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PowerMaster 5 Series Firmware Version 1.0.0.28

1. The PowerMaster cannot communicate with the WFG board Attempt to power off on to fix the issue If this is not successful contact Technical Support The PowerMaster cannot stabilize the currents and or voltages Attempt the following 1 Verify the CT jumper connections 2 Verify the green safety ground lead is connected to true earth 3 Attempt moving auxiliary leads to a different AC source 4 Attempt to uncheck Stabilize Load Box Phases in User Preferences see Section 15 9 3 Page 110 of 184 10 2 2 Phantom Load Test Results 2 Phantom Load Results Selected Site 4WIRE WYE TEST 5 5ct FL 100 42 Voltage Current PF Time Pulses All 119 67 5 01 1 00 32 28 9 FL PF 100 03 Voltage Current Time Pulses All 119 74 3 00 37 23 3 LL 100 07 Voltage Current PF Time Pulses Al 120 32 0 50 1 00 35 75 1 Page 1f 1 Functionality A Y Moves cursor up and down for selecting a point to retest Retest selected point Retest all points Completes test and shuts down load box Description After results are complete the ability to retest each point is offered to the user If satisfied with the results press F6 to complete the test Rev 1 14 Page 111 of 184 Rev 1 14 Page 112 of 184 11 Transformer Testing Rev 1 14 Page 113 of 184 11 Transformer Testing Transformer Testing EBCT Testing Customer Load PACT Boost Testing Load Box amp CT Bench Top Testing Load B
2. 1 2 2003 from 4 15 PM 1 2 2003 from 4 23 PM 1 3 2003 from 1 08 PM 1 3 2003 from 3 15 PM 10 11 2008 from 1 31 PM 10 15 2008 from 10 48 AM Functionality S Moves to next section Moves to previous section Expands boxes or Selects data to view Description This screen allows the user to view saved data for each site installation in the database After the user expands the data the user presses F6 to view the stored information Rev 1 14 Page 144 of 184 14 Utilities Rev 1 14 Page 145 of 184 14 Utilities Configuration Selected Site TEST WCH 1 0 to Meter Site Manager Manual Load Box Control Kk Calibration Verification Save Database Snapshot Backup G Install a System Upgrade 3 Set System Time PA Edit Test Session Notes f User Preferences Functionality nm Moves cursor up and down to a menu selection Accepts and enters menu selection Description The menu allows the user to change the PowerMaster settings and other various tasks and applications Rev 1 14 Page 146 of 184 14 1 Connect to Meter Site Manager You have entered Communications Mode for transferring data with your computer Press ENTER or SPACE when vou have finished transferring data it Communications Mode Description This screen allows the user to communicate with Meter Site Manager 2 After communications are complete press Enter or Space to reboot t
3. View results for all CT s F6 to complete and save data STEP 3 7 CT Testing Results Awaiting Test Awaiting Test Awaiting Test Press F6 to Start Test res 7 Press F6 to continue STEP 6 47 CT Testing Results Measured Ratio 99 67 PASS Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Primary Amps 19 97 Ratio Error 96 0 3396 Secondary Amps 1 002 Phase Error degrees 0 045 Phase Error minutes 2 42 Press F6 to Start Test View results move connections to B phase and repeat steps 3 5 Page 135 of 184 Rev 1 14 Page 136 of 184 12 Data Trending Rev 1 14 Page 137 of 184 12 Data Trending Data Trending Setup Time Interval Seconds Total Time O E O hh mm ss Event High Low Display Signals Storage Device Select up to 6 to view all are recorded Please select desired device A B C Sys POO O sv ME MA vB PI vB lt Oou MOOOOOWO OOOO SI wO A C YAR F SY THD SI THD Frequency mM C Meter Registration Select the desired storage device and press Start Test when ready Functionality Moves to next field iE ON i Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box Check or un check text boxes SPACE I az Scans USB Peripherals for an external memory device required Rev 1 14 Page 138 of 184 Description Data Trending is a recording function and an option for the 5 Series This function e
4. ON position fans are running The battery is also charged by connecting the Auxiliary Power leads AUX PWR AUX NEU to a voltage source between 100 530VAC WARNING The battery must be charged at least once in a 30 day period Not doing so will result in permanent damage to the battery requiring replacement at the customers expense Charge Life With a full charge 100 the battery will last between 4 5 hours During data acquisition with the LCD backlight at full power the battery will last between 1 2 hours To extend charge life by default the backlight powers off after 60 seconds if data acquisition is not occurring A simple keystroke will power up the backlight again Charging Time A full charge to the battery from a minimally charged state 10 will take 2 3 hours Battery Status To view the battery life in percentage press the STATUS key This will also display what state the charging circuit is in Charger Ready When green the battery status is at or near 100 When red the AUX power is not connected to line voltage Charging When green the battery is actively charging Top Off Mode When green the battery is performing a trickle charge to maintain 100 When red the battery charge is shut down When rea the battery is detected to have an error Selected Site 4W Y 3Y 3C SODOFO9 7 Analyzer Status Active Site ID 4W Y 3V 3C SODOFO9 Customer TEC Service Type 3 Phase 4 Wire Wy
5. Rev 1 14 Page 141 of 184 Description When recalling trend data the user has the ability to narrow down the data that is the most pertinent By pressing the F2 key the user can zoom in to enlarge the data trend This data is displayed in the bottom window By pressing the F4 and F5 key the user can move the window around the completed results Pressing F6 resets any zooms and goes to the default display Events are displayed in pink bars at the start and finish of the set event Data Trend Recall Setup Data Trending Setup Select Information to View Because trend data saves all channels you can select which you want to view You can also change the power quality event limits Event High fl Low 1 Display Signals Select up to 6 to view A B C Sys PY sy M PI SI M gogggagaKkaKkad ggggqgakaKkad Frequency C C 7 ter Registration When recalling the trend data from Recall Data the user has the ability to change the event tables and view different signals max 6 Similar to Section 12 the user checks the text boxes for the desired signals The events can be changed as well to either tighten or loosen the desired data points Rev 1 14 Page 142 of 184 13 Recall Data Rev 1 14 Page 143 of 184 13 Recall Data 4 Select Test Selected Site 101 Select the Data to Review Et 101 HIGH SCHOOL H 1 1 2003 from 8 05 PM F 1 2 2003 from 12 28 PM
6. Allows the user to edit delete an existing setup or create a new setup Selects test and continues Description This screen verifies to the user the details of each test and what order each test will be administered This is a read only screen so any changes must be made in the Site Editor see Section 7 4 1 2 Phase This corresponds to the particular phase s to be tested Selections are A B C or All All applies to 3 phase simultaneous measurements When a 1 or 2 element meter is testing Rev 1 14 Page 106 of 184 All will still apply When testing single elements the user will select only the appropriate phase that corresponds to the particular service type Label This generates a label for the test Selections are FL PF LL FL PF and LL PF Labels can be edited and created in the User Preferences menu see Section 15 4 Mode This corresponds to the energy calculation for each test Selections are Whr VARhr and VAhr All energy calculations are based on the selected measurement calculations selected in the User Preferences menu see Section 15 2 Note that selections for VARhr and VAhr will not automatically set the required phase shift These values must be manually entered in the PF field Voltage This corresponds to the desired generated voltage for all active phases Line refers to the actual line voltage for the meter installation Line is the only available option for the Model 53
7. Saves and exits the Site Editor form PREV Backs up to Site Editor page 2 Description This screen allows the user to enter notes and comments about the site installation before testing begins Rev 1 15 Page 55 of 184 7 4 4 Creating a New Site Page 4 amp 5 2 Site Editor Selected Site NONE Custom Fields Page 1 of 2 useri usen User 21 User2 Usera User 22 Usera Useri3 User 23 Usera Useri4 User 24 Users Users User 25 User 6 A User 16 User 26 User 7 as User 17 User 27 User amp Se User 18 User 28 User 9 User 19 User 29 User 10 fs User 20 User 30 EN Quickly moves to the next most important section li a Moves to the next page Functionality Fe Saves and exits the Site Editor form PREV Backs up to Site Editor page 3 Description This screen allows the user to enter up to 60 custom fields that are directly associated with the site The interface to change the names of the fields can be found in the User Preferences Rev 1 15 Page 56 of 184 7 5 Meter Editor F Meter Editor Showing Enabled Meter Enabled Manufacturer Cat Form Type Class T Lo iF Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Elec
8. C Do Demand Test Test Time pb Seconds C Phantom Load Test Revs Phantom Load Setup None y r Transformer Testing M CT Test Mode Burden Ratio Max Burden los H OPT Test Mode Oe Make changes then press F6 STEP 3 Integrated Site Test Setup Test Setup NORMAL TEST rMeter Tests Test Mode Wh y C Do Demand Test Test Time Saas Seconds C Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup None y p Transformer Testing M CT Test Mode Burden Ratio Max Burden los El C PT Test Mode Test Revs Cancel Make changes then press F6 STEP 3 Delete Prompt Selected Site 101 Are you sure you want to delete Test Setup TEST 4 Press F6 to confirm deletion Page 50 of 184 7 4 1 2Details on Creating and Editing a Phantom Load Setup F Integrated Site Test Setup Selected Site TEST Test Setup TEST Meter Tests Customer Load Test Mode wh O Co Demand Test Test Time oO Seconds Test Revs Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup JANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL Transtormer Testing ANCL SANDE PE LO ANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF CT Test Mode Burden Rallaner Sa AMPEL LL PE OPTTest Mel Functionality Cancels selection BGA a Creates a new Phantom Load Setup PLS I a Edits an existing Phantom Load Setup PLS Saves and exits Test Setup Description The Phantom Load Setup PLS is used to select a setup create a new setup or edit an existing
9. Compliance Voltage 0 88V at cable termination Current Accuracy 0 2 fundamental only RMS Arbitrary harmonics TBD Operating Modes Passive Current source is phase locked and synchronizer to user voltage Lock error typically less than 0 005 Active PowerMaster drives current 5302 only Environmental Temperature Operating 20 to 508 7F to 122 F Temperature Storage 208 to 80 7F to 176 Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Rev 1 14 Page 179 of 184 Communication External Pulse Input 1 for meter pulse pickups USB to PC Port 1 for connectivity to PC Laptop USB Ports for Peripherals 2 for keyboard mouse barcode reader memory devices etc Ethernet Port 1 for high speed connectivity including internet RS232 Port 1 for legacy devices Audio Port 1 for microphone headphones Physical Display Size 8 4 inch Weight 5300 29 4 lbs 13 3 kg not including cables amp accessories Weight 5302 35 6 lbs 16 1 kg not including cables amp accessories Power Auxiliary Supply Voltage 100 to 530 VAC Auxiliary Supply Power Battery charge with simultaneous passive operation 100W Operation driving maximum voltage and current into maximum under maximum load conditions 600W Unit can operate in passive site test mode from battery no external power required Internal Battery 14 4 V 4 5 AHr NiMH battery pack Unit has internal rapid charger which operates when Au
10. amp Fax 865 675 2156 Knoxville TN 37932 South America amp Other ANSI Website www powermetrix com Standard Metering Countries Technical Support For technical support please contact the factory at 865 218 5838 877 966 5851 toll free and ask for Powermetrix Technical Support You may alternatively email Powermetrix at helo powermetrix com The support staff will answer questions about the operation and care of your equipment assist you in troubleshooting a problem and help you overcome common application difficulties whenever possible If it becomes necessary for your equipment to be returned to us for any reason you will be issued an RMA number during the technical support contact Feedback Powermetrix depends on information from our customers to continue the attributes of quality dependability and simplicity associated with our products We invite you to contact our Technical Support office Calibration and Certification Your Powermetrix equipment is calibrated and certified effective the date of shipment Powermetrix requires the unit to be calibrated by Powermetrix or a Powermetrix authorized service facility on an annual basis to insure accuracy and currency of installed electronic components In addition current and voltage probes are also required calibration on an annual basis or when dropped damaged or suspect of improper operation The unit is identified as calibrated by a sticker stating the date of calibrat
11. ot ee oe ID a In Mobile Device double click Flash Rev 1 14 Page 156 of 184 Double click PowerMaster Double click Calibration Tests Copy and paste the txt file s into this directory oo St 2 Power off then power on the PowerMaster Using a Single Phase Standard with the PowerMaster What Do Need PowerMaster unit Standard voltage leads 3 Phase Current Lead Set terminated with alligator clips separate accessory PowerMaster External Digital Cable separate accessory Single phase Whr VAhr VARhr standard Auxiliary Power Adapter Separate accessory 10 340 0045 Yo oe SY o AC adapter with a pigtail termination line amp neutral bare wires Hookup Instructions 1 From the AC adapter with a pigtail termination connect the line and neutral to Auxiliary Power of the single phase standard Plug into an AC source 2 From the PowerMaster connect the VOLTAGE leads to the line potential hot on the single phase standard A red B yellow C blue Connect the ground green and the Neutral lead white to the neutral potential on the single phase standard 3 From the PowerMaster connect the auxiliary power leads to the Auxiliary Power Adapter Plug into an AC source Note that fans will run on the PowerMaster 4 From the PowerMaster connect the CURRENT leads for A phase drive red to phase A and A phase return white to phase A return on the single phase standard Repe
12. setup Two default setups are included and cannot be edited To view all setups verify check box for Phantom Load is selected first Procedures to create edit or delete setups are included in the following pages Refer to Section 3 1 for instructions on how to use the grid control in the Phantom Load Setups Rev 1 15 Page 51 of 184 How Do Create A New PLS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Site Editor Integrated Site Test Setup 2 Integrated Site Test Setup Selected Site TEST Site 1D 102 Billing Mult Service Type 3 Phase 3Wre Delta V 20 TR z Test Setup ATSINNA Test Setup Test Setup 222932 Pri Volts Meter Tests Meter Tests Customer GROCERY Next Test 5 24 2009 y Customer Load Customer Load Account No 780147 City KNOXVILLE y Test Mode wh Test Mode wh Address 1 124 FAKE ST State Prov TN y Zip O Do Demand Test O Do Demand Test Address 2 Country usa El Test Time Seconds Test Revs Test Time po Seconds Test Revs Substation GREENO2 Locator 5671236 User1 Wem User2 El C Phantom Load Phantom Load Meter Phantom Load Setup None Phantom Load Setup ANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL ntr Mode Cats mer Ty Cla Ace Meter General Elec KV 744x900001 95 TR 20 0 2 y est A Transformer Testing ANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL Mode Burden Ratio El Max Burden 0 5 7 Mode Burden Fals 50 Amp LE Maior No la eae O PT Test Mode O PT Test EJ In Site Editor tab to T
13. voltage or both Since this test is considered to be an active test the user has the ability to simulate different circumstances for each test This is in contrast to a customer load test Rev 1 15 Page 93 of 184 10 1 Customer Load Setup Customer Load Test Setup Selected Site 101 Service Type 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye SV 3C TR Test Setup DEFAULT 3 Test Mode Wh Kt O Do Demand Test Test Time Seconds Test Revs Meter Model K Mfr SN 3214 Meter No 4213 Setup changes will apply to this test only Functionality RA Moves to next field CS Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes MO Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box i az Resets any changes made back to default database values Rev 1 14 Page 94 of 184 Description This screen allows the user to perform a meter test using the customer s load This means that the PowerMaster will calculate the registration accuracy of the meter under test over a set timed period either time or pulses The end result is expressed as a percent The values above are populated using the settings in the Test Editor that is associated with the site installation These fields cannot be edited in this screen but must be edited in the Site Editor screen Any changes apply to this test only FAQ s How do change the Kt in this screen The Kt val
14. 0 178 6 650 6 650 119 99 0 00 19 999 0 216 1 000 0 221 6 666 6 666 119 98 0 01 19 947 0 189 1 000 0 182 6 648 6 648 SPE 0 00000 Total Wh 19 96404 Total YAh 19 96416 Total YARh 0 06748 Making Fine Adjustments Page 3 3 Test automatically runs View results Press F6 to complete Rev 1 14 Page 158 of 184 14 4Save a Database Backup Install Upgrade Selected Site NONE To Save a Database Snapshot Plug in an SD Memory Card or USB flash drive with plenty of free space and press the RESCAN button Tf the memory storage device has sufficient free space to store a snapshot of the PowerMaster data files it will appear in the list below Select it and press CONTINUE The information will be copied to a subdirectory on the storage device WARNING Do not remove the memory storage device while the backup procedure is in progress or while the device s write activity light if any flashes Doing so will interrupt the backup and may corrupt data Insert memory storage device and press SCAN when ready Cancel Functionality Cancels and returns to Configuration Menu 3 Scans flash drive for free space Description When the user may want to backup the PowerMaster database for security purposes place a USB flash drive into one of the PowerMaster s USB peripheral ports Next press F3 to scan the USB flash drive to verify enough space is required to save the database As an alternative t
15. 1 6 B Installed Options Trending Y Drive OC Measurement Ethernet WFG ExternalsC 50 Amp PT Testing Description This screen is to allow the user to view the version of software that is presently in the PowerMaster The installed options can also be seen in this screen Rev 1 15 Page 86 of 184 8 6 2 Probe Scan Probe Detection Results Selected Site 101 Service Type 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3 30 Direct Inputs C Secondary Voltage AN C Secondary Current A C Secondary Voltage BN ig Secondary Current B C Secondary voltage EN C Secondary Current E o Secondary voltage Neutral Probe Set 1 Q Primary Current A NO PROBE Secondary Current Neutral HO PROBE C Primary Current Neutral NO PROBE Probe Set 2 C Primary Voltage AN NO PROBE Unused NO PROBE Unused NO PROBE Nottficaton Area Rescan Functionality Enters drop down box and views service type selections available when no site is selected nm Moves cursor up and down for selecting a service type in the drop down box i az Rescans the probes after connection is made Description This screen is to allow the user to view and change what probes are required according to the service type If the required probes are not detected the Probe Scan will display a red light next to the required probe s Once the user connects the required probe press Rescan F2 to scan for the probe If the probe is successfully detected the light is displayed green
16. 2001 92399 241 92399 251 92359 401 92599 501 1051 1052 1055 1054 1055 1071 1072 1075 1074 Acc Class Selected Site HIGH SCHODL Bur Class Mi W12 5 W12 5 WW 12 So WW 12 5a WT Sis M350 M350 M350 M350 M350 M350 75 0 va 75 0 WA 75 0 va 75 0 va 75 0 Va 75 0 WA M350 M350 M350 M350 M350 WT Siva W125 W125 WIZ 5a ans Delete 240 0D 300 450 600 120 240 0D 300 450 600 120 0 0D 300 450 600 120 240 0D 300 450 10 40 0D 300 ll Page 59 of 184 7 6 1 Creating or Editing a PT PT Editor Showing Enabled PT Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Enabled Manufacturer Model Cat Acc Class Bur Class Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron TSR TSR TSR TSR TSR TSR TBR TER TOR TOR 92357 101 92557 2001 2507 241 g2357 251 g2357 401 92597 5011 92558 1011 92500 2011 92550 2411 92500 2951 92555 4011 92556 5301 92359 101 g2359 201 CN E Weleda Wee oa w 2Sa w JAD wW las M30 M350 M350 M350 Mos DO M30 FS 0 Va FS 0 Va Manufacturer Model Cat Accuracy Class lo3 ly Burden Class W125VA b Mameplate Ratio Rated Voltage Enabled Yes Functionality E E PREV Backs up to PT Editor Section 7 6 Rev 1 15 Pag
17. 30 120 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 0 0 0 20 120 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 0 0 0 10 120 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 10 120 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 0 0 0 10 120 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 0 0 0 10 120 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 10 0 0 0 10 120 0 0 0 0 0 15 15 15 0 0 0 10 120 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 20 0 0 0 10 1 The name of the file must always be noted in the first line of the text document Also the name of the file and the first line must always be equal The second line and beyond are used for each individual test point unlimited The required notation of 1 is used to tell the PowerMaster to end the test This is always the last line in the text document Each test point has a specific format as well There are 13 data points each separated with a comma and no spaces An explanation of the 13 data points is below Va Vb Vc Va Vb Vc la Ib Ic laD Ib Ic Time seconds For example Va signifies the amplitude for A phase voltage Va signifies the phase angle for A phase voltage expressed in degrees The last data point is Time which is always expressed in seconds After the test setup is complete and saved below are instructions on how to save the setup s into the PowerMaster s flash memory Power up the PowerMaster verify Auxiliary Power AC Adapter is connected From the PC plug in the USB cable to USB TO HOST on the PowerMaster At the bottom right tray on the PC double click the ActiveSync icon green Click Explore
18. 38 Measured Ratio 99 77 PASS Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Primary Amps 30 66 Ratio Error 96 0 23 Secondary Amps 2 539 Phase Error degrees 0 1490 Phase Error minutes S 56 Measured Ratio 99 65 PASS Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Primary Amps 33 4 Ratio Error 26 0 35 Secondary Amps 2 696 Phase Error degrees 0 2059 Phase Error minutes 12 17 Test Complete Functionality TA Y Moves cursor up and down for selecting a CT to retest Performs a retest on a highlighted CT Runs a demagnetization test on the selected CT Views the graphical test data for all CT s i a Views the numerical test data for all CT s Completes CT test and saves data Rev 1 14 Page 119 of 184 Description This screen displays the results of the CT test for each phase A phase is always located at the top graph then the other two graphs correspond to B phase and C phase respectively If the user is testing a service type with only 1 or 2 CT s present the PowerMaster will only test the CT s that are active for the particular service type The measured CT ratio value is displayed as Measured Ratio This value is calculated from the current readings from the secondary probe s and primary probe s Phase angle information is also displayed as an angle or in minutes Generally the user desires the measured CT ratio value to be as close as possible to the CT nameplate value Once this is determined the user can sp
19. 5 STEP 6 Connect alligator clips white dot Remove shorting bar Insert A Drive loop terminate STEP 7 Wrap probe around all conductors arrow towards the load ALTERNATE Connections to the CT and Test Switch The following instructions are for making alternate connections to the CT and the secondary connections at the meter STEP 1 LN ARA me AWA Insert A Drive loop terminate Wrap flex around all conductors Connect alligator clips to current arrow towards the load return insert spacer Rev 1 14 Page 134 of 184 Application Procedure STEP 1 CT Testing CT Test Setup Service Type 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye GV 3C TR Maximum Burden os H Drive Current 10 M Double Wrap Probe Turns E Transformer Specs for Phase A Manufacturer GEC Durham Industries Accuracy Class 0 3 Model Bia Catalog ok Burden Class 2 Serial No Sa 5 Rating Factor Nameplate Ratio Setup test F6 to continue STEP 4 Ct Test Final Check Pre Test Status Check Checking configuration a Starting Load Box Checking for valid signals _ UU Making Fine Adjustments Allow stabilization to occur STEP 7 CT Testing Results Measured Ratio 99 67 Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Ratio Error 96 0 33 Phase Error degrees 0 045 PASS Primary Amps 19 97 Secondary Amps 1 002 Phase Error minutes 2 42 Measured Ratio 99 66 Nameplate Ratio 100 5 R
20. ID 865 218 5887 IP Addr Test Editor Tab to Test Setup press F4 Test Setup MOI Meter Tests M Customer Load Test Mode Wh El O Do Demand Test Test Time po Seconds Test Revs C Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup None y y Transformer Testing M CT Test Mode Burden Ratio 7 Max Burden 10 5 y CPT Test Mode Edit Setup New Setup Press F1 to edit the Test Setup Delete Setup How Do I Create A New Test Setup STEP 1 Site Editor Site ID Service Type Test Setup Customer Account No Address 1 Address 2 Substation User WCM Meter Meter General Elec KV 744x900001 95 TR 20 0 2 y SN Meter No Kt 102 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 2V 2C TR y Jefault 2 GROCERY 789147 124 FAKE ST GREENO2 Afr Hode Cat 142536 412563 Section Billing Mult 200 Pri Volts 240 Next Test 5 24 2009 H city kove E State Prov TN y Zip 37022 country fosa Locator fez User2 I Atr Ty Cla Ace Comm ID 865 218 5887 IP Addr Next Page Test Editor Tab to Test Setup press F4 STEP 2 Integrated Site Test Setup Test Setup NOAA rMeter Tests M Customer Load Test Mode Wh y O Do Demand Test Test Time po Seconds C Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup None y y Trans
21. Light Load Power Factor Power Factor Page 6 of 10 Functionality Rev 1 14 Page 174 of 184 14 9 6 2 User Preferences Custom Fields for Site Description User Field 1 User Field 2 User Field 3 User Field 4 User Field 5 User Field 6 User Field 7 User Field 8 User Field 9 User Field 10 Functionality ser 2 ser 3 Iser 4 User 5 User 6 ser 7 User 6 ser 9 User 10 User Defined Fields for the Site User Field 11 User Field 12 User Field 13 User Field 14 User Field 15 User Field 16 User Field 17 User Field 18 User Field 19 User Field 20 Page 7 of 10 Next Page al a ZE a L a in on cn in an in on in an in Ll Tl Ll Tl Ll Ll Ll Ll Ll Li SA mi m Ww OO my Ln Qu Pa a Moves to next field ku Moves to previous field Moves to the next important section of the screen li EN Moves to the next set of user preferences Saves changes and exits Description These screens pages 7 9 allow the user to change the labels for custom fields in the PowerMaster The Custom Fields for the Site are directly input into the SiteDescription table in the database They can be exported from the database and can be directly viewed from Meter Site Manager 2 in the Site Report Rev 1 14 Page 175 of 184 14 9 7 Display Preferences J User Preferences Display Preferences Di
22. POWER and AUX NEUTRAL The phase voltage inputs are intended to connect to the potentials of the metering installation The four voltage measurement inputs are rated at 1000 VDC Peak 600 VAC Nominal each The AUX power leads can be connected to any AC source 45 65 Hz having a voltage of 100 VAC to 530 VAC When connected the system is powered from this source and if needed the internal battery will charge PROBE SET 1 amp PROBE SET 2 These connectors are used for all other probes not including the test switch probes The input connects to a 3 phase clamp on probe cable standard accessory that is terminated with three connectors One each for phases A B and C They are color coded red yellow and blue respectively When probes are connected on the end of the 3 phase clamp on probe cable the PowerMaster recognizes the type of probe and calibration detail To use clamp on current probes for secondary current measurements connect them to Probe Set 1 Secondary current probes are normally the MN353 probes Probes for any other purpose can be connected to either probe set input If you wish to use three probes for simultaneously measuring the primary currents for CT testing connect all three to the same probe set When testing sites with CTs the user would normally use the CURRENT direct inputs to measure the secondary currents and probes connected to Probe Set 1 to measure the primary currents In cases where a test switch is not avai
23. Rev 1 14 Page 126 of 184 CT post demagnetization to verify the registration After the CT is tested the user will press the F6 key to complete the test and save the data The PowerMaster will follow a designated set of rules to help protect the hardware under certain testing conditions These rules follow the revision of the CMUX board inside the PowerMaster To find the revision level of the CMUX board press Status System Config F4 CMUX Revision A or B A demagnetization test cannot be performed for secondary currents above 8A For secondary currents 8A and below there are no restrictions Rev 1 14 Page 127 of 184 11 2CT Bench Top Testing Load Box Set Up Bench Top CT Test Selected Site TEST WCM CT Bench Top Testing Drive Current Max Burden 0 5 Turns 3 Edit T Moves to next field Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes Functionality Moves cursor up and down for selecting a CT in the drop down box Edits the selected CT or creates another CT see Section 7 7 1 Starts the test Description This screen allows the user to perform a current transformer CT test using the phantom load Using the CT Current Drive cable separate accessory the user can connect to a de energized Rev 1 14 Page 128 of 184 CT to verify the accuracy and proper operation before it is installed in the field The A phase current will ac
24. Rev 1 15 Page 87 of 184 Direct Inputs The direct inputs are the voltage and current duckbills lead sets that are standard accessories to the PowerMaster On the connector panel they are labeled VOLTAGE and CURRENT respectively Direct inputs do not include any type of clamp on probe flexible probe or high voltage probe Service Type The user can change the service type at this screen Once the service type is selected the Probe Scan will automatically run and display to the user the required probes Color Key GREEN Probe is required and is successfully connected Probe is required and is not connected Connect required probe and press Rescan to confirm YELLOW Probe is optional for use but is not required BLACK Probe is not used for this service type Rev 1 15 Page 88 of 184 9 Integrated Site Testing Rev 1 15 Page 89 of 184 9 Integrated Site Test Integrated Site Test Review Selected Site 101 Service Type 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V SE TR Test Setup DEFAULT 3 Meter Tests Test Mode wh Kt 11 800 O Do Demand Test Test Time Seconds Test Revs o Phantom Load NOTE This unit cannot perform Phantom Load tests Phantom Load Setup O Transformer Testing CT Test Mode Burden Ratio Max Burden 2 0 PT Test Mode Functionality Moves to next field Hu Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views service type selections MN Moves cursor up and down for
25. an Vector Diagram oe E lua Full Analysis e When a hot key is pressed the form will populate the screen A hot key is accessible at ANY time in the application All of the function keys are accessible F1 F6 when applicable When the form is on screen the PowerMaster will remember the last form the user was on before the hot key was pressed Once the same hot key is pressed a second time the form will go away and the last form remembered is re displayed For all Hot displays pressing also takes you back to the screen you were at before you pressed the first hot key It is equivalent to pressing the same hot key twice in a row Common Function Keys i ES Instantaneous Interval Test Period This function key can be found on the vector diagram power meter and harmonics The main job for this key is to allow the user to view measurements in three different time bases Instantaneous This is the default time base Measurements are displayed every 4 cycle interval The PowerMaster screen updates once per second Interval This is a user defined time base currently in development By default values are displayed every second During and after a meter test this time is based on the last meter pulse seen Test Period This time base takes measurements until the user tells it to stop F6 During this time base power is accumulated Summed and all other signals are averaged Measurement Live Test
26. display enables F1 to manually save data Goes up to the previous set of data Goes down to the next set of data Page 81 of 184 Rev 1 15 a Closes harmonics screen Description This screen gives the user the ability to view each individual harmonic in accordance to the respective phase current and voltage By pressing F5 the user can toggle between the percent of the fundamental and the amplitude of the voltage and current Pressing the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys will allow the user to move up and down the table In Preferences Section 16 1 the user can select how many harmonics are displayed and how many harmonics are saved The user can select from 0 5 20 30 50 and 100 The user can also set the minimum threshold which sets the minimum harmonic content to be saved For example if the user sets the minimum to 1 all harmonics that are 0 9 and below will not be saved This prevents the user from saving too much unnecessary data to the database Rev 1 15 Page 82 of 184 8 5 Full Analysis Full Analysis Selected Site 3PH 4W WYE 100 5 CT GoVaSla PSVasla GSVbSIb bsucsIc SYSTEM WIFDRMS 118 75 119 58 119 53 119 41 112 4 119 55 119 53 119 4 24980 2 6379 2 0357 24980 2 6379 2 0357 119 93 9 240 019 149 02 270 50 29 084 30 495 0 3779 0 2617 0 8690 251 05 27251 Fr BP 295 71 316 25 908 40 145 0 160 4 449 60 0 1114 0 1055 0 4391 0 1854 0 000058 0 10 60 000 60 000 60 000 Measurement F
27. off then turning back on Page 162 of 184 14 6 Quick Edit Configuration Selected Site None Phantom Load Setup PJ Meter Editor ECT Editor EPT Editor EJAMR Editor integrated Site Test Functionality MO Moves cursor up and down for selecting an entry Description This menu allows the user to quickly enter a form for the purposes of editing or deleting New components and setups can be created here as well This is meant as an alternative method for editing as opposed to using the Site Editor exclusively see Section 7 4 1 Rev 1 14 Page 163 of 184 14 7Set System Time System Date and Time Selected Site NONE The System Time Zone is GMT 05 00 Eastern Time US and Canada IMPORTANT If the time zone is incorrect press F3 to correct it now Time Your analyzer is configured to use a 12 hour clock Hour Minute Second Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Date ear Month Da y 2009 October 28 wednesday Functionality CO _ Changes the time format for domestic and international time zones i az Changes the time zone Saves changes and exits Rev 1 14 Page 164 of 184 14 8Edit Test Session Notes 2 Test Notes Selected Site TEST WCM Your Comments and Notes Regarding This Testing Session VISUAL OK UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND CT SECONDARY WIRE x1 DISCONNECTED FROM TRANSFORMER RETEST AFTER REPAIR AND TEST WAS OK Cus
28. per phase accumulative in System calculation defined in Measurement Calculations x O F xx xx xx xx VAR Volt Amperes Reactive per phase accumulative in System calculation defined in Measurement Calculations THD V Total Harmonic Distortion for voltage displayed in THD I Total Harmonic Distortion for current displayed in FREQ Frequency 50 or 60 Hz Column Labels W Watts per phase accumulative in System calculation defined in Measurement Calculations The labels for each column are determined by the active power pairs selected by the F4 key For example the first column has a label of O SVanSla This corresponds to the secondary voltage in reference to neutral and the secondary current for A phase A label at the bottom of the screen also lets the user know what power pair is active i e Sec V Sec Further details of the power pairs can be found in Section 8 Pulse Output One of the functions of the Power Meter is to display power information during a W hr Var hr standard accuracy check against the PowerMaster The pulse output on the PowerMaster is always active so the power calculation option selected in the User Preferences see Section 14 3 will be noted in bold faced type on this screen This allows the user to view the measured power default Instantaneous or actual consumption press F3 to change to Test Period The user can p
29. position This will prevent possible arcing For clamp on probes clean contact surfaces and then snap and release the jaws to verify a metal to metal contact of the jaws dirt and grease may contaminate the surfaces For flexible probes take care to pad mount CT installations Always wear appropriate PPE when inside the CT installation For pad mount CT installations be wary of various items around the installation chairs tables etc which can potentially become a safety hazard Rev 1 15 Page 9 of 184 Product Manual Release Notes Product PowerMaster 5 Series Release Date 6 30 11 Manual Version 1 15 What s New 1 Or ae S Fixed a typo in Section 7 4 1 Updated representatives section Added section for PT Testing with the VP600 probe Clarified some details in Section 10 2 Added error message descriptions in Section 10 2 1 Rev 1 15 Page 10 of 184 1 Introduction Rev 1 15 Page 11 of 184 1 Introduction The PowerMaster 5 Series is a top of the line field instrument with a true 3 phase analyzing standard with optional integrated current and voltage sources Accuracy With an accuracy of 0 04 in the field the PowerMaster is more accurate than most lab standards and 5 times more accurate than most meters User Interface The user interface is a Windows CE based program that enables the user to perform complex tasks with an easy to use dashboard The Main Menu can be easily accessed a
30. selecting a service type in the drop down box I az Resets any changes made Description Integrated Site Test is a step by step procedure that guides the user through the testing process This process eliminates setup mistakes and simplifies the entire testing procedure This screen allows the user to make changes to the setup that was selected in the Site Editor see Section 7 4 1 1 For more information on Integrated Site Testing see Application Notes website Rev 1 15 Page 90 of 184 10 Meter Testing Rev 1 15 Page 91 of 184 10 Meter Testing Meter Testing Selected Site TEST customer Load 6 Phantom Load Functionality nm Moves cursor up and down to a menu selection Accepts and enters menu selection Customer Load Customer Load is a meter test that is performed using the customer s active W hr reactive Var hr or apparent energy VA hr This test is considered to be passive since the PowerMaster only measures what the meter is registering So for instance if the load changes during the meter test the PowerMaster will accurately measure the change and reflect it in the completed registration test What makes this test so valuable is the fact that the PowerMaster measures the meter under conditions the customer is actually being billed Rev 1 15 Page 92 of 184 Phantom Load Not available for Model 5300 Phantom Load is a meter test that is performed simulating current
31. the CT circuit by opening the current path on the test switch While this takes the CT out of service and the meter will register no current a pathway is notin place To accommodate this the current jumpers are installed for each active phase current While the CT is open CT Rev 1 14 Page 108 of 184 switch is in an open position the user will connect one end of the current jumper J to the top of the test switch The other end of the jumper J will connect to the bottom of the current return path Ret Each active phase current must have an installed jumper for the phantom load box to operate See diagram below Connections to Meter A la Abby A Va Ret Vb Ret Ve From CT From CT Procedure STEP 1 Connect CT jumpers STEP 4 P Phantom Load Final Check Selected Site 4WIRE WYE TEST 5 5ct Pre Test Status Check Checking configuration yd Starting Load Box O Checking for valid signals d Checking for meter pulses Meter Pulse Ready to Test After pulses detected press F6 Error Messages Ate y Ret Neu From CT Hook up pulse pickup to meter STEP 5 7 Phantom Load Results Selected Site 4WIRE WYE TEST 5 5ct FL 100 42 Phase Voltage Current PF Time Pulses All 119 67 5 01 1 00 32 28 9 FL PF 100 03 Phase Voltage Current PF Time Pulses All 119 74 5 00 0 48 37 23 5 LL 100 07 Phase Voltage Current PF Time Pulses All 120 32 0 50 1 00 35
32. the standard lead sets alligator current lead set available so there is no need to change leads in the middle of a test For meters without a test switch or self contained meters various meter base adapters are available Rev 1 15 Page 12 of 184 Hot Keys The user can easily access important functions at any time in the PowerMaster with a push of a button The 1 vector diagram 2 power meter 3 waveforms and 4 harmonics all have dedicated buttons on the PowerMaster front panel Another function key 5 full analysis displays all four functions in one screen for a powerful overview of the entire circuit The 6 status key can be pressed to view the condition of the test setup and the internal workings of the PowerMaster These keys can be alternatively accessed using a PC laptop or USB keyboard via function keys F7 F12 respectively Database The PowerMaster has a built in SQL database that can hold all information pertaining to the site including but not limited to the meter CT PT AMR account number address substation GPS locator billing multiplier and when the site needs to be tested again The user can easily select a pre loaded component meter CT PT etc from our large database or create a new component to be associated to each metering site Using the Meter Site Manager PC software this information along with data results can easily be synchronized to the master database or formatted into a csv or txt fil
33. 000 1 000 SVbSIb 120 000 120 009 5 000 120 009 1 000 1 000 OSVcSIc 120 000 5 000 1 000 Functionality Goes to Wiring Display i a Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details Rotates current vectors clockwise by 5 I Rotates current vectors counterclockwise by 5 Resets rotation to zero default values from service type Ce Closes vector diagram screen Rev 1 15 Page 75 of 184 8 2 2 Vector Diagram Wiring Display Yector Graph Selected Site 4W Y 3 3C SODOFO9 Functionality Goes back to live vector diagram display li NN Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details Co Closes vector diagram screen Description This screen allows the user to view the service type connections along with color coded PowerMaster probe connections and the associated vector diagram The vector diagram is always displayed to the bottom left and is show in a unity situation power factor 1 00 Rev 1 15 Page 76 of 184 8 3 Power Meter 2 Power Meter SYSTEM OVERALL SUMMARY bsYasla 118 5935 118 5872 2 306571 2 906556 0 0000 339 93939 0 060 506 0 999999 297 2454 297 2456 0 314457 1 030 61 Wo 0 33 406 0 60 00011 PSVbSIb 119 4417 119 4416 2 344670 2 544065 119 6056 119 8011 0 064425 0 999999 303 9387 303 9389 0 341550 0 125475 o 0 297 700 o 60 00008 MS cSic 119 183 119 7181 207277
34. 02 Current This corresponds to the desired generated current for all active phases The user may enter a value between 0 1 to 20A for Models 7302 amp 7332 and a value between 0 1 to 50A for Models 7305 amp 7335 PF This corresponds to the cosine of the phase angle for the current for all active phases The voltage phase angles are set by the selected service type The user may enter a value between O to 1 00 for the desired power factor positive or negative Lead Lag This corresponds to the desired phase shift for all active current phases Flow This corresponds to the desired energy flow for all active phases Selections are Delivered or Received When Received is selected all active current phases will automatically shift 180 Pulses This corresponds to the desired number of pulses to measure during each test Time This corresponds to the desired time to measure during each test lf both Pulses and Time are selected the test completes when either selection is first exceeded Rotation This corresponds to the desired phase rotation for all active current phases Selections are ABC or CBA When using Line for voltage it is important to match the desired rotation to the actual rotation of the meter installation Harm This refers to the desired harmonic content available for each test This feature is currently in development FAQ s Can edit this setup Yes If you press F3 you can edit or create new set
35. 1 Keypad and USB Keyboard Use Table oooncccccococococonooconcnoncncnoncnonononcnnnnanonos 20 2 2 SA A a ieccteaadec a eae duet aesenteeneet eveneetad ew aces 22 2 3 Conector Panels is 22 24 GOMMUNIGATION POMS ii 24 2 5 A A hetesacevince 25 207 Standard ACCESO MOS o e e ca 27 2 Qpuonal ACCESO MOS oan adidas 27 3 Graphical User Interface ooonconnccnnnconccocnceccncconcconnnonanonanenanennnrnnnnonanenas 34 3 1 A A ee 34 A AA 38 5 Men SYSTEM aiii dad 39 6 Main Menu Pre Site Selecti0N cooccoocconcconcconccnnconcconocancnanconananananos 40 6 1 1 Main Menu After Site Selection oocccoocccoccncccnncconnccncnnnoncnonnnnonarnconenonanonenononos 41 L Site Selection and EdlUINd ui as 44 7 1 FOWDO SelectiA SINC 7 aio 45 Te A A ener nr oe eee ane mee me ct en ne 45 T3 FIOW DOU DCICTS ASIO ii tabaco 46 7 4 How Do I Create A New Site sia dt 46 7 4 1 Details On Creating a New Site ccccconncccocnnccoccnconococonncnnonnnnnonnnononnnonononnnonnnnnennnnnnos 47 7 4 1 1 Details on Creating and Editing a Test Setup ooocccccconcccccncccccononcnnonnnconcnnancnnnns 49 7 4 1 2 Details on Creating and Editing a Phantom Load Setup occcoocccnccnnnocncnncnnnncos 51 7 4 2 Greatiida Neweslle Page 2 ista ne eine ie Bein ea 54 7 4 3 Grealing a New Site Pade 3 asistir 55 7 4 4 Creating a New Site Page 4 amp D coonccconccccocncoocnocononcnnnncnnncnonononcnnonnnconnnnnnnnononons 56 1 Meter EMO remera
36. 184 corresponding key press the key three times rapidly and then stop for one second The letter N will appear on the screen a lt a lt gt The symbols keys operate the same as the alphanumeric keys These keys will normally be used when entering notes and comments in the PowerMaster Note the period key second from left is used to help enter the Kt value of the meter ex 1 8 Kt Rev 1 15 Page 19 of 184 2 1 1 Keypad and USB Keyboard Use Table The PowerMaster allows the user to input a USB keyboard amp mouse to alternatively operate the PowerMaster The USB keyboard amp mouse is used by connecting to one of the USB ports labeled USB PERIPHERALS The following table is an explanation for each corresponding key on the PowerMaster keypad Label PowerMaster Key USB Keyboard amp Mouse Key AS fi Vector Diagram hot F8 key pe Harmonics hot key Full Analysis hot key sn F1 Satin Status key F12 STATUS Tab key Tab a A o ie w TT MH Rev 1 15 Page 20 of 184 Function keys E oO O Help ke N A Escape ke Esc x 2 Backspace ke Backspace 2 Page Up Page Down PAGE PAGE Page Up Page UP DOWN Down o 1 2 3 4 5 1 0 Alphanumeric keys Numbers ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO amm Alphanumeric keys Letters Symbol keys Rev 1 15 Page 21 of 184 2 2 Screen The full graphics Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen is how the P
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38. 3556 005 ngi Manufacturer igi Mode Catalog 92356 101 Accuracy Class 0 3 Burden Class l0 5 Nameplate Ratio 5 Rating Factor 2 Enabled Yes 3 4 4 4 4 2 E E E E 3 a E Functionality E E PREV Backs up to CT Editor Section 7 7 Rev 1 15 Page 62 of 184 7 8 AMR Editor PP AMR Editor Showing Enabled AMR Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Enabled Manufacturer Hunt Technologies Imc T OBO Hunt Technologies Inc FAs Y 0518 0002 Hunt Technologies Inc 0344 001 Hunt Technologies Inc 0351 001 Hunt Technologies Inc 0464 001 Hunt Technologies Inc 0323 001 Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 440 Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 44 Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 44FP Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 145 Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 440 Hunt Technologies Inc FAS y 056 4 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc FAS y 056 4 0002 Hunt Technologies Inc PAsY 0616 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc FASY 0616 0002 Hunt Technologies Inc Fas y 0601 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc FASY 0601 0002 Hunt Technologies Inc 0455 1200 Hunt Technologies Inc 0455 27 70 Hunt Technologies Inc 0366 001 Hunt Technologies Inc FAS5Y 0550 44D Hunt Technologies Inc FAS Y 0576 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc Fas y 0504 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc FAsY 0532 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc FAsY 0535 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc PAas Y 0539 0001 Hunt Technologies Inc PAsY 0539 0002 Moves cursor up and down for selecting an
39. 36 Walmart 137 237565 4538982BGRS 5 11 2007 2 10 00 PM Recall Data Customer Next Test 7 31 2003 y Account No Address 1 Address 2 Substation User1 ode 1 Meter Mfr SN Meter No New Site Delete Site Press 1 or Enter at Main Press F2 to Create a New Site Enter Information then press Menu F6 Rev 1 15 Page 46 of 184 7 4 1 Details On Creating a New Site 2 Site Editor Selected Site y 10 y Site 1 o Billing Mult Service Type fT Test Setup Defaut H Pri volts rosa sr PP Mir Hode Cat tr Ty Cla Acc Meter ne A e Meter Functionality Quickly moves to the next section of information Moves to the next page see Section 7 4 2 Displays the appropriate editor for the selected drop down box i e CT Editor PT Editor and AMR Editor Saves and exits the Site Editor form PREV Backs up to Select Site screen No changes made during this editing session are saved Description This screen allows the user to enter information about the site This information may include the customer s address billing multiplier installed meter installed C T s and PT s etc A few fields are required which are noted in yellow but most fields are not It is up to the user to determine how much information they would like to use Rev 1 15 Page 47 of 184 R
40. 50 0004 Yellow Alligator Clip 50 950 0005 Blue Alligator Clip 590 950 0006 Green Alligator Clip METER TESTING PICKUPS 10 100 3309 Suction Cup Infrared Pulse Pickup Infrared pulse detector with suction cup mount for attachment to electronic meter face 10 120 0005 Isolated KYZ Contact Pickup Rated for use on dry contacts or powered contacts up to 480 Vac Connected to terminal blocks via rugged mini clips 10 100 3326 Photo Disk Detector with Flexible Arm Mount sensor detects meter revolutions using a reflective mode optical pickup For mechanical meters 10 100 3311 Manual Pushbutton Switch This pushbutton provides a manual pulse input to verify meter accuracy for any meter 6 lead METER BASE ADAPTERS 75 310 0013 Form 9 Meter Base Test Adapter 13 Terminal Also used with Form 8 and Form 6 installations 75 310 0008 Form 5 Meter Base Test Adapter 8 Terminal 75 310 0006 Form 4 Meter Base Test Adapter 6 Terminal Also used with Form 3 installations 10 130 0015 MTA15 Test Adapter Passive meter base test adapter in a rugged Pelican case Allows the testing of any self contained or transformer rated socket meters Connections can be terminated using standard PowerMaster current and voltage leads or using 6mm plugs Load completely driven using the PowerMaster current and or voltage output CALIBRATION CHECK ACCESSORIES 10 340 0031 External Digital Cable Multi function cable adapter for the AUX DIGITAL input on the PowerMa
41. 75 1 Page 1 1 Retest Retest All After test press F6 to complete STEP 3 Phantom Load Setup Selected Site 4WIRE WYE TEST 5 5ct Setup Name ANDERE Ua AR A 1 jal FL Wh p12ow 5 1 lag PEL 10 30 ABC DI E Jos lag e iio 30 a 120 0 5 1 Lag o jo lasc Select test then press F6 In some instances the load box WFG will display errors when certain criteria are not met These errors may also occur when a fundamental error with the setup is diagnosed The load box will specify what phase is causing the error ex la Rev 1 14 Page 109 of 184 lf the user encounters one or more of these error codes please check the setup again Verify the current jumpers are installed correctly and the test switch is in a testing prepared method For the PowerMaster to correctly stabilize the currents the Neutral voltage must be tied to an earth ground at the test switch Examples 7 Could Not Start WFG Selected Site TEST Could not Start Waveform Generator AUX Power is OFF 7 Could Not Start WFG Selected Site TEST Could not Start Waveform Generator Communication Failure 7 Could Not Start WFG Selected Site TEST Could not Start Waveform Generator RMS Faults la b c Va b c Phase Faults Ib c Vb c Rev 1 14 The PowerMaster cannot detect an auxiliary power source between 100 530VAC Check the connections and or verify the Auxiliary Power switch is in the on position on
42. 9 2072708 239 950 J41 008 1 113085 0 999811 319 9184 319 9788 6 216074 0 13145 0 238195 60 0001 2 Selected Site 4W Y 3Y 3C SOOOFO9 oTo TEM 119 2512 119 2490 2 374674 2 374663 0 999937 921 1025 921 1633 3 360037 0 443125 0 290950 o 60 00011 Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details Toggles between Instantaneous Interval and Test Period see Section 8 for details Toggles between Sec V Sec l Sec V Pri l Pri V Pri I Neutrals if correct probes are detected see Section 8 for details Displays calculated values with CT and PT ratios enabled defined in the Site Editor page 2 Stops all active measurements for display enables F1 to manually save data Closes power meter screen Description V xx Voltage measurement per phase calculation defined in Measurement Calculations Rev 1 15 Page 77 of 184 Fundamental voltage measurements per phase inside 50 or 60 Hz Current measurement per phase calculation defined in Measurement Calculations Fundamental current measurement per phase inside 50 or 60 Hz V I x V Phase angle measurement for voltage reference phase Is service type dependent P A OS Phase angle measurement for current reference phase is service type dependent DPFO Displacement Power Factor difference between VO and IO Power Factor for each phase calculation defined in Measurement Calculations V Volt Amperes
43. 93 1 000 SIb 1 012 oSVcSIc 119 715 1 061 1 000 SYS Vsys 119 156 Isys 1 022 PF 1 000 ROT ABC Measurement Live Test Sec Sec I Instantaneous Stop Meter View Connection View SVaSlab oSVaSla Rev 1 15 Page 70 of 184 8 1 Waveforms PP Waveform Analysis Selected Site 4W Y 3 3C SDDOFO9 Measurement Live Test Sec V Sec Instantaneous Functionality Toggles between waveform pairs and full waveform displays A a Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details Toggles between Sec V Sec l Sec V Pri I Pri V Pri I Neutrals if correct probes are detected see Section 8 for details Stops all active measurements for display EA AA OOOO Description This oscilloscope type display shows the user the amplitude and phase relationships in time between the voltage and current All phases are color coded A red B yellow C blue The line weight for each phase is used to differentiate between the voltages and currents The voltage lines are graphically displayed with a thinner weight than the currents see graph labels above Rev 1 15 Page 71 of 184 The x axis is time in a 4 cycle measurement and the y axis is amplitude i e volts amp amps The primary y axis is for the amplitude for voltage and the secondary y axis is for current The waveform display uses an auto scaling function This gives the user the ability to view both currents and voltages e
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45. ACE lt gt POWERMETRIX A DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY FOR ENERGY CORP KNOXVILLE TN USA POWERMETRIX 2 1 Keypad The PowerMaster keypad uses 46 function keys Descriptions of all keys are discussed below To turn the system on press and hold down the ON key located at the top right of the PowerMaster keypad until the green LED embedded in the key turns green Once powered pressing the ON button again turns the system OFF The PowerMaster incorporates a power conservation function If no activity keystroke occurs within 1 minute following the ON Rev 1 15 Page 16 of 184 keystroke the PowerMaster will go into sleep mode in which the display is turned off Any tests in process will not be affected To restore the display press any key A E lu The HOT KEYS are used to quickly access the power data at any time while using the PowerMaster All hot keys are located to the right of the display The key functions are 1 waveform display 2 vector analysis 3 power meter 4 harmonics and 5 full analysis respectively For more information on the hot keys see Section 8 STATUS The STATUS key is used to determine the internal state of the PowerMaster the user s setup criteria and other helpful information The STATUS key can be pressed at any time while using the PowerMaster The Function keys F1 F6 are located directly below the PowerMaster display Six rectangular boxes on the display directly a
46. AMR Automatic Meter Reading Disables the selected AMR see Section 7 8 1 Shows all enabled and disabled AMR s in database default enabled only Creates a new AMR see Section 7 8 1 Opens the selected AMR to be edited see Section 7 8 1 Deletes the selected AMR Backs up to Site Editor page 2 Rev 1 15 Page 63 of 184 7 8 1 Creating or Editing an AMR AME Editor Showing Enabled AMR Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Enabled Manufacturer Cat Yes Hunt Technologies Inc Fas Y 0518 0001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc FAs Y 0518 0002 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0344 001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0351 001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0464 001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0323 001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 AAD Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 44 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 44F Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 1945 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0333 440 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc PAs Y 0504 0001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc FAsY 0584 0002 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc FAsY 0616 0001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc FASY 0616 0002 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc FAas Y 0601 0001 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc PAs Y 0601 0002 Yes Hunt Technologies Inc 0455 1200 Manufacturer nyerge eet Enabled Yes Mode Cat FASY 0518 0001 Functionality Moves cursor up and down for selecting an AMR and for selecting options in the drop down boxes Moves to next field Moves to previous field Enters drop down box Sa
47. CAN when ready Cancel Functionality Cancels and returns to Configuration Menu 3 Scans flash drive for PowerMaster upgrade file PMX Description When new software updates are available Powermetrix will contact the user of its availability The upgrade file package PMX extension must be moved to a USB flash drive Once the file package is on the USB flash drive the user will connect it to one of the PowerMaster s USB peripheral ports The following steps show the user how to update the PowerMaster in the field Rev 1 14 Page 161 of 184 STEP 1 Install Upgrade Selected Site DELETE The PowerMaster Analyzer Update Process Plug a USB flash drive containing a PowerMaster upgrade PMX file into the USB port then press the SCAN key to find the PMX file When the list of possible upgrade files appears use the arrow keys to select the one you wish to install then press the INSTALL key When the screen asks you to do so reset the PowerMaster Analyzer leaving the USB flash drive plugged in When the PowerMaster Analyzer reboots it will find the upgrade file and attempt to install the upgrade WARNING If you remove the USB flash drive before the upgrade process finishes you may have to plug it back in and reset again in order for for the process to complete Insert USB flash drive and press SCAN when ready Cancel Insert USB Flash drive into a USB peripheral and press F3 to scan ST
48. Demand Test Address 2 country sa El Test Time Seconds Test Revs Test Time po Seconds Test Revs Substation GREENO2 Locator 5671236 User1 Wem User2 SSS C Phantom Load Phantom Load Meter Phantom Load Setup None y Phantom Load Setup ANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL INO Afr Hode Cat I Btr Ty Cla Ace None Meter General Elec KV 744x900001 9S TR 20 0 2 y Transformer Testing Transformer Testing ANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL Mode Burden Ratio y Max Burden 0 5 y IE IL ER Meter No 412563 O PT Test Mode C PT Test IP Addr el Next Page Test Editor Edit Setup New Setup Delete Setup New PLS In Site Editor tab to Test Setup Select then press F2 to edit the Tab to Phantom Load Setup then press F4 Test Setup select correct PLS then press F5 Rev 1 15 Page 52 of 184 STEP 4 7 Phantom Load Setup Selected Site TEST Setup Name TEST Text Phace label ode voltage Curent PF leadfiag How uses ime Rotation Farm 2 0 lo Edit fields accordingly then press F6 to exit and save How Do Delete a PLS STEP 1 Site Editor Site ID i02 Service Type a Phase 3 Wire Delta 2V 2C TR y Test Setup 22M Billing Mult Pri Volts Customer GROCERY Next Test 5 24 2003 El Address 1 fizaraKesT O State Prov mwm A Zip Address 2 Country w El Substation GREENO2 Locator User1 wom use2 sd Met
49. EP 4 Updating Verifying Package Integrity A s UUOCOCOCC 7 Start undating n 23 5 00 Pm After power up the PowerMaster will run the update application automatically this may take several minutes Rev 1 14 STEP 2 Install Upgrade Selected Site DELETE The PowerMaster Analyzer Update Process Plug a USB flash drive containing a PowerMaster upgrade PMX file into the USB port then press the SCAN key to find the PMX file When the list of possible upgrade files appears use the arrow keys to select the one you wish to install then press the INSTALL key When the screen asks you to do so reset the PowerMaster Analyzer leaving the USB flash drive plugged in When the PowerMaster Analyzer reboots it will find the upgrade file and attempt to install the upgrade WARNING If you remove the USB flash drive before the upgrade process finishes you may have to plug it back in and reset again in order for for the process to complete Select the desired upgrade file and press INSTALL when ready WpgradesiPowerMaster 0 1 0 1 prnx uba ster Select the PMX upgrade file and press F6 to install STEP 5 Important Please Reset the Analyzer After installation reset the PowerMaster by turning off then turning back on STEP 3 Important Please Reset Analyzer Do Not Remove the Flash Drive After recognition reset the PowerMaster by turning
50. Rev 1 15 POWERMETRIX PowerMaster 5 Series Firmware Version 1 0 0 28 Product Manual Revision 1 15 Page 1 of 184 Copyright Notice Copyright by TEC 2011 All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the express written permission of TEC Disclaimer This documentation is provided for information purposes TEC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose TEC shall not be liable for errors omissions or inconsistencies which may be contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of the material Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of TEC Rev 1 15 Page 2 of 184 Table of Contents CONTACTING POWERIN CLIX svs EENE 6 Wananty srecna Or 8 SACIN o A aneutensnwecu sn ucmunstecacdecedeueuuenwccddecsatecieccane 9 Product Manual Release Notes cccssccssscseseeesseenseeessenseenseenseoeseoeseeeasens 10 t OCC Oceano ences ves sarees seansesatscanansvesssuncscsee somsncsssenastacseseseseecen 12 2 PFOGUCT DESCrIDION sssevcccncseeeseece reve vencdendevesasinnssnennessesineneveeiesaettoresenentt 16 2 1 PROVO A O 16 2 1
51. Sec Sec I Instantaneo Active measurement time Rev 1 15 Page 68 of 184 Sec V Sec l Sec V Pri I Pri V Pri l Neutrals This function key can be found on the waveforms vector diagram power meter and harmonics The main job for this key is to allow the user to view different probe sets that are attached to the PowerMaster This process may include viewing a single probe for a certain application or it may be to change the power pairs altogether Sec V Sec I This is the default selection This setting corresponds to the secondary voltage probes and the secondary current probes test switch probes clamp on probes etc For metering this is the power pair that is used for calculating power and registration Sec V Pri I This setting corresponds to the secondary voltage probes and the primary current probes flexible current probes Amp Litewire etc If the user wants to view the relationship between the secondary voltage and the primary current this is the correct selection This setting will change the power pair and power W VA VAR is calculated accordingly to the inputs selected If no primary probes are detected this setting is not available Neutrals This setting corresponds to a single secondary voltage probe and a secondary clamp on current probe MN353 This allows the user to view the secondary neutral phase for the voltage and current If no single clamp on probe is detected this sett
52. Start Test Ready to test press F6 STEP 9 Bench Top Ct Test Final Check Pre Test Status Check Selected Site NONE Checking configuration Q Starting Load Box O Checking for valid signals Making Coarse Adjustments Load Box begins STEP 12 CT Testing Results Selected Site NONE Measured Ratio 199 49 PASS Nameplate Ratio 200 5 Primary Amps 79 87 Ratio Error 96 0 25 Secondary Amps 2 002 Phase Error degrees 0 033 Phase Error minutes 1 58 Test Complete Retest All Demagnetize Graphs View results press F6 to save Page 131 of 184 11 3CT Boost Testing Load Box CT Testing CT Test Setup Service Type 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V 3C TR Maximum Burden lo 5 Double Wrap Frobe Drive Current Turns 2 Transformer Specs for Phase A Manufacturer Model Accuracy Class Catalog Burden Class Serial No Ss 5 Rating Factor Nameplate Ratio Functionality Ss Moves to next field CS Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes MN Moves cursor up and down for selecting a CT in the drop down box rs Edits the selected CT or creates another CT see Section 7 7 1 Description This screen allows the user to perform a current transformer CT test using the phantom load Using the CT Current Drive cable separate accessory the user can connect to an energized CT Rev 1 14 Page 132 of 184 to boos
53. ard Rev 1 14 Page 153 of 184 6 From the PowerMaster connect the AUX PWR and AUX NEU to a voltage source between 100 530VAC to power the analyzer recommended 7 From the W hr Var hr standard use the AC adapter to connect the auxiliary power from the standard Procedure 1 Verify all connections according to the hookup instructions and wiring diagram 2 Using the external power supply select the desired voltage current and power factor for the test This will be a series parallel load 3 At the Calibration Check screen select the correct energy test mode W hr Var hr or Va hr and enter the desired time and Kh value of the standard When using a series parallel load the Kh value should be multiplied by 3 ex 0 00001 3 0 00003 Press F6 Start Test to begin the test View and record results Press PREV to return to the Calibration Verification menu Rev 1 14 Page 154 of 184 14 3 2 Auto Calibration Check Load Box P Calibration Check Selected Site NONE Compare to Standard Standard Kt 0 00001 Energy Test Mode Wh WFG Test Setup 1V 3C AllV 20AMax Timed y Functionality A Moves to next field CS Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box Description This feature can perform an automatic cross check against the user s shop standard to ve
54. at this for phase B and C taps on the single phase standard 5 From the PowerMaster connect the External Digital Cable s STD IN to the Output of the single phase standard Application Procedure STEP 1 Pre Test Status Check Pre Test Status Check Compare to Standard Checking configuration Checking configuration Standard Kt 0 00001 Starting Load Box Starting Load Box ndar Energy Test Mode Wh y O Checking for valid signals D Checking for valid signals WFG Test Setup 1V 3C Short 120V 21 y Making Coarse Adjustments Press F6 to continue Allow stabilization to occur After stabilization complete F6 to continue Rev 1 14 Page 157 of 184 7 Phantom Load Results Pulses 999201 Error 0 108 v ov I al P oF wh vah 119 99 0 00 9 982 0 025 1 000 0 02 3 327 3 327 119 99 000 9 984 003 1 000 0 041 3328 3 328 119 98 001 9 980 0 035 1 000 0 028 3 326 3 326 SPE 0 00000 Total Wh 9 98122 Total VAh 9 98122 Total VARh 0 00548 Pulses 1498771 Error 0 112 ov I ol PF OPF wh vah 119 99 0 00 14 948 0 024 1 000 0 024 4 982 4 982 119 99 0 00 15 030 0 035 1 000 0 039 5 010 5 010 119 98 0 01 14 939 0 035 1 000 0 028 4 979 4 979 vah y SPE 0 00000 Total Wh 14 97098 Total VAh 14 97099 Total VARh 0 00802 Pulses 1998742 Error 0 117 Y oy I ol PF PF wh vah 119 99 0 00 19 952 0 178 1 000
55. atio Error 96 0 349 Phase Error degrees 0 044 PASS Primary Amps 19 95 Secondary Amps 1 001 Phase Error minutes 2 38 Awaiting Test Press F6 to Start Test View results move connections to C phase and repeat steps 3 5 Rev 1 14 Burden Ratio 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V 3C TR LINE Probes E sv A e sv E svc A e sum 6 Sa 50 Sib 6 Sc De sn Oe Prva Oe rw Oe Pc l K mi Dori 00 ri 0 Required Probes Detected Press Next to Continue Rescan Probes Confirm the probes are connected F6 to continue STEP 5 Ct Test Final Check Pre Test Status Check 7 Checking configuration O Starting Load Box oD Checking for valid signals Ready to Test After stabilization complete F6 to continue STEP 8 CT Testing Results Measured Ratio 99 67 PASS Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Ratio Error 96 0 3396 Phase Error degrees 0 045 Primary Amps 19 97 Secondary Amps 1 002 Phase Error minutes 2 42 Measured Ratio PASS Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Ratio Error 96 0 3496 Phase Error degrees 0 044 Primary Amps 19 95 Secondary Amps 1 001 Phase Error minutes 2 38 Measured Ratio PASS Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Ratio Error 96 0 3296 Phase Error degrees 0 053 Primary Amps 19 97 Secondary Amps 1 002 Phase Error minutes 3 9 Test Complete Retest All Demagnetize
56. atio data that can be directly compared to the nameplate value The values for CT Mode and Maximum Burden are populated using the settings in the Test Editor that is associated with the site installation These fields are editable but the edits are never saved back to the database These changes apply to this test only The Transformer Specs for each individual phase are populated using the information from the Site Editor These fields cannot be edited in this screen but must be edited in the Site Editor screen The PowerMaster will follow a designated set of rules to help protect the hardware under certain testing conditions These rules follow the revision of the CMUX board inside the PowerMaster To find the revision level of the CMUX board press Status System Config F4 CMUX Revision A or B 1 A burden test cannot be performed for secondary currents above 12A 2 Fora max applied test burden of 19 or less then these rules apply a lf the secondary current is lt 10A no restrictions b If the secondary current is 210A a 30 second delay will be applied between each test 3 For a max applied test burden greater than1Q the following restrictions occur a lf the secondary current is lt 8A no restrictions b If the secondary current is 8 12A a 30 second delay will be applied between each test c Ifthe secondary current is gt 12A burden test cannot be performed Testing Tips dE 2 V
57. ble probes Amp Litewire probes or combination Input Range 0 001V to 3 2 V RMS 5 0 V peak Probes Accepted 0 1mV A to 100 mV A 0 00001mV V to 1mV V Voltage output clamp on current probes flex probes high voltage current probes power provided to probes from system calibration information stored in probe Accuracy not including probe errors R1 0 001 to 0 032 V 0 05 20uV R2 0 032V to 3 2V 0 04 Phase Error lt 0 006 Measurements 45 65 Hz 10 uHz resolution 50ppm accuracy Power Quantities Watts VA VAR PF multiple user selectable Rev 1 14 Page 178 of 184 R1 R2 0 04 Watts Accuracy 0 08 calculations Note There is no US standard definition for VARs We certify that our measurements of VARs match the definitions in our documentation to the specified accuracy 7 Energy Quantities Whr VAhr VARhr multiple user selectable calculations 1 Whr Accuracy R1 0 08 Up to 100th harmonic user selectable Definitions System can calculate each quantity using a variety of user selectable definitions Either full soectrum or fundamental only calculations are available Current Source Model 5302 Current Output Resolution lt 5 0A 1 of value ee gt 5 04 0 2 of value 0 to 359 9 in 0 1 steps each phase Harmonics Sourcing Through 20 order with arbitrary amplitude and phase for each harmonic Total Harmonic Distortion lt 1 0 fundamental only
58. bove the function keys define their use as it corresponds to each screen The purpose of each key may change from screen to screen If any of the screen boxes are blank the box s corresponding key has no function in that screen The TAB key moves the cursor from one field to the next field a The BACK TAB key moves the cursor from one field to the previous field k4 The DROP DOWN key enters the drop down box menu once the cursor is focused on that field All available selections are displayed at the time of keystroke This key also checks and un checks checkboxes Press the key a second time to select an item and close the dropdown list PREV The PREVIOUS key is used to allow the user to go back to the previous screen Continually pressing this key will always take the user back to the Main Menu A 4 V gt The DIRECTIONAL keys are used to move the cursor up or down in a menu selection Also the keys are used to make selections in a drop down box These keys can be used alternatively to view selections in a drop down box without having to press the DROP DOWN key Rev 1 15 Page 17 of 184 HOME The HOME key is used to quickly go back to the Main Menu in the PowerMaster This key can be pressed at any time HELP The HELP key is used to enter the troubleshooting mode when the PowerMaster detects possible errors It is also used to launch an electronic version of this User Manual Function currently in dev
59. can be seen at the top right of each graph per phase Rev 1 15 Page 80 of 184 8 4 1 Harmonics Details J Harmonic Analysis Osa 0 0005 Selected Site 4W Y 3 3C SOOOFO9 Harmonic Details O Sla 0 0051 Phase Currents O SVb 0 0050 O SIb 0 0005 O SV c 0 0027 O SIc 0 0036 100 0000 100 0000 100 0000 100 0000 100 0000 100 0000 0 0734 0 6453 0 0575 0 5395 0 0144 0 4388 0 3181 0 0103 0 2007 0 1000 0 0188 0 0327 0 0565 0 1514 0 2769 0 0467 0 1158 0 0112 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0147 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0680 0 0770 0 0620 0 0290 0 0151 0 0127 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 1264 0 2476 0 0442 0 0893 0 0000 0 013 0 0000 0 0000 0 0134 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 1314 0 0985 0 0475 0 0303 0 0180 0 0112 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0902 0 2046 0 0333 0 0780 0 0000 0 0109 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 Connect View Interval Sec Pri I Amplitude Stop Views graphical harmonic data Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details ils Toggles between Instantaneous Interval and Test Period see Section 8 for details Toggles between Sec V Sec I Sec V Pri l Pri V Pri I Neutrals if correct probes are detected Functionality Toggles between of the fundamental and amplitude volts and amps Stops all active measurements for
60. ced to eliminate the need for a pointing device such as a mouse Text Boxes Meter kH Text boxes are entered by H or When the cursor enters the control any data in the text box is highlighted Typing at this point will replace the information currently in the text box If the text box is colored yellow it is a required field If the text box is colored gray the field cannot be edited This is typically data from the master database which is presented for reference only Rev 1 15 Page 34 of 184 Drop down boxes H Once the user tabs ES or G into a dropdown list box they can change the selection in one of two ways 1 Press or to move to the previous or next selection in the list press gt to accept and continue A or X to make a 2 Press to cause the selection list to drop down then press selection press Y again or ENTER to accept the selection Note focus remains on the drop down box The user must press E to go to the next field In drop down boxes the user can also enter text as long as an item is not presently selected Required Fields eter KA These tagged fields yellow background require entry before continuing to the next screen If the user continues with no entry a pop up window states These fields are required x x x Enter to continue The cursor returns to the first required field if not entered Check Boxes When the user tabs EES or G into a check box th
61. e oocccoccccocicoonncoconncconnnnncnononnnnnnnnnnrnnonnnronnnnonnnnnnanos 108 1022 Phantom Load Tesi Resulta arias 111 11 Transtormer LESUNG siii 114 M GT Testing Customer Lol uc aa ds 115 MT CY Test Probe SEU iria A AA 118 11 1 2 CT Testing Results Complete for Burden Ratio cccooonnccoccncconcncconcncnnanononos 119 11 13 CT Testing Results Complete for Burden Only oooccccocnnccoccncconcncnoncncnoncncnnanononos 121 11 14 CT Testing Results rap 123 Rev 1 15 Page 4 of 184 11 1 4 1 CT Testing Results Dalia AA 124 11 142 CT Testing Results Data Burden Only ooocccoccnnonnnconcccnncncnncnconcncnncnconcnnnnoos 125 Mas EM Denmagelza lO imss iaa 126 112 GT Benen Top Testing Load BOX ai a 128 1123 GLBOOS Testing Load BOX yr coses 132 12 Data Tre rece even aa EEE SERENE 138 Teh Tendang FRC sulla 140 12 2 Recalling Trend RESUS sacada lio 141 13 Recall Dataa aE 144 TA DIOS a E 146 141 Connect to Meter Site Manager ooccnccoccnccccccnccnncncnnncncnnncnonannnonancnononcnnnnncnonnnrnnnnanennnnas 147 142 Manual Load BOx CON Olesea Mie eee ee ee ee 148 14 3 Calbrati n Vertical ss ti O dee tae aati 150 ES Galibration Venfica ton CU at ci 151 14 3 2 Auto Calibration Check Load BOX cccooocccocccccccncoccnccccnnconnnonnnnonanononcnonanononcnonannns 155 144 Save Database Back Dintrans 159 14 5 Iistalla System Upgrade src id od 161 ES QUICK Edita 163 TAs Solsy
62. e 3V 3C TR SODOFO9 SRY Date Time 8 31 2009 12 15 40 PM Battery Status Power Status Auxiliary AC Auxiliary 12V LCD Power Analog Power Digital Power Battery Charger Ready Charging Top Off Mode Active Measurements A B C N Paused Fault 100 n eo Rev 1 15 Page 25 of 184 Battery Voltages The maximum voltage of the battery at full charge 100 is 17V When the battery voltage reaches 13V the PowerMaster will alarm the user to charge the battery as soon as possible When the battery voltage reaches 12V the PowerMaster will automatically power off to prevent permanent damage to the battery To view the battery voltage press STATUS then F2 Internals 7 Analyzer Status Selected Site NONE Internal Temperatures 24 068 Y Auxiliary Power 37 4 C Waveform Analyzer 17 808 Y Battery Charger 12025 Anao olt 3 283 Y Digital 3 34 5 038 Y Analog 5 0 4 096 Y WREF Battery is currently charging connected to AC power System Config DCO History Cal History Selected Site NONE Analyzer Status Internal Voltages Internal Temperatures Auxiliary Power Off 32 1 C Waveform Analyzer 14 722 V Battery 083 anatocg ts Volt 3 287 Y Digital 3 3 5 036 Y Analog 5 0V 4 096 Y WREF PowerMaster is powered on battery voltage exclusively disconnected from AC power System Config DCO History Cal History Battery Life The PowerMa
63. e 60 of 184 7 7 CT Editor CT Editor Showing Enabled CT Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Manufacturer Model Cat Acc Class Bur Class MPR 5 Yes Itron ROBA 92393 0530 0 5 0 2 DD Yes Itron ROBA 92553 0535 0 5 0 2 100 Yes Itron ROBA 92353 056 0 3 0 2 100 Yes Itron ROBA 92353 055 0 3 O 2 100 Yes Itron ROBA g2353 220 0 3 0 1 100 Yes Itron RAL 9256 001 0 5 0 5 agi O CI A AS MM A ee coe Yes 9256 002 Yes g2356 10 Yes 92356 003 Yes 92556 1035 Yes 92356 004 Yes g2356 104 Yes 92356 005 Yes 92356 105 Yes 9256 006 Yes g2356 106 Yes 92556 0077 Yes g2356 107 Yes 92356 0006 Yes 923556 0051 Yes 92356 1068 Yes 92356 1087 Yes 92556 0009 Yes 92356 0091 Yes 92356 109 0 3 Yes 92356 1091 0 3 32356 010 i 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 BI M Wo a RE e e E E a cn en pp ASS AE oo oo Rev 1 15 Page 61 of 184 7 7 1 Creating or Editing a CT CT Editor Showing Enabled CT Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Manufacturer Model Cat Acc Class Bur Class MPR 5 Yes Itron ROBA 92355 0530 200 Yes Itron REBA g2353 055 100 Yes Itron ROBA 923555 056 100 Yes Itron ROBA 9235 35 058 100 Yes Itron ROBA ALSO zO 100 Yes Itron R BL 923556 001 agi Yes Itron R6L 923556 101 a Yes Itron RAL 9256 002 1000 Yes Itron Ri6L 923556 102 1000 Yes Itron R BL 92356 0053 1200 Yes Itron R6L 92356 1053 1200 Yes Itron RL 923556 004 1500 Yes Itron RAL 9256 104 1500 Yes Itron R BL 92
64. e ability to simultaneously test all three CT s in the metering circuit Using the Hot Keys the user can quickly view the power pairs Secondary and primary for diagnostics Each test displays the graphs of the burden ratio and parallelogram for all phases on one page Using the dynamic HELP function if any errors are found during testing the user can quickly determine the problem with a supplied list of tips and diagnostic features If the CT circuit has little to no load the CT can be added with load to perform a test in the field No separate boxes or devices are needed Customer Load Meter Testing In accordance with ANSI C 12 1 2001 using Method 3 5 1 5 3 a customer load test can be performed The PowerMaster can determine within seconds on how accurate the meter is under real world conditions Determining this accuracy is incredibly valuable since the customer is being billed under these conditions Phantom Load Meter Testing Implementing a true 3 Phase current source the PowerMaster can simulate a phantom load meter test with an accuracy 0 04 exceeding most meter shop test boards The user interface allows the ability to select a pre loaded setup or create a custom setup Testing can be done under many varying conditions including active and reactive energy and delivered or received energy flow Without removing connections a phantom load test can be performed while the meter is in the socket The currents are injected with
65. e for exporting into the utility s master database The real power of having a built in database inside the PowerMaster is the ability to create a daily route of tests for the user that can be setup in the shop or synched from Meter Site Manager before going into the field Hardware The PowerMaster is housed in a compact Pelican 1550 case which is waterproof weathertight and extremely rugged The large front panel allows the user to keep safety gloves on at all times The large buttons are on a tactile keypanel creating a splash proof membrane A keyboard and mouse can be alternatively used instead of the keypanel which allows the user the freedom of operating the PowerMaster identical to a PC Implementing an 8 4 inch full color transflective VGA display allows the user to view the data and operate much easier in full sunlight It also prevents eye strain found in other products with small black and white displays Rev 1 15 Page 13 of 184 Rev 1 15 Page 14 of 184 2 Product Description Rev 1 15 Page 15 of 184 2 Product Description This section gives the user a brief tour of the PowerMaster It describes the various keys and their functions the input and output ports and the standard accessories supplied with the PowerMaster Optional accessories are discussed later in Section 2 7 PowerNMaster guna E ag FO oo o na n E 1 4 6 l lt PREV gt 7 9 PAGE STU NZS DOWN 0 HA amp SP
66. e label highlights in orange The user can SPACE then press or Y key to change the state of the check box Grid Control The and keys allow the user to enter the grid Once in the grid the user can press gt WN to navigate the cells denoted by an orange cursor Once the user selects a cell to edit the user presses the Y key to edit or drop down a combo box Once the user has edited the cell the user presses the Y key to accept the change ESCAPE key The key is an undo key when entering text It returns the contents of the control to their previous edit value Every text box and combo box remembers two things The old text info that was there when you first entered the field or after the last Undo Redo and the new text whatever the user last changed it to ESC Pressing after changing the info in a text box or drop down box causes it to undo put back the old text ESC Pressing again causes it to redo swap back to the new text Rev 1 15 Page 35 of 184 ES As long as the user keeps hitting it will continue to swap back and forth between old text and new text ESC Check boxes will check un check when pressing Rev 1 15 Page 36 of 184 4 6 Splash Screen amp Menu Systems Rev 1 15 Page 37 of 184 4 Splash Screen At power up the PowerMaster displays a splash screen briefly If the user has a USB mouse connected to one of the USB Peripherals the sc
67. ec Amps 1 599 Max Chg 11 1 Bur Class 0 1 4p chg Classi 0 41 Process Complete Demagnetization Successful Functionality Completes the test and goes back to CT Test Results see Section 11 1 2 Description This feature allows the user to demagnetize the current transformer A CT can be magnetized by a current surge when opening the primary at heavier loads Magnetization can also occur when accidentally opening the secondary while the load is still applied CT magnetization is not a common occurrence but there are traits the user should look for When performing a CT Burden or CT Burden Ratio test Ratio Only not applicable the user may notice the ratio results to be inaccurate When the user toggles over to view the Graphs or Data the change in secondary current is relatively stable lt 1 throughout the test This may be an indication the CT is magnetized The demagnetization key is available after the CT results are displayed see Section 11 1 2 Select the desired CT then press the F3 key Press F6 to begin the process The PowerMaster will step up resistance on the existing secondary current up to 4 0 ohms Once it reaches its peak it will slowly step the resistance back down to 0 applied burden The PowerMaster will repeat this process up to 5 times until complete When the process is complete either pass or fail the user presses the F6 key to continue At this time the user will be prompted to test the
68. ecify the test to pass or fail according to their utility s standard procedures The PASS or FAIL message is generated using the CT accuracy class see Section 7 7 1 and the selected error limit from the User Preferences menu see Section 14 1 If no CT nameplates are selected in the Site Editor the PowerMaster estimates a nameplate according to the readings and a default accuracy class of 0 3 Once the measured ratio is displayed the PowerMaster calculates the error to see if it is within limits For example if the measured ratio is 201 86 5 the nameplate is 200 5 the accuracy class is 0 1 and the error limit is set to 2 0x Specification Accuracy then the PowerMaster will display a FAIL message Here is how it is calculated 201 86 200 200 100 0 93 error Accuracy class 0 1 Error limit 2 0 2 0 93 gt 0 2 FAIL Rev 1 14 Page 120 of 184 11 1 3 CT Testing Results Complete for Burden Only CT Testing Results Selected Site TEST Secondary Current Change 96 Sec Amps 3 200 Max Chg 11 9 Bur Class 0 2 Chg Class 1 09 Possible Error Secondary Current Change 56 Sec Amps ero Max Chg 10 8 Bur Class 0 2 Chg Class 1 00 Possible Error Secondary Current Change Le Se 9 6 Oe Chg Class 0 97 Possible Error Test Complete Functionality Ay Moves cursor up and down for selecting a CT to retest Performs a retest on a hig
69. ed Site Testing This setup allows the user to pre define all necessary testing functions before the actual step by step process begins This prevents the user from having to define every test criteria for every individual test This information is saved to the internal database Any test setup can be selected for use by site This allows uniform test procedures to be established and consistently performed Two default Test Setups are predefined in the database These setups can be used but cannot be edited By default each new site installation that is created in the Site Editor form has a Test Setup of Default 1 Powermetrix strongly suggests the user establish their own procedures by creating them in the database Rev 1 15 Page 49 of 184 How Do Edit a Test Setup STEP 1 7 Site Editor STEP 2 Integrated Site Test Setup Site ID Service Type Test Setup Customer Account No Address 1 Address 2 Substation 102 Jefault 2 f Phase 3 Wire Delta 2V 2C TR y GROCERY 789147 124 FAKE ST GREENO2 Meter Meter General Elec KV 744x900001 95 TR 20 0 2 y Useri WCM Afr Hode Cat sn 142536 Meter No 412563 el Section Next Page Billing Mult 200 Pri Volts po Next Test 5 24209 H city kove E State Prov TN y Zip 37022 country a Locator fez User2 Atr Ty Cla Ace Comm
70. elieves a good customer load meter test should be within 2 Most ct rated meters are classified at 0 2 but that accuracy class is based off of lab conditions and under artificial load points 120V 2 5 amps With customer load the load will vary between the designated test points FL PF LL and the PowerMaster helps the user determine how well the meter performs under existing conditions including harmonic content Rev 1 14 Page 102 of 184 10 1 4 1 Customer Load Demand Data 2 Demand Test Results Demand Test Results Estimated Time Remaining in Interval Estimated Total Time Remaining Intervals Remaining Int Start Time Pulses Voltage Current PF Wh VAh mYARh REG AAA Demand Interval Test Complete Possible Error Please Check Connections Functionality Clears all data and restarts demand test A Quits data collection and returns to the Meter Testing menu A zz Stops data collection Views the voltage current and power W VA VAR data during the total time interval for the meter test See section 10 1 4 2 A Views the meter registration during the entire demand test Completes demand test and saves data Description When entering this screen the PowerMaster begins the demand test The screen updates at every five 5 minute interval from start time Based on the Demand Period selected see Rev 1 14 Page 103 of 184 section 10 1 1 the demand test will stop after time is reli
71. elopment firmware update coming soon ESC The ESCAPE key is an undo key when entering text Pressing ESC again re does the previous text before edits were made Also check boxes will highlight un highlight when pressing the ESC key BKSP The BACKSPACE key will delete one character at a time in a reverse direction OR delete the text in the field entry all together if highlighted PAGE PAGE UP DOWN PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys are used to move the screen either up or down one page This function is available if information exceeds the first page of the screen A M A Zm The ENTER key is used to accept data or a menu selection SPACE The SPACE key is used to place a space in between text fields and can also be used to check uncheck checkboxes 1 2 3 4 5 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO 6 7 8 9 0 PQR STU VWX Yz amp The ten alphanumeric keys 0 through 9 A through amp are used to input alphanumeric values into the PowerMaster A single press followed by a one second delay returns the numeric value first character of the key Two rapid presses followed by a one second delay returns the second character first of the three alpha characters of the key Three or four rapid presses followed by a one second delay returns the third or fourth Second or third alpha characters of the key respectively For example if you want to type the letter N which is the third character on its Rev 1 15 Page 18 of
72. equired Fields The following fields are required before the user saves and exits F6 the Site Editor screen They are noted in yellow Site ID This field is the site identifier This field is 30 characters long and accepts both numerical and alphabetical characters Normally an identifier must be chosen which is unique for the site It is also helpful if the identifier is easily recognized by the technician Powermetrix does not recommend the use of the meter serial number because the meter can always be changed out Service Type This field is the precise metering configuration of the site It includes the type of service such as 4 wire Wye or 3 wire delta It identifies the instrument transformer configuration of the site using primary current PC probes such as 2PC or 3PC It also identifies whether a self contained or transformer rated meter is being used SC or TR respectively Test Setup This field identifies a pre defined testing scenario to be used for the site The Test Setup is drives Integrated Site Test and is used in all other tests See Section 7 4 1 1 for more details Meter This field is for the meter that is to be tested Entering the drop down box will display all of the meters in the PowerMaster database If the desired meter is not in the database press F4 to create a new meter See Section 7 5 for more details Alternatively the user can select NONE and enter the Kt for testing Other Fields B
73. er Afr Hode Cat Atr Ty Cla Acc Meter General Elec KV 744x900001 95 TR 20 0 2 y Sw 142536 Comm 1D 865 218 5887 e net Page In Site Editor tab to Test Setup then press F4 STEP 4 Test Editor Phantom Load Setup Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Setup Name TEST Test Phase Label Mode voltage Current PF LeadjLag Fiow Pulses Time Rotation Harm All FL wh Line 5 1 Lag DLY 0 2 Al FL wh Line ls 1 Lag oy 2 lo 3 all FL wh Line 5 1 Lag Dy 2 o Delete Setup Delete Row Press F3 to delete PLS Rev 1 15 STEP 5 Integrated Site Test Setup Selected Site TEST Meter Tests Customer Load Test Mode wh y C Do Demand Test Test Time po Seconds Test Revs Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup z Transformer Testing M CT Test Mode Burden Ratio y Max Burden los El O PT Test Mode Press F6 to save Test Setup STEP 2 Integrated Site Test Setup Test Setup NOAA Meter Tests Customer Load Test Mode wh y O Do Demand Test Test Time op Seconds C Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup None y Mode Burden Ratio y Max Burden o 5 y made EAS Test Revs ansformer Testing M CT Test OPT Test Edit Setup New Setup Delete Setup Select then press F2 to edit the Test Setup STEP 5 Delete Prompt Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Are you sure you want to delete t
74. er is also mounted behind the air vent for maximum volume Rev 1 15 Page 23 of 184 2 4 Communication Ports USB RS 232 TO HOST USB These two USB ports are used for external USB devices Examples of these devices are a keyboard mouse barcode reader memory storage device etc USB TO HOST This port is for a Type B USB cable standard accessory for connectivity to a host computer This port is used to communicate with the PowerMaster PC software Meter Site Manager RS 232 This port is for legacy devices that may use the RS 232 connectivity It can also be used to connect an ANSI C12 18 meter communication interface ETHERNET This port is for a high speed connection including internet AUDIO This port is for a headphone or microphone jack All PowerMaster sounds and beeps are exported out of this connection when a headphone is detected Voice commands will also be available using a microphone in development Rev 1 15 Page 24 of 184 2 5 Battery The PowerMaster features a 14 4V 4 5AHr Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH rechargeable battery pack internal to the unit The charging circuit inside the PowerMaster is considered to be a fast charging circuit This circuit operates when Auxiliary Power is connected Charging the Battery To charge the battery connect the Auxiliary Power AC Adapter to VOLTAGE on the PowerMaster and plug into a normal AC power outlet Verify the Auxiliary Power switch is in the
75. erify the probe is rated for the voltage and current being tested Never connect a current probe around a conductor before terminating it to its cable and to the PowerMaster For LiteWire probes verify the optic cable is clean to prevent surface arcing Position the probe head perpendicular to the current carrying conductor as nearly in the center of the probe opening as practical For clamp on probes clean contact surfaces and then snap and release the jaws to verify a metal to metal contact of the jaws dirt and grease may contaminate the surfaces For flexible probes the plastic closure connector should be fully closed and be positioned as far as possible from the conductor also observe 7 below Rev 1 14 Page 116 of 184 7 Position the probe as far as practical from other current carrying conductors All current probes will respond to external currents 8 For LiteWire probes press the black button 2x on the head assembly to force the 2000A range when currents are above 100 amps Note that the decimal is not displayed on the receiver unit when the 20004 range is active 9 For LiteWire probes position the open end such that it is not pointing toward other current carrying conductors 10 INGENERAL if a CT Ratio test has an erroneous ratio result or a phase angle greater than 15 check the installation of the current pro be before suspecting a CT problem Rev 1 14 Page 117 of 184 11 1 1 CT Test Probe Setup Selec
76. est Setup Select then press F2 to edit the Tab to Phantom Load Setup then press F4 Test Setup then press F4 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 2 Phantom Load Setup Selected Site TEST Phantom Load Setup Selected Site TEST 4 Integrated Site Test Setup Selected Site TEST Setup Name Setup Name TEST Test Seto E est Setup TEST Foios abel Rode Fatoge Curent pe feoai pues ino Rotation arm Testphase label Rode Noone Curent PF leadftag Fiow ples fime Rotation arm 1 All FL Wh Line ha 5 1 Lag OLY 2 0 ABC 2 a PF who 1 Lag bw 2 io ABC Customer Load 3 jal ut 1 Lag Dv 2 o ABC Test Mode w H C Do Demand Test Test Time bo Seconds Test Revs Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup 7 Transformer Testing M CT Test Mode Burden Ratio Max Burden bs H C PT Test Mode Enter name and press F4 to Edit fields accordingly then press Press F6 to save Test Setup create a new row s F6 to exit and save How Do Edit a PLS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Site Editor Integrated Site Test Setup Integrated Site Test Setup Selected Site TEST site 1D igo Billing Mult sac rs Presa Test sep MRE Test Setup Test Setup 2 Pri Volts Meter Tests Meter Tests Customer GROCERY Next Test 5 24 2009 y Customer Load Customer Load Account No 789147 city Krovne El Test Mode wh y Test Mode wh y Address 1 124 FAKE ST State Prov N E Zip C Do Demand Test C Do
77. f user preferences Saves changes and exits Rev 1 14 Page 166 of 184 Description This screen allows the user to set the error limits for testing and how much or little data is saved Error Limits The three error limits are based on the accuracy class of the component For example if the meter has an accuracy class of 0 2 and an error limit set to 2 0x Specification Accuracy the PowerMaster will only display an error if the registration is outside of 99 60 and 100 40 Accuracy class 0 2 Error Limit 2 0x Specification Accuracy 0 2 2 0 4 Optionally the user selects User Defined Accuracy to set a custom error limit Save Additional Data After Meter Tests The user has the option to save additional information Meter Trend Data This option saves the trending graphs to the database Waveforms This option allows the user to auto save during a Meter Test and manually save the waveform diagrams Significant Harmonics This option allows the user to auto save during a Meter Test and manually save the harmonic information Demand Test Options This allows the user to choose the timed intervals for a demand test Choices available are 5 minute or 3 minute intervals The user also has the ability to change the display from energy Whr or demand W accumulation The user can also select how the results will be displayed Demand Sum Whr hr sum of all intervals Demand Average Whr hr average of all inte
78. fficiently when amplitude is much greater than the other When harmonic distortion is present the waveform lines will appear uneven to display non linear load situations Leading or lagging power factor is displayed here When the current waveform peaks after the voltage waveform the power factor is considered to be lagging and termed as an inductive load This is normal in most metering installations When the current waveform peaks before the voltage waveform the power factor is considered to be leading and termed as a capacitive load A leading power factor is not as common in metering but is normally seen when capacitor banks are used in service installations when no load is present Phase rotation can easily be seen in this graph as well Whichever phase voltage peaks first in time determines the phase rotation If the A phase voltage displays its peak first in the waveform the rotation is considered to be ABC In the graph above the rotation is ABC since A phase voltage displays its full peak first Rev 1 15 Page 72 of 184 8 2 Vector Diagram 2 Yector Graph Selected Site 3PH 4W WYE 100 5 CT Vector Diagram dsvasla 118 747 0 009 2 478 29 390 0 871 29 390 SVbSIb 119 579 119 929 2 504 149 039 0 874 29 119 PSyVcSlIc 119 885 2 645 Vevs 119 404 Isys 2 542 PF 0 869 ROT ABC Measurement Live Test Sec V Sec Instantaneous Functionality Goes to the reference vector diagra
79. former Testing M CT Test Mode Burden Ratio Max Burden 0 5 7 OPT Test Test Revs Edit Setup New Setup Press F2 to edit the Test Setup Delete Setup How Do I Delete A Test Setup STEP 1 7 Site Editor Site 1D 102 Service Type 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 2V 2C TR y Test Setup Billing Mult 200 Pri Volts 240 Next Test 5 24209 H city kove H State Prov TN y Zip 37022 country usa Locator 5671236 Userl om User2 o Afr Mode Cat Atr Ty Cla Acc Meter General Elec KV 744x900001 95 TR 20 0 2 y SN 142536 Customer GROCERY Account No 799147 Address 1 124 FAKE ST Address 2 Substation GREENO2 Meter Comm ID 865 218 5887 Meter No 412563 IP Addr Kt Test Editor Section Next Page Tab to Test Setup press F4 Rev 1 15 STEP 2 Integrated Site Test Setup Test Setup NORRIE rMeter Tests Customer Load Test Mode Wh Es O Do Demand Test Test Time SS Seconds C Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup None y rTransformer Testing M CT Test Mode Burden Ratio Max Burden 0 5 7 OPT Test Test Revs Edit Setup New Setup Delete Setup Press F3 to delete the Test Setup STEP 3 Integrated Site Test Setup Test Setup NORMAL TEST rMeter Tests Test Mode Wh 7
80. gs YS Use a cloth or hat to shield pickup from visible sunlight Rev 1 14 Page 100 of 184 10 1 4 Customer Load Test Results Customer Load Test Results Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Customer Load Meter Test Wh Test Registration 100 055 Test Info Sys Info Time sec 20 275 5 3971 Time Left 0 000 9 3973 Pulses Exp 2 9984 0 0435 Pulses Act 3 0000 119 473 Meter PF 1 0000 2 6770 Test Complete View Tend Functionality Clears all data and restarts meter test Views the voltage current and power W VA VAR data during the total time interval for the meter test See section 10 1 4 2 Completes meter test and saves data Description When entering this screen the PowerMaster begins the meter accuracy test This screen updates when every pulse is detected By following the testing parameters set in the setup screen Section 10 1 the meter test stops when either time or pulses required is met Meter accuracy results are displayed at the top center of the screen Other information during the test is displayed in the bottom right and left sections of the screen The voltage and current amplitude along with energy is displayed using the System values see Section 8 3 Also the meter accuracy calculation is based off the settings found in the Configuration menu see Section 14 2 Rev 1 14 Page 101 of 184 FAQ s What does Powermetrix consider to be a bad customer load meter test Powermetrix b
81. he Kh value should be multiplied by 3 ex 0 00001 3 0 00003 Press F6 Start Test to begin the test View and record results Press PREV to return to the Calibration Verification menu Using the Calibration Cable Set with the PowerMaster What Do I Need 1 O oe oe a PowerMaster unit PowerMaster Calibration Cables Kit PowerMaster External Digital Cable separate accessory External power supply current and voltage source W hr Var hr standard AC adapter with a pigtail termination line amp neutral bare wires 18 AWG wire for voltage and 12 AWG wire for current Hookup Instructions 1 From the PowerMaster connect the one end of the Voltage calibration cable to line red and neutral black of the W hr Var hr standard From the PowerMaster connect the other end of the Voltage calibration cable to the external power supply red V out HI white V out LO yellow V sense HI blue V sense LO Connect the ground green to a known earth ground From the PowerMaster connect the Current calibration cable for line red to the W hr Var hr standard s current return Then connect the neutral black to the external power supply s current output neutral LO From the external power supply connect the current output HI to the W hr Var hr standard s current From the PowerMaster DIGITAL input connect the External Digital Cable STD IN to the pulse output on the W hr Var hr stand
82. he PowerMaster Rev 1 14 Page 147 of 184 14 2 Manual Load Box Control 2 Manual Load Box Control Selected Site 4W Y 3Y 3C SODOFO9 service Type Current Phase Ba EE de Qu Frequency Hz Load Box Status Stabilization Seconds Functionality Ss Moves to next field Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes Moves cursor up and down for selecting a Service Type in the drop down box This application allows the user to test different applications using a manual interface to the PowerMaster load box Default values are displayed once the service type is selected After the user selects a service type amplitude and phase can edited as needed Connections are made identical to the connections using the Phantom Load Meter Test see Section 10 2 1 Refer to Description Rev 1 14 Page 148 of 184 the table below to determine the min max values that are obtainable according to the model number Min Max Amplitude V Min Max Amplitude 1 Min Max Phase Angle N A 0 1 20 0 360 Values stated are per phase Many types of testing can be performed using the Manual Load Box The following tests are included but not limited to below 1 Demand Testing 2 Data Trending 3 Synthesize field conditions in the lab Rev 1 14 Page 149 of 184 14 3 Calibration Verification 2 Calibration erification Manual Calibration Check PJ Auto Calibrat
83. he user to potentially hazardous conditions Please follow all required safety procedures set forth by the user s safety organization within the company If no safety organization exists please follow all applicable OSHA rules and standards for PPE Person Protective Equipment when working in high voltage and low voltage environments This equipment should be used by trained and qualified personnel ONLY Safety Tips for Testing 1 10 Connect the green safety ground to a true earth ground if possible before testing begins Remove the green safety ground last after testing is complete Verify the probe is rated for the voltage and current being tested see Section 2 6 for probe specifications Never connect a probe around a conductor or connect to a live terminal before terminating it to its cable and to the PowerMaster Never disconnect the Current Direct probes duck bill from the PowerMaster while still inserted into the test switch This will cause the CT to have an open circuit For LiteWire probes verify the fiber optic cable is clean to prevent surface arcing For cleaning and maintenance information refer to the Amp LiteWire or Volt LiteWire manual supplied with the probe When using LiteWire probes verify the hot stick being used has been certified previously to prevent high voltage arcing When inserting duck bill probes into a test switch short the CT secondary first by pulling the test switch in an open
84. he user can run this process instead of downloading the database using Meter Site Manager 2 Refer to the Meter Site Manager 2 Instruction Manual for further details The following steps show the user how to update the PowerMaster in the field Rev 1 14 Page 159 of 184 STEP 1 Install Upgrade Selected Site NONE To Save a Database Snapshot Plug in an SD Memory Card or USB flash drive with plenty of free space and press the RESCAN button If the memory storage device has sufficient free space to store a snapshot of the PowerMaster data files it will appear in the list below Select it and press CONTINUE The information will be copied to a subdirectory on the storage device WARNING Do not remove the memory storage device while the backup procedure is in progress or while the device s write activity light if any flashes Doing so will interrupt the backup and may corrupt data Insert memory storage device and press SCAN when ready Insert USB Flash drive into a USB peripheral and press F3 to scan Rev 1 14 Install Upgrade STEP 2 Selected Site NONE To Save a Database Snapshot Plug in an SD Memory Card or USB flash drive with plenty of free space and press the RESCAN button If the memory storage device has sufficient free space to store a snapshot of the PowerMaster data files it will appear in the list below Select it and press CONTINUE The information will be copied t
85. his Setup Press F6 to confirm deletion Integrated Site Test Setup STEP 3 Selected Site TEST en Meter Tests Customer Load Test Mode wh y C Do Demand Test Test Time po Seconds Phantom Load Phantom Load Setup ANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL hd ANSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL Mode Burden Raflanst 5 0 AMP FL LL PF Test Revs Transformer Testing M CT Test C PT Test Tab to Phantom Load Setup select correct PLS then press F5 Page 53 of 184 7 4 2 Creating a New Site Page 2 Site Editor Selected Site NONE Hodel Cat CT B General Elec TEC250 250 0 1 0 15 CTC General Elec TEC250 250 0 1 0 15 y INTA 14705 ON B 114706 ON C 14787 PT Mir Model Cati HPE Bur Acc same ahon O apie OEEO ere lone AMR Mir Hod Catf AMIR None 9 Next Page CT Editor Functionality RA Moves to next field Moves to previous field zw Enters drop down box View selections in drop down box Quickly moves to the next most important section Moves to the next page I az Displays the CT Editor PT Editor and AMR Editor when selected i aa Saves and exits the Site Editor form PREV Backs up to Site Editor page 1 Rev 1 15 Page 54 of 184 7 4 3 Creating a New Site Page 3 J Site Editor Selected Site HOHNE Instructions and Warnings Functionality Quickly moves to the next most important section i EN Moves to the next page
86. hlighted CT Views the numerical test data for all CT s Completes CT test and saves data Description After the Burden Only test is complete the results are displayed Sec Amps shows the user the current value for the particular phase before burden is applied Max Chg is the highest percent change for all burden points tested Bur Class is the burden class selected for the CT under test which is found in the CT Editor see Section 7 7 1 Rev 1 14 Page 121 of 184 Chg Class is the max percent error after the burden class is exceeded The error limits are generated using the limits found in the Preferences menu Section 14 1 If no CT is selected in the Site Editor defaults are used for analysis Bur Class 0 5 Rev 1 14 Page 122 of 184 11 1 4 CT Testing Results Graphs CT Testing Results Graphs Ratio Error 9 Accuracy Parallelogram Secondary Current Change 96 Functionality Isolates graph for A phase only Isolates graph for B phase only Isolates graph for C phase only Views graphs for all phases default EN Views numerical data for each phase see Section 11 1 6 1 Rev 1 14 Page 123 of 184 11 1 4 1 CT Testing Results Data CT Testing Results Selected Site CT TEST 0 Change in Secondary Amps 0 16 0 30 4 465 Aral 4 042 0 727 3 490 8 403 Functionality PREV Goes back to CT Testing Results Graphs see Section 11 1 6 Description Thi
87. ignify the secondary current for A voltage in reference to Neutral Similarly the secondary currents are labeled Sla to signify the secondary current for A phase If primary probes are detected the user can press F4 to switch the power pair to view the relationship between the secondary voltages SVan and the primary currents Pla The user can press the F4 key again to view the relationship between the primary voltages PVan and the primary currents Pla as well Power will be calculated accordingly Leading or lagging power factor is also displayed here As the current vector shifts to the right of the voltage vector the power factor is considered to be lagging and termed as an inductive load This is normal in most metering installations As the current vector shifts to the left of the voltage vector the power factor is considered to be leading and termed as a capacitive load A leading power factor is not as common in metering but is normally seen when capacitor banks are used in service installations when no load is present Rotation ROT is displayed in the System SYS box to signify the rotation of the service transformers ABC or CBA The SYS values are the averages of the voltage current and power factor for all active phases Rev 1 15 Page 74 of 184 8 2 1 Vector Diagram Reference Yector Graph Selected Site 4W Y 3 3C SOOOFO9 Vector Diagram dsvasla 120 000 0 009 5 000 0 009 1
88. illing Mult This field is for the site s billing multiplier To calculate the billing multiplier take the CT ratio to 1 i e 200 5 40 1 Multiply that number by the PT ratio If there are no PT s installed multiply by 1 For example an installation with 200 5 CT s and 4 1 PT s the billing multiplier is 160 Next Test This field allows the user to set a date at which this site is to be tested again The date is generated off of today s date The user has the option to select 6 months to 5 years from today s date to test again Locator A user field of 30 characters which can be used as a location reference User1 User2 These two fields are custom fields They can be used for anything the user would like The labels can be edited in the Preferences menu Rev 1 15 Page 48 of 184 7 4 1 1Details on Creating and Editing a Test Setup Integrated Site Test Setup Selected Site NONE Test Setup RARO Meter Tests O Customer Load Test Mode O Co Demand Test Test Time pa Seconds Test Revs CA CI Phantom Load NOTE This unit cannot perform Phantom Load tests Phantom Load Setup None y Transtormer Testing CT Test Made Burden Only y Max Burden o i O PT Test Mode OO New Setup Functionality A Creates a new Test Setup Saves and exits the Test Setup form PREV Backs up to Site Editor screen Description The Test Setup helps the user simplify the testing process and drives Integrat
89. ing is not available ec I Instantaneous Active Power Pair setting Measurement Live Test Sec Y Enable Ratios This function key can be found on the vector diagram and the power meter The main job for this key is to allow the user to view measurements with the CT and PT ratios enabled When a CT and PT are selected in the Site Editor the ratios are used to calculate all power measurements without the requirement of primary current and voltage probes li a Toggles between Connection View and Meter View This function key can be found on the waveforms vector diagram power meter harmonics and full analysis The main job for this key is to allow the user to view the different signals according to the meter installation Meter View is the default display and it displays the signals that are internal to the meter Connection View displays the signals as they are connected at the actual terminals i e test switch While in Connection View power is not calculated Below is an example of a 3 Phase 4 Wire WYE 2V 3C Z coil TR SOO9FO6 using both Meter View default and Connection View Rev 1 15 Page 69 of 184 4 Vector Graph Selected Site 3PH 4W WYE ZCOI Vector Diagram SYa 120 000 Slab 5 000 PF 1 000 Lag bSV cSIcb SYc 120 000 SIcb 5 000 PF 1 000 Lag Measurement Live Test Sec V Sec I Instantaneous 7 Yector Graph Selected Site 3PH 4W WYE ZCOI Vector Diagram 118 597 0 9
90. ion Check Load Box Functionality Enter Calibration Check Rev 1 14 Page 150 of 184 14 3 1 Calibration Verification Setup 4 Calibration Check Selected Site SITE1 Compare to Standard Standard Kt Gheeeen Test Seconds Energy Test Mode Wh Functionality RA Moves to next field Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes Aa Y Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box Description This feature can perform a cross check against the user s shop standard to verify the accuracy Enter the Kh value of the shop standard into the field for Standard Kt Remember if the standard is single phase and you have the system hooked up series parallel then you need to multiply the standard Kt by three 3 The user can also enter the desired test time and energy Rev 1 14 Page 151 of 184 test mode Wh VAh and VARh When selecting the Energy Test Mode verify the shop standard is correctly matched to the PowerMaster s energy test mode Using Standard Voltage and Current Cables with the PowerMaster What Do I Need 1 S ee O ae A S PowerMaster unit Standard current and voltage leads PowerMaster External Digital Cable separate accessory External power supply current and voltage source Whr VAhr VARhr standard AC adapter with a pigtail termination line amp neutral bare wires 10 terminal
91. ion and next due date of calibration A certificate of calibration is provided to you to verify compliance to inspectors A permanent record of your calibration is maintained by Powermetrix For information on calibration services contact Powermetrix Technical Support Additional services to be included at no additional charge during annual calibration 1 Inspection of probes cables and internal circuit boards Proper maintenance and or prevention to any suspect components ECN s Engineering Change Notices Manual cleaning of unit cables probes and case Update firmware Reproducibility report for clamp on probes service Report for all work completed oe Ole O NOTE The annual calibration is required in order to comply with the terms of the PowerMaster warranty See Warranty in the next section for details Rev 1 15 Page 7 of 184 Warranty PowerMaster 5 Series Warranty TEC Powermetrix Division warrants the POWERMASTER product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years following the purchase date Note that there are no user serviceable parts in the unit The warranty covers the POWERMASTER provided it is properly used stored and maintained in accordance with provisions in the User Manual Items not covered under the warranty policy include but not limited to cracked or broken LCD water damage connecting auxiliary leads to voltages above 530V AC and neglect to the bat
92. ional Accessories The accessories listed below are not included in the standard accessories package with the PowerMaster base unit These accessories are purchased as separate items Detailed specifications can be found at www powermetrix com As more features become available more accessories will be available for purchase Rev 1 15 Page 27 of 184 CURRENT PROBES 10 140 3353 Set of 3 MN353 Clamp On Probes These probes are normally used if no test switch is present or for testing a class 200 self contained meters Range 0 1 150A Max Voltage 600V 0 83 21mm 10 1403375 Set of 3 MN375 Clamp On Probes These probes are normally used if no test switch is present 0 83 21mm 10 140 0752 Set of 3 SR752 Clamp On Probes These set of clamp on probes are normally used for class 200 400 and 600 self contained meter testing or CT ratio testing 0 001 1200A Max Voltage 600V 2 25 57mm 10 140 1036 36 Flexible Current Probe 1000A These probes are normally used for used for class 200 400 and 600 self contained meter testing or CT ratio testing 5 1000A Max Voltage 600V 10 140 1048 48 Flexible Current Probe 1000A These probes are normally used for used for class 200 400 and 600 self contained meter testing or CT ratio testing 5 1000A Max Voltage 600V Rev 1 15 Page 28 of 184 10 140 30K48 48 Flexible Current Probe 30 000A These probes are normally used for u
93. iption This screen allows the user to 1 select a site for testing 2 edit a site s information 3 delete a site from the database or 4 create a new site database record All information related to a site is contained in the PowerMaster database This information can also be synchronized to a PC database using Meter Site Manager 7 1 How Do Select A Site STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 TAE Site Test Information Selected Site 101 in Menu Select Site Select Site Technician Name ROSS Aca libration Verification SITEID CUSTOMER ACCOUNTNO MAMUFSN La Technician Name BILL 101 HIGH SCHOOL 123456 3214 5 23 200 00 PM E Configuration Recall Data Site Instructions and Information CAUTION DOG IN BACK CUSTOMER STATES BILL IS INCORRECT Your Comments and Notes Regarding This Testing Session VISUAL INSPECTION OK Press 1 or Enter at Main Press F6 to Select Site Edit Tech and Test Comments Menu if desired F6 to Continue You are now ready to test the site All testing options are available at this point The site is now ready to begin testing and saving data The data from all tests preformed are recorded in the database referenced to this site 7 2 How Do Edit A Site STEP 1 STEP 2 364824 Selected Site 101 Billing Mult 100 e 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V 3C TR e DEFAULT 3 y Pri Volts 120 IGH SCHOOL Next Test 5 23 2009 y Select Site Aca libration Verificatio
94. lable a set of MN373 probes would be connected to PROBE SET 1 for measuring secondary current and another set of probes SR752 JM875 FLEX current probes or Amp LiteWire would be connected to PROBE SET 2 to measure primary current By using two separate probe sets the user can view both the secondary and primary currents without moving or changing connections For self contained meters connect the current probes to PROBE SET 1 Specifications for available probes can be found in Section 2 7 AUX DIGITAL This external port is normally used with meter testing pickups All pickups are terminated with the 9 pin connector It can also be used as a calibration pulse output Fan The fan is used to circulate cool air through the internal system during testing When auxiliary power is connected to a voltage source 100 530Vac the fan automatically powers on Air Vent The air vent is used to vent the heat from the internal system during testing DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENT IN ANY WAY In the 5300 and 7300 the fan operates at a fixed speed In all other models the fan is variable soeed The speed is controlled by the internal temperature If environmental conditions combined with the heat generated from the voltage and current drives exceeds the ability of the fan to maintain acceptable internal temperatures a warning is displayed If the temperature exceeds absolute maximum rating the system will automatically shut back operation The audible speak
95. lser Demand Period 15 Minutes Setup changes will apply to this test only Functionality RA Moves to next field CS Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes nm Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box I az Resets any changes made to default database values Rev 1 14 Page 96 of 184 Description This screen allows the user to perform a demand test using the customer s load This means that the PowerMaster will accumulate the power and accuracy of the meter under test over a set timed period defined by the demand interval Min max and average values are given over the entire test period The values above are populated using the settings in the Test Editor that is associated with the site installation These fields cannot be edited in this screen but must be edited in the Site Editor screen FAQ s How do change the Kt in this screen The Kt value is pulled from the site installation database The Kt on this screen is considered to be a read only field i e cannot be edited to protect the data integrity so the Kt value can only be changed in the Site Editor section 8 4 1 screen This is done by either selecting a meter in the meter database or overriding the Kt value located below the meter entry What selection do I use for Demand Interval This value can usually be found on the me
96. lt for a four cycle interval for example the cycles designated by the vertical cursors above and outputs the associated pulses starting approximately 10 ms later The pulses have a constant frequency of 1 2288 MHz The number of pulses in the burst is equal to the measured value for the previous four cycles divided by Kh Any fractional remainder is carried over to the next measurement period AE Acq Complete M Pos 36 505 CURSOR Y M t Interval Dall easurement Interva SOUNCE CH1 Delta 66 40ms 15 06Hz Cursar 1 76 60ms Cursor 2 10 40rmns CH2 5 00 Ey Mi 10 0ms CH2 2 20 12 Jan 09 14 36 d1 5r52kHz Using the PowerMaster Pulse Output Accurately To get the highest possible accuracy when using the PowerMaster pulse output the pulses should be counted for precisely an integral number of seconds This will insure that the number of pulses counted is accurate provided that the load is stable for at least four cycles prior to the beginning of counting and eight cycles prior to the end of counting Rev 1 14 Page 184 of 184
97. m Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details Toggles between Instantaneous Interval and Test Period see Section 8 for details Toggles between Sec V Sec l Sec V Pri I Pri V Pri I Neutrals if correct probes are detected Displays calculated values with CT and PT ratios enabled defined in the Site Editor page 2 Stops all active measurements for display enables F1 to manually save data Ce Closes vector diagram screen Rev 1 15 Page 73 of 184 Description The vector diagram is arguably the best tool for site analysis In one screen the PowerMaster displays the phase relationship between the current and voltages The PowerMaster considers this relationship to be the power pair where all power is calculated The amplitude of the voltage and current i e length of the displayed line is proportionate to the current and voltage readings In other words as the current increases the line will increase in length The phase angle is displayed to show the relationship in time by convention it is displayed in degrees according to the way the service transformers are wired In the USA Van or Vab is always displayed at the O line i e 3 o clock position In Canada service types typically plot Ean at 330 and Eab at 270 The user is allowed to change the power pair when primary probes are detected voltage and or current For secondary currents the vector displays SVan to s
98. ming a phantom load test If this selection is un checked it will ignore the correction Phantom Load Meter Testing This selection allows the user to adjust the meter warm up period before verification begins The minimum time period is 30 seconds and the maximum is 1 800 seconds Rev 1 14 Page 172 of 184 14 9 4 J User Preferences Custom Fields for Test Session UTS11 eel UTS21 UTS31 UTS41 UTS351 UTS61 UTS71 UTS81 UTS91 Scie MS EE gjalla gjaja a co oo on cn oo oo on Ww Co cn E ol hI UTS101 Next Page Functionality UTS12 UTS22 UTS32 UTS42 UTS52 UTS62 UTS72 UTS82 UTS92 UTS102 Fage 4 of 10 Moves to next field User Defined Fields for the Test Session UTS13 UTS23 UTS33 UTS43 UTSo3 UTS63 UTS73 UTS83 UTS93 UTS103 Moves to previous field Moves to the next important section of the screen Moves to the next set of user preferences Saves changes and exits Description These screens pages 4 5 allow the user to change the labels for custom fields in the PowerMaster The Custom Fields for Test Session are directly input into the MasterTestRecord table in the database They can be exported from the database but cannot be directly viewed from Meter Site Manager 2 Rev 1 14 Page 173 of 184 14 9 5 Load Box Labels J User Preferences Load Box Codes Description Full Load FLPF Full Load Power Factor u Light Load
99. n ACCOUNTNO MANUF SN a OL 123456 3214 5 23 E Configuration Recall Data O 123456 City KNOXVILLE b ss 1 123 FAKE ST State Prov TN y Zip 37932 Country USA y station GREENO2 Locator 1245463 User WCM User2 er Afr Model Atr Form T Comm ID 865 966 5856 IP Addr Press 1 or Enter at Main Press F3 to Edit the Site Make changes to information Menu for this site or any of the supporting data tables then press F6 Ready for Site Selection Rev 1 15 Page 45 of 184 7 3 How Do Delete A Site STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 37 Main Menu 1 Select Site Select Site A calibration Verification TED e TE 008 1 24 00 PM Delete Prompt s 0 HIGH SCHOOL 23456 3214 5 23 2008 1 24 00 E Configuration 142536 5 24 2008 2 13 00 PM a 237565 45389828GR5 5 11 2007 2 10 00 PM Recall Data Are you sure you want to delete the site with Site ID 101 123456 New Site Delete Site Press 1 or Enter at Main Press F4 to Delete the Site Confirm Delete by pressing F6 Menu 7 4 How Do I Create A New Site STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 P Main Menu 1 Select Site Site ID Billing Mult Acalibration Verification MANUF SN LAST TEST Service Type E 0 IGH SCHOOL 23456 3214 5 23 2008 1 24 00 PM Co nfig uration 0 GROCERY 5 24 2008 2113 00 PM Test Setup Default 1 y Pri Volts 1425
100. n the PowerMaster performs both a Probe Scan see Section 8 6 1 and allows the user to verify probe connections A key is displayed at the left of the screen and shows what probes are active and required for this test Color codes are also displayed A red B yellow C blue N gray Rev 1 14 Page 98 of 184 10 1 3 Customer Load Final Check 2 Customer Load Final Check Selected Site TEST Pre Test Status Check Checking for valid signals a Checking for meter pulses Meter Pulse Ready to Test Functionality Description When entering this screen the PowerMaster verifies all current and voltage signals are reasonable and allows the user to align the meter pulse pickup at this time When meter pulses are detected the signal for Checking for meter pulses displays green Each time a pulse is detected the Meter Pulse signal will light green and display Ready to Test At this time the user presses F6 to continue to the meter test When testing a solid state meter the meter may be required to be in test mode This normally is done by a toggle switch underneath the meter glass but in rare cases the user may be required to change the programming of the meter FAQ s Why am I not getting a pulse Verify the following Rev 1 14 Page 99 of 184 Meter is in test mode Pulse pickup is connected to AUX DIGITAL Ample load is present press to verify amp readin
101. nables the user to view and analyze data changes over an extended period of time Data Trending can help diagnose voltage imbalances peaks and swells harmonic content etc in real time The trending interval can be recorded either by time Time Interval or by meter pulses Meter Pulse Interval Time Interval When selected the user will set a time base in the text box to the right This time base can be from 1 to 255 seconds At the designated time base the data will be recorded and displayed if applicable in the data trend graph The lower the time base the more data is recorded Meter Pulse Interval When selected the data will be recorded and displayed if applicable when a meter pulse occurs This normally occurs when a full KW Hr revolution completes Meter Registration can be selected and displayed Total Time This designates the total time the data trend will run and collect data The minimum time to be selected is 00 00 01 and maximum time is 99 59 59 gt 4 days If Meter Pulse Interval is selected the test will end on the last pulse after total time is exhausted Event High Event Low For significant changes the user can use the Events criteria This allows the user to select how high or how low in percent a change can occur without alarm To set an event enter a value between 1 99 to set the peak Event High or valley Event Low of a data point change in time Once the data point change exceed
102. nents up to 16 kHz reactive power computed in the frequency domain once every four cycles Includes only the fundamental frequency component reactive power computed in the frequency domain once every four cycles Can include up to the 100 harmonic The maximum number of harmonics to include are user selectable A threshold as a percent of the fundamental can also be set to exclude harmonics with very low amplitudes reactive power computed in the time domain once per cycle Includes DC and all frequency components up to 16 kHz reactive power computed in the frequency domain once every four cycles Includes only the fundamental frequency component reactive power computed in the frequency domain once every four cycles Can include up to the 100 harmonic The maximum number of harmonics to include are user selectable A threshold as a percent of the fundamental can also be set to exclude harmonics with very low amplitudes Page 182 of 184 User Setup The system defaults to Active Power as the output mode The selection between Pa P1 and Pt is determined by the user setting on page 2 of the User Preferences menu The default Kh of the system is 10 micro units per pulse Hence the default output is 10 uWh per pulse The Kh can be changed on page 3 of the User Preferences dialog The range of possible Kh values is 5 micro units to 65535 micro units Using 10 micro units per pulse gives the same Kh as most commonl
103. nquished For example if a 15 minute demand period is selected the test performs for the next 15 minutes and displays values at each 5 minute interval 15 minutes 3 intervals Meter registration is also displayed at each interval Synchronize Test to Clock End to End Testing When using the Synchronize Test to Clock End to End Testing feature the first demand interval 5 min begins when the PowerMaster clock is at a minute mark that is divisible by 5 For example if the demand test starts at 11 03am the first interval will not start until 11 05am The next interval will start at 11 10am and so on This is used to precisely time the demand intervals for comparison to meter data acquisition systems With the GPS option the clock will be based on the precise GPS time base The GPS clock is currently the most accurate time clock in the world Synchronize To Meter If the user would like to compare accumulated results from the PowerMaster and the meter enter the Demand Test screen as normal To synchronize both the meter and the PowerMaster do the following press the RESET on the meter to reset all accumulated demand results and press the F1 Restart button then F6 Start Testing on the PowerMaster SIMULTANEOUSLY This will synchronize the results and accumulate power accordingly After the test is complete compare the Demand Interval results against the meter These results are the accumulated power during the demand pe
104. o a subdirectory on the storage device WARNING Do not remove the memory storage device while the backup procedure is in progress or while the device s write activity light if any flashes Doing so will interrupt the backup and may corrupt data Select the desired destination device and press CONTINUE when ready After free space is confirmed press F6 to begin backup DO NOT REMOVE USB FLASH DRIVE STEP 3 Selected Site NONE To Save a Database Snapshot Plug in an SD Memory Card or USB flash drive with plenty of free Copying Files Copy of the database will save to USB flash drive Page 160 of 184 14 5Install a System Upgrade Install Upgrade Selected Site DELETE The PowerMaster Analyzer Update Process Plug a USB flash drive containing a PowerMaster upgrade PMX file into the USB port then press the SCAN key to find the PMX file When the list of possible upgrade files appears use the arrow keys to select the one you wish to install then press the INSTALL key When the screen asks you to do so reset the PowerMaster Analyzer leaving the USB flash drive plugged in When the PowerMaster Analyzer reboots it will find the upgrade file and attempt to install the upgrade WARNING If you remove the USB flash drive before the upgrade process finishes you may have to plug it back in and reset again in order for for the process to complete Insert USB flash drive and press S
105. o previous field Checks all checkboxes lt CN S x m _ _ Rev 1 14 Page 171 of 184 Description This screen allows the user to set general settings in the PowerMaster Default Pulse Output Mode These options allow the user to customize the pulse output for the PowerMaster Energy selections are Wh VARh and VAh The user will enter the Kh value in measurements of uWh micro Watt hours per pulse Pause after each test for user acceptance This selection is used for Integrated Site Testing By default after each component test meter CT PT etc results are displayed the PowerMaster will wait for customer input This allows the user to retest or cancel the test altogether If this selection is unchecked the PowerMaster will verify the results meet the required specifications see Section 14 1 for Error Limits and move forward to the next test If the results do not meet the required specifications the PowerMaster will stop and wait for customer input Enable Audio Feedback 8 Language This selection allows the user to turn the audio off unchecked and on checked The volume can be increased or decreased for both the general audio and the meter pulse Language allows the user to select the language preference for text displayed Stabilize Load Box Phases If this selection is checked the PowerMaster will use a correction to accurately stabilize the phase angles when perfor
106. o the B phase drive lead yellow black 5 Connect the white RETURN cable to X1 of the secondary output of the CT white dot Terminate the other end to the B phase return lead yellow white STEPS 1 3 STEPS 4 5 READY E A Insert A DRIVE loop amp terminate Connect to secondary white dot Ready to Test Connections for Bar type CT s 1 From the multi pin current cable connect the female alligator clamp cable to DRIVE on the A phase current lead red black 2 Connect the DRIVE alligator clamp to the high side of the CT Rev 1 14 Page 129 of 184 3 From the multi pin current cable connect the other female alligator clamp cable to RETURN on the A phase current lead red white Connect the RETURN alligator clamp to the low side of the CT 5 Connect the yellow DRIVE cable to X2 of the secondary output of the CT Terminate the other end to the B phase drive lead yellow black 6 Connect the white RETURN cable to X1 of the secondary output of the CT white dot Terminate the other end to the B phase return lead yellow white STEPS 1 4 Clamp to high and low side Application Procedure STEP 1 P Main Menu 1 Select Site A calibration Verification E Configuration Recall Data Press 1 or Enter at Main Menu STEP 4 Select Site CUSTOMER ACCOUNT NO l MANUF SN HIGH SCHOOL 123456 3214 Press F6 to select the site Rev 1 14 STEPS 5 6 Connec
107. or PFt PFt ee t Note The a component is not included in numbers reported by the PowerMaster Normalization constants have been omitted for simplicity FUNDAMENTAL ONLY For Fundamental Only the PowerMaster uses a subset calculation from the Frequency Domain In this case harmonics are not included in the analysis Calculations l 2 V1 FDRMS RMS voltage for the fundamental Vi a 02 NTE ay Oy frequency only M FDRMS RMS current for the fundamental 1 12 I meee ga bz frequency only 2 P V i aa bb V 1 cos 6 P1 FD Active power for the fundamental only 1 FD Ol V v i a b a b V 1 sin 6 P Reactive power for the fundamental only 1t FD Apparent power computed as Irms times Vrms for the fundamental only Power Factor PF 1 PFli Rev 1 14 Page 170 of 184 v sie ai b a Eb 14 9 3 General Settings J User Preferences Default Pulse Output Mode m Test Mode Output Kh uiWh per Pulse General Settings Language English WIS y Pause after each test step for user acceptance Enable audio feedback System Frequency 60 Yector Diagram Placement Horizontal e General Yolume E Meter Beep Yolume 2 Stabilize Load Box Phases Phantom Load Testing Meter Warmup Time Seconds Ct Testing IEEE And User Defined Accuracy Parallelogram Fage 3 of 10 Functionality Moves to next field Moves t
108. owerMaster communicates with the user In computer technology the screen is the graphical user interface The screen displays messages menus selection lists and graphic illustrations The display is 8 4 in diameter It is a full color VGA video graphics array with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels It is a transflective display which means that the screen is readable in any lighting situation The display can be read in full darkness as well as full sunlight A thin piece of clear polycarbonate material is used to protect the screen and is mounted on top of the display 2 3 Connector Panel PROBE SET 1 PROBE SET 2 CURRENT VOLTAGE AUX DIG CURRENT This connector provides direct access to the current inputs of the measuring standard The standard current lead set has an eight foot lead terminated with three test switch probes duckbill for phases A B C These probes are meant to insert into the test switch of a CT Rev 1 15 Page 22 of 184 rated installation The three AC current inputs are rated at 20 amps 50 amp inputs available on models 7305 and 7335 each Optional current leads are available with other types of termination VOLTAGE This connector provides direct access to the voltage inputs of the measuring standard The standard voltage lead set has a eight foot lead terminated with four banana jacks and alligator clips for phases A B C N It also contains two separate leads for auxiliary power AUX
109. ox Functionality nm Moves cursor up and down to a menu selection Accepts and enters menu selection Description The screen allows the user to select the appropriate instrument transformer test Rev 1 14 Page 114 of 184 11 1CT Testing Customer Load CT Testing Selected Site 101 CT Test Setup Service Type Maximum Burden 2 0 Transformer Specs for Phase A Manufacturer General Electric Model TEC250 Accuracy Class Catalog Burden Class Serial No 14785 Nameplate Ratio 250 2 Rating Factor Functionality H Moves to next field Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes TA Y Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box E _ _ _A E _ Rev 1 14 Page 115 of 184 Description This screen allows the user to perform a current transformer CT test using the customer s load This test has several options to choose from 1 Burden Only Checks only the effect of additional burden resistive load on the CT secondary output current Error readings are based off of the burden class rating of the CT Ratio Only Checks only the CT ratio and angle as measured from the actual CT primary and secondary currents Burden Ratio Simultaneously checks the CT secondary current and ratio as additional burden is applied If practical Burden Ratio Testing is recommended since it provides r
110. plete Fourier analysis is performed The user has control over the maximum number of harmonics to be included in the analysis as well as the ability to set a threshold which can exclude harmonics whose amplitude is below the user set threshold see section 14 1 While time domain calculations of power quantities yield energy directly because they are integrals Fourier calculations deliver average rates over the time interval of the analysis According to Fourier s Theorem any periodic signal can be represented in the following manner V t a Cos n ot b Sin n ct n 1 Rev 1 14 Page 169 of 184 The PowerMaster calculates a b and for n 0 to 100 Given these parameters we can calculate any of the quantities of interest as follows Calculations Vt F DRMS RMS voltage computed using all 1 2 V m a E 8 harmonics which pass the user definable filter 1 re It F DRMS RMS current computed using all IL ma a i harmonics which pass the user definable filter Pt gt L Y Ay Gy BP Pt FD Active power computed by summing the r 7 vector dot products of each of the harmonics S VI cos n Ot gt Y xI X a b 4 b Qt FD Reactive power computed by summing ee ir ee the vector dot products of each of the harmonics INTA sin 1 ce St FD Apparent power computed by summing St HX az b Ya HD the Vrms times Irms for each harmonic Power Fact
111. reen can be paused for 10 more seconds After the 10 seconds are complete the analyzer will boot up to the main menu as normal This screen gives useful information about contact information from the manufacturer the current date and time and the installed version of firmware Rev 1 15 Page 38 of 184 5 Menu System 4 Main Menu Selected Site HOHE 1 RAS PJ Utilities E Recall Data All menus in the system operate in the same manner A menu entry may be selected by using Amawzm the and Y keys may be used to move up and down between items Pressing the key then causes the selected item to be executed Alternately pressing the numeric key of the label next to the menu item executes it immediately Rev 1 15 Page 39 of 184 6 Main Menu Pre Site Selection 4 Main Menu Selected Site HOHE 1 RAS PJ Utilities KJRecall Data Prior to selecting a site for testing from the database only a limited number of menu items are selectable These are 1 Select Site select a site for analysis or access the site manager database editor 2 Utilities view or edit user preferences other applications 3 Recall Data view previously saved data Rev 1 15 Page 40 of 184 6 1 1 Main Menu After Site Selection 4 Main Menu Selected Site DELETE ME 1 RAS PA Integrated Site Test E Meter Testing instrument Transformer Testing E Utilities 4 Recall Data Once a site is selected all system test capabilitie
112. ress F6 to stop measurements The user then has the option of saving the data F1 or restarting power consumption F6 For more detailed information on the pulse output see Rev 1 15 Page 78 of 184 8 4 Harmonics Analysis Harmonic Analysis Selected Site 4W Y 3 3C SOOOFO9 0 34 1 00 75W aSla oe 1 03 Total Harmonic Distortion aad O 30 THD I 0 107S bSIb 3 Voltage amp Current Harmonic 0 13 THD Y 11 Current Harmonic Only 0 24 THD I 0 17 THD Y a 7 Voltage Harmonic Only Measurement Live Test Sec Sec I Instantaneous 0 15 7S cSIc Functionality a Displays the data for each harmonic up to 100 per phase A Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details A a Toggles between Instantaneous Interval and Test Period see Section 8 for details Toggles between Sec V Sec I Sec V Pri l Pri V Pri I Neutrals if correct probes are detected GA Toggles between of the fundamental and amplitude volts and amps Stops all active measurements for display enables F1 to manually save data O ee Rev 1 15 Page 79 of 184 Description This screen allows the user to view the harmonics present in the measurement circuit For each phase both the voltage and current harmonics can be seen The current harmonics are shown as a bold red bar and the voltage harmonics are shown as a thinner black bar The THD Total Harmonic Distortion for both voltage and current
113. rify the accuracy This feature is not available for the Model 7300 Enter the Kh value of the shop standard into the field for Standard Kt The user can also select the desired energy test mode Whr VAhr VARhr Please note that selection of the desired energy test mode DOES NOT adjust the phase angle for the test point It simply corresponds to the PowerMaster s energy Rev 1 14 Page 155 of 184 algorithm The tests will be performed by either Timed or Pulse to Pulse Timed is an automated process that will stop at the time designated for each test point Pulse to Pulse is a manual operation using a Manual Pushbutton Switch Separate accessory to stop and start each individual test point Powermetrix recommends using the Timed option After the calibration verification is complete the load box will automatically shut down and the data is stored csv format in flash memory in the PowerMaster The data can be accessed through ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows 7 users by viewing the My Device Flash Powermaster directory WFG Test Setups The user can select many types of WFG Test Setups one at a time Default setups are included but the user can create their own for special calibration checks The setups are saved in a txt file created using Notepad using a specific format An example format can be seen below 1V 3C Short 120V 20AMax 120 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0
114. riod Rev 1 14 Page 104 of 184 10 1 4 2 Customer Load Trending Data Data Trending Graphs Y Trend I Trend 100 o 100 W Trend Next Page Functionality Moves to the next page to display VA VAR and PF trend graphs PREV Goes back to the test results Description This screen displays the data that is accumulated during the test period When performing customer load meter tests the customer s load is normally changing These graphs give the user a visual perspective of how much the load changed during the test If the graphs appear to be excessively changing the user may decide to do a retest when the load is more stable Also viewing these graphs gives the user the ability to troubleshoot problems that cannot be immediately seen For example if there is a loose connection at the test block for voltages the graph will display the peaks and valleys to show the intermittent connections during the meter test however minuscule in detail Rev 1 14 Page 105 of 184 10 2Phantom Load Setup 4 Phantom Load Setup Selected Site DELETE ME Setup Name I NSI 2 5 AMP FL PF LL Kt est Phase abel Mode voltage current PF leadflag Flow Pulses ime Rotation Harm 1 fai FL wh tine 25 ft tag ft 2 fal FLPF wh Line 25 os flag ft ABC J o a fall LL Wh line 25 FO E oy oo o dao A Functionality Enters drop down box and views stored Phantom Load Setups _ Views selections in drop down box
115. rvals or Energy Whr average of all intervals Harmonic Limits This option is displayed when Significant Harmonics is selected This narrows down the number of harmonics the user feels significant and wishes to save to the database Max to view This allows the user to select how many harmonics are displayed on the screen Min Threshold This option sets the minimum harmonic distortion percentage to be saved For example if the user sets the minimum to 1 all harmonics that are 0 9 and below will not be saved This prevents the user from saving too much unnecessary data to the database Rev 1 14 Page 167 of 184 14 9 2 Measurement Calculations J User Preferences Measurement Setup Selections here determine which definition for the quantity will be used for Meter Accuracy Tests Yoltage Current 1 Forms Computed in the frequency domain all harmonics included Ce Active Power W Pt Computed in the frequency domain all harmonics included i Reactive Power VARs Q Qt Computed in the frequency domain summation of n In CoOS en Apparent Power YA 5 S1pq Computed in the frequency domain SQRT P12 O12 y lv Power Factor PF PFt Computed in the frequency domain all harmonics included Pt St System Caclulations Vector Page 2 of 10 Next Page Fundamental FFT Based Functionality SS Moves to next field Moves to previous field zw Enters drop down box and view
116. s T Lo ir Yes General Electric 7454000001 104 25 0 25 Yes General Electric 245 6000011 364 0 25 Yes General Electric 7455500001 454 0 25 Yes General Electric 0 25 y Yes General Electric e 3 Yes General Electric Yes General Electric Yes General Electric Yes General Electric Yes General Electric Model MAXSYS 2510 Cat 3090294 li44 TAH TA Lo Accuracy Class IEA Voltage hov ly Current Class lo y Type TR El Dernand Period hs y Kt 1 8 Enabled Yes l Frequency eo y Functionality Moves cursor up and down for selecting a meter and for selecting options in the drop down boxes Ss Moves to next field ie Moves to previous field i Enters drop down box Saves changes and exits PREV Backs up to Meter Editor Section 7 5 Description This screen allows the user to either 1 make changes to an existing meter in the database or 2 create a new meter in the database Rev 1 15 Page 58 of 184 7 6 PT Editor PP PT Editor Showing Enabled PT Rev 1 15 Manufacturer Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron Itron The Durha The Dura The Durha The Durha The Durha The Durha The Durha The Durha The Curha Model TER Cat o 92357 101 g2357 201 g2357 241 92457 251 2557 401 92557 5011 92550 1001 92556 2001 92555 241 92558 2951 92350 4011 92355 501 92359 101 92599
117. s are selectable These are 1 Select Site select a site for analysis or access the site manager database editor 2 Integrated Site Test automated test procedure which takes the user step by step through a predefined test sequence 3 Meter Testing takes the user to the meter testing menu where various meter tests methods are available 4 Instrument Transformer Testing takes the user to the CT PT testing options 5 Utilities view or edit user preferences other applications 6 Recall Data view previously saved data Rev 1 15 Page 41 of 184 Rev 1 15 Page 42 of 184 7 Site Selection amp Editing Rev 1 15 Page 43 of 184 7 Site Selection and Editing Select Site Selected Site NONE Select Site CUSTOMER ACCOUNT NO MANUF SN LAST TEST HIGH SCHOOL 23456 321 5 23 2008 1 24 00 PM GROCERY 789147 132536 5 24 2008 2 13 00 PM Walmarta 137 237565 4538982BGR5 5 11 2007 2 10 00 PM Edit Site Delete Site Functionality Av Moves cursor up and down to a preferred site Creates a new site in the database see section 7 4 a Edits a pre existing site in the database see section 7 2 Deletes a pre existing site in the database see section 7 3 a Selects the site and goes to the Main Menu see section 7 1 Goes up one page available if sites exceed the first page PAGE Goes down one page available if sites exceed the first page DOWN PREV Returns to the Main Menu Rev 1 15 Page 44 of 184 Descr
118. s screen allows the user to view the tabular data for each CT Each data point is based on the next pertinent burden step For example if the user selects a max burden of 0 5Q for the Ratio Burden test the data will be presented up to that point All other cells will display N A to disclose that no test exists for that particular burden point Rev 1 14 Page 124 of 184 11 1 4 2 CT Testing Results Data Burden Only CT Testing Results Selected Site TEST 9 Change in Secondary Amps 0 08 0 19 2 02 4 09 0 000 0 394 6 393 11 905 0 000 Os 6 034 10 810 0 00101 0 2333 za 9 387 Functionality PREV Goes back to CT Burden Results see Section 11 1 4 Description This screen allows the user to view the tabular data for each CT Each data point percent change in secondary amps is based on the next pertinent burden step For example if the user selects a max burden of 0 50 for the Burden Only test the data will be presented up to that point All other cells will display N A to disclose that no test exists for that particular burden point The data presented is the percent change in secondary amps This means that as each burden step applies the PowerMaster will calculate the percent change from the last burden step Rev 1 14 Page 125 of 184 11 1 4 3 CT Demagetization ET Demagnetization Selected Site SWDELTA CT Demagetization Phase a Attempt 1 of 5 This Attempt Secondary Current Change 9 S
119. s test mode selections Ay Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box Moves to the next set of user preferences Moves to the next important section of the screen Changes all calculations using the time domain Changes all calculations using the fundamental only no harmonics Rev 1 14 Page 168 of 184 Changes all calculation using frequency default Saves changes and exits Description The following describes how the PowerMaster specifically calculates power according to the user s selections above TIME DOMAIN In Time Domain data is processed on a point by point basis and the results integrated over precisely one cycle of the incoming signal The quantities calculated are Calculations V TDRMS The processing properly accounts for the exact number of samples in a cycle including fractional data points I TDRMS Active Power Pa Calculation includes any DC component as well as all frequencies in the signal up to the cutoff frequency of 32 kHz Apparent Power Sa Calculation includes any DC component as well as all frequencies in the signal up to the cutoff frequency of 32 kHz Reactive Power Qa There is not a good formulation in the time domain for directly computing Q We have adopted the approach of computing it from the Power Triangle assumption Power Factor PFa FREQUENCY DOMAIN In Frequency Domain FFT Every 2048 data points a com
120. s the high or low event it is recorded with a time date stamp On the graph the beginning and end point of the event is displayed in a pink bar Display Signals The data trend function records 40 signals simultaneously but the user can only select up to 6 signals to display in the trend graph Color codes are used to help the user determine which signal is displayed on the trend graph during and after testing Storage Device Due to the possibility of a large amount of data to be recorded the user is required to have an external memory device available This can include a USB memory dongle oraSD memory card Once the memory device is installed in either the USB peripheral or the SD Device press F3 to scan Once recognized and memory size is determined the device is ready Rev 1 14 Page 139 of 184 12 1 Trending Results 2 Data Trend Selected Site 123456789 Data Trending Complete Data Saved Functionality Exits to Main Menu Description During the data trend data points will be displayed according to the time base The X axis is percent change in reference to the nominal start of reading The Y axis is the time base Rev 1 14 Page 140 of 184 12 2 Recalling Trend Results Data Trend Graphs Functionality Views list of events in development Narrows window of the gross data displays in bottom graph li a Widens window of the gross data Moves window left i Moves window right Resets any changes
121. sed for class 200 400 and 600 self contained meter testing or CT ratio testing Other current ranges available upon request 5 30 000A Max Voltage 600V 10 140 8016 Amp LiteWire These probes are normally used for used for CT ratio testing They can be used for high voltage gt 600V or low voltage lt 600V installations 1 2000A Max Voltage 150 000V CURRENT amp VOLTAGE DIRECT LEADS 10 340 0028 3 Phase Current Lead Set terminated with alligator clips This lead set is normally used for class 20 CT connected meters and CT testing 0 1 20A Voltage 277 VAC to ground CABLES amp ADAPTERS 10 340 0026 15 Foot Probe Extension Cable This cable is terminated with 8 pin connectors Multiple cables can be connected serially for longer lengths maximum length 45 feet Any type of probe can be used with this extension cable 10 340 0025 BNC to PowerMaster Probe Adapter Cable For connection to High Voltage Amp or Volt Litewire probe 75 700 2001 40 Fiber Optic Replacement Cable For High Voltage Amp and Volt Litewire Probes SPARE PARTS 22 100 1550 Hard Carrying Case for Accessories Rugged watertight case Can also be used as spare PowerMaster carry case EP10 320 3309 RS232 Cable Assy comm 75 800 4005 USB Cable 75 300 9001 Replacement clip for Flexible Current Probes 50 950 0001 White Alligator Clip Rev 1 15 Page 29 of 184 50 950 0002 Black Alligator Clip 50 950 0003 Red Alligator Clip 50 9
122. splayed Phase Difference tv SY y Metering Type ANSI e Phase 4 Color ped Phase B Color yellow TH Phase C Color las i ststi dri Page 10 of 10 Functionality Ro Moves to next field Moves to previous field NN Allows edits to be made for the active field Moves to the next important section of the screen A Moves to the next set of user preferences Saves changes and exits Description These selections allow display options for IEC meter support The user can also change the display colors for the current and voltage phases Rev 1 14 Page 176 of 184 15 Specifications Rev 1 14 Page 177 of 184 15 Specifications Overview AC Current Direct Channels 3 inputs O to 20A AC Voltage Channels 4 inputs at 10 to 600 Vrms AC Current Probe Channels Two sets of 3 probe inputs each for clamp on probes flexible probes Amp Litewire probes or combination System Power Active amp Reactive per IEEE1459 Auxiliary Power 100 to 530 VAC up to 500W depending on model System has internal battery charger AC Current Direct Channels Accuracy R1 0 08A to 0 2A 0 1 Phase Error lt 0 02 R2 0 2A to 20A 0 04 Phase Error lt 0 006 AC Voltage Channels 4 inputs 10 to 600 Vrms Accuracy R1 10 to 55 V 0 04 Phase Error lt 0 002 R2 55 to 600 V 0 02 Phase Error lt 0 002 AC Current Probe Channels Channels Two sets of 3 probe inputs each for clamp on probes flexi
123. stem LIM iia Rs 164 148 Edit Vest SeSSION NOS cancel bli 165 14 9 User PrelerenCes csi soca cde anes ceases tee eevee eee 166 14 9 1 Error Limits and Data Save Opt Sii ariel Bae 166 14 92 Measurement Calcula Sell e sea 168 149 3 Generals cunas tata tii bi 171 14 9 4 User Defined Fields for the Test Session oonncccconcnccononoconncononncnnnnnononononononaranonos 173 AS Load BOX LADOS a iiehi 174 14 9 6 User Defined Fields for the Site occcccconcnccocnnococonononononanonononononanenononenonnanennnnos 175 14937 Display PrelerencOs sunrise 176 15 Specification S secre cee dde sec speec ance seecessscecess veseuacccuncesssacncanecousuceccessesseccaneccaae 178 ADDENADE Tiana id 182 Rev 1 15 Page 5 of 184 Contacting Powermetrix General For general information regarding Powermetrix products and services contact one of the following representatives listed in the table below COMPANY TERRITORY CONTACT Brownstown Electric Supply IL IN KY OH Phone 800 742 8492 P O Box L Fax 812 358 2484 690 E State Road 250 Website www brownstown com Brownstown IN 47220 Carlson Sales Inc AK CA HI ID MT OR UT Phone 860 573 8203 9317 NE Hwy 99 Ste O WA Fax 360 573 8289 Vancouver WA 98665 Website www carlson sales com Electrical Resources Co Phone 517 586 9000 5872 Sterling Dr Fax 517 586 9009 Howell MI 48843 Website www elecres com Ensales Inc D C MD NC West PA SC Phone 919 9
124. ster Used for a standard pulse output input 10 340 0035 External Digital Cable STD OUT only Condensed version of 10 340 0031 where the measurement of the standard s energy pulse output are only required 10 340 0046 External Digital Cable STD OUT STD IN only Condensed version of 10 340 0031 where the measurement of the standard s energy pulse output or the PowerMaster s pulse input are only required 10 340 0033 Series 20A Current Test Cable Rev 1 15 Page 30 of 184 Secondary current measurement when performing series parallel testing for standards comparison 10 340 0045 AUX Power US AC plug to Safety Banana Plug Adapter Allows insertion of auxiliary power neutral and ground leads into a safe AC adapter Recommended for all lab applications CALIBRATION PACKAGES Pre paid discounted calibrations for five years from the last calibration date 10 165 5300 Two Year Annual Calibration Package 5300 10 165 5302 Two Year Annual Calibration Package 5302 SINGLE CALIBRATIONS 10 161 5300 Single Calibration 5300 10 161 5302 Single Calibration 5302 Rev 1 15 Page 31 of 184 Rev 1 15 Page 32 of 184 3 Graphical User Interface Rev 1 15 Page 33 of 184 3 Graphical User Interface Name of Active Site Name of Current Screen Drop Down Box Check Box Function Keys 3 1 Controls The PowerMaster human interface uses familiar Windows style controls The behavior of many of the controls have been enhan
125. ster battery should last between 1 2 years with heavy use 400 charge cycles The battery must be replaced at the factory and cannot be replaced by the user in the field Rev 1 15 Page 26 of 184 2 6 Standard Accessories The PowerMaster base unit comes with the following standard accessories Part Number te 340 0027 3 Phase Test Switch Current Direct Probes 10 340 0005 3 Phase Voltage Cable 10 340 0014 3 Phase Probe Adapter Cable 10 100 1036 36 Flexible Current Probe 10 340 0026 15 Extension Cable EP10 100 3327 IR Pulse Detector EP10 320 0433 CT Jumper Set 75 800 4005 USB Communication Cable 10 340 0045 Auxiliary Power AC Adapter North America 0 1 20A 600V Used for insertion into test switch 10 600V Terminated with banana jacks to allow user customization Used for all current and voltage probes 5 1000A Normally used as a CT probe Extension for any probe For interfacing to the pulse output of solid state meters Set of 4 For use when doing load box meter testing using duckbill probes not included for the 5300 Type B USB cable for communication to a computer For plugging the PowerMaster AUX power directly into a wall outlet ES 900 7301 Soft Accessory Case Rugged case to store accessories Meter Site Manager Software to be used on a PC or laptop Used for communicating with the PowerMaster a enn Printed manual for reference 2 7 Opt
126. t the current and verify the accuracy and proper operation in the field The A phase current will act as the primary current drive for the CT The B phase current will act as the secondary output for the CT C phase is not used For window type CT s the user can use the current cable extension to loop through the CT as many as four times This effectively multiplies the current driving through the transformer For example if the user desires an 80A test current the user will select a Drive Current of 20 and 4 Turns 4 20 804 PowerMaster Connections 1 Connect the multi pin current cable to CURRENT on the PowerMaster 2 Connect the standard 3 Phase Voltage Cable to VOLTAGE on the PowerMaster 3 Connect the green safety ground to a known earth ground 4 From the 3 Phase Voltage Cable connect t A red and N white to the A phase and Neutral potentials respectively Connect the AUX PWR and AUX NEU to a source between 100 530VAC Connect the 3 Phase Current Probe Adapter Cable to PROBE SET 1 Connect a primary probe ex 36 Flexible Current Probe to the red connector on the 3 Phase Current Probe Adapter Cable a Direct Connections to the CT The following instructions are for making connections to the CT directly i e bypassing the secondary connections at the meter STEP 1 STEP 3 Remove wires from X1 amp X2 Insert shorting bar Continued Rev 1 14 Page 133 of 184 STEP 4 STEP
127. t any time pressing the HOME key This allows the user to either select the appropriate test within the list or select Integrated Site Testing which incorporates all tests together in a step by step process Hot keys on the front panel are used as shortcuts to quickly view the vector diagram power meter waveforms and harmonics at any time during testing A dynamic HELP function was developed to not only direct the user to the appropriate section of the pre loaded user manual but it will also display to the user possible errors found concerning the test and appropriate actions that need to be taken With features designed to help the meter technician with their job this user interface is a tool for beginners to metering that normally was designated to seasoned technicians and engineers only Integrated Site Testing Using Integrated Site Test the user can easily test the entire site using a step by step process that eliminates mistakes and proves the installation is operating accurately Integrated Site Test allows the user to perform ALL of the tests that are built into the PowerMaster The user will have the option to customize each test for a particular site which can be associated to any site in the database These test setups can be created and customized as many as required Instrument Transformer Testing Some of the most powerful features of the PowerMaster are in the Instrument Transformer Testing section The PowerMaster has th
128. t as the primary current drive for the CT The B phase current will act as the secondary output for the CT C phase is not used This option cannot be used on a CT that is currently installed in a field application For window type CT s the user can use the current cable extension to loop through the CT as many as four times This effectively multiplies the current driving through the transformer For example if the user desires an 80A test current the user will select a Drive Current of 20 and 4 Turns 4 20 804 PowerMaster Connections 1 Connect the multi pin current cable to CURRENT on the PowerMaster 2 Connect the standard 3 Phase Voltage Cable to VOLTAGE on the PowerMaster 3 Connect the green safety ground to a known earth ground 4 From the 3 Phase Voltage Cable stack the A red and N white connections to AUX PWR and AUX NEU respectively Terminate the two ends with alligator clips 5 Connect the voltage leads to a source between 100 530VAC Connections for Window Donut type CT s 1 From the multi pin current cable connect the female female extension cable to DRIVE on the A phase drive lead red black 2 Insert the DRIVE end into the polarity side of the CT white dot Make as many loops as needed max 4 3 Terminate the other end of the DRIVE cable to the A phase return lead red white Connect the yellow DRIVE cable to X2 of the secondary output of the CT Terminate the other end t
129. t to secondary white dot Select Site CUSTOMER ACCOUNT NO HIGH SCHOOL 123456 Press F2 to Create a New Site STEP 5 7 Main Menu Selected Site TEST WCM select Site PB integrated Site Test Meter Testing Data Trending Transducer Testing Utilities Recall Data Press 4 at Main Menu Billing Mult Service Type y Test Setup Default 1 y Pri Volts Next Test 7 31 2003 y Enter required information and select CT Bench Top Test as service type then press F6 STEP 6 Transformer Testin g ECT Testing Customer Load ACT Boost Testing Load Box ECT Bench Top Testing Load Box GPT Testing Customer Load Press 3 Page 130 of 184 STEP 7 7 Set Up Bench Top CT Test Selected Site TEST WCM CT Bench Top Testing Drive Current 20 Max Burden 0 5 H Turns 3 H CT eerie a a eA Edit CT Enter selections press F6 STEP 10 Bench Top Ct Test Final Check Pre Test Status Check 2 Checking configuration Starting Load Box Checking for valid signals Ready to Test Load Box is ready press F6 Rev 1 14 Selected Site NONE STEP 8 Connect Probes for Bench Top CT Test Selected Site TEST WCM Please connect CT Probes then press CONTINUE to start the Bench Top CT Test Verify connections press F6 STEP 11 CT Testing Results Selected Site NONE Awaiting Test Press F6 to
130. ted Site 101 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V 3C TR NM Probes Correct Press Next to Continue Rescan Probes Functionality Verifies connected probes if a problem occurs vm Description When entering this screen the PowerMaster performs both a Probe Scan see Section 8 6 1 and allows the user to verify probe connections A key is displayed at the left of the screen and shows what probes are active and required for this test Color codes are also displayed A red B yellow C blue N gray lf the primary probe s are not connected at this point an error is displayed The signal next to the Primary Current fields Pla Plb Plc displays red To rescan the probe inputs press F1 If the probes are detected a green signal displays next to the primary probe fields A single primary probe Flexible current probe Amp Litewire or clamp on probe is required The user has the option to connect up to three 3 primary probes for three phase testing These probes will connect to the 3 Phase Probe Adapter Cable This cable is then connected to the PROBE SET 1 or PROBE SET 2 input on the front panel Rev 1 14 Page 118 of 184 11 1 2 CT Testing Results Complete for Burden Ratio CT Testing Results Selected Site TEST WCM Measured Ratio 99 84 FAIL Nameplate Ratio 100 5 Primary Amps 50 94 Ratio Error 96 0 16 Secondary Amps 2 531 Phase Error degrees 179 8449 Phase Error minutes 179 50
131. ter nameplate What is Synchronize Test to Clock End To End Testing This feature is normally used for Canadian customers The first demand interval 5 min will begin when the PowerMaster clock is at a minute mark that is divisible by 5 For example if the demand test starts at 11 03am the first interval will not start until 11 05am The next interval will start at 11 10am and so on This is used to precisely time the demand intervals for comparison to meter data acquisition systems With the GPS option the clock is based on the precise GPS time base The GPS clock is currently the most accurate time clock in the world What is the Internal Pulser option The Internal Pulser is used when the meter pulses from the meter cannot be used or accessed Using the internal clock in the analyzer it simulates a constant pulse count to synch the data acquisition No meter registration will be displayed when this option is selected Rev 1 14 Page 97 of 184 10 1 2 Customer Load Probe Setup 2 Customer Load Test Selected Site TEST 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V 3C TR Probes h e A e svan E A mpn EN A svbn AA O ee MO svn A e svn B sls S sib Se sic O o smn ran O Pvbn Oo vcr amp Pla O ro Doe Pin E li a Erradicar Probes Correct Press Next to Continue Rescan Probes Functionality Verifies connected probes if a problem occurs vm Description When entering this scree
132. tery see Section 2 5 Annual calibration at the Knoxville TN factory is required to maintain the validity and terms of this warranty Please call TEC Powermetrix Division at 865 966 5856 to obtain an RMA number and form prior to any return of equipment for service or recalibration Your PowerMaster unit will alarm you when it is time for a recalibration Please send your unit in at this time If an annual calibration is not maintained for over one 1 year from either the purchase date or the last calibration date within a maximum of two 2 years from purchase date the warranty is null and void To re enter the warranty period the customer must send the POWERMASTER in for calibration cost At this time the warranty period is valid for one 1 year from calibration date as long as the two 2 year time period has not exceeded the purchase date If a repair is required while the POWERMASTER is within two 2 years from purchase date but outside one 1 year of last calibration the customer has the option of paying for the repair cost or paying for the annual calibration cost to be re instated into the warranty period within a maximum of two 2 years from purchase date If the POWERMASTER is outside the purchase date of two 2 years the cost of the calibration and or repair service will be at the customer s expense Rev 1 15 Page 8 of 184 Safety Operation of the PowerMaster and the supplied accessories and adapters can present t
133. test switch 18 AWG wire for voltage and 12 AWG wire for current Hookup Instructions 1 10 11 From the external power supply connect the voltage output to the A phase potential on the test switch From the external power supply connect the voltage output return to the N phase potential on the test switch From the test switch connect the N phase potential to a Known earth ground From the test switch connect a jumper wire from A potential to B potential Connect another jumper wire from B potential to C potential This creates a parallel circuit for the voltage From the W hr Var hr standard connect the line voltage to the A phase potential on the test switch From the W hr Var hr standard connect the neutral voltage to the N phase potential on the test switch From the external power supply connect the current output to the bottom of the A phase current on the test switch From the external power supply connect the current output return to the current out of the W hr Var hr standard From the W hr Var hr standard connect the current in of the W hr Var hr standard to the C phase current return on the test switch From the test switch a connect a jumper wire from the top of the A phase current to the top of the A phase current return From the bottom of the A phase current return b connect a jumper wire to the bottom of B phase current From the top of B phase current c connect a jumper wire
134. to the top of B phase current return From the bottom of B phase current return d connect a jumper wire to the bottom of C phase current From the top of C phase current e connect a jumper wire to the top of C phase current return This creates a series circuit for the current From the PowerMaster connect the VOLTAGE leads to the voltage potentials on the test switch A red B yellow C blue N white Connect the green safety ground lead to the N phase potential on the test switch Rev 1 14 Page 152 of 184 12 From the PowerMaster insert the CURRENT leads into the current return phases on the test switch A red B yellow C blue 13 From the PowerMaster DIGITAL input connect the External Digital Cable STD IN to the pulse output on the W hr Var hr standard 14 From the PowerMaster connect the AUX PWR and AUX NEU to a voltage source between 100 530VAC to power the analyzer recommended 15 From the W hr Var hr standard use the AC adapter to connect the auxiliary power from the standard Procedure 1 2 Verify all connections according to the hookup instructions and wiring diagram Using the external power supply select the desired voltage current and power factor for the test This will be a series parallel load At the Calibration Check screen select the correct energy test mode Whr VARhr or VAhr and enter the desired time and Kh value of the standard When using a series parallel load t
135. tom Test Parameters Cancel Functionality SS Moves to next field eS Moves to previous field Cancels changes and goes back to the Utilities menu Saves changes and exits Description This screen allows the user to edit the initial comments made during the beginning of the test session The user can also add up to 15 custom fields to use for each test session These may include but are not limited to schematic number customer telephone etc To edit the names of these 15 fields see Section 15 8 4 Rev 1 14 Page 165 of 184 14 9 User Preferences 14 9 1 Error Limits and Data Save Options J User Preferences Error Limits Meter Test Error Limits CT Test Error Limits User Defined Accuracy y e X PT Test Error Limits 3 0 Specification Accuracy y Save Additional Data After Meter Tests YDemand Test Options Meter Trend Data Demand Test Five Minute Intervals Waveforms DemandTest View Demand Surm Significant Har monics Har monic Limits Max to View 20 Max to Save 20 Min Threshold 0 010 A Low Threshold Saves MORE Data Page 1 of 10 Functionality Ss Moves to next field ku Moves to previous field Enters drop down box and views test mode selections checks unchecks check boxes L Moves cursor up and down for selecting a test mode in the drop down box Moves to the next important section of the screen A Moves to the next set o
136. tric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric Landis Gyr TransData Inc 245000001 245500001 2455000001 2455000011 244200051 44200001 44200025 44100001 Foy e00005 A 200001 AAC 871000011 87100040 oy S400001 E FA S00001 fo 00006 fore 200001 i 72500001 OA SO0001 005000011 004000011 6040000011 809500001 805000011 005000011 E AE 104 J6 455 40 4 15 25 25 125 15 25 25 125 125 165 165 35 TR TR TR TR SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL SL Sk TR Moves cursor up and down for selecting a meter Disables the selected meter see Section 7 5 1 O 20 O O OD OD 320 OD 200 OD 320 OD a OD JD 20 29 25 Zia 2D 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 2 F cal 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 4 DI Gi 0 0 00 0 OI Cd DJ Shows all enabled and disabled meters in database default enabled only Creates a new meter see Section 7 5 1 Opens the selected meter to be edited see Section 7 5 1 Deletes the selected meter Selects the meter for the site and exits Rev 1 15 Page 57 of 184 7 5 1 Creating or Editing a Meter Meter Editor Showing Enabled Meter Selected Site HIGH SCHOOL Enabled Manufacturer Cat Form Type Clas
137. ue is pulled from the site installation database The Kt on this screen is considered to be a read only field i e cannot be edited to protect the data integrity so the Kt value can only be changed in the Site Editor section 8 4 1 screen This is done by either selecting a meter in the meter database or overriding the Kt value located below the meter entry What is the difference between Test Time and Test Revs Test Time is the amount of seconds the user defines for the test If the time exceeds before a pulse is expected the PowerMaster will wait until the last pulse is seen before completing Test Revs is the amount of pulses or revolutions the meter test will count before completing If both fields have values present the meter test will complete when either value comes first whether it is time or revs How many Revs does Powermetrix recommend to perform an accurate meter test If time permits 10 revs or more is ideal How do I perform a Var Hr meter test First make sure Test Mode is set to VARh Next verify the meter pulse pickup is aligned to view Var hr pulses and not Watt hr This may incorporate a meter programming change to do this Rev 1 14 Page 95 of 184 10 1 1 Customer Load Setup With Demand Test Customer Load Test Setup Selected Site TEST Service Type 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V 3C TR Test Setup Default 1 Test Mode Wh Kt Do Demand Test O Use Internal Pu
138. unctionality Toggles between Connection View and Meter View see Section 8 for details Toggles between Instantaneous Interval and Test Period see Section 8 for details Toggles between Sec V Sec I Sec V Pri l Pri V Pri I Neutrals if correct probes are detected Stops all active measurements for display enables F1 to manually save data Data to be saved includes waveforms power meter vector and harmonics Closes full analysis screen Description This screen gives the user an efficient display of the entire power measurement system The measurement parameters are labeled at the bottom left Rev 1 15 Page 83 of 184 8 6 Status Key Analyzer Status Active Site ID Customer Service Type Date Time Active Measurements Selected Site 4W Y 3 3C SOOOFO9 4W Y 3V 3C SODOFO9 TEC 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 3V 3C TR SODOFO9 SRY 8 31 2009 12 15 40 PM atter Power Status Charger Ready Auxiliary 40 Charging Auxiliary 12 Top Of Mode LCD Power Paused Analog Power Fault Digital Power Lo 100 Functionality Runs Probe Scan to detect all active probes that are connected see F1 Section 8 6 1 A a Displays internal voltages and temperatures A EN Displays all current PowerMaster software revisions Displays all configured options in the user s unit I Displays all engineering changes made in the history of the user s unit Displays all calibrations that have been performed in the histor
139. ups See Section 15 6 for more details Can change the setup being used Yes You can use the drop down box to view all stored Phantom Load Setups Creating new setups and or editing setups must be done in the Site Editor see Section 7 4 1 2 Rev 1 14 Page 107 of 184 10 2 1 Phantom Load Test Procedure Phantom Load Final Check Selected Site 4WIRE WYE TEST 5 5ct Pre Test Status Check ee Checking configuration y Starting Load Box y Checking for valid signals D Checking for meter pulses Meter Pulse Allowing Meter to Warm Up Functionality vm Description This screen starts the Phantom Load test procedure This process includes verifying the correct probes are connected the service type is correct and the jumpers are installed Next the load box will begin to generate current and voltage model dependent and allow time for the load to settle Next current and voltage readings are measured to verify everything is correct Lastly when meter pulses are detected the unit is ready to test When current is detected and error screen will display Correct the problem by installing the CT Jumpers then press Retry to attempt the test again The same applies if voltage is detected when generating a synthesized voltage This process is done to prevent damage to the PowerMaster unit and the meter installation CT Jumpers These are used to create a path for the synthesized current to flow The user will short
140. ves changes and exits Backs up to AMR Editor Section 7 8 Rev 1 15 Page 64 of 184 7 9 Site Editor FAQ s Where do find the information for the Meter CT PT and AMR These specifications that are entered in this screen are normally found on the product nameplate lf a manufacturer catalog is available this information may be found there as well In Type what does TR and SC stand for TR transformer rated SC self contained What is Kt The value Kt is the test pulse register In most situations the Kh value on the meter nameplate is the same as Kt What does Enabled mean Enabled means that the component will always show in the Editor drop down box Most utilities have a few manufacturers in their entire system Since this is true the user may not want to view ALL components that the PowerMaster holds in the database This is especially true if the utility has one or two components they presently use When you disable a component it will not show in the Editor s drop down box In short if the user uses a component Meter CT PT or AMR that is in the database make sure it is enabled All others should be disabled Rev 1 15 Page 65 of 184 Rev 1 15 Page 66 of 184 O Hot Keys Rev 1 15 Page 67 of 184 8 Hot Keys Hot keys are used as shortcuts to get to a specific screen in the PowerMaster The PowerMaster supports 6 hot keys accordingly
141. x Power is connected All amplitude errors are expressed as percent of measurement All phase errors are expressed in degrees at 60 Hz R1 Range 1 R2 Range 2 All accuracy specifications are over the Standard Operating Range 10 to 358 Performance over the Extended Operating Range 20 to 50 are reduced by 10ppm outside the Stand Operating Range Measurements made using the AC Current Direct and AC Voltage channels Rev 1 14 Page 180 of 184 16 Appendices Rev 1 14 Page 181 of 184 Appendix 1 Precision Pulse Output Description Introduction The PowerMaster incorporates a high accuracy pulse output which can be driven by any of the following quantities Active Power P Pa P1 Pt Reactive Power P Qa Q1 Qt Apparent Power P Sa S1 St Rev 1 14 active power computed in the time domain once per cycle Includes DC and all frequency components up to 16 kHz active power computed in the frequency domain once every four cycles Includes only the fundamental frequency component active power computed in the frequency domain once every four cycles Can include up to the 100 harmonic The maximum number of harmonics to include are user selectable A threshold as a percent of the fundamental can also be set to exclude harmonics with very low amplitudes reactive power computed in the time domain once per cycle Includes DC and all frequency compo
142. y available standards Pulse Generation Power quantities are defined over a single cycle of the measured cycle While instantaneous power may vary from positive to negative over a cycle the pulse output is designed to be proportional to the net power over a cycle To analyze the net power over a cycle we cannot Know the result until the cycle is completed W Acq Complete M Pos 20 00ms CURSOR Type Trace Description Source CH1 Delta Magenta Phase A 16 60ms 60 24Hz Yellow Zero Crossing Signal uei Blue Output Pulses 30 20m5 Cursor 2 21 60ms CH2 5 00WEy M 5 00rns CH2 2 20 12 Jan 09 14 33 41 535 kHz When operating in Time Domain measurement mode a power computation every cycle the PowerMaster computes the result for one cycle for example the cycle designated by the vertical cursors above and outputs the associated pulses starting approximately 5 ms later The pulses have a constant frequency of 1 2288 MHz The number of pulses in the burst is equal to the measured value for the previous cycle divided by Kh Any fractional remainder is carried over to the next cycle A Acg Complete M Pos 1 020 us CH3 Coupling Start of pulse burst B Limit 200MHz volts Diw po UU ae Probe Invert Ott CH2 S00VEy Mi S00ns CH2 22i 12 Jan 09 15 35 395 956Hz Rev 1 14 Page 183 of 184 When operating in Frequency Domain measurement mode a power computation every 4 cycles the PowerMaster computes the resu
143. y of the user s unit SS Closes status screen STATUS Page 84 of 184 Rev 1 15 Description This gives the user a quick verification of the analyzer s condition Different function keys are displayed to access further detail or perform a probe scan see Section 8 6 2 The Active Measurements show the user what currents and voltages are detected by the attached probes and lead sets The Battery display shows the user the current battery status based off the internal battery voltage reading Charger Ready When green the battery status is at or near 100 When red the AUX power is not connected to line voltage Charging When green the battery is actively charging Top Off Mode When green the battery is performing a trickle charge to maintain 100 When red the battery charge is shut down When red the battery is detected to have an error The Power Status displays that the active voltages from the internal components are within tolerance When red the component is not actively reading voltage and may require repair Contact Technical Support for more assistance Rev 1 15 Page 85 of 184 8 6 1 Software Revisions Analyzer Status Selected Site None Software Revisions Main Application 1 0 0 28 WindowCE BSP 2 2 0 1 091229 Database 1 12 Renderer 1 1 6 1 21 PowerMasterGlobalData 1 1 6 1 12 PowerMasterAPI 2 2 1 0 100820 FPGA 1 2 15 WFG Protocol 1 1 3 8 23 WFG Firmware 1 0

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