AR5. To get all necessary information about operation instructions and safety warnings of the portable analyzer AR5 consult its instruction manual (code M981504). According to the user’s choice, the analyzer stores in memory files with following extensions: *.A5F and/or, *.A5M “Standard”...
Before initiating this procedure, check than the AR5 battery is charged. Loading program action cannot be done whether the power supplier set is connected to the AR5, since the cartridge is to be connected to the input also used to connect the power supplier set.
3.3.- Energy saving The AR5 analyzer is equipped with a saving energy system in order to enlarge its operation autonomy. That way, if no key is pressed for at least 5 minutes, the display is automatically off. The analyzer continues the recording data process but nothing appears on display.
An indication of the type of data being displayed is shown at the upper right corner. Data visualization screens of AR5 analyzer working with the flicker program are the same ones that ones described in the AR5 manual. 4.1.- Base screen 4.1.1.- Screen of instantaneous values...
(see section 5.5.-) Time and Date. (time/date): Readout of present time and date. For any modification, see section 5.1.4.- CLOCK: Internal clock. 4.1.2.- Screen of maximum and minimum values AR5 FLICKER Vp-n kvarL kvarC P.F.
4.2.2.- Visualization of 3 parameters in a big size mode Three instantaneous parameters of your choice can be bigger-size displayed for a clearer reading. INST AR5 FLICKER Vp-n Vp-n Vp-n 25 / 06 / 95 17 : 31 : 29 NOTE : The 3 parameters to be displayed can be selected as follows: a.- Pressing: SET -->...
4.2.3.- Bar graphs Simultaneous graphic representation on display of the three phases (L1, L2 & L3) of the selected parameter. AR5 FLICKER INST 25 / 06 / 95 17 : 31 : 29 NOTE : Both the parameter to be displayed and the graphic scale can be selected as follows: a.- Press: SET -->...
-------------- Supply network analyzer AR.5 - Flicker program ----------- Page nº 4.2.4.- Oscilloscope The display concurrently shows the waveforms of voltage and current of each phase (L1, L2 & L3). 4.2.4.1.- Three phase: Voltage - Current. Above each wave form the R.M.S. values of the captured cycle are shown, both for the voltage and the current waves.
Preset date 4.3.- Warning messages Some warning messages can appear at the visualization screens. These messages inform about the AR5 performance: STOP: The analyzer is not recording data. TRIG?: Trigger conditions are not met. No data is being recorded. M. Full: Memory is full.
Page nº 5.- PROGRAMMING THE AR5 To accessing AR5 setup options press the key [SET]. The analyzer will then inquiry for a password that consists of a key sequence to be pressed (the user has 15 seconds to press this sequence):...
-------------- Supply network analyzer AR.5 - Flicker program ----------- Page nº 5.1.- SETUP menu The AR5 meter can be user-configured to different performances involving its data analysis and recording modes, as it is followed shown: SETUP MEASURE RECORD SETUP menu.
AR5 analyzer (Never directly connect the 5 A signal to the AR5.). For this case, the C.T. primary must be set at the primary value of the C.T. used for measuring purposes.
Parameters stored by the AR5 when selecting an special File 5.1.2.1.- PERIOD: recording period All values measured by the AR5 can be periodically saved in memory. The recording period (time period between each record) is user-definable. Each record consists of the average values measured during the pre-defined period.
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-------------- Supply network analyzer AR.5 - Flicker program ----------- Page nº • LEVEL: Lets to set the trigger for a parameter, as well as its maximum and minimum range-limiting values. - PARAM: Choice of the parameter for the trigger condition: (rotary input). - Select with keys [6] or [5] the desired parameter: Vp-p, Vp-n, A, kW, kvarL, kvarC, PF, Hz, kVA, Auto (None).
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AR5. ADDITIONAL NOTES: a) The AR5 will save data in memory only when both TRIGGER conditions are met: Time (ON-OFF) and Parameter (maximum and minimum). If any condition is not met, no value is stored to memory (STORE OFF state). In case that trigger conditions are void (ON &...
Whether the name of the working file is change, previous file will not be deleted, since several files can be at the same time saved in the AR5 internal memory provided these are differently named. All data will be automatically saved in this file until a new one is opened.
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-------------- Supply network analyzer AR.5 - Flicker program ----------- Page nº File type Extension Record length AR5 256kb AR5 1Mb Standard 200 bytes 13.3 days 52 days − − Custom 4*no.par+10 bytes 256000 1000000 days days º º Flicker 98 bytes...
Delete the existing file: SET -> FILES -> DELETE. • Modify the parameters to be saved: SET -> RECORD -> PARAM • Enable the AR5 data recording process: SET -> RUN -> Run • Exit SETUP. 2. If you want to change the file name.
Through keys [6], [5] the value of the selected position is modified. - [ENTER] to validate the total value or [ESC] to exit with no modification. 5.1.4.- CLOCK: Internal clock Set here the AR5 internal clock: date / time. When selecting this option the present values are shown on display: CLOCK...
A confirmation is requested: “Recall Setup sure <yes> or <no>“. With keys [4] & [3] select yes or no, and then press [ENTER]. A “Standard” operation program for the AR5 is available to be user-recalled. Its features are: - C.T. Ratio (SET + A) - V.T.
[ENTER] to validate the choice or [ESC] to exit with no modification. 5.2.2.- CONTRAST: Screen contrast The user can here vary the contrast of the AR5 display: With the [4] you can intensify the display contrast and with the key [3] this...
-------------- Supply network analyzer AR.5 - Flicker program ----------- Page nº 5.4.- FILES Menu Non-volatile AR5 internal memory is storing data up to its maximum capacity. Once full, neither new data will not be saved in, nor stored data will be lost (provided no incorrect operation is done).
Take into account that this action will mean all stored data to be deleted. Note: Do not turn the AR5 off during the memory format process, otherwise the display will show an error message and the process should be redone.
8.- TECHNICAL SERVICE For any inquiry about the instrument operation mode or in case of malfunction, you can contact CIRCUTOR S.A.’s technical service. CIRCUTOR S.A. - Aftersales Service Lepanto, 49 08223 - TERRASSA (SPAIN)
-------------- Supply network analyzer AR.5 - Flicker program ----------- Page nº A.- QUICK GUIDE (AR5 - Flicker) Menu Description Options Standard Setup Measure Circuit Choice type of measuring circuit. Three phase Three phase Aron Tr. Rel Rel. V Voltage transformers ratio...
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