PowerMetrix PowerMaster 3 Series User manual

PowerMaster® 3 Series
Firmware Version 2.0.0.10
Product Manual
Revision 1.5
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Copyright © by TEC, 2016. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
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and fitness for a particular purpose. TEC shall not be liable for errors, omissions, or
inconsistencies which may be contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of the material. Information in this document
is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of TEC.
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Table of Contents
Contacting Powermetrix............................................................................ 7
Warranty ..................................................................................................... 8
Safety.......................................................................................................... 9
Battery Safety Tips................................................................................... 11
Maintenance of Unit................................................................................. 14
Product Manual Release Notes............................................................... 15
1Introduction........................................................................................ 16
2Product Description........................................................................... 18
2.1 Keypad ........................................................................................................................18
2.2 Keypad and USB Keyboard Use Table........................................................................21
2.3 Screen .........................................................................................................................23
2.4 Connector Panel..........................................................................................................23
2.5 Battery.........................................................................................................................25
2.6 Standard Accessories..................................................................................................26
2.7 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................26
3Graphical User Interface.................................................................... 31
3.1 Controls .......................................................................................................................31
4Splash Screen .................................................................................... 32
5Menu System...................................................................................... 33
6Main Menu (Pre Site Selection)......................................................... 34
6.1.1 Main Menu (After Site Selection)..........................................................................35
7Site Selection and Editing ................................................................. 36
7.1 How Do I Select A Site?...............................................................................................37
7.2 How Do I Edit A Site?...................................................................................................38
7.3 How Do I Delete A Site? ..............................................................................................38
7.4 How Do I Create A New Site?......................................................................................38
7.4.1 Details on Creating a New Site.............................................................................39
7.4.1.1 Details on Creating and Editing a Test Setup ...............................................40
7.4.2 Creating a New Site (Page 2)...............................................................................42
Creating a New Site (Page 3) ..............................................................................................43
7.4.3 Creating a New Site (Page 4)...............................................................................44
7.4.4 Creating a New Site (Page 5 & 6).........................................................................45
7.5 Meter Editor.................................................................................................................46
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7.5.1 Creating or Editing a Meter..................................................................................47
7.6 PT Editor .....................................................................................................................48
7.6.1 Creating or Editing a PT.......................................................................................49
7.7 CT Editor.....................................................................................................................50
7.7.1 Creating or Editing a CT ......................................................................................51
7.8 AMR Editor..................................................................................................................52
7.8.1 Creating or Editing an AMR .................................................................................53
7.9 Site Editor FAQs..........................................................................................................53
8Hot Keys ............................................................................................. 55
8.1 Waveforms..................................................................................................................58
8.2 Vector Diagram ...........................................................................................................60
8.2.1 Vector Diagram Reference...................................................................................62
8.2.2 Vector Diagram Wiring Display ............................................................................63
8.3 Power Meter................................................................................................................64
8.4 Harmonics Analysis.....................................................................................................66
8.4.1 Harmonics Details................................................................................................68
9Integrated Site Test............................................................................ 70
10 Meter Testing...................................................................................... 72
10.1 Customer Load Setup..................................................................................................74
10.1.1 Customer Load Setup With Demand Test............................................................75
10.1.2 Customer Load Probe Setup................................................................................76
10.1.3 Customer Load Final Check.................................................................................77
10.1.4 Customer Load Test Results................................................................................79
10.1.5 Customer Load Demand Register........................................................................80
10.1.5.1 Customer Load Trending Data.....................................................................81
10.2 Customer Load Register Test......................................................................................82
10.2.1 Register Test Setup.............................................................................................83
10.2.2 Begin Register Test .............................................................................................84
10.2.3 Register Test Results...........................................................................................84
11 Instrument Transformer Testing....................................................... 85
11.1 CT Testing (Customer Load) .......................................................................................86
11.1.1 CT Test Probe Setup...........................................................................................88
11.1.2 CT Ratio Testing Results.....................................................................................89
11.1.3 CT Ratio Testing Results Graphs.........................................................................91
11.1.3.1 CT Testing Error Messages .........................................................................92
11.2 CT Burden Added Test................................................................................................93
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11.2.1 CT Testing Results Graphs ..................................................................................96
11.2.1.1 CT Testing Results Data...............................................................................96
11.2.1.2 CT Testing Results Data (Burden Only)........................................................98
11.3 CT Burden Measurement.............................................................................................99
11.3.1 Direct Connections to CT with Common Neutral Phase......................................100
11.3.2 Direct Connections to CT with Separate Neutrals...............................................101
11.3.3 Calculated Burden with Connections at Test Switch and Common Neutral
Phase 102
11.3.4 Calculated Burden with Connections at Test Switch and Separate Neutrals.......103
11.4 PT Testing .................................................................................................................105
11.5 PT Burden Measurement...........................................................................................109
11.5.1 Burden Measure with Connections at Test Switch..............................................109
11.5.2 Calculated Burden with Connections at Test Switch...........................................110
12 Recall Data........................................................................................ 112
13 Utilities.............................................................................................. 113
13.1 Connect to Meter Site Manager .................................................................................114
13.2 Manual Load Box Control...........................................................................................115
13.3 Calibration Verification...............................................................................................115
13.3.1 Calibration Verification Setup.............................................................................116
13.5 Quick Edit ..................................................................................................................120
13.6 Remote......................................................................................................................120
13.7 System.......................................................................................................................121
13.8 Status ........................................................................................................................121
13.8.1 Software Revisions.............................................................................................122
13.8.2 Probe Scan ........................................................................................................123
13.9 Install a System Upgrade...........................................................................................124
13.10 Set System Time........................................................................................................126
13.11 Save a Database Backup...........................................................................................127
13.12 The 335 Status...........................................................................................................128
13.13 User Preferences.......................................................................................................129
13.13.1 Error Limits and Data Save Options ...................................................................129
13.13.2 Measurement Calculations.................................................................................131
13.13.3 General Settings ................................................................................................134
13.13.4 Display Preferences...........................................................................................136
13.13.5 Custom Fields for Test Session..........................................................................137
13.13.6 User Defined Fields for the Site..........................................................................138
14 Accessory 335 Burden Added Load Box ....................................... 139
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14.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................139
14.2 Connections ..............................................................................................................139
14.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................143
14.3.1 Building the Site.................................................................................................143
14.3.2 Creating a Custom Phantom Load Test.............................................................145
14.3.3 Phantom Load Testing with Harmonics..............................................................148
14.4 Battery Maintenance and Safety................................................................................149
14.5 Safety........................................................................................................................150
15 ANSI Specifications* (Model 3302).................................................. 151
16 Appendix........................................................................................... 155
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Contacting Powermetrix
General
For general information regarding Powermetrix products and services, contact one of the
following representatives listed on the website at http://www.powermetrix.com/contact-
us/representatives-2/. For customers outside the US, please visit the following representatives
list on the website at http://www.powermetrix.com/contact-us/intl-representatives/.
Technical Support
For technical support, please contact the factory at [phone] (877-966-5851 toll free) and
ask for “Powermetrix Technical Support.” You may alternatively email Powermetrix at
[email protected]. The support staff will answer questions about the operation and care of
your equipment, assist you in troubleshooting a problem, and help you overcome common
application difficulties whenever possible. If it becomes necessary for your equipment to be
returned to us for any reason, you will be issued an RMA number during the technical support
contact.
Feedback
Powermetrix depends on information from our customers to continue the attributes of quality,
dependability, and simplicity associated with our products. We invite you to contact our Technical
Support office.
Calibration and Certification
Your Powermetrix equipment is calibrated and certified effective the date of shipment.
Powermetrix requires the unit to be calibrated by Powermetrix or a Powermetrix authorized
service facility on an annual basis to insure accuracy and currency of installed electronic
components. In addition, current and voltage probes are also required calibration on an annual
basis or when dropped, damaged, or suspect of improper operation. The unit is identified as
calibrated by a sticker stating the date of calibration and next due date of calibration. A certificate
of calibration is provided to you to verify compliance to inspectors. A permanent record of your
calibration is maintained by Powermetrix. For information on calibration services, contact
Powermetrix Technical Support.
Additional services to be included at no additional charge during annual calibration:
1. Inspection of probes, cables, and internal circuit boards
2. Proper maintenance and/or prevention to any suspect components
3. ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices)
4. Update firmware
5. Reproducibility report for clamp-on probes
6. Service Report for all work completed
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Warranty
PowerMaster®3 Series Warranty
TEC/Powermetrix Division warrants the POWERMASTER®product to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the purchase date. The warranty
covers the POWERMASTER®provided it is properly used, stored and maintained in accordance
with provisions in the User Manual. Items not covered under the warranty policy include (but not
limited to) cracked or broken LCD, water damage, and neglect to the battery (see Section 2.5).
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Safety
Operation of the PowerMaster®and the supplied accessories and adapters can present the user
to potentially hazardous conditions. Please follow all required safety procedures set forth by the
user’s safety organization within the company. If no safety organization exists, please follow all
applicable OSHA rules and standards for PPE (Person Protective Equipment) when working in
high voltage and low voltage environments. This equipment should be used by trained and
qualified personnel ONLY.
The protection rating is reinforced insulation per IEC 61010-1 3rd Edition (2010-06), Category IV
600V.
Per IEC 61010-1 3rd Edition –
Measurement Category IV (CAT IV) is for equipment installed at or near the origin of the
electrical supply to a building, between the building entrance and the main distribution board.
Such equipment may include electric power meters, current transformers, and potential
transformers.
Probes - only use probes meeting the manufacturer’s specifications. Using probes that do not
meet the manufacturer’s specifications may be a safety hazard or could invalidate the product
warranty.
Making Connections
1. Press the PowerMaster® ON key, and wait until the Main Menu is displayed.
2. Connect the voltage leads, current leads, and CT probes to the metering service.
3. Proceed with testing.
Safety Tips for Testing:
1. The jack screws used to secure the banana cables to the DIRECT CURRENT connector
MUST be screwed down at all times during testing. This process prevents the possibility
of arc flash from an open secondary in situations where the current leads become free of
the front panel while still inserted into the test switch
2. Verify the probe is rated for the voltage and current being tested (see Section 2.7 for
probe specifications). Only use probes meeting the manufacturer’s specifications. Using
probes that do not meet the manufacturer’s specifications may lead to a safety hazard.
3. Never connect a probe around a conductor or connect to a live terminal before terminating
it to its cable and to the PowerMaster®.
4. For LiteWire probes, verify the fiber optic cable is clean to prevent surface arcing. For
cleaning and maintenance information, refer to the Amp LiteWire or Volt LiteWire manual
supplied with the probe.
5. When using LiteWire probes, verify the hot stick being used has been certified previously
to prevent high voltage arcing.
WARNING
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6. When inserting duck bill probes into a test switch, short the CT secondary (+) first by
pulling the test switch in an open position. This will prevent possible arcing.
7. For clamp-on probes, clean contact surfaces and then snap and release the jaws to verify
a metal-to-metal contact of the jaws (dirt and grease may contaminate the surfaces).
8. For flexible probes, take care to pad mount CT installations. Always wear appropriate
PPE when inside the CT installation.
9. For pad mount CT installations, be wary of various items around the installation (chairs,
tables, etc.) which can potentially become a safety hazard.
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