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- Page 1 Operators Manual Varcorder Amp & Power Factor Recorder SensorLink Corporation ®...
- Page 2 Unit and Accessory Part Numbers Varcorder Model 910 *Qty (1) sold in 6-910-1 Kit *Qty (3) sold in 6-910-3 Kit Universal Switch Stick Adapter Model 7-053 *Qty (1) sold in 6-910-1 Kit *Qty (1) sold in 6-910-3 Kit Universal Switch Stick Receiver Model 7-054 *Qty (1) sold in 6-910-1 Kit *Qty (3) sold in 6-910-3 Kit...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operators Manual Varcorder Amp & Power Factor Recorder Available Stock Codes: 910-50HZ 910-60HZ 910 EURO Table of Contents Page Specifi cations Safety Information Theory of Operation Preventative Maintenance Cleaning Low Temperature Applications Powering the Unit Sample and Log Intervals Battery Replacement and Operation Installing on a Line Installing on a line with a Shotgun Hot Stick Installing on a line with a Universal Switch Stick Hot Stick... -
Page 4: Specifications
Indoor/Outdoor Use Relative Humidity 90% Non - Condensing Altitude 9800 ft, 3000 m Software Requirements Softlink by SensorLink, included in sales kit Operating System Windows 7, 8, or 10 Data Collection Space 64,000 Log intervals EC Standards Successfully passed international test standards indicated by CE... -
Page 5: Safety Information
Factor on overhead lines. The Varcorder uses the same current sensor technology ® ® as the original SensorLink Ampstik , which does not use magnetic materials and has no moving parts. True Power Factor is calculated by measuring the electric fi eld in comparison with the current reported from the amp sensor. -
Page 6: Preventative Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance The Recorder should be visually inspected for cracks in urethane. Do not use if cracks are present or the unit is damaged. Verify the air vent on the faceplate has not been covered. The membrane on the inside of the faceplate is designed to allow the unit to breath properly. -
Page 7: Battery Replacement And Operation
Battery Replacement and Operation Changing the Battery: The Varcorder requires one 9V battery. Remove the screw at the base of the unit and remove the cover plate. Snap the battery to the connector and insert into the battery slot. Replace the cover plate. The Recorder should have a fresh 9-volt battery replaced each time it is setup and deployed. - Page 8 Installation: Shotgun Style The metal contactor on the Varcorder must have a direct connection to the bare conductor to accurately measure the power factor. The Varcorder will not take accurate Power Factor measurements on covered wire. Step 1: Attach the Shotgun adapter to the Varcorder Step 2: Grasp the Varcorder with the hot stick Step 3: Place the Varcorder on the conductor Step 4: Pull down on the unit to ensure that the urethane spring is securely holding...
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Page 9: Installing On A Line With A Universal Switch Stick Hot Stick
Installation: Universal Switch Stick The metal contactor on the Varcorder must have a direct connection to the bare conductor to accurately measure the power factor. The Varcorder will not take accurate Power Factor measurements on covered wire. Step 1: Attach the Switch Stick receiver to the Varcorder Step 2: Attach the Switch Stick adapter the switch stick Step 3: Insert the adapter into the receiver and twist until fi... -
Page 10: Installation Of Software And Usb Irda
Softlink Installation Step 1: Softlink Installer is available at www.sensorlink.com/products/varcorder. Save the fi le to the desired location. The Softlink .exe fi le will automatically begin the download when clicked. -
Page 11: Communicating With Recorder
Communicating with Recorder Softlink communicates with one Recorder at a time. To make sure only one Recorder is communicating, stand any other Recorders on their base. To communicate with a Recorder, follow these steps: Step 1: Insert the USB IrDA cable into the PC's user port Step 2: Position the Recorder so the IrDA Port, located at the bottom of the unit, is facing the IrDA Step 3: Open Softlink from either the Desktop or Start Menu. -
Page 12: Confi Gure Recorder
Confi gure Recorder Select the Confi gure button to setup Recorder preferences. Name: Identify the Recorder with up to 16 characters. Description: Enter a description of up to 46 characters. For example, you may want to note the Recorder's service location and the date range for the recordings. Log Interval: Select how often to log data. -
Page 13: Entering Nominal Voltage
Entering the Nominal Voltage It is necessary to set the nominal phase to ground voltage in Softlink before downloading data. Nominal voltage can be set in options, or entered at the time of download. It cannot be changed for the dataset after download. The user will be prompted to enter nominal phase to ground voltage after selecting "download". -
Page 14: Saving Recorder Data
Saving Recorder Data Data fi les may be saved as a .csv or .xlsx fi le for future review in Softlink or another data management program. The data from each recorder is saved into its own fi le. Step 1: Select the data fi le by selecting the Recorder on the menu Step 2: Select "save"... -
Page 15: Opening Recorder Data
Opening Recorder Data fi les in Softlink Previously saved fi les from a Recorder may be opened in Softlink. Follow these steps for opening saved fi les: Step 1: Open Softlink Step 2: Close the "Discovering ports and instruments" bar Step 2: Select "Open File"... -
Page 16: Recorder Options
Recorder Options The options button on the Download Screen allows the user to change preferences. Radio instruments remembered: For use with optional Radio Transcorders only. Softlink remembers Radio Transcorders that were used in previous downloads. Select "Clear all" for Softlink to forget the radios. See the Radio Transcorder User's Manual for further details. -
Page 17: Graphing Recorder Data
Graphing To graph the downloaded data, click the Graph Icon on the download screen. Graph A second screen will open and display the data in graphical format. Report Options Select the units and measurement parameters to graph by clicking in the selection boxes. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The Recorder is not communicating 1) Position the IrDA no more than three feet away from the Recorder. 2) Examine the IrDA connection to the PC and reconnect if necessary. 3) Verify the battery has greater than 5 Volts with a Voltmeter. Replace if low. 4) IrDA USB cables are not universal;... -
Page 19: Warranty
Repaired, worked on, or altered, including removal of the front panel, by persons un au tho rized by SensorLink Corporation in such a manner as to injure, in SensorLink Corporation’s sole judg ment, the per for mance, sta bil i ty, or reliability of the in stru ment;... - Page 20 Manual Stock Code No: M050-070-001 Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Product specifi cation may change. Contact your SensorLink representative for the most current product information. © 2005 by SensorLink. All rights reserved. ® SensorLink...
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