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TECHNICAL REFERENCE
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  • Page 1 DEWE3-PA8 TECHNICAL REFERENCE EN ISO 14001 ISO 9001...
  • Page 2 Copyright © DEWETRON GmbH This document contains information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. All trademarks and registered trademarks are acknowledged to be the property of their owners.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Welcome to the world of DEWETRON! Thank you very much for your investment in DEWETRON‘s unique data acquisition systems. These are top-quality inst- ruments which are designed to provide you years of reliable service. This guide has been prepared to help you get the most from your investment, starting from the day you take it out of the box, and extending for years into the future.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Sync and digital interfaces ........18 Preface ..........3 Overview ............18 Welcome to the world of DEWETRON! ....3 Active sync LEDs ..........18 Intended use ............3 SYNC I/O interface (TRION SYNC-BUS) ..... 18 GPS antenna (optional)........19 Safety ..........6 PTP/IEEE 1588 (optional) ........19 Safety instructions ..........6...
  • Page 5 Training ...............50 Calibration ............50 Letter of volatility ......51 Volatile memory ..........51 Non-volatile memory ..........51 Radio communication .........51 Certificates ........52 Certificate of conformity ........52 Conformity to IEC 61000-4-30 ......53 DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Safety Safety instructions The following section contains warning and safety instructions that must be observed by the user. Faultless operation can only be guaranteed if these instructions are observed. General safety instructions ` Use this system under the terms of the specifications only to avoid any possible danger. If the unit is used in a man- ner not specified by the manufacturer the protection can be impaired.

  • Page 7: Ambient Safety Notices

    ` DO NOT use the system in rooms with flammable gases, fumes or dust or in adverse environmental conditions. ` Direct exposure of any DEWETRON product to strong sunlight or other heat radiation shall be prevented, as this could excessively heat up the product and lead to permanent damage of the product.

  • Page 8: Safety Notices During Operation

    Safety Safety notices during operation ` During the use of the system, it might be possible to access another parts of a more comprehensive system. Read and follow the safety instructions provided in the manuals of all other components regarding warning and security advices for using the system.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    Protective conductor terminal (IEC 60417-5019; 2006-08) Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation (IEC 60417-5172; 2003-02) On (power) (IEC 60417-5007; 2002-10) Off (power) (IEC 60417-5008; 2002-10) DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 10: General Information

    Often intrusive IT software or network processes can interfere with the primary function of the DEWETRON system: to record data. Therefore we recommend strongly against the installation of IT/MIS software and running their proces- ses on any DEWETRON data acquisition system, and cannot guarantee the performance of our systems if they are so configured.

  • Page 11: Printing History

    This document contains information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 12: Main System

    ), 200 W AC power sup- Redundant power supply ply for sensor Noise emissions 38 dBA – System idle 42 dBA – CPU max. heat 52 dBA – Max. fan Cooling capacity 25 W per module slot Tab. 1: System specifications DEWE3-PA8...
  • Page 13 1 m distance to system (front); remaining slots covered with 3) For further information refer to chapter Block diagram on page cover panels. 6) Tested with SSD. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 14: Dimensions

    SyStem Dimensions 162,4 18,5 Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) Fig. 1: Dimensions DEWE3-PA8...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    Sensor power supply Power supply Redundant power supply Fig. 2: Block diagram INFORMATION Depending on the selected device variant, some components may or may not be present in the above block diagram. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 16: Connections And Ports

    PortS Connections and ports 15 16 19 20 21 Fig. 3: DEWE3-PA8 overview Multi-touch display Digital I/O connector (D-SUB-25) (optional) Power on/off push button CAN interface (D-SUB-9) (optional) Sensor supply load indicator GPS antenna (optional) USB interface connectors (2.0) PTP/IEEE 1588 (optional) USB interface connectors (3.1 GEN1)

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    Redundant power supply for sensor supply The DEWE3-PA8 comes with two integrated power supplies. The reason for this is that some current sensors react extremely sensitive to power losses. Normally, the sensor supply switches off together with the measuring device.

  • Page 18: Sensor Supply Load Indicator

    connectionS and PortS Sensor supply load indicator The 10 segment LED display indicates the load attached to the power supply connectors for current clamps at the rear of the instrument. One LED segment equals 10 %. When exceeding 80 % during active power measurement, consider using an additional DW2-CLAMP-DC-POWER-8 box to split the power (e.g.

  • Page 19: Gps Antenna (Optional)

    IRIG code A or B; DC (A007, B007) DC level shift (edge detection); TTL / CMOS compatible Compatibility (DC code) Low: <0.8 V High: >2 V Tab. 6: IRIG input specifications DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 20: Digital I/O Connector (D-Sub-25) (Optional)

    connectionS and PortS Digital I/O connector (D-SUB-25) (optional) INFORMATION The DEWE3-OPT-DIO function is an optional feature and is not included in the default scope of supply. 12 V max. 600 mA AUX output CNT4 input A IRIG/PPS input CNT3 input A CNT2 input Z CNT2 input B CNT2 input A...
  • Page 21 PPS specifications Supported codes DC level shift (edge detection); TTL/CMOS compatible Compatibility (DC code) Low: <0.8 V High: >2 V Connection Pin 8 on digital I/O connector Tab. 9: PPS specifications DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 22: Can Interface (D-Sub-9) (Optional)

    connectionS and PortS Counter and digital I/O 100 k 23 k Input_A High: >2.0 V Input_B Low: <0.8 V Input_Z 100 k 23 k High: >2.0 V 1 to 8 Low: <0.8 V Digital_Input PCIe High: >2.3 V 1 to 4 Low: <0.8 V Digital_Output High: >2.3 V...
  • Page 23 CAN_H and CAN_L are transmission lines. If the transmission line is not terminated, each signal line causes reflections which can cause communication failures therefore both ends of the cable have to be terminated. If multiple devices DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 24: Multi-Touch Display

    Multi-touch display The DEWE3-PA8 is equipped with a bright 11.6“ wide screen multi-touch panel (1920 x 1080, full HD) to control the instrument. Familiar gestures such as pinch and zoom are fully implemented within the operating system. You can use your fingers on the touchscreen, like you would on a smartphone.

  • Page 25: Epad Connector (Lemo)

    SSD drive bays The DEWE3-PA8 comes with a preinstalled 1 TB SSD dedicated for data storage (drive bay at the front). Additionally to the high-speed drive at the front, the DEWE3-PA8 is equipped with a 512 GB SSD for operating system and application software (drive bay at the rear).

  • Page 26: Audio I/O Interface

    DVI interface connector The DVI connector meets the standard DVI pin assignment. Display port connectors Additional to the DVI connector interface the DEWE3-PA8 offers 2 display port connectors with standard pin assi- gnment. Optional upgrades DEWE3-OPT-DIO Optional digital I/O: 8x DI shared with 4x counter (2x encoder, 2x up/down), 4x DO for DEWE3-A4L and DEWE3-RMx.

  • Page 27: Labels

    LED is lit to indicate that the SSD is deleting the file and TRIM/garbage collection is in progress. Wait until the process is finished before you start to write the next file. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 28: Working With The System

    In 2019, DEWETRON introduced a new family of data acquisition systems, the DEWE3 and TRION3 express series. The DEWE3-PA8 chassis feature a PXIe hybrid backplane and supports any TRION3 series modules. It is also backward compatible and supports all TRION series modules from previous generation.

  • Page 29: Compatible Sensors/Transducers (Selection)

    ` 2x 3-phase AC systems + 1x 1-phase DC system (7x CT-1000 or CT-2000-S transducers) ` 1x 6-phase AC system + 1x 1-phase DC system (7x CT-1000 or CT-2000-S transducers) DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 30: Trion Series Modules Overview

    WorkinG With the SyStem TRION series modules overview Some versions of this module occupy 2 TRION slots CAT III 1000 V only applicable for 1000 V inputs; SUB-600V has CAT II 600 V / CAT III 300 V Analog modules Sample rate Connector Channels...

  • Page 31: Configuration Examples With Trion3-1810M-Power-4 Module

    DC powered DEWE3 instruments by default. Ask your local dealer or factory for more information. Configuration examples with TRION3-1810M-POWER-4 module In order to tap the full potential of the DEWE3-PA8, DEWETRON developed the highspeed TRION3-1810M-POWER-4 module which can be easily installed into the instrument. The modular design of the TRION3-1810-POWER-4 module...
  • Page 32 WorkinG With the SyStem Standard 4-phase power analyzer with direct input This is the standard configuration of a DEWE3-PA8 for 4-phase (1x 3-phase AC and 1x 1-phase DC) applications. 1x TRION3-1810M-POWER-4 4x TRION-POWER-SUB-CUR - - 1B Fig. 15: Standard 4-phase power analyzer with direct input Standard 4-phase power analyzer with clamp input Configuration for use with current clamps with voltage output for 4-phase applications.

  • Page 33: Installing A Trion(3) Module

    5. Place the module edges of the TRION/TRION3 module into the module guide at the top and bottom of the chassis. 6. Insert the TRION/TRION3 module to the rear of the chassis until a resistance appears. 7. Pull up on the injector/ejector handle to latch the device. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 34: Exchanging Trion Sub-Modules

    WorkinG With the SyStem 8. Secure the installed TRION front panel to the chassis by using the mounting screws. The TRION/TRION3 module is now installed into a DEWE3 chassis. NOTICE Unused TRION slots must always be covered. Make sure to reinstall the filler panels to unused TRION slots to guarantee proper cooling of the installed modules.
  • Page 35 8. Pull up the injector/ejector handle to latch the module. Tighten the screws at the top and bottom of the TRION(3) module front panel (4x) to secure the module. The TRION sub-module is now exchanged. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 36: Bessel/Butterworth Filter Characteristics For Power Analysis

    WorkinG With the SyStem Bessel/Butterworth filter characteristics for power analysis The TRION family is equipped with DSP lowpass filters from 2 to 8 order in Bessel or Butterworth configuration. The difference between these two filter types can be seen in the following figures. Fig. 20: Step response of filter with 1000 Hz cutoff frequency and 8th order.

  • Page 37: Connection Examples

    Fig. 22: Three phase (3P3W) without neutral line Three phase (3P3W) without neutral line, using current output transducers Group selection in OXYGEN Power: Fig. 23: Three phase (3P3W) without neutral line, using current output transducer DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...
  • Page 38 WorkinG With the SyStem Three phase (3P3W) without neutral line, using voltage output transducers Group selection in OXYGEN Power: Fig. 24: Three phase (3P3W) without neutral line, using voltage output transducers Three phase (3P3W) with CT and VT Group selection in OXYGEN Power: Fig. 25: Three phase (3P3W) with CT and VT...

  • Page 39: Cooling Considerations

    OXYGEN Power: Fig. 27: Three phase and one phase (3P3W and 1P2W) Cooling considerations The intake vent of the DEWE3-PA8 is at the front of the chassis, where the cooling exhaust vent for the DEWE3-PA8 is on the rear of the chassis. NOTICE Adequate clearance between the chassis and surrounding equipment or blockages must be maintained to ensure proper cooling of the chassis power supply as well as the modules plugged into the chassis.

  • Page 40: System Recovery

    WorkinG With the SyStem DEWE3-PA8 side view Cool air in Hot air out Min. 1 u (Clearance) Fig. 28: Cooling stream System recovery For more information regarding a total recovery refer to the corresponding total recovery technical reference manual shipped with your DEWE3 system.

  • Page 41: Connect And Set Up Signals And Sensors

    ` Sensor scaling (unit and scaling or sensitivity factor) ` Table scaling for a non-linear scaling All settings are automatically saved when entered and do not have to be saved separately. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 42: Design The Measurement Screen

    WorkinG With the SyStem Fig. 31: Changing channel settings Design the measurement screen After the channel settings are done, design the measurement screen to your needs: 1. Double-click/tap on the menu tab or swipe the menu to the right. 2. Click or tap on the Instrument menu tab and drag and drop a recorder on the measurement screen. More instruments can be added and adjusted like this, when being in Design Mode (see 2 in Fig. 29).

  • Page 43: Record

    The green border and PLAY indicator in the lower left corner indicate that a file is loaded for post-processing (see Fig. 36). 2. To export the data, click or tap on the Export Settings menu tab. DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 44: Synchronization

    WorkinG With the SyStem 3. Select the desired format and the channels to be exported. 4. Click on the export button seen in Fig. 36. The exporting process is now finished. Fig. 35: Opening data file Fig. 36: Exporting data file for post-processing Synchronization The TRION-SYNC-BUS (SYNC I/O, SYNC OUT) is used to synchronize two or more DEWE3 systems with up to 100 m distance between each node.

  • Page 45: Gps Sync

    SYNC (max 100 m) Any other DEWE2/3 system with TRION-SYNC-BUS SYNC (max 100 m) Fig. 37: Synchronization via TRION-SYNC-BUS GPS sync DEWE3-PA8 with GPS antenna DEWE3-PA8 with GPS antenna Fig. 38: GPS sync DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

  • Page 46: Channel Expansion With Trionet

    WorkinG With the SyStem Channel expansion with TRIONet SYNC I/O SYNC OUT GREEN GREEN LAN (max. 100 m)/USB (max. 1.8 m) for data transfer Fig. 39: Channel expansion with TRIONet Network with multiple systems LAN for data transfer (max. 100 m) SYNC (max. 100 m) Fig. 40: Network with multiple systems...

  • Page 47: Ptp Sync / Irig Sync

    The network topology is the responsibility of the customer. Any topology supported by the operating system can be used. In theory, the normal company network can also be used. However, DEWETRON recommends the use of a se- parate network which is only used for data transmission. For data rates beyond 100 MB/s a 10 Gbit option is available which can transfer up to 1 GB/s of data.

  • Page 48: Maintenance And Service

    Fig. 41: Service intervals DEWETRON offers various service and upgrade plans including cleaning/exchanging fans/power supply/CPU cooler (if required), BIOS, firmware and driver updates as well as reliabilty upgrades and full functionality check. Ask DEWETRON or your local distributor for further information and pricing.

  • Page 49: Updates

    This prolongs also the life of all system components. Support DEWETRON has a team of people ready to assist you if you have any questions or any technical difficulties regarding the system. For any support contact your local distributor first or DEWETRON directly.

  • Page 50: Service And Repairs

    08:00 and 16:30 EST Service and repairs We are very sorry that your DEWETRON system is not operating properly. Our team is here to ensure that your DEWE- TRON product is returned to peak performance as quickly as possible. Help us to provide you with the best support by following the RMA policy.

  • Page 51: Letter Of Volatility

    Letter of volatility The data storage capacity of the DEWE3-PA8 can be extended by the SSD-256V-1T-EL option to 1 TB or by the SSD- PCIe-1T-2T option to 2 TB (industrial grade, PCIe attached solid state disk). The following chart corresponds to the memory types that are used within the DEWE3-PA8 systems.

  • Page 52: Certificates

    Certificates Certificate of conformity Manufacturer DEWETRON GmbH Address Parkring 4 8074 Grambach, Austria Tel.: +43 316 3070-0 Fax: +43 316 3070-90 Email: sales@dewetron.com http://www.dewetron.com DEWE3-PA8 Name of product Kind of product Mixed signal power analyzer The product meets the regulations of the following EC-directives:...

  • Page 53: Conformity To Iec 61000-4-30

    2) Class A, Electromagneti c compati bility (EMC) Part 4-30: Testi ng and measurement techniques – Power quality measurement methods: Graz, August 10, 2023 Place / date of issue Ing. Thomas Propst / Manager Total Quality DEWE3-PA8 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.5 • February 06, 2025...

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