Circutor AR5L Series User Manual

SUPPLY NETWORK ANALYZER AR5 and AR5-L INSTRUCTION MANUAL ( M98151101-03-10B ) (c) CIRCUTOR S.A.

10 For the Star-up of the equipment and to let it ready to begin to register is necessary to make the following steps. 1) Plug the battery, see po

11 4.2.- Connection diagram A.- CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR THREE-PHASE - 4-WIRE – SYSTEM This connection is only available for AR5-L model ( SET ---&g

12 B.- CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR THREE-PHASE - 3-WIRE - SYSTEM. ( SET ---> SETUP ---> MEASURE ---> WIRING ---> 3Φ 3 WIRES ) L2L1L3 I

13 C.- CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR THREE-PHASE - 3-WIRE (ARON) ( SET ---> SETUP ---> MEASURE ---> WIRING ---> 3 PT – 2 CT L2L1L3 IL1IN

14 D.- CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR SINGLE-PHASE - SYSTEM ( SET ---> SETUP ---> MEASURE ---> WIRING ---> 1Φ) L1N IL1INIL2IL3VL1VL2VL3NAUX

15 E.- CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR BI-PHASE - SYSTEM This connection is only available for AR5-L model ( SET ---> SETUP ---> MEASURE ---> WIRIN

16 4.3.- Starting the analyzer up Before connecting the instrument to the mains, please consider following points: 5) Supply voltage: 100 V a.c

17 To turn the instrument on: 15) Press the switch <ON> at the analyzer frontal cover. The analyzer introduction screen appears. The user

18 4.4.- Loading a new program The analyzer has an internal memory to save diverse operation mode programs to be used by the user. Befo

19 4.5.- Turn the analyzer off To turn the analyzer off proceed as follows: • If no password is set (Default option): - Press the key [OFF] durin

2 CONTENTS page 1.- BASIC INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 1.1.- Int

20 4.8.- Recharging the analyzer battery The analyzer is equipped with an intelligent energy charging system. This means that the instrum

21 5.- DATA VISUALIZATION ON DISPLAY All measured instantaneous values, as well as maximum and minimum, can be read on a 160 x 160 pixel, liquid

22 of the capacitive reactive power of each phase and also the three phase total instantaneous capacitive reactive power, which is the

23 5.2.- Other visualization screens Through the key [ESC] other additional screens can be displayed. This screen might lightly vary according to

24 5.2.2.- Bar graphs Simultaneous graphic representation on display of the three phases (L1, L2 & L3) of the selected parameter. HARMONICS

25 5.2.3.- Oscilloscope The display concurrently shows the wave forms of voltage and current of each phase (L1, L2 & L3). 5.2.3.1.- Three phase

26 5.2.3.2.- Zoom. This window shows the captured signal in detail.  The 3 sign, indicates the kind of signal and the phase of the

27 5.2.3.3.- Harmonic factorization. The network analyzer has one screen where you can see the harmonic factorization of the signal that

28 • Voltage and current harmonic content. Where: • %Hx : stands for the amplitude % of the selected harmonic referred to the fundamental. •

29 5.2.4.- Setup visualization This screen permits to check all Setup parameters in the analyzer. The screen on the left is the one shown on the an

3 6.1.- SETUP menu... 31 6.1.1.- MEASURE ...

30 6.- PROGRAMMING THE ANALYZER To accessing ANALYZER setup options press the key [SET]. The analyzer will then inquiry for a password

31 6.1.- SETUP menu The analyzer can be user-configured to different performances involving its data analysis and recording modes, as it

32 6.1.1.- MEASURE Use this option to set measuring conditions: CONNECTION MODE SETTING ( 3 or 4 wires, Aron, single-phase or bi-phase) an

33 The recording conditions are here user-programmed: RECORD  PERIOD TRIGGER NAME PARAM hh:mm:ss ( 1 s to 4 h ). LEVEL, TIME, OF

34 6.1.2.2.- TRIGGER: Trigger conditions TRIGGER LEVEL TIME OFF You can program here certain conditions (Trigger) so that values are saved in m

35 1) When setting the maximum and minimum values take into account the units: Parameter Format Voltage V. With decimals kV ex. 230.V

36 - TIME OFF: When selecting this option the present OFF conditions are shown on display; and the procedure is equal to the above one. TIME .OFF

37 6.1.2.3.- NAME: recording file name File name setting (8 characters, with no extension) and file type setting (Cyclical – Linear). 

38 6.1.2.4.- PARAM: Choosing the parameters to be saved As said before, parameters to be saved in memory are user-definable when workin

39 6.1.3.- COMM: Communication parameters Program here the parameters of the built-in RS-232 serial output. When selecting this option

4 1.- BASIC INSTRUCTIONS This manual is aimed to familiarize de user with the operation of the portable power analyzers model AR5-L and AR5 in ord

40 6.1.5.- PASSWORD: Safety setting. Set here the analyzer password configuration. This password will be required to access the Setup menu. Thus, t

41 6.1.6.- RECALL: Read configuration You can here recall a standard configuration. Set Standard.. sure? <yes > <no> - A confi

42 6.2.- DISPLAY menu DISPLAY  BAR GR. EXPAND CONTRAST ANGLE Bar graphs Expanded Param. (3 parameters). Contrast cosϕ or P.F You

43 6.2.4.- ANGLE To choose the parameter to be displayed between cosϕ or P.F (power factor) NOTE: It’s not allow to save cosϕ data in memo

44 You can here delete any file from the internal memory. DELETE STD-PROG. STD xxxxx bytes  File name / File size TEST1. STD

45 6.6.- Menu OFF: Enable / Disable Password. In order to avoid an accidental manipulation of the analyzer, the analyzer can be set to request fo

46 8.- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supply voltage: Through an external power supplier set 100 V a.c. – 240 V a.c. Battery: 5VHAA 1200 (Ni-MH) Freq

47 POWER SUPPLIER SET 80 V a.c. – 265 V a.c. / 12 V d.c. CAT III: 85 – 225 V a.c. CAT II : 225 – 265 V a.c. RELEVANT STANDARDS EN 60664, EN

48 ACCESSORIES − AR5 and AR5-L Programs - FLICKER ...CODE. M 80223 - DISTORTIONS ...CODE. M 80224

49 10.- MAINTENANCE The analyzer does not require any special maintenance. No adjustment, maintenance or repairing actions should

5 d) Current measuring range: according to the Current clamp used Current clamps Measuring range CP-2000-200 10 to 2000 A a.c. (switch at 2000)

50 12.- TECHNICAL SERVICE For any inquiry about the instrument operation mode or in case of malfunction, you can contact CIRCUTOR’s technical serv

51 A. CABLE ARRANGEMENT Different cables used with the analyzer have following arrangements: • Communication cable RS232: PC - Power supplier se

52 B. QUICK GUIDE Menu Description Options Standard Circuit Choice type of measuring circuit. 3 wires 4 wires* Aron Single-phase Bi-phase*

6 2.- ANALYZER MAIN FEATURES 2.1.- Basic features The AR5 series analyzers are programmable instruments that measure, calculate and store

7 - Small size, low weight, portable instrument. - True R.M.S. measuring system. - Instantaneous, maximum and minimum values of each disc

8 • 3-wire three-phase system: Parameter Symbol L1-L2 L2-L3 L3-L1 Three-phase value Phase-to-Phase voltage V x x x Current A x x x x Freq

9 3.- KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS The analyzer has a 9 buttons keyboard to perform configuration and control actions of all the instrument opti