IM 253401-01E
8-2
Holding the Display
When you use the display hold function and change the order or display function while the
harmonic analysis function is ON, you can display the harmonic data analyzed at the
corresponding time.
Updating the Displayed Data
The display can be updated in the same way as for normal measurement.
Overrange/Error Displays
In case the fundamental frequency of the PLL synchronization signal lies outside the
measurement range. Display B will show “FrqEr”.
Note
The measurement range of the fundamental frequency of the harmonic analysis function is different from
the frequency measurement range of normal measurement. Refer to Ch. 15 for more details.
Display in case of Overrange
The overrange display (being the same as for normal measurement) will appear when all rms
values of the 1st to 50th order reach the following value:
• 140% of the rated range for the 600V voltage range, or 20A current range
• 200% of the rated range for voltage ranges except 600V, or current ranges except 20A
The relative harmonic content and harmonic distortion are related to voltage and current.
Error Display
The power factor or phase angle will show PFErr or dEGEr when either the voltage, range or
power exceeds 200% of the range.
Computation Over Display
Appears in the same way as for normal measurement.
Dot Display
The display will show dots in any of the following cases.
• When there are no more analysis data to be displayed during harmonic analysis;
• Soon after the harmonic analysis function has been turned ON;
• When the PLL synchronization is being re-established;
• Until the initial analysis data are obtained, after having changed the settings;
• When the analysis order which depends on the fundamental frequency, exceeds the upper
limit, after having set the order at display A;
• When the display function is set to relative harmonic content (%) and the order at display A is
set to 1;
• When the PLL source is set to voltage, and an attempt is made to display the current
frequency (AHz); or when the PLL source is set to current, and an attempt is made to display
the voltage frequency (VHz);
• When an element which is not assigned to the measurement object, is selected. However,
since the frequency is not related to the element setting, the fundamental frequency
designated as the PLL source can be displayed.
Averaging Function
Exponential averaging is performed with an attenuation constant of 8.
Output to an External Plotter
Using the GP-IB or RS-232-C interface, harmonic analysis data can be printed as value or graph
on an external plotter.
Effect of Aliasing
This instrument is not equipped with an internal aliasing filter. Due to aliasing accidental errors
may occur under the following circumstances.
Fundamental frequency f in Hz
40
≤
f<70
errors may occur in case of harmonic components of the 256th or higher;
70
≤
f<130 errors may occur in case of harmonic components of the 128th or higher;
130
≤
f<250 errors may occur in case of harmonic components of the 64th or higher;
250
≤
f
≤
440 errors may occur in case of harmonic components of the 32nd or higher.
8.1 Harmonic Analysis Function