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Harmonics
Harmonics are the integer multiples of the fundamental.
The UMG503 measures the fundamental of voltage in
the range of 45 to 65 Hz. The calculated harmonics of
voltage and current apply to this fundamental. For too
distorted voltages, the fundamental cannot be detected
accurate enough. Nevertheless it is possible to calculate
the harmonics by selecting a stable fundamental of 50Hz
or 60Hz. See also chapter "Net frequency".
The UMG503 calculates up to the 20th harmonic.
Total harmonic distortion factor THD(f)
The calculated total harmonic distortion factor THD(f) is
the effective ratio of the harmonics compared to the
fundamental. The total harmonic distortion is given in
%.
As the total harmonic distortion corresponds to the fun-
damental but not to the total value, it can exceed 100%.
THD(f) = Total Harmonic Distortion (fundamental)
Partial harmonics
In further descriptions, the single harmonics are described
as partial harmonics.
The partial harmonics of current are given in Ampere
and the partial harmonics of voltage are given in Volt.
Current meas. without measuring
voltage
The net frequency is detected from the measuring voltage
within the UMG 503. From the net frequency, the scan-
ning frequency for current and voltage inputs is
calculated.
If the measuring voltage is missing, net frequency and
scanning frequency cannot be detected. Voltage, current
and all resulting values cannot be calculated and are
indicated with zero.
If current should be measured without measuring voltage,
the net frequency must be selected as a stable frequency
at UMG 503.
As stable frequency, 50Hz and 60Hz are available.