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7.2. USING OF METER IN A THREE PHASE 4 WIRE SYSTEM
CAUTION
The maximum voltage among B1, B2, B3, B4 and BE inputs is 1000V / CAT
IV 600V to ground. Do not measure voltages exceeding the limits prescribed
by this manual. Should you exceed the voltage limits you could damage the
instrument and/or its components or endanger your safety.
Fig. 205: Meter connection in a three phase 4-wire system
CAUTION
If possible, before connecting the meter to the electrical equipment under
test turn the power supply off.
1. Check and modify the basic settings of meter if necessary (see § 5.3.1). Set 4WIRE
system option.
2. Connect voltage test leads on Phases L1, L2, L3, Neutral and Ground cables considering
the colours as shown in Fig. 205. Verify the result “123” at display relative to a correct
phase sequence indication (see § 5.2.1) and perform the corrections if necessary.
3. Connect the transducer current clamps on Phase L1, L2, L3 and Neutral N (not available
for PQA400) cables as shown in Fig. 205 respecting the clamp’s arrow direction indicating
the current standard sequence from generator to load. On Real Time Values’ section
screens always verify the positive value of Active Power and the power factor
relative to each load which should be normally inductive before starting a recording.
Reverse the clamp by 180 degrees on cables in case of negative readings.
4. Supply the electrical installation under test in case it was temporarily put out of service
for meter connection. The values of parameters are shown by meter at display in Real
Time Values’ section (see § 5.2).
5. Press SAVE key if a instantaneous sample of display values (Instant) should be saved
(see § 5.5). Use HOLD function to stop the values at display if necessary.
6. Check all settings before start a recording (see § 5.4). Press GO/STOP key to enable
and disable a recording on meter (see § 5.4.13).
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