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General| Type | Power Quality Analyzer |
|---|---|
| Measurement Parameters | Voltage, Current, Power, Energy, Harmonics, Flicker, Unbalance |
| Communication Interfaces | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi (optional) |
| Display | Color LCD touchscreen |
| Voltage Channels | 4 |
| Current Channels | 4 |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
Summary of PQube's capabilities and features as a power monitoring instrument.
Highlights key features and advantages that distinguish PQube from other power quality meters.
Demonstrates various use cases for the PQube instrument in industrial and sensitive equipment monitoring.
Guide to selecting optional modules for specific functionalities like current, communication, and power.
Details on XCT4, XCT5, and CT4 modules for current sensing and power measurements.
Information on the ETH1 Ethernet module for network connectivity and remote data access.
Details on PS1 and PS2 modules for powering the PQube from AC or DC sources.
Information on the TH1 probe for measuring environmental conditions.
Details on ATT1 and ATT2 modules for measuring DC voltage and current.
Basic steps for setting up the PQube and its plug-in modules.
Comprehensive guide for mounting and wiring the PQube and its modules.
Instructions on properly mounting the PQube unit on DIN rails or panels.
Wiring details for powering the PQube unit via screw terminals or internal battery.
Guidelines for wire sizing, crimping, torque, and insulation requirements.
How to connect and configure PTs for high voltage measurements.
Safety requirements for installing fuses, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches.
Measures to ensure user safety around high voltage components and terminals.
Safety measures for outdoor installations exposed to lightning.
Step-by-step guide to installing the ETH1 Ethernet module.
Instructions for installing power supply modules to the PQube unit.
Guidance on connecting current measurement modules like XCT4, XCT5, and CT4.
Specifications and usage of the CT4 current sensing module.
Illustrates connections for single-phase line-to-neutral power systems.
Illustrates connections for split-phase line-to-neutral-line power systems.
Illustrates connections for single-phase line-to-line power systems.
Wiring diagrams for various Delta power system configurations.
Wiring diagrams for Wye/Star power system configurations.
Additional wiring configurations for Wye/Star power systems.
Identification of PQube's ports, terminals, and interface elements.
Critical safety instruction for performing maintenance on the PQube unit.
Details on factory calibration and NIST traceability for PQube measurements.
Configuring the PQube's internal clock for accurate data logging.
Selecting primary and secondary display languages for the PQube interface.
Ensuring correct power configuration for accurate measurements and data recording.
Configuring PT ratios for accurate high voltage measurements.
Applying gain correction factors for improved accuracy with calibrated PTs.
Configuring CT ratios for accurate display and calculation of current.
Correcting wiring polarity errors by inverting current channel readings.
Method for calculating current when a CT is not used on all conductors.
Using Setup.ini to correct wiring mistakes or phase connections.
Configuring relays to activate upon specific power events like dips or swells.
Configuring IP address method (DHCP/Fixed IP) and network connection.
Setting up email accounts for PQube notifications and remote commands.
Accessing PQube data and status information via a web browser.
Setting up FTP for secure file transfer from the PQube's SD card.
Configuring Modbus TCP for accessing meter data and status.
Setting up Simple Network Management Protocol for device monitoring.
How to edit the Setup.ini file on the SD card for PQube configuration.
Using a custom image file for PQube graphical output files.
Setting ratios for AN1-E and AN2-E channels for DC voltage/current.
Enabling DC power and energy calculations with the ATT2 module.
Correcting analog channel connection errors by swapping AN1 and AN2.
Personalizing analog channel display names and measurement units.
Guide to using the joystick and buttons for operating the PQube.
Overview of the PQube's graphical user interface and its various screens.
Setting primary and secondary display languages for the PQube interface.
Shows detected power configuration and nominal voltage/frequency.
Verifying voltage and current input wiring correctness using vector representation.
Configuring the PQube's internal clock and calendar.
Setting up triggers for generating snapshot and trend data files.
Sending a test email to verify the PQube's email setup.
Displaying IP address and link speed for network troubleshooting.
Displaying RMS voltage measurements for different power configurations.
Measuring system frequency by timing zero-crossings.
Displaying analog input voltages and digital input status.
Showing readings from connected TH1 temperature/humidity probes.
Displaying true-RMS current measurements with optional modules.
Measuring harmonic distortion in voltage and current waveforms.
Measuring voltage and current unbalance across power system phases.
Monitoring flicker levels according to IEC 61000-4-15 standards.
Measuring true power, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions.
Tracking highest recorded power and apparent power values over time.
Viewing voltage and current harmonic spectra up to the 50th order.
Displaying firmware version, CPU temperature, and battery status.
Viewing the most recent recorded power quality events on the PQube.
Lists default measurements like voltage, frequency, and current for PQube.
Describes extra measurements available via optional current and analog modules.
Monitoring external voltage signals via AN1/AN2 terminals.
Tracking the status of a digital input channel.
Measuring harmonic distortion relative to total available current.
Measuring current magnitude differences between phases.
Measuring power, energy usage, and estimated CO2 emissions.
Using TH1 probes for measuring environmental temperature and humidity.
How PQube records disturbances and captures system states.
Understanding the details within event and snapshot recordings.
Overview of RMS data capture for detailed event analysis.
List of parameters captured during power quality events.
Definitions and triggers for voltage disturbances according to IEC standards.
Monitoring under-frequency and over-frequency events.
Identifying and recording high-frequency transient events.
Setting triggers for dips/swells on analog channels.
Scheduling periodic snapshots of system status for analysis.
Identifying significant voltage dips based on ride-through curves.
Detecting abrupt changes in voltage waveform, useful for capacitor switching.
Setting alerts for environmental threshold breaches.
Configuring thresholds for current-related events like overcurrent and inrush.
How PQube records minimum, average, and maximum data over time.
ISO 8601 standard for time and date representation in recordings.
Symbols indicating event types within GIF and CSV recordings.
Details on voltage, current, distortion, and unbalance trends.
Choosing between GIF, CSV, PQDIF, Text, and XML formats for data output.
On-demand generation of snapshot and trend data files.
Tracking triggered events for specific analog or digital inputs.
Managing recorded data on the PQube's SD card and accessing it on a computer.
Configuring network settings for the ETH1 module for remote access.
Setting up email alerts for PQube events, snapshots, and recordings.
Using email to control PQube functions like firmware updates and log retrieval.
Accessing PQube data and controlling functions via its web server interface.
Transferring files from the PQube's SD card using an FTP client.
Process for updating the PQube's internal software to the latest version.
Procedures for safely powering down the PQube device.
Steps for safely replacing the internal rechargeable battery.
Guidelines for cleaning the PQube unit's exterior.
Overview of Modbus as a meter communication protocol for data transfer.
List of Modbus registers, their formats, units, and comments.
Registers that contain static information and only change upon PQube reset.
Details on various Setup.ini tags for PQube configuration.
Setup.ini tags for defining event triggers for voltage, current, and analog inputs.
Setup.ini tags for configuring network and IP address settings.
Setup.ini tags for customizing trend and statistics recording parameters.
Standard curve (IEC 61000-4-34) for detecting voltage sags.
Curve for semiconductor industry voltage sag tolerance.
Specific curve for Samsung equipment voltage sag tolerance.
Curve defined by IT Industry Council for voltage sag tolerance.
Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Association curve.
US military standard for aircraft electrical power characteristics.
US military standard for shipboard electrical power characteristics.
SNMP Management Information Base table listing PQube parameters.
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