PMI Eagle 440 User manual

Eagle™ Power Quality
Recorder
User’s Manual
Power Monitors, Inc.
Eagle™ User’s Manual
28 March 2008
Eagle™ Power Quality
User’s Manual

Eagle™ Power Quality
Recorder User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Eagle™ Power Quality Recorder User’s Manual............................................. i
Power Monitors, Inc.........................................................................................i
Table of Contents ........................................................................................ iii
Table of Figures...........................................................................................v
Safety Information...........................................................................................1
Safety Specifications....................................................................................1
Safety Issues...............................................................................................2
Glossary of Symbols.................................................................................... 3
Contents of the Eagle™ Package ...................................................................5
Introduction......................................................................................................7
Getting Started with the Eagle™.....................................................................9
Available Models..........................................................................................10
Available Inputs ........................................................................................... 11
Instrument Size and Construction................................................................11
System Description......................................................................................12
Applications.............................................................................................. 12
Memory....................................................................................................12
USB Communications.............................................................................. 13
Bluetooth®Wireless Communications......................................................13
Eagle™ Accessories....................................................................................13
TLARs......................................................................................................14
Ultra Slim Flexible CTs.............................................................................14
Voltage Clips............................................................................................ 15
Eagle™ Specifications................................................................................. 16
Connecting the Eagle™...................................................................................17
Manual Updates....................................................................................... 17
Equipment Handling.....................................................................................17
Initial Inspection ....................................................................................... 17
Equipment Return....................................................................................18
Storage.....................................................................................................18
Wiring Specifications and Procedures ......................................................... 19
Power Requirements and Battery Backup................................................19
Installing the Recorder ............................................................................. 19
Disconnecting the Recorder.....................................................................25
Communication Port Connections ............................................................... 26
Installing the Recorder ............................................................................. 26

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USB Communications Cable.................................................................... 26
Operating the Eagle™..................................................................................... 27
Identification.................................................................................................27
Initialization.................................................................................................. 27
Battery Ride-Through...................................................................................27
Downloading Data .......................................................................................28
Analyzing Data.............................................................................................29
PC and Laptop Communications with Eagle™ Recorders .............................. 31
Field PC Communications with Eagle™ Recorders ........................................33
PDA Communications with the Eagle™ Recorder...........................................35
What the Eagle™ Records..............................................................................37
Triggered Record Types...........................................................................37
Non-triggered Record Types.................................................................... 38
Using the Eagle™........................................................................................39
Interval Graphs.........................................................................................39
Daily Profiles ............................................................................................44
Cycle Histograms..................................................................................... 46
Minute Histograms ................................................................................... 49
Energy Usage .......................................................................................... 50
Significant Change................................................................................... 52
Event Change .......................................................................................... 55
Power Outage ..........................................................................................60
Flicker.......................................................................................................61
Abnormal Voltage.....................................................................................62
Loose Neutral...........................................................................................65
Waveform Capture...................................................................................68
Additional Resources ...................................................................................... 73
Understanding Recorder Data..................................................................... 73
Technical Support........................................................................................73
Appendix 1: Warranty Clause.......................................................................... 75
Equipment Return........................................................................................ 75
Appendix 2: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)........................................... 77
Appendix 3: Troubleshooting...........................................................................83
Index................................................................................................................85

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 – The Eagle™ Recorders...........................................................9
Figure 2 – The Eagle 440™....................................................................11
Figure 3 – Eagle™ USB Communications Cable ...................................13
Figure 4 – TLAR Current Clamps............................................................14
Figure 5 – Ultra-Slim Flexible CTs..........................................................14
Figure 6 – Voltage Clips..........................................................................15
Figure 7 – Eagle™ Input Diagram...........................................................23
Figure 8 – Eagle™ Hookup Diagrams....................................................24
Figure 9 – Eagle™ Input Diagram...........................................................25
Figure 10 – A Laptop Computer Running ProVision
®
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Figure 11 – PMI Field PC........................................................................33
Figure 12 – A Palm
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PDA Running pmiScan™......................................35
Figure 13 – RMS Voltage and Current Interval Graph............................40
Figure 14 – RMS Voltage Daily Profile Graph ........................................44
Figure 15 – RMS Voltage Cycle Histogram Report ................................47
Figure 16 – Energy Usage Report ..........................................................51
Figure 17 – Significant Change Report...................................................53
Figure 18 – Event Change Table Report................................................56
Figure 19 – Event Capture Edit Settings Window...................................57
Figure 20 – Power Outage Report..........................................................60
Figure 21 – Flicker Report.......................................................................61
Figure 22 – Abnormal Voltage Report ....................................................63
Figure 23 – Loose Neutral Report...........................................................66
Figure 24 – Waveform Capture Edit Settings Window............................68
Figure 25 – Typical Waveform Capture ..................................................69

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Safety Information
Safety Specifications
This instrument is designed and tested for measurements on
600Vrms Category III, Pollution Degree 2 installations. Installation
Category III relates to distribution level mains voltage feeder or
branch circuits, and indoor fixed installation circuits.
Safety Standards
•UL 61010B-1 first edition
•CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 1010.1
•EN/IEC 61010-1 second edition
This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the danger of
hazardous voltages on the input connection leads of your Eagle
power quality recorder. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
CONNECTING your instrument. Hazardous potentials exist on
signal input leads and connectors. Please read the entire
contents of the “Connecting the Eagle™” section before
attempting to connect or service your instrument.
Warning
To avoid electric shock, use only the test leads and accessory
current transformers (CTs) supplied with the Eagle recorder.
•Inspect the voltage test leads and CT cables for damage to
the insulation prior to use.
•Do not use exposed non-sheathed banana plug connectors or
adapters, or retractable sheath type connectors.

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•Remove all test leads that are not in use. The maximum
permissible input voltage is 600V between banana jack inputs
(channel-channel, or channel to common).
•Use only one connection to the COM banana jack on the
Eagle housing.
•Do not connect the USB cable to the Eagle’s communication
port while the unit is powered from the voltage input jacks, as
the USB cable is not rated for 600V CAT III installation.
Safety Issues
Please read this safety information carefully before installing or
using the Eagle. The interior of the recorder contains dangerous
voltage levels during operation. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY OF
THE HOUSING, do not attempt to remove the sealed lid or
otherwise disassemble the unit. THERE ARE NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE RECORDER.
This device is manufactured for use by trained and qualified
personnel only. Do not install or operate while in contact with
standing water or wet ground. Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses at all times during installation, operation, and removal of
the recorder. Where possible during installation, disconnect
power from any lines to which the recorder will be attached.
PMI flexible CTs and True Low-Ampere Reading (TLAR) CTs
available for use with the Eagle are manufactured with 600V rated
integral cables, preventing accidental disconnection. Although the
recorder has been designed and built to be as safe as possible,
great care should be exercised at all times during operation and
installation.