PCE Instruments PCE-360-ICA User manual

POWER ANALYZER PCE-360
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................... 3
2. INTRODUCTION FEATURE .......................................................................... 7
3. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 9
3-1 ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS: ........................................................................9
3-2 SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................9
3-3 GENERAL SPECIFICATION.............................................................................9
3-4 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION.......................................................................12
4. PARTS & CONTROLS ................................................................................. 17
4-1 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS &CONTROL KEYS..................................................17
4-2 DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY ..........................................................................23
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTION ....................................................................... 28
5-1 AC CURRENT ADAPTOR.............................................................................29
5-2 SINGLE-PHASE 2-WIRE (1P2W) POWER SYSTEM MEASUREMENT................31
5-3 SINGLE-PHASE 3-WIRE (1P3W) POWER SYSTEM MEASUREMENT................35
5-4 THREE-PHASE 3-WIRE (3P3W2M) POWER SYSTEM MEASUREMENT ...........39
5-5 THREE-PHASE 3-WIRE (3P3W3M) POWER SYSTEM MEASUREMENT ...........43
5-6 THREE-PHASE 4-WIRE (3P4W) POWER SYSTEM MEASUREMENT ................46
5-7 ONLY ONE CURRENT I4 MEASUREMENT......................................................49
5-8 MANUAL DATA MEMORY AND READ FUNCTION OPERATION..........................50
5-9 AUTO DATALOGGING FUNCTION OPERATION...............................................51
5-10 PHASE SEQUENCE MEASUREMENT...........................................................53
5-11 VOLTAGE,CURRENT WAVEFORM AND HARMONIC ANALYZER.....................54

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5-12 ENABLE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION......................................................54
6. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 55
6-1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................................................55
6-2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT............................................................................55
7. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ...................................... 56
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 74
DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................ 74

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
This Instruction Manual provides information and warnings essential for
operating this meter in a safe manner and for maintaining it in safe operating
condition. Before using this meter, be sure to carefully read the following
safety information.
DANGER
•During high voltage measurement, incorrect measurement procedures
could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the meter. Please
read this manual carefully and be sure that you understand its contents
before using the meter.
DANGER
•Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.
•Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors or bus bars,
Accidental contact with the conductor could result in electric shock.
•To avoid damages to the meter, do not exceed the maximum limits of the
input values shown in the specifications.
•Use the meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise, the protection
provided by the meter may be impaired.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
•Caution refer to this manual before using the meter.
•This symbol is affixed to the meter where the operator should consult
corresponding topics before using relevant functions of the meter.
•This mark indicates explanation, which is particularly important that
the user should read before using the meter.
Dangerous voltages.
Meter is protected throughout bydouble insulation or reinforced
insulation.
When servicing, use only specified replacement parts.
Comply with IEC61010-1, 2nd edition
DANGER: Indicates that incorrect operation presents extreme danger of
accident resulting in death or serious injury to the user.
WARNING: Indicates that incorrect operation presents significant danger
of accident resulting in death or serious injury to the user.
CAUTION: Indicates that incorrect operation presents possibility of injury
to the user or damage to the meter.
NOTE: Denotes items of advice related to performance of the meter or to
its correct operation.
NOTES ON USE

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In order to ensure safe operation and to obtain maximum performance from
the meter, observe the caution listed below.
❑Installation
CAUTION
•The meter is designed for indoor use and can be safely used at
temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C.
•Do not store or use the meter where it will be exposed to direct sunlight,
high temperature, high humidity, or condensation, if exposed to such
conditions, the meter may be damaged, the insulation may deteriorate, and
the meter may no longer satisfy its specifications.
•The meter does not construct to be waterproof or dustproof, so do not
use it in a very dusty environment or in one where will get wet.
•Do not use the unit where it may be exposed to corrosive or explosive
gas. The meter may be damaged, or may occur explosion.
❑Before use
WARNING
•To prevent electric shock, do not allow the meter to become wet and do not
use the unit when your hands are wet.
•When working with live circuits, take all suitable precautions against
accidents, including the use of electrical safety gear such as rubber gloves,
rubber boots, and safety helmets.
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WARNING
•To prevent electric shock, turn the power off before connecting the test
leads and then take measurements.
•In order to prevent electrical shock and short –circuit accidents, shut off
the power to the line to be measured before connecting the line to be
measured to the voltage input terminals.
CAUTION
•The measurement input and synchronizing input are not isolated from each
other. Connecting either one means that the other is exposed it is live, and
there is a danger of electric shock. To avoid electrical shock, connect both
terminals.

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WARNING
To avoid electrical shock and / or meter damage, use caution when
connecting test leads to live components. The jaws of alligator clips can
create a short circuit between closely spaced live parts. Avoid making
connections to feeder conductors or bus bars at elevated potentials.
Whenever, please make connections to the output side of a circuit breaker
as possible as you can, which can provide better short circuit protection.
•Follow all legal requirements.
•Follow all instructions in the manuals.
•Obey posted instructions.
•Never assume that a circuit is de-energized, check it first.
•Always set up the measurement first, then connect the test leads to the
circuit.
•Remove all test leads that are not in use.
•Make connections to the meter first, before connecting leads to a live
circuit.
•Connect the ground lead first, then the voltage leads and the current probe,
Disconnect in reverse order.
•Route test leads carefully.
2. INTRODUCTION FEATURE

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The symptoms of poor power quality include intermittent lock-ups and resets,
corrupted data, premature equipment failure, over-heating of components for
no apparent cause, etc. The ultimate cost is in downtime, decreased
productivity and frustrated personnel.
Use power analyzer to power quality trouble shooting can help you keep your
power system up and running, troubleshoot problems quickly, improve power
efficient, manage energy costs, zero in on harmonics, optimize power system
performance, improve power quality and analyze system data to design optimal
upgrades.
•10 display Easy-to-view LCD screen, and is capable of showing many
power quality parameters at the same time.
•4 current probe including for measuring a neutral line current.
•Measures single-phase 2-wire, single-phase 3-wire, three-phase 3-
wire and three-phase 4-wire systems.
•All True-RMS sensing, V, A, KW, KVAR, KVA, PF, Θ, Hz, KWh,
KVARh and KVAh measurements.
•KW, KVA, KVAR Maximum/Minimum recording.
•Voltage and Current waveform THDF, THDR measurements.
•Harmonic Analysis to the 63th order.
•Phase sequence indicator function.
•Backlight display function.
•Manual Data Memory and Read (50 sets).
•Data logging (micro SD CARD 4GB).
•USB optical interface with three phase voltage / current waveform
display and harmonic analysis.
•Easy-to-use key operation.
•Light weight and portable design.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3-1 Environment Conditions:
Altitude up to 2000 meters
Indoor use only
Relatively humidity 80% max.
Operation ambient 0 ~ 40°C
3-2 Safety Specifications
Category Rating: 1000V Measurement Category III, Pollution Degree 2.
: IEC 61010-1 2nd Edition
CAT III: Measurement category in which measurements performed in the
building installation.
Safety Characteristics:
Only the supplied current clamps are to be used only with the Three-Phase
Power Analyzer PCE-360.
This manual contains information and warning that must be followed by the
user to ensure safe operation and to keep the meter and its accessories in
a safe condition.
Use of this meter and its accessories in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer may impair the protection provided by the equipment.
Equipment operation, the responsible body shall be made aware that, if the
equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the probe assembly may be impaired.
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•Maximum voltage between voltage input terminals and earth ground: 1000 Vrms
•Maximum rated working voltage for current input: 0.35 Vrms
•Maximum current for current probe: 1000 Arms
•Numerical 10 display: 10 display 4 digit LCD maximum reading 9999.
•Battery life: approx. 50 hours.
•Auto power off: approx. 30 minutes.
•Low battery indication: The
BT
is displayed when the battery voltage drops below
the operating voltage.
•Backlight display time: Auto off approx. 30 seconds.
•Sampling rate : Approx. 1 time per 1 seconds (Digital display).
•Harmonic analyzer: 1 ~ 63th order.
•Manual data memory and read capacity: 50 sets.
•Data logger capacity: micro SD CARD 4GB (Maximum 99 blocks).
•Current probe jaw opening diameter: Cablesψ40mm.
•Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
•Operating humidity: Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
decrease linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C (non-condensed).
•Temperature coefficient: 0.1 (specified accuracy) / °C (<18 or >28°C)
•Storage temperature and humidity: -10°C to 60°C / R.H. < 70% non-condensed.
•Dimensions: Meter → 235(L)117(W)54(H)mm.
Current probe → 193(L)88(W)40(H)mm.
•Weight: Meter including battery → approx. 730g
Current probe → approx. 333g
•Accessories:

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1 x PCE-360 Clamp Meter
4 x Current clamps
4 x Measuring leads
4 x Alligator clips
8 x 1.5 V AA batteries
1 x Power adapter
1 x USB cable
1 x PC software CD-ROM
1 x User manual
1 x Carrying case

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3-4 Electrical Specification
Accuracy: ±(％of reading ＋number of digits) at 18°C to
28°C ( 64°C to 82°C) with relative humidity to 80％.
The current error is specified within the largest circle which
can be drawn inside the jaw.
❑ AC Voltage Trms measurement (V):
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Input
impedance
Overload
protection
Nominal power
system frequency
999.9V
0.1V
(0.3% rdg
10dgts) (>10V)
2MΩ
1000Vrms
45Hz ~ 66Hz
•Display item: RMS voltage value for each channel.
❑ AC Current Trms Measurement (A):
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
(including current
probe)
Current
probe
output
Overload
protection
Nominal power
system frequency
999.9A
0.1A
(0.5%rdg15dgts)
(>10A)
0.35mV/A
1000Arms
45Hz ~ 66Hz
•Display item: RMS current value for each channel.
❑ Active Power measurement P (KW):
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
999.9KW
0.1KW
1.0%rdg20dgts
•Display items: Active power of each channel and its sum of multiple
channels.
•Polarity display: For influx (consumption) No symbol, For outflow
(regenerative) “ - ”.

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❑ Apparent Power measurement S (KVA):
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
999.9KVA
0.1KVA
1.0%rdg20dgts
•Measurement method: Calculate from RMS voltage U and RMS current I.
•Display item: Apparent power of each channel and its sum of multiple
channels.
•Polarity display: No polarity.
❑ Reactive Power measurement Q (KVAR):
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
999.9KVAR
0.1KVAR
1.0%rdg20dgts
•Measurement method: Calculate from apparent power S and active power
P,
Q=
S P
2 2
−
.
•Display item: Reactive power of each channel and its sum of multiple
channels.
•Polarity display: For phase lag (LAG: current is slower than voltage): “-”
For lead phase (LEAD: current is faster than voltage):
No symbol.

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❑ Power Factor measurement (COSψ):
Range
Resolution
Calculated Accuracy
-1 ~ +1
0.001
10dgt
•Measurement method: Calculate from apparent power S and active power
P,
PF = COSψ=
P S/
•Display item: Power factor of each channel and its sum of multiple channels.
❑ Phase angle measurement (ψ):
Range
Resolution
Calculated Accuracy
+180° ~ 0° ~ -180°
0.1°
15dgt
•Measurement method: Calculate from power factor COSψ,ψ= COS-1PF.
•Display item: Phase angle of each channel and its sum of multiple
channels.
•Polarity display: For phase lag (LAG: current is slower than voltage): “-”.
For phase lead (LEAD: current is faster than voltage):
No symbol.
❑ Frequency measurement (Hz):
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Measurement source
60HZ
0.1Hz
0.1%rdg2dgt
Voltage U1 > 10V
•Measurable input range: > 10V

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❑ Three Phase Sequence Detection:
Input voltage
range
Normal phase
indication
Reverse phase
indication
Measurement
source
3P > 10V
U1, U2 and U3
❑ Active Power Energy measurement (KWh):
Range
Resolution
Active power
accuracy
Timer interval
Timer Accuracy
9.999KWh
0.001KWh
1.0%rdg20dgt
1 sec
±50ppm (25℃, 77℉)
99.99KWh
0.01KWh
999.9KWh
0.1KWh
9.999MWh
0.001MWh
30.59MWh
0.01MWh
•Measurement display: Display all active power consumption energy (sum
of absolute values).
❑ Apparent Power Energy measurement (KVAh):
Range
Resolution
Apparent power
accuracy
Timer interval
Timer Accuracy
9.999KVAh
0.001KVAh
1.0%rdg20dgt
1 sec
±50ppm (25°C,
77°F)
99.99KVAh
0.01KVAh
999.9KVAh
0.1KVAh
9.999MVAh
0.001MVAh
30.59MVAh
0.01MVAh
•Measurement display: Display all apparent power energy (sum of absolute
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❑ Reactive Power Energy measurement (Kvarh):
Range
Resolution
Reactive power
accuracy
Timer interval
Timer Accuracy
9.999Kvarh
0.001Kvarh
1.0%rdg20dgt
1 sec
±50ppm (25°C,
77°F)
99.99Kvarh
0.01Kvarh
999.9Kvarh
0.1Kvarh
9.999Mvarh
0.001Mvarh
30.59Mvarh
0.01Mvarh
•Measurement display: Display all reactive power consumption (sum of
absolute values).
❑ Harmonic measurement
Order
Accuracy
Harmonic Source
1 ~ 63
3%THD
U1, U2, U3 > 10V
I1, I2, I3 > 10A
❑ Waveform (use only PC on line displayed)
Select phase A, B or C.
Select Voltage and current waveform output.

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4. PARTS & CONTROLS
4-1 Description of Parts & Control keys
MAG.
Q
U12 Y-M
-h
NO.
P
S
U23 D-h U31 m-s
I3
I1
I4
I2
N
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U1 U2 U3

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1. Input for voltage terminals (U1, U2, U3, N).
2. Input for current probe jacks (I1, I2, I3, I4).
3. Plug for external AC adaptor power supply input.
4. Optical interface output.
5. LCD display.
6. WIRING key: Select the type of electrical system under test, press “WIRING”
key to select 1P2W (To measure single-phase two-wire power
lines), 1P3W (To measure single-phase three-wire power
lines), 3P3W2M (To measure three-phase three-wire power
line without neutral, using the two power meter method, use
this when measuring three-phase power with 2-current probe
measurement only.), 3P3W3M (To measure three-phase
three-wire power line without neutral, using the three power
meter method, use this when measuring three-phase power
with 3-current probe measurement only.) and 3P4W (To
measure three-phase four-wire power lines with neutral)
electrical system in cycles.
7. key: Phase sequence detection function key. In a 3P4W mode,
press and hold down this key, it will display phase detection
results as follows:
Normal phase
Reverse phase
8. HOLD key: Data hold function key, press “HOLD” key to hold data, the
“HOLD” annunciator is displayed, press “HOLD” key again to
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9. key: Backlight function key, press key to turn on and off of backlight.
The backlight will switch off automatically after 30 seconds.
10. MAX key: Active power (P), reactive power (Q), and apparent power (S)
Maximum / Minimum recording measurement.
In the power measurement screen mode, press “POWER ” key to
select (P1, Q1, S1), (P2, Q2, S2), (P3, Q3, S3) or (Pt, Qt, St) which
one measured value to do the maximum/minimum recording
measurement.
Press “MAX” key to enter this mode, the “REC” mark is displayed.
Press “MAX” key to cycle through the
a). Maximum reading the “ REC MAX ” mark is displayed.
Press  key to cycle through the
Maximum reading for Active power (“P” mark is blinking) with its Q, S,
V, A reading and its PF, Θ, Hz, I4 reading by press “PFΘ” and “Hz I4”
keys.
Maximum reading for Reactive power (“ Q ” mark is blinking) with its P, S,
V, A reading and its PF, Θ, Hz, I4 reading by press “ PFΘ ” and “ Hz I4 ”
keys.
Maximum reading for Apparent power (“ S ” mark is blinking) with its P, Q,
V, A reading and its PF, Θ, Hz, I4 reading by press “ PFΘ ” and “ Hz I4 ”
keys.
b). Minimum reading, the “ REC MIN ” mark is displayed.