
Harmonics distortion factor THD-R/ THD-F
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KEW 2062/2062BT
Harmonics distortion factor THD-R/ THD-F
There are two typical definitions used when dealing with Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
The two types of Total Harmonic Distortion are THD-F and THD-R. THD-F uses
fundamental wave forms and THD-R uses total RMS values as a reference.
THD-F
[%]
=
RMS harmonics (2nd to…)
Fundamental RMS value(1st)
×100
THD-R
[%]
=
RMS harmonics (2nd to…)
Fundamental RMS value+ RMS harmonics
×100
They both are figures of merit used to quantify harmonic levels in voltage and current
waveforms; however, the THD-R measurement can be prone to misinterpretation which
can easily lead to measurement errors when measuring larger distortions. That is, at low
distortion levels, the difference between the two calculation methods - THD-F and THD-R
- is negligible but at large distortion levels, THD-F can get more accurate results.
With the former measuring devices, accurate measurement of RMS fundamental wave
(first order only), which is required for THD-F calculation had been difficult; therefore,
THD-R has been commonly used. Although, recent devices can measure it accurately. So
now in practice, THD-R is used for simple measurements and the distortion factor of
THD-F, less susceptive to harmonics content rate against specified measurement
accuracy, is commonly used.
Where investigating what causes harmonics on load side, THD-R measurement if often
used, and for power quality control purpose, the THD-F is mainly used.
KEW 2062/2062BT
6.5 Phase detection
KEW 2062/2062BT
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6.5 Phase detection
Note
●
KEW 2062 / 2062BT cannot measure Three-phase 4-wire with
different capacitors (V/ ∆
-
connection).
●
When setting the buzzer to “OFF”, buzzer doesn’t sound at the end of detection process.
If buzzer indication is required for phase detection judgement, set the buzzer to “ON”.
Set the function switch to “
“
.
According to the wiring system of Three-phase 3-wire and Three-phase 4-wire to be tested,
the results are displayed as the following table shows. Each number represents the
connected phase order.
Wiring system
Judgement
R(L1)
S(L2)
T(L3)
Indication
Buzzer
Positive phase
Live Live/
Earth
Live
1.2.3
Discontinuous:
Pi, Pi, Pi
Negative phase
3.2.1
Continuous:
Piii
Unjudgeable
Missing phase,
abnormal frequency,
out of voltage effective
input range, unbalance
-.-.- Not sound.
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