AEMC PEL 115 (01) PDF Document

The AEMC PEL 115 comes with the following items:

Cat. #2137.56 (no sensors) and Cat. #2137.58 (sensors) include:

• Power & Energy Logger Model PEL 115

• (5) Black Leads – 10 ft (3 m) (waterproof cap) with (5) Black Alligator Clips

• Extra Large Carrying Bag with Rubber Bottom

• Power Adapter 110/230 V w/ US Power cord

• Cable – 5 ft USB (Replacement is 10 ft USB Cable Type A to Type B)

• (1) Set of (12) Color Input ID Markers

• USB SD – card reader

• SD-card (8 GB) (Formatted & Installed)

• USB Drive (DataView® and User Manual)

• Set of (4) large and (5) small Caps (watertight)

Only Shipped with PEL 115 Cat. 2137.58:

• (4) AmpFlex® Sensor 24″ Waterproof, IP67 Model 196A-24-BK

Also Included:

• 9.6 V NiMH Battery (Installed)

• Measuring Instrument Safety Data Sheet (Multilingual)

• Declaration of Conformity

• Test Report

• Quick Start Guide

The AEMC PEL 115 complies with safety standard IEC/EN 61010-2-030, the leads comply with IEC/EN 61010-031 for voltages of 1000 V in measurement CAT IV, and the current sensors comply with IEC/EN 61010-2-032. To ensure safe operation, please follow these precautions:

• Do not use the instrument in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gas or smoke.

• Do not use the instrument on electrical networks with a rated voltage or category higher than those listed for the instrument.

• Respect the maximum rated voltages and currents between terminals and in relation to ground/earth.

• Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly closed.

• Before each use, check the condition of the insulation of the leads, the instrument, and all accessories. Any insulation that appears damaged (even partially) must be taken out of service for repair or disposal.

• Use leads and accessories for voltage according to IEC 61010-031 and measurement categories at least equal to those of the instrument. An accessory with a lower category reduces the category of the combined instrument/accessory combination to that of the accessory.

• Respect the environmental conditions of use listed in the manual.

• Do not modify the instrument or replace components using substitute parts.

• Use personal protection equipment when dictated by conditions.

• Keep hands and fingers away from unused terminals and behind the physical guard when handling the leads, test probes, and alligator clips.

The front panel of the AEMC PEL 115 features several connectors, indicators, and controls. All connectors have attached elastomer watertight (IP67) caps.

For multiple-phase measurements on the AEMC PEL 115, you can use the color-coded input ID markers to identify current sensors, voltage leads, and terminals.

Step 1. Detach the appropriate inserts and place them in the holes provided over the terminals (larger inserts for current terminals, smaller inserts for voltage terminals).

Step 2. Clip rings of the same color to the ends of the lead that will be connected to the terminal.

Data recording sessions for the AEMC PEL 115 are stored on an SD-card. The instrument accepts SD and SDHC cards, FAT32 formatted up to a capacity of 32 GB. The PEL 115 is delivered with a formatted and installed SD-card.

To install a different SD-card:

NOTE: DO NOT remove the existing SD-card if a recording is in progress.

Step 1. Check the new SD-card to verify that it is not locked.

Step 2. Format the SD-card using the PEL Control Panel (recommended), or using a PC.

Step 3. Open the elastomer cap marked with the SD card symbol, which is located on the front panel.

Step 4. Press the existing SD-card further inward to release it from the card slot and remove it.

Step 5. Insert the new SD-card into the card slot with the metal contacts facing up.

Step 6. Press the protective elastomer cap back onto the card slot to ensure the instrument is waterproof.

NOTE: DO NOT connect the instrument to the PC before installing the software and drivers.

Step 1. DataView software is included on the supplied USB Drive. Insert the USB Drive into an available USB port (wait for driver to be installed).

Step 2. If Autorun is enabled, an AutoPlay window appears on your screen. Click Open folder to view files to display the DataView folder. If Autorun is not enabled or allowed, use Windows Explorer to locate and open the USB Drive labeled DataView.

Step 3. When the DataView folder is open, find the file Setup.exe in the USB Drive root directory and double-click it to run the installation program.

Step 4. The DataView setup screen appears. In the upper left section of the screen, choose the language for the setup program UI. Then select DataView in the Options list and click Install.

Step 5. Click OK at the Confirm Setup screen. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears. The InstallShield Wizard leads you through the installation process. As you complete these screens, be sure to click Power Energy Logger when prompted to select the Control Panel(s) to install.

Step 6. When you have completed all screens, click Finish to leave the InstallShield Wizard. Then close the DataView Setup screen. The DataView folder now appears on your computer desktop; within this folder is the PEL Control Panel icon.

Before you can use the PEL Control Panel to communicate with your AEMC PEL 115, you must establish a connection between the instrument and the computer.

To begin, ensure that you have installed DataView with the PEL Control Panel. Also ensure that the required communication and connection drivers are installed on your computer. These drivers are installed as part of the DataView installation process.

To configure your AEMC PEL 115, select the instrument in the PEL Network directory. Open the Configure the instrument dialog box by clicking on the Configure icon in the toolbar, in the Instrument menu, or in the Status zone.

This dialog box has several tabs:

• General: Contains fields used to assign a name to the instrument, along with auto-off command, LCD unit command, operating button, clock setting, and SD-card formatting options.

• Communication: Options concerning the Wi-Fi link and the Ethernet network.

• Measurement: Selection of the distribution system, voltage ratio, and frequency.

• Current sensor: Detection of the current sensors and choice of the nominal primary current.

• Recording: Parameter options.

• Meters: Reset of the meters and partial energy meter reset options.

• Alarms: Programming of the alarms.

• Nominal values: Define the nominal values.

• Report: Configure reports and send them by email.

When finished, click on OK to transfer the new configuration to the instrument.

To change the date/time on your AEMC PEL 115, open the PEL Control Panel and do the following:

Step 1. Ensure that the instrument is connected by checking its status in the PEL Network frame (a green check mark appears next to its name). If not, reconnect it by highlighting the instrument, selecting Instrument in the menu bar, and clicking Reconnect Instrument.

Step 2. Select the Instrument, and click Instrument in the menu bar.

Step 3. Select Configure. This displays the Configure Instrument dialog box.

Step 4. Click the Set Clock button. This displays a dialog for setting the date and time on the instrument.

Step 5. You can synchronize the instrument’s clock with the computer’s clock, or use the Date and Time fields to select another date and time.

Step 6. Click OK to save the changes.

Before starting a recording, ensure that the instrument is not currently locked. If locked, the word LOCK appears on the screen in Configuration mode. The instrument is locked when:

• Being configured via the PEL Control Panel.

• It has been disabled through an option in the PEL Control Panel.

• A recording session is already in progress. Note that in this case the Control button remains active so you can stop the recording. However, you cannot start a new recording if one is in progress.

If the SD-card LED is green, the SD-card is ready to store recordings.

To START recording, do one of the following:

• In the PEL Control Panel: Select the appropriate option in the Recording tab of the Configuration dialog box. The instrument can be configured to start recording either at some future date and time, or immediately after recording is configured on the instrument.

• On the instrument: Press the Control button and hold it down until the REC indicator lights, then release. The instrument starts recording as it was previously configured to do.

To STOP recording, do one of the following:

• In PEL Control Panel: In the menu, select Instrument > Stop recording.

• On the instrument: Press the Control button and hold it down until the REC indicator lights, then release.

The recorded data from the AEMC PEL 115 can be transferred to a PC in two ways and then be displayed and used to create reports:

Method 1: Using the SD-card

Step 1. The SD-card can be withdrawn from the instrument and connected to the PC using the SD-card reader provided.

Step 2. Start the PEL Control Panel, select the Open command in the File menu, point to the ICP file bearing the desired session number on the SD-card, and select Open.

Method 2: Direct connection

Step 1. Establish a direct connection between the PC and the PEL (USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi).

Step 2. Start the PEL Control Panel, open a connection to the instrument, select the instrument (make sure that it is connected) in the tree, then select Recorded Sessions.

Step 3. Double-click on the desired recorded session. When the download is over, select the downloaded test and click on the Open button in the Download dialog box.

In both cases, the session is added to My open sessions in the tree. The data can then be displayed.