PCE Instruments PCE-GPA 50 Bedienungsanleitung

PCE-GPA 50 Power Analyser

User Manual

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Last change: 4 September 2023

v1.0

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Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Specifications........................................................................................2 
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................3 
4System description............................................................................... 3 
4.1 Description of keys / switches........................................................................................... 4 
5Operation ............................................................................................... 4 
5.1 Measurement preparation ................................................................................................ 4 
5.2 Measurement..................................................................................................................11 
5.3 Logger function ...............................................................................................................20 
5.4 Freezing the current measured values ............................................................................20 
5.5 Backlight / Exit.................................................................................................................21 
6Read SD card.......................................................................................21 
7Battery replacement............................................................................21 
8Plug-in mains adapto..........................................................................21 
9RS232 interface ...................................................................................22 
10 Contact.................................................................................................23 
11 Disposal ...............................................................................................23 
 
 
 

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described inthis instructionmanual. If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•Never touch live components during the measurement. There is a danger to life.

•Never touch the bare measuring tips, otherwise electric shocks may occur.

•Before each measurement, make sure that the correct measurement function is set

and that the test leads are connected correctly.

•Resistance, capacitance and temperature measurements as well as diode tests (if

any) must only be carried out in a de-energised state.

•Before replacing the batteries or the fuses, all test leads must be removed from the

meter.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

2 Specifications

Measuring function

Measurement

range

Resolution

Accuracy

AC voltage

10 ... 600 V

0.1 V

±(0.5 % ... 3 digits)

AC V

peak-peak

0.1 V

±(5% ... 30 digits)

Alternating current

5 ... 2000 A

<100 A: 0.01 A

<200 A: ±(1 %+ 0.5 A)

AC A

<1000 A: 0.1 A

>200 A: ±(1 % + 5 A)

peak-peak

>1000 A: 1 A

±(5 % + 30 digits)

Power factor (PF)

0 ... 1

0.001

± 0.04

Phase angle

-180 ° ... 180 °

0.1 °

± 1° x PF

Frequency

45 ... 65 Hz

0.1 Hz

± 0.2 Hz

Active, reactive &

apparent power

0 ... 9.999 M

(W / VA / VAR)

0.1 ... 0.001 M

(W / VA / VAR)

±(1.5 % + 20 digits)

Active, reactive &

apparent energy

0k ... 9.999 M

(WH / VAH /

VARH)

0.001k ... 0.001 M

(WH / VAH /

VARH)

±(1.5 % + 20 digits)

Harmonics AC V

1. ... 20. order

0.1 V

±(2 % + 5 digits)

21. ... 50. order

0.1 V

±(4 % + 5 digits)

Harmonics AC A

1. ... 20. order

<100 A: 0.01 A

±(2 % + 5 digits)

Alternating current

<1000 A: 0.1 A

21. ... 50. order

>1000 A: 1 A

±(4 % + 5 digits)

Harmonics AC V %

1. ... 20. order

0.10 %

±(2 % + 10 digits)

21. ... 50. order

0.10 %

±(4 % + 20 digits)

Harmonics AC A %

1. ... 20. order

0.10 %

±(2 % + 10 digits)

21. ... 50. order

0.10 %

±(4 % + 20 digits)

Absolute harmonic

distortion

0 ... 20 %

0.10 %

±(2 % + 5 digits)

20.1 ... 100 %

0.10 %

±(6% + 10 digits)

Temperature K-type

thermocouple

-100 ... 199.9 °C

0.1 °C

±(1 % + 1 °C)

200 ... 1300 °C

1 °C

±(1 % + 2 °C)

Display

graphic LCD

AC V input impedance

10 MOhm

Frequency range of current clamp

40 Hz ... 1 kHz

Calibrated frequency of current clamp

45 ... 65 Hz

Overload protection

AC V: 720 V RMS

AC A: 2100 A

Data memory

micro SD card

Display refresh rate

1 second

Storage rate of data memory

2 ... 7200 s

Storage format

XLS

Interface

serial interface for live display on PC

(SOFT-LUT-USB is required)

Power supply

2 x 1.5 V AA battery

9 V / 800 mA mains adaptor

Power consumption

60 mA DC

Clamp opening

50 mm

Operating conditions

0 ... 50 °C / 32 ... 122 °F, max. 80 % RH

Weight

approx. 595 g / 1.3 lbs

Dimensions

280 x 106 x 47 mm / 11 x 4.2 x 1.9 in

3 Delivery scope

1 x current clamp PCE-GPA 50

1 x set of test leads

2 x alligator clips

1 x micro SD memory card

1 x mains adaptor 9 V / 800 mA

2 x 1.5 V AA battery

1 x carrying bag

1 x user manual

4 System description

①

Measuring clamp

⑩

“◀" key

②

Opening key for measuring clamp

⑪

“▼" key

③

Display

⑫

“▶" key

④

“FUNC" key

⑬

Rotary switch

⑤

“HOLD" key

⑭

Socket RS232 interface

⑥

“REC" key

⑮

Socket DC 9V mains adaptor

⑦

“ENTER/SETUP" key

⑯

Sockets test leads

⑧

“▲" key

⑰

Battery compartment

⑨

“EXIT" key

⑱

SD card slot in battery compartment

4.1 Description of keys / switches

Rotary switch Select the measuring function

Meter on / off

“FUNC" key Select the display indication

“HOLD" key Freeze the current measured values

“REC" key Record the measured values on the SD card

"Setup" key Open the settings menu

Confirm a selection

“EXIT" key Exit the settings menu

Backlight on / off

"▲" key Move cursor up in the settings menu

"▼" key Move cursor down in the settings menu

“◀" key Move cursor to the left in the settings menu

Harmonic analysis to the left

“▶" key Move the cursor to the right in the settings menu

Harmonic analysis to the right

5 Operation

5.1 Measurement preparation

5.1.1 Inserting the battery and SD card

•Loosen the two fastening screws of the battery compartment at the rear side.

•Open the cover and insert two batteries (1.5 V AA) and a micro SD card.

•Close the compartment and fasten the screws.

5.1.2 Switch meter on/off

•Turn the rotary switch to the "3 phase" or "1 phase" position to switch on the meter.

The meter shows the following during the start-up phase:

•After using the meter, turn the rotary switch back to the "OFF" position.

5.1.3 Start screen

The flashing "NO DISK" indicator at the bottom right indicates that the SD card is missing or not

inserted correctly.

During the brief display of "SD CHECK", it is read and checked.

5.1.4 Settings menu

Folder Name Storage folder selection

You can choose between 10 storage folders: WTA01 ... WTA10

File Name File name selection

You can choose between 50 file names

REC Date Date / time of last storage

Sampling Time Memory interval

Setting the memory interval between 2 and 7200 seconds

Delete File Delete file

Deleting saved files on the SD card

SD Format Format SD card

Format the SD card

PT Voltage transformer setting 1:1 to 1000:1

Beep Control tone

Switching on/off the control tone

MD Peak load interval

Auto Power Off Automatic power off

Enabling/disabling automatic power off

Trans Ref Nominal voltage as reference for overvoltage detection

SVDP Limit value setting for overvoltage detection

Decimal Decimal

Decimal point setting USA =. / Europe =,

RS232 Out Sel RS232 interface output options

Selection of the values transmitted through the interface (max. 9 of 67)

Freq. Frequency

Selection between 50 Hz, 60 Hz or Auto

Temp. Unit Temperature unit

Selection between °C and °F

Start Time Start time recording

Setting the start time of data storage

Stop Time Stop time recording

Setting the end time of recording

Year Year

Setting current year

Month Month

Setting current month

Day Day

Setting current day

Hour Hour

Setting current hour

Minute Minute

Setting current minute

Second Second

Setting current second

5.1.5 Settings before the measurement

Press the "SETUP" key to enter the settings menu.

The current adjustable parameter flashes.

5.1.5.1 Selection of memory location

•Select "Folder Name" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "Folder Name" flashes.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. "WTAxx" flashes.

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select the desired memory location WTA01 ... WTA10.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. "Folder Name" flashes.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲ key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

5.1.5.2 Memory number selection

•Select "File Name" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "File Name" flashes.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. Depending on the position of the rotary switch, one of the

following memory pre-numbers flashes.

o1P201001 1P2 single-phase measurement

o3P301001 : 3P3 three-phase measurement

oHAV01001 : HAV harmonic voltage measurement

oHAA01001 : HAA harmonic .current measurement

oSIN01001 : SIN waveform current and voltage

oTRA01001 : TRA harmonic measurement

oTMP01001 : TMP temperature measurement

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select the desired memory number, e. g. 1P201001, 1P201050.

Hold down the keys for fast scrolling.

NO FILE below the memory number indicates a free memory number.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. "File Name" flashes.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲ key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

5.1.5.3 Storage interval

•Select "Sampling Time" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "Sampling Time" flashes.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. The currently set storage interval flashes.

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select the desired storage interval.

Press and hold the keys for fast scrolling.

Press the ◀or ▶key. "Sampling Time" flashes.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

5.1.5.4 Delete memory contents

•Select "Delete File" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "Delete File" flashes.

•Press and hold the ◀or ▶key for 2 seconds. "Y”or “N" is displayed. "N" flashes.

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select "Y" to delete memory or "N" in order not to delete

memory.

•Press the "SETUP / ENTER" key to confirm the selection. "Delete File" flashes.

Or hold down the ◀or ▶key for 2 seconds. No action is performed and "Delete File"

flashes again.

Attention! If "Y" is selected, all data on the SD card will be deleted.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲ key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

5.1.5.5 Format SD card

•Select "SD Format" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "SD Format" flashes.

•Press and hold the ◀or ▶key for 2 seconds. "Y or N" is displayed. "N" flashes.

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select "Y" to format SD card or "N" in order not to format SD

card.

•Press the "SETUP / ENTER" key to confirm the selection. "SD Format”flashes.

Or press and hold the ◀or ▶button for 2 seconds. No action is taken and "SD

Format" flashes again.

Caution! If "Y" is selected, all data on the SD card is deleted and the card is

formatted.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲ key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

5.1.5.6 Voltage transformer ratio setting

•Select "PT" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "PT" flashes.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. The currently set transformer ratio flashes.

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select the transformer ratio.

Press and hold the keys for fast scrolling.

Press the ◀or ▶key. "PT" flashes.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲ key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

5.1.5.7 Control tone

•Select "Beep" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "Beep" flashes.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. "ON" or "OFF" flashes.

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select "OFF" to disable the control tome or "ON" to enable the

control tone.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. "Beep" flashes.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲ key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

5.1.5.8 Peak load interval

•Select "MD" with the ▲ ▼ keys. "MD" flashes.

•Press the ◀or ▶key. The currently set interval time flashes.

•Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select the desired interval time.

Press and hold the keys for fast scrolling.

Press the ◀or ▶key. "MD" flashes.

•Press the ▼ key to move to the next setting parameter or the ▲ key to move to the

previous setting parameter.

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