PCE-830-1 HVAC Meter
with 3 phases / Measures power and analyses harmonics / Includes memory, interface, and software
The PCE-830 HVAC Meter is used for measuring one to three phases of electrical quantities for alternating current (AC). This 3-Phase HVAC Meter also measures parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, harmonics, and power as well as indicating, according to standard EN50160, harmonic values, interharmonics, and asymmetrics. Interference, such as interruptions, leaks, overloads, or transience (from 16 µs) are detected with their corresponding values. The backlit LCD, with high resolution, can show up to 35 parameters simultaneously. Up to 3 clips can be attached at the same time to the HVAC Meter. In data logger mode, it can save up to 17,470 readings (3 phases / 4 conductors), in a simpler set up (1 phase / 2 conductors) it can save up to 52,400 readings, split into 85 groups. All this makes the PCE-830 HVAC Meter the ideal instrument for taking measurements over long durations. Measurement values obtained can be sent to a computer and be processed with the included analysis software. The device comes with everything needed to be measuring and analysing from the moment it arrives. Although the HVAC Meter comes calibrated from the manufacturer, an optional laboratory calibration and certificate, that meets ISO standards, can be ordered separately with the device or when a recalibration is required.
- Analysis of a network of 3 phases / 4 conductors, 3 phases / 3 conductors, 1 phase / 2 conductors, 1 phase / 3 conductors
- Measures effective real value (V 123 and I 123)
- Measures active power (W, KW, MW, GW)
- Measures apparent and reactive power (KVA, KVAR)
- Power Factor (PF), phase angle (Φ)
- Measures energy and work (Wh, KWh, KVARh, PFh)
- Measures current from 0.1 mA to 3000 A, allowing for the reserve power of a factory to be determined
- Large LCD that shows up to 35 parameters simultaneously (3P4W [=3 phases/4 conductors])
- CT conditions (1 to 600) and PT (1 to 3000) are programmable
- Indicates current wave forms and voltage overlap.
- 512 KB of memory with programmable intervals to save data every 2 to 3000 seconds, 17,470 readings using the system of 3 phases / 4 conductors
- Indicates wave forms, efficiency parameters, and harmonic distortion
- Backlit LCD with dot matrix
- Average power (AD in W, KW, MW)
- Maximum power (MD in W, KW, MW) with the programmable period
- Analysis of harmonic distortion up to a curvature of 99
- Indication of up to 50º form of harmonic wave
- Indication of the wave form with maximum value (1024 readings / period)
- Analysis of absolute distortion (%THD-F)
- Diagram of graphic equilibrium with parameters of a 3 phase system
- Detects up to 28 transistors (time and cycles) with a programmable threshold (%)
- Relation of 3 phases of voltage or asymmetrical current (VUR)
- Factor of 3 phases of voltage and asymmetrical current (d0%, d2%)
- USB port (optically insulated)
- Integrated timer and calendar to record data
- Maximum diameter of the electrical conductor for the amp clamp: the PCE-6801 ~30 mm / 1.2 in, PCE-6802 ~55 mm / 2.2 in, PCE-3007 ~170 mm / 6.7 in
Technical specifications | |
Measurement values | Measurement ranges / resolution / accuracy |
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 Watts AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, PF 0.5 up to 1) |
5.0 W to 999.9 W / 0.1 W / ±1% ±0.8 W 1.000 kW to 9.999 kW / 0.001 k W / ±1% ±8 W 10.00 kW to 99.99 kW / 0.01 kW / ±1% ±80 W 100.0 kW to 999.9 kW / 0.1 kW / ±1% ±0.8 kW 1000 kW to 9999 kW / 1 kW / ±1% ±8 kW |
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 Current AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, auto range select, TRMS) |
0.04 A to 1 A / 0.001 A / ±0.5% ±0.05 A 0.4 A to 10.0 A / 0.01 A / ±0.5% ±0.05 A 4 A to 100.0 A / 0.1 A / ±1.0% ±0.5 A |
Voltage AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, TRMS) | 20.0 V to 500.0 V / 0.1 V / ±0.5% ±5 digits (measure between phase and neutral) 20.0 V to 600.0 V / 0.1 V / ±0.5% ±5 digits (measure between phase and neutral) |
Harmonic distortion of AC voltage | 1º to 20º / 0.1% / ±1.0% 21º to 49º / 0.1% / 4% of reading ±2.0% 50º to 99º / 0.1% / 6% of reading ±2.0% |
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 Harmonics of AC current in % |
1º to 20º / 0.1% / ±0.2% of reading ±1.0% 11º to 20º / 0.1% / ±2% of reading ±1.0% 21º to 50º (A)/ 0.1% / ±5% of reading ±1.0% 21º to 50º (mA)/ 0.1% / ±10% of reading ±1.0% 51º to 99º / 0.1% / ±35% of reading ±1.0% |
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 Power Factor (PF) |
0.00 to 1.00 / 0.01 / ±0.04 |
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 Phase angle (Phi) |
-180° to 180° / 0.1° / ±1° |
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 Total harmonic distortion |
0.0 to 20.0% / 0.1% / ±1% 20.0% to 100% / 0.1% / ±3% of reading ±5% 100% to 999.9% / 0.1% / ±10% of reading ±10% |
Maximum measurement of AC voltage and current | 50 Hz / 19 µS / ±5% ±30 digits 60 Hz / 16 µS / ±5% ±30 digits |
Peak value measurementof AC voltage and current | 1.00 to 99.99 / 0.01 / ±5% ±30 digits |
Frequency range in automatic mode | 45 Hz to 65 Hz / 0.1 Hz / 0.1 Hz |
Memory | 512 kB for a maximum 52,420 readings taken by 1 phase / 2 conductors |
Port | USB |
Software and cable | Included, for Windows 2000, XP, ME |
Display | Backlit LCD with dot matrix |
Power | 8 AA batteries (Mignon) |
Dimensions | 257 mm x 155 mm x 57 mm 10.1 in x 6.1 in x 2.2 in |
Weight | 1.16 kg / 2.56 lbs |
Operating conditions | Max. 85% relative humidity / -10 ... 50ºC / 14 ... 122°F |
Type of protection / standards | IEC 61010, 600 V/CAT III |
1 x PCE-830 HVAC Meter
3 x Amp clamps - PCE-6801
4 x Alligator clips
4 x Safety test lines (3 m / 3.3 ft long),
8 x Batteries
1 x Mains adaptor
1 x Carrying case
1 x USB cable software
1 x User's manual