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Chauvin Arnoux C.A 8334B User Manual

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C.A 8332B
I I I I I THREE PHASE POWER QUALITY ANALYSER
C.A 8334B
E N G L I S H
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  • Page 1 C.A 8332B I I I I I THREE PHASE POWER QUALITY ANALYSER C.A 8334B E N G L I S H User's manual...
  • Page 2 : Double insulation : Conform to WEEE 2002/96/EC standard Thank you for acquiring a C.A 8332B or C.A 8334B three phase power quality analyser. To obtain the best possible service from your instrument : I I I I I read these operating instructions carefully, I comply with the precautions for use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4. DISPLAY MODES ................................... 12 Waveforms Mode ............................12 Harmonics Mode ............................15 Power / Energy Mode ............................17 Transient mode (on C.A 8334B only) ......................19 Alarms Mode ................................ 21 Recording Mode ............................... 22 Screen Memorisation ............................ 25 Printing ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    - Calculation of the phase unbalance for voltage and current (three-phase networks only). - Measurement of harmonic angles and rates (with respect to fundamental value) for voltage, current or power (C.A 8334B only), up to level 50. Calculation of overall harmonic distortion factors.

  • Page 5: Display

    Power / Energy: - the display of power levels and the associated parameters (power factor, displacement and tangent), - energy metering, - Four quadrants measurement to discern produced /consumed active energies and inductive / capacitive reactive energies. Recording: - time-related representation as bar charts or curves, of mean power levels or of the mean value of any other parameter, - mains voltage stability check, - management of power consumed and generated (most economical choice with energy distributor),...

  • Page 6: Presentation Of The Different Battery States

    2.3 Presentation of the different battery states 1. Battery charging The battery sign and percentage are blinking Percentage of the total capacity already charged (between 0 and 99%) Battery capacity level in proportion to the actual charge 2. Battery full (End of charge or begin of discharge 100% The battery sign and percentage are fix 3.

  • Page 7: Initial Operation

    3. INITIAL OPERATION The instrument is initially started up by pressing on the key, the startup screen indicates the instrument software version and its serial number. If there is no AC mains supply, the instrument can operate with batteries only, provided they are correctly charged. The instrument’s batteries are charged when it is connected to the AC mains supply.
  • Page 8 3.1.3 Colours - Choose the channel concerned with the keys - Choose the colour with the keys - Validate the setting with the key, the Configuration menu will once again be displayed on the screen. 3.1.4 Calculation parameters Reactive energy calculation < Without harmonics > Choice of calculation with or without harmonics Choose the method with the keys...
  • Page 9 3.1.5 Connection - Choose the connection with the keys Validate the setting with the key, the Configuration menu will once again be displayed on the screen. Single phase or two-phase , the neutral current is not measured or calculated. 3-wire, three phase 1.
  • Page 10 3.1.6 Current sensor - Choose the sensor with the keys - Validate the setting with the key, the Configuration menu will once again be displayed on the screen. From 1 to 2999A, nominal value of primary current Secondary current value (5A or 1A) make the cursor appear/disappear and move.
  • Page 11 - all detected alarms, - all screen photos taken, - all the captured transient states (on C.A 8334B only), - and all recordings made. The instrument will automatically switch itself off once the data have been deleted. 3.1.11 Rated frequency Rated frequency of network: 50 Hz or 60 Hz This parameter determines the correction coefficients used for calculating power and energy, with AmpFlex sensor.

  • Page 12: Display Modes

    4. DISPLAY MODES 4.1 Waveforms Mode - Press on the display mode key - The following screen is displayed: I I I I I Measurement of rms voltage on a three phase system: Values measured for each curve every second (same colour), according to the measurement type chosen with the variable ...
  • Page 13 I Measurement of RMS current on the 3 phases and the neutral of a 4-wire three phase system Selection of 4 A I Measurement of overall harmonic distortion factors for voltage Measurement of the crest factor I Measurement of extreme and average current values Select with 3 V or 4 A to obtain the Min, AVG, Max, peak + or peak –...
  • Page 14 I Simultaneous display of all the different current measurements Summary of RMS, DC, THD, CF and KF parameters Calculation of the K factor for transformer downgrade Distortion factor Note: The K factor only concerns current. Similarly, the flicker value only concerns voltage. 3V →...

  • Page 15: Harmonics Mode

    4.2 Harmonics Mode - Press on the display mode key - The following screen is displayed: Selection of harmonic analysis measurement using the variable function keys located directly under the screen: Single phase voltage analysis current analysis apparent energy analysis Phase to phase voltage analysis keys allow the user to zoom in both directions (2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50% and 100%) 1.
  • Page 16 Since the bar selected is negative, pictogram G indicates that it is a harmonic emitted (by convention, positive harmonics are received and negative harmonics emitted). The sign is only available in harmonic power measurement. 4. Harmonic analysis in expert mode (C.A 8334B only) Press on the key to select “...

  • Page 17: Power / Energy Mode

    4.3 Power / Energy Mode - Press on the display mode key The instrument enables: - Active energy measurement : produced and consumed (negative and positive) - Measurement of reactive power: capacitive or inductive - Measurement of apparent power: - To start energy aggregation, press , the date and time appear on the top, left of the screen - To stop energy aggregation, press , the date and time appear on the top, right of the screen...
  • Page 18 If the key is pressed, the energy is produced (from load to source); othewise, the energy consumed is produced (from source to load). The accumulated energy is therefore given on 8 different meters (per channel) : - active energy consumed - active energy produced - reactive inductive energy consumed - reactive inductive energy produced...

  • Page 19: Transient Mode (On C.a 8334B Only)

    4.4 Transient mode (on C.A 8334B only) Press on the display mode key Transient states can be displayed as curves. All the channels (6) are stored in memory for each transient state (irrespective of the connection configuration). It is possible to capture up to a maximum of 50 transient states.
  • Page 20 I The screen below can be accessed with the key and displays a transient previously stored in the memory. Displays the memory occupied by transients stored Transient time and date recording Press on the keys to select the transient and validate with the keys are also used to select a transient to be deleted );...

  • Page 21: Alarms Mode

    I I I I I After selecting L1 These keys allow the user to change the time scale (screen display of 4, 2 or 1 periods) centered on the cursor, which can be moved with the v keys, giving, for example, the next screen by pressing on All the transients stored can be exported to a PC equipped with the “QualiStarView”...

  • Page 22: Recording Mode

    4.6 Recording Mode This mode enables all the parameters previously configured in the mode to be recorded. The function keys available in this mode enable: - a new record to be made with - an record to be displayed with - an record to be deleted with I I I I I Saving selected parameters This scale allows a current record to be displayed...
  • Page 23 I I I I I Selecting a graphic display for recorded measurements Recordings of measurements are displayed in graphic form Selecting the STATION 1 record (see “selecting a record”) gives access to the screen below which allows the selection of the measurement to be displayed: Indication of recording conditions These keys enable direct selection of the measurement to be...
  • Page 24 I Graphic display of average power After returning to the “Selection of the measurement to view” screen with the ../.. key and pressing on the W key, the user obtains: Average value of the active power on the L1 phase, by moving the cursor with the keys: Note: Hold the selected key down to switch to fast forward...

  • Page 25: Screen Memorisation

    Important note: the various storage spaces of C.A 8332B and C.A 8334B are of a fixed size and are completely independent of one another (partitioned). There are 4 spaces for C.A 8334B (alarms, photographs, transient states and recordings) versus 3...

  • Page 26: Printing

    4.8 Printing ” key allows a screen to be printed immediately on a dedicated printer connected to output In the example opposite, one press on the key freezes the current screen, in this case, the icon replaces bargraph indicates the progress of the data being transferred. The original icon reappears when the operation has finished.

  • Page 27: General Specifications

    5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 Dimensions and weight I 240 x 180 x 55mm I 2,1kg with batteries 5.2 Power supply I I I I I AC mains supply With an internal mains adaptor Range for use: 85-265V 50/60Hz Max. power: 40VA I I I I I Battery power Allows the instrument connected to the AC supply to be used in the event of a power interruption.

  • Page 28: Functional Characteristics

    6. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 6.1 Reference conditions Influence parameter Reference conditions Ambient temperature 23°C ± 3K Humidity 45% RH Atmospheric pressure 860 to 1060 hPa Phase voltage 230 V rms and 110 V rms ±2% without DC 0.03 V ≤ I ≤ In = 1 V rms without DC (< 0.5%) Current circuit input voltage other than AmpFlex 11.8mV ≤...
  • Page 29 Measuring range Error in the Display Measurement reference Resolution range Minimum Maximum Other than 1,7 × I 0,1A AmpFLEX I < 1000A Peak ±(1%+1A) Current AmpFLEX 9190A I ≥ 1000A 0,1A ±(1%+0,5A) I < 1000A Other than ÷ 100 1,2 × I AmpFLEX ±(1%+1A) I ≥...
  • Page 30 Etendue de mesure Erreur dans le Résolution Measurement domaine de d'affichage référence Minimum Maximum ±(1%) Cos φ ≥ 0,8 Other than 9999kW 4 digits AmpFLEX ±(1,5%+10pts) 0,2 ≤ Cos φ < 0,8 Active Powers ±(1%) Cos φ ≥ 0,8 AmpFLEX 9999kW 4 digits ±(1,5%+10pts)
  • Page 31 Measuring range Display Error in the Measurement Resolution reference range Minimum Maximum ±(1%) Cos φ ≥ 0,8 Other than 9999MWh 4 digits AmpFLEX ±(1,5%) 0,2 ≤ Cos φ < 0,8 Active energy ±(1%) Cos φ ≥ 0.8 AmpFLEX 9999MWh 4 digits ±(1,5%) 0,5 ≤...

  • Page 32: Specifications Of The Sensors (With C.a 8332B/34B)

    Measuring range Error in the reference Measurement Display range Resolution Minimum Maximum Harmonics ratios > 50V) ±(1%+0,5%) 999 % 0,1% > I ÷ 100) rang ∈ ∈ ∈ ∈ ∈ [1 ; 50] ±(3°) rang ∈ ∈ ∈ ∈ ∈ [1 ; 25] Harmonics angles >...
  • Page 33 NF EN 61010-2, 600V CAT III, POL 2 or 300V CAT IV, POL 2 I I I I I Using C.A 8332B / C.A 8334B (600V CAT IV) with PAC 93 sensors (600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV) involve the set 600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV.
  • Page 34 NF EN 61010-2-032, 600V CAT III, POL 2 or 300V CAT IV, POL 2 I I I I I Using C.A 8332B / C.A 8334B (600V CAT IV) with MN 93A sensors (600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV) involve the set 600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV.
  • Page 35 NF EN 61010-2, 300V CAT III or 150V CAT IV, POL 2 I I I I I Using C.A 8332B / C.A 8334B (600V CAT IV) with adapter box 5A (300V CAT III or 150V CAT IV) involve the set 300V CAT III or 150V CAT IV.
  • Page 36 NF EN 61010-2-032, 600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV, POL 2 I I I I I Using C.A 8332B / C.A 8334B (600V CAT IV) with MN 93 sensors (600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV) involve the set 600V CAT III or 300V CAT IV.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION OF CAPTORS - Clean with a sponge moistened with soapy water and rinse in the same way with clean water, then dry it quickly. - Keep the jaw gaps of the clamps (MN93A, MN93, C193 and PAC 93) perfectly clean using a cloth; slightly oil the visible metal parts to avoid rust.

  • Page 38: To Order

    8. TO ORDER I I I I I Power Quality Analyser : ......C A 8 3 3 C A 8 3 3 Instrument comes complete (as per grill) with: - 1 QualiStarView software - 1 DB9F standard optical lead - 4 x 3m leads fitted with banana plugs - 4 crocodile clips - 1 mains lead...
  • Page 39 Spare parts I I I I I 4 Leads with banana plug RD + BL + GN + YE ......................P01.2951.91 4 Leads with banana plugs RG + NR + BL + BC ......................P01.2951.33 Crocodile clips RD + BL + GN + YE ..........................P01.1019.62 Crocodile clips RG + NR + BL + BC + VJ ........................

  • Page 40: Appendix

    9. APPENDIX 9.1 Front view of the instrument • ” Œ “  ’ ‘ Ž  ...

  • Page 41: Mathematical Formulae Used To Compute The Various Parameters

    9.2 Mathematical formulae used to compute the various parameters I I I I I Half-period voltage and current RMS values NechDemPer : number of samples in the "lobe" in question (between two consecutive zeros) n : sample (0; 255) i : phase (0; 1; 2) I I I I I Min / max values for voltage and current Vmax [i] = max (Vdem [i]), Vmin [i] = min (Vdem [i]), Umax [i] = max (Udem [i]), Umin [i] = min (Udem [i]),...
  • Page 42 I I I I I Voltage and current unbalace I I I I I Calculation of the total harmonic distorsion factor (THD) i : phase (0; 1; 2) n : rang (2...50) I I I I I Calculation of harmonic bins (see p 11 FT/2) By FFT (16 bits) 1024 samples on 4 cycles without windowing (CEI 1000-4-7).
  • Page 43 Multiplying the voltage harmonic factor with the current harmonics factor gives the power harmonic factor. Differentiating voltage harmonic phase angle with current harmonic phase angle gives power harmonic phase angle. VAharm[3][51] , VAph[3][51 .A 8334B Nota : Available only for C I I I I I Distortion factor calculation (DF) Two global values giving the relative quantity of harmonics are computed: the THD in proportion to the fundamental and the...
  • Page 44 I I I I I Various types of energy case : consumed energies (W[i] ≥ 0) Total active energy consumed Wh [0][3] = Wh [0] [0] + Wh [0][1] + Wh [0] [2] Total apparent energy consumed VAh [0][3] = VAh [0] [0] + VAh [0][1] + VAh [0] [2] Total reactive capacitive energy consumed VARhC [0][3] = VARhC [0] [0] + VARhC [0][1] + VARhC [0] [2] Total reactive inductive energy consumed...
  • Page 45 case : generated energies (W[i] ≥ 0) Total active energy generated Wh[1][3] = Wh[1][0] + Wh[1][1] + Wh[1][2] Total apparent energy generated VAh[1][3] = VAh[1][0] + VAh[1][1] + VAh[1][2] Total reactive capacitive energy generated VARhC[1][3] = VARhC[1][0] + VARhC[1][1] + VARhC[1][2] Total reactive inductive energy generated VARhL[1][3] = VARhL[1][0] + VARhL[1][1] + VARhL[1][2] I I I I I Hysteresis...
  • Page 46 - Sag or interruption detection Duration Level to go back = (100% + 2%) Uref = 102% Uref Hysteresis = 2% Uref Threshold = Uref Minimum scale values (in waveform mode) and minimum displayed values. Current sensor type Minimum displayed current value[A] Minimum current scale value [A] AmpFLEX 3000A 1000A PAC clamp...

  • Page 47: Setup Dpu 414 Printer

    9.3 Setup DPU 414 printer To setup the DPU414 printer, press ON and On Line at the same time.
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