®

UNITEST

 Instruction Manual
Cat. no. 93555 from V 2.3

Power Analyzer
Contents

Content ................................................................................................Page

1.0 General Information/ Introduction/Scope of Supply ................4

2.0 Safety Measures ......................................................................5
2.1 Appropriate Usage ..................................................................5

3.0 Transport and Storage..............................................................6

4.0 Electric Power Supply ..............................................................6

5.0 Performing Measurements ......................................................6

5.0.1 Operation Elements and Connections ......................................6
5.1.1 Installing the Batteries..............................................................12
5.2 General Information ................................................................12
5.3 Carrying out Measurements ....................................................12
5.3.1 Anschluss an das Stromversorgungsnetz ................................12
5.3.2 Single-phase Power Measurement – ......................................14
Type of connection 1P2W ........................................................14
5.3.3 Two-phase Power Measurement – ........................................16
Type of Connection 1P3W ........................................................16
5.3.4 Three-phase Power Measurement, ..........................................18
Aron connection – type of connection 3P3W2M ......................18
5.3.5 Three-phase Power Measurement, ..........................................20
Star connection – type of connection 3P4W ............................20
5.3.6 Single-phase Current Measurement ........................................22
5.3.7 Data Memory – Saving individual measurements ....................23
5.3.8 Recording with the Data Logger ..............................................23
5.3.8.1 Delete Measurement Data within the Data Logger ....................23

2
 Contents

5.3.8.2 Basic Settings ..........................................................................24

5.3.8.3 Performing a Recording ..........................................................24
5.3.9 Determining the Rotary Field....................................................25
5.3.10 Curve Shape and Harmonic Wave Measurement......................26
5.3.11 Auto-Power-Off Function ........................................................26

5.4 Connection to the PC Interface ................................................26

5.5 Windows-Software ..................................................................26

5.5.1 System Requirements..............................................................26
5.5.2 Installation ..............................................................................27
5.5.3 Program Functions ..................................................................27
5.5.3.1 Online Register: Online Measurement ......................................28
5.5.3.2 Harmonics Register: Harmonics Measurement ......................33
5.5.3.3 Data logger Register : Data Logger – Anaylsis of the Data
saved within the Instrument.....................................................36
5.5.3.4 Saved Data Register: Analysis of Data saved on the PC............40

6.0 Maintenance ............................................................................41

6.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................41
6.2 Calibration Interval ..................................................................41
6.3 Battery Replacement................................................................41
6.3.1 Battery Replacement................................................................41
6.3.2 Round Cells..............................................................................42

7.0 Technical Data..........................................................................43

3
General Information
References marked on instrument or in
instruction manual:
Warning of a potential danger, comply with in-
struction manual.
Caution! Dangerous voltage. Danger of elec-
trical shock.
Reference. Please use utmost attention
Equipment protected throughout by double in-
sulation or reinforced insulation IEC 61140.
Conformity symbol, the instrument complies
with the valid directives. It complies with the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Vol-
tage Directive (73/23/EEC) with their valid
standards.
Proper marking of electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE directive 2002/96/EC)
The instruction manual contains information
and references, necessary for safe operation
and maintenance of the instrument.
Prior to using the instrument (commissioning / as-
sembly) the user is kindly requested to thoroughly
read the instruction manual and comply with it in all
sections.
Failure to read the instruction manual or to
comply with the warnings and references con-
tained herein can result in serious bodily injury
or instrument damage.
4
1.0 General Information/ Introduction/
Scope of Supply
The UNITEST Power Analyzer is a portable measu-
rement instrument for power measurements within
public mains supplies. The power measuring devi-
ce is characterised by the following features:
Characteristics
• Portable 3-phase power and energy measure-
ment instrument
• Comprehensive real time monitoring, recording
and analysis of three-phase systems
Measurement functions:
Voltage (rms)
Current (rms)
Power (active, apparent and idle power)
Power factor, phase angle
• Multi-functional measurement value display
• Internal data logger of 512 kb for long-term mo-
nitoring
• Internal data memory for max. 99 individual mea-
surements
• Power supply either via batteries or via external
mains adapter
• Data transfer via optically isolated RS 232 inter-
face
• Windows software for data analysis and instru-
ment control.
The scope of supply comprises
1 pce Power Analyzer
4 pcs current clamps 1000 A
4 pcs alligator clips, isolated
4 pcs safety test leads
8 pcs 1.5 V batteries LR6
1 pce mains adapter
1 pce RS-232 cable
1 pce large carrying bag
1 pce operation instructions
1 pce PC software (für Windows ME/2000/XP),
 Safefty Measures

2.0 Safety Measures

Never try to disassemble battery cells !The bat-
tery contains highly alkaline electrolyte. Dan-
The respective accident prevention regulati-
ger of causticization ! If electrolyte gets in
ons established by the professional associati-
contact with skin or clothing, rinse immedia-
ons for electrical systems and equipment must
tely with water. If electrolyte gets in contact
be strictly met at all times.
with the eyes, immediately flush by using pure
water and consult a doctor.
The instrument may only be connected to input
voltage as indicated on the type shield.
Never try to make contact between both bat-
tery cell poles, for example by using a wire
In order to avoid electrical shock, the valid sa-
connection. The resulting short-circuit current
fety and national regulations regarding exces-
is very high and causes extreme heat. Danger
sive contact voltages must receive utmost at-
of fire and explosion !
tention, when working with voltages exceeding
120V (60V) DC or 50V (25V)rms AC. The va-
Never throw battery cells into a fire as this
lues in brackets are valid for limited ranges (as
could cause an explosion.
for example medicine and agriculture).
Never expose batteries or accumulators to hu-
Measurements in dangerous proximity of el-
midity.
ectrical installations are only to be executed
when instructed by a responsible electrical
When replacing or changing the battery, make
specialist, and never alone.
certain of correct polarity.

If the operator’s safety is no longer ensured,

the instrument is to be put out of service and
protected against use. The safety is no longer
insured, if the instrument:
2.1
- shows obvious damage
- does not carry out the desired measurements
- has been stored for too long under unfavoura-
ble conditions
- has been subjected to mechanical stress du
ring transport.
The instrument may only be used within the
operating ranges as specified in the technical
data section.
Avoid any heating up of the instrument by di-
rect sunlight to ensure perfect functioning and
long instrument life.
Es dürfen nur die in den Technischen Daten
spezifizierten Batterien verwendet werden!
Appropriate Usage
The instrument may only be used under those
conditions and for those purposes for which it
was conceived. For this reason, in particular
the safety references (chapter 2.0), the tech-
nical data including environmental conditions
(chapter 7.0) and the usage in dry environ-
ments must be followed.
When modifying or changing the instrument,
the operational safety is no longer ensured.

5
Performing Measurements

3.0 Transport and Storage 5.0 Performing Measurements

Please keep the original packaging for later trans- 5.0.1 Operation Elements and Connections
port, e.g. for calibration. Any transport damage due
to faulty packaging will be excluded from warranty
Side view – connecting fields
claims.

In order to avoid instrument damage, it is advised

to remove accumulators when not using the instru-
1
ment over a certain time period. However, should
the instrument be contaminated by leaking battery
cells, you are kindly requested to return it to the fac-
tory for cleaning and inspection.
2
Instruments must be stored in dry and closed areas.
In the case of an instrument being transported in ex-
treme temperatures, a recovery time of minimum 2
hours is required prior to instrument operation.
1 Connections for voltage measurement
4.0 Electric Power Supply
(U1, U2, U3, N)
The electric power supply is realised by means of a
mains adapter or the batteries included within the The 3 input ports are not galvanically isolated,
delivery for short-term measurements. they have the common reference point "N".

The mains adapter may only be connected to Only safety test leads may be used.
input voltage as indicated on the name plate.
2 Connections for clamp adapter
Never use the batteries and the mains adap- (I1, I2, I3, I4=N)
ter simultaneously as the batteries will warm
up and can explode. The correct assignment of connections regar-
ding voltage and current must imperatively be
Only the mains adapter contained within the observed.
scope of supply may be connected and used.

6
 Operatrion Elements/Connections

Front view – operation elements

3
4

5
7
8

6 123
WIRING HOLD 9

16

10 PF 0 11

12 Hz I4 13

14 SET START STOP TIME 15

18
17 R
19
M READ 20
MEMORY
POWER ENERGY 22
21 KEY
LOCK 23
24

Figure: Front view – operation elements

All keys must be pressed until an acoustic sig-
nal is audible.
3 Lateral connection for electric power sup-
ply
The instrument may only be connected to the
mains adapter contained within the scope of
supply or a mains adapter complying with the
data defined within the technical data section.
4 Lateral optically isolated connection for the
RS-232 interface
5 LC-Display
6 Key WIRING type of connection
Function key to select the type of connection. Sel-
ection can be made among the following type of
connections (please also refer to chapter 5.3.1
Connection to the electric power supply system):
1P2W: single phase power measurement
1P3W: two-phase power measurement
3P3W2M: three-phase power measurement, Aron
connection
3P4W: three-phase power measurement, star
connection
123
7 Key rotary field determination
The rotary field is determined when selecting the
type of connection "3P4W" by pressing this key and
is indicated on the display as follows:

: clockwise rotary field

: counterclockwise rotary field

7
Operatrion Elements/Connections

HOLD TIME
8 key data hold, to hold the display 15 key Key used to display the date
value. If the HOLD function is activated, the symbol and time. Reference: This display is automaticallly
[HOLD] is displayed on the screen. switched off after approx. 10s.

9 key
Key for display illumination (backlight)
16 keys – Navigation keys
The backlight switches off automatically after Keys used to set the time and to call the memorised
approx. 30 seconds. values.
PF
10 key – Power factor indication
Key to commute to the power factor indication. If 16a key , ENTER key to confirm any
the display selection is switched on, the symbol "PF" setting
is indicated.
0 START
11 key – Phase angle indication 17 key – Data logger
Key to commute to the phase angle indication. If the Key to start the recording of measurement values
display selection is switched on, the symbol " " is in-
dicated " O ". If the recording function is activated, the sym-
bol [M] blinking with the preset measurement
Hz
12 key – Mains frequency indication rate. Below, the number of the current series
Key to commute to the mains frequency display. If of measurements is displayed.
the display selection is switched on, the symbol "Hz"
STOP
is indicated. 18 key – Dater logger
Key to terminate the recording of measurement va-
I4
13 key – Indication of current mea- lues.
surement via clamp 4
Key to commute to indicate the current measure- M
ment via input "I4". If the display selection is swit- 19 key MEMORY – Measurement data memory
ched on, the symbol "I4 A" is indicated. Key to save individual measurement data.
SET
14 key – Time setting When saving a measurement, the symbol [M]
Key used to activate the time setting. Simultaneous is briefly displayed on the screen with the in-
pressing of keys "SET" and "TIME" activates the date dication of the storage place number below. It
and time setting as well as the sampling rate. is possible to save up to 99 measurement va-
lues.

8
 Operatrion Elements/Connections

R
20 key READ – Measurement data memory
Key to save individual measurement data.
After selecting the display of measurement
data, the symbol [R] is displayed. The naviga-
tion keys 5 and 6 are used to select and dis-
play the measurement values, starting with the
first storage place. The memory mode can be
left again when pressing the key.
24 Key to switch on and off.
When switching the instrument on, the auto-
power-off function is automatically activated,
i.e. 30 minutes after the last keystroke, the in-
strument switches off automatically. To per-
form long-term measurements for example,
the auto-power-off function must be deactiva-
ted as follows:

POWER  Switch off the instrument

21 key – Power display
HOLD
Press the "HOLD" key and keep it pressed
Toggle switch to change to the display of power while switching on the instrument. Keep
data. The selected display is characterised on the the “HOLD” key pressed until the total dis-
screen as follows: play appears.
t = total value
1 = phase 1 If the HOLD function has also be activated,
HOLD
2 = phase 2 press the “HOLD” key again.
3 = phase 3
 If the auto-power-off function has been deac-
ENERGY tivated, the symbol ø is no longer displayed
on the screen ø.
22 key – Energy measurement
Key to change to the energy data display. Casing bottom:
The instrument stand and the battery case are loca-
KEY ted at the instrument bottom.
23 key LOCK – Keyboard lock
The activated keyboard lock can be recognised by
the "LOCK" symbol.

It is not possible to lock keys

and

9
LC-Display

Display 5.8 Q1 display of the idle power on phase 1

The multi-function display contains the currently
measured primary quantities. The display format
and the units (V, kV, A, kA, W, kW, MW etc...) are
automatically displayed in compliance with the sel-
ected values.
Q2 display of the idle power on phase 2
Q3 display of the idle power on phase 3
Qt Display of the total idle power
A negative sign "- " indicates a leading current.

5.9 DATA No.xx Display of the storage place

P

Manual data memory: display of the last saved ma-

Q S nual measurement value (01 through 99))
NO.
Data logger: display of the last saved series of mea-
U12 Y-M U23 D-h U3 m-s
surements (01 through 10)

Maximum 10 series of measurements or

21.000 measurement values can be saved.

If “FF“ is displayed, the data memory is full.

The following symbols and values are displayed:
If “00“ is displayed, the data memory is empty.

5.1 Ó Auto-power-off function is activated 5.10 [M] display for active saving process
5.2 P1 Display of the active power on phase 1
P2 Display of the active power on phase 2 The symbol [M] is briefly displayed for manual
P3 Display of the active power on phase 3 measurement data saving.
Pt Display of the total active power
5.3 [HOLD] Activated HOLD fonction he symbol is permanently displayed for active
5.4 Display value for active power data logger recording and is briefly hidden du-
5.5 Unit of the active power: kW or ring automatic saving.
Unit of the energy: kWh or MWh
5.6 Unit of the idle power: kvar or [R] display of individually saved measurement va-
Unit of the energy: kvarh or Mvarh lues
5.7 Display value for idle power DATA [R] No. xx display of the storage place for the
measurement value
5.3
5.1
5.14 5.15
5.4 5.5
5.2 5.13 5.16

5.12

P 5.17
5.11
5.6 5.18
S 5.19
5.10 Q

NO.

5.20
5.22
5.21
5.9 5.8 5.7

10
 LC-Display

5.11 1P2W single-phase power measurement 5.26 U2 or U23 display of voltage on phase 2
1P3W two-phase power measurement (U2) or the conductor voltage U23
P3W2M three-phase power measure- 5.27 D-h display for day (D) and hour (h)
ment, Aron connection 5.28 display value for voltage or date/ time
3P4W three-phase power measurement, 5.29 <-123 or 123-> display of the rotary field
start connection 5.30 U3 display for voltage on phase 3
5.12 5.31 m-s m-s display for minute (m) and second (s)
PF1 –power factor display on phase 1 5.32 display value for voltage or time
PF2 power factor display on phase 2 5.33 units for phase 3
PF3 power factor display on phase 3 5.34 250 A, 500 A, 1000 A display of current
PFt –display of the total power factor measurement range
A negative sign "- " indicates a leading current.
Change-over over is carried out automatically
5.13 Display value of additional display (autorange function).
5.14 [LOCK] keyboard lock is active
5.15 [BT] display for used batteries 5.35 Display value for current or time
5.16 ø display of phase angle 5.36 units for phase 2
° unit of phase angle 5.37 display value for current or date/ time
5.17 display of the current measured via input 5.38 1000 V display of voltage measurement
"I4" range
5.18 unit of the current 5.39 units for phase 1
5.19 unit of the frequency 5.40 display value for current or date
5.20 unit of the apparent power: kVA or 5.41 STOP display for final time of the energy
unit of the energy: kVAh or MVAh calculation
5.21 display value of apparent power 5.42 INTV display for preset sampling rate
5.22 S1 –display of apparent power on phase 1
S2 display of apparent power on phase 2 The following settings are possible:
S3 display of apparent power on phase 3 5 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min.
St display of the total apparent power
5.23 U1 or U12 display of voltage on phase 1 (U1) or 5.43 STAR display of starting time for energy
the conductor voltage U12 caclulation
5.24 Y-M display for year (Y) and month (M) 5.44 TIME display for date and time
5.25 display value for voltage or date

5.23 5.25 5.27 5.29 5.30

5.44 5.24 5.26 5.28 5.31
5.32
23
U12 Y-M U23 D-h U3 m-s
5.43

5.42 5.33

5.41 5.40 5.39 5.37 5.36

5.38 5.35 5.34
11
General Information

5.1 Preparation for Operation 5.2 General information

Before putting the instrument into operation, the
batteries must be installed. The steps described in The safety references (chapter 2.0) must be
point 2.0 regarding the handling of batteries must followed..
imperatively be observed.
The respective accident prevention regulati-
5.1.1 Installing the Batteries ons established by the professional associati-
 Unscrew both screws of the battery compart- ons for electrical systems and equipment must
be strictly met at all times.
ment cover on the casing rear.
 Remove the battery compartment cover.
 Insert the batteries supplied observing cor- 5.3 Carrying out Measuremetns
rect polarity 5.3.1 Connection Power Supply

The correct battery position is shown on the

The respective accident prevention regulati-
inside of the battery compartment.
ons established by the professional associati-
ons for electrical systems and equipment must
 Replace the battery compartment cover and
be strictly met at all times.
retighten the screws.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden,
sind unbedingt die geltenden Sicherheits- und
DIN VDE-Bestimmungen bezüglich zu hoher
Berührungsspannung zu beachten, wenn mit
Spannungen größer 120 V (60 V) DC oder
50 V (25 V)eff AC gearbeitet wird. Die Werte in
Klammern gelten für eingeschränkte Bereiche
(wie z.B. Medizin, Landwirtschaft).
+
Measurements in dangerous proximity of el-
+
+ 3
ectrical installations are only to be executed
when instructed by a responsible electrical
+ specialist, and never alone.
+

Before connecting the test leads, the measu-

+ 2
+
rement instrument must be set to the correct
type of connection.
+

The correct connection assignment for volta-

ge and current must imperatively be observed.
1

Bild: Rückseite

12
 General Information

Phase assignment: The measurement inputs

may not be exchanged. I.e. if, for example, the
voltage clips for the first phase are connected
to voltage input U1, the current clamp pertai-
ning to this phase must be connected to cur-
rent input I1. Observe the markings of the
clamp adapters and the connection field.

Before connecting the test leads, determine

the neutral conductor for N input using an ap-
propriate measurement instrument

The test leads and test probes may only be tou-

ched at the handles provided for this purpose.
Any direct contact with the test probes must
imperatively be avoided.

The measurement inputs U1, U2, and U3 are

galvanically connected. Input N is the common
reference point. Measurement inputs which
are not required may not be connected!

When using clamp adapters, special care has

to be applied that they are connected to a mea-
surement instrument before they surround a
live conductor. Open clamp adapter outputs
can be dangerous for the user and can lead to
the destruction of the clamp adapter, caused
by high induction voltages.
When connecting clamp adapters, special care
has to be applied that the arrow marked on the
current clamps (direction of current flow)
must point from the electric power supply to
the load. I.e. the printed arrow must point to
the electric power supply.
If a clamp is connected in the opposite direc-
tion, the power measured at this phase would
appear to be negative.
As the voltage input U1 represents the main
signal for the Power Analyzer, this input must
always be connected, i.e. even for measure-
ments of U2, U3, I1, I2, and I3. If this input is
not connected or if no voltage is present, the
measurement instrument will not record any
measurement values.

13
Single-phase Power Measurement – Type of connection 1P2W

5.3.2 Single-phase Power Measurement – Connect the test leads to the measurement instru-
ment as follows:
Type of connection 1P2W
 Connect black test lead to socket N.
 Switch on the instrument.
 Connect red test lead to socket U1.
WIRING
Select the type of connection 1P2W using
the “Wiring” function key (6). After selec-  Connect clamp adapter 1 to socket I1.
tion, the following display is indicated with
the symbol 1P2W (5.11):  If required, connect clamp adapter 4 to socket
I4.

This connection can be used to monitor the

protective earth current.

Now, connect the tests leads and the clamp adap-

ter to the electric power supply to be tested using
the alligator clips.

 Connect black test lead to neutral conductor

Display type of connection 1P2W N.

 The measurement inputs are connected as il-  Connect red test lead to phase L1.
lustrated in the following drawing:
red
rojo
 Open the clamp adapter 1 using the clamp
alimentación de corriente

L1
opening lever and surround the live phase L1.
Source

black
Carga

negro
Load

Make sure that the clamp completely surro-

unds the contactor and that there does not re-
main any air gap.

 If required, connect the clamp adapter 4 in the

CURRENT PROBE

same way to the protective earth.

I1 I2
U1 U2 U3
0.35V MAX CAT III 600V ALL INPUT

I3 I4
INPUT: 0,35mV/A N

Type of connection 1P2W

L1: phase
N: neutral conductor
G: protective earth

Current flow direction: The printed arrow on

the clamp adapter must point to the electric
power supply.

14
 Single-phase Power Measurement – Type of connection 1P2W

The current measurement values are indicated on
the display. The following additional measurement
values can be selected subsequently and indicated
on the additional display (5.13):
Hz
To display the mains frequency, press the
“Hz“ key (12).
0
To display the phase angle, press the
key (11).
In the lower part, the starting time of the measure-
ment is displayed in the "STAR" line (5.43). Below,
the current date and time are displayed during the
measurement. I.e. the energy values are perma-
nently calculated during running display.
In the upper part of the display, the total values for
the active power (5.4), the idle power (5.7), the ap-
O parent power (5.21), and the power factor (5.13) are
displayed (to be recognised by the suffix "t") .

PF
To display the power factor, press the "PF" STOP
The measurement is terminated when
STOP
key (10). pressing the key (18).

If required, press the “I4” key (13) to dis- The [HOLD] symbol is displayed on the screen and
I4
play the protective earth current. the final calculation time appears in the "STOP" line
(5.41).
M Individual measurements may be saved
MEMORY
using the "M/MEMORY" key (19). The instrument returns to normal measu-
rement when pressing the “ ” key
To measure the energy values, press the (16a).
ENERGY „ENERGY“ key (22).
The measurement values for the energy mea-
surement cannot be saved.
When this measurement type is selected, the
automatic-power-off function of the instru-
ment is deactivated.

The following values are displayed.

Display Measurement type energy

15
Single-phase Power Measurement – Type of connection 1P3W

5.3.3 Two-phase Power Measurement – Connect the test leads to the measurement instru-
ment as follows:
Type of Connection 1P3W
 Connect black test lead to socket N.
 Switch on the instrument.
 Connect red test lead to socket U1.
 Select the type of connection 1P3W using
the “Wiring” function key (6). After selec-  Connect yellow test lead to socket U2.
tion, the following display is indicated with
the symbol 1P3W (5.11):  Connect clamp adapter 1 to socket I1.

 Connect clamp adapter 2 to socket I2.

 If required, connect clamp adapter 4 to socket

I4.

This connection can be used to monitor the

protective earth current.

Now, connect the tests leads using the alligator clips

and the clamp adapter to the electric power supply
to be tested.
Display Type of connection 1P3W
 Connect black test lead to neutral conductor
N.
 The measurement inputs are connected as
illustrated in the following drawing:
 Connect red test lead to phase L1.
red
alimentación de corriente

L1 rojo

 Connect yellow test lead to phase L2.

Source

black
negro
Load
Carga

yellow
amarillo
L2
 Open the clamp adapter 1 using the clamp
opening lever and surround the live phase L1.

Make sure that the clamp completely surro-

CURRENT PROBE
unds the contactor and that there does not re-
I1 I2
0.35V MAX
U1 U2 U3
CAT III 600V ALL INPUT
main any air gap.
I3 I4
INPUT: 0,35mV/A N
 Connect in the same way clamp adapter 2 to
the phase L2.
Type of connection 1P3W
L1: phase 1
 If required, connect the clamp adapter 4 in the
L2: phase 2 same way to the protective earth.
N: neutral conductor
G: protective earth

The printed arrow on the clamp adapter must

point to the electric power supply.

16
 Single-phase Power Measurement – Type of connection 1P3W

The current measurement values are displayed on The following values are displayed.
the screen.

 Press the “POWER” key to switch between the

measurement values of Phase L1, Phase L2,
and the total value. The respectively display-
ed value can be assigned by means of the suf-
fix 1, 2, or t (5.2.).

The following additional measurement values can

be selected subsequently and indicated on the ad-
ditional display (5.13):

Hz
To display the mains frequency, press the Display Measurement type energy in the lower part,
“Hz“ key (12). the starting time of the measurement is displayed
in the "STAR" line (5.43). Below, the current date and
0
To display the phase angle, press the O time are displayed during the measurement. I.e. the
key (11). energy values are permanently calculated during
running display.
PF
To display the power factor, press the "PF"
key (10). In the upper part of the display, the total values for
the active power (5.4), the idle power (5.7), the ap-
If required, press the “I4” key (13) to dis- parent power (5.21), and the power factor (5.13) are
I4
play the protective earth current. displayed (to be recognised by the suffix "t") .

M Individual measurements may be saved

MEMORY
using the "M/MEMORY" key (19). STOP
The measurement is terminated when
STOP
pressing the key (18).
To measure the energy values, press the
ENERGY „ENERGY“ key (22). The [HOLD] symbol is displayed on the screen and
the final calculation time appears in the "STOP" line
(5.41).
When this measurement type is selected, the
automatic-power-off function of the instru- The instrument returns to normal measu-
ment is deactivated. rement when pressing the “ ” key
(16a).

The measurement values for the energy mea-

surement cannot be saved.

17
Three-phase Power Measurement, Aron connection – type of connection 3P3W2M

5.3.4 Three-phase Power Measurement, Connect the test leads to the measurement instru-
ment as follows:
Aron connection – type of connection
3P3W2M  Connect black test lead to socket N.
 Switch on the instrument.
Select the type of connection 3P3W2M
 Connect red test lead to socket U1.
WIRING
using the “Wiring” function key (6). After
selection, the following display is indicated
 Connect yellow test lead to socket U2.
with the symbol 3P3W2M (5.11):
 Connect clamp adapter 1 to socket I1.

 Connect clamp adapter 2 to socket I2.

Now, connect the tests leads using the alligator clips

and the clamp adapter to the electric power supply
to be tested.

 Connect black test lead to Phase L2.

 Connect red test lead to phase L1.

Display Type of connection 3P3W2M

 Connect yellow test lead to phase L3.

 The measurement inputs are connected as  Open the clamp adapter 1 using the clamp
illustrated in the following drawing: opening lever and surround the live phase 1.
red
rojo
alimentación

L1 Make sure that the clamp completely surro-

Source

black
Carga

negro unds the contactor and that there does not re-
Load

L2
de corriente

L3 yellow
amarillo main any air gap.

 Connect in the same way clamp adapter 2 to

the phase L3.

CURRENT PROBE
Press the “POWER” key to switch bet-
I1 I2
0.35V MAX
U1 U2 U3
CAT III 600V ALL INPUT
POWER ween the measurement values of Phase L1,
I3 I4 Phase and L2, and the total value. The res-
N
INPUT: 0,35mV/A

pectively displayed value can be assigned

by means of the suffix 1, 2, or t (5.2.).
Type of connection 3P3W2M
L1: phase 1
L2: phase 2
L3: phase 3

Current flow direction: The printed arrow on

the clamp adapter must point to the electric
power supply.

18
Three-phase Power Measurement, Aron connection – type of connection 3P3W2M
The following additional measurement values can
be selected subsequently and indicated on the ad-
ditional display (5.13):
Hz
To display the mains frequency, press the
“Hz“ key (12).
0
To display the phase angle, press the O the active power /5.4), the idle power (5.7), the ap-
key (11).
PF
To display the power factor, press the "PF"
key (10).
M Individual measurements may be saved
MEMORY
using the "M/MEMORY" key (19).
To measure the energy values, press the
ENERGY „ENERGY“ key (22).
When this measurement type is selected, the
automatic-power-off function of the instru-
ment is deactivated.
The following values are displayed.
Display Measurement type energy
In the lower part, the starting time of the measure-
ment is displayed in the "STAR" line (5.43). Below,
the current date and time are displayed during the
measurement. I.e. the energy values are perma-
nently calculated during running display.
In the upper part of the display, the total values for
parent power (5.21), and the power factor (5.13) are
displayed (to be recognised by the suffix "t") .
STOP
The measurement is terminated when
STOP
pressing the key (18).
The [HOLD] symbol is displayed on the screen and
the final calculation time appears in the "STOP" line
(5.41).
The instrument returns to normal measu-
rement when pressing the “ ” key
(16a).
The measurement values for the energy mea-
surement cannot be saved.
19
Three-phase Power Measurement, Star connection – type of connection 3P4W

5.3.5 Three-phase Power Measurement, Connect the test leads to the measurement instru-
ment as follows:
Star connection – type of connection
3P4W  Connect black test lead to socket N.
 Switch on the instrument.
 Connect red test lead to socket U1.
Select the type of connection 3P4W using
WIRING
the “Wiring” function key (6). After selec-
 Connect yellow test lead to socket U2.
tion, the following display is indicated with
the symbol 3P4W (5.11):
 Connect blue test lead to socket U3.

 Connect clamp adapter 1 to socket I1.

 Connect clamp adapter 2 to socket I2.

 Connect clamp adapter 3 to socket I3.

 Connect clamp adapter 4 to socket I4.

Now, connect the tests leads using the alligator clips

and the clamp adapter to the electric power supply
Display Type of connection 3P4W to be tested.

The measurement inputs are connected as illustra-

 Connect black test lead to neutral conductor
ted in the following drawing: N.
red
rojo
alimentación

L1  Connect red test lead to phase L1.

yellow
amarillo
Source

L2
Carga
Load

blue
 Connect yellow test lead to phase L2.
de corriente

L3 azul

black
negro
 Connect blue test lead to phase L3.

 Open the clamp adapter 1 using the clamp

CURRENT PROBE
opening lever and surround the live phase L1.
I1 I2
U1 U2 U3
0.35V MAX

I4
CAT III 600V ALL INPUT
 Make sure that the clamp completely surro-
I3
INPUT: 0,35mV/A N unds the contactor and that there does not re-
main any air gap.
Type of connection 3P4W
L1: phase 1
 Connect in the same way clamp adapter 2 to
L2: phase 2 the phase L2.
L3: phase 3
N: neutral conductor
 Connect in the same way clamp adapter 3 to
G: protective earth the phase L3.

The printed arrow on the clamp adapter must

 Connect the clamp adapter 4 in the same way
point to the electric power supply. to the neutral conductor N.

20
Three-phase Power Measurement, Star connection – type of connection 3P4W

Press the “POWER” key to switch between
POWER the measurement values of Phase L1,
Phase and L2, Phase L3, and the total value.
The respectively displayed value can be as-
signed by means of the suffix 1, 2, 3, or t
(5.2.).
The following additional measurement values can
be selected subsequently and indicated on the ad-
ditional display (5.13):
In the lower part, the starting time of the measure-
ment is displayed in the "STAR" line (5.43). Below,
the current date and time are displayed during the
measurement. I.e. the energy values are perma-
nently calculated during running display.
In the upper part of the display, the total values for
the active power (5.4), the idle power (5.7), the ap-
parent power (5.21), and the power factor (5.13) are
displayed (to be recognised by the suffix "t") .

Hz
To display the mains frequency, press the STOP
The measurement is terminated when
STOP
“Hz“ key (12). pressing the key (18).

0
To display the phase angle, press the O The [HOLD] symbol is displayed on the screen and
key (11). the final calculation time appears in the "STOP" line
(5.41).
PF
To display the power factor, press the "PF"
key (10). The instrument returns to normal measu-
rement when pressing the “ ” key
I4
Press the “I4” key (13) to display the neu- (16a).
tral conductor current.
The measurement values for the energy mea-
M Individual measurements may be saved surement cannot be saved.
MEMORY
using the "M/MEMORY" key (19).

To measure the energy values, the "ENER-

ENERGY GY" key has to be pressed.

When this measurement type is selected, the

automatic-power-off function of the instru-
ment is deactivated.

The following values are displayed.

Display Measurement type energy

21
Single-phase Current Measurement

5.3.6 Single-phase Current Measurement Connect the test leads to the measurement instru-
ment as follows:
 Switch on the instrument.
 Connect clamp adapter 4 to socket I4.
WIRING
Select the type of connection 1P2W using
the “Wiring” function key (6). After selec-
 Now, connect clamp adapter to the conduc-
tion, the following display is indicated with
tor to be tested.
the symbol 1P2W (5.11):
 Open the clamp adapter 4 using the clamp
opening lever and surround the live phase.

Make sure that the clamp completely surro-

unds the contactor and that there does not re-
main any air gap.

I4
To display the current in the additional dis-
play (5.13), press the “I4” key (13).

The measurement range for the current mea-

surement is between 0 and 250 A. When ex-
Display Type of connection 1P2W
ceeding the measurement range, “OL” ap-
pears on the display.
The measurement inputs are connected as illustra-
ted in the following drawing:
M Individual measurements can be saved
MEMORY
using the "M/MEMORY" key (19).
alimentación

L1

L2
Source

Load
Carga
de corriente

L3

I4

Type of connection current measurement

L1: phase 1
L2: phase 2
L3: phase 3
N: neutral conductor
G: protective earth

The printed arrow on the clamp adapter must

point to the electric power supply.

22
 Data Memory – Saving individual measurements

5.3.7 Data Memory – 5.3.8 Recording with the Data Logger

Saving individual measurements This functions allows to record up to 21,000 mea-
surement values by means of the internal data log-
This functions allows saving maximum 99 indivi-
ger. For evaluation purposes, the internally recor-
dual measurements.
ded data must be transferred to a PC (please refer
A to chapter 5.5.3.3).
Saving measurements

 Switch on the instrument To use the total data memory, delete the data
memory for the data logger before starting the
 Perform the measurement recording.

5.3.8.1 Delete Measurement Data within

M Save the desired measurement pressing
MEMORY
the "M/MEMORY" key (19). the Data Logger
The values within the data logger may only be
When saving a measurement, the symbol [M]
deleted using the software supplied (please
is briefly displayed, the storage place is indi-
refer to chapter 5.5.3.3).
cated below.

B Read out the measurement

R Press the "R/READ" key (20). The symbol

READ
[R] (5.44) is displayed.

 The navigation keys "" und "´" (16) allow

to select and display the measurements, star-
ting with the first storage place.

Press the key (16a) to leave the me-

mory mode again.

C Delete measurements

 Switch off the instrument

M Press the "M/MEMORY" key (19) and keep

MEMORY
it pressed.

 Switch on the instrument.

M Keep the "M/MEMORY" key pressed until

MEMORY
the symbol “CLr“ is briefly indicated in the
lower right corner of the display.

23
Basic Settings

5.3.8.2 Basic Settings 5.3.8.3 Performing a Recording

The data and the sampling rate should be set befo-
re starting the recording.
For time setting, simultaneously press the
SET
"SET" (14) and “TIME“ keys (15).
TIME
The TIME" symbol (5.41) is displayed and
the line “Date and Time” is indicated with
the following assignment:
Y-M (5.24) display for year Jahr (Y) and month (M)
D-h (5.27) display for day (D) and hour (h)
m-s (5.31) display for minute (m) and second (s)
 The respectively blinking value may now be
modified using the navigation keys "5" and "6"
(16).
 Perform the measurement
Press the "START" key (17) to start the mea-
START
surement.
The symbol [M] (5.10) is displayed which will
be briefly hidden during automatic saving, de-
pending on the pre-set sampling rate.
The number of the current measurement series
(5.9) is displayed below the symbol [M].
It is possible to save maximum 10 measure-
ment series.
Maximum 12,000 measurement values can be
saved within on measurement series.

 The navigation keys "4" and "3" (16) may be
used to change to the following or previous
field.
 If the setting is correct, the entry is termina-
ted pressing the " " key (16a).
Now, the symbol "INTV" (5.42) is displayed as well
as the field to enter the sampling rate (5.32).
The memory is full if FF is displayed.
STOP
Terminate the recording by pressing the
"STOP" key (18).
If the instrument is switched off during run-
ning masurement, the recording data will be
lost.

 The value can be set using the navigation keys

"" and "" (16).

The following settings are possible: 5 s, 30 s,

1 min, 2 min.

After having entered the sampling rate, the

basic setting is terminated with the " "
key (16a).

24
 Determing the Rotary Field

5.3.9 Determining the Rotary Field Connect the test leads to the measurement instru-
ment as follows:
 Switch on the instrument
WIRING  Connect black test lead to socket N.
Select the type of connection 3P4W using
the “Wiring” function key (6). After selec-
The connection to the neutral conductor is not
tion, the following display is indicated with
required as the rotary field detection functions
the symbol 3P4W (5.11):
even without this connection.

 Connect red test lead to socket U1.

 Connect yellow test lead to socket U2.

 Connect blue test lead to socket U3

Now, connect the tests leads to the electric power

supply to be tested using the alligator clips.

 Connect black test lead to neutral conductor

N.

Display Type of connection 3P4W

 Connect red test lead to phase L1.
 The measurement inputs are connected as
 Connect yellow test lead to phase L2.
illustrated in the following drawing:
red
rojo
alimentación

L1  Connect blue test lead to phase L3.

yellow
amarillo
Source

L2
Load
Carga

blue
The minimum voltage for the rotory field de-
de corriente

L3 azul

black
negro tection amounts to 30 V.

 .Press the
123
key.
CURRENT PROBE

I1 I2
U1 U2 U3
For clockwise rotary field, the symbol
CAT III 600V ALL INPUT
(5.29) is displayed on the screen.
0.35V MAX

I3 I4
INPUT: 0,35mV/A N

Counterclockwise rotary field .

Type of connection 3P4W rotary field
If one or more conductor voltages are missing,
L1: phase 1
an acoustic signal is audible and the rotary
L2: phase 2
field detection is disabled.
L3: phase 3
N: neutral conductor
G: protective earth

25
Curve Shape and Harmonic Wave Measurement

5.3.10 Curve Shape and Harmonic 5.4 Connection to the PC Interface

Wave Measurement The UNITEST Power Analyzer is connected to a free
interface (COM1 through COM 8) using the interfa-
These measurements can only be performed
ce cable included with the delivery. The interface is
via the PC using the supplied software (please
selected after the program start.
refer to chapter 5.5.3.2).

5.5 Windows-Software
5.3.11 Auto-Power-Off Function
To use the software supplied with the instrument, it
This functions switches the instrument off, 30 mi-
must be installed on a PC. To install or operate the
nutes after the last keystroke.
software, you require basic PC and operating sy-
stem knowledge.
The activated auto-power-off function can be
recognised by the ó symbol (5.1) on the display.
5.5.1 System Requirements
To perform long-term measurements, for example, Minimum requirements:
the auto-power-off function must be deactivated as • PC as from Pentium 200 MHz prozessor or com-
follows: parable
• CD-ROM drive
 Switch off the instrument • 2 serial interfaces (one for the mouse, the other
for the Power Analyzer)
HOLD
Press the "HOLD" key and keep it pressed • minimum 64 MB RAM
while switching on the instrument. Keep • minimum 25 MB hard disk memory
the “HOLD” key pressed until the total dis- • Windows ME/2000/XP or higher
play appears. • Screen resolution: 800 X 600 pixel
• Mouse
HOLD
If the HOLD function has also be activated,
press the “HOLD” key again. Recommeded:
• PC as from Pentium III 600 MHz prozessor or
 If the auto-power-off function has been deac- comparable
tivated, the symbol ø is no longer displayed • CD-ROM drive
on the screen. • 2 serial interfaces (one for the mouse, the other
for the Power Analyzer)
Every time after the instrument has been swit- • minimum 256 MB RAM
ched on, the auto-pwer-off function is auto- • minimum 155 MB hard disk memory
matically activated. • Windows 2000/XP or higher
• Screen resolution: 1024 X 768 pixel
The auto-power-off function is automatically • Mouse
deactivated for the following measurement
functions:
• Energy measurement
• Recording with the data logger
• Connection to the PC

26
 Software

5.5.2 Installation

Viruses! According to the actual state of the art, we cannot guarantee 100 % that the data carrier sup-
plied is free of viruses. In spite of a thorough virus check using up-to-date antivirus programs, we can-
not be held liable for any damage caused by viruses.

When installing the software, the files required will be copied onto the hard disk.

 Start Windows again or terminate programs if any applications are running.

Any programs running or active in the background (e.g. virus scanner, or similar) must be terminated.

 Insert the data carrier into the disk drive provided.

 Start the Explorer and select the disk drive.

 Select the "Autorun.exe" file and start the installation with a double-click. Select the desired language and
follow further installation instructions...

5.5.3 Program Functions

After starting the program of the Power Analyzer software, a window appears bearing four register divisions:
Online: online measurement
Harmonics: harmonic wave measurement
Data logger: data logger – analysis of the data saved within the measurement instrument
Saved data: analysis of the data saved on the PC

27
Software

5.5.3.1 Online Register: Online Measurement

In the left top area, the interface used must be selected within the COM selection window. Selection is made
using the arrow keys or by directly entering the interface number. To activate the interface, click on the button
to the right of the selection window. After successful connection, the message COM and the number of the ac-
tive interface are displayed. In the event of no connection, the message No Com is displayed.

Additionally, a graph is displayed showing the type of connection selected at the measurement instrument.

C D
B1

The register card is divided into several areas..

Area A
All input signals are presented as graphs for better overview.

The input signal selected in area E is marked by a spot coloured in light-green.

The axis scaling or marking is dynamic and changes during the measurement. The x axis changes con-
tinuously with the amount of measurement values.

28
 Software

Area B
All input signals are listed within a total value list. The last three values are always visible. The Save button (B1)
is used to save the listed measurement values. After selection by clicking, the window allowing the entry of the
file name and directory for the measurement(s) to be saved appears.

The suggested name can be formed using the current date and must bear the file index .mes.

After having saved the measurement values, the data listing starts anew.

29
Software
Area C
The input signal selected in area E is represented as
graph over a longer time period.
The time period or the data contain all measu-
rement values listed in area B.
After having selected a new input signal, the pre-
vious diagram is deleted and the presentation start
anew.
Additionally, the pre-selected tolerance range
is displayed.
Red line = upper limit value;
Orange line = lower limit value
On the right side of the graph, there are the follo-
wing buttons (tools) to allow further processing:
"Hand" button to move the displayed curve
"+" button to switch the mouse pointer to normal
mode
"Zoom" button – zooming function
30
I II III
IV V VI
I Zooming the X and Y axes. The mouse is used
to rectangularly mark the part of the graph to
be enlarged.
II Zooming the Y axis. The mouse is used to rec-
tangularly mark the part of the Y axis to be en-
larged.
III Zooming the Y axis. The mouse is used to rec-
tangularly mark the part of the X axis to be en-
larged.
IV To return to the last zoom setting
V Automatic zooming of X and Y axis. – Enlarge.
The diagram is enlarged by the cursor position
as long as the left mouse key is pressed.
VI Automatic zooming of X and Y axis. – Reduce.
The diagram is reduced by the cursor position
as long as the left mouse key is pressed.
The display area (X) can also be modified by
directly entering or overwriting the axis sca-
ling.
X
X
 Software

Area D When clicking on the number, a window is

This diagram contains information regarding the opened to directly select the harmonics.
harmonics measured last via the “Harmonics” regi-
ster.

The field signification is as follows:

THD%: total value of harmonics distortion

TRMS: true rms value of input signal

Ordinal number of the harmonics:

The arrow keys are used to select the desired har-
monics.
ORD: value of the selected harmonics

31
Software

Area E Selection is made by means of the two arrow keys

This area is used to define limit values for the ma-
ximum and minimum values of the selected input
signals. All values outside this tolerance range are
signalised as deviations.
When exceeding the limit value, the message
“???“ appears. When falling below, the mes-
sage „???“ appears.
or by clicking on the black entry field.
After clicking, a window opens to directly select the
entry signal.
The pre-settings for the upper limit and lower limit
values can be carried out using the following three
variations:
Setting by moving the white triangular marking
- Setting using the two arrow keys (to the left of the
display field)
Direct entry into the display or value field.

To print the graph, the following two buttons are

available:

Button: “Diagram printout”":

Printout of the diagram of area C

Button: "Screen printout".

Printout of the total screen view
(screenshot)

Both printouts are printed via the standard

printer, selected under Windows. Before prin-
ting, check the standard printer settings, such
as vertical or horizontal formats, etc.

X
X Entry field

32
 Software

5.5.3.2 Harmonics Register: Harmonics Measurement

This window is used to perform simple harmonics measurements up to the 31st harmonics.

The total value of the total harmonic distortion in percent is calculated on the basis of the following formula:
100 A( f 2 ) 2 + A ( f 3) 2 +... + A( fN ) 2
Formel: %THD =
A( f 1)
whereby A(f1) = basic harmonics,
A(fN) = harmonics bearing the number N

Selection can be made of the number of harmonics (N) for calculating the THD.

Performing the harmonics measurements

If the connection to the Power Analyzer is activated, the measurement is started automatically. Measu-
rements are performed at a sampling rate of approx. 3 s.

 Select the desired input signal via the arrow keys or by means of the direct selection by clicking into the
black display window within the "load graph" field.

Selection can be made amongth the following input signals:

V1 = voltage to phase L1
V2 = voltage to phase L2
V3 = voltage to phase L3
I1 = current to phase L1
I2 = current to phase L2
I3 = current to phase L3

Input I4 does not allow harmonics measurements.

33
Software

Apart for frequency measurement, the instrument can only be used for the input frequency range of 50
Hz.

If the message "NaN" appears in one window, no valid value is available.

"Harmonics" field – number of harmonics for the calculation of THD: the arrow keys can be used to select the
last desired harmonics or the entry can be directly made or modified within the display field. Example: when
selecting 5, the total THD value between number 1 and 5 is calculated. The “harmoncis bearing number 1” is
identical to the basic wave.

The signification of the displayed windows is as follows:

• "Analysis value" field
• TRMS: true rms value of the input signal
• THD%: total value of harmonics distortion

"ORD" field – ordinary number of the harmonics:

• The desired harmonics can be selected using the arrow keys.

When clicking the number, a window for direct harmonics selection is opened.

%: percentage value of the selected harmonics

Diagram "signal curve"

Representation of the signal curve during the measured time interval of 20 ms (50 Hz).

"Hermonics" diagram
Presentation of the measured harmonics.

34
 Software

The X axis is automatically scaled on the value
selected within the "Harmonics" field. I.e. when
selecting e.g. 5, the displayed bars are enlar-
ged to the total width of the diagram.
“Load graph" field
"STOP" button to terminate the measurement
During running measurement, the further but-
tons are hidden.
After clicking, the window for file selection appears.
The connection to the Power Analyzer must be
activated within the "Online" register (status
"COM"). If the connection to the Power Analy-
zer is missing (Status "No Com"), this function
is delayed for a few seconds as the software is
always searching first for an active connection
to the measurement instrument.

After termination of a measurement, the following

buttons are available for use:

"START" button to start the measurement.

It is possible to save the displayed measurement
using the “Save” button.

After clicking, the window appears allowing entry of

the file name and the directory for the measurement
to be saved.

The suggested name can be formed using the

current date and must bear the file index .har.

The saved measurements can be loaded when

clicking the "Open" button.

35
Software

5.5.3.3 Data logger Register : Data Logger – Anaylsis of the Data saved within the Instrument.

E
B

The register card is divided into several areas.

Area A
This area contains information regarding the currently available memory space.

Used: used memory space

Remain: free memory space

The button “System Time” allows to transfer the current PC system time to the power measurement instru-
ment.

36
 Software

Area B
If saved measurement data is available, the different measurements are displayed within the selection window.
The transmission of a measurement has to be carried out as follows:
- Select or directly enter the desired measurement number (set) from or into the field below, using the arrow
keys.
- Press the "Read in" button.

If the measurement value recording is activated at the measurement instrument, no data transfer can be
performed.
The read in time can take up to several minutes if we are dealing with a large number of measurement va-
lues or if the memory is full.

D1
B1

Area C
After the reading in, a total overview of the input signals is displayed.

37
Software

Area D
Here, all input signals with values are listed within a total list. The “Save (B1) button is used to saved these li-
sted measurement values. After clicking, the window for entry of file name and directory for the measure-
ment(s) to be saved appears.

The suggested name can be formed using the current date and must bear the file index .har.

If the file name is already available, the confirmation by means of a safety question is requested.

Delete data logger memory

All measurements saved within the Power Analyzer can be deleted using the button (D1)

The deletion is carried out after having confirmed an additional safety question.

An update of the display within the range B) is carried out with the next change to the “Data logger” re-
gister.

38

Area E
A selected input signal can be shown as graph over
a longer time period bearing additional information.
Selection is made by means of the two arrow keys
or by clicking the black entry field (X).
After clicking the field, a window opens to directly
select the input signal.
X The diagram is enlarged by the cursor position
X Entry field
The time period or the data contain all measu-
rement values listed in area B.
The following buttons (tools) are available on the
left side for further processing:
"Hand" button to move the displayed curve
"+" button to switch the mouse pointer to normal
mode
"Zoom" button – zooming function
Software
I II III
IV V VI
I Zooming the X and Y axes. The mouse is used
to rectangularly mark the part of the graph to
be enlarged.
II Zooming the X axis. The mouse is used to rec-
tangularly mark the part of the X axis to be en-
larged.
III Zooming the Y axis. The mouse is used to rec-
tangularly mark the part of the Y axis to be en-
larged.
IV To return to the last zoom setting.
V Automatic zooming of X and Y axis. – Enlarge.
as long as the left mouse key is pressed.
VI Automatic zooming of X and Y axis. – Reduce.
The diagram is reduced by the cursor position
as long as the left mouse key is pressed.
Additional information
To the left of the graph, the following information is
available regarding the measurement:
Max.: Maximum input signal value
Nummer: Measurement value number of maximum
value.
Min.: Minimum value of input signal
Nummer: Measurement value number of minimum
value.
MW..: Mean value of the input signal
39
Software

5.5.3.4 Saved Data Register: Analysis of Data saved on the PC

Saved measurements can be loaded clicking on the “Open data" button.

After clicking, the window for file selection appears.

Select a file bearing the file index .mes.

The loading time can take up to several minutes if we are dealing with a large number of measurement
values.
The further display functions and buttons are identical to the registers as described in chapters 5.5.3.1
or 5.5.3.3.
For further processing, any saved data can be taken over into external programs, such as EXCEL.

40
 Wartung/Reinigung

6.0 Maintenance
When using the instrument in compliance with the
instruction manual, no special maintenance is re-
quired.

6.1 Cleaning
If the instrument is dirty after daily usage, it is advi-
sed to clean it by using a humid cloth and a mild
household detergent
+

Prior to cleaning, ensure that instrument is +

+ 3
switched off and disconnected from external
voltage supply and any other instruments
+
connected (such as UUT, control instruments, +

etc.).
+ 2
+
Never use acid detergents or dissolvants for
cleaning.
+

6.2 Calibration Interval

We suggest a calibration interval of one year. If the 1

instrument is used very often or if it is used under

rough conditions we recommend shorter intervals.
If the instrument is used few times only the calibra-
 Remove the battery cover
tion interval can be extended on to 3 years..
 Take out old batteries
6.3 Replacement of batteries
 Insert new battries (respect battery polarity)
6.3.1 Replacement of batteries
If the symbol " (5.15) is displayed the bat- The correct poliarity of the battaries is indica-
teries have to be change. ted on the inside of the buttom case.

Prior to storage battery replacement, dis-  Close battery cover and tighten the scrwes.
connect the instrument from any connected
test leads.

The safety references (chapter 2.0) must be

followed..

 Using a screw drive to remove the two screws

from the buttom case (backside)

41
Battery

6.3.2 Round Cells
If the adjusted date and time are not saved and stay
saved the round cells have to be cahnged
If round cells get swallow (f.e. by childs) con-
sult a doctor.
 Using a screw drive to remove the four scr-
ews from the case (backside)
 Remove the case - careful.
 Remove the battery cover
Always be careul with the connection cabel for
power supply
Please consider your environment when you
dispose of your one-way batteries or accumu-
lators. They belong in a rubbish dump for ha-
zardous waste. In most cases, the batteries
can be returned to their point of sale.
Please, comply with the respective valid regu-
lation regarding the return, recycling and dis-
posal of used batteries and accumulators.

 Insert new battry (respect battery polarity).

The correct poliarity of the battaries is indica-

ted on the platine. The connection "+" must be
on the upper side.

 Close cover and tighten the scrwes.

42
 Technical Data

7.0 Technical Data

(valid for 23 °C ± 5 °C, for less than 70 % relative humidity).

Voltage measurement: ..................3 input channels with common reference point "N"
Measurement range: ................0 - 600 Vrms
Display range: ..........................0 – 999.9 Vrms
Resolution: ..............................0.1V
Accuracy: ................................± (1% rdg + 10D) for voltage > 80 V
Mains frequency: ....................50 Hz
Input impedance: ....................2 MOhm
Overload protection: ................1000 Vrms

Current measurement
Measurement range:
Input I1, I2, I3 ......................0 A - 999.9 A
Input I4 ................................0 A - 250 A
Display range: ..........................0 A - 999.9 A
Resolution: ..............................0.1 A
Accuracy: ................................± (2.5 % rdg +15 D)
Reduction ratio of current clamp: 0.35 mV/A
Clamp opening: ........................40 mm
Admissible overload: ..............10 % (for sinus-shape current); max. 30 s

Active power P
Display of active power of individual input or total value, as desired
Display range: ..........................0 – 999.9 kW
A negative active power can be recognised by the sign "- ".
Resolution : ............................0.1 kW
Accuracy (for PF ? 0,5): ..........± (3.5 % rdg + 20 D)
Accuracy (for PF < 0,5): ..........± (4.5 % rdg + 40 D)

Apparent power S (calculation from the rms values of voltage and current)
Display of apparent power of an individual input or the total value, as desired
Display range: ..........................0 – 999.9 kVA
Resolution: ..............................0.1 kVA
Type of connection 1P2W
Accuracy (for PF ? 0,5): ..........± (3.5 % rdg + 20 D)
Accuracy (for PF < 0,5): ..........± (4.5 % rdg + 40 D)
Type of connection 1P3W, 3P3W, 3P4W
Accuracy (for PF ? 0,5): ..........± (3.5 % rdg + 20 D)
Accuracy (for PF < 0,5): ..........± (7.5 % rdg + 40 D)

43
Technical Data

Idle power Q (calculation out of active and apparent power)

Display of idle power of an individual input or the total value, as desired
Display range: ..........................0 –999.9 kVAr
A negative sign "- "shows a leading current.
Resolution: ..............................0.1 kVAr

Fomula: Q= S2 − P 2

Power factor PF (cos (f) (calculation out of active and apparent power)
Display of power factor of an individual input or the total value, as desired
Measurement range: ................ 0 ...+1
A negative sign "- "shows a leading current.
Resolution: ..............................0.001
Accuracy: ................................± (1 % rdg + 25 D)

Phase angle (f) (calculation out of power factor)

Display of phase angle of an individual input or the total value, as desired
Measurement range: ................ 0° ...90°
A negative sign "- "shows a leading current.
Resolution: ..............................0.1°
Accuracy: ................................± 4°

Frequency measurement (for voltage ramge > 80 V)

Measurement range: ................45 ... 80 Hz
Resolution: ..............................0.1 Hz
Accuracy: ................................± (1 % rdg + 10D) for voltage > 80 V

Rotary field detection (for conductor voltages > 80 V)

Display for clockwise rotary field : :

Display for counterclockwise rotary field:

Energy measurement – active power (kWh)

Display of the total value of all active power values
Range Resolution Accuracy Sampling Rate
3.999 kWh 0.001 kWh
39.99 kWh 0.01 kWh
399.9 kWh 0.1 kWh ± (3.5% v.MW + 20D) 1 Sek.
3.999 MWh 0.001 MWh
39.99 MWh 0.01 MWh
119.3 MWh 0.1 MWh
 Technical Data

Energy measurement – apparent power (kVAh)

Display of the total value of all apparent power values.
Range Resolutionn Accuracy Sampling Rate
3.999 kVAh 0.001 kVAh
39.99 kVAh 0.01 kVAh
399.9 kVAh 0.1 kVAh ± (3.5 % v.MW + 20 D) 1 Sek
3.999 MVAh 0.001 MVAh
39.99 MVAh 0.01 MVAh
119.3 MVAh 0.1 MVAh

Energy measurement – idle power ( kvarh)

Display of total values of all idle power values.
Range Resolutionn Accuracy Sampling Rate
3.999 kvarh 0.001 kvarh
39.99 kvarh 0.01 kvarh
399.9 kvarh 0.1 kvarh ± (3.5 % v.MW + 20 D) 1 Sek
3.999 Mvarh 0.001 Mvarh
39.99 Mvarh 0.01 Mvarh
119.3 Mvarh 0.1 Mvarh

Harmonics measurement
This measurement is only possible via a PC.
Measurement up to the 31st harmonics
Measurement inputs:................U1, U2, U3, I1, I2, I3
Voltage range ..........................> 80 V
Current range ..........................> 50 A
Sampling rante: ........................approx. 3 s.
Sampling resolution per measurement: 64 points

45
Technical Data

Technical Data – General Information

Display:............................................multiple function LCD
Refresh rate: ....................................approx. 2 s
(Backlight): ......................................automatic-power-off after approx. 30 s
Data logger: ....................................512 Kb, non-volatile memory
................................................ max. 21 000 measurement values, max. 10 measurement series
................................................ max. 12 000 measurement values for on measurement series
Sampling rate (adjustable):..............5s, 30s, 1 min, 2 min
Data transfer: ..................................via optically isolated RS-232 interface
Manual data memory: ......................Max: 99 measurement
Power supply:..................................8 x 1.5V batteries LR6 (Alkaline)
Battery life cycle:..............................typ. 50 h
Auto-power-off (can be switched off) after approx. 30 min
Internal memory Speicher: ..............1 x 3V-Lithium battery CR2032
Battery life cycle:..............................tTyp. 2400 h
Mains adapter: ................................12 - 15 V/300 mA
Electrical supply voltage: ................230 VAC (+10 %/-20 %)
Frequency range: ............................42 - 63 Hz
Power consumption:........................approx. 10 VA
Overvoltage class: ..........................CAT III 600 V
Degre of contamination: ..................2
Protection: ......................................II
Type of protection: ..........................IP 30

Dimensions (L x W x H)
Measurement instrument ................235 x 117 x 54 mm
Current clamp ..................................193 x 88 x 40 mm

Weight
Measurement instrument (incl. Batteries):approx. 730 g
Current clamp ..................................approx. 335 g
Height above sea level: ....................up to 2000 m
Service temperature range: ............ 0°C ...+50°C/ max. 80% rel.humidity,
................................................0°C...+40°C/ max. 80% rel. humidity (mains power supply unit)
Storage temperature range: ............-10°C ...+60°C/ max. 70% rel. humidity
Temperature coefficient for the ranges
0°C ... +18°C und +28°C ... +50°C:..0.1/K times the specified accuracy

46
 Qualitätszertifikat • Certificate of Quality
Certificat de Qualité • Certificado de calidad

쮕 
Die BEHA-Gruppe bestätigt
hiermit, dass das erworbene
Produkt gemäß den festgeleg-
ten Beha Prüfanweisungen
während des Fertigungspro-
zesses kalibriert wurde. Alle
innerhalb der Beha-Gruppe
durchgeführten, qualitätsrele-
vanten Tätigkeiten und Prozes-
se werden permanent durch
ein Qualitätsmanagements-
ystem nach ISO 9000 über-
wacht.
Die BEHA-Gruppe bestätigt
weiterhin, daß die während der
Kalibrierung verwendeten Prüf-
einrichtungen und Instrumente
einer permanenten Prüfmittel-
überwachung unterliegen. Die
Prüfmittel und Instrumente
werden in festgelegten Abstän-
den mit Normalen kalibriert,
deren Kalibrierung auf nationa-
le und internationale Standards
rückführbar ist.
The BEHA Group confirms
herein that the unit you have
purchased has been calibrated,
during the manufacturing
process, in compliance with
the test procedures defined by
BEHA. All BEHA procedures
and quality controls are moni-
tored on a permanent basis in
compliance with the ISO 9000
Quality Management Stan-
dards.
In addition, the BEHA Group
confirms that all test equip-
ment and instruments used du-
ring the calibration process are
subject to constant control. All
test equipment and instru-
ments used are calibrated at
determined intervals, using re-
ference equipment which has
also been calibrated in com-
pliance with (and traceable to)
the calibration standards of
national and international labo-
ratories.
 
Le groupe BEHA déclare que
l´appareil auquel ce document
fait référence a été calibré au
cours de sa fabrication selon
les procédures de contrôle dé-
finies par BEHA. Toutes ces
procédures et contrôles de
qualité sont régis par le systé-
me de gestion ISO 9000.
Le groupe BEHA déclare par
ailleurs que les équipements de
contrôle et les instruments uti-
lisés au cours du processus de
calibrage sont eux-mêmes
soumis à un contrôle technique
permanent.
Ces mêmes équipements de
contrôle sont calibrés réguliè-
rement à l´aide d´appareils de
référence calibrés selon les di-
rectives et normes en vigueur
dans les laboratoires de re-
cherche nationaux et interna-
tionaux.
El grupo BEHA declara que el
producto adquirido ha sido ca-
librado durante la producción
de acuerdo a las instrucciones
de test BEHA. Todos los proce-
sos y actividades llevados a ca-
bo dentro del grupo BEHA en
relación con la calidad del pro-
ducto son supervisados per-
manentemente por el sistema
ISO 9000 de control de calidad.
Adicionalmente, el grupo BEHA
constata que los equipos e ins-
trumentos de prueba utilizados
para la calibración también son
sometidos a un permanente
control. Estos equipos e instru-
mentos de prueba son a su vez
calibrados en intervalos regu-
lares valiéndose de equipos de
referencia calibrados de acuer-
do a directivas de laboratorios
nacionales e internacionales.

I Q NET
AENOR Spain AFAQ France AIB-Vincotte Inter Belgium APCER Portugal BSI United Kingdom CSIQ Italy
CQS Czech Republic DQS Germany DS Denmark ELOT Greece FCAV Brazil IRAM Argentina JQA Japan
KEMA Netherlands KSA-QA Korea MSZT Hungary NCS Norway NSAI Ireland ÖQS Austria PCBC Poland PSB Singapore
QAS Australia QMI Canada SFS Finland SII Israel JQA Japan SIQ Slovenia SIS-SAQ Sweden SQS Switzerland
IQNet is represented in the USA by the following IQNet members: AFAQ, AIB-Vinçotte Inter, BSI, DQS, KEMA, NSAI and QMI

47
Garantie

24 month Warranty
UNITEST instruments are subject to strict quality
control. However, should the instrument function
improperly during daily use, your are protected by
our 24 months warranty (valid only with invoice).
We will repair free of charge any defects in work-
manship or material, provided the instrument is re-
turned unopened. Any damage due to dropping or
incorrect handling are not covered by the warranty.
If the instrument shows failure following expiration
of warranty, our service department can offer you a
quick and economical repair.

®
CH. BEHA GmbH
Elektronik - Elektrotechnik
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal / Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 76 84/80 09-0
Fax: +49 (0) 76 84/80 09-410
Techn. Hotline: +49 (0) 76 84/80 09-429
internet: http://www.beha.com
R eg. No. 3335
e-mail: info@beha.de

Subject to technical changes without notice! 04/2005 PTEB93555000-02

48