Power Quality Analyzer Model 8335
35
CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
4.1 Getting Started
NOTE:
Make sure the PowerPad
®
is fully charged before use.
Connecting:
•
Start the instrument by pressing the button.
•
Configure the unit to obtain the required results and type of network (see § 4.3).
•
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
Note:
Complying with this procedure limits connection errors to a minimum and
conserves time.
Disconnecting:
•
Proceed in the reverse order to connecting, always finishing by disconnecting
the ground and/or neutral (when distributed)
•
Disconnect the unit leads and power it down.
•
Recharge the battery and recover the data registered where necessary.
•
USB sockets can be used to connect the unit to any type of network.
The following precautions for use must be complied with:
•
Do not connect any voltages exceeding 1000Vrms in relation to the
ground/earth.
•
When connecting and disconnecting the batteries, check that measuring
leads are disconnected.
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