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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide ENGLISH PowerPad ® Model 8345 POWERP D IV POWERP D IV Class POWER QUALITY ANALYZER WITH AEMC INSTRUMENTS ®...
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Page 2: 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 3 PRODUCT PACKAGING (2136.35) (1) Carrying Bag Cat. #2133.76 PowerPad® IV Model 8345 (1) 5.8 A·h 64 W·h Li-ion Battery Pack (12) Color-coded ID Markers Cat. #2960.47 Cat. #2140.45 (5) 10 ft (3 m) Black Leads with Alligator Clips (1) 5 ft USB Cable Cat.
- Page 4 PRODUCT PACKAGING (2136.36) (1) Carrying Bag Cat. #2133.76 PowerPad® IV Model 8345 (4) MiniFlex® Sensor Model MA194-24-BK (12) Color-coded ID Markers Cat. #2140.80 Cat. #2140.45 (5) 10 ft (3 m) Black Leads with (1) 5.8 A·h 64 W·h Li-ion Battery Pack Cat.
- Page 5 Thank you for purchasing an AEMC Instruments PowerPad IV Model 8345. ® ® For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. Only qualified and trained operators should use this product.
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Page 6: Precautions Before Use
Precautions Before Use This instrument complies with safety standard IEC/EN 61010-2-030 or BS EN 61010-2-030. The leads comply with IEC/EN 61010-031 or BS EN 61010-031. The current sensors comply with IEC/EN 61010-2-032 or BS EN 61010-2-032 for up to 600 V in CAT IV. Failure to observe the precautions for use may create a risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, or destruction of the instrument and installations. -
Page 7: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Following shipping safety protocols this unit's battery is charged to only 30%. Before using the instrument, you must fully charge the battery. 1. Remove the plastic film between the battery and instrument. 2. Connect the power cord to the power supply unit using the supplied adapter. 3. - Page 8 Overall View Measurement terminals Touch screen Function buttons (Yellow buttons) Configuration button Return button Screenshot button Navigation buttons Help button Confirm button ON/OFF button Mode buttons (Violet buttons) USB port SD card slot Button Function Waveform mode Harmonic mode Real-Time Modes Power mode Energy mode Trend mode...
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Page 9: Side Connectors
Side Connectors Strap attachment point Theft-proofing device for securing the instrument with a Kensington lock. RJ45 connector for Ethernet connection USB type B connector for connection to a PC Special 4-point connector for the power supply. Used to charge the battery or operate the instrument on external power Installing the Color Codes Large sectors for current terminals Small sectors for voltage terminals... - Page 10 Distribution Systems and Types of Connections Connections on a single-phase network Single-phase Single-phase 2 wires 3 wires (L1 and N) (L1, N, and earth) Connections on a split-phase network Split-phase Split-phase Split-phase 2 wires 3 wires 4 wires (L1 and L2) (L1, L2, and N) (L1, L2, N, and earth) Connections on a three-phase network...
- Page 11 Instrument Configuration Buttons Button Purpose to access the configuration screen to access the instrument configuration options to select the language for the device to set the date and time to configure the display to choose the colors for the voltage curves to choose the colors for current curves to adjust the display's brightness and auto off to manage the contents of the external memory...
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Page 12: Taking Screenshots
Measurement Configuration Buttons Button Purpose to access the configuration screen to access the measurement configuration options to specify the calculation methods to specify the nominal frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz), nominal voltage (with neutral), and nominal voltage between phases to choose the real-time values to display to specify the waveform mode to specify the reference of levels of harmonics and mains signalling... - Page 13 Display Display filter Real-Time Modes Waveform Mode Press the button to enter Waveform mode The Waveform mode displays voltage curves, current curves, and values calculated from the voltage and currents, except harmonics, powers, and energies. Harmonic Mode Press the button to enter Harmonics mode ...
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Page 14: Recording Modes
Power Mode Press the button to enter Power mode The Power mode displays power measurements (W) and power factor calculations (PF). Energy Mode Press the button to enter Energy mode The Energy mode is used to meter generated and consumed energy over a period and indicate the corresponding price. - Page 15 Transient Mode Press the button and select a recording from the list to view the associated Transient measurements. The Transient mode records voltage or current transients for a specified duration determined by the selected configuration. It also records shock waves, which are very high voltages for a very short time.
- Page 16 Monitoring Mode Press the button to and select a recording from the list to view the associated Monitoring mode measurements. The Monitoring mode is used to check the voltage’s conformity for a specified duration. Use the application software to configure the Monitoring mode. The Monitoring mode monitors electrical networks per standard EN 50160.
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Page 17: Application Software
Application Software The application software is available on the provided USB drive or on our website at www.aemc.com/dataview-software. Go to the Support tab and search for the application software by name, then download it. Remove the cover that protects the USB connector on the instrument and connect the instrument to the PC using the provided USB cord. -
Page 18: Repair And Calibration
Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was ® purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused, or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments. ® Power Quality Analyzer PowerPad IV Model 8345 Quick Start Guide ®... -
Page 19: Warranty Repairs
If a malfunction occurs within the warranty period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC Instruments will repair or replace the faulty ®... - Page 20 11/22 99-MAN 100564 v0 AEMC Instruments ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: (603) 749-6434 • (800) 343-1391 • Fax: (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com © Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All Rights Reserved. ® ®...