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Model PEL 52
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  • Page 1 User Manual ENGLISH Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 POWER & ENERGY LOGGER...
  • 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 copyright laws.

  • Page 3: Statement Of Compliance

    Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com/calibration. Serial #: Catalog #: 2137.69 / 2137.71 Model #: PEL 52 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...............7 1.1 INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ......... 7 1.2 DEFINITION OF MEASUREMENT CATEGORIES (CAT) ... 7 1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE.............. 8 1.4 RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT ............. 8 1.5 ORDERING INFORMATION ............11 1.5.1 Accessories................11 1.5.2 Replacement Parts ..............11 1.6 CHARGING THE BATTERY ............
  • Page 5 4. OPERATION ................33 4.1 DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS & CONNECTIONS OF THE PEL ..33 4.1.1 Single-Phase 2-wire: 1P-2W1I ..........33 4.1.2 Single-Phase 3-wire 2-currents: 1P-3W2I ......34 4.1.3 Split-phase 3-wire (split-phase from a mid-tap transformer): 2P-3W2I ..................34 4.2 RECORDING ................. 35 4.3 MEASURED VALUE DISPLAY MODES ........
  • Page 6 6.8 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ..............62 6.9 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY........62 6.10 RADIO EMISSION ............... 62 7. MAINTENANCE ..............63 7.1 CLEANING ..................63 7.2 BATTERY ..................63 7.3 UPDATING FIRMWARE ..............64 7.4 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION ............64 7.5 TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE ........65 7.6 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Example: hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers. CAT II: Corresponds to measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. Example: measurements on household appliances and portable tools. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 8: Precautions For Use

    Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 9 (1) Safety Sheet for the PEL (1) Safety Sheet for the MiniFlex Sensors ® (1) Compliance Sheet (1) SD Card (1) Quick Start Guide (2) AAA Rechargeable Batteries (1) Battery Information Sheet Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 10 User Manual & ® Dataview Software Also Included: (1) Safety Sheet for the PEL (1) Compliance Sheet (1) SD Card (1) Quick Start Guide (2) AAA Rechargeable Batteries (1) Battery Information Sheet Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 11: Ordering Information

    Lead rated 1000 V CAT IV 15 A, Clip rated 1000 V CAT IV 15 A, UL for PowerPad & PEL Series ......Cat. #2140.44 USB SD - card reader for PEL 102, PEL 103 & PEL 52 ... Cat. #5000.45 Order Accessories and Replacement Parts Directly Online Check our Storefront at www.aemc.com/store...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    When the symbol is full and steady, the battery is fully charged. NOTE: The battery will take approximately 5 h to fully charge. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 13: Product Features

    Phase angle measurement ■ Calculation of aggregations of values from 1 minute to 1 hour ■ In addition to the types of measurements, the PEL 52 offers the following features: Storage of values on SD or SDHC card ■ Communication via Wi-Fi ■...

  • Page 14: Instrument Front Panel

    NOTE: Before connecting a current sensor, consult the sensor's corresponding safety data sheet or user manual. Also, the PEL must not be used when the SD card slot is open. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 15: Instrument Rear Panel

    SD card facing up and forward, gently push card straight into the card slot until you hear a click. SD Card Slot Screw Protective Cover Figure 6 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 16: Mounting

    In select mode, starts or stops a recording after the Select button is pressed. It also allows the type of Wi-Fi to be chosen. Table 1 If any button is pressed, the backlight will turn on for 3 minutes. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 17: Lcd Display

    Blinking: Wi-Fi Direct is actively transmitting. OFF: Wi-Fi Direct is disabled. 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. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 18: Memory Card

    The memory symbols below when displayed indicate the approximate number of sessions stored. number of sessions ≤ 50 number of sessions > 50 number of sessions > 100 number of sessions > 150 number of sessions = 200 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 19: Messages

    AP Mode: Failed to set AP mode password AP UDP SERVER FAILED AP Mode: Failed to start UDP server AP TCP SERVER FAILED AP Mode: Failed to start TCP server Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 20 WAITING FOR BOOT EVENT Waiting for the module to send a boot event message WAIT FOR HELLO MSG Waiting for module greeting WAITING FOR SYNC Waiting for module synchronization messages Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 21: Setup

    This is a precaution intended to prevent a recording from being unintentionally stopped by the user. To turn the PEL off: Disconnect the PEL. ■ Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the device turns off. ■ Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 22: Battery Operation

    1P-2W1I: Single-phase 2-wire with a current sensor ■ 1P-3W2I: Single-phase 3-wire (2 voltages in phase) with two current sensors ■ 2P-3W2I: Split-phase 3-wires (2 voltages in opposite phases) with two ■ current sensors Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 23: Wi-Fi

    ■ WIFI ST. PUSH ENTER FOR WIFI ST, WIFI OFF. PUSH ENTER FOR WIFI OFF or WIFI AP. PUSH ENTER FOR WIFI AP. Figure 10 Figure 11 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 24 ■ Figure 12 Start the PEL Control Panel (see § 5). ■ Go to Instrument, Add an Instrument, PEL 52, to Wifi access point. ■ When you are connected to the PEL Control Panel, you will be able to: ■...
  • Page 25 Your device will connect to this Wi-Fi network. ƒ The Wi-Fi access point connection will be lost. ƒ Once the PEL is connected to the network, you can find the PEL's IP ƒ address in information mode Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 26 Configuration of the DataViewSync™ connection To connect the PEL to DataViewSync™, the PEL must be in WIFI ST, ■ and the connected network must have internet access in order to access DataViewSync™. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 27: Nominal Primary Current

    ■ ■ If two current sensors are connected, they must be identical. For AmpFlex or MiniFlex sensors, press the button to select 300 A or 3000 A. ■ ® ® Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 28: Aggregation Period

    From the aggregation period screen, press the ▼ key to access the following ■ screen. Figure 18 To reset the device to the default Wi-Fi configuration (direct Wi-Fi, password ■ deleted), press the key. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 29: Remote User Interface

    ■ menu (see § 3.4). The following screen will be displayed: Figure 19 NOTE: Refreshing the display is not automatic. You need to refresh regularly. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 30 On the second tab, measurements can be viewed: Figure 20 On the third tab, the device information is displayed: Figure 21 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 31: Information

    To enter Information mode, press the ◄ or ► buttons until the symbol is ■ selected. Using the ▲ and ▼ keys, scroll through the device information: ■ ■ Type of network  Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 32 Year, month, day  ■ Time Hour, minute, second  ■ IP address (scrolling)  ■ Firmware version and scrolling serial number After configuration is complete, the instrument is ready for use. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Connect the V1 measuring lead to the L1 phase conductor. ■ Connect the I1 current sensor to the L1 phase conductor. ■ 600 V 600 V CAT III Figure 23 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 34: Single-Phase 3-Wire 2-Currents: 1P-3W2I

    Connect the I1 current sensor to the L1 phase conductor. ■ Connect the I2 current sensor to the L2 phase conductor. ■ 600 V 600 V CAT III Figure 25 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 35: Recording

    The displays can be accessed as soon as the PEL is turned on but the values will be zero. The values will update when voltage or current is present at the inputs. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 36: Measurement Mode

    Single-phase 2-wire (1P-2W1I)v φ (I   If the current sensor is not detected, all the quantities that depend on the current (current, angle, powers, PF) are undefined (displays Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 37 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 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 38: Energy Mode

    Es+: Total apparent energy consumed (by the load) in VAh. ■ Es-: Total apparent energy supplied (by the source) in VAh. ■ NOTE: The device does not display the h symbol. Therefore, you will see W for Wh. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 39: Maximum Mode

    Single-phase 2-wire (1P-2W1I)   Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 40 Single-phase 3-wire 2-currents (1P-3W2I) and split-phase 3-wire (2P-3W2I)     Sum of powers on the load on L1 and L2.  Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 41   Sum of powers on the source on L1 and L2. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 42: Pel Control Panel - Dataview

    Adobe Reader. This links to the Adobe ® web site where you can download the latest version of Reader. This program is recommended to view DataView.pdf documents. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 43 French, or Spanish) then click Next. (By default, the language selected in step 3 is highlighted.) Figure 27 5. You are now prompted to select the software you want to install. Figure 28 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 44 Panel(s) that you have installed. 10. A warning message similar to the one below will appear. Click OK. There is no USB connection on the PEL 52, therefore ignore this automatic message that applies to other devices in the PEL range.

  • Page 45: Pel Control Panel

    For further information about using the PEL Control Panel, consult the Help system that comes with the product. To access Help, click the option Help in the PEL Control Panel’s menu bar at the top of the screen. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 46: Unlocking The Control/Selection Button

    2. To open the PEL Control Panel, double click on the PEL Control Panel icon 3. Select Instrument from the menu, then Add an Instrument. 4. Go through the process of adding the PEL 51 or PEL 52 instrument. Reference the PEL HELP file if assistance is needed.

  • Page 47: Power & Energy Logger (Pel) Android™ App

    You can also choose which data to record. Recorded data is stored on the PEL instrument, where it can subsequently be downloaded to a PC and analyzed in detail using DataView. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 48 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 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    100 mA at 90 V and 500 mA at 600 V. Sustained overload: 660 V. Above 690 V, the device will display the OL symbol. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 50: Current Inputs

    Active power PF = [0.5 inductive; 0.8 capacitive] V = [100 V; 600 V] ± 0.7 % R ± 0.007 % P I = [5 % I ; 120 % I Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 51 Active energy , Ep , Ep PF = [0.5 inductive; 0.8 capacitive] V = [100 V; 600 V] ± 0.6 % R I = [5 % I ; 120 % I Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 52: Current Sensors

    The choice of the current sensor to use depends on the current to be measured and the diameter of the cables. When installing current sensors, point the arrow on the sensor towards the load. When a current sensor is not connected, the device displays Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 53: Characteristics

    2, 600 V CAT IV, 1000 V CAT III Table 6 NOTE: Currents < 0.4 A for the 300 A range and < 2 A for the 3000 A range are set to zero. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 54 2, 600 V CAT IV, 1000 V CAT III Table 7 NOTE: Currents < 0.4 A for the 300 A range and < 2 A for the 3000 A range are set to zero. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 55 AC current IEC/EN 61010-2-032 or BS EN 61010-2-032, Safety pollution degree 2, 300 V CAT IV, 600 V CAT III Table 9 NOTE: Currents < 0.1 A are set to zero. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 56 AC current IEC/EN 61010-2-032 or BS EN 61010-2-032, Safety pollution degree 2, 300 V CAT IV, 600 V CAT III Table 11 NOTE: Currents < 50 mA are set to zero. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 57: Intrinsic Uncertainty

    ± 2 % R ± 1 A ± 3 ° + 1.2 ° [100 A; 240 A] ± 1 % R ± 1 A ± 2.5 ° ± 0.8 ° Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 58 ± 0.5 ° 0 ° [1 A; 100 A] 3000 Aac ± 1 % R ± 1 A 100 mA [100 A; 3600 A] ± 0.5 ° 0 ° Table 14 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 59: Variation In The Field Of Use

    Rejection: > 60 dB 6.3.5 Frequency Range of influence: (45 to 65) Hz, - 60 ° ≤ φ ≤ +60 ° Quantities influenced: V1, V2, I1, I2, P1, P2 Influence: 0.1 %/Hz Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 60: Bandwidth

    MiniFlex MA193 or MA194 < 3 % ® Table 15 Bridge rectifiers have a waveform that is not supported by the PEL 52. 6.4 POWER SUPPLY Power supply (between terminals V1 and N) Operating range: (100 to 600) V ■...

  • Page 61: Environmental Characteristics

    2.4 G Hz IEEE 802.11 b/g band ■ Tx (b) power: +17.3 dBm ƒ Tx (g) power: +14 dBm ƒ Rx sensitivity: -98 dBm ƒ Security: open / WPA2 ƒ Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 62: Mechanical Characteristics

    0.5 % of full scale with a maximum of 5 A. 6.10 RADIO EMISSION The devices comply with the RED Directive 2014/53/EU and FCC regulations. FCC certification number for the Wi-Fi: FCC QOQWF121 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Charge the device only at temperatures between (50 and 104) °F (10 and 40) °C. ■ Comply with the conditions for use. ■ Comply with the conditions for storage. ■ Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 64: Updating Firmware

    (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 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 65: Technical And Sales Assistance

    AEMC Instruments will repair or replace the faulty material ® at our discretion. REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.aemc.com/warranty.html Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 66: Warranty Repairs

    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 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Aggregation of values for aggregated trends . ■ Determination of minimum and maximum values for the values of aggregated ■ trends. All 1 s quantities can be recorded on the SD card during the recording session. Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 68: Aggregation

    N = number of samples L = I1 or I2 incremental sample Active power (PL) N = number of samples [1 s]= P [1 s] + P [1 s] Table 16 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 69: Aggregation

    Table 17 N is the number of 1 s values for the aggregation period considered (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, or 60 minutes). Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 70: Supported Electrical Networks

    Split-phase (split-phase single phase 3-wire) Reference Abbreviation Comments diagram Voltage is measured between L1, L2, and N. 2P-3W2I see § 4.1.3 Current is measured on conductors L1 and L2. Table 18 Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 71: Values Available

    Fundamental ● ○ ○ reactive power on the load ● ○ ○ ○ Apparent power Apparent power ● ○ on the source Apparent power ● ○ on the load Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 72 Reactive energy ● ○ on quadrant 3 Reactive energy ● ○ on quadrant 4 Apparent energy ● ○ on the source Apparent energy ● ○ on the load ● Φ (I Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Cosine of the phase shift of the voltage with respect to the current DC component (current or voltage) DataViewSync™ Internet Relay system that relays data between the recorder and a PC Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 74 Phase-neutral voltage or Volt (unit of voltage) Unit of apparent power (Volt x Ampere) Unit of reactive power varh Unit of reactive energy Unit of active power (Watt). W·h Unit of active energy (Watt x hours) Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 52 - User Manual...
  • Page 75 NOTES:...
  • Page 76 04/25 99-MAN 100581 v08 AEMC Instruments ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: +1 (603) 749-6434 • +1 (800) 343-1391 • Fax: +1 (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com © 2023 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All Rights Reserved. ®...

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