Introduction With dual DSP processor architecture, large-scale integrated circuits (FPGA), and embedded system (uClinux), the SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer can calculate a large number of electrical parameters and process all data quickly. The Analyzer is designed specially for power inspection and maintenance department, offering extensive and powerful measurements to check power distribution system, detecting quality and electrical characteristics of power grid rapidly and conveniently.
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide The Analyzer and its accessories SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer Program software for PC (CD) 2-meter-long voltage cable (with 4mm caliber banana plug) Crocodile clip Power adapter Power cord ...
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide General Safety Information The Analyzer is designed and produced according to IEC61010-1 strictly, and complies with CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V and pollution degree II. Learn about below safety precautions to avoid personal injury, and damage to the Analyzer or any other products connected to it.
3.6 Flicker (only for SA2100) ....................29 3.7 Unbalance ........................... 30 3.8 Transients (only for SA2100) ..................... 31 3.9 Inrush currents (only for SA2100) ..................32 3.10 Power Quality Monitoring ....................33 3.11 Logger ..........................37 Chapter 4 Service and Support ....................39 4.1 Warranty ..........................
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting started If this is your first time to use the Analyzer, or there is no time for you to read this manual carefully, browsing the content of this chapter is a rapid method for you to learn about the simple and practical functions of the Analyzer.
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide frequency range match the local line power range. To prevent decrease of batter capacity, charge it at least twice a year. Before measurements, set the Analyzer according to the line voltage, frequency and wiring configuration of power system you want to measure, read section ”Set the Analyzer”...
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Measuring mode Screen type Form of measuring results Scope Waveforms Scope shows waveforms of voltage or current MENU Below measurements are available with MENU key: Measurement mode Screen type Form of measuring results...
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Transient Waveforms Voltage, current waveforms and values Record events violate limit Inrush current Trend Record events exceed limit Logger Table screen Numerical value: all selected readings MONITOR Below functions are available: Measurement mode...
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide ① The screen header shows current measurement mode. ② Status indicator and status line. ③ Measurement parameters and values. The content depends on the measurement mode, phase number and wiring configuration. Function keys: F1: For 3-phase Y type wiring configuration, switch between phase voltage and line voltage.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Fig. 1-5-3 Waveform screen Screen information: ① The screen header shows the RMS value of waveforms. ② Show measured frequency ③ Display area of voltage/current waveforms Function keys: Select waveform set to display: V displays all voltages; A displays all currents.
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Screen information: ① The screen header shows the Unbalance value. ② Vector diagram, The vector of reference phase A(L1) points to the positive of X axis ③ Other data. Such as fundamental voltage, phase angle.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Function keys: F1: Access to Voltage RMS submenu. F2: Access to Harmonics submenu. F3: Access to Flikcer submenu. F4: Access to Dips&Swells submenu. F5: Aceess to Unbalance and Frequency submenu. Shijiazhuang Suin Instruments Co.,Ltd.
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Operations 2.1 Tilt Stand and Hang Strap The Analyzer has a tilt stand that allows viewing the screen at an angle when placed on a flat surface. With the tilt stand folded out, the USB Host port and LAN interfaces can be accessed as shown in the figure.
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide 2.3 Display Brightness The Analyzer provides 4 degrees of brightness, which is adjustable by pressing the brightness adjustment key. Low brightness is suggested to save the battery power when powered by the battery.
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide C (L3) should appear in sequence when observing them in clockwise direction as shown in below figure: Fig. 2-5-1 Vector diagram for correctly connected Analyzer 2.6 Display Information The Analyzer uses five different screen types to present measuring results in the most effective way.
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide ① Table screen: gives an instantaneous overview of important numerical measuring values. ② Trend screen: this type of screen is related to a table screen. Trend screen shows the course over time of measuring values from the table.
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Nominal frequency: adjust nominal frequency, after selecting nominal frequency, switch between preset 50Hz, 60Hz and 400Hz with left/right arrow keys. (Measurement 400Hz function is only for SA2100) Nominal voltage: adjust nominal voltage, after selecting nominal voltage, press 【ENTER】key to access to voltage configuration interface and press 【F5】...
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide arrow keys to set up each parameter, press 【F5】 to confirm the selection and make the setting active. LAN interface configuration: Press up/down arrow keys to select LAN SETUP, then press 【F4】 to access to setting interface of LAN interface, 【F1】 Tab keys to switch configuration parameters.
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Swells (*) Threshold, hysteresis, allowed number of week. Interruption (*) Threshold, hysteresis, allowed number of week. Rapid Voltage Voltage tolerance, steady time, minimum step, minimum rate, allowed Change (*) number of week. Unbalance 2 probability percentages (100% and adjustable): adjustable percentage with adjustable upper limit.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Available function keys: F2 Copy file to U disk after inserting a U disk and the characters of the key become lighted. F3 View selected saved file. F4 Delete selected saved file. F5 Return to previous interface.
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Chapter 3 Application examples 3.1 Scope Scope mode shows voltages and currents in the power system under test by means of waveforms. Also numerical values are shown such as phase voltages, phase currents and frequency etc.
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Trend All values in the Table screen are recorded, but the Trends from each row in the table are displayed one at a time. Press function key F1 to switch between parameters.
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Fig.3-3-1 Characteristics of a voltage dip Fig. 3-3-2 Characteristics of a voltage swell During an Interruption the voltage sinks well below its nominal value. In 3-phase systems, an Interruption begins when the voltages on all phases are below threshold and ends when one phase is equal to or above the interruption threshold plus hysteresis.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide it is considered as Dip or Swell instead of Rapid Voltage Change. The events list shows voltage step change and transient time. The detailed events list shows maximum voltage change over nominal voltage. Voltage change trend is shown in Fig. 3-3-4.
(%r).Results may be viewed in a Bar Graph display. Harmonics are often caused by non-linear loads such as DC power supplies in computers, TV’s and adjustable speed motor drives. Harmonics can cause transformers, conductors, and motors to overheat. (interharmonics function is only for SA2100) Bar Graph Screen The Bar Graph display shows the percentage contribution of each of the components related to the fundamental or full signal.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide The left/right arrow keys are used to position the Cursor on particular bar. The screen header will show for that bar phase identifier, harmonic component ratio, frequency and phase angle. If not all bars are shown on the screen, you can bring the next set within the viewing area by moving the Cursor off the left or right end of the screen.
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide 3.5 Power and Energy Power and Energy displays a table with all important power parameters. The related Trend screen shows the changes over time of all measuring values in the table. Table The table displays power data for each phase and in total: real or active power (kW), apparent...
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Tips and Hints Power mode can be used to record apparent power of a transformer over several hours. Look at the Trend and find out if the transformer is overloaded. Interpretation of Power Factor when measured at a device: ...
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide 3.7 Unbalance Unbalance displays phase relations between voltages and currents. Measuring results are based upon the fundamental frequency component (50 or 60Hz, use symmetrical components). In a 3- phase power system, the phase shift between voltages and between currents should be close to 120°.
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide should not exceed 2%, current unbalance should not exceed 10%. In case of too high unbalance, use other measuring modes to further analyze the power system. Each phase voltage or current can be split-up into three components: positive sequence, negative sequence, and zero sequence.
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide 3.9 Inrush currents (only for SA2100) Inrush currents can be captured by the Analyzer. Inrush currents are surge currents that occur when a large, or low-impedance load comes on line. Normally the current will stabilize after some time when the load has reached normal working condition.
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide 3.10 Power Quality Monitoring Power Quality Monitoring displays a Bar graph screen. This screen show whether important Power Quality parameters meet requirements. Parameters include: RMS voltages, Harmonics, Flicker, Dips&Swells/Interruptions/Rapid Voltage Changes, Unbalance, and Frequency.
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide The bars for Dips/Interruptions/Rapid Voltage Changes/Swells are narrow and indicate the number of limits violations that occurred during the observation period. The allowed number is adjustable (for instance to 20 Dips/week). The bar turns to red if the adjusted limit is violated.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Power Quality main screen Power Quality Monitoring is reached via the 【MONITOR】 key, and Immediate or Timed start is settable. With the direction keys you can position the Cursor on a particular Bar Graph.
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Frequency Trend Press【F3】 in Events Table to access Trend Screen. Press left/right arrow keys to access horizontal time base zoom. Available function keys: F5 Return to previous menu. Bar Graph Screen The main system monitor display shows the worst harmonic for each of the three phases.
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide number L1 event number L2 event number event number Unbalance transfinite transfinite percentage percentage x% limit value 100% limit value unbalance unbalance frequency limiting transfinite The max Fre. The mini Fre. of deviation...
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Table Screen The table screen displays all the real time measurement data as selected parameters. With left/right key to refer to next page for view of the data. Available function: F5 Switch between RUN and Hold.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Trend Display Display Trend record of measurement parameters changes over time (Displayable under voltage/current/frequency, power and energy, dips and swells, inrush current, flicker, monitoring modes) Events Table Display Display information of events exceeding limits value (Displayable under Dips&Swells, Transient, Inrush current, Monitoring modes.)
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide 1~1400Vpk 0.1Vpk ±0.5% of nominal voltage V(CF) 1.0~>2.8 0.01 ±5% Arms (AC) 10mV/A 0~100A 0.1A ±0.5%±0.2A 1mV/A 1~1000A 0.1A ±0.5%±0.2A 50mV(65mV)/1000A 15~5000A ±1%±2A A(CF) 1~10 0.01 ±5% Frequency 50Hz nominal 42.5~57.5 0.01Hz ±0.01Hz Frequency 60Hz nominal 51~69 0.01Hz...
SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide reactive power Kilowatt-hour 0.00kWh~200GWh 10Wh ±1.5±10 counts Power factor 0.01 ±0.03 Displacement power 0.01 ±0.03 factor Flicker Measurement range Resolution Accuracy Flicker severity (Pst, 0.00~20.00 0.01 Within ±5% of table Plt) and t he...
SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide NEUTRAL 3Ø WYE 3-phase 4-wire system, Y type 3Ø DELTA 3-phase 3-wire system delta (Delta) 3Ø IT 3-phase Y type without neutral 3Ø HIGH LEG 4-wire 3-phase delta system (Delta) with center tapped high leg 3Ø...
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Humidity 90% relative humidity Safety Complied with IEC61010-1 Safety Degree: 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III Pollution Degree: 2 Maximum voltage at voltage input 600V CAT IV 1000V CAT III Maximum voltage at current input...
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Appendix 1: The instruction of PC software This software has two functions, separately to be remote control instrument and download and open the saved file from instrument 1. Remote control through LAN interface (1) Connect the device and PC using network cable and set both IP address of PC and device to be in the same network segment.
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SA2100/ SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide Both of ways can make the connection available. After clicking ‘Connect’, the below interface will appear, Remote control the device through pressing buttons in left area of above interface, the right area is the stored list files, user can click ‘Download’ button to download selected files to the computer.
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SA2100/SA2100E Power Quality Analyzer User’s Guide (2) Open the date file, and take the below picture saved under voltage/current measurement for example (3) Open log file with .csv format, user can directly open EXCEL file under windows or open it using this software. Click Y zoom button and then click data table, scroll up or down the mouse wheel to realize the zooming of Y-axis only.
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