Operation Manual CALPORT 300 English

CALPORT 300
Electricity Meter and Instrument

Transformer Test System
Operation Manual
CALPORT 300 Operation Manual
Edition 08.2010
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Table of Contents
Safety................................................................................................................................ 4
1.
2.
3.
General .................................................................................................................................... 5
Connectors and control elements and start-up .................................................................... 6
3.1 Connectors and control elements........................................................................................... 6
3.2 Installation of test circuitry and start-up .................................................................................. 9
4.
Operation principles ............................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Display and control elements ............................................................................................... 10
4.1.1 Display .......................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.2 Turnable Handling Button (THB).................................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Keypad .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.4 Functional Buttons (FB) ................................................................................................. 14
4.1.5 Basic applications of Turnable Handling Button (THB) and Functional Buttons (FB)...... 15
4.2 Status indications ................................................................................................................. 17
4.3 Input of data ......................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.1 Numerical inputs ............................................................................................................ 20
4.3.2 Alphanumerical line input............................................................................................... 21
4.3.3 Alphanumerical field input.............................................................................................. 23
Load / save settings ..................................................................................................... 25
4.4
Basic settings of the instrument ....................................................... 27
5.
5.1
Printer and save parameter settings ............................................................................ 29
5.2
Setup of external power source.................................................................................... 30
5.3
Language Selection ..................................................................................................... 31

Test results and administrative data ........................................................ 32
6.
6.1
Data Base functions ............................................................................................................. 33
6.2
6.3
View of saved test results and measurement information............................................. 40

Data Base structure ............................................................................................................. 42
6.4
Administrative data ...................................................................................................... 44
6.4.1
Admin dataset (ADS) ............................................................................................. 45
6.4.2
Customer dataset .................................................................................................. 46
6.4.3
General Info dataset .............................................................................................. 46
6.4.3.1
6.4.3.2
6.4.4
Equipment info dataset ........................................................................................... 47

Other results dataset ............................................................................................. 48
Meter data ................................................................................................................... 50
6.5
6.5.1
Meter type dataset ................................................................................................. 50
6.5.1.1
Measure systems setup .................................................................................. 52
6.5.1.2
Measure system dataset ................................................................................. 53
6.5.1.3
Meter counters setup ...................................................................................... 55
6.5.1.4
Meter counter dataset ..................................................................................... 55
6.5.2
6.6
Equipment info setup ...................................................................................... 47
Meter dataset ........................................................................................................ 58

Transformer data ......................................................................................................... 60
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6.6.1
Current transformer CT type dataset ..................................................................... 61
6.6.2
Current transformer CT dataset ............................................................................. 61
6.6.3
Potential transformer PT type dataset ................................................................... 62
6.6.4
Potential transformer PT dataset ........................................................................... 62

Load point data ............................................................................................................ 63
6.7
Reference meter ......................................................................................... 64
7.
7.1
Reference meter settings ..................................................................................................... 64

Selection of voltage and current ranges................................................................. 66
7.1.1
7.1.1.1
Auto range selection ....................................................................................... 67
7.1.1.2
manual range selection ................................................................................... 68
7.1.2
Definition of frequency outputs .............................................................................. 70
7.1.3
Selection of voltage measurement inputs .............................................................. 71
7.1.4
Selection of current measurement inputs ............................................................... 72
7.1.5
Voltage measuring transformer PT settings ........................................................... 73
7.1.6
Current measuring transformer CT settings ........................................................... 73
7.1.7
Reference system parameters ............................................................................... 74
7.2
7.2.1
Error measurement ...................................................................................................... 75

Measuring setup ............................................................................................................ 78
7.2.2
Setup of error measurement .................................................................................. 78

Measurement............................................................................................................... 81
7.3
7.3.1
UI values ............................................................................................................. 81
7.3.2
PQS values ........................................................................................................... 81
7.3.3
UIPQS values ........................................................................................................ 82
7.3.4
Vector diagram ...................................................................................................... 83

Wave form analysis ..................................................................................................... 84
7.4
7.4.1
Wave form display................................................................................................. 84
7.4.2
Harmonic analysis................................................................................................. 86
Energy measurement and register test ........................................................................ 88
7.5
7.5.1
Energy measurement ............................................................................................ 88
7.5.1.1
Setup Energy measurement ........................................................................... 89
7.5.2
7.5.2.1
7.5.2.2
Register test .......................................................................................................... 91

Start or stop register test, manual mode.................................................................. 93
Start or stop automatic dosage (option)................................................................... 96
7.5.2.3
Setup Register test ......................................................................................... 98
7.6
Transformer tests....................................................................................................... 100
7.6.1
Burden measurement of voltage transformers ..................................................... 100
7.6.2
Burden measurement of current transformers ..................................................... 102
7.6.3
Voltage transformer ratio measurement .............................................................. 105
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7.6.4
7.7
Current transformer ratio measurement ............................................................... 107

Special functions........................................................................................................ 109
7.7.1
Self test ............................................................................................................... 109
7.7.2
fRef test............................................................................................................... 110

Storage and printout of test results ........................................................................... 112
8.
8.1
Preview of results ...................................................................................................... 114
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
Save results ............................................................................................................... 115

Save mode configuration ............................................................................................. 115
Save single measurement ........................................................................................... 115
Save continuous measurements.................................................................................. 116
Print data ................................................................................................................... 117

8.3
8.3.1 Printer requirements .................................................................................................... 117
8.3.2 Printer configuration .................................................................................................... 117
8.3.3 Call of printout ............................................................................................................. 117
8.3.4 Layout of printout ......................................................................................................... 118
8.4 Data transfer to PC ............................................................................................................ 124
8.4.1 Software for data readout (option) ............................................................................... 124
8.4.2 Data transfer with compact flash (CF) card .................................................................. 124
8.4.3 Data transfer by serial interface ................................................................................... 124
9.
CALPORT 300 connection examples ................................................................................. 125
9.1 Testing of an installed transformer connected 4-wire meter ............................................... 125
9.2 Testing of an installed transformer connected 3-wire meter ............................................... 127
9.3 Testing of an installed direct connected 4-wire meter with clamp-on CT (100A) ................. 128
9.6 Testing of a direct connected 4-wire meter up to 12A with source ...................................... 134
9.7 Testing of a direct connected 3-wire meter up to 12A with source...................................... 136
9.8 Testing of a direct connected 4-wire meter up to 120A with source .................................... 138
9.9 Testing of a direct connected 3-wire meter up to 120A with source .................................... 140
9.10
Burden measurement of voltage transformer .................................................................. 142
9.11
Burden measurement of current transformer .................................................................. 144
9.12
Transformer ratio measurement of current transformer ................................................... 146
9.13
Application of hotsticks for primary and ratio measurements .......................................... 149
9.14
Testing of a 3-phase reference meter in 4-wire mode ..................................................... 150
9.15
Testing of a 3-phase reference meter in 3-wire mode ..................................................... 151
9.16
Testing of a 3-phase reference meter with a single phase source................................... 152
9.17
Testing of a single phase reference meter ...................................................................... 154
9.18
Testing of a direct connected 4-wire meter up to 12A ..................................................... 156
9.19
Verification of accuracy of CALPORT 300 ...................................................................... 157
9.20
Verification of internal time base against external frequency standard ............................ 158
10. Technical Details ................................................................................................................. 159
10.1.1
Calculation formulae................................................................................................. 159
10.1.2
Technical data .......................................................................................................... 163
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1.
Safety
The following symbol appears on the product and in the operation manual with the meaning:
Caution! Please consult the operation manual before using the
instrument.
Failure to follow or carry out instructions preceded by this symbol may
result in personal injury or damage of the device and the installation.
General precautions for use

To prevent electric shock:
This product has to be only used by qualified personnel practicing

applicable safety precautions.
Use caution during installation and use of this product; high voltages
and currents may be present in circuit under test.
Local safety regulations must be observed.
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2.
General
The CALPORT 300 is an universal test system for the comprehensive investigation of all components
of a modern metering installation. Characteristic features are its wide measuring range, the high
accuracy and the small dependence of disturbing.
Advantages of the CALPORT 300
Precision test system for AC values and all measuring modes
Current- and voltage ranges:
1 mA ... 120 A / 0.04 V ... 480 V / 45 Hz ... 66 Hz
Six current inputs allows simultaneous measurements to be made of both primary and secondary
currents in CT-connected metering systems
Using several clip-on CTs at the range 100 A up to 3000 A or hot sticks for measurement on high
voltage potential
Exchangeable memory for measurement results and customer data.
Integrated RS 232 C interface for data transfer to PC or printer and program control via external
PC.
Functions
Measurement of active, reactive and apparent power and their energy
Error measurement of 3 inputs at the same time
Display of vector diagram for analysis of the mains conditions
Harmonics measurement
Burden measurement and ratio test of current and voltage transformers
Options
Software CAMCAL for Windows or CALSOFT II
Error compensated clip-on CTs up to100 A
Clip-on CTs up to1000 A
Flexible current transformers LEMflex up to 3000 A
A set of current cables for measurements up to 120 A
Scanning head SH 2003 with clamp device SCD 2003
For any further information concerning the use of this instrument, or in the event of any questions,
you are invited to contact EMH / MTE directly at:
MTE Meter Test Equipment AG
Dammstrasse 16
CH-6304 Zug
Switzerland
Phone: +41-41-724 24 48
Fax: +41-41-724 24 25
EMH Energie-Messtechnik GmbH

Vor dem Hassel 2
D-21438 Brackel
Germany
Phone: +49-4185-5857-0
Fax: +49-4185-5857-68
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3.
Connectors and control elements and start-up
3.1
Connectors and control elements
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
Current-Inputs I1, I2, I3

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laboratory cables Imax. 12 A (standard), Connection: 4 mm insulated socket
--- high current cables Imax. 120 A (option), Connection: 6 mm high current connector
(The sockets and connectors for 12A and 120A are connected internally for each phase.
The same internal input is used with the two different socket connectors)
Current-outputs I1, I2, I3
__
laboratory cables Imax. 12 A (standard), Connection: 4 mm insulated socket
--- high current cables Imax. 120 A (option), Connection: 6 mm high current connector
(The sockets and connectors for 12A and 120A are connected internally for each phase.
The same internal input is used with two different socket connectors)
Phase Connections for voltages U1, U2, U3
Connection: Red 4 mm insulated sockets
Neutral Connections for voltages U1, U2, U3
Connection: Black 4 mm insulated sockets
(In 3-wire and 4-wire connection modes the sockets should be connected together so
that only a common neutral is available)
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[5]
Connection for 100A electronically compensated clamp-on current transformers

Connection: 14 pole Redel socket, suitable exclusively for a set of 3 electronically
compensated MTE clamp-on current transformers
[6]
Connection for 1000A clamp-on current transformers, electronically adjusted

Connection: Redel socket, 6 pole, suitable exclusively for a set of 3 electronically
adjusted MTE clamp-on current transformers.
[7]
Connection for flexible LEMflex 30A/300A/3000A current transformers or high

current hotstick
Connection: Redel socket, 6 pole, suitable exclusively for a set of 3 electronically
adjusted LEMflex current transformers or a high current hotstick.
[8]
Connection for high voltage hotstick

Connection: Redel socket, 6 pole, suitable exclusively for an adjusted voltage hotstick.
[9]
Serial Line Interfaces RS232A and RS232B

Connection: 9 pole SUB-D connector
Pin 2 TxD
Pin 3 RxD
Pin 5 GND
Pin 7 CTS
Pin 8 RTS
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[10]
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
[17]
[18]
Compact flash card

Removable compact flash (CF) memory card for storage of measurement data,
administrative data and instrument settings.
Push on button to eject the CF card
and then pull out the card.
When reinserting the card, regard
the correct orientation. The side
near the eject button has a thin
guideway, the opposite side a thick
guideway.
Warning! Do not remove the CF card, if the card is actually accessed,
indicated with a red background of the CF status indication on the
display. Not following this procedure may lead to corrupted files and loss
of data.
The most safe procedure is to switch off the CALPORT 300 before
removing or inserting the CF card.
Impulse inputs 1, 2, 3
The three impulse inputs 1, 2 and 3 can each be used for scanning heads (e.g. the SH
2003) and can also be used to connect to retransmitting contacts of the device being
tested.
Type: Lemo socket, 5 pole
Pin 1 +11 ... 13V (I<60mA) (supply of scanning head)
Pin 2 fin max. 100 Hz (slow input, anti-bounce)
Pin 3 fin max. 200 kHz (fast input)
Pin 4 GND
Pin 5 screen
Impulse outputs 1, 2, 3
The default setting for the mean frequencies of the three impulse outputs are:
Output 1
Proportional to total active power P
Output 2
Proportional to total reactive power Q
Output 3
Proportional to total apparent power S
The reference power and the meter constant can be reconfigured for each output.
Type: Lemo socket, 5 pole
Pin 1 +11 ... 13 V (I<60mA)
Pin 2 not used
Pin 3 fout max. 60kHz (1:1)
Pin 4 GND
Pin 5 screen
Supply voltage connection, mains switch, fuses
1 Mains switch
2 Fuses 2 x 3.15 A/250 V slow blow
(below the cover)
3 Supply voltage connection: 88 to 264 V/47 to 65 Hz
Ventilation of the carrying case

LCD-Display
Turnable Handling Button (THB)
Cursor keys
Alphanumerical keypad
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3.2
Installation of test circuitry and start-up
Examples of connections using the CALPORT 300 for measurements on different types of devices
under test, and for various connection modes, are given in Chapter [9].
Attention! Disconnect or switch off dangerous voltages in the measuring set-up during
connecting or disconnecting the CALPORT 300 whenever possible. Regard local safety
regulations for connection of measuring instruments to the installation.
Steps to connect and disconnect the CALPORT 300
Connect the CALPORT 300

1.
Connect clamp-on CTs at CALPORT 300 first, if used
2.
Connect scanning head SH 2003 or hand switch at CALPORT 300, if used.
3.
Connect the supply cable to the CALPORT 300 and switch-on the instrument
4.
Connect voltage cables first at CALPORT 300 and then at measuring set-up.
5.
Connect the measuring currents:

a) Connect current cables first at CALPORT 300 and then at measuring set-up, if direct
current inputs are used.
b) Fix clamp-on CTs on wires of measuring set-up, if clamp-on CTs are used.
Disconnect the CALPORT 300

1.
Disconnect the measuring currents:

a) Disconnect current cables first at measuring setup and then at CALPORT 300, if direct
inputs are used.
b) Remove clamp-on CTs from wires of measuring set-up, if clamp-on CTs are used.
2.
Disconnect voltage cables first at measuring set-up and then at CALPORT 300
3.
Switch-off the CALPORT 300 and disconnect the supply cable.
4.
Disconnect scanning head SH 2003 or hand switch at CALPORT 300, if used.
5.
Disconnect clamp-on CTs at CALPORT 300.
Attention! Connect the clamp-on current transformers always first to the CALPORT 300
and then to the cables of the test circuitry. Never unplug the clamp-on CT connector at
the CALPORT 300 during operation. This is to avoid open circuiting of the clamp-on CTs
secondary windings.
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4.
Operation principles
Before operating carefully read the safety precautions in chapter [1].
The following section deals with manual operation of the CALPORT 300. Operation of the
instrument via serial interface commands is explained in a separate operation manual.
4.1
Display and control elements
4.1.1
Display
After start-up the Reference Menu Card (MC) is
displayed in the form of a register card with the
Logo cycling between MTE and EMH.
The various selectable functions of the menu are

shown at the left hand side of the display in the
form of Functional Buttons (FB) with graphical
indication of the function.
At the bottom status information is displayed.
Menu Card (MC)
MC status
Active MC
The function (Reference) and the type of instrument (CP300.3) serial
number (#28623) and firmware version (V1.01) are indicated in the
menu card. The MCs Reference and Data Base are always active.
The MCs of source and sequence are only active, when an optional
external source module is connected and activated
Inactive MC
The menu card is grayed out. FBs and sub menus can still be
selected, if selection of inactive MCs is activated, but cannot be
executed. Only the FBs, which are supported by the actual
instrument configuration, can be executed. E.g. the source functions
can only be used, if the optional external power source module is
connected and activated.
Functional Button (FB)
The functional buttons are used to call sub menus or functions or to enter data or select
settings. The function is indicated in graphical from on the button directly. Further
description can be found in section [4.1.4/ 4.1.5].
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Menu Cards (MC) and Functional Buttons (FB) of main menu

A detailed description of the listed functions and sub menus can be found in the chapters indicated in
brackets [].
Reference standard
Error measurement [7.2]

Measurement [7.3]
Wave form analysis [7.4]
Energy measurement and register test [7.5]
Transformer tests [7.6]
Special functions [7.7]
Reference meter settings [7.1]
External power source (option)

Automatic test run with external power source (option)
These two inactive MCs are used for the optional control of an external power
source module (source) and to perform automatic test runs (sequence) with the
CALPORT 300 and the external power source module.
The functions of these two MCs are described in a separate operation manual.
Data base
Administrative data [6.4]

Meter data [6.5]
Transformer data [6.6]
Load point data [6.7]
View of results [6.2]
Basic settings of the instrument [5]
The look of the main menus is changing as soon as a sub menu is called. The last selected sub
menu is shown with a second column of FBs. and the sub menu displayed in the window on right
side of the two FB columns.
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Type and firmware version

In the main menu at the bottom above the status indications type and version information
is displayed.
CP300.3
V1.01
B0008
22.03.2005
SN28623
Type of unit
Firmware version
Build code of the firmware
Date of the firmware
Serial number of the unit
This information may be required during contact with MTE in the event of a problem.
Status information / Tool-tip
Status information
Most of the time status information of the system is displayed. For a detailed
description see [4.2].
Tool-tip
Each time a new FB is selected a help text is displayed in a so called tool-tip window.
The time the window is shown is configurable between OFF, 0.5 .. 10s. For
configuration and display of tool-tips in other languages see [5].
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4.1.2
Turnable Handling Button (THB)
The Turnable Handling Button, further in the manual abbreviated with THB, is the most used
operating element of the CALPORT 300 and allows following basic operations:
Left / right turning
Move red selection frame step by step to select soft keys or
display regions
Select out of selection list during inputs
Change numerical values during inputs
Move the cursor sign during alphanumerical inputs
Pushing on button
Activate sub menu, function or input
Terminate sub menu, function or input
Activate / deactivate selected area
Change left / right between menu cards (MC)

These two keys are exclusively reserved for this function.
4.1.3
Keypad
Alphanumeric keys for input of numerical values and text within the
menus.
Repeated key presses allow the text characters shown in the lower part of
the key to be selected. In this way both characters and numbers can be
selected. The last selected character or number will be inserted into the
input field.
The sign below the zero symbolizes a space. It is used to insert space or to
delete characters or numbers by overwriting them with a space.
Cursor keys
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4.1.4
Functional Buttons (FB)
The rectangular fields shown in the display are simulating keys with different functions and settings.
They can be selected and executed with the THB.
Because the function of the keys is variable, and the function is indicated on the key itself depending
on the menu selected, they are called Functional Buttons, further in the manual abbreviated with
FB.
These keys together with the graphical symbols displayed on them, allow fast and easy operation of
the instrument.
Different types of functional buttons
Call of sub menu
The pressed FB in the first column indicates that the
measurement sub menu is active. The FBs in the
second column are changing. They belong to the
activated sub menu
The pressed FB in the second column indicates that
the PQS display is active.
The FBs of the sub menu can directly be selected by moving the
red frame to the desired FB by turning the THB.
Pressed functional button

A key shown as depressed indicates that the function is in active state, e.g. input of time
base.
Selection with cyclic mode and status indication in the FB
Consecutive key presses cycle between the possible states. The actual state is indicated
in the FB itself.
E.g. the connection mode FB has two states. Each key press changes between these
two states. A cyclic change between two states is also called toggle mode.
Disabled key
If a key is disabled, it is shown grayed out. The function is blocked. The corresponding
FB is not selectable and executable.
Blank key
A blank key can be selected by the THB, but has no function. Blank keys are a reserve
for future applications.
Exit of sub menu
The next higher menu or the calling menu is displayed.
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4.1.5
Basic applications of Turnable Handling Button (THB) and Functional Buttons (FB)
Selection of functional button, display region or display field with the THB. Numerical input and
selection out of predefined settings with THB.
Selection of Functional Button (FB)
Clockwise turning moves the thin red frame step by step from
left column first functional button at the bottom up and the right
column down until to the last functional button at the bottom.
Counter clockwise turning moves the thin red frame the same
way back.
The functional button, where the thin red frame is actually
positioned, is selected.
Push on THB to activate or deactivate the selected FB.
Top down selection of input fields with two variants (cyclical mode)
Clockwise turning
Moves the thin red frame through all
input fields from left to right and top
down.
Counter clockwise turning
Moves the red frame only through the
fields in the first column top down.
The selection restarts at the top if the bottom is
reached (cyclical mode).
Selection of display regions and fields inside the region
Select display region
Move thin red frame to the desired
display region.
The red selection frame changes between FBs

and display regions.
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Enable / disable region

Push on THB button at selected display region. The
red frame becomes thick and selection of fields
inside the region is enabled. As soon as the THB is
turned on any side the frame becomes thin again.
To disable the region the frame must be selected to
be thick again. Then the push button must be
pressed to disable the region
Select fields up / down inside the region

Clockwise turning
The available fields are selected in direction top to
bottom and left to right.
Counter clockwise turning
The fields are selected the same way back. The next
step after the first field selects the region, indicated
with a thick region frame.
Select outside the region
Turning the selection frame outside a selected region will select
a second region or an FB outside the region. The selection and
activation of a second region is used to copy from region to
region.
Numerical data input with keypad or THB

Data input with keypad or THB
The first key press on the THB activates the data input related
to the FB. The activation is indicated by the pressed FB, a red
frame, a grey cursor sign and the THB symbol. In this example a
numerical input can be made directly with the keypad or by turning
the THB.
The second key press on the THB terminates the data input.
The input is accepted. The cursor sign, the THB symbol and the
red frame disappear. The red selection frame is shown around the
soft key. Another soft key can be selected by turning the THB.
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Selection out of predefined settings with cursor keys or THB

E.g. set printer baud rate
The first key press on the THB activates the
selection related to the FB. The activation is
indicated by the pressed FB, a red frame and up
/ down cursor symbols. One of the following
settings can be selected by turning the THB or
using the up / down cursor keys (cyclical mode):
4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200
Baud
The second key press on the THB terminates
the selection. The last selected setting is
overtaken. The up / down cursors and the red
frame disappear. The red selection frame is
shown around the FB. Another FB can be
selected by turning the THB.
4.2
Status indications
At the bottom of the display different status indications of the system are visible. The status
indications are varying depending on the system configuration. The status indication of the missing
modules are replaced with grey fields.
Connection mode and reactive mode

Connection mode
4-wire mode
3-wire mode
Reactive mode
Natural (n) mode (90 phase shifters used)
Artificial or cross-connected (x) (phase - phase voltages with 90 phase shift
used)
Voltage and current measurement inputs

Voltage input type
Direct voltage inputs
Hotstick voltage input
Current input type
Direct current inputs 120A
Current clamps 100A
Current clamps 1000A
LEM clamps 30A
LEM clamps 300A
LEM clamps 3000A
Hotstick current input
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Transformer factors
Status of activation of transformer factors for voltage inputs (upper symbol) and current
inputs (lower symbol).
Transformer factors disabled
The ratio is 1. All values are indicated as measured.
Transformer factors enabled
The displayed load values and energies and the ranges indicated in the status
section are multiplied with the ratios defined at reference meter settings [7.1].
Selection and indication of voltage and current ranges

Type
Automatic range selection
Manual range selection
Range indication
Normal display
The actual selected end of range value is indicated for each phase to
neutral voltage (U1, U2, U3) and each phase current (I1, I2, I3).
Range overflow
The range indication of inputs, which are overloaded are blinking
between red and normal and a repeating beep can be heard.
The overload indications disappear as soon as normal conditions are
reached again.
Transformer factors activated
The internal selected end of range values 120V and 12A are
multiplied with the defined transformer factors (e.g. voltage 1kV:100V
= 10, current 100A:5A = 20).
Time base
Internal time base interval
The set time base is indicated. The bar graph shows the actual
elapsed time of the running interval.
External control of time base interval
The time base interval is defined by impulses at impulse input 1.
The time in brackets indicates the time between the last two
impulses at input 1. The Indicated bar graph of the next period is
based on this value.
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Compact flash card status

Compact flash card inserted and recognized
The available storage size, e.g. 63 mega bytes of the inserted 64 MB
compact flash card is indicated. A bar graph shows the used storage in
percentage of the available storage.
The background is displayed red during read or write operations on the
flash card.
Warning! Do not remove the CF card, if the card is actually
accessed. Not following this procedure may lead to
corrupted files and loss of data.
The most safe procedure is to switch-off the instrument
before removing or inserting the CF card.
No compact flash card inserted
Cyclical data saving active
Time and date

hh:mm:ss Actual time with h: hour, m: minutes, s: seconds
DD.MM.YYYY Actual date with D: day, M: month, Y: year
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4.3
Input of data
The input of data is achieved using the alphanumeric keypad and the cursor keys or by using an
external keyboard (option).
4.3.1
Numerical inputs
E.g. meter constant of device under test.
Input of numbers
Display of actual meter constant
Pressing the THB button at the
selected input field activates the input.
The old value is displayed in a thick red
frame followed by a grey cursor sign.
Enter the desired value with the
keypad. The first entered digit replaces
the previous value.
Incorrectly entered inputs can be
cleared with the left cursor key, digit for
digit.
The input is completed by pressing the
THB button. The red frame becomes
thin, the grey cursor sign disappears
and the new value is saved.
If an input should be activated by
mistake, the input function can be
aborted by operating the THB button
once again. In this case the original
value is retained.
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Input of numbers with exponent

Decimal point:
If at start of input, or immediately after
a number has been entered, the point
key is depressed, a decimal point is
inserted
Positive exponent: If the point key is

operated a second time immediately
after a decimal point has been
entered, an E+ is inserted for a
positive exponent.
Negative exponent: If the point key
is pressed again after the E+ is
displayed, an E- is inserted for a
negative exponent.
The input is completed by pressing

the THB button. The red frame
becomes thin, the grey cursor sign
disappears and the new value is
saved.
Input of minus sign
E.g. input of phase angle settings.
Minus sign with point key: If at start of input the
decimal point key is depressed twice a minus sign is
inserted.
If the point key is operated a third time a normal
decimal point is inserted.
Input, change sign with +/- key:
Operating the +/- key inserts a minus sign or
changes the sign of an already entered number
(cyclical mode).
4.3.2
Alphanumerical line input
With the keypad the numbers and characters shown on the upper and lower half of the keys and with
the point key some additional application dependent special characters can be entered.
Input can also be made with an external keyboard (option) connected to the PCS 400.3.
Select input format
Repeated key operation changes between (cyclical mode):
Capital letters
Lower case letters
Numbers
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Example: Input of meter type name

Activate input
Push on THB to activate the input
The thick red frame is shown
around the line and a yellow cursor
sign is displayed.
Input of character
Repeat key operation within less
than 1 second until the desired
character is shown. Wait until the
character is inserted and the
cursor has moved one position to
the right.
Input with capital letters
Move cursor one position left
Counter clockwise turning of the
THB moves the cursor one
position to the left. With further
turning the cursor can be moved
until the begin of the line.
Insert character
The character is inserted at the
position before the cursor.
Change to input of numbers
Delete character
Move cursor one position right
Clockwise turning of the THB or
operating the right cursor key
moves the cursor one position to
the right. Further turning or cursor
key operations moves the cursor to
the end of the line.
Change to capital letters
or
Change to lower case letters
Terminate input
Push on THB to terminate the
input.
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Input of special characters

The listed seven special characters can be selected by repeated key operation of the point
key (cyclical mode).
Special characters at standard line input
Special characters at file name line input
4.3.3
Alphanumerical field input
With the keypad the numbers and characters shown on the upper and lower half of the keys and with
the point key some special characters can be entered.
Input can also be made with an external keyboard (option).
Select input format
Repeated key operation changes between (cyclical mode):
Capital letters
Lower case letters
Numbers
Example: Input of comment
Activate input
Push on THB to activate the input
A grey cursor, a red frame and an
input line at the bottom are
displayed. New text is always
inserted at the actual position of
the grey cursor. The old character
or number will be overwritten.
Input of character
With repeated key operation within
one second, the characters and
numbers listed in the bottom line
can be selected in cyclic mode.
Input of capital letters
If no further key pressure follows
within one second, then the last
inverse displayed character or
number is inserted in the text.
The grey cursor moves one
position to the right.
Move cursor one position left
Counter clockwise turning of the
THB moves the cursor one
position to the left. With further
turning the cursor can be moved
until the begin of the line.
Insert character
The character is inserted at the
position before the cursor.
Move cursor one position right
Clockwise turning of the THB or
operating the right cursor key
moves the cursor one position to
the right.
Input of space
The special sign below the 0
indicates a space character.
or
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Change to input of numbers
Delete character
Change line
Operating the down cursor two
times moves the cursor to lines
down.
Move to begin of line
Turn the THB counter clockwise
until the cursor is at the begin of
the line.
Change to capital letters
Change to lower case letters
Enter special character

Operate the point key six times to
select the underline character.
Enter number in text mode
Terminate input
Push on THB to terminate the
input.
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4.4
Load / save settings

Load / save settings menu
The function can be called from different menus to
load or save parameters (e.g. error measurement
parameters).
The data base file selection menu is called and
parameters can be loaded from a file or saved to a
file on the compact flash card. The FBs of data
base menu, which are not used, are displayed
grayed out and not accessible.
The file defaults is loaded at power on. Desired
default settings can be saved under this name.
Note: The files are only available and the default
parameters are only loaded, if a compact flash card
is inserted.
Indications / settings
Indications
File name
The file name is shown beside the blue file
symbol.
Date and time
Date and time when file was saved is
shown. Depending from length of file name
either in big letters or with flash and small
letters.
File size
The file size is shown in byte.
Load settings
Activate load from data base with THB

Select / load settings
Move yellow line to desired file with THB
and push THB to load the new settings.
The calling menu is displayed again.
Cancel load settings
Move yellow line to EXIT with THB and
push THB to cancel the load function. The
actual settings remain unchanged. The
calling menu is displayed again.
Save settings
Activate save to data base with THB
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Select / save as new settings

Move yellow line to desired file with THB
and push THB to activate input of new
name
Define name
A name is proposed. Change name if
desired, see [4.3.2]. Terminate saving with
push on THB.
Reenter file name
The proposed file name already exist.
OK: Entry field for define name appears
again.
NO: Cancel save function.
Select / save as defaults
Move yellow line to Defaults with THB and
push THB.
Confirm overwriting
Overwrite: Overwrite Defaults with new
settings. At next power on this settings will
be loaded as default.
Abort: Cancel save function. The actual
defaults settings remain unchanged.
Cancel save settings
Move yellow line to EXIT with THB and
push THB to cancel the save function.
Exit, back to calling menu
Delete file / rename file / create folder / browse folder

Description of these functions see [6.1]
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5.
Basic settings of the instrument

Basic settings of the instrument menu
The following settings are displayed:
Time 16:45:54
Date 24.03.2005
Baud rate 115200 Bd for the serial interface
RS232A
Baud rate 19200Bd for the serial interface
RS232B
Tool-Tip timeout 1.0s
Language is English
Indications / settings [4]

Time
The clock will be stopped and the time displayed.

Set the RTC time in the format hh:mm:ss. The separator (:) will be
generated automatically.
h: hour, m: minute, s: second
The clock will start with the new time.
Date
Set the RTC date in the format dd.mm.yyyy. The separator (.) will
be generated automatically.
d: day, m: month, y: year
Baud rate of serial interface RS232A or RS232B
Both serial interfaces can be used for the communication to a PC or to an optional external
power source. The second interface RS232B also can be used for the printer. The printer
settings are made separately in the menu printer and save parameters settings [5.1]
Set panel baudrate: The following settings can be selected: 4800 /
9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 Baud.
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Tool-Tip timeout
The Tool-Tip timeout can be selected from 0.5s to 10s. The ToolTip text will be displayed in the status line for the defined time.
The Tool-Tip description will not appear in the status line.
The Tool-Tip will be displayed during
the defined time in the status line of the
screen and explains the function of the
FB.
Call Language selection menu [5.3].

Load different languages for tool tips, menue and units from the directory Languages
Only for MTE service; external VGA display for demonstration purpose
Call printer and save parameters settings menu [5.1].
Call Setup of external power source menu [5.2].
Setup beeper
The beep function is active when the FB is shown depressed. Push the THB to change the
status (cyclical mode).
Beep for each keystroke on internal keyboard
Beep for each keystroke on external keyboard
Beep each time the time base starts.
Beep each time a new error value will be displayed
Exit and accept settings, back to calling menu.
Menu tab selection mode
Toggle mode between.

Change between active and inactive menu cards (MC) with help of change
left/right THB.
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Change between active menu cards (MC) with help of change left/right THB
Save and exit the menu
5.1
Printer and save parameter settings

Printer and save parameter settings menu
printer type
Baudrate for printer interface 9600Bd
time for line delay 200ms
time for save interval not selected
Selection of printer type
The mentioned printer types CITIZEN PD-04 and DATAMEGA DPN-2335-40-V.24 are
tested. Other printer types have to be tested before use. The printer should be connected
to the second serial interface.
Selection for the thermo printer CITIZEN PD-04
Selection for the dot matrix printer DATAMEGA DPN2335-40-V.24
Selection without any printer.
Set printer baudrate
The printer baudrate is set separately. So as soon as the printer is used this settings will
be active independent from the settings of of RS232B.
The following settings can be selected: 4800 / 9600 /
19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 Baud.
Set Printer line delay

The line delay time can be selected: 200ms / 500ms /
1000ms / 2000ms or OFF.
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Set save mode
Toggle mode between the two save modes.

The results will be saved one time. The FB interval with the according input field
is grayed out
The results will be saved at the defined interval time. This mode will be used for
load analysis.
Input of number between 1 and 99999
Select s, min or hr
h: hour, m: minute, s: second
The save procedure will be indicated on the
status line with blinking symbols. The save
action will be indicated with a red colored
symbol.
Save and exit the menu
5.2
Setup of external power source

Setup of external power source menu
Selection of RS232 port for steering of optional
external power source module by CALPORT 300.
RS232 port selection
No port, setting if no
external power source
is connected.
Left RS232 port,
near to the edge.
Right RS232 port,
near to the display.
Exit, back to menu basic settings
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5.3
Language Selection
Language selection menu
The available languages for tool tips and menu
texts are displayed in this menu.
There are two possibilities to load new language files to the instrument:
Download of a new language file <language>.txt from a PC with the download tool.
Copy the new language file <language>.LNG on a PC directly to the compact flash card
directory LANGUAGE.DB.
For use of standard FB for data base handling see [6].
Select language file
One of the shown languages can be selected.

The selected language will be activated immediately.
The selected language is indicated in the menu Parameter.
Reset to default language
The language file <English> will be loaded.

The language English is indicated in the menu Parameter.
Delete file
Select the file.
By answering the security question with OK the marked file will

be deleted.
New language selection
Exit and accept settings, back to calling menu.
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6.
Test results and administrative data

Data Base menu card
The data base menu gives access to all
administrative data sets (ADS) and test results
dataset (TDS), which are saved on the compact
flash card.
Parts of the data base can either be entered or
modified manually with the keypad or external
keyboard or can be loaded into the unit with the
software CALSOFT. Data transfer from PC to the
compact flash card can be done via the serial
interface or directly with an adapter for the compact
flash card connected to the PC.
Access to parts of the data base is possible from
different menu cards and sub menus.
Call Administrative data menu [6.4]
Call Meter data menu [6.5]
Call Transformer data menu [6.6]
Call Load point data menu [6.7]
Call View test results menu [6.2]
Basic settings of the instrument see chapter [5]
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6.1
Data Base functions

Data base file selection menu
The window on the right side shows a directory
(e.g. Meter Type Selections) with subfolders and
object files. There exists several object file types
for the different parts of the data base.
The two FB columns at the left side show all the
available data base functions, which can be
applied on the object files.
The object file selection menu can be called from
different MCs and different locations. If some FBs
are not used at a call of the object file selection
menu, they are shown grayed out and are not
accessible in this case.
Basic file handling functions
Common functions for the listed FBs (example shown for load object file)
Activate function
Select and activate FB with push on
THB. The FB is shown depressed. A
red frame surrounds the file window
and a yellow selection line is shown.
Move the yellow selection
line up / down by turning
the THB right / left.
Activate subfolder
Move yellow line by turning the THB to
desired folder name and push THB to
change to selected folder. The path
with root directory (Meter Type
Selections:) and subfolders (LG\ZMD)
is shown in the two header lines.
Higher folder levels can also be
selected with --- UP --- or --- ROOT ---,
see description under browse.
Note: Direct selection of folders is not
working for delete and rename. Here
the browse function must be used.
Select file
Move yellow line by turning the THB to
the desired file (e.g. ZMD120AM for
load or ---NEW--- for save).
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Cancel function
Move the yellow line to EXIT and push
THB to cancel the function.
Edit actual object

The editor menu of the object file type indicated in the root directory (e.g. Meter Type
Selections) is displayed.
Actual meter type dataset
The actual content of the object can be
viewed and changed directly.
The content of the entry fields
depends on the forgoing actions.
If an object was loaded before, the
content of this object file is shown.
If reset object to defaults or create /
edit new object was called before, the
fields are empty.
Some fields can directly be changed
(e.g. manufacturer: SIEMENS), other
fields contain links to sub menus (e.g
meter counter setup: 1 (P)) or show
object file names of linked object files.
Exit, back to file selection
menu.
Note: To keep the changes, they must
be saved, after leaving the menu,
otherwise they will be lost at next
power off.
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View actual object

The content of the actual object dataset of the file type indicated in the root directory (e.g.
Meter Type Selections) is displayed in the printout format.
View actual meter type
The data of the actual object is shown
in the printout format.
This function gives a good overview
over the actual object dataset,
because all data, also the data of the
linked submenus and object files, is
shown at once.
Scroll up / down by
turning the THB at big
datasets
Exit menu by push on
THB
Print results by push on
zero key [8.3]
Load object file

Load selected object file
Push THB at selected object file (e.g.
meter type file ZMD120AM in subfolder
path: LG\ZMD of root directory: Meter
Type Selections).
The file is loaded and the editor of the
actual object dataset is shown (see
description for edit actual object).
Save object file
Save as new file

Select line ---NEW--- and push THB to
save dataset as new file.
Enter / change name

The input of a name is required.
In some cases a name is automatically
generated. The name can be changed
with THB and keypad [4.3.2].
Terminate save
Push THB to terminate the save
function.
Warning file exists, reenter name?
OK: Reenter different file name and
push THB again to terminate.
NO: The rename function is canceled.
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Save as defaults
Select file named Defaults in root
directory (e.g. Meter Type Selections)
and push THB. A confirmation is
required, because an existing file will
be overwritten.
Confirm overwriting
Overwrite: Overwrite Defaults with
new settings. At next power on this
settings will be loaded as default. The
save function is terminated.
Abort: Cancel save function. The
actual defaults settings remain
unchanged.
Save to existing result file
With this function several
measurement data sets can be saved
in the same result file.
Confirm overwriting / append

Overwrite: The old measurement data
set will be overwritten with the new
data set.
Append: The new measurement data
set will be appended to the existing file.
This option is only available at
measurement result files.
Abort: Cancel save function.
Create / edit new object
The empty editor menu of the object file type indicated in the root directory (e.g. Meter
Type Selections) is displayed.
Actual meter type dataset - empty
The input fields are empty or reset to
default values.
Enter new dataset as desired. See
description of different actual object
datasets for the meaning of the listed
entry fields.
Exit, back to file selection
menu.
Save the values entered at
the actual object dataset to a
file in the data base (optional)
Note: If the entries are not saved, they
will be lost at power off.
Reset actual object to defaults
The actual object dataset is cleared. All entry fields and links to submenus and other
object files are empty.
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Delete object file or folder

Delete object file
Push THB at selected file.
A confirmation is requested.
Confirm delete file

NO: The delete function is canceled.
OK: The file is deleted and the delete
function is terminated.
Delete folder
Push THB at selected folder. A
confirmation is requested.
Confirm delete folder

NO: The delete function is canceled.
OK: The folder and all its content (files
and subfolders) are deleted. The
function is terminated.
Rename object file or folder

Activate rename
Push THB at selected file or folder.
Change name
Change name with THB and keypad
[4.3.2].
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Terminate rename
Push THB to terminate input and
rename function.
If the name was not changed a warning
appears.
Warning file exists, reenter name?
OK: Reenter different file name and
push THB again to terminate.
NO: The rename function is canceled.
Create subfolder
Select / activate new
Select line ---NEW--- in the root
directory or subfolder, where the new
subfolder shall be created, and push
THB to start input of name.
Enter subfolder name
Enter name of subfolder (MM) with
THB and keypad [4.3.2]
Terminate function
Push THB to terminate input and
create new folder (MM). The function is
terminated.
Browse subfolders
Select subfolder
Select folder (MM) in actual path (LG)
with yellow line and push THB to
activate the folder.
Change to subfolder
The subfolder content is shown. The
second header line shows the new
path (LG\MM).
Change to upper folder
Select --- UP --- and push THB to
change to next higher level.
Change to root directory
Select --- ROOT --- and push THB to
change to the root directory (e.g. Meter
Type Selections)
Terminate browse
Pushing the THB at any line with a file
name or --- NEW --- or --- EXIT --terminates the browse function.
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Change sorting order

Push on THB to cyclically change between the 7 different sorting orders:
Sort directories followed by files ascending according names.
Sort files followed by directories descending according names.
Sort files and directories ascending according creation dates
Sort files and directories descending according creation dates
Sort files ascending according file size
Sort files descending according file size
No sorting
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6.2
View of saved test results and measurement information

View results menu
Call Any Test Results directory
Call FRef Test Results directory
Following some examples of viewing the results saved in the Any Test Results directory are shown.
The results of the FRef Test Results directory can be viewed in the same way.
Any Test Results directory
All standard result files saved on the compact flash
card are listed in this directory. The result files
contain the combined results data with test results
data (TDS) and administrative data (ADS).
Select / load a result file
The view results menu is called
View results menu

The results are shown in the printout format.
This allows a compact fast overview of the ADS
and TDS data saved in a result file
The first line shows the result file name. The
second line shows date and time of saving.
Scroll up / down by
turning the THB at big
datasets
Exit menu by push on
THB
Print results by push on
zero key [8.3]
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Result file with several data sets

In a result file with several data sets saved in
continuous mode or with the append function the
actual shown result dataset 1 of total 23 (1/23) is
indicated as third header line.
Only the first of the 23 saved result datasets can
be viewed on the instrument.
But all datasets can be viewed, when the result file
is transferred to a PC and opened with the
software CALSOFT.
For the look of the different results see printout
examples in chapter [8].
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6.3
Data Base structure
Stored measuring data [Result] contains two major parts:

Administrative Dataset (ADS) [Result (Administration)]
Test Results Dataset (TDS) [Result (Measurement)]
The ADS contains the main parts:
General Info dataset [Test General]
Customer dataset [Customer]
Meter dataset [Meter #1 to #3]
Other checks dataset [Other Checks]
The TDS contains the parts:
Results of the different measuring functions [Error] to [DCREF / fREF]
Sequence results [Sequence Results]
Database structure
Result
Result (Admininstration)
Test Equipment
Reference Meter
Type
Ser. No.
Warm-Up Time
Traceability
Power Source
...
Other Device #1
...
Other Device #2
...
Installation
Test Serv. Buy.
No.
Name
Adress
Tel. No. (Off.)
Tel. No. (Mob.)
Email
Contract. Pow.
Energy Supplier
Net Operator
No.
Name
Adress
Tel. No. (Off.)
Tel. No. (Mob.)
Email
Customer
Meter
No.
Name
Adress
Tel. No. (Off.)
Te. No. (Mob.)
Email
Meter Name
Owner No.
Serial No.
Manuf. Year
Approv. Date
Comment
#1
#2
Coun. Content
Meter Type
#3
Other Checks
Error
Installation OK
Meter No. OK
Wiring
OK
Sealing
OK
Phase Rot. OK
...
...
(incl. U,I,, ...)
Counter
#1
Meas. System #1
Counter
#1
Energy Test
(incl. U,I,, ...)
Harmonics
(incl. U,I,, ...)
#2
#3
#4
Waveforms
(incl. U,I,, ...)
#2
#3
#4
Burden U
(incl. U,I,, ...)
#2
#3
#4
Burden I
(incl. U,I,, ...)
CT
CT Type
PT
PT Type
Ratio U
(incl. U,I,, ...)
Ratio I
(incl. U,I,, ...)
Transducer
(incl. U,I,, ...)
DCREF / fREF
Minimum content is the data that can be displayed on CALSOFT RESULT level!
Test General
Date
Time
Test No.
Ambient Temp.
Tester Name
Pos.
No.
Result (Measurement)
(incl. U,I,, ...)

Sequence Results
(incl. U,I,, ...)
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Detail structure
Meter
Sequence results
Sequence Results
Coun. Content
Counter
#1
#2
#3
Test Point #1
#4
Source Parameters
Value Tariff #1
Value Tariff #2
Value Tariff #3
Value Tariff #4
Test Parameters
Error
(incl. U,I,, ...)
OR
Energy Test
Meas. System #1
Meter Type
Name
Manufacturer
Ub, Ib, Imax, f
Principle
Approval No.
Norm
CT
CT Type
Name
Owner No.
Serial No.
Manuf. Year
Comment
Name
Manufacturer
Accuracy Class
I1, I2, Ratio
SN
Norm
#2
Counter
#3
#1
#4
Energy Type
+P, -P
+Q, -Q
QI, QII, QIII, QIV
S, I2h, U2h
(one off can be
selected)
Accuracy Class
Const. (opt.)
Value
Unit
Energy Type
+P, -P
+Q, -Q
QI, QII, QIII, QIV
S, I2h, U2h
(one off can be
selected)
#._ | _.#
Unit
tm(min)
(only in case of
Max, Pmax)
Const. (elec.)
PT
Name
Owner No.
Serial No.
Manuf. Year
Comment
U Drop (Total)
U Drop (Fuse)
PT Type
Name
Manufacturer
Accuracy Class
U1, U2, Ratio
SN
Norm
Value
Unit
#2
#3
(incl. U,I,, ...)

#4
Counter Type
E, Esum
Max, Cum
nCum,
LP
Nos. Tariff
1, 2, 3, 4
Test Point #n
Source Parameters
Test Parameters
Error
(incl. U,I,, ...)
OR
Energy Test
(incl. U,I,, ...)
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6.4
Administrative data
Administrative data menu
Administrative dataset (ADS)
The ADS is at the top of the hierarchy of the data
base objects. It contains the objects:
Customer dataset
General info dataset
Meter dataset
Other checks dataset
An ADS object can be linked to a test result data
set (TDS) and be saved together with the results
as a result file.
Load / edit object files
The file selection menu [6.1] is called and an object file directory is displayed:
FB
Directory
Description
Select Admin Dataset
[6.4.1]
Select Customer Dataset
[6.4.2]
Select General Info Dataset
[6.4.3]
Meter selections
[6.5.2]
Select Other Results Dataset
[6.4.4]
Three ways to load / edit object files

Load object file from directory
The actual object menu shows the content of the loaded object file, which can
be modified.
Edit actual object
The actual object menu shows the already existing object file, which can be
modified.
Operating the edit actual object FB through several levels allows to
completely enter new object data with the keypad or an external keyboard or
to modify a previously loaded object.
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Create new object

The actual object menu is empty. A completely new object can be entered.
Save object file

Save modified actual object to new file or overwrite existing file.
6.4.1
Admin dataset (ADS)

Call edit actual object or load object file or create new object at the file
selection menu [6.1] to call the actual object menu.
Actual admin dataset (ADS)
The file names of the actual loaded data base
elements are shown at:
Customer dataset
Meter dataset for inputs 1 to 3
Enter or modify directly with THB and keypad or
external keyboard:
Comment to ADS dataset
FB
Directory
Description
[6.4.2]
[6.4.3]
Meter selections
[6.5.2]
Meter selections
[6.5.2]
Meter selections
[6.5.2]
[6.4.4]
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6.4.2
Customer dataset
Actual customer dataset
external keyboard:
Customer address
Phone number
Mobile phone number
E-mail address
Comment to customer dataset
How to make alphanumerical inputs see [4.3].
Exit, back to file selection menu.
6.4.3
General Info dataset

Actual general info dataset
external keyboard:
Date / time
Number
Temperature
Contract power / energy supplier
Network operator
Name / position / reference of tester
Installation setup
Test service buyer setup
The file selection menu [6.1] is called with the object file directory:
Select customer Dataset
For description of actual customer dataset object see [6.4.2]
Call equipment info setup menu [6.4.3.1]
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6.4.3.1
Equipment info setup

Equipment info setup menu
Reference meter
Power source
Other equipment #1
Other equipment #2
Select Equipment Info Dataset
For description of actual equipment info dataset object see [6.4.3.2]
6.4.3.2
Equipment info dataset

Actual equipment info dataset
external keyboard:
Equipment type
Equipment number
Traceability
Warm-up time
Comment to equipment
How to make alphanumerical inputs see [4.3].
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Traceability
Traceability available
Traceability not available
6.4.4
Other results dataset

Actual other results dataset
A set of predefined (01 .. 15) and user defined
checks (16 .. 25) is shown with marking:
Good
Bad
No check
The marking and user defined checks can be
modified with:
Change check boxes
Define user result
external keyboard:
Comment to other results dataset
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Change check boxes
Change checkboxes active

A red frame and a yellow selection row
is displayed.
Move the yellow row with the THB on
the position to change.
Push on the THB to change the state
of the test (cyclical mode):
Good
Bad
No check
Terminate entries by moving the
yellow row over the end positions 1 or
25.
Define user result
Definition of user results
The names of the checks at positions
16 .. 25 can be defined by the user.
Move yellow row with THB to position
to change.
Activate input of test name with push
on THB. Enter test name (e.g. Meter
cabinet OK).
Terminate input with push on THB.
Leave definition of user results by
moving the yellow row over the end
positions 1 or 25.
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6.5
Meter data
Meter data menu
Meter type dataset
Meter dataset
FB
6.5.1
Directory
Description
Meter Type Selections
[6.5.1]
Meter Selections
[6.5.2]
Meter type dataset

Actual meter type dataset
external keyboard:
Meter principle
Manufacturer / type
Nominal voltage / nominal frequency
Basic current / maximum current
Approval Number / meter norm
Meter connection type
Measure system setup
Meter counters setup
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Meter principle
Electronic meter
Ferraris meter
Manufacturer / type
Manufacturer
The first line is reserved for name or abbreviation of meter manufacturer
Type
The second line is reserved for name of meter type.
Nominal voltage / nominal frequency
Nominal voltage
Enter nominal voltage as indicated on the meter or the specification.
U (phase - neutral) or U(phase - phase) must be entered depending on meter connection
type.
Nominal frequency
Enter nominal frequency as indicated on the meter or the specification.
Basic current / maximum current
Basic current
Enter basic current Ib at direct connected meters or nominal current In at transformer
connected meters, as indicated on the meter or specification.
Maximum current
Enter maximum current as indicated on the meter or the specification.
Approval number / meter norm
Approval number
Any alphanumerical approval identification, defined by customer, country of
manufacturer, based on accepted type tests
Meter norm
Customer specific, national or international norm (e.g international meter norm IEC 60687
for electronic meters of class 0.5s, 0.2s).
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Meter connection type

Network type selection menu
Move red selection frame with THB to
desired network type. Push THB to
activate network type. The selected
network is shown pressed.
Push THB on exit door to leave the
selection menu.
Call Measure systems setup menu [6.5.1.1]
Call Meter counters setup menu [6.5.1.3]
6.5.1.1
Measure systems setup

Measure systems setup menu
Up to four measure systems can be defined for one
meter type.
The names of the actual loaded data base object
files are shown at:
..
Measure system 1 .. 4
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..

Measure System Selection
For description of actual measure system dataset see [6.5.1.2]
Exit, save actual settings, back to calling menu
6.5.1.2
Measure system dataset

Actual measure system dataset
external keyboard:
Measuring system type
Accuracy class
Meter constant of disc mark / LED
Meter constant of electrical output
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Energy type
Select energy type with THB (cyclical mode):
P
Active energy import / export
Reactive energy import / export
Apparent energy import / export
P+
Active energy import
P-
Active energy export
Q+
Reactive energy import
Q-
Reactive energy export
Q1
Reactive energy in power quadrant I (P+Q+)
Q2
Reactive energy in power quadrant II (P-Q+)
Q3
Reactive energy in power quadrant III (P-Q-)
Q4
Reactive energy in power quadrant IV (P+Q-)
U2
I2-hours (used at transformer loss meters, copper and leakage loss)

U2-hours (used at transformer loss meters, iron and core loss)
Accuracy class
Enter accuracy class of measuring system in percentage (%) as indicated on meter or
specifications.
Meter constant of disc mark / LED impulse output

Meter constant of electrical impulse output
Constant value
Enter constant value for disc mark (1 revolution (r) = 1 impulse (i) ) or LED impulse output
or electrical impulse output as indicated on the meter or specifications.
Unit
Available units depending on selected energy type
U2
I2
P..
Q..
S..
i/k..h
i/kWh
i/kvarh
i/kVAh
i/kWh
i/kWh
i/..h
i/Wh
i/varh
i/VAh
i/Wh
i/Wh
i/..s
i/Ws
i/vars
i/VAs
i/Ws
i/Ws
k..h/i
KWh/i
kvarh/i
kVAh/i
KWh/i
KWh/i
..h/i
Wh/i
varh/i
VAh/i
Wh/i
Wh/i
..s/i
Ws/i
vars/i
VAs/i
Ws/i
Ws/i
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6.5.1.3
Meter counters setup

Meter counters setup menu
Up to four counters can be defined for one meter
type.
The names of the actual loaded data base object
files are shown at:
Counters 1 .. 4
..
..

Meter Counter Selections
For description of actual meter counter dataset see [6.5.1.4]
6.5.1.4
Meter counter dataset

Actual meter counter dataset
Energy counter
external keyboard:
Energy type
Counter type
Register format
Number of tariffs
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Maximum counter
Additional to the energy counter settings define:
Maximum period
Energy type
Select energy type with THB (cyclical mode):
P, Q, S, P+, P-, Q+, Q-, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, U2, I2
Description of energy types see measure systems dataset [6.5.1.2]
Counter type
Select counter type with THB (cyclical mode):

E
Energy
Total energy
Max
Maximum
Cum
Cumulative maximum
nCum Maximum period

LP
Load profile
Maximum period
The FB is only active at counter type Max.
Enter period for maximum register in minutes.
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Counter format
Format
X.
Digits before decimal point (1 .. 9)
.X
Digits after decimal point (0 .. 9)
Unit
Available units depending on counter and energy type
counter types
energy types
units
E, E
P.., U2, I2
Wh, kWh, MWh, GWh
Q..
varh, kvarh, Mvarh, Gvarh
VAh, kVAh, MVAh, GVAh
P.., U2, I2
W, kW, MW, GW
Q..
var, kvar, Mvar, Gvar
VA, kVA, MVA, GVA
Max, Cum, nCum, LP
XXXXXX.X kWh
Indication of actual selected register format and unit
Number of tariffs
Number of tariffs: 1, 2, 3, 4
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6.5.2
Meter dataset
Actual meter dataset
Object files for meter type and transformers
(optional) and metering code (optional) can be
loaded. The file names of the actual loaded object
files are shown at:
Meter type
Current transformers CT1 .. CT3
Voltage transformers PT1 .. PT3
The loaded metering code is shown at:
Metering code
external keyboard:
Owner number / serial number
Production year / certification date
Comment to meter dataset
Counter readings
Load / edit object file
Meter Type Selections
For description of actual meter type dataset see [6.5.1]
Up to three current and / or voltage transformers can be linked to the phases 1 to 3 of a

meter. In this way a whole substation setup can be defined.
Example for loading of CT
Move red frame with THB to field of phase 1 (CT1). The file selection menu [6.1] is called
and an object file directory is displayed.
Select / load file from directory. The object file loaded at phase 1 is automatically copied
to phases 2 and 3.
Select fields of phases 2 or 3 with THB to individually load other settings for this phases.
Move red selection frame to FB and push on THB to terminate function.
The number of active input fields is depending on the connection mode defined in the
loaded meter type. E.g. at 3-wire mode only 2 input fields are active.
FB
Directory
Description
CT Selections
[6.6.2]
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PT Selections
[6.6.4]
Enter counter readings

Actual counter readings dataset
The readings of up to 4 tariffs (T1 ..
T4) for up to 4 counters can be
entered here. Enter or modify counter
reading directly with THB and keypad
or external keyboard for:
Counter 1 tariff T1
Counter 2 tariff T1
Counter 3 tariff T1, T2
Only tariffs defined in the loaded meter
type are shown.
Load / enter metering code

Meteringcode Selections
Call Load object file to load a saved metering code. The meter data set
menu is displayed again and the loaded metering code is displayed.
Call edit actual object or create new object to call the actual meter
code dataset menu.
Actual meter code dataset
Enter or modify directly with THB and
keypad or external keyboard:
Country code
Network operator code
ZIP code
Metering code
Exit file selection menu, back to meter dataset menu. The entered metering
code is displayed.
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6.6
Transformer data
Transformer data menu
Object files for current CT and potential PT types
and CT / PT transformers can be loaded. The file
names of the actual loaded object files are shown
at:
Current transformer CT type dataset
Current transformer CT dataset
Potential transformer PT type dataset
Potential transformer PT dataset

CT Type Selections
For description of actual current transformer CT type see [6.6.1]

CT Selections
For description of actual current transformer CT dataset see [6.6.2]

PT Type Selections
For description of actual potential transformer PT type dataset see [6.6.3]

PT Selections
For description of actual potential transformer PT dataset see [6.6.4]
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6.6.1
Current transformer CT type dataset

Actual CT type dataset menu
external keyboard for:
Manufacturer
Current transformer CT type
Accuracy class
Primary current
Secondary current
Nominal burden
6.6.2
Current transformer CT dataset

Actual CT dataset
Object files for current transformer CTs and
current transformer CT types can be loaded. The
file names of the actual loaded object files are
shown at:
Owner number
Serial number
Comment to CT dataset
CT Type Selections
For description of actual current CT type dataset see [6.6.1]
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6.6.3

Actual PT type dataset
Manufacturer
Accuracy class
Primary voltage
Secondary voltage
Nominal burden
6.6.4
Potential transformer PT dataset

Actual PT dataset
Object files for potential transformer PTs and
potential transformer PT types can be loaded. The
shown at:
Potential transformer PT type
Owner number
Serial number
Voltage drop fuse / voltage drop total
Comment to CT dataset
PT Type Selections
For description of actual potential PT type dataset see [6.6.3]
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6.7
Load point data
The following datasets are only used, if an optional external power source is steered by the
CALPORT 300. In this case source settings can be loaded or saved from the data base.
Load point data menu
Object files for load point data can be loaded. The
shown at:
Load point dataset
Harmonics
RCS Ripple Control telegram type dataset
RCS Ripple Control Sequence dataset
The different datasets are described in a separate operation manual dealing with the operation of an
optional external source.
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7.
Reference meter
Reference meter menu card
This menu card contains the following menus and
functions:
Name of the menu card
Type, serial number and
firmware version of
reference meter
Error measurement [7.2]
Measurement [7.3]
Wave form analysis [7.4]
Energy measurement and register test
[7.5]
transformer tests [7.6]
Special functions [7.7]
Setup [7.1]
7.1
Reference meter settings

Reference meter settings menu
Connection mode (4-wire or 3-wire)
U / I range settings
Frequency outputs
Apparent power mode (applied
calculation formula)
Load or save current parameters
Exit of menu
Reactive power mode (Qn or Qx)
Selection of voltage measurement inputs
Selection of current measurement inputs
Voltage transformer
Current transformer
Time base
Reference system parameters
Connection mode
4-wire mode
3-wire mode
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Call Range settings menu [7.1.1]
Call Definition of frequency outputs menu [7.1.2]
Apparent power mode

Selection of the formula used for the calculation of total apparent power S.
Total apparent power calculation is based on total active power and total
S P2 Q2
reactive power values.
Total apparent power calculation is based on the effective values of voltages
and currents. S U I
4-wire:
U U1 U2 U3 ;
I I1 I2 I3
3-wire:
U U12 U32 ;
I I1 I3
Call Load / save reference meter settings menu [4.4]
Reactive power mode

Natural (n) 90 phase shifters in voltage path are used to calculate the
reactive power
Artificial or cross-connected (x) The phase to phase voltage between
other phases, (which already has a 90 phase shift) is used instead of the
phase to neutral voltage. This mode is applicable only to a symmetrical
voltage system.
Call Selection of voltage measurement inputs menu [7.1.3]
Call Selection of current measurement inputs menu [7.1.4]
Call Voltage measuring transformer PT settings menu [7.1.5]
Call Current measuring transformer CT settings menu [7.1.6]
Time base
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The time base defines the periodic timing interval for the measure and display of all
calculated results. These include such values as U,I,P,Q,S, etc. It is also used in
conjunction with harmonics analysis and vector diagram displays.
The interval for the update of the results on the display is defined in seconds (s).
Time base manually set
The time base interval can be set manually by the user.
Input of time base interval in seconds (s).
Range: 0.1 999.9 s
Status indication of time base
The time base interval in seconds is displayed together
with a bar graph, indicating the elapsed time of the
active running measurement.
External time base
In the case of entering zero, the time base switches to
external time base.
By means of this function, an external pulse via pulse input socket 1 can
be used to trigger the display of new results. This allows the display of the
results to be synchronised with external instruments.
Status indication of external time base

The time base interval defined by the last two
external impulses in seconds is displayed together
with a bar graph, indicating the elapsed time of the
active running measurement in relation to the
previous time interval.
Call Reference system parameters menu [7.1.7]
7.1.1
Selection of voltage and current ranges

Voltage and current range settings menu
Auto or manual range selection
Synchronization of voltage range
selection
Common for all voltage phases
manual selection of voltage ranges
individually per phase
Synchronization of current range
selection
Common for all current phases
manual selection of current ranges
individually per phase
The wide input dynamic range of voltage and current (several decades) is internally reduced to a
smaller dynamic range in order to achieve the required accuracy. This is done by using multiple
internal voltage and current sub-ranges.
The range selection can be made either automatically
per phase or common to all phases.
or manually
and either individually
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Auto or manual range selection
7.1.1.1
Auto range selection

Automatic range selection
(default condition on start-up)
The soft key
and the Symbol
in the status line indicate that
automatic range selection is active.
The keys for manual range selection
are disabled.
For each phase voltage and phase
current a table showing the range
maximum values of all internal voltage
and current ranges is displayed.
The actual selected ranges are
marked
Status indication for automatic range selection
The Symbol
indicates that automatic range selection is
active.
The actual selected ranges of phase voltages and phase
currents are shown.
Synchronization of voltage range selection
Individual voltage range selection
(U1U2U3)
The range is selected individually for
each phase.
Common voltage range selection
(U1=U2=U3)
The phase with the highest voltage
defines the range for all phases.
Synchronization of current range selection

Individual current range selection
(I1I2I3)
each phase.
Common current range selection

(I1=I2=I3)
The phase with the highest current
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7.1.1.2

The soft key
and the Symbol
in the status line indicate that manual
range selection is active.
A table with the range maximum values
for all internal voltage and current
ranges is displayed for each phase
voltage U1, U2, U3 and each phase
current I1, I2, I3.
The actual selected ranges are
marked.
Status indication for manual range selection
The Symbol
indicates that manual range selection is
active.
The actual selected ranges of phase voltages and phase
currents are listed.
Status indication for manual range overflow
The Symbol
indicates that manual range selection is
active.
If any of the selected voltage or current ranges, shown in the
status line, is to low, the manually selected range is flashing
red and a beep is hearable.
The internal voltage and current ranges are changing at 110%
of the step, to the higher or lower range
The main application of the manual range selection is to fix a maximum range, to prevent automatic
range changes during a measurement. In the case of varying currents or voltages or a current or
voltage near the upper limit of an internal range, it is better to fix the next higher range manually, to
be sure that no range changes occur during the measurement.
Any range change occurring during an error measurement will invalidate that measurement.
Synchronization of voltage range selection
Individual voltage range selection
(U1U2U3)
each phase.
Common voltage range selection
(U1=U2=U3)
The phase with the highest voltage
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Manual selection of voltage ranges common for all phases

The range synchronization FB must indicate U1=U2=U3.
The pressed range soft key indicates that voltage range selection is
active.
Common selection active
A red frame is displayed. All phases
U1, U2, U3 and the actual selected
range are yellow highlighted.
The last highlighted range is
selected. The red frame and the
yellow highlighting disappear.
Manual selection of voltage ranges individually per phase

The range synchronization FB must indicate U1U2U3.
The pressed range soft key indicates that the voltage range selection is
active.
Selection for phase U1 active
A red frame is displayed. The phase
U1 and the actual selected ranges of
all phases are yellow highlighted.
The last highlighted ranges are
accepted. The red frame and the
Synchronization of current range selection

Individual current range selection
(I1I2I3)
each phase.
Common current range selection
(I1=I2=I3)
The phase with the highest current
Manual selection of current ranges common for all phases
The range synchronization soft key must indicate I1=I2=I3.
The pressed range FB indicates that current range selection is active.
Common selection active
A red frame is displayed. All phases
I1, I2, I3 and the actual selected
range are yellow highlighted.
The last highlighted range is
selected. The red frame and the
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Manual selection of current ranges individual per phase

The range synchronization soft key must indicate I1I2I3.
The pressed range FB indicates that current range selection is active.
Selection for phase I1 active
A red frame is displayed. The
phase I1 and the actual selected
ranges of all phases are yellow
highlighted.
The last highlighted ranges are
accepted. The red frame and the
7.1.2
Definition of frequency outputs

Frequency outputs
Three individually configurable impulse outputs are
available. Diverse total and single power values
can be assigned to the impulse outputs.
The mean of the frequency of the output is
proportional in each case to the mean of the
chosen quantity.
Default settings are:
The source for the frequency output 1:
Total active power
Total reactive power
Total apparent power
Selection of the frequency output 1, 2 or 3
Selection of the source power for the
frequency output
Total power or single power of active,
reactive or apparent values can be
assigned to any of the three impulse
outputs
Selection of the meter constant C / R for the desired frequency
output.
Auto
The internal range dependent constant is active.
Constant
Free selectable range independent meter constant
It should be noted that the constant must be selected in such a way
that the maximum frequency of 60kHz is not exceeded in the desired
operational ranges.
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Unit
Selection of the unit of the desired
output.
CPZ1,2,3,
Shows the actual constant at the impulse output of the reference
meter
FOut1,2,3
Shows the actual frequency at the impulse output of the
reference meter.
7.1.3
Selection of voltage measurement inputs
This function serves to select the voltage input used, direct connected voltage or hotstick connected
for high voltage measuring up to 40kV.
Selection of direct
voltage measuring
input
Selection of Hotstick
voltage measuring
input
Back to the main setup
screen
Indication on the main setup screen

Depending on what voltage input is chosen, after
pressing
, on the main setup screen it
shows the corresponding voltage input.
Status symbol indication for direct
voltage measuring input.
Status symbol indication for hotstick
voltage measuring input
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7.1.4
Selection of current measurement inputs
This function serves to select the current input used, direct connection, different kinds of current
clamps or hotstick connected for measuring up to 2000A.
One of the following inputs for current
measurement can be selected.
Direct inputs 120A
Current clamps 100A
Current clamps 1000A
LEM clamps 30A
LEM clamps 300A
LEM clamps 300A
Hotstick up to 2000A
Exit
The selection is common for all three phases
Not available, included
in 120A input
Indication on the main setup screen
Depending on what current input is chosen, after pressing
,
on the main setup screen it shows the corresponding current input and its belonging
status symbol.
Current input selection indication
Status symbol indication
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7.1.5
Voltage measuring transformer PT settings

Database functions
Edit actual object
Load object file from
Actual PT type dataset menu
Manufacturer
Potential transformer PT type
Accuracy class
Primary voltage
Secondary voltage
Nominal burden
7.1.6
Current measuring transformer CT settings

Database functions
Edit actual object
Load object file from
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Actual CT type dataset menu
Manufacturer
Accuracy class
Primary current
Secondary current
Nominal burden
7.1.7
Reference system parameters

Parameter settings
This function enables the user to ascertain, in the
case of a malfunction, whether the internal
parameters of the instrument are set properly.
All particular entries as stored in the non-volatile
memory are listed here (range end values,
correction values, configurations, etc.).
The modification of the parameters is secured by a
password and reserved exclusively for the
manufacturer and authorized service personal.
These indications can be useful in the case of need
to call or for repair work, allowing a clear
identification of the instrument.
Password enter
Set password
Password
A password is necessary for access to these functions.
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7.2
Error measurement
There are three independent impulse inputs which can be used for error measurements in
accordance with the impulse comparison method for active reactive and apparent energy.
The impulse inputs can be used with scanning heads, e.g. the SH 2003, with push buttons, or with
impulse cables which are directly connected to the device under test.
Possible applications for more than one, up to three inputs
Testing with the disk mark or LED with a scanning head connected to input 1 and
simultaneous test of the electrical impulse output (retransmitting contact) with impulse cable
connected to input 2.
Simultaneous test of active and reactive energy with two scanning heads on a multi-purpose
meter for active and reactive power consumption.
Simultaneous testing of three different meters with identical nominal values.
Error measurement menu
Example with 3 inputs active
The results and basic settings of the three error
calculation units for the three impulse inputs are
shown.
The settings for reference mode, meter constant,
measuring period in Impulses (imp) or seconds(s)
and number of results used for statistical
calculations must be defined in the setup of error
measurement menu [7.2.2].
The three error calculation units are completely
independent (e.g. input 1 may be used to measure
active energy, while input 2 measures reactive
energy and input 3 measures apparent energy).
Example with 1 input active
The number of active inputs can be configured in
the setup menu [7.2.2].
Error display mode, relative or absolute

Choosing the relative mode,
the displayed values are
related to 0%.
Choosing the absolute mode,

the displayed values are
related to 100%.
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The following description is based on the relative error display mode
Reference power / energy mode

Actual mode P is total active power / energy. The settings can be changed in the setup
menu [7.2.2]
Linked definitions
The actual connection mode (e.g. 4-wire) and actual reactive mode (e.g.
natural) can be seen in the status indication at the left lower corner of the
display.
Both settings can be changed in the setup of reference standard menu [7.1].
Constant of meter under test

The value must previously be defined in the setup menu [7.2.2].
Actual sum power

The power of the selected reference mode is indicated. The value is updated in the
interval of the time base.
Energy of one measurement period (constant of impulse input)

If the test period is n = 1 the measured impulse input constant with unit Wh/imp is
indicated. For n > 1 WTk1 shows the energy of one measurement period. In this case the
constant of the impulse input can be calculated by dividing WTk1 with n.
Error of energy measurement of input 1

The result will be updated in the interval defined by n, as soon as n impulses are counted
at the input 1. The first measurement will require n+1 impulses, as the first impulse is
used to start the measurement process.
Indications during first measurement
Waiting for first impulse to start
Running the first time
Overflow indications
Indication of positive errors > +999.9999%
Indication of negative errors > -100%
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Mean value Em(x) and standard deviation Es(x) of the error E1
The calculation is performed over the displayed number of results x in brackets Em(x).
After restart of the measurement the value x will be counted up until N, the number of
results defined in the setup menu, is reached. Successive calculations are performed
over the last N results of E1.
With the setting N = 0 or 1 the value Em(1) = E1 and Es(1) = 0.000 is displayed. The
statistic function is disabled and the error value displayed at Em(1) is equal to E1.
Graphical error indication with tolerance band

The arrow indicates the error in graphical form in relation to a selectable tolerance band
(e.g. Emin = -0.1%, Emax = +0.1%). The tolerance band can be changed in the setup
menu [7.2.2].
Bar graph display of measuring period

A bar graph indicates the elapsed time of the active measurement. Actual value (counted
up) and end value of t/n are displayed within the bar graph, either as impulses or
seconds.
Start / Stop error measurement
Changing the settings in Setup Error measurement during a measurement is possible.
Important:
To overtake the new settings made in Setup Error measurement, the
Error measurement has to be restarted with the
key.
Restart of measurement
Each key press causes a restart.
All error results and statistical
calculations for mean value and
standard deviation are reset.
Each of the three evaluation systems
waits for the first impulse to start a
new measurement.
The function is only available, if the
start / stop soft key is pressed.
Call setup of error measurement menu [7.2.2].
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Call storage and printout of test results menu [8].
7.2.1
Measuring setup
Examples for measuring setups in different connection modes are described in chapter 9.
Special care must be taken with regards to the grounding of the measuring setup.
We recommend that only one connection of the measuring voltage neutral connector N is made to
the protecting earth in the whole measuring setup. Normally this is done at the reference meter.
However, if the output of the source used is already grounded, then this should be the only ground in
the system. Loops caused by multiple ground connections must be avoided.
7.2.2
Setup of error measurement
Here the data for the devices under test are entered, and the basic settings for the error
measurement are defined.
Setup of error measurement menu
In this menu the following basic settings for error
measurements can be made for each input:
Reference energy mode (Ref) and energy
direction(+/-)
Meter constant of device under test (C/R)
Measuring period (t/n)
Number of test results used for mean value
and standard deviation calculations(N)
Tolerance band (Emin / Emax)
Reference mode (Ref) and energy direction (+/-)

The following settings and inputs can be defined independently for each of the
inputs 1, 2 or 3.
All settings and inputs can be entered as desired.
Reference mode
Definition of Reference mode of the CALPORT 300 for
Error Measurement.
This should be the same reference mode as the device
under test.
One of these reference modes for Error measurement can
be selected.
-- OFF -With --OFF -- , the error
measurement of the not activated
inputs are disabled and the
according fields on the main screen
are kept blank.
Energy direction
Positive and negative (all quadrants)
Positive only (consumption)
Negative only (back feeding)
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Constant of meter under test

Numerical Input of the constant of the device under test. An input is also possible in
exponential form for large values, e.g. during checking of reference standard meters. The
value of the constant is always linked to the unit value, which is defined in the adjacent
field.
The maximum value is 99999 imp/k.
If the constant is bigger, the unit has to be changed to ../imp.
Impulse input (for numerical input see chapter 4.3.1).
Unit
Depending on the measurement mode following units can be selected:
In the most cases can be entered in the way familiar to the operator without
conversion and just as it is printed on the nameplate of the meter. In this
case, Imp stands for impulse. An impulse means the same as a disk
rotation or the passing mark on a Ferraris meter, where Imp is often
replaced by r for revolution.
P
Q
S
Imp/k..h
Imp/kWh
Imp/kvarh
Imp/kVAh
Imp/..h
Imp/Wh
Imp/varh
Imp/VAh
Imp/..s
Imp/Ws
Imp/vars
Imp/VAs
k..h/Imp
KWh/Imp
kvarh/Imp
kVAh/Imp
..h/Imp
Wh/Imp
varh/Imp
VAh/Imp
..s/Imp
Ws/Imp
vars/Imp
VAs/Imp
Measuring period
Definition of the test time by number of impulses imp or seconds sec.
(for numerical input see chapter 4.3.1).
Number of impulses of device under test. The effective counted
number is one more, because an additional start impulse is
needed.
Test time in seconds. Based on the actual load and the constant
of the meter under test (C/R) the system calculates itself the
number of impulses to test. The resultant test time will only be
approximate, because the test can only be carried out over an
integer number of pulses.
Number of results for statistics
Input of the number of results N used for the calculation of mean value Em(N) and
standard deviation Es(N) (for numerical input see chapter 4.3.1).
Em(N):
Es(N):
New measurement:
The calculation is made over the last N measurements.
N = 1:
The statistic function is disabled. The mean value Em(1) is

equal to the displayed error Ex, x = 1, 2, 3, and the standard
deviation Ex(1) is always zero.
If a new measurement is started, the calculation is made over

the already available results, indicated with Es(n), where n =
number of results since start of measurement (range: 1 .. N).
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Error tolerance band

Emin / Emax
Input of the lower and upper Error tolerance.

The tolerance range of the error bar graph can be changed, in
sequential manner: 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1,
0.05, 0, individual for Emin, Emax by turning the THB or any value
can be entered by the keypad directly.
Copy parameters from input x (1,2,3) to input y (1,2,3)

The copy function is enabled, if the regions of two inputs are selected at the same time.
E.g. copy settings of input 1 to input 2
Activate input 1
The red frame is displayed
around the regionof input 1.
Activate region of input 2
and activate copy function
The red frame is displayed
around the region of input 2.
The frame around region of
input 1 becomes blue.
The copy key is enabled.

By pressing the copy key all settings are copied from the input with the blue frame to the
input with the red frame.
The copy function can be repeated, by selecting the region of input 3 or input 1. The last
input region selected always becomes the copy destination. The input region selected
previously is the copy source
Call Load / save reference meter settings [4.4]
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7.3
Measurement
With the measurement function, load values and power values as well as vector diagrams can be
measured and displayed.
7.3.1
UI values
4-wire mode
UI values
The display shows all relevant load values of a 4wire or 3-wire network at the same time.
Phase to neutral voltages (U1, U2, U3)
Phase to phase voltages (U12, U23, U31)
Phase currents (I1, I2, I3)
Phase angles phase-phase voltages to currents
(12I1, 32I3)
Phase angles current to voltage (1, 2, 3)
Phase angles voltage to voltage(U12, U23,
U31)
Phase angles current to current (I12, I23, I31)

Power factors per phase and sum, depending
on connection mode (PF1, PF2, PF3, PF)
Frequency (f)
3-wire mode
The values not available in 3-wire mode are
marked with: ------.
7.3.2
4-wire mode
PQS values
PQS values
The display shows all available power values of a
4-wire or 3-wire network at the same time:
Active power per phase and sum (P1, P2, P3,
P)
Reactive power per phase and sum (Q1, Q2, Q3,
Q)
Apparent power per phase and sum (S1, S2, S3,
S)
Power factors per phase and sum (PF1, PF2,
PF3, PF)
Frequency (f)
The values are updated at the interval of the time
base.
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3-wire mode
7.3.3
4-wire mode
UIPQS values
UIPQS values
The display shows all relevant load values of a 4wire or 3-wire network at the same time.
Phase to neutral voltages (U1, U2, U3)
Phase currents (I1, I2, I3)
Active power per phase and sum (P1, P2, P3,
P)
Reactive power per phase and sum (Q1, Q2, Q3,
Q)
Apparent power per phase and sum (S1, S2, S3,
S)
Power factor sum (PF)
Frequency (f)
3-wire mode
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7.3.4
Vector diagram
4-wire mode
Vector Diagram
The vector diagram of a 4-wire network with a
phase shift of 30 between current and voltage and
with correct field rotation
(clockwise sequence:
L1, L2, L3) is shown.
The reference value for the vector diagram is U1,
displayed at 12 oclock.
.
The display is updated at the time base interval.
The field rotation changes to
, (anticlockwise ) if
the phase sequence is L1, L3, L2.
3-wire mode
The phase to phase voltages are indicated as
connection lines between the phase to neutral
voltages.
If there is no proper grounding in the measuring
set-up, the inner 4-wire vector diagram may
become asymmetrical in 3-wire mode,
The symmetry of the outside triangle and the
values of the phase to phase voltages as displayed
as UI values are not altered by this effect.
If N is connected to U2 in the network, the diagram
is shifted to one side, because N is always
displayed in the middle.
Reference for vector diagram
The reference phase voltage U or current I is defined here. All phase angles are
displayed in relation to the reference value, which can have the direction 12 o clock or 3
o clock.
Repeated key pressure changes between (cyclic mode):
U-> 12h / I -> 12h / U -> 3h / I -> 3h
For U reference the values U1, U2, U3 and for I reference the values I1, I2, I3 are taken
in this sequence. This means, if at U:12h the voltage U1 is missing, U2 will be taken as
reference. In the case that no voltage is present but only current I3, this value will be the
reference.
In the 3-wire vector diagram mode the calculated phase - neutral value U1, U2, U3 are
taken as reference.
Indication 4-wire or 3-wire vector diagram
Switching between the display formats 4W and 3W
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7.4
Wave form analysis
Waveform display menu [7.4.1]

Harmonic analysis menu [7.4.2]
7.4.1
Wave form display

Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope can display one or a
combination or all of the signals:
The display shows always one period of the

signal, scaled in relation to the actual maximum
range values.
At the bottom of the diagram the actual voltage
step U and current step I of the vertical axis
and the period of the signal t are displayed.
The step height depends on the selected ranges
and the zoom level.
Phase 3 with 5th harmonic (10% U, 40% I)
Without zoom the step height is half the end of
range value.
The vertical axis is divided into three positive and
three negative steps, with the actual values for
voltage and current indicated beside the horizontal
separation lines.
At the bottom the effective values of all signals and
the measured frequency are displayed.
The numerical values are updated at the time base
interval.
The signals U3, I3 with 5th harmonics displayed
here correspond to the results of the analysis in
chapter [7.4.2].
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Phase selection
Enable / disable display of all voltages U1..U3 or all currents I1..I3. Toggle between the
display (cyclic mode).
Zoom in /out
The signal can be zoomed in / out over eight levels:
x 2 / x 4 / x 8 / x 20 / x 40 / x 80 / x 200 / x 400.
The step height beside the vertical axis is changed depending on the zoom level.
With the + /- zoom keys any one of these eight levels can be selected.
Small signal without zoom
Zoom level 3 (x 8)
The status of the selection is indicated at the top

of the diagram (e.g. U1, I1 activated).
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7.4.2
Harmonic analysis
Harmonics
Harmonic analysis can be performed for one of the
phases 1, 2, or 3 for:
Phase to neutral voltage (U)
Phase current (I)
Active power (P)
Reactive power (Q)
Apparent power (S)
Harmonics of order number h1 (fundamental,
always displayed as 100%) up to h31 are
displayed using a logarithmic scale (0.01 / 0.1 / 1 /
10 / 100%).
Harmonic mode ( U, I, P ;Q, S)
Selection of mode for harmonic analysis

Consecutive key presses on the FB will select phase voltage
active power
, reactive power
or apparent power
, phase current
Harmonic phase (L1, L2 L3)

Selection of phase for harmonic analysis
Consecutive key presses on the FB will select the phase
, phase
or phase
.
one of the signals in the table can then be selected for harmonic analysis:
U
L1
---U1---
---I1---
---P1---
---Q1---
---S1---
L2
---U2---
---I2---
---P2---
---Q2---
---S2---
L3
---U3---
---I3---
---P3---
---Q3---
---S3---
Harmonic analysis is
always performed in
4-wire mode.
Analyze individual harmonic
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A single harmonic hx (x = 1 31) can

be selected with the THB. The
percentage value
of the
harmonic in relation to the
fundamental waveform and the
absolute value
with the
corresponding units (V, A, W, var, VA)
as well as the selected harmonic
frequency
are displayed
at the bottom.
The selected harmonic is highlighted
in the graphical diagram.
At the bottom are also displayed the effective value (U3) the
fundamental frequency (f) and the total harmonic distortion (kU3) of
the analyzed signal, updated at the time base interval.
E.g. Harmonics of current of phase 3
The signal consists of a fundamental
of 5A and a 5th harmonic with 40% of
the fundamental (2 A).
The effective value (I3) is the square
root of the sum of all harmonics
squared. Because the 5th harmonic is
much bigger than the rest, the other
harmonics can be neglected.
The effective value is approximately:
I3 = (h12 + h52) = (52 + 22)
I3 = 5.385 A
E.g. Harmonics of active power of phase 3
The active power value is based on a
voltage signal 230V with 10% of
5th harmonic and a current signal 5A
with 40% of 5th harmonic.
These are typical signals used for
type tests.
The phase shift from current to
voltage of the fundamental wave
forms is approximately +30.
The resulting 5th harmonic of power
is 4.0 %. The absolute value of h5 is
negative, because the phase shift
between the 5th harmonic of current
and voltage is approximately 150.
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7.5
Energy measurement and register test
Energy measurement
Register test
7.5.1
Energy measurement
This function serves to do simple energy measurements in one of the available power modes with
manual start and stop.
Start energy measurement

Reset and restart energy measurement
Setup energy measurement menu
[7.5.1.1]
Voltage and current range settings
menu [7.1.1]
Call Setup energy measurement menu [7.5.1.1]

Display of values
Display for one energy measurement
Actual power
The actual power of the selected energy mode is displayed.
Actual energy
The actual -energy of the selected mode is displayed. The energy is counted up,
starting at zero, displayed with the selected unit.
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Actual power per measure period

Actual -power of the selected mode is displayed. The value shows the energy counted
since start of period (WP/t) divided by the maximum period (t).
Maximum value
When the first measuring period is finished, power value is shown. At the end of the next
measuring period, the new power value is displayed. The value, however, only varies if
the new power value is larger than all preceding ones.
Time bar graph for measuring period
A time bar graph shows the progression of the measuring period.
The next measuring period starts automatically.
Start Energy measurement
Start the energy measurement after definitions are made in
Setup Energy measurement.
menu [7.5.1.1]
Restart Energy measurement
With the FB
the counting registers are reset to zero. Counting restarts automatically.
7.5.1.1
Setup Energy measurement
Copy parameters from input x (1,2,3) to

input y (1,2,3)
Load/save settings [4.4]
Selection of the source power for the energy
measurement.
Enter of time period for maximum registration
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Selection of the source power for energy measurement

Total power or single power of active, reactive or apparent values can be assigned to any
of the three energy register.
Time period
For the maximum measurement, the user is asked for a measuring period.
Time base in minutes for maximum registration.
Copy parameters from input x (1,2,3) to input y (1,2,3) menu [7.2.2]
Load/save settings from/to directory Load [4.4]
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7.5.2
Register test
The Register test function is used to test the displays of the registers on mechanical or electronic
meters.
Note: The functions marked with appendix (option) can only be used, if an optional external power
source is steered by the CALPORT 300.
Switch power source (option)
Start or stop automatic dosage [7.5.2.2]
(option)
Start or stop register test manually
[7.5.2.1]
Enter counters before measurement
Enter counters after measurement
Reset register test
Setup Register Test menu [7.5.2.3]
Range settings menu [7.1.1]
Call Setup Register Test menu [7.5.2.3]

Indications / Entries
Indications for one energy register
Tolerance band
Predefined upper and lower tolerances with graphical indicated error.
Predefined energy for register test
The grey marked field shows the predefined energy in the Setup register test menu
[7.5.2.3].
After starting the register test, the energy is counting down to zero.
Actual power
The actual power of the selected energy mode is displayed.
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Actual power per measuring period

Actual -power of the selected mode is displayed. The value shows the energy counted
since start of period (WP(t)) divided by the maximum period (t).
Maximum value
When the first measuring period is finished, power values are also shown in the field
Pmax. The next measuring period starts automatically. At the end of the next measuring
period, the new power values are displayed. The value, however, only varies if the new
power value is larger than all preceding ones.
Actual energy
Actual passed energy. The energy is counting up until the register test is stopped.
Start reading of Register
Any start value can be defined for the register.
The amount of digits and decimals entered are important for the error calculation.
End reading of register
Entering of the end reading , when the register test has finished or entering the expexted
end reading before the register test has finished
Register Error
The register error is calculated based on the measured energy and the entered start and
end readings.
Time bar graph for maximum measuring period
A time bar graph shows the progression of the measuring period.
The next measuring period starts automatically.
This time is only used for Maximum demand meters.
Test setup
Before start of the test, the meter under test (MUT) must be connected. Examples for measuring setups in different connection and operating modes can be found in menu [9].
Configuration
Check / change basic settings and configurations for register test regarding menu [7.5.2.3]
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7.5.2.1
Start or stop register test, manual mode
7.5.2.1.1
Register test with reference meter only, manual mode
In this measurement mode the register test is a controlled energy measurement. The control of the
test load must be made manually by the user (e.g. by operating circuit breakers).
Predefined dosage energy (W) can be loaded by selecting a register test load point out of a load
point table. The test is not running automatic.
This method can be applied during on site tests, if it is not allowed to disturb the customer and to
switch off the load.
Switch power source (NOT IN USE)
[7.5.2.1]
Start or stop automatic dosage, is in
manual mode not used.
Reset register test
Setup Register Test [7.5.2.3]
Range settings [7.1.1]
Test Sequence register test with reference meter only, manual mode
1

From the Setup Register Test menu [7.5.2.3], enter
the parameters for the register(s) only.

Chose auto range of voltage and current
Enter initial / end reading

Enter a start register reading higher than the actual reading of the meter under test (e.g.
actual reading: 582345.2, start reading: 582346.0).
Enter an end reading, where you plan to stop the test (e.g. start reading + 1 kWh).
If no start and end reading is entered, the energy is counting up, without an error
calculation.
Start (Start or stop manual register test)

Press the FB Start or Stop manual register test. The counting starts with the last
stopped energy value. At the first run counting starts with zero.
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Stop (Start or stop manual register test)
Press the FB Start or Stop manual register test, when the tested register reaches the
defined end register reading. The energy counter is stopped and the register error is
displayed. If you have stopped before or after the planned end reading go to step 4.
6
Correct end register reading

Correct the end register reading, if you have stopped before or after the planned end
reading. Enter the reading of the tested register, where you have stopped the energy
counter. The error is immediately calculated and displayed.
Note: The measurement can be continued by pressing the FB Start or Stop manual register test
once again. Counting restarts at the actual value. Both start and end reading can be changed at any
time.
Reset register test
Pressing Reset register test, clears all counted values.
7.5.2.1.2
Register test with external power source, manual mode (option)
The current and voltage sources are switched manually on and off as required by the settings. In this
way, the meter under test can be supplied from the power source.
Switch power source.
Reset register test
Setup Register Test [7.5.2.3]
Range settings [7.1.1]
Test Sequence with PPS400.3, manual mode
1
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Important: Chose manual mode. So the wished current range is already set, when the
dosage starts
Switch power source

Switch power source OFF
Reset register test

Already registered energy is reset to zero.
The counting will restart as soon as a load is present.
Enter register initial reading

Enter the actual start register reading of the meter under test.
The given format of the initial reading will be kept for further
entries.
In the same way the test can also be performed for reactive
energy or apparent energy only. and for all three registers.
Any start value can be defined for each and every register.
Enter register end reading

Enter an end reading, where you plan to stop the test (e.g. start
reading + 1 kWh).
Start (Start or stop manual counter test)

Press the FB Start or Stop manual register test to be prepared for the manual register
test.
Switch power source

Switch power source ON
The source is switching on and the dosage runs as defined. The actual counted values
for active energy, reactive energy and apparent energy are displayed.
Entering an expected end value while the test is running, is
possible.
As long as the error is to big for the system calculation, it
shows E+ in the E1 field.
Switch power source
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Switch power source OFF. The source is switching off according the settings.
Stop (Start or stop manual register test)
10
Press the FB Start or Stop manual register test, when the tested register reaches the
defined end register reading. The energy counter is stopped and the register error is
displayed. If you have stopped before or after the planned end reading go to step 7.
11
Correct end register reading

Correct the end register reading, if you have stopped before or after the planned end
reading. Enter the reading of the tested register, where you have stopped the energy
counter. The error is immediately calculated and displayed.
Note: The measurement can be continued by pressing the FB Start or Stop manual register test
once again. Counting restarts at the actual value. Both start and end reading can be changed at any
time.
7.5.2.2
Start or stop automatic dosage (option)
Register test with power source and reference meter

The current and voltage sources are switched automatic on and off as required by the settings. In
this way, the meter under test can be supplied with a defined dose of energy.
Switch power source

Start or stop manual counter test
Start or stop automatic dosage
Reset register test
Test sequence automatic dosage

1

Important: Chose manual mode, so the wished current range is already set, when the
dosage starts
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Switch power source
Switch power source OFF

4
Reset register test

Already registered energy is reset to zero.
The counting will restart as soon as a load is present.
Start or stop automatic dosage
After pressing the FB Start or stop automatic dosage

before measurement
reading of the register.
6
, the FB Enter counters

is switched automatic on and it is required to enter the initial
Enter register initial reading

Enter the actual start register reading of the meter under test.
The given format of the initial reading will be kept for further
entries.
In the same way the test can also be performed for reactive
energy or apparent energy only. and for all three registers.
Any start value can be defined for each and every register.
Start of energy dosage

With accepting the register initial reading, the source is switched on and the dosage runs
automatically as defined. The actual counted values for active energy, reactive energy
and apparent energy are displayed.
7
Enter register end reading

Enter here the reading of the tested register, which is actual at
the time, when the energy counter of the reference meter is
stopped.
The input is activated automatic, if the dosage amount is
reached, or if the FB start or stop automatic dosage is
pressed before the preset dose is reached.
The amount of digits and decimals are as given in the initial
reading.
Entering an expected end value while the test is running, is
possible.
As long as the error is to big for the system calculation, it
shows E+ in the E1 field.
End of energy dosage

The register error is calculated based on the measured energy
and the entered start and end readings.
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7.5.2.3
Setup Register test

Select a loadpoint out of the database
Status selection (ON or OFF ) of the
voltage and current after the test
Select load point for auto dosage (option)

Call the desired data base function for the loadpoint settings
Source action during register test (option)
Select the desired status of the voltage and current source, during the register test run.
Only currents are switched ON/OFF during the test.
After the register test is finished, the current from the source is switching
OFF.
This is the most common situation. For reading out the register end values
of electronic meters, voltage has still to be switched on.
Only voltages are switched ON/OFF during the test.
After the register test is finished, the voltage from the source is switching
OFF.
Both, voltages and currents are switched ON/OFF during the test.
After the register test is finished, voltage and current from the source are
switching OFF. E. g. for electromechanical meters.
Settings
Reference mode
These settings and inputs can be defined
independently for each of the inputs 1, 2 or 3.
All settings and inputs can be entered as
desired.
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If --OFF-- is chosen, no settings for the specific

register is wished.
The corresponding register entry fields are then
blank in the register test menu.
Maximum time period
Time for maximum demand test.
The time is only for the maximum demand register test required.
For the maximum test, a time period is to enter. E. g. 15 min.
The time always is in minutes.
Error tolerance band
Entry of an upper and lower tolerance between 0.0000... 100 %.
Enter the amount of Energy (W) for dosage (option)
The unit depends on the chosen reference mode.
These setting and input can be defined on input 1
only, valid for all three register tests.
In case
x?x.
is chosen, the unit is shown
Call Copy parameters from input x (1,2,3) to input y (1,2,3) menu [7.2.2]
Load/save settings from/to directory
menu [4.4]
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7.6
Transformer tests
Burden measurement U
Burden measurement I
Voltage transformer ratio
Current transformer ratio
7.6.1
Burden measurement of voltage transformers
The function Burden Measurement U is used to measure the actual burden of voltage transformers
on site. It allows checking to see if the transformer burden is in the allowable range, specified by the
manufacturer.
For the necessary connections between transformer and reference meter see the connection
example in chapter [9].
At least the input of nominal voltage Un and nominal burden SN of the voltage transformer are
necessary to perform burden measurement. These values can normally be found on the nameplate
of the transformer.
Other influence factors on the burden such as length l and cross section A of conductors from
measuring point, normally at the meter side, to the terminals of the transformer and the additional
resistance RF from fuses and junctions can be included in the calculations.
The display shows the burden situation of one
phase at a time.
The phases are selectable. At the
moment phase L1 ( 1 ) is selected.
Settings for burden measurement U
Entry fields for Un, SN, l, A, RF, for the necessary
inputs before start of the measurements.
Measured results (secondary voltage U and
burden current I of the voltage transformer) and
the calculated results of the burden measurement
(G, jB, Y, S, Sb, Sn, Sn, RI, cos).
Phase selection for burden measurement U
The phases L1, L2, L3 are selectable (cyclical mode)
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Parameter settings for burden measurement U

Data entries
valid for all three phases
Entered data
shown in the
main screen.
Nominal voltage of the voltage transformer in V

Nominal burden of the voltage transformer in VA
Resistance of fuses and junctions between measuring point and transformer
in (optional input, if not used set to 0). The influence is included in the
calculated values RI and Sn.
Total length of conductor from measuring point to voltage transformer and
back to measuring point in m (optional input, if not used set to 0).
Cross section of conductor between measuring point and voltage transformer
in mm2 (optional input, if not used set to 0). If the voltage cannot be measured
directly at the secondary side of the voltage transformer, then the influence of
the conductor can be included by entering the length and cross section of the
conductor. The influence of the conductor is included in the calculated values
RI and Sn.
Results
Related to the actual selected phase
x
Ux
Ix
Gx
jBx
Yx
Sx
Sbx
Snx
Variable for phase 1, 2, 3

Measured secondary voltage of the voltage transformer
Measured current into the burden of the voltage transformer
Real part of admittance
Imaginary part of admittance
Admittance, calculated from measured values U,I (Y = I/U, Y = G + jB)
Measured burden (Ux Ix)
Burden ratio in %: Ratio of measured burden Snx related to nominal voltage
Un to specified nominal burden SN (Sbx = (Snx / SN) *100).
A common rule says, that Sbx should be in the range 25 100% of the
specified nominal burden SN. If the value is out of the admissible range,
measures can be taken on site to adjust the burden and the effect can
immediately be checked.
Operating burden related to the nominal voltage Un, calculated with the
measured admittance Yx = Ix / Ux and the entered nominal voltage
Un (Sn= Un2 I / U).
This value can directly be compared with the nominal burden, specified by the
manufacturer (SN). Because the calculation of Sn is based on the
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Snx
RI
cosx
measurement of the admittance Yx = I / U, the measurement is independent of

the actual value of the secondary voltage. The secondary voltage can be
different from the nominal voltage. The result remains the same.
Operating burden related to the nominal voltage Un with regard to voltage
drops between secondary connections of the voltage transformer and the
measuring point of the secondary voltage: The voltage drops are calculated
with optional entries for length l of conductor from measuring point to the
transformer and back, conductor cross section A and additional resistances of
junctions and fuses RF if these values are set to zero: Snx = SNx
Resistance of conductors and junctions between measuring point and
transformer, calculated from inputs of l, A and RF.
Burden factor (cosx = Yx / Gx)
7.6.2
Burden measurement of current transformers
The function Burden Measurement I is used to measure the actual burden of current transformers
on site. It allows checking to see if the transformer burden is in the allowable range specified by the
manufacturer.
For the necessary connections between transformer and reference meter see the connection
example in chapter ?
As a minimum, the input of nominal current In and nominal burden SN of the current transformer are
necessary to perform the burden measurement. Normally these values can be found on the name
plate of the transformer.
Optional other influence factors on the burden, like length l and cross section A of conductors from
measuring point, normally at the meter side, to the terminals of the transformer can be included for
the calculations.
The display shows the burden situation of one
phase at a time.
The phases are selectable. At the
moment phase L1 ( 1 ) is selected.
Settings for burden measurement I
Entry fields for In, SN, l, A, for the necessary
inputs before start of the measurements.
Measured results (secondary current I and burden
voltage U of the current transformer) and the
calculated results of the burden measurement
(R, jX, Z, S, Sb, Sn, Sn, RI, cos).
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Phase selection for burden measurement I

The phases L1, L2, L3 are selectable (circle mode)
Parameter settings for burden measurement I
Data entries
valid for all three phases
Entered
data
shown in
the main
screen.
Nominal secondary current of the current transformer in A

Nominal burden of the current transformer in VA
Total length of conductor from measuring point to current transformer and
back to measuring point in m (optional input, if not used set to 0).
Cross section of conductor between measuring point and current transformer
in mm2 (optional input, if not used set to 0). If the burden voltage cannot be
measured directly at the secondary side of the current transformer, then the
influence of the conductor can be included by entering the length and cross
section of the conductor. The influence of the conductor is included in the
calculated values RI and Sn.
Results
Related to the actual selected phase
x
Ux
Ix
Rx
jXx
Zx
Sx
Sbx
Snx
Variable for phase 1,2,3

Measured burden voltage of the current transformer
Measured secondary current of the current transformer
Real part of impedance
Imaginary part of impedance
Impedance, calculated from measured values U,I (Z = U/I, Z = R + jX)
Measured burden (Ux Ix)
Burden ratio in %: Ratio of measured burden Snx related to nominal current
In to specified nominal burden SN (Sbx = (Snx / SN) *100).
A common rule says, that SNx should be in the range 25 100% of the
specified nominal burden SN. If the value is out of the admissible range,
measures can be taken on site to adjust the burden and the effect can
immediately be checked.
Operating burden related to the nominal current, calculated with the measured
impedance Zx = Ux / Ix and the entered nominal current In (Sn= IN2 U / I)
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Snx
RI
cosx
This value can directly be compared with the nominal burden specified by the
manufacturer (SN). Because the calculation of SN is based on the
measurement of the impedance Zx = Ux / Ix, the measurement is independent
of the actual value of the secondary current. The secondary current can be
different from the nominal current. The result remains the same.
Operating burden related to the nominal current with regard to voltage drops
between secondary connections of the current transformer and the measuring
point of the burden voltage. The voltage drops are calculated with optional
entries for length l of conductor from measuring point to the transformer and
back and conductor cross section A. If these values are set to zero:
Snx = SNx.
Resistance of conductors between measuring point and transformer, calculated
from inputs of l and A.
Burden factor (cosx = Rx / Zx)
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7.6.3
Voltage transformer ratio measurement
Voltage transformer ratio
Reference for voltage ratio calculation

Definition of the reference NP or NS.
Display of measured primary and secondary

values
Phase angle in
Error E of the measured ratio / nominal ratio in %.
Display of results
Measured primary voltage UP and secondary voltage US.
Calculated nominal values NP or NS based on ratio
UPrim/USec, depending on the value that is defined as
reference.
Phase angle in
Error E of the measured ratio / nominal ratio in %
The results are updated in the interval of the time base T (e.g.
1s).
Nominal ratio
rn = NPn/NSn
Measured ratio
r = IP/IS = NP/NS
Ratio error
E = [r/rn 1]*100 [%]
Input of nominal ratio

To calculate the ratio error E the specified ratio of the
transformers must be defined. This is done by input of primary
nominal value NP and secondary nominal value NS or
nominal ratio at NP with NS = 1.
The fields of the reference are grey marked and will be the
base value for the calculation of NP or NS in the results display
section.
Reference for voltage ratio calculation
Select / Edit Voltage transformer data

Settings for primary and secondary voltage
inputs
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Voltage Transformer selection

Database PT Type
Taking an existing dataset from the
directory.
Editing a PT type data set.
Primary voltage measurement input

The definition is common for all three phases and must be different for
primary and secondary input, otherwise the measurement is not started.
Definition of primary voltage input
First the kind of measurement, direct or
Hotstick, must be defined for the primary
voltage Up, primary input.
Secondary voltage measurement input

Definition of secondary current input
Hotstick, must be defined for the
secondary voltage Us, secondary input
of the voltage transformer.
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7.6.4
Current transformer ratio measurement
This function is used to measure the transformer ratio of current transformers. Three current
transformers can be measured at the same time, because the reference meter has six current input
channels. The kind of current measurement, direct or with clamp-on current transformers, can be
selected for primary and secondary input. Both primary and secondary current can be measured with
current clamps. This makes it possible to test instrument transformers during normal measuring
equipment operation without any shutdowns or safety disconnections.
Current transformer ratio
Reference for current ratio calculation

Definition of the reference
Display of measured primary and secondary

values
Phase angle in
Error Ex of the measured ratio / nominal ratio in %
Nominal ratio
rn = NPn/NSn
Measured ratio
r = IP/IS = NP/NS
Ratio error
E = [r/rn 1]*100 [%]
Display of results
Measured primary current IP and secondary current IS.
Calculated nominal values NP or NS based on ratio
IPrim/ISec, depending on the value that is defined as
reference.
Phase angle in
Error E of the measured ratio / nominal ratio in %
The results are updated in the interval of the time base T (e.g.
1s).
Input of nominal ratio
To calculate the ratio error E the specified ratio of the
transformers must be defined. This is done by input of primary
nominal value NP and secondary nominal value NS or
nominal ratio at NP with NS = 1.
The fields of the reference are grey marked and will be the
base value for the calculation of NP or NS in the results display
section.
Reference for current ratio calculation

Select / Edit current transformer data
Settings for primary and secondary
current inputs
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Current Transformer selection

Database current transformer Type
Taking an existing dataset from the
directory CT Type.
Editing a CT type data set.
Primary current measurement input

The definition is common for all three phases and must be different for
primary and secondary input, otherwise the measurement is not started.
Definition of primary current input
with clamps, must be defined for the
primary current Ip, primary input.
Secondary current measurement input

Definition of secondary current input
with clamps, must be defined for the
secondary current Is, secondary input of
the current transformers.
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7.7
Special functions
Special functions menu
Self test [7.7.1]
fRef test [7.7.2]
7.7.1
Self test
Before start of the test connect the same voltage in parallel to all voltage inputs U1, U2, U3 and the
same current in series through all current inputs I1, I2, I3.
The self test will measure the values of voltage U
and current I at the sockets and show the results of
voltage U, current I and active power P. The phase
indicated on the FB is the reference phase.
The deviation between phases and reference will
be shown:
EU (error U in %)
EI (error I in %)
EP (error P in %)
Reference phase selection

Toggle mode for reference phase selection
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7.7.2
fRef test
Verification against fRef
The stability of the built in time base can be verified
by this test.
The output of a frequency standard must be
connected to the impulse input 1.
Enter the exact test frequency value fRef and the
test time t.
Frequency range: 1 kHz 200 kHz
The measurement runs continuously. A bar graph
indicates the progress of the measurement.
The deviation of the internal time base is indicated
in ppm in graphical form and as a numerical value.
Preparation
The measuring set-up should be in accordance with the connection example shown in chapter [9].
The impulse input 1 must be connected. Any instructions given in the user manual of the Frequency
standard should be followed and the measuring set-up adapted if necessary.
2
Input of reference frequency

The frequency must be in the range:
1 kHz 200 kHz
Input of duration of test

The measuring time must be in the range:
10 s ... 999 s
Start fRef test

Test starts
After the test duration the deviation of

the internal time base is indicated in
ppm in graphical form and as a
numerical value.
The measurement runs continuously.
Stop fRef test
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Save test results
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8.
Storage and printout of test results
In this menu measured results, a so called Test result DataSet (TDS) can be combined with a freely
configurable Administrative DataSet (ADS) to one combined result dataset. In this way the link
between measured results and measuring identification (customer address, test conditions, tested
meters, other checks and comment) can be made.
It is up to the user, how many ADS information he likes to define and to link to the TDS. The ADS
information can be entered directly with the edit function of the data base or can be loaded full or
partially from the data base.
It is recommended to define full ADS datasets for customers or measuring places with the optional
software CALSOFT, installed on a PC.
As preparation for tests in the field the predefined ADS datasets or parts of it can then be uploaded
from CALSOFT software into the instrument, either by the serial interface or by direct transfer on the
compact flash card.
Storage and printout of test results menu
The combined result dataset (TDS + ADS) can be:
saved
printed
previewed
The right side shows the file names of the actual
loaded ADS and its components:
Administrative dataset (ADS)
Customer dataset
Meter datasets for inputs 1 to 3
Save results and go back to calling menu [8.2]
Print data by the serial interface [8.3]
Preview of results in printout format [8.1]
Call printer and save parameters settings menu [5.1] to define settings for:
Save mode (single / continuous) see description in chapter [8.2.1]
Printer type / baud rate / line delay see description in chapter [8.3.2]
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Load / edit / reset object files

The file selection menu [6.1] is called and an object file directory is displayed.
Load object file
Select and load a predefined object file from the shown directory.
Edit actual object
Edit the actual dataset, which can be empty or contain the previously loaded
data. All data can directly be entered. If another dataset is called in the
editor menu, call the edit actual object function again, until you can enter the
data directly.
The dataset is reset, the file name field is cleared. No data of this type is
linked with the result data.
Use the exit FB to come back to the storage of results menu. Several exit
steps may be necessary to come back.
A detailed description of the listed datasets can be found in the chapters listed below.
FB
Directory
Description
[6.4.2]
[6.4.3]
Meter selections
[6.5.2]
[6.4.4]

This dataset can be used to document additional test results in the form good / bad.
These tests could be visual checks as listed or user defined checks, like the attribute
tests: no load test and starting current test.
Call edit actual object at the file selection menu.
Actual other results dataset
A set of predefined (01 .. 15) and
user defined checks (16 .. 25) is
shown with marking:
Good
Bad
No check
The marking and user defined
checks can be modified with:
Change check boxes
Define user result
For more details regarding this
dataset see chapter [6.4.4].
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Comment
If a complete ADS dataset is loaded, the ADS comment is displayed here.
Enter or modify comment with THB and keypad or external keyboard.
This field can also be used for simple measurement documentation, if the complete ADS
and the ADS parts are not used and reset to defaults.
8.1
Preview of results
The preview function can be used to view the results before saving or printing them. With this
function a fast overview over the complete results data with measured results (TDS) and the linked
administrative data (ADS) is possible.
During a running test sequence the function can be used to see more detailed results of the already
finished test steps. The changeover between running sequence and print preview menu has no
influence on the measurement results.
Preview of results menu
The combined results (TDS + ADS) are shown in
the printout format. Details regarding the look of
the different printout formats for TDS and ADS
parts see examples in chapter [8.3.4].
Scroll up / down by turning the THB
Exit menu by push on THB
Print results from print preview menu

by push on zero key
Note: If the results are transferred to CALSOFT, they will have another look, adapted to the
CALSOFT user interface.
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8.2
Save results
The actual combined results of measured results (TDS) and administrative data (ADS) are saved on
the compact flash card.
8.2.1
Save mode configuration
Call printer and save parameters settings menu [5.1] to define the save mode:
Single
One measurement results dataset (TDS) is saved
Continuous
The measurement datasets (TDS) are saved continuously at the defined
time interval in s, min, h.
8.2.2
1
Save single measurement

Run measurement
Call storage of results menu
Load / edit administrative data (optional)
Preview results (optional)
Call save results and exit

The file selection menu [6.1] is called with the directory Any Test Results displayed.
Save as new file
1
Call save actual object
Select line new in directory
Enter name for result file
Push THB to terminate save
Back to measurement menu
Save to existing file

Confirm overwriting file or append new
results dataset to existing file.
With Append several measurements can be
saved in the same file and be transferred to
CALSOFT by readout of just one result file.
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8.2.3
Save continuous measurements
Call storage of results menu
Load / edit administrative data (optional)
Call save results and exit to define a result file

The file selection menu [6.1] is called with the directory Any Test Results displayed.
Create result file, as described under save single measurement step 5.
The continuous storage mode is automatically started, when the file selection menu is left with
the exit door FB. The calling measurement menu is displayed again.
Status indications
The camera FB is shown depressed during continuous saving is active.
The compact flash status indication changes periodically to the save continuous
symbol. The background of the compact flash status indication becomes
periodically red during data is saved.
Run measurement
The measurement results are cyclically saved with the defined time interval
Select camera FB and push THB to stop continuous saving.

The data saving is stopped.
Status indications
The camera FB is shown normal again.
The save continuous symbol disappears and the normal compact flash status
indication is displayed again.
Call storage of results menu and preview results (optional)

The last saved measurement results are shown. With the preview function only one of the
saved result sets can be viewed. To see all the saved results the data must be transferred to
CALSOFT.
Exit, back to calling measurement menu
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8.3
Print data
The measured results and also data base objects can directly be printed by the second serial
interface (RS232B).
The printing format is given.
8.3.1
Printer requirements
Following printer types with listed specifications are tested and recommended by the manufacturer:
Dot matrix printer: type DATAMEGA DPN-2335-40-V.24
Thermo printer:
type CITIZEN PD-04
Specification
Portable alphanumeric printer: 40 characters per line, standard ASCII character set supported
RS232 serial interface: 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit, no control signals used (only RXD, TXD, GND
connected), baud rate: 9600 bd
Attention! If another printer model than the recommended shall be used, we strongly recommend
testing the printer before buying.
If another printout format is needed or another printer type should be supported, the data must be
transferred to the PC and printed from PC with software CALSOFT or a customer specific solution
based on export of the data to Excel.
8.3.2
Printer configuration
Call printer and save parameters settings menu [5.1] to define printer settings:
Type: Epson (DATAMEGA DPN-2335-40-V.24) / Citizen (PD-04) / No printer
Baud rate: 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 bd (default: 9600)
Line delay: 200ms / 500ms / 1000ms / 2000ms or OFF.
8.3.3
Call of printout
Two ways to print:
Print by activating the printer symbol at storage of results menu
The actual combined results (TDS + ADS), as shown in the storage and printout of test
results menu, are printed.
The printer symbol is shown depressed as long as printing is active.
Print by operating the zero key at print preview menu

The actual combined results (TDS + ADS) or viewed object files from data base are
printed as shown in the print preview window.
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8.3.4
Layout of printout
The printout is divided in several parts separated with dashed lines. The parts are printed depending
on the defined administrative data and the type of results.
The printout looks exactly like shown at the print preview function.
Header
Direct printout
Date and time of measurement are
printed.
Printout of result file
The result file name and date and time of
measurement are printed
Printout of result file with n datasets
Additional to filename, date and time the
shown result 1 of n saved datasets (1/n) is
indicated.
Administrative
data (optional)
Customer data
Customer address and information is
printed in the form as defined (e.g. only
company name)
For different parts of administrative data
see separate table
Comment
Any comment on four lines
Test result data
Reference settings
Actual settings of the reference meter
during the measurement:
Mode: connection mode (4W) and
reactive mode (Qn) and time base (t)
Inputs used (InU, InI)
Activated internal ranges per phase for
voltages (RU1, RU2, RU3) and
currents (RI1, RI2, RI3)
Definition of the impulse outputs
(Fout1, Fout2, Fout3)
Load values
The basic three phase results:
Sum values of power (P, Q, S)
Total power factor (PF)
Frequency (f)
the single phase results:
Voltages (U1, U2, U3)
Currents (I1, I2, I3)
Phase angles UI (Ph1, Ph2, Ph3)
Active powers (P1, P2, P3)
Reactive powers (Q1, Q2, Q3)
Apparent power (S1, S2, S3)
Power factors (PF1, PF2, PF3)
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Phase - phase voltages (U12, U31,

U32)
Phase angles U12I1, U32I3 (Ph12,
Ph32)
Phase angles voltage - voltage
(PhU12, PhU23, PhU31)
Phase angles current - current (PhI12,
PhI23, PhI31)
are printed, if available.
Error measurement
Energy mode (Ref.)
Test duration (t/n)
Meter constant (C/R)
Number of repetitions (N)
Tolerance band (Emin, Emax)
and the results:
Last measured error (E)
Mean value of error (Em(5)
Standard deviation (Es(5))
for each configured input (e.g. input 1 and
2) are printed.
Energy measurement
Energy mode (Ref.)
Maximum period (t)
and the results:
Measured energy (W)
Maximum power (Max)
for each configured input are printed.
Counter test (register test)
Energy mode (Ref.)
Maximum period (t)
Tolerance band (EMin, EMax)
and the results:
Tested energy (W)
Start counter reading (##.#1)
End counter reading (##.#2)
Counter error (E)
Maximum power (Max)
are printed for each configured input.
For other results see table with examples
of different types of results.
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Different parts of administrative data

Size and content of printout can vary depending on loaded or entered data.
Customer data
General info data
Meter data
Other checks data
Comment
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Examples of different types of results

Size and content can vary depending on inputs configured during test.
Error measurement
Energy measurement
Counter test (register test)
Harmonics
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Wave form
Sequence results
:
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Example printouts
Direct printout
Error measurement with input 1,
Simple comment
Result file RE001 MTE

Error measurement inputs 1, 2,
Full customer address
Result file RE003

Error measurement input 1,
General info and comment
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8.4
Data transfer to PC
8.4.1
Software for data readout (option)
With the optional CALSOFT software administrative data (ADS) can be uploaded to the instrument
and saved data can be downloaded for further evaluation of the results and reporting of the
measurements. The results are displayed on the PC in a user friendly windows environment.
8.4.2
Data transfer with compact flash (CF) card
The data can be transferred directly between instrument and a PC with software CALSOFT installed
by using a flash card adapter at PC side, e.g. compact flash to USB adapter.
This is the fastest way to transfer data from and to the instrument.
Warning!
Do not remove the CF card, if the card is actually accessed, indicated with a red
background of the CF status indication. Not following this procedure may lead to
corrupted files and loss of data.
The most safe procedure is to switch off the power supply before removing or inserting
the CF card.
8.4.3
Data transfer by serial interface
The data can also be transferred by using one of the two serial interfaces with a direct RS232
connection to a PC. With the software CALSOFT data then can be up- or downloaded.
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9.
CALPORT 300 connection examples
9.1
Testing of an installed transformer connected 4-wire meter
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Connections to test terminals

Use the delivered adapter pins and cables or if available special adapters and cables delivered with
the test terminals for the connections to the CALPORT 300.
Attention! The current transformers must be short connected on the secondary side
during the time the current paths to the meter are opened and the connections to the
CALPORT 300 are made or released.
Regard the instructions for the use of the installed test terminals and observe local safety
regulations.
Warning! The current path on secondary side of an active current transformer must
always remain closed. Dangerous high voltages can occur and the current transformer
and the instrument can be damaged, if the current path is opened during measurements.
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9.2
Testing of an installed transformer connected 3-wire meter
Connections to test terminals (see explanations in chapter 9.1)

---- Optional connection to protected earth (PE)
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9.3
Testing of an installed direct connected 4-wire meter with clamp-on CT (100A)
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Connections to meter under test (example for IEC-type meter)

Attention! For safety reasons, whenever possible, switch off the mains circuit breaker
during meter manipulations to fix the adapter pins and omega clips for the voltage
connections.
Observe local safety regulations.
Adapter pins
Direct connected
4-wire meter
Installed on site
Maximum test current 100 A
Test links closed
For other type of meters (ANSI Form S, Form A; British Standard BS etc.) consult the documentation
delivered by the manufacturer and adapt the connections to the meter regarding your needs.
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9.4
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connections.
Adapter pins
Direct connected
3-wire meter
Installed on site
Test links closed
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9.5
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connections.
Adapter pins
Direct connected
2-wire meter
Installed on site
Test links closed
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9.6
Testing of a direct connected 4-wire meter up to 12A with source
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Adapter pins
Direct connected
4-wire meter
Uninstalled on site or in laboratory
Test links open
Test links closed
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9.7
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Adapter pins
Direct connected
3-wire meter
Test links open
Test links closed
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9.8
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Adapter pins
Direct connected
4-wire meter
Test links open
Test links closed
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9.9
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Adapter pins
Direct connected
3-wire meter
Test links open
Test links closed
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9.10
Burden measurement of voltage transformer
Example A: Secondary current measured direct
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Example B: Secondary current measurement with clamp-on CTs
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9.11
Burden measurement of current transformer
Example A: Secondary current measured direct
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Example B: Secondary current measurement with clamp-on CTs
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9.12
Transformer ratio measurement of current transformer
Example A: Primary current measured with clamp-on CTs (3000 A)

Secondary current measured with clamp-on CTs (100 A)
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Example B: Primary current measured with clamp-on CTs (1000 A)

Secondary current measured direct (12 A)
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Example C: Primary current measured with clamp-on CTs (1000 A)

Secondary current measured with clamp-on CTs (100 A)
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9.13
Application of hotsticks for primary and ratio measurements
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9.14
Testing of a 3-phase reference meter in 4-wire mode
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9.15
Testing of a 3-phase reference meter in 3-wire mode
---- Optional connection to ground the source in measuring set-up, if the source is completely
galvanically isolated (e.g. PPS 60.3)
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9.16
Testing of a 3-phase reference meter with a single phase source
Single-phase connection
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Series / parallel connection
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9.17
Testing of a single phase reference meter
Single-phase connection
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Series / parallel connection
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9.18
Testing of a direct connected 4-wire meter up to 12A
Complex electronic meter
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9.19
Verification of accuracy of CALPORT 300
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9.20
Verification of internal time base against external frequency standard
Remove all cables connected to the CALPORT 300, except the power supply cable,
before starting the test
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10.
Technical Details
10.1
Calculation formulae
All calculations are based on 16 bit samples of the phase voltages u1, u2, u3 and of the phase
currents i1, i2, i3. The 6 values are simultaneously sampled at a rate of 31.25 kHz. Every sample is
corrected in amplitude and phase before further calculations are carried out. The correction
parameters used have been determined during manufacture and are stored in the internal nonvolatile memory.
Table 11-1 Definition of basic measured variables
Indications on instrument
Name
Mode
Value
L1
L2
L3
Current
Ix
I1
I2
I3
Voltage phase-to-neutral
Voltage phase-to-phase
Active power 4-wire
Active power 3-wire
P4
P3
Ux
Uxy
P4x
P3x
U1
U12
P1
P1
U2
U23
P2
U3
U31
P3
P3
Reactive power, artificial, 4-wire
K4
QK4x
Q1
Q2
Q3
Reactive power, artificial, 3-wire
K3
QK3x
Q1
Reactive power, natural, 4-wire
N4
QN4x
Q1
Reactive power, natural, 3-wire
N3
QN3x
Q1
Apparent power 4-wire
S4
S4x
S1
Total active power 4-wire
P4
P4
Total active power 3-wire
P3
P3
Total reactive power, artificial, 4-wire
K4
QK4
Total reactive power, artificial, 3-wire
K3
QK3
Total reactive power, natural, 4-wire
N4
QN4
Total reactive power, natural, 3-wire
N3
QN3
Total apparent power 4-wire
S4
S4
Total apparent power 3-wire
S3
S3
Power factor per phase 4-wire
PF1
Q3
Q2
Q3
Q3
S2
PF2
S3
PF3
Total power factor 4-wire / 3-wire
PF
Angle between current and voltage
Angle between voltage and voltage
U12 U23 U31
Angle between current and current
I12
Frequency
2
I23
3
I31
f
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Indications on instrument
Name
Mode
Value
L1
L2
L3
Distortion factor current
kIx
kI1
kI2
kI3
Distortion factor voltage

Distortion factor active power
kUx
kPx
kU1
kP1
KU2
kP2
KU3
kP3
Distortion factor reactive power

Distortion factor apparent power
kQx
kSx
kQ1
kS1
kQ2
kS2
kQ3
kS3
Harmonics of voltage hi (1)

Harmonics of current hi (1)
P4
P4
hUxi
hIxi
U, hi
I, hi
U, hi
I, hi
U, hi
I, hi
Harmonics of active power hi (1)

Harmonics of reactive power, artificial, hi (1)
P4
K4
hPxi
hQKxi
P, hi
Q, hi
P, hi
Q, hi
P, hi
Q, hi
Harmonics of reactive power, natural, hi (1)

Harmonics of apparent power hi (1)
N4
S4
hQNxi
hSxi
Q, hi
S, hi
Q, hi
S, hi
Q, hi
S, hi
Note
(1) i = 1 ... 31
Table 11-2 Calculation formulae
Value
Sample value x n
U1
U2
U3
u1n
RMS value / average value of one period Tm
Ux
u2n
1 N
2
uxn
N n1
; x 1,2,3
u3n
U12
U23
U31
u12 n u1n u 2 n
I1
I2
I3
i1n
1 N
2
uxy n
N n1
Uxy
u 23n u 2 n u3n
; x 1,2,3
; y 1,2,3
u31n u3n u1n

Ix
i2n
1 N
2
ix n
N n1
; x 1,2,3
i3 n
IN
iN n i1n i 2 n i3n
P41
P42
P43
p 41n u1n i1n
P31
P33
QK41
QK42
QK43
p 42 n u 2 n i 2 n
IN
1 N
2
iN n
N n1
P4 x
1 N
p 4 xn
N n1
; x 1,2,3
P3 x
1 N
p3 x n
N n1
; x 1,3
p 43n u3n i3n
p31n u12 n i1n u1n u 2 n i1n
p33n u 23n i3n u3n u 2 n i3n

1
u 2 n u 3n i1n
3
1
qK 42 n
u3n u1n i 2 n
3
1
qK 43n
u1n u 2 n i3n
3
qK 41n
QK 4 x
1 N
qK 4 xn ; x 1,2,3
N n1
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Value
Sample value x n
RMS value / average value of one period Tm
QK31
QK33
qK 31n 3 u3n i1n
QK 3x
1 N
qK 3xn ; x 1,3
N n1
QN 4 x
1 N
qN 4 xn ; x 1,2,3
N n1
QN 3x
1 N
qN 3xn ; x 1,3
N n1
QN41
QN42
QN43
QN31
QN33
qK 33n 3 u1n i3n

2
qN 41n
u1 _ 90 n i1n
N
2
qN 42 n
u 2 _ 90 n i 2 n
N
2
qN 43n
u 3 _ 90 n i3n
N
2
qN 31n
u12 _ 90 n i1n
N
2
qN 33n
u32 _ 90 n i3n
N
S1
S2
S3
S1 U 1 I1
S4
Apparent power mode: S=U*I
S2 U 2 I2
S3 U 3 I 3
S4 U12 U 22 U 32 I12 I 22 I 32
Apparent power mode: S=sqrt(P2+Q2)
S4 P42 Qx42
S3
; x N, K
Apparent power mode: S=U*I
S3 U12 2 U 32 2 I12 I 32
Apparent power mode: S=sqrt(P2+Q2)
S3 P32 Qx32
P4
P3
QK4
QK3
QN4
QN3
kU1
kU2
kU3
kI1
kI2
kI3
kP1
kP2
kP3
kQ1
kQ2
kQ3
kS1
kS2
kS3
; x N, K
P4 P41 P42 P43

P3 P31 P33
QK4 QK 41 QK 42 QK 43
QK3 QK 31 QK 33
QN4 QN 41 QN 42 QN 43
QN3 QN 31 QN 33
127
kx
hx
i 2
100
127
hx
i1
127
2
i
2
i
hx
i 2
127
2
i
1 hxi
100 %
2
i 2
x U1, U2, U3,I1,I2,I3, P1, P2, P3, Q1, Q2, Q3, S1, S2, S3
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Definitions
f:
Tm :
Signal frequency
Signal period
Tm
fs :
N:
1
f
Sampling frequency
Samples per signal period
fs
N abs
f
n:
Index for sample
ux _ 90 :
Phase-to-neutral voltage with phase displacement of 90, with digital integrator

calculated from sample values ux .
n 1...N
(Because of the integration this is
uxy _ 90 :
Phase-to-phase voltage with phase displacement of 90, with digital integrator

calculated from sample values uxy .
(Because of the integration this is
hxi :
N
times larger than voltage ux )
2
N
times larger than voltage uxy )
2
Harmonics content with index i in relation to the fundamental wave
hxi
Hxi
Hx1
i 1...127
RMS value, x U1,U 2,U 3, I1, I 2, I 3
x:
Hxi : RMS value of the harmonic of x with index i
Fundamental wave (first harmonic), hx1 1
Display during harmonics analysis in percent of the fundamental wave:
khxi 100 hxi (%)
Hx1 :
Time base function

The DSP software calculates an average of the RMS and average values over a period Tm using the
defined time base (T = 0.2 ... 9999s). In this case, only complete measuring signal periods Tm are
considered (T/Tm).
Example: in the case of 50 Hz with a measuring signal period Tm = 20 ms and a time base T = 1s, an
average is calculated over 50 RMS values or average values for each period.
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10.2
Technical data
Auxiliary voltage:
Power consumption:
Housing:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Influence of supply on
the measuring results:
Ambient temperature:
Temperature Coefficient:
Frequency range of the
measured quantities:
Influence of external
magnetic fields
Time base:
Current measurement (I)
Direct
Current range:
Internal range:
Display range:
Measurement error:
88 ... 264 V, 47...65 Hz

approx. 40 VA
Hard plastic housing
W 450 x H 180 x D 300 mm
approx. 7 kg
0.005% at 10% variation
-10 C ... +60 C
0.0025 % / C
0.0050 % / C
45 ... 66 Hz
0C ... +40C
-10C ... +60C
0.15 % / mT
0.07 % / 0.5 mT
1 (0.2 ... 9999) s
1 mA ... 120 A
1 mA ... 40 mA
= 3000
40 mA ... 120 mA
= 1000
120 mA ... 400 mA
= 300
400 mA ... 1.2 A
= 100
1.2 A ...
4A
=
30
4 A ... 12 A
=
10
12 A ... 40 A
=
3
40 A ... 120 A
=
1
1.0000 mA ... 120.0000 A
E 0.05 %
40 mA ... 120 A
of the measured value
E 0.05 %
1 mA ... 40 mA
of the measurement range final value
Electronically compensated Clip-on CTs

Current range:
50 mA ... 100 A
Range:
50 mA ... 800 mA
= 125
800 mA ...
4A
=
25
4 A ... 20 A
=
5
20 A ... 100 A
=
1
Display range:
50.00 mA ... 100.00 A
Measurement error:
E 0.2 %
0.5 A ... 100 A
E 1.0 %
50 mA ... 499 mA
Clip-on CTs up to 1000 A
Measurement error:
E 0.5 %
2 A 1000 A
of the measured value + error of the clip-on CTs
Current transformers LEMflex

Measurement error:
E 0.5 %
30 / 300 /3000 A
of the measured value + error of the clip-on CTs
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Voltage measurement (U)

Voltage range:
Range:
0.04 V ...
480 V
0.04 V ...
0.4 V
0.4 V ...
5V
5 V ...
60 V
60 V ...
120 V
120 V ...
240 V
240 V ...
480 V
Display range:
0.04000 ... 480.000 V
Range 0.04 V 5 V only at I-burden measurement active
Measurement error:
E 0.05 %
= 1200
=
96
=
8
=
4
=
2
=
1
30 V ... 480 V
E 0.05 %
5 V ... 30 V
E 0.5 %
0.04 V ... 5 V
of the corresponding measurement
range final value
Time base:
1 (0.2 9999) s
Power measurement (P, Q, S)

Power measurement per phase on range 30 ... 480 V.
The accuracy of the power is related to apparent power
Measurement error direct (40 mA 120 A):
Active power P:
E 0.05 %
Reactive power Q:
E 0.05 %
Apparent power S:
E 0.05 %
Longterm Drift (PQS):
0.015 % / Year
Measurement error with electronically compensated clip-on CTs (50 mA 100 A):
Active, reactive,
apparent power P, Q, S:
E 0.2 %
500 mA ... 100 A
E 0.5 %
50 mA ... 499 mA
Display range:
6-digit for each measuring point
Energy measurement (W)
Connections and errors as under power measurement
Power factor (PF)
P
Measurement error direct:
PF
E 0.05 % of the measurement final range value
S
Measurement error with electronically compensated
clip-on CT`s:
E 0.20 % of the measurement final range value
Display range:
- 1.00000 ... + 1.00000
Error calculation (E)
Constant range:
1 ... 1000000 Imp./kWh (kvarh, kVAh)
1 ... 1000000 Imp./Wh (varh, VAh)
1 ... 10000 Imp./Ws (vars, VAs)
or
0.001 ... 100 Wh/Imp.
Display range:
-100.000% ... +100.000%
Phase angle display
Resolution:
0.1
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Frequency inputs 1-3

Input level:
Input frequency:
Auxiliary voltage:
Min. impulse length:
Frequency outputs 1-3 (fo)
Output level:
Range 0.05 ... 100 A
Output frequency:
Output frequency:
4 ... 12 V (24V)
max. 200 kHz
11 ... 13 V (I 60 mA)
1 s
5 V TTL short-circuit-proof
CP = 1250 Imp./Wh
fo
P C P
3600
, The factors of the highest current and voltage range

reached are to be substituted here.
max. 60 kHz
Safety Requirements
Isolation protection
CE-certified
Degree of
Protection:
Storage Temp.:
Relative humidity:
EN 61010-1
Relative humidity
at 30 days/year:
95% at Ta 25C
Device closed IP-68

Device open IP-40
-20C ... +60C
85% at Ta 21C
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Basic settings of the instrument ....................................................... 27

Printer and save parameter settings ............................................................................ 29

Setup of external power source.................................................................................... 30

Language Selection ..................................................................................................... 31

Data Base functions ............................................................................................................. 33

View of saved test results and measurement information............................................. 40

Administrative data ...................................................................................................... 44

Admin dataset (ADS) ............................................................................................. 45

Customer dataset .................................................................................................. 46

General Info dataset .............................................................................................. 46

Equipment info dataset ........................................................................................... 47

Meter type dataset ................................................................................................. 50

Measure systems setup .................................................................................. 52

Measure system dataset ................................................................................. 53

Meter counters setup ...................................................................................... 55

Meter counter dataset ..................................................................................... 55

Equipment info setup ...................................................................................... 47

Meter dataset ........................................................................................................ 58

Current transformer CT type dataset ..................................................................... 61

Current transformer CT dataset ............................................................................. 61

Potential transformer PT type dataset ................................................................... 62

Potential transformer PT dataset ........................................................................... 62

Reference meter ......................................................................................... 64

Reference meter settings ..................................................................................................... 64

Auto range selection ....................................................................................... 67

manual range selection ................................................................................... 68

Definition of frequency outputs .............................................................................. 70

Selection of voltage measurement inputs .............................................................. 71

Selection of current measurement inputs ............................................................... 72

Voltage measuring transformer PT settings ........................................................... 73

Current measuring transformer CT settings ........................................................... 73

Reference system parameters ............................................................................... 74

Error measurement ...................................................................................................... 75

Setup of error measurement .................................................................................. 78

PQS values ........................................................................................................... 81

UIPQS values ........................................................................................................ 82

Vector diagram ...................................................................................................... 83

Wave form display................................................................................................. 84

Energy measurement ............................................................................................ 88

Setup Energy measurement ........................................................................... 89

Register test .......................................................................................................... 91

Setup Register test ......................................................................................... 98

Transformer tests....................................................................................................... 100

Burden measurement of voltage transformers ..................................................... 100

Burden measurement of current transformers ..................................................... 102

Voltage transformer ratio measurement .............................................................. 105

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Current transformer ratio measurement ............................................................... 107

Self test ............................................................................................................... 109

fRef test............................................................................................................... 110