Multi-channel Network Analyser

TOPAS 1020 – TOP

TOPAS AS 1040
TOPAS

Multi-channel power analyser for load and

distortion analysis in medium and low voltage
systems:
• Reserves of transformers and network
branches
• Estimation of system perturbation
• Detection of power peaks
• Load profile analysis
• Voltage stability
stability,, event rrecor
ecor ding
ecording

General Measurements with selectable time intervals of 10 ms ... 24 h:

• Voltage rms value - 3 channels
Values in brackets refer to TOP
TOPAS 1040!
AS 1040 • Current rms value - 22 (37) channels
TOPAS
TOP AS 1020/1040 is a versatile, mobile measuring system for • Active power - 22 (37) channels
optimisation of power distribution networks. Three phase voltages • Apparent power - 22 (37) channels
and up to 22 (37) current channels can be recorded for long time • Power factor 22 (37) channels
periods –comprehensive measuring data for operation and planning • Voltage / current / power peak values
of networks are created. TOPTOPASAS 1020/1040 acquires relevant TOP
TOPASAS 1020/1040 has been developed in cooperation with
power parameters – load peaks are detected, appropriate power utilities, is optimised for field applications on site, fulfils all
measures for improving the power factor can be taken. measurement requirements for operating energy distribution systems
(e.g. substations with several branches, etc.)
The 520MB plug-in PCMCIA hard-disk data memory provides
high flexibility for recording period and applications. Measuring
Technical specification
intervals range from 10ms up to 24h. So TOP TOPASAS 1020/1040
assesses the quality of electric energy supply systems. I ntrinsic error: refers to reference temperature range and is
guaranteed for two years
The PC-evaluation software creates measuring protocols and offers
Quality system: developed, manufactured as per DIN ISO 9001
various analysis tools. Special evaluations such as day extreme
value diagrams and generation of user defined protocols via MS Environment conditions:
EXCEL® are tailored perfectly for applications in energy generation Working temp. range: 0°C … +40°C
Operating temp. range: 0°C ... +40°C
and distribution.
Storage temp. range: -20°C ... +60°C
TOP AS 1020/1040 applications:
TOPAS Reference temp. range: 23°C ± 2°C
• Disturbance analysis (detection of the source voltage dips) Relative humidity: 10% ... 80%, no dewing
• Detection of events, relation to network branches Operating altitude: max. 2000 m
• Voltage-, current-, power-, energy analysis Housing: insulated, robust plastics housing
• Load profiles, overview of all network branches
Protection: IP40 as per EN 60529
• Simultaneous monitoring of up to 7 (12) three-phase branch
circuits from one distribution bus Safety: Voltage input:
IEC/EN 61010-1 600 V CAT III
Measuring parameters: pollution degree 2, double insulation
EMC: Intrinsic error for rms values:
Emission: IEC/EN 61236-1, EN 50081-1 class A Error values for TOP AS 1020/1040 without sensors
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Immunity: IEC/EN 61236-1, EN 50082-2 class A Signal frequency Signal level (% of range) Intrinsic error
Power supply: 50 Hz > 1% < 0.5% of m.v.
Range AC: 85 V … 265 V, 45...65Hz 50 Hz 10% - 100% < 0.1% of m.v.
DC: 100 V ... 375 V
< 800 Hz > 1% < 1.1% of m.v.
Safety: IEC/EN 61010-1 300 V CAT II
Power consumption: max. 30 VA < 800 Hz 10% - 100% < 0.6% of m.v.
An external two pole circuit breaker has to be installed! Intrinsic error for power values:
Memory: 520 MB PCMCIA hard-disk Error values for TOPAS 1020/1040 without sensors
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Recording period: depending on measuring interval Signal frequency Signal level (% of range) Intrinsic error
e.g.: 4 months for 1 min intervals
Intervals: 50 Hz > 1% < 1.0% of m.v.
rms values over 10ms ... 24 hours
Memory model: Linear or circular 50 Hz 10 % - 100% < 0.2% of m.v.
Interfaces: Ethernet, RS 232, modem at RS232, < 800 Hz > 1% < 2.2% of m.v.
data transfer via PCMCIA-card < 800 Hz 10% - 100% < 1.2% of m.v.
Baud rate for RS232: 9600 Baud...115 kBaud, Additional error with LEM~flex:
Dimensions: 315 mm x 255 mm x 55 mm (HxWxD) Intrinsic error: 1 % of range
Weight: appr. 3kg (without accessories) Position influence: max. ± 2% of m.v. - for distance
Warranty: 2 years conductor to meas. head>30 mm
Recalibration interval: 2 years recommended Stray field influence: < ±2A for Iext= 500 A and distance
Common mode rejection: 0 ...100kHz: -130 dB
Signal conditioning Temperatur
emperature e coef ficient: < 150 ppm / K
coefficient:
• 25 (40) channels: 3 phase voltages (L1, L2, L3) Aging: < 0.06% / year
22 (37) current channels: Noise: < 20 µV input short circuited
21 (36) phase currents, 1 neutral current Noise spectrum: 0.4 mV/√Hz
• current channels can be configured in groups of three for
LED Status indicators
LEM~flex or current clamp input
• synchronous sampling of the channels with quartz-clock Power LED for supply status
• per channel: passive low-pass filter, anti-aliasing filter, AD- Channel LEDs for signal level indication:
converter. Short flashes: underflow, signal below 10%, no
• damping of frequencies higher than half of sampling signal
frequency: 80 dB Bright, short dark periods: overflow
• applications with converters are possible Continuous light: signal in nominal range
• identical phase response for all channels for high precision
Selftest
power measurements
TOP AS 1020/1040 uses comprehensive functions for internal
TOPAS
A/D-converter: 20 bits, sample rate: 800 kHz system tests. Hard-disk, input channels and interfaces are checked,
Output sample rate: for 1 V clamp input: especially the analogue input channels are tested by measurement
1600 Hz for 50 Hz nominal frequency of noise voltage and offset voltage. These values are compared
1920 Hz for 60 Hz with reference values.
Anti-aliasing filter: fo = 2880 Hz
Frequency response: < 1% between 40 Hz … 3000 Hz Configuration (with TOPAS softwar
TOPAS e)
software)
Time base: resolution: 10 ppm, TOP
TOPASAS 1020/1040 has to be configured before a measurement.
deviation: 20 µs/s at 23° C The settings are created via menus, can be stored and loaded
Frequency: intrinsic error <200ppm afterwards. This can be done also with the PCMCIA-hard-disk.
Reference conditions:
conditions:23±2°C, 230 V ± 10%, 50 Hz / 60 Hz The card is programmed on the PC and is inserted into TOP AS
TOPAS
10 minute intervals 1020/1040 afterwards.
Input characteristics Available parameter settings:
Voltage inputs (3) • Nominal voltage (P-N)
Safety: IEC/EN 61010-1 600 CAT III • Nominal frequency
Range: 300 V rms • Levels for dips, swells and interruptions
Overload capacity: 600 V to ground, continuously • Duration of short interruptions
Rise time: max. 15 kV/µs • Recording mode for rms values, events:
Input impedance: 10 MOhm / 5 pF memory size, linear or circular mode.
Test voltage: AC 3.75kV • Start time of measurement
• Averaging interval: 10ms up to 24 hours
Current inputs 22 (37) • Scaling of measuring channels for clamps or LEM~flex.
Range: Current clamps: 1 V • Definition of a description text.
LEM~flex: 0.1 V • Configuration of load circuits (branches)
Overload capacity: 230 V rms to ground, < 1 minute (name, units)
Input impedance: 150 kOhm • Configuration of branches for sum-function
Test voltage: 230 V 50Hz (at evaluation time)
Measuring functions Each data point can be selected with the cursor for displaying
numeric values. Segments can be exported via clipboard to spread
TOP AS 1020/1040 is a data logger for long time periods but
TOPAS sheet calculation software. An unlimited number of windows can
can also transmit data online to a PC (Laptop-PC). Data can be be opened, data remain actual until the window is closed.
read at any time via one of the interfaces without interrupting the
Examples:
measurement. Level time diagram voltages
Measuring functions for every three phases:
Voltage rms values
Current rms values of 7 (12) load circuits
Active power of 7 (12) load circuits

Reactive power of 7 (12) load circuits

calculation by delayed current sampling of ¼ period
in relation to voltage
Total active power of 7 (12) load circuits The course of a selected measuring parameter is presented for
a required time period.
Power factor of 7 (12) load circuits
Calculation by formula: Cumulative summary
Lambda = active power / apparent power.
power factor of 7 (12) load circuits
Calculation by formula:
Arc Tangent (reactive power/active power)
Active energy of 7 (12) load circuits

Reactive energy of 7 (12) load circuits

Squared sum of currents per phase of selected branches

Statistical evaluation of all measurement values of a specific
Sum of power per phase of selected branches parameter.
For each parameter average, maximum and minimum values are Daily extreme values
recorded
Events:
Voltage surges (swells), dips, short and long interruptions are
recorded in accordance with EN50160.
Evaluation of measured values
1 ONLINE-function
If a connection to TOP AS 1020/1040 is established (Ethernet,
TOPAS
RS232 or modem) the following ONLINE-data are available:
Average values: calculated over 2 seconds Values taken at the same time on selected week days are evaluated
Extreme values Min- Max-values of actual interval (average, Min- or Max-value).

Table presentation Bar type diagram of daily extreme values

Bar diagrams for currents and powers:

2 Evaluation of recorded measurement data
There are two groups: ”Power flow“ and ”events“.
For each day of a week average, min-, max-values are shown for
selected parameters. The values of all corresponding week days
of the measuring period are summarized.
Min- Max average bar type diagram

Power flow:
Available evaluations:
Level time diagram of selected parameter
Probability of selected parameter
For each selected load circuit average, min-, and max-value for all
Daily extreme values measured intervals are given.
Bar diagram of daily extreme values
Min- Max- average bar type diagram
User defined protocols with MS EXCEL® Order reference
Available for MS Office 97® or higher. The required TOPAS
measurement parameters are defined in a configuration file. A MS Designation Order number
EXCEL® spread sheet can be prepared for the evaluation, including
tables, diagrams and other MS EXCEL® features. Measurement TOP
TOPASAS 1020
data are transferred from TOP AS 1020/1040 to the PC and the
TOPAS Multi-channel network analyser with 25
spreadsheet will be actualised with these data. input-channels (22 x current, 3 x voltage),
insulated synthetic housing, Ethernet interface,
The settings can be done easily with the included export editor:
RS 232 serial interface,
520 MB PCMCIA hard disk
1 TOPAS 1020, 1 mains cord, 1 RS232 cable,
1 9/25 connector for RS232, 1 Ethernet-cable
for point to point connection, 1 Ethernet-cable
for network connection,
1 CD-ROM TOPAS PC software, 1 manual EP1020A
TOP
TOPASAS 1040
Multi-channel analyser, power analyser with
40 input-channels (37 x current, 3 x voltage),
insulated synthetic housing, Ethernet interface,
RS 232 serial interface, 520 MB PCMCIA hard disk.
1 TOPAS 1040, 1 mains cord, 1 RS232 cable,
Selection of export parameter and sequence: 1 9/25 connector for RS232, 1 Ethernet-cable
for point to point connection, 1 Ethernet-cable
for network connection, 1 CD-ROM TOPAS PC
software, 1 manual A550510040
Accessories
LEM~flex 1 x 1000 A for 1040
measuring head length: 61 cm, 4 m cable A680501058
LEM~flex 3 x 1000 A for TOPAS 1020
measuring head length: 61 cm, 4 m cable EP1030A

LEM~flex 1 x 1000 A for TOPAS 1020, for

neutral-conductor current
measuring head length: 61 cm, 4 m cable EP1031A
Measuring cable for connection of up to 3
current clamps E438080013
Protocol
Carrying case for TOPAS 1020/1040 A550500410
Carrying case for accessories ST0010Z
PCMCIA hard disk 520 MB
(additionally for data exchange or configuration
of TOPAS 1020/1040 on a laptop-PC) EP1520A

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