Receptacle Branch Circuits
Measuring K-factor
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Measuring K-factor
K-factor is an indication of the amount of harmonic currents. High harmonic
orders influence the K-factor more than low harmonic orders.
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Open the main menu.
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Select AMPS.
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Make connections as shown below. Measure the K-factor under full load.
Observe the K-factor (KF).
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Measure the K-factor on phase 2 and phase 3 too, and take the highest
KF-reading.
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