MI 2893 / MI 2892 / MI 2885
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Step 3.9: Measuring methods
Select parameters related to the data structure organisation on the SD card, type of recorder
starts time and transient selection. See section 3.23.4 for details.
Step 3.10: Transient setup (MI 2893 only; on MI 2892/MI 2885 Transient Recorder run as
independent one – not simultaneously with the General Recorder)
Select parameters for defining triggers for capturing the transients, separate for voltage and
currents. See section 3.23.4 for details.
Step 3.11: Inrush setup
Select parameters for defining trigger for capturing the inrush current. See section 3.23.4 for
details.
Step 3.12: Waveform recorder setup
Select parameters for defining trigger for waveform recorder. See section 3.23.4 for details.
Step 4: Recorder setup and recording
Using GENERAL RECORDER menu select type of recording and configure recording parameters such as:
Time Interval for data aggregation (Integration Period)
Include events, alarms, … capture if necessary. Waveforms will be automatically captured for
selected options.
Recording start time (optional)
After setting recorder, recording can be started (see section 3.14 for recorder details).
Note: Available memory status in Recorder setup should be checked before starting recording. Max.
recording duration and max. number of records are automatically calculated according to recorder
setup and memory size.
Note: Recording usually takes several days. Assure that instrument during recording session is not
reachable to the unauthorized persons. If necessary, use LOCK functionality described in section 3.24.5.
Note: If during record session instrument batteries are drained, due to long interruption for example,
instrument will shut down. After electricity comes back, instrument will automatically start new
recording session.
Step 5: Recording in progress
Press START button to start recording with all simultaneous registration of included network events.
Step 6: Measurement conclusion
Before leaving measurement site we need to:
Preliminary evaluate recorded data using TREND screens.
Stop recorder.
Assure that we record and measure everything we needed.
Step 7: Data analyse and report generation (PowerView v3.0)
Download records using PC software PowerView v3.0 perform analysis and create reports. See
PowerView v3.0 manual for details.
