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  • Page 1 PowerXplorer USER’S GUIDE DRANETZ - BMI 1000 New Durham Road Edison, New Jersey 08818-4019 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 2 Edison, NJ 08818-4019 USA Telephone: 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680 Fax: 732-248-1834 Web site: www.dranetz-bmi.com Copyright© 2003, 2004, 2005 Dranetz-BMI All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,...
  • Page 3 ADVERTENCIA Una conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar. Observe todas las instrucciones de instalación y operación durante el uso de este instrumento. La conexión de este instrumento debe ser hecha de acuerdo con las normas del Código Eléctrico Nacional (ANSI/NFPA 70-2005) de EE.

  • Page 4: Safety Summary

    Safety Summary WARNING statements inform the user that certain conditions or practices could result Definitions in loss of life or physical harm. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could harm the Power Xplorer, its data, other equipment, or property. NOTE statements call attention to specific information.
  • Page 5 Safety Summary, Continued Les messages d’AVERTISSEMENT préviennent l’utilisateur que certaines conditions Définitions ou pratiques pourraient entraîner la mort ou des lésions corporelles. Les messages de MISE EN GARDE signalent des conditions ou pratiques susceptibles d’endommager “PowerXplorer”, ses données, d’autres équipements ou biens matériels. Les messages NOTA attirent l’attention sur certains renseignements spécifiques.
  • Page 6 Safety Summary, Continued The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or Safety precautions current connection is being made to the PX5. • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits. •...

  • Page 7: Statements And Notices

    Statement of warranty material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery. Dranetz- BMI will repair or replace, at its option, all defective equipment that is returned, freight prepaid, during the warranty period. There will be no charge for repair provided there is no evidence that the equipment has been mishandled or abused.
  • Page 8 Dranetz-BMI, 1000 New Durham Road, Edison, New Jersey 08818. Copyright © 2003, 2004, 2005 Dranetz-BMI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Summary ........................Statements and Notices......................CHAPTER 1 - Getting Started Overview ..........................Unpacking the PX5........................ Standard Accessories......................PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ................Top and Side Views ......................Front View ........................Bottom View ........................Rear View ........................Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card.................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents, Continued Section D -Voltage and Current Phasor ..................3-19 Overview ..........................3-19 Phasor Screen ........................3-20 Phasor Rotation........................3-21 Phasor Parameter/Channel Selection..................3-23 CHAPTER 4 - Instrument Settings Overview ..........................Access Instrument Settings Menu ..................Time and Date Settings......................Select Language........................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents, Continued CHAPTER 6 - Advanced Setup Options Overview ..........................Advanced Options Menu ....................... Transient Limit ........................High Frequency Transients ..................... Recording Transients ...................... RMS Variation Limit......................Waveform Capture ........................ 6-14 Characterizer Options ......................6-15 Journal Limit.......................... 6-16 Journal Interval for Timed Readings ..................
  • Page 12 Table of Contents, Continued CHAPTER 9 - Downloading Events Overview ..........................External Communication Interface..................Downloading Events via NodeLink ..................9-10 Viewing Events via DranView ....................9-11 DranView with HASP ......................9-12 APPENDIX A - Technical Specifications Optional Accessories Overview ..........................Hardware Accessories List &...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents, Continued Generic Circuit ........................E-12 2 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel B ................E-13 2 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel C ................E-14 Connecting to a Potential Transformer (PT) ................. E-15 Connecting to a Current Transformer (CT)................E-17 Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer (ISO)............
  • Page 14 Dranetz-BMI PowerXplorer GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    EN50160 requires that measurement parameters must be within a specified percentage for 95% of the time. PowerXplorer PX5 is available in two models: • Model PX5-XFAST is equipped with the high speed sampling analog board for microsecond transient detection digitization and analysis. The PX5-XFAST performs measurements for 50/60 Hz power frequency systems.
  • Page 16 Overview, continued This manual contains instructions for operating both PX5 models - PX5-XFAST and This manual PX5-400. The following topics are covered in this chapter. In this chapter Topic See Page Unpacking the PX5 Standard Accessories PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card 1-10 PX5 Features...

  • Page 17: Unpacking The Px5

    NOT return the PX5 without prior instructions from Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department. Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department can be reached at (732) 287- 3680 or 1-800-372-6832. If the unit must be returned to Dranetz-BMI for service or repair, wrap the unit securely Repacking for return shipment in heavy packaging material and place in a well padded box or crate to prevent damage.

  • Page 18: Standard Accessories

    FAX: (732) 248-9240 Fill out the Repair/Service Order form enclosed in the shipping carton and ship it along with the unit to the Dranetz-BMI Repair Department. (If this form is missing, ask the Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department for a replacement.) GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 19: Px5 Controls, Indicators, And Connectors

    CH 1/ Getting Started PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors PX5 is a self-contained, portable instrument weighing less than 5 pounds and Dimensions measuring 8" (20.3 cm) deep by 12" (30.5 cm) wide by 2.5" (6.4 cm) high. This section identifies and describes the controls, indicators, and connectors on all sides of the PX5, shown with rubber boot installed.

  • Page 20: Top And Side Views

    PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors, continued The top (circuit connection) view features the input voltage and current connectors. Top and Side views The left side contains the optical interface port. The right side contains the AC adapter input connector. Both sides have rings for attaching the supplied carrying strap. See below for descriptions of the top and side connectors.

  • Page 21: Front View

    CH 1/ Getting Started The front view primarily shows the color touch screen LCD. See below for descriptions Front view of the PX5 front display. Parts table Part Function Mainframe Protective Rubber Boot Enclosure Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Provides 3.75 x 4.75 inches display consisting of 1/4 VGA size screen of text and graphic information.

  • Page 22: Bottom View

    PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors, continued The bottom view features two slots. Either slot can be used to hold the data card. Bottom view NOTE: Use only one card slot (one data card) at a time. The additional slot will be used for future communications options.

  • Page 23: Rear View

    CH 1/ Getting Started The rear view shows the battery compartment and the easel studs to mount the unit to Rear view desired angular position for use on a flat surface or to hang from a panel. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 24: Upgrading Firmware From A Data Card

    PX5 internal memory. Refer to the instructions below on how to upgrade PX5 firmware. PX5 firmware upgrades can be downloaded from the Dranetz-BMI website. Log on to www.dranetz-bmi.com for the latest information on firmware update releases.
  • Page 25 Dranetz-BMI Technical Support at 1-800-372-6832 for assistance. Turn the unit on by pushing the on/off button. The loader should display “Booting from program card”. If not, call Dranetz-BMI Technical Support for assistance. The instrument will prompt the user to verify whether or not to upgrade the firmware.

  • Page 26: Px5 Features

    PX5 Features PX5 Features All PX5 functions described below are operable using a color LCD touch screen Touch screen function technology. Users may use a finger and/or a PDA stylus to apply pressure to the LCD screen to result in touch screen recognition. The touch screen display is also workable with lineman gloves on.
  • Page 27 CH 1/ Getting Started PX5 can monitor the following power configurations: Monitoring capacity • Single Phase • 3 Phase 2-Watt Meter Delta • Split Phase • Generic • 3 Phase Delta • 2 1/2 Element without V • 3 Phase Wye •...

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Basic Operation The normal power source for the PX5 is its internal battery pack. The AC Adapter/ Introduction Battery Charger is used to charge the battery. Always charge the battery fully before use. PX5 will always operate on the charger and is designed to do so, regardless of the state of charge of the battery.

  • Page 29: Power-On Sequence

    CH 1/ Getting Started Follow these steps to turn on the PX5 and display the Home screen. Power on sequence Step Action Connect ac adapter/battery charger plug into the right side of PX5. Plug the ac adapter into an ac power source. Press the PX5 On/Off power button to turn the unit on.

  • Page 30: Home Screen Icons

    Basic Operation, continued Home screen contains the following icons used to access various PX5 functions: Home screen icons Scope - Scope mode shows real-time voltage and current waveforms of the signals on the measuring inputs. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section A Scope Mode. Meter - Meter mode displays voltage and current measurements, along with other calculated parameters.

  • Page 31: Overview

    C H A P T E R Voltage M easurem ent Cable and Current Probe Connections Overview This section describes how to connect the PX5 to make basic single phase voltage Introduction measurements. For multi-phase connection diagrams, refer to Appendix E. hapter.
  • Page 32 Overview, continued ADVERTENCIA Una conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar. Observe todas las instrucciones de instalación y operación durante el uso de este instrumento.
  • Page 33 CH 2/ Voltage Measurement Cable and Current Probe Connections The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or Safety precautions current connection is being made to the PX5. • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits.

  • Page 34: Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables

    Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables Description: Voltage measurement cables are provided as standard accessories and are Measurement cable set stored in a cable pouch as part of the measurement cable set, P/N 116042-G3. Each cable set consists of a cable and alligator clip. Voltage Rating: Direct connection of all voltage measurement cables are rated at 600 Vrms max.
  • Page 35 Refer condition to a qualified technician. Contact Dranetz-BMI Customer Service for more information on the fused voltage adapter. Refer to Dranetz-BMI Information Sheet titled Model FVA - Fuse Voltage Adapter, P/N 899107. GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 36 Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables, continued Follow these guidelines when making voltage connections. Connection guidelines • Refer to the measurement cable set figure for color coding of probes that connect to input channel connectors A, B, C, and D. • Each channel input has plus (+) and minus (-) differential inputs of 1 to 600 Vrms max.
  • Page 37 CH 2/ Voltage Measurement Cable and Current Probe Connections The following figure shows a voltage connection using channel D as a differential input Example: Neutral to for measuring neutral to ground voltage. Connections are identical for split phase and ground wye configurations.
  • Page 38 Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables, continued The following safety precautions apply to current probe connections in addition to Safety precautions those safety precautions stated on page 2-3. • DO NOT attempt to measure current in any circuit in which the circuit to ground voltage exceeds the insulation rating of the current probe (600 Vrms max).

  • Page 39: Connecting Current Probes

    CH 2/ Voltage Measurement Cable and Current Probe Connections Connecting Current Probes Several Dranetz-BMI current probes can be used with the PX5. Typical current probes Current probes are illustrated on page 2-10. Refer to Appendix A for descriptions and part numbers of probes and adapter cables.
  • Page 40 Connecting Current Probes, continued Typical current probes 4300 TO LEMFLEX CURRENT PROBE A DA PTER CA BLE 116310-G1 PX5-14.vsd NOTE: Current probes TR2500 can be used interchangeably with TR2500A, TR2510 with TR2510A, and TR2520 with TR2520A. Continued on next page 2-10 GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 41 CH 2/ Voltage Measurement Cable and Current Probe Connections Actual photos of TR series probes and part numbers are shown below to aid users in Typical current probes probe identification. Contact Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department for more (continued) information on current probes, pricing and availability. P/N TR-2500...
  • Page 42 Connecting Current Probes, continued The following figure shows how to connect a current probe to channel A for current Single phase current probe monitoring of a single phase line. connection example The current probe may be connected to the return line if desired to measure the return current when checking for load current leakage, loop current relationships, etc.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 - View Real Time Data

    C H A P T E R View Real Time Data Overview PX5 allows users to view power quality phenomena as it happens, when it happens. Introduction The instrument is able to capture and process data in real time, and allows users to view it in Scope mode, Meter mode, Harmonics, and Phasor display.

  • Page 44: Section A -Scope Mode

    Overview Section A Scope Mode Overview Scope mode allows you to view real-time voltage and current waveforms for up to Introduction eight channels simultaneously. The Scope mode screen can be displayed by pressing the Scope key on the Home Scope mode screen screen.

  • Page 45: Turning Channels On/Off

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Turning Channels On/Off From the Scope mode screen, press Chan to turn Volts/Amps channel selection on/off. Select channels to display MARK202 Any of the following will turn channels on/off: • Press the desired Volts/Amps channel to turn it on/off. •...

  • Page 46: Checking Input Range

    Checking Input Range Checking Input Range The Input Range screen is displayed by pressing the CkRng key on the Scope mode Input range screen. Input Range shows the detected range for all channels. The number after the status shows the percentage of the input of the instrument’s full range. MARK205 The input range can only be viewed, not changed.

  • Page 47: Section B -Meter Mode

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Section B Meter Mode Overview Meter mode allows you to view real-time meter data. The metered parameters available Introduction are logically separated into the following tabs: Standard, Distortion, User Specified Frequency, Unbalance, and Advanced Power. Meter screens are displayed in tabular form.

  • Page 48: Standard Meter Tab

    Standard Meter Tab Standard Meter Tab Meter mode can be displayed by pressing the Meter icon on the Home screen. At start- Standard meter list up, meter mode defaults in the Standard tab featuring the basic power quality parameters available. The standard metering properties include Voltage, Computed Basic, Power, Demand, Energy, Harmonics and Flicker as shown below.
  • Page 49 CH 3/ View Real Time Data Standard meter list (continued) Standard Tab Parameter Name Label Demand Active Power Demand Active Power Demand Apparent Power Demand Apparent Power Demand Reactive Power Demand Reactive Power Demand RMS Current Demand Phase A RMS Current Demand Ph A RMS Current Demand Phase B RMS Current Demand Ph B RMS Current Demand Phase C...

  • Page 50: Distortion Meter Tab

    Distortion Meter Tab Distortion Meter Tab PX5 is able to meter distortions or uncharacteristic changes in the waveform of original Distortion meter list signals. Distortion calculations measure the deviation of complex waveshapes from pure sine waves. Harmonics are measured in accordance with IEC 61000-4-7 Class I. MARK311 Distortion Tab Parameter Name...
  • Page 51 CH 3/ View Real Time Data Distortion meter list (continued) Distortion Tab Parameter Name Label Voltage Telephone Influence Factor V TIF fund (for A, B, C, D) Fundamental Current Telephone Influence Factor I TIF fund Fundamental Voltage Telephone Influence Factor V TIF RMS Current Telephone Influence Factor I TIF RMS...

  • Page 52: User Specified Frequency Meter Tab

    User Specified Frequency Meter Tab User Specified Frequency Meter Tab Voltage and current harmonics for each phase and neutral channel can be metered under User frequency meter list the User Specified Frequency tab. The value fields are initially not specified to allow users to choose the numbers or the range of harmonic frequencies to meter.

  • Page 53: Unbalance Meter Tab

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Unbalance Meter Tab The Unbalance metering tab shows positive, negative and zero sequence components Unbalance meter list for voltage and current. MARK331 Unbalance Tab Parameter Name Label V/I Sequence Positive Sequence Voltage Positive Sequence Voltage Negative Sequence Voltage Negative Sequence Voltage Zero Sequence Voltage...

  • Page 54: Advanced Power Meter Tab

    Advanced Power Meter Tab Advanced Power Meter Tab Advanced power metering tab meters multiple total apparent power and power factor Advanced power meter list parameters, calculated using arithmetic and vector sums of the individual phases. These methods may produce different values with distorted and/or unbalance phases. Demand/Advanced Energy include various energy parameters on per phase and total basis as well as in forward and reverse mode.
  • Page 55 CH 3/ View Real Time Data Advanced power meter list Advanced Tab Parameter Name Label (continued) Peak Power Peak Watt Demand Peak Watt Demand Peak Volts Ampere Demand Peak VA Demand Peak Volts Ampere Reactive Peak VAR Demand Demand Peak Current Demand Phase A Peak Current Dmd Ph A Peak Current Demand Phase B Peak Current Dmd Ph B...
  • Page 56 Advanced Power Meter Tab, continued Advanced power Advanced Tab Parameter Name Label meter list Advanced Energy Forward Fundamental Frequency Fwd Whr (continued) (for A, B, C, D, Watt Hours Total) Forward Fundamental Frequency Fwd VAR Hr Volts Ampere Reactive Hours Reverse Fundamental Frequency Rev Whr Watt Hours...

  • Page 57: Section C -Harmonics

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Section C Harmonics Overview PX5 allows users to view voltage and current harmonics/interharmonics in graphical or Harmonics display in list form. Harmonics are waveform distortion, a steady-state deviation from an ideal power frequency sinusoid and is characterized by the spectral content of the waveform. Interharmonics are frequency components between the harmonic frequencies.

  • Page 58: Harmonic Graph

    Harmonic Graph Harmonic Graph The harmonic graph can be displayed by pressing Harmonics on the Home screen. The Harmonic graph display screen defaults to a graphical spectrum display, although users have the option to choose between the graph and list form. The screen will show a spectral graph featuring the amplitude of the harmonics relative to the fundamental frequency.

  • Page 59: Harmonic Detail

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Harmonic Detail PX5 allows users to determine the numbers or the range of harmonic frequencies to Harmonic graph details trend. A blue box showing the default zoomed area appears once the Detail button is pressed.

  • Page 60: Harmonic Options

    Harmonic Options Harmonic Options The voltage and current harmonics and/or interharmonics for each phase channel can Harmonic/ Interharmonic be trended using the Options button. The properties specified under Harmonic Options data plots apply when harmonic/interharmonic data is viewed in either graph or list form. Properties under Show Harmonics...
  • Page 61 CH 3/ View Real Time Data Harmonic Computation for 60 Hz Harmonic/ Interharmonic data plots 3.0% (continued) 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% … 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 …...

  • Page 62: Harmonic List

    Harmonic List Harmonic List To view the harmonics magnitude text display, press List from the Harmonic graph Harmonic text display screen on page 3-16. The harmonic parameters displayed on list include: (from leftmost column) the harmonic/interharmonic frequency in Hz, frequency in number, voltage rms or maximum load of current (depending on parameter selected), percent amplitude of harmonics, and harmonic phase angle value.

  • Page 63: Section D -Voltage And Current Phasor

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Section D Voltage and Current Phasor Overview The phasor screen displays a graph that indicates the phase relations between the Phasor display voltage and current based upon the angles of the fundamentals, as determined by Fourier analysis.

  • Page 64: Phasor Screen

    Phasor Screen Phasor Screen The Phasor screen is displayed by pressing Phasor on the Home screen. Phasor screen display The Phasor screen shows eight phasors autoscaled with zero degree to the right for clockwise rotation and with synchronized channels. The left sidebar shows rms values for Volts/Amps for channels A, B, C and D;...

  • Page 65: Phasor Rotation

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Phasor Rotation Graphic illustration in the form of rotating phasors relative to the sine wave graph of a Animated phasor rotation four wire wye circuit is available by pressing the Demo button on the Phasor screen (see page 3-22).
  • Page 66 Phasor Rotation, continued The following diagrams describe the positive phase rotation of voltage and current Sample 3-Phase, three wire delta phasors (for Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive loads) for a three phase, three wire rotation delta connection. An arrow head on the line indicates direction pointing toward the (continued) load.

  • Page 67: Phasor Parameter/Channel Selection

    CH 3/ View Real Time Data Phasor Parameter/Channel Selection The Parameter/Channel selection screen is displayed by pressing Chan on the phasor Parameter/ Channel display Demo screen. Depending on the phases being monitored, up to four channels may be displayed at any one time for either Volts or Amps, or a single channel for both Volts and Amps.
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  • Page 69: Overview

    C H A P T E R Instrument Settings Overview This chapter describes the miscellaneous tasks that users can perform to keep the PX5 Introduction running efficiently. These are tasks that users might perform only occasionally. The following topics are covered in this chapter. In this chapter Topic See Page...

  • Page 70: Access Instrument Settings Menu

    Access Instrument Settings Menu Access Instrument Settings Menu All functions in this chapter are found under the Instrument Settings menu. Follow Preferences menu screen these steps to display the Instrument Settings menu screen. Action... Result... STEP 1: Press the PX5 On/Off power button to turn the unit on.

  • Page 71: Time And Date Settings

    CH 4/ Instrument Settings Time and Date Settings Users have the option not only to set the exact time and date, but also to select the Time and Date display format of how time and date will appear on screen. Action...
  • Page 72 Time and Date Settings, continued Time and Date Display Action... Result... (continued) STEP 2: Press the field representing hours, minutes, and seconds to change time settings. Use the numeric keypad to enter new time settings. Time should be entered in a 24-hour format (example: 14:00:00 for 2:00 PM).

  • Page 73: Select Language

    CH 4/ Instrument Settings Select Language Select Language PX5 menu screens appear in the English language by default. Users have the option to set screen display to any of the following languages: English, Swedish, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Finnish. Action...

  • Page 74: Set Display Preferences

    Set Display Preferences Set Display Preferences User programmable settings for the LCD screen include the backlight timer, contrast, LCD settings password protect, parameter/channel colors, and touch screen calibration. Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Instrument Settings Setup Menu screen, press Display Preferences.

  • Page 75: Touch Screen Calibration

    CH 4/ Instrument Settings Touch Screen Calibration PX5 is able to perform calibration to ensure the proper operation of the unit’s touch Calibration procedure screen functionalities. The calibration procedure will correct the problem of out of tolerance touch screen malfunction. Note that errors corrected by this calibration procedure are specific only to touch screen operation.
  • Page 76 Touch Screen Calibration, continued Calibration procedure Action... Result... (continued) STEP 3: Once touch screen calibration is done, a message will appear to indicate Touch screen was successfully calibrated. • Press OK to continue on with calibration test verification. Proceed to Step 3. MARK167 STEP 3: Test if touch screen recognition operates properly by...

  • Page 77: Turn Threshold Beeper On/Off

    CH 4/ Instrument Settings Turn Threshold Beeper On/Off When set to ON, the unit will beep when threshold limits are crossed and other event Audible alarm triggers occur. The beep that provides audible feedback to pressing touch screen key is not affected by this setting.

  • Page 78: Communications

    Press Change to modify the modem initialization string. The string must begin with “AT”. Dranetz-BMI recommends using the same brand and model of modem at both ends of the communications link. See Chapter 9 Downloading Events for instructions on modem connections.
  • Page 79 CH 4/ Instrument Settings Communication interface setup Action... Result... (continued) STEP 2: Entering the correct IP address settings will enable the PX5 to communicate with the network. Prior to entering the IP setttings, make sure that the PX5 is connected to the computer network via the Fiber optic to Ethernet Adapter (P/N COMM- OEA).

  • Page 80: Memory Card

    Data Card Data Card The Memory Card screen displays information on the card inserted in the data card slot, Format/View data card including the amount of total space, available space, and used space in card. The Memory Card screen also prompts users to set filename and format card in preparation for monitoring and writing of data.
  • Page 81 CH 4/ Instrument Settings Format/View data card Action... Result... (continued) STEP 2: All data and setups stored in data card will be lost when you format the card. • A confirmation message verifies whether you want to continue with data card format or not.

  • Page 82: Reset To Factory Configurations

    Reset to Factory Configuration Reset to Factory Configurations Factory configurations are the default settings of all programmable features of the PX5 Definition as it left the factory. Follow these steps to reset the PX5 to its factory configuration. Procedure Action... Result...
  • Page 83 CH 4/ Instrument Settings Dranetz-BMI has set the default values for the various parameters of the PX5. Factory default settings Current Probes: TR2500/TR2500A for A, B, C; TR2510/TR2510A for D Scale Factors: 1:1 for V and I, channels A, B, C, D...
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  • Page 85: Chapter 5 - Start Menu

    C H A P T E R Start Menu Overview The Start Menu allows users to perform the following: set up the PX5 for monitoring of Start menu options an electrical system, load previously saved setups from card, and load data from card. There are three ways to set up the instrument for monitoring.
  • Page 86 Overview, continued Follow these steps to display the Start Menu. Displaying Start Menu Action... Result... STEP 1: Press the PX5 On/Off power button to turn the unit on. The Home screen will be displayed. MARK001b STEP 2: Press Start/Setup. The Start Menu will be displayed.

  • Page 87: Section A -Automatic Setup

    CH 5/ Start Menu Section A Automatic Setup Overview Automatic Setup is a one-stop process using pre-defined values to set the unit Automatic Setup procedure automatically. Users have the option to view the summary list of parameter settings, change probe types if current will be monitored, and/or proceed directly with data monitoring.
  • Page 88 Overview, continued Automatic Setup Action... Result... procedure (continued) STEP 3: Summary displays the list of parameter settings for Automatic Setup. The setup summary is available for review before, during and after monitoring. • Press Up/Down arrow keys to scroll the page up or down by one line.
  • Page 89 CH 5/ Start Menu Automatic Setup procedure Action... Result... (continued) STEP 5: Select your desired probe type. NOTE: Use the same probes for the following: TR2500 for TR2500A, TR2510 for TR2510A, TR2520 for TR2520A. • If the current probe that you are using is not on the list, select Other.

  • Page 90: Section B -Wizard Setup

    Overview Section B Wizard Setup Overview Wizard Setup guides the user through the circuit setup step-by-step, via a series of Introduction screens prompting for information about the circuit to be monitored. The unit automatically turns on the correct channels, sets the parameter thresholds and waveform capture settings depending on the detected circuit type, nominal voltage and current values, and monitoring mode specified by the user.
  • Page 91 PX5 is also designed to be left unattended in the field, recording statistically representative data for long-term analysis. Using the Dranetz-BMI lockable portable case option or other available enclosures, power quality studies can be carried out in harsh weather environments.

  • Page 92: Current Probe Selection

    Current Probe Selection Current Probe Selection Follow these steps to monitor current and select probe type. Selecting current probe Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Start Menu, press Setup new circuit. • If current will not be monitored, press Next. Go to page 5-10.
  • Page 93 Refer to Appendix A for descriptions and part numbers of probes and adapter cables. Refer to Appendix B for Dranetz-BMI current probes technical specifications. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 94: Scale Factor Setup

    Scale factors must be entered for the following conditions: When to use • A Dranetz-BMI current probe is connected to a permanently installed CT. • The current connections are made using a Dranetz-BMI ISO box. • The voltage connections are made using a PT.
  • Page 95 CH 5/ Start Menu After setting up current probe configurations, the Scale Factor screen is displayed. Scale factor setup screen Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Current Probe Selection screen, press Next to display the Scale Factor Setup. • If voltage and current connections are made without using any current or potential transformer devices, the scale...

  • Page 96: Circuit Type Selection

    Circuit Type Selection Circuit Type Selection PX5 is able to display wiring diagrams from which users can select the circuit type Circuit setup appropriate to their application. The instrument will display the detected circuit configuration and compare the detected voltages, currents, and phase sequence (if applicable) to the selected circuit type.
  • Page 97 CH 5/ Start Menu Circuit Setup (continued) Action... Result... STEP 2: Scope mode allows users to verify if waveforms look correct for the specified wiring setup. • To check input range, press CkRng. The Input Range screen displays the detected range for voltage and current channels A, B, C, and D.

  • Page 98: Nominal Values

    Nominal Values Nominal Values The Nominal Values screen allows users to enter values for frequency nominal line Frequency, voltage and voltage and current, or use the computed nominal values displayed on screen. current settings Action... Result... STEP 1: Nominal Values screen appears as users prepare the instrument to record data.
  • Page 99 CH 5/ Start Menu Frequency, voltage and Action... Result... current settings (continued) STEP 3: Tracking allows users to set parameters to monitor changes in frequency. Voltage Class: Check to select the power system that define the voltage range of distribution of the monitored system.
  • Page 100 Nominal Values, continued Normal frequency synchronization (sync) of PX5 analog signal processing circuits is Frequency synchronization controlled by analyzing the external AC voltage signal input on channel A. Loss of external sync causes the PX5 to poll other valid voltage channels (A, B, or C) for an alternate external sync.

  • Page 101: Mode Of Operation

    CH 5/ Start Menu Mode of Operation After entering the correct nominal values for circuit monitoring, users have the option Basic meter setup to set the instrument to record data or to use the instrument as a meter. Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Nominal Values screen, press Next to display the Mode of Operation.

  • Page 102: Monitoring Mode

    Monitoring Mode Monitoring Mode PX5 provides six monitoring modes of operation from which to monitor and capture Choose a monitoring data relevant to user application. mode Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Basic Meter screen, press Next to display the different Monitoring Mode setups.

  • Page 103: Advanced Options

    CH 5/ Start Menu Advanced Options After selecting a monitoring mode, the system is now ready to begin monitoring and to Advanced setup options record data in card. Prior to actual monitoring, users have the option to accept the default threshold settings and proceed with monitoring, or to review and/or modify monitoring settings.

  • Page 104: Site Name/Memory Card

    Slot 1 or Slot 2 in order to record data. NOTE: Although PX5 is able to detect availability of data card in either slot, Dranetz- BMI strongly recommends the use of only one card slot (one data card) at a time.
  • Page 105 CH 5/ Start Menu Data card status Status Message Description messages Fragmented A fragmented FAT was detected. Monitoring cannot proceed with (continued) a fragmented data card. Either change the data card or format to continue. Unformatted Data card is not formatted. Format the data card or replace with a different card to continue.
  • Page 106 Site Name/Memory Card, continued Data card operation Action... Result... (continued) STEP 2: Enter a new site/file name using the onscreen keyboard. Press OK to accept the new site/file name. • Press Shift to enter a character in uppercase. • Press CAPS to enter all characters in uppercase.
  • Page 107 CH 5/ Start Menu PX5 treats the Compact Flash data card like a hard disk storing files in DOS format. Guidelines on file data transfer For successful card data transfer, keep the following points in mind: • PX5 supports a maximum DOS directory size of 128MB. Minimum required Compact Flash data card size is 32MB.

  • Page 108: Section C -Monitor Same Circuit

    Overview Section C Monitor Same Circuit Overview Menu options for monitoring become available only after setting up the instrument or Introduction from reading a setup template from data card. Users can monitor the same circuit, and configure combinations of setups unique to their task applications. Users have the option to begin monitoring immediately or at a specified time and date.

  • Page 109: Turning Monitoring On/Off

    CH 5/ Start Menu Turning Monitoring On/Off Follow these steps to start and end monitoring. Start/Stop monitoring Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Automatic Setup screen, press OK to start monitoring (see page 5-3). The Monitoring Menu screen will be displayed.
  • Page 110 Turning Monitoring On/Off, continued Start/Stop Action... Result... monitoring (continued) STEP 2: While the instrument is actively monitoring data, the message MONITORING STATUS: ON appears on the top section of the Home screen (see NOTE). Users cannot change the time and date nor perform memory card operations while the instrument is actively monitoring data.
  • Page 111 CH 5/ Start Menu Start/Stop monitoring Action... Result... (continued) STEP 4: When monitoring ends, the message MONITORING STATUS: DONE appears on screen (see NOTES). • To capture a new set of data or to edit threshold settings, press Start/Setup. The Start Menu screen will be displayed.

  • Page 112: Monitoring At A Specified Time And Date

    Monitoring at a Specified Time and Date Monitoring at a Specified Time and Date Follow these steps to set monitoring at a specified time and date. Schedule monitoring Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Automatic Setup screen, press OK to start monitoring (see page 5-3).
  • Page 113 CH 5/ Start Menu Monitoring You can specify the date and time when the unit will begin and end monitoring. using start & end time Action... Result... STEP 1: When monitoring using the Start & End time schedule, the current date and time (set to the next full hour) are displayed on screen.
  • Page 114 Monitoring at a Specified Time and Date, continued Monitoring using start & Action... Result... end time (continued) STEP 2 (continued): • Press Time to enter desired hour-minute-second to start/ end monitoring. Press to select the hour/minute/second field to display the numeric keypad. Use the keypad to enter time settings.
  • Page 115 CH 5/ Start Menu Monitoring using start & Action... Result... end time (continued) STEP 3: The screen will display the new settings once the monitoring Start time/date and End time/date have been set. • Press the time and date function keys when you want to change time/date monitoring settings.
  • Page 116 Monitoring at a Specified Time and Date, continued Monitoring at You can specify the date and time when the unit will begin monitoring, and choose scheduled from the following interval cycles when the unit will end recording and start a new file: intervals daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or a customized number of days.

  • Page 117: Modify Trigger Parameters And Intervals

    CH 5/ Start Menu Modify Trigger Parameters and Intervals Advanced setups The Modify Trigger Parameters and Intervals screen allows users to turn on any available parameters and enter new threshold limits. Advanced Setup provides users wider control over all setup functions. Action...

  • Page 118: Section D -Load Setup Template From Card

    Overview Section D Load Setup Template from Card Overview PX5 enables users to load saved setup template files (.set) from the data card. Introduction NOTE: Loading a setup template from the card will overwrite your existing setup. Loading saved Action... Result...

  • Page 119: Section E -Load Data From Card

    CH 5/ Start Menu Section E Load Data from Card Overview Data files (.ddb) consist of events that are saved to the data card while monitoring is on. Introduction PX5 allows users to load stored data files directly from the card. The following topics are covered in this section.

  • Page 120: Card Error Messages

    Card Error Messages Card Error Messages The following error messages may be displayed. Error messages Error Message Description Card not inserted No data card inserted or inserted improperly. Card not ready The Compact Flash card controller is not ready. Try reinserting the data card.

  • Page 121: Chapter 6 - Advanced Setup Options

    C H A P T E R Advanced Setup Options Overview This chapter describes the options available to users with applications that require Introduction advanced setups. Although PX5 is designed to capture data no matter what the setup is, users are able to configure combinations of setups unique to their task applications. Setup: A pre-set condition of parameter thresholds and waveform capture settings for Definitions each channel that determines what will constitute an event and what waveform data...

  • Page 122: Advanced Options Menu

    Advanced Options Menu Advanced Options Menu Advanced Options lists the threshold parameters available for review or modification. Advanced menu settings PX5 allows users to customize threshold settings according to their task applications. Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Choose The following screen will appear if the selected Monitoring Mode screen (see monitoring mode is non-EN50160: page 5-18), select monitoring...

  • Page 123: Transient Limit

    CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Transient Limit Dranetz-BMI instruments label rms voltage or current variations as either sags (voltage Transient detection or current decreases below low limit) or swells (voltage or current increases above high limit) as per IEEE 1159. Voltage disturbances which are shorter in duration than typical sags and swells are classified as transients.

  • Page 124: High Frequency Transients

    High Frequency Transients High Frequency Transients High frequency detected transients uses special circuitry to detect and capture High frequency impulsive transients as small as 1 microsecond in duration. These transients can be positive and/or transient negative values above or below the low frequency waveshape. PX5 is designed with the high speed sampling analog board that can capture voltage and current transients.

  • Page 125: Recording Transients

    CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Recording Transients PX5 uses four different algorithms to detect and record transients: Procedure to record transient • Peak or Instantaneous trigger magnitude disturbance • High frequency negative/positive peak detectors magnitude • Waveshape threshold duration or window •...
  • Page 126 Recording Transients, continued Procedure to record transient Action... Result... disturbance (continued) STEP 2: The high speed sampling analog board installed in PX5 enables it to detect high frequency transients. • Press the limit field to change limit. Use the keypad to enter the high frequency limit.
  • Page 127 CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Procedure to record transient Action... Result... disturbance (continued) STEP 3 (continued): • Enable toggles whether this limit is enabled or disabled. • Amps toggles between Volts and Amps. Previous Cycle with Floating W indow • Press Group A B C to set Present identical waveform threshold Cycle...
  • Page 128 Recording Transients, continued Procedure to record transient Action... Result... disturbance (continued) STEP 4 (continued): • Press Prev to return to the cycle-to-cycle waveshape screen. • Press Cancel to retain previous rms limit and return to Advanced Options menu. STEP 5: Select how you want to specify the number of waveform cycles to record before (Pre-) and after (Post-) the trigger cycle.

  • Page 129: Rms Variation Limit

    CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options RMS Variation Limit RMS stands for root mean square, a mathematical formula used to compute the RMS variation setup properties equivalent value of the voltage and current. Voltage and current changes are measured and checked against the programmed limits. Thresholds are set as high limits (threshold above the programmed limit) and low limits (threshold below the programmed limit).
  • Page 130 RMS Variation Limit The following parameters are required to define how an rms variation is triggered: Procedure to record rms • Low Limit variation • High Limit • Cycles in range to end event Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Advanced Options screen, press RMS Variation Limit.
  • Page 131 CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Procedure to record rms Action... Result... variation (continued) STEP 2: Press the High limit, Low Limit, and/or Very Low Limit field to display the numeric keypad used to set threshold values. Use the keypad to enter limits for the corresponding phase in the High limit, Low Limit, and Very Low Limit fields.
  • Page 132 RMS Variation Limit, continued Procedure to record rms Action... Result... variation (continued) STEP 3: Users can define the number of rms summary and waveform cycles to be saved before the start (pre-), after the start (post-start), and after the end (post-end) of the event.
  • Page 133 CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Procedure to record rms Action... Result... variation (continued) STEP 3 (continued): Screen below shows sample changes in cycle Waveform Capture (Cycles): settings: These values can also be used for transient waveform capture. • Press Pre-Trigger to set the number of cycles for Pre-event start waveform cycles.

  • Page 134: Waveform Capture

    Waveform Capture Waveform Capture PX5 allows users to set the trigger channels/parameters for waveform capture. Trigger channel setup Action... Result... STEP 1: The checked fields show the channels that will have waveforms recorded should a trigger occur. This cross-trigger function prevents recording of meaningless data from unused (disabled) channels.

  • Page 135: Characterizer Options

    CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Characterizer Options Events will be characterized according to the measurement standard selected under the Event characterizer characterizer mode. setup Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Advanced Options screen, press Characterizer Options. PX5 measures event data in compliance with the criteria set by IEEE 1159 or IEC 61000-4-30 Class A.

  • Page 136: Journal Limit

    Journal Limit Journal Limit PX5 allows power parameters to be trended using periodic readings that are stored in a Journal entry settings journal. Statistical information is always captured regardless of the limit settings, so users will never be without a trend even if he/she did not set the limits correctly. The system collects data even when no disturbances occur by recording periodical statistical data (By Time).
  • Page 137 CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Sample journal parameter setup Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Advanced Options screen, press Journal Limit. The Journal Categories screen will be displayed. Press a category to display journal parameters and the limit setup menu. For example, press Standard List to display the parameters under it.
  • Page 138 Journal Limit, continued The following parameters are available for trending under the Journal Limit Setup. Journal Parameter List Refer to Appendix B Technical Specifications - Computed Parameters for the definition of parameters. Standard List Basic Computed Power Demand Energy Harmonics Flicker Basic Vector Active...
  • Page 139 CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Journal Parameter List User Specified Frequency (continued) User Specified Volts User Specified Amps User Selected Voltage Harmonic 1 User Selected Current Harmonic 1 User Selected Voltage Harmonic 2 User Selected Current Harmonic 2 User Selected Voltage Harmonic 3 User Selected Current Harmonic 3 User Selected Voltage Harmonic 4 User Selected Current Harmonic 4...
  • Page 140 Journal Limit, continued Journal Parameter List Advanced Demand (continued) Peak Power Predicted Demand Coincident Power Coincident Power Factor Peak Active Power Predicted W VA Demand at Avg PF at Peak W Demand Demand Peak Watt Demand Demand Peak Apparent Predicted VA VAR Demand at Avg PF at Peak Power Demand...

  • Page 141: Journal Interval For Timed Readings

    CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options Journal Interval for Timed Readings The Journal Interval screen allows users to define how often the PX5 saves data Introduction periodically, regardless of power quality disturbances and journal limits. Power Values Definitions Power Values Interval - Power parameter values are based upon all cycles during a one second interval.
  • Page 142 Journal Interval for Timed Readings, continued The intervals for timed readings are user programmable. Timed settings menu Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Advanced Options screen, press Journal Interval. The Journal Interval menu will be displayed. Press the parameter that you want to change.

  • Page 143: En50160 Power Quality (For Strict En50160 Monitoring Only)

    CH 6/ Advanced Setup Options EN50160 Power Quality (for strict EN50160 monitoring only) EN50160 is a statistical analysis of power quality data based on the EN standard. The Advanced setup options for statistical package called Quality of Supply (QOS) is built into the PX5, with EN50160 monitoring and setup protocols set to determine voltage measurement compliance required for EN50160 monitoring.
  • Page 144 EN50160 Power Quality, continued EN50160 Action... Result... optional settings (continued) STEP 2: EN50160 Options allow you to define up to five frequency signals set in 5 Hz resolution. Mains signalling compliance or non-compliance is determined by calculating/adding the status of each of the defined frequencies.

  • Page 145: Chapter 7 - View Event Data

    C H A P T E R View Event Data Overview PX5 offers a graphical, information-packed, and easy to navigate display of event data. Types of data display The firmware architecture of PX5 is designed to engage in various stages of acquisition, characterization, communication, and visualization of event data and journalled data.
  • Page 146 See Chapter 9 Downloading Events for more information on NodeLink ® DranView applications. ® NodeLink and DranView are owned and distributed by Dranetz-BMI. For pricing and ® ® availability, contact Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department at (732) 287-3680 or 1-800-372-6832. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 147 CH 7/ View Event Data Follow these steps to display event data. View data using Events, Trend Action... Result... STEP 1: Events and Trend are accessible from the Home screen. Note that event data will be available for display while monitoring or upon reading a stored file from the data card.

  • Page 148: Section A -Events

    Overview Section A Events Overview The event screen displays actual voltage or current waveforms that occurred when a What is displayed? certain threshold parameter was crossed. Event activity graphs, event list, waveform display, rms display, and time plots are visually interfaced showing event patterns and behaviors over threshold limits and time.

  • Page 149: Event Data Display

    CH 7/ View Event Data Event Data Display The event screen will display an event activity graph, waveform detail, and buttons like Event screen Detail magnification, Options to change and/or add parameters/channels to trend, buttons to view previous/next event, and RMS/Waveform toggle. From the Home screen, press Events.

  • Page 150: Event Activity Graph

    Event Activity Graph Event Activity Graph The event graph is located on the top section of the event screen (see page 7-5). Four Event graph description timelines represent all events recorded from the time monitoring started. Events for voltage channels are displayed above the grid and current channels are displayed below the grid.

  • Page 151: Event List

    CH 7/ View Event Data Event List Event list presents a summary of all captured events in the order that they occurred. Event list description Each event contains a general heading indicating the time and date when the disturbance occured, the disturbance category, disturbance classification, and number of cycles of duration.
  • Page 152 Event List, continued Follow these steps to access the event list. Note that event data is displayed only while View event list (continued) monitoring or upon reading a file from the data card. Action... Result... STEP 2: The highlighted field indicates that the particular event entry has been selected.

  • Page 153: Event Detail

    CH 7/ View Event Data Event Detail PX5 allows users to view events in graphic waveform/rms display. The Detail screen Event details features zoom buttons to magnify event cycles, and a zoom box that users can resize via touch and drag. The Detail screen also allows viewing of events alternately in rms or waveform.
  • Page 154 Event Detail, continued The magnification button allows users to select the number of waveform/rms cycles View event details that they can zoom in. The Text button provides a color coded summary of event data. (continued) Action... Result... STEP 2: A blue box showing the default zoomed area appears once the magnify button is pressed.
  • Page 155 CH 7/ View Event Data View event details Action... Result... (continued) STEP 3: The magnify buttons serve as zoom function keys, each of which feature a plus sign or a minus sign within. • Press Zoom+ to display the zoomed area and view the event cycles in greater detail.
  • Page 156 Event Detail, continued PX5 firmware V2.0 and higher is equipped with the algorithm that determines the Event text detail: Sag origin of a 3-phase voltage sag event. The sag origin or directivity can be Upstream or Directivity Downstream from the monitoring point. The direction is displayed in the Event Text Detail screen.
  • Page 157 CH 7/ View Event Data In addition to determining directivity, the new algorithm available in PX5 firmware Event text detail: V2.0 and higher is also able to detect if 3-phase voltage and current waveforms Capacitor experience a capacitor switching event. The result of the analysis is displayed in the Switch Analysis Event Text Detail screen.

  • Page 158: Event Options

    Event Options Event Options A time plot is a graph of the value of one parameter and channel over time. PX5 is able Voltage and Current to display time plots for individual Voltage and Current channels (Va, Vb, Vc, Vd, Ia, channels to plot Ib, Ic, Id) or phase-to-phase Voltage channels (Vab, Vbc, Vca), depending on the available channels for Voltage and the selected circuit type.
  • Page 159 CH 7/ View Event Data Follow these steps to access event Options. View event options Action... Result... STEP 1: From the event screen, press Options. Plot #s appear on the left side of the screen. Users have the option to enable/disable channels for any of the Plot #.
  • Page 160 Event Options, continued View event options Action... Result... (continued) STEP 2: Check the channels that you want to enable, uncheck those you want to disable. For example, check to enable Channel A-B Volts, in addition to Channel A Volts for Plot #1. •...

  • Page 161: Section B -Trend

    CH 7/ View Event Data Section B Trend Overview Trend categories PX5 is able to display statistical trends or plots for the following parameter categories: Standard: Parameters include basic volts and amps, displacement power factor, residual and net current, energy, harmonics, standard demand, and standard flicker. These power parameters are measured more accurately using a one (1) second interval, summarized by min, max and avg at the end of the interval.

  • Page 162: Trend Display

    Trend Display Trend Display A trend consists of the timed and threshold waveforms for the parameter on display. What is displayed on a trend? Users have the option to enable/disable a trend or plot display, wherein display area will resize according to the number of plots enabled for display. In addition, users have the option to enable/disable channels to trend in a select parameter.

  • Page 163: Trend Setup

    CH 7/ View Event Data Trend Setup Follow these steps to view data trends. The same procedure applies even when you Trend settings select different journal categories to plot. Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Home screen, press Trend. • The default number of plots displayed in the trend screen is two.
  • Page 164 Trend Setup, continued Trend settings (continued) Action... Result... STEP 3: The Journal Categories allow users to select parameters/ channels to trend for display. • Press the Disable button to clear the parameter display in Plot #2 (from Example in Step 2).
  • Page 165 CH 7/ View Event Data PX5 provides setup options to measure rms data per cycle or per second. RMS settings The RMS Voltage and RMS Current parameters are available under Journal Categories - Standard List. MARK436 MARK514 Cyclic RMS: RMS values are computed over 1 power frequency cycle (16.67 msec @ 60 Hz) in 1/2 cycle steps (every 8.33 msec).
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  • Page 167: Chapter 8 - Reports

    C H A P T E R Reports Overview Users have the option to view QOS compliance reports in two ways: via EN50160 or Report types Status. Each report has their own method of presenting compliance data. Each also differs on the length of evaluation period to monitor compliance. From the Home screen, press Reports.

  • Page 168: Section A -En50160

    Overview Section A EN50160 Overview EN50160 is a European standard that stipulates the voltage characteristics that can be What is EN50160? expected in public distribution networks. The QOS functionality is equipped with monitoring and setup protocols to meet the measurements required for EN50160 monitoring.

  • Page 169: En50160 Measurement Parameters

    CH 8/ Reports EN50160 Measurement Parameters Statistical data is calculated based on the parameters required by EN50160 for EN50160 parameters determining QOS compliance. The PX5 displays the parameters in the form of a Compliance Statistical Bar Chart. From the Reports screen, press EN50160. MARK471 The bar chart indicates the percentage of the intervals passing the specified compliance criteria.
  • Page 170 EN50160 Measurement Parameters, continued pumps, compressors, etc.) is used. Flickers display a cluster of bars, one for each phase. EN50160 parameters The color of each bar indicates the compliance status for each phase. A green bar (continued) indicates that the parameter is within compliance. A red bar indicates that the parameter does not comply with EN50160.

  • Page 171: En50160 Compliance Limits

    CH 8/ Reports EN50160 Compliance Limits The table below indicates the limit numbers or range of values required for each Compliance limits parameter to pass QOS compliance and satisfy EN50160 standard. Parameter Limits for QOS Compliance to Pass Un = Low Voltage (LV) Supply nominal voltage, upper limit 1kV Uc = Medium Voltage (MV) Supply Characteristics - declared voltage, range 1kV to 35kV Power frequency with Mean value over 10 seconds...
  • Page 172 EN50160 Compliance Limits, continued The table below indicates the limit numbers or range of values required for each Compliance limits parameter to pass QOS compliance and satisfy EN50160 standard. (continued) Parameter Limits for QOS Compliance to Pass Un = Low Voltage (LV) Supply nominal voltage, upper limit 1kV Uc = Medium Voltage (MV) Supply Characteristics - declared voltage, range 1kV to 35kV Harmonic voltage 10 minute mean rms values...
  • Page 173 CH 8/ Reports The general approach of EN50160 is to express all voltage characteristics by reference Interharmonic compliance limit to the nominal voltage or declared voltage, as appropriate. The table below indicates values the Interharmonic Compliance Limit values in relation to the nominal voltage. Interharmonic Group Number Limit DC-1...

  • Page 174: Compliance Statistical Bar Chart

    Compliance Statistical Bar Chart Compliance Statistical Bar Chart The Compliance Statistical bar chart displays the seven parameters that are required for Chart description determining QOS compliance. See pages 8-3 to 8-4 for the description of each of the EN50160 parameters. The bar chart indicates the percentage of the interval passing the specified compliance criteria.
  • Page 175 CH 8/ Reports View Compliance Statistics bar Action... Result... chart STEP 1 (continued): (continued) • Press DISDIP to view the Event Statistics. Go to page 8-13. • Press Min/Max to view the min/max values for Power Frequency and RMS Voltage. Go to page 8-15.
  • Page 176 Compliance Statistical Bar Chart, continued View Compliance Statistics bar Action... Result... chart STEP 4: The Interharmonic graph (continued) displays the status of each individual Interharmonic and TID for each phase. The bar chart indicates the percentage of intervals passing the specified compliance.

  • Page 177: Compliance History

    CH 8/ Reports Compliance History EN50160 provides a historical summary of the QOS compliance evaluations made. The QOS Status Summary standard monitoring period is one week, usually beginning Sunday at 00:00 (midnight). Any compliance evaluation performed in less than one week will receive an Evaluation Status marked as Incomplete, and Compliance marked as Undetermined.
  • Page 178 Compliance History, continued Evaluation Period: Displays the date and time of the beginning of the evaluation period. Compliance History table Each evaluation period is independent of each other. The default length of evaluation (continued) period is a 7-day week period by which the unit calculates information in strict compliance with the EN50160 standard.

  • Page 179: Event Satistics

    CH 8/ Reports Event Satistics The EN50160 DISDIP (distribution of dips) table is based upon the event statistics EN50160 DISDIP calculated by EN50160. It includes the UNIPEDE DISDIP Statistics and the table for Transient Overvoltages. UNIPEDE DISDIP data is collected and saved on a weekly basis with the counts reset as the final save occurs.
  • Page 180 Event Statistics, continued The DISDIP table also includes those events of Transient type. Scroll down the next UNIPEDE DISDIP page of the UNIPEDE DISDIP Statistics table to display data for Transient Statistics table Overvoltage as shown below. (continued) MARK474 Display table for RMS Display DISDIP 3D Events (p.

  • Page 181: Min/Max Table For Power Frequency And Rms Voltage

    CH 8/ Reports Min/Max Table for Power Frequency and RMS Voltage The Min/Max table displays the minimum and maximum values for Power Frequency Min/Max table and RMS Voltage along with the time and date of occurrence. Maximum phase values of Rapid Voltage Change, Flicker, Supply Voltage Unbalance, and Harmonic are also displayed along with time and date of occurrence.

  • Page 182: Section B -Status Report In Annunciator Panel

    Overview Section B Status Report in Annunciator Panel Overview Status summary for three report types - Standard PQ, EN50160, and Motor Quality - Annunciator panel can be displayed via the annunciator panel. Real time data, event count, or user- specified calculated data is available in the matrix display of the annunciator panel. When monitoring is on, the annunciator panel displays the status of a parameter using a color scheme.

  • Page 183: Panel Setup Options

    CH 8/ Reports Panel Setup Options Press Options to select the Preset parameters and/or Panel Size to display. Setup options Presets provide a set of default parameters that will be displayed in the annunciator panel. The screen matrix size can also be customized (Small, Medium or Large) according to user application.
  • Page 184 Panel Setup Options, continued Preset The table below shows the default parameters on display in the annunciator panel. Note parameters however that you can edit and change the parameter settings using the Edit Panel function described on page 8-22 Setup Parameters Standard RMS Voltage...

  • Page 185: Panel Operation

    CH 8/ Reports Panel Operation The annunciator panel displays metered data for the selected parameter. The metered Annunciator panel color data is updated once per second. This is the same data that appears in the meter screen, scheme and used in calculating journals. If the selected parameter is not journalled, the rms event or transient event count can be selected to appear in the panel instead of journalled data.
  • Page 186 Panel Operation, continued The following procedure describes how to view parameter details in the annunciator Parameter data plot panel. Action... Result... STEP 1: From the Home screen press Reports. Select Status to display the summary report via the annunciator panel. FOR EXAMPLE: The summary report type described here is for Motor...
  • Page 187 CH 8/ Reports Parameter data plot (continued) Action... Result... FOR EXAMPLE: Once View Graph is selected, coordinates for V RMS Imbalance event are displayed on screen. NOTE: Imbalance is the rms deviation calculation per channel if the instrument is in Standard PQ Mode.
  • Page 188 Panel Operation, continued Parameter data plot (continued) Action... Result... Once View Limits is selected, threshold values crossed that cause the V RMS Imbalance event are displayed on screen. MARK612 Once Edit panel is selected, the window where you can select Metered Data journal categories to plot is displayed.

  • Page 189: Overview

    C H A P T E R Downloading Events Overview The PX5 allows users to download, archive and view event data in a computer This In this chapter section discusses the external communications device and software applications necessary to transfer and store PX5 data files to a computer. Topic See Page External Communication Interface...

  • Page 190: External Communication Interface

    External Communication Interface External Communication Interface To download events from the PX5 through the optical port, you must have the Isolated Communications following: a personal computer or laptop with Windows operating system with either ® Module RS232 serial port or network adapter, NodeLink , and the appropriate Isolated ®...

  • Page 191: Connection Setup Via Rs232

    DC power input is not required. Otherwise, COMM-RS232 requires that an external power source be connected. For external power supply, use the optional accessory Battery Charger/UPS (P/N XBC-PX5) available from Dranetz-BMI. Connect the DC plug from the battery charger/UPS to the 12V, 3W max input jack on the RS232 adapter.

  • Page 192: Connection Setup Via Usb

    External Communication Interface, continued The following procedure and diagram describe how to connect the PX5 to a computer Connection setup via USB via USB. Once the physical connection is done, see Chapter 4 Instrument Settings - Communications on page 4-10 for instructions on how to enable the PX5 settings to communicate with external devices.

  • Page 193: Connection Setup Via Ethernet

    230V AC for Euro, UK or Australia type plug. NOTE: For battery backup operation, replace the AC adapter with the optional accessory Battery Charger/UPS (P/N XBC-PX5) available from Dranetz-BMI. 4. Set the IP configuration of the Ethernet Communication Module. Consult your IT Department for the appropriate setting of your local area network.
  • Page 194 External Communication Interface, continued When configuring both the PX5 and NodeLink for modem communications, keep in ® Connection setup via mind that the PX5 uses a fiber optic serial port in order to maintain electrical isolation. Modem This means that there are no control signals available to a modem to use for handshaking and flow control.

  • Page 195: Connection Setup Via Modem

    CH 9/ Downloading Events NodeLink uses Windows TAPI when accessing modem communications resources. Connection ® ® setup via The assumption is that the Windows modem to be used for PX5 communications has ® Modem been properly installed prior to executing this procedure. (continued) If the modem is not on, or was not on when Windows was started, it may be necessary...
  • Page 196 External Communication Interface, continued Back at the PX5, the last step in configuring the modem communications is to modify Connection setup via the modem initialization string to match the modems and chipsets being used. The goal Modem is to configure for the following: (continued) •...
  • Page 197 CH 9/ Downloading Events The following is the AT initialization string for a modem using the Agere (Lucent) Modem initialization chipset: string command (continued) AT&F;S0=2;&K0;%E0;S30=6 Where AT is the modem attention command. &F instructs the modem to restore factory configuration. S0=2 turns auto-answer on and sets the number of rings to answer to two.

  • Page 198: Downloading Events Via Nodelink

    Users are strongly advised to always keep their NodeLink and PX5 programs current ® with the latest version released by Dranetz-BMI. NodeLink V2.5 or higher is required to download events from PowerXplorer PX5 firmware V1.8 or higher. Log on to the Dranetz-BMI website, www.dranetz-bmi.com, to download the latest PX5 firmware version.

  • Page 199: Viewing Events Via Dranview

    Dranetz-BMI. DranView V5.8 or higher with PX5 ® driver is required when using PowerXplorer PX5 firmware V1.8 in the computer: DranView is available in soft key version (without HASP) and in hard key version ®...

  • Page 200: Dranview With Hasp

    ® DranView with HASP DranView with HASP ® The minimum system specifications for proper installation and operation of DranView DranView ® ® system are shown below. Users are strongly advised to follow the recommended requirements specifications for optimal DranView operation. The recommended specifications are ®...
  • Page 201 ® Dranetz-BMI product. The table on page 9-14 lists the HASP ID labels that go with the corresponding Dranetz-BMI product. NOTE: Make sure to write down the serial number of your HASP and keep this information in a secure place.
  • Page 202 ® DranView with HASP, continued The table below shows the HASP ID labels that go with the corresponding Dranetz- Installation procedure BMI product. (continued) ID Label Supports the following HASP for HASP for Printer Dranetz-BMI products USB Port or Parallel Port PP4300 PQLite;...

  • Page 203: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Overview This appendix lists the optional accessories for PX5. It covers the hardware accessories Introduction available for use with PX5 and the Dranetz-BMI software applications used to download and view event data in a computer. Topic See Page Hardware Accessories List &...

  • Page 204: Hardware Accessories List & Descriptions

    Hardware Accessories List and Descriptions Hardware Accessories List & Descriptions Hardware Accessories List Accessory Part Number Current Probes Current Probe Assembly, 10 to 500 A RMS TR-2500 Current Probe, 10 to 500 A TR-2500A Current Probe Assembly, 0.1 to 10 A RMS TR-2510 Current Probe, 1 to 10 A TR-2510A...
  • Page 205 APPENDIX A/ Optional Accessories Hardware Accessories List Accessory Part Number (continued) AC/DC Current Probes AC/DC Current Probe, 150A, Without AC Adapter PR150/SP1 AC/DC Current Probe, 150A, Battery Powered PR150/SP2 AC/DC Current Probe, 1500A, Without AC Adapter PR1500/SP7 AC/DC Current Probe, 1500A, Battery Powered PR1500/SP8 Current Probe Adapter Cables Adapter Cable, 658 Current Probe to 4300...
  • Page 206 External Battery Charger with LEMFLEX Adapter Cables LF-PSP External Battery Charger with DRANFLEX Probe Power DF-PSP Adapter Isolated Current Transformer 0.1A to 5A ISO-65X-5 Dranetz-BMI Reference Publications Field Handbook for Electrical Energy Management HB114415 Field Handbook for Power Quality Analysis HB114414-S GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 207 They plug directly into any of the current inputs on the rear panel. These probes are not recommended for measuring medium or high frequency transients. TR2021, TR2019B, TR2022, TR2023: These four probes are made for the Dranetz- BMI model 658 but can be used with the PX5 by using an adapter cable (part number CA-4300).
  • Page 208 Appendix C Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure. External Battery Charger: The XBC-PX5 charges a battery pack while the instrument is in use and may be used to power specified Dranetz-BMI probes. Isolated Current Transformer: Allows the connection of other industry-standard 0.1A to 5A output current transformers to Dranetz-BMI equipment.
  • Page 209 APPENDIX A/ Optional Accessories Field Handbook for Electrical Energy Management: This reference handbook provides Dranetz-BMI reference a comprehensive guide for information related to conducting a thorough energy audit, publications power distribution analysis, and methods of remedying inefficiencies of energy management.

  • Page 210: Software Accessories List

    Software Package with HASP for USB Port: ® supports PX5, PX5-400, 4400 DVPXHASP [5-User Package] 5PK-DVPXHASP supports all Dranetz-BMI products including PX5 and 4400 with Math and PQDIF driver DVPXALLHASP [5-User Package] 5PK-DVPXALLHASP supports PX5, 4400, 658, PP1 and PP4300...
  • Page 211 V2.5 or higher with download, setups, and meters. Users are ® strongly advised to always keep their PX5 program current with the latest firmware version released by Dranetz-BMI. Log on to the Dranetz-BMI website, www.dranetz- bmi.com, to download the latest PX5 firmware upgrade version. DranView...
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  • Page 213: Overview

    A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications Overview In this appendix The following specifications are covered in this appendix. Topic See Page General Interfaces Measured Parameters Computed Parameters Parameter Settings in Each Monitoring Mode B-10 TR2500 Current Probe B-12 TR2510 Current Probe B-13...

  • Page 214: General

    General General Size: 12” Width x 2.5” Height x 8” Depth (30 x 6. 4 x 20.3 cm) Dimensions Weight: 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg) Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Environmental Storage: -20 to 55 °C (4 to 131 °F) Humidity: 95% non-condensing Crystal controlled.

  • Page 215: Interfaces

    APPENDIX B/ Technical Specifications Interfaces Mains supply: Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 Installation Categories Measurement inputs: Installation Category III, Pollution Degree 2 Type: 1/4 VGA color graphic, touch screen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with Display compact fluorescent (CCFL) backlighting. Programmable backlight time-out to reduce power consumption.

  • Page 216: Measured Parameters

    Supply rate: 256 samples per cycle; rms computed on 1/2 cycle step Type: 4 full differential, DC coupled. Current Channels A,B, C, D Input Range: 10 - 200% of Rated Probe Input (Dranetz-BMI probes) Channels A,B,C, D crest factor: Maximum of 3 at full scale.
  • Page 217 APPENDIX B/ Technical Specifications Each voltage/current pair (i.e. Channel A voltage, Channel A current) are sampled Phase simultaneously to preserve phase relationship. Three ranges, user selectable. Frequency For Model PX5-XFAST: • 30 - 70 Hz default, with up to 25% Vthd •...

  • Page 218: Computed Parameters

    Computed Parameters Computed Parameters The computations below apply to single channel parameters. Single Channel Parameters Note that 0 = Phase Angle of Voltage, while 0 = Phase Angle of Current. Average of the instantaneous power samples taken as the product of voltage and current True Average Power samples.
  • Page 219 APPENDIX B/ Technical Specifications Calculated using the True Average Power divided by the Apparent Power. See Note True Power Factor below for sign information. WATT Calculated using cosine of the phase angle between the fundamental frequency Displacement Power Factor components of voltage with respect to current (0 = 0 ).
  • Page 220 Computed Parameters, continued The computations below apply to three phase wye configuration. Totals Totals for split phase can be determined by eliminating phase C (i.e. split phase WATT = WATT + WATT Power Total WATT WATT WATT WATT Fundamental Power Total WATT WATT WATT...
  • Page 221 APPENDIX B/ Technical Specifications See Note on page B-7 for sign information. True Power Factor, Arithmetic Total WATT Arithmetic Tot Arithmetic Tot See Note on page B-7 for sign information. True Power Factor, Vector Total WATT Vector-Tot Vector Tot See Note on page B-7 for sign information. Displacement Power Factor, Arithmetic Total...

  • Page 222: Parameter Settings In Monitoring Mode

    Parameter Settings in Each Monitoring Mode Parameter Settings in Each Monitoring Mode The following table lists the default settings for the threshold parameters in each Setup parameters monitoring mode. Standard Current Fault Long-term Continuous EN50160 Parameters Power Inrush Recorder Timed Data Quality Recording...
  • Page 223 APPENDIX B/ Technical Specifications The following table lists the default settings for the threshold parameters in each Setup parameters monitoring mode. (continued) Standard Current Fault Long-term Continuous EN50160 Parameters Power Inrush Recorder Timed Data Quality Recording Logging Waveform Capture Trigger Response When Volts All Active All Active...

  • Page 224: Tr2500 Current Probe

    TR2500 Current Probe TR2500 Current Probe To achieve the rated accuracies, follow these guidelines: Guidelines • The conductor must be at a right angle to the probe • The conductor must be centered in the probe core • The jaw contact surfaces must be clean and properly aligned. Range: 1 to 500 Arms Specifications Accuracy:...

  • Page 225: Tr2510 Current Probe

    APPENDIX B/ Technical Specifications TR2510 Current Probe To achieve the rated accuracies, follow these guidelines: Guidelines • The conductor must be at a right angle to the probe • The conductor must be centered in the probe core • The jaw contact surfaces must be clean and properly aligned. Range: 0.1 to 10 Arms Specifications Accuracy (at 60 Hz): 0.1 to 10A, ±1% reading ±0.01A...
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  • Page 227: Appendix C - Battery Specifications And Replacement Procedure

    A P P E N D I X Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure Overview The internal battery pack used in PX5 functions as the primary power source and UPS. Introduction Always charge the battery fully before using the unit. PX5 will fully charge its internal battery in six (6) hours.
  • Page 228 Battery Specifications Battery Specifications Location: Battery compartment at the back of the unit. Battery pack Number of batteries in pack: 6 Type: Sealed, rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells Voltage: 7.2 V dc Capacity: 2.7 Ah Length of operation: More than two (2 ) hours when fully charged and with backlight on.

  • Page 229: Battery Pack Safety Precautions

    La PX5 está equipada con un circuito interno cargador de baterías. No intente cargar las baterías con un cargador externo que no sea el cargador de baterías Dranetz-BMI, puesto que la carga indebida podría hacer que explote la batería.

  • Page 230: Battery Pack Replacement

    Replace with Dranetz-BMI NiMH battery pack BP-PX5 only. WARNING ADVERTENCIA Reemplace con batería Dranetz-BMI NiMH BP-PX5 solamente. AVERTISSEMENT Remplacer par la batterie Dranetz-BMI NiMH BP-PX5 exclusivement. Nur mit Dranetz-BMI NiMH BP-PX5 Batteriesatz auswechseln. WARNUNG During normal operation, the battery pack will be slightly warm to the touch.
  • Page 231 APPENDIX C/ Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure Battery removal diagram GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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  • Page 233 The following parts are easily replaced by the operator and do not require special tools Introduction or access to the interior of the unit. Call Dranetz-BMI Customer Service at (732) 287-3680 or 1-800-372-6832 to order any To order parts of the following parts.
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  • Page 235: Appendix E - Common Circuit Connections

    A P P E N D I X Common Circuit Connections Overview If you are making power measurements, follow these diagrams so that your ABC Who should read this section values are calculated correctly. WARNING Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument.
  • Page 236 Overview, continued AVERTISSEMENT Si l'instrument est mal connecté, la mort, des blessures graves, ou un danger d'incendie peuvent s'en suivre. Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l'instrument. Lorsque vous utilisez l'instrument, suivez toutes les instructions d'installation et de service. Cet instrument doit être connecté...
  • Page 237 APPENDIX E/ Common Circuit Connections To avoid the risk of electric shock or burns, always connect the safety (or earth) WARNING ground before making any other connections. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or physical injury it is strongly WARNING recommended to fuse the voltage measurement inputs.
  • Page 238 Overview, continued This section contains diagrams of both voltage and current probe connections that are Voltage and current required when power measurements are to be made. connections Voltage: Voltage probes are connected to the individual source or load line and are referenced to the return (common) line voltage probe connection for greatest accuracy.

  • Page 239: Verifying Voltage And Current Connections

    APPENDIX E/ Common Circuit Connections Verifying Voltage and Current Connections Correct voltage and current connection of single phase, split phase, or polyphase Introduction connections can be verified using phasor diagrams. Phasor diagrams are graphic representations that show the magnitude and angular relationship of voltage and current for each phase of a monitored connection.
  • Page 240 Verifying Voltage and Current Connections, continued Phasor displays that show incorrect current probe connection can be corrected by Incorrect current phasor reconnecting the probe so that the arrow on the probe handle points toward the load. diagram PX5 is able to display diagrams of wiring configurations to assist users in the selection of circuit type appropriate for their application (see Chapter 5 Start Menu - Circuit Type Selection on page 5-12).

  • Page 241: Single Phase

    APPENDIX E/ Common Circuit Connections Single Phase When making voltage connections to a single phase circuit use channel A differential Introduction inputs as shown below. The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage. Neutral to ground measurements are important but optional.

  • Page 242: Split Phase

    Split Phase Split Phase When making split phase measurements, use both channels A and B for voltage and Introduction current connections. The neutral is chosen as the reference for measurement purposes. The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage.

  • Page 243: Phase, Four Wire Wye

    APPENDIX E/ Common Circuit Connections 3 Phase, Four Wire Wye Channels A, B, and C are connected to voltage and current probes. The neutral is Introduction connected to common and is the reference for the three channels. The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage.

  • Page 244: Phase (Floating Or Grounded) Delta

    3 Phase (Floating or Grounded) Delta 3 Phase (Floating or Grounded) Delta In this power connection, the PX5 uses voltage channels A, B, and C as differential Introduction inputs with channel A using source voltage A-B, channel B using B-C, and channel C using C-A as the reference.

  • Page 245: Phase 2-Watt Delta

    APPENDIX E/ Common Circuit Connections 3 Phase 2-Watt Delta The figure below shows the 3 Phase 2-Watt delta connection using phase channels A- Introduction B-C. Current probes are connected to channels A and B. Neutral to ground measurements are important but optional. Connection diagram PX5-905...

  • Page 246: Generic Circuit

    Generic Circuit Generic Circuit In the Generic circuit connection, the PX5 uses voltage channels A, B, C, and D as Introduction differential inputs. Current probes are connected to channels A, B, C, and D. Connection diagram PX5-906 E-12 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 247: 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel B

    APPENDIX E/ Common Circuit Connections 2 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel B Channels A and C are connected to voltage. Current probes are connected to channels Introduction A, B and C. The neutral is connected to common and is the reference for the three channels.

  • Page 248: 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel C

    2 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel C 2 1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel C Channels A and B are connected to voltage. Current probes are connected to channels Introduction A, B and C. The neutral is connected to common and is the reference for the three channels.

  • Page 249: Connecting To A Potential Transformer (Pt

    Follow the safety precautions listed on page E-3 when making all potential transformer Safety Precautions connections. Potential Transformers are not manufactured by Dranetz-BMI and are discussed here NOTE for informational purposes only. A potential transformer (PT), also referred to as a voltage instrument transformer,...
  • Page 250 Connecting to a Potential Transformer, continued Follow these steps to connect voltage probes to a potential transformer. Procedure Step Action Turn off power to the PT. Connect the colored voltage probes to the channel inputs on the PX5 top panel. Connect the colored voltage probes to the PT’s connections in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 251: Connecting To A Current Transformer (Ct

    WARNUNG Sie bitte den Anleitungen des Herstellers (siehe Stromumwandler). Die Grenzwerte des Herstellers sollten nicht überschritten werden. Current Transformers are not manufactured by Dranetz-BMI and are discussed here for NOTE informational purposes only. Current transformers, also known as instrument transformers, reduce high level Description currents to low level currents so they can be safely monitored.

  • Page 252: Connecting To An Isolated Current Transformer (Iso

    Low current monitoring devices made by Dranetz-BMI are called isolated current Introduction transformers or ISO boxes. The Dranetz-BMI ISO box has a 5 A current range. The following safety precautions apply to ISO box connections in addition to those Safety precautions safety precautions stated on page E-3.
  • Page 253 • connecting them to the secondary of CTs for metering by the PX5. • inserting them in series with the load current to measure low current values. • connecting them to a non-Dranetz clamp-on current transformer and using that CT to monitor current with the PX5.
  • Page 254 Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer, continued DO NOT exceed current limits of the ISO box. CAUTION PRECAUCION NO exceda los límites de corriente de la caja del ISO. NE PAS dépasser les limites d’intensité du transformateur ISO. ATTENTION Die aktuellen Grenzwerte für den ISO-Kasten sollten NICHT überschritten VORSICHT werden.

  • Page 255: Appendix F - Event Classification

    4-30 Class A measurement standards. The range of variations as per IEEE and IEC IEEE, IEC, & standards are featured below, along with quality test measurements for fast transients Dranetz-BMI developed by Dranetz-BMI. IEEE 1159 IEC 61000-4-30 Dranetz-BMI (deviations from IEEE...
  • Page 256 Event Classification, continued Range of Variations as per IEEE, IEC, & IEEE 1159 IEC 61000-4-30 Dranetz-BMI Dranetz-BMI (deviations from IEEE (continued) 1159 only are noted) Transients Impulsive no more than one IEC classification for Peak - absolute transition in each...
  • Page 257 APPENDIX F/ Event Classification Range of Variations as per IEEE, IEC, and IEEE 1159 IEC 61000-4-30 Dranetz-BMI Dranetz-BMI (deviations from IEEE (continued) 1159 only are noted) Waveform Distortion (measured as steady state values from 10/12 cycle calculations) DC Offset frequency range magnitude 0 - 0.1%...
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  • Page 259 A P P E N D I X PX5 Menu Structure PX5 menu screen maps are shown in the following pages. Use the Level number and Heading as Menu structure description guide to navigate through the different menu screens. Each screen contains touch screen buttons which lead to related functions.
  • Page 260 LEVEL 001 Home Screen To Level 300 To Level 220 MARK301 MARK221 To Level 240 To Level 200 MARK201 MARK241 MARK124b MARK431 MARK151 To Level 150 To Level 430 MARK501 MARK100 MARK470 To Level 100/1 To Level 400 To Level 470 GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 261 LEVEL 100/1 Start Menu - Automatic Setup MARK100 To Level 001 MARK101a MARK123b MARK104 MARK104a MARK103a GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 262 LEVEL 100/2(a) MARK100 Start Menu - Wizard Setup To Level 001 MARK101 MARK104 MARK105 MARK105b MARK102 MARK107 MARK108 MARK103 MARK110 To Level 108 G-4/a GlobalTestSupply cont. next page www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 263 LEVEL 100/1(b) Start Menu - Wizard Setup MARK109 MARK111 MARK111b MARK112 MARK112b To Level 112 MARK113 MARK114 MARK115 G-4/b GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 264 LEVEL 100/3 MARK100 Start Menu - Monitor Same Circuit MARK121 MARK122 MARK141 MARK125b MARK123 MARK131b MARK126 MARK136 MARK132 MARK127 MARK123b monitoring turns on upon start time (see screen below) MARK122 MARK129 MARK124b GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 265: Start Menu - Load Setup Template From Card

    LEVEL 100/4 Start Menu - Load Setup Template from Card MARK100 MARK138 MARK139 LEVEL 100/5 Start Menu - Load Data from Card MARK100 MARK140 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 266: Instrument Settings

    LEVEL 150 MARK151 Instrument Settings MARK157 MARK152 MARK155 MARK159 MARK156 MARK160 MARK158 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 267: Circuit Type Selection

    LEVEL 108 Circuit Type Selection MARK108 MARK108a See Level 100/1 MARK201 MARK108b To Level 200 MARK108c MARK241 MARK108d To Level 240 MARK108e GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 268: Scope Mode

    LEVEL 200 Scope Mode MARK201 MARK202 MARK205 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 269: Meter Mode - Standard

    LEVEL 300/1 Meter Mode - Standard MARK301 MARK302 MARK307 MARK303 MARK306 MARK304 MARK305 G-10 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 270: Meter Mode - Distortion

    LEVEL 300/2 MARK311 Meter Mode - Distortion MARK312 MARK316 MARK313 MARK315 MARK314 G-11 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 271: Meter Mode - User Specified Frequency

    LEVEL 300/3 Meter Mode - User Specified Frequency MARK321 MARK322 LEVEL 300/4 Meter Mode - Unbalance MARK331 MARK332 MARK333 G-12 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 272: Meter Mode - Advanced

    LEVEL 300/5 Meter Mode - Advanced MARK341 MARK342 MARK348 MARK343 MARK347 MARK344 MARK346 MARK345 G-13 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 273: Harmonics

    LEVEL 220 Harmonics MARK221 toggle between graphical switch harmonics and list of harmonics channel display MARK224 switch to V, I, or W set vertical scale display to 10%, 20%, 50%, 100%, 200%, 500% or 1000% MARK225 MARK226 toggle between Normalized and UnNormalized phase values G-14 GlobalTestSupply...

  • Page 274: Phasor Display

    LEVEL 240 Phasor Display MARK241 run demo to show rotating phasor relative to sine wave graph of 4 Wire Wye MARK242 switch demo between Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive load effects MARK245 MARK243 Start/Stop demo plot waveforms as rotate phasors switch demo between Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive load effects MARK244 G-15...

  • Page 275: Advanced Options - Transient Limit

    LEVEL 112_101 MARK112 Advanced Options - MARK112_101 Transient Limit MARK112_103 MARK112_102 MARK112_104 MARK112_105 MARK112_107 MARK112_106 G-16 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 276: Advanced Options - Rms Variation Limit

    MARK112 LEVEL 112_201 Advanced Options - MARK112_201 RMS Variation Limit MARK112_202 MARK112_209 MARK112_203 MARK112_204 MARK112_205 MARK112_206 G-17 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 277: Advanced Options - Waveform Capture

    LEVEL 112_301 Advanced Options - MARK112 Waveform Capture MARK112_207 MARK112_208 LEVEL 112_401 Advanced Options - Characterizer Options MARK112 MARK112_214 G-18 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 278 LEVEL 112_501(a) MARK112 MARK112_301 Advanced Options - Journal Limit MARK112_302 MARK112_311 MARK112_331 MARK112_341 MARK112_351 MARK112_312 MARK112_332 MARK112_342 MARK112_352 MARK112_313 MARK112_333 MARK112_314 MARK112_334 MARK112_315 MARK112_335 MARK112_316 MARK112_336 G-19/a GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 279 LEVEL 112_501(b) MARK112 Advanced Options - MARK112_301 Journal Limit MARK112_361 MARK112_371 MARK112_381 MARK112_391 MARK112_362 MARK112_372 MARK112_373 MARK112_374 G-19/b GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 280: Advanced Options - Journal Interval

    Level 112_601 Advanced Options - Journal Interval MARK112 MARK112_401 MARK112_402 MARK112_403 MARK112_404 MARK112_405 G-20 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 281: Advanced Options - En50160

    LEVEL 112_701 Advanced Options - EN50160 Options MARK112b MARK112c G-21 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 282: Events

    MARK124b LEVEL 400 Events MARK505 MARK505b MARK502b toggle between use scroll bar or up/down arrow keys MARK506 waveform and rms to sort through event list, then press to display select (highlight) desired event entry MARK503 TO LEVEL 401 MARK507 MARK519 MARK504 touch/drag blue zoom box to desired proportion...

  • Page 283: Event Options

    LEVEL 401 Event Options MARK500 MARK511 MARK512 press Clear to reset press Cancel to all checkboxes ignore changes and return to original plot MARK513 G-23 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 284: Trend

    LEVEL 430 MARK431 Trend MARK432 MARK433 MARK436 MARK434 MARK439 MARK437 MARK435 MARK440 MARK437b MARK438 MARK441 G-24 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 285 LEVEL 470(a) MARK491h Reports - EN50160 To Level 470(b) MARK471 MARK472 MARK478 MARK473 return to MARK479 Home screen MARK476 MARK480 MARK474 MARK477 MARK475 until Harm #25 G-25/a GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 286 LEVEL 470(b) MARK608 Reports - Status return to MARK602 MARK609 Home screen MARK610 MARK603 MARK611 MARK612 MARK614 MARK613 MARK615 G-25/b GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

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