PCE Health and Fitness PCE-PA6000 User manual

POWER
A
NALYZER
PCE-PA6000
Your purchase of this POWER ANALYZER marks a step forward
for you into the field of precision measurement. Although this
POWER ANALYZER is a complex and delicate instrument, its
durable structure developed. Please read the following
instructions carefully and always keep this manual within easy
reach.
OPERATION MANUAL
PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
FL-33458
USA
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PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
Unit 11
Southpoint Business Park
Ensign way
Hampshire / Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
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Caution Symbol
Caution :
* Risk of electric shock !
* During the measurement,
do not open the cabinet.
Caution :
* Do not apply the overload
voltage, current to the input
terminal !
*Remove test leads before open
the battery cover !
* Cleaning - Only use the dry
cloth to clean the plastic case !
Environment Conditions
* Installation categories II .
* Pollution Degree 2.
* Altitude up to 2000 meters.
* Indoor use.
* Relative humidity 80% max.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES....................................................................
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2. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................
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2-1 General Specifications............................................
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2-2 Electrical Specifications........................................... 3
3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION.........................................
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4. PRECAUTIONS & PREPARATIONS FOR
MEASUREMENT............................................................. 10
5. MEASURING PROCEDURE .............................................
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5-1
A
C Watt/V/A/PF, Hz Measurement ..........................11
5-2
A
C VA/V/A/PF, Hz Measurement .............................12
5-3
A
C Watt Hour ( Whr ) Measurement ....................... 13
5-4
A
C Volta
g
e, Current Measurement ..........................13
5-5 DC Volta
g
e, Current Measurement .........................
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5-6 Ohm Measurement.................................................15
5-7 AC Watt, VA, Whr measurement, current input
cooperate with CT ( current transformer )...............15
5-8 AC Watt, VA, Whr measurement, current input
cooperate with Clamp-On Probe.............................. 16
5-9 Data Hold.............................................................. 17
5-10 Peak Hold.............................................................
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5-11 Alarm Settin
g
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6. MAINTENANCE..............................................................18
6-1 Battery Replacement ............................................. 19
6-2 Cleanin
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7. RS232 PC SERIAL INTERFACE....................................... 20

1. FEATURES
* Multi-functions : WATT, VA, Whr, COS θ ( Power factor ),
ACV, ACA, DCV, DCA, Hz, ohm.
* True AC power( Watt ) & apparent power ( VA )
measurement.
*True rms display for ACV, ACA.
*0.1 W resolution ( < 1000 W ), high precision an high
resolution in the low wat range, good performance for
low power LED lamp watt measurement.
*Large LCD, easy to read-out, display the Watt, Power
factor, Voltage & Current value at the same time.
*Accept different kinds current input signal as direct input,
inductive clamp probe or CT ( current transformer ).
* Auto range.
* Built-in peak hold & data hold function.
*Watt & VA measurement with Hi, low alarm setting
capability.
*RS-232 output interface.
* Exclusive custom exclusive design LSI circuit, provides
high accuracy, reliability and durability.
*Built-in over input indication.
*Power supply by batteries or AC to DC adapter.
*Built-in low battery indicator .
*Durable bench type housing plastic case with carrying
handle.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 General Specifications
Display * 93 mm x 52 mm large LCD ( Liquid
Crystal Display) display.
* Multi-display unit, show Volt, Ampere,
Watt, Power factor or Hz at same time.
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Measurement WATT, VA, Whr,, Power factor, ACV, ACA,
DCV, DCA, Hz, ohm.
Zero Adjustment Whr:
External adjustment by push button.
DCV, ACV, DCA, ACA :
Automatic adjustment.
Polarity Automatic switching, "-" indicates reverse
polarity.
Current input Direct input, inductive clamp probe or CT.
mode
Over input Indication of " - - - - " or " - - - - " .
Indication
Data Output RS232 serial interface.
Sampling Time W, VA, ACA, ACV, COS θ, Hz :
Approx. 1.5 Sec.
DCV, DCA, OHM :
Approx. 1 Sec.
Operating Temp. 0 to 50 ( 32 to 122 ).℃℉
Operating Less than 80 % R.H..
Humidity
Power Supply Battery power :
DC 9V, 1.5 V AA (UM-3) battery x 6 PCs.
AC power :
AC to DC 9V adapter ( 500 mA ), optional.
Power Battery power :
Consumption Approx. DC 55 mA
Dimension 280 x 210 x 90 mm ( 11.0 x 8.3 x 3.5 inch ).
Weight Approx. 1.6 Kg ( 3.52 LB ).
Standard Test leads( red & black )...................1 pair.
Accessories Instruction Manual............................ 1 PC.
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2-2 Electrical Specifications ( 23±5 )℃
Watt (AC, true power),
current mode from direct input
Range Resolution Accuracy
6,000 Watt 0.1 Watt (< 1000W) ± ( 1.5% + 5 d )
1 Watt ( 1000W)≧
* Accuracy is specified under the following
conditions :
a) AC input current is 0.05 ACA &≧≦10 ACA.
b) AC input voltage is within 110 V± 15 % and 220V±
15%.
c) ACA, ACV input signal is sine wave, 50/60 Hz.
d) Power factor ≧0.5.
*ACA, ACV frequency response is from 40 to 400 Hz.
*Max. volt & current input signal value :
Volt input : Max. AC 600V, Current input : Max. AC 10A
Watt (AC, true power),
current input cooperate with inductive probe or CT
Range Resolution
0.1 to 999.9 Watt 0.1 Watt
9,999 Watt 1 Watt
99.99 KW 0.01 KW
999.9 KW 0.1 kW
* Accuracy will be same as the above " Direct Current
Input Mode " but plus the accuray value of Current
Transformer ( CT ) or the accuracy value of Inductive
Current Probe.
*
Input current should obey :
Inductive Probe : 20 ACA.≧
CT 100/5 A : 8 ACA.≧
CT 1000/5 A : 80 ACA.≧
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VA ( AC, Apparent Power )
current mode from direct input
Range Resolution Accuracy
99.99 VA 0.01 VA ± ( 2 % + 2d )
999.9 VA 0.1 VA
9,999 VA 1 VA
* Accuracy is specified under the following
conditions :
a) AC input current is 0.05 ACA &≧≦
10 ACA.
b) AC input voltage is within 110 V± 15 % and
220V 15%.
c) ACA, ACV input signal is sine wave, 50/60 Hz.
*ACA, ACV frequency response is from 40 to 400 Hz.
POWER FACTOR
current mode from direct input only
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.01 to 1.00 0.01 ± ( 1.5% + 2 d )
* Accuracy are specified under the following
conditions :
a) AC input current is 0.05 ACA & 10 ACA.≧≦
b) AC input voltage is within 110 V 15 % and
220V 15%.
c) ACA, ACV input signal is sine wave, 50/60 Hz.
* Max. volt & current input value :
Volt input : AC 600V, Current input : AC 10A
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AC VOLTAGE ( true rms ), DC VOLTAGE
Range Resolution Accuracy
0.1 V to 299.9 V 0.1 V DCV :
± ( 1 % + 1d )
300 V to 600 V 1 V ACV ( 10 V) :≦
± ( 1 % + 7d )
ACV (11 V to 100 V) :
± ( 1 % + 5d )
ACV (Others) :
± ( 1 % + 1d )
* Auto range.
* Max. input voltage : AC 600 V, DC 600 V.
* ACV accuracy is test under input signal is sine wave,
50/60 Hz.
* ACV frequency response is from 40 to 400 Hz.
* ACV is true rms.
AC CURRENT ( true rms ), DC CURRENT
current mode from direct input
Range Resolution Accuracy
ACA 0.05 A to 1.999 A 1 mA ± (1%+3d)
2.00 A to 10.00 A 10 mA
DCA 0.01A to 10.00 A 10 mA ± (1%+1d)
* Max. input current : AC 10 A, DC 10 A.
* ACA accuracy is test under input signal is sine wave,
50/60 Hz.
* ACA frequency response is from 40 to 400 Hz.
* ACA is true rms.
AC CURRENT ( true rms ), DC CURRENT
current mode from inductive probe
Range Resolution
ACA < 20 A 0.01 A
20 A to 199.9 A 0.1 A
200 A to 1000 A 1 A
DCA 1000 A 1 A
* Accuracy : Meter voltage range accuracy plus
Inductive Probe's accuracy.
* ACA is true rms.
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AC CURRENT
current mode from CT ( current transformer )
Range Resolution
CT 100/5A, 0.1 to 200 A 0.01 A, < 20 A
0.1 A, 20 A≧
CT 1000/5A, 1 to 2000 A 0.1 A, < 200 A
1 A, 200 A≧
* Accuracy : Meter current range accuracy plus
CT ( current transformer ) accuracy.
* ACA is true rms.
Watt Hour
current from direct input
Range Resolution
0.001 Whr to 9.999 Whr 0.001 Whr
10.00 Whr to 99.99 Whr 0.01 Whr
100.0 Whr to 999.9 Whr 0.1 Whr
1000 Whr to 9999 Whr 1 Whr
10 K Whr to 99.99 K Whr 10 Whr
100 K Whr to 999.9 K Whr 100 Whr
1000 K Whr to 9999 K Whr 1 K Whr
* When Watt Hour value over 9999 K Whr, the
Display value will reset to 0000 K Whr, then count
up again.
* Accuracy & other specification requirement same as
" Watt " range exactly
OHMS
Range Resolution Accuracy
9,999 ohm 1 ohm ± ( 1 % + 1d )
19.99 K ohm 10 ohm
* Auto range.
* Overload protection " Max. AC/DC 300 V.
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Hz
Range Resolution Accuracy
10.0 Hz to 99.9 Hz. 0.1 Hz ± ( 1 % + 1d )
100 Hz to 999 Hz. 1 Hz
* Auto range.
* Frequency signal input voltage level should
> 6V & 600 V.≦
Remark :
The above specificationsare tested under the
environment RF Field Strength less than 3 V/M &
frequency
less than the 30 MHz only.
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1
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3-1 LCD Display
3-2 Power Switch
3-3 AC V/A/WATT Switch
3-4 DC V/A Switch
3-5 Ohm Switch
3-6 Current In Switch
3-7 WATT/VA/Whr Button
3-8 Whr Zero Button
3-9 COS θ( power factor)/Hz Button
3-10 Peak Hold Button
3-11 Data Hold Button
3-12 Current Mode Button
3-13 " ^ " Button ( Alarm Set )
3-14 " > " Button ( Alarm Set )
3-15 Alarm Set Button
3-16 Watt Terminal
3-17 V/Ohm Terminal
3-18 COM Terminal
3-19 Current Terminal
3-20 Clamp-On Current Input Terminals
3-21 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket
3-22 RS-232 Output Terminal
3-23 Battery Cover/Battery Compartment
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4. PRECAUTIONS & PREPARATIONS FOR
MEASUREMENT
1) Ensure that the batteries are connected correctly to their
snap terminalsand placed in the battery compartment.
2) Select & push the correct Switch & button before marking
measurements
3) Place the Test Lead into the proper input terminal before
marking measurements.
4) Remove either of the test leads from the circuit under
test while changing the measurement function.
5) Operate the instrument only in the ambient temperature
range of 0 to 50 ( 32 to 122℃℉) and less
than 80%Relative humidity.
6) Do not exceed the maximum rated voltage of each range
and input terminal.
7) Always switch the power to its " Off " position when the
instrument is not in use. Remove the batteries if not intend
to use the instrument for a long period of time.
5. MEASURING PROCEDURE
Caution :
* Do not apply the
overload voltage, current
to the input terminal !
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5-1 AC Watt/V/A/PF/Hz Measurement
1) Push the " Power switch " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) to " On " position.
On = 1, Off = 0
2) Select the " AC V/A/WATT Switch " ( 3-3, Fig. 1).
3) Select the " Current In Switch " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to the
" DIRECT " position.
4) Power off the " Power Source " of the measured
installation.
Make the wire connection and connect the test leads into
terminals ( 3-16, 3-17, 3-18, 3-19 ) as the Fig. 2
POWER SOURCE Fig. 2
LOAD
10 A COM V WATT
3-19 3-18 3-17 3-16
For example : The wire connection for measuring the
power of " Electrical Bulb "
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6) * Connect the " LOAD " to the terminals of 3-17,
3-18, refer Fig. 2.
* Connect the " POWER SOURCE " to the
terminals of 3-16, 3-19, refer Fig. 2.
7) Power on the " Power Source " of the measured
installation.
The " LCD display " ( 3-1, Fig. 1 ) will show the Watt,
Voltage, Current, PF ( Power Factor ) at the same time.
* Watt function is the true power ( V x A x PF )
measurement.
* Voltage & Current function is the true rms measurement.
* For the Watt measurement, the max. input current
should less than ACA 10A.
Line frequency ( Hz ) measurement :
8) During the Watt measurement, push the " PF/Hz Button "
( 3-9, Fig. 1 ) once, will show Line frequency value
instead of the PF value.
*
Push the " PF/Hz Button " again, the Hz value will
disappear & the PF value will display again.
5-2 AC VA/V/A/PF/Hz Measurement
All the measuring procedures are same as the above " 5-1
AC Watt/V/A/PF/Hz Measurement " except should push the
" WATT/VA/Whr Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) once, then the
display will show the VA, voltage, current, Hz at the same
time.
* The VA function is the apparent power ( V x A )
measurement.
* During the VA measurement, the LCD will show
VA, Voltage, Current & Hz, it can not show the
value of PF ( Power Factor ).
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5-3 AC Watt Hour ( Whr ) Measurement
All the measuring procedures are same as the above " 5-1
AC Watt/V/A/PF/Hz Measurement " except should push the
" WATT/VA/Whr Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) twice, then the
display will show the Whr value along with the elapsed time.
*
T
he Whr ( Watt Hour ) is the value of Watt x hour.
*
T
he Whr measurement will start at the moment after the " Whr " uni
t
is displayed on the LCD display.
*
T
he display of Whr measurement will stop ( hold ) when push the
"
Data Hold Button " ( 3-5, Fi
g
. 1 ) once. Push the " Data Hold Butto
n
" once a
g
ain will continue the Whr function.
*
Press " Whr Zero Button " ( 3-8, Fi
g
. 1 ) once will " reset ( zero )
"
the Whr measurin
g
value and make the new measurement a
g
ain.
5-4 AC Voltage, AC Current Measurement
1) Push the " Power switch " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) to " On " position.
On = 1, Off = 0
2) Select the " AC V/A/WATT Switch " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ).
3) Select the " Current In Select Switch " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to
the " DIRECT " position.
4) AC Voltage measurement
a. Connect red test lead to " V/Ohm Terminal " ( 3-17,
Fig. 1 ) and black test lead to " COM Terminal "
( 3-18, Fig. 1 ).
b. Connect test lead probes into circuit under test.
c. The display will show the AC voltage directly.
5) AC Current measurement
a. Connect red test lead to " Current ( 10 A ) Terminal "
( 3-19, Fig. 1 ) and black test lead to " COM Terminal "
( 3-18, Fig. 1 ).
b. Open the circuit in which current is to be measured.
Now securely connect test leads in series with the load
which the current is be measured.
c. The display will show the AC current directly.
* The max. AC current input value should less than 10 A.
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5-5 DC Voltage, DC Current Measurement
1) Push the " Power switch " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) to " On " position.
On = 1, Off = 0
2) Select the " DC V/A Switch " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ).
3) Select the " Current In Select Switch " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to
the " DIRECT " position.
4) DC Voltage measurement
a. Connect red test lead to " V/Ohm Terminal " ( 3-17,
Fig. 1 ) and black test lead to " COM Terminal "
( 3-18, Fig. 1 ).
b. Connect test lead probes into circuit under test.
c. The display will show the DC voltage directly.
Remark :
When the " DC " mark on the LCD be flashed, it
means the measured display value is negative DC
voltage.
5) DC Current measurement
a. Connect red test lead to " Current ( 10 A ) Terminal "
( 3-19, Fig. 1 ) and black test lead to " COM Terminal "
( 3-18, Fig. 1 ).
b. Open the circuit in which current is to be measured.
Now securely connect test leads in series with the load
which the current is be measured.
c. The display will show the DC current directly.
* The max. DC current input value should less than 10
Ampere.
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5-6 Ohm Measurement
1) Push the " Power switch " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) to " On " position.
On = 1, Off = 0
2) Select the " Ohm Switch " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ).
3) Connect red test lead to " V/Ohm Terminal " ( 3-17, Fig. 1 ).
and black test lead to " COM Terminal " ( 3-18, Fig. 1 ).
4) If the resistance being measured is connected to a circuit,
turn off power to circuit being tested and discharge all
capacitors.
5) Connect test lead probes into circuit (resistance) under
test.
6) Read resistance value on digital display.
5-7 AC Watt, VA, Whr measurement, current input
cooperate with CT ( current transformer )
Other measurement procedures are same as the 5-1, 5-2,
except :
1) Wire connection as following, ref. Fig. 3
Voltage :
" V Terminal " ( 3-17, Fig. 3 ) & " COM terminal "
( 3-18, Fig. 3 )
Current :
Current transformer output connect to the " 10A
Terminal " ( 3-19, Fig. 3 ) & " COM terminal "
( 3-18, Fig. 3 )
2) Select the CT type, 100/5A or 1000/5A by push the
" Current Mode Button " ( 3-12, Fig. 1). The LCD will
show the marker " CT 100/5A ", " CT 1000/5A " when
the CT type is selected.
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Fig. 3
VOLTAGE INPUT
3-17 V/ohm
3-18 COM
out in CURRENT INPUT
3-19 10 A
CT ( 1000/5A, 100/5A )
5-8 AC Watt, VA, Whr measurement, current input
cooperate with Clamp-On Probe
Other measurement procedures are same as the 5-1, 5-2,
except :
1) Wire connection , ref. Fig. 4
Voltage :
" V Terminal " ( 3-17, Fig. 4 ) & " COM terminal "
( 3-18, Fig. 4 )
Current :
The output plug of the inductive current probe
( 1 ACmV per 1 ACA, such as PCE-CA-502) connect
to the " Clamp-On Current Input Terminals " ( 3-20,
Fig. 4 ).
2) It should select the " Current In Switch " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 )
to the " CLAMP-ON " position, the display will show
the marker " clamp1000A ".
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Fig. 4
3-17 V/ohm
VOLTAGE INPUT
3-18 COM
Clamp-On Current
Input Terminals CURRENT INPUT
3-20 ( Clamp-On Probe plugs )
5-9 Data Hold
During the measurement, Push the " Data Hold
Button " ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ) will hold the display values &
LCD will show the " HOLD " marker.
* Push the "Data Hold Button" again will release the
DATA HOLD function.
*Data hold function is not available for ohm range.
5-10 Peak Hold
During the measurement, Push the " Peak Hold Button "
( 3-10, Fig. 1 ) will hold the peak measurement values &
LCD will show the " PK.H " marker.
Peak Hold function only available for the " Watt value "
* Push the " Peak Hold Button " again will release the
PEAK HOLD function.
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