PowerMetrix PowerMaster 3 Series User Manual

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 3
rd
Edition (2010-06), Category IV
600V.
Per IEC 61010-1 3
rd
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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PowerMetrix PowerMaster 3 Series Specifications

General

Brand	PowerMetrix
Model	PowerMaster 3 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English