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Page 1: ...Energy PlatformTM USER GUIDE DRANETZ 1000 New Durham Road Edison New Jersey 08818 4019 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 2: ...olved Qualified personnel who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors must follow applicable safety related work practices and procedures including appropriate personal protective equi...

Page 3: ...le National Electrical Code une personne est qualifi e si elle conna t bien la construction et l utilisation de l quipement ainsi que les dangers que cela implique Le personnel qualifi qui travaillent...

Page 4: ...terminal or device Power Switch Definiciones Las ADVERTENCIAS informan al usuario de ciertas condiciones o pr cticas que podr an producir lesiones mortales o da o f sico Las PRECAUCIONES identifican...

Page 5: ...ou de l unit en courant continu CC Interrupteur de tension Definitionen WARNUNGEN informieren den Benutzer dar ber da bestimmte Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen k rperliche oder t dliche Verletzungen...

Page 6: ...tive Set the Energy Platform power switch to Off Before connecting to electric circuits to be monitored open their related circuit breakers or disconnects DO NOT install any connection of the Energy P...

Page 7: ...is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice Notice regarding FCC compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital...

Page 8: ...anguage or computer language in any form by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of Dranetz 1000 New Durham Road Edison New J...

Page 9: ...Connections Overview 2 1 Connecting Voltage Measurement Cables 2 4 Connecting Current Probes 2 9 CHAPTER 3 View Real Time Data Overview 3 1 Section A Scope Mode 3 2 Overview 3 2 Turning Channels On Of...

Page 10: ...Factor Setup 5 10 Circuit Type Selection 5 12 Nominal Values 5 14 Mode of Operation 5 17 Monitoring Mode 5 18 Advanced Options 5 19 Site Name Memory Card 5 20 Section C Monitor Same Circuit 5 24 Over...

Page 11: ...ia EPRW 9 2 Viewing Events via DranView 9 3 DranView with HASP 9 4 APPENDIX A Optional Accessories Overview A 1 Hardware Accessories List Descriptions A 2 Software Accessories List A 7 APPENDIX B Tech...

Page 12: ...and Current Connections E 5 Single Phase E 7 Split Phase E 8 3 Phase Four Wire Wye E 9 3 Phase 2 Watt Delta E 10 2 1 2 Element Without Voltage Channel B E 11 2 1 2 Element Without Voltage Channel C E...

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Page 15: ...hen an updated version of the firmware is released the user can upgrade the internal program by putting the latest Energy Platform firmware program card in the appropriate slot of the mainframe See pa...

Page 16: ...ee Page Unpacking the Energy Platform 1 3 Standard Accessories 1 4 Energy Platform Controls Indicators and Connectors 1 5 Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card 1 10 Energy Platform Features 1 12 Basic O...

Page 17: ...Customer Service Department can be reached at 732 287 3680 or 1 800 372 6832 Repacking for return shipment If the unit must be returned to Dranetz for service or repair wrap the unit securely in heavy...

Page 18: ...t to obtain an Authorization Number Telephone 732 287 3680 or 1 800 372 6832 FAX 732 248 9240 Fill out the Repair Service Order form enclosed in the shipping carton and ship it along with the unit to...

Page 19: ...5 cm wide by 2 5 6 4 cm high This section identifies and describes the controls indicators and connectors on all panels of the Energy Platform shown with rubber boot installed Top View Front View Rea...

Page 20: ...E Current Input Connector 3 CH B Voltage Input Connector color yellow 4 CH B PROBE Current Input Connector 5 CH C Voltage Input Connector color blue 6 Neutral Voltage Input Connector color white 7 CH...

Page 21: ...vel viewing The following are some basic care instructions for the LCD monitor Use and store the unit within the specified temperature and humidity range The LCD screen may be adversely affected by ex...

Page 22: ...internal circuitry Eject data card by pushing data card release 2 Battery Charge Indicator LED will light steadily while battery is fast charging and blink when fully charged 3 Status Indicator LED w...

Page 23: ...rear view shows the battery compartment and the easel studs to mount the unit to desired angular position for use on a flat surface or to hang from a panel Shop for Power Metering products online at...

Page 24: ...t information and instructions regarding Energy Platform firmware upgrade releases 2 Format the Compact Flash data card using the Memory Card options in Energy Platform The card must be formatted befo...

Page 25: ...ss firmly until card engagement is felt NOTE Do not force the card further into the slot if no card engagement is felt Remove card and check if there is foreign object on or in the plug end of the car...

Page 26: ...on ammeter Voltage and current measurements along with other calculated parameters are displayed on the Meter mode screens in both textual and graphical format Harmonics Harmonics display the amplitud...

Page 27: ...ombined with min max recordings of that parameter Most journal parameters have multiple channels to plot Reports Energy Platform features a summary report for Demand and Energy parameters in easy to r...

Page 28: ...ces Charging The battery pack can be charged by connecting the AC Adapter Battery Charger to the Energy Platform A screen warning will appear during operation when battery charge is low A depleted bat...

Page 29: ...figuration percentage of data card used while monitoring site file name number of event cycles saved and number of timed intervals saved MONITORING STATUS OFF indicates that the instrument is not acti...

Page 30: ...me and date threshold alarm feedback language selection communications LCD display and data card operation See Chapter 4 Instrument Settings Events Events are displayed only after monitoring has been...

Page 31: ...allation Installation operation and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as one who has the skills and k...

Page 32: ...ualquier requisito de seguridad adicional del lugar de trabajo aplicable a su instalaci n AVERTISSEMENT Si l instrument est mal connect la mort des blessures graves ou un danger d incendie peuvent s e...

Page 33: ...d f r elektrische Sicherheitsauflagen f r Angestellt Arbeitspl tze ANSI NFPA 70E 2009 der Vereinigten Staaten und alle zus tzlichen Arbeitsplatzsicherheitsauflagen folgen die auf Ihre Installation anw...

Page 34: ...red and black for each of the four channels One cable each of red channel A yellow channel B blue channel C and grey channel D and two each of white are provided A pouch for storage of the cables and...

Page 35: ...on against risk of fire or shock hazard replace only with same type and rating of recommended fuse Use only fast blow type fuse which is rated 600V Recommended fuse type is Littelfuse part number KLKD...

Page 36: ...s that connect to input channel connectors A B C and D Channel D input has plus and minus differential inputs All voltage inputs have a range of 1 to 600 Vrms max Example Single phase connection The f...

Page 37: ...ion using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage Connections are identical for split phase and wye configurations One probe connects the source neutral line to the D...

Page 38: ...rededor de conductores sin material aislante Los Transformadores de corriente de este tipo est n dise ados para ser utilizados solamente con conductores con aislamiento el ctrico Utilizar transformado...

Page 39: ...6000XL and DRANFLEX 3003XL 6003XL Probe positioning An arrow marking on the handle is a guide to ensure that you position the probe with the arrow pointing towards the load when monitoring the line co...

Page 40: ...cal current probes NOTE Current probes TR2500 can be used interchangeably with TR2500A TR2510 with TR2510A and TR2520 with TR2520A Continued on next page EP 14 vsd Shop for Power Metering products onl...

Page 41: ...mbers are shown below to aid users in probe identification Contact Dranetz Customer Service Department for more information on current probes pricing and availability Continued on next page P N TR 251...

Page 42: ...to 6000 A full scale Available in three sizes 24 probe length conductor s up to 8 diameter 36 probe length conductor s up to 11 diameter 48 probe length conductor s up to 17 diameter DRANFLEX 3 Phase...

Page 43: ...o measure the return current when checking for load current leakage loop current relationships etc If measuring power position the probe with the arrow pointing towards the load NOTE The connection sh...

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Page 45: ...time data Icons for Scope mode Meter mode Harmonics and Phasor display are available in the Home screen Follow these steps to display the Home screen In this chapter This chapter is divided into four...

Page 46: ...ing topics are covered in this section Topic See Page Turning Channels On Off 3 3 Checking Input Range 3 4 Volts Amps channel labels andRMSvalues for displayed waveforms Voltage scale Current scale Fr...

Page 47: ...of the following will turn channels on off Press the desired Volts Amps channel to turn it on off Press Volts or Amps button to turn on off all channels of that parameter Press A B C D to turn on off...

Page 48: ...ange description The following table describes the messages that may register on the Input Range screen The instrument is able to detect the input range for voltage and current channels A B C and D If...

Page 49: ...file from the data card Metered parameters display The Energy Platform is designed to provide setup as well as data display Metered parameters are available for display regardless if they are being j...

Page 50: ...rameters Continued on next page Standard Tab Parameter Name Label Basic for A B C D Volts NOTE Some voltage channel meter values are derived based on the circuit type selection The values will change...

Page 51: ...ent Demand Avg Energy for A B C D Total Watt Hours Watt Hrs Volts Ampere Hours VA Hrs Volts Ampere Reactive Hours VAR Hrs Harmonics for A B C D Voltage Total Harmonic Distortion V THD Current Total Ha...

Page 52: ...D Voltage Total Harmonic Distortion Fundamental V THD fund Current Total Harmonic Distortion Fundamental I THD fund Voltage Total Harmonic Distortion Root Sum of Square V THD RSS Current Total Harmon...

Page 53: ...V TIF RMS Current Telephone Influence Factor RMS I TIF RMS Telephone Influence Factor Product TIF Prod Crest Factor for A B C D Voltage Crest Factor Volts Crest Factor Current Crest Factor Amps Crest...

Page 54: ...k VA Demand Peak Volts Ampere Reactive Demand Peak VAR Demand Peak Current Demand Phase A Peak Current Dmd Ph A Peak Current Demand Phase B Peak Current Dmd Ph B Peak Current Demand Phase C Peak Curre...

Page 55: ...Total Forward Fundamental Frequency Watt Hours Fwd Whr Forward Fundamental Frequency Volts Ampere Reactive Hours Fwd VAR Hr Reverse Fundamental Frequency Watt Hours Rev Whr Reverse Fundamental Frequen...

Page 56: ...f harmonic distortion as well as interharmonic distortion values per phase parameter are also available on display Users can determine the number or range of harmonic frequencies to trend and view in...

Page 57: ...ics are graphed relative to the fundamental The odd contribution is the square root of the sum of the squares of the relative amplitudes of harmonics 3 5 and 7 through N 1 where N is a function of sam...

Page 58: ...the fundamental or the greatest harmonic use the Options key see page 3 15 The magnify buttons serve as zoom function keys each of which feature a plus sign or a minus sign within Press Zoom to displa...

Page 59: ...nics calculated including adjacent interharmonics is enabled the interharmonics are not explicitly shown but the harmonic values include the adjacent interharmonic values in their calculation as speci...

Page 60: ...n Percent or Engineering units and Scale to Fund full scale can be chosen to be the fundamental at 100 or the largest component The engineering unit for voltage is volts and for current is amperes The...

Page 61: ...increment of 5Hz Use the Sort button to organize harmonic text display according to percent magnitude of the first 63 harmonics relative to the fundamental followed by the interharmonic values Harmoni...

Page 62: ...rotation and with synchronized channels Users are allowed to display up to four channels at any one time for either volts or amps or a single channel for both volts and amps depending on the phases b...

Page 63: ...uence component values for Volts Amps Depending on the phases being monitored up to four channels may be displayed at any one time for either Volts or Amps or a single channel for both Volts and Amps...

Page 64: ...e and Capacitive loads is available for viewing Sample 3 Phase three wire wye rotation The following diagrams describe the positive phase rotation of voltage and current phasors for Resistive Inductiv...

Page 65: ...on the line indicates direction pointing toward the load Three phase vectors are displayed as three lines 120 degrees apart in an Inductive load Three phase vectors are displayed as three lines 120 d...

Page 66: ...lts and Amps Press to enable disable the parameter channel for display in the animated phasor rotation Any of the following will turn channels on off Press the desired Volts Amps channel to turn it on...

Page 67: ...nly occasionally In this chapter The following topics are covered in this chapter Topic See Page Access Instrument Settings Menu 4 2 Time and Date Settings 4 3 Select Language 4 5 Set Display Preferen...

Page 68: ...enu Follow these steps to display the Instrument Settings menu screen Action Result STEP 1 Press the Energy Platform On Off power button to turn the unit on The Home screen will be displayed EP001 STE...

Page 69: ...yle to select the format in which you want date displayed on screen View the three different date format selections each time you press Date Style mm dd yy format dd mm yy format yy mm dd format Press...

Page 70: ...anges in time settings Press Cancel to discard changes in time settings NOTE Clock time and format can be changed anytime following this same procedure EP153 STEP 3 Press to select the month day and y...

Page 71: ...which you want display screens to appear NOTE Language options vary depending on unit model US Euro model English Swedish Spanish German French Italian Finnish Asian model English Chinese Simplified a...

Page 72: ...nd should be duly considered Press Contrast to brighten dim screen display to preferred percentage Press Password Protect to enable disable password log in code to the Energy Platform When password pr...

Page 73: ...n the LCD screen Press Clear to reset LCD screen and delete display markings Press Calib to begin touch screen calibration procedure Proceed to Step 2 Press Cancel to end calibration test and return t...

Page 74: ...and delete display markings Press Accept to complete the touch screen calibration procedure Accepting will save and store new touch screen calibration data in memory Once the new data is stored the ol...

Page 75: ...back to pressing touch screen key is not affected by this setting Action Result STEP 1 From the Instrument Settings Setup Menu screen press Turn Beeper On Off The unit can provide audible alarm signal...

Page 76: ...instrument specific information is entered to allow the Energy Platform to communicate to external devices using the optional Isolated Communications Module assemblies or modem Features are not availa...

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Page 78: ...mount of remaining space and used space in data card are also displayed on screen Press Format to format the data card Proceed to Step 2 on page 4 13 Press View to display files stored in data card Pr...

Page 79: ...ed Press OK to exit card format procedure and return to the Memory Card screen EP161 EP162 STEP 3 The Energy Platform lists data file names stored in card along with file size time and date when data...

Page 80: ...segment data into maximum file size limits of 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB or 256 MB Select the file size increment by which you want your data stored in card Press OK to accept changes in file size limit sett...

Page 81: ...Action Result STEP 1 From the Instrument Settings Setup Menu screen press Reset to Factory Defaults A confirmation message verifies if you want to reset the instrument to factory configuration and los...

Page 82: ...for current Journal Limit journalling By Time for the various parameters Triggers all V triggers off Journal Interval Power Values Power Values Interval 15 minutes Waveform Snapshot On Demand and Ener...

Page 83: ...values that the user enters Threshold limits for capturing events are also set according to the monitoring mode selected Advanced setup options see Chapter 6 allow the user to modify trigger parameter...

Page 84: ...latform On Off power button to turn the unit on The Home screen will be displayed EP001 STEP 2 Press Start Setup The Start Menu will be displayed EP100 Section Title See Page A Automatic Setup 5 3 B W...

Page 85: ...lues appear on screen Data card status and available space in card are also displayed To continue Automatic Setup and begin data monitoring press OK Proceed to Step 2 To view the list of parameter set...

Page 86: ...o Config EP123c STEP 4 Various probe types are available for each channel for current monitoring Press Change to display the probe types available for each channel Proceed to Step 5 on page 5 5 If usi...

Page 87: ...n to previous screen EP104a STEP 6 You need to set the CT scale factor when using a current probe that is not on the list Pressing Scale will show the numeric window to enter the CT scale factor on th...

Page 88: ...ttings see Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Options Long term Timed Recording Demand Energy Performing a statistically valid power quality energy survey requires the capture of a set of basic data over an ext...

Page 89: ...pic See Page Current Probe Selection 5 8 Scale Factor Setup 5 10 Circuit Type Selection 5 12 Nominal Values 5 14 Mode of Operation 5 17 Monitoring Mode 5 18 Advanced Options 5 19 Site Name Memory Card...

Page 90: ...The display will change to show only one probe selection Press Change to display the probe types available Proceed to Step 2 If you want to enable disable current channels press to select deselect Ena...

Page 91: ...ss Cancel to retain previous probe settings and return to previous screen STEP 3 You need to set the CT scale factor when using a current probe that is not on the list Pressing Scale will show the num...

Page 92: ...Scale factors must be entered for the following conditions A Dranetz current probe is connected to a permanently installed CT The current connections are made using a Dranetz ISO box The voltage conn...

Page 93: ...and go to page 5 12 To enter new scale factors press the numeric field of the Volts Amps channel where you want to enter new scale factors Proceed to Step 2 Press Cancel to quit and return to Start m...

Page 94: ...circuit configuration press the Ckt arrow keys until the desired configuration is displayed An auto circuit detection window is displayed to show if selected circuit type and the detected voltages cu...

Page 95: ...ge press OK to return to the Scope mode screen Once in Scope mode screen press Exit to return to Circuit Type Selection screen MARK201 MARK205 STEP 3 Phasor display shows a graph that indicates phase...

Page 96: ...ess the corresponding button and proceed to Step 2 To set the properties to track frequency of a monitored system press Tracking Proceed to Step 3 on page 5 15 Press Cancel to quit and return to Start...

Page 97: ...form loses external sync it will have a corresponding internal sync Sync Channel Check to specify the external sync mode to show which channel the signal is connected to See page 5 16 for more details...

Page 98: ...to connect an external sync or to select an internal sync during current monitoring will result in erroneous data being collected and displayed Frequency tracking Tracking determines how the phase lo...

Page 99: ...inue and set limits to record events and statistical data Press Next and go to page 5 18 To use the instrument as a meter press to enable Use as a meter Proceed to Step 2 Press Cancel to discard chang...

Page 100: ...term Timed Recording Demand Energy with RMS Triggers is the same as above except that snapshots and rms event triggers are active NOTE Users can override the default settings to customize the instrum...

Page 101: ...discussion of each threshold parameter displayed in the Advanced Options screen Action Result STEP 1 From the Choose Monitoring Mode screen select monitoring mode then press Next to display Advanced O...

Page 102: ...y Dranetz Customer Service in case problems arise Users are advised to use only Dranetz parts and accessories See Appendix A Optional Accessories for Compact Flash cards supplied by Dranetz Filename T...

Page 103: ...TEP 1 From the Advanced Options screen press Next to display data card status If the default filename is acceptable without change and if the card is formatted to save data press Finish The sytem is r...

Page 104: ...e setup template is SET i e filename set Action Result STEP 2 Enter a new site file name using the onscreen keyboard Press OK to accept the new site file name Press Shift to enter a character in upper...

Page 105: ...tform Site 00 DDB A number is automatically appended to the name such that filenames are automatically incremented every time the user starts monitoring with that same filename Energy Platform does no...

Page 106: ...toring Menu also allows users to do Advanced setups via the Modify Trigger Parameters and Intervals option Unlike the Automatic and Wizard setup procedures Advanced setup allows users to change parame...

Page 107: ...p the Site Name Memory Card screen prompts users to press Finish so as to start monitoring see page 5 21 The Monitoring Menu screen will be displayed To start monitoring press Start Now Proceed to Ste...

Page 108: ...yed while monitoring is on CIRCUIT TYPE xxxxxx default or user specified MEMORY CARD x MB remaining space in the data card in MB units FILENAME User specified or Energy Platform Site xx ddb where xx i...

Page 109: ...ing is disabled NOTE 2 The Events button will display an event data record if periodic measurements at regular intervals are available or if thresholds have been crossed See Chapter 7 View Event Data...

Page 110: ...ish so as to start monitoring see page 5 21 The Monitoring Menu screen will be displayed To set monitoring at a specified date and time press Monitor using Start and End times Proceed to Step 2 For fu...

Page 111: ...pecify their own time date when they want to stop monitoring For example Set monitoring to Start at Aug 10 2009 17 00 00 End at Aug 17 2009 17 30 00 Press the End at Date and Time keys and proceed to...

Page 112: ...cond to start end monitoring Press to select the hour minute second field to display the numeric keypad Use the keypad to enter time settings Press OK to accept changes in time settings Proceed to Ste...

Page 113: ...t and End monitoring time date Proceed to Step 5 Press Cancel to discard the changes in time date monitoring settings and return to Monitoring Menu EP129b STEP 4 After specifying the Start and End tim...

Page 114: ...ill automatically collect and download event data Daily Monitors data in 24 hour cycle and then starts a new file The unit will append the filename for data collected every 24 hours Weekly Monitors da...

Page 115: ...fy Trigger Parameters and Intervals Press the parameter whose default threshold settings you want to review and or enable disable Go to Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Options Press Site Name to set new file...

Page 116: ...setup files were recorded Setup files are arranged in the order of date and time they were recorded Press Up Down arrow keys to scroll the page up or down by one line Press to select highlight the de...

Page 117: ...age Loading Data from Card 5 35 Card Error Messages 5 36 Action Result STEP 1 From the Start Menu press Load data from card The Energy Platform lists the data files ddb stored in card along with file...

Page 118: ...ted No data card inserted or inserted improperly Card not ready The Compact Flash data card controller is not ready Try reinserting the data card Card read error The data contains errors or the file h...

Page 119: ...shot A sag or swell event is detected when the rms threshold limits are exceeded by 10 of the nominal input Aggregate snapshot is a timed snapshot for which a trend plot can be viewed over a user sele...

Page 120: ...disable limits for rms variations press RMS Variation Limit Go to page 6 3 To review modify limits for demand parameters press Dmd Params Go to page 6 5 To review modify journal limit setups press Jo...

Page 121: ...arameters In order for the instrument to trigger on rms variation any one of the measured quantities for which a trigger is enabled must go above the High Limit or below the Low Limit for a period of...

Page 122: ...not programmable by the user Users have the option to Enable Disable the trigger channels parameters set for rms variation recording at 10 of nominal The enabled checked fields show the channels that...

Page 123: ...eed to Step 2 below To set the Start of Week when the weekly billing begins proceed to Step 3 page 6 6 To set the Carbon fotprint constant proceed to Step 4 page 6 6 To set the Demand Unit of measure...

Page 124: ...Use Carbon footprint constant to enter the constant value that the instrument will use to calculate the amount in lbs kg of CO2 produced for every kW hr of electricity generated Press Mass CO2 per Wh...

Page 125: ...eters screen EP112_206 STEP 6 Use Billing Rate to determine the rate and currency that the instrument will use to calculate utility costs Press Billing Rate to calculate the amount it costs to consume...

Page 126: ...arison that is higher than the high limit High specifies an absolute limit for comparison that is higher than the low limit Low specifies an absolute limit for comparison that is lower than the high l...

Page 127: ...applicable phase A B C D or phase to phase setting A B B C C A where you want to set threshold limits If you want to set threshold limits to capture data press to check Enable The limit fields will be...

Page 128: ...idual Current Reactive Power Reactive Power Demand VAR Hrs Harmonic Power Unsigned Net Current True Power Factor RMS Current Demand Displacement Power Factor Distortion Total Harmonic Distortion Total...

Page 129: ...Advanced Demand Peak Power Predicted Demand Peak Active Power Demand Predicted W Demand Peak Apparent Power Demand Predicted VA Demand Peak Reactive Power Demand Predicted VAR Demand Peak Demand Curr...

Page 130: ...snapshots by turning the function on or off Demand and Energy Demand Sub Interval and Sub Intervals per Interval Refer to the time interval used in calculating power demand values Demand calculations...

Page 131: ...or Power Values Power Values Interval 1 MIN 2 MINS 3 MINS 5 MINS 10 MINS 15 MINS 1 HR Aggregate Snapshot OFF ON Selections for Demand and Energy Demand Sub Interval OFF 1 MIN 3 MINS 5 MINS 10 MINS 15...

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Page 133: ...igger conditions and channels of waveforms and rms that were recorded Users can zoom in on trends for a more detailed view View data icons The Events and Trend icons are used to view event data Both i...

Page 134: ...ected to the computer No communication software protocol between the Energy Platform and computer is necessary The Energy PlatformTM Report Writer or DranView program is required to retrieve event and...

Page 135: ...the data card A monitoring status message appears on the top section of the screen Refer to Chapter 5 Start Menu Section C Monitor Same Circuit for the procedure on how to capture events by turning mo...

Page 136: ...le from the data card Action Result STEP 1 From the Home screen press Events The Event List is displayed The top section of the screen features a summary description of the selected event in highlight...

Page 137: ...voltage and current THD voltage and current TID crest factor signed and unsigned harmonic and transformer factor Advanced Demand Parameters include peak power and predicted demand These parameters me...

Page 138: ...rag The zoom feature allows users to view trend coordinates of min max and avg values in greater detail Sample trend screens Sample screens below feature the same Voltage RMS parameter Example 1 One P...

Page 139: ...n to use the zoom features and to view plot coordinates in detail Press Exit to quit and return to Home screen EP431b STEP 2 Individual plot numbers appear on the left hand section of the screen Users...

Page 140: ...tings on page 7 9 Press Cancel to ignore changes and return to the previous screen EP433 STEP 4 Parameter channels on Plot 2 were disabled Press OK to accept changes and view new plot display The plot...

Page 141: ...urrent parameters are available under Journal Categories Standard List 1 Sec RMS Each rms value is computed over 1 second s worth of data points which is 1 60th of a second 60 Hz NOTE Data for 1 Sec s...

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Page 143: ...nnel are updated approximately once per second while monitoring is on Panel description Real time data or user specified calculated data is available in the matrix display of the report panel The pane...

Page 144: ...utton to show preset parameters for Energy setup The following are the two presets available Demand includes basic power parameters such as volts amps watts event counters and THD Energy displays para...

Page 145: ...d file from the data card An active panel can have two or three states Normal Moderate or Severe When monitoring parameters that are within limits are shown in green indicates Normal state Those that...

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Page 147: ...s section describes the standard and optional software applications that allow users to transfer and store Energy Platform data files to a computer Topic See Page Viewing Events via Energy PlatformTM...

Page 148: ...read reports including rms voltage and current harmonics demand and energy time of use and energy cost calculations using your energy rates Reports are created in RTF rich text format for easy use wi...

Page 149: ...anView Users are strongly advised to always keep their DranView and Energy Platform programs current with the latest version released by Dranetz DranView V6 9 or higher with Energy Platform driver is...

Page 150: ...RUN Type d setup or whatever disc drive DranView is inserted and press ENTER Follow the on screen instructions to continue installing DranView Continued on next page Operating System MS Windows 95 98...

Page 151: ...etz product NOTE Make sure to write down the serial number of your HASP and keep this information in a secure place The serial number is required to replace HASP in case it gets lost or destroyed HASP...

Page 152: ...pport If any item is missing or for installation or operating assistance with the DranView software package please contact the Dranetz Customer Support at 732 287 3680 or 1 800 372 6832 As part of our...

Page 153: ...download and view event data in a computer Ordering information To order accessories contact Dranetz Customer Service Department at Topic See Page Hardware Accessories List Descriptions A 2 Software...

Page 154: ...3000A 24 FLEX Current Probe 30A 300A 3000A 36 FLEX Current Probe 30A 300A 3000A 48 FLEX Current Probe 60A 600A 6000A 24 FLEX Current Probe 60A 600A 6000A 36 FLEX Current Probe 60A 600A 6000A 48 3000X...

Page 155: ...Current Probes PR150 SP1 and PR150 SP2 AC Adapter 9 VDC 200 mA US AC Adapter 9 VDC 500 mA EURO AC Adapter 9 VDC 500 mA UK ACADP PR9V US ACADP PR9V EU ACADP PR9V UK Voltage Probes Fuse Voltage Adapter...

Page 156: ...XBC PX5 External Battery Charger with FLEX Adapter Cables LF PSP External Battery Charger with DRANFLEX Probe Power Adapter DF PSP Isolated Current Transformer 0 1A to 5A ISO 65X 5 Dranetz Reference...

Page 157: ...obe length conductor s up to 17 diameter DRANFLEX 3 Phase Current Probes DRANFLEX 3003XL 6003XL are 3 Phase current probes that allow current measurements in 3 Phase circuits in the range of 0 5 to 30...

Page 158: ...essories Reusable Shipping Container Lockable high impact plastic case with foam insulation for protecting the instrument during shipping Battery Pack NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride battery cells are used...

Page 159: ...a computer The DranView hard key version can be installed in multiple computers but can only be used in a computer where a HASP driver is properly installed A HASP is available for installation to the...

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Page 161: ...ge General B 2 Interfaces B 3 Measured Parameters B 4 Computed Parameters B 5 Parameter Settings in Each Monitoring Mode B 9 TR2500 Current Probe B 10 TR2510 Current Probe B 11 DRANFLEX 3000XL 6000XL...

Page 162: ...ution Time displayed in analog or digital 12 or 24 hour format Accurate to 60 seconds per month Power Requirements Use ONLY the external power supply provided with the unit for operation and battery c...

Page 163: ...out to reduce power consumption Reactivates with touch Resolution 360 x 240 dot matrix Size 3 75 x 4 75 inches Alarm Audible alarm of short approximately 0 1 second or long approximately 1 second dur...

Page 164: ...ial DC coupled Channels A B C D Input Range 10 200 of Rated Probe Input Dranetz probes RMS Accuracy 0 1 of Reading 0 05 Full Scale plus Probe Accuracy 3KHz bandwidth 1 second rms readings Phase Each v...

Page 165: ...e and current Fundamental Apparent Power Unsigned value calculated using the product of the fundamental rms values of the voltage and current Fundamental Power Signed value calculated using the produc...

Page 166: ...s assumed that Lag inductive is plus and Lead capacitive is minus when energy is delivered to the load In the code this is implemented as Signum Watts cosine 0 Signum Vars sine 0 Signum PF Signum Watt...

Page 167: ...arentPower Vector Total Fundamental ApparentPower Arithmetic Total Fundamental ApparentPower Vector Total Continued on next page C B A Tot WATT WATT WATT WATT fund C fund B fund A fund Tot WATT WATT W...

Page 168: ...ctor Arithmetic Total See Note on page B 6 for sign information Displacement Power Factor Vector Total See Note on page B 6 for sign information WATT Tot TPFArithmetic Tot VA Arithmetic Tot WATT Tot T...

Page 169: ...Recording Demand Energy Long term Timed Recording Demand Energy with RMS Triggers RMS Variation High Limit Off On Low Limit Off On Very Low Limit Off On Journal Intervals Volts 10 minutes 10 minutes...

Page 170: ...eading 0 6A 400 to 3000 Hz 3 reading 0 8A Working voltage 600 V max Frequency range 48 to 3000 Hz Output signal 3 mV A Maximum conductor size 1 18 30 mm Maximum bus bar size 2 5 x 0 20 63 x 5 mm Phase...

Page 171: ...Accuracy at 60 Hz 0 1 to 10A 1 reading 0 01A Working voltage 600 V max Frequency range 40 to 3000 Hz Output signal 150 mV A Maximum conductor size 0 78 20 mm Phase shift at 60 Hz 1 to 5A less than 1...

Page 172: ...y 50 to 60Hz Note Overall measurement accuracy is the probe accuracy plus the instrument accuracy Refer to the applicable Dranetz instrument user s guide for measurement accuracy for the instrument yo...

Page 173: ...litude 10 100 of full scale of probe range Accuracy 50 to 60Hz Note Overall measurement accuracy is the probe accuracy plus the instrument accuracy Refer to the applicable Dranetz instrument user s gu...

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Page 175: ...latform will fully charge its internal battery in six 6 hours Energy Platform uses a non volatile flash memory for backup that is not operator replaceable The flash memory will store data temporarily...

Page 176: ...en backlight is turned off the unit can run continuously for more than three 3 hours Suggested replacement interval Two years Part Number BP PX5 NOTE The length of time that the Energy Platform can op...

Page 177: ...yen d un chargeur externe autre que le chargeur de batterie Dranetz car un rechargement fautif pourrait entra ner l explosion de la batterie WARNUNG Die Batterien d rfen NICHT kurzgeschlossen werden I...

Page 178: ...inued on next page Step Action 1 Press the Energy Platform power button to off 2 Turn off power to the circuit being measured 3 Disconnect voltage and current probes from the circuit and the Energy Pl...

Page 179: ...C 5 APPENDIX C Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure Battery removal diagram Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

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Page 181: ...Skin for Energy Platform 116035 G4 Voltage Cable Assembly 4 Pair w Alligator Probes See below for separate parts 116042 G6 Part Description Quantity Part Number Interconnect Measurement Channel Cable...

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Page 183: ...for Employee Workplaces ANSI NFPA 70E 2009 of USA and any additional workplace safety requirements applicable to your installation ADVERTENCIA Una conexi n incorrecta de este instrumento puede produci...

Page 184: ...les votre installation WARNUNG Der falsche Anschlu dieses Ger tes kann Tod schwere Verletzungen oder Feuer verursachen Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschlie en m ssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und versta...

Page 185: ...lowing safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or current connection is being made to the Energy Platform Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses an...

Page 186: ...ce erroneous power measurement Current probes are always oriented with the arrow pointing to the load Phasor diagrams Correct phasor diagrams for resistive loads are shown for each connection In this...

Page 187: ...n depicting Positive Sequence 3 Phase Wye resistive load will appear The touch screen Demo button presents an animated phasor demo rotation for resistive capacitive and inductive loads Single Phase re...

Page 188: ...he Energy Platform issues a message if the specified circuit type and the actual voltage current connections match The next pages describe and illustrate the wiring configurations available for set up...

Page 189: ...e also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage NOTE Be sure to connect the current probe with the arrow on the handle pointing towards...

Page 190: ...ons The neutral is chosen as the reference for measurement purposes The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage Connection...

Page 191: ...l is connected to common and is the reference for the three channels The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral to ground voltage Connection...

Page 192: ...The figure below shows the 3 Phase 2 Watt delta connection using phase channels A B C Current probes are connected to channels A and B Connection diagram Phasor diagrams EP 905 Shop for Power Meterin...

Page 193: ...hannels A B and C The neutral is connected to common and is the reference for the three channels The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral...

Page 194: ...channels A B and C The neutral is connected to common and is the reference for the three channels The figure also shows voltage connection using channel D as a differential input for measuring neutral...

Page 195: ...or voltage monitoring Do not exceed 600 Vrms input to the Energy Platform voltage inputs ADVERTENCIA Consulte las instrucciones del fabricante referentes a TP transformador potencial para la informaci...

Page 196: ...ations are performed The PT scale factor is usually mounted on the PT assembly and is entered into the Energy Platform on the scale factors screen refer to page 5 10 Refer to the PT manufacturer s lit...

Page 197: ...e pas d passer la puissance recommand e par le fabricant WARNUNG Genaue Informationen zu Verbindungen f r die Strom berwachung entnehmen Sie bitte den Anleitungen des Herstellers siehe Stromumwandler...

Page 198: ...las cajas del transformador aislado de corriente ISO No conecte una caja del ISO entre dos conductores que tengan distintos potenciales de voltaje AVERTISSEMENT Une mauvaise connexion des transformat...

Page 199: ...erting them in series with the load current to measure low current values connecting them to a non Dranetz clamp on current transformer and using that CT to monitor current with the Energy Platform IS...

Page 200: ...s de corriente de la caja del ISO ATTENTION NE PAS d passer les limites d intensit du transformateur ISO VORSICHT Die aktuellen Grenzwerte f r den ISO Kasten sollten NICHT berschritten werden ISO box...

Page 201: ...ary Temporary Duration Sag Vrms Below 90 or Low limit to 10 of nominal Vrms Above 110 or High limit to 180 of nominal Vrms Below 10 or Very Low limit of nominal 0 5 30 cycles 0 5 30 seconds 3 60 secon...

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Page 203: ...G 4 b 100 3 a 100 3 b Start Menu Monitor Same Circuit G 5 a G 5 b 100 4 Start Menu Load setup template from card G 6 100 5 Start Menu Load data from card G 6 150 Instrument Settings G 7 108 Circuit T...

Page 204: ...LEVEL 001 Home Screen EP100 EP470 To Level 100 1 EP301 MARK221 EP241 EP431 EP501 To Level 470 To Level 400 To Level 430 To Level 240 To Level 220 To Level 300 G 2 Shop for Power Metering products onl...

Page 205: ...LEVEL 100 1 Start Menu Automatic Setup EP101 EP104a EP104b G 3 EP100 To Level 001 EP123 EP104 EP104c Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 206: ...Menu Wizard Setup MARK101 EP104a MARK103 MARK102 MARK105 MARK105b EP107 EP108 MARK110 cont next page To Level 108 G 4 a EP100 To Level 001 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www...

Page 207: ...EP111 EP112 EP115 EP113 EP114 To Level 112 LEVEL 100 2 b Start Menu Wizard Setup G 4 b MARK109 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 208: ...LEVEL 100 3a Start Menu Monitor Same Circuit EP121 EP122 EP123 EP123c EP123a EP125 EP136 EP141 TO LEVEL 100 3b G 5 a EP123b Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterSto...

Page 209: ...turns on upon start time see screen below EP127 EP128 EP129 EP130 EP131 LEVEL 100 3b Start Menu Monitor Same Circuit EP125 EP125c EP125b G 5 b Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187...

Page 210: ...100 4 Start Menu Load Setup Template from Card EP138 EP140 EP100 EP139 LEVEL 100 5 Start Menu Load Data from Card EP100 G 6 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterSto...

Page 211: ...LEVEL 150 Instrument Settings EP151 EP152 EP155 MARK156 MARK157 MARK158 EP160 MARK159 G 7 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 212: ...108 Circuit Type Selection EP108 See Level 100 1 EP201 EP241 EP108a EP108b EP108c To Level 200 To Level 240 EP108d EP108e G 8 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterSt...

Page 213: ...EP201 LEVEL 200 Scope Mode MARK202 MARK205 G 9 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 214: ...EP301 LEVEL 300 1 Meter Mode Standard EP302 EP303 EP305 EP307 EP306 EP304 G 10 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 215: ...LEVEL 300 2 Meter Mode Distortion EP315 EP313 EP314 EP312 EP316 EP311 G 11 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 216: ...EP341 LEVEL 300 3 Meter Mode Advanced EP342 EP343 G 12 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 217: ...en graphical harmonics and list of harmonics toggle between Normalized and UnNormalized phase values MARK235 MARK235b MARK235c MARK235d MARK236b MARK236d MARK236 MARK237b MARK237 MARK236e MARK236c G 1...

Page 218: ...4 Wire Wye MARK242 MARK243 switch demo between Resistive Inductive and Capacitive load effects switch demo between Resistive Inductive and Capacitive load effects Start Stop demo plot waveforms as rot...

Page 219: ...EP112 EP112_101 LEVEL 112_101 Advanced Options RMS Variation Limit G 15 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 220: ...meters EP112 EP112_200 EP112_201 EP112_202 G 16 EP112_203 EP112_204 EP112_205 EP112_205a EP112_205b EP112_206 EP112_208 EP112_209 EP112_209a EP112_209b EP112_207 Shop for Power Metering products onlin...

Page 221: ...12_300 EP112_310 EP112_311 EP112_312 EP112_313 EP112_314 EP112_315 MARK112_331 MARK112_332 MARK112_333 MARK112_334 MARK112_335 MARK112_336 G 17 EP112_351 EP112_341 EP112_342 Shop for Power Metering pr...

Page 222: ...Level 112_401 Advanced Options Journal Interval EP112_400 EP112_401 EP112_402 EP112_403 EP112 G 18 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 223: ...EP124 LEVEL 400 Events EP501 G 19 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 224: ...EP431 LEVEL 430 Trend EP432 EP437b EP433 MARK436 EP434 EP435 EP438 EP440 EP441 EP439 EP437 G 20 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

Page 225: ...LEVEL 470 Reports Demand Energy EP602 return to Home screen EP470 G 21 Shop for Power Metering products online at 1 800 561 8187 www PowerMeterStore ca...

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