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TRIDENT
NETWORK ANALYSER
USER'S GUIDE
August 2009
MADE-V_1._20
M A D E
S.A. au capital de 270 130 €
167, Impasse de la garrigue
F 83210 LA FARLEDE
Tél:+ 33 (0) 494 083 198 – FAX : + 33 (0) 494 082 879
E-mail:
contact@made-sa.com -
Web :
www.made-sa.com

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  • Page 1 TRIDENT NETWORK ANALYSER USER’S GUIDE August 2009 MADE-V_1._20 M A D E S.A. au capital de 270 130 € 167, Impasse de la garrigue F 83210 LA FARLEDE Tél:+ 33 (0) 494 083 198 – FAX : + 33 (0) 494 082 879 E-mail: contact@made-sa.com -...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SUPPLIES ...................................... 35 MEASUREMENT INPUTS & ACCURACIES ..........................36 STANDARDS ....................................37 CHAPTER 8 - HARMONICS : SUPPLEMENT TO THE TRIDENT USER’S MANUEL ..............38 OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION « HARMONICS » FOR TRIDENT .................. 38 DEFINITIONS ....................................38 DETAILLED DESCRIPTION ................................ 40...
  • Page 3 Measurement principles of TRIDENT H ........................... 47 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING S TRIDENT 3U3I ..............48 EE THE MANUAL DETAILLED TECHNICAL FEATURES S TRIDENT 3U3I ..................48 MANUAL 8.7.1 Measurement inputs and accuracies See TRIDENT 3U3I manual..................48 GU_TRIDENT_V_1_20_EN 3/47...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Trident Overview

    Five date stamped maxima of current in 1 sec. values and P in mean values (for the product of U & I).  TRIDENT has a local user interface, consisting of an LCD display of 4 lines of 20 characters each and 4 buttons (except, of course, for the « Blind » versions).

  • Page 5: General Description

    1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.2.1 Functions TRIDENT is a portable recorder, light and field-tested, which records & analyses the voltage, current and power on single and three phase electrical networks. TRIDENT can: Measure and assess the voltage quality according to the EN 50160 Standard: "Voltage ...

  • Page 6: Recordings

    The number of times the mean voltage passes the high & low thresholds is totalled. Rapid Variations of Amplitude: TRIDENT can sense and record any voltage variation with a time resolution of 2ms. TRIDENT records 3 types of faults according to the threshold passed by the voltage: overvoltages, ...

  • Page 7: Trident 3U3I Et 1U1I

    The reference documents listed in CHAPTER 2 and CHAPTER 3 contain the glossary of specific terms. CHAPTER 4 gives the procedure to follow for the first Start-Up of TRIDENT 3U3I. CHAPTER 5 describes in detail the use of TRIDENT on site and gives the list of the different data available.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Reference Documents

    CHAPTER 2 - REFERENCE DOCUMENTS WINTRID software manual: LOG PC 0006 Voltage Quality: EN 50160 : Caractéristiques de la voltage fournie par les réseaux publics de distribution. Security Regulations : EN 61010-1, édition 1993, plus amendement A2 : Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et de laboratoire.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 - Terminology

    LV : Low Voltage electrical supply, with a nominal RMS value ofless than 1kV. TRIDENT only directly measures LV with a the nominal RMS value of less than 400V. VT : Voltage transformer, placed between the high voltage to be measured and the TRIDENT inputs.

  • Page 10: Chapter 4 - Installation & Start-Up

    Pressing the button VAL brings up the main menu. 4.2 GENERAL RULES FOR THE USE OF THE USER INTERFACE On the front face of TRIDENT is a 4 line, 20 character display, as well as a 4 key keyboard:  + (plus), ...

  • Page 11: Communication With Apc

    TRIDENT returns the cursor to the beginning of the field. 4.3 COMMUNICATION with a PC 4.3.1 Communication configuration As delivered, TRIDENT is configured with the following communication parameters, identical to those of WINTRID when it is installed :  Communication speed : 9600 bauds,  Adress N°: 001, ...
  • Page 12 The communication speed can be modified using the + and - keys. Possible values: 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bauds. Address. The address of TRIDENT can vary from 1 to 255 and must be identical to that programmed in WINTRID. This address system enables communication with several TRIDENTs connected on the same network (type RS485, for example).

  • Page 13: Chapter 5 - Details Of Use And Description

    CHAPTER 5 - DETAILS OF USE AND DESCRIPTION 5.1 ORGANISATION of the TRIDENT MENUS The TRIDENT menus follow the arborescence below when the device is not measuring : Welcome Not Recording  Direct Measurements Consultation of the instantaneous values (2 pages) ...

  • Page 14: Carrying Out A Measurement Program

    PC. In the case of a deferred start to the program, TRIDENT must be installed with all its connections before the programmed start time in order avoid recording false events (notably interruptions).

  • Page 15: Programming Trident

    5.2.2 Programming TRIDENT TRIDENT can be completely configured using its local interface, in the same way as using WINTRID. For this, in the menu configuration, choose Program and enter: C O N F I G U R A T I O N M E N U - - >...
  • Page 16 Standard Name: bt_simple Voltage Clamps TP : 1V / 1V. Current clamps TC For TRIDENT 3U3I /I : 500 A / 5 A. For TRIDENT 3U3I/U : 100 A/ 1V. Type of voltage measurement : simple. Nominale primairy voltage : 230V.
  • Page 17 The primary of the CTs can be between 1 and 9999A. TRIDENT 3U3I /U is calibrated to measure from 5V inputs. If you choose a lower value, the measurement precision will be slightly degraded. TRIDENT carries out different measurements according to the network selected : simple voltages : TRIDENT gives values of the voltages between phase and neutral and ...
  • Page 18 Overvoltage thresholds determine limits over which the rapid variations (instantaneous) should not pass, in accordance with the norm EN50160. TRIDENT records up to 1000 faults within the limit of the circular memory: when it is full, the measurement program continues, but the oldest records are replaced by the most recent.
  • Page 19 Duration threshold between brief and long interruptions (Threshold Ib/Il) : entered in 0,1 second. TRIDENT sorts interruptions between long and brief according to the threshold that has been programmed. All interruptions whose length is superior to this threshold will be considered long and the others brief.
  • Page 20 If the start date is before the present date, the program will start immediately after the last field has been validated. If the start date is later than the current date, TRIDENT will wait until this date to start the program. The device can be turned off and moved, this parameter remains in the memory.

  • Page 21: Installation On Site

    Diagram of TRIDENT 3U3I connection on a Low Voltage three phase network with neutral, supplied by auxiliary mains 230V, with earth measurement. To supply TRIDENT by the measurement inputs, just disconnect the mains plug, and switch the Supply Selection to “Entrée measures”.
  • Page 22 Only the cables and the necessary connection accessories for the supply and measurement inputs must be installed. If TRIDENT is supplied using the measured voltage, the mains lead must not be connected. Only cables for the voltage measurement inputs required must be equipped with their crocodile clips.

  • Page 23: Turn-On And Checking Connections

    5.2.4 Turn-On and checking connections Once TRIDENT is plugged in, it is turned-on by placing the marche/arrêt switch in position I. The red power lamp lights up and the welcome screen appears. If the measurement program has already begun (if the programmed time is passed), the welcome screen is different (see § Program in progress).

  • Page 24: Starting, Stopping And Ending A Measurement Program

    5.2.5 Starting, Stopping and Ending a measurement program. When the current time reaches or passes the program start time, TRIDENT begins the program. The red lamp blinks throughout the entire program. The welcome screen appears as follow: T R I D E N T 3 U 3 I / I V 1 .

  • Page 25: Results Of A Measurement Program

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n - - > C o n s u l t a t i o n For this, in the main menu, select and validate Consultation. TRIDENT shows the following screen : M E N U...
  • Page 26  Long interruptions : Interruption (s) L. If “All” is chosen, TRIDENT will show the list of all faults that have appeared, otherwise it will show the list of faults of the type selected. Move to the following page by the VAL key...
  • Page 27 1 2 3 4 5 . 6 k W 1 2 3 4 5 . 6 k W TRIDENT 3U3I displays the 5 biggest overall active power maximas (sum of the 3 phases) measured during the program. The  key moves to the frequency page.
  • Page 28 TRIDENT displays the total time above or below the programmed thresholds on the V1 voltage, increases and decreases combined. The  key moves to the consultation page. The  key returns to the previous page. Measurement parameters : If « Parameters » is selected and validated, TRIDENT displays the 6 measurement configuration screens as they have been programmed before the start of the program.

  • Page 29: Diverse Functions

    WINTRID can transfer to TRIDENT an access code that prevents any software changes without entering this code. If a code has been entered, in order to change the TRIDENT menu it is necessary to enter the access code: P R O T E C T E D...

  • Page 30: Measurement Principles Of Trident

    20 ms average establishes the value of the peak of the fault,  TRIDENT 3U3I archives the mean values over 1sec of the 3 voltages and the 3 currents at the instant of the beginning of the fault. These values will be memorized as the values preceding the fault, when the fault is finished and recorded.

  • Page 31: Calculation Of Slow Variations

    Additionally, after the end of the fault, TRIDENT archives the mean values over 1s of the 3 voltages and the 3 currents following the end of the fault. If it is an interruption, TRIDENT defines its type as long or brief according to its duration with reference to the programmed discrimination threshold.

  • Page 32: Calculation Of The Frequency

    Every second the rolling mean value over 10 seconds of the frequency is calculated. To do this TRIDENT continuously detects zero crossings of the voltage on the phase V1, totalises the number of these zero crossings and calculates their mean over 10 secs.

  • Page 33: Calculation Of Voltage Imbalances (Trident 3U3V)

    5.4.8 Calculation of voltage imbalances (TRIDENT 3U3V) The rate of imbalance measured by TRIDENT 3U3V is, classically, equal to the ratio of the RMS values of the inverse and direct components. The rate of unbalance that is commonly used is defined by the ratio |Vi|/|Vd |, modulus of the inverse component over the modulus of the direct component.

  • Page 34: Chapter 6 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 6 - MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING The TRIDENT measurement device is delivered in its carrying case which is recommended for transport and storage. There is no need to open the device, it requires no maintenance and has no removable components.

  • Page 35: Chapter 7 - Detailled Technical Features

    TRIDENT and its accessories are supplied in a carrying case. 7.3 SUPPLIES TRIDENT can be powered in two ways, selected by a rocker switch :  auxiliary supply : 230V A.C , +/-20%, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA max.  supply by the measurement inputs between neutral and phase 1 : 230V A.C , +/-20%, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA max.

  • Page 36: Measurement Inputs & Accuracies

    Frequency (means 10') from 45 to 65 Hz 0,1 Hz 0,1 Hz (1) : TRIDENT 3U3I/I accepts 1A current clamps. In this case the stated accuracy is not guaranteed. (2) : mesured on V1, stated accuracy if V1 >10V. GU_TRIDENT_V_1_20_EN 36/47...

  • Page 37: Standards

    Measurement Display Error / mesure range + relative TRIDENT 3U3I /U range resolution error / measured value voltages (slow variations) from 2 V to 400 V 0,1 V +/- (0,1% + 0,1%) Line voltages (slow variations) from 3 V to 480 V...

  • Page 38: Chapter 8 - Harmonics : Supplement To The Trident User's Manuel

    The « HARMONICS » application is a module that enables measurement and monitoring of the harmonic levels of the three phase electrical network. This application is loaded in the TRIDENT memory, and coexists with the basic application of TRIDENT : PERTURBATIONS i. e. the detection of faults and the recording of amplitudes over time.
  • Page 39 Harmonic rate : for each of the harmonic signals measured by TRIDENT H, the harmonic rate is calculated, according to one or other of the methods below, as selected by the user: ...

  • Page 40: Detailled Description

    8.3 DETAILLED DESCRIPTION During a measurement program, TRIDENT H acquires the input signals : 3 voltage phases and 3 current phases. From these values, it calculates the amplitudes of the 40 first harmonics on voltages (simple or line) and currents every second, as well as the THDs and instantaneous TDDs for each phase. These measurements are then integrated over the period configured by the user in order to obtain the mean values.

  • Page 41: Carrying Out A Measurement Program

    A) Typical measurement program See chapter 5.2. B) TRIDENT H Programming TRIDENT can be completely programmed using its local interface, in the same way as using WINTRID. For this, in the configuration menu, choose Program and validate : M E N U C O N F I G U R A T I O N - - >...
  • Page 42 As delivered, TRIDENT H contains the following two standards: 1) A standard with the thresholds of the EN50160 LV standard. Standard Name : EN-50160 Voltage Transformers TP : 1V / 1V. Current Transformateurs TC For TRIDENT H/I : 500 A / 5 A.
  • Page 43 "Emeraude". Standard name: EMERAUDE A Voltage transformers TP : 1000V / 100V. Current transformers TC For TRIDENT H/I : 500 A / 5 A. For TRIDENT H/V : 100 A/ 1V. Voltage measurement type: simple. Nominal primiry voltage : 850V.
  • Page 44 The primary of the TCS can be between 1 and 9999A. TRIDENT H /V is calibrated to measure from 5V inputs. If a lower value is chosen, the measurement precision will be slightly inferior. TRIDENT measures in different modes according to the network selection: ...
  • Page 45 If the start time is before the current time, the program will start immediately after the last field has been validated. If the start time is later than present time, TRIDENT will wait until this time to start the new program. The device can be disconnected and moved, as this parameter remains memorised.
  • Page 46  the 3 simple voltages (or line, according to the configuration) V1, V2, V3 in Volts,  the 3 currents I1, I2, I3 in Amperes, If the input setting (either voltage or current) TRIDENT H is passed on at least one of the phases, a warning is shown: ...
  • Page 47 Measurement principles of TRIDENT H The basic cycle of TRIDENT H is one second. The contents of this cycle breakdown as follow:  Sampling the signals V1 (or U12 in voltage line mode) and I1 every 156µs (6400 Hz), this through two power cycles (40ms), ...

  • Page 48: Ee The Trident 3U3I Manual

    At the end of the integration period, the mean values of the amplitudes of the first 25 harmonics and the mean THDs and TDDs are calculated. All these mean values are compared with the thresholds configured in TRIDENT H, and if there are out-of-limits the counters are updated.

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