.
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Alarms display mode: Allows the
user to view a tabulated list of all
events exceeding the limits set up
in the alarm configuration menu
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Trend recording mode: Allows the
user to start, recall and display
trend recordings.
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Power/Energy display mode:
Allows the user to view in real-time
the instantaneous power of the load
and to undertake first level analysis
of consumed/generated energy.
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Snapshot: Stores an image of the
display and allows the retrieval of
previously stored snapshot images.
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3.4.4 Other keys
The other keys have the following functions:
Item Function Page
Main Menu and configuration key 12
Help key: Context sensitive help
mode.
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3.5 Connectors
3.5.1 Input connections
Located along the upper section, these connectors are
distributed as follows:
1 2
Figure 3: upper connectors
Item Function
1 4 current input connectors for current
sensors (MN clamp, C clamp,
AmpFLEX™, PAC clamp, etc.).
2 5 voltage input connectors
3.5.2 Side connectors
Located on the right side of the CA 8335, these
connectors are used as follows:
Figure 4 : the connectors on the right side
Item Function
1 USB connector. For connection with a PC
2 Mains power supply: Recharges the
battery and enables operation with or
without a battery.
3.6 Power
3.6.1 Indication of battery level
The battery icon located in the upper right of the screen
shows the battery level. The number of bars indicated
shows the battery level
Icon Charge status
Battery charged
Low battery
Mobile bars: battery charging
The C.A 8335 is powered by the mains
and pre-charged.
When the capacity of the battery is too low, the
following message is displayed:
Batt
Press to confirm and if you are unable to reconnect
the CA8335 to the mains, one minute after this
message.
3.6.2 Battery life
Battery life is 10 hours when the battery delivered with
the unit is completely charged. If no recording is in
progress, battery life is then 35 hours total.
3.6.3 Battery recharge
See also paragraph 14.2, page 56. using the mains
charger provided and connected to the CA8335 by the
jack socket (Figure 4, item 2).
Do not use any other charger type - only use that
provided with the instrument.
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For completely empty batteries, the charge takes 5
hours app. As soon as the battery is recharged, the unit
continues to use mains power without discharging the
battery.
3.6.4 Changing the battery
Disconnect the CA8335 from the mains supply and the
network measured to change the battery. The unit must
have no connection. The Qualistar+ maintains the date
and time for about 24 hours.
3.6.5 The battery
The CA8335 is powered by a specific 8-element battery
(see below, item 2) minimum capacity 4000 mAh.
Figure 5: Battery access flap
3.6.6 Mains operation
The battery is not essential when the unit is running on
mains supply. However, if the mains power is cut off,
data may be lost during the recording process, for
example.
The On/Off button is on continuously (green LED) when
the mains power is active.
3.7 The stand
A retractable stand (Figure 5, item1) located on the
back of the Qualistar+ keeps the unit at a 53° angle.
3.8 Summary of functions
3.8.1 Measurement functions
 The values of AC voltages up to 1000 V between
terminals of any voltage.
 The values of AC currents up to 6500 amps (neutral
included)
 DC voltages and currents (neutral included)
 Voltage and current minimum and maximum half-
period values
 Peak values for voltages and current (neutral
included)
 Frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz networks
 Current and voltage peak factor (excluding neutral)
 Calculation of the K factor (KF) (applicable to
transformers when current harmonics are present).
 Distortion factor (DF) for current and voltage
(excluding neutral)
 Global harmonics rate for current and voltage
(excluding neutral).
 Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive) and
apparent power by phase and cumulative (excluding
neutral).
 Power factors (PF) and displacement power factors
(DPF) (excluding neutral).
 Short-term flicker (PST) (excluding neutral).
 Active, reactive (capacitive and inductive) and
apparent (excluding neutral) energy.
 Harmonics and voltages (excluding neutral) up to the
50th: RMS value, percentages in relation to
fundamental, minimum and maximum and harmonics
sequences.
 Harmonics for apparent power up to the 50th: value,
percentage in relation to the fundamental, minimum
and maximum.
 Inrush currents
 Selection of the transformer ratio for MN93A (5A
scale) clamps and the 5 A adapter.
 Automatic recognition of types of current sensor
(every second)
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3.8.2 Display function
 Display of waveforms (voltages and currents)
 Current Inrush function: displays the parameters used
in the study of a motor start-up.
- Instantaneous value of the current at position of
the cursor.
- Maximum instantaneous value of the current
(over the entire start-up period).
- RMS value of the half-period (or lobe) of the
current (excluding neutral) on which the cursor is
positioned
- Maximum half-period RMS value of the current
(over the entire start-up period).
- Motor start-up time
 Screen captures (50 maximum)
 Trend recording function. Detection and recording of
transients (210 maximum). User defined start and
stop date for event monitoring. Each transient
recording will store 4 cycles, 80mS of data, (1 cycle
pre-trigger and 3 cycles post trigger).
 Trend recording function (2Gb memory with user
defined start and stop date for recording campaigns
with a maximum of 100 recordings – 100 records
maximum). Displayed as trends of the average of the
integration period for the selected parameters.
 Alarm function. List of Alarm events (1000 maximum)
exceeding user defined limits and within the
starts/stops the duration of alarm monitoring.
3.8.3 Configuration function
 Date and time settings
 Screen brightness and contrast settings
 Choice of curve colours
 Choice of reactive power and energy calculation
mode (with or without harmonics)
 Choice of connection (one phase, two phase, three
phase with or without neutral).
 Configuration of records and alarms
 (Total or partial) data removal
 Display software and hardware versions
 Choice of language
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