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1. The error is measured by synchronizing the voltage frequence with the circuit frequency only for measurements of voltages whose frequence is the same as the instrument power source frequency with the instrument supplied from the mains power supply Sensitivity Full Scale and accuracy of D C Voltage Nominal range Sensitivity Full Scale from 20 to F S VIP SYSTEM 3 VIP MK 3 0 2 F S 0 6 Rdg 0 3 F S 0 6 Rdg 0 2 F S 0 3 Rdg 10 3 F S 0 4 Rdg 0 2 F S 0 38 Adg 0 3 F S 0 4 Rdg 0 2 F S 0 3 Rdg 0 3 F S 0 4 Rdg Minimum measurable signal is 300 m V Input resistance min 4 MO Overload protection 720 Vrms or 1 2 kV peak Current measurements With direct input max 1 Vrms at full scale Sensitivity Full Scale and accuracy of AC Current Nominal angel Sensitivity Full Scale from 20 to F S VIP SYSTEM 3 VIP MK 3 0 2 F S 0 3 Rdg 0 3 F S 0 4 Rdg 0 2 F S 0 2 Rdg 0 3 F S 0 3 Rdg 0 2 F S 0 2 Rdg 0 3 F S 0 3 Rdg 0 2 F S 0 2 Rdg 0 3 F S 0 3 Bido gt Sensitivity Full Scale and accuracy of AC Current Nominal range Sensitivity Full Scale E from 20 to F S VIP SYSTEM 3 0 2 F 5 0 6 Adg 0 2 F S 0 9 Adg 0 3 F 5 0 4 Adg 0 2 F S 0 3 Aig O 9 F 5 0 4 Adg 0 2 F 5 0 3 Adg O 9 F S 0 4 Adg Minimum measurable signal is 500 uV 103 Input resistance min
2. ve Symbol comparison tabie Symbois used in Corresponding the formulas Instrument symbots V 1N V 2N V 3N V E V 12 V 23 V 31 Ay n Ay Ar A 1 A 2 A S A E Wy Vib VA We W 1 W 2 WA W E NYA VAn VAs V VA 1 VA 2 VA 3 VA E VAT VAT VAr VArel VAr2 VAr3 VAME SER 00862 CO8S CDBG COBE Ose COSeS cosp E 5 USE and MAINTENANCE 5 1 WARNINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS For correct use and maintenance the following should be observed 1 The instruments are designed to operate with mains power supply or for brief periods with the built in battery 2 The battery is automatically charged when the instrument is connected to the mains power supply It take about 48 hours to completely recharge For this the power switch should be on STANDBY 3 For the rapid battery recharging the FBC1 battery recharger should be used which completely recharges in less than 2 hours 4 The ON STANDBY switch does not interrupt the mains power supply but stops power supply to the low voltage circuits 5 When operating an battery power the writing BATT is displayed in negative under the writing ELCONTROL an all at the measurement pages tram pages 1 to 15 6 If switched to ON when there is no mains supply the following will appear on the display in this order a All of the different characters which can be displayed will fill the display screen then b TEST OK then c Memory Pack not present or Memory Pack present
3. 1 If one or more existing SETUP values are to be retained for the new monitoring phase move to the next value by pressing E 2 The SET UP data are stored in a file Supplied by a lithium battery with a life of 5 years 3 Access to the measurement pages can be obtained from any point in the SET UP procedure by pressing the corresponding function key This interrupts the SETUP operations at the point reached 66 3 2 LOCAL PRINTER 3 2 1 Printer Menu We have already examined the procedure for calling up on the display the pages with the data of the readings in progress and the sequence for passing from any measuring page to the main menu page The diagram below shows the passage from the main menu to the selection of the functions to be carried out and the parameters to be monitored MAIN Printer Options Reset UT LG I 3 2 PRINTER OPTIONS RESET print inter vals Plotter MEMORY PACK Ferced Beis 19 Presettings print Poraneters Programming Return to selection Parameters MAIN MENU Presettings selection Q SET UP MENU 2 Lang Change 4 Alarms 6 Peripherals SET UP PRESETTINGS BC UVB TLE presettings end return to MAIN MENU poo PERIPHERALS Serial line Remote pr Host conp CRS 232 state Alarm relay Return to MAIN MENL MEASURES From the main menu page press 1 for access to the printer menu which is used to choose between two types of print o
4. The RS232 format modification page will then appear See Fig 3 44 RS232 FORMAT LEH RT anal ea Ea I J Doto bits B 1 7 2 8 i Eae u LA Parity N i 3 No 4 Even 5 Odd 4 IB 6 LL lL JL Step bits 2 B 1 729 oo a ee IES roe A A A a elas The modificaton programming procedure requires the use of the numbered keys only For example 1 is pressed to set 7 data bits on the serial line while 3 sets Parity No on the serial line 7 then sets 2 Stop Bits on the serial line Senial line programming is now complete press the function key under MEASURE to leave the page 3 7 2 Procedure for use of remote printer Selection and pre setting procedure for the remote printer is as follows Locate the peripherals programming display page and press 1 for access to the serial line programming page Press 1 for access to the remote printer page See Fig 3 45 REMOTE PRINTER 1 K es 1 Timed print out meosure cholce sey ti JLi2 2 Remote printer programming d lt gt Presettings print out Tis Tl aa 4 Manuel print L A Gis Tann a Bi 48 BACKPAGE MEASURE E a ma KK LWA L met mb Pale SI A X Lela S ad 4 4 c o lle Fig 3 45 Two kinds of print out are available Timed print out Manual print out Selecting parameters for timed print out 88 The range of parameters available for selection is the same as for timed local printout the o
5. energy net VIP MK3 VIP SYSTEM3 USER MANUAL SECURITY e This instrument was manufactured and tested in conformity with IEC 348 the standards DIN 57411 Part 1 VDE 0411 Part 1 Protective Measures for the Electrical Measuring Instruments and left the factory in perfect technical safety conditions For the purpose of maintaining these conditions and to guarantee safe operation the user must adhere to the indications and warnings contained in the enclosed operating instructions e Before switching on the instrument it is necessary to verify that the operating voltage and line voltage set on the instrument coincide e t must be plugged into only a current tap with earth ground wire This protective action must not be eliminated by using an extension cord without a protection conductor e The electrical plug must be inserted before the measurement and command circuits are disconnected e Warning Any cut off of the protection conductor inside or outside the instrument or detachment of the protection conductor connection can cause the instrument to become dangerous No voluntary cut off is allowed e During the opening of the covers or the removal of pieces with the exception of the cases in which these operations are carried out manually live pieces can get skinned The connection points can also be live Before any compensation maintenance repair or replacement of pieces it must be detached from any power sources any tim
6. 0 2 Rdg Clamp meter error 0 2 F S 0 2 Rdg Clamp meter error 0 2 F S 0 2 Rdg Clamp meter error Minimum readable signal is 500 mA Input resistance 50 MQ Overload protection max 1200 A 4 6 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Number of columns 40 Characters Matrix 5x7 Print speed 1 line for second Paper 55g m pure cellulose smooth for data processing system Paper width 5 cm 105 Pager length 16 mt 52 5 ft Print types Manual automatic arid plotter see manual page 4 7 DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS Display LCD multiplexed with DUTY 1 64 BIAS 1 9 with SUPER TW type liquid Display structured in 256 pixel by 64 pixel divided into 8 lines of 40 characters Dimensions 140 x 40 mm Maximum acceptable limits logic power supply 5V 5 LCD power supply max 20V Operating temperature 0 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage temperature 20 60 C 4 F to 140 F Electro optical specifications At a temperature of O C 32 F the LCD supply voltage must be 14V and the response time becomes 800 mS with temperature 25 C 77 F the LCD power supply must be 13 2V and the response time becomes 250 mS with temperature 50 C 122 F the LCD supply voltage must be 12V At 25 C 77 C the display angle is equivalent to 55 35 4 20 longitudinal and 60 30 30 lateral Guaranteed operating life at 40 C 20 Relative Humidity RH 1000 hours 0 C 82 F 60 RH 200 hours Guaranteed
7. 3 35 For example 1 selects time intervall for alarm setting and calls up the page for selection of the type of parameter for which the alarm value is to be set See Fig 3 36 i Rre amres 173 z et CT i Las P PEEL ENS IC soj U JLL x 2 4 5 6 rdl e 1 k d l LI JLA Jw wk LB 2 ACKPAGE MEASUR lt L 4 L lt mE BACKPAGE MEASURE va var A nr P TR f P Poper Wa 7 N E 0 E L l L LES L Lac Cd Coe 81 If for example 1 is pressed again the average active power reading is selected for alarm monitoring The page offering the choice between three phase power and that of an individual phase appears see Fig 3 37 Fig 3 37 To continue the selection procedure indicate the maximum threshold value alongside the parameter procedure is as described for setting minimum or maximum thresholds in paragraph 3 5 1 Let us just remind ourselves of this final phase of the procedure which is prompted by the flashing arrow alongside the parameter to be selected or set First check that the unit of measurement kW at top right is correct This can be confirmed by pressing E or altered using the 1 st or 2nd function key beneath the display Then select the parameter and set the alarm value beside it Naturally alarm thresholds can also be set for other power measurements in the same time interval or in different intervals 3 6 RESET PROCEDURE This is a pro
8. A maximum of 4 tariff bands can be set during the day but the energy consumed during the period not covered by the tariff bands can be obtained by subtracting the band meter totals from those of the overall meters giving a fifth tariff band which may also consist of different periods distributed through the day 25 B C iN 2 3 222 6 17 251 222 6 Mlle 223 1 P B 273 6 U DR 7 7 U 0 26 5 U MP 222 6 U ih 222 3 751X 2 5 UE 26 8 AMi 2 9 17 77 48 222 6 17 27 5i 222 4 17 28 11 222 5 17 28 38 222 7 17 28 5i 223 3 7 2 ls 223 1 17 25 38 224 2 17 29 51 223 3 17 Sex Lie 224 2 BJ 223 2 17 38 5i 223 3 LP 3 224 8 13 23 24 1 EN ViN U 224 8 Alls 224 5 U GM 224 7 L Gay 24 2 LA IIs 223 8 L 9 Re 246 17 35 80 25 5 L DR 239 9 I BAe 2S 26 7 L SZ 222 6 LEE 222 5 17 Se 272 8 17 7 10 221 4 LP Y 222 8 L UE 222 2 U ZIR 222 5 17 38s Be 7 17 E 222 5 LYS 221 7 17 Fe 222 3 17 3 222 7 Iiki 221 3 17 4 Be 228 7 H TRT 11 46k 11 5 1 59 11 6k 13 1k LIR 12 6 12 4 13 08k 13 10k LIK SasskRSSSSEE RE Wet HLS 11 6 11 6 11 7 11 7 13 3 13 37 12 9k 12 66k 13 2 13 3k 13 3 12 98k 12 48k 11 8 11 6 TEEFEFEELEEEE 3 LELELEELEI Phase L 1 V 1 N voltage is in alarm state minimum and or maximum alarm lt 4 Parameters selected for print out V 1 N L 1 phase voltage W 2 Average three phase active power VA 2 Average three phase apparent power
9. Fig 3 22 The selection is made by pressing the key with the number and symbol corresponding to that of the parameter on the display The auxiliary parameter AUX can be selected only if the relative Black Box has been inserted in its compartment To select parameters marked E1 or E2 press E followed by the number key After the selection has been made the number identifying the type of parameter will appear in reverse This number will remain in reverse even if the instrument is switched off and the selection can be cancelled only on the page which indicates selected The display pages which follow allow us to choose between the and average values of the selected parameter and then to select phase 69 For example in Fig 3 19 if we press 3 the active powers page appears on the display prompting the operator to choose between the two alternatives see Fig 3 23 ar ACTIVE POWERS ir 30 LL 1 INSTANTANEOUS VALUES f EM 5 E a azi A lt Deap A AVERAGED VA Ce Fig 3 23 If 1 instantaneous active power is pressed again the phase selection page will appear on the display a Fig 3 24 4 is pressed to complete the selection procedure by indicating that printout of instantaneous three p ha se active power KW is required Once the selection has been made number 4 on the page shown in Fig 3 23 goes into reverse to indicate the operator s choice type
10. L1 Pag L2 13 L3 30 phase and total Time band 3 Phase kWh kVArh Cos Tad kWh Active energy consumption for each phase and total L1 Pag kVArh Reactive energy consumption for each phase and total L2 14 Cos Average power factor for each phase and total L3 Tag Average power factor correspondent for each L 3o phase and total Time band 4 21 2 2 INSTRUMENT PRINT OPTIONS The printer incorporated in the instrument provides print out of measured data in one of the following ways Manual print out of the data which appear on the display The operator obtains print out of the data indicated on the display as shown in fig 2 1 the tape also carries the date time and page number Overall print out requested by the operator by pressing twice the print function key of all the most recent measurements taken and stored by the instrument As shown in Fig 2 2 overall print out does not include average power and energy readings for the various time bands if the operator has not made the necessary presettings Timed local print Automatic print out of the measurements for 4 parameters selected by the operator Under this mode the instrument stores 24 measurements taken at a preset time interval and then prints them without further operator instructions The operator selects the 4 parameters for timed local print from among the 63 electrical parameters plus the auxiliary parameters This print mode is used
11. Parameters selected for print out WR HR Ri RL lt Print time and alarm time knal i fin Alaa Hn lt Three phase reactive power for PLOTTER Plotter 2 W E lt Sampling time 1 min Saplins Tine 61 Min Fig 2 12 DATA SELECTED FOR LOCAL PRINT OUT 2 13 PRINT OUT OF ALARM PRESETTING To activate the alarm print out function the parameters for monitoring must be selected and the minimum and maximum alarm thresholds set The alarm sensitivity or the time for which a parameter may remain above or below a threshold value before the alarm State is recorded on the printout must also be set chapter 3 will explain the selection and setting procedures As for the other selections and presettings these values can be printed out to allow the operator to check that the instrument is correctly programmed Fig 2 13 shows a print out with alarm presettings relative to 3 parameters this is interpreted as follows 1 st line Monitored parameter V 1N L 1 phase voltage Minimum alarm value 210 Volts Maximum alarm value 240 Volts 2nd line Monitored parameter Minimum alarm value W 2 three phase active power 50kW 3rd line Monitored parameter Three phase Cos Last line A arm sensitivity for all the above alarms ALARM PRESETS VIN nin 210 N Max L atn a 7 Se hex Cos nin 6 858 Max Insersitiveness Tine Sec Fig 2 13 ALARM SELECTIONS AND PRESETTINGS 2 14 USE OF THE VIP SYSTEMS3 WITH PERUIPHERALS The number of functions offered by t
12. a Delta Star interface is required this has to be capable of operating at phase to phase voltage of the application 53 MEDIUM VOLTAGE VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT CONNECTIONS For medium voltage measurements the voltage of the three phase system generally of 3 wire type must be obtained by means of two V T s voltage transformers with secondary winding at 100 V which are connected to the instrument as shown in Fig 3 8 1 ensuring that the voltage and current connections are made to the correct terminals Normally the common of the two V T S iS connected to earth ground meaning that the neutral cannot be connected to earth ground A Delta Star convertor of type DSC MT fig 3 8 2 is therefore required to create a false neutral N B The DSC MT convertor available as an accessory is designed far use with V T s only and can therefore withstand max 120 VAC Program the set up as explained in paragraph 3 1 7 selecting MEDIUM VOLTAGE and 3 W IRE and setting the V T primary winding voltage T L a P rs gt gt oO 6 0s eee Fig 3 8 1 Fig 3 8 2 In the case of V T with secondary value other than 100 V program a value corresponding to V Primary 100 V Secondary 54 CURRENT MEASUREMENT CONNECTIONS For medium voltage measurements C T s must be used these are connected to the instrument by means of an interface Normally one C T terminal is connected to earth ground in common with the others Fig
13. the thumbs push on the ridged area on the lid in the direction shown in the illustration Riga p l p R E z Fig 1 9 14 Fig 1 10 Changing the ink ribbon Open the printer compartment Press on the word PUSH and slide out the ribbon Fit the new ribbon pushing down slightly La a Fig 1 11 Changing paper roll Open the printer compartment Press on the word PUSH and slide out the ribbon Fit the paper as shown in Fig 1 12 pressing the PAPER pushbutton several times Replace the ribbon and check paper alignment Fig 1 12 Access to connectors for connection of voltage measuring cables and clamp meters Open the panel on the top part of the instrument procedure as for printer compartment This gives access to the connector panel as indicated in Fig 1 14 There are 4 single pole connectors for the voltage measuring connections marked as follows ICAU N E Fig 1 13 Fig 1 14 15 N for connection of neutral if any L 1 for connection of phase R L 2 for connection of phase S L 3 for connection of phase T There are also three three pale connectors far connection of the three clamp meters these are marked L 1 L2 and L3 respectively The right hand part of this section houses the compartments containing the connectors far the Memory pack and Black Boxes VIP SYSTEM 3 only 1 8 POWER SUPPLY ANO CONNECTION The instrument is suitable for use on a power supply mains of 200 240 V 50 60Hz 100
14. 3 9 1 Fig 3 9 2 Fig 3 9 1 Fig 3 9 2 When using INTN5 interfaces remember that there is no galvanic separation meaning that the insttument ground is connected straight to the circuit How ever it must be ensured that there are no extra voltages between earth ground and the instrument earth ground and in any case that no conditions which may lead to instrument damage in any way are present Otherwise an insulating transformer Fig 3 10 1 or the special SEPN5X3 Fig 3 10 2 available as an accessory must be used SR E AS 1 J LE eal 6 6 lexi 3 Fig 3 10 1 Fig 3 10 2 55 SINGLE PHASE MEASUREMENTS For measurements on single phase circuits use the inputs of instrument phase L 1 only current on connector L 1 and voltage between connectors L 1 and N as shown in Fig 3 11 The wires of the other phases must be connected together and to neutral to prevent false measurements caused by the inputs in open circuit condition z9 j KEUTA s i iis Fig 3 11 Program the set up as explained in paragraph 3 7 1 selecting 4 WIRE connection AC DC MEASUREMENTS When measuring on DC circuits or systems or those in AC with overlapping DC components such as inverters U PS rectifiers Hall effect clamps specially designed for this type of measurement must be used these are available as optional accessories Connection to the instrument is by means of an ADAPTA 1V 1V adaptor as shown in Fig
15. 42 01 50 0 M ES mA H HA5 GaS L M HMK 0976 1 ddi 0 8 5 62 25 49 9 408 6 395 9 0 0 9 8 H H SATSA 0 975 HR MAK 0 01 15 42 43 4 ASE 0 4 0 HA 16 0 R 3 MMK 0 05 I R R 0 00 15 43 02 0 1 05 5 AGRA H 16 0 16 1 10 13 8 5393 0 974 12 5 55 3k 0 00 ISa 9 9 05 5 2 8 0 1 H 15 9 76 0 8 50 253 9 0 975 12 32 B K 0 01 154341 49 9 05 W 05 NA n 5 LTH 859 70 1 01 H M R 0 00 15 44 00 n 053 OS RA 5 R 1 LMK 0 05 H K 5 0 1 00 15 44 20 49 9 058 m WR OSS 11H 4 08 H K I OM 15 44 39 49 9 0843 4 SA OO R H 1 SST ONE HK 5 38 0 80 15 44 58 49 9 AISE 94 ASLO RI n 1 11H 1 01 L 10 1 8 15 45 17 H 055 09 6 055 N nR 1 HM MR 0 0 H R 88 0 00 15 45 37 49 8 AA W 05 RA 4 4 1 0 HA0 1 05 ILIA MR Ow VIP SYS 3 A 001000 V 000600 Cos 1 00 T Integr 2 4W Low 07 05 88 Kr LH 13 H M M M Ae NA bai Wet HA LE 1S 45 56 H R W 04 R R H 11H 1 0 H D SS 1 09 15 46 15 04 IS dOS 0 SS H R H 1HB 1 0 HR H K 1 8 15 46 30 0 R ONE 04 R nR R 1 19 1 05 H MRI OA IRH ANSO H MAO IOO H B HA SS R 1 00 HM HR 0K 1 8 15 46 55 49 9 105 WH W H H H R M R 1 0 IR 1 0 1 8 15 47 59 49 9 ARTO L 6 TEO 80 H REG RJ 1 05 19 8 1 3 1 80 5 48 50 49 9 MERA H WE H H H 5 8 RR OSTE 100W 1 8 00 15 49 40 49 9 1 J 0 HA BH HA 1 8 R M 1 0 IAN deek 0 00 15 50 46 n W mJ 94 HBH HA SSE GAK 8 08 10 36 R K OW IRH 49 9 Oe 8 1 H 9 H 1 8 HK 1 05 H R 1 8 15 52 42 49 9 H HI H TH BHA HA R W R 8 0 105k R K 0 8 15 53 39 04 MAO H JMEO n EAO H 1 0 RMK 1 0 HMW R K 1 81 15 54 37 n H S m M H 84 HA 1 WR OSS IRR H K 0 00 15 55 35 49
16. 5203 322 6402 322 7630 322 8982 323 0427 323 1901 323 6605 324 1332 324 6106 Alarm states are indicated on the print out page as follows beside the symbol of the parameter set far alarm monitoring gt beside the reading when the parameter passes the threshold lt beside the reading when the parameter returns within the acceptable limits beside parameter measurements which remain beyond the alarm thresholds During alarms the print out interval is changed to the one set as alarm interval in the SET UP phase The timed print out mode also records and marks alarm states relating to any time intervals programmed If any programmed alarm threshold is passed a line of data is immediately printed During any hour alarm periods set by the operator the print out interval remains the same as the alarm print interval preset during the SET UP phase S witch offs The external printer also signals any instrument switch offs the tme when the interruption occurs is indicated at the end of the first heading line Power failures are not recorded E l f orint fter i itch off Date and time of last instrument switch off VIP SYS 3 A YXXXXNX V xxxxxx Cos 0 99 T integr xx 4W Low 14 03 88 00 30 20 14 03 88 V 12 Cos 1 VAri A 1 W 1 V 23 Cos 2 VAr2 Parameter symbol Date day month year 00 41 15 xxx xk XN CK SNNN XK xxx xk xxx xk KKK XK xxx xk xxx xk j _ Measurement value This symbol appears onl
17. 9 W m 380 9 H 8 3 SOS RMK 1 0 1 R I 1 0 15 56 33 49 9 SLO HR J82 H SO H L N W 8 0 R M R K 8 00 15 57 31 H 19 MOSO J85 H HA H 5 06 RW 1 0 Sak RMK 1 9 15 50 28 49 9 SBA m 1 H 5 9 MH 5 0 WAR 1 0 Soke 1 8 0 00 15 59 26 49 9 MI 369 3 W H B H 3 85 R K 1 06 10 0k R K 1 00 16 00 24 49 9 1 3689 I H GaS RH GdG uK ONE 1 8 R K Ow 16 01 22 49 9 1 86 379 7 H5 H nH HR HK 1 0 IK 0 38 1 8 Fig 2 14 37 VIP SYS 3 A 001000 V 000600 Cos 1 00 T Integr 2 07 05 88 17 16 58 17 17 54 17 18 12 17 18 31 17 18 51 17 19 10 17 19 29 17 19 48 17 20 08 17 20 27 17 20 46 17 21 06 17 21 25 17 21 44 17 22 03 17 22 07 17 22 14 17 22 21 17 23 18 17 24 16 VIP SYS 3 A 001000 V 000600 Cos 1 00 07 05 88 17 25 14 17 25 27 17 25 45 17 26 05 17 26 24 17 26 43 17 27 03 17 27 22 17 27 41 17 28 00 17 28 20 17 28 39 17 28 58 17 29 18 17 29 37 17 29 56 17 30 15 17 31 12 17 32 10 17 33 08 V 1N 227 3 242 7 246 8 246 7 246 6 246 6 246 9 246 7 247 9 248 1 247 0 246 9 247 9 249 4 236 8 222 7 209 2 228 4 228 9 213 4 aA VYA fF N N FH N HP R d bR N OY V 1N 213 0 203 3 193 5 193 7 194 1 194 1 193 4 193 5 193 5 193 3 193 4 193 4 193 6 193 8 193 7 216 9 216 8 217 6 217 9 217 7 A H eH HP HR RP eH HHH MN hR OY Fig 2 15 V 2N 214 5 228 7 233 2 233 0 233 1 232 9 232 9 233 0 233 9 234 4 233 1 233 6 234 0 235 2 222 8 210 4 197 4 215 5 216 1 201 3 V 2N 201 1 191 0 182 6 182 9 183 3
18. A number of operational presettings must be made before the instrument can be used to make measurements and print out the relative data These are quite often settings which do not require modification the operator can therefore print all the preset values stored in the insttument and assess which data and conditions can be retained and which require alteration Alongside the presetting values other settings and programming are required These can also be printed out to allow the operator to check them through When presetting print out is requested the printer supplies a data print out containing the set up values and those for all the presettings made Fig 2 11 shows a printout with all the SET UP presettings EHP A Comection 4 wire connection Low alan v v B Voltage and current full scale ae LR I tie 2 Rin Integration time o n D r 4 Print time 1min ter Anh Ble p Alarm time will be 20 Sec Lamare Italian Be 128 K MEMORY PACK inserted Memory Bek 128 Serial line preset for printer pope i Serial line speed and format bla H ainis _______ Relay tactivated by min current bla H Rain Relay 2 activated by max av power Fig 2 11 SET UP PRESETTINGS PRINT OUT SETUP PRESETTINGS Measuring connections 3 wires 4 wires System voltage Low Voltage Medium Voltage Current full scale to be set only if a C T other than the clamp meter provided is used Voltage full scale to
19. OTHER THAN STANDARD If using a C T current transformer or measuring clamps other than the clamp metres provided the speciallINTA 1 or INTA 5 interfaces available as Optional accessories must be used 1 Connect the C T secondary winding to the INTA 5 or INTA 1 interface fig 3 6 1 2 Eliminate the short circuit on the C T Fig 3 6 2 3 Connect the interface to the instrument always ensuring that voltage and current inputs correspond Fig 3 6 3 a 4 4 4 x m tep o tt 9 t x 0 L L L L ir Z T YT L L LE L Y gt Y T f bee Fig 3 6 1 Fig 3 6 2 Fig 3 6 3 IMPORTANT Follow the connection sequences indicated carefully other wise the instrument may be seriously damaged 52 a 1 LA SS Sa SoS Fig 3 7 1 Figure 3 7 1 shows two examples of connections with C T or clamp meter other than those supplied as standard Program the set up as indicated in paragraph 3 1 7 selecting 4 WIRE or 3 WIRE as appropriate and program the C T primary winding value SPECIAL CONNECTIONS Not usual Sahih Fig 3 7 2 Fig 3 7 3 Figure 3 7 2 shows an example of a 3 wire standard connection with transformer having star connected secondary winding with central connector earthed grounded When using transformers with delta connected secondary winding Fig 3 7 3 and thus without earthed grounded central connector no neutral or with potential differences between the earth grounds
20. RESET Access to RESET page from survey programming page FORWARD Access to next measuring survey DISPLAY Selects display illumination adjustment page BEEP OFF Halts acoustic hot spot tracer signal 12 1 6 KIT SUPPUED WITH INSTRUMENT The kit of equipment supplied with the VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 is all contained in a sturdy case with foam inner lining for added protection Fig 1 3 below shows the complete contents of the case and the location of the various accessories Fig 1 3 POWER SUPPLY MAINS CABLE Instrument feed cable VOLTAGE CABLES 4 cables with double insulation for voltage measuring connections CLAMP METER 3 clamp meters with range 0 1000 Amps BELT Instrument carrying strap INK RIBBON Spare ink ribbon for printer PAPER ROLL 2 spare rolls of paper for printer FUSES 2 spare fuses Spaces to house 3 MEMORY PACKS and 3 BLACK BOXES are also provided 13 1 7 HANDLING THE INSTRUMENT Adjustable handle Used for lifting the instrument Also acts as an adjustable rest for the instrument on the working surface The handle can be adjusted through 3200 from the rest position on a series of catches Fig 1 4 Fig 1 5 Carrying strap connecting hooks Used when the instrument is to be carried on the carrying strap The hooks are connected to special slots on the instrument s handle Fig 1 7 Fig 1 6 Access to printer By opening the pane on the top of the instrument Using
21. by the instrument As shown in Fig 2 6 the tape also shows the date the parameter monitored in the graph the hour when the readings were taken the values of the 24 measurements in numbers and the preset zero and full scale values If the parameter shown in the plotter graph has also passed one of the alarm thresholds the data print out also indicates the alarm value When interpreting plotter graphs remember that the insttument may give negative measurements for some electrical parameters kW indicates active power supplied to the circuit Co indicates leading power factor etc These parameters may be represented in a plotter graph as shown in Fig 2 8 which shows the reactive power of a Capacitor bank This is first too low KV Ar and is then in excess of the load circuit requirement KV Ar in Succeeding periods It should also be remembered that the forced print procedure already de scribed in the timed print section can be used to obtain immediate print out of a partial plotter graph see Fig 2 7 The forced print procedure can also be used to synchronise the two plotter functions which are generally programmed at different times and thus start at different tmes This also occurs when the instrument is switched on since the forced print procedure is carried out automatically 2 7 ALARM SIGNALLING The instrument is able to indicate by print out whether a parameter has exceeded a maximum threshold preset by the o
22. computer specifications see paragraph 3 7 1 3 7 4 Use of alarm relay Two parameters can be selected from those for which maximum or minimum alarms have been set to activate two relays which remain activated throughout the duration of the alarm Contacts rated at 48v 0 5A 10W Procedure is as follows Check that the parameters and the alarm values which are required to activate the relays have been selected and set in the alarms menu procedure If not set them immediately Return to the main menu and press 6 for access to the peripherals menu Press 2 to select the alarm relay function 90 The page offering the choice between relay 1 and relay 2 will appear see Fig 3 47 ALARM R A 1 Rel Rela BACKPA MEA IRE Paper A A TA A Fig 3 47 After selecting the relay required the page shown in Fig 3 48 offering the choice between minimum and maximum alarms will appear The type of parameter must now be selected a display page showing 9 parameters as in the alarm print out procedure will appear for this purpose see Fig 3 49 me eee T 2 a MINIMUM ALARMS RELAY 1 esol U 2 L Y np 2 Volt 3 Watt f 4 L one ey ire Lis J r9 f i z N A N E S 0 SI E Ssu S C amp 4 Fig 3 49 4 VA y a a CH b Selection is made as in timed print out except that the final selection is made by depressing the number
23. computers The program allows call up of measurement data remote programming transfer of MEMORY PACK data VIP SYSTEM 3 only and management of the data archive The data can also be processed for special applications using standard programs such as LOTUS FRAMEWORK EXCEL DBASE etc Further details are available in the specific documentation on this subject LO O 0 G C 41 2 16 MODEM CONNECTION FOR REMOTE MONITORING The instrument can be connected to the telephone lines public or internal circuits using the Modem system to allow remote reading of the data obtained Connection by means of a dedicated telephone line can be considered as similar to a direct RS232 serial connection except for the control signals typical of control of a Modem line but requires a fixed line 24 hours a day Connection by means of a public or switched line requires a simple telephone line to which the Modem can be connected In this case apart from the Modem connection costs the user pays only for the time in which the connection is active With the latter type of connection the difference between the VIP MK3 and the VIP SYSTEM 3 becomes very clear With the VIP MK3 the user can only transfer current measurements and counter values while with the VIP SYSTEM 3 and the MEMORY PACK the operator can store an entire day s data and transfer them during the night when telephone costs are lower Fig 2 18 Fig 2 19 2 17 USE OF THE MEMORY PACK FO
24. current A 2 L3 phase current A 3 Three phase active energy consumption kKWh 2 The print out also indicates the instrument presettings relating to the remote printer connected REMOTE PRINTER SELECTIONS IN UA UM RI e H Wri Horna oi Mp Alan 8 fin WO of characters Is conf RH Decompression sewence l8 WO of characters sa conf 132 Compression sequence 15 Fig 2 16 PRINT OUT SHOWING REMOTE PRINTER SELECTIONS AND PRESETTINGS 2 15 USE OF INSTRUMENT WITH HOST COMPUTER The operating options which can be obtained by combining the VIP SYS 3 MK 3 with a host computer offer extremely interesting possibilities All measurements taken and processed by the instrument can be stored in the host computer and can also be transfered to and stored on magnetic discs The instrument is connected to the host computer as to the remote printer by means of an RS232 serial line A special transmission protocol inside the instrument allows most operational functions to be transmitted to the computer For further information regarding this protocol contact the ELCONTROL offices to request the technical manual The only differences between the operational possibilities obtainable with the host computer with the VIP SYSTEM 3 and the VIP MK3 concem the MEMORY PACK and the BLACK BOXES which are not available on the VIP MK3 ELCONTROL are able to supply programs to allow the instrument to be connected to IBM or compatible personal
25. integration time 15 If the operator requires different settings the default settings must be modified using the procedure described in the next paragraph 59 3 1 7 Initial presetting procedures The initial instrument setting procedures are activated by following the instru ctions contained in the display page which carries the main menu The last line of each display page shows the functions of the function keys below at that moment For example on page 1 see Fig 3 18 if the function key under MENU 4th from the left is pressed the main menu appears on the display The setting and selection pages are then called up using a system simplified by the use of operator prompts Fig 3 18 The procedure is as follows The O key on the keyboard is pressed for access to the SET UP display page Key 1 on the keyboard is pressed for the display page for selection of the type of circuit connection required see Fig 3 19 The choice is between a star connection 4 wire three phase systems and delta connection 3 wire three phase systems Fig 3 19 For measurement on a single phase system a star connection should be selected Press 1 for 4 wire connection Press 2 for 3 wire connection 60 N B The presence of a number in reverse white digit on black background indicates a previous connection type setting If this selection is to be confirmed press the number indicated again to pass to the next page If a d
26. kVA Average apparent power kVA of each phase three phase kVA Instantaneous reactive power kVAr of each phase three phase kVAr Average reactive power kVAr of each phase three phase kVAr Instantaneous distortion Distortions for 3 phases and three phase distortion Average distortion Distortions for 3 phases and three phase distortion Frequency Auxiliary parameters The operator is informed that a parameter has passed a threshold value by an Immediate alarm print The insttument first prints the hour when the threshold was passed followed by the hour when the parameter came back within the limit values together with print out of the maximum measurement or minimum if a minimum threshold is passed during the period in which the parameter was beyond the threshold To activate this function the operator selects the parameters to be monitored and presets the maximum and minimum alarm measurements The print out shown in Fig 2 9 refers to alarms for three phase active power kW for phase L 1 voltage V 1 N and the three phase power factor Cosg Three phase active power is in alarm at values of gt 50 kW for phase L 1 voltage the maximum threshold is 240 Volts and the minimum 210 Volts while the three phase Cos minimum alarm threshold is 0 85 lt kw gt power passes max alarm threshold lt L 1 phase voltage is gt 240 V it therefore enters WE my Se N R HR alarm state Wp 2087 2 2 2529 HB lt During the ala
27. of parameter selected will also be indicated by a reverse on the previous pages These numbers will continue to appear in reverse even with the instrument switched off and the parameters selected remain the same when the instrument is switched on again they remain unchanged until cancelled If the reverse on number 4 of the last display page is removed using key C this simultaneously cancels the active power selections in all the preceding pages At this point to select other kinds of parameter for pri 1t out up to 4 may be chosen return to measuring page 1 by pressing the function key under MEASURE pushbutton and then press MENU to return to the main menu Access to the preceding selection pages can be obtained by pressing the function key under BACKPAGE the appropriate number of times 70 The procedure for obtaining in bar graph form of data for two parameters selected by the operator is as follows Locate the printer menu and press 2 for access to the plotter measurements page which is the starting point for the setting and selection procedures which follow see Fig 3 25 Fig 3 25 The plotter must first be programmed by pressing 3 for access to the following page Fig 3 26 The programming keyboard is used to set the sampling time between 1 and 99 min with the usual procedure Cancel any existing instructions using key C Use the keyboard to
28. point with higher temperature the instrument provides a BEEP Signal in addition to the display reading See Fig 2 21 Precision checking of temperature in points of the plant or the equipment of special interest Fig 2 21 For this function the pyrometer is first positioned ata distance of 20 25 cm depending on the size of the body for monitoring The pyrometer must then be regulated as appropriate for the type of material and the surface area of the heat producing body 2 20 LEAKAGE CURRENT The leakage current measurement Shown on the display and in print out with the symbol LMA permits clear identification of any points where the insulation is no longer efficient because of deterioration or contamination of the insulating material This is an auxiliary function of the VIP SYSTEM 3 requiring a suitably pro grammed Black box and the special leakage toroid which must be connected to the instrument as shown in the fig 2 21 the toroid cable is connected to the AUX connector on the rear of the instrument while the Black box is fitted in the compartment provided In the VIP MK3 the program for leakage current monitoring is resident in the instrument and the toroid is simply connected to the AUX connector by means of the special interface 47 The VIP SVSTEM 3 MK 3 can provide LMA monitoring in all the following modes Display indication page 16 Manual print out page or overall Timed local printout Plotter
29. print out Alarm state print out Using a remote printer With survey With activation of alarm relays Fig 2 22 Fig 2 22 The toroid is connected at the point of the plant to be monitored so that all the phase wires plus neutral pass through it 3 USE OF THE VIP SVSTEM 3 and MK3 3 1 PRELMINARY PROCEDURES The VIP SYSTEM 3 and VIP MK3 can be used far the following functions 1 Display indication of all electrical and auxiliary measurements 2 Printout of measurements in various modes manual print out timed print out or plotter graph print out 3 Alarm print out activation of alarm relays 4 Use with peripheral units remote printer or host computer 5 Storage of survey data on MEMORY PACK SYSTEM 3 only The functions listed above are activated by different procedures but the preliminary operations below are required for all functions Connection of instrument power supply Connection to the circuit to be monitored Inital presettings procedures 3 1 1 Instrument power supply As has already been described in paragraph 1 8 the instrument can be powered by the power supply mains or by a standby battery Remember that the battery charge will be sufficient for about 3 hours operation without print out or illumination of the display The battery should therefore not be used when the instrument is functioning unattended or during lengthy print out Sequences The battery will recharge in about 48 hours
30. set the new sampling time values and confirm using key E Sampling time equal to zero or failure to set sampling time will make it impossible for the instrument to produce plotter graphs The instrument then prompts the operator to select the range of values to be shown on the graph 1 is used to select the automatic range i e the zero value is taken as equal to 95 of the lowest value of the 24 recorded and the full scale as equal to105 of the highest value 71 2 is used to reject the automatic range In this case the operator must set a range manually during the setting procedures on the plotter selection pages Once the plotter function has been set the operator returns to the measures page 1 function key under MEASURE and then to the MAIN MENU in order to obtain access to the plotter measurements page again to select the two parameters to be monitored by the plotter The selection and set up procedures are as follow Press 1 for display of the list of parameters from which plotter measure 1 can be selected see Fig 3 27 PLOTTER MEASURE 1 L 1 Amp it watt Wp a S Z VAr Dist 7 Cosg O Aux k y L BACKPAGE g Il n a ni d L m N S AT TEI w a Tele i Fig 3 27 Select the parameter ta be monitored by the PLOTTER by pressing the corresponding numbered key For example to select three phase active power press the following keys in sequence 3 ACTIVE POWER 2 A
31. to monitor a small number of parameters over relatively long periods of time many hours However partial data may be obtained by interrupting the timed print sequence and requesting immediate print out of the measurements recorded so far see Fig 2 2 After this print out obtained using the FORCED PRINT procedure the instru ment starts taking a new cycle of 24 readings for the next timed print out 22 MAL Pae 1 05 87 88 68 57 59 L Y U 16 6 A W fost AIM l kW iBS NIN Pase l 65 87 08 08 50 18 DK 1 i A W8 tst aw lW 16 25 WIM Page 19 E0 E D Total Wh HIRR mi Ta Li Gi Malt OS 190 B21 3 25 2 BI TRI OG 40855 8 291 3 287 L Bi 341391 B 441306 0 289 3 318 Co 05 256217 19 319866 6 298 3 257 67 8 VIN HE WE 16 52 22 222 6 11 4 11 6 16 35 22 223 2 11 57 11 7 16 44 22 2232 11 68 11 08k IRO H 224 8 115 11 7 W6s56 22 221 Iek 11 83 W6 57 22 224 2 11 68 11 87 16 58 22 223 1 I I 11 98 16 59 22 224 6 11 6lk 11 88 17 00 22 221 7 11 9 11 7 17 81 21 221 3 1 3k 11 9 17 02 21 222 7 11 40k 11 9 17 63 21 222 8 i1 4lk 11 6 17 94 71 221 6 11 09 11 9 17 05 21 222 8 11 4 11 6 17 06 21 221 2 H A 11 5 17 67 21 221 2 1 5 H a 17 08 21 221 7 11 4 k 11 5 17 89 21 221 9 11 3 11 5 23 Fig 2 1 Manual Print Outs Fig 2 2 FORCED AUTOMATIC Print Outs After 18 print records at 17 09 hrs 21 sec the operator request immediate print out Of measurements already recorded OVERALL 00 99 68 11 89 17
32. 0 code 900 e Liv JLE Configuration Storage x O nc ayas aaf s RESET ADVANCE BACKPAGE MEASURE F aed ar E DVANCE BACK E I eva evar CA n S 6 7 Pape A l A li N C 0 E _ 7 ldd Fig 3 51 AS prompted by the arrow set the following data digit the numbers and confirm using E 1 st line survey begin data and hour 2nd line survey end data and hour 3rd line survey identity code 4th line survey measuring rate 5th line press 1 to record instrument presettings on the MEMORY PACK these must have been entered or checked by the operator Press O if presettings are not to be recorded The words RESET and ADVANCE will have appeared at the bottom of the display page press ADVANCE to pass to the programming page for the next Survey or RESET to cancel the surveys already programmed The number of records still available for further surveys is shown at the bottom left of the display page during programming This number multiplied by the selected measuring rate indicates the amount of time which the MEMORY PACK has available for future surveys 94 Manual surveys Manual surveys are used when measurements are to be taken at different points in the same system Manual Surveys are programmed and executed on site with begin and end instructions given directly by the operator The SETUP presettings are made before each survey and the operator simply gives the start i
33. 0 min startup phase Interval 2 min d Survey Start 88 2 15 8h 30 min Measurements for N 3 End 88 2 15 12h 30 min user peak Interval 10 min period be J Survey Start 88 2 16 etn Measurements for N 4 End 88 2 16 17h 30 min a working day Interval 15 min If automatic measuring Surveys are programmed with different time intervals the 128K MEMORY PACK is capable of storing data for an entire week e g sampling every 10 minutes for 10 hours followed by sampling every 30 minutes for the remaining 14 hours gives a total of 616 records in 7 days The various surveys are generally not all related to the same load system as is the case in the example above For example surveys can be programmed for different groups of loads within a user system See Fig 2 20 or for different users In situations of this kind the Memory pack is used to carry out manual surveys using the SET Up presettings with which the instrument has been programmed and changing the connections for each survey The survey starts as soon as the measuring rate has been set and tinishes when the operator ends the procedure In automatic surveys the operator can program all the surveys he requires or which the MEMORY PACK can take off site ON SITE he simply connects the instrument before starting the first Survey and removes the instrument and MEMORY PACK when the final survey is complete During manual surveys the operator must be present on site to ma
34. 119 SOLUTION Position switc on ON Turn Display Contrast regulatored Programmed Always Off Battery low Measurement cable not connected properly Measurement cables damaged Clamp meters and volt metric plugs not coupled Incorrect alarm pro gramming Inappropriate RS232 programming Parameters to be printed not programmed PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Time Bands do not correspond Auxiliary para meters not functioning Data collection not functioning Incorrect programming Clock incorrect Specific Black Box Incorrect programming Memory Pack insert improperly or missing Incorrect programming 120 Reprogram Reset clock Reprogram correctly Insert Memory Pack correctly Verify on display Reprogram correctly APPENDIX 1 VIP MK3 SYSTEM3 POWERING USING EXTERNAL BATTERY SOURCE Choose a Suitable 6 V battery depending upon the usage time required Using an external battery with a rating of 4 Ah the VIP SYSTEM 3 MK3 will function for 8 hours without printer but for 4 hours with printer printing continuously The cable must be at least 1 mm2 and the cable length should not exceed 50 cm due to cable voltage drop Connection to HOST COMPUTER For IBM AT type COMPUTER HOST AT E IR EA SB ae a OTR GND e x 8 lots 3 A C E
35. 120 V 50 60 Hz on request Connection is via the IEE socket on the rear panel See Fig 1 15 Fig 1 15 The instrument may also be powered by its built in rechargeable battery the battery circuit is automatically connected when the power supply mains plug is removed The instrument is supplied directly by means of the power supply mains lead and fuse with no intermediary switches The ON STANDBY switch affects only the internal low voltage circuit and the battery In ON position the instrument is operative while in STANDBY it is switched off but the battery charging circuit continues to receive power At this point it only remains to connect the instrument to the circuit at the points where the measurements are to be made For Low Voltage three phase systems this involves simply connecting the voltage measuring cables to the three phases and the neutral if any and the three clamp meters to the three phases For a more complete description of the voltage measuring connections required in the various cases please turn to paragraph 3 1 2 16 The instrument will now start taking measurements when the switch contact is made ON position The readings will be shown on the display in real time and updated every second ase ss Fig 1 16 1 9 STARTING MEASUREMENT FUNCTION The measurements of all the load s electrical parameters and some other non electrical parameters can be shown on the instruments display panel as
36. 183 3 182 4 182 7 182 5 182 2 182 4 182 6 182 6 182 9 182 8 204 5 204 7 205 1 205 4 205 3 V 3N 213 8 227 9 232 2 232 1 232 1 232 0 231 9 231 9 233 2 233 3 232 2 232 9 232 8 234 4 220 7 209 4 196 9 214 9 215 0 200 7 V 3N 200 2 183 9 182 0 182 4 182 6 182 5 182 0 181 9 182 0 181 7 181 4 181 9 181 8 182 3 182 2 203 8 203 8 204 3 204 5 204 6 A 1 A 2 74 0 69 3 79 5 74 4 81 0 76 0 81 0 75 8 80 9 75 8 80 8 75 8 80 8 75 7 80 7 15 7 81 1 76 0 81 1 76 0 80 7 75 6 80 9 75 8 80 9 75 9 81 4 76 4 76 8 71 8 71 8 67 4 67 1 62 9 73 8 69 3 74 2 69 5 68 9 64 6 T Integr 2 A 1 A 2 68 9 64 6 65 5 61 1 62 2 58 2 62 4 58 5 62 6 58 5 49 03 46 30 48 86 46 14 48 97 46 23 48 98 46 24 48 97 46 20 49 01 46 25 49 04 46 27 54 8 46 31 60 6 56 4 60 6 56 4 67 7 63 2 67 8 63 0 67 7 63 3 67 8 63 2 67 7 63 2 JW Low A 3 69 4 74 5 76 0 76 0 75 8 75 8 75 8 75 8 76 1 76 1 75 6 75 9 76 0 76 4 71 4 67 5 63 1 69 4 69 5 64 6 4W Low A 3 64 6 61 0 58 3 58 5 58 6 46 45 46 31 46 38 46 40 46 41 46 32 46 44 46 45 57 1 57 1 63 9 63 8 64 0 64 0 64 0 kWh f 314 8790 315 5540 315 8231 316 0910 316 3580 316 6253 316 8922 317 1591 317 4275 317 6984 317 9661 318 2333 318 5035 318 7736 319 0461 319 0703 319 1363 319 2107 319 9202 320 5627 kWh E 321 1740 321 2937 321 4327 321 5720 321 7114 321 8311 321 9493 322 0627 322 1824 322 2958 322 4153 322
37. 27 45 00 8 9 BACKPAGE MEASURE a kVA kVAr lL K SX a a fa Lll The mobile arrow indicates the parameter for programming when it is positioned on the first line the operator must enter the number of spaced characters for the printer Press E to confirm and the arrow will shift to the second line and so on untl programming is complete 89 Note that the page illustrated shows the default data for the programming specifications preset at the factory Presettings Print out Press 3 to pass from the remote printer page to a page showing all printer and serial line programming data N B ELCONTROL offers a Centronix Black Box required for connecting the instrument to a remote printer with parallel input as an optional accessory Programming procedure is as described above for serial type connections 3 7 3 Procedure for use of Host Computer Locate the serial line programming page see paragraph 3 7 and press 2 host computer to enable the computer connected to the instrument to carry out directly all the functions for which it has been programmed The host computer can generally be used to program the instrument to instruct it to take Measurements or to transfer the contents of the MEMORY PACK ELCONTROL recommend the use of a program available as an optional accessory far this function Clearly whatever function the host computer is to perform the serial line must first be programmed to the host
38. 3 Voltage current Cos power of phase L2 S Page 4 Voltage current Cos power of phase L3 T Page 5 Three voltages neutral current frequency phase rotation of each phase and three phase Page 6 Instantaneous average and maximum active power of the three phases and three phase Page 7 Instantaneous average and maximum apparent power of the three phases and three phase Page 8 Instantaneous average and maximum reactive power of the three phases and three phase Page 9 Percentage harmonic distortion of the three phases and three phase Page 10 Active and reactive power consumption average Tg and average Cosa of the three phases and three phase The measurements shown on the display can be printed by pressing the function keys under the word PRINT in the last line of the display The next function key beneath MENU is pressed for access to the function programming and measurement selection procedure Even if we are now presented with a very large range of options management of these procedures is very simple thanks to the menu s tree structure the operator instrument dialogue Movement through the tree structure is by means of the numerical keys and the function keys The specific function of the function keys are always indicated on the last line of the display page See Fig 1 2 For example the function key located under BACKPAGE is pressed to turn back one page in the MENU branch while the function key un
39. 3 12 1 always using the L 1 phase inputs and in Fig 3 12 2 and Fig 3 12 3 for three phase systems always ensuring that voltage and current inputs correspond The clamp meter can be positioned without reference to current direction since the instrument itself will reverse this if incorrect The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 does not require special presettings for AC DC measurements except for the normal set up programming phases gt wW derga i h CIIS ae See E H Z Fig 3 12 1 Fig 3 12 2 Fig 3 12 3 When using ordinary commercially available Hall effect clamps remember that the instrument will accept a maximum input signal of 1 V 56 U VIP VIP oto Rte wT eet eeerere FUNCTION 7 1 35 gece al ET ET AE RTS Tii ed Fig 3 13 1 Connection to HOST COMPUTE N B For IBM AT type see p 122 PRINTER Lea pecosesed Fig 3 13 2 Connection to REMOTE PRINTER Fig 3 13 3 Connection to MODEM MODEM S seeeceseseese seeeeeeeeeees a 8 POOP Oe Meet Rewer REET AREER O EET TERETE EEE EE EERE OUETEEE EE EEE EEE EEE E EEE EEE EE EEE EEE Ot oe CT re Oe te ttt t tebe dht ammmttedtt den e u8 6990990666609 Alarm relay connection AUV lt 0 5A510W Fig 3 14 Morsetti di uscita allarme The circuits of equipment without earthling must not be connected to the alarm outputs For inductive loads install a suitable quenching circuit diode
40. 3 coupled to the Black Box Lma makes it possible to measure leakage current in an electrical system in a group of load points or even in a single machine BLACK BOX CENTRONICS ref 4MCX The CENTRONICS BLACK BOX enables a remote parallel printer using a CENTRONICS type protocol to be connected to the VIP SYSTEM 3 CAVO CENTRONICS ref ELADV STANDARD CENTRONICS CABLE for connecting Centronics BLACK BOX to parallel printer BLACK BOX MULTIFUNCT ref 4MCS BLACK BOX MULTIFUNCTION coupled to the VIP SYSTEM 3 enables measurement of Temperature relative Humidity Sound Level and Light It can be used coupled one at a time to any of the following sensors which are NOT INCLUDED 111 SENS THERMOMETER ref 4AAC9 THERMOMETER RECOMMENDED for measuring temperature of rooms and objects Measuring range 200 C to 800 C Accuracy 1 C SENS HYGROMETER ref 4AAC8 HYGROMETER RECOMMENDED for measuring indoor humidity Measuring range from 5 to 95 Measuring Accuracy 0 o SENS SONOMETER ref 4AAC7 SOUNDMETER RECOMMENDED for measuring indoor noise Measuring range from 40 to 130 DB Accuracy 2 DB Passband from 25 Hz to 25KHz SENS LUXMETER ref 4AAC6 LIGHTMETER RECOMMENDED for measuring indoor light Measuring range from O to 2 000 LUX from 0 to 200 000 LUX with incident light corrector Definition 1 LUX within range of 0 to 2000 LUX 0 2 of reading SPARES CONF 10 FUS VIP3 110V ref 4AABP Package
41. 6 k Q Overload protection 5 times full scale Crest Factor 1 7 on V and at 600V 1000A Frequency measures Accuracy in frequency from 30 to 100 Hz 0 03 of reading 0 1 Hz Accuracy in frequency from 101 to 500 Hz o o of reading 0 1 Hz Accuracy of frequency from 501 to 999 Hz 0 5 of reading 0 1 Hz V I vs signal frequency errors 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Hz no errors beyond those indicated in the above tables Secondary parameters Secondary parameters are all parameters measured by instrument except V and I The error on the main secondary parameters R S and single phase and three phase Cos is the sum of the errors on the main parameters V I The errors on the other secondary parameters can be calculated from the equation which defines them in paragraph 4 11 of this manual 4 5 AC CLAMP METER 1000A 1Vrms Measuring range From 0 05 to 1000A Frequency range From 48 to 1000 Hz Ratio 1000A 1Vrms Accuracy 0 5 Rdg 0 05A from 10A to 1000A angle error lt 30 minutes 0 8 Rdg 0 05A from 2A to 10A angle error lt 60 minutes 1 5 Rdg 0 05A from 0 05A to 2A angle error lt 90 minutes 104 Dielectric strength 2000V 50 Hz for 1 min AC Current With clamp meter 1000 1Vrms used as current transducer Sensitivity Full Scale and precision of AC Current Nominal range Sensitivity Full Scale from 20 to FS 0 2 F S 0 3 Rdg Clamp meter error 0 2 F S
42. Black Box not present or Black Box present then d Page 1 with the writing BATT In addition the following is printed out POWER OFF dd mm Yy hm S POWER ON dd mm Yy hm S MAINS INTERRUPTION ddmmyyhms The date and time given are those when the operation took place The writing MAINS INTERRUPTION indicates that there is no mains power supply 7 Switching to ON with mains power supply connected the same images in the same order as in paint 6 above will appear an the display except far part D 117 In addition the following information will be printed out POWER OFF dd mm yy hms POWER ON dd mm yy hms The foct that there is no writing that refers specifically to the mains means that it is being power supplied by the mains 8 When there is a mains Microinterruption lower than a second the following will be printed out MICROINTERRUPTION dd mm yy h ms XXXms When a mains interruption lasts more than 1 seconds the following will be printed out MAINS INTERRUPTION dd mm yy h ms MAINS RETURN dd mm yy h ms 9 Each time that it switched from STANDBY to ONII an AUTO DIAGNOSIS TESTII is carried out to verify that it is functioning properly In case of an internal malfunction one of the following messages will be displayed ERROR 1 H The test on the RAM USER S memory indicates that the RAM itself has been damaged Contact ELCONTROL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ERROR 2H Indicates a printer malfunction Contact ELCONTR
43. Freuen 4 0 iz Rilis Phase Rotation OK Current Phase U U U EO N 74 6 78 1 78 37160 6 61 Vol tage Nas WO N N IO U 2 2 20 8 210 0 363 2 Poe 2 3 J y 362 9 363 6 43 8 Power Factor Phase U U B KW Cose 862 8 056 8 586 1 999 Aclive Power P Phase Instant Average Mina U WISK LOWS 2 WWISIB 13 21 WW 13 2 SWS 1S WS TC W 48 08 W 48 82 kW 0 5 Reparent Power 5 Phase Instant Average Mina Li UA 15 61 UR 15 68 kA 15 78 U MW 14 71 AR 14 76 KA 14 83 D WA 14 76 WR 14 85 HR 14 93 CCM HH 6 8 HD 45 29 HD 45 4 Reactive Pover 0 pr TD HR 20 70 Ur 28 98 Distortion Factor Phase Instant U 6 06 U a 0 0 HT Ky 2 B A Total zi i Rae a Pe e er da ps 1 5 DP jF Roose Wh Wih Cose Tat Li B E 06 458485 8 01 5 293 U B1 35 11 6 448895 8 291 3 207 L3 S41591 6 441366 0 289 3 318 UT BST 19 319866 8 298 3 297 24 Fig 2 3 OVERALL PRINT OUT Energy consumption values for the time intervals appear only if the operator has set the times for each time band Total energy consumption values appear in all cases 2 3 TIMED LOCAL PRINT ALARMS As has been seen timed print out is used above all for long term monitoring at fairly long time intervals However more intensive monitoring of phenomena which start and finish during the interval between two print outs may be appropriate In this case the instrument must be set to take more frequent readings during the periods in which it is believ
44. Ig config 80 Decompression sequence 27 18 N of characters sm config 132 Compression sequence 27 15 Activates underlining 27 45 01 Disactivates underlining 27 45 00 98 4 TECHNICAL FEATURES 4 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Display LCD multiplexed with SUPER TW type liquid Display structured in 256x64 pixel divided into 8 lines of 40 characters Guaranteed operating life at 40 C 104 F 20 Relative Humidity RH 1000 hours 0 C 32 F 60 RH 200 hours Guaranteed storage life 40 C 104 F 90 RH 200 hours 60 C 140 F 20 RH 200 hours 20 C 4 F 60 RH 200 hours Unit m k M V A W VA VAr Hz Nh Coso Tg Function change Using keyboard or RS232 Sample rate 1 sample sec Range change Automatic passage to upper range occurs at 110 of present range passage to lower range occurs at 20 of present range Range change response lime 1 sec Inputs L 1 L2 L3 N 1 2 3 AUX Inputs characteristics L 1 to N L2 to N L3 to N 600 VAC from 30 to 1000 Hz or 600 V DC Input resistance 4MQ 1 2 3 AUX 1 Vrms from 30to 1000 Hz or 1 V DC Input resistance 6K Q Outputs 2 relays contact specifications 30 VAC VDC 1A Extemal control RS232C Clock Internal quartz visible on display and in print out showing year month day hours minutes and seconds Microinterruption 2 5 mSec min on the mains supply Operating temperature From 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F H
45. OL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ERROR 3H Indicates a malfunction in the measurement circuits Contact ELCONTROL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LOW BATTERY Will display this message when it is switched on if the battery is discharged If there is no printout within 1 minute this means it must be connected to the mains for at least a day or connected to the rapid battery charger MEMORY PACK NOT CORRECT RESET 0 YES 1 NO This writing appears only when a Memory Pack is inserted which contains significant data but which contain errors It can be immediately reset or a printout can first be made 10 Check regularly and frequently that there is sufficient paper and the condition of the ink ribbon If the printer function without paper it will rapidly deteriorate 118 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Display off Display light off Does not print in automatic Does not carry out voltage measurement Does not carry Out voltage measurements Phase angles powers and other derived measurements not coherent Alarms do not Intervene properly Serial connection does not function POSSIBLE CAUSE Switch positioned on STANDBY Contrast not regulated Programmed Always Off Battery low Measurement cable not connected properly Measurement cables damaged Clamp meters and volt metric plugs not coupled Incorrect alarm pro gramming Inappropriate RS232 programming Parameters to be printed not programmed
46. R SURVEYS SYSTEM 3 ONLY The MEMORY PACK is a mass memory comprising a battery RAM CMOS on which all measures made by the instrument at a preset interval are stored Each of this storage procedures is known as a record and consists of a photograph of ALL the measurements including average power values counter values power failures and microinterruptions The MEMORY PACK is generally used for measuring surveys where a Survey is a period of time during which all the instrument s readings are recorded at fixed time intervals rates Two MEMORY PAC KS of different capacities can be used the smaller is of 128 K while the larger offers 512 K The 128K MEMORY PACK is capable of storing 14 Surveys and more than 649 records A Survey is programmed by entering exact indications of the begin and end times and sampling rate The MEMORY PACK may be programmed with a sequence of Surveys to be cared out automatically provided they all refer to measures regarding the same point in the system The chart below shows an example of 4 automatic surveys as will be noticed the only difference between the 4 surveys is the different sampling rate in the four different energy tariff bands PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE FOR 4 SURVEYS Survey Start 88 2 13 7h30 min Measurements for N 1 End 88 2 15 7h 30 min weekend period interval 60 min Survey Start 88 2 15 7h 30 min Measurements for N 2 End 88 2 15 8h 3
47. The instrument does not accept zero hour values the exclusion of intervall or overlapping intervals Press 3 with the main menu page on the display for access to the Operations mode page Press 1 with the options menu on the display for access to the time band page which is shown in Fig 3 30 nterv 4 00 00 ne O art DA Using the mobile arrow and the keyboard set all time interval begin and end times Number 1 beside Time Bands on the operations page will go into reverse to indicate that the time intervals have been set At this point the current active and reactive energy values and the corresponding average Cos and Tg values can be located on the display on pages 11 12 13and 14 Manual print out of the data on these pages can be obtained by pressing the PRINT pushbutton They cannot however be printed by the timed print procedure or charted by the plotter The data will be automatically printed out at the end of every period 3 4 2 Black Boxes and MEMORY PACK VIPSYSTEM 3 only There are two other options available for use with the instrument The MEMORY PACK mass memory used to automatically stare and measure data The Black Boxes used to extend and modify the instrument s functions or to replace them with other completely different monitoring procedures The instrument is generally not pre programmed for these two operation modes the structure of the Black Box menus depends on th
48. VAr 2 Average three phase reactive power lt lt V 1 N voltage comes back above minimum alarm value lt gt V 1 N voltage passes minimum threshold again lt V 1 N voltage remains in minimum alarm state The interval between two successive measures is now equal to the alarm interval lt k The units of measurement are kW and kVA Fig 2 4 TIMED LOCAL PRINT OUT lt The minus sign indicates excess Capacitive reactive power PRINT OUT OF A SECOND GROUP CF MEASUREMENTS FOLLOWS AFTER A TIME EQUAL TO 24 INTERVALS Fig 2 5 PRINT OUT OF POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS OD YS eH 109 9 NIE TERRI 17 86 kT NIE ET HAE bE Microinterruption 200mS followed by interruption of 36 Sec and return of power supply 26 2 5 INTERRUPTIONS An interruption is any break in the instrument power supply which is in no way related to the measurements being made If the kind of monitoring is required for one of the phase on which measurements are being made the instrument must be supplied by the circuit to which the voltage measurement cables are connected An interruption is a complete voltage failure O Volts Interruptions in operation of any length are immediately recorded on the printout Interruptions fall into one of three different categories MICRO INTERRUPTIONS Power supply failure lasting between 2 5 mSec and 1 sec A line such as that shown below is printed out identifying the date hour minutes and sec
49. VERAGE ACTIVE POWER 4 AVERAGE THREE PHASE ACTIVE POWER When the selection has been made a reverse marker will appear beside the kW symbol on the active power pages see Fig 3 28 kW S Zero manual ronge oo00 Full scole 0o000 m lt k M BACKPAGE MEASURE m k gt M Fig 3 28 72 If the operator has chosen the automatic range during the previous programming phase the display page will not show the last three lines and programming is now complete If the manual range option has been selected the operator must set the following values which will also appear on the display ZERO xxx to indicate the minimum power value to be shown on the plotter graph FULL SCALE xxx to indicate the full scale of the kW axis on the platter graph Kw to indicate the unit of measurement for the minimum and maximum settings m k M The pushbutton below becomes the multiplier of the unit of measurement it is pressed once to multiply by 1000 M k m The pushbutton below becomes the divisor of the unit of measurement it is pressed once to divide by 1000 Manual range is set by the usual procedure The mobile arrow starts on the unit of measurement kW Press numerical key 2 or 3 to obtain the multiple or fraction required To set Plotter full scale proceed as follows Using key E position the arrow on the full scale Using key C cancel any values set previously KEY IN th
50. apter to be used coupled to CABLE RS232 IBM PC for connection to a personal computer with 9 pole RS232 output AT CAVO RS232 MODEM ref 4AACN Connection cable between RS232 serial output of VIP MK3 VIP SYS3 and a modem COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE A program far connecting the VIP MK 3 VIP SYS3 to an IBM or compatible Personal Computer VIP3 COM DISK 15 1 4 ref 4AACT ltalian version on 5 1 4 disks STANDARD VIP3 COM DISKUKS 1 4 ref JAABS English version on 5 1 4 disks STANDARD VIP3 COM DISK 13 1 2 ref 4AACV ltalian version on 3 1 2 disks ON REQUEST VIP3 COM DISKUK3 1 2 ref 4AACU English version on 3 1 2 disks ON REQUEST DSC MT ref 4AAC4 Delta Star converter far medium voltage connection 110 SYSTEMS3 EXPANSIONS MEMORY PACK 128K ref 4MBF MEMORY PACK data storage for measurement data The MEMORY PACK stores measuremenis of all sample quantities electric and others and holds them until they are transferred Its 128 K memory enables it to store up to 649 measurement records MP PI 1 ref 4MCP PARALLEL INTERFACE for Memory Pack control BLACK BOX PYROMETER ref 4MB9 BLACK BOX PYROMETER FOR HOT SPOT DETECTION The BLACK BOX connected to the VIP SYSTEM 3 is used for measuring the temperature of objects without coming into contact with them by exploiting the principle of passive infra red ray reading Measuring range 20 200 C Use tempera ture 00 50 C Accuracy 1 C BLACK BOX LMA ref 4MCA The VIP SYSTEM
51. aracters 1 5 print lines per second capable of providing plotter and graph print outs MEMORY PACK External module which can be inserted in the instrument or in a special compartment connected by a connector Contains a RAM memory of 128 or 512 kBytes with lithium buffer battery for storage of measurements which are retained for up to 5 years Suitable for VIP SYSTEM 3 only BLACK BOX Composition varies according to function Generally comprises a circuit with memory containing the application program measuring method and menu pages for the specific function Suitable for VIP SYSTEM 3 11 FUNCTION KEY FUNCTIONS AS INDICATED ON DISPLAY As mentioned above the function keys take on different functions depending on the page shown on the display Four symbols on the bottom line of each page indicate the functions provided at the moment by the respective function keys beneath them These are interpreted as follows gt Turn to next page lt Return to the previous page tram measurement pages MENU Turn to the MAIN MENU page which is the starting point for all procedures PRINT Print out of the readings shown on the display m k M Multiplier of the unit of measurement shown on the display M K m Divisor of the unit of measurement shown on the display STOP Halts MEMORY PACK transfer BACKPAGE Return to previous page from menu pages MEASURE Return to measurement page 1 MODIFY Access to serial line modification page
52. arge cycles 500 LITHIUM BATTERY 3V 500 mA h data protection and estimated life gt 5 years Battery operating period 3 hours without print out or display illumination Extemal dimensions 240x220x115 mm 9 716 X 8 11 16 X 4 1 4 Weight 2 25 kg 4 95 Ibs 4 2 SAFETY Class 1 to IEC 348 and VDE 0411 norms 101 4 3 MEASUREMENTS Method Variable sampling and analog digital conversion Variable sampling is a function of the frequency reading on phase L 1 Sampling frequency 4 kHz Number of samples far each phase 400 100 mS Automatic offset compensation Every minute Type of connection 4 wire 3 wire Sample rate 1 sample sec 4 4 ACCURACY Error limits Expressed as reading full scale applied after 10 minutes of warm up with power source battery or mains at rated voltage 230 VAC 1 50 Hz 0 1 Hz with ambient temperature from 18 C 64 F to 25 C 77 F outside this range the error expression becomes reading full scale 0 02 of full scale per OC Voltage measures Sensitivity Full scale and accuracy of AC Voltage Nominal range Sensitivity Full Scale E from 20 to F S VIP SYSTEM 3 VIP MK 3 B Vrms emV 6 000V 0 2 F 5 0 3 Rdg 0 3 F 5 0 4 Adg 2 Vrms 9 mV 27 00 V 0 2 F S 0 2 Adg 0 3 F S 0 3 Rdg 130 Vrms 45 mV 130 0 V O 2 F S 0 2 Rdg 0 3 F S 0 3 Adg 600 Vrms 200 mV 600 0 V 0 2 F S 0 2 Adg 0 3 F S 0 3 Rdg 102
53. be set only for Medium Voltage readings Cos to give the kVAr required for power factor correction Integration time for average values Print time between 1 and 99 minutes Alarm print time if a print interval shorter than that set for the timed print out is required during alarm states time hours xx minutes xx seconds xx date year xx month xx days 128k Memory pack if inserted Black Box if inserted RS232 Presence of Remote printer and Host computer Relay 1 parameter being monitored Type of alarm min max Relay 2 parameter being monitored Type of alarm min max 2 12 PRINT OUT OF LOCAL PRINTER PRESETTINGS Two presettings are required before the timed local print out mode can be used normal print interval and alarm pnint interval These are included in the SET UP presettings The 4 parameters to be monitored through the print out 3 parameters only if energy parameters are selected must also be set In the same way the PLOTTER print mode requires setting of the sampling time i e the time interval between two readings indicated on the graph and the parameter to be monitored The relative procedures will be described in full in chapter 3 below which will also examine the procedure for obtaining print out of all local printer presettings Fig 2 12 shows an example of a print out with data relative to the timed local print out mode and the two plotters LOCAL PRINTER SELECTIONS lt
54. connection by 1000v measuring cable Note 2 COCCODRILLO GRIP C ref IMBY VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT PROBE up to 1000V Note 2 COCCODRILLO GRIP D ref IMBO VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT PROBE up to 1000V Note 2 CAVO MISURA 1000V ref MBG SET OF CABLES for 600Vms three phase grounded lines Max 1000V phase phase INTERFACE MK3 LMA ref 4MCO INTERF MK3 LMA IL VIP MK3 enables measurement of leakage current with in a load group or in a single machine CLOSED DIFFERENTIAL TOROIDS TN30 Toroid diameter 30 mm ref PMAAW PN50 Toroid diameter 50 mm ref PMAAX MN120 Toroid diameter 120 mm ref PMAAY SN200 Toroid diameter 200 mm ref PMAAV OPENABLE DIFFERENTIAL TOROIDS PO 046 Toroid diameter 46 mm ref 2WANS GO 110 Toroid diameter 110mm ref PMML Note 2 Requirements 2 pieces for single phase measurements 3 pieces for three phase measurements without neutral wire 4 pieces for three phase measurements 109 FBC1 ref 4AACS FBC1 RAPID BATTERY CHARGER for rapid charging of batteries inside the VIP SYS3 and VIP MK3 Feed voltage 230 VA 15 Power 18 VA Output voltage 6V Output current 1 5 A CAVO RS232 EPSON ref 4AACW Connecting cable between the RS232 serial output of the VIP MK3 VIP SYS3 and the Epson or compatible printer CAVO RS232 IBM PC ref 4AACF Connecting cable between the RS232 serial output of the VIP MK3 VIP SYS3 and a Personal Computer with a standard 25 pole RS 232 XT CAVO ADAPT 25P 9P ref 4AACM 25 9 pole ad
55. containing 5x20 160mA 250V RIT fuses CONF 10 FUS VIP3 220V ref 4AADF Package containing 5x20 80mA 250V RIT fuses CONF 10 CARTA X VIP3 ref 4AABO Package of 10 paper rolls for VIP3 NASTRO EPR ERC OSC ref 4AABH Ink Tape PINZA 1000A 1V AC ref 4AAAG Clamp meter 1000A VIP3 CAVO VOLT ref 4AAB2 1 power feed cable MICROVIP BRETELLA ref 4AAAI 1 shoulder bag MK3 V ALIGIA AMERICA ref 4AAB3 1 carrying case for MKS Kit SYS 3 V ALIGIA R6 ALL ref 4AAB4 1 carrying case for SYSTEM 3 Kit 112 4 10 MEASUREMENTS WHICH CAN BE CARRIEO OUT ANO THEIR SYMBOLS Symbol V 2 V 1N V 2N V 3N V 12 V 23 V 31 A 2 A 1 A 2 A 3 A N kW gt Kw 1 Kw 2 Kw 3 Cos Cos CoS CoS KW gt Kw 1 Kw 2 KW 3 KVA 2 kVA 1 kVA 2 kVA 3 KVA 2 kVA 1 kVA 2 kVA 3 Description Equivalent voltage for a three phase symmetric system True voltage between R phase and neutral True voltage between S phase and neutral True voltage between T phase and neutral True voltage between R phase and S phase True voltage between S phase and T phase True voltage between T phase and R phase Equivalent current of a symmetric and balanced three phase system R phase true current S phase true current T phase true current N phase true current Three phase system active power R phase active power S phase active power T phase active power Three phase system power factor 1R phase power factor 2S phase power fac
56. der IIMEASURE takes the operator back to measurement page 1 Fig 1 2 1 3 HIGHLY VERSATILE The main feature of this instrument and the factor which makes it unique of its kind is its outstanding versatility and expandability The range of parameters monitored can be extended for example a special interface provides current measuring capacity from 30 mA to 999 kA Other interfaces allow accurate readings to be obtained even with current transformers CT other than the clamp meter provided with different ratios In the same way a special interface can be combined with the system s voltage transformers VT for medium voltage measurements Direct current measurements can be made using a special interface and clamp meter The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 can be connected to the telephone line using a MODEM device to permit remote processing of data from a number of analy Zers A special accessory MEMORY PACK allows a larege number of measure ments to be stored and then transferred to a remote printer or a computer Finally the VIP SYSTEM 3 can be used to measure different types of parame ters far specific purposes through the installation of special BLACK BOXES The BLACK BOXES for measurement by means of a prometer of tempera ture in the range from 20 o C to 200 o C 40 to 424 F and of system leakage current respectively are already available 1 4 FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 are therefor
57. dication Parameter being measured parameter reading and unit of measurement Time band indication Display page number Functions of function keys beneath display 19 DISPLAY PAGES AND PARAMETERS SHOWN 1 Coed Z Power factor of three phase system ikW 2 Active power of three phase system IN True voltage between LI phase and neutral L1 phase true current os 1L1 phase power factor L1 phase active power V 2N True voltage between L2 phase and neutral Pag A 2 L2 phase true current 1 3 Cos 212 phase power factor kW 2 L2 phase active power V 3 True voltage between L3 phase and neutral Pag A3 13 phase true current phase power factor AN N phase current Hz Frequency Phase Inst Av Max L1 kW kW kW L2 kW kW kW L3 kW kW kW ag kW kW kW Instantaneous average and maximum active power of each Pag phase and of entire three phase system 6 average values are caiculated over a preset time a ma Phase Inst Av Max instantaneous average and maximum active power of each L1 kVA kVA kVA Pag phase and of entire three phase system L2 kVA kVA kVA 7 average values are calculated over a preset time L3 kVA KVA kVA ZX 3 kVA kVA kVA Phase inst Av Max instantaneous average and maximum reactive power of each L1 kVAr kVAr kVAr Pag phase and of entire three phase system L2 kVAr kVAr kVAr 8 average values are calculated over a pres
58. ding voltage measurement A connection error will have significant effects since an angle of 120 degrees will be added to the phase shift angle between current and voltage The clamp meter can be connected without reference to current direction since the instrument itself will invert this if incorrect eeeeeoee Fig 3 4 Program the set up as explained in paragraph 3 1 7 selecting 4 WIRE connection 3 WIRE SYSTEM WITHOUT NEUTRAL Make the connections as shown in figure 3 5 When making the connection it is vital to check that each clamp meter is connected to the same phase of the corresponding voltage measurement A connection error will have significant effects since an angle of 120 degrees will be added to the phase shift angle between current and voltage The clamp meter can be connected without reference to current direction since the instrument itself will invert this if incorrect Connect the insttument neutral to the system earth ground Fig 3 5 51 Program setup as explained in paragraph 3 1 7 selecting 3 WIRE connec tion N B A connection with 3 clamp meters as shown in figure 3 4 can also be made in a 3 wire system without neutral In this case proceed as follows Program 4 WIRES in the set up phase Connect the neutral to earth ground A low neutral current reading will however be provided caused by inevitable small imbalances in the system 3 1 3 SPECIFIC CONNECTIONS C T OR CLAMP METERS
59. e function of the operation mode selected and they are loaded directly into the instrument when it is switched on 76 3 5 ALARMS MENU Access to the alarm menu is obtained by pressing 4 with the main menu page on the display This menu is used to select one of four alarm print out modes This alarm page is also used for setting the alarm sensitivity time and for requesting print out of the preset alarm thresholds gt W 3 W ond end T7 3 5 1 Minimum and maximum alarms The instrument can provide immediate signalling by means of printout on the local printer if and when a parameter selected by the operator exceeds a preset maximum value or falls below a preset minimum The instruments prints an alarm line like that shown in Fig 2 9 in paragraph 2 6 The operational procedure for selecting the parameter and programming the alarm thresholds is as follows Starting with the alarm menu page on the display press 2 to locate the type of parameter for which the maximum alam threshold is to be set The parameters for alarm monitoring are selected from amongst those shown on the new display page See Fig 3 31 Fig 3 31 Press the key whose number corresponds to that of the parameter required If for example a maximum alarm threshold is to be set for the active power measure press 3 the display will
60. e intended to provide electricity consumers with in depth information about their plant But they are equally useful for design engineers fitters service technicians and electricians for faultfinding repair and restructuring in plants already in operation The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 can be used in the following applications Load mapping Overload reduction with correspondingly reduced current leakage Checking new buildings and processes for design loading Improving safety standards through overload identification Accurate resolution of power factor correction problems Elimination of load peaks Time period monitoring for optimum tariff utilisation Monitoring high frequency marine and avionics supplies DC measurement PWM PAM monitoring 1 5 DESCRIPTION DISPLAY KEYBOARD MULTIFUNCTION FUNCTION KEY The function keys have different a functions depending Spears par lt lt lt upon the specific display page P ahin PYSTEM 3 ew energy onolyzer mmm L Taeg ETS Lass 4 Sl telele TEE Tamma lt SOOT ponn ff ome Sey Ee L E ON STANDBY SWITCH ALARM RELAY n zH OUTPUTS i S RS232 OUTPUT wx penas surety Seen ih CONTRAST CHUA S ale lan nai EARNE A A l INTERFACE CONNECTION FOR W O a L J l AUXILIARY MEASUREMENTS 3 aa A et 7 Pry DISPLAY CONTRAST REGULATION a POTENTIOMETER which depends upon ihe inclinat
61. e new full scale value using the keyboard Press key E to confirm the new value and to move the arrow to the zero value Repeat the procedure to set the new zero value Once all the above steps have been completed a Reverse will appear beside the selected parameter on all the selection pages up to the plotter measurements page To cancel the set of Plotter instructions press key C to remove the Reverse from beside the selected value on the last selection page To select the 2nd parameter for plotting and set the relative instructions repeat the above procedure starting from the plotter measurements page and pressing numerical key 2 73 As mentioned above the operator can return to the plotter measurements pages one page ata time by pressing the function key under BACKPAGE a number of times or by locating measuring page 1 function key under MEASURE passing to the main menu page and reaching the plotter measurements page by way of the printer page N B Use of the automatic plotter range is certainly simpler but in this case it may be difficult to compare a series of graphs for the same parameter because of differences in zero and full scale values 3 3 LANGUAGE CHANGE The information in the print outs is always in English while the symbols used are as for as possible international The prompts which appear on the display in both measure and procedure pages may be expressed in four different languages Press n
62. e of manual print out instrument identification code SET UP current full scale SET UP voltage full scale Cos value for reactive power calculation Integration time for calculation of average energy values Type of connection used 4W 4 wires Type of print MANUAL manual print nothing 20 line page Date and time of instrument switch off Low voltage measures High high 7 VIP SYS 3 A xxxxxx V xxxxxx Cos 0 99 Tintegr xx 4W Low MANUAL 14 03 88 V 12 Cos 1 VAr 1 A 1 W 1 V 23 Cos 2 VAr 2 A 2 W 2 V 31 Cos 3 VA 3 000000 xaxa oak ook onak onak K M K 9 souk oxak oxak ood owk ak After the manual printout the timed print procedure is reinitialised 36 Alarm print out The timed print out mode also includes print signalling when any alarm thresholds set in either the alarm menu or the timed print mode are passed see fig 2 15 VIP SYS 3 A 001000 v 000600 Cos 1 00 T Integr 2 4W Low MANUAL 07 05 88 Herte L 9 YA ado o M MM M WE bik W E WE SL 5 34 19 49 9 W RE 05 HA RJ R 628 HMK OSTE 1 9 WR 0 00 15 35 16 H 30 7 38 9 M nI 69 0 69 0 JL dk 0 976 lOO d die 0 01 5 36 14 H 30 2 67 4 3 3 13 3 68 7 66 8 7 91 diik 0 975 10 0k dioii 0 09 R H mI 3666 6 H Gbe GBG 10 05 Mk 0975 10 13 B R 0 00 I 49 9 H NA MIAO HI 8 5 686 10 16 u 0 05 I K 1 0 000 15 39 01 4 1 853 976 6 H M GBS 1 uJ 0916 1 BR 1 0 15 40 05 49 9 H RM HHA H HA OBS BATO HAK 0 916 1 B K 0 0 15 41 03 49 9 m 66 6 TP H MR BS 653 uJ 0976 1 B 00l 5
63. e power factor Tg 2 Average three phase tangent Tg 1 Average R phase tangent Tg g 2 Average S phase tangent Tg 3 Average T phase tangent 114 Possible exponents All the units of measurement below take into consideration the maximum KA and KW value which can be preset during the SET UP phase rnV V kV mA A kA m W W kW M W GW rnVA VA kVA M VA GVA rnVAr VAr kVAr MVAr GVAr Measurements are expressed with a maximum of 4 and a minimum of 3 figures E g 100 000 lt 100 0 K 10 000 lt 10 00 K 1 000 lt 1000 100 lt 100 0 10 lt 10 00 1 lt 1 000 The display removes meaningless zero s down to the last one before the decimal point E g 32 5 lt 32 5 NOT 032 5 0 lt 0 0 NOT 000 0 115 4 11 FORMULAS USED Formulas used tor single phase measurements instantaneous effective votage Vin 2 ESU instantaneous achve n power W 7 EVs A instantaneous power COS Wi VA n krenn attecnve hum 1 EA power angna VA Ving Ay aoe mae L VAr HVA P W Formulas used for three phase measurements v Vrta LY VAr VAr VAr VAr Equivalent three phase voltage Three phase reactve power Reactive power for PFC to Ihe toe corresponding VArd VAr W tgo set vp to ihe presat cose VA Equivalert three phase current a Age Dr DUE Active Inree phase power W W W W power VA W VAr Equivaient three phase power tactor cos
64. e required An audio BEEP will be heard and the operator must confirm the reset selected using E within five seconds Otherwise the reset procedure is interrupted The reset procedures shown on the display are interpreted as follows Counters Resets all active and reactive energy consumption counters over all counter and those for each of the 5 time intervals the instrument starts on new counts Average powers Interrupts calculation of all average values and deletes the maximum values registered since the previous reset The instrument starts logging a new series of maximum values cancelling the previous measure each time a higher value is obtained Note that if this reset is carried out together with the energy meter synchroniser signal the measurement obtained will be synchronised Printers Cancels all set up values and selections for the local and remote printers Only the default data remain meaning that the instrument must be programmed anew Alarms Cancels all alarm settings minimum and maximum thresholds and hour and time interval alarm monitoring It also cancels the relay setting MEMORY PACK Cancels all data stored on the MEMORY PACK inside the instrument preset values programming measurements etc Gen reset no clock Cancels all data stored in the instrument and interrupts all functions only the calendar clock is unaffected The default data automatically start up again See para 3 9 84 Genera
65. e that it is necessary to open it e The capacitors can be loaded even after it has been detached from all power sources e lt must be guaranteed that the replacement protections used are of the required amperage The use of protections which have been repaired or short circuiting of the fuse carriers is not allowed e After having determined that it can no longer operate safely it must be taken out o service and secured against involuntary operation Safe operation is no longer possible in the following cases when the instrument shows clearly visible damage when it no longer operates after lengthy storage in adverse conditions after serious damage caused during transport There are two protection fuses inside the instrument Fuse F1 5x20 1A type T mounted on the instruments P C Board for the protection of the logic circuits div KS am f r oer K PTE b L esol H Leer j E G a l l Fuse G 30 UU E Ed BO ZD HN 6 r K fla Fa S E e Go 9 EE Ea J a ny sel oe j le le cc C7 47 P a i cr Sen HIL Haa m K i ia i c LAT a i Maintenance and or repair operations with the instrument open must be carried only by qualified authorised personnel A OPERATOR SAFETY Read these pages carefully before installing and using the instrument A 1 INTRODUCTION The instrument described in this manual is designed for use by suitably t
66. ed key corresponding to the number by the para meter and not by setting the alarm value 91 3 8 MEMORY PACK SURVEYS SYSTEM 3 ONLY The options is used to set the use of two accessories which offer a considerable expansion of the instrument s range of functions The following is a brief outline of the procedure for using a MEMORY PACK for measurement surveys L OPTIONS 1 ME INTERVALS Pr 2 MEMORY PAC 3 BLACK BOX UJ PU r 1 Linsure Menor y L L Programming RC U LO MEMORY PACK pock tronsfer Programming ef autonatic arveys Pragramming survey Begin End Code Rate Canfigura tian fas C RESET c dani 1 2 txecution t d of nnu OF man sal surveys surveys stop MEMDRY Execution OF manual i Code Ra te oat 92 PACK recording a MEMORY PACK transfer on renote MEMORY PACK ATTENTION Press ENTER to confirm Survey Procedure A measuring Survey is generally carried out in a sequence of four phases Programming Execution Tennination Print out of MEMORY PACK Their relative importance is different in automatic and manual Surveys Automatic Surveys In this case the operator programs an entire cycle of Surveys all relating to the same point in a system During the survey programming phase the operator
67. ed that these phenomena may occur The timed print function therefore includes the option of setting periods of tirne within which the print out time interval is shorter This instrument function which is activated using the alarm procedure is called hour alarms The print out interval may also be reduced if the parameters being monitored in the timed print out mode pass the preset alarm thresholds minimum or maximum alarms In both cases the print out ti me interval automatically changes to the alarm interval preset by the operator during SET UP The print out tape shown in Fig 2 4 indicates how the print out interval becomes shorter during alarm periods The gt lt signs in the string indicate that the value has passed the alarm threshold Respectively gt start of alarm value still in alarm gt end of alarm 2 4 RATE TIME BANDS When the user is charged different tariff at different times of day active and reactive energy counters may be used to come into operation during programmed time bands A time band is a period of the day which can be programmed between 00 01 and 23 59 hours during which the energy values will be recorded not only on the total meters but also on the time band meters Time bands cannot be overlapped but intervals may be left between them The tariff band energy counters provide energy totals only during the period of the day included in the band and are reset by the meter rest procedure
68. et time L3 kVAr kVAr kVAr E Bp kVAr kVAr kVAr Phase Inst Av Max Instantaneous average and maximurn harmonic distortion of Li amp amp Pag each phase and of the entire three phase system L2 amp amp 9 average values are calculated over a preset time L3 amp amp ZG 20 Phase kWh kVArh Cosd Tgo kWh Active energy consumption for each phase and total Pag kVArh Reactive energy consumption for each phase and total os Average power factor for each phase and total Average power factor correspondent for each phase and total kWh Active energy consumption for each phase and total kVArh Reactive energy consumption for each phase and total Cos Average power factor for each phase and total To Average power factor correspondent for each phase and total Time band 1 5 L2 L3 Phase kWh kVArh Cos Tad kWh Active energy consumption for each phase and total kVArh Reactive energy consumption for each phase and total Cos Average power factor for each phase and total Ig Average power factor correspondent for each phase and total Time band 2 Phase kWh kVArh Coso Tad kWh Active energy consumption for each phase and total KVArh Reactive energy consumption for each phase and total Cos Average power factor for each phase and total Ig Average power factor correspondent for each
69. explained in detail in paragraph 2 1 For access to display measurement page 1 from other pages simply press the far right hand pushbutton beneath the word MEASURE at the bottom of the page From page 1 access to pages 2 to 9 is obtained by simply pressing the corresponding numbered key see Fig 1 17 Leg Te VIP SYS 05 13 88 Owaacae TES S Prose 9 1 YR Y vait 387 0 25 04 ams 4 K 3 ose C ZU 1 1 74 feat Ube iy K i l Len ai i E BACKP4AGE MEASURE Peo f gt MENU Pret ar n e wa SENS frat KS Sea lse d 4 4 Ba sad L SOTO ve SYS 1 a5 of a Pons wWatoeton fous Migel urr at YA 3 80 VAL va 404 i kVAr 378 yar 5293 ve 735 L3 w YA 3 87 VAS 30 var 730 C 39 kVAr 10 35 bYAr J VAr 167 L Pat N HT Prins L Fig 1 17 17 For access to measurement pages 10 to 14 from any measurement page press E followed by the key bearing the second figure of the number see Fig 1 18 Fig 1 18 1 10 MANUAL PRINT CUT CF MEASURED DATA The bottom line of the display always indicates the function of each of the 4 function keys immediately below With a measurement page on the display the function key on the far right is pressed for manual print out of the measuring data shown on the display in that moment Let US suppose for example that we are on any one of the measurement pages to obtain a print out of the data measurement contained on page 9 press 9 to ca
70. ge 200 V 240 V use fuses 80mA 250V type T 160 Ma type T for 100V 120 V operations Disconnect the power lead before changing the fuse The fuse holder is located on the rear panel beneath the power socket If the fuse requires replacement proceed as follows Remove the fuse holder lid using a screwdriver Insert a new fuse with the same specifications and close the fuse holder Fig B 1 Fig B 2 Ensure that only fuses with the same voltage and current ratings as the Originals are used Repaired and or short circuited fuses must never be used B 3 BATTERY OPERATION A 5 V 1300 mA Ni Cd battery consisting of 4 elements of 1 25 V 1300 mA connected in series will supply the instrument for 3 hours with the internal printer and display illumination switched off IMPORTANT When the instrument is running on the battery the ground connection is not required and therefore MUST NOT BE CONNECTED The internal battery automatically recharges in 48 hours when the instrument is connected to the power supply mains or it can be recharged in about 60 minutes if the FBC1 module is connected to the socket provided N B Remember that when the FCB1 battery charger is used the automatic power supply mains charging function is disabled 1 DESCRIPTICN CF THE INSTRUMENT 1 1 WHAT IT CAN DO The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK are the result of experience drawn from two previous EL CONT ROL instruments of the same type the VIP and the MICROVIP whose excelle
71. he VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 can be considerably increased by the use of peripherals such as an external printer a Host Computer and signalling or intervention relays A remote printer can provide timed print out of data relative to 7 13 parameters selected using a procedure which starts from the peripherals menu 35 To be more specific an 80 column printer can give print out of 7 parameters in normal print and 13 in condensed print mode while a 132 column printer can provide print out of 13 parameters in normal print mode This represents a considerable increase in the number of parameters which can be monitored while the system is in operation Let s take a detailed look al all the functions which can be carried out using an external printer Timed printout of 7 13 parameters The data print is preceded by a heading line with all the SET UP values and a line with the symbols of the parameters being monitored At the end of the sampling time equal to the print time preset during the SET UP phase a line of measurement data is immediately printed The two heading lines are repeated after every 20 data lines Fig 2 14 shows an example of timed print out with compressed characters Manual printout The operator gives the instruction for print out of a line with the latest measurements relative to the selected parameters i e the printout consists of the two heading lines and one data line as shown in the example below Exampl
72. he relative Black Box and naturally measurement transducer are available This means that all the operational modes display print out Plotter graph print out alarm state monitoring with print out or relay signalling and the Survey monitoring options can be applied to any of the additional parameters The standard electrical measurements and the new measurements can be taken simultaneously This opens the instrument up towards a range of new applications which ELCONTROL intend to develop further in the near future At present ELCONTROL have prepared the first Black Box for use with the instrument which measures the temperature of an object in the range from 20 C to 200 C 4 F to 424 F using a special pyrometer The pyrometer is an infrared gun which measures the heat radiation emitted by the body and transducers this intensity into a weak signal The signal is then amplified and transmitted to the instrument by connection to the rear AUX connector The Pyrometer Black Box contains a program which enables the instrument to display and print the pyrometer s temperature measurements The temperature is displayed only in degrees Centigrade The temperature measurements obtained with the pyrometer Black Box can serve two main purposes Identification of hot spots In this case the zone under examination is scanned directly checking the temperatures of the various points on the display When the pyrometer identifies a
73. her when key L E on the keyboard is pressed The sequence is as follows The arrow is positioned on the last figure of the current value previously set 012345 lt Amps Key C is pressed to cancel the previous value 000000 Amp 0 flashes The numbered keys are pressed to set the full scale required these values are confirmed using E Far example to set full scale LOOOAmp Press 1 The display shows Amp OOOOO 1 Press O The display shows Amp 00001 O Press 0 The display shows Amp 00010 O Press 0 The display shows Amp 00100 O The flashing arrow leaves the current full scale field and passes to the voltage full scale field 62 Voltage Full Scale The voltage full scale value to be set depends on the voltage type selected previously For monitoring Low Voltage systems the voltage full scale setting is fixed at 600 Volts max For monitoring Medium Voltage systems the voltage connection is made using two VTs with secondary winding voltage of 100 Volts in this case the voltage full scale setting must be equal to the VT primary winding voltage If this setting is not made a full scale of 600 Volts is taken by default Voltage full scale setting procedure is exactly the same as that already examined for current full scale C is pressed to cancel the figures expressing the full scale values set previously The numerical keyboard is used to set the figures of the new full scale val
74. if the instrument is run from the mains power supply or can be rapidly recharged about one hour using the special FBC1 accessory connected to the power supply mains and to the connector on the rear of the instrument see Fig 3 1 49 3 1 2 CONNECTION TO CIRCUIT The upper part of the instrument houses a series of safety connectors for the voltage and current connections The instructions which follow must be complied with otherwise measurement errors will occur HELT MAK 1 WE Fig 3 2 Fig 3 2 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT CONNECTIONS The voltage measurement connection is made using the leads provided following the diagrams in figs 3 3 1 and 3 3 2 CARICO Be L KRK RR RER Ae R LT ii Fig 3 3 1 Fig 3 3 2 Always check that phase rotation direction is respected when making the connections The instrument checks this automatically on display page 5 where the following messages are displayed PHASE ROTATION OK Connection correct PHASE ROTATION NOK Connection incorrect N B When connecting to circuits with voltage levels exceeding 250 V neutral phase or with high DC currents probes and test prods suitable for the measuring point should be used These are available as optional accessories 50 4 WIRE SYSTEM THREE PHASES PLUS NEUTRAL The connections are made as shown in figure 3 4 When making the connection it is vital to check that each clamp meter 15 connected to the same phase of the correspon
75. if used in DC RC group of 33 ohm 0 1 F if in AC 3 1 5 Auxiliary measurement connections Signal input is by means of the AUX connector on the rear of the instrument Fig 3 15 Connettore AUX 58 3 1 6 Switching on the instrument The instrument is switched on by actuating the ON STANDBY switch on the rear After switching on the following messages will appear on the display without any operator commands being necessary 1 The display will fill up with all the alpha numerical characters available which will remain visible for several seconds This indicates that the display testing procedure has been carried out with positive results 2 The message TEST OK will then appear on the display and remain there for several seconds This confinms that the checks on communication with the printer drive and measuring drive have given positive results 3 The next display page relates to the optional operational modes One of the following two pages will appear Fig 3 16 Fig 3 17 The page shown in Fig 3 17 may change depending on the optional present SYSTEM 3 only If the operator intends to use one of these options they must be inserted and removed when no longer required with the instrument switched off 4 The display then shows measuring page 1 N B If the instrument has never been used it will retain the factory presettings default data 4 wire connection Low Voltage full scales 1000 Amp and 600 Volts Cos 1
76. ifferent setting is required press the key with the new number the REVERSE character position will shift and the next page displayed The next display page see Fig 3 20 allows selection of the voltage level Press 1 for systems at less than 600 Volts L V Press 2 for systems at more than 600 Volts M v Fig 3 20 In the second case the instrument voltage connections are made using a V T as shown in Fig 3 21 Even if a selection has already been made indicated by the character in reverse one of the two keys 1 or 2 must be depressed to pass to the next display page see Fig 3 21 whose first line refers to current and voltage full scales Fig 3 21 Current full scale Current full scale is expressed in a number of up to 6 figures The current full scale value which should be set depends on the type of clamp meter or CT used 61 Follow the indications in the chart below With 1000 1 clamp meter provided Full scale current 1000A With optional 3000 1 clamp meter Full scale current 3000A Optional C T and INTA Full scale current CT primary current P I 30A interface Full scale current 30A AC DC clamp meter Full scale current 1000A If no setting is made the full scale Current will be 1000 Amps i e the correct value when using the clamp meter supplied with the instrument The full scale setting procedure is prompted by a flashing arrow on the display which moves from one parameter to anot
77. ion Remote Modify cf printer j H C to SPEED parameters program activote and for ming functions printing i for which program imed 86 The serial line used to connect the instrument to the peripherals must be adapted to suit the specifications of the remote printer or HOST Computer to be connected The display first indicates the serial line s speed and format specifications and then suggests various possible modifications for the operator to select The procedure is as follows Press 1 to pass from the peripherals programming page to the serial line programming page Now press 3 for access to the page which provides display of the RS232 serial line state Fig 3 42 shows an example of a Serial line state display indicating the default data re 1 RS232 STATE LH Speed 8600 Dato bite 7 4 5 D Parity E Stop bits T G KN __ MODIFY Sie ace rae OW X A Fig 3 42 If data must be changed press the function key under MODIFY beneath the display The next page will appear see Fig 3 43 this prompts the selection of a speed different from that specified in the serial line state RS232 SPEED 2400 De 4 Chose correspond ing nurnber Cae L7 7 19600 2 4800 3 2400 6 4 1200 5 600 6 300 l i Oooo BACKPAGE MEASURE LES HEA lle Fig 3 43 The choice between the 6 possible speeds is made by pressing the numerical key corresponding to the value required followed by E to confirm 87
78. ion of POWER SUPPLY MAINS the instrument with respect to with built in fuse the observers position RAPID BATTERY CHARGE by means of the FBCI optional accessory which is inserted between the line and this point of the instrument The battery is recharged in on hour SELECTION ANG PRESETTINGS CARRIEQQUT ON THE KEYBOARD ju KEY NUMBER for guided Selection inside the MENU Iia X e to Insert chosen presettings Esel u w2 Ea L KEY SYMBOL indicated to what measurements the Ae Ce f ad measurement display page refers In this case e a Three phase measurements of V l Cos KW on page J LEE 1 mI 0 21 Ha CLEAR cancels the existing ENTER confirm the posted l presettings presettings the moves to the following presettings 10 TOP VIEW Black Box compartment Measurement connections Vip System 3 only R Re s eer Memory Pack eo compartment Vip System 3 only wm IL WE DISPLAY Alphanumerical and graphic high contrast LCD display complete with badlight for night time illumination The display is divided into 81ines of 40 characters the first 7 are for menu messages and measurements the last indicates the functions of the 4 function keys beneath KEYBOARD Tactile keypad with 12 keys 9 divided into two parts of different colours the upper section numbers used for menu selections and the lower part the symbols of measurements shown on the display PRINTER Impact printer 40 alphanumerical ch
79. ke the presettings and to start the survey he must return on site at the time when he wishes to end the Survey and perhaps start another roe dd oo 6 N Fig 2 20 EXAMPLE OF 5 SURVEYS WITH MEASUREMENTS TAKEN AT DIFFERENT POINTS INA SYSTEM 2 18 SURVEY DATA PRINT OUT At the end of a Survey the data stored on the Memory pack is transferred back into the instrument which has previously been programmed to select some of the data received From the instrument the selected data is then transmitted to the external f printer along the RS232 serial line If an 80 column external printer is used up tto 8 parameters can be selected for printing while 132 column printers can take up to 13 parameters Spaced print Together with these measurements the Memory pack also stores and transmits to the printer all interruptions and micro interruptions in its power supply Even after transferring the survey data the Memory pack continues to store these measures meaning that the data relating to different parameters collected during the same Survey can later be transmitted for example the measure ments for a second group of 8 13 parameters can be printed out At the end of the survey the operator if he wishes can request print out of measurements for all the parameters stored on the Memory pack up to a maximum of 64 parameters The advantage of using Survey operation apart from the availability of a large amount of data is that the o
80. l reset Cancels all stored data including those in the calendar clock The default data automatically start up again see para 3 9 Keyboard Enable This function which intervenes only if the instrument has received a disabling command from the Host Computer appears on the reset menu page fig 3 39 N B 1 The identity code is a 4 figure number which the purchaser can choose and input into the instrument The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 is however supplied preset with identity code 5555 which is no longer valid once it has been replaced by the code of the operator s choice 2 To avoid losing useful data request a general printout of the most recent data before starting the reset procedure 85 3 7 USE OF PERIPHERALS There are two kinds of peripherals those connected to the unit using a senial line and those connected to the alarm relays Procedures for the two types are different In the second case simply select the parameter to be monitored The procedure for the use of a remote printer or a Host Computer is much more complex and requires a more thorough examination PERIPHERALS PROGRAMMING RS232 Alorms Relay BACKPAGE MEASURE SERIAL LINE PROGRAMNING er ee ee 1 Remote Printer p SSS Wao 2 West Computer l 3 RS232 state ALARM RELAY Porameter selection BACKPAGE MEASURE REMOTE PRINTER HOST RS232 ICOMPUTER STATE 1 2 Select
81. ll the data required onto the display The function key under IIPRINT is then pressed for print out of the data shown Apart from manual print out of one page at a time the instrument can provide overall print out of all the latest measurement data contained on the 14 display pages To obtain overall print out from any one measurement page simply press the function key under PRINT far right twice 18 2 OPERATING OPTIONS As mentioned in the introduction the VIP SYSTEM 31 MK 3 can provide a large number of functions 2 1 DISPLAY INDICATION OF MEASUREMENTS IN PROGRESS The first 10 display pages show the measurements of 81 electrical parameters In addition on display pages 15 and 16 the instrument indicates any measurements of non electrical parameters made using special transducers and the appropriate black boxes VIP SYSTEM 3 only If the operator has programmed the tariff time bands into which the day is to be divided display pages 11 12 13 and 14 will provide 64 measurements of active and reactive power average Cog and T gg in the various time intervals The instantaneous readings are updated every second The average values are calculated over the time period preset by the operator and are updated continually The maximum measurements are stored until exceeded Each display measuring page indicates the following data Date and hour continually updated Identification of phase or three phase in
82. nly difference is that the remote printer can monitor a larger number of parameters Procedure is alSo exactly as described in paragraph 3 2 2 and the sequence of display pages used Is the same A brief reminder selections are made using the keyboard and a reverse appears along side the selected parameters remaining until these are cancelled Timed Print out Once selection is complete timed local print out of the measuring lines will begin to take place at regular intervals print time set in SET UP phase The two heading lines appear every 20 lines Manual Print out press 4 for immediate print out of the two heading lines and a measuring line for the selected parameter using the procedure examined previously Programmed timed printout continues after this print out The maximum number of parameters for which print out is possible depends on the specifications of the remote printer connected to the instrument The printer must therefore be programmed entering all specifications from its data sheet in the instrument Programming Remote Printer Press 2 to pass from the remote printer page to the remote printer programming page shown in Fig 3 46 REMOTE PRINTER PROGRAMMING ii ie a 2 NO of chorocters ig config BO all L1 12 Decompression sequence 27 18 oars a of characters sm contig 132 EJ 5 6 ompression sequence 27 15 A Activates underlining 27 45 01 LL3 J AJ L iw J Disactivates underlining
83. nstruction as follows After connecting the instrument to the system and inserting the MEMORY PACK the operator locates the options page on the display Press 2 for access to the MEMORY PACK page Press 2 again for access to the manual Survey execution page A page like that shown in Fig 3 52 will appear on the display Fig 3 52 Using the numerical keyboard and E digit and confirm the survey identity code followed by the measuring rate The survey execution phase starts as soon as the operator has set the measuring rate during this phase the display shows measuring page 1 the Starting point for an other simultaneous measuring procedures To terminate the survey return to the MEMORY PACK page and press 3 This interrupts execution of the manual Survey The operator can now connect the instrument to another point in the system and carry out a new manual Survey with different measuring rate and SET UP data if required He may also program an automatic survey cycle as previously described The other alternative is to pass to the MEMORY PACK transfer phase ATTENTION The MEMORY PACK must always be inserted or removed with the instrument switched off 95 MEMORY PACK Transfer Survey data are printed on the remote printer meaning that the printer and serial line must first be programmed as explained in paragraph 3 7 1 and 3 7 2 The operator must also select the parameters for which print out is required up t
84. nt features they retains However they also incorporate very important innovations which make them truly new instruments They monitor all three phases of a three phase system They are portable light weight device with built in 40 column printer The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 can run on batteries and can measure no less than 81 electrical parameters with very high accuracy In particular the VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 are capable of measuring parameters not generally covered by an instrument of this type they measure harmonic distortions indicate average values and record maximum readings for various parameters they measure and print out active and reactive power consump tion and record micro interruptions in the power supply mains and the duration of longer interruptions The built in printer is capable of printing measurement data on request and can provide automatic print out of the sequence of measurements relative to any four parameters selected by the operator The instruments printers can also provide bar graphs plotting 2 of the parameters measured they also provide rapid print out of the value of those parameters which cross the alarm thresholds and monitor their development with frequent print out until they come back inside the preset limits Alarm monitoring is made more effective by two RELAY outputs activated when an alarm threshold is crossed 1 2 EASY TO USE This brief description may give the impression that use of the ins
85. o 8 13 or 23 parameters depending on the printer 4 is pressed to start he MEMORY PACK transfer the display will show an ATTENTION page as shown in Fig 3 53 which instructs the operator to press E to confirm the Survey data transfer request Fig 3 53 The last line of this page also include the STOP command which is given using the function key below it This enables the operator to halt the MEMORY PACK transfer and return to measuring page 1 Finally remember that the entire contents of the MEMORY PACK can be transferred onto a magnetic disk using a Suitably programmed host computer connected to the instrument by means of an RS232 senialline 96 MENORY PACK USAGE PROCEDURE DIAGRAM FOR MEASUREMENT SURVEY 97 3 9 DEFAULT VALUES As has been seen the operator must carry out the SETUP presetting procedures before using the various functions while for the peripherals the serial line and remote printer data must also be entered The instrument is however supplied with some programming data already set These are the default data which the operator may modify as already de scribed SET UP Default Data 4 w ire connection Low voltage measurements Voltage full scale 600 Volts Current full scale 1000 Amps Coso 1 00 Integration time 15 Default reset identity code 5555 Default serialline programming 9600 Baudes Data bits 1 Stop bit E EVEN parity Default values for remote printer N of characters
86. onds at which the micro interruption occurred and its duration in mSec MIGRO INTERRUPTION DD MM YY HH mm ss xxxms For interruptions lasting longer than one second the instrument prints the date and hour of the beginning and end of the interruption The print out is of the following type MAINS INTERRUPTION MAINS RETURN DD MM Y YHH mm ss DD MM YY HH mm ss If switched off the instrument prints the date and time when it is switched off and Switched on again POWER OFF POWER ON DD MM YY HH mm ss DD MM YY HH mm ss In case of MICRO INTERRUPTIONS or MAINS INTERRUPTIONS the instrument continues to run on its battery until these are exhausted at which point it switches off automatically Fig 2 5 shows a print out String for a short interruption in mains power supply Note that power supply is returned by an initial rapid re establishment of the switch contact 200 mSec followed by a further re establishment 36 Sec 27 2 6 PLOTTER The instrument provides print out in bar graph form of the measurements of two parameters selected among those available the plotter mode cannot be used for maximum measurements and energy readings The instrument stores 24 measurements for each parameter at intervals preset by the operator Sampling time At the end of the sampling period the two plotter graphs are printed one after the other The plotter zero and full scale values may be preset by the operator or established automatically
87. perator Maximum alarm In the same way itis alSo able to indicate when a parameter passes below a minimum threshold preset by the operator Minimum alarm 28 DATE Fig 2 8 Plotter zero value 213 V Minimun alarm Voltage 210V Measuring time Sampling Time 1 Fig 2 6 PLOTTER GRAPH FOR VOLTAGE OF PHASE L1 R DATA SHIH 215 Hin 218 WIN Plotter parameter 213 Nie 5 ann 45 H 1 Y 6 Scale 259V se I E ho 15 4 x 24 4 15 45 24 9 id 227 6 15 47 7 5 IS 0 i 15 49 PAR 15 5 77 3 cada 15 5 l 277 __ measu 15 52 277 8 I 26 9 5 54 126 8 L 26 3 S 5 38 25 9 ee 226 1 16 80 26 4 zi 4 i 16 85 70 EN 1 1 Maximum alarm ae 4 va Threshold voltage Fig 2 7 FORCED PLOTTER PRINT OUT Full scale excess KVAr 7 Ploter zone for _ excess kVAr DATA S88 RZ Plotter zone for kVAr Absorbed by load all J a T til 2 a ra rabari hT arar den Ma Fig 2 8 PLOTTER GRAPH OF EXCESS OR LOW THREE PHASE REACTVE POWER Alarm thresholds can be set for an unlimited number of the 49 parameters in the list below Instantaneous voltage 3 ph to ph voltages 3 ph to neu voltages Instantaneous Current 3 phase currents neutral currents Instantaneous active power kW of each phase three phase kW Instantaneous CoS Cos of each phase three phase Cos Average active power kW of each phase three phase kW Instantaneous apparent power kVA of each phase three phase
88. perator can program the Memory pack off site The instrument can then be connected to the circuit by staff unskilled in the use and programming of the VIP SYSTEM 3 At the end of the survey the instrument and Memory pack are removed and those measures which the operator wishes to check and analyse are printed out off line While the survey is in progress the VIP SYSTEM 3 can function as if the Memory pack were not connected This means for example that the operator can still read the measurements for the monitored parameters on the display and obtain manual print out of the data He can also program timed local print out for a maximum of 4 parameters request plotter print out of 2 parameters program alarm state print out of any parameter and request excess energy consumption for the various time bands At the end of the survey the operator will have at his disposal sufficient data and information instrument measurements and survey data for sophisticated analysis of the electrical system being monitored 2 19 PYROMETER BLACK BOX FOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT VIP SYSTEM 3 only A special compartment on the instrument can be fitted with a Black Box which is a Specially programmed interface allowing the measurement of other para meters in addition to the electrical parameters typical of an industrial user system The instrument s range of functions can therefore be expanded to include measurement of any additional parameters for which t
89. programs and enters the following information on the MEMORY PACK survey begin and end dates and hours identity code for each Survey survey measuring rates SET UP presettings required Different SET UP presettings can be used in each survey the operator can load SET UP data specially entered in the programming instrument onto the MEMORY PACK by instructing the system to record the existing configuration or he may simply use the instrument SET UP data which the MEMORY PACK reads during the Survey After the surveys have been programmed this may be done OFF LINE before the execution phase the operator inserts the MEMORY PACK into the instrument on site makes the necessary connections to the system and may then leave the instrument to carry out the surveys The first Survey will start at the programmed time and will be followed by the other surveys according to the preset timetable The operator can collect the MEMORY PACK atthe end of the last survey and then print out the MEMORY PACK data OFF LINE It will be noted that in automatic mode the execution and closure phases take piace automatically at the programmed dates and hours The programming phase is as follows Locale the options page and press 2 for access to the MEMORY PACK page Fig 3 50 93 Press 1 for access to the programming page SURVEY PROGRAMMING 79 A L s L lb gt ILO LS Ui D 4 j k x RATE Min 0
90. rained Staff only Ali servicing and or repairs which involve opening the instrument must be carried out exclusively by skilled authorised staff A 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For proper safe use of the instrument and for servicing and or repairs the staff authorised to carry out servicing and or repairs must observe standard safety precautions A 3 SYMBOLS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS A 4 PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS If it is Suspected that the instrument is no longer safe for example because of damage during transport or use it must be withdrawn from service and precautions must be taken to ensure that it is not used by mistake Call in authorised technicians for checks and any repairs required B INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION B 1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS On receipt of the instrument check that it has not been damaged during transport If any problems are noted contact the ELCONTROL service network for any repairs or replacements B 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS B 2 1 GROUNDING Before any connections are made the instrument must be grounded by means of the power supply plug which must be inserted only in sockets complete with ground connections Power lead extensions may only be used if these ensure that the power supply mains connection is maintained B 2 2 SUPPLY VOLTAGE The instrument can be supplied at a voltage range between 200V and 240 V 50 60 Hz 100 V 120 V 50 60 Hz on request For a supply voltage ran
91. range from 1 to 600 Amp for D C from 1 to 800 Amp for A C Note 1 107 PINZA 1000 1 D5 ref 4AAC2 D5 Clamp meter for A C measurements For connection to VIP MK3NIP SVSTEM M3 through INTA 1 adapter Measuring range 1 1000 Amp Note 1 PINZA 3000 1 D6 ref 4AAC3 D6 Clamp meter for A C measurements For connection to VIPMK3NIP SVS TEM 3 through INTN1 adapter Measuring range 1 3000 Amp Note 1 ADAPTA 1V 1V ref 4AACQ 1V 1V CLAMP METER adapter Clamp meter input adapter with Volt output and banana pins Note 1 INTA 1 ref JAABB INTERFACE FOR CT CLAMP METER 1A Interface far current transformer TA or Clamp meter with 1A secondary Features 1A Input 1v output Accuracy 0 2 Note 1 INTA 5 ref JAABD INTERFACE FOR TA Clamp meter SA Interface for current transformer TA or clamp meter with SA secondary Features SA Input 1V Output Accuracy 0 2 Note 1 CAVO PINZA ref 4AACR TWIN CABLE WITH BANANA PLUGS Cables for Cables for connection to clamps with bush Output to interfaces INTA 1 INTA 5 ADAPTA 1V 1V Note 1 Note 1 requires 1 piece far single phase measurement 2 pieces for Three phase measurement with out neutral wire 3 pieces far three phase measurement with neutral wire 108 PUNTALE XPP 80 U ref 4MBR VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT PROBE up to 1000v AC DC For connection by 1000v measuring cable Note 2 PUNTALE XPS 1801 A ref 4MBS VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT PROBE up to 1000v AC DC For
92. rm max V 1N was 253 8 V WIN 2107 20 16 BL IDO lt L 1 phase voltage falls below a 240 V and therefore leaves the alarm state Sep aren aoe lt During the alarm max KW E was 57 39 kW lt The power value leaves the alarm state During the period covered the third parameter monitored has never been in alarm state Fig 2 9 ALARM PRINT OUT FOR TWO PARAMETERS 31 The print out shows that at 12 01 14 hours the three phase active power reached a value of 54 70 kW and therefore passed the alarm threshold as indicated by the symbol gt At 12 01 42 hours the power reading fell to 48 3 kW returning within the preset limits indicated by lt The peak power value during the interval between 12 01 42 hrs and 12 01 18 hrs was 57 39 kW 2 8 TIMED PRINT OUT ALARMS Alarms can also be signalled in timed local print out mode If a parameter which passes an alarm threshold is also selected for printout the data print out will show a special symbol against the measurement If the operator has preset an alarm time A T which should be of small duration and shorter than the print out time PT a number of measurements may be printed during both the alarm periods and the timed print intervals Fig 2 10 below is an example of various print intervals for a parameter set for both tmed print out and alarm monitoring Max alarm Hour alarm Min alarm Fig 2 10 2 9 TARIFF TIME BAND ALARMS One of the special alarms which the ins
93. s making up the Cos required in sequence Integration time This is the period of tme aver which the measurements used to calculate the average values of kW kVArd kVA and distortion are collected The integration time is expressed by a two figure number and is between 1 and 99 minutes If no value is set the instrument uses the default value of 15 If the integration time set is O or if it is cancelled using C no average values are calculated or displayed The usual setting procedure is used Cancel the existing values digit new values and confirm using E Printout time This sets the time between two consecutive readings printed by local or remote printer The operator sets this time at between 1 and 99 minutes If no tme is set no values will be printed If a tmed of zero is set the instrument will print the values of the selected parameters every 20 seconds Naturally timed local print out can take place only in the presence of readings for the parameters selected for print out Setting procedure is as usual Press C to cancel any existing values Use the numbered keys and E to set and confirm the figures of the print out time required 64 Alarm print out time This sets the time between two consecutive print outs in timed print out mode in the presence of an alarm maximum or minimum alarm or hour alarm If the parameters which have passed the alarm thresholds have also been selec
94. s selected from those offered on the pages which appear on the display during the selection procedure Procedure for setting minimum threshold values for one or more parameters is identical starting from the minimum alarms menu 3 5 2 Time alarms This instrument function is activated by defining the periods during the day during which the print out time interval will be the same as the alarm print out interval established during the SETUP phase The procedure is as follows Locate the alarm menu and press 3 this calls up a display page which shows 4 alarm periods for which the operator must set the begin and end times See Fig 3 33 Fig 3 33 79 An arrow appears on the first line of this page prompting the operator to indicate the alarm period begin and end times these are set using the numbered keys and confirmed with E When the data is confirmed by pressing E the arrow moves to the 2nd line If the operator wishes to set a second alarm period the arrow is already on the second line so he can KEY IN the values immediately N B Both times must always be set and the end time of the first period must always be after the begin time 3 5 3 Insensitivity Time This is the minimum time during which the alarm must be activated or inactive in order to trigger or end an alarm sequence 4 is pressed in the alarm menu the value required is digited using the number keys and E is u
95. sed to confirm Fig 3 34 This value is expressed in seconds If the insensitivity time is equal to zero all the alarms will be disactivated insensitivity time 1 sec gives instantaneous alarms For example if insensitivity tme 10 sec is selected all alarms lasting less than 10 sec will be completely ignored In the same way an alarm which disappears for a time of less than 10 sec Is indicated as persisting without interruption Key 5 in the Alarms Menu causes print out of all alarm presettings 80 3 5 4 Tariff band alarms The only parameters for which time interval alarm monitoring can be carried out are the average values for active reactive and apparent energy consumption maximum threshold values only are available for three phase powers or for power of each phase individually The time bands must first of all be set in accordance with the instructions given in the options paragraph which can be summarised as follows Locate the main menu and press 3 to pass to the options menu Press 1 for access to the time band page Using the arrow and the numerical keyboard set the time band begin and end times The alarm setting procedure starts on the alarm menu page Press 6 to locate the time interval alarm page which allows the operator to select one or more of the programmed intervals for alarm monitoring See Fig 3 35 If no tme intervals have been programmed the procedure comes to a halt Fig
96. show a page prompting the operator to specify whether instantaneous 1 or average 2 active power is required Once this has been specified by pressing 1 or 2 the display will show a page similar to that in Fig 3 32 this is used to choose between three phase active power W or the power of one of the three phases The alarm value is also set with its unit of measurement kW indicated in the top right hand comer with the arrow beside it Fig 3 32 78 If the power alarm thresholds are to be expressed in a different unit of measurement MW or W the exponent must be multiplied or divided by 1000 For example the third function key from the left is pressed once to pass from kW to W while the 2nd function key is pressed once to change from kW to MW The new unit of measurement will appear in the top right hand comer of the display Press E to confirm the unit of measurement and move the arrow to the parameter to be selected our case since we intend to select three phase active power we will have to press E four times to position the cursor beside W At this point the maximum threshold value in kW is digited using the numbered keys followed by E to confirm Once the threshold has been set the selected parameter is signalled in the usual way reverse alongside on the last selection page and on the two previous pages As already stated alarm thresholds can be set simultaneously for a large number of parameter
97. storage life at 40 C 104 F 90 RH 200 hours 60 C 140 F 20 RH 200 hours 20 C 4 F 60 RH 200 hours 106 4 8 KIT SUPPLIED WITH VIP MK3 SYSTEM3 ENERGY ANALYSER 1 VIP MK 3 SYSTEM3 ENERGY ANALYSER 1 set of voltage measuring cables with fixed banana plug and crocodile clips for measuring max 250 Vrms from phase to neutral 440 ph ph 3 1000N1Vrms clamp meters 1 power supply cable 1 performed case Aluminium for SYSTEM 3 reinforced plastic for MK 3 2 fuse 5 x 20 80mA T 250V 160mA T for 100 120V operation 1 roll of paper 1 carrying 5trap 1 ink ribbon 1 manual 1 guarantee certificate 4 9 ACCESSORIES PINZA 400A 0 4V DC ref 4MB T PAC 400 clamp meter for DC measurements For connection to VIP MK3 VIP SYSTEM3 through ADAPTA 1 V 1 V adapter Measuring range 1 to 400A Note 1 PINZA 500A 0 5V AC DC ref 4MBU PAC 500 Clamp meter for DC and AC measurements For connection to VIP MK3 VIP SVSTEM3 through ADAPTA 1V 1V adapter Measuring range from 0 1 to 500A Note 1 PINZA 1000A 1V AC DC ref JAABW PAC1000 Clamp meter for DC and AC measurements For connection to VIP MK3 VIP SYSTEMS through ADAPTA 1V 1V adapter Measuring range from 1 A to 1100 A for D C from 1 A to 800 A for A C Note 1 PINZA US2C O02 ref 4MB V US2C 02 Clamp meter for AC and DC measurements For connection to VIP MK3 VIP System3 through ADAPTA 1V 1V adapter two wires with banana plug Measuring
98. tected procedure to avoid the risks deriving from incorrect or un authorised operations The operator must therefore be acquainted with a numerical identity code which must be given to obtain access to the reset procedure 5 is pressed with the main menu on the display to obtain access to an identity code page See Fig 3 38 which invites the operator to set the instrument identity code by means of the keyboard Number Enter 82 METE E a Esa l E aes Ld L Fig 3 38 Only if the code is correct will the display turn to the next menu page See Fig 3 39 Fig 3 39 At this point the operator may do one of two different functions 1 can be pressed for access to the procedure for changing the identity code The page which appears is like that in Fig 3 40 which prompts the operator to set a new code Fig 3 40 For this procedure the arrow must be on the second fine The code is KEYED on the numerical keyboard and confirmed with E The second function available is the Reset 83 Press 2 with the reset menu on the display for access to a page showing all the reset options available See Fig 3 41 K RESET CanRY OUT RL 1 Counters 2 Ave Powers 3 Pr inter 4 Alora 5 Memory poch 6 Gen reset mo clock D GENERAL RESET BACKP ACE MEASURE Fig 3 41 NEH dal enc 0 jee E f TL xT a T r Fac CUE gt B Press the numbered key corresponding to the reset procedur
99. ted for timed printout it may be appropriate for the printer to supply readings more frequently while the alarm lasts The instrument can therefore be asked to print out readings at a shorter time interval than during the normal timed print out mode This alarm tme is set between 1 and 99 minutes If this time is not set there is no modification in print out timing If a time equal to zero is set the alarm printout interval will be 20 seconds The alarm print time is valid for both local and remote printers The setting procedure is as usual Any existing values are cancelled The figures of the new alarm print tme are KEYED IN and then confirmed using E Date and hour setting The VIP SYS 3 is supplied setto Central Europe time The operator must always check the calendar clock which may be slow following a general reset or for other reasons and correct it if necessary Each of the 6 values provided by the calendar clock is expressed in two figures Year xXx Month xx Day XX Hours XX Minutes xx Seconds xx The year is therefore indicated using only the last two numbers e g 1988 88 The procedure for adjusting the calendar clock is as follows Cancel the figures previously set Digit the numbers in the new value using the numerical keys and confirm using E This is the last SET UP procedure The last pushbutton on the right beneath the DISPLA Y is pressed to return to the 1 st MEASUREMENT page 65 N B
100. tor 3 T phase power factor If the CoS4 gt 1 the sign should not appear Average three phase system active power Average R phase active power Average S phase active power Average T phase active power Three phase system apparent power R phase apparent power S phase apparent power T phase apparent power Average three phase system apparent power Average R phase apparent power Average S phase apparent power Average T phase apparent power 113 kKVAr 2 Three phase system reactive power KVAr 1 R phase reactive power KVAr 2 S phase reactive power KVAr 3 T phase reactive power KVAr 2 Average three phase system reactive power KVAr 1 Average R phase reactive power KVAr 2 Average S phase reactive power KVAr 3 Average T phase reactive power 2 Three phase system percentage harmonic distortion o 1 Average R phase percentage harmonic distortion 2 Average S phase percentage harmonic distortion 3 Average T phase percentage harmonic distortion kWh 2 Three phase system active energy consumption kKWh 1 R phase active energy consumption kKWh 2 S phase active energy consumption kKWh 3 T phase active energy consumption KVArh 2 Three phase system reactive energy consumption kVArh 1 R phase reactive energy consumption kVArh 2 S phase reactive energy consumption kVArh 3 T phase reactive energy consumption CoS Average three phase power factor CoS Average R phase power factor CoSq Average S phase power factor CoS Average T phas
101. trument is very complex in reality procedures far measurements relating to most of parameters are quite straight forward The instrument is supplied by the factory already set up far monitoring mast of the parameters relative to an electrical user The supporting hardware supplied with the instrument comprises a set of voltage measurement connection cables three clamp meters far current measurement and various accessories The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 and their accessories are preset with default program data ready for immediate operation they can be used straight away to measure electrical power in Low Voltage systems up to 600 Volts between phases and neutral with phase current up to 1000 Amps When the instruments are switched on the measurement cycle starts immediately and the display shows the first measurement page covering three phase voltage current active power and CO parameters see fig 1 1 G FLITE All setting and selection procedures are carried out by means of a small numerical keyboard and 4 function keys on the front of the instrument The function key with the symbol relating to the parameter required is pressed to call up one of 10 different display pages which show the 81 parameters the instrument is capable of monitoring The measurements displayed updated every second are the following Page 1 Voltage current Cosa three phase power Page 2 Voltage current Cos power of phase L 1 R Page
102. trument is capable of signalling is when power ratings are exceeded during the time interval when the load is largest which are generally the most expensive for the consumer The VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 can be preset to provide alarm print out when one or more energy parameters active reactive or apparent power exceed set maximum levels in each of the time intervals into which the day can be divided To activate this function the operator must first set the times for the time intervals in which monitoring is required He then selects the parameters to be monitored and the relative maximum threshold values 32 2 10 RELAY ALARMS Print out of alarms even if immediate provides only retrospective monitoring They permit the problem to be diagnosed and appropriate measures to be taken but rapid signalling and intervention are not possible However the VIP SYSTEM 3 MK 3 are also fitted with two relay outputs for immediate alarm signalling these are activated respectively when two of the selected parameters pass the alarm measurements The two parameters to be monitored are selected in the PERIPHERALS MENU from the parameters which have already been selected for alarm monitoring the alarm threshold values are those already preset The two relay outputs can be used far a wide range of different purposes nearby or remote warning lights or acoustic signals emergency intervention on the loads or plants etc 2 11 PRESETTING PRINT OUT
103. ue Key E is used to confirm the value set using the keyboard and to shift the arrow to the next setting field Cos for Power Factor Correction The Cos value is expressed by a number less than or equal to 1 with no more than two figures after the decimal point This represents the value to which the power factor is to be corrected the setting is therefore used to calculate the reactive power kVArd required to bring the power factor from the measured value to the preset level For example if Cos is set here the meaning of the reactive power readings provided will be interpreted as follows Instantaneous kVArd The reactive power required to bring the instantaneous power factor to 0 9 varies in relation to the load s instantaneous Cos gt Average kVArd The average reactive power required to bring the instanta neous power factor to 0 9 during the integration time set Maximum kVArd The highest of the values used to calculate the average reading above Default value is 1 00 If Cos value is 1 00 the reactive power kVAr measurement shown by the instrument will be the reactive power of the load itself 63 When the load s instantaneous Power Factor is higher than the power factor correction Cos set here the reactive power reading kVArd will be preceded by the minus sign The Cos value is set as follows Cancel any previous settings using C Use the numerical keys and key E to KEY IN the number
104. umerical key 2 with the main menu page on the display for access to the language change page which follow j j o m kVAr Ae L kVA The operator presses the numerical key corresponding to the language required In case of total reset of the instrument the language is automatically set to English 74 3 4 OPTIONS The options page is the starting paint for the procedures for activating the following instrument functions Tariff time band programming Use of MEMORY PACK for manual and automatic surveys Use of Black Boxes 3 4 1 Tariff tme band programming VIP MK3 and SYSTEM 3 The parameters which can be monitored in each time band are as follow 4 active power values kWh of each phase three phase 4 reactive power values kVArh of each phase three phase 4 average Tg values kVArh kWh of each phase three phase 4 average Cos values of each phase three phase If the time bands have been programmed these measures are shown on the display on pages 11 12 13 and 14 The instrument also provides total active and reactive power readings irrespective of time bands set All these measurements which express total energy data since the last RESET can be indicated on display page 10 or obtained in manual print out Display of time band readings is obtained as follows Give the necessary SETUP instructions Setthe beginning and end of each time band
105. umidity range From 20 to 80 RH Storage temperature From 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Maximum time permissible at high ambient temperature and high relative humidity A T 40 C 104 F RH 80 Max time 80h Maximum storage time A T 25 C 77 F RH 400 0 Max time 6 months A T 20 C 40 F or 60 C 140 F Max time 150 hours Warm up time 10 minutes to meet all specifications Condensation Not permitted Insulation resistance 2 500 MQ between input connectors and external casing between current tap and external casing between input connectors and relay outputs 2 2 MQ between voltage inputs and current inputs between voltage inputs and AUX input between voltage inputs and RS232C output Breakdown voltage Between input connectors including Neutral connector Test at 2000 Vrms 50 Hz for 60 sec Between each connector and casing Test at 3000Vrms for 60 sec 100 Power supply source Internal by means of rechargeable nickel cadmium battery 1300 mA h or external by means of mains supply 200 240 V 50 60 Hz 100 120V 50 60 Hz on request Power Consumption 10VA Battery 2 batteries 1 NI CD to allow the instrument to continue functioning in case of power line mains supply failure the other LITHIUM for data protection NI CO BATTERY 5V 1300 Ma h recharge time 48h with mains supply 60 min with FBC1 fast battery charger module estimated life 3 years at 20 C 68 F rech
106. ut The display page is also used to give two commands to the instrument Forced automatic print out Presettings printout PRINTER MENU Timed locat print Plotter measures Forced automatic print and plotter Presettings print ocuts BACKPAGE MEASURE For selection For selection Order for or ger to of parameters of parameters immediate print required For required for printout and presettings piot of used TIMED LOCAL PLOTTER PLOTTER Pecereee PRINT PROGRAM PERRE ee 9 ING c Autome tic Automatic ALARMS LANGUAGE return to mea return to mes sures Page L sures Page L iB Min olorms ITALIANO Max olorms Hour olarms English Ins Time Presolana pr DEUTSCH Pres clarms pr 5 3 4 9 6 Porameters Parane ters 7 selection selection L Presettings Presettings Unit of ms zero Full scales 68 3 2 2 Timed local print out This provides automatic print out by the instrument printer in accordance with the programmed instructions of the readings for 4 parameters selected by the operator The SETUP presettings and the main operations necessary have already been described in the previous paragraph we will now take a look parameter selection procedures 1 is pressed with the printer page on the display for access to the timed local print out page which is used to select the type of parameter for which the data will be printed see Fig 3 22 Ee LAL lls LA dO e 107 l N
107. y when the measurement is in alarm Measurement sign if no sign appears the measurement is positive xxx x Value of measurement in numbers The decimal point may change position k Measurement exponent the symbols m k M G may appear The activities of the external printer do not interfere with the normal operation of the local printer meaning that the instrument can continue to carry out ali the functions already listed without remote printer display of measurement data manual print out of display data timed local print out and plotter graph print out alarm print out time interval alarms interruptions etc A serial printer can be connected directly to the instrument by means of an RS 232 serial line TO make this connection the operator must enter the printer specifications in the instrument and select the serial line speed and format As already seen the print out interval and alarm print out interval are the same as for the local printer i e those set during the SET UP phase The parameters are selected by means of a different procedure using the peripherals menu which is explained in paragraph 3 7 below Presetting and selection data can be printed out on the local printer the table shows an example of presetting and selection for the remote printer as shown the parameters to be printed are the following L 1 phase voltage V 1 N L2 phase voltage V 2N L3 phase voltage V 3N L 1 phase current A 1 L2 phase

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