C.

A 8350

POWER QUALITY MONITOR

ENGLISH

User's manual

Meaning of ! symbol:
WARNING! Consult the users manual before using the instrument.
In this users manual, instructions preceded by this symbol, if they are not carried out as shown, can result in a physical
accident or damage installations.

Thank you for purchasing a C.A 8350 Power Quality Monitor.

To get the best service from this instrument:
n read carefully this users manual,
n respect the safety precautions.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

n It is essential to avoid all possible obstruction of the ventilation grills situated on the left side of the monitor.
n Respect the environmental conditions for use. (see 6.3).
n Respect the value and type of fuse or risk damaging the instrument and rendering the warranty void (see 7.1).
- Fuse: T 3.15 A - 250 V - 5 x 20 mm
n This instrument may be used on category III installations, for voltages not exceeding 500 V in relation to the earth for the
current measurement inputs, 1000 V in relation to the earth for the AmpFLEX flexible sensor inputs and 600 V in relation to the
earth for the voltage measurement inputs (as per IEC 61010-1 Ed. 95).
Category III equipment is fixed installation equipment, where reliability and availability of the equipment are subject to particular
specifications.
n

Make sure to only use accessories of overvoltage category and voltage rating at least equal to those of the product.

WARRANTY
Our warranty is applicable, except for expressed stipulation otherwise, for twelve months after the date on which the equipment
is made available (extract from our General Conditions of Sale, available on request).

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. PRESENTATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1
Overview of the unit ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2
Screen ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. SETTING-UP ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1
Start-up/shutdown screen ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2
Main menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3
Defining user and project name .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.4
Setting the user language ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.5
Selecting inputs and/or connected clamps .................................................................................................................. 9
3.6
Saving the system configuration ................................................................................................................................ 13
4. USE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1
FFT Analyser ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2
Oscilloscope .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3
Vector scope (option 1) .............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.4
Power and energy analyser (option 1) ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.5
Flicker meter (option 2) .............................................................................................................................................. 17
4.6
EN 50160 Analyser (option 2) .................................................................................................................................. 18
4.7
Transient recorder (option 3) .................................................................................................................................... 19
4.8
Data logger (option 4) ................................................................................................................................................ 21
4.9
Data storage .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.10
Shutting down the instrument .................................................................................................................................... 23
5. ANALYSIS OF SAVED DATA ................................................................................................................................................. 24
5.1
Start-up screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.2
FFT analysis .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.3
Power and energy analyser ....................................................................................................................................... 30
5.4
Flicker meter .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
5.5
EN 50160 analyser .................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.6
Transient recorder ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.7
Data logger ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.8
Exporting data ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
6. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6.1
Electrical specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 36
6.2
Construction specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 36
6.3
Environmental conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 36
6.4
Conformity to international standards ....................................................................................................................... 37
7. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37
7.1
Replacing the mains fuse .......................................................................................................................................... 37
7.2
Cleaning the instruments casing .............................................................................................................................. 37
7.3
Metrological verification ............................................................................................................................................. 37
7.4
Repairs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37
8. TO ORDER .............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
9. APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
9.1
Controls and connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 39
9.2
Input connectors ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
9.3
Connector pins for current measurement .................................................................................................................. 40
9.4
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................... 40
9.5
Mathematical formulas for the calculation of different parameters ............................................................................ 41
10. PRESENTATION OF THE DIFFERENT MEASUREMENT REPORTS .................................................................................. 43

1. INTRODUCTION
The C.A 8350 Power Quality Monitor is a self-contained instrument in a hard case with lid, operating on AC networks to enable the
following parameters to be measured:
Analysis parameters according to NF EN 50160
Network frequency
Value of the supply voltage
Fast and slow voltage variations
Short and long interruptions to supply
Voltage dips and asymmetries
Harmonic voltages
Inter-harmonic voltages
50 Hz transient overvoltages between active poles and earth

Voltage and current analysis

TRMS and average values
Peak value

Power analysis
Total active power, and active power of fundamental frequency
Total reactive power, and active power of fundamental frequency
Apparent power and power factor
Active and reactive power of each harmonic

Harmonic analysis up to 50th harmonic order

Recognition of direction of each harmonic order
Voltage THD: total and harmonic order by harmonic order
Current THD: total and harmonic order by harmonic order
Phase shift of each harmonic
Spectral analysis of inter-harmonic frequencies
Active, reactive and apparent power
Direct, inverse, and homopolar systems, phase shift
Absolute value of the voltage and the current over the complete spectrum
Vector diagrams of voltage and current

Flicker analysis
Automatic flicker measurement as per EN 60868, EN 61000-3, CEI868
Short-term flicker (Pst) and long-term flicker (Plt)
Capture of the largest relative voltage variation
Measurement of the relative constant voltage difference

HV network analysis
Recording of short-circuit events (fault recorder)
Symmetry of network voltages
Oscillating power and frequency movements

Using the instrument is self-explanatory, thanks to a Windows operating system and an LCD touch screen, further aided with:
- simultaneously available functions, for improved display
- data storage in internal memory (up to 6 months recording capacity),
- open and easy-to-use file structure,
- aptitude to monitoring and connection to networks,
- writing of protocols and the creation of test reports,
- data processing and report publishing software,
- real-time synchronisation via an external clock input (optional).

2. PRESENTATION
2.1 Overview of the unit
(refer to arrowed photographs 9 Appendix)

Colour LCD touch screen

Screen brightness adjustment
2 USB interface connectors enabling the connection of USB: mouse, screen, back-up memory, modem, printer...
Voltage inputs: UL1, UL2, UL3 and UN : 8 safety terminals, marked in black and blue
Current inputs: IL1, IL2, IL3 and IN : 4 Hirschmann CA 3 GS-type input connectors for current clamp use (pince C, AmpFLEX...)
(refer to connector-pin diagrams Appendix 9.3)
Mains supply connector with incorporated fuse
On the LH side at the back of the unit are the ventilation grills, designed to cool the instrument. It is essential that these
ventilation holes remain unobstructed.

2.2 Screen
The colour LCD touch screen enables the instrument to be used without an external keyboard or mouse. Simply touch on the part
of the menu screen of interest with your index finger, or other pointed object that does not risk damaging or scratching the screen.
The different menus displayed enable:
- setting of the different parameters,
- display of measurements in different forms,
- data analysis and printing,
- transfer of data to a back-up memory or another computer.

3. SETTING-UP
The instrument runs an operating system based on Windows 98.
Connect the instrument to the electrical mains network using connector , the Power Quality Monitor takes an 85 to 265 V~ mains
supply input that does not require switching. Turn the instrument ON.

3.1 Start-up/shutdown screen

This screen gives the following options:

Go to the main menu (see 3.2)

Export data (see 3.1.2) to a PC for analysis,
or to any memory support connected to the
USB port (3).
Display the users manual and print it out (pdf
file) if need be on a printer connected on the
USB port (3).
Rundown of the main system data and access
to the C.A 8350s software maintenance (see
3.1.1).
Shut down the system. (voir 3.1.3)

3.1.1 Main system data

After clicking on the System button on the start-up screen ( 3), the following screen (on the left) comes up:
Choice of language
Change date and time

This window is intended for qualified personnel to carry out

maintenance on the C.A 8350.

Use to enter the access code

Enables the instruments software to be updated

3.1.2 Exporting measurement data from the instrument

Use this command to export measurement data stored on the C.A 8350 to a PC for handling and analysis, when the analysis
software is not in use. The PC-linq driver needs to be installed on the PC beforehand (see 5).
After pressing the start data transfer button on the start-up screen ( 3), the instrument loads the PC linq USB driver and the
following screen comes up:

Cut/paste the contents of the Data directory

on the C.A 8350s D drive (remote) to the
PCs C drive (local) for carrying out
analysis, or transfer the data to any backup
memory.

3.1.3 Shutting down the instrument

After clicking on shutdown on the start-up/shutdown screen ( 3.1), a window appears asking the user to confirm this choice.
Click on OK and the following two windows come up after each other.

When the 2nd window comes up, the instrument can be switched OFF .

3.2 Main menu

After clicking on the start measurement button on the start-up screen, the following menu is displayed, corresponding to the
measurement settings:
Define user and project name (see 3.3)

Store system settings

Language selection (see 3.4)

Input set-up (see 3.5)
Entry of instrument licence number for options

Start measurement (see 4)

Quit application

3.3 Defining user and project name

Pressing the User/ Project button on the main menu leads to the menu below:
Validate the selection and return to the main
menu

Enter a new user

Delete selected user
Enter a new project
Delete selected project

Select the required user or project name, or press the New user or New project buttons (see 3.3.1).
The Delete User and Delete Project buttons are used to delete each of these settings.
Note: When deleting a user or project name, beware that the corresponding data will also be deleted.
To validate the selected information entered, press once more Project/User which leads back to the main menu (see 3.2).

3.3.1 Virtual keyboard

To enter a new user, project name or set-up, an on-screen virtual keyboard comes up, hence theres no need for an external
keyboard.

New data is validated with the Enter key.

3.4 Setting the user language

Pressing the Language button on the main menu enables the menu below to be accessed.
It is possible to choose from between 5 languages: English, Deutsch, Franais, Italiano and Espanl.

Select the user language and press Language once more to validate this choice, which leads back to the main menu. (see 3.2).

3.5 Selecting inputs and/or connected clamps

Pressing Enter on the main menu (see 3.2) displays the window below which gives access to:
- Selection of the type of network connected
- Selection of the input connected
- Display of on going measurement values
- Set-up of optional data logger
Selection of network type
Selection of input
Values in progress

Set-up of optional data logger

The CANCEL button returns you to the main menu.

The OK button validates the input settings and returns you to the main menu once more (see 3.2).

3.5.1 Selecting the type of network connected

Pressing the Connection button displays the window below.
Selection of the type of network
Selection of the input
Values in progress

Set-up of optional data logger

The buttons are used to display the connected network diagrams. There are five types:
1) Single-phase network (above)
2) Three-phase network: 3 wires
3) Three-phase network: 4 wires

4) Three-phase network: Star-connected

5) Three-phase network: Delta-connected

The CANCEL button returns the user to the main menu.

The OK button validates the input set-up and returns the user to the main menu (see 3.2).

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3.5.2 Selecting the connected input

Pressing the Ranges button displays the window below.
1) The voltage input range:
70 V
140 V
280 V
700 V
The setting is changed with the buttons on the left of
the voltage windows: L1, L2, L3 and N.
2) Voltage converter factor.
Pressing on one of the windows concerned, i.e.:
K: U L1,
K: U L2,
K: U L3
or K: U N
calls up an on-screen calculator, enabling the user to
calculate the value of the coefficient.
E.g.: an external 10 kV converter used on the 100 V
range gives a ratio of:
10, 000 V / 100 V = 100
3) The input current range, or sensor type (clamp, AmpFLEX) :
1A
5A
AmpFLEX / 10 A
AmpFLEX / 20 A
AmpFLEX / 50 A
AmpFLEX / 100 A
AmpFLEX / 200 A
AmpFLEX / 500 A
AmpFLEX / 1000 A
AmpFLEX / 3000 A
Depending on the selected sensor, this makes automatic calibration possible, and adjustment of offset and of multiplying
factors.
4 ) Transformation ratio.
Pressing on one of the windows concerned, i.e.: K: I L1,
K: I L2,
K: I L3
or K: I N
calls up an on-screen calculator, enabling the user to calculate the value of the ratio.
E.g.: an external 10 kA converter/transformer used on the 5 A range gives a transformation ratio of:
10, 000 A / 5 A = 2 000
Additional settings:
Phase N OFF : Switch Neutral ON / OFF (only on a 3-phase measurement)
IH Analyser OFF : Switching inter-harmonic analysis ON / OFF
: Set the reference voltage for EN 50160 analysis. Pressing this window opens the calculator
display on which it is possible to enter the reference voltage.
The value is validated by a short press on ENTER.
: Set the sampling frequency (6400, 12800 and 25600 kHz) on the transient recorder (available
with the transient recorder option)

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3.5.3 Displaying values in progress

Pressing Values in progress displays the window below, enabling:
- a simple check of the phase shift and phase symmetry to be made,
- simultaneous display of 3 voltages and 3 or 4 currents.
Select type of input
Select input range
Display values in progress

Set-up of optional data logger

The CANCEL button returns you to the main menu.

The OK button validates the input settings and returns you to the main menu. (see 3.2).

3.5.4 Setting up external data logger

This data logger option requires data logger hardware to enable the acquisition of environmental data.
Settings can be changed on the data logger unit.
Pressing the Set up logger button displays the window below:

Note: If no data logger is connected, a dialogue box appears indicating that this is the case.

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3.6 Saving the system configuration

Pressing the Configuration button on the main menu (see 3.2) opens the window below.

Validate the selected configuration (system

set-up)

Create a new configuration with new settings

Save an existing configuration under a different
name
Delete the selected configuration

Pressing New calls up the virtual keyboard, enabling the user to enter a name for the new system configuration.
Pressing Configuration once more returns you to the main menu (see 3.2).

4. USE
The C.A 8350 Power Quality Monitor is a highly powerful instrument capable of performing different measurements at the same time.
Once the system is set up and the test leads and sensors are connected, press Start Instrument on the main menu; the measurement
function is initialised and the following buttons are available:

Data storage (see 4.9)

Data logger (see 4.8) (option 4)
Transient recorder (see 4.7) (option 3)
EN 50160 power quality monitor (see 4.6) (option 2)
Flicker meter (see 4.5) (option 2)
Power and energy analyser (see 4.4) (option 1)
Vector scope (see 4.3) (option 1)
Oscilloscope (see 4.2)
FFT Analyser (see 4.1)
System settings (see 3)

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4.1 FFT Analyser

The FFT analyser is designed for measuring harmonics and inter-harmonics.
Press on the FFT button and the window below comes up:
Select the FFT graph of voltage (U), current (I),
active power (P) and reactive power (Q).
The active and reactive power graphs are colourcoded to indicate the direction of each harmonic
(red = IN, blue = OUT). In addition, the reactive
power graph shows whether the selected
harmonic is resistive, capacitive or inductive.

Select FFT graph for phases 1, 2, 3 or neutral

Select the harmonic for readout values (see

below). Pressing this button calls up the on-screen
calculator, upon which the user can enter the
desired harmonic.
Recording in progress*
Data storage (see 4.9)

Note : When recording (Store button), if a problem should occur it is possible to go back to the FFT measurement display by
pressing the corresponding button.
* During recording of harmonic and power data, the REC. indicator goes green

Readouts given under the FFT graph

P
Ph
S
Sh
Q
Qh
PF

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Cos h :
Urms :
THD U :
Uh (V) :
Uh (%) :
Irms :
THD I :
Ih (A) :
Ih (%) :
HAR :
fh
:

total active power

active power of selected harmonic (HAR window)
total apparent power
apparent power of selected harmonic (HAR window)
total reactive power
reactive power of selected harmonic (HAR window)
power factor
phase shift of selected harmonic or of the fundamental
Cos of selected harmonic (HAR window)
total rms voltage
total harmonic distortion of voltage
rms voltage of selected harmonic in volts (HAR window)
percentage of selected harmonic in volts (HAR window) (THD Uh)
total rms current
total harmonic distortion of current
rms current of selected harmonic in amps (HAR window)
percentage of selected harmonic in amps (HAR window) (THDIh)
order of selected harmonic
frequency of selected harmonic (HAR window)

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4.2 Oscilloscope
With the Power Quality Monitors oscilloscope function you can display the measured signal waveform.
Press the Scope button and the window below comes up:

Select the desired current and voltage phases

to be displayed.

Recording in progress (During recording of

harmonic and power data, the REC. indicator
goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)
The scale on the left of the graph indicates the voltage, the scale on the right indicates the current.

Note : When recording (Store button), if a problem should occur it is possible to go back to the Scope display by pressing the
corresponding button.
At the bottom of the display, the rms values of the voltage
and the current are shown for the selected phases.

4.3 Vector scope (option 1)

The vector scope shows phase shift and phase symmetry, as well as the voltage and current parameters which are listed on either side.
Press the Vectors button and the window below comes up:

Show / hide voltage and current vectors

Select the harmonic to be displayed. Pressing

this button calls up the on-screen calculator,
enabling the user to enter the desired
harmonic.

To go back to the fundamental frequency, enter 1

Data storage (see 4.9)

On either side of the graph are the voltage, current, active power (P), apparent power (S), reactive power (Q), phase shift cos
and phase shift angle () values of the selected harmonic (displayed in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen) for each of the
network voltages measured.

Note : When recording (Store button), if a problem should occur, it is possible to go back to the Vector display by pressing the
corresponding button.

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4.4 Power and energy analyser (option 1)

4.4.1 Power analyser chart
The power analyser chart gives a complete rundown of all the relevant power and energy measurements.
Press the Power button and the window below is displayed:
Go to graph of power against time

Resets all energy values.

1st press: holds displayed values

2nd press: returns to values in progress
Recording in progress (During recording of
harmonic and power data, the REC. indicator
goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

Note : When recording (Store button), if a problem should occur, it is possible to go back to Power and energy analysis by
pressing the corresponding button.
Measured values:
U (V)
RMS voltage
I (A)
RMS current
P (kW)
Active power
S (kVA)
Apparent power
Q (kVAr)
Reactive power
P1 (kW)
Active power @ 50 Hz
Q1 (kVAr)
Reactive power @ 50 Hz
cos
PF
Power factor
AP (kWh)
Active energy consumed
AS (kVAh)
Apparent energy consumed
AQ (kVArh)
Reactive energy consumed
AP1 (kWh)
Active energy consumed @ 50 Hz
AQ1 (kVArh) Reactive energy consumed @ 50 Hz
APin (kWh)
Active energy consumed (load)
APout (kWh) Active energy generated (generator)
AQL (kVArh) Inductive reactive energy consumed
AQC (kVArh) Capacitive reactive energy consumed
f (Hz)
Frequency average
u %
Voltage symmetry

for L1, L2, L3, N, min, max

for L1, L2, L3, N, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum, min, max
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
for L1, L2, L3, Sum
of L1, L2, L3
between L1, L2, L3

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4.4.2 Power analyser graph

The graphical display shows the trend in power over time.
Press on the Graph button on the previous window ( 4.4.1) and the following window comes up:

Return to power analyser chart

Show / hide voltage graph
Show / hide current graph
Show / hide active power
Show / hide apparent power
Show / hide reactive power
Show / hide active power @ 50 Hz
Show / hide reactive power @ 50 Hz
Show / hide power factor graph
Recording in progress (During recording of
harmonic and power data, the REC. indicator
goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

Note : When recording (Store button), if a problem should occur, it is possible to go back to Power and harmonic analysis by
pressing the corresponding button

4.5 Flicker meter (option 2)

In accordance with the standard EN 60868 (ed. 93)
This function shows two graphs:
- instantaneous flicker fluctuation over a short time scale on each phase,
- instantaneous flicker fluctuation over a long time scale on each phase.
Press the Flicker button and the following window comes up:

Switch from P / Pavg to Pst / Plt (see below)

Switch phases ON/OFF

Recording in progress (During recording of

flicker and EN 50160 data, the REC. indicator
goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)
P / Pavg: Switch from displaying P (flicker over last 4 seconds) and Pavg (flicker over last minute) to displaying Pst/Plt
Pst / Plt: Switch from displaying Pst (statistically-processed short-term flicker over 10 mins) and Plt (statistically-processed
long-term flicker over 120 minutes) to displaying P/Pavg

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4.6 EN 50160 Analyser (option 2)

4.6.1 Complex analysis according to EN 50160 (ed. 98)
Press Complex on the 50160 window
Complex analysis following the EN 50160 standard shows:
- Frequency values: min, max, EN 50160 > 95% and EN 50160 100%
- Voltage values: min, max, EN 50160 > 95% and EN 50160 100%
- Flicker: max, EN 50160 > 95%
- THD : max, EN 50160 > 95%
- Unbalance: max, EN 50160 > 95%
The indicators (red or green) on the EN 50160 (100%) column enables the user to make a rapid assessment as to whether the
different parameters (frequency, voltage, flicker, THD, unbalance, harmonics and the total) come within the specified limits.
Complex analysis
Switch to spectrum analysis
Switch to table of events

Select phase

Reset all values to zero and star t new

measurement
Recording in progress (During recording of
flicker and EN 50160 data, the REC. indicator
goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

4.6.2 Spectrum analysis

Press the Spectrum button in the 50160 window
The graph below gives the selected phase, the EN 50160 references: 95% actual value and max. voltage values for the total
analysis duration and limit mentionned in the EN 50160 norm..
Complex analysis
Switch to spectrum analysis
Switch to table of events

Select phase

Reset all values to zero and star t new

measurement
Recording in progress (During recording of
flicker and EN 50160 data, the REC. indicator
goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

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4.6.3 Table of events

Press the Events button on the 50160 window
The window below gives the following events for the selected phase:
voltage fluctuations (in the upper half of the screen):
- values: < 10%, < 35%, < 55 %, < 75 %, < 95 %, > 110 % of reference voltage level
- times : < 2 periods, < 10 periods, < 1s, <10 s, < 1 min, < 10 min, < 1 Hr, > 1 Hr
events with (in the lower half of the screen):
- the start date and time
- the value and the duration Table of events

Complex analysis
Switch to spectrum analysis
Switch to table of events

Select phase

Reset all values to zero and star t new

measurement

Recording in progress (During recording of

flicker and EN 50160 data, the REC. indicator
goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

4.7 Transient recorder (option 3)

This function enables the recording of single-phase events lasting a minimum of 40 s at a sampling rate of 25.6 kHz.

4.7.1 Event definition

Trigger selection for voltage, current and power
events

Trigger selection for other events (see special

trigger functions)
Pre/post-trigger settings
Show table of events
Clear all trigger events
Display last trigger event recorded in I (t) and
U (t)
Indicator of trigger events
Recording in progress (During recording of
transient data, the REC. indicator goes green)

Data storage (see 4.9)

Buttons L1, L2, L3, N or OFF enable triggering on the following parameters on each of the selected phases:
Voltage trigger events: du/dt, Umax, URMS, U har of the selected harmonic, U THD
Current trigger events: du/dt, Imax, IRMS, I har of the selected harmonic, I THD
Power trigger events: P active power, P1 active power @ 50 Hz, Q reactive power, Q1 reactive power @ 50 Hz, apparent power

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Pressing the buttons below enables:

Triggering of the instrument on values inside the defined limits

Triggering of the instrument on values outside of the defined limits

Special trigger functions
With this window you can select special trigger functions:
- Use of AND / OR logic functions for triggering conditions
- External TTL input
- Triggering on asymmetry
- Triggering on power factor PF
- Triggering on cos (phase shift)
Trigger selection for voltage, current and power
events

Trigger selection for other events (see special

trigger functions)
Pre/post-trigger settings
Show table of events
Clear all trigger events
Display the last event acquired
Indicator of trigger events
Recording in progress (During recording of
transient data, the REC. indicator goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

4.7.2 Events table

This table summarises the date, duration and trigger conditions.

Trigger selection for voltage, current and power

events
Trigger selection for other events (see special
trigger functions)
Pre/post-trigger settings
Show table of events
Clear all trigger events

Indicator of trigger events

Recording in progress (During recording of
transient data, the REC. indicator goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

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4.7.3 Pre/post-trigger settings

Trigger selection for voltage, current and power
events
Trigger selection for other events (see special
trigger functions)
Pre/post-trigger settings
Show table of events
Clear all trigger events
Display last trigger event recorded
Indicator of trigger events
Recording in progress (During recording of
transient data, the REC. indicator goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)
This slider is used to adjust the pre/post-trigger setting.
Adjustment is made by pressing and sliding the cursor
horizontally. For each trigger event 65536 values are stored.

Use this button to define a dropout time (in seconds), as well as the level, by clicking on the relative window, calling
up the calculator.

The indicator goes red if the trigger is disabled.

Use this space to enter the maximum number of trigger events. The field to the right indicates the number of events
that have already been recorded.
It is possible to enter the pre-trigger, sampling frequency and post-trigger values by clicking on the window concerned,
which calls up the calculator.

4.8 Data logger (option 4)

This function requires optional hardware.
Switching between channel group A (CH 0.0
to 0.7) and B (CH 1.0 to1.7)

Selection of displayed channels

Recording in progress (During recording of

data from an external logger, the REC.
indicator goes green)
Data storage (see 4.9)

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4.9 Data storage

Record data from FFT analyser and energy/
power meter
Record data from flicker meter and EN 50160
monitor
Record data from external data logger
Record all acquired data (except from transient
recorder)
Record data from transient recorder

File name: pressing this line calls up the virtual keyboard, enabling the user to enter the file name
Save: pressing this line prompts the user to select the type of save: Automatic, Manual or Ext. Trigg.
(external trigger). If the user selects an automatic save, the instrument starts and stops recording according
to the exact date and time specified in the window to the right of this setting.
Data storage interval: Pressing this line prompts the user to select the time interval between each
discrete save during data recording.
160 ms: minimum storage interval
K: multiplying factor: 160 ms stored then wait 160 ms x K1 for the following storage
E.g.: 160 ms x 10 -> 160 ms stored and then a wait of 1.6 s

This window shows the recording start and finish time and date when the automatic save method
has been selected, changes to which can be made by clicking on the relevant window. (virtual
keyboard).

The Name, Data Location Selection and Comments lines: enable comments concerning the file to be written, following
the same procedure as for entering the file name.
Once these spaces have been filled, the store button is functional.
.

The four windows at the bottom group together the storage capacity details depending on the storage interval selected: days,
hours and minutes and free space left on the instruments hard disk.
Having completed the steps mentioned above, click on the Store button to start recording the selected measurement data. The
following window appears. (see 4.9.1)

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4.9.1 Progress of data storage

The window below appears as soon as recording is started (at a specific time on a defined date if the automatic save method has
been selected). All information concerning the progress of data storage is shown in this window.

The REC. indicator goes green as soon as

recording is begun.

Stop recording in progress of selected set(s)

of data
The right-hand side of the graduated scale indicates the free space on the hard disk.
Keep an eye on the amount of free space left on the hard disk during the data storage process, so as to not to saturate the
hard disk and lose measurement data.
It is possible to interrupt the recording of one or more sets of data by pressing on the corresponding buttons.
Data processing and printing out is possible using the data analysis software (see 5).

4.10 Shutting down the instrument

It is possible to stop the instrument at any

time, (after having stopped recording in
progress) by pressing:
- the System button, and then
- the Stop Instrument button, which calls up
a window in which the user is asked to confirm
this decision. The user is returned to the Main
menu starting point.
If the user wishes to quit the application:
- press the Quit button, a window opens in
which the user is asked to confirm the decision.

If the command is confirmed, the start-up/shutdown window appears. For the total shutdown of the instrument, refer to 3.1.

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5. ANALYSIS OF SAVED DATA

Data analysis is carried out on the software installed on a PC.
The C.A 8350 power quality monitor and PC are linked between their respective USB ports.
Note: It is possible to export measurement data to the PC for analysis at a later stage, with the C.A 8350 connected or not
(see 3.1.2).
q

Recommended PC configuration
- Operating system: Windows 98 or 2000
- Processor: Intel Pentium II 350 MHz or above
- Memory: 128 MB min
- Hard disk: 4 GB min
- USB interface
q Installing the analysis software
Data analysis is carried out on the C.A 8350s data processing software that was developed with LabVIEW.
- Put the CDROM in the PCs CDROM drive.
- Open up the directory disk 1
- Click on the file Setup.exe and follow the software installation instructions
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Installing thePC-linq USB driver

- The USB link is controlled by the PC Linq driver.
- Put the disk supplied in the PCs disk drive
- Open up the Setup file and follow the software installation instructions
Once the PC Linq USB driver is installed, click on the Start data transfer button on the start-up screen (see 3.1), the C.A 8350
and the PC are then respectively referred to as the Remote and the Control (see 3.1.2).
q

Copying measurement files from the C.A 8350 (see 3.1.2)

- Copy the C.A 8350s Data file under the PCs C:\ directory.
The data files in the Data directory are created with the following structure beforehand:
C:\xxx\yyy\zzz
xxx = User name
yyy = Project name
zzz = File name
- Launch the processing software and follow the instructions detailed in the following paragraphs.

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5.1 Start-up screen

The start-up screen gives access to the different files on the hard disk and enables the user language to be defined.

Select the user language

Click on this window to access the user

directory
Click on this window to access the project
directory
Click on this window to access the required
measurement files

Quit the application

Analyse saved data (see 5.2)
Export saved data to the selected directory in ASCII format (see 5.8)
This menu is used to select the measurement to be analysed.
If there is no file saved under the heading chosen, then the Export and Analyse buttons
are not functional.

In the right-hand window, the main details concerning the selected files is displayed.
After having clicked on Analyse, a window appears indicating that the C.A 8350 measurement data is being loading. The
loading time depends on the duration of the test saved and the number of measurement points.

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5.2 FFT analysis

5.2.1 Time domain
Select the order of the harmonic displayed.
Click on the window to open up the
calculator and enter the desired value.
Select the average or maximum value.
Choice of the scale units between V, A or
%
Cursor movement:
Use arrows to position at will,
or centre,
the date and time corresponding to the
cursor position is shown in the window below
the arrows.
Return to the original screen (if the zoom
has been used);
Go to print out report (see 5.2.5)

Return to the start-up

screen (see 5.1)

Click on one of the Y-axis scale

to define the min and max.

Click on the X-axis scale

define the min and max.

Use this cluster of buttons to show/hide the corresponding graphs.

Note: A small magnifying glass represents the zoom. Simply click on the area to zoom in on with the mouse.

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5.2.2 Table of limits

This table shows the average and maximum values of each harmonic for each voltage and current input. Values outside of the
limits are indicated with a red background.
Define limits (see 5.2.2)

Go to print out report (see 5.2.5)

Choose voltage or current inputs

Values in Volts/Amps or %
Definition of the percentage value
Click on the window to call up the calculator
to enter in the desired value.

Return to
the start-up
screen (see 5.1)

5.2.3 Limit definition

Select the class corresponding to the test

Load and save the limits defined by the

operator (see below)
Set limits to EN61000-2-4 default settings
Accept the current limits and return to the
table of limits.
Return to the table of limits without changing
settings
To change the THD, harmonic and interharmonic limits, click on the box concerned. The calculator appears so the desired value
can be entered.

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5.2.4 Frequency domain

Choose between time interval and date/
time

Choose between U and I on the Y-axis

Choose between U/I and % on the Y-axis

Show / hide limits
Show / hide max values
Return to original screen if the zoom has
been used
Go to print out report (see 5.2.5)
Return
to start-up
screen
(see 5.1)
Note: A small magnifying glass represents the zoom. Simply click on the area to zoom in on with the
mouse

5.2.5 Printing out measurement reports

The information concerning the report to be printed out is brought together on the screen below.

Print preview (see 5.2.6)

Start printout

Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

Fill in all the blank spaces by clicking on them with the mouse, which calls up the virtual keyboard so that the text can be entered.
Note: Set up the printer driver before printing.

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5.2.6 Print preview

The following screens show the print previews for 5.2., 5.2.2 and 5.2.4, enabling the user to go back if an error has been made.

Select the previous or following screen

Start printout

Return to FFT analysis windows

Select the previous or following screen

Start printout

Return to FFT analysis windows

Select the previous or following screen

Start printout

Return to FFT analysis windows

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5.3 Power and energy analyser

Choose the input(s) and select the Max,
Average or Min. values on the top graph.
Cursor movement:
Use arrows to position at will,
or centre,
the date and time corresponding to the
cursor position is shown in the window
below the arrows.
Return to original screen if the zoom has
been used
Choose the desired graph

Go to print out report (see 5.2.5 and 5.2.6)

Choose input(s)

Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

These buttons are used to select the data to be displayed

Note: A small magnifying glass represents the zoom. Simply click on the area to zoom in on with the mouse

5.4 Flicker meter

Cursor movement:
Use arrows to position at will,
or centre,
the date and time corresponding to the
cursor position is shown in the window
below the arrows.
Return to original screen if the zoom has
been used
Go to print out report (see 5.2.5 and 5.2.6)

Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

These buttons are used to select the data to be displayed

Note: A small magnifying glass represents the zoom. Simply click on the area to zoom in on with the mouse

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5.5 EN 50160 analyser

5.5.1 Overview
The overview shows all of the information relative to the EN 50160 standard.
For details of the analyser refer also to 5.5.
Go to the histogram (see 5.5.2)

Select phase
Click to go to event details (see 5.5.3)

Use to scroll up/down through values on the

table

Go to report printout (see 5.2.5 and 5.2.6)

Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

The table at the bottom of the display shows the min and max values and EN 50160 > 95% for the tested parameters.
The indicators on the Value EN50160 (100%) column show if the parameters come within the accepted tolerance of the standard
(green) or not (red).
This enables the test results to be known at a glance.

5.5.2 Histogram
Go to the overview (see 5.5.1)

Select phase
Click to go to event details (see 5.5.3)

Go to report printout (see 5.2.5 and 5.2.6)

Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

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5.5.3 Event details

Define the Y-scale in voltage or current

Go to report printout (see 5.2.5 and 5.2.6)

Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

Select phase display

5.6 Transient recorder

5.6.1 Time domain display
Select between RMS or real signal for the
top graph
Shows the date and time of the trigger event
These arrows enable the cursor to be moved.
The value displayed below the arrows gives
the exact value on the x scale

Centre the cursor

Undo zoom (magnifying glass symbol)

Select THD or for the selected harmonic on

the lower graph
Go to report printout (see 5.2.5 and 5.2.6)

Go to frequency domain ( 5.6.2) or to trigger

settings ( 5.6.3)

Buttons used to display voltage or current graph

of different phases

Select graph:
1 or 2

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Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

5.6.2 Frequency domain display

Select voltage or current diagram

Undo zoom (magnifying glass symbol)

Go to report printout (see 5.2.5 and 5.2.6)

Go to frequency domain ( 5.6.2) or to

trigger settings ( 5.6.3)
Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

Select the phases to be displayed

Start and stop times of FFT data

5.6.3 Trigger settings

This display shows the trigger conditions and the events table (refer also to 4.7).

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5.7 Data logger

Cursor movement:
Use arrows to position at will,
or centre,
the date and time corresponding to the
cursor position is shown in the window
below the arrows.
Return to original screen if zoom has been
used
Go to report print-out (see 5.2.5)
Return to start-up screen (see 5.1)
Click on this scale to
define the min and max

Click on this scale to

define the min and max

The rows of buttons at the bottom of the screen are used to switch signals on or off.
The value corresponding to the cursor position is shown on the buttons.
Note: A small magnifying glass represents the zoom. Simply click on the area to zoom in on with the mouse.

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5.8 Exporting data

After having clicked on the Export button on the Start-up menu ( 5.1), the following window is displayed:

Go up the directory levels (towards the

root directory)
Go down the directory levels (away
from root directory)

Or double-click on the selected

directory to display its contents

Cancel and return to start-up screen (see 5.1)

Start exporting the selected file
1. Define the path and directory for exporting data using the Up and Down buttons.
2. Select Export file.
3. Export files have the following structure:
xxx.yyy.zzz
xxx = Customer name, marker name...
yyy = Date and time at start of measurement
zzz = Type of file (EN 50160, FFT, Flicker...)

A new file is created for every 100 values that are saved during recording, a measure that is taken to avoid losing data should an
interruption to the mains supply occur.
Following an interruption to the mains supply, an Autostart file is created, enabling the instrument to start up again automatically
with the same system configuration as before.

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6. SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 Electrical specifications
Reference conditions
Temperature: 25C
Relative humidity: 50% RH
Voltage measurement inputs
Measurement range: - Phases L1, L2, L3 : 4 programmable ranges: 70, 140, 280 and 700 VAC
- Neutral : 4 programmable measurement ranges: 5, 10, 50 and 100 VAC
Bandwidth: 10 Hz to 50 kHz
Accuracy: < 0.5 %
Input impedance: 1 M, 5 pF
Input divider: 1:1000 (1:100 Neutral)
Type of inputs: 1 phase, 3 phase, 3 phase + N, delta connection, star connection,
Transient response: 10 kV/s
Current measurement input
Measurement range: 1 and 5 A programmable on phases L1, L2, L3 and the neutral
Bandwidth:
DC to 25 kHz
Max. current: 20 A continuous, 500 A at 1 ms
Accuracy: < 1 %
Input impedance: < 2.5 m
Input inductance: < 1.5 H
Temperature drift: 0.08 % / K
Insulation voltage:
2.5 kV rms, 50 Hz, 1 min
Transient response: > 50 A / s
AmpFLEX current input
Measurement range: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 3000 A programmable on phases L1, L2, L3 and the neutral
Bandwidth:
10 to 20 kHz
Accuracy: < 1 %
Coil diameter: 45 cm or 80 cm
Cable length: 1.4 or 2.5 m cm
System specifications
A/D converter: 12 bits
Sampling rate: 6.4 kS/s to 25.6 kS/s with anti-aliasing filter (3 kHz, 80 dB)
autoscanning, synchronisation to 50 Hz
Measurement interval length: 160 ms, k * 160 ms, 3 s, 1 min, 10 min, 15 min, 60 min
Recording time: depending on interval (1 week to 3 years)
Hard disk: 6 GB
Display: 7.5 (19.05 cm) colour LCD touch screen
User interface: Touch screen
Other interfaces: 2 USB ports, transfer rate: 10 Mbit, 30 V cat III
Data storage intervals
Start / Stop : manual, external command or calendar
Data storage intervals for min / max / average: 160 ms, k * 160 ms, 3 s, 1 min, 10 min, 15 min, k * 1 min
Recording duration: 1 week to 3 years (for intervals of 3 s to 10 min)
Power supply
Mains supply: 90 to 260 VAC (47 to 63 Hz) without switching (see 3)
Consumption: 35 VA typ.

6.2 Construction specifications

Dimensions : 36 x 30 x 15 cm
Weight: 4 kg approx.

6.3 Environmental conditions

Operating temperature: -10 to +50C
Storage temperature: -30 to +70C
Humidity : 10 to 90 % RH without condensation

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6.4 Conformity to international standards

6.4.1 Electrical safety (as per IEC 61010-1)
Pollution degree: 2
Installation category: III
Max. voltage to earth:
- Voltage inputs: 500 V
- Current inputs: 500 V
- AmpFLEX current inputs: 1000 V

6.4.2 Electromagnetic compatibility

Emission : NF EN 55 081 -1 (Ed 92)

Immunity : NF EN 55 082 -1 (Ed 95)

6.4.3 Analysis procedures

EN 50160 (Ed 98)
EN 60868 (Ed 93)

7. MAINTENANCE
!

For maintenance of the instrument, only use the spare parts that have been specified. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any accident that occurs following repairs made outside of its after-sales service or by anyone other than
a certified repairman.

7.1 Replacing the mains fuse

Opening tab for fuse housing

Disconnect the mains supply lead

Extract the fuse support found just above the mains connector
Replace the defective element with a fuse of the same model:
Fuse T 3.15 A - 250 V - 5 x 20 mm

Dispatcher

Spare fuse

Fuse housing

Socket for mains supply lead

7.2 Cleaning the instruments casing

!

Clean the casing with a cloth lightly dampened in soapy water. Rinse off with a wet cloth.
Do not use solvents.

7.3 Metrological verification

!

It is essential that all measuring instruments are regularly calibrated.

We advise you to check this instrument at least once a year. For checking and calibration of your instrument, please contact our
accredited laboratories (list on request) or the Chauvin Arnoux subsidiary or Agent in your country.

7.4 Repairs
Repairs under or out of guarantee: please return the product to your distributor

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8. TO ORDER
Power quality monitor : ............................................................................................
The instrument with FFT analyser, oscilloscope mode,
data analysis software on CDRom, USB cable,
plus all the options retained in the order code.

CA 8350

Optional functions:
!

Put a 1 to order a function (or a 0 to leave it out)

Option 1: Power analyser, vector scope ................................................................................... 0 or 1

Option 2: Flicker meter, EN 50160 analyser ................................................................................. 0 or 1
Option 3: Transient recorder .............................................................................................................. 0 or 1
Option 4: Data logger ............................................................................................................................ 0 or 1

Current sensors
Come in a shoulder bag, with 4 current leads (max. 5 A) and 8 voltage leads
Without ...............................................................................................................................................................
Set of 4 x C145 clamps (1, 000 A - 52 mm ) ...................................................................................................
Set of 4 x AmpFLEX A195s (3, 000 A - 140 mm / 450 mm long) .................................................................
Set of 4 x AmpFLEX A195s (3, 000 A - 250 mm / 800 mm long) .................................................................

X
C
A
A

X
X
1
2

Language of users manual

French .............................................................................................................................................................................. F
English (by default) ......................................................................................................................................................... G
German ........................................................................................................................................................................... A
Italian ............................................................................................................................................................................... I
Spanish ............................................................................................................................................................................ E

R
B
L
T
S

2P + E mains supply lead

French, German or Spanish ...................................................................................................................................................... F
English ....................................................................................................................................................................................... G
Italian ......................................................................................................................................................................................... I
Swiss ......................................................................................................................................................................................... C

Accessories
4 x current leads (5 A max) ...................................................................................................................................... P01.2951 84
4 x C145 clamps (1, 200 A) ...................................................................................................................................... P01.1203.19
8 x voltage leads (BL/BK) ......................................................................................................................................... P01.2951.83
4 x AmpFLEX A195s: 800 mm (3,000 A) ................................................................................................................. P01.1205.20
4 x AmpFLEX A195s: 450 mm (3,000 A) ................................................................................................................. P01.1205.19
Shoulder bag ............................................................................................................................................................ P01.2980.34
Complementary orders:
Optional functions can be ordered to add to those already on your instrument. Include the instruments serial number in the
ordering code.
OPT

Serial N

Option 1 : Power analyser, vector scope ........................ 0 ou 1

Option 2 : Flicker meter, EN 50160 analyser ....................... 0 or 1
Option 3 : Transient recorder .................................................... 0 or 1
Option 4 : Data logger ................................................................... 0 or 1

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9. APPENDIX
9.1 Controls and connectors

See 9.2
Input
connectors

9.2 Input connectors (see connector pins 9.3)

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9.3 Connector pins for current measurement

5
4
3
2

6
1

1 : (+) Input for current measurement 1 / 5 A

2 : (-) Input for current measurement 1 / 5 A
3 : (+) AmpFLEX Input
4 : (-) AmpFLEX Input
5 : Not connected
6 : Not connected
: Not connected

9.4 Accessories

Note: The coloured rings are intended to indicate the phases (refer to 8. To order)

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9.5 Mathematical formulas for the calculation of different parameters

1
128

n =1

1
1024

n =1

Voltage RMS value

U RMS = U A =

Current RMS value

I RMS = I A =

Mean value of the voltage

U A BC

Apparent power [ VA ]
Real power [ W ]

Power factor [ PF]

1024

S = U RMS I RMS
1
1204
U I

1024 n =1 n n
P
PF =
S
P =

Q = S 2 + P2

1st harmonic power [ W ]

P1 = U 1 I1 cos( U 1 I 1 )

1st harmonic reactive power [ var ]

Q1 = U 1 I1 sin( U 1 I 1 )

Displacement factor [ dPF, cos ]

dPF = cos( U 1 I 1 )

Total apparent power [ VA ]

S ABC = S A + S B + SC

Total activ power [ W ]

PABC = PA + PB + PC

Total reactive power [ var ]

QABC = QA + QB + QC

Total real power of 1st harmonic [ W ]

P1 ABC = P1 A + P1B + P1C

Total reactive power of 1st harmonic [ var ]

Q1 ABC = Q1 A + Q1B + Q1C

PFABC =

Power factor

PABC
S ABC

Power factor given by 1st harmonics

dPFA BC = cos arctg

Voltage non-symetry coefficient [ % ]

U =

where

A + 3 A 2 6B

THDU =

50
n =2

2
n=2 n

I1

and

U n2

U1
50

THDI =

Q1A BC
P1A BC

A 3 A 2 6B

A = U A2 + U B2 + U C2

Total current harmonic distortion [ THD ]

I n2

1
(I A + I B + I C )
3

Reactive power [ var ]

Total voltage harmonic distortion [ THD ]

U n2

U A2 + U B2 + U C2
=
3
I ABC =

Mean value of the current

128

B = U A4 + U B4 + U C4

.100

.100

Than are the values of S, P, Q, Q1 , P1 integrated in time domain what gives the energy values AS, AP, AQ, AQ1, AP1.

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