Product Overview: AEMC PowerPad® IV Model 8345 Power Quality Analyzer
The PowerPad® IV Model 8345 sets a new standard in portable power quality analysis. This high-performance device offers precise measurement timing and an extensive range of calculated values, simplifying installation and maintenance tasks across various electrical systems. Its compliance with IEC 61000-4-30 and IEEE 1459 standards ensures reliability in power and energy measurements, critical for evaluating electrical installation efficiency.
The analyzer’s ability to detect and measure main signaling (MSV) and perform flicker measurements according to IEC 61000-4-15 standards makes it invaluable for comprehensive power quality assessments. The device’s versatile recording capabilities, including Trend mode, Alarm mode with email notifications, and a 10-period transient mode with programmable triggers, allow for thorough monitoring and analysis of power systems.
The surge mode’s ability to measure peak voltages up to 12 kV within 500 ns, coupled with the Inrush mode for load start-up analysis, provides deep insights into system behavior. With its extensive communication options and VNC mode for remote control, the PowerPad® IV Model 8345 offers unparalleled flexibility in data access and device operation. The inclusion of DataView® software enhances data analysis capabilities, while compatibility with all PowerPad® family sensors ensures adaptability to various measurement scenarios.
Whether you’re conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting complex power issues, or performing detailed energy efficiency analyses, the PowerPad® IV Model 8345 delivers the accuracy, functionality, and reliability required for professional power quality management.
**Class A Certification**
The PowerPad® IV Model 8345 is certified to IEC 61000-4-30 ed3 in Class A. Refer to the certificate for details.
**New Firmware Available**
Firmware Version 1.10 introduces the following new features to enhance the PowerPad® IV Model 8345:
– Harmonics analysis up to order 127 and interharmonics up to order 126
– Automatic pre-trigger for Inrush measurements
– Virtual keyboard
– Setup password feature
– A second Wi-Fi Access Point (WAP) connection mode
– New tolerance range function
– Improved storage of screen captures (power data improvements planned for future releases)
Specifications:
| ELECTRICAL | ||||||
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| Measurement Frequency | Measurement Range without Ratio (with unity ratio) | |||||
| Min | Max | |||||
| 42.50 Hz | 69.00 Hz | |||||
| Inputs | 5 Voltage / 4 Current, isolated | |||||
| Voltage | 5 V to 1,000 VAC and VDC | |||||
| Harmonics Mode | DC to 127th order; < 3% Udin | |||||
| Interharmonics Mode | 0 to 126th order; < 0.5% Udin | |||||
| Inrush & Transient Capture (number) | No maximum (limited by SD card) | |||||
| Shockwaves (Fast transient) | Up to 12 kV sampled every 500 ns | |||||
| Flicker (Pst) | < 0,1 | |||||
| Voltage Unbalance (u0,u2) | 0.5 to 5 % (absolute); ±0.15 % (absolute) | |||||
| Trend Recording recommended) | > 900 parameters 3 days with a sampling period of 200 ms 15 days with a sampling period of 1 s 45 days with a sampling period of 3 s |
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| Sampling Rate | Voltage 400 kSps / Current 200 kSps / Surge 2 MSps | |||||
| Alarm Mode Types / Number | 52 / 20,000 with Email notifications | |||||
| Real-time Mode | Yes | |||||
| Power Mode | Yes | |||||
| Energy Mode | Composite | |||||
| Unbalance Mode | Yes | |||||
| Screenshots | No maximum (limited by SD card) | |||||
| Power Supply | Power from phase from 100 to 1000 V AC/DC with external supply block (included) | |||||
| Carrier Current Detection | Yes | |||||
| Battery | 5.8 A•h Li-ion battery pack (included) ≤6 hrs w/ display on; ≤10 hrs w/ display off |
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| MECHANICAL | ||||||
| Data Storage | 16 GB SD-Card (included) for snapshot,transients, alarms and trend recording | |||||
| Display | 7 in color LCD touch screen: 800 x 480 (WVGA) | |||||
| Clock / GPS | Yes, built-in | |||||
| Operating Temperature | 32 °F to 104 °F [+0 °C; +40 °C] | |||||
| Communication | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Web server, DataViewSync™, USB port (type A) | |||||
| Dimensions | (7.87 x 11.22 x 2.17) in (200 x 285 x 55) mm | |||||
| Weight (meter only) | 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) | |||||
| COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS | ||||||
| Safety | IEC 61010 1000 V CAT IV | |||||
| Ingress Protection | IP54 | |||||
| Environmental | IEC 61557-12 & IEC 62586 | |||||
| Measurement Standard | IEC 61000-4-30 (Ed 3) Class A (Full) | |||||
| EN50160 Monitoring Mode | Yes, with DataView® software | |||||
| Warranty | *3 years (registration must be done within 30 days of the date of purchase) | |||||
