Gossen MetraWatt MAVOWATT 4 User manual

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Operating Instructions
MAVOWATT 4
Multifunction Power Meter
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Operating controls
1 Connection terminals Current I* (1), I (3)
Voltage L1 (2), L2 (5), L3 (8)
2 Mirror scale
3 Mechnical zero adjuster
4 Selector switch for voltage ranges 50 V / 100 V / 250 V / 500 V
5 Selector switch for current ranges 0.25 A /1 A /5 A / 25 A
6 Function switch
Symbols
The position of the function switch is marked by symbols. Where:
Meter in the "OFF" position
–1 Battery test for the voltage path of the meter
–2 Battery test for the current path of the meter
Measurement of the active power on a three-wire,
three-phase systems, balanced load
Measurement of the active power on a DC and single-phase AC system
U Measurement of AC voltage
I Measurement of AC current
U Measurement of DC voltage
I Measurement of DC current
cos ind Measurement of the power factor, inductive
cos cap Measurement of the power factor, capacitive
Phase sequence indication
Danger warning
((Caution: Note documentation)
Further symbols
Indicates EC conformity
This device may not be disposed of with the trash. Further informa-
tion regarding the WEEE mark can be accessed on the Internet at
www.gossenmetrawatt.com by entering the search term ’WEEE’.
L1L2L3
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Contents
1 Safety precautions .....................................................................5
2 Application .................................................................................6
3 Getting started ...........................................................................7
3.1 Description of the operating controls ..........................................................7
3.2 Installing the batteries ...............................................................................7
3.3 Mechanical zero check ..............................................................................7
3.4 Battery test ...............................................................................................8
4 Measurement .............................................................................8
4.1 Notes on measurements ...........................................................................8
4.2 Connection circuitries ..............................................................................10
4.3 Measured results ....................................................................................13
4.4 Internal consumption of the power meter and its influence on the accuracy 15
4.5 Voltage and current measurement ...........................................................16
4.5.1 Voltage measurement .............................................................................16
4.5.2 Current measurement .............................................................................17
4.5.3 Phase sequence indication ......................................................................17
5 Specifications ..........................................................................18
6 Maintenance ............................................................................22
6.1 Battery and Fuse Replacement ................................................................22
7 Repair and Replacement Parts Service
Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service ..................24
8 Product Support .......................................................................24

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1 Safety precautions
This instrument fulfills the requirements of the applicable EU guidelines
and national regulations. We confirm this with the CE marking. The
relevant declaration of conformity can be obtained from GMC-I
Messtechnik GmbH.
The multi-function power meter MAVOWATT 4 is constructed and
tested in compliance with the safety rules of DIN VDE 0410 /IEC 414
and VDE 0411-1/EN 61010-1/IEC 61010-1.
When properly used, the safety of both the user and the meter is
assured. Their safety is not assured, however, if the meter is misused
or carelessly handled.
To maintain the technically safe and proper condition and to ensure
safe operation, it is absolutely necessary to carefully and completely
read these operating instructions before using the meter, and to follow
them in all respects.
Please note the following safety precautions:
• The meter must only be operated by persons who understand the
danger of shock hazards and know how to apply safety precau-
tions. Shock hazards exist wherever voltages of more than 50 V
can appear.
• When making measurements where shock hazards exist, do not
work alone. A second person must be present.
• The maximum permissible voltage between any of the connectors
and ground is 650 V.
• Take into account that unexpected voltages can appear on
devices under test, capacitors may be charged dangerously, for
instance.
• Verify that the test leads are in good condition, e.g. no cracked
insulation, no open circuits etc.
• This meter must not be used for measurements on circuits with
corona discharge (high voltage).
• Measurements under moist environmental conditions are not per-
mitted.
• Absolutely verify that overloading of the nominal voltage and nom-
inal current ranges does not exceed the permissible limits. See
chapter 5 „Specifications“ for limits.

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Repair, replacement of parts and calibration
When opening the meter, live parts may be exposed. Therefore, the
meter must be disconnected from all voltage sources prior to opening
its case for repair, replacement of parts or calibration. If repair or cali-
bration can then not be avoided unless the meter is open and live, this
work must only be performed by a qualified person who understands
the danger involved.
Faults and extraordinary stress
When it must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible,
take the meter out of service and secure it against accidental use. It
must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible,
• when the meter shows obvious signs of damage,
• when the meter no longer functions correctly,
• after prolonged storage under adverse conditions.
2 Application
The electronic multi-function power meter MAVOWATT 4 permits
direct power measurements on DC systems as well as active power
measurements on single-phase AC systems and on three-wire, three-
phase systems of balanced load.
In addition, the MAVOWATT 4 power meter can be used to directly
measure current and voltage on DC and single-phase AC systems.
Under consideration of correction factors, it is also possible to use the
meter for reactive power measurements on three-phase systems of
balanced load and also for interlinked voltages.
The MAVOWATT 4 power meter is particularly suited for industrial
measurements, for service and mounting. Also in the laboratory and in
the test room, diversified measuring tasks can be solved quickly and
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3 Getting started
3.1 Description of the operating controls
There are five connection terminals (1, figure 1), arranged on the front
of the power meter, two for current connection with the markings I* (1)
and I (3) and three for voltage connection with the markings L1 (2), L2
(5) and L3 (8). They are contact-protected.
The operating panel of the power meter consists of:
One selector switch for the voltage ranges (4, figure 1), with the four
ranges 50 V, 100 V, 250 V and 500 V.
One selector switch for the current ranges (5, figure 1), which can be
switched in four ranges 0.25 A, 1 A, 5 A and 25 A. One function switch
(6, figure 1) featuring 12 positions.
3.2 Installing the batteries
Caution: Make an all-pole disconnection of the meter from the
measuring circuits before you open the battery
compartment on the bottom!
➭Undo the slotted screw of the battery compartment cover using an
adequate tool or a coin, and remove the cover.
➭Install two 9-V flat cell batteries 6F22, 6LF22 or 6LR61 according to
IEC 86-2 in the two compartments.
Caution: Except for the specified 9-V flat cell batteries, no other voltage
souces must be connected to the battery connection contacts.
The connection contacts must not be connected with each other!
➭Replace the cover and screw-tighten it.
3.3 Mechanical zero check
➭Check that the meter is switched off.
➭Place the meter in a horizontal position.
➭Check the mechanical zero position of the pointer.
➭If required, correct the zero position with the adjuster " " on
the front panel.
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3.4 Battery test
➭To test the battery for the voltage path and the battery for the cur-
rent path, set the function switch to the positions " 1" and "
2", one after another. When, at a time, the pointer is within the bat-
tery section marked " " on the scale, the battery voltages are
within the permissible range.
It is assured that the error limits according to the data given in
chapter 5 „Specifications“ are maintained.
4 Measurement
4.1 Notes on measurements
➭Prior to connecting the meter, check according to which of the cir-
cuitries shown in the following section the MAVOWATT 4 is to be
connected.
➭Find out whether direct connection of current path and voltage
path is possible on the basis of the system on which the measure-
ments are to be made and with respect to the power to be mea-
sured.
Caution: In systems having a voltage of more than 600 V,
measurements must, on principle, only be made via
current and voltage transformers!
The nominal currents and nominal voltages of the meters correspond
to those of commercial current transformers with secondary currents
of 1 A and 5 A, and the standardized voltage transformers with sec-
ondary voltages of 100 V or 110 V.
➭When using current transformers, consider the secondary load.
Particularly with longer connection leads and with a transformer
having a secondary current of 5 A, the power loss on the lines is
often remarkable.
➭Set up the current path mechanically solid and secure it against
accidental opening. Lay out the cross sections of the leads and the
connection points in such a way that they will not heat-up unper-
missibly. For currents above 5 A, the connections must always be
made as screw connections (e.g. with cable lugs), but not as plug
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➭Prior to measuring, always set the selector switch for the current
ranges and that for the voltage ranges to the highest range. Make
sure that the set nominal values are never exceeded by more than
1.2 times.
➭For power measurements on DC and single-phase AC systems,
set the function switch to the " " position, for power measure-
ments on three-wire, three-phase systems of balanced load to the
" " position.
➭To measure the power factor (cos ), set the function switch to
"cos ind" with inductive load, with capacitive load to "cos cap".
The connection circuitries for active power and power factor mea-
surements (cos ) are identical and are shown later.
➭Switch the meter off after the measurement to avoid unnecessary
load on the batteries (function switch set to position " ").
The symbols used in the equations of the connection circuitries have
the following meaning:
P = Active power in W
Q = Reactive power in var
I = Load current of a phase in A
U = Interlinked generator voltage with three-phase connection in V
cos = Power factor
a = Readout of the pointer deflection on the corresponding
instrument scale in W, V or A
a= Readout of the pointer deflection on the cos scale
c ,c = Scale factor for power measurement
cI,cU= Scale constant for current and voltage measurement
üI,üU= Scale constant for current and voltage measurement

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4.2 Connection circuitries
Current and voltage input takes place on the meter via connectors
which are suited for both plugging (banana plugs) and as terminals
(e.g. cable lugs). The current path is run to the two connectors I* (1)
and I (3), the voltage path to connectors L1 (2), L2 (5) and L3 (8).
For DC current and for single-phase AC systems, the voltage must be
applied to L1 (2) and L2 (5), for three-wire, three-phase systems (with-
out neutral conductor) to L1 (2), L2 (5) and L3 (8).
Following is a presentation of the wiring diagrams. The most important
diagrams are also affixed to the rear of the meter.
Power measurement on DC systems
M
P (W) = I · U = · c
L-
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
L+
M
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
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Active power and power factor measurement on single-phase AC systems
L1
N
(L2)
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
K
k l
L
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
L1
N
(L2)
Direct connection:
P (W) = I · U · cos
= · c
Connection via current transformer:
P (W) = I · U · cos
= · c · üI
L3
(8)
K
k l
L V
vu
U
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
L1
N
(L2)
Connection via current and voltage
transformer:
P (W) = I · U · cos 
= · c · üI· üu

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Active power and power factor measurement on three-wire, three-phase systems, balanced load
P (W) = · I · U · cos
= · c
3
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
L2
L3
L1
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
L2
L3
L1
Direct connection:
L2
L3
L1
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
v
k
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
K
k
L
L2
L3
L1
l
Connection via current transformer:
P (W) = · I · U · cos 
= · c · üI
3
Connection via current and voltage
transformer:
L1
(2)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
L2
L3
L1
L2
(5)
P (W) = · I · U · cos
= · c · üI· üu
3
V
v
u
UV
u
UK
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Reactive power measurement on three-wire, three-phase systems of balanced
load
It is easy to determine the reactive power on three-wire, three-phase
systems of balanced load. Set the function switch to the " " posi-
tion. To obtain the reactive power, multiply the found value (pointer
deflection x scale factor) by the factor of .
With a connection according to the following wiring diagram and a
positive indication, the measured reactive power is inductive. With a
negative pointer deflection, the measured reactive power is capacitive.
To obtain a positive indication, transpose the connection L1 and L2 on
the meter
(cond. L2 to connector L2 (5) and cond. L3 to connector L1 (2)).
4.3 Measured results
To determine the measured active power, it is merely required to mul-
tiply the pointer deflection with the constant c, and eventually with
the transformer ratios. In any case, it applies:
3
L2
L3
L1
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
Direct connection:
Q (var) = · I · U · sin 
= ·· c
3
3
P (W) = · c · üI · üU

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Example 1: Direct connection of the meter for single-phase AC systems
Selected nominal current range 5 A
Selected nominal voltage range 100 V
a) Function switch in position „ ”
Reading scale according to table 0 ... 500
Value read off the scale e.g. 350
Measured result: P = · c = 350 · 1= 350 W
b) Function switch in position „U ”
Reading scale according to table 0 ... 100
Value read off the scale e.g. 100
Measured result: U = · cU= 100 · 1
=100 V
c) Function switch in position „I ”
Reading scale according to table 0 ... 500
Value read off the scale e.g. 500
Measured result: I = · cI= 500 · 0.01
= 5 A
d) Function switch in position „cos ind”
Reading scale according to table cos 
Value read off the scale e.g. 0.7
Measured result: cos = 0.7
Example 2: Meter connection for single-phase AC systems via current trans-
former
Switch positions, reading scale and read value same as in
example 1. But the current path is connected via a current trans-
former having a ratio of üI = 100 A / 5 A = 20.
Measured result: P = a · c · üI = 350 · 1· 20 = 7000 W
Example 3: Meter connection for single-phase AC systems via current and volt-
age transformers
Switch positions, reading scale, read value and current transformer
same as in example 2. But the voltage path is connected via a volt-
age transformer having a ratio of üU = 1000 V / 100 V = 10.
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4.4 Internal consumption of the power meter and its influence on
the accuracy
The MAVOWATT 4 power meter needs a certain amount of energy for
the presentation of measured values. Due to the internal meter
consumption, the measured value always includes an error. In most
cases – particularly so when measuring higher power – the influence is
so small that it can be neglected.
When measuring smaller power (<100 W), it is recommended to
consider the internal consumption of the power meter by mathematical
correction of the measured result. Depending upon the connection
circuit, either the internal consumption of the current path or that of the
voltage path enters into the measurement.
See "Inputs" for the internal consumption of the power meter in chapter
5 „Specifications“.
L1
N
(L2)
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
The voltage path is connected
ahead of the current path
It follows:
a) the power output by the
energy source 
meter reading internal
consumption of the voltage path
b) the power drawn by the
consumer 
meter reading internal
consumption of the current path
L1
N
(L2)
L1
(2)
L2
(5)
L3
(8)
I
(3)
I*
(1)
The voltage path is connected
behind the current path
It follows:
a) the power output by the
energy source 
meter reading internal
consumption of the voltage path
b) the power drawn by the
consumer 
meter reading internal
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4.5 Voltage and current measurement
Even if the meter is connected for a power measurement, you can use
the power meter to measure voltages and currents on both DC systems
and single-phase AC systems and/or three-wire, three-phase systems
of balanced load. For DC and single-phase AC systems, the voltage
must be applied to L1 (2) and L2 (5). Terminal L3 (8) must not be
connected.
With three-wire, three-phase systems of balanced load (without neutral
conductor), the voltages must be connected to terminals L1 (2), L2 (5)
and L3 (8). With current measurements, the measuring current flows
through connectors I* (1) and I (3).
4.5.1 Voltage measurement
On DC and single-phase AC systems
➭Set the function switch to the U and/or Uposition and the
selector switch for the voltage ranges to the range corresponding
to the measured value. The selector switch for the current ranges
may be set to any position.
➭The voltage applied to terminals L1 (2) and L2 (5) can be read
directly on the scale corresponding to the selected measuring
range
On three-wire, three-phase systems of balanced load
➭Set the function switch to the Uposition and the selector switch
for the voltage ranges to the range corresponding to the measured
value. The selector switch for the current ranges may be set to any
position.
➭Connect the voltage to terminals L1 (2), L2 (5) and L3 (8).
➭Read the measured value off the scale corresponding to the
selected measuring range
To determine the phase voltage, it is required to divide the read
voltage value by 3.
To determine the voltage of the outer conductors, it is required to
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4.5.2 Current measurement
➭Set the function switch to the I and/or I~ position and the selec-
tor switch for the current ranges to the range corresponding to the
measured value. The selector switch for the voltage ranges may be
set to any position.
➭Connect the current path to terminals I* (1) and I (3). Read the mea-
sured value off the scale corresponding to the measuring range
and multiply it by the factor of 0.01 (see table in chapter 5 „Specifi-
cations“).
4.5.3 Phase sequence indication
➭Set the function switch to the position.
➭Connect all of the 3 outer conductors in proper sequence to termi-
nals L1 (2), L2 (5) and L3 (8).
With correct phase sequence, the pointer deflects up to the mark-
ing (83 % of full deflection), with incorrect phase sequence up
to the marking (17 % of full deflection).
The interlinked voltages must be > 30 V and must not exceed 650 V.
The connected voltages may deviate from each other by a maxi-
mum of 5%.
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5 Specifications
Measuring ranges for DC and single-phase AC systems
Measuring ranges for three-wire, three-phase systems, balanced load
Nominal
current
A
Nominal
voltage
V
Nominal
power
W
Factor c at scale division
0...100 0...250 0...500
0.2
5
50 12.5 --- 0.05 ---
100 25 --- 0.1 ---
250 62.5 --- 0.25 ---
500 125 --- 0.5 ---
15050------0.1
100 100 1 --- ---
250 250 --- 1 ---
500 500 --- --- 1
5 50 250 --- 1 ---
100 500 --- --- 1
250 1250 --- 5 ---
500 2500 --- 10 ---
25 50 1250 --- 5 ---
100 2500 --- 10 ---
250 6250 --- 25 ---
500 12500 --- 50 ---
Nominal
current
A
Nominal
voltage
Nominal
power Factor c at scale division
V W 0...100 0...250 0...500
0.25
50 25 --- 0.1 ---
100 50 --- --- 0.1
250 125 --- 0.5 ---
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Measuring ranges
1
50 100 1 --- ---
100 200 2 --- ---
250 500 --- --- 1
500 1000 10 --- ---
5
50 500 --- --- 1
100 1000 10 --- ---
250 2500 --- 10 ---
500 5000 --- --- 10
25
50 2500 --- 10 ---
100 5000 --- --- 10
250 12500 --- 50 ---
500 25000 --- 100 ---
for DC and AC voltage for DC and AC voltage
Nominal
voltage
V
Factor c at scale division Nominal
current
A
Factor c at scale division
0...100 0...250 0...500 0...100 0...250 0...500
50 --- --- 0.1 0.25 --- 0.001 ---
100 1.0 --- --- 1 0.01 --- ---
250 --- 1.0 --- 5 --- --- 0.01
500 --- --- 1.0 25 --- 0.1 ---
When measuring the power factor (cos ), read the measured values off the cos 
scale without taking into consideration factor c.
Nominal
current
A
Nominal
voltage
Nominal
power Factor c at scale division
V W 0...100 0...250 0...500

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Inputs
Voltage path Nominal voltage UN
Input resistance R
i
50 V / 100 V / 250 V / 500 V
1M
Current path Nominal current IN
Input resistance R
i
0.25 A / 1 A / 5 A / 25 A
8m
Voltage drop Uat nominal current 2.1 mV / 8.4 mV / 42 mV/ 210 mV
Internal consumption P
i
at nom. current 0.0005 VA / 0.0084 VA / 0.21 VA /5.25 VA
Electrical isolation between voltage path and current path by
optocoupler, test voltage 3.7 kV
Overload capacity
Permissible continuous overload on all nominal voltage and nominal current
ranges 1.2 times the value of the selected
nominal voltage and/or the selected nominal
current.
Exception 25 A range:
Measurement 5 min at a maximum, interval 5 min
Fuse protection The current measuring ranges are protected
by a 6 x 32 mm 25 A 500 V/1.5 kA, 250 V/
10 kA fuse.
Accuracy
Under reference conditions Class 1.5 for power measurement
Class 2.5 in all other ranges
Class 5 for power factor measurement
In the 25 A range: 2 times the basic error
(except for power factor measurement)
Reference conditions
Ambient temperature 23 C 2K
Humidity 40 ... 60% rel. humidity
Position of use horizontal
Frequency 45 Hz ... 65 Hz
Wave shape on ~: sinusoidal
Voltage
for voltage measurement:
for power factor measurement: 1)
for phase sequence indication 2)
0.8 ... 1.2 · UN
0 ... 1.0 · UN
> 50 V
> 30 V (dev. from each other max. 5%)