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Chauvin Arnoux C.A 8336 User Manual

Chauvin Arnoux C.A 8336
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THREE-PHASE ELECTRICAL
NETWORKS ANALYSER
C.A 8336
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Chauvin Arnoux C.A 8336 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChauvin Arnoux
ModelC.A 8336
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. GETTING STARTED

1.1. UNPACKING

Details the contents of the device package and accessories.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

2.1. FUNCTIONS

Outlines the primary roles and capabilities of the analyzer.

2.1.1. MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS

Lists the specific electrical parameters the device can measure.

2.1.2. DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Describes various display modes like waveforms, trends, and alarms.

2.1.3. CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS

Details user-configurable settings for the device.

2.2. OVERALL VIEW

Provides a visual overview of the device's layout and controls.

2.3. ON/OFF SWITCH

Explains how to power the device on and off.

2.4. DISPLAY

Describes the screen interface and information displayed.

2.5. KEYPAD KEYS

Explains the function of each button on the keypad.

2.6. CONNECTORS

Details the various input and output ports on the device.

2.7. POWER SUPPLY

Information on battery and mains power operation.

2.8. THE STAND

Describes the retractable stand for device positioning.

2.9. ABBREVIATIONS

Lists and defines common abbreviations used.

3. USE

3.1. START-UP

Step-by-step guide for powering on and initial setup.

3.2. CONFIGURATION

How to access and navigate the configuration menu.

3.3. INSTALLATION OF LEADS

Instructions for connecting measurement leads.

3.3.1. SINGLE-PHASE NETWORK

Connection diagrams for single-phase systems.

3.3.2. SPLIT-PHASE NETWORK

Connection diagrams for split-phase systems.

3.3.3. THREE-PHASE NETWORK

Connection diagrams for three-phase systems.

3.3.4. CONNECTION PROCEDURE

Detailed steps for connecting the device.

3.4. FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE

Overview of key device functions.

4. CONFIGURATION

4.1. CONFIGURATION MENU

Navigating the main configuration screen.

4.2. DISPLAY LANGUAGE

How to change the display language.

4.3. DATE/TIME

Setting the device's date and time.

4.4. DISPLAY

Configuring screen settings like brightness and colors.

4.5. CALCULATION METHODS

Selecting analysis parameters and methods.

4.6. CONNECTION

Defining the electrical connection setup.

4.7. SENSORS AND RATIOS

Configuring current and voltage sensor parameters.

4.8. CAPTURE MODE

Setting thresholds for transients and inrush currents.

4.9. TREND MODE

Configuring data logging parameters.

4.10. ALARM MODE

Setting up and programming alarm conditions.

4.11. ERASE MEMORY

Options for deleting recorded data.

4.12. ABOUT

Displays device information like firmware and serial number.

5. WAVEFORM CAPTURE

5.1. TRANSIENT MODE

Capturing and analyzing voltage/current transients.

5.1.1. PROGRAMMING AND STARTING A SEARCH

Setting up transient capture parameters.

5.1.2. DISPLAYING A TRANSIENT

Viewing recorded transient events.

5.2. INRUSH CURRENT MODE

Capturing and analyzing motor start-up currents.

5.2.1. PROGRAMMING THE CAPTURE

Configuring inrush current capture settings.

5.2.2. DISPLAYING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CAPTURE

Viewing inrush current capture parameters.

5.2.3. TRUE RMS CURRENT AND VOLTAGE

Displaying RMS values during inrush.

6. HARMONIC

6.1. PHASE-TO-NEUTRAL VOLTAGE

Analysis of harmonics in phase-to-neutral voltage.

6.2. CURRENT

Analysis of harmonics in current signals.

6.3. APPARENT POWER

Analysis of harmonics in apparent power.

6.4. PHASE-TO-PHASE VOLTAGE

Analysis of harmonics in phase-to-phase voltage.

6.5. EXPERT MODE

Advanced harmonic analysis for neutral heating and machines.

7. WAVEFORM

7.1. MEASUREMENT OF TRUE RMS VALUE

Displays RMS values of voltage and current waveforms.

7.2. MEASUREMENT OF TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

Displays THD values for voltage and current.

7.3. MEASUREMENT OF THE PEAK FACTOR

Displays peak factor for voltage and current signals.

7.4. MEASUREMENT OF EXTREME AND MEAN VOLTAGE AND CURRENT

Shows min/max/avg voltage and current values.

7.5. SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY

Displays multiple measurement types concurrently.

7.6. DISPLAY OF FRESNEL DIAGRAM

Vector representation of voltage and current fundamentals.

8. ALARM MODE

8.1. ALARM MODE CONFIGURATION

Setting up and configuring alarm parameters.

8.2. PROGRAMMING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN

Defining start/stop times for alarm recording.

8.3. DISPLAY OF THE LIST OF CAMPAIGNS

Viewing recorded alarm campaigns.

8.4. DISPLAY OF LIST OF ALARMS

Listing detected alarms within a campaign.

8.5. DELETING AN ALARM CAMPAIGN

Removing recorded alarm campaigns.

8.6. ERASING ALL ALARM CAMPAIGNS

Deleting all stored alarm data.

9. TREND MODE

9.1. PROGRAMMING AND STARTING RECORDING

Setting up and initiating data logging.

9.2. TREND MODE CONFIGURATION

Modifying trend recording settings.

9.3. VIEWING THE RECORDING LIST

Accessing a list of saved recordings.

9.4. DELETING RECORDINGS

Removing recorded data files.

9.5. VIEWING THE RECORDS

Displaying recorded data and their characteristics.

9.5.1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RECORD

Details of a specific recorded data file.

9.5.2. TREND CURVES

Visualizing recorded data as curves over time.

10. POWER AND ENERGY MODE

10.1. 3L FILTER

Power measurements for 3-phase systems.

10.1.1. THE POWERS DISPLAY SCREEN

Displays active, reactive, and apparent power.

10.1.3. THE ENERGIES CONSUMED DISPLAY SCREEN

Displays energy consumed by the load.

10.1.4. THE ENERGIES GENERATED DISPLAY SCREEN

Displays energy generated by the load.

10.2. FILTERS L1, L2 AND L3

Power and energy for individual phases.

10.3. FILTER Σ

Total system power and energy calculations.

10.4. STARTING ENERGY METERING

Initiating the energy measurement process.

10.5. DISCONNECTION OF ENERGY METERING

Suspending or stopping energy measurement.

10.6. RESET OF ENERGY METERING

Resetting all energy metering values.

11. SCREEN SNAPSHOT MODE

11.1. SCREEN SNAPSHOTS

Capturing and saving current screen displays.

11.2. HANDLING OF SCREEN SNAPSHOTS

Managing saved screen captures.

11.2.1. VIEWING A SNAPSHOT FROM THE LIST

Displaying previously saved screens.

11.2.2. DELETING A SNAPSHOT FROM THE LIST

Removing saved screen captures.

12. HELP KEY

13. DATA EXPORT SOFTWARE

14. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

14.1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Specifies operating and storage temperature/humidity.

14.2. MECHANICAL CONDITIONS

Details device dimensions, weight, and construction.

14.3. OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORIES PER IEC 61010-1

Safety classifications for voltage levels.

14.4. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Device compliance with EMC standards.

14.5. POWER SUPPLY

Information on mains and battery power sources.

15. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

15.1. REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Defines conditions for default measurement parameters.

15.2. NOMINAL CURRENT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF SENSOR

Lists current ratings for various sensors.

15.3. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Technical electrical specifications like bandwidth.

15.3.5. CURRENT SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS (AFTER LINEARIZATION)

Errors and characteristics of current sensors.

15.4. CLASS B UNDER STANDARD IEC 61000-4-30

Compliance with power quality standards.

16. APPENDICES

16.1. MATHEMATICAL FORMULAE

Provides formulas used in device calculations.

16.1.2. WAVEFORM MODE

Mathematical basis for waveform measurements.

16.1.3. HARMONIC MODE

Formulas for harmonic analysis.

16.1.4. POWER

Formulas for power calculations across systems.

16.1.6. ENERGIES

Formulas for energy calculations.

16.3. HYSTERESIS

Explanation of hysteresis in detection modes.

16.5. FOUR-QUADRANT DIAGRAM

Diagram illustrating power quadrants.

16.6. MECHANISM FOR TRIGGERING TRANSIENT CAPTURES

How transient capture is triggered.

16.7. CAPTURE CONDITIONS IN INRUSH CURRENT MODE

Conditions for inrush current capture.

16.8. GLOSSARY

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

17. MAINTENANCE

17.1. CLEANING THE CASING

Instructions for cleaning the device exterior.

17.2. MAINTENANCE OF SENSORS

Care and cleaning procedures for current sensors.

17.3. REPLACING THE BATTERY

Step-by-step guide for battery replacement.

17.4. REPLACING THE SCREEN FILM

How to apply a new screen protector.

17.5. MEMORY CARD

Procedures for inserting and removing memory cards.

17.6. METROLOGICAL CHECK

Guidelines for regular instrument calibration.

17.7. REPAIR

Information on returning the device for repair.

17.8. UPDATING OF THE INTERNAL SOFTWARE

Process for updating the device firmware.

18. WARRANTY

19. TO ORDER

19.1. C.A 8336 THREE-PHASE ELECTRICAL NETWORKS ANALYSER

Product ordering code for the main unit.

19.2. ACCESSORIES

List of optional accessories available for purchase.

19.3. SPARE PARTS

List of available replacement parts.

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