Voltech PM6000 User manual

PM6000
POWER ANALYZER
USER MANUAL
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Manual Issue PM6000 Firmware Revision
20 v1.21.07RC2
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DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Only qualified personnel should install this equipment after reading and
understanding this user manual. If in doubt consult your supplier.
RISQ E D'ELECTROC TION
L'installation de cet équipement ne doit être confiée qu'à un personnel
qualifié ayant lu et compris le présent manuel d'utilisation. Dans le
doute s'adresser au fournisseur.
GEFAHR VON ELEKTRISCHEM SCHOCK
Nur entsprechend ausgebildetes Personal ist berechtigt diese
Ausrüstung nach dem Lesen und Verständnis dieses
Anwendungshandbuches zu installieren. Falls Sie Zweifel haben sollten
wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Lieferanten.
RISCHIO DI SCARICHE ELETTRICHE
Solo personale qualificato può installare questo strumento dopo la
lettura e la comprensione di questo manuale. Se esistono dubbi
consultate il vostro rivenditore.
IMPORTANT: Please consult the safety information section of this user manual before
installation and use.
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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1
1.1. Features & Abilities .............................................................................................. 1
1.2. Package Contents ............................................................................................... 3
1.3. Options ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Quick Start .............................................................................. 1
2.1. Getting Started .................................................................................................... 1
2.2. Navigating the Menu System ............................................................................... 1
2.3. Measurement Display .......................................................................................... 3
2.4. Wiring and Groups ............................................................................................... 4
2.5. Summary ........................................................................................................... 12
3. Menu System .......................................................................... 1
3.1. Navigation ............................................................................................................ 1
3.2. Menu Items .......................................................................................................... 2
4. Remote Operation .................................................................. 1
4.1. Overview .............................................................................................................. 1
4.2. Interfacing with GPIB systems ............................................................................. 1
4.3. Interfacing with RS232 Systems .......................................................................... 1
4.4. Interfacing With Ethernet Systems ....................................................................... 1
4.5. Remote Command Syntax and Conventions ....................................................... 2
4.6. Status Reporting .................................................................................................. 3
4.7. IEEE488.2 Common Commands ......................................................................... 4
4.8. Format Commands .............................................................................................. 8
4.9. Configuration Commands (:CFG command) ...................................................... 29
4.10. :INP Commands .............................................................................................. 33
4.11. :INST Commands ............................................................................................ 34
4.12. :SENS Commands ........................................................................................... 37
4.13. :SYST Commands ........................................................................................... 38
4.14. Examples of Using Commands ........................................................................ 41
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5. Remote Access ...................................................................... 1
5.1. Connecting to the PM6000 using ethernet ........................................................... 1
5.2. FTP ...................................................................................................................... 3
6. Fitting Options ...................................................................... 1
6.1. Voltech Shunts .................................................................................................... 1
6.2. PCMCIA Cards .................................................................................................... 1
7. Software .................................................................................. 1
7.1. IEC 61000-3-2/3 Current Harmonics and Flicker Software .................................. 1
7.2. PM6000 Visual Power Analysis Software (PM6VPAS) ........................................ 1
8. Specification ........................................................................... 3
8.1. Measuring Channel .............................................................................................. 3
8.2. Mechanical and Environment ............................................................................... 3
8.3. External input ....................................................................................................... 4
8.4. Peripheral Ports ................................................................................................... 5
8.5. Measured Parameters ......................................................................................... 8
8.6. Measurement Accuracy ..................................................................................... 11
8.7. Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................... 15
8.8. Shunts – 30A and 1A ......................................................................................... 16
9. Warranty, Service and pdates ............................................ 1
9.1. Warranty .............................................................................................................. 1
9.2. Calibration and Service ........................................................................................ 2
9.3. Obtaining Service and Applications Support ........................................................ 2
9.4. Updating Firmware .............................................................................................. 2
10. Safety Information ............................................................... 1
10.1. Safety Features ................................................................................................. 1
10.2. Safety Instructions ............................................................................................. 1
11. Release History .................................................................... 1
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INTRODUCTION
1. INTROD CTION
1.1. FEAT RES & ABILITIES
The Voltech PM6000 is a powerful and versatile precision power analyzer. The
accuracy and bandwidth of the PM6000 allow definitive measurements of all power
quantities to be made on all electrical and electronic products. In applications ranging
from a power supply operating in standby mode through high-frequency power
converters to large power transformers the PM6000 provides stable reliable and
accurate measurements every time.
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use this Voltech product. If you experience any difficulty during
installation or use of the Voltech PM6000 or are unsure of any of its
features or abilities please do not hesitate to contact either your
local Voltech supplier or one of our Voltech main service centers.

INTRODUCTION
Versatile Technology
The PM6000 couples a fast PCI bus architecture with powerful digital signal processing
to provide 5 mega-samples per second (MSPS) - processed on all channels -
simultaneously and continuously. This ensures that accurate real-time measurements
can be made on products such as power supplies motor drives and lighting ballasts.
Up to 40 MSPS are available for burst and transient measurement modes.
There is room for up to 6 wattmeter channels to be installed into a PM6000 with a
variety of shunts and current sensors creating flexible test options.
Rugged Performance
Each measurement channel can measure up to 2000Vpk and can accept a range of
Voltech plug-in current shunts and other current transducers. The PM6000
automatically recognizes Voltech shunts when the instrument is powered up and reads
the shunt’s own calibration data to ensure optimum accuracy. In this way only the
standard measurement channel is required for all applications.
An embedded PC running the Linux operating system is used to display communicate
and control all the available measurements.
Easy to use
The display soft keys and rotary control are used to select and group measurements
display multi-phase sum quantities calculate efficiency and to display waveforms. The
menu items may also be selected using the front panel short-cut keys or remotely on a
PC.
In this way the PM6000 can be set up to make complex measurements in seconds.
Front panel settings may be stored for future use.
For on the spot assistance a comprehensive help system is built in to the analyzer.
Evolving capability
A program of software enhancement is further developing the power of the PM6000.
Regularly visit the Voltech website to keep up to date with developments
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INTRODUCTION
1.2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
The following items are supplied with your PM6000.
Please check that you have every item and report any missing items to your Voltech
supplier as soon as possible.
•PM6000 Chassis (NOTE: No floppy disk is fitted on models sold after February
2008)
•Certificate of Conformance and Calibration Certificates
•CD including the manual and calibration data
•Mains power cable
•Current Connector plug for each measurement card
•Ethernet Crossover cable for direct PC to PM6000 connection
•Voltech product registration card
Returning your product registration card will ensure that you continue to receive the
latest product and application information.
If you have ordered measuring channels and shunts together with a PM6000 chassis
they will be fitted ready for use.
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INTRODUCTION
1.3. OPTIONS
The following items may also be supplied with the PM6000. For logistical reasons
some items may be supplied in separate packages. All these items are also available
post sale.
•PM6000 Measurement Channel (Fitted by a Voltech service center only)
High performance wattmeter channel. Voltage 2000Vpk current 2.5Vpk for
shunt or current transducer. ±5Vdc isolated supply (at current channel
potential) and ±12dc supply (at chassis potential) for external current
transducer
•1A Shunt
1Arms 5Apk precision measuring shunt with calibration stored in EPROM
•30A shunt
30Arms 250Apk precision measuring shunt with calibration stored in
EPROM
•Lead set
2 pairs (yellow and black) 1.5m 2000V 32A leads with safety connectors and
alligator clips
•Rack mounting kit
For 19” 3 ½ U high
•Internal hard drive
For storage of user data
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