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5.4 CONFIGURING THE INSTRUMENT
The PowerPad III Control Panel also enables you to configure every aspect of the Model 8435. Each field is identical to
the programmable features available from the instrument's front panel itself. Several of the functions are configured by
typing the appropriate value in the field provided. Others are configured by clicking on the appropriate radio button or icon.
To configure the instrument, select Instrument from the menu bar, then click Configure. This displays the Configure
Instrument dialog box.
The Configure Instrument dialog box consists of eight tabs: Setup, Sensors and Ratios, Instrument Display, Alarm
Conditions, Recordings, Transients, Inrush, and Schedule.
At the bottom of each of these tabs are a set of buttons that perform the following tasks:
■ Re-Read from Instrument: Reads the current configuration of the connected Model 8435.
■ Save to File: Saves the current configuration. This file will reside on the computer's disk drive. Saving different
configuration setups can be useful for future functions and tests.
■ Load from File: Retrieves a saved file from the computer's disk drive to be used in programming the Model 8435.
■ OK: Writes the current configuration to the instrument and closes the open dialog box.
■ Cancel: Exits the dialog box without writing the configuration to the instrument.
■ Apply: Programs the instrument using the current settings without closing the window.
■ Help: Opens the online Help.
5.4.1 SETUP
The Setup tab (shown in Figure 5-7) enables you to select the distribution system and associated parameters. This tab
includes the following selections:
■ Distribution System defines the hook-up to be tested. Options are 1-Phase (2 and 3 wire), 2-Phase (2, 3, and 4 wire),
and 3-Phase (3, 4, and 5 wire).
■ Transformer Factor K sets the q and e settings for the factor K (also called K-factor).
■ Nominal Frequency: 50 or 60Hz. This parameter determines the correction coefficients used for calculating power
and energy.
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