#61-830 Voltage Performance Monitor
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1. Maximum Start Threshold 110 Maximum Start Threshold 164 Duration Magnitude Event Cycles of nominal Event Cycles of nominal Swell 1 2 110 Swell 1 5 118 Swell 2 2 110 Swell 2 3 127 Swell 3 2 110 Swell 3 2 164 Minor 1 2 90 Minor 1 2 95 Minor 2 2 90 Minor 2 2 95 Major 1 360 90 Major 1 5 95 Major 2 360 90 Major 2 2 73 Major 3 360 90 Major 3 2 73 Major 4 360 90 Major 4 2 73 20 CBEMA 60hz IEEE 1159 Minimum Start Threshold 30 Minimum Start Threshold 90 Maximum Start Threshold 115 Maximum Start Threshold 110 Duration Magnitude Duration Magnitude Event Cycles of nominal Event Cycles of nominal IEEE Definition Swell 1 12 106 Swell 1 1 110 Instantaneous Swell Swell 2 12 106 Swell 2 30 110 Momentary Swell Swell 3 2 115 Swell 3 180 110 Temporary Swell Minor 1 2 90 Minor 1 1 90 Instantaneous Sag Minor 2 2 90 Minor 2 1 90 Major 1 120 87 Major 1 30 90 Momentary Sag Major 2 18 80 Major 2 180 90 Temporary Sag Major 3 6 60 Major 3 180 90 Major 4 2 30 Major 4 180 90 SEMI ZA South Africa Minimum Start Threshold 50 Minimum Start Threshold 40 Maximum Start Threshold 108 Maximum Start Threshold 110 Duration Magnitude Duration Magnitude Event Cycles of nominal Event Cycles of nominal Swell 1 2 108 Swell 1 2 110 Swell 2 2 108 Swell 2 2 110 Swell 3 2 108 Swell 3 2 110 Min2. and SETUP Review LOG is a chronological display of all logged events SETUP provides access to nominal volt age selection monitoring standards selection date and time editing and reset options In the example above 5 sag events occurred in addition to 2 swell events 4 impulse events and 12 THD events 44 events are stored in the unit and 95 battery life remains Highlight an event category and press ENTER to display a chronological log of those events Highlight LOG and press ENTER to display a 6 1 2 3 5 6 4 Monitoring Voltage Press the power button to turn the unit on Plug the unit into a live outlet The IDEAL logo will appear followed by a flashing lightning bolt for approximately 6 seconds This delay allows the user to confirm the nominal voltage programmed as well as prevent the unit from logging voltage events due to the initial connection to the circuit The nominal voltage selected is displayed above the lightning bolt The default nominal voltage is 120 The voltage displayed below the lightning bolt is the actual live voltage and will flash intermittently with the lightning bolt icon If the unit is unplugged while lightning bolt is still on no event will record Voltage Performance Monitor 1 Nominal Voltage Setting 2 Actual Voltage 3 Event Counter 4 Real Time Voltage 5 Real Time THD 6 Time Date Monitor Screen The monitor screen is displayed while the unit is plugged into AC power This screen
3. category highlighted press ENTER to bring up a chronologi cal log of voltage events in that category In the example above the SAG events that occurred are listed and sorted chrono logically Up and down arrows highlight each event The screen will refresh with the next four events when the down arrow is used to scroll past the oldest record The display loops back to the most current event when the last record is passed Left arrow returns to the review screen To easily return to the most current record use the left arrow to exit log and press the enter key to go back into the log Press the RIGHT ARROW key while an event is highlighted to display the Event Detail screen The event detail screen varies based on the type of event Sag Swell Detail For sags and swells the event detail screen shows magnitude and duration of the trigger above the magnitude and duration of the event Duration is displayed cycles The left arrow returns to the Event Log screen Impulse Detail Events over 450V will log as an impulse event The peak voltage of the event is dis played in kV the duration is displayed in microseconds Impulses as fast as 6 microseconds will be captured 10 ENTER Impulses Impulses are short duration voltage spikes of an extreme magnitude The VPM cap tures impulses automatically based on the peak value of the sine wave Short dura tion events over 450V peak will generally log as impulses The unit records the extr
4. displays real time monitoring information and the count of voltage events that have occurred The unit is always actively recording while this screen is dis played The top row displays the count of any events that have occurred since the unit has been cleared The second row displays the 4 voltage event categories monitored SAG Voltage Sag SWL Voltage Swell IMP Impulse THD Total Harmonic Distortion 5 1 3 4 2 5 6 Using the default thresholds a voltage sag of 68V for 2 5 Cycles is logged as fol lows The Event Detail screen displays the trigger surpassed the event magnitude and duration and the data and time of the event The magnitude displayed is the worst case magnitude over the duration of the event Voltage Sags Sags are sub classed into Minor and Major events Minor Sags are sub classed into Minor 1 and Minor 2 Major Sags are sub classed into Major 1 2 3 and 4 Pre loaded triggers increase in severity Major 3 gt Major 2 SAG Event On screen display Minor 1 MIN1 Minor 2 MIN2 Major 1 MAJ1 Major 2 MAJ2 Major 3 MAJ3 Major 4 MAJ4 Loss LOSS Voltage Swells Swells are classified into Swell 1 2 and 3 Swell 2 gt Swell 1 Swell Event On screen display Swell 1 SWL1 Swell 2 SWL2 Swell 3 SWL3 When 2 triggers are set to the same magnitude and duration the lower numbered event will log Used when resolution is not needed Example If Swell 1 trigger Swell 2 trigger then an
5. to YES Press ENTER to clear the log or press LEFT ARROW to return to the Reset Delete Events Menu without clearing the log Measurement Specifications General Memory Size 512 Events Storage Method FIFO Queue Overwrite of date time magnitude and durations Sampling Method Continuous 128 samples per cycle Alarm Type Graphical OLED display Certifications UL CE cUL Size 5 25 H X 3 W X 1 62 D 130mm x 75mm x 37mm Weight 8 oz 250g Nominal Voltage Settings 100 110 120 200 208 220 240 Battery 3 X AA IEC LR03 Battery Life No battery power is consumed while on AC power Battery Ride Through Approximately 10hrs at peak consumption Fuse 100 ma fast trip Non user replaceable Voltage Event Types Detected Swells Sags Dual Polarity Impulses Voltage Loss and THD Plug Configurations North South America United Kingdom Australia China Continental Europe AC Voltage True RMS 15V 265V Accuracy 1 Resolution 1V Swell Sag threshold User defined 15V 265V Magnitude Resolution 0 1V Duration resolution half cycle 16 Setting the Date Date Format In SETUP down arrow to highlight set date Press ENTER to change the date or format UP and DOWN ARROWS change the month Press RIGHT ARROW after to actuate the day and year PRESS RIGHT ARROW to hightlight the date format UP and DOWN ARROWS alternate format between MM DD YY and DD MM YY formats Press ENTER while the desired for mat is highlighted to change th
6. 0 85 Major 2 2 70 Major 2 50 40 Major 3 2 70 Major 3 50 40 Major 4 2 70 Major 4 50 40 ANSI EN5082 1 Residential Commercial Minimum Start Threshold 80 Minimum Start Threshold 40 Maximum Start Threshold 120 Maximum Start Threshold 110 Duration Magnitude Duration Magnitude Event Cycles of nominal Event Cycles of nominal Swell 1 60 105 Swell 1 2 110 Swell 2 30 106 Swell 2 2 110 Swell 3 1 120 Swell 3 2 110 Minor 1 60 95 Minor 1 2 90 Minor 2 30 87 Minor 2 2 90 Major 1 1 80 Major 1 6 70 Major 2 1 80 Major 2 2 40 Major 3 1 80 Major 3 5 40 Major 4 1 80 Major 4 5 40 18 Impulse Threshold 450 Peak voltage 50V Range Up to 4000V positive or negative Magnitude Resolution 1kV Width Detection 6 s at 450V threshold Duration resolution microseconds THD THD to 51st Harmonic Accuracy 1 Resolution 0 1 Frequency Range 45 65 Hz Accuracy 0 1 Resolution 0 1 Hz Safety Rating CAT III 300V Environmental Operating Temperature F 0 50 degrees C Max Humidity F 80 at 31 degrees C Maintenance Clean with damp cloth For technical support call 877 201 9005 Warranty Statement This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material or work manship for a two year period after purchase During this warranty period IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC will at its option replace or repair the defective unit subject to verifi
7. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNING statement identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death WARNINGS To avoid possible electric shock personal injury or death follow these guidelines Do not use if meter appears damaged Do not use meter if it operates abnormally as protection maybe impaired Do not use in wet weather Do not use around explosive gas dust or vapor Do not apply more than the rated voltage to the meter Do not use without the battery and the back case properly installed Do not attempt to repair this unit as it has no user serviceable parts Replace battery as soon as low battery indicator appears Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC pose a shock hazard so use caution 2 61 830 Safety This tester should only be used by a competent suitably trained person Do not use this tester in wet conditions Introduction The IDEAL Voltage Performance Monitor VPM monitors the branch circuit recording voltage events that affect equipment performance The VPM makes moni toring easy Through easy to navigate setup select pre loaded monitoring thresh olds based on recognized standards plug it into the outlet and watch the unit capture and log voltage events All the information needed is at the touch of your fingertips presented on a super bright OLED display No computer downloading is required Using the Voltage Performance Monitor is the easiest w
8. ay to know the reliability of your voltage Features Real time TRMS voltage frequency and harmonics monitoring Logs important Voltage Sags Swells and Impulses Measures THD and logs events over 3 line to neutral Selectable Thresholds based on the most accepted international standards defaults to ITIC Custom programmable event thresholds On screen review of data Impulse detection and immunity up to 4kV Invertible display when it is necessary to plug in upside down Saves up to 512 events World wide adapters included CAT III 300V Voltage Performance Monitor Instruction Manual 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Fax 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com 1 4 5 6 2 3 General Operation The menu interface is driven by the navigation buttons Up to 512 events are stored internally in the unit 4 AC adapters are supplied to enable use in most world wide outlets Insert appropriate adapter into the AC Adapter Input Jack to prepare to monitor VPM Callouts 1 Display Screen 2 Navigation Buttons 3 Power Button 4 Input Jack for AC Plug Adapters 5 Event Key Legend 6 Battery Compartment Adapter Guide 4 EU Europlug CEE7 16 2 Pins Class II United Kingdom Ireland Hong Kong US Class II Model NEMA 1 15P JIS AC Power Receptacle with 2 Prongs North America South America Japan Australian AS NZ 3112 2 Pins Class II China Australia Argen
9. ble to view available standards and their corresponding event triggers The default standard is the ITIC This standard is suitable for detect ing events that will affect most equipment on branch circuits To select another standard highlight Set Standard and press ENTER Press UP or DOWN ARROW to scroll through the other monitoring standards Press ENTER to change the monitoring standard Press the LEFT ARROW to escape out of the selection menu without changing the setting 12 THD Detail In the Review screen press ENTER when THD is highlighted to display the THD Log screen RIGHT ARROW to display THD Detail Live monitoring displays real time THD A THD event is logged only if the THD surpasses 3 0 during a monitoring period The unit logs the maximum THD for the monitoring period The THD measurement is extremely accurate taken every 4th cycle Press the Left Arrow to return to the Review Screen Log and Set Up screens Log Screen Press the DOWN ARROW in the Review Screen to highlight Log Press ENTER to display the chronological event log The Log Screen displays a cumulative record of all events starting with the most recent event recorded In addition to voltage events the unit logs RUN and LOSS events RUN events are markers for when the unit senses AC power Either when starting a monitoring cycle or when power returns after a loss A LOSS is the when power is lost To determine the duration of a power loss subtract the R
10. cation of the defect or malfunction This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse neglect accident unau thorized repair alteration or unreasonable use of the instrument Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of an IDEAL product including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the above The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages expenses or economic loss or for any claim or claims for such damage expenses or economic loss State laws vary so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 17 IEC 61000 2 4 Class I JN Japan Minimum Start Threshold 92 Minimum Start Threshold 50 Maximum Start Threshold 108 Maximum Start Threshold 107 Duration Magnitude Duration Magnitude Event Cycles of nominal Event Cycles of nominal Swell 1 2 108 Swell 1 10 107 Swell 2 2 108 Swell 2 10 107 Swell 3 2 108 Swell 3 10 107 Minor 1 2 92 Minor 1 2 95 Minor 2 2 92 Minor 2 2 95 Major 1 2 92 Major 1 25 80 Major 2 2 92 Major 2 10 50 Major 3 2 92 Major 3 10 50 Major 4 2 92 Major 4 10 50 IEC 61000 2 4 Class II MIL STD 704E Aircraft Minimum Start Threshold 90 Minimum Start Threshold 73
11. e way the date is displayed Clearing the Log and Events Before starting a new monitoring session the LOG count and stored events should be cleared From the Set Time Date menu RIGHT ARROW to display the Reset Delete events menu This menu gives 2 options Reset Log or Reset Events Reset Log The Reset Log option clears the count of cumulative events displayed on the Monitor Screen while retaining individual event records in each event category This is useful if the event records are needed for future reference but not for current monitoring Press ENTER with Reset Log highlighted to activate the count cell The unit defaults to NO UP or DOWN ARROW to change to YES Press ENTER to clear the log Press LEFT ARROW to escape to the Reset Delete Events menu without clearing the log The Log count in the Review screen will now reflect the count of events for the new monitoring period 15 Standards The VPM is pre programmed with 15 different monitoring standards and the ability to customize event triggers ITIC Default EN50160 Minimum Start Threshold 70 Minimum Start Threshold 40 Maximum Start Threshold 120 Maximum Start Threshold 120 Duration Magnitude Duration Magnitude Event Cycles of nominal Event Cycles of nominal Swell 1 30 110 Swell 1 10 120 Swell 2 1 120 Swell 2 10 120 Swell 3 1 120 Swell 3 10 120 Minor 1 600 90 Minor 1 2 90 Minor 2 30 80 Minor 2 2 90 Major 1 2 70 Major 1 1
12. eme magnitude of the impulse whether in the positive or negative direction and displays the absolute peak value Impulse Event On screen display Any impulse IMP Run Events A RUN event is recorded when the unit detects AC power This event occurs when the unit is plugged in or when power resumes after an outage Run event are dis played in the LOG menu only Event On screen display Start time RUN Loss Events A LOSS is recorded when the voltage drops below the operating range of the unit 15V A loss is recorded in both the SAG menu and the LOG menu To determine the duration of a loss event compare the time of the loss to the time of the corre sponding RUN in the LOG menu Both short term and long term interruptions will show up as a LOSS if voltage drops below 15V Event On screen display Voltage Loss LOSS Monitoring Standards 15 monitoring standards have been pre loaded into the VPM These settings are based on existing international voltage standards and are named for the standard duplicated For example the default ITIC threshold settings are based on the ITIC standard Magnitude and duration thresholds may vary from the actual standard do to the technical capabilities of the hardware or a revision in the standard The CUS TOM option is included for those instances when a specific monitoring standard is not appropriate or has been revised Refer to specifications for the triggers used to duplicate each of the standard
13. event logs as Swell 1 8 chronological log of all event types Before viewing event details it is important to understand event classifications and thresholds A note on battery life Due to the nature of voltage monitoring the unit does not have an auto power off option The VPM uses the power of the circuit when monitoring Check battery life prior to leaving unit for extended periods of time CONFIRM THE UNIT IS OFF PRIOR TO STORING Voltage Event Classifications Events are categorized into Sags SAG Swells SWL Impulses IMP Total Harmonic Distortion THD Loss LOSS and Start time RUN To make data easier to interpret the VPM sub classes events according to magnitude and duration Each classification has a trigger associated with it A trigger is comprised of a mag nitude threshold and a duration threshold There are 6 SAG triggers and 3 Swell triggers are available Monitoring standards are sets of pre loaded event triggers derived from international voltage standards 15 monitoring standards available along with a custom option to program unique triggers Example Only events beyond the set thresholds are logged All other voltage fluctuations are ignored 7 Unplug VPM and press any key to display REVIEW screen Press Enter to display Sag Event Log Press right arrow to display event Detail 1 Trigger surpassed 2 Event Magnitude and duration ENTER X 1 2 Menu Navigation With the voltage event
14. ithout making changes 14 Standard Detail In addition to the table of standards in the user s manual monitoring standard trig gers can also be reviewed in the SETUP menu Press the RIGHT ARROW when a monitoring standard is highlighted in the Set Standard menu Press the RIGHT ARROW to scroll through all 9 event triggers 6 sag 3 swell Scroll forward or backwards through the monitoring triggers to return to the Set Nominal Standard screen When 9 triggers are not defined for a specific monitoring standard multiple triggers will have the same threshold setting See note on next page Custom Standard To set customized triggers use the Custom monitoring option In the Set Standard menu select Custom Press ENTER to display trigger detail Highlight a trigger threshold and press ENTER Magnitude thresholds are expressed as a percentage of nominal voltage Duration thresholds are expressed in cycles Use UP or DOWN ARROW to change the threshold values for the active trigger Press ENTER to change the threshold or LEFT ARROW to escape the trigger detail without changing the setting The range for Sags can be set for 15 100 of nominal the range for swells can be set for 100 130 of the nominal voltage Duration settings range from 1 to 9999 cycles 13 Delete Events The Delete Events option clears the Log and all event records from memory Highlight Delete Event and press ENTER The unit defaults to NO UP or DOWN ARROW to change
15. or 1 600 90 Minor 1 2 90 Minor 2 30 80 Minor 2 2 90 Major 1 12 70 Major 1 150 80 Major 2 1 50 Major 2 30 40 Major 3 1 50 Major 3 30 40 Major 4 1 50 Major 4 30 40 19 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com
16. s Appropriate trigger settings vary by country indus try and application The ITIC setting captures most events that would have the potential of effecting equipment on 120V single phase circuits Use the CUSTOM option to match triggers to manufacturers specification when appropriate Triggers consists of a magnitude and duration threshold Magnitude is expressed as a per centage of nominal voltage Duration is expressed in cycles At 60Hz 1 cycle 16 7 milliseconds at 50Hz 1 cycle 20 milliseconds 9 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Setup options Setup Screen The SETUP menu accesses the nominal voltage monitoring standard time date and reset options Press ENTER while SETUP is highlighted to display the Set Nominal Set Standard screen Setting Nominal Voltage and Standard There are 8 nominal voltage selections available to cover a broad range of coun tries and applications The default voltage is 120V Highlight Set Nominal and press ENTER to highlight the current voltage setting Press Up Down arrow to scroll through nominal voltages available Nominal set tings are 100 110 120 200 208 220 230 and 240V Press ENTER to change the nominal voltage setting or for capturing only the voltage events Press LEFT ARROW to escape out of the selection menu without changing the setting Setting the Monitoring Standard Refer to the standards ta
17. tina EU Europlug CEE 7 16 2 Pins Class II Continental Europe Quick Start Confirm the appropriate nominal voltage monitoring standard time date and delete any stored events from the unit This is done in the SETUP menu accessed via the REVIEW screen The time and date must be set before the first use Screen Navigation Press the power button to turn the unit on and display the REVIEW Screen The review screen is the default screen when the unit is not connected to AC power Press the down arrow twice to highlight SETUP and press ENTER The unit ships from the factory with the nominal voltage set to 120 and the monitoring standard set to ITIC Nominal voltage options are 100 110 120 200 208 220 230 and 240V To change a setting highlight Set Nominal and press ENTER Scroll up or down through available options and press ENTER to select highlighted nominal voltage Press DOWN ARROW to change monitoring standard Press the RIGHT ARROW to view change time and date settings press the RIGHT arrow again to view log and event data If events are in memory highlight appropriate option and press ENTER UP ARROW to change default NO to YES and press ENTER to clear log or events Unit is now ready to start monitoring With the power on plug the VPM in the out let to be monitored A lightning bolt icon confirms detection of AC power 3 Scroll vertically through menus Count of events Chronological log of events Setup options Scroll hori
18. un event from the prior Loss event Press RIGHT ARROW to display the event detail Event outside of the operating range of the unit 15V may also record as a loss Losses are also logged in the SAG event log 11 ENTER A note on setting triggers There are 6 programmable sag triggers and 3 programmable swell triggers avail able In many cases that much resolution is not required Setting triggers to the same value hides the triggers not needed For example to capture swells over 120 of nominal voltage and longer than 2 cycles all 3 swell triggers would be set the same A 125 3 cycle voltage event would be recorded as a SWL1 Settings Trigger Magnitude Duration SWL1 120 2 Cycles SWL2 120 2 Cycles SWL3 120 2 Cycles Results Voltage Event Unit Display Magnitude Duration 115 65 Cycles NONE 125 3 Cycles SWL1 If 2 triggers are desired set the 2nd and 3rd triggers to the same value Setting The Time The time must be set before the first use From the Review Screen DOWN ARROW to SETUP and press ENTER to display the Set Nominal Standard RIGHT ARROW to display the Set Time Date screen Press ENTER while Set Time is highlighted to change the time UP and DOWN ARROWS change the hour Press RIGHT ARROW to activate the minute and second cells When all three changes are complete press ENTER to activate the change and return to the Set Time Date menu or press LEFT ARROW to return to the Set Time Date menu w
19. zontally through event detail options Count of individual events Count of total events Battery life remaining The third row displays real time TRMS voltage frequency and THD The fourth row displays the time and date Press the down arrow to invert the display when the unit needs to be plugged in upside down Press the right arrow to brighten the dis play The VPM display dims and enters a scrolling screen save mode when moni toring Pressing any button exits the screen saver mode and temporarily brightens the display Reviewing Events To review data unplug the unit from the circuit being monitored No data will be lost if the unit is unplugged before powering down Voltage frequency and THD will flash intermittently indicating the loss of AC power Press any key within 10 seconds to disregard the artificial loss event created by unplugging the unit If no key is pressed a LOSS event will be logged at the time it was unplugged Unplugging the unit displays the review screen Review Screen 1 Count of events by category 2 Event Review 3 LOG Review 4 Set up Review 5 Cumulative count of events 6 Battery Life Remaining includes RUN events The keypad is operational in the review screen Press the RIGHT ARROW to scroll through event categories SAG SWL IMP and THD The count of individual voltage events is displayed above each category Press the DOWN ARROW to scroll through menu options Event Review LOG Review
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