Chapter 4 - Setup Monitoring; Overview - Dranetz HDPQ Xplorer User Manual

Overview

The Start Menu allows you to perform the following: set up HDPQ Xplorer for
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monitoring of an electrical system, load previously saved setups, and load data files
from memory.
There are two ways to set up the instrument for monitoring - via Automatic Setup or
Wizard Setup. Experienced users have the ability to turn on any available parameter
and set threshold limits to any value within the acceptable range. The length of time to
monitor a circuit can vary from a few hours to a few months or more depending on the
user application.
Automatic Setup automatically configures the instrument's circuit type, voltage and
current channels, and parameter thresholds. The auto-configured setup enables you to
proceed directly with data monitoring. HDPQ Xplorer allows you to perform automatic
setup for power quality or for energy/demand, depending on your application.
Wizard Setup takes you through a series of screens prompting for information about the
circuit to be monitored and monitoring settings. The instrument turns on the
appropriate voltage and current channels when you select a circuit type. Parameter
thresholds are initially set based on the line voltage and current values that you enter.
Threshold limits for capturing events are also set according to the monitoring mode
selected. Selection of a setup mode typically depends on the user's application and
extent of familiarity with the operation of the intrument.
Monitor same circuit makes use of the previous setup for monitoring.
Load setup template allows you to load previously saved setup templates from internal
memory or from an external USB device.
Load data file from memory brings up a list of recorded session data files containing
recordings that are saved to memory while monitoring is on.
Change Instrument Configuration brings up the instrument settings menu to help you
manage the instrument according to your setup preferences and application.
View/Save Monitoring Setup displays the list of parameter settings for application setup.
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