PQA400 - PQA823 - PQA824
EN - 2
5.4.7.Voltage Anomalies.................................................................................................................... 54
5.4.8.Inrush current (only PQA82x)................................................................................................... 56
5.4.9.Flicker....................................................................................................................................... 57
5.4.10.Unbalance................................................................................................................................. 58
5.4.11.Spike (only PQA824)................................................................................................................ 58
5.4.12.Predefined configurations......................................................................................................... 59
5.4.13.Start a recording....................................................................................................................... 67
5.4.13.1.Automatic start of recording.............................................................................................................69
5.4.14.During a recording.................................................................................................................... 70
5.5.Saved data management section........................................................................................ 72
5.5.1.Recording analysis (Reg type) ................................................................................................. 73
5.5.1.1.Recording information .....................................................................................................................73
5.5.1.2.Recording graph..............................................................................................................................74
5.5.1.3.Dips ans swells................................................................................................................................76
5.5.1.4.Fast transient...................................................................................................................................77
5.5.1.5.Inrush currents ................................................................................................................................79
5.5.1.6.EN50160 .........................................................................................................................................81
5.5.1.7.Analysis of consumed energy..........................................................................................................83
5.5.1.8.Analysis of producted energy..........................................................................................................84
5.5.2.Recording analysis (Istant type)............................................................................................... 85
5.5.2.1.Recording information .....................................................................................................................85
5.5.2.2.Graph ..............................................................................................................................................86
5.5.2.3.Harmonics analysis .........................................................................................................................91
5.5.2.4.Vectors..........................................................................................................................................102
5.5.2.5.Measures.......................................................................................................................................108
5.5.3.Transfer recordings to a external Pen Driver USB................................................................. 116
5.5.4.Saving recordings to external Compact Flash (only PQA82x)............................................... 117
5.6.Meter information.............................................................................................................. 118
6.CONNECTION OF METER TO PC (WITH WIN XP)...............................................119
7.MEASURING PROCEDURES................................................................................120
7.1.Using of meter in a Single phase system.......................................................................... 120
7.2.Using of meter in a Three phase 4 wire system................................................................ 121
7.3.Using of meter in a Three phase 3 wire system................................................................ 122
7.4.Using of meter in a Three phase 3 wire ARON system..................................................... 123
8.MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................124
8.1.General ............................................................................................................................. 124
8.2.Situations relative to internal battery................................................................................. 124
8.2.1.Replacement internal battery.................................................................................................. 124
8.3.Cleaning............................................................................................................................ 124
8.4.End of life.......................................................................................................................... 124
9.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................125
9.1.Technical features............................................................................................................. 125
9.2.General features ............................................................................................................... 127
9.3.Environment...................................................................................................................... 127
9.3.1.Climatic condition ................................................................................................................... 127
9.4.Accessories....................................................................................................................... 127
10.APPENDIX – THEORETICAL OUTLINES..............................................................128
10.1.Voltage Anomalies ........................................................................................................ 128
10.2.Voltage and current Harmonics..................................................................................... 128
10.2.1.Theory..................................................................................................................................... 128
10.2.2.Limit values for harmonic voltage........................................................................................... 129
10.2.3.Presence of harmonics: causes ............................................................................................. 130
10.2.4.Presence of harmonics: consequences ................................................................................. 130
10.3.Inrush currents (only PQA82x)...................................................................................... 131
10.4.Flicker............................................................................................................................ 132
10.5.Supply voltage unbalance............................................................................................. 133
10.6.Voltage fast transients (spikes) (only PQA824)............................................................. 134
10.7.Power and power factor: definitions.............................................................................. 136
10.7.1.Conventions on powers and power factors............................................................................ 137
10.7.2.Three phase 3 wire ARON system......................................................................................... 138
