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- Page 1 SPCMini USER MANUAL www.spcmini.com...
- Page 2 PC Specification: The SPCMini has a large memory capacity and also utilises Bluetooth as its communication and data transfer protocol. This requires a PC of the following minimum specification to make best use of the product’s capabilities.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SPCMini “At A Glance” … … … … INTRODUCTION … … … … … Description … … … … … SETTINGS & USE … … … … … Changing the Battery … … … The Clip-On Ammeter … …... - Page 4 Exporting Data … … … Statistics Tab … … … … Costs Tab … … … … … Adding & Amending Tariffs … … Alarms Tab … … … … … BLUETOOTH TROUBLESHOOTING … … Installing Bluetooth on your PC …...
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Page 5: Spcmini "At A Glance
SPCMini - ‘At A Glance’... -
Page 6: Introduction
The logging interval is fully adjustable from 1 second all the way to 30 minutes for ultra-long-term surveys. The SPCMini is easy to use – clip it on, check the load with the on- board display, set it to log, press the start button and you’re done! It’s also clever –... -
Page 7: Description
PowerPackPro utility software supplied with the SPCMini. The SPCMini features simple controls (see ‘At A Glance ‘ on page 1) and may be used either as a simple clip-on ammeter or as a... -
Page 8: Settings & Use
The battery powers both the clip-on ammeter display and the datalogger. A fully charged battery will give many hours of display time when the SPCMini is being used as a clip-on ammeter. A low battery condition is indicated by the ‘LOBAT’ warning appearing in the bottom left of the ammeter display. -
Page 9: The Clip-On Ammeter
THE CLIP-ON AMMETER To use the SPCMini in ammeter mode, the selector switch should be set to ‘display’ (down) and the current selector switch set for the desired range. NOTE: If the load to be measured is not known, set the unit to the... - Page 10 Neutral Earth Appliance Cables In all cases, it is the ‘live’ cable only that must be measured. In the case of appliance cables this is easily achieved utilising the SPC Cable Splitter which is available as an accessory from Elcomponent.
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Page 11: Making 3 Phase Measurements
NOTE: Clipping the unit around the live and neutral conductors together will not work. The SPCMini must be clipped around the live cable only. MAKING 3 PHASE MEASUREMENTS: Despite its single input limitation, the SPCMini may also be used to make measurements of 3 phase supplies as detailed below. -
Page 12: The Datalogger
In all cases it is imperative that the unit is clipped around one phase only. THE DATA LOGGER To use the SPCMini as a data logger it must first be set to the desired storage interval using the PowerPackPro utility software supplied. See page 01 for details of this procedure. -
Page 13: Switching The Unit Off
SPCMini, refer to page 17. SWITCHING THE UNIT OFF When not in use the SPCMini should be switched ‘off’ using the slide switch (middle position). This will switch off both the display and the datalogger to preserve the battery. -
Page 14: Powerpack Software
POWERPACKPRO SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The SPCMini is shipped complete with a dedicated PC utility program which provides communication, data presentation capabilities. PowerPackPro is designed to run on Windows XP, but may also be used on W2000 platforms. PowerPackPro is a task-orientated program and is extremely easy to drive, even for new users. -
Page 15: Powerpack Pro "At A Glance
POWEPACKRO – ‘AT A GLANCE’ Main Toolbar Bluetooth Network Tree Data Presentation Window List of downloaded Surveys... -
Page 16: Communicating With The Spcmini
NOTE: The Bluetooth l.e.d. will come on and remain illuminated for approximately 20 seconds to indicate that the unit is in ‘discovery’ mode. If the SPCMini has not linked to the PC within this time, press the Bluetooth button a second time to re-enable discovery. - Page 17 You may also see other Bluetooth devices appearing (usually mobile phones) and these may be found more quickly than the SPCMini. This is normal, and a function of the fact that the SPCMini and PC must ‘find’ each other, then ‘pair’ with each other, and finally set up a communication link before the device is confirmed as linked.
- Page 18 Services’ icon in the Control Panel. If the Bluetooth function is working on your PC, the utility search will find any available devices including the SPCMini which will appear in a window similar to that shown below: Highlight the SPCMini and click ‘next to proceed. The Utility will...
- Page 19 If PowerPackPro does not show a Bluetooth icon on the tree, and does not find the logger, use the utility preloaded onto your PC to establish a link with the SPCMini, and to allocate a COM port to it.
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Page 20: Status
This provides three options: Status (also available via the icon) Battery Voltage should read over 7.5V. If the reading is lower than this, replace the battery. Serial number/Logger Name shows the logger serial number by default. This can be changed to reflect your desired name (up to 14 characters). The status window will show a red bar if logging is ‘off’, green if it is ‘on’. -
Page 21: Download
Use this window to set the desired data storage interval/survey period. Note that a 1 minute interval provides a survey length of approximately 91 days. A fully charged battery will provide a minimum of 30 days logging. When the ‘set logger’ button is pressed, the unit will be updated with the desired storage interval and the logger clock will be set to the PC clock time. - Page 22 STEP 3 Select ‘1 phase’ or ‘3 phase’ to match the survey supply type. NOTE: If the supply type is set to 3 phase, PowerPackPro will assume a balanced load condition. See page 7 for more details on making 3 phase measurements. STEP 4 Enter the supply voltage as a phase to neutral value.
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Page 23: Using The Graphing Package
USING THE GRAPHING PACKAGE PowerPackPro will automatically open a graph after a survey has been successfully downloaded. Graphs may also be opened by clicking on the relevant survey in the survey list, or via the icon. The default graph settings will create a graph using a 30 minute data interval with an initial view of a 1 week period. -
Page 24: Selecting The Measurement Unit
SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNIT Click the drop-down list on the toolbar to select the desired unit. NOTE: The Energy/Power/Cost values are defined by the values entered by the user at the download stage. See page 26 for details on editing these values. NOTE: The graph uses a line chart for amps and kW and a bar chart format for the derived values of kWh and cost. -
Page 25: Show Data Values
Release the mouse button to display the zoom area NOTE: The zoom function can be repeated as many times as necessary to provide a macro zoom capability. button reverses the zoom-in process one step per click. Show Data Values: Click the crosshairs button to enable this feature. -
Page 26: Show Alarm Values
To remove data values from the graph, re-select the cursor. Show Alarm Levels: Click the button to display the alarm values on the graph. See page 27 for information on setting alarms. -
Page 27: Show Gridlines
Show Gridlines: Click the button to toggle the graph gridlines on and off. ADDITIONAL GRAPH FUNCTIONS Export to Microsoft Office: Click the Excel or Word buttons on the main toolbar to export the graph image to either of these programs. (This can also be done using the ‘Edit/Select All’... -
Page 28: Summary Tab
SUMMARY TAB: Click the ‘summary’ tab at the bottom of the chart window to open the survey summary page. The following fields may be edited as required. • Title • Location • Created By • Voltage • Power Factor The ‘supply’ field may be changed from Single Phase to Three- Phase or vice versa via the drop down menu. -
Page 29: Data Tab
DATA TAB: Click the ‘Data’ tabs to display the survey data in tabular format. Note that the data will match the graph period selected. If the graph is ‘zoomed in’ the data will be also. Selecting Data: Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor to select data. The select all data click the “Edit/Select All’... -
Page 30: Costs Tab
COSTS TAB: Click the ‘costs’ tab to display the costing window. PowerPackPro is supplied with two preloaded tariffs (Default Single Rate and Default Day & Night Rate). These are provided as examples and do not necessarily reflect actual tariffs. ADDING AND AMENDING TARIFFS: PowerPackPro supports the entry of multiple tariffs with up to 5 time bands. -
Page 31: Alarms Tab
ALARMS TAB: Click the Alarm tab. Select the desired parameter from the drop-down menu at top left. Enable high and low alarms via the checkboxes provided. Enter your desired alarm thresholds as required and press the ‘enter’ key to activate. The alarm events will be listed in the main window. NOTE: Alarm thresholds may also be viewed on the chart, with the alarm zones appearing in pink (see page 22). -
Page 32: Bluetooth Troubleshooting
BLUETOOTH TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLING BLUETOOTH ON YOUR PC The SPCMini requires a Bluetooth enabled PC preferably running Windows XP. If your PC does not have Bluetooth an accessory kit is available from Elcomponent which includes a Bluetooth USB ‘dongle’. Alternatively, a Bluetooth kit is readily available from your PC Supplier. - Page 33 System Tray at bottom right of your PC screen, but may also be accessed via a desktop icon or an icon in Control Panel. If the SPCMini is found via your Bluetooth Utility, but not via PowerPackPro, refer to page 13 for detailed instructions on how to proceed.
- Page 34 PowerPackPro or in the device list in your Bluetooth Utility. • If either software ‘finds’ other Bluetooth devices, the problem may be with the SPCMini itself. • If Bluetooth communications become erratic or slow, reboot your PC to re-initialise the Bluetooth device.
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