PQA400 - PQA823 - PQA824
EN - 2
5.4.7. Voltage Anomalies .................................................................................................................... 54
5.4.8. Inrush current (only PQA82x) ................................................................................................... 56
5.4.9. Flicker ....................................................................................................................................... 57
5.4.10. Unbalance ................................................................................................................................. 58
5.4.11. Spike (only PQA824) ................................................................................................................ 58
5.4.12. Predefined configurations ......................................................................................................... 59
5.4.13. Start a recording ....................................................................................................................... 67
5.4.13.1. Automatic start of recording ............................................................................................................. 69
5.4.14. During a recording .................................................................................................................... 70
5.5. Saved data management section ........................................................................................ 72
5.5.1. Recording analysis (Reg type) ................................................................................................. 73
5.5.1.1. Recording information ..................................................................................................................... 73
5.5.1.2. Recording graph .............................................................................................................................. 74
5.5.1.3. Dips ans swells ................................................................................................................................ 76
5.5.1.4. Fast transient ................................................................................................................................... 77
5.5.1.5. Inrush currents ................................................................................................................................ 79
5.5.1.6. EN50160 ......................................................................................................................................... 81
5.5.1.7. Analysis of consumed energy .......................................................................................................... 83
5.5.1.8. Analysis of producted energy .......................................................................................................... 84
5.5.2. Recording analysis (Istant type) ............................................................................................... 85
5.5.2.1. Recording information ..................................................................................................................... 85
5.5.2.2. Graph .............................................................................................................................................. 86
5.5.2.3. Harmonics analysis ......................................................................................................................... 91
5.5.2.4. Vectors .......................................................................................................................................... 102
5.5.2.5. Measures ....................................................................................................................................... 108
5.5.3. Transfer recordings to a external Pen Driver USB ................................................................. 116
5.5.4. Saving recordings to external Compact Flash (only PQA82x) ............................................... 117
5.6. Meter information .............................................................................................................. 118
6. CONNECTION OF METER TO PC (WITH WIN XP) ............................................... 119
7. MEASURING PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 120
7.1. Using of meter in a Single phase system .......................................................................... 120
7.2. Using of meter in a Three phase 4 wire system ................................................................ 121
7.3. Using of meter in a Three phase 3 wire system ................................................................ 122
7.4. Using of meter in a Three phase 3 wire ARON system..................................................... 123
8. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 124
8.1. General ............................................................................................................................. 124
8.2. Situations relative to internal battery ................................................................................. 124
8.2.1. Replacement internal battery .................................................................................................. 124
8.3. Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 124
8.4. End of life .......................................................................................................................... 124
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 125
9.1. Technical features ............................................................................................................. 125
9.2. General features ............................................................................................................... 127
9.3. Environment ...................................................................................................................... 127
9.3.1. Climatic condition ................................................................................................................... 127
9.4. Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 127
10. APPENDIX – THEORETICAL OUTLINES .............................................................. 128
10.1. Voltage Anomalies ........................................................................................................ 128
10.2. Voltage and current Harmonics ..................................................................................... 128
10.2.1. Theory ..................................................................................................................................... 128
10.2.2. Limit values for harmonic voltage ........................................................................................... 129
10.2.3. Presence of harmonics: causes ............................................................................................. 130
10.2.4. Presence of harmonics: consequences ................................................................................. 130
10.3. Inrush currents (only PQA82x) ...................................................................................... 131
10.4. Flicker ............................................................................................................................ 132
10.5. Supply voltage unbalance ............................................................................................. 133
10.6. Voltage fast transients (spikes) (only PQA824) ............................................................. 134
10.7. Power and power factor: definitions .............................................................................. 136
10.7.1. Conventions on powers and power factors ............................................................................ 137
10.7.2. Three phase 3 wire ARON system ......................................................................................... 138