AEMC 2136.20, Quick Start User Manual

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Getting Started
NOTE: Make sure the PowerPad
®
is fully charged before use.
Connecting:
• Start the instrument by pressing the
button.
• Configure the instrument to obtain the required results and type of network.
• Connect the current leads and sensors to the PowerPad
®
.
• Connect the ground and/or neutral lead to the network ground and/or neutral (when
distributed), as well as the corresponding current sensor.
• Connect the L1 phase lead to the network L1 phase, as well as the corresponding
current sensor.
• Repeat the procedure for phases L2, L3 and N.
Disconnecting:
• Proceed in the reverse order to connecting, always finishing by disconnecting the
ground and/or neutral (when distributed).
• Disconnect the leads and press the
button to turn the instrument off.
• Recharge the battery, if necessary.
Installation of the Leads and Current Sensors
Twelve sets of color-coded rings and inserts are supplied with the PowerPad
®
. Use these ID
markers to identify the leads and input terminals.
• Detach the appropriate inserts from the color-coded marker and place them in the holes
provided under the terminals (larger inserts for current terminals, smaller inserts for volt-
age terminals).
• Clip the rings of the same color to the ends of the lead you will be connecting to the
terminal.