MI 2883 Energy Master
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Step 2.3: Current clamps setup
Using “Select Clamps” menu, select proper Phase and Neutral channel current
clamps (see sections 3.19.1 for details).
Select proper clamps parameters according to the type of connection (see
section 4.2.3 for details).
Step 2.4: Event setup
Select threshold values for: swell, dip and interrupts (see sections 3.19.2 and 3.15 for
details).
Step 2.5: Alarm setup
Use this step if you would like only to check if some quantities cross some predefined
boundaries (see sections 3.16 and 3.19.3 for details).
Step 2.6: Signalling setup
Use this step only if you are interested in measuring mains signalling voltage. See
section 3.19.4 for details.
Step 3: Inspection
After setup instrument and measurement is finished, user need to re-check if everything
is connected and configured properly. Following steps are recommended:
Using PHASE DIAGRAM menu check if voltage and current phase sequence is
right regarding to the system. Additionally check if current has right direction.
Using U, I, f menu check if voltage and current have proper values.
Check voltage and current THD.
Note:
Excessive
THD can indicate that too small range was chosen!
Note:
In case of AD converter overvoltage or overloading current, icon
will
be displayed.
Using POWER menu check signs and indices of active, nonactive, apparrent
power and power factor.
If any of these steps give you suspicious measurement results, return to Step 2 and
double check measurement setup parameters.
Step 4: On-line measurement
Instrument is now ready for measurement. Observe on line parameters of voltage,
current, power, harmonics, etc. according to the measurement protocol or customer
demands.
Note:
Use waveform snapshots
to capture important measurement. Waveform
snapshot capture all power quality signatures at once (voltage, current, power,
harmonics, flickers).
Step 5: Recorder setup and recording
Using GENERAL RECORDER menu select type of recording and configure recording
parameters such as: