MI 2892 Power Master
Recording Practice and Instrument Connection
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Step 2.5: Alarm setup
Use this step if you would like only to check if some quantities cross some predefined boundaries (see
sections 3.18 and 3.21.3 for details).
Note: You can also trigger WAVEFORM RECORDER on alarms. Instrument will then capture waveform
and inrush for each alarm.
Step 2.6: Signalling setup
Use this step only if you are interested in measuring mains signalling voltage. See section 3.21.4 for
details.
Step 3: Inspection
After setup instrument and measurement is finished, user need to re-check if everything is connected
and configured properly. Following steps are recommended:
Using PHASE DIAGRAM menu check if voltage and current phase sequence is right regarding to
the system. Additionally check if current has right direction.
Using U, I, f menu check if voltage and current have proper values.
Check voltage and current THD.
Note: Excessive THD can indicate that too small range was chosen!
Note: In case of AD converter overvoltage or overloading current, icon
will be displayed.
Using POWER menu check signs and indices of active, nonactive, apparrent power and power
factor.
If any of these steps give you suspicious measurement results, return to Step 2 and double check
measurement setup parameters.
Step 4: On-line measurement
Instrument is now ready for measurement. Observe on line parameters of voltage, current, power,
harmonics, etc. according to the measurement protocol or customer demands.
Note: Use waveform snapshots
to capture important measurement. Waveform snapshot capture
all power quality signatures at once (voltage, current, power, harmonics, flickers).
Step 5: Recorder setup and recording
Using GENERAL RECORDER menu select type of recording and configure recording parameters such as:
Time Interval for data aggregation (Integration Period)
Include events and alarms capture if necessary
Recording start time (optional)
After setting recorder, recording can be started. (see section 3.14 for recorder details).
Additionally user can start WAVEFORM RECORDER if you want to get waveform for each
captured alarm or event.
Note: Available memory status in Recorder setup should be checked before starting recording. Max.
recording duration and max. number of records are automatically calculated according to recorder
setup and memory size.
Note: Recording usually last few days. Assure that instrument during recording session is not reachable
to the unauthorized persons. If necessary use LOCK functionality described in section 3.22.6.