Elcomponent EnergyPro EP600 User manual

EnergyPro EP600 User Manual
EnergyPro EP600i User's Guide
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Elcomponent Ltd
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Document number: CID1003.10
Date: 20 April 2011

EnergyPro EP600 User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety
Firmware Feature
Connection Check
RMS Data Storage
Power Calculations
Frequency
Energy Usage Display
Logger Connection
Green Charging LED indicator
Red Logging LED indicator
Green Charged LED indicator
Logger Operation
Main Screen
Turning On & Off
Memory Card
Clock Setup
CT Setup
Storage Rate Setup
Memory Card Warning
Voltage/ Current/ Power Factor Display
Power Display
Hook-up Connections
1P2W
1P3W
3P4W
2.5E
Connection Icons
Start & Stop Logging
Data Download
Notes

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Introduction
The EnergyPro represents leading edge technology in operator interfaces. Data can be viewed in
real time on the front panel, or for more detail, PowerView software can be used to examine data
collected by the EnergyPro.
The EnergyPro:
▪Record RMS voltage, current, power (real and reactive), true power factor, energy, THD,
harmonics and three phase unbalance.
▪Has graphical display.
The EnergyPro is a 6 channel data logger. It monitors 3 phases of voltage and current and calculates
the neutral current.
A memory card interface is used to store recorded data on a removable memory card. The
EnergyPro will not begin a survey without a memory card installed. Once a survey has been started
the memory card may not be removed until the survey has been stopped.

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Safety
Although this instrument is designed to be as safe as possible, safety is ultimately the responsibility
of the operator. This instrument should only be operated by suitably qualified and authorized
personnel.
Please read and UNDERSTAND the following information before operating this instrument
▪The EnergyPro uses a membrane keypad that could be damaged if a sharp object is brought into
contact with it.
▪Frequently inspect the test leads and the instrument for damage. If the instrument shows any
signs of physical damage or functions improperly, it should not be used.
▪Never work alone with high voltage circuits. Ensure that a qualified observer is mindful of your
activities.
▪When performing any measurements involving high voltage circuits, all connections should be
made to the circuits while the power is off. To ensure personal safety, the test leads and related
connectors should not be handled while the circuit is energized.
▪Do not attempt to measure any voltage higher than the maximum rating of 600V RMS. Failure to
observe the maximum rating could result in damage to the equipment or personal injury.
▪Refer servicing of this instrument to qualified personnel only. Potentially lethal voltages may be
present inside the case. If any of the protective circuitry is improperly repaired, the safety of this
product could be compromised. Disconnect supply power before servicing.
▪Do not expose the EnergyPro directly to outdoor elements.
▪If the unit requires cleaning, use only a slightly damped towel. Disconnect supply power before
cleaning.
▪The following international symbol is used on the equipment and in this manual:

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Firmware Features
Connection Check
Before a survey is started the user can set the voltage and current connections from the hook-up
screen (press the button). See the Hook-Up Configuration section of this manual for more
details.
RMS Data Storage
The EnergyPro stores RMS data at set intervals which can be adjusted from 1 second to 30 minutes.
The minimum, maximum and average values are stored at the end of each storage interval. The
averaged values are calculated from the sum of the RMS values (updated every second) over the
preceding storage interval. The minimum and maximum values are updated every second over the
storage interval.
Power Calculations
The power calculations are updated every second. The average values of power are recorded.
Power factor displayed is the true power factor (not the displacement power factor) and is
calculated as the ratio of the real power (KW) divided by the apparent power (KVA).
Frequency
The system frequency is measured from the signal on V1 input and is updated every second. The
minimum, maximum and average values are stored at the end of each storage interval.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
THD is calculated as the ratio between the square root of the squared sum of the harmonic
magnitudes (for harmonics 2…16) divided by the fundamental value. The THD calculations are
updated every second. The minimum, maximum and average values are stored at the end of each
storage interval. The individual harmonic information is stored with the data and is available for
viewing in software.
Three Phase Voltage and Current Unbalance
Unbalance is calculated as the ratio of the negative sequence component divided by the positive
sequence component. The unbalance calculations are updated every second. The minimum,
maximum and average values are stored at the end of each storage interval.
Energy Usage Display
The EnergyPro displays the total energy usage during the survey. The total KWHR and the average
KW/HR are displayed.

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Logger Connection
Connection panel
The voltage and current connections are colour coded according to individual phases.
Either clamp CT’s or Flex CT may be used to monitor current.
The EnergyPro is powered from the voltage between V1 and V2 (between 115V and 600 Vac). If a
single phase voltage is being measured then V2 should be connected to neutral in order to receive
power from the measured voltage. The EnergyPro has an internal battery that will supply power to
the instrument when there is no voltage between V1 and V2. The internal power supply will power
the instrument when V1-V2 is between 115V and 150V but will not charge the battery. To charge
the battery when the voltage is less than 150V the EnergyPro must be turned off.
LED Indicators
Green Charging LED indicator
The Green Indicator will come on when the internal power supply is operating.
Red Logging LED Indicator
This Red LED will flash when the logger is recording data.
Green Charged LED indicator
This Green LED will come on when the internal battery of the logger is fully charged.

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Logger Operation
Main Screen
The main screen of the EnergyPro is a collection of icons that provide access to various configuration
setup screens. It also displays general status of the logger such as battery charge state, available
memory, and logging status.
The top row of keys change function depending on the active screen on the display. In the main
screen, the scroll key (F4) is used to navigate the top row of icons on the display. When an icon is
highlighted pressing the checkmark key (F3) selects the function. This enables setting the time,
the CT range (clamp CT only), and the storage rate.
In the middle section of the main screen, there are two status bars displayed below the date and
time field. The right status bar indicates memory used, and the left status bar indicates battery
charge state. Below the memory status bar is the maximum survey duration in number of days. This
number will change depending on the storage rate and memory card size.
The three icons in the top row of the main screen access the basic configurations of the logger:
▪Clock icon - Set clock.
▪Clamp CT icon - Set clamp CT range. This setting
must match the clamp range being used.
▪Not range adjustable, measurement range is 0.2A to
2500A. Flex CT connection is automatically
detected when the Flex CT is plugged in.
▪Filing cabinet icon - Set storage rate,

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The main screen displays the CT range and storage rate beside their respective icons. Once a change
is made, the value beside the icon will be updated automatically. For changes in storage rate, the
maximum survey duration display under the memory status bar will also be updated automatically.
Example: The main screen display shown at the beginning of this section indicates that the logger is
set for Flex CT and 5 seconds storage rate. The survey duration is 35 days.
The bottom row of keys have fixed functions:
▪Return to the main screen.
▪Display voltage, current, power factor, frequency,
THD, and Unbalance.
▪Display real, reactive and apparent power, total
energy consumption (KWHR).
▪Display the hook-up configuration.
Turning On and Off
The logger is turned on by pressing any key on the keypad for 1 second. Once the logger is on, a title
screen will appear on the display, followed by the main screen.
The logger is turned off by pressing the sleep key (F1) from the main screen.
The EnergyPro will shut itself off after 2 minutes of keypad inactivity if it is not recording. While
recording the EnergyPro will turn off the LCD after 2 minutes of keypad inactivity.
Memory Card
If there is no memory card the EnergyPro will not record data and the ‘running’ icon will not appear
on the main screen. When a memory card is inserted the ‘running’ icon will appear and the
EnergyPro is ready to record data. When recording is started the EnergyPro reformats the memory
card and any data from a previous survey will be erased.
The memory card should NEVER be removed while data is being recorded. ALWAYS
stop recording before removing the memory card, otherwise data on the card may be
corrupted.

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Clock Setup
The clock setup screen will appear when the clock icon on the main
screen has been selected. The scroll key (F4) is used to scroll through the
fields: year, month, day, hour, minute or second. The + and - signs (F1
and F2) are used to increase or decrease the value. Press the checkmark
key (F3) to confirm changes and return to the main screen.
Clamp CT Setup
No Setup is required for Flex CT.
The CT setup screen will appear when the CT icon on the main screen
has been selected. The scroll function key (F4) is used to select the
desired CT range. The checkmark key (F3) is used to confirm the
selection and return to the main screen.
Storage Rate Setup
The storage rate setup screen will appear when the filing cabinet
icon on the main screen has been selected. The scroll key (F4) is
used to select the storage rate for the survey. The maximum
survey duration, displayed in the lower drawer of the filing
cabinet, will change when the storage rate is changed. The
checkmark key (F3) is used to confirm the change and return to
the main screen.
The length of the maximum survey period for each storage rate is
calculated based on the size of the memory card. For example, a
1GB memory card can have the following survey durations:
Memory card warning
This graphic will appear if there is a write error
or if a memory card not supported by the
logger is inserted.
Storage rate
Maximum Survey duration
1 Second
7 Days
5 Seconds
35 Days
10 Seconds
70 Days
15 Seconds
105 Days
30 Seconds
210 Days
1 Minute
420 Days
5 Minutes
999 Days
10 Minutes
999 Days
15 Minutes
999 Days
30 Minutes
999 Days

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Voltage / Current / Power Factor Display
The voltage/current/power factor screen will appear after pressing the button. It displays RMS
voltage, RMS current, and power factor for each phase. Switch between Line-to-Neutral voltage (VLN)
and Line-to-Line voltage (VLL) by pressing F4. Note that VLL is not present in the 1P2W configuration.
Leading power factor is displayed with “LD” and lagging power factor is displayed with “LG”. It also
displays frequency and calculated neutral current.
THD / Unbalance Display
THD and Unbalance measurement are displayed by pressing F2 in
the V&I screen.
Power Display
The Power screen will appear when the button is pressed. It
displays real, apparent and reactive power for each phase.

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The KWHR key (F3) selects the total energy consumption screen.
The total energy consumption screen is zeroed at the start of each
survey. The maximum KWHRs that can be accumulated is
9,999,999 KWHR.
Hook-up Configurations
The hook-up screen will appear when the button is pressed. Before a survey is started this
screen can be used to set the type of connection. There are five different connection types
available: 1P2W, 1P3W, 3P3W, 2.5E and 3P4W. Press ‘F4’ to scroll through different connection
types.

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1P2W
This is for a single phase circuit. The EnergyPro assumes that V1
and CT1 (and CT2, CT3 if used) are connected to the same phase.
The 1P2W mode allows the use of CT2 and CT3 for monitoring
multiple single phase loads. V2 is connected to neutral for the
internal power supply.
1P3W
This is for a split phase circuit. Usually 120V from each line -
neutral and 240V from line - line.
3P3W
This is a three phase circuit that does not have a neutral (delta
system). For direct connection the voltages are connected. A-B
(ch1) and C-B (ch3) and the CTs are connected to A (ch1) and C
(ch3). Vca is calculated from the two voltage measurement and Ib
is calculated from the two current measurements.
Note 1. V2 and neutral are both connected to Phase B. V2 is connected for the internal power
supply and neutral is connected for measurement purposes.
Note 2. For direct connection in a delta system the 3P4W connection can be used with the neutral
connection floating or connected to ground.
Note 3. If the voltage and current inputs are connected to external CTs and PTs, then the external
PTs must be connected A-B and C-B and the external CTs connected to A and C. The EnergyPro
should be configured for 3P3W, V1 connected to A secondary, V3 connected to C secondary, V2 and
neutral connected to the PT secondary common.
3P4W
This is for a three phase circuit where three voltages, line to
neutral, and three currents are measured. If a neutral
connection is not available the neutral input may be left floating
or connected to ground. Line –Line voltage measurements are
available on the EnergyPro front panel and in software.
2.5E
Used when there are two voltage (line –neutral) measurements
and three phase current measurements. EnergyPro assumes that
the two voltage measured are phases A and C, and the voltage for
phase B is calculated from measurements of phase A and C. V2 is
connected to neutral for the internal power supply.

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Start and Stop logging
Before logging, make sure that all connections from the voltage leads and current clamps are
secured to the EnergyPro. Remember to insert a memory card and make sure all configurations are
set properly.
To start recording press and hold the F2 key while in the main screen (under the ‘running’ icon) for 5
seconds. The ‘checkmark’ icon and the ‘scroll’ icon will disappear and the ‘sleep’ icon will be
replaced by a ‘stop’ icon.
The EnergyPro starts recording on an even minute. While waiting for the recording to synchronize
to the time the ‘running’ icon will be animated to ‘run’ on the spot. After the first record is recorded
the ‘running’ icon will be animated to move across the bottom of the screen and the red ‘logging’
LED will flash.
To stop recording press and hold the F1 key while in the main screen (under the ‘stop’ icon) for 5
seconds. When the recording has stopped the main screen will return to the normal setup display.
Data Download
Use a CompactFlash card reader or a PCMCIA adapter to open the
data file (*.TSE) with PowerView. The data file will be processed and
saved on the computer. For more details, see manual ‘PowerView
for EP600’.

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Specifications
Measurement
Specifications
Comment
V1, V2, V3
0 - 600 VAC
0.5 % of full scale
-
I1, I2, I3
0 - 1V (Clamp)
0 - 100mV (Flex)
0.5% of full scale
CT’s are voltage output
Sampling
32 sample/cycle
45 - 65Hz
Recording
Specifications
Comment
Storage Rate
1, 5, 10, 15, 30 sec
or
1, 5, 10, 15,10, 30
min
-
Memory
32M - 1G removable
memory card
Maximum recording duration 18
hours up to 20000 days
Power Supply and Battery Charger Environmental
Specifications
Internal Power
Supply
Input (V1-V2): 100-
600 VAC
50-60 Hz, 10.5mA
Battery Run Time
48 hours
Safety
Specifications
Comment
Approval
Pollution Degree 2
Normally only non-
conductive pollution occurs.
However, temporary
conductivity caused by
occasional condensation
must be expected.
600V CAT-IV
Measurement category IV is
for measurements
performed in the building
installation.
Specifications
Operating Temperature
-20oC to 60oC
Humidity
Max 80% relative non
condensing
Altitude
Max 2000m