Three-Phase Power Quality Measurement Products PA-9

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Three-Phase Power Quality Measurement
ProductsPA-9
Plus
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PA-9 DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Plus

• Use The Latest Technology To Deliver the Highest
  Performance At Lowest Price.
• One of the Most Powerful Digital Signal
  Processors.
• Co-Microprocessor Design.
• Utilizes Low Cost, Hi-Density Digital Camera
  Memory.
• Utilizes High Performance Graphical Display.
• Update Future Features via Flash Reprogrammable
  Firmware
• A Worldwide Product
• CE Approved (Completed with current PA-9Plus)
• Expand to meet Relevant IEEE/IEC Standards
• EN 50160, 61000 4-30, 61000 4-15 and IEEE 1159
• Support multiple languages
• English and French now, with Spanish to follow
• Others as required

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Result The PA-9 Power Analyzer
Plus

• Evolving from
• 17 Years Experience Manufacturing Power Quality
  Monitoring Products
• Listening To Suggestions From Our 600 Customers
• Experience From Our Very Successful Products like
  the PA-9 and PA-7 Power Analyzers (1600
  instruments installed).
• Our Intent
• Extend This Success Worldwide to Utility and
  Industrial Marketplaces

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Plus
The PA-9 Exterior
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KEY FEATURES
Optional Data Transfer Card
Mouse Type Navigation System
DB9 RS232 Port
Simplified Instruction Sheet
Aux Power Input
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KEY FEATURES

• 4 (Differential) Voltage/5 Current Channels 9
  Total Inputs
• Range Voltage 600V AC or DC
  Current (0-6000 Amps) Based on CT Chosen
  (20-6000 Amps)
• 256 Samples/Cycle Simultaneously Read On Every
  Input Channel (TRMS through 63rd Harmonic)
• Sub-Cycle Event Capture to 65 Microsecond Events
• All Common Connection Configurations Supported
  for Power Measurements
• Immediate Local Info and Analysis using onboard
  Graphical Display (Waveforms/Charts/Harmonics/Phas
  ors/Flicker)
• Instrument Self-Powers from Either Phase A
  Voltage (90-600v AC ,110-600v DC) OR Secondary
  Power Input Channel
• Field-Update Firmware via Internet

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KEY FEATURES

• 4 Simultaneous Recordings
• RMS Voltage/Current (Long Term Trend)
• Out of Limits Log (for Sag/Swell/Harmonics/Transie
  nt Events)
• Waveforms (by Event, THD/TDD/Harmonic Trending,
  or Time)
• All Power Flow Parameters
• 12MB Non-volatile Internal Memory (No Batteries
  or Moving Parts Needed)
• 115Kbps RS-232 Maintenance Port
• Optional Internal Modem
• Optional Removable Compact Flash Transfer Memory
  (No PC Required to Program Instrument or Retrieve
  Data)
• Remotely Analyze Data prior to Download, and
  Selective Data Download Capabilities
• Weatherproof Package Portable, Sturdy, and
  Rugged

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IEC SPECIFIC KEY FEATURES

• EN 50160 Measurements
• Flicker Per IEC 61000-4-15 For Both 50 And 60 Hz
• Display Pst And Plt Values. Pst On A Sliding One
  Minute Interval
• Dynamic Frequency Measurements from 20 To 70 Hz
• Trending Of Frequency Based On A Minimum Sliding
  5 Cycle Period
• Ideal for Generator Startups
• Trending Of Harmonics Up To The 63rd Harmonic
• RMS Trending Of All IEC Report Parameters
• Low Voltage 4th Channel Standard 0.1 Volt To 500
  Volts Peak
• Language Support In Pa-9 Plus And Metrosoft
• English and French Available First, Spanish To
  Follow
• New Metrosoft Supports All New Features With
  Firmware Included
• Optional New Report Generator For Customer
  Specific Reporting

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RMS Recording

• Parameters to consider
• Fast Sampling Rate (Fixed at 256/cycle)
• RMS Response Time (or Integration Time) User
  Settable To 1 cycle or longer.
• Storage Interval
• User Settable 1 cycle to 4 Hours. Save Min RMS,
  Max RMS, Overall RMS per Storage Interval.
• Standard Cycle by Cycle Recording Capability for
  Motor Inrush Studies
• Our Instrument Memory Recording Techniques
  Conserve Memory and Guarantees Capture of Lowest
  Highest Signal Values per Storage Interval.

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The Scan Line can move to display values in window
Notice the large current swells due to a
lightning strike
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Out-Of-Limits Events Log

• User Sets Following Limits By Channel
• High/Low RMS Limits (both V I)
• Sub-Cycle Impulse Magnitude.
• THD
• Recorder Captures up to 1000 Events Outside of
  User Preset Limits And Logs Them With Duration In
  Out-Of-Limits Log.

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Stored DataEvent / Out of Limits Data

• Out of Limits- While recording, continuously
  monitors for excedances of user defined limits
  for upper lower V/I, sub-cycle (65uS), and
  THD.
• Monitors all connected channels, for analysis
  between load / source side.

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Waveform Capture

• Waveforms Are Captured Via
• Event Trigger
• Time Trigger
• THD/TDD/Individual Harmonic Trending
• User Trigger from Front Panel
• User Specifies Number of Pre-Trigger Cycles (Max
  2) and Number of Post-Trigger Cycles To Capture.

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Instrument Front Panel Waveform Display

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Loss of Voltage After a Lightning Strike
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Applications for PA-9Waveform Capture - Motor
Inrush
Plus

• Waveform capture triggered on Rising Current
• Three phase chiller start-up inrush.
• Display all captured cycles on one screen.
  (Inrush decay envelop)
• Same click and drag zoom and scan line features.

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Real Time Harmonic Analysis

• FFT Done Every 6 Cycles.
• Harmonic Analysis And Direction Of Harmonic Power
  Flow Presented On Display.
• Generally A Very Good Indicator Of The Harmonics
  Source

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Harmonic Analysis In Software
Here we see we have a total THD of 55.5, with
the largest expected contributions from the
odd-ordered 5th, 7th, 11th, and 13th harmonics.
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Demand Recording

• User Specifies Demand Interval, Fixed Or Sliding
  Window, Configuration (Wye, Delta etc).
• All Power Parameters Are Recorded (KW, KVAR, KVA,
  pf, dpf etc).
• Power Data Can Be Measured and Recorded As Fast
  As Every Cycle

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Stored True RMS Voltage / Current

• Pa-9 can display
• MIN, MAX, and TRMS values for all channels for
  entire test. (Press HOME, select Stored Data,
  RMS Interval)
• Trending graphs of any parameter (ex. VA MIN
  trended over entire test)
• MEGPA9IEC Software Tabular Report (right)
• MIN, MAX, RMS Reported at every storage
  interval.
• Data for trending graphs
• with scan line
• click and drag zooming (next)

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Demand Data (with power flow option)

• MEGPA9IEC Software allows
• Printing and exporting of text data reported
  every storage interval
• Trending graphs with click and zoom capabilities
• Scan line reporting and vector diagrams (next)

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Demand Graph with scan line feature and vector
diagram.
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MEGPA9IEC Software

• Complimentary 32-bit Software Package available
  online (http//www.megger.com)
• Compatible with Win 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
• Generates Extensive Graphs/Reports
• Supports Download by Exception
• Preview What Is Recorded Inside PA-9
• Download Only What Is Needed
• Enhanced Communications Via Serial or Modem
  Connections
• Provides Direct Export of Data to Other Windows
  Applications EXCEL or WORD

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Hardware User Interface

• 115 Kbps communications port
• Optional Internal Modem
• Fully Graphical display
• View real time and stored data (text and
  graphical)
• 12 MB base memory
• Optional Removable Memory 64, 128, 256, 512MB
  capable
• PC Card Reader Included
• Large, tactile keypad for easy operation even
  with gloves on.

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Hardware Packaging

• Rugged enclosure
• High impact
• Smaller package (13x10x6)
• NEMA 4X Weatherproof
• Lockable hasps
• Protective handles on input connector side.
• Lightweight (15 lbs./ 6.8 Kg.)
• Wide temperature range (-20C to 50C)

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Hardware Voltage Channels

• 4 Voltage Channels
• 150/600VAC DC auto-ranging.
• Safety banana jack inputs
• Right angle prevents accidental pull out
• Unfused Leads Standard, Fused Leads optional.
• Resolution .1 full scale.
• Accuracy .25 rdg .05 full scale.

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Hardware Current Channels

• 5 Current Channels
• Resolution .1 Full Scale
• Accuracy .25 rdg .05 range probe accuracy.
• Current probes
• CP-6000CE - 600/6000A
• Powered from PA-9!
• 1 reading accuracy!
• 20/100/1000 CTs available for Metering
  Secondaries or Larger Current Loads
• Optional Adapter cable mates most Legacy CTs to
  the PA-9 Plus
• On-site CT Selection Directly Without
  Reprogramming.

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Hardware Power Supply

• 90-600VAC or 110-600VDC Operation.
• Power From V(A channel) or IEC Auxiliary Input
  standard
• No separate, regulated 120VAC power source
  required
• No need for Long Extension Cords or Step-Down
  transformers
• Internal, Rechargeable No-Maintenance Battery.
• Ride through 15 minute outage.
• 10 Year Non-Volatile Memory Data Retention.
• External Safety Ground Lug.

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Summary Unique Features

• No Other Single Instrument Combines All The
  Following Features
• 9 Channels (4V/5I). Measure AC or DC Voltage.
• Simultaneously Record RMS/Power/Waveforms.
• Capture Events As Fast As 65 Microseconds.
• Trigger Events on Current Inputs As Well As
  Voltage.
• Capture 2 Pre-trigger Cycles Many Post-trigger.
• 256 Sample/Cycle Rate FFT Every Few Cycles.
• THD/TDD/Individual Harmonics Trending
• Display Direction of Harmonic Power Flow.
• Selectively Download Explicit Data from Recording
  Session
• Recorder Simultaneously Stores up to 60 User
  Defined Setups
• Self-Power From Unregulated AC/DC Voltage being
  Recorded.
• Fully Weatherproof with Wide Industrial
  Temperature Range.

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Key Front Panel Displays

• Store Up To 60 Field Selectable Setups.
• Modify CTs Settings In The Field
• Review Event Log On Site

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PA-9 Starter Kit
Plus

• Example Starter Kit includes
• PA-9 Plus, w/Full 12 MB internal memory
• Full RMS, Event, Power Flow, Energy, Flicker,
  Harmonics, and Frequency Recording Capabilities
• Removable Memory Option with 64MB Compact Flash
  Card
• (3) 600/6000 Amp flexible current probes
  (powered from instrument )
• ca-pa9-11- kit of 4 (unfused) voltage cables with
  alligator clips and a set of neutral jumper
  cables
• ca-rs232 - Communications cable
• SC-PA9 soft sided carry case
• MEGPA9IEC - 32 bit Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
  Software
• Complete 1 Year Warranty

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• Thank You For The Opportunity to Show You This
  Remarkable Instrument!
• For more information, please contact us at
• http//www.megger.com