Operation; Getting Started; Connecting; Disconnecting - AEMC PowerPad 8435 User Manual

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3.1 GETTING STARTED

Fully charge the battery before the first use.
NOTE: A full recharge of a completely discharged battery takes approximately 5 hours.
120V ± 10%, 60Hz
230V ± 10%, 50Hz

3.1.1 CONNECTING

1. Start the instrument by pressing the
2. Configure the unit to obtain the required results and type of network (see § 3.2).
3. Connect the current leads and sensors to the Model 8435.
4. Connect the ground and/or neutral lead to the network ground and/or neutral (when distributed), as well as the
corresponding current sensor.
5. Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase, as well as the corresponding current sensor.
Repeat the procedure for phases L2, L3 and N.
NOTE: Complying with this procedure limits connection errors to a minimum and conserves time.

3.1.2 DISCONNECTING

■ Proceed in the reverse order to connecting, always finishing by disconnecting the ground and/or neutral (when
distributed).
■ Disconnect the unit leads and power it down.
■ Recharge the battery and recover the data registered where necessary.
■ USB sockets can be used to connect the unit to any type of network.
The following precautions for use must be complied with:
■ Do not connect any voltages exceeding 1000Vrms in relation to the ground/earth.
■ When connecting and disconnecting the batteries, check that measuring leads are disconnected.
The instrument operates on batteries. The batteries are charging when the instrument is connected to a 120/240; 60/50Hz
line.
The current probes connected are identified every second. The scaling will automatically reset when a new probe is con-
nected. When installing probes, face the arrow on the probe in the direction of the load.
For the SL261, MN193, and 5A Box, the ratio needs to be programmed from the instrument menu or software.
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3. OPERATION

To recharge the battery:
1. Unscrew the cover of the power charging connector.
2. Connect the supplied power cord to the instrument and AC power.
3. The
button lights and will go out when the power cord is
disconnected.
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