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- Page 1 PQube 3 Installation Manual PQube® 3 Power Analyzer Installation Manual Revision 3.1 Power Standards Lab 980 Atlantic Ave © 2008-2019 Power Standards Lab Alameda CA 94501 USA www.PowerSensorsLtd.com Page 1 of 48...
- Page 2 LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. PSL shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. If you do not accept this limitation on liability, please return the product to PSL prior to use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PQube 3 Installation Manual /1 Introduction What is a PQube® 3? ......................5 What software do you need? Which power configurations are supported? How do I power my PQube 3? Easy operation and communication with PQube 3? How is the PQube 3 Unique? .................... 7 Overview of PQube3 models and modules ............... - Page 4 PQube 3 Installation Manual 2.2.9 Installing Your PM1 Power Supply Module 2.2.10 Installing Your UPS Module 2.2.11 Installing Split Core Current Transformers (CTs) 2.2.12 Connecting the ENV2 environmental probes 2.2.13 Installing Your MS1 Sync Module (if GPS synchronization needed) Wiring Diagrams Wiring diagram for PQube 3v ..................
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Page 5: Introduction
The PQube 3 can monitor power and energy on several circuits. The PQube 3 when equipped with PSL ultra-precise CTs, is fully compliant with IEC 61000-4-30, edition 3 Class A certified requirements and can be used as a revenue grade Class 0.2 energy meter. -
Page 6: What Software Do You Need
PQube 3 Installation Manual What software do you need? You don’t need special software to use your PQube 3. It records all data on internal memory plus a removable microSD card. No special software is required – just open the GIF picture files with standard image programs, Microsoft Word®... -
Page 7: How Is The Pqube 3 Unique
No software. Open data. – No specific software is required. All the data that the PQube 3 records are in standard easy to understand open formats. No need to buy or lease software from PSL, or pay a fee to see or use your data. -
Page 8: Overview Of Pqube3 Models And Modules
PQube 3 Installation Manual 1.3 Overview of PQube3 models and modules PQube 3 comes in four versions: 1.3.1 PQube 3 The PQube 3 is the most popular model (more details below) in the family. It is easy to setup and comes from the factory with a default setup so you can “plug and go”... -
Page 9: Pqube 3V
PQube 3 Installation Manual 1.3.3 PQube 3v If you are focusing purely on voltage compliance the PQube 3v is the best value: It connects the mains voltage directly at up to 600VAC nominal. The unit does a great job verifying electricity delivered at the point of common coupling (PCC), as well as diagnosing equipment malfunctions. -
Page 10: Modules And Accessories
PQube 3 Installation Manual 1.3.5 Modules and Accessories Each PQube 3 comes standard with the following features: Three AC mains voltage channels Eight current channels (for CTs with 0.333V secondary), 14 channels for PQube 3e Four analog input channels for additional signals (for example, the output of a power supply) ... - Page 11 PQube 3 Installation Manual Below is an overview of the PQube 3 family and accessories. The left hand connected modules include the GPS, relay module and those for measuring the secondary of current transformers. The right hand modules are power supply and power backup. The accessories include various attenuators, split core CTs and environmental probes.
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Page 12: Overview Of Pqube 3 Ports, Connections And Controls
PQube 3 Installation Manual 1.4 Overview of PQube 3 Ports, Connections and Controls Coin-cell battery (keeps real time clock 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 port. 48V PoE compatible. alive when instrument power is lost) USB-1 High-Speed USB 2.0 port for USB USB-2 Standard USB 1.0 port for use ONLY with ENV2 hard drives and adjacent microSD card environmental probes. -
Page 13: Choosing Modules
The UPS2 backup module provides extended power backup (up to three hours) controlling up to three PSL XB1 lead acid battery packs (60 min/pack). The UPS3 is identical and also includes outputs to backup 5 watts of accessories. Both units offer a wide temperature range (25°C~60°C) for... -
Page 14: Measure Currents From Secondary Of Current Transformers (Cti-1A/Cti-5A)
PQube 3 Installation Manual 1.5.3 Measure currents from secondary of current transformers (CTI- 1A/CTI-5A) Your PQube 3 comes standard with 8 current channels which are compatible with CTs with 0.333V secondary. But if you need to measure CTs with 1A or 5A secondary wires for your application, use the CTI Current Transformer Input module. -
Page 15: Relay Extension Module For Load Shedding (Rm8)
PQube 3 Installation Manual 1.5.5 Relay Extension Module for load shedding (RM8) You can now turn your PQube 3 into a powerful controller, and command the shedding of loads to protect your main distribution circuit from tripping. The RM8 extension relay module snaps easily to your PQube3 (also PQube 3e) and its 8 relays are fully programmable. -
Page 16: Synchronize Your Pqube 3 Clock To Gps Time
PQube 3 Installation Manual 1.5.7 Synchronize your PQube 3 clock to GPS time Your PQube 3 can synchronize its time clock to GPS, which provides better than 1 microsecond accuracy. This is useful for Class A measurements, or if you need to make phasor measurements with a microPMU. -
Page 17: Unpacking Your Pqube 3
PQube 3 Installation Manual 2 Installing Your PQube 3 2.1 Unpacking your PQube 3 Verify that your package contents are complete: 1 PQube 3 1 USB thumb drive (contains manual, quickstart guide, setup file, Configurator program, Report Writer program) ... -
Page 18: Include Overcurrent Protection And A Disconnecting Device
PQube 3 Installation Manual Example installation: MS1 module on left PQube 3 (main module) PM1/PM2 Module UPS1 Module side of PQube 3 on right side of on far right PQube 3 side 2.2.3 Include overcurrent protection and a disconnecting device An external overcurrent protection device, such as a fuse or a circuit breaker, must be installed on each mains connection. -
Page 19: Connect Your Pqube 3 To The Power Supply
PQube 3 Installation Manual The operator must be protected from the hazardous screw terminal blocks by a barrier. The screw terminal blocks must be made “not ”, as defined in UL /IEC 61010-1 6.2, using an enclosure or barrier that meets the rigidity requirements of ACCESSIBLE UL /IEC 61010-1 8.1 and that requires a tool to remove. - Page 20 PQube 3 Installation Manual PQube 3 power supply terminals The instrument power terminals (45 and 46) on the front of your PQube 3 must be connected to 24VAC (±20%) or 24–48VDC (±20%), supplied by a certified isolating power supply. WARNING: Applying voltages outside of this range can cause permanent damage to your PQube 3.
- Page 21 PQube 3 Installation Manual By default, the UPS timer interval is 5 minutes. However, you can choose the operating duration by writing a value in your Setup.ini file. The value can be set from 3 to 30 minutes. This guarantees that there will be enough charge in the battery to record several successive power interruptions.
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Page 22: Connecting The Wires
0,5 newton-meters (5 inch-pounds) of torque. Observe all voltage ratings and limits. For connections, PSL recommends wire ferrules for stranded wire, such as Panduit F77 series, for example Panduit F77-6-M. Figure 1: Your PQube meets all IEC requirements for high-... - Page 23 PQube 3 Installation Manual Maximum voltages Connection Measurement Maximum Limitations and remarks Category current PQube 3 terminals 600 Vrms, CAT III L1, L2, L3, N Corresponds to 480V L-N / 830V L-L max for 3-phase, 4- wire Wye/Star systems. Corresponds to 600V L-L max for 3-phase, 3-wire Delta systems.
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Page 24: Connect Mains Ac Voltage Wires
PQube 3 Installation Manual 2.2.7 Connect mains AC voltage wires The large high voltage terminal block on the back of your PQube 3 is removable. Refer to the wiring diagrams on page 32 and use the appropriate wiring scheme for your power configuration. IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to install the Earth conductor. -
Page 25: Protect Antenna Terminals From Lightning
PQube 3 Installation Manual 2.2.8 Protect antenna terminals from lightning If you install an antenna in an outdoor location where it may be exposed to lightning, you must include a properly installed UL-497C-listed lightning protection device on the antenna cable and the antenna must be reliably earthed. -
Page 26: Installing Split Core Current Transformers (Cts)
PQube 3 Installation Manual 2.2.11 Installing Split Core Current Transformers (CTs) Note: you can skip this chapter if you are installing a PQube 3v (voltage monitor) Your PQube 3 records AC current by measuring the secondary circuit of a current transformer (CT). When installing current transformers, it is important to match the phases to the voltage inputs and current input (connect the L1 voltage input and the L1 current sensor to the same conductor). - Page 27 NIST-Traceable calibration certificate and table which you can upload to your PQube 3. PSL Ultra-Precise CTs are UL listed and utilize a 0.333V secondary to match your PQube 3’s current input terminals. A burden resistor is built into the CT so you do not need to worry about hazardous open circuit voltages.
- Page 28 Connect the shield conductor to ground. If using another manufacturer’s CTs, verify which wires are positive and negative before installing them. Clamp the CT around the conductor. For all PSL CTs, the label faces towards the source. To load From source FCT-XX-3000A Flexible Current Sensor Installing Split Core CTs with 0.333V...
- Page 29 PQube 3 Installation Manual Nominal 30 A to 3000 A measurement range Typical amplitude accuracy: ±0.5% rdg Typical angle accuracy: ±1 deg No magnetic hysteresis (saturation or non-linearity) Calibrated to match PQube 3 impedance Installing CTs at the secondary of measuring current transformers (1A or 5A secondary) If you will be monitoring the 1A or 5A secondary of existing metering CTs, you will need to use the CTI-1A or the CTI-5A module.
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Page 30: Connecting The Env2 Environmental Probes
(OCV) will develop across the opening. In this condition, typical OCV values can range from hundreds to thousands of volts. For this reason, PSL offers CTs exclusively with 0.333V secondary. Our CTs include a built-in burden resistor in the secondary circuit so that the current always has a path to flow through. -
Page 31: Installing Your Ms1 Sync Module (If Gps Synchronization Needed)
The optional MS1 Sync Module connects to the left side of your PQube 3; just snap it in. Connect the module before supplying power to your PQube 3. The MS1 Sync Module interfaces with the PSL GPS1 module using a special 8-pin cable at the MS1 module and an RJ45 connection at the GPS1 receiver. -
Page 32: Wiring Diagrams
PQube 3 Installation Manual 3 Wiring Diagrams 3.1 Wiring diagram for PQube 3v PQube 3v measures voltage only so connections DO NOT include CTs Page 32 of 48... -
Page 33: Wiring Diagrams (Pqube 3, Pqube 3E, Pqube 3R)
PQube 3 Installation Manual 3.2 Wiring Diagrams (PQube 3, PQube 3e, PQube 3r) 3.2.1 Single Phase L1-L2 Page 33 of 48... -
Page 34: Single Split Phase
PQube 3 Installation Manual 3.2.2 Single Split Phase 3.2.3 Delta – 3 CTs Page 34 of 48... -
Page 35: Delta - 2 Cts (Pqube 3 Calculates Current On Remaining Channel)
PQube 3 Installation Manual 3.2.4 Delta – 2 CTs (PQube 3 calculates current on remaining channel) 3.2.5 Wye/Star Page 35 of 48... -
Page 36: Measuring Neutral Current (Applies To Any Power Configuration With Neutral)
PQube 3 Installation Manual 3.2.6 Measuring Neutral Current (applies to any power configuration with Neutral) 3.2.7 Measuring Earth Current (applies to any power configuration) Page 36 of 48... -
Page 37: Measuring Net Earth Current - Delta
PQube 3 Installation Manual 3.2.8 Measuring Net Earth Current – Delta 3.2.9 Measuring Net Earth Current – Wye/Star Page 37 of 48... -
Page 38: Using The Configurator
PQube 3 Installation Manual 4 Configuring Your PQube 3 4.1 Using the Configurator Your PQube 3 comes with a factory default configuration. This configuration is an ASCII file (setup.ini). To customize your individual configuration, you can edit it using the PQube 3 Configurator program. - Page 39 PQube 3 Installation Manual If you are installing a PQube 3 which has been used previously, you may want to use a copy of that configuration, and then edit it with the Configurator. You can retrieve your PQube 3’s existing setup file via USB stick locally, or remotely via email, web pages, or FTP.
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Page 40: Initial Device Setup
PQube 3 Installation Manual 4.2 Initial Device Setup Your PQube 3 will work right out of the box. Once your PQube 3 has been installed, connected to the monitoring circuit, and powered on, it will begin recording data immediately. The default settings will work for most applications. -
Page 41: Set Your Current Transformer (Ct) Ratio
PQube 3 Installation Manual 4.2.2 Set Your Current Transformer (CT) Ratio Note: you can skip this chapter if you are installing a PQube 3v (voltage monitor) If you are using CTs with 0.333V secondary To set the CT ratio, simply enter the primary current and secondary voltage into your CT ratio. For example, if you have a current transformer rated at 300 amps, with 0.333V secondary, then you would set your CT ratio to 300:0.333. - Page 42 PQube 3 Installation Manual 300�� 5�� 1500�� Example 3 300A:1A CTI-5A module 1500:0.333 × 1�� 0.333�� 0.333�� Page 42 of 48...
- Page 43 PQube 3 Installation Manual Verify your PQube 3 has been configured properly Verify the PQube 3 blinks in Green The first step of the verification is to make sure that the main LED of the PQube 3 blinks in GREEN. Your PQube will not begin recording until it has locked onto the power configuration.
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Page 44: Troubleshooting: Common Installation Errors
PQube 3 Installation Manual Verify voltage and current vectors You will also want to verify that your voltage and current vectors look appropriate. Our vector convention for a balanced 3-phase system is L1 voltage at 0°, with L2 voltage at -120° and L3 voltage at +120°. - Page 45 PQube 3 Installation Manual PQube 3 Not Locking Onto Power Configuration Your PQube 3 does not have an ON/OFF switch for recording data. It is designed to automatically begin recording data as soon as it has locked onto the power configuration. If it cannot lock onto a power configuration, it cannot record data and will blink orange.
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Page 46: Maintenance
Replace battery with a PSL-supplied battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. This part must be supplied only by PSL or PSL agents. 5.1.3 Life Expectancy of the PQube 3 and the PM1/PM2 module The estimated life expectancy of a PQube 3 and its PM1 module is 10 years (estimation based on operating temperature at 20-30degC). -
Page 47: Cleaning Instructions
PQube 3 Installation Manual 5.1.5 Cleaning Instructions If necessary, wipe the accessible parts of your PQube 3 with a slightly damp cloth while it is powered off. Do not use abrasives or chemical cleaners and do not clean your PQube 3 while it is powered 5.1.6 Reasons for reset If your PQube 3 is configured to email you whenever system activity occurs, it will notify you whenever it has reset. -
Page 48: Pqube 3 Technical Specifications
PQube 3 Installation Manual 6 PQube 3 Technical Specifications The PQube 3 Technical specifications are available for download at: https://www.powerstandards.com/?product=pqube-3/specifications Page 48 of 48...
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