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Fluke 1750/ET Operator's Manual

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Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com
1750
Power Recorder
Operators Manual
October 2006 Rev.4, 7/11
© 2006-2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com 1750 Power Recorder Operators Manual October 2006 Rev.4, 7/11 © 2006-2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction......................1 Contacting Fluke....................2 Safety Information ..................... 3 Accessories ......................4 Features......................5 Applying the Front Panel Decal................. 7 Charging the PDA Battery ................. 9 Installing the Software ..................9 Installing Power View on the PDA ............... 9 Language Selection ..................
  • Page 4 1750 Operators Manual Trend Screen....................38 Viewing Phases ..................... 38 Setting Up the Recorder..................39 Setting the Clock ................... 40 Probe Detect ....................40 Setting the IP Address ................... 41 Adding a Measurement Description .............. 41 Configure Nominal Power Values..............42 Using Phase Swap ..................
  • Page 5 List of Tables Table Title Page Symbols........................4 Standard Accessories ..................... 4 Input Terminals and Controls................. 6...
  • Page 6 1750 Operators Manual...
  • Page 7 List of Figures Figure Title Page Fluke 1750 Power Recorder................... 5 Applying the Front Panel Decal ................7 Connecting the Supplemental Ground Terminal............ 8 One Phase Plus Neutral ..................15 One-Phase IT No Neutral..................16 One-Phase Split Phase.................... 17 Three-Phase Wye ....................18 Three-Phase Delta ....................
  • Page 8 1750 Operators Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Power Recorder Introduction The Fluke 1750 Power Recorder is a comprehensive yet easy to use system for power quality investigations. The 1750 Power Recorder, referred to hereafter as simply “the Recorder or the Product,” consists of a power recorder instrument, a wireless handheld Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) for control and setup, and a powerful yet easy to use PC application, Power Analyze.

  • Page 10: Contacting Fluke

    1750 Operators Manual • Automatic disturbance capture The Recorder uses an automatic, self-learning threshold routine, which means you do not have to set any event threshold limits before you start recording. You detect and display power quality events (disturbances) using the Power Analyze software on a PC after the event has been captured.

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    Power Recorder Safety Information Safety Information See the Specifications section for a full agency compliance list. Table 1 lists symbols that appear on the Recorder and in this manual. XW Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: •...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    2583479 International adapters for the Recorder power cord 2441372 You can also order the following optional accessories. For more information about accessories, see Contacting Fluke earlier in this manual. • CS1750/1760 Case Polyester, for Fluke 1750 & 1760 • Fluke-1750/Case Transit Case, Molded, Flk-1750 and 1760 •...

  • Page 13: Features

    5000 Amp, Flex CT 24 in., 3312-PR-TF 5000 Amp, Flex CT 48 • Interface and Extension Cables 3570 CT Cable • Replacement/Additional Memory card: Fluke-1750/MC2GB 1750 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card Features The Recorder front panel is illustrated in Figure 1 and described in Table 3. 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE...
  • Page 14 1750 Operators Manual Table 3. Input Terminals and Controls Number Description Standard 120/240 V 50/60 Hz power input for Recorder power Voltage indicator Steady Voltage is present, not overloaded Blinking Voltage overload (overload threshold 1100 V) Five voltage measurement inputs Removable Secure Digital (SD) memory card for transfer of large quantities of data.

  • Page 15: Applying The Front Panel Decal

    Power Recorder Applying the Front Panel Decal Applying the Front Panel Decal Self-adhesive front panel decals are supplied with the 1750. The supplied decals correspond to the wiring color codes used in the USA, Europe and UK (new), Europe (old), UK, Canada, and China. Apply the decal appropriate for your local wiring codes around the current and voltage inputs as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 16 1750 Operators Manual WCaution Connecting the supplemental ground terminal and the line cord safety ground to different ground potentials creates a ground loop that can damage the Recorder. Caution Above Measurement Ground 2 MΩ Input Impedance (OK to connect to any Potential Optional Protective ground.)

  • Page 17: Charging The Pda Battery

    Power Analyze software on your PC. Keep your product CD in case you need to reinstall this software in the future. You should periodically check the Fluke website to see if any 1750 firmware or application software updates are available for download. Fluke encourages you to register the Recorder.

  • Page 18: Language Selection

    1750 Operators Manual Language Selection Power View features a localized user interface for English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian. When Power View operates for the first time on a new PDA or after a hard reset, it directly opens the language setup window. This window is also accessed by Menu>1750 Setup>Language.

  • Page 19: Installing The Power Recorder At A Facility

    4. Follow the installation instructions that appear. After software installation is complete, the Power Analyze icon appears on your desktop. 5. Start Power Analyze on your PC by choosing Start >All Programs >Fluke >Power Analyze >Power Analyze or double-click the Power Analyze icon on your desktop.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Recorder To The Wiring

    1750 Operators Manual Installing the Recorder 1. Position the Recorder within 2 m (6 ft) of the monitoring location. 2. The Recorder can be set on the floor or a table, or attached and secured to a pole or other mounting surface.

  • Page 21: Verifying Your Connection

    Power Recorder Installing the Power Recorder at a Facility Note If your power connections require potential transformers (PTs) or current transformers (CTs), you can use the ratio settings in Power View to set the Recorder to display readings as they exist on the primary side of the PT and CT (for example, 12000 V).

  • Page 22: Managing Recorded Data

    SD card or you request a download action using the PDA. Downloading to a PC running Fluke Power Analyze Software (included) using the Ethernet cable is recommended and the fastest way to retrieve data from the Recorder.
  • Page 23 Power Recorder Power Type Diagrams ØA A/L1 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63 Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd02f.eps Figure 4. One Phase Plus Neutral Example: Branch circuit at an outlet.
  • Page 24 1750 Operators Manual A/L1 B/L2 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd14f.eps Figure 5. One-Phase IT No Neutral Example: Used in Norway and in some hospitals. This would be the connection at a branch circuit.
  • Page 25 Power Recorder Power Type Diagrams A/L1 B/L2 1750 P OWER RECORDE VOLT AG E P OWE R ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63Hz CURRENT LINK B US Y azd03f.eps Figure 6. One-Phase Split Phase Example: A North American residential installation at the service entrance.
  • Page 26 1750 Operators Manual A/L1 ØA/L1 ØB/L2 B/L2 ØC/L3 C/L3 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd04f.eps Figure 7. Three-Phase Wye Example: Also called “Star” or four-wire connection. Typical commercial building power.
  • Page 27 Power Recorder Power Type Diagrams A/L1 ØA/L1 ØC/L3 B/L2 ØB/L2 C/L3 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63 Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd05f.eps Figure 8. Three-Phase Delta Example: Often found in industrial settings where electric motors are used.
  • Page 28 1750 Operators Manual A/L1 ØA ØC/L3 B/L2 ØB/L2 C/L3 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63 Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd12f.eps Figure 9. Three-Phase IT Example: Industrial power in countries that use the IT (Isolated Terra) system, such as Norway.
  • Page 29 Power Recorder Power Type Diagrams C/L3 ØC/L3 ØB/L2 A/L1 ØA/L1 B/L2 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd08f.eps Figure 10. Three-Phase High Leg Example: A way to get a 120 V single phase feed by tapping across part of a leg in a delta power system...
  • Page 30 1750 Operators Manual A/L1 ØA/L1 ØC/L3 B/L2 ØB/L2 C/L3 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd18f.eps Figure 11. Three-Phase Open Leg Example: A variant of power transformer winding type.
  • Page 31 Power Recorder Power Type Diagrams A/L1 ØA/L1 ØB/L2 ØC/L3 B/L2 C/L3 1750 POWER RECORDER VOLTAGE POWER ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63Hz CURRENT LINK BUSY azd13f.eps Figure 12. 2-Element Delta Example: Blondel or Aron connection, used to measure power like a two-element revenue power meter.
  • Page 32 1750 Operators Manual A/L1 ØA/L1 ØC/L3 ØB/L2 B/L2 No Connection to 1750 voltage input C/L3 1750 P OWER RECORDE VOLT AG E P OWE R ETHERNET 100-240 V 47-63Hz CURRENT LINK B US Y azd07f.eps Figure 13. 2 ½-Element Wye Example: Blondel or Aron system for 4-wire (Wye) power secondaries.

  • Page 33: Communicating With The Recorder Using Power View

    You can alternatively connect to a Recorder from a PC directly using an Ethernet cable or remotely over an IP network. You can then use Fluke Power Analyze to set up the Recorder, view power measurements wherever the Recorder is installed, or download data from the Recorder.

  • Page 34: Navigating In Power View On The Pda

    1750 Operators Manual Navigating in Power View on the PDA The Menu Bar on the bottom of the Power View screen allows you to quickly and easily configure a Recorder, view live data, and transfer data to the Secure Data (SD) card for viewing and analysis on your desktop computer using the companion Power Analyze software.

  • Page 35: Icons On The Menu Bar

    Power Recorder Navigating in Power View on the PDA Icons on the Menu Bar are used to toggle between voltage and current wave forms. Tap either V or A and then Live>Home to see each parameter’s detailed data. The PHASOR screen always shows both V &...

  • Page 36: Menu Tree

    1750 Operators Manual Menu Tree The following figure provides an overview of the Power View menu structure that will be helpful in navigating through the Power View application. Fluke Power View 1750 Password Connecting 1750 Power Recorders 1750 Power Recorder...

  • Page 37: Home Screen

    Power Recorder Home Screen Home Screen The Home screen is the top-level screen, accessed when you start Power View or when you tap Live and then Home on the Menu Bar. The Home screen contains a 1.5 cycle waveform screen, a digital meter screen, and a PHASOR screen.
  • Page 38 1750 Operators Manual If more than one Recorder is within range, the Recorder selection screen appears. An asterisk preceding the Recorder name means that unit is password protected. If your recorder is not listed, but in range, press "Search New Devices" to update the list. azd113.bmp If the selected Recorder is not password protected, the Home screen appears.

  • Page 39: Downloading Data And Erasing Memory

    This is the indication that the device has recognized the SD card. If nothing happens the SD card is not compatible with the Fluke 1750. 3. Check if the SD card is write-protected. Make sure the slider on the card is not in the LOCK position.

  • Page 40: Pda Download

    1750 Operators Manual PDA Download Tap 1750 Internal Memory in the Data menu to view the Download screen. azd116.bmp The Download screen shows a three-phase rms V strip chart with date and timescale shown. This represents the data in the Recorder internal memory. The default settings of the start and stop times is everything in memory.
  • Page 41 Power Recorder Downloading Data and Erasing Memory azd107s.bmp You can also access the SD card to delete files by selecting Menu>Tools>1750 SD Memory. You can delete files as necessary, and when satisfied that there is room on the card, proceed to write the selected internal Recorder memory data to the SD card. azd108s.bmp When there is room on the card, a message confirming the download will appear.
  • Page 42 1750 Operators Manual azd118.bmp You can also tap the Erase 1750 Memory from the Data menu option which is available under Menu, and tap the Erase All button to erase all power quality data stored in the Recorder. Even then, if you want, you can leave old data in Recorder memory. It will be overwritten automatically when you start your next Recorder session, so it never has an adverse effect on recorded data quality or quantity.

  • Page 43: Viewing Live Data

    Power Recorder Viewing Live Data azd119.bmp Note You can also download data by connecting your PC directly to the Recorder with an Ethernet cable and run Power Analyze in the 1750 Live mode. All of the functions (controller, PDA, and Power View) are duplicated in 1750 Live mode.

  • Page 44: Scope Screen

    1750 Operators Manual Scope Screen The Scope screen shows 1.5 cycle waveform data for the volts and amp lines selected in the check boxes on Phase View screen. Tap the Phase icon ( ) to display the Phase View screen. azd121.bmp Meter Screen The Meter screen shows numeric readings for all selected phases.

  • Page 45: Phasor Screen

    Power Recorder Viewing Live Data Phasor Screen The Phasor screen shows voltage (long arrows with solid arrowheads), current amplitudes, and phase angles. This screen is used to verify proper test lead and current probe connections. You can use the V and A arrows on the upper right of the screen to change the scaling of voltage and current on the PHASOR diagram.

  • Page 46: Trend Screen

    1750 Operators Manual Trend Screen The Trend screen shows live data being recorded as a strip chart display of the selected phases of voltage or current. This moment in time is visible on the right side of the graph. The traces fill the screen in 10 minutes, and continue FIFO (first-in, first-out). This feature is intended to paint a picture of the short-term stability of the power system.

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Recorder

    Power Recorder Setting Up the Recorder Setting Up the Recorder To adjust the settings of the Recorder, tap Menu>1750 Setup. azd127.bmp The Setup screen shows setup options. azd140.bmp From the Setup screen, you can adjust either the recording period information or the Recorder settings.

  • Page 48: Setting The Clock

    1750 Operators Manual Setting the Clock Use this feature to set the PDA clock or clock to synchronize the Recorder with the PDA clock. azd128.bpm Probe Detect This screen shows the types of probes attached to the Recorder current inputs. Current probes are automatically detected.

  • Page 49: Setting The Ip Address

    Power Recorder Setting Up the Recorder Setting the IP Address Select Obtain Address Automatically unless your company's IT department has specific requirements that require assigned IP addresses. When this mode is active, the assigned IP Address and Subnet Mask show in gray. The Default Gateway address is not supported and this field always defaults to 0.0.0.0.

  • Page 50: Configure Nominal Power Values

    1750 Operators Manual Configure Nominal Power Values This window contains the setup for Power Config, Nominal Voltage, and Frequency. It is important to correctly configure these values before the measurement as some calculations are based on these settings and cannot be recalculated after the measurement has been performed.

  • Page 51: Setting The Volts And Current Ratio

    Power Recorder Setting Up the Recorder Setting the Volts and Current Ratio Use this menu to add a ratio factor to the voltage or current input on each phase. Changing the first “1” in each case if there is a potential transformer in series with the voltage connection such as when you want to monitor a medium-voltage network using PTs and CTs to scale the voltage and current to a convenient level for measuring instruments.

  • Page 52: Setting The Snapshot Period - Periodic Waveform Capture Setting

    1750 Operators Manual Setting the Snapshot Period - Periodic Waveform Capture Setting Use the Snapshot Period screen to program the Recorder to take automatic power conditions readings which are then stored in the recorded data stream. These snapshots contain a phasor diagram, waveforms of current and voltage, harmonics profiles, and other data.

  • Page 53: Change Display Language And Phase Identifier

    Power Recorder Setting Up the Recorder Change Display Language and Phase Identifier Power View features a localized user interface for English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian. Select one of these languages and select your preference of phase identifier as A, B, C or L1, L2, L3. A restart of Power View is required to apply these changes.
  • Page 54 If the annotation is associated with an audio (.WAV) or image (.jpg) file, the application associated with that file will start and open the file. If the file is not in the default directory \My Documents\Fluke\Power Analyze, a dialog box opens so that you can navigate to the file.

  • Page 55: Using Image Or Voice Annotations

    Power Recorder Turn off the Recorder Using Image or Voice Annotations While you are monitoring data with a Recorder, you may find it helpful to take a picture that relates to the power quality data you are recording, or to record verbal comments as you observe the conditions or review the data being measured.

  • Page 56: Cleaning And Maintenance

    The Fluke 1750 Power Recorder (wireless host) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 57: Specifications For The System: Recorder And Power Analyze Software

    Power Recorder Specifications for the System: Recorder and Power Analyze Software and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

  • Page 58: Input Specifications

    1750 Operators Manual Input Specifications Measurement Types ......... One Phase Plus Neutral, One Phase IT No Neutral, One Phase Split Phase, Three Phase Wye, Three Phase Delta, Three Phase IT, Three Phase High Leg, Three Phase Open Leg, 2 Element Delta, 2 ½ Element Wye Input Channels ..........

  • Page 59: Transient Voltage (Impulse)

    Power Recorder Specifications for the System: Recorder and Power Analyze Software Transient Voltage (Impulse) Measurement Type..........Waveshape sampling, not peak detect Full Scale ............8000 V pk Sample Resolution..........200 nS Measurement Uncertainty........± 5 % reading ± 20 V (test parameters: 1000 V dc, 1000 V rms, 100 kHz) Dip (Sag) and Swell Measurements Voltage Swell (rms swell)

  • Page 60: External Interface Specifications

    1750 Operators Manual Voltage flicker Measurement Method ......... as per IEC 61000-4-15:2003: 10 min (Pst), 2 h (Plt) External Interface Specifications LAN Interface Connector ............RJ-45 Speed and Type ..........10/100 Base-T, auto MDIX Communications Protocol ........TCP/IP over Ethernet Wireless Controller Interface Connection............

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