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 Tips and Hints 
Power mode can be used to record apparent power of a transformer over several hours.  Look at the 
Trend and find out if the transformer is overloaded. 
Interpretation of Power Factor when measured at a device: 
PF = 0~1: 
Not  all  supplied  power  is  consumed  by  the  device,  a  certain  amount  of  reactive 
power is present. Current leads (capacitive load) or lags(inductive load). 
PF = 1: 
All supplied power is consumed by the device. Voltage and current are in phase. 
PF = -1: 
Device generates power. Current leads or lags. 
Reactive power    (VAR)  is  most  often  due  to  inductive  loads  such  as  asynchronous  motor,  induction 
furnace, and transformers, etc. Installation of correction capacitors can correct for inductive VAR’s.  
7.7. Flicker 
Flicker quantifies the luminance fluctuation of lamps caused by supply voltage variations. The Analyzer 
design  strictly  meets  the  IEC61000-4-15  Flicker  Meter  model.  The  Analyzer  converts  duration  and 
magnitude of voltage variations into an ‘annoyance factor’ caused by the resulting flicker of a 60W lamp. 
A high flicker reading means that most people would find the luminance changes irritating. The voltage 
variation can  be  relatively  small.  The  measurement is  optimized to  lamps powered by  120V/60Hz or 
230V/50Hz. Flicker is characterized per phase by the parameters shown in a table. The Trend screen 
shows changes of instantaneous flicker sensation level over time. 
 Table 
Flicker is characterized by: short term severity Pst (measured over 10 minutes) and a long term severity 
Plt  (measured  over  2  hours).  The  Analyzer    records  severity  measured  over  1  minute  too  for  fast 
feedback. Pst and Plt are parameters showing flicker severity over a certain period of time. Momentary 
flicker is shown in the PF5 submenu and is reached via function key 【F4】. Flicker PF5 is displayed as 
a fast Trend plot. 
Available function keys: 
F4 
Access PF5 Trend screen. 
F5 
Switch between RUN and HOLD. 
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