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  • Page 1 User Manual ENGLISH Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 POWER & ENERGY LOGGERS...
  • Page 2 Copyright Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All rights reserved. © ® ® No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into any other language) without prior agreement and written consent from Chauvin Arnoux , Inc., as governed by United States and International ®...
  • Page 3 For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com/calibration Serial #: ____________________________ Catalog #: 2137.56 / 2137.58 Model #: PEL 115 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated: Date Received: ___________________________ Date Calibration Due: _______________________ Chauvin Arnoux , Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................8 1.1 International Electrical Symbols ..........................8 1.2 Definition of Measurement Categories (CAT) ......................8 1.3 Precautions for Use ............................9 1.4 Receiving Your Shipment ............................9 1.5 Product Packaging ..............................10 1.6 Ordering Information ..............................11 1.6.1 Accessories ................................11 1.6.2 Replacement Parts ..............................
  • Page 5 4. OPERATION ........................... 31 4.1 Hooking up to the Distribution System ........................31 4.2.1 Single-Phase, 2-Wire: 1P-2W ..........................32 4.2.2 Single-Phase, 3-Wire (Split-Phase From a Center-Tap Transformer): 1P-3W ............32 4.2.3. Three-Phase, 3-Wire, ∆ (with 2 current probes): 3P-3W∆2 .................. 33 4.2.4 Three-Phase, 3-Wire, ∆...
  • Page 6 5. RECORDING DATA ........................57 5.1 Recording Session Overview ...........................57 5.1.1 Recording Rate ..............................57 5.2 Starting and Stopping a Recording ..........................58 6. DATAVIEW & PEL CONTROL PANEL ..................59 ® 6.1 Installing DataView ...............................59 ® 6.2 PEL Control Panel ..............................61 6.3 POWER &...
  • Page 7 8. MAINTENANCE ..........................76 8.1 Erasing and Upgrading Memory ..........................76 8.2 Upgrading Firmware ..............................76 8.3 Battery Maintenance ..............................77 8.4 Cleaning the Instrument ............................77 8.5 Repair and Calibration .............................77 8.6 Technical Assistance ..............................78 8.7 Limited Warranty ..............................78 8.7.1 Warranty Repairs ..............................78 9.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Example: hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers. Corresponds to measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. CAT II: Example: measurements on household appliances and portable tools. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 9: Precautions For Use

    If the equipment appears to be damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 10: Product Packaging

    ■ 9.6 V NiMH Battery (Installed) ■ Measuring Instrument Safety Data Sheet (Multilingual) ■ Declaration of Conformity ■ Test Report Set of (4) large and ■ Quick Start Guide (5) small Caps (watertight) Cat. #5000.67 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 11: Ordering Information

    (4) large and (5) small caps (watertight), quick start guide, and USB drive with DataView software and user manual ® Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 (with four 196A-24-BK sensors) ..........Cat. #2137.58 Includes extra large carrying bag with rubber bottom, (4) AmpFlex sensors 24 in (waterproof - IP67) ®...

  • Page 12: Features

    2. FEATURES 2.1 DESCRIPTION The Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 is a DC, single-phase, split-phase, and three-phase (Y and Δ) power and energy logger contained within a rugged sealed housing. The PEL 115 provides all the necessary functions and features for recording power/energy data for most (50, 60, 400) Hz and DC distribution systems worldwide.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    USB Connector SD-card Slot Directional Keypad: (4) Navigation Buttons and Enter Button Control Button Power Button Bag to stow (4) large & (5) small watertight current terminal caps Table 1 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 14: Input Terminals

    ■ Detach the appropriate inserts and place them in the holes provided over the terminals (larger inserts for current terminals, smaller inserts for voltage terminals). ■ Clip the rings of the same color to the ends of the lead you will connect to the terminal. Figure 3 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 15: Button Functions

    PEL Control Panel (DataView software). ® Percentage of Range Measured Phase Indicator Status Icons Measured Units Mode Icons Figure 4 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 16: Status And Mode Icons

    Max Mode: Displays the maximum values for the measurement and energy values. Information Mode: Displays electrical hookup and other instrument-related information (these screens are read-only). Configuration Mode: Displays screens containing user-selectable configuration settings and options. Table 4 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 17: Status Indicators

    - Indicator not lit: blinking orange: instrument is powered by the battery ƒ supply by the voltage inputs is either deactivated or the supply voltage is too ƒ low (see § 3.1.4) Table 5 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 18: Sd-Card

    Data recording sessions are stored on the SD-card. The PEL 115 accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, FAT32 formatted, up to a maximum capacity of 32 GB. If a replacement SD-card is unformatted, you will need to format it before use. It is best to format the SD-card using the PEL Control Panel, otherwise format using a PC.

  • Page 19: Configuration

    After three minutes of no user activity, the instrument automatically goes into Standby Mode. In Standby Mode the display backlight turns OFF, but the measurements continue to be displayed. The backlight will turn back ON once any navigation button is pressed. Standby Mode cannot be disabled. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 20: Deactivation Of Supply Via Voltage Inputs

    Before the first use, start by fully charging the battery. A completely discharged battery will take approximately 5 h to fully charge. The PEL 115 is equipped with a NiMH battery, which provides power in the event of a disruption in the phase power or external AC power.

  • Page 21: Connection Via Usb Or Lan Via Ethernet Link

    NOTE: You can change the network parameters while connected via a LAN Ethernet link, but once the network parameters have been changed, you will lose connection. For this, it is better to use a USB connection. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 22: Connection Via Wi-Fi Link

    ■ Set voltage and current ratios appropriate for the connected probes or sensors ■ Set the aggregation period for a recording session ■ Review instrument settings, such as date and time Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 23: Configuration Mode

    Control Panel. ■ A recording session is in progress. If any of these situations are in effect, the word LOCK appears on the screen: Figure 10 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 24: Type Of Distribution System

    The hookup type stops blinking, indicating you have exited edit mode. NOTE: This list is not cyclical; pressing while 1P-2W is displayed, or pressing while dC-4W is displayed has no effect. Press the button to go to the next screen. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 25: Nominal Primary Voltage

    ■ MN193 100 A range: automatic 100 A ■ E94: 10 A or 100 A ■ SR193 and MR193: automatic 1000 A Validate the value by pressing the Enter button. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 26: Current Sensors

    To change the aggregation period, press the Enter button. Use the buttons to choose the value (1 to 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, or 60) minutes. Validate the value by pressing the Enter button. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 27: Instrument Information

    ■ Aggregation Period ■ Date and Time ■ LAN IP Address ■ Wi-Fi IP Address ■ Firmware Revision Number ■ Type of Network ■ Nominal Primary Voltage ■ Nominal Secondary Voltage Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 28 ■ Nominal Primary Current ■ Nominal Primary Current of the Neutral (if a sensor is connected to the I terminal) ■ Aggregation Period ■ Date and Time ■ IP Address (scrolling) Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 29: Alarm Conditions

    (k, M, G, and so on). ■ Duration is the number of seconds the condition must exist before it is recorded as an alarm. The duration can be set between (0 and 60) seconds. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 30: E-Mail Report

    3.9 E-MAIL REPORT When recording data on the PEL 115, you can configure the instrument to send periodic email reports up to five users. You can also configure the instrument to send email reports when alarms occur during a recording. Email reports can only be enabled and configured from the PEL Control Panel.

  • Page 31: Operation

    The PEL must be configured (see § 3.6) for the distribution network selected. The PEL 115 supports 17 hookup types. For each, the following sections provide: ■ A connection diagram. This includes a depiction of the instrument’s current terminals I , and I (neutral);...

  • Page 32: Single-Phase, 2-Wire: 1P-2W

    ■ IN current sensor to the neutral (optional on this type of network). ■ I1 current sensor to the L1 phase. ■ I2 current sensor to the L2 phase. VE/GND Figure 17 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 33: Three-Phase, 3-Wire, ∆ (With 2 Current Probes): 3P-3W∆2

    ■ V2 terminal to the L2 phase. ■ V3 terminal to the L3 phase. ■ I1 current sensor to the L1 phase. ■ I3 current sensor to the L3 phase. VE/GND Figure 20 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 34: Three-Phase, 3-Wire, Open, ∆ (3 Current Probes): 3P-3Wo3

    ■ V3 terminal to the L3 phase. ■ I1 current sensor to the L1 phase. ■ I2 current sensor to the L2 phase. ■ I3 current sensor to the L3 phase. VE/GND Figure 23 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 35: Three-Phase, 3-Wire, ∆, Balanced (With 1 Current Probe): 3P3W∆B

    ■ VE/GND terminal to the earth (optional on this type of network). ■ V1 terminal to the L1 phase. ■ IN current sensor to the neutral. ■ I1 current sensor to the L1 phase. VE/GND Figure 26 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 36: Three-Phase, 4-Wire, Y, 2½-Elements (With 4 Current Probes): 3P-4Wy2

    ■ IN current sensor to the neutral. ■ I1 current sensor to the L1 phase. ■ I2 current sensor to the L2 phase. VE/GND ■ I3 current sensor to the L3 phase. Figure 29 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 37: Dc 2-Wire: Dc-2W

    ■ IN current sensor to the common conductor. ■ Current sensor I1 to the +1 conductor. ■ Current sensor I2 to the +2 conductor. ■ Current sensor I3 to the +3 conductor. VE/GND Figure 32 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 38: Viewing Data

    4.3 VIEWING DATA The PEL 115 has four display modes, represented by the icons at the bottom of the display unit. To change from one mode to another, press the button. The displays are accessible as soon as the PEL is on, but the values are zero. As soon as there is a voltage or current on the inputs, the values are updated.

  • Page 39: Measurement Mode

    4.3.1 Measurement Mode 4.3.1.1 Single-Phase, 2-Wire: (1P-2W) ϕ (I Phase Angle Active power/current/voltage Frequency Power tan φ Tangent To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2: Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 40: Split-Phase, 3-Wire: (1P-3W)

    Current Phase Angle ϕ (V Voltage Voltage Phase Angle ϕ (I ϕ (I Power Phase angles between line currents/voltages tan φ Tangent To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2: Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 41: Three-Phase, 3-Wire, Unbalanced: (3P-3W∆ ∆ 2, 3P-3W∆ ∆ 3, 3P-3Wo2, 3P-3Wo3, 3P-3Wy2, 3P-3Wy3)

    Phase Voltage Phase Angles ϕ (I ϕ (I ϕ (I Power Phase angles between line currents and phase voltage tan φ Tangent To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 42: Three-Phase, 3-Wire ∆, Balanced: (3P-3W∆B)

    4.3.1.4 Three-Phase, 3-Wire ∆, Balanced: (3P-3W∆b) Phase voltage/frequency Phase voltage/frequency ϕ (I Power Phase angle between line current and phase voltage tan φ Tangent To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 43: Three-Phase, 4-Wire, Unbalanced: (3P-4Wy, 3P-4Wy2, 3P-4W∆ ∆ , 3P-4Wo)

    *Not for 3P-4W∆ ∆ and 3P-4WO networks ϕ (U ϕ (U ϕ (U Phase voltage/frequency Phase angles between line currents and phase voltage ϕ (I ϕ (I ϕ (I Power Phase angles between line currents/voltage Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 44: Three-Phase, 4-Wire, Y, Balanced: (3P-4Wyb)

    φ Tangent To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2. 4.3.1.6 Three-Phase, 4-Wire, Y, Balanced: (3P-4WYb) Line current Line voltage Phase voltage/frequency Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 45: Dc 2-Wire: (Dc-2W)

    φ Tangent To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2. 4.3.1.7 DC 2-Wire: (dC-2W) Active power/current/voltage) To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2. 4.3.1.8 DC 3-Wire: (dC-3W) Line current Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 46: Dc 4-Wire: (Dc-4W)

    Voltage Active power To adjust the hook-up type, see § 3.6.2. 4.3.1.9 DC 4-Wire: (dC-4W) Line current Voltage Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 47: Energy Mode

    There are two sets of Energy Mode screens, one for AC hookups and one for DC. 4.3.2.1 AC Energy Screens Ep+: Total active energy consumed (by the load) in kWh Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 48 Eq2: Reactive energy delivered (by the source) in the capacitive quadrant (quadrant 2) in kvarh Eq3: Reactive energy delivered (by the source) in the inductive quadrant (quadrant 3) in kvarh Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 49: Dc Energy Screens

    ES+: Total apparent energy consumed (by the load) in kVAh ES-: Total apparent energy delivered (by the source) in kVAh 4.3.2.2 DC Energy Screens Ep+: Total active energy consumed (by the load) in kWh Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 50: Harmonics Mode

    NOTE: Harmonics Mode is not available for DC Hookups. The display unit indicates No THD in DC Mode. 4.3.3.1 Single-Phase, 2-Wire: (1P-2W) THD_I THD_V Total Harmonic Distortion 4.3.3.2 Split-Phase, 3-Wire: (1P-3W) THD_I THD_I Current THD THD_V THD_V THD_U Voltage THD Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 51: Three-Phase, 3-Wire, Unbalanced: (3P-3W∆ ∆ 2, 3P-3W∆ ∆ 3, 3P-3Wo2, 3P-3Wo3, 3P-3Wy2, 3P-3Wy3)

    Current THD) THD_U THD_U THD_U Voltage THD 4.3.3.4 Three-Phase, 3-Wire, ∆, Balanced: (3P-3W∆b) THD_I = THD_I THD_I = THD_I THD_I Current THD THD_U THD_U = THD_U THD_U = THD_U Voltage THD Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 52: Three-Phase, 4-Wire, Unbalanced: (3P-4Wy, 3P-4Wy2, 3P-4W∆ ∆ , 3P-4Wo)

    THD_I THD_I THD_I Current THD THD_V THD_V THD_V Voltage THD 4.3.3.6 Three-Phase, 4-Wire, Y, Balanced: (3P-4WYb) THD_I THD_I THD_I THD_I THD_I Current THD THD_V THD_V THD_V THD_V THD_V Voltage THD Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 53: Maximum Mode

    Note that Maximum Mode is not available for DC power networks. 4.3.4.1 Single-Phase, 2-Wire: (1P-2W) Maximum current/voltage Maximum load power Maximum source power 4.3.4.2 Split-Phase, 3-Wire: (1P-3W) Maximum current Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 54: Three-Phase 3-Wire: (3P-3W∆ ∆ 2, 3P-3W∆ ∆ 3, 3P-3Wo2, 3P-3Wo3, 3P-3Wy2, 3P-3Wy3, 3P-3W∆B)

    ■ 3P-3WO3 (3-phase 3-wire open ∆, three probes) ■ 3P-3WY2 (3-phase 3-wire Y, two probes) ■ 3P-3WY3 (3-phase 3-wire Y, three probes) ■ 3P-3W∆b (3-phase 3-wire ∆ balanced) Maximum line current Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 55: Three-Phase, 4-Wire: (3P-4Wy, 3P-4Wy2, 3P-4W∆ ∆ , 3P-4Wo, 3P-4Wyb)

    ■ 3P-4W∆ (3-phase 4-wire ∆) ■ 3P-4WO (3-phase 4-wire open ∆) NOTE: For 3-phase, 4-wire Y balanced hookups, the maximum neutral current (I ) is not displayed. Maximum line current Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 56 Maximum voltage Max. phase-to-phase voltage Maximum load power Maximum source power Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 57: Recording Data

    (1) Maximum size of aggregated datafile = 4 GB NOTE: For recordings with harmonics or with a duration longer than one week, it is recommended that you use class 4 or higher SDHC cards. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 58: Starting And Stopping A Recording

    3. To stop a recording, press and hold it down until the LED lights up, then release To view the recording session, connect the instrument to your computer running DataView (see § 6). Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 59: Dataview ® & Pel Control Panel

    Instruments devices, including the ® ® Model PEL 115. As its name implies, the primary purpose of DataView is to view data that has been recorded by the instrument and display it as a report. With DataView, you can: ■ Connect the instrument to a computer. This connection can be through USB cable, LAN network, direct Ethernet connection, Wi-Fi or DataViewSync™...
  • Page 60 DataView .pdf documents. The option Firmware Upgrades links to the website where you can check for new firmware updates for the PEL 115 (see § 6.1). Finally, User Manuals displays a list of .pdf files contained in the USB drive that accompanies DataView. (DataView also comes with a Help system that is installed with the program files.)

  • Page 61: Pel Control Panel

    For further information about using the PEL Control Panel, consult the Help system that comes with the product. Access this Help by clicking the option Help in the PEL Control Panel’s menu bar at the top of the screen. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 62: Power & Energy Logger (Pel) Android ™ App

    The app is provided with a complete online Help system, which can be viewed independently at http://www.pel100.us/help-en/index.html. Consult this Help system for a complete description of the PEL app and all its capabilities. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 63: Connecting To The Computer

    NOTE: Before connecting the USB cable, install the drivers supplied with the PEL Control Panel software (see § 6.1) PEL 115 POWER & ENERGY LOGGER Figure 39 ETHERNET PEL 115 POWER & ENERGY LOGGER Figure 40 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 64: Connection By Wi-Fi Link

    ■ DataViewSync : Connecting the instrument to DataViewSync (hosted by AEMC Instruments) to communicate with ® a PC on a different network. DataViewSync™ PEL 115 POWER & ENERGY LOGGER Figure 41 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 65: Network Via Dataviewsync

    5. You can synchronize the instrument’s clock with the computer’s clock, or use the Date and Time fields to select another date and time. 6. Click OK to save the change. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 66: Specifications

    ■ Input impedance: 1 MΩ (standard current input), 12.4 kΩ (AmpFlex /MiniFlex current input). ® ® The AmpFlex /MiniFlex configuration switches the current input onto an integrating circuit. ® ® ■ Max overload: 1.7 V Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 67: Measurement Ranges

    I = (5 to 10) % I Sin φ = 0.5 inductive 0.5 capacitive V = (100 to 1000) V ± 2 % R I = (10 to 120) % I Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 68: Measurement Specifications At 400 Hz

    , and I ■ For AmpFlex /MiniFlex , IMAX is limited to 60 % I at 50/60 Hz, due to the higher sensitivity. ® ® ■ 1 = indicative value. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 69: Measurement Specifications For Dc

    10 mA/A/m typical at 50/60 Hz. ® ® 7.2.3.6 Voltage Test Leads Voltage Test Leads The PEL 115 ships with five black test leads and black alligator clips. Voltage Test Lead and Alligator Clip Length: Approximately 10 ft (3 m) Rating: 1000 V CAT IV, 15 A Each lead includes a waterproof cap that screws into the instrument’s threaded voltage terminals to ensure a...

  • Page 70: Current Sensors

    100 A: (0.2 to 120) A 10 A: 50 mA to 10 A AC/DC Current Probe Model E94 10 A and 100 A AC/DC AC/DC 100 A: 50 mA to 100 A Table 13 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ampflex ® 196A Or Ampflex ® 193

    ± 2 % R + 1 A ± 3º ± 1.2º @ 100 A (100 to 240) A ± 1 % R + 1 A ± 2.5º ± 0.8º -1° @ 200 A Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 72: Ampflex ® And Miniflex ® Specifications

    Like all Rogowski sensors, the AmpFlex and MiniFlex have output voltage that is proportional to the frequency. A high ® ® current at high frequency can saturate the instrument’s current input. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 73: Communication

    Height: 7.09 in (180 mm) ■ Drop test: ƒ Approximately 8 in (20 cm) in the most severe position without permanent mechanical damage and functional deterioration. ƒ 3.28 ft (1 m) in its packaging. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 74: Environmental Conditions

    The test leads and alligator clips are compliant with IEC/EN 61010-031. NOTE: The overall rated voltage and the measurement category of the instrument/probe system may be reduced depending on the current probe type or other accessories. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 75: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    The device is compliant with the 2014/53/EU RED directive and FCC Regulations. Wi-Fi: FCC certification QOQWF121 7.11 MEMORY CARD The PEL 115 accepts FAT32 formatted SD and SDHC cards and SDXC cards up to a capacity of 32 GB. The SDXC cards must be formatted in the instrument.

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    When the new card is ready for storing recordings; the LED illuminates steady green. 8.2 UPGRADING FIRMWARE The PEL 115 firmware controls the features and functionality of the instrument. AEMC Instruments provides firmware ® updates free of charge to download through our PEL Control Panel software.

  • Page 77: Battery Maintenance

    (Or contact your authorized distributor.) Contact us for the costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 78: Technical Assistance

    Fax: (603) 742-2346 E-mail: repair@aemc.com Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend that you insure your returned material. NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    See § 5.2 for information about configuring a recording session. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 80: Recording Sessions End Prematurely

    AC or phase power. Disconnect the power source, hold down the Power button until all the instrument’s LEDs light up, then release to turn OFF the instrument. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 81: Appendix A: Theory Of Operation

    I A.1.2 AC/DC The PEL 115 makes AC and DC measurements for AC and DC distribution networks. AC or DC is selected by the user. The AC + DC values are available via the PEL Control Panel. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 82: Neutral Current Measurement

    ■ In some hookups (such as DC) the phase order does not always apply. The following tables list the measurement ranges that ensure correct current phase order, voltage phase order, and current vs voltage phase order respectively. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 83: Current Phase Order

    (3-Phase 4-Wire ∆) [ϕ (I ), ϕ (I ), ϕ (I )] = 120° ± 30° 3P-4WO∆ (3-Phase 4-Wire Open ∆) DC-2W (DC 2-Wire) DC-3W (DC 3-Wire) DC-4W (DC 4-Wire) Table 16 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 84: Voltage Phase Order

    [ϕ (U ), ϕ ( U ), ϕ (U )] = 120° ± 10° 3P-4WO∆ (3-Phase 4-Wire Open ∆) DC-2W (DC 2-Wire) DC-3W (DC 3-Wire) DC-4W (DC 4-Wire) Table 17 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 85: Current Vs Voltage Phase Order

    [ϕ (I ), ϕ (I ), ϕ (I )] = 210° ± 60° for source 3P-4WO∆ (3-Phase 4-Wire Open ∆) DC-2W (DC 2-Wire) DC-3W (DC 3-Wire) DC-4W (DC 4-Wire) Table 18 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 86: Appendix B: Measurement Quantities

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  • Page 90   (10)  ϕ     ϕ          ϕ         (10)  Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 91 50          (11)    -THD       -THD     (10)  Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 92   ϕ(I       ϕ(I        ϕ(I        ϕ(I    =ϕ(I Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 93 (3) Not a real quantity (10) Interpolated (4) Always = 0 (11) Calculated or measured if a current sensor is connected (5) AC+DC when selected (6) Rank 7 for 400 Hz Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 94: Appendix C: Pole Mounting

    APPENDIX C: POLE MOUNTING Accessory brackets (Cat. #2137.82) enable you to mount the Model PEL 115 on a utility pole or similar structure. Figure 45 To mount the instrument on a pole, turn it OFF and detach all leads and other connections. Then do the following: 1.
  • Page 95 4. Run two straps (not included) through the slots in the brackets. These slots are (1 x 0.157) in (25.4 x 4) mm. 5. Position the instrument on the pole, and attach it by fastening the straps. Figure 48 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...

  • Page 96: Glossary

    Line (phase). For example, L is line 1 or phase 1. Maximum value. Typically, this represents the maximum measurement during a specified time interval. Minimum value. Nominal Voltage Reference voltage of the electrical network. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 97 Apparent power, expressed in volt-amperes. Reactive power, expressed in volt-amperes. varh Reactive energy, expressed in volt-amperes. Phase-to-neutral voltage harmonic. Voltage at neutral (V W (Watt) Unit of measure for power. Table 20 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115 - User Manual...
  • Page 98 NOTES:...
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