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PA3000 Four-channel, Multi-phase AC/DC Power Analyzer
Inrush Current Testing
DEMONSTRATION GUIDE
METHOD 2: INRUSH CURRENT MEASUREMENTS (PWRVIEW SOFTWARE)
The PWRVIEW software makes it easy to quickly check inrush current measurements
on the measurement grid.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED — METHOD 2
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PA3000 Power Analyzer
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PC with PWRVIEW software installed
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Home or Office Application (DUT)
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USB cable
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4mm Safety Leads
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AC Source (Optional)
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BB1000 Break Out Box
Figure 5-3.
Inrush current
measurement.
1. Use the same test setup as with the preceding PA3000 direct example.
2. After making all of the power connections, connect the PA3000 to the computer with
the PWRVIEW software installed using the supplied USB cable. Ethernet or GPIB can
also be used, if desired.
3. Open the PWRVIEW software by double-clicking the desktop icon.
4. Click the Add button to connect the PA3000.
All available instruments will be listed in the selection panel.
5. Select the desired instrument (the PA3000) and then click Connect.
6. On the Setup page, select the Group A tab.
7. Select the highest current range from the Range selection under the Current Channel settings
Any other range can be selected if the expected peak inrush current is known.
8. Select the Apk+ and Apk- measurements along with any other desired parameters.
9. Go to the Measure grid and clear the Zero Blanking check box in the top ribbon.
10. Select averaging of 1 from the drop-down menu for averaging.
11. Click the Start button. The measurements will start updating.
