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- Page 1 User Manual ENGLISH Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 POWER & ENERGY LOGGER WITH AEMC INSTRUMENTS ® 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 2 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 the instrument's published specifications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION...............7 1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE .............. 8 1.2 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ............. 8 1.3 ORDERING INFORMATION ............11 1.3.1 Accessories................11 1.3.2 Replacement Parts ..............11 1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY ............12 2. PRODUCT FEATURES ............13 2.1 DESCRIPTION ................13 2.2 INSTRUMENT FRONT PANEL ............ - Page 4 4.2 RECORDING ................. 34 4.3 MEASURED VALUE DISPLAY MODES ........34 4.3.1 Measurement Mode ............35 4.3.2 Energy Mode ..............37 4.3.3 Maximum Mode ............38 5. PEL CONTROL PANEL - DATAVIEW ........41 ® ® 5.1 INSTALLING DATAVIEW .............41 5.2 PEL CONTROL PANEL ..............45 6.
- Page 5 7. MAINTENANCE ..............60 7.1 CLEANING ..................60 7.2 BATTERY ..................60 7.3 UPDATING FIRMWARE ..............61 7.4 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION ............61 7.5 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE ........62 7.6 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............62 7.6.1 Warranty Repairs ..............63 8. APPENDIX ................64 8.1 MEASUREMENTS .................
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Page 6: Introduction
WEEE 2002/96/EC ® ® Chauvin Arnoux and AEMC Instruments have adopted an Eco-Design approach in order to design this instrument. Analysis of the complete lifecycle has enabled us to control and optimize the effects of the product on the environment. -
Page 7: Precautions For Use
1.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This device complies with safety standard IEC/EN 61010-2-30 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 voltages up to 600 V in CAT III. - Page 8 PRODUCT PACKAGING (2137.69) Power & Energy Logger Soft Carrying Bag ® (2) MiniFlex MA193-10-BK Cat. #2126.71 Cat. #2140.48 PEL 52 Cat. #2137.69 (12) Color-coded Adapter for Power Cord (1) USB SD Card Adapter Cat. #5100.14 Cat. #5000.45 ID Markers Cat. #2140.45 (1) Power Cord, (3) Black Leads &...
- Page 9 PRODUCT PACKAGING (2137.71) (12) Color-coded Power & Energy Logger Soft Carrying Bag Cat. #2126.71 ID Markers PEL 52 Cat. #2140.45 Cat. #2137.71 Adapter for Power Cord (3) Black Leads & (1) USB SD Card Adapter Cat. #5100.14 Cat. #5000.45 Alligator Clips Cat.
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Page 10: Ordering Information
1.3 ORDERING INFORMATION Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 ......... Cat. #2137.69 Includes Soft carrying bag, (2) MiniFlex MA193-10-BK sensors, (3) black test ® leads and alligator clips, 115 V US power cord, adapter for power cord, SD card, USB SD card adapter, (2) AAA rechargeable batteries (installed), quick start guide, and USB drive with DataView software and User Manual. -
Page 11: Charging The Battery
1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY Before using the device for the first time, fully charge the battery at a temperature between (50 to 104) °F (10 to 40) °C. It takes approximately 5 h to charge a discharged battery. PEL 52 POWER &... -
Page 12: Product Features
2. PRODUCT FEATURES 2.1 DESCRIPTION The Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 is an easy-to-use, single-phase, and two-phase Power and Energy Logger. The instrument has a large, backlit LCD display for crisp viewing and an SD card to store measurements. Designed to operate in 600 V CAT III or lower environments, the PEL records voltage, current, power, and energy on alternating current distribution networks (50 Hz or 60 Hz). -
Page 13: Instrument Front Panel
2.2 INSTRUMENT FRONT PANEL Measuring terminals Backlit display Navigation keys On / Off Select button button SD Card slot Figure 3 2.3 INSTRUMENT TERMINAL BLOCK 600 V 600 V CAT III 3 voltage inputs (safety banana inputs 4 mm) 2 current inputs (specific 4-point sockets) Figure 4 NOTE: Before connecting a current sensor, consult the sensor's... -
Page 14: Instrument Rear Panel
2.4 INSTRUMENT REAR PANEL 4 non-slip pads 2 magnets Figure 5 2.5 SD CARD SLOT Before opening the SD card slot, disconnect the device, and turn it off. ■ ■ To unlock the protective cover, turn the screw a quarter turn. ■... -
Page 15: Mounting
2.6 MOUNTING The PEL must be placed in a well-ventilated room where the temperature must not exceed the values specified in § 6.5. The PEL can be mounted on a flat, ferromagnetic surface using the magnets incorporated in the PEL's housing. NOTE: The strong magnets can damage hard drives or medical devices. -
Page 16: Lcd Display
2.8 LCD DISPLAY Figure 7 1. Mode indicators (§ 4.3.1) Measurement mode Power and Energy mode (§ 4.3.3) MAX Mode (§ 3.4) Information mode Configuration mode (§ 3.2) 2. Display for data and messages 3. Power ON: Instrument is running on external USB power. Blinking: Instrument is running on external USB power and communicating via USB. - Page 17 6. Wi-Fi (router connection ON (steady): Wi-Fi connection is enabled and not transmitting. Blinking: Wi-Fi is actively transmitting. OFF: Normal Wi-Fi connection is disabled. 7. Overload ON: At least one input is out of range and cannot be displayed. OFF: All inputs are within range. 8.
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Page 18: Memory Card
2.9 MEMORY CARD The PEL accepts FAT32 formatted SD and SDHC cards with 32 GB or less. The SD card must be formatted as 32 GB on a PC. The PEL is delivered with a formatted SD card. If you want to install a new SD card: ■... -
Page 19: Setup
3. SETUP The PEL must be configured before any recording. Follow the below steps to configure the PEL: ■ Establish a Wi-Fi connection with the PC (to use the PEL Control Panel, see § 5). ■ Select the connection according to the type of distribution network. ■... -
Page 20: Battery Operation
3.1.4 Battery Operation Powering the device from the network can disturb the in-progress measurement for certain applications, such as low fan-out generators. To operate on the battery alone, press the buttons simultaneously. symbol will blink. 3.2 CONFIGURING THE INSTRUMENT Several main functions can be configured directly on the device. For full configuration, use the PEL Control Panel (see §... -
Page 21: Wi-Fi
3.2.2 Wi-Fi From the initial screen, press the ▼ button to access the following screen. Figure 9 NOTE: For the Wi-Fi to operate, the battery must be sufficiently charged ( Press the button to activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi. The device will indicate if the battery is too low to enable Wi-Fi. - Page 22 ■ Use the button to select WIFI AP. Your device’s IP address is 192.168.2.1 3041 UDP and is shown in the Information menu. ■ Connect your PC to the device’s Wi-Fi. In the Windows status bar, click the connection symbol. ■...
- Page 23 Configuration of the Wi-Fi router connection ■ In the PEL Control Panel, go to the Configuration menu Communication tab, and enter the network name (SSID) and password in the 'Wifi "Station" mode (STA)' dialog box, port 3041, UDP protocol. The SSID is the name of your desired network, such as the network of your smartphone or tablet in access point mode.
- Page 24 ■ In the PEL Control Panel, change the connection to Ethernet (LAN or Wi-Fi), and enter the IP address of your device, port 3041, UDP protocol. This lets you connect several PELs on the same network. Figure 14 Configuration of the DataViewSync™ connection ■...
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Page 25: Nominal Primary Current
■ In the PEL Control Panel, go to the Configuration menu and then the Communication tab. Enable DataViewSync™, and enter the password that will be used to connect afterwards. Figure 15 3.2.3 Nominal Primary Current From the Wi-Fi screen, press the ▼ button to access the following screen. ■... -
Page 26: Aggregation Period
The nominal currents of current sensors are as follows: Nominal Number of Choice of gain Sensor current turns SR193 clamp 1000 A AmpFlex ® 1, 2, or 3 to be configured in (300 or 3000) A ® MiniFlex MA193 PEL Control Panel MA194 to be configured in... -
Page 27: Remote User Interface
■ It is possible to reset the Wi-Fi settings and other settings in the Set-up menu. The default settings are: AP Mode: - SSID = PEL52-[serial_number] - Authentication = Open WIFI Mode: - No SSID - No Password - Protocol = UDP - Port = 3041 DataViewSync™: - Enabled... - Page 28 On the second tab, measurements can be viewed: Figure 20 On the 3rd tab, the device information is displayed: Figure 21 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 29: Information
On the 4th tab, information on the current or last recording made can be viewed: Figure 22 3.4 INFORMATION ■ To enter Information mode, press the ◄ or ► buttons until the symbol is selected. ■ Using the ▲ and ▼ keys, scroll through the device information: ■... - Page 30 ■ ■ Nominal primary SR193 clamp: 1000 A current and number ■ AmpFlex ® or MiniFlex ® of turns: 1t, 2t or 3t 300 A or 3000 A (to be defined via ■ MN193 clamp 5 A range: PEL Control Panel 5 A modifiable for Flex type current ■...
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Page 31: Operation
4. OPERATION 4.1 DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS & CONNECTIONS OF THE PEL Connect the current sensors and voltage measurement leads on your installation according to the type of distribution network. Source Load NOTE: Always check that the arrow on the current sensor points toward the load. -
Page 32: Single-Phase 3-Wire 2-Currents: 1P-3W2I
4.1.2 Single-Phase 3-wire 2-currents: 1P-3W2I For single-phase 3-wire measurements with 2 current sensors: ■ Connect the N measuring lead to the neutral conductor. ■ Connect the V1 measuring lead to the L1-I1 phase conductor. ■ Connect the V2 measuring lead to the L1-I2 phase conductor. ■... -
Page 33: Recording
4.2 RECORDING To start a recording: ■ Check that there is an unlocked SD card (see § 2.9) in the PEL with sufficient memory space. ■ button first. The device will display START if the device Press the Select is able to make recordings. NOTE: If the device displays INSERT SD CARD, there is no SD card in the device. -
Page 34: Measurement Mode
4.3.1 Measurement Mode This mode displays the instantaneous values: voltage (V), current (I), active power (P), reactive power (Q), apparent power (S), frequency (f), power factor φ (PF), and phase shift ( The display depends on the configured network. Press the key to switch from one screen to the next. - Page 35 Single-phase 3-wire 2-currents (1P-3W2I) and two-phase 3-wire (2P-3W2I). φ (I φ (V φ (I φ (I Sum of powers on L1 and L2. If a current sensor is not detected, all the quantities that depend on this current (current, angle, powers, PF) are undefined (displays...
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Page 36: Energy Mode
4.3.2 Energy Mode This mode displays the energy: active energy (Wh), reactive energy (varh), apparent energy (VAh). The energies displayed are the total energies of the source or of the load. The energy depends on the duration. Press the key to switch from one screen to the next. You will scroll successively: ■... -
Page 37: Maximum Mode
4.3.3 Maximum Mode This mode displays the maximum values: maximum aggregated values of measurements and energy. Depending on the option selected in the PEL Control Panel, these may be the maximum aggregated values for the recording in progress or the maximum aggregated values of the last recording, or the maximum aggregated values since the last reset to zero. - Page 38 Single-phase 3-wire 2-currents (1P-3W2I) and two-phase 3-wire (2P-3W2I) Sum of powers on the load on L1 and L2. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 39 Sum of powers on the source on L1 and L2. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 40: Pel Control Panel - Dataview
5. PEL CONTROL PANEL - DATAVIEW ® 5.1 INSTALLING DATAVIEW ® NOTE: For contextual information on using DataView ® , refer to the ® Help Menu within the DataView software. When you purchase the instrument, the product package includes a USB thumb program files. - Page 41 In the upper left corner of the screen, choose the language version of the Setup interface. (All Setup screens and dialogs will immediately appear in the selected language.) In the lower left corner are the available installation options. In addition to the ®...
- Page 42 5. You are now prompted to select the software you want to install. Figure 28 Each AEMC ® Instruments product family has their own specially designed Control Panel. If you are performing a Complete install, by default all available Control Panels are selected (a check mark next to the Control Panel indicates it is selected).
- Page 43 7. The InstallShield program installs the selected software. If an earlier version of the software is already installed on your computer, for each selected program the InstallShield program will: (a) Ask you to confirm the installation of the program. Click Next. (b) Display a status bar indicating the progress of the installation.
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Page 44: Pel Control Panel
5.2 PEL CONTROL PANEL Clicking the DataView ® icon in the DataView ® folder on your desktop opens the core DataView ® program. Clicking the PEL Control Panel icon opens the PEL Control Panel: Figure 30 ® In general, core DataView features are for creating, viewing, editing, and reports;... -
Page 45: Specifications
6. SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS Parameter Reference conditions Ambient temperature (73.4 ± 3.6) °F (23 ± 2) °C Relative humidity (45 to 75) % RH Voltage No DC component. Current No DC component. ; 600 V Phase voltage [100 V ] without DC (<... -
Page 46: Current Inputs
6.2.2 Current Inputs NOTE: The outputs from current sensors are voltages. Operating range: 0.5 mV to 1.7 Vpeak Peak factor: √2 except AmpFlex ® / MiniFlex ® current sensors (see Table 16) Input impedance: 1 MΩ (except AmpFlex ® / MiniFlex ®... - Page 47 Measurement range Quantities Intrinsic uncertainty Sin φ = [0.8 inductive; 0.6 capacitive] V = [100 V; 600 V] ± 2 % R ± 0.02 % Q ; 10 % I Reactive power I = [5 % I Sin φ = [0.8 inductive; 0.6 capacitive] kvar V = [100 V;...
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Page 48: Current Sensors
Measurement range Quantities Intrinsic uncertainty Sin φ = [0.8 inductive; 0.6 capacitive] V = [100 V; 600 V] ± 2.5 % R ; 10 % I I = [5 % I Reactive energy , Eq , Eq Sin φ = [0.8 inductive; 0.6 capacitive] kvarh V = [100 V;... -
Page 49: Characteristics
6.2.4.2 Characteristics The measurement ranges are those of the current sensors. Sometimes they may differ from the ranges measurable by the PEL. a) MiniFlex MA193 ® MiniFlex MA193 ® Nominal range 300 / 3000 Aac 0.4 A to 360 Aac for the 300 A range Measurement range 2 A to 3600 Aac for the 3000 A range Length = 10 in (250 mm);... - Page 50 c) AmpFlex ® AmpFlex ® Nominal Range 300 / 3000 Aac 0.4 A to 360 Aac for the 300 A range Measurement range 2 A to 3600 Aac for the 3000 A range Length = 24 in (610 mm; Ø = 7.64 in (190 mm) Maximum clamping diameter Length = 36 in (910 mm);...
- Page 51 d) SR193 clamp SR193 clamp Nominal range 1000 Aac Measurement range 0.5 A to 1200 Aac (I >1000 A for 5 minutes maximum) Maximum clamping diameter 2.04 in (52 mm) Influence of the conductor's < 0.1 % from DC to 440 Hz position in the clamp Influence of an adjacent >...
- Page 52 f) MN193 clamp MN193 clamp Nominal range 5 A and 100 Aac 5 mA to 6 A for the 5 A range Measurement range 200 mA to 120 A for the 100 A range Maximum clamping diameter .78 in (20 mm) Influence of the conductor's position in <...
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Page 53: Intrinsic Uncertainty
h) Current sensor thresholds Nominal Number of Display Sensor current turns threshold SR193 clamp 1000 A 0.50 A 1 turn 0.40 A 300 A 2 turns 0.21 A AmpFlex ® 3 turns 0.15 A ® MiniFlex MA193 1 turn or MA194 3000 A 2 turns 3 turns... - Page 54 Typical Intrinsic Intrinsic Current uncertainty uncertainty uncertainty Resolution nominal (RMS or DC) on φ on φ at at 50/60 Hz at 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz MN193 clamp [200 mA; 5 A] ± 1 % R ± 2 mA ± 4 ° 100 Aac 1 mA [5 A;...
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Page 55: Variation In The Field Of Use
Crest factor: ■ (2.8 to 360) A on the 300 A range. ■ (1.7 to 3600) A on the 3000 A range. AmpFlex and MiniFlex limitation ® ® Like all Rogowski sensors, the output voltage of AmpFlex ® and MiniFlex ®... -
Page 56: Bandwidth
6.3.6 Bandwidth Range of influence: 100 Hz to 5 kHz (harmonics) ■ ■ Presence of the fundamental at 50/60 Hz (THD = 50 %) ■ V1, V2: 0.5 % @ 2.1 kHz / -3 dB @ 5 kHz ■ I1, I2 (direct input): 0.5 % @ 1.75 kHz / -3 dB @ 5 kHz ■... -
Page 57: Environmental Characteristics
6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Temperature and Relative Humidity ■ Relative Humidity (%) T (°C) Figure 31 1 = Reference range 1 + 2 = Operating range 1 + 2 + 3 = Storage range with battery ■ For indoor use. ■ Altitude Operating: (0 to 2000) m ƒ... -
Page 58: Electrical Safety
6.8 ELECTRICAL SAFETY The devices comply with IEC/EN 61010-2-030 or BS EN 61010-2-030 for a voltage of 600 V measurement CAT III, pollution degree 2. The devices comply with BS EN 62749 for EMF. Product is intended for professional use only. Battery load between terminals V1 and N: 600 V surge CAT III, pollution degree 2. -
Page 59: Maintenance
7. MAINTENANCE NOTE: Except for the batteries, the device does not contain any parts that can be replaced by untrained or unaccredited personnel. Any unauthorized work or part replacement with equivalents may seriously compromise safety. 7.1 CLEANING WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Before cleaning, disconnect all inputs. The instrument should be cleaned periodically to keep the LCD clear and prevent the buildup of dirt and grease around the instrument’s buttons. -
Page 60: Updating Firmware
7.3 UPDATING FIRMWARE ® AEMC Instruments strives to constantly improve our instruments and software. We offer firmware updates to keep your instrument updated and performing at the highest level possible. ■ When your device is connected to the PEL Control Panel via Wi-Fi, you will be informed when a new firmware version is available. -
Page 61: Technical And Sales Assistance
7.6 LIMITED WARRANTY The instrument is warrantied to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC ® 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 ®... -
Page 62: Warranty Repairs
7.6.1 Warranty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair: First, send an email requesting a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) from our Service Department. You will be provided a CSA Form and other required paperwork along with the next steps to complete the request. Then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. -
Page 63: Appendix
8. APPENDIX 8.1 MEASUREMENTS 8.1.1 Definition Geometric representation of active and reactive powers. Active power Active power supplied consumed Reactive power consumed φ Reactive power supplied Figure 32 The reference of this diagram is the current vector (fixed on the right-hand part of the axis). -
Page 64: Aggregation
8.1.2.2 Aggregation An aggregated quantity is a value calculated over a period defined according to the formulas indicated in Table 17. The aggregation period always begins at the start of an hour or a minute. The aggregation period is the same for all quantities. The following periods are possible: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, and 60 min. -
Page 65: Aggregation
8.3 AGGREGATION Aggregated quantities are calculated for a defined period according to the following formulas based on «1 s» values. Aggregation can be calculated by arithmetic average, quadratic average or other methods. Formula Quantities − Phase-neutral voltage (V ∑ × (RMS) Phase-phase voltage (U −... -
Page 66: Supported Electrical Networks
8.4 SUPPORTED ELECTRICAL NETWORKS The following types of distribution networks are supported: - Single phase (single phase 2-wire 1 current) - Single phase (single phase 3-wire 2 currents) - Two-phase (split-phase single phase 3-wire) ■ V1, V2 are the phase-neutral voltages of the installation measured. [V1=VL1-N;... -
Page 67: Values Available
8.5 VALUES AVAILABLE ● available on the instrument and in the PEL Control Panel ○ available in the PEL Control Panel not available Real-time Min/Max Trend Trend value Symbol value value value Quantities aggregated aggregated Phase-neutral ● ○ ● ○ ○... - Page 68 Real-time Min/Max Trend Trend value Symbol value value value Quantities aggregated aggregated ○ ○ ○ Distorting power ● ○ Power factor Power factor ○ on the source Power factor ○ on the load Cos φ ○ ○ Cos φ Cos φ Cos φ...
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Page 69: Glossary
Real-time Min/Max Trend Trend value Symbol value value value Quantities aggregated aggregated ● Φ (I ● Φ (I Table 19 (1) No minimum value for P 8.6 GLOSSARY Prefixes of units of the International System (SI): Prefix Symbol Multiplied by milli kilo Mega... - Page 70 Apparent energy Frequency Number of full cycles of voltage or current per second Hertz (unit of frequency) Symbol for current Phase of a multiphase network Maximum value Minimum value Active power Power Factor: Ratio of active power to apparent power Reactive power RMS (Root Mean Square) average quadratic value of the current or voltage.