Electrical phenomena
If we briefly go back to the
characteristics of electric voltage in
the origin of the installation and in
order to closely examine this matter,
the Regulation divides these features
into two groups;
The first one for which some
quantitative information are supplied:
• Frequency
• Harmonic distortion
• Phase Asymmetry
The second one for which a few
approximate data are supplied:
• Quick voltage variations
• Voltage dips
• Supply interruptions
• Overvoltages
All these variables have a direct
consequence on the service quality,
but also on lines and loads.
The problems
The solution
The direct consequences of these phenomena on lines and
loads can be underlined as follows:
• Failures on compensation capacitors
• Blowing of capacitor fuses
• Overheating of power supply transformers with load cur-
rent below the rated value
• Overheating of motors and frequent failures
• High neutral conductor currents
• Problems on electronic motor controls
• Frequent activation of UPS.
In this case the solution to the monitoring of these electric
variables can have two different proposals depending on the
application needs:
• The first one refers to the occasional analysis and
monitoring of the lines and of some critical charges by
means of the right instrument, such as PQA700.
This analyzer represents therefore the solution according
to what is required by EN50160.
• The second and more complete proposal refers to the
continuous monitoring and to the automatic recording of
various conditions; these are due either to basic
phenomena such as the harmonic contents of currents
and voltages or to the measurements connected to
consumption (current, power, energy, etc.). The latter can
be taken with a flush-mounting instrument, like WM3-96,
and can be followed by the subsequent research and
location of the anomalies by means of a proper measuring
and analysis instrument such as PQA700.
The Main Menu
The selection menu of the measuring functions is
immediately available by means of a keypad command
and allows the operator to:
• Display the instantaneous measurements
• Display the energies
• Enable the oscilloscope function
• Enable the harmonic analysis
• Enable the recording of supply voltage dips
• Enable the MIN / AVG/ MAX recording
• Set the clock
• Program the basic parameters of the instrument
How to order PQA700
PQA70[Clamp type: 2= CA1002, 3X= Flex 3000Q]
[Language: I, E, F, D, UK][Power Supply: 115V, 230V]
See next page: “Accessories”.
e.g.: PQA702 UK 230V
PQA702 D 230V
PQA703X UK 115V
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