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PMC-690 Hand-Held Power Quality Analyzer User Manual Version: V1.0A Aug 27, 2018...
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The information contained in this Manual is believed to be accurate at the time of publication; however, CET assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice. Please consult CET or your local representative for latest product specifications.
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CET Electric Technology DANGER Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe injury or death and/or equipment damage. Installation, operation and maintenance of the meter should only be performed by qualified, competent personnel that have the appropriate training and experience with high voltage and current devices.
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This warranty is on a return to factory for repair basis. CET does not accept liability for any damage caused by meter malfunctions. CET accepts no responsibility for the suitability of the meter to the application for which it was purchased.
CET Electric Technology Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................5 Glossary ..............................8 Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................9 1.1 Overview ............................ 9 1.2 Features ............................9 1.3 Getting more information ......................13 Chapter 2 Installation ..........................14 2.1 Appearance ..........................14 2.2 Unit Dimensions ........................
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CET Electric Technology 4.3.16 RMS Change Detection ....................42 4.4 Data Logging ..........................42 4.4.1 Device Log and SOE Log ....................42 4.4.2 Statistical Data Recorder (SDR) ..................42 4.4.3 Max./Min. Log ....................... 43 4.4.4 Pst Log ........................... 43 4.4.5 Plt Log ........................... 44 4.4.6 Waveform Recorder (WFR) ...................
CET Electric Technology Glossary = Present Demand = Disturbance Waveform Recorder FIFO = First In First Out Fund. = Fundamental = Giga Byte = Global Positioning System = High-Speed = nth order Harmonic, integer multiple (n) of the Fundamental Frequency (50Hz or 60Hz)
Chapter 1 Introduction This manual explains how to use the PMC-690 Advanced Power Quality Analyzer. This chapter provides an overview of the PMC-690 Analyzer and summarizes many of its key features. 1.1 Overview The PMC-690 Hand-Held Power Quality Analyzer is CET’s latest offer to assist engineers to diagnose the PQ events at site as it provides advanced functionality by combining Class 0.1 accuracy and advanced...
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CET Electric Technology Power Quality Features IEC 61000-4-30 Class A IEC 61000-4-7, IEC 61000-4-15 Transients, Dips, Swells, Interruptions, Rapid Voltage Changes (RVC) and In-rush Current monitoring Harmonic analysis up to 63 Disturbance Waveform Recording (DWR) ...
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CET Electric Technology Harmonic and Interharmonic measurements K-Factor for Current, Crest Factor for Current and Voltage U and I THD, TOHD, TEHD rd # U and I Individual Harmonics (%HD) from 2 to 63 rd # U and I Individual Interharmonics (%IHD) from 1 to 63 ...
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CET Electric Technology Max/Min Recorder (MMR) Log 4 records (20 parameters/recorder) with timestamp Logging of Max./Min. values for real-time measurements such as V, I, kW, kvar, kVA, PF, Freq., Unbalance, K-factor, THD Two log transfer modes: Manual: Max./Min. Since Last Reset/Before Last Reset Automatic: Max./Min.
Time Synchronization Battery-backed real-time clock @ 6ppm(≤ 0.5s/day) Time Sync. via Modbus SNTP 1.3 Getting more information Additional information is available from CET via the following sources: Visit www.cet-global.com Contact your local representative Contact CET directly via email or telephone...
Chapter 2 Installation Caution Installation of the PMC-690 should only be performed by qualified, competent personnel that have the appropriate training and experience with high voltage and current devices. The meter must be installed in accordance with all local and national electrical codes.
CET Electric Technology 2.2 Unit Dimensions Figure 2-2 Unit Dimensions 2.3 Wiring Connections Please read this section carefully before installation and choose the correct wiring method for your power system. The following wiring modes are supported: Single-Phase Connection ...
CET Electric Technology Figure 2-3 Single-Phase 2-Wire Connection 2.3.2 3-Phase 3-Wire Delta Connection Please consult the serial number label to ensure that the Voltage and Current input is less than or equal to the meter’s input specification. Figure 2-4 3-Phase 3-Wire Delta Connection 2.3.3 3-Phase 4-Wire 2.5E-2PT Connection...
CET Electric Technology Chapter 3 Front Panel Interface The PMC-690 is equipped with a stunning, 640x480, TFT Color, LCD Display. The following figure illustrates PMC-690's Main Display, which is the first screen shown upon device power on. Figure 3-1 Main Display 3.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons...
CET Electric Technology 3.3 Front Panel User Interface The following table provides an overview of this display hierarchy. Category Topics Pages Real Time Metering PQ Insight Power Quality...
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CET Electric Technology Energy Demand Spectrum/Table Harmonics Power...
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CET Electric Technology IH Spectrum IH Table Trend Trend/SDR Trend SOE Log Record Device Log Event Summary EN50160...
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CET Electric Technology Max./Min. Basic Device Setup Storage...
The predicted demand is typically used for pre-alarm and helps users reducing power consumption. PMC-690 also provides recording of Max. Demand of Present and last month. The PMC-690 has the following setup parameters which can set via communication or through the Front Panel: Setup Parameter...
Table 4-3 Demand Parameters 4.2 Setpoints The PMC-690 comes standard with 40 user programmable setpoints which provide extensive control by allowing a user to initiate an action in response to a specific condition. There are 24 Standard Setpoints and 16 High-Speed Setpoints. Typical setpoint applications include alarming, fault detection and power quality monitoring.
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CET Electric Technology Figure 4-2 Under Setpoint The Setpoints can be programmed over communications and have the following setup parameters: Setup Parameter Definition Options 0=Over Setpoint* Setpoint Type Specify the monitoring condition -- Over Setpoint, Under Setpoint. 1=Under Setpoint Setpoint Parameter Specify the parameter to be monitored.
4.3 Power Quality Parameters 4.3.1 Power Frequency The PMC-690 is capable of measuring Frequency accurate to ±0.005Hz or 0.01%. The measurement range is ±15% of f , which is 40Hz to 60Hz for 50Hz system and 48 Hz to 72Hz for 60Hz system.
CET Electric Technology 4.3.4 Supply Voltage Dips/Swells and Interruption The PMC-690 supports the detection of the Supply Voltage Dips/Swells and Interruption using a method that is in accordance with Section 5.4 of IEC 61000-4-30 Standard for Class A performance. The PMC-690 provides Dip/Swell and Interruption detection for voltage quality monitoring on a per phase basis and records an event in the SOE Log, which includes the event timestamp, event type, event characteristics and ITIC/SEMI F47 curve.
Figure 4-4 WFR of a Dip Event 4.3.5 Voltage Interruptions The PMC-690 supports the detection of Voltage Interruptions using a method that is in accordance with Section 5.5 of IEC 61000-4-30 Standard for Class A performance. 4.3.5.1 Voltage Interruption Evaluation...
IEC 61000-4-30 with a maximum resolution of 40µs (@50Hz) for the standard. The PMC-690 provides transient detection for voltage quality monitoring and records an event in the SOE Log, which includes the event timestamp event type, and event characteristics. In addition, transient would trigger WFR, DWR and RMS Recorder.
CET Electric Technology 4.3.7 Supply Voltage Unbalance The PMC-690 provides both the Zero Sequence and Negative Sequence Voltage and Current Unbalance measurements using Symmetrical Components and in accordance with Section 5.7 of IEC 61000-4-30 Standard for Class A performance. (Negative Sequence Unbalance) ...
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▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Table 4-12 Voltage and Current Harmonics and Interharmonics Measurements 4.3.8.2 Power Harmonics The following table illustrates the Power Harmonic measurements available on the PMC-690: kW/kvar/kVA TH ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ PF TH kW/kvar/kVA Fundamental ▪...
120s. The PMC-690 provides 3 groups of waveform recorder for MSV in accordance with Section 5.10 of IEC 61000-4-30 Standard for Class A performance. Each MSV WR will be recorded in SOE Log and EN50160 report.
The characteristic parameter of the rapid voltage change is the difference between the steady-state value reached after the change and the initial steady-state value. The PMC-690 provides the ability to capture RVC in accordance with the IEC 61000-4-30 Standard and records in SOE Log and High-speed Recording with event timestamp, event type, and event characteristics.
CET Electric Technology example, the voltage tolerance is 0.5% that is the allowable fluctuation max voltage is 0.005Vll nominal. Steady-State Duration Duration to reach the steady-state condition. 1 to 50 (x0.1s), 10* Minimum voltage step change between two steady-state Min. of V Change Step 1 to 1000 (x0.001Udin), 50*...
For a complete definition of the non-conformity level for each of the following EN50160 parameters, please refer to the EN50160 Standard document. The PMC-690 can measure, summarize data and statistics relevant data in accordance with the EN50160 standard. In addition, the device is capable of creating a report per week for the following PQ parameters and the report can be stored for one year.
PMC-690’s Front Panel can display ITIC or SEMI F47 curve for PQ Events. Navigate to SOE Log page in the Front Panel, move cursor to curve in the Front Panel to display ITIC or SEMI F47 curve.
4.4 Data Logging 4.4.1 Device Log and SOE Log The PMC-690’s Device Log and SOE Log can store up to 1024 events in its non-volatile memory. The Device Log consists of such events as power-on, power-off, sites management and setup changes for...
Table 4-24 Setup Parameters for Max./Min. Log 4.4.4 Pst Log The PMC-690’s Pst Log can store up to 52560 events per 10 minutes about voltage Pst in its non-volatile memory. Each event record includes the event classification, its relevant parameter values and a timestamp in 1ms resolution.
CET Electric Technology 4.4.5 Plt Log The PMC-690’s Plt Log can store up to 4380 events per 2 hours about voltage Plt in its non-volatile memory. Each event record includes the event classification, its relevant parameter values and a timestamp in 1ms resolution.
Figure 4-13 Disturbance Waveform Recorder 4.4.8 RMS Log The PMC-690’s RMS Log can store up to 500 events for each monitoring site in its non-volatile memory. The RMS Log records RMS @1/2 cycle for parameters including 3-phase Voltage and 3-phase Current.
COMTRADE format in its 16GB removable SD card. All record can be stored for about half a year and will not suffer any loss in the event of a power failure. The PMC-690 can store following standard data with PQDIF format.
4.5 Site Management and Monitoring The PMC-690 provides function of managing up to 8 sites that is capable of recording and saving a maximum of 50 monitoring records each in the device non-volatile memory. Users just need to load the sites information and parameters that are configured before testing and therefore greatly improve the efficiency.
Figure 4-18 Setup Start/End Mode for Sites via Front Panel 4.6 Time Synchronization The PMC-690 provides timestamps for all recorded data so it's extremely important for the clock to be properly configured to achieve precise events time stamping for energy and power quality analysis.
PC for establishing a connection. 4.7.2 USB Port The PMC-690 comes standard with an USB port for data transfer to the USB storage device. After inserting a reliable USB drive into the USB port, the system would detect the drive and users can transfer data, waveform logs as well as event logs via the user friendly interface in the Front Panel.
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CET Electric Technology Max. Demand of Last Time /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/Demand/last Energy /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/Energy Max. /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/Max Min. /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/Min Pst Log /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/pst/ Plt Log /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/plt/ EN50160 /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/EN50160 PQDIF /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/PQDIF/ PQDIF Internal DR /data/site/site n/20230414_071155/pqdifStatRecord/... Site Events...
Chapter 5 Modbus Register Map This chapter provides a complete description of the Modbus register map (Protocol Version 3.0) for the PMC-690 Advanced Utility Power Quality Analyzer to facilitate the development of 3 party Modbus RTU communications driver for accessing information on the PMC-690.
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CET Electric Technology 0078 Plt Timestamp - Millisecond UINT32 0080 Flagging Status of Real-time Data Bitmap 0081~0092 Reserved 0093 Standard Setpoint Status Bitmap 0095~0109 Reserved Bitmap 0111 HS Setpoint Status Bitmap 0113 Reserved 0115 Dips Counter UINT32 0117 Swells Counter...
Device / SOE Log generated and will roll over to 0 if its current value is 0xFFFFFFFF. Since the Device /SOE Log Pointer is a 32-bit value and the Device / SOE Log capacity is relatively small with only 1024 entries in the PMC-690, an assumption has been made that the Device / SOE Log pointer will never roll over.
CET Electric Technology 5.4.4 Harmonic Power Register Property Description Format Unit 28000 Float 28002 Float 28004 Float 28006 kW Total TH Float 28008 kvara Float 28010 kvarb Float 28012 kvarc Float 28014 kvar Total TH Float 28016 kVAa Float 28018...
CET Electric Technology Notes: When the Wiring Mode is Delta, the phase voltages demand, kWs demand, kvars demand and kVAs demand have no meaning, and their registers are reserved. 5.5.2 Predicted Demand Register Address Property Description Format Unit 3900 Float...
* Writing n to the Device Log Pointer register will update the Device Log Buffer with Device Log Events from pointer positions from n to n+9. Table 5-22 Device Log Buffer Notes: The PMC-690’s Device Log can store up to 1024 events, if there are more than 1024 events, the newest event will replace the oldest event on a FIFO basis.
* Writing n to the SOE Log Pointer register will update the SOE Log Buffer with SOE Log Events at pointer positions from n to n+9. Table 5-24 SOE Log Buffer Note: The PMC-690’s SOE Log can store up to 1024 events and if there are more than 1024 events, the latest event will replace the oldest event on a FIFO basis. Offset...
CET Electric Technology +510~+517 Data Item #64 * Writing n to the SDR Log X Pointer register will update the SDR Log X Buffer with the SDR Log X Record at pointer position n. Table 5-27 SDR Log Buffer Structure Notes: The data items can be configured as any real-time data.
CET Electric Technology Month Hour Minute Second +3~+4 Max. or Min. Value Table5-32 MM Data Item Data Structure Notes: The formats of data Items are defined in Appendix A. For example, the Parameter#1 number is set to 10001, the statistical records data item # 1’s data type (register address 35800) is automatically updated to 6, represents a 32-bit floating-point...
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CET Electric Technology 24216 Freq Wide Conclusion UINT32 0=Pass, 1=Failed Number of valid intervals in which the freq deviates from 24218 Freq N2 UINT32 the nominal by more than user defined wide limit 24220 Freq (1 - N2/N) Float 24222...
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CET Electric Technology 24322 U Unbalance (1 - N1/N) Float 24324 U Unbalance Max. Float Maximum/Minimum/CP95 24326 U Unbalance Min. Float voltage unbalance value over 1 week 24328 U Unbalance CP95 Float 24320 Harmonic Conclusion UINT32 0=Pass, 1=Failed 24332 Harmonic N Valid...
CET Electric Technology 41031 Order of Harmonic Calculation UINT16 2 to 63* 41032~41033 Reserved 0*=5A (50A) @10mV/A 1=20A@10mV/A 2=200A@1mV/A 41035 CT Clamp Specification UINT16 3=500A @1mV/A 4=500A(550A) @1mV/A 5=5kA @0.1mV/A 41036 Frequency UINT16 0=50Hz*, 1=60Hz *Default Table 5-43 Basic Setup Parameters Notes: The CT Polarity register defines the polarity for the Current Inputs as illustrated in the following table.
This string parameter may be up to 10 characters long and specifies the Logon Password to login the “Source Email” account. For example, if the password is “PMC-690”, set the parameter as “50 4D 43 2D 36 38 30 69 00 00” where the two zero characters “00 00”...
0* to 9999 s 41708 Trigger UINT32 0=Disabled* 41710 Reserved *Default Table 5-52 Setpoint Setup Parameters Notes: The PMC-690 provides the following setpoint parameters: Parameter Parameter Parameter ULN* U TEHD kW Exp. Total Demand ULL* I THD kvar Exp. Total Demand...
CET Electric Technology 45595 Parameter UINT32 See Table 5-53 above 0=Disabled* 45597 Type UINT16 1=Over Setpoint 2=Under Setpoint 45598 Active Limit Float Default=0 HS Setpoint 45600 Inactive Limit Float Default=0 45602 Active Delay UINT16 0* to 9999 cycle 45603 Inactive Delay...
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CET Electric Technology 5.8.10.2 SDR #2 Setup Register Property Description Format Range/Options Default 46000 Recording Interval UINT16 0 to 60 min 0=Stop-When-Full 46001 Recording Mode UINT16 1=First-In-First-Out 46002 Number of Parameters UINT16 0 to 64 46003 Parameter #1 UINT16 Ua HD00...
CET Electric Technology Notes: The Self-Read Time supports the following two options: A zero value means that the Self-Read will take place at 00:00 of the first day of each month. A non-zero value means that the Self-Read will take place at a specific time and day based on the formula: Self-Read Time = (Day x 100 + Hour) where 0 ≤...
Table 5-63 EN50160 Parameters Setup 5.8.13 Trend Log Setup The Trend Log is displayed on the PMC-690's Front Panel Interface. Up to 12 parameters can be displayed at the same time. The Trend Log parameters must be part of the SDR Log.
5.9 Time Registers There are two sets of Time registers supported by the PMC-690 - Year / Month / Day / Hour / Minute / Second (Registers # 60000 to 60002 for 6-digit addressing and Registers # 9000 to 9002 for 5-digit addressing) and UNIX Time (Registers # 60004 to 600005 for 6-digit addressing and Registers # 9004 to 9005 for 5-digit addressing).
9850 Remaining Memory UNIT16 Units: MB Table 5-69 Meter Information Notes: The Meter Model appears in registers 60200 to 60219 and contains the ASCII encoding of the string “PMC-690” as shown in the following table. Offset Address Value(Hex) ANSCII 60200...
Char Devtag 2 40690 Voltage Level Char Devtag 3 Table 5-71 Device Tag Information Notes: However, the PMC-690's Front Panel Interface supports the display of up to 39 characters only. 5.10.3 Circuit Tag Information Register Property Description Format Note 52000...
CET Electric Technology Appendix A - Data ID SDR Data ID Key ID Parameters 50-cycle 150-cycle 10-min 2-hour 10001 20001 30001 FREQ 10002 20002 30002 10003 20003 30003 10004 20004 30004 10005 20005 30005 10006 20006 30006 Uln Avg. 10007...
CET Electric Technology Appendix B - Event Classification Device Event Classification Event Sub- Description Value Scale/Option Classification Classification Power On None Power Off None Change System Parameters None Change Secret Parameters None 0= Set Clock via Front Panel Set Clock...
CET Electric Technology WFR Triggered by High-speed Setpoint UNIT32: HS Setpoint Number Reserved WFR Triggered by Rapid Voltage Changes None WFR Triggered by Inrush Current None Triggered WFR Manually None Triggered WFR by Timer UNIT32: 0~7=Sub RMS Change DWR Triggered by RMS Change...
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CET Electric Technology UINT32: Location 0=UpStream, 1=DownStream Dips Location Detective UINT32: Reliability 0=Low, 1=Middle, 2=High FP32: Disturbance Max./Min. (%) UINT32: Duration (μs) 0X82: Transient Voltage Transient FP32: Ua Disturbance (%) FP32: Ub Disturbance (%) FP32: Uc Disturbance (%) Inrush Ia Active...
CET Electric Technology Appendix C - Technical Specifications Voltage Inputs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) Voltage Range 5V to 600V Burden <0.1VA per phase PT Ratio Primary 1-1,000,000V Secondary 1-690V V4 Primary 1-1,000,000V V4 Secondary 1-400V Frequency 40Hz-60Hz @ 50Hz 48Hz-72Hz @ 60Hz...
CET Electric Technology Appendix E - Standards Compliance Power Quality Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public EN 50160 distribution systems General guide on harmonics and interharmonics measurements and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment IEC 61000-4-7 connected thereto...
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