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Consumption/Standby
Power Meter
Manual
Product Name : HPM-300A
AD Power Co., Ltd
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www.biall.com.pl

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  • Page 1 Consumption/Standby Power Meter Manual Product Name : HPM-300A AD Power Co., Ltd - 1 - www.biall.com.pl...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Product Introduction 2. AC Measurement 3. DC Measurement 4. High Current Measurement Using Clamp Sensor 5. Wh(Watt Hour or Energy) Usage Measurement 6. Range Setup 7. PC Communication Method & Supported PC program 8. Functions of “Hold” and the Backlight 9.
  • Page 3: Product Introduction

    1. Product Introduction HPM-300A is a consumption/standby power analyzer and a practical and economical handheld-type wattmeter. It enables the measurement of the power consumption (including standby very low power) of home appliances and business equipment with 0.5mW to 7.5 KW power consumption, in a Plug & Play way {with clamp sensor, it can measure up to 220 KW power consumption}, thus offering simple and easy operation even by users at production plants and industrial sites.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Warning - Extra caution against a high voltage should be taken when using this equipment. - The inappropriate use of the equipment may cause casualties or electric shock. - Observe all the safety rules stated in the accompanying manual. - Ensure the complete use of the provided power connection wire (load wire). ⊙...
  • Page 5 ⊙ General Characteristics - The use of a wide LCD enables the simultaneous display of the measured voltage, electric current, electric energy, and frequency values, facilitating prompt and easy reading. - Auto/manual voltage and electric current range - Operating temperature: 10~50°C - Storing temperature: 10~60°C - Operating power source: 7.4V lithium ion (use after recharging for five hours)/12V (300mA) DC adaptor - Temperature coefficient: 0.1 X (stated accuracy)/1°C (no greater than 18°C or greater than 28°C)
  • Page 6 ⊙ LCD Screen View 1) Battery charge indicator 2) Input power indicator 3) Pause indicator: pause displaying measurement 4) Communication indicator: PC communication indicator 5) Measuring process indicator: when calculating watt hour, it displays "ENERGY" 6) Frequency indicator: it displays the measured frequency 7) It displays power factor, CO2 emissions, electricity charge unit 8) It displays the measured reactive power unit 9) It displays the measured active power and watt hour unit...
  • Page 7 ⊙ Function of the Push Button Push Button Function Power on/off (Auto Power Off function) AC/DC measurement mode conversion (for “Energy On,” no conversion is done) MODE Electric power (W), electric energy (Wh), and power factor (PF) mode conversion Power button Conversion mode with a voltage unit (manual or auto range) VOLT...
  • Page 8 Symbol Meaning Earth (grounding) Caution: As this is an important piece of information, refer to the instructions for use. Meets EU’s safety standard Caution: Electric shock Meets U.S.’s safety standard Initial (Default) Condition When the power is on, the initial condition is AC 0.000V/00.00mA, with “Auto Range”on the display. ⊙...
  • Page 9 ⊙ Measurement Methods - 9 - www.biall.com.pl...
  • Page 10: Ac Measurement

    (When using a clamp sensor, extended measurement is possible: 2.2~220kW.) Caution To prevent an accident during the measurement, make sure that the location of HPM-300A is in an appropriate mode before connecting the test lead in to the instrument. LOAD <AC LOAD WIRE - Using the AC electric power measurement mode (direct measuring)>...
  • Page 11 1. Load wire connection method.(Refer to above picture) *  Red load wire: “A” terminal → Connect to the 15A terminal of HPM-300A. *  Black load wire: “±” terminal → Connect to the COM terminal of HPM-300A. *  Yellow load wire: “V” terminal → Connect to the V terminal of HPM-300A.
  • Page 12: Dc Measurement

    (When Using DC Load Wire, less than 15A Power) Direct Power Measurement Warning To prevent an accident during the measurement, make sure that the location of HPM-300A is in an appropriate mode before connecting the test lead into the instrument. ±...
  • Page 13 1. Load wire connection method.(Refer to above picture) *  Red load wire: “A” terminal → Connect to the 15A terminal of HPM-300A. *  Black load wire: “±” terminal → Connect to the COM terminal of HPM-300A. *  Yellow load wire: “V” terminal → Connect to the V terminal of HPM-300A.
  • Page 14: High Current Measurement Using Clamp Sensor

    When using a current sensor (clamp sensor), the measurement range of HPM-300A can be extended from 2.2 kW to 220 kW. Warning To prevent an accident during the measurement, make sure that the location of HPM-300A is in an appropriate mode before connecting the test lead into the instrument. <High-Current-Power Measurement Mode (Indirect Measuring)>...
  • Page 15 <Every time you press “RANGE,” it will be converted consecutively.> Apply a voltage to the V and COM terminals of HPM-300 Connect the + terminal of an electric current to HPM-300A’s Hi-Current, and the – terminal to the 15A terminal When connecting an electric current to a load, the electric current value will be displayed 8.
  • Page 16 Clamp Sensor Connections Meathods (1) Single-phase two-wire electric power measurement (1∅, 2-wire) (2) Three-phase three-wire electric power measurement (3∅, 3-wire) - 16 - www.biall.com.pl...
  • Page 17 (3) Three-phase four-wire electric power measurement (3∅, 4-wire) - 17 - www.biall.com.pl...
  • Page 18: Wh(Watt Hour Or Energy) Usage Measurement

    5. Wh(Watt Hour or Energy) Usage Measurement The Wh will be measured up to 9990 kWh. 1. In the Wh mode, press “ENERGY.” 2. “ENERGY” will be displayed on the LCD screen, with the electric power usage accumulated (will be indicated at the top). 3.
  • Page 19: Range Setup

    6. Range Setup This instrument provides both auto and manual range measurement in current channel. Refer to the following current range configuration table. ※ The default range after power on is auto range. Range RMS Value 3.000V 0.000V ~ 4.999V AC Voltage 30.00V 00.00V ~ 49.99V...
  • Page 20 DC Voltage Range change LCD View AC Voltage Range change LCD View - 20 - www.biall.com.pl...
  • Page 21 AC/DC Current manual change LCD View Manual range overflow If an input exceeds the maximum permissible RMS limit, alarm will sound and -OL- will be displayed. You must increase the manual range or change to auto range in this case. - 21 - www.biall.com.pl...
  • Page 22: Pc Communication Method & Supported Pc Program

    7. PC Communication Method & Supported PC program 1. HPM-300A assists RS-232C communication. 2. The GUI PC program (WattmanViewer) will be provided free of charge, and an executable file can be downloaded from the homepage. - 22 - www.biall.com.pl...
  • Page 23 Communication protocol commands The transmission protocols can be confirmed in the hyper terminal. - There is a charge for cable supply for data communication. Data transmission start command Commend Size of byte Function ‘S’ Command ‘#’ Closer Transmitting data protocol: It continuously transmits data in an approximately 0.5s cycle. In a set of data, 'S' means the start of the data, and 'E' means the end of the data.
  • Page 24 Data transmission stop command Command Size of byte Function ‘E’ Command ‘#’ Closer Watt hour control command Command Size of byte Function ‘W’ Command '0': starts the watt hour. ‘0’ or,’1’, '1': stops the watt hour. or ‘2’ '2': resets the accumulated values from the watt hour and the watt hour time into 0.
  • Page 25: Functions Of "Hold" And The Backlight

    An electric current sensor must be separately purchased. ① Procedure for Use 1. Connect the + terminal of the electric current sensor to HPM-300A’s Hi Current, and the – terminal to the 15A terminal. 2. When the electric current measurement cable is positioned exactly in the middle of a sensor, the most accurate measurement value can be obtained.
  • Page 26: Others

    10. Others Maintenance Warning Take note of the following to prevent electric shock or damage: 1. Do not separate the case when the power source is applied. 2. When replacing a fuse damaged by overload, make sure to replace with an identically rated (250V, 15A) fuse.

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