Circutor CAVA-252 User Manual

Circutor CAVA-252 User Manual

Analyzer of power supply quality cava series

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ANALYZER OF POWER SUPPLY QUALITY
CAVA Series
(251 / 252 / 253)
USER'S MANUAL
( M98120201-03-03A )
CIRCUTOR S.A.
(c)

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  • Page 1 ANALYZER OF POWER SUPPLY QUALITY CAVA Series (251 / 252 / 253) USER’S MANUAL ( M98120201-03-03A ) CIRCUTOR S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 1 CONTENTS OF THE CAVA-251 USER’S MANUAL page BASIC INSTRUCTIONS...........................2 1.1.- Check the contents of your package ......................2 1.2.- Safety conditions ............................3 1.3.- Connection instructions ..........................3 MAIN FEATURES ............................4...
  • Page 3: Basic Instructions

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 2 1.- BASIC INSTRUCTIONS This manual is aimed to familiarize de user with the operation of the measuring analyzers model CAVA in order to get the best from its features.
  • Page 4: Safety Conditions

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 3 1.2.- Safety conditions The manual you hold in your hands contains information and warnings about the CAVA that the user should respect in order to guarantee a proper operation of all the instrument functions and keep its safety conditions.
  • Page 5: Main Features

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 4 2.- MAIN FEATURES CAVA series meters for the analysis of power supply quality are programmable instruments that measure, calculate and save in memory the main quality parameters of single-phase power systems.
  • Page 6: Cava Models

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 5 - OTHER FEATURES Low size instrument. True R.M.S. measuring mode. Recording of maximum and minimum value. Led for communication indication. Led for indication of recording process state (Store on/Store off) Capture of voltage sags and voltage dropouts.
  • Page 7: Variables Measured And Recorded By The Cava

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 6 4.- VARIABLES MEASURED AND RECORDED BY THE CAVA 4.1.- Instantaneous variables measured and calculated. VOLTAGE, RMS value.. t ( ) ∑ ( ) ∫ ⋅...
  • Page 8: Parameters Referred Power Supply Quality

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 7 4.2.- Parameters referred Power Supply Quality 4.2.1.- Harmonics The CAVA provides the measurement of the harmonic distortion of the voltage wave. This distortion can be referred either to the fundamental amplitude (%D) or to the RMS value of the signal (%THD).
  • Page 9: Voltage Sags

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 8 4.2.3.- Voltage sags Voltage sags are defined as these cases where the R.M.S. value of a voltage semicycle is lower a pre-defined voltage value. The CAVA will inform about the number of semicycles having a R.M.S. value lower than the preset value that have been detected.
  • Page 10: Data Recording In Memory (Automatic Mode)

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 9 5.- DATA RECORDING IN MEMORY (Automatic mode) 5.1.- Data recording The CAVA has an on-board clock, with date and time, that permits to program the automatic data recording in memory at regular time intervals.
  • Page 11: Installation And Startup

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 10 6.- INSTALLATION AND STARTUP The manual you hold in your hands contains information and warnings that the user should respect in order to guarantee a proper operation of all the instrument functions and keep its safety conditions.
  • Page 12: Cava Connection Procedure

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 11 6.2.- CAVA connection procedure Supply/Measurement Clamp connector Hold / Run led Communications led Hold / Run switch RS-232 Supply/Measurement: Voltage measurement is done from the own instrument’s supply.
  • Page 13: Operation Mode

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 12 7.- OPERATION MODE Before connecting the analyzer to a single-phase power system in order to record data or to transfer data to a P.C. check the “Hold/Run” switch to be at the right position.
  • Page 14: Setup Procedure

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 13 7.2.- Setup procedure A correct operation of the CAVA will depend on a right setup and connection actions. Parameters to be user-programmed through the appropriate PC software are following ones: Time: Time of the on-board analyzer clock.
  • Page 15 ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 14 Primary of the current transformer (CAVA-252 & CAVA-253): The primary of the ammeter clamp used for measuring must be set to obtain proper measured values.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 15 8.- SPECIFICATIONS Supply/measuring circuit Single-phase 230 V c.a. Voltage tolerance: ±15 % Frequency: 50 ... 60 Hz Burden ......3 VA Operation temperature range ..0 to 50 º C Current measurement ....
  • Page 17: Safety Considerations

    ----- Analyzer of power supply quality CAVA-251 / CAVA-252 / CAVA-253 ------- Page No. 16 9.- SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS The user should take into account all installation instructions referred sections INSTALLATION START-UP SPECIFICATIONS of this manual. Note that with the instrument powered on, the terminals could be dangerous to touching and cover opening actions or elements removal may allow accessing dangerous parts.

This manual is also suitable for:

Cava-251Cava-253

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