Magtrol 6510e User manual

User’s Manual
Model 6510e
Single-Phase
Power Analyzer
Via Paolo Uccello 4 - 20148 Milano
Tel [phone] Fax [phone] [email protected] www.dspmindustria.it

Preliminary Manual, Rev. F – November 2005
While every precaution has been exercised in the compilation of this document to
ensure the accuracy of its contents, Magtrol, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Additionally, no liability is assumed for any damages that may result from the
use of the information contained within this publication.
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Copyright ©2001-2005 Magtrol, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying or reproduction of all or any part of the contents of this manual without the
express permission of Magtrol is strictly prohibited.
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Purchase Record
Please record all model numbers and serial numbers of your
Magtrol equipment, along with the general purchase information.
The model number and serial number can be found on either
a silver identification plate or white label affixed to each unit.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with a
Magtrol representative about this equipment.
Model Number: _____________________________
Serial Number: _____________________________
Purchase Date: _____________________________
Purchased From: _____________________________

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1. Make sure that all Magtrol dynamometers and electronic products are earth-grounded, to ensure
personal safety and proper operation.
2. Securely ground the 6510ePowerAnalyzer case by connecting a good earth ground at the ground
stud located on the rear panel of the unit. Use a number 12 AWG, or larger wire.
3. Check line voltage before operating.
4. Make sure that dynamometers and motors under test are equipped with appropriate safety
guards.
Safety Precautions

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The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Should revisions be necessary, updates to all
Magtrol User’s Manuals can be found at Magtrol’s web site at www.magtrol.com/support/manuals.htm.
Please compare the date of this manual with the revision date on the web site, then refer to the manual’s Table of
Revisions for any changes/updates that have been made since this edition.
REVISION DATE
Preliminary Manual, Revision F – November 2005
TABLE OF REVISIONS
Revisions To This Manual
Date Edition Change Section(s)
11/03/05 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. F
Corrected time it takes for a new input to fully average
(0.07323388 ms –> 73.23388 ms).
4.2.1.2 &
4.2.2.2
11/03/05 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. F
Updated crest factor and display range ratings. 1.3
08/10/05 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. E
External sensor input maximum voltage from ±10 V to ±1 V AC/
DC
1.3, 2.5
09/30/03 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. D
Correction: Line voltage - no setup required. 3.1.1
06/19/03 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. C
Added conguration commands IS and IC to start/clear average
mode.
5.6.1
06/19/03 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. C
Added data output command OAVE to retrieve displayed
values.
5.6.2
06/19/02 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. B
Added analog output option information to data sheet. 1.3
05/20/02 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. A
Changed mV/A to A/mV in External Sensor Scale Factor Setup
Menu graphic
3.3.3.2
05/20/02 Preliminary Manual,
Rev. A
Updated units and value range of SE1m2<terminator>
command code
5.6.1

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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................I
REVISIONS TO THIS MANUAL ...............................................................................................................II
REVISION DATE.................................................................................................................................................................II
TABLE OF REVISIONS......................................................................................................................................................II
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................III
TABLE OF FIGURES........................................................................................................................................................VI
PREFACE.............................................................................................................................................. VII
PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................................................VII
WHO SHOULD USE THIS MANUAL............................................................................................................................VII
MANUAL ORGANIZATION...........................................................................................................................................VII
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................................ VIII
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................1
1.1 UNPACKING YOUR 6510ePOWER ANALYZER..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 NEW FEATURES OF THE 6510ePOWER ANALYZER ........................................................................................... 1
1.3 DATA SHEET................................................................................................................................................................ 2
2. CONTROLS.........................................................................................................................................5
2.1 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND BUTTONS.......................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 ENABLING SECONDARY FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 USING FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND BUTTONS .............................................................................. 6
2.3 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD)............................................................................................................ 8
2.3.1 CONTRAST SETTINGS................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3.2 DISPLAY GUIDE........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 REAR PANEL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.................................................................................................................. 10
3. INSTALLATION/CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................13
3.1 POWERING UP THE 6510e....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 LINE VOLTAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 SELF-TEST................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.3 MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 PROTECTING YOUR 6510e...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 TRANSIENT OVERLOADS........................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.2 CURRENT OVERLOAD ............................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.3 SURGE PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.4 CIRCUIT BREAKERS................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3 TESTING INSTRUMENTATION SETUP ................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.1 WIRING MODE ........................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.2 MEASUREMENT FILTER .......................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.3 EXTERNAL SENSOR ................................................................................................................................. 19
3.3.4 AMP SCALING............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.5 VOLTS SCALING ........................................................................................................................................ 23

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3.3.6 PHASE SETUP............................................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.7 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 25
4. OPERATING PRINCIPLES ...............................................................................................................27
4.1 ANALOG PROCESSING ........................................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 VOLTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.2 AMPS............................................................................................................................................................ 28
4.1.3 EXTERNAL SHUNT ................................................................................................................................... 29
4.2 DIGITAL PROCESSING ............................................................................................................................................ 29
4.2.1 AC DETAILS ................................................................................................................................................ 30
4.2.2 DC DETAILS................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.2.3 ROUND-OFF ERROR ................................................................................................................................. 34
4.3 MEASUREMENT MODES........................................................................................................................................ 34
4.3.1 PEAK ........................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.2 PEAK HOLD / INRUSH CURRENT........................................................................................................... 35
4.3.3 DC ................................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.3.4 RMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
4.3.5 CREST FACTOR .......................................................................................................................................... 36
4.4 MEASUREMENT METHODS .................................................................................................................................. 36
4.4.1 CYCLE-BY-CYCLE MODE ........................................................................................................................ 36
4.4.2 CONTINUOUS MODE................................................................................................................................ 36
5. COMPUTER CONTROLLED OPERATION ......................................................................................37
5.1 ABOUT THE GPIB INTERFACE .............................................................................................................................. 37
5.1.1 INSTALLING THE GPIB/IEEE-488 CONNECTOR CABLE.................................................................... 37
5.1.2 CHANGING THE GPIB PRIMARY ADDRESS......................................................................................... 37
5.2 ABOUT THE RS-232 INTERFACE........................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.1 CONNECTION............................................................................................................................................. 38
5.2.2 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ......................................................................................................... 39
5.2.3 BAUD RATE................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.3 CHECKING THE 6510e-TO-PC CONNECTION ..................................................................................................... 39
5.4 DATA FORMAT.......................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.4.1 OT EXAMPLE ............................................................................................................................................. 40
5.4.2 OE EXAMPLE ............................................................................................................................................. 41
5.4.3 OA/OV/OW/OF EXAMPLE......................................................................................................................... 41
5.5 PROGRAMMING....................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.5.1 DATA TERMINATION CHARACTERS ..................................................................................................... 41
5.6 6510eCOMMUNICATION COMMANDS ............................................................................................................... 42
5.6.1 CONFIGURATION COMMANDS.............................................................................................................. 42
5.6.2 DATA OUTPUT COMMANDS ................................................................................................................... 44
6. CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................................................45
6.1 CLOSED-BOX CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................ 45
6.2 CALIBRATION SCHEDULE..................................................................................................................................... 45
6.3 CALIBRATION COMMANDS.................................................................................................................................. 45
6.4 BASIC CALIBRATION PROCESS............................................................................................................................ 46
7. OPTIONAL FEATURES ....................................................................................................................48

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7.1 ANALOG OUTPUTS ................................................................................................................................................. 48
7.1.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 48
7.1.2 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS....................................................................................................................... 48
7.1.3 HARDWARE CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................... 49
7.1.4 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ 49
7.1.5 CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................................................ 50
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................52
APPENDIX A: SCHEMATICS ...............................................................................................................53
A.1 MAIN BOARD - DSP, RAM, FLASH........................................................................................................................ 53
A.2 MAIN BOARD - INPUT/OUTPUT, GPIB, RS-232................................................................................................... 54
A.3 MAIN BOARD - FPGA.............................................................................................................................................. 55
A.4 INPUT MODULE - CURRENT ................................................................................................................................. 56
A.5 INPUT MODULE - VOLTAGE .................................................................................................................................. 57
A.6 KEY PAD .................................................................................................................................................................... 58
A.7 ANALOG OUTPUT.................................................................................................................................................... 59
GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................................63
INDEX.....................................................................................................................................................64
SERVICE INFORMATION......................................................................................................................66
RETURNING MAGTROL EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR AND/OR CALIBRATION ..................................................... 66
RETURNING EQUIPMENT TO MAGTROL, INC. (UNITED STATES)................................................................ 66
RETURNING EQUIPMENT TO MAGTROL SA (SWITZERLAND) ..................................................................... 66

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TABLE OF FIGURES
2. CONTROLS
Figure 2–1 Front Panel ..............................................................................................................................................5
Figure 2–2 Secondary Function Menu........................................................................................................................6
Figure 2–3 Device Setup Menu...................................................................................................................................9
Figure 2–4 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................................................10
Figure 2–5 Input Module ..........................................................................................................................................10
Figure 2–6 RS-232C Interface ..................................................................................................................................11
Figure 2–7 GPIB/IEEE-488 Interface ......................................................................................................................11
3. INSTALLATION/CONFIGURATION
Figure 3–1 Program Download Display...................................................................................................................13
Figure 3–2 Title Display ...........................................................................................................................................13
Figure 3–3 Revision Display.....................................................................................................................................14
Figure 3–4 Phase Main Menu...................................................................................................................................14
Figure 3–5 Custom Main Menu ................................................................................................................................14
Figure 3–6 Transient Voltage Suppression................................................................................................................16
Figure 3–7 Single-Phase, Two-Wire Wiring Schematic.............................................................................................17
Figure 3–8 Single-Phase, Two-Wire Wiring Connection ..........................................................................................17
Figure 3–9 Sensor Substituton Wiring Schematic.....................................................................................................19
Figure 3–10 Sensor Substitution Wiring Connection................................................................................................19
Figure 3–11 External Sensor Scale Factor Setup Menu ...........................................................................................20
Figure 3–12 Current/Potential Transformer Connection..........................................................................................21
Figure 3–13 Amp Scaling Setup Menu......................................................................................................................21
Figure 3–14 Amp/Volt Scaling Activated ..................................................................................................................22
Figure 3–15 Volt Scaling Setup Menu.......................................................................................................................23
Figure 3–16 Cycle-by-Cycle Mode ...........................................................................................................................24
Figure 3–17 Hold Mode............................................................................................................................................25
Figure 3–18 Average Mode .......................................................................................................................................25
Figure 3–19 Peak Hold Clear Display......................................................................................................................26
Figure 3–20 Custom Display ....................................................................................................................................26
4. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Figure 4-1 Peak Example..........................................................................................................................................34
Figure 4–2 Peak Hold/Inrush Current Example .......................................................................................................35
Figure 4–3 Crest Factor Example.............................................................................................................................36
5. COMPUTER CONTROLLED OPERATION
Figure 5–1 GPIB Installation ...................................................................................................................................37
Figure 5–2 GPIB Address Setup Menu .....................................................................................................................38
Figure 5–3 RS-232 Interface.....................................................................................................................................38
Figure 5–4 Cable Connection Using Null Modem....................................................................................................38
Figure 5–5 RS-232 Baud Rate Setup Menu ..............................................................................................................39
6. CALIBRATION
Figure 6–1 Calibration/Verification Test Setup.........................................................................................................46
Figure 6–2 Calibration Mode Enabled.....................................................................................................................46
7. OPTIONAL FEATURES
Figure 7–1 Analog Output ........................................................................................................................................48
Figure 7–2 Analog Output Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................49

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PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual contains all the information required for the installation and general use of the Model
6510ePower Analyzer. To achieve maximum capability and ensure proper use of the instrument,
please read this manual in its entirety before operating. Keep the manual in a safe place for quick
reference whenever a question should arise.
WHO SHOULD USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended for those operators who are planning to use the Model 6510ePower Analyzer
for power measurement purposes either as a stand-alone instrument or in conjunction with any Magtrol
Hysteresis, Eddy-Current or Powder Brake Dynamometer, any Magtrol Dynamometer Controller
and M-TEST Motor Testing Software.
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This section gives an overview of the structure of the manual and the information contained within it.
Some information has been deliberately repeated in different sections of the document to minimize
cross-referencing and to facilitate understanding through reiteration.
The structure of the manual is as follows:
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION - Contains the technical data sheet for the 6510ePower
Analyzer, which describes the unit and provides its mechanical and electrical
characteristics.
Chapter 2: CONTROLS - Description of the elements located on the front and rear panels of
the unit.
Chapter 3: INSTALLATION/CONFIGURATION - Provides information needed for setup of the
6510eincluding wiring mode, measurement filter, external sensor, amp scaling and
volt scaling along with phase setup instructions and special functions available.
Chapter 4: OPERATING PRINCIPLES - Information pertaining to theory of operation including
analog processing, digital processing, measurement modes and measurement
methods.
Chapter 5: COMPUTER CONTROLLED OPERATION - How to run a test when the 6510e
is used with a PC. Includes information on IEEE-488 and RS-232 Interface, data
format, programming and command set.
Chapter 6: CALIBRATION - Provides recommended calibration schedules along with step-
by-step instructions for the calibration procedure.
Chapter 7: OPTIONAL FEATURES - Provides information regarding various optional features
available with the 6510eincluding analog outputs.
Chapter 8: TROUBLESHOOTING - Solutions to common problems encountered during setup
and testing.
Appendix A: SCHEMATICS - For the main board, input modules, key pad and analog output.
Glossary: List of abbreviations and terms used in this manual, along with their definitions.
Preface

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Preface
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
The following symbols and type styles may be used in this manual to highlight certain parts of the
text:
Note: This is intended to draw the operator’s attention to complementary
information or advice relating to the subject being treated. It
introduces information enabling the correct and optimal functioning
of the product to be obtained.
Caution: this is used to draw the operator’sattention to information,
direCtives, proCedures, etC. whiCh, if ignored, may result
in damage being Caused to the material being used. the
assoCiated text desCribes the neCessary preCautions to take
and the ConsequenCes that may arise if the preCautions are
ignored.
WARNING! THIS INTRODUCES DIRECTIVES, PROCEDURES,
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES, ETC. WHICH MUST BE
EXECUTED OR FOLLOWED WITH THE UTMOST CARE
AND ATTENTION, OTHERWISE THE PERSONAL SAFETY
OF THE OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY MAY BE PUT AT
RISK. THE READER MUST ABSOLUTELY TAKE NOTE
OF THE ACCOMPANYING TEXT, AND ACT UPON IT,
BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER.

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Calibration Certificate
1. Introduction
2. Inspect the contents for any evidence of damage in shipping. In the event of shipping damage,
immediately notify the carrier and Magtrol’s Customer Service Department.
Note: Save all shipping cartons and packaging material for reuse when
returning the instrument for calibration or servicing.
1.2 NEW FEATURES OF THE 6510ePOWER ANALYZER
Magtrol’s new Model 6510eSingle-Phase Power Analyzer is an upgraded version of the 6510. The
new features that make the unit unique include:
• Analog Outputs: Plug-in module that provides 12 channels of analog output corresponding
to volts, amps and watts.
• Peak Hold: Allows the unit to store the highest value read since the last peak hold was
cleared. Values can include amps, watts and volts in any preferred combination.
• Average: Will average the volts, amps and watts over the period that the average function
is enabled.
• Custom Readout: Display can be configured to present data in any desired format.
1.1 UNPACKING YOUR 6510ePOWER ANALYZER
Your 6510ePower Analyzer was packaged in reusable, shock resistant packing material that will
protect the instrument during normal handling.
1. Make sure the carton contains the following:
AUTO
PEAK-CFRMS
CURRENT RANGE VOLTAGE RANGE
DC PEAK-CFRMSDC
CYC-CONT
SOURCE
W-VA-PF
PEAK HOLD
HOLD
AVG
AUTO
DISPLAY SHIFT
MODEL 6510e
POWER ANALYZER
ENTER
USER MENU
6510eSingle-Phase Power Analyzer
Line cord Magtrol
User Manual
CD-Rom
Banana Jack Connectors (4 each per phase)
Isolated BNC Sensor
Connectors (1 each per phase)

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
GENERAL
INFORMATION
1.3 DATA SHEET
6510e/6530
Data Sheet
Models 6510eand 6530
Power Analyzers
1
www.magtrol.com
MAGTROL
FEATURES
• Single/Three-Phase Capabilities:Forsingle(6510e)
orthree-phase(6530)powermeasurements
• Ranges:Upto600Vrms@20Acontinuousduty
• Interfaces:RS-232&IEEE-488
• Data Transfer Rates:Upto100persecond
• Accuracy:Upto0.1%
• Vacuum Fluorescent Display:High-quality,easy-to-
read,customizablereadoutdisplaysvolts,amps,power
andpowerfactor
• Measurement:Continuousorcycle-by-cycle
• Bandwidth:DCupto100kHz
• Input Power:Accepts120/240Vrms,60/50Hzpower
at20VA max
• Auto Ranging:Automaticallyscalesinstrumentfor
mostaccuraterange
• Isolation:1000Vrmstoearth,750Vrmsline-to-line
• Average:Displaysrunningaverageofamps,voltsand
watts
• Peak Hold:Storesthehighestvalueread.Valuescan
includeamps,wattsandvoltsinanycombination
• Analog Outputs:Plug-inmoduleprovides12
channelsofanalogoutputcorrespondingtovolts,amps
andwatts
• External Shunt Input
• Calibration Certificate:NISTTraceable
• Rack Mounting:19”(482.6mm)withhandles
AC/DC
Input Power
Magtrol Dynamometer
Motor Under Test
Appliances, Ballasts,
Drives, etc.
MODEL 6510e
SINGLE-PHASE POWER ANALYZER
MODEL 6530
THREE-PHASE POWER ANALYZER
AC/DC
Input Power
DSP7001 Dynamometer Controller
A
N
A
L
O
G
O
U
T
P
U
T
A
±±
V
±
V
±
V
±± ± ±
A V A
±
EXT.
SYNC.
EARTH
GROUND
20VA 50/60Hz
FUSE (5x20mm)
CAUTION:DOUBLE POLE FUSING
120V UL/CSA 250mA 250V SB
240V IEC 160mA 250V T
RS-232C
GPIB/IEEE-488
MAGTROL INC.
20A
AMPS
750V
VOLTS
MAX.
EXT.
MAX.
1000V
MAX.
MAX.
±10V
SENSOR
20A
AMPS
750V
VOLTS
MAX.
EXT.
MAX.
1000V
MAX.
MAX.
±10 V
SENSOR
20A
AMPS
750V
VOLTS
MAX.
EXT.
MAX.
1000V
MAX.
MAX.
±10 V
SENSOR
A
N
A
L
O
G
O
U
T
P
U
T
±
VA
±
EXT.
SYNC.
EARTH
GROUND
20VA 50/60Hz
FUSE (5x20mm)
CAUTION:DOUBLE POLE FUSING
120V UL/CSA 250mA 250V SB
240V IEC 160mA 250V T
RS-232C
GPIB/IEEE-488
MAGTROL INC.
20A
AMPS
750V
VOLTS
MAX.
EXT.
MAX.
1000V
MAX.
MAX.
±10 V
SENSOR
RS-232
GPIB
or
M-TEST
PC
USB
PC
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
APPLICATIONS
• CalibrationofTestand
MeasuringInstruments
• SwitchingPower
Supplies
• PowerInverters
• Transformers
• MotorsandDrives
• LightingFixtures/Ballasts
• OfficeEquipment
• HouseholdAppliances
• PowerTools
• HVACEquipment
The6510e’s/6530’sdatatransferratemakesitidealforboth
staticanddynamictests.
DESCRIPTION
TheMagtrol6510eand6530PowerAnalyzersareeasy-
to-useinstruments idealfornumerous power measurement
applications.FromDCto100kHzAC,the6510e/6530
measuresvolts,amps,watts,volt-amps,frequency,crest
factor,Vpeak,Apeakandpowerfactorinoneconvenient
display.Theymaybeusedeitherasstand-aloneinstruments
orinconjunctionwithanyMagtrolHysteresis,Eddy-Current
orPowderBrakeDynamometer;anyMagtrolDynamometer
ControllerandM-TESTSoftwareformoredemandingmotor
testapplications.

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION
2
6510e/6530
MAGTROL
Specifications
RS-232C and GPIB/IEEE-488 Interfaces
(for Connection to Personal Computer)
Current
Input
Voltage
Input
External
Sensor Input
External Sync. Input
(Cycle-by-Cycle Synchronization)
Phase Input Module
3 for 6530 (as shown) , 1 for 6510e
Optional Analog Output
(not shown)
Holds Current Value
Calculate Watts,
V
rms
× A
rms
and
Power Factor
Continuous or Cycle-by-Cycle
Measurement Mode
Current
Auto Ranging
Custom
Display
Setup
Voltage
Auto Ranging
Ready
for Rack
Mounting
Averaging of Volts,
Amps and Watts
Cycle-by-Cycle
Synchronized
Source
Amp Readings
(DC, RMS, Peak,
Crest Factor and
Peak Hold/Inrush)
Volt Readings
(DC, RMS, Peak,
Crest Factor and
Peak Hold/Inrush)
Phase and
Summation Data
Front panel
rear panel
DIMENSIONS
Width 19.0 in 483 mm
Height 3.5 in 89 mm
Depth
with handles
12.4 in
13.8 in
315 mm
351 mm
Weight 12.97 lb 5.88 kg
FREQUENCY
Source V1, A1, V2, A2, V3, A3, LINE or EXT
(For Vx and Ax, source input must be >10% of range setting)
Accuracy 20 Hz to 500 Hz; 0.05%
EXT. Input BNC non-isolated, earth ground referenced
Input Impedance 100 kΩ
Voltage Level TTL / CMOS
Maximum Voltage 50 V
VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT INPUT EXTERNAL SENSOR INPUT POWER
Ranges 30 V, 150 V, 300 V, 600
V
1 A, 5 A, 10 A, 20 A 50 mV, 250 mV, 500 mV, 1 V ---
Maximum Voltage 750 V AC/DC
terminal (V) to terminal
(±) and
1000 V AC/DC terminal
to earth ground
1000 V AC/DC
terminal to ground
±1 V AC/DC
---
Crest Factor 1.7 @ full scale input 2.7 @ full scale input 2.4 @ full scale input ---
Impedance 2 mΩ12 mΩ17 KΩ---
Display Range 5 digits with 1 mV
resolution
5 digits with 1 mA
resolution
5 digits with 1 µV
resolution
5 digits with 1 mW
resolution
ACCURACY
DC ±(0.1% Reading + 0.2% Range) 0.4% of VA range
5 Hz – 500 Hz ±(0.1% Reading + 0.1% Range) 0.2% of VA range
500 Hz – 10 kHz ±((0.015 × F(kHz)% Reading) + 0.3% Range) 0.6% of VA range
10 kHz – 100 kHz ±((0.015 × F(kHz)% Reading) + 0.3% Range) 0.6% + (0.03% ×
F(kHz)% of VA range)
> 100 kHz N/A (measurement band limited to DC–100 kHz)

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Magtrol Model 6510eSingle-Phase Power Analyzer
Chapter 1 – Introduction
GENERAL
INFORMATION
6510e/6530
Due to the continual development of our products, we reserve the right to modify specifications without forewarning.
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6510e6530-US 02/14
ORDERING INFORMATION
6510eSingle-Phase Power Analyzer
6510e-01 Single-Phase Power Analyzer with Analog
Output Option
6530 Three-Phase Power Analyzer
6530-01 Three-Phase Power Analyzer with Analog Output
Option
TheAnalogOutputisaplug-inmoduledesignedspecifically
forusewiththe6510eSingle-PhasePowerAnalyzerand6530
Three-PhasePowerAnalyzer.Itprovidesupto12outputs(3
forthe6510e,12forthe6530)foranalogoutputcorresponding
tovolts,ampsandwatts.Eachoutputiscapableof,and
calibratedto,±10volts.Withtheanalogoutputoption,the
usermayapplyascalefactortoalloutputs.Ampsscalingis
appliedtoallampoutputs,voltsscalingisappliedtoallvolt
outputsandwattsscalingisappliedtoallwattoutputs.
Otherfeaturesinclude:
• SimpleInstallation:Plug-inmoduleautomatically
configurespoweranalyzerforoperation
• FrequentOutputUpdates:Updatesevery5
milliseconds
• OutputShortProtected
• FactoryCalibrated:Calibrationdata/valuesstoredon
board(EEPROM)
• IndustryStandard25-PinConnection
TheAnalogOutputcanbeusedalongwitha6510eor6530
PowerAnalyzertooutputinformationtoastriprecorderor
interfacewithadataacquisitionsystem.TheAnalogOutput
isalsousedasasafetyfeaturetohelptriggeralarmevents.
ANALOG OUTPUT OPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution 14 bits
Temperature Coefficient 4 ppm FSR/°C (typical),
20 ppm FSR/°C (maximum)
Output Range ± 10 V maximum
Number of Outputs 3 (6510e)
12 (6530)
Basic Accuracy 3 least significant bits
Output Update Rate
(all channels) 200 samples/second (5 ms)
EXTERNAL SHUNTS/SENSORS
Ifcurrentscontinuouslyreachabove20amps,anexternal
sensormustbeused.Magtroloffersthreedifferenttypesof
externalshuntsforusewithMagtrolModels6510eor6530
High-SpeedPowerAnalyzers.
TheHASeriesshunt,designedfor
powercablehook-uputilizing3/8-
16screws,hasaninsulatingbase
andcanbemountedonconductive
surfaces.TheLABSeriesshunt
alsocomeswithaninsulatingbase,
alongwiththumbscrewsforthe
powerleadsandknurlednutsonthe
sensingterminals.TheFLSeriesis
arelativelysmallbus,bar-mounted
shuntwithlargeendblocks.The
comparativelylargeendblocksand
shortspacingaidincoolingand
allowtheshunttooperateinmore
extremeenvironments.Allshuntsarecalibratedonequipment
withcurrentcertificationstraceabletoN.I.S.T.
Sensor Substitution Wiring Connection
NOTE: For the 6530 Three-Phase
Analyzer, any (or all) of the Amps
inputs may be replaced with a
shunt for any of the wiring modes.
A
N
A
L
O
G
O
U
T
P
U
T
±
VA
±
EXT.
SYNC.
EARTH
GROUND
20VA 50/60Hz
FUSE (5x20mm)
CAUTION: DOUBLE POLE FUSING
120V UL/CSA 250mA 250V SB
240V IEC 160mA 250V T
RS-232C
GPIB/IEEE-488
MAGTROL INC.
20 A
AMPS
750 V
VOLT S
MAX.
EXT.
MAX.
1000 V
MAX.
MAX.
±10 V
SENSOR
LOAD
MOV
CB
SHUNT
LO
W
HIGH
EARTH
±A
6510eSingle-Phase Power Analyzer
(HA Series)
SPECIFICATIONS
HA Series LAB Series FL Series
Rated Current 50 to 500 A 750 to 1000 A 2000 to 3000 A
Output 50 mV
Bandwidth DC to 60 Hz
Accuracy
± 0.25%
(± 0.1% accuracy with calibration certificate is
available for an additional cost)
Operating
Temperature
For optimum accuracy, temperature of
shunt should be 30 °C to 70 °C
Available Models
Type P/N Amps
HA 004640 50
HA 004641 100
HA 004642 150
HA 004643 200
HA 004644 250
HA 004645 300
HA 004646 400
HA 004647 500
LAB 004648 750
LAB 004649 1000
FL 005214 2000
FL 005286 3000

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION
2. Controls
2.1 FRONT PANEL
The front panel provides a power switch, sixteen control buttons and a Vacuum Fluorescent Display
(VFD).
AUTO
PEAK-CFRMS
CURRENT RANGE VOLTAGE RANGE
DC PEAK-CFRMSDC
CYC-CONT
SOURCE
W-VA -PF
PEAK HOLD
HOLD
AVG
AUTO
DISPLAY SHIFT
MODEL 6510 e
POWER ANALYZER
ENTER
USER MENU
Figure 2–1 Front Panel
2.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND BUTTONS
The front panel controls and buttons, from left to right, are:
• Powerswitch
• Displaybutton
• Ninedouble-functioncontrolbuttons:
Primary Function Secondary Function
qCURRENT RANGE DC (current)
pCURRENT RANGE RMS (current)
AUTO CURRENT RANGE PEAK-CF (current)
qVOLTAGE RANGE DC (voltage)
pVOLTAGE RANGE RMS (voltage)
AUTO VOLTAGE RANGE PEAK-CF (voltage)
CYC-CONT SOURCE
W-VA-PF AVG
HOLD PEAK HOLD
• SHIFT-enablessecondaryfunctionsprintedinblueabovecontrolbuttons
• FiveUSERMENUbuttons
• LeftArrow
• RightArrow
• UpArrowp
• DownArrowq
• ENTER

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Magtrol Model 6510eSingle-Phase Power Analyzer
Chapter 2 – Controls
GENERAL
INFORMATION
2.2.1 Enabling SEcondary FunctionS
To enable the secondary function of the double-function control buttons:
1. Press the blue SHIFT button and release it. The word “SHIFT” appears in the display:
CURRENT VOLTAGE POWER/PF
Figure 2–2 Secondary Function Menu
2. Press any control button to enable the function shown in blue letters above the button.
2.2.2 uSing Front PanEl controlS and buttonS
2.2.2.1 Controls/Single-Function Buttons
Button To Use Function
POWER Press I to turn power ON Press
O to turn power OFF.
Turns power ON or OFF.
SHIFT Press this button and release;
then press desired control
button.
Enables the function written in blue above
control button.
User Menu
ENTER Press this button. Enables/Disables USER MENU.
Press this button. When USER MENU is enabled, toggles
between elds, selections or the digits in a
numerical value.
Press this button. When USER MENU is enabled, toggles
between elds, selections or the digits in a
numerical value.
pPress this button. When USER MENU is enabled, toggles
between selections or increases the selected
digit of a numerical value.
qPress this button. When USER MENU is enabled, toggles
between selections or decreases the selected
digit of a numerical value.

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION
2.2.2.2 Double-Function Buttons
Button To Use Function
DISPLAY Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button. (For further
instruction, see Section 3.3.7.4
- Custom Display.)
Shows custom display.
PHASE Press this button. Toggles through phase 1, 2, 3 and summation.
Current
DC Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Selects DC amps measurement.
RMS Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Selects RMS amps measurement.
PEAK-CF Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Selects displayed amps measurement.
Continue to press SHIFT then PEAK-CF
and the displayed values toggle through the
following:
• Acf (amps crest factor readings)
• A~↑ (amps peak hold/inrush readings)
• Apk (amps peak readings)
Current Range
qPress this button. Decrements amps range.
pPress this button. Increments amps range.
AUTO Press this button. Selects/deselects amps auto range.
Voltage
DC Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Selects DC voltage measurement.
RMS Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Selects RMS voltage measurement.
PEAK-CF Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Selects displayed voltage measurement.
Continue to press SHIFT then PEAK-CF
and the displayed values toggle through the
following:
• Vcf (voltage crest factor readings)
• V~↑ (voltage peak hold/inrush readings)
• Vpk (voltage peak readings)
Voltage Range
qPress this button. Decrements voltage range.
pPress this button. Increments voltage range.
AUTO Press this button. Selects/deselects voltage auto range.

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Chapter 2 – Controls
GENERAL
INFORMATION
2.3 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD)
The VFD provides information about control functions, phase voltage and current.
Top Row Bottom Row
Current Current Range
Voltage Voltage Range
Power/PF Source/Status
2.3.1 contraSt SEttingS
The 6510ePower Analyzer is shipped with the Contrast Setting on low in order to prolong display
life. If it is necessary to increase the Contrast for improved readability, execute the following steps
using the USER MENU located on the front panel of the unit.
1. Press the ENTER button. The display should appear as follows:
Button To Use Function
SOURCE Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Selects the signal that the cycle-by-cycle
measurement will be synchronized with.
Continue to press SHIFT then SOURCE and
the source toggles through the following:
• V1 (voltage input)
• A1 (amps input)
• EXT (external sync input)
• LINE (incoming AC line)
NOTE: Selecting SHIFT then SOURCE will
automatically switch unit to cycle-by-cycle
mode.
CYC-CONT Press this button. Selects continuous or cycle-by-cycle
measurement method.
AVG Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Enables averaging mode.
W-VA-PF Press this button. Selects what calculated value is to be
displayed.Continue to press W-VA-PF and the
displayed values toggle through the following:
• W↑(inrush watts)
• W (watts)
• VA (Vrms × Arms)
• PF (power factor)
PEAK HOLD Press SHIFT and release; then
press this button.
Resets peak hold/inrush values.
HOLD Press this button. Holds displayed values until hold is pressed
again.
NOTE: All internal machine functions will be
halted except auto-ranging when the HOLD
feature is enabled.

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION
CURRENT VOLTAGE POWER/PF
DEVICE
SELECTIONS
Figure 2–3 Device Setup Menu
2. Press and buttons until "I/O" appears in the display.
3. Press ENTER button.
4. Press and buttons until "DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS" appears in the display.
5. Use the pand qbuttons until desired brightness is reached.
6. Press ENTER button to return to main menu.
Note: There are three settings available; low, medium and high. Make
sure the lowest possible setting is used to achieve desired result.
Using a setting higher than necessary may cause display segments
to burn-in over a period of time, resulting in uneven illumination
from segment to segment.
2.3.2 diSPlay guidE
Following is a reference for symbols, abbreviations and messages that are used in the 6510e.
Symbol/Abbreviation/Message Meaning
SHIFT Shift button was pressed
I/O ERROR Command not recognized
V Volts
A Amps
W Watts
PF Power Factor
pk Peak
cf Crest Factor
ãScaling function is activated
¹Average function is activated
lPeak Hold/Inrush function is activated
↑Peak Hold/Inrush
… DC
~RMS (AC+DC)

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Magtrol Model 6510eSingle-Phase Power Analyzer
Chapter 2 – Controls
GENERAL
INFORMATION
INPUT
MODULE
±
VA
±
20 A
AMPS
750 V
VOLTS
MAX.
EXT.
MAX.
1000 V
MAX.
MAX.
±1 V
SENSOR
Figure 2–5 Input Module
Voltage Input Connect wires to measure voltage across the load (parallel).
Caution: Voltage should not exCeed 750VaC/dC terminal
(V) to terminal (±) and 1000 V aC/dC terminal
to earth ground.
Current Input Connect wires to measure amps through the load (series).
Caution: amps should not exCeed 20a Continuous. Voltage
should not exCeed 1000 V aC/dC terminal to
ground.
External Sensor Alternate amps input for current sensor or shunt.
Caution: Voltage should not exCeed ±1 V aC/dC.
Contains the Voltage Input, Current Input and External Sensor connector.
2.4 REAR PANEL
The rear panel provides connectors and receptacles for connecting to appropriate equipment.
A
N
A
L
O
G
O
U
T
P
U
T
±
VA
±
EXT.
SYNC.
EARTH
GROUND
20VA 50/60Hz
FUSE (5x20mm)
CAUTION: DOUBLE POLE FUSING
120V UL/CSA 250mA 250V SB
240V IEC 160mA 250V T
RS-232C
GPIB/IEEE-488
MAGTROL INC.
20 A
AMPS
750 V
VOLT S
MAX.
EXT.
MAX.
1000 V
MAX.
MAX.
±1 V
SENSOR
Figure 2–4 Rear Panel
2.5 REAR PANEL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
1 4
2 5
6 7
1
1a
1b
1c
1a 1b
1c
3