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1. OK button Select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder the SOFTWARE folder the Radian folder and the RadCommApp folder From the Registry Editor window tollbar select Edit New DWORD Value See Figure 2 2 1 below for example a Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help 9 INTEL en ab Default REG_52 value not set lameme Rg ExDelayCommO1 REG_DWORD 0x00000000 0 Lanovation RJExDelayComm0S REG_DWORD oxooo00000 0 C Macromedia 3 mpc 3 Microsoft 3 Mozilla 3 Navision 3 ODBC 3 Policies 3 Program Groups 3 Radian 3 RadComm pp 3 RRConfigure Figure 2 2 1 Name Type Data H o The name of the entry needs to follow the format as seen in the example below ExDelayComm0l Example for Communication port 1 ExDelayComm02 Example for Communication port 2 If another communication port is desired then follow the format and create the DWORD Value to match the examples above Value name EsDelayComm 1 Value data Base 50 Hexadecimal Decimal cos Figure 2 2 2 The Value data entry can be changed by double clicking on the entry this will open the Edit DWORD Value screen as seen in figure 2 2 2 above The initial Value data should be set to 50 hexadecimal and a higher number may be required depending on USB to RS 232 converter used Page 7 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research
2. Metrics Vectors Harmonics Trend Chart Power Quality Flicker Meter Site Analyzer Automation About Exit Figure 3 2 1 1 The About screen provides pertinent information including the version and Radian Research contact information See figure 3 2 1 2 below x RE RAR PCSuite Radian Version 01 10 80 Copyright C 2004 Radian Research Inc 3852 Fortune Dr Lafayette IN 47905 Phone 765 447 0535 Fas 165 448 4614 Als radiantezearch com Figure 3 2 1 2 3 2 2 Run The Meter Test Standard Test CT Ratio Test and Analog Sense Test applications can be launched from the Run menu The Run menu affords the operator the same functions as if they had opened the corresponding icon in the PCSuite start up screen In addition to the applications the Run menu also includes the Firmware Initialization Reset and Diagnostics options Run Setup Meter Test Standard Test CT Ratio Test Analog Sense Test Firmware Initialization Reset Diagnostics Figure 3 2 2 1 The Diagnostics option will display the current status of the standard including any errors that may be present If any errors are present please contact Radian Research s customer support team who can provide additional commands to be entered in the Diagnostics window that will help further diagnose the problem occurring on the Dytronic To enter the commands type the information into the te
3. button Once the button 1s selected the standard will automatically open an Open pop up screen From this screen browse to the appropriate directory and select the required test To configure and run a meter test enter the necessary information into the appropriate DUT tab The DUT 1 DUT 2 and DUT 3 tabs are associated to the BNC potential and current input ports respectively For example the DUT tab sensor pulses must be counted on BNC input port 1 In the DUT tab the user defines the type of meter test to run Page 29 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual e The DUT S N is the meter under test s serial number e The Whr Pulse value is the amount of energy each pulse represents The metric function changes as the test function changes e The Pulses Kh is the number of pulses for an equivalent revolution e The DUT Elem is the number of elements that are being tested This is only valid if performing a series parallel test e The Pulses is the number of pulses required for completion of the test e The Test Func is the measurement function to be tested e The Test By selects how the meter will be tested either by pulses time length or demand e The Test Type is a label for the test data Options include FL Full Load PF Power Factor PF Power Factor PF Power Factor LL Light Load In Service Customer Load and Other e The
4. At the conclusion of the test the window 1s populated with the following data DUT s Serial Number Percent Registration Percent Error Test Status Number of Pulses Metric Value Function Tested Average Percent Registration Average Percent Error Average Percent Pulses Average Percent Metric Release 1 3 Standard Deviation of Percent Registration Standard Deviation of Percent Error Standard Deviation of Number Pulses Standard Deviation of the Metrics Test Metric 1 is the metric for phase 1 Test Metric 2 1s the metric for phase 2 Page 36 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual e Test Metric 3 is the metric for phase 3 The Average and Standard Deviation values are only populated when the test has multiple runs When multiple runs are defined the test results will automatically save If multiple runs are not defined the test results must be manually saved To view standard test results select the View Results tab and select the View Results button Enter the serial number range of the standards of interest and select the View button see figure 3 8 3 If no serial number or date range is entered then all the results will be displayed ST EMM EDO HOUR MM SEC Fun RUN_ NUMBER senal Number SERLSL_MUMBER Figure 3 9 3 To change how the results are displayed select a new option from the drop down menu The menu includes the following options _Default mfm C
5. Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Device Configuration Ioj x Model BNC Input BNC Output BAL Const SENICE Model RD 31 473 Cal Date 20050228 Serial 200107 Man Date 20040505 Version 07 05 30 Comment o and Marketing Dema Restore factory defaults Figure 3 3 1 1 In addition to the device information the Model tab includes the Restore factory defaults button and a field to enter comments The Restore factory defaults button resets all configurable fields to their factory default state The Comment field allows the factory or user to enter applicable text This text can be saved by selecting the Update button 3 3 2 BNC Input Configuration The BNC Input tab allows the user to configure the device s responses to input signals The pulse gated accumulators can be configured to respond in either a Start Stop Clear or a Clear Start Stop pattern seen in figure 3 3 2 1 below Device Configuration Ioj x Model BNC Input BNC Output BNC Const Update Measurement Mode Ii AMS Mode VAR Type 90 Deg Shit Gate Input CAP essere Fu Operation Start Stop Clear Clear Start Stop Figure 3 3 2 1 The Gate Input Beeper is an indicator that meter sensors have been aligned correctly for a meter test and can be activated deactivated The beeper will not actually begin to beep until the test is started Release 1 3 P
6. Selection z Coil NY E E Wena WITS Y1 R E E 000 0 000 0 000 WaT anna cone canon i Figure 3 14 2 2 For three 3 phase Dytronic Standards PCSuite allows the unit to be configured similar to how a meter would perform the voltage and current calculation see section 3 3 5 Service Selection Configuration When the Automation is started the service selection will automatically be configured and started based on the Automation Service Selection Setup 2 Metrics Setup figure 3 14 2 3 Page 57 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual Function Setup x Function Metrics Setup _ Save File agram FilessAadianXAR PCSuite metrics dat Group JInstantane m Dwell sec Repeats 1 Figure 3 14 2 3 Metrics Setup In the Automation Metrics Setup the user can select a Metrics Group Instantaneous Min Max Accumulators see section 3 4 Metrics a Dwell time length to keep the metrics data open and a Save File name and location for the data To save the data multiple times increase the Repeats number 3 Harmonic Setup figure 3 14 2 4 Function Setup x Function Harmonics Setup Save File am Files Radian RA PCSuitesharnonics dat tye Daa Cv Ev Cvs gH 060 lO wh NS Max Harm 30 mode True Magn Repeat 1 z well sec Figure 3 14 2 4 In the Automation Harmonics Setup the user can select the Type of data
7. The report location can be selected using the Path button To load a saved Automation Diagram select the Load button and select the diagram file 3 14 2 Automation Flow Diagram The Flow Diagram defines the automation sequence To create a new flow diagram select the Flow Diagram tab figure 3 14 2 1 Site Analyzer Automation x Automation Setup Flow Diagram Add Setup Delete GOG Save Function ia el Diagram FO Figure 3 14 2 1 Each Automation Sequence must be saved before you can run the automation To save the sequence select the Save button and select a file name and location There are 14 different functions that you can choose to add onto the flow diagram To add a function select the function from the list and select the Add button Release 1 3 Page 56 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual To edit the function setups use the Select button to toggle to the function you wish to edit and select the Setup button To insert a function in between two functions use the Select button to choose the function click Add and the added function will go above your selected function To delete a function from the automation sequence use the Select button to toggle to the correct function and select the Delete Several functions require a setup 1 Service Selection Setup figure 3 14 2 2 x Function Setup Serice Selection A ears N 2 Coll
8. box and select the save button The file name must have afm as the file extension or PCSuite will not recognize the new file The following is a list of variables available if you wish to create a custom file Year SCYYYY Month MM Day DD Hour HOUR Minute MIN Second SEC Run RUN_NUMBER Pass Fail Status PASS_FAIL Manufacturer MANUFACTURER Serial Number SERIAL_ NUMBER Function FUNCTION Factor FACTOR Error Tolerance TOLERANCE Test Duration TEST_TIME Reference REFERENCE Mean Reference MEAN_ REFERENCE STD Reference STD_REFERENCE DUT DUT Mean DUT MEAN_DUT Page 46 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Standard Deviation DUT STD_DUT Difference DIFF Mean Difference MEAN_ DIFF Standard Deviation Difference STD_DIFF Error ERROR Mean Error MEAN_ERROR Standard Deviation Error STD_ERROR To enter a header the Results Viewer has common characters for indicating a header The header text must be inside brackets and P Below is a sample header Analog Sense Testing Results Year Month Day Hour Min Sec Runs S N To export the results to a flat file select the format for the export data and then select the Export button the user can save the data using the search conditions When selecting the Export button PCSuite prompts the user to provide a name to save the data It is recommended to save
9. 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 3 4 4 Metric Options 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 Net 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 NJA NjA NJA NjA 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 NJA 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 10 xi The Options tab allows the user to configure the several metric measurement features see Figure 3 4 4 1 The refresh rate and the Page 21 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual integration interval can be changed in the Update Interval field The interval is in seconds and once it is modified the user must select the Set button to save the setting Metrics view Tl Inat Min blas Accum Options Update Interval ma e jo H Set z Reset Accum Metrics Start Accum Precision le Stop Accum Wal Threshold 0 00000000 Metric Archive Metric Group Instantaneous Save Metrics Timed Accum jil Figure 3 4 4 1 The minimum and maximum metric measurements can be reset by selecting the Reset Min Max button The nu
10. 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual electricity 1t needs to function causing computer crashes or equipment lock ups Usually caused by equipment start up such as elevators heating and air conditioning equipment compressors and copy machines or nearby short circuits on the utility system 3 12 2 Swell A short term increase in voltage lasting up to a few seconds They are due either to customer equipment operation such as air conditioners or motors switching on and off or to utility activities such as capacitor switching 3 12 3 V Transient A very brief nanoseconds to milliseconds change in voltage Can be produced by utility and customer equipment operations nearby lightning strikes falling tree limbs on power lines and even static discharges 3 12 4 V THD Continuous or sporadic distortions of the voltage sine waveform usually caused by microprocessor based loads in the building such as computer power supplies lighting ballasts and electronic adjustable speed drives Harmonics can also be transmitted from an energy user down the block These can cause telecommunications or computer interference overheating in motors transformers or neutral conductors decreased motor performance deterioration of power factor correction capacitors or erratic operation of breakers fuses and relays 3 12 5 Noise V Sporadic voltage changes consisting of frequencies higher than the normal power fre
11. Current Phase Error Mean Phase Error Standard Deviation Phase Error Page 43 of 64 YYYY MM DD HOUR MIN SEC RUN_NUMBER MANUFACTURER ACCURACY_CLASS SERIAL_ NUMBER RATIO FREQUENCY TOLERANCE TEST_TIME PRI_CURRENT MEAN_PRI_CURRENT STD_PRI_CURRENT SEC_CURRENT MEAN_SEC_CURRENT STD_SEC_CURRENT PHASE_ERROR MEAN_PHASE ERROR STD_PHASE ERROR 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Ratio Error RATIO_ERROR Mean Ratio Error MEAN_ RATIO ERROR STD Ratio Error STD_RATIO_ERROR Measured Ratio MEAS_ RATIO Measured Ratio Mean MEAS RATIO MEAN Burden Value 0 9 BURDEN_VALUE0 I_None 0 9 1_NO_BURDENO I_With Burden 0 9 1_WITH_BURDENO Percent Change 0 9 PERCENT_CHANGE0O To enter a header the Results Viewer has common characters for indicating a header The header text must be inside brackets and P Below is a sample header CT Testing Results Year Month Day Hour Min Sec Runs S N To export the results to a flat file select the format and then select the Export button The user can limit the saved data by using the search conditions When selecting the Export button PCSuite prompts the user to provide a name to save the data It is recommended to save the data as a txt file If the file is saved as a txt file then the Windows system can view it using a text editor 3 11 Analog
12. Inc RR PCSuite User Manual 3 0 User Guide 3 1 Initialization Add verbiage for COMM MANAGER application Once the Dytronic Standard is powered launch the PCSuite software The software will automatically connect and initialize as seen below in figure 3 1 1 1 x fia Ve e KK A pasa Configure Metrics Harmonics Trend Charts vectors Meter Test Standard Test CT Ratio Test Analog Sense Power Quality Device NNO Flicker Meter Automation Figure 3 1 1 Once the PCSuite software is initialized the full model number and serial number of the Dytronic Standard appears above the toolbar in the top portion of the PCSuite start up window A single mouse click on any of the icons automatically launches that specific application and only one test or measurement application can run at a time 3 2 Navigating Menu s In addition to the icons the various applications can be accessed from the toolbar menu 3 2 1 View The Metrics Vectors Harmonics Trend Chart Power Quality Flicker Meter and Site Automation applications can be launched from the View menu The View menu affords the operator the same functions as 1f they had opened the corresponding icon in the PCSuite start up screen In addition to the applications the View menu also includes the About and Exit options Release 1 3 Page 8 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual views Run Setup
13. RR PCSuite User Manual Data Waveform Bar Chart r En ri ri Ea H H Inter H Figure 3 5 4 1 A lot of fifty different harmonic orders can be view at one time To view orders higher than 50 increase the Base H number The Inter H number allows the user to show the inter harmonics between each fundamental The Dytronic Standards allow up to nine inter harmonics The data on the chart is color coordinated with the six available inputs of a three phase Dytronic Standard V1 Red V2 Yellow V3 Blue I1 Purple I2 Orange I3 Green To save the bar chart data select the Save button Once the button is selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the data 3 6 Trend Chart The Trend Chart application see figure 3 6 1 of the PCSuite software plots measurement recordings over time This application also facilitates the configuration of the trend charts and includes the Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Total and Setup tabs A unique feature of the PCSuite Trend Chart is its ability to record all measurement functions for all available phases It has the ability to automatically adjust its scale to optimize the viewing of the data and its sample rate can be adjusted to meet various data logging requirements see section 3 4 4 Metric Options to adjust the update interv
14. Run View Results DUTSIN Input input Test By Puse Wh pulse 0 00001000 BNC Input Impedance Radan 1500mm Duration 1000 PF Info Unity Function wh Save Open HAuns i Figure 3 9 1 The user can configure and perform a new test or select a pre saved test To select a pre saved test select the Open button Once the button 1s selected the standard will automatically open an Open pop up screen From this screen browse to the appropriate directory and select the required test To configure and run a standards test enter the necessary information into the appropriate DUT tab The DUT 1 DUT 2 and DUT 3 tabs are associated to the BNC potential and current input ports respectively For example the DUT tab sensor pulses must be counted on BNC input port 1 In the DUT tab the user defines the type of standards test to run e The DUT S N is the standard under test s serial number e The Test By selects how the meter will be tested either by pulses or time length Release 1 3 Page 34 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual The Duration is the number of pulses or amount of time to test the standard The Function is the measurement function to be tested The Runs sets the number of repititions of the test The Whr pulse value is the amount of energy each pulse represents This is also a button that can be selecte
15. Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test If a test setup has already been completed it can be loaded prior to the test by selecting the Load button and choosing the setup file After the information has been entered select the Start button to perform the Analysis The analysis will continue until the stop button is selected During the test the user can select any other icon for testing or viewing Metrics The Pst and Plt data will be logged at the Pst interval see figure 3 13 2 Each phase can be view independently to maximize the result window The Flicker log can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test Flicker Meter Setup Flicker Log Analysis O x 15 18 37 15 10 59 15 20 01 15 20 59 eee 1 461363 1 z90892 1 260805 1 262566 1 260 217 0 504219 0 957000 1 066395 1 156791 1 234540 Phasel Phase Phased Ofer 0E 102217 Figure 3 13 2 3 13 1 Short Term Pst The short term flicker severity Pst figure 3 13 1 1 is calculated in 1 5 10 or 15 minute interval This time is sufficiently long that high flicker levels have no significant effect on the measurement result and short enough to characterize a disturbing load of a relatively short duty cycle Page 51 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual lox
16. Sense Test Dytronic Models that support Analog Sense Test can utilize the PCSuite Analog Sense Test feature see figure 3 11 1 The Analog Sense Test allows Dytronic Standard to test Transducer and Analog sense enabled meters It does this by comparing the current sensed on the analog sense input to the metric on Input 3 over a period of time Analog Sense Testing Ioj x Function Wal 45 Factor 150 4 lo Yoltm Test Time sec f OUO00000 45 Setup Store H of Runs fi Save Load Tolerance 0 500 Figure 3 11 1 Release 1 3 Page 44 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Release 1 3 For the AS Setup enter the following information Manufacture The manufacture s name of the Meter Transducer under test S N The serial number of the Meter Transducer under test Function This defines which metric the Analog Sense is tested against AS Factor This defines the Ratio of the Metric to Analog Sense Current Test Time Sec This defines how long to test the Meter Transducer The Dytronic will average the measurements over this period of Runs This defines how many times to repeat the test Tolerance This defines the error allowed for the test If the tolerance is exceeded then the test will indicate failed The test setup can be saved for future use by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save
17. and up to the xxx order at 60Hz 3 5 1 Harmonic Data The Harmonics application allows the user to view and save the harmonic measurement data This application also facilitates the configuration of the harmonic measurement and includes the Data Waveform and Bar Chart tabs Harmonics measurement is accessed by selecting the Harmonics icon The Data tab displays the magnitude and phase of each harmonic see figure 3 5 1 1 in relation to the fundamental AA iol xl Data Waveform Bar Chart Release 1 3 True Mag Phase Deg a 1 0 000130 0 000000 Qi A 2 0 000219 123 599976 3 o 000536 22 835678 sh er S 4 0 000223 113 672976 5 0 000124 64 042809 6 10 000174 52 022709 7 o 000060 29 356337 a 0 000132 36 7708624 ZZ eal jo ll g o co0z60 25 320726 me e io 0 000251 29 859907 e ani 0 000206 0 0001 71 0000552 0 000395 0 000152 0 000567 0 000429 0 000240 0 000187 0 000118 O 000162 A nana Pay Pp po sO es Os Oo Or O wo w my Ao Bey Do Pay ore a a 70 099701 29 311182 110 272520 157 320175 147 460936 73 292259 Yew Mode True Magnitude gt 50 670557 36 005577 9 702353 7 740344 117 400635 Save i44 2000 bd THE 99 9554444 Figure 3 5 1 1 The harmonic data is organized by voltage and current inputs Each input can be analyzed by selecting the associated input designator V1 V2 V3 and I1 I2 13 The V represents
18. the voltage axis and the I represents the current axis Fifty harmonic orders can be view at one time To view orders higher than 50 increase the Base Harmonic field Page 23 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual The View Mode option allows the user to select the harmonic measurement mode To change the mode simply select appropriate mode from the drop down list The following options are available True Magnitude of Fundamental and of RMS The of Fundamental mode displays the normalized harmonic amplitude in respect to a percentage of the fundamental amplitude The of RMS mode displays the normalized harmonic amplitude in respect to a percentage of the RMS amplitude The Inter Harm option allows the user to display the inter harmonics between each fundamental The Dytronic Standards allow up to 9 inter harmonics To save the harmonic data select the Save button Once the button is selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the data 3 5 2 Total Harmonic Distortion Total Harmonic Distortion is the ratio of the sum of the powers of all harmonic frequencies above the fundamental frequency to the power of the fundamental frequency The default formula that Radian Research uses for THD is el TTD 100 _ Az 3 5 3 Waveform Anal
19. value Device Configuration Ioj x Fort 1 Update Total wh Fort 2 Total VARR Fort 3 Total van Figure 3 3 3 1 Three Phase Dytronic Release 1 3 Page 14 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual For single phase Dytronic standards 1 e RD 20 RD 21 RD 22 and RD 23 the function of each output port 1s configurable Port 1 can be configured for use with a remote reset switch to respond in either a Start Stop Clear or a Clear Start Stop pattern Port 1 like Port 2 can also be configured to output any of the measurement parameters 1 e watthours varhours qhours etc the standard supports Port 3 can be set to Sync In or Sync Out The synchronization setting allows three single phase Dytronic standards to be utilized for true three phase testing Any changes to any of the settings in the BNC Output tab must be saved via the Update button Device Configuration Ioj xj Part 1 Update s1 sp cl Fort 2 Pulse Out wh Fort 3 Syne Out Figure 3 3 3 2 Single Phase Dytronic Page 15 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 3 3 4 BNC Constant Configuration RR PCSuite User Manual The BNC Const tab allows the user to configure the measurement parameter constants See Figure 3 3 4 1 below To change the pulse constant select and edit the constant and select the Update button Device Confi
20. 000 0 020342 2 702855E 010 9 167081E 008 4 644064E 010 1 579924E 010 WAR X Delta 2 495513E 009 Figure 3 4 1 1 0 021472 2 847467E 006 2 431967E 009 6 113457E 008 2 855502E 011 74 854401 179 327301 0 039781 WA 32 025669 0 019772 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 2 444217E 010 0 000000 0 021465 7 115511E 006 2 470588E 008 1 531084E 007 9 136324E 009 72 922082 20 294577 0 161362 1 289771E 010 3 106720 0 020107 1 679731E 009 1 431790E 007 1 564143E 008 1 729956E 009 5 089104E 008 RR PCSuite User Manual NJA MJA 2 281746E 008 3 249012E 007 7 748512E 009 NJA Nia Nia Nia Nia Nia 1 323714E 009 1 514060E 008 1 508263E 008 4 197361E 009 5 502862E 008 Single phase Dytronic standards only display one input Entries defined as N A suggest that the particular measurement is not supported on the associated phase The table below includes the definitions of the different measurements Metrics Definitions y A W VA VAR Hz phase PF ASn Ph_V V1 Ref V Line Line W Delta VA Delta VAR Delta VAR X WYE VAR X Delta Volts Amperes Watts Voltamperes Voltamperes Reactive Frequency Degrees Phase Phase angle between voltage and current Power Factor Analog Sense Phase Volts V1 V3 V1 V2 V2 V3 Watts Delta Voltamperes Delta Voltamperes Reactive Delta Voltamperes Reactive WYE X Connected Voltamperes Reactive Delta X Connected Note
21. Harmonics Analysis Data Logging Vector Analysis Meter Testing Standards Testing CT Testing Analog Transducer Testing Power Quality Analysis Flicker Analysis Automated Site Verification 1 2 Hardware Requirements Release 1 3 The RR PCSuite software connects to a Radian Research Dytronic Standard through a RS 232 cable or RR BT Bluetooth Communications Link Communications must follow the following protocol Communications Protocol e Half duplex RS 232 57 6k Baud 1 start bit 1 stop bit no parity DTR line high The Computer or other controlling device host operates as the master and the Dytronic Standard operates as the slave 1 2 1 Computer Requirements e Operating system Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional e Processor A 233 megahertz MHz processor such as an Intel Pentium II or Advanced Micro Devices AMD Page 4 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual e RAM 64 megabytes MB 128 MB recommended e Free hard disk space 100 MB Data storage capabilities limited to hard disk size e Video adapter and monitor VGA 800 x 600 or higher resolution 1 2 2 RJ 45 Port Pinout RD 2x family On single phase RD 2x Dytronic Standards communications are interfaced via an 8 pin RJ 45 connector Through this port the PCSuite software package can be utilized and the standard can be recalibrated A
22. Not all Dytronic standards support ever measurement listed Metrics availability is model dependent 3 4 2 Minimum and Maximum Metrics Page 20 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual Minimum and Maximum metrics are displayed in the Min and Max tabs Within these two tabs the display will record and hold the max or min measurement values There 1s no start or stop for the min or max measurements because the minimum and maximum metrics start accumulating and updating when the unit 1s powered on To reset the minimum and maximum measurements see section 3 4 4 Metric Options Note Not all Dytronic standards support minimum and maximum measurements 3 4 3 Metric Accumulator Accumulated metrics are displayed in the Accum tab The metric accumulator is supported by all Dytronic Standards see figure 3 4 3 1 Each model will support different accumulator measurement functions The accumulator is configured started and stopped via the Options tab see section 3 4 4 Metric Options Metrics iew Inst Min VARh VARh Wh Delta Time YAh Delta VAR Delta VARHh Xx Delta VARR X WE Wh Delta wh Delta VARh Delta VARh Delta VARh Xx Delta VARh x Delta VARh x WE YARR X WYE Max Figure 3 4 3 1 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0
23. Radian Research Inc PCSuite User Manual RR PCSuite Control Software for Radian Research Dytronic Standards User Manual July 2010 RR PCSuite Manual Page 1 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Table of Contents LO tro du ON tod oa 4 MESAS A O AA 4 12 Hardware REQUIEM tid oseasieam tis ap seas inane asgen ia ta eaieninetenet 4 12 Computer RequiteMents atari iii 4 1222 RIE Pore Pinout RD 2x Lal ari is S 5 1 23 DB 9 P rt Pinout RD 3x Tadily iii iia 5 ZU Software Conie urai Oera a AET 6 AE A OMe A EEE A 6 Dts WOU S22 CONV A A Meanie dyidoecensstearannete 6 IOU er Ga Wh a cermin earn nr nT nen Or ee SO RN eT 8 AAA O IN yu suesinlo dane tanitaladane saan 8 oe A O A 8 el Ly EE hen S EE Ne Ace aA eaten heen tats cara oh cs 8 Del DRUM iii 9 De CL UP aires seen E A E A E E E dots 10 3 9 CONMSUTE DEVICES 10 Sd Mode lA OMIA ON oca 10 32 BNC Input Conte ULATION sa 11 233 BNC OuiputC Oni SUratiOl ss a a 14 5 5 4 DNG Constant COnN UTA ONE ia a 16 3 sD Per VICE Dele ClON COMMSUEAMOM a A i nel 17 MES A A AA 19 3A UNS tan Pane OUs Me Cut oia 19 3 4 2 Minimum and Maximum Metrics ui iia 20 IA Mete ACCUMUIAIO fies ccainctasciwentinciem N A 21 2AA Meme ODIOS uste 21 a A mavestoneeecd esa neetecaa Gee 23 Oe Mid Mew ANU MV OOM Data oca 23 3 3 2 rotal armen DISCO da 24 Dead Wave lOni Analy SUS iaa 24 29A Dar Chart Ana 81S aiii iodo ida epica 2 O E 26 LO E POCO UA Un a doedausasus Oactode mad aaet
24. STD Elem is the number of elements used and it is valid with single phase Dytronic Standards It is used when performing series parallel testing e The Input defines the test as either three phase or single phase e The State is a label for the test data Options include As Found and As Left e The Runs sets the number of repititions of the test e The Sensor check box configures the standard for either a manual test or sensor based test To save the test set select the Save button Once this button is selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the test Once a new test is configured or a saved test is opened a test can be executed in the Run tab To run a test select the DUT by checking the associated check box at the bottom of the screen see figure 3 8 2 and then select the Run button Release 1 3 Page 30 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual MM Meter Test DUTI Run View Results Meter SIN YoReq oC FFOr Testing Metric Function RUNS Ava Reg AY eError ANG Pulses Avia Metric STO Reg STO Error STD Pulses ST Metric Test Metricl Test Metric Test Metrics Figure 3 8 2 The various fields in the Run tab allows the user to verify the meter serial number and the function to be tested before the test is started At the concl
25. SV_No_Quotes mfm and CSV_Quotes mfm The two CSV formats are commonly used when exporting information to a third party software To create a new file format enter the new file name in the file name box and select the Save button The file name must have a mfm file extension The following 1s a list of variables available Year SY YY Y Month MM Day DD Hour HOUR Minute MIN Second SEC Run Number RUN_NUMBER Serial Number SERIAL_ NUMBER DUT Kh DUT_KH DUT Device Type DUT_DEVICE_TYPE Standard phase Input STD_PHASE Test Function TEST_FUNCTION Test By TEST_BY Test Duration TEST_DURATION Release 1 3 Page 37 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Test Volts TEST_VOLTS Test Amps TEST_AMPS Total Accumulated Metric STANDARD_ METRIC Standard Pulses STANDARD_PULSES Percent Registration PERCENT_REG Percent Error PERCENT_ERROR AVG Standard Metric MN_STANDARD_ METRIC AVG Standard Pulses MN_STANDARD PULSES AVG Percent Registration MN_PERCENT_REG AVG Percent Error MN_PERCENT_ ERROR Standard Deviation Standard Metric SD_STANDARD_ METRIC Standard Deviation Standard Pulses SD_STANDARD_ PULSES Standard Deviation Reg SD_PERCENT_REG Standard Deviation Error SD_PERCENT_ERROR Phasel Metric TEST_METRIC1 Phase2 Metric TEST_METRIC2 Phase3 Metric TEST_METRIC3 The results viewer has common characters for indicating a head
26. Setup Flicker Log Analysis Asis Plot poser A 15 20 01 Py E Fi k z o 0127206 me i E Save 1 066395 Figure 3 13 4 1 The Flicker data can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved 3 13 5 PDF The probability function figure 3 13 5 1 determines the samples classification It shows the probability of a flicker measurement to occur at the level indicated olx Setup Flicker Log Analysis 0 76 148 220 2de 3 64 Asis Plot S cale H E on Pam a se ME Figure 3 13 5 1 To change which phase data is displayed use the Axis up and down buttons to toggle between each phase To adjust how many points to plot on the graph use the Scale H up and down buttons to increase or decease the plot data The Flicker data can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved Release 1 3 Page 54 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual 3 13 6 Cumulative PDF The cumulative probability function figure 3 13 6 1 determines the process of samples classification From the cumulative probability function significant statistical values can be obtained such as mean standard deviation flicker level being exceeded for a give
27. Setup Flicker Log Analysis Asis Plot 5Scale H 14 53 00 ol ee a 01227406 ae a I Save 0 830837 Figure 3 13 1 1 To change which phase data is displayed use the Axis up and down buttons to toggle between each phase To adjust how many points to plot on the graph use the Scale H up and down buttons to increase or decease the plot data The Left and Right arrow buttons allow the user to scroll the data to the left and the Right The Flicker data can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved 3 13 2 Long Term Plt Release 1 3 Long term severity index Plt figure 3 13 2 1 describes a combined disturbance resulting from several disturbing loads with short duty cycles or from a disturbing load with long and variable operating cycle Long term severity Plt is determined according the number of Pst to average together olx Setup Flicker Log Analysis Asis Plat S cale H 14 53 00 P1 fea Pr E 12 Ej 21 01427406 Y Sa 0 830837 Figure 3 13 2 1 To change which phase data is displayed use the Axis up and down buttons to toggle between each phase To adjust how many points Page 52 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual to plot on the graph use the Scale H up and down buttons to increase or decease the plot data The Left and Right arrow but
28. aatl oearaases dehede teat awe 28 20 RU Meter OS Eases cals ii 29 Die PO Ads aia 33 SO Cl Burden and Ratio Testne sr a 38 A il AA ea a a a 44 IAZ Power OUI ea a inicie riada 47 SA A E E EE E E E A N A E E E A 48 ZO eea E cee T 49 IS N en eeo E E aieediaaentiatu 49 124 VE TDT diia 49 IL NOS No e oia ld 49 A rl tec a ace racecar T rate er a eee ha 49 eal 29 TDAI aa aa aa a 49 SAS NA a et ee ARO eR a O te 50 Release 1 3 Page 2 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual A AI AAA Ue o A 50 IS O te essere le aadaena toc senna ane eee 50 Si all SHOE a E E E A A A A IA 51 i yal ES A Lone Tomm og Lee ORO O A 32 3 133 Demod lated Fheker Sima a concen 53 oae NE EE MG E E EEE II E E TT 53 SA E E e D E E E E E T E T 54 3 136 Comulative PDF uds 55 SA Se ATONA e E ainda eee nin iets dseesio ees 55 AMO MA OR CUA e 55 SA 2 Automaton Flow Diagram ii EEE E 56 Release 1 3 Page 3 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual 1 0 Introduction 1 1 Overview The RR PCSuite software package is a powerful but yet easy to comprehend and use set of tools to facilitate the full array of testing and analysis the Radian Research Dytronic Standards are capable of performing RR PCSuite allows the user to easily configure the Dytronic Standard execute meter and standard testing and perform power analysis routines Application areas of the RR PCSuite software include e Device Configuration Metrics Measurement
29. age 11 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual RMS and AVG measurement modes are selected by checking and un checking the RMS Mode check box respectively The measurement mode selection is only supported on Dytronic models that support AVG mode All changes must be saved by selecting the Update button A VAR measurement type selection can be made from the drop down box The VAR types available are defined as VARO Voltage 90 Degree Shifted de 3 VAR LV t 90 Me and net VARh gt VARh i l VAR 1 Integral VAR Y pr kT 3 VAR ar 1 f var ar and net VARh gt VARh i l VAR 2 Integral VAR 50 Hz T 3 VAR y var ya and net VARh Y VARh i l VAR 3 Integral VAR 60 Hz T 3 VAR 1 var pa and net VARh Y VARh i l VAR4 RMS VAR l pr ect IV le var and MZ f 1a kT v kT 1 T kT WATT Vildt and VA IIV WIZ I 3 VAR VA WATT and net VARh gt VARh i l Page 12 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual VAR 5 Fundamental VAR RT p sere IV _ Vd and le f Far kT kT gt s as 3 VAR I Vill ll7 Isin 0 and net VAR gt VAR i l TERMINOLOGY USED Index i represents the i phase in the poly phase network V Potential component fundamental 1 harmonic order I Current component fundamental 1 harmonic order V General
30. al The trend chart application includes a zoom feature To zoom on any particular point single click on the graph over the selected location It is possible to zoom several times To return to the original scale double click on the graph Release 1 3 Page 26 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Release 1 3 ioi xi Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Total Setup 128 33bU3b 120 329605 120 323115 aasa e 120 310133 120 303642 120 297151 15 29 00 29 31 30 01 30 32 31 02 Figure 3 6 1 The data on the chart 1s color coordinated with the three available inputs of a three phase Dytronic Standard Input 1 Red Input 2 Yellow and Input 3 Blue a Trend Metrics Input 7 v Sci Notation Input 2 Wo Auto Scale lv Input 3 Total lv lv Figure 3 6 2 View Data The Setup tab allows configuration of the the trend chart data and display The Auto Scale option will optimize and scale the trend data and the Scientific Notation option will display the chart data in scientific notation The Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 and Total fields allow the user to select which parameter to be displayed on each chart The default parameter is voltage To view existing logs select the View Data button Once this is selected the software will display the Trend Log Query screen This screen includes th
31. creen will show the measured primary current measured secondary current error sensed for phase Ratio error and CT Ratio The mean average along with the standard deviation is given for each measurement If a burden and ratio test was performed Release 1 3 Page 40 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Release 1 3 select the tab above the CT Ratio Test box to select the appropriate burden result to view If a burden test was selected then the screen will show the current reading with and without the burden inserted and then provide a percent change comparing the two measurements To save any of the results select the Save Report After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test A graphic representation of the data 1s available in the Analysis tab An Accuracy parallelogram figure 3 10 3 Amplitude accuracy graph figure 3 10 4 Phase accuracy graph figure 3 10 5 Burden Accuracy figure 3 10 6 and Burden Amplitude graph figure 3 10 7 are available The Graphs can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected 1t will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved Setup CT Roti Burden Manual Burden Enip Anoleit ies Pincus Setup CT Ratiw Burden Manual Burden Eniy Anoleit View Pincus Figure 3 10 4 Page 41 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite Use
32. cy specification Tolerance This defines the error allowed for the test If the tolerance 1s exceeded then the test will indicate failed Primary Current This defines the input to use as a primary Phase current measurement Secondary Current This defines the input to use as a secondary Phase current measurement The test setup can be saved for future use by selecting the Save button After the button 1s selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test If a test setup has already been completed it can be loaded prior to the test by selecting the Load button and choosing the setup file After the information has been entered select the user has multiple Run options To only run a ratio test select Run Ratio Test or to run a Burden test select the Run Burden Test and as a final option to run a Ration with Burden Check the With Burden box and select Run Ratio Test When the Test proceeds the screen will automatically change to the CT Ratio Burden Tab see figure 3 10 2 Setup CT Rlatcfunder Manual Duden Eni Anadis View lacus CT Faso Teit Fiel 01 loz jos DHIN 011768 Mesure Men Sb Prim Current EE AS MIDE See Current 0 74135 0 74173 DOORS Phase Errar 005455 0 Na eur Edic Fray 181 a FA LORA Hato Pri 40707 i G Fun CT Tex FF With Budir Sor MESA 134313 Sisus CT Rana CT Toa Complete Toi Slates FASS Figure 3 10 2 When the test is complete the s
33. d to change to pulses Whr if needed The name will change with the test function The Input defines 1f the test 1s a three phase or a single phase test The BNC Input Impedance is needed to determine the proper pullup resistor that should be used If Radian is selected then an internal 150 ohm pull up resistor is used If Non Radian is selected then an internal 1000 ohm pull up resistor 1s used The PF Info is a label to indicate the type of test being performed To save the test set select the Save button Once this button is selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the test Once a new test is configured or a saved test is opened a test can be executed in the Run tab To run a test select the DUT by checking the associated check box at the bottom of the screen see figure 3 8 2 and then select the Run button Release 1 3 Page 35 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Standard Test DUTI Fun View Results DUT Sit Reg Error Testing Pulses Metric Function FRuns AYG Reg ANS Error ANG Pulses Ava Metric STD Reg STO Error STD Pulses STD Metric Metricl Metric Metrics DUT Fun Save Figure 3 9 2 RR PCSuite User Manual The various fields in the Run tab allows the user to verify the standard s serial number and the function to be tested before the test is started
34. dditionally the flash memory storage for both the DSP and Xilinx programs is accessible through this terminal making the RD 2x field upgradeable Request To Send__ 1 7 Ble Yes Data Terminal Read Signal Ground DCD _ Data Carrier Detect 6 1 Yellow No DSR_ Data Set Ready 7 6 Browm No Figure 1 2 2 1 Figure 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 DB 9 Port Pinout RD 3x family On three phase RD 3x Dytronic Standards communications are interfaced via a DB 9 connector Through this port the PCSuite software package can be utilized and the standard can be recalibrated Additionally the flash memory storage for both the DSP and Xilinx programs is accessible through this terminal making the RD 3x field upgradeable Release 1 3 Page 5 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Signal Description DB9 Pin Request To Send Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground 4321 DCD Data Carrier Detect 1 No CTS ClearToSend____ 8 _ No oor Figure 1 2 3 1 Figure 1 2 3 2 2 0 Software Configuration 2 1 Communication Ports The PCSuite software allows connection and communication to a Dytronic Standard on any one of the 20 comm ports When the software is launched it will automatically scan the computer s hardware to verify if a Dytronic Standard connected If a device is detected the software will automatically initiate communications If multiple devices are connected by default the first communication port ava
35. e Query and View tabs From the View tab select the appropriate file in the File field see Figure 3 6 3 Once the file is selected use the remaining fields to select the required time period metric and phase The requested data will now be available in the View tab Page 27 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Trend Log Query ol Aa ioj xj Query View Quey le Starting Time Starting Date Metric hours fis year 2006 lv minutes as month o ajrek seconds 35 day 25 Input Input File CATestDatatautomati El Sci Notation seconds 35 minutes 48 PPM Figure 3 6 3 Figure 3 6 4 The Sci Notation and PPM check boxes allow the user to change the display format To save the logging of measurements select the Start Logging button in the Setup tab see Figure 3 6 4 Once this button 1s selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the data 3 7 Vectors Release 1 3 The Vectors application allows the user to view a vector representation see Figure 3 7 1 of the voltage phase relationships and power factors 120 001381 120 001366 120 001366 25 000282 25 000282 25 000282 65 819023 65 819023 65 819031 Settings 1 2 119 999 fo to 18C y 1 3 fi 20 000 counter
36. er The header text must be inside brackets and Below is a sample header Standard Testing Results Year Month Day Hour Min Sec Runs S N DUT kh To export the results to a flat file select the format and select the Export button The saved data can be limited by using the search conditions Once this button 1s selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the test It is recommended that the data 1s saved as a txt file If the file 1s saved as a txt file the data can be viewed in a text editor 3 10 CT Burden and Ratio Testing With the use of clamp on Current Transformers RD Burden Analyzer Module and the internal measurement capability of the Dytronic Standard PCSuite allows a CT Burden and Ratio Test see figure 3 10 1 Release 1 3 Page 38 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc CT Testing E Seta CT Restorer Marassi Baden Ente sAraipsct Wim Fent CT Rabe Setup Marwaochwer Accuracy Clap E BH IO I s 00 zl 5 Frequency Hal an NN Teis Tres ee fi on hal Aura fi Plating Factor E 0 ha Fisted Funders a L Tora fC fo 30 Pamsany Cuni Petar Phas 1 Seconds Curen Phere PhataHiwd n SavefOpen Setup Tih Filename Progam Fie Backhoe Teal Setups Figure 3 10 1 RR PCSuite User Manual Burg
37. er Teak Setup Selected Bunkers FF i Fo r 05 7 Run Pao Tit r 10 T with Dusden Pz A r ao Run Hunker Tet Burden Teahe Status F Prasad Clamp Siaha The CT Burden and Ratio Test will allow the Dytronic Standard to fully test the Current Transformer for VA output capabilities along with the primary to secondary ratio For the burden test 1t will synchronize the zero crossings of the current signal with the insertion of the selected burden resistor s and compares the measurements For the ratio test 1t compares the current sensed on a selected primary input verse the current sensed on the selected secondary input for the test time duration For the CT Setup enter the following information Manufacture Accuracy Class S N Ratio Frequency Hz Test Time Sec of Runs Rating Factor Release 1 3 Page 39 of 64 The manufactures name of the CT under test The accuracy of the CT The Serial number of the CT under test This defines the Ratio of the CT under test This defines the Frequency in which the test is performed This defines how long to test the CT The Dytronic will average the measurements over this period This defines how many times to repeat the test This defines the current rating factor of the CT under test 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Rated Burden This defines the amount of burden that the CT should accurately drive and still meet the accura
38. fm The two CSV formats are commonly used when exporting information to a third party software To create a new file format enter the new file name in the file name box and select the Save button The file name must have a mfm file extension The following 1s a list of variables available Year HS YY YY Month MM Day DD Hour HOUR Minute MIN Second SEC Run Number RUN_NUMBER DUT Serial Number SERIAL_ NUMBER DUT Kh Constant DUT_KH DUT Pluses per Revolution DUT_PULSES_PER DUT Elements DUT_ELEMENTS Num of Standard Cur Inputs Sensor Uses Standard Phase used for Test Page 32 of 64 STD_CURRENT_INPUTS STD_SENSOR_USED STD_PHASE 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Test Function TEST_FUNCTION Test TEST Test Type TEST_TYPE Test Revolutions TEST_REVS Demand Minutes DEMAND_MINUTES Test Volts TEST_VOLTS Test Amps TEST_AMPS Meter Demand Test METER_ DEMAND Metrics Accumulated STANDARD_ READING Percent Registration PERCENT_REG Percent Error PERCENT_ERROR Minimum Accumulated Metrics MN_STANDARD_ METRIC Minimum Standard pulses MN_STANDARD__ PULSES Minimum Percent Registration MN_PERCENT_REG Minimum Percent Error MN_PERCENT_ERROR Standard Deviation Accum Metrics SD_STANDARD_METRIC Standard Deviation Standard pulses S SD_STANDARD_PULSES Standard Deviation Percent Reg SD_PERCENT_REG Standard Deviation Percent E
39. form 6 Real Imaginary Ii R I1 D R 1 0 0 Real 0 0 0 0 DI 0 0 0 Imaginary I3 R BI The real coefficients change the magnitude and the imaginary coefficients change the phase of the waveform As seen in the example above the imaginary coefficients have been zeroed With the Z Coil form 6 service enabled the standard will read power exactly like a meter with a Z coil The metrics measurement for voltage on input 2 will be the sum of input 1 and input 3 and the current on input 2 will show negative Note When the service selection is active the voltage and current readings will not be actual measurements but will depend on the coefficients entered 3 4 Metrics The Metrics application allows the user to view all the instantaneous minimum maximum and accumulated measurement parameters This application also facilitates the configuration of the metrics display and includes the Inst Min Max Accum and Options tabs Note Minimum and maximum measurement availability are model number dependant 3 4 1 Instantaneous Metrics Release 1 3 Instantaneous metrics are displayed in the Inst tab see figure 3 4 1 1 Page 19 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Metrics view ES Inst Min Max Accum Options 0 023836 4 505610E 006 1 984717E 009 1 075046E 007 9 888447E 010 74 393036 153 516159 0 018462 NJA 0 000
40. guration Ioj x Model BNC Input BNC Output BNC Const meg 1 799999957 metric h pulse 1 799999952 0 00004 00001 0 000040000 0 000000400 0 0000004 00 0 0004 00000 0 0004 00000 0 00004 00001 0 00004 00001 0 00004 0000 Figure 3 3 4 1 Dytronic standards are loaded with default pulse constants These default values are listed below To change how the pulse constant is displayed select the metric h pulse button and it will invert to pulse metric h Page 16 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Radian Research Pulse Constants Wh 0 000010 Watthours VARh 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours Qh 0 000010 Reactive hours VAh 0 000010 Voltampere hours Vh 0 000010 Volt hours Ah 0 000010 Ampere hours V2h 0 000100 Voltz hours A2h 0 000100 Amperez hours Wh 0 000010 Watthours positive Wh 0 000010 Watthours negative VARh 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive VARh 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours negative Wh Delta 0 000010 Watthours Delta Time 0 000010 Time s VAh Delta 0 000010 Voltampere hours Delta VARh Delta 0 000010 Voltampere hours Delta VARh X Delta 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours Delta X Connect VARh X WYE 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours WYE X Connect Wh Delta 0 000010 Watthours positive Delta Wh Delta 0 000010 Watthours negative Delta VARh Delta 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive Delta VARh Delta 0 000010 Voltampe
41. ilable will be initialized for communications If it is required to communicate to a different device other than the first available you must select the Setup and Comm Ports options in the toolbar From the Select Comm Ports menu screen you must deselect the undesired communication ports and select the desire communication port as seen in figure 2 1 1 Select Comm Ports x omme 2 PE Commi Commie l Commi I Commb3 FF Commi3 Commi DM Comeni4 E CormmmbDs5 E Lomm 15 E Comms Hl Comm d6 l Comm l Commi FT Cormmbe FF Commig T Cormmbi l Comm19 Commit TT Comm20 Cancel Connect Figure 2 1 1 2 2 USB to RS 232 Converters 8 Bluetooth Adapters Computers manufactures are increasingly eliminating the DB 9 RS 232 port on newer model computers and laptops If the control computer does not include a DB 9 connection a USB to RS 232 Converter 1s required Release 1 3 Page 6 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Release 1 3 Note Not every USB to RS 232 converter is designed the same Each has a different communication delay associated with the device To adjust for each device you must manually add an entry into the computer s registry to allow the software to communicate to the standard To add the entry open the computer s registry by selecting Run in the start menu From the Run command window type regedit and press
42. increase the Repeats number 6 Meter Test Setup figure 3 14 2 7 Page 59 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual Function Setup q x Function Weter Setup DUT 1 File DUT 2 File DUT 3 File Inport Serial No Figure 3 14 2 7 The Automation Meter Test Setup allows the user to preload a Meter Test Setup file for any DUT see section 3 8 Run Meter Test The Import Serial No check box allows the Serial number from the Automation Information to be set as the meter serial number for the test 7 Standard Test Setup figure 3 14 2 8 Function Setup l Function Standard Setup DUT 1 File DUT 2 File DUT 3 File Inport Serial No Figure 3 14 2 8 The Automation Standard Test Setup allows the user to preload a Standard Test Setup file for any DUT see section 3 9 Standards Test The Import Serial No check box allows the Serial number from the Automation Information to be set as the Standard serial number for the test 8 CT Ratio Test Setup figure 3 14 2 9 Page 60 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual Function 5etup x Function CT Ratio Setup Uefe si lt sS Save File Inport Serial Mo Figure 3 14 2 9 The Automation CT Ratio Test Setup allows the user to preload a CT Ratio Test Setup file see section 3 10 CT Ratio Testing The CT Ratio Testing Data can also be s
43. ized potential waveform fundamental and all harmonics I Generalized current waveform fundamental and all harmonics O Phase angle between the potential and current At VAR hour and VA hour integration interval T Fundamental period k Number of fundamental periods 0 Fundamental frequency 27fo where fo is the fundamental T Start time of integration ll Il Generally represents the norm of the wave function l norm Average or 2 norm RMS The base frequency is modified within the Frequency field but will return to the factory default value once the standard 1s power cycled Page 13 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual 3 3 3 BNC Output Configuration The BNC Output tab allows the user to configure the device s output terminals The BNC Output tab will look different depending on the standard s model number See Figure 3 3 3 1 and Figure 3 3 3 2 below For three phase Dytronic standards 1 e RD 30 RD 31 and RD 33 the three output ports may be configured to output pulses for the accumulated energy measured at Input 1 Input 2 or Input 3 The output ports may also be configured to output pulses the total energy measured at all three inputs In other words the standard may be configured to execute a poly phase test with each port output corresponding to a single phase energy value or a single phase test with each port corresponding to a total energy
44. laying your custom message To continue the OK must be selected Automation E A Sample Message Figure 3 14 2 16 14 End Block Every Automation Sequence requires an End Block to complete the sequence The End Block will terminate the automation process in addition if opened it will stop the power quality function and the flicker function Page 64 of 64 10 15 12
45. mber of displayed decimal places are adjusted in the Precision field The V amp I Threshold field may be used to filter out low level measurements The threshold function allows the user to configure the Dytronic to display only data that 1s greater than the threshold value filtering out noise when there 1s no voltage or current active When the threshold is in effect it will also filter measurements that result from the voltage or current measurement The accumulators can be manually started stopped and reset by selecting the Start Accum Stop Accum and Reset Accum buttons respectively To run the accumulators for an exact period of time select the Timed Accum button and enter the required time period To save the metric data select the required metric group and then select the Save Metric button Once the button is selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the data Note Three 3 phase Dytronic Standards require that input port 3 is use to start and stop the metric accumulators Page 22 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual 3 5 Harmonic Analysis The RD family of standards and PC Suite include outstanding harmonic analysis capabilities Dytronic Standards that have the harmonic analysis option are capable of analyzing harmonics up to the xxx order at 50Hz
46. n percentage of time or alternatively the percentage of time that an assigned flicker level has been exceeded olx Setup Flicker Log Analysis 292 3 64 15 20 01 O12 706 1 066395 Figure 3 13 6 1 To change which phase data is displayed use the Axis up and down buttons to toggle between each phase To adjust how many points to plot on the graph use the Scale H up and down buttons to increase or decease the plot data The Flicker data can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved 3 14 Site Automation 3 14 1 Automation Setup The Site Automation figure 3 14 1 1 is an advanced feature that provides the ability to automate all the testing functions available in the PCSuite Software Release 1 3 Page 55 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Site Analyzer Automation x Automation Setup Flow Diagram User Information siteIDt Verity By Serial No Repeats EE Automation Control Diagram Lo sal Report Path Rur Diagram Figure 3 14 1 1 At the end of the automation sequence a report will be generated and saved In addition to the automated test data the report also has detailed site information including the Site ID Verifier Name and Serial Number The report name is defined by the serial number entered
47. ower factor correction capacitors or erratic operation of breakers fuses and relays 3 13 Flicker Meter Flicker meters are used to measure fluctuations in voltage that cause visible changes in lighting The purpose of the flicker meter is to assess the level of severity of light flicker by measuring voltage fluctuations and then by predicting the level of irritation based on known characteristics of incandescent lamps the human eye and the brain The Flicker Meter figure 3 13 1 allows the Dytronic Standard to test for flicker on the electrical line iol x Setup Flicker Log Analysis Flicker Severity Measurement Parameters Pet Measurement Window 1 min of Pat s to Average Plt 12 See Fundamental Frequency E Hz Trend Archive Perad hour fi be 000 Archive Program Files Radiant RR PCS uites flicker _m Start Savel Open Figure 3 13 1 For the Flicker Setup enter the following information Pst Measurement Window Short term Flicker Severity Analysis time 1 min 5 min 10 min 15 min Release 1 3 Page 50 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual of Psts to Average for Plt The number of short term Flicker points to average for Long term Flicker Severity Fundamental Frequency Frequency of Operation Archive Period hour Time Length for period Data Saving The test setup can be saved for future use by selecting the
48. quency due to any number of causes including arc welders loose wiring and nearby radio and TV transmitters The PCSuite software will monitor the nominal noise level and trigger an event if the noise level exceeds plus or minus the nominal noise level by the threshold set 3 12 6 Freq The PCSuite software will monitor the nominal Frequency and trigger an event if the frequency exceeds plus or minus the nominal Frequency level by the threshold set 3 12 7 Imbalance Release 1 3 The PCSuite software will monitor the Current level on each phase and trigger an event if the Current level on any phase exceeds plus or minus the Current levels by the threshold set Page 49 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual 3 12 8 l Transient A very brief nanoseconds to milliseconds change in current Can be produced by utility and customer equipment operations nearby lightning strikes falling tree limbs on power lines and even static discharges 3 12 9 I THD Continuous or sporadic distortions of the current sine waveform usually caused by microprocessor based loads in the building such as computer power supplies lighting ballasts and electronic adjustable speed drives Harmonics can also be transmitted from an energy user down the block These can cause telecommunications or computer interference overheating in motors transformers or neutral conductors decreased motor performance deterioration of p
49. r Manual Setup CT Ratio Burden Manual Burden Enip Arist View Riesa 00 Plot Type Badener Save Figure 3 10 6 CT Testing 1D x Setup CT Rafic Euden Manual Burden Entry Anabi View Finska Figure 3 10 7 To view Test results select the View Results tab and select the View Results button Enter the serial number range of interest and select View see figure 3 10 8 If no serial number or Date range is entered then all the results will be displayed Release 1 3 Page 42 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual Figure 3 10 8 To change how the results are displayed use the dropdown menu The options of _Default CSV_No_Quotes or ECSV_Quotes are available CSV is defined as Comma Separated Variable These two formats are commonly used when information is exported to third party software To create of save a new file format enter the new file name in the file name box and select the save button The file name must have cfm as the file extension or PCSuite will not recognize the new file The following is a list of variable available if you wish to create a custom file Year Month Day Hour Minute Second Run Manufacturer Accuracy Class Serial Number Ratio Test Frequency Error Tolerance Test Duration Primary Current Mean Primary Current Standard Dev Primary Current Secondary Current Mean Secondary Current Standard Dev Secondary
50. re Reactive hours negative Delta VARh X Delta 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive Delta VARh X Delta Delta X Connect 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours negative Delta Delta X Connect VARh X WYE 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive Delta W YE X Connect VARh X WYE 0 000010 Voltampere Reactive hours negative Delta W YE X Connect Note Pulse constant availability is dependant on the model number 3 3 5 Service Selection Configuration The Service tab which is only available when connected to a three phase Dytronic standard enables the unit to emulate how a meter would perform the voltage and current calculation In addition the Service tab allows the user to enter calibration factors or ratio factors To create a new service select New Service from the Selection drop down menu This action will cause the Service Selection area of the screen to change to include fields for the new service s title and two lines of Release 1 3 descriptive text see Figure 3 3 5 1 below This area also includes the Diagram drop down menu which allows the user to select a diagram that best fits the new service All selections are saved by selecting the Save button Page 17 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Release 1 3 To start the service select the Start Service button Once the service has been started all metrics will be scaled to
51. rror SD PERCENT ERROR Phasel Metric TEST_METRIC1 Phase2 Metric TEST_METRIC2 Phase3 Metric TEST_METRIC3 The results viewer has common characters for indicating a header The header text must be inside brackets and Below is a sample header Meter Testing Results Year Month Day Hour Min Sec Runs S N DUT kh To export the results to a flat file select the format and select the Export button The saved data can be limited by using the search conditions Once this button is selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the test It is recommended that the data 1s saved as a txt file If the file is saved as a txt file the data can be viewed in a text editor 3 9 Standards Test Release 1 3 The Standards Test application see Figure 3 9 1 allows the user to configure and perform a test on a watthour standard This application also facilitates the configuration of the test results When connected to a three phase Dytronic standard this application will include the DUT 1 DUT 2 DUT 3 Run and View Results tabs When connected to a single Page 33 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual phase Dytronic standard this application will include the DUT 1 Run and View Results tabs iol x DUT 1
52. see section 3 13 Flicker Meter The Duration defines the length in second in which the data is shown The Flicker Meter will continue to run until the flow diagram comes to an end To save the data use the Archive period located in the Flicker Meter Setup file 12 Delay Setup figure 3 14 2 13 Page 62 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Function Setup l x Function DELAY Setup Duration 1 Figure 3 14 2 13 The Automation Delay allows the user to add a delay to the automation sequence The Duration defines how long the delay should run The Delay function does not capture any data Once the delay is complete it will continue to the next automated function When the delay is running a screen will appear figure 3 14 2 14 to indicate that the delay is running SIT IT IE Automation R E g E Delay A c H AINJAILIYIZIE R Figure 3 14 2 14 Release 1 3 Page 63 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual 13 Pause Setup figure 3 14 2 15 Function Setup x Function PAUSE Setup Mestage la Sample Message Figure 3 14 2 15 The Automated Pause setup provides a pause which can show a custom Message The Pause feature is crucial for testing of different Meter Elements multiple CT s or if any hardware configuration needs to change before the automation continues When the Pause is ran a prompt will open figure 3 14 2 16 disp
53. t to enter in the name and location to save the test If a test setup has already been completed it can be loaded prior to the test by selecting the Load button and choosing the setup file After the information has been entered select the Start button to perform the Analysis The analysis will continue until the stop button is selected During the test the user can select any other icon for testing or viewing Metrics When a threshold has been exceeded the Event log see figure 3 12 2 will capture the event When an even occurs the event log will register the Time Magnitude Duration and Event type Each phase can be view independently to maximize the result window The Event log can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button 1s selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test iol x Setup Event Log Analysis Duration Phasel Phase Phased Event None Figure 3 12 2 After the event has taken place the Analysis tab will show the event data Each phase and event can be selected individually to maximize the screen space The Event Analysis can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved 3 12 1 Sag A short term decrease in voltage lasting anywhere from milliseconds up to a few seconds Sags starve a machine of the Page 48 of 64 10
54. the data as a txt file If the file is saved as a txt file then the Windows system can view it using a text editor 3 12 Power Quality Release 1 3 The Power Quality Test allows the Dytronic Standard to test for power quality on the electrical line It does this by comparing the Thresholds defined in the setup to the sensed voltage and current iol xi Setup Event Log Analysis Thresholds Triggers Sag Mma 108 00000000 Freq Hz 200000000 Swell tre 126 00000000 Imbalance 200000000 W Transient 200 00000000 Transient 10 00000000 WTHD 500000000 I THD 29 20 00000000 Noise 0 J 150000000 Archive Period hrs 1 0000 Archive iProgram Files Radian RR PCSuite power_q Start Open Figure 3 12 1 For the Power Quality Setup enter the following information Sag Vrms Threshold for a Voltage Sag Swell Vrms Threshold for a Voltage Swell V Transient Threshold for a Voltage Transient Page 47 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Release 1 3 V THD Threshold for Voltage Harmonic Distortion Noise V Threshold for Noise on the voltage axis Freq Hz Threshold for Frequency deviation Imbalance Threshold for Current Imbalance between phases I Transient Threshold for a Current Transient I THD Threshold for Current Harmonic Distortion The test setup can be saved for future use by selecting the Save button After the button 1s selected it will promp
55. the service definitions To stop the service select the Stop Emulation button Device Configuration Oo x Model BNC Input BNC Output BNC Const Service Service Selection Line Service Diagram Title Custom Text Text Custom Text Texts Custom Text Diagram 3 Fh dire WE Save E xt O 000 LIA T AAA A Ana AAA Figure 3 3 5 1 The Service tab allows the user to perform a general complex linear transformation on the three phases of input potential and current This complex linear transformation is defined as follows Vi C11 V1 C12 V2 C13 V3 V C21 V1 C22 V2 C23 V3 V3 C31 V1 C23 V2 C33 V3 A KI1 Al K12 A2 K13 A3 Az K21 Al K22 A2 K23 A3 Az K31 Al K23 A2 K33 A3 Note There is a real and imaginary input for each potential and current input Where V1 V2 and V3 are the standard s complex three phase potentials Al A2 and A3 are the standard s complex three phase currents C 1s the 3x3 complex coefficient matrix for the potential transformation K 1s the 3x3 complex coefficient matrix for the current transformation V1 V2 V3 are the transformed complex three phase potentials and A A gt and A3 are the transformed three phase currents Page 18 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Example 1 Electricity Meter Z Coil
56. the test If a test setup has already been completed it can be loaded prior to the test by selecting the Load button and choosing the setup file After the information has been entered select the AS Run tab and select Run Test to perform the test see figure 3 11 2 Analog Sense Testing Ioj x Save Report Status Connect to phase 3 before running test Figure 3 11 2 When the test is complete the test will show the measured Reference measured Analog sense Current Deference and the error The mean average along with the standard deviation is given for each measurement Select the save button to save the test results To view the Analog Sense Test results select the AS View Results tab and select the View Results button Enter the serial number range of Page 45 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Release 1 3 interest and select View see figure 3 11 3 If no serial number or Date range 1s entered then all the results will be displayed O x Horr SMM AFD HOUR MM SEC Fun RUN_ NUMBER Pass Fail Status P455_FAlL Figure 3 11 3 To change how the results are displayed use the dropdown menu The options of _Default CSV_No_Quotes or CS V_Quotes are available CSV is defined as Comma Separated Variable These two formats are commonly used when information is exported to third party software To create of save a new file format enter the new file name in the file name
57. to be captured Data Waveform Bar Chart see section 3 5 Harmonic Analysis a Dwell time length to keep the harmonic data open and a Save File name and location for the data To save the data multiple times increase the Repeats number The Max Harm the phase check boxes and the Mode allow the automation to capture the harmonic data according to the setup 4 Trend Setup figure 3 14 2 5 Page 58 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual Function Setup l X Function Trend Setup Log File ME Input 1 Moo Input Vo y Input 3 lv Total v Duratior fi Figure 3 14 2 5 The Trend Chart takes recordings of measurements using the Dytronic Standard see section 3 6 Trend Chart The Automation Trend Setup defines the Log File name which metrics are shown on each phase as the trend is started and the time Duration for the automated trend sequence 5 Vector Setup figure 3 14 2 6 Function Setup x Function Vectors Setup Save File gram Files adian RA PCSuite wectors dat Dwell sec Repeat Figure 3 14 2 6 A vector representation of the voltage phase relationships and power factors are readily available in the Vectors screen see section 3 7 Vectors The Automation Vectors Setup allows the user to setup a Dwell time length to keep the Vectors data open and a Save File name and location for the data To save the data multiple times
58. tons allow the user to scroll the data to the left and the Right The Flicker data can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved 3 13 3 Demodulated Flicker Signal The demodulated Flicker signal figure 3 13 3 1 is processed in a weighting filter which represents the eye brain system reaction to flicker effect ax Setup Flicker Log Analysis Plot poser Al 15 18 59 PY Ad Demod lo s 0127 06 Es Demo El c Save 0 357800 Figure 3 13 3 1 To change which phase data is displayed use the Axis up and down buttons to toggle between each phase To adjust how many points to plot on the graph use the Scale H up and down buttons to increase or decease the plot data The Flicker data can be saved by selecting the Save button After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test The data along with a screen capture will be saved 3 13 4 Flicker Signal Release 1 3 The Flicker Signal is a measure of voltage changes weighted by the sensitivity of lamp eye brain chain and represents the instantaneous flicker level The value of this signal greater than 1 indicates that voltage fluctuation will result in exceeding the agreed standard level of flicker perception Page 53 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual lox
59. tored to another file by selecting the Save File button selection a name and location for the data The Import Serial No check box allows the Serial number from the Automation Information to be set as the CT serial number for the test 9 Analog Sense Setup figure 3 14 2 10 Function Setup x Function Analog Setup Use Fie Inport Serial No Figure 3 14 2 10 The Automation Analog Sense Test Setup allows the user to preload an Analog Sense Test Setup file see section 3 11 Analog Sense Test The Import Serial No check box allows the Serial number from the Automation Information to be set as the device serial number for the test 10 Power Quality Setup figure 3 14 2 11 Page 61 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual Function Setup x Function Pow Qual Setup Use Fle uration 1 Figure 3 14 2 11 The Automation Power Quality Setup allows the user to preload a Power Quality Setup file see section 3 12 Power Quality The Duration defines the length in which the data 1s shown The test will continue until the flow diagram comes to an end To save the data use the Archive period located in the Power Quality Setup file 11 Flicker Meter Setup figure 3 14 2 12 Function Setup j x Function Flicker Setup Use Fie uratiorn 1 Figure 3 14 2 12 The Automation Flicker Setup allows the user to preload a Flicker Setup file
60. usion of the test the window is compiled with the following data Meter S N Percent Registration Percent Error Test Status Metric Value Function Tested Number of Runs Average Percent Registration Average Percent Error Average Pulses Average Metric Standard Deviation of Percent Registration Standard Deviation of Percent Error Standard Deviation of Number Pulses Standard Deviation of the Metrics Test Metric 1 is the metric for phase 1 Test Metric 2 is the metric for phase 2 Release 1 3 Page 31 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc Release 1 3 RR PCSuite User Manual e Test Metric 3 is the metric for phase 3 The Average and Standard Deviation values are only populated when the test has multiple runs When multiple runs are defined the test results will automatically save If multiple runs are not defined the test results must be manually saved To view meter test results select the View Results tab and select the View Results button Enter the serial number range of the meters of interest and select the View button see figure 3 8 3 If no serial number or date range is entered then all the results will be displayed ST EMM EDO HOUR MM SEC Fun RUN_ NUMBER senal Number SERLSL_MUMBER Figure 3 8 3 To change how the results are displayed select a new option from the drop down menu The menu includes the following options _Default mfm CSV_No_Quotes mfm and CSV_Quotes m
61. xt box located at the bottom of the Diagnostic window as seen in Figure 3 2 2 2 below and select the Submit button Page 9 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual x AO 31 483 300107 07 05 30 Status Clear EX View Log Submit Figure 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 Setup The Device Configuration application can be launched from the Setup menu See figure 3 2 3 1 below The Setup menu affords the operator the same functions as if they had opened the corresponding icon in the PCSuite start up screen In addition to the Device Configuration application the Setup menu also includes the Comm Ports and Connect options Setup Device Comm Ports w Connect Figure 3 2 3 1 If the Connect option has a check next to the computer is currently connected to a device Section 2 0 Software Configuration details the communication port setup 3 3 Configure Device The Device Configuration application facilitates the general configuration of the standard and includes the Model BNC Input BNC Output BNC Constant and Service tabs 3 3 1 Model Information The Model tab contains information regarding the connected standard The model number serial number firmware version calibration date and manufacture date are all displayed in the Model tab see figure 3 3 1 1 below Release 1 3 Page 10 of 64 10 15 12
62. ysis Release 1 3 The Waveform tab displays a waveform representation of the signal being measured see Figure 3 5 3 1 The display may look different if connected to a single phase Dytronic standard Page 24 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual Data Waveform Bar Chart M VI l v2 T v3 al S lo fi Vii ie r 13 Sa a a Scale Scale H Figure 3 5 3 1 Similar to an oscilloscope the waveform screen allows the user to adjust the display to increase the number of waveform cycles by increasing the Scale H value and change the magnitude of the waveform by changing the Scale V value The peak voltage is shown at the top and bottom left of the display and the peak current is shown in the top and bottom right of the display The data on the waveform plot is color coordinated with the six available inputs of a three phase Dytronic Standard V1 Red V2 Yellow V3 Blue I1 Purple I2 Orange I3 Green To save the harmonic waveform data select the Save button Once the button is selected the standard will automatically open a Save As pop up screen From this screen select an appropriate location and file name to save the data 3 5 4 Bar Chart Analysis The Bar Chart tab displays a bar chart representation of the harmonics see Figure 3 5 4 1 The data is plotted as percent of fundamental Release 1 3 Page 25 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc
63. yy 3o0Clock id k Figure 3 7 1 The data on the chart is color coordinated with the six available inputs of a three phase Dytronic Standard V1 Red V2 Yellow V3 Blue I1 Purple I2 Orange 3 Green The Settings options allow the user to select a different scale select the direction of rotation and move the position of the origin When any changes are made the graph will automatically change along with the data being displayed Page 28 of 64 10 15 12 Radian Research Inc RR PCSuite User Manual 3 8 Run Meter Test Release 1 3 The Meter Test application see Figure 3 8 1 allows the user to configure and perform a test on a watthour meter This application also facilitates the configuration of the test results When connected to a three phase Dytronic standard this application will include the DUT 1 DUT 2 DUT 3 Run and View Results tabs When connected to a single phase Dytronic standard this application will include the DUT 1 Run and View Results tabs iol x DUT 1 Run View Results DUT S N TestBy Pulse gt wh pulse _ 1 00000000 TestType FL y Pulses Kh h y STD Elem hooo H DUT Elem 1 Mm input HPulses 5 E State s Found y E Test Func mm iue l Save Open W Sensor Figure 3 8 1 The user can configure and perform a new test or select a pre saved test To select a pre saved test select the Open

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