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Dranetz EP1 User Manual
Ortable, hand-held, eight-channel demand and energy meter / monitor
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Contents
Table of Contents
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Safety Summary
Statements and Notices
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - Getting Started
Overview
Unpacking the Energy Platform
Standard Accessories
Energy Platform Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Energy Platform Controls, Indicators and Connectors
Top and Side Views
Front View
Bottom View
Rear View
Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card
Energy Platform Features
Basic Operation
Power-On Sequence
Home Screen Icons
CHAPTER 2 - Voltage Measurement Cable and Current Probe Connections
Overview
Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables
Connecting Current Probes
CHAPTER 3 - View Real Time Data
Overview
Section a -Scope Mode
Overview
Turning Channels On/Off
Checking Input Range
Section B -Meter Mode
Overview
Standard Meter Tab
Distortion Meter Tab
Advanced Meter Tab
Section C -Harmonics
Overview
Harmonic Graph
Harmonic Detail
Harmonic Options
Harmonic List
Section D -Voltage and Current Phasor
Overview
Phasor Screen
Phasor Rotation
Phasor Parameter/Channel Selection
CHAPTER 4 - Instrument Settings
Overview
Access Instrument Settings Menu
Time and Date Settings
Select Language
Set Display Preferences
Touch Screen Calibration
Turn Threshold Beeper On/Off
Communications
Data Card
Reset to Factory Configuration
CHAPTER 5 - Start Menu
Overview
Section a -Automatic Setup
Section B -Wizard Setup
Overview
Current Probe Selection
Scale Factor Setup
Circuit Type Selection
Nominal Values
Mode of Operation
Monitoring Mode
Advanced Options
Site Name/Memory Card
Section C -Monitor same Circuit
Overview
Turning Monitoring On/Off
Monitoring at a Specified Time and Date
Modify Trigger Parameters and Intervals
Section D -Load Setup Template from Card
Section E -Load Data from Card
Loading Data from Card
Card Error Messages
CHAPTER 6 - Advanced Setup Options
Overview
Advanced Options Menu
RMS Variation Limit
Demand Parameters
Journal Limit
Journal Interval for Timed Readings
CHAPTER 7 - View Event Data
Overview
Section a -Event List
Overview
Section B -Trend
Overview
Trend Display
Trend Setup
CHAPTER 8 - Reports
Overview
Demand and Energy Report
CHAPTER 9 - Downloading Events
Overview
Viewing Events Via EPRW
Viewing Events Via Dranview
Dranview with HASP
APPENDIX A - Optional Accessories
Overview
Hardware Accessories List & Descriptions
Software Accessories List
APPENDIX B - Technical Specifications
Overview
General
Interfaces
Measured Parameters
Computed Parameters
Parameter Settings in each Monitoring Mode
TR2500 Current Probe
TR2510 Current Probe
DRANFLEX 3000XL/6000XL Current Probes
APPENDIX C - Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure
Overview
Battery Specifications
Battery Pack Safety Precautions
Battery Pack Replacement
APPENDIX D - User Replaceable Parts List
APPENDIX E - Common Circuit Connections
Overview
Verifying Voltage and Current Connections
Single Phase
Split Phase
Phase, Four Wire Wye
Phase 2-Watt Delta
1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel B
1/2 Element Without Voltage Channel C
Connecting to a Potential Transformer (PT
Connecting to a Current Transformer (CT
Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer (ISO
In this Appendix
Level no
Start Menu - Automatic Setup
G-4/B
Start Menu - Monitor same Circuit G-5/A
Start Menu - Load Setup Template from Card
Start Menu - Load Data from Card
Instrument Settings
Circuit Type Selection
Scope Mode
Meter Mode - Standard
Meter Mode - Distortion
Meter Mode - Advanced
Harmonics
Phasor Display
Advanced Options - RMS Variation Limit
Advanced Options - Demand Parameters
Advanced Options - Journal Limit
Advanced Options - Journal Interval
Events
Trend
Reports - Demand and Energy
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Summarization of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - Getting Started
Overview
General introduction to the Dranetz Energy Platform and its capabilities.
Unpacking and Setup
Instructions for safely unpacking, inspecting, and preparing the Energy Platform.
Standard Accessories
Lists the standard accessories included with the Energy Platform.
Energy Platform Controls and Connectors
Identifies and describes physical controls, indicators, and connection ports on the unit.
Energy Platform Features
Details the various operational modes and features of the Energy Platform.
Basic Operation
Explains the fundamental steps for powering on and operating the Energy Platform.
CHAPTER 2 - Voltage Measurement Cable and Current Probe Connections
Overview
Introduces the process of connecting voltage measurement cables and current probes.
Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables
Provides instructions and diagrams for connecting voltage measurement cables.
Connecting Current Probes
Details the procedure and guidelines for connecting current probes.
CHAPTER 3 - View Real Time Data
Overview
Introduces how to view real-time data and available display modes.
Section A - Scope Mode
Explains how to use the Scope Mode to view voltage and current waveforms.
Section B - Meter Mode
Describes how to view voltage and current measurements in Meter Mode.
Section C - Harmonics
Details how to view harmonic and interharmonic data in graphical and list formats.
Section D - Voltage and Current Phasor
Explains how to interpret phasor diagrams for voltage and current relationships.
CHAPTER 4 - Instrument Settings
Overview
Outlines miscellaneous tasks for maintaining efficient operation of the Energy Platform.
Accessing Instrument Settings
Steps to access the main instrument settings and preferences menu.
Time and Date Configuration
Instructions for setting and formatting the instrument's time and date.
Display Preferences
Covers settings for backlight, contrast, password, and touch screen calibration.
Data Card Management
Explains how to manage the data card, including formatting and viewing files.
Reset to Factory Configuration
Procedure to restore the instrument to its original factory default settings.
CHAPTER 5 - Start Menu
Overview
Introduces the Start Menu options for setup, loading templates, and data.
Automatic Setup
Guides users through the automatic configuration process for monitoring.
Wizard Setup
Step-by-step guidance for setting up circuits and monitoring parameters.
Monitor Same Circuit
Instructions for continuing monitoring with existing or loaded setups.
Load Setup Template from Card
Procedure for loading pre-saved configuration templates from a data card.
Load Data from Card
Instructions for transferring recorded event data from the data card.
CHAPTER 6 - Advanced Setup Options
Overview
Introduces advanced setup options for customizing monitoring configurations.
Advanced Options Menu
Lists available threshold parameters for review or modification.
RMS Variation Limit Configuration
Details settings for triggering events based on RMS voltage and current variations.
Demand Parameters Setup
Configuration options for demand, energy, billing, and carbon footprint parameters.
Journal Limit Setup
Defines thresholds for logging parameters and events based on limits.
Journal Interval for Timed Readings
Sets the frequency for periodic data saving and waveform snapshots.
CHAPTER 7 - View Event Data
Overview
Explains how to navigate displays for event lists and trend data.
Viewing Data on a Computer
Instructions for transferring and viewing event/trend data on a computer.
Section A - Event List
Displays a summary of all captured events with details of disturbances.
Section B - Trend
Describes how to view time plots and statistical trends of journalled data.
CHAPTER 8 - Reports
Overview
Introduces the demand and energy reports and their presentation methods.
Demand and Energy Report
Details the parameters displayed in the demand and energy report panels.
CHAPTER 9 - Downloading Events
Overview
Describes software applications for downloading, archiving, and viewing event data.
Viewing Events via EPRW
Explains the use of the Energy Platform Report Writer (EPRW) software.
Viewing Events via DranView®
Details the DranView software for advanced analysis and data viewing.
DranView® with HASP
Covers system requirements and installation for DranView with HASP.
APPENDIX A - Optional Accessories
Overview
Lists optional accessories available for the Energy Platform and software.
Hardware Accessories List
Provides a comprehensive list of hardware accessories and their part numbers.
Software Accessories List
Lists the available software accessories, including DranView.
APPENDIX B - Technical Specifications
Overview
Introduces the technical specifications covered in this appendix.
General Specifications
Provides general details such as dimensions, environmental conditions, and power requirements.
Interfaces and Display
Details the instrument's interfaces, display, alarms, and communication ports.
Measured Parameters
Lists and defines the parameters that can be measured by the instrument.
Computed Parameters
Explains the calculations and formulas for derived parameters.
TR2500 Current Probe Specifications
Details the specifications for the TR2500 Current Probe.
TR2510 Current Probe Specifications
Details the specifications for the TR2510 Current Probe.
DRANFLEX 3000XL/6000XL Current Probes
Provides specifications for DRANFLEX 3000XL/6000XL current probes.
DRANFLEX 3003XL/6003XL Current Probes
Details specifications for DRANFLEX 3003XL/6003XL 3-Phase current probes.
APPENDIX C - Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure
Overview
Introduces battery specifications and the replacement procedure.
Battery Specifications
Details the type, voltage, capacity, and operation time of the battery pack.
Battery Pack Safety Precautions
Lists essential safety precautions when handling the battery pack.
Battery Pack Replacement
Step-by-step guide for replacing the internal battery pack.
APPENDIX E - Common Circuit Connections
Overview
Introduces common circuit connection diagrams for power measurements.
Voltage and Current Connection Diagrams
Provides diagrams and explanations for connecting probes to various circuit types.
Single Phase Connection
Illustrates the correct connection for single-phase circuits.
Split Phase Connection
Shows the proper connection method for split-phase measurements.
3 Phase Connections
Diagrams for various 3-phase connection configurations.
Connecting to Transformers
Guidance on connecting the instrument using potential and current transformers.
APPENDIX F - Event Classification
IEEE 1159 Event Standards
Classifies events like sag, swell, and interruption based on IEEE 1159 standards.
APPENDIX G - Energy Platform Menu Structure
Menu Structure Overview
Maps out the Energy Platform's menu screens and navigation flow.
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