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RC watt's up WU100 User Manual

RC watt's up WU100
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"Watt's Up" & "Doc Wattson" Watt Meter and
Power Analyzer User's Manual
Model WU100 v2
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Revision 1.7.1
9/1/2007

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RC watt's up WU100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRC
Modelwatt's up WU100
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Features and Specifications

Safety Precautions

Safe Operation Limitations

Details the operating limits for voltage and current, and nominal operating conditions to prevent damage.

Electrical Connections and Wiring

Warns about risks associated with high currents, emphasizing proper wiring and connections for safety.

Powering Up

Provides instructions and cautions for safely powering up the device, emphasizing no exposed wires and correct polarity.

Limits of Connected Equipment

Stresses user responsibility to consider connected equipment limitations and avoid exceeding them.

Getting Started

Making Connections

Provides guidance on connecting the Watt's Up meter, emphasizing polarity and safe connection practices.

Using Auxiliary Power

Explains how to use an auxiliary power source for measurements down to 0 V and connector details.

Power Up Checklist

Lists essential checks before applying power to ensure safe and correct operation of the Watt's Up.

Information Display

Using Watt's Up

Where Do You Connect Watt's Up

Guides the user on optimal connection points for the Watt's Up meter in various testing scenarios.

Maximum Current Capabilities

Discusses the Watt's Up's current handling limits, heat generation, and factors affecting it.

Using A Watt Meter with Inductive Loads Like Motors

Advises on handling inductive loads and potential issues like induced voltage from collapsing magnetic fields.

Increasing Transient Voltage Protection

Offers suggestions for external circuitry to protect the meter from damaging voltage transients.

Battery Characterization

System Characterization

Testing & Troubleshooting Loads

Guides on using Watt's Up for testing and troubleshooting loads, including example load tests.

Capturing Current Peaks, Power Peaks and Voltage Minimums (sags)

Explains how to capture and interpret peak current, peak power, and minimum voltage readings.

Watt's Up Applications

Troubleshooting

Don't see the Startup Screen after applying power

Lists possible remedies for the issue of the startup screen not appearing after power-up.

Display screen characters are dim

Provides solutions for dim display characters, often related to low voltage issues.

Only have volt readings no Amps, Power or other readings

Offers troubleshooting steps for when only voltage readings are displayed, not current or power.

Auxiliary power not working

Suggests checks for when the auxiliary power connection is not functioning correctly.

Peak Amps, Peak Watts or Minimum Voltage don't change or seem wrong

Addresses issues where peak readings are incorrect or not updating as expected.

Watt's Up & wiring get warm

Explains that getting warm at high currents is normal and suggests cooling methods.

Warranty