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PowerPad
Model 8436
Quick Start Guide
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE:
By registering online within 30 days from the date of
purchase, your warranty will be extended to 3 years
www.aemc.com
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  • Page 1 ® PowerPad Model 8436 Quick Start Guide ENGLISH IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTE: By registering online within 30 days from the date of purchase, your warranty will be extended to 3 years www.aemc.com...
  • Page 2: Product Packaging

    PRODUCT PACKAGING Shipping Contents: Large Classic Tool Bag Cat. #2133.73 (1) PowerPad Model 8436 ® Cat. #2136.43 (instrument alone) or Cat. #2136.44 (1) 110V Power Cord Cat. #5000.63 (5) Black Test Lead and Alligator Clip Cat. #2140.73 (1) 5 ft USB Cable Cat.
  • Page 3: Statement Of Compliance

    Statement of Compliance ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards. We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.
  • Page 4 ® Thank you for purchasing a PowerPad III Model 8436. For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualified and trained users.
  • Page 5: Precautions For Use

    PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This instrument is compliant with safety standard IEC 61010-2-030, the leads are compliant with IEC 61010-031, and the current sensors are compliant with IEC 61010-2-032, for voltages up to 600 V in category IV or 1000 V in category III. Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, and destruction of the instrument and of the installations.
  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Fully charge the battery before first use. NOTE: A full recharge of a completely discharged battery takes approximately 5 hours. To recharge the battery: 1. Unscrew the cover of the battery charging connector. 2. Connect the supplied power cord to the instrument and AC power.
  • Page 7: Control Features

    Alarm Events: Provides a list of the alarms recorded according to the thresholds programmed  during configuration. Logs interruption with half-cycle resolution.  Determines energy consumption exceedances.  Stores value, duration, date, time and set point for up to 4096 events. ...
  • Page 8: Connection Terminals

    Connection Terminals L3/C L2/B L1/A L3/C L2/B L1/A E/GN Four (4) current inputs on the top of the Five (5) voltage inputs. instrument for connecting current sensors ® ® (MN, SR, AmpFlex , MiniFlex , J93 and MR probes). Each terminal is protected by a weatherproof plug. The plugs must be removed to connect the leads, then stored in the pouch inside the front cover.
  • Page 9 PARAMETER FUNCTION Date / Time Sets the date and time format Display Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the display Defines the color of the voltage and current curves Calculation Methods Determines whether or not harmonics are used in calculations of reactive quantities (power and energy) With harmonics: Harmonics are taken into account when ...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    SD-Card SD-Cards are supported. To access the SD-Card: Ensure the instrument is disconnected and OFF. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 6 screws of the battery compartment cover. Remove the cover and withdraw the battery from its compartment without disconnecting it. Press on the SD-Card to release it, then press on the protecting tab to withdraw it from its slot.
  • Page 11: Installing Dataview

    Installing Leads and Current Sensors Color-coded ID markers are supplied to identify the leads and input terminals. Detach the appropriate inserts from the color-coded marker and place them in the holes provided under the terminals (larger inserts for current terminals, smaller inserts for voltage terminals).
  • Page 12: Repair And Calibration

    N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data). ® ® Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: (800) 945-2362 or (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 or (603) 749-6309 E-mail: repair@aemc.com...
  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    Please write the CSA# on the outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, shipment pre-paid to: ® ® Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: (800) 945-2362 or (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) E-mail: repair@aemc.com...
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  • Page 16 08/19 99-MAN 100483 v2 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA • Phone: (603) 749-6434 • Fax: (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com...

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