Circutor AR6 User manual

PORTABLE NETWORK ANALYZER
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
(M98230801-03-11A)

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Security warnings
ADVERTENCIAS / SÍMBOLOS
PELIGRO
Una conexión incorrecta del equipo puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves
y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda el manual antes de conectar el equipo.
Observe todas las instrucciones de instalación y operación durante el uso de
este instrumento.
La instalación, operación y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser
efectuado por personal cualificado solamente. El Código Eléctrico Nacional
define a una persona cualificada como "una que esté familiarizada con la
construcción y operación del equipo y con los riesgos involucrados".
Utilice siempre el equipo de protección individual necesario.
ATENCIÓN
Consultar el manual de instrucciones antes de utilizar el equipo
En el presente manual, si las instrucciones precedidas por este símbolo no
se respetan o realizan correctamente, pueden ocasionar daños personales o
dañar el equipo y /o las instalaciones.
WARNINGS / SYMBOLS
DANGER
Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of
this instrument. Read and understand this manual before connecting this
instrument. Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this
instrument.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed
by qualified personnel only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified
person as “one who has the skills and knowledge related to the construction
and operation of the electrical equipment and installations, and who has
received safety training on the hazards involved.”
Always use personal protective equipment required
WARNING
Consult the instruction manual before using the equipment.
In this manual, if the instructions preceded by this symbol are not met or
done correctly, can cause personal injury or equipment damage and / or
facilities.

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AVERTISSEMENT / SYMBOLES
DANGER
Un branchement incorrect de l’appareil peut entraîner la mort ou des lésions
graves et peut provoquer un incendie. Avant de brancher votre appareil, lisez
attentivement le manuel et assurez-vous de bien avoir compris toutes les
explications données. Respectez toutes les instructions concernant le mode
d’installation de l’appareil et son fonctionnement.
L’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance de cet appareil doivent
être réalisés uniquement par du personnel qualifié. Le code électrique
national définit en tant que personne qualifiée «toute personne connaissant le
montage et le fonctionnement de l’appareil ainsi que les risques que ceux-ci
comportent».
Toujours utiliser des équipements de protection individuelle nécessaire.
ATTENTION
Consulter le manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser l’appareil
Si les instructions suivantes, précédées dans le manuel d’un symbole, ne
sont pas respectées ou sont réalisées incorrectement, elles pourront
provoquer des dommages personnels ou abîmer l’appareil et/ou les
installations.
WARNHINWEISE / SYMBOLE
GEFAHR
Durch einen nicht sachgemäßen Anschluss der Anlage können Tod, schwere
Verletzungen und Brandrisiko hervorgerufen werden. Bevor Sie die Anlage
anschließen, lesen Sie bitte das Handbuch durch und machen Sie sich
dessen Inhalt klar. Beachten Sie bei Einsatz dieses Instrumentes sämtliche
Installations- und Betriebshinweise.
Installation, Betrieb und Wartung dieses Instrumentes müssen ausschließlich
von entsprechend qualifiziertem Personal vorgenommen werden. Von dem
nationalen Elektrocode wird eine qualifizierte Person als jemand definiert,
“der mit der Konstruktion und dem Betrieb einer Anlage und der damit
verbundenen Risiken vertraut ist“.
Verwenden Sie stets persönliche Schutzausrüstung erforderlich.
ACHTUNG
Vor Inbetriebnahme der Anlage ist das Handbuch zu lesen.
Werden die in dem vorliegenden Handbuch mit diesem Symbol versehenen
Hinweise nicht beachtet oder falsch verstanden, können Personenschäden
und Schäden an der Anlage und/oder den Installationen verursacht werden.

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ADVERTÊNCIAS / SÍMBOLOS
PERIGO
Uma ligação incorrecta do equipamento pode provocar a morte, lesões
graves e risco de incêndio. Leia e compreenda o manual antes de ligar o
equipamento. Observe todas as instruções de instalação e operação durante
o uso deste aparelho.
A instalação, operação e manutenção deste aparelho devem ser levadas a
cabo exclusivamente por pessoal qualificado. O Código Eléctrico Nacional
define uma pessoa qualificada como "uma pessoa que se encontre
familiarizada com a construção e operação do equipamento assim como com
os riscos inerentes”.
Sempre use equipamentos de proteção individual necessários
ATENÇÃO
Consultar o manual de instruções antes de utilizar o equipamento
No presente manual, se as instruções que precedem este símbolo não forem
respeitadas ou realizadas de forma correcta, podem ocorrer ferimentos
pessoais ou danos no equipamento e/ou nas instalações.
AVVERTENZE / SIMBOLI
PERICOLO
Un collegamento errato del dispositivo può provocare morte, lesioni gravi
nonché rischio di incendio. Prima di collegare il dispositivo leggere
attentamente il manuale. Osservare tutte le istruzioni relative all’installazione
e all’operatività durante l’uso di questo strumento.
L’installazione, operatività e manutenzione di questo strumento devono
essere realizzate solamente da personale qualificato. Il Codice Elettrico
Nazionale definisce una persona qualificata come “colui che ha familiarità
con la costruzione e operatività del dispositivo e con i rischi che ne possano
derivare”.
Utilizzare sempre dispositivi di protezione individuale necessari.
ATTENZIONE
Consultare il manuale di istruzioni prima di utilizzare il dispositivo
Qualora le istruzioni riportate nel presente manuale precedute da questo
simbolo non vengano osservate o realizzate correttamente, possono
provocare danni personali o danneggiare il dispositivo e/o gli impianti.

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Liability limitations
CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to make changes, without previous notice, to devices or
specifications of analyzers shown in this manual.
The term of the CIRCUTOR guarantee is two years from the date of purchase and is limited to
refund of the purchase price, repair free of charge, or replacement of defective equipment that
is returned to CIRCUTOR post-sales service within the term of the guarantee.
CIRCUTOR, SA makes the latest versions of its device specifications and the most up to date
manuals available to its clients on its web site www.circutor.es and www.circutor.com.
Recommendations prior to use
In order to use the analyzer safely, it is critical that individuals who handle it follow the
safety measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being used, use the
personal protection equipment necessary, and pay attention to the various warnings set forth
in this instruction manual.
Before handling, modifying the connection or replacing the analyzer, the power supply
must be switched off, and the AR6 meter disconnected. Handling the analyzer while it is
connected is hazardous for individuals.
It is important to use only the connection cables and accessories that are delivered
along with the analyzer. These products are specially designed for use with this apparatus and
comply with current safety standards. Also, it is critical to keep the cables in perfect condition
in order to avoid accidents, personal injury and damage to installations.
The manufacturer of the equipment is not responsible for any damages resulting from
failure by the user or installer to heed the warnings and/or recommendations set out in this
manual, nor for damages resulting from the use of non-original products or accessories or
those made by other manufactures.
We recommend using only the original material delivered with the equipment in order to
ensure the safety of individuals who handle it and the integrity of the equipment itself.
In the event an anomaly or malfunction is detected in the equipment, refrain from using
it to make any measurements.
Inspect the work area before making any measurements. Do not use the meter in
dangerous areas or where there is a risk of explosion.
Avoid using the meter in wet areas

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INDEX
Security warnings ............................................................................................................... 2
Liability limitations............................................................................................................... 5
Recommendations prior to use........................................................................................... 5
1GENERAL OVERVIEW...................................................................................................... 9
1.1 INITIAL TESTING ............................................................................................................. 9
1.2 STANDARD COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES ................................................................... 9
1.3 ICONS AND SYMBOLS ...................................................................................................... 9
2DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE..................................................................................... 10
2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 10
2.2 DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 10
2.2.1 Active measurement........................................................................................ 11
2.2.2 Active screen................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Upper icons ..................................................................................................... 11
2.2.4 Configuration summary ................................................................................... 11
2.2.5 Time ................................................................................................................ 11
2.2.6 On/Off.............................................................................................................. 11
2.2.7 Recording ........................................................................................................ 11
2.2.8 Confirmation .................................................................................................... 11
2.2.9 Navigation ....................................................................................................... 11
2.2.10 Drop-down menus ........................................................................................... 11
2.2.11 Icons................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.12 Screen ............................................................................................................. 12
2.3 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS..................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Voltage inputs.................................................................................................. 12
2.3.2 Current inputs .................................................................................................. 12
2.3.3 USB port.......................................................................................................... 12
2.3.4 Expansión module ........................................................................................... 12
2.3.5 Auxiliary power supply..................................................................................... 13
3INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.............................................................................................. 13
4TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 13
4.1 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................. 13
4.2 POWER SUPPLY OF THE EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 13
4.3 BATTERY.................................................................................................................. 14
4.3.1 Rechargeable main power supply battery ....................................................... 14
4.3.2 Clock power supply internal battery................................................................. 14
4.4 CURRENT INPUT SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 14
4.5 VOLTAGE INPUT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 14
4.5.1 Voltage inputs.................................................................................................. 14
4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................ 15
4.7 MECHANICAL FEATURES ....................................................................................... 15
4.8 SCREEN ................................................................................................................... 15
4.8.1 LCD features ................................................................................................... 15
5START-UP ....................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 16
5.2 POWER ON............................................................................................................... 17
6DROP-DOWN MENUS AND KEYBOARD ...................................................................... 17

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7BIOS CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 18
7.1.1 Language ........................................................................................................ 19
7.1.2 Sleep delay...................................................................................................... 19
7.1.3 Lock delay ....................................................................................................... 19
7.1.4 Password......................................................................................................... 19
7.1.5 Zone ................................................................................................................ 19
7.1.6 Screen background ......................................................................................... 19
8MAIN MENU..................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 MEASURE MANAGER.............................................................................................. 21
8.1.1 Create.............................................................................................................. 21
8.1.2 Modify.............................................................................................................. 22
8.1.3 Delete .............................................................................................................. 27
8.2 DISTURBANCES ...................................................................................................... 27
8.2.1 List of disturbances.......................................................................................... 27
8.3 HARMONICS ............................................................................................................ 29
8.4 PHASORS................................................................................................................. 31
8.5 WAVEFORM ............................................................................................................. 32
8.5.1 Zoom ............................................................................................................... 33
8.6 QUADRANTS............................................................................................................ 33
8.7 CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 34
8.7.1 Clock configuration .......................................................................................... 34
8.7.2 Decimals.......................................................................................................... 35
8.8 SYSTEM INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 35
8.9 MEASURE................................................................................................................. 36
8.9.1 RMS screen..................................................................................................... 36
8.9.2 Instantaneous Screen...................................................................................... 36
8.9.3 Maximum / Minimum screen............................................................................ 37
8.9.4 Quality Screen ................................................................................................. 38
8.9.5 Instantaneous Screen...................................................................................... 38
8.9.6 Maximums or minimums screen ...................................................................... 39
8.9.7 Energy Screen................................................................................................. 39
8.9.8 Maximum Demand Screen .............................................................................. 39
9CONNECTION DIAGRAMS............................................................................................. 41
9.1.1 Three-phase connection with neutral............................................................... 41
9.1.2 Three-phase connection without neutral.......................................................... 41
9.1.3 ARON three-phase connection........................................................................ 41
9.1.4 Two-phase connection .................................................................................... 42
9.1.5 Single-phase connection ................................................................................. 42
9.2 ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS ACCORDING TO CONNECTION ................................................. 43
10 SCREEN INFORMATION............................................................................................. 47
10.1 UPPER ICONS .............................................................................................................. 47
10.1.1 Battery charge ................................................................................................. 47
10.1.2 Keyboard lock.................................................................................................. 48
10.1.3 Event detection................................................................................................ 48
10.1.4 Recording status.............................................................................................. 48
10.1.5 Memory capacity ............................................................................................. 48
10.1.6 USB connection............................................................................................... 48
10.1.7 Snapshot ......................................................................................................... 48
10.2 SCREEN DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................... 49

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10.2.1 Menu navigation .............................................................................................. 50
10.2.2 Switching off the analyzer................................................................................ 50
11 TYPES OF FILES GENERATED.................................................................................. 50
11.1 *.TRN ........................................................................................................................ 50
11.2 *.STD......................................................................................................................... 51
11.3 *.PHO ........................................................................................................................ 54
11.4 *.EVQ ........................................................................................................................ 55
11.5 LOCATION OF RECORDINGS ................................................................................. 55
11.6 FILE DOWNLOADING .............................................................................................. 55
12 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 56
12.1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ............................................................................................. 56
12.2 MECHANICAL PROTECTIONS ................................................................................ 56
12.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS.......................................................................... 56
12.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY ............................................................................ 56
12.5 QUALITY STANDARDS ............................................................................................ 56
13 CE CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................... 57
14 UPGRADING................................................................................................................ 58
15 CALCULATION OF PARAMETERS ............................................................................ 59
15.1.1 Calculation of average power according to the number of samples ................ 59
15.1.2 Calculation of apparent power......................................................................... 59
15.1.3 Calculation of RMS effective voltage ............................................................... 59
15.1.4 Calculation of RMS effective current ............................................................... 59
15.1.5 Calculation of base apparent power ................................................................ 59
15.1.6 Calculation of base power ............................................................................... 59
15.1.7 Calculation of reactive power........................................................................... 59
15.1.8 Calculation of power factor .............................................................................. 59
15.1.9 Calculation of total power ................................................................................ 59
15.1.10 Calculation of base total power........................................................................ 59
15.1.11 Calculation of base total reactive power .......................................................... 60
15.1.12 Calculation of total apparent power ................................................................. 60
15.1.13 Vector calculation of total apparent power....................................................... 60
15.1.14 Calculation of total base apparent power ........................................................ 60
15.1.15 Vector calculation of base total apparent power .............................................. 60
15.1.16 Calculation of total power factor ...................................................................... 60
15.1.17 Vector calculation of total power factor............................................................ 60
15.1.18 Calculation of total power factor movement..................................................... 60
15.1.19 Vector calculation of total power factor movement .......................................... 60
15.1.20 Calculation of imbalance coefficient ................................................................ 60
15.1.21 Calculation of asymmetry coefficient ............................................................... 60
15.1.22 Calculation of Flicker effect perceptibility......................................................... 61
15.1.23 Calculation of the K-Factor .............................................................................. 61
15.1.24 Calculation of the Crest Factor ........................................................................ 62
16 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION ...................................................................................... 62

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1 GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.1 INITIAL TESTING
Upon receiving the instrument, test the following points:
a) That the device meets the specifications of your order
b) That it has not been damaged during shipping.
c) That it is equipped with the accessories requested from the manufacturer.
1.2 STANDARD COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
The AR6 analyzer comes with the following:
AR6 portable power analyzer
100 - 240Vac / 12 Vdc 3.33 A (40 W max) power supply
AR6 battery
5 voltage measuring cables
Bag with coloured ties for voltage cables
5 alligator clips
USB communication cable
4 coloured adhesive front panels
Power Vision plus software CD
Manufacturer's Certificate of Production
Complete Manual.
1.3 ICONS AND SYMBOLS
Double insulation Protection class identifier.
Manufactured in Europe. Under European standards.
These products have been designed and manufactured with top quality components that can be
recycled and reused.
Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can harm the environment if they are not
adequately treated.
This symbol means that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of its useful life.
Please take the obsolete products being replaced to a waste collection point or contact your local
government.
The European Union has established specific collection systems for electronic and electrical equipment
waste.
REI-RAEE Record No.: 3338

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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains all the information necessary for safe use of the model AR6 portable
analyzer and will help you get the best performance results from it.
This equipment incorporates the latest technology and offers the most advanced service on
the market in the area of measurement and recording of electrical parameters in industrial or
residential networks.
Read this manual carefully before connecting the equipment in order to avoid incorrect
use that may cause it permanent damage.
2.2 DESCRIPTION
The AR6 is a portable analyzer for measuring electrical network parameters. It is the latest
version of the CIRCUTOR S.A. AR 4 and AR 5 portable analyzer series.
It is a digital measuring instrument that takes samples of voltage waves and current and
calculates effective voltage and current values with a specific TMP averaged time. It includes a
1 GB internal memory for storing the data recorded at different installations measured.
The positioning of each one of the buttons mentioned is shown in the figure.
Image 1
On/Off
U
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A
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A
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Recording
Icons Drop-down
menus
Navi
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2.2.1 Active measurement
Beneath the name of the screen displayed, the name of the active measurement of the AR6
analyzer over which the recording is made is shown, in case the user requires it.
2.2.2 Active screen
The name of the screen currently being displayed is shown.
2.2.3 Upper icons
The equipment status information icons are located here. For more information see the chapter
entitled Upper icons
2.2.4 Configuration summary
On this part of the screen the equipment displays a summary window with its current
configuration, so the user may, at any time, verify that the configuration of the equipment and
the active measurement are correct for the measurements and recordings of the installation.
2.2.5 Time
Displays the time at which the equipment is configured.
2.2.6 On/Off
To switch the analyzer on or off, you must press the on/off button and confirm the action on the
menu that appears on the screen.
The button will light up either red or green in colour. The colour green indicates the equipment
is on and, if flashing, that it is in energy saving mode, with the screen off. Intermittent red
indicates that it is connected to the network and that the battery is charging, and if the LED is
off, that the analyzer is switched off.
2.2.7 Recording
Once the user has configured and connected the equipment, its correct connection must be
verified by checking the values displayed by the equipment. If the connection is verified as
correct, the user may begin recording data by pressing this button. Likewise, once the desired
recording is finished, this button must be pressed by the user in order to stop the recording.
2.2.8 Confirmation
The confirmation key serves to run the operation selected among the various options from the
configuration and display screens, or dynamic drop-down menu. It is referred to in this manual
with the icon.
2.2.9 Navigation
There are four navigation keys for facilitating movement through the various menus and
options of the equipment. These keys have arrow points drawn on their upper parts, which
indicate the direction of cursor movement.
In this manual these keys are referred to with the ▲/▼, ◄/►icons.
2.2.10 Drop-down menus
The analyzer function keys are mobile or "dynamic". The options displayed on dropping down
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2.2.11 Icons
The main menu icons help the user quickly and easily access the configuration, system
information and display screens. For more information on each of the direct access icons see
the chapter entitled MAIN MENU
2.2.12 Screen
For perfect display of the values or graphics, it has a 5.7” VGA LCD screen, on which the data
from 9 channels may be displayed simultaneously: U1, U2, U3, UN, VEARTH, I1, I2, I3, IN, IK.
2.3 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS
Image 2
2.3.1 Voltage inputs
The voltage inputs of the AR6 are available on the front part of the equipment, as shown in
figure 2. They are marked with the symbols U1 (UA), U2 (UB), U3 (UC), UN(UN) and U earth
and identified with various colours (based on the model of identifier adhesive chosen by the
user).
2.3.2 Current inputs
The current inputs of the analyzer are likewise available on the front panel of the analyzer as
shown in image 2. The current indicators are identified with the symbols I1 (IA), I2 (IB), I3 (IC),
IN(IN) and I leak. The identification colours depend upon the identifier adhesive chosen by the
user.
2.3.3 USB port
Type B USB port, used for downloading data recorded by the analyzer. When the analyzer is
connected to a computer it is recognized as an external drive, so it is not necessary to
communicate with the equipment in order to download stored files, simply drag the files to the
desired directory of the computer.
2.3.4 Expansión module
This module does not come with the basic equipment. The positioning of the expansion
module on the equipment is shown. In case the user may have acquired a special custom
module
Expansión
USB port Auxiliary power supply
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or special features to extend the features of the analyzer, this is where expansion modules are
installed. The features of each one of the expansion modules are found in their respective
individual manuals.
2.3.5 Auxiliary power supply
This is the slot for the AR6 power supply connector. See the power supply features in the
chapter entitled TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The AR6 analyzer is a configurable measuring instrument that may be employed in a number
of ways, which the user may select via the functions of the different icons of the main menu. It
allows configuration of various measuring diagrams, recording times and conditions,
snapshots, averages, rebooting maximum and minimum values, displaying wave shapes, rate
of harmonic distortion, active and reactive power, both inductive and capacitive, energy
consumed and generated, among many other parameters.
In order to ensure correct operation, carefully read the instructions given in this manual before
beginning measurements.
WARNING: Read this manual before using the analyzer.
If the analyzer is used in a manner other than that specified by the
manufacturer, its protection may be compromised.
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The most important features of all the AR6 analyzer components are described in this
chapter.
4.1 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
An external alternating current power supply comes with the equipment. It is used to power
the equipment while recording or to recharge the battery.
Nominal voltage 100…240 Vac.
Power supply frequency 50…60 Hz
Output voltage 12 Vdc
Current 3.33 A
Max power 40 W
4.2 POWER SUPPLY OF THE EQUIPMENT
Nominal voltage 12 Vdc
Current 2 A
Maximum power 24 W
Consumption 30 VA

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4.3 BATTERY
The AR6 is equipped with an NiMH battery as the main power supply o the equipment,
which gives it operation and recording autonomy. It also has an internal Lithium battery, the
function of which is to permanently power the equipment clock, even while the analyzer is
switched off.
4.3.1 Rechargeable main power supply battery
BATTERY NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
Voltage 6 V
Capacity 4,200 mAh
Charge time 1,5 …2 h
4hrs with LCD on
Battery life while in use 8hrs with LCD off
4.3.2 Clock power supply internal battery
Lithium battery CR2025
Voltage 3 V
Capacity 600 mA/h
Battery life without charger 10 years
4.4 CURRENT INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs for current measurement I1 I2 I3 IN ILeak
Input voltage 0…2 V
Measurement margin from 1 to 120% of In
Primary current measurement In Depends on clamp
Allowable overload 3 In
Consumption 0.0004 VA
Special features Leakage current measurement via low-pass
filter option activated/deactivated
Input impedance 10 kΩ
4.5 VOLTAGE INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Features of the voltage reference measurement cable inputs.
4.5.1 Voltage inputs
Inputs for voltage measurement U1 U2 U3 UN Earth
Input margin Un= 10 to 800 Vrms phase-neutral
Number of inputs 5
Peak voltage 2,500 V
Crest factor 1.0…1,875
Bandwidth 3.2 kHz

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Input impedance 10 MΩ
Permanent overvoltage 1,000 Vrms
Transient overvoltage <1s 2,500 V
Absolute maximum voltage 6 kV
Consumption 0.04 VA
Maximum voltage in the voltage measurement circuit
1000 V CAT III / 600 V CAT IV for altitudes lower than 3000 m.
1000 V CAT II / 600 V CAT III / 300 V CAT IV for above 3000 m
Measurement margins Resolution Accuracy
10.00…800.00 Vrms 0.01 Vrms ± 0.5 % of Vnom
4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating temperature 0ºC…+50ºC
Storage temperature -10ºC…+60ºC
Altitude 2,000 m
Humidity without condensation 5%...95%
4.7 MECHANICAL FEATURES
Outside dimensions 283 x 168 x 80 mm
Weight 1.640 kg
Image 3
4.8 SCREEN
4.8.1 LCD features
Panel size 5.7” (diagonal)
Active area of the LCD Width 116.16 mm x Height 87.12 mm
No. of Pixels Horizontal (640x3) x Vertical 480
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Pixel size Horiz. 0.1815mm x Vert. 0.1815 mm
Pixel colour RGB vertical lines
Display colour White
No. of colours 262K
Back lighting LED
5 START-UP
5.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION
The analyzer comes without the battery installed in order to ensure its good condition. The
user must install the battery before taking any other step. To do this, the procedure below must
be followed.
In order to install the battery, the equipment must be disconnected from
any voltage and current source, both in the power supply and the meter.
1.) Remove the screw from the battery cover.
2.) Lift the cover to make the battery compartment accessible.
3.) Insert the battery overhead connector in the receptacle
indicated for connecting the battery. Make sure it is
positioned correctly, and do not force it.
4.) Once the battery is connected to the equipment, position it
so that the power supply cables are not stretched,
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5.) Install the cover after verifying that none of the cables
have been damaged and that the battery is firmly in place.
6.) Lock down the cover again with the screw
Image 4
5.2 POWER ON
Once the battery has been installed, press the POWER key and hold it down for a few
seconds. The analyzer begins the system start-up and displays the start screen, from which
the BIOS configuration screen or the main menu may be accessed.
6 DROP-DOWN MENUS AND KEYBOARD
In order to change the value of a field, place the cursor inside it and press to open the
virtual keyboard or the possible configuration options for the field. This option allows the
user to enter any value or text, as the case may be. The keys or options displayed will be
different depending upon the field to be configured.
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Hour:
Selecction:
The arrow keys ◄/ ►and ▼/ ▲move the selection cursor to the desired menu option. The 
button is used to confirm the selection and change to the desired display screen.
Confirmation or delete options values entered is done with the function buttons in the lower
portion of the corresponding screen.
7 BIOS CONFIGURATION
Once the equipment has been started up, the start screen displays, from which the user may
access BIOS configuration using the option or access the HOME screen (main
menu of the equipment) using the option.
The BIOS screen allows configuration of the most important aspects of the equipment. This
configuration is kept in all screens and recordings. In order to change this configuration the
analyzer must be rebooted, because it can only be accessed at start-up of the equipment.

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7.1.1 Language
The language desired for the equipment menus and messages is defined using this field.
7.1.2 Sleep delay
Enter the time desired in minutes, during which the screen will remain on. At the end of this
time the screen will switch off and pass into sleep mode
in order to extend the analyzer battery time. In this state, the Power key will flash green
7.1.3 Lock delay
Enter a time desired, in minutes, after which the keyboard will lock or, if this function is not
desired, a zero (0) value must be entered in this field.
7.1.4 Password
Enter a 4-digit password for unlocking the equipment keyboard after the time configured in
the lock delay field has passed.
7.1.5 Zone
The AR6 has some phase colour presets configured, so the user may very easily define the
colours desired for each one them. The names of the configured options, and the
corresponding colours of each one of them, is shown in the following table:
L1 / A L2 / B L3 / C LN / N LK / K earth
EU black red yellow blue grey green
UK red yellow blue black grey green
CA red black blue White grey green
USA black red blue white grey green
7.1.6 Screen background
The user can change the screen background using the options of this menu. The
background selected will be that which the equipment will have on all configuration and
display screens.
The options on the lower menu of this screen are:
Key Function Description
Home Brings up the main menu
Allows changes made to the configuration of the
analyzer to be saved or the initial values to be
restored.

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8 MAIN MENU
The main menu of the AR6 has various icons that indicate to the user the different
configuration and display options available in a simple and intuitive manner.
The main menu icons are:
MEASURE MANAGER
DISTURBANCES
HARMONICS
PHASORS
WAVEFORM
QUADRANTS
SETTINGS
SYSTEM INFORMATION
MEASURE