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1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this document This document describes the universal measurement device for heavy-current quantities LINAX PQ3000 / PQ5000. It is intended to be used by: • Installation personnel and commissioning engineers • Service and maintenance personnel • Planners Scope This handbook is valid for all hardware versions of the PQ3000 / PQ5000.
3. Device overview 3.1 Brief description The LINAX PQ3000/PQ5000 is a comprehensive instrument for the universal measurement and monitoring in power systems. A full parameterization of all functions of the device is possible directly at the device or via web browser. The PQ3000 fulfills all requirements of a class A device in accordance with the power quality standard IEC 61000-4-30 Ed.3.
Pay attention to the fact, that current transformers must be shortened before removing the current connections to the device. Then demount the device in the opposite order of mounting. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 7/90...
4.2 LINAX PQ5000 The device can be clipped onto a top-hat rail according to EN 60715. Dimensional drawing PQ5000: See section 10 PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 8/90...
2 x 0.5 ... 1.5mm Tightening torque 0.5…0.6Nm resp. 4.42…5.31 lbf in You may have to remove first the plug-in terminals to get access to the screw terminals of the current inputs. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 11/90...
When using current transformers their secondary connectors must be short-circuited during installation and before removing the device. Never open the secondary circuit under load. The connection of the inputs depends on the configured system (connection type). PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 12/90...
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PE can be omitted. With current and voltage transformer If current I or voltage U does not need to be measured, the corresponding transformers can be omitted. (UL listed) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 13/90...
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Terminals I2(k) Current meas. via L2 I2(l) I3(k) I3(l) Current meas. via L3 By rotating the voltage connections the measurements U12, U23 and U31 will be assigned interchanged! PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 14/90...
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Three wire system, unbalanced load Direct connection (UL listed) With current transformers (UL listed) With current and 3 single-pole isolated voltage transformers (UL listed) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 15/90...
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Three wire system, unbalanced load, Aron connection Direct connection (UL listed) With current transformers (UL listed) With current and 3 single-pole isolated voltage transformers (UL listed) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 16/90...
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(UL listed) corresponding transformer can be omitted. With current and voltage transformer If current I does not need to be measured, the corresponding transformer can be omitted. (UL listed) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 17/90...
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With current transformers (UL listed) With current and voltage transformer In systems without a primary neutral conductor a voltage transformer with a secondary center tap can also be used. (UL listed) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 18/90...
The power supply shall not exceed 30V DC! PQ3000 PQ5000 Technical data Input current < 7,0 mA Logical ZERO - 3 up to + 5 V Logical ONE 8 up to 30 V PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 19/90...
PNP (active positive edge). For this device a PNP is required. The pulse width has to be ≥ 30ms (acc. EN62053-31). The delay between two pulses has to be at least the pulse width. The smaller the pulse width, the higher the sensitivity to disturbances. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 20/90...
400 Ω … 1 MΩ Load capacity 5.9 Analog outputs Analog outputs are available for devices with corresponding I/O extensions only. See nameplate. Analog outputs may be remote controlled. PQ3000 PQ5000 PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 21/90...
For 2mA inputs a connection monitoring (breakage) is implemented. An alarm state is signaled for the respective measurement channels if either the current transfomer is disconnected or the connection to the transformer is interrupted. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 22/90...
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Conductor cross sections of 1.0 up to 2.5mm Pairwise twisted connections in case of short cable lengths Shielded cables (shield grounded on one side only) in disturbed environment or in case of long cable lengths PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 23/90...
Potential for Fire or Burning. Do do not disassemble, crush, heat or burn the removed battery pack. Replace battery pack with a battery pack of the same type only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 24/90...
3 M4 screws. • 120° distribution over a circle of ø71.6mm • Thread length max. 8mm. Using longer screws may damage the GPS receiver. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 25/90...
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When connecting a GPS receiver for the first time or when it has been out of operation for a long time, it may take up to 1 hour for finding enough satellites for GPS receiver operation and thus for a reliable time synchronization. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 26/90...
Input voltage Input current System frequency 1 Works no. 2 Test and conformity marks 3 Assignment voltage inputs 4 Assignment current inputs 5 Assignment power supply 6 Load capacity relay outputs PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 27/90...
Test requirement: Magnitude of all connected voltages at least 5% of nominal, magnitude of all connected currents at least 0.2% of nominal. Possible results Correct sense of rotation Wrong sense of rotation Missing phase or magnitude too small PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 28/90...
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Required correction Cyclical exchange of the voltage connections: L1L3, L2L1, L3L2. As an alternative the sequence of all current may be changed as well (more effort required). PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 29/90...
Network settings of Standard interface Network settings of IEC61850 interface For a direct communication between device and PC both devices need to be in the same network when the subnet mask is applied: PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 30/90...
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Depending on the settings of the DHCP server the provided IP address can change on each reboot of the device. Thus it’s recommended to use the DHCP mode during commissioning only. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 31/90...
Protocols: http, Modbus/TCP, NTP Functionality of the LED's PQ3000 PQ5000 • LED left: Switched on as soon as a network connection exists (link) • LED right: Switched-on during communication with the device (activity) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 32/90...
For uniquely identifying Ethernet connections in a network, to each connection a unique MAC address is assigned. Compared to the IP address, which may be modified by the user at any time, the MAC address is statically. Standard Ethernet interface PQ3000 PQ5000 IEC61850 Ethernet-Schnittstelle PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 33/90...
Once the simulation is turned off, the device is switched off or the menu selection is changed, the device goes back to its initial configuration. Simulation is possible via webpage and as well via the local display. Simulation of digital outputs via device webpage PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 34/90...
If this password is no longer known the device must be sent back to the factory! Security system Security system Representation active deactivated / inactive Device display Web page PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 35/90...
The menu item chosen using , can be selected using OK. Repeat the procedure in possible submenus until the required information is displayed. Return to measurement display After 2 min. without interaction the menu is automatically closed and the last active measurement display is shown. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 36/90...
For displaying measurement information the device uses both numerical and numerical-graphical measurement displays. Examples Measurement information 2 measured quantities 4 measured quantities 2x4 measured quantities 2x4 measured quantities with min/max Graphical measurement display Further examples PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 37/90...
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Energy quadrants III+IV (H1) Fundamental component only ø I,II,III,IV Quadrants Average (of RMS values) Examples PQ3000: Meters with tariff and quadrant PQ5000: User mean values, trend PQ5000: User mean values, last information value PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 38/90...
• Bimetal current: Selection of the response time for determining bimetal currents • Meters | Standard meters: Tariff switching ON/OFF, meter resolution • Meters | User defined meters: Base quantities (Px,Qx,Q(H1)x,Sx,Ix), Tariff switching ON/OFF, meter resolution PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 39/90...
For configuration via web browser use the device homepage via http://<ip_addr>. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.101. This request works only if device and PC are in the same network when applying the subnet mask (examples). PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 40/90...
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Storing the current parameter settings of the WEB-GUI into the device Saving the device configuration to a storage media Attention: Modifications in the WEB-GUI, which haven’t been stored in the device, will not be written to the storage media. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 41/90...
10/12 cycles. The recording duration must not exceed 120s. The ripple control frequency is typically below 3 kHz and can be requested from the local energy provider. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 42/90...
The device stores PQ related data, such as PQ events or PQ statistic, in the standard format PQDIF in accordance with IEEE 1159.3. The corresponding files will be created periodically after midnight for the past day and provided in a hierarchical time structure (year, month, day) for download. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 43/90...
… directly be used as source for a digital output … be used as logic input for a monitoring function … be recorded as event or alarm in the appropriate lists on each changing PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 44/90...
Prewarning limit violated Alarm limit violated Alarm: Configured limit for ON Alarm: Configured limit for OFF Prewarning: Configured limit for ON Prewarning: Configured limit for OFF Breakage of measurement line detected PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 45/90...
• Visualization of the present state in the alarm list • Combining the states of all monitoring functions to create a summary alarm • Recording of state transitions as alarm or event in the appropriate lists PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 46/90...
<OK> key. So the active alarming will be stopped. But the alarm state of the summary alarm remains active until the alarm state no longer exists. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 47/90...
The chronology of the mean values is available via the menu Energy and is divided in two groups: • Pre-defined power mean values • User-defined mean values Selection of the mean values group PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 48/90...
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By selecting the bars you may read the associated values: • Mean-value • Min. RMS value within the interval • Max. RMS value within the interval Weekly display Weekly display: Reading Mean values in table format PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 49/90...
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• The number of displayable meter readings is limited to 25 • The time range of the mean values is limited to the present day resp. the present week. There is no possibility for navigation. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 50/90...
Displaying data locally The selection works in principle in the same way as with the WEB-GUI. There is the following difference: • The number of displayable events is limited to 25 PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 51/90...
• Half cycle RMS curves of all voltages, all currents, all voltages and currents • Curve shapes of all voltages, all currents, all voltages and currents Display matrix on the local display PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 52/90...
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As with the local GUI, recorded events are available in the form of a logbook. By selecting a list entry the graphical display of the measured values during this event is entered. List of disturbance recordings Graphical display of a disturbance recording PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 53/90...
The ened of the time range can be selected. The time range always starts and ends at 00:00h. In the overview you can directly select the standard to be used for assessment. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 54/90...
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Interharmonics U Daily statistic I Harmonics I Interharmonics I Voltage Current Flicker Pst Imbalance I Flicker Plt Imbalance U THD U Course of 10-min voltage values Statistical distribution of 10-s frequency values PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 55/90...
The content of the SD card cannot be read using a Windows PC. Thus before removing the SD card from the device, all data need to be read via Ethernet interface. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 56/90...
Manual download via the Service | PQ data | Download PQ data: The desired file can be selected from the file structure according to chapter 7.9.1. b) Automatic download using the SmartCollect PM20 software (not included in the scope of delivery) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 57/90...
ITIC curve, which contains all PQ events with their residual voltage and event duration. You may also create conformity reports, e.g. according to EN50150. Representation of a voltage dip, using the SmartCollect PM20 software PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 58/90...
If the user does not answer this query within 2 min. this dialogue is closed: The changed configuration will be stored and activated and then the last active measurement image is displayed again. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 59/90...
If the UPS option is implemented, the associated battery pack needs to be exchanged regularly. For more information see chapter 5.11. 8.4 Disposal The product must be disposed in compliance with local regulations. This particularly applies to the built-in battery. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 60/90...
Related to the nominal value of the basic quantity Additional uncertainty if neutral wire not connected (3-wire connections) • Voltage, power: 0.1% of measured value; load factor: 0.1° • Energy: Voltage influence x 2, angle influence x 2 PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 61/90...
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< 5% Ix 0.00 Phase angle U at least one voltage Ux < 5% Ux 120° Harmonics U, THD-U fundamental < 5% Ux 0.00 Specific levels depend on the device configuration PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 62/90...
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Minimum pulse width: 70…250ms Digital outputs via plug-in terminals Nominal voltage: 12 / 24 V DC (30 V max.) Nominal current: 50 mA (60 mA max.) 400 Ω … 1 MΩ Load capability: PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 63/90...
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9'600, 19'200, 38'400, 57'600, 115'200 Baud ≤ 32 Number of participants: Internal clock (RTC) Uncertainty: ± 2 minutes / month (15 up to 30°C) Synchronization: none, via Ethernet (NTP protocol) or Running reserve: > 10 years PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 64/90...
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• Device without display: ± 2 g Frequency range: 10 … 150 … 10 Hz, rate of frequency sweep: 1 octave/minute Number of cycles: 10 in each of the 3 axes PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 65/90...
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Modbus and Ethernet interface, must be removed. A possible high-voltage test between input and output circuits must be limited to 500V DC, otherwise electronic components can be damaged. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 66/90...
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-0003. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 67/90...
√ √ √ √ Fundamental reactive power Q(H1) ● ● √ √ Fundamental reactive power Q1(H1) ● ● √ √ Fundamental reactive power Q2(H1) ● ● √ Fundamental reactive power Q3(H1) PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 69/90...
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Angle between U3 and I3 Maximum ΔU <> Um ● ● √ √ √ √ √ Maximum ΔI <> Im ● ● √ √ √ ● Available via communication interface only PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 70/90...
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0.5 capacitive ... 1 ... 0.5 inductive in a non-ambiguous way. The reactive power factor QF gives the relation between reactive and apparent power. Example from the perspective of an energy consumer PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 71/90...
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This should be measured during a periodical control of the system using a mobile system. Another possibility to analyze fault conditions in a grid offers the method of the symmetrical components as described in A3. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 72/90...
In the harmonics range transformers normally change both, the amplitude and the phase of the signals to measure. It's valid: The higher the frequency of the harmonic, the higher its damping resp. phase shift. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 73/90...
By monitoring the current imbalance it's then possible to estimate if a capacitor failure is present. The maximum deviations are calculated in the same steps as the instantaneous values and therefore are arranged there (see A1). PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 74/90...
Unbalance factor voltage UR2/UR1 neg/pos IR2R1 Unbalance factor current IR2/IR1 neg/pos U0R1 Unbalance factor voltage U0/UR1 zero/pos I0R1 zero/pos Unbalance factor current I0/IR1 ø Average current with sign of P TRMS PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 77/90...
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TRMS OD2N U≥ Overdeviation voltage U2N TRMS OD3N U≥ Overdeviation voltage U3N TRMS OD12 U≥ Overdeviation voltage U12 TRMS OD23 U≥ Overdeviation voltage U23 TRMS OD31 U≥ Overdeviation voltage U31 TRMS PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 78/90...
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Max. Total Demand Distortion of I TDD_I1_MAX Max. Total Demand Distortion of I1 TDD_I2_MAX Max. Total Demand Distortion of I2 TDD_I3_MAX Max. Total Demand Distortion of I3 TS: Timestamp of occurrence, e.g. 2014/09/17 11:12:03 PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 79/90...
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(qg): Graphical quadrant information, e.g. (T): Associated tariff, e.g. „HT" or „LT“ (p): Phase reference of the selected quantity, e.g. „1 “ (mu): Unit of basic quantity (q): Quadrant information, e.g. „I+IV“ PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 80/90...
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Distortion of all voltages Graphic: Maximum values even harmonics 2 up to 50 + Total Harmonic HE_IX_MAX (as HO_IX) Distortion of all currents PHASOR Graphic: All current and voltage phasors with present load situation PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 81/90...
The monitoring function is reduced to one input only. The state of DIRECT the output corresponds to the input. The monitoring function is reduced to one input only. The state of INVERT the output corresponds to the inverted input. PM 1001608 000 06 Device handbook LINAX PQ3000-PQ5000 88/90...
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