® 1760 Power Quality Recorder Getting Started Manual PN 2713103 June 2006 Rev 2, 7/10 © 2006-2010 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Title Introduction .................................................................................................................... Safety Information .......................................................................................................... Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... Protection Class ............................................................................................
1760 Getting Started Manual Preparing to Use the Recorder ...................................................................................... Using the Recorder ........................................................................................................ PQ Analyze Quick Installation................................................................................... Running PQ Analyze.................................................................................................
1760 Power Quality Recorder Introduction Safety Instructions This Getting Started Manual for the Fluke 1760 Power Quality Recorder, referred to throughout simply as “the Recorder”, will allow you to set up and begin various power quality measurements. The guide is an abbreviated version of the User Manual and other materials included on the CD-ROM shipped with the Recorder.
1760 Getting Started Manual Symbols Table 1 shows the symbols used on the instrument and/or in this manual. Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description X W - Hazardous voltage. Risk of electric shock. J T B F P Earth ground. ) 2 Important information. See manual. ~ Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information. ; Conforms to relevant Australian Standards.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Safety Information CAT Identification Safe Operation Figure 1 shows an example to identify the locations of different measurement categories (CAT). For safe operation of the Recorder: • Ensure that all persons using the device have read and fully understood the operating manual and safety instructions. • The device may only be used under certain ambient conditions.
1760 Getting Started Manual Electrical Connections Ensure that the protective earth connector of the power lead and the housing earth connector are connected according to the instructions to the low-resistance unit earth cable. Ensure that the power and connecting cables as well as all accessories used in conjunction with the device are in proper working order and clean. Install the device in such a way that its power cable is accessible at all times and can easily be disconnected.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Safety Information • Do not hold the Current Clamp anywhere beyond the tactile barrier. • Use these accessories only in the specified overvoltage category areas. • To prevent electrical shock, always connect current probe test leads to the Recorder before connecting to the load. • • To avoid electrical shock, do not connect the voltage measuring or power supply input to systems with higher voltages to ground (earth) than is marked on the Recorder.
1760 Getting Started Manual Accessories Safety Instructions on Device Housing Only use the accessories supplied with the device or specifically available as optional equipment for your model. The mains connection must conform to the ranges/values as inscribed on the instrument labels. Ensure that any third-party accessories used in conjunction with the device conform to IEC 61010-031/-2032 standard and are suitable for respective measuring voltage range.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Preparing to Use the Recorder Input Voltage – Measuring Inputs The measurement category (refer to the “Identifications” section) and the maximum voltage to earth ground from the sensors must conform to the power supply system. Refer to “Inscription” and “Technical Specifications” section. Protection IP40 Preparing to Use the Recorder Before you use the Recorder, carefully inspect the packaging and contents to ensure that there is no damage. Note emv03.bmp Figure 3.
1760 Getting Started Manual Before commencing work with the device, check the delivery to ensure that it is complete, using the following list and the delivery specifications.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Using the Recorder PQ Analyze Quick Installation Insert the PQ Analyze CD into your CD-ROM drive of your Windows PC (for system requirements, see 1760 Reference Manual). If the launch application does not start automatically, execute "launch.exe" from the CD. Select "Install PQ Analyze Software" from the CD-ROM menu and follow the instructions for the installation process. emv04.
1760 Getting Started Manual Running PQ Analyze After the software is installed, start PQ Analyze from the Start menu. The first time you run PQ Analyze you are prompted to select your "Default Def-File". This is a configuration template with region-specific default values. Select the region most appropriate to your location. You can change this at any time later using the "Options>Default Def-File" menu. emv05.bmp 2.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Using the Recorder Working with Demo Data Before connecting the Recorder and downloading real data, familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of the software by testing some of the features with the demo data supplied on the CD-ROM. Navigate to the PQ Analyze CD-ROM and select one of the stored measurements in the "demo data" folder. In the Start Menu press "Recorded Data" in the "Offline Modes" section (to display the Start Menu select "File>FLUKE 1760 Start Menu").
1760 Getting Started Manual The main analysis window is shown next. It is the starting point for all measurement analysis tasks. It shows the "virtual instruments" on the left side and the ranges of available measurement data as blue bars. 2. Select the "virtual instrument" on the left side. To display any type of data, follow a simple 6 step select process: 1. Select the time range by dragging the cursor marks with the mouse. Emv09.bmp Emv08.
60 Power Quality Recorder Using the Recorder 3. 4. Select the parameter group (group of related measurement parameters). Select the measurement parameter. 11.bmp 5. Select Minimum, Mean, or Maximum values. 12.bmp 6. Select your analysis function. 13.bmp emv10.
1760 Getting Started Manual The result is displayed in a new window. Communicating with the Recorder Once familiar with the basic concept of data analysis, try connecting to the Recorder. Supply the Recorder with mains power, switch it on, connect a voltage sensor to channel 1 and connect the network interface to your PC using the Ethernet cable for direct connection (RJ45 crossover cable with red plugs). emv30.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Using the Recorder Select menu "File>FLUKE 1760 Start Menu" and press "Setup" in the "Live Modes" section. If you have more than one network interface installed on your computer, then select the proper one from the “Network” dropdown list. In the "Search Devices" dialog press "Search". emv31.bmp 17.
1760 Getting Started Manual The list will show only one entry (your connected Recorder). Press "Connect". The next window is the main settings panel. This is the starting point for all Recorder configurations. Accept the default values for now and press "Initialize". emv33.bmp 18.bmp You are now connected to the Recorder. Check the connection status of the Recorder in the bottom right corner of the PQ Analyze window. emv32.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Using the Recorder Choose a name or accept the default one. Press OK. Wait while the measurement is initialized. 21.bmp 20.bmp Press “OK” and watch the “RECORDING STATUS” LED on the instrument. It should start flashing slowly indicating the active measurement. Close the “Settings” window. 22.bmp The measurement campaign is now started.
1760 Getting Started Manual Displaying Measurement Data Select channel 1 and press the “Timeplot” icon. Now that the connection has been successfully established, and the measurement campaign has been started, continue with reading some measurement data. The best way for having a quick look at the signals supplied to the Recorder inputs is the "Live Mode". Select the menu “Transfer > Live Mode” and then press “Oscilloscope”. 25.bmp 24.bmp 55.
1760 Power Quality Recorder Using the Recorder If the test leads are connected to mains voltage you will see something similar to the waveform below. Note Please follow safety instructions when connecting measuring circuits (see "Safety Information"). 27.bmp 28.
1760 Getting Started Manual Try the "Zoom" tool to inspect the waveform a little closer. 56.bmp Next Steps This explained the basic concepts used with Fluke 1760 / PQ Analyze. You now have verified that your Recorder is working properly and you should also have the necessary knowledge to explore some of the more sophisticated features. You can also: 29.bmp 20 • Download measurement data from the Recorder to your PC. • Check / change the basic instrument settings (time and time zone, device name).
