
11 4.9 2SX-Series Scanner Options
recording is possible with the Power option. This allows the 2SX-Series Scanner
to compute and record real, reactive, and apparent power, as well as power
factor. Adding the Harmonics and Waveform Capture option gives the ability
to monitor voltage and current harmonics, as well as capture raw waveform
data. The Memory option doubles the available memory for longer recording
times. The Battery option lets the 2SX-Series Scanner continue recording during
an outage.
4.9.1 Current
The current option allows the 2SX-Series Scanner to measure and record the load
currents from the two single-phase legs. The currents are sampled just like the
voltage channels, 128 times per cycle. These samples are used to create one
cycle RMS values, and are recorded like the voltage channels. The 2SX-Series
Scanner with the current option contains two internal current transformers
to pick up the current signal– no external CTs or clamps are necessary. The
currents are measured through the lower two blades in the meter adapter
housing.
4.9.2 Power
The power option allows the 2SX-Series Scanner to compute and record the power
consumed by the loads on the service. Real power (watts), reactive power
(vars), apparent power (volt-amps), and power factor are computed for each
leg. These are computed using the voltages from line to neutral, and current
through each leg. The power option also includes extra memory so that all the
power quantities may be recorded without reducing the recording time. The
2SX-Series Scanner must have current measuring capability to compute power.
4.9.3 Harmonics and Waveform Capture
The Harmonics and Waveform Capture option give the 2SX-Series Scanner the
ability to measure and record voltage and current harmonics, as well as raw
waveform data. Stripcharts of selected voltage and current harmonics may be
recorded, up to the 31st, as well as daily profiles of total harmonic distortion. In
addition, raw voltage and current waveforms may be captured based on trigger
conditions set with Winscan. This option also includes extra memory so that
harmonic stripcharts may be recorded without lessening the total recording time.
The 2SX-Series Scanner must have the power option installed to measure
harmonics.