Power Platform PP1

Dranetz has Discontinued this product and we strongly recommend that you consider upgrading your instrument to the recommended product upgrade: PowerVisa, PowerGuide4400, PX5, EP1.
Please note: This is a discontinued product. Options/Accessories associated with this product may no longer be available.

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Dranetz provides several options to help you upgrade your product affordably. We can work with you to determine the best solution for your situation. Contact our Sales department today as ask about our trade-in options. If you are unable to upgrade, please be aware that your instrument should be serviced and calibrated yearly for optimal accuracy, and you may be eligible for service incentives. Please contact our sales department to discuss your situation.

Features & Highlights

• Portable Package
• Eight Channel, 4 Voltage and 4 Current
• Easy Start^™ for automated set-ups (TASKCards PQPlus and Flicker)
• Scope Mode^®
• Meter Mode
• TASKCard^® Operating System Technology
• Measure Power Quality, Harmonics, Energy, InRush, and Flicker
• Measure V,I,W, VA,VAR,PF, Demand & Energy (TASKCard 8000)
• Cycle-by-Cycle Disturbance Capture (TASKCard PQPlus)
• Two Hour UPS
• Menu Driven Operation
• RS-232 Serial Interface
• Waveform Capture (TASKCard PQPlus)
• Simultaneous Channel Capture
• Classifies Power Quality Disturbances to IEEE 1159 (TASKCard PQPlus)
• Classifies Voltage Flicker in Accordance with IEC-868 (TASKCard Flicker)
• Time Plot Any Monitored Parameter
• Integral PC Memory Card Interface
• Supported by Dran-View PC Analysis and Report Writer

Specifications

Voltage Measurements

4 fully differential channels 10-600Vrms Accuracy: ±1% reading ±0.05% full scale

Voltage Transients

50-6000Vpk 1 microsecond minimum duration Accuracy: ±10% reading ±1% full scale Requires TASKCard PQPlus

Current Measurements

4 fully independent current channels 10 - 200% of full-scale current probe rating Accuracy: ±1% reading ±0.05% full scale (at fundamental, plus current probe accuracy)

Current Transients

10-300% CT full scale except Chan D 2-200% CT full scale
1 microsecond minimum duration Accuracy: ±10% reading ±1% full scale plus probe Requires TASKCard PQPlus

Frequency

Fundamental range 30 - 450 Hz
Accuracy ±0.2% of reading

Update Rates

All parameters updated once per second (Harmonic-based parameters updated every 5 seconds)

Environment

41^°F to 113^°F
+5^°C to +45^°C
Humidity 10% - 90% non-condensing

Battery

2 hours operation
3 hours full recharge (continuos operation from battery eliminator)

PC Software

Dranview

Certifications

UL, CE, FCC, ISO-9100 (CE certification for model PP1E, UL listing for model PP1)

Modes of Operation

Scope Mode

Real-time viewing of

• voltage and current waveforms
• voltage and current phasor diagrams

 

Meter Mode

A true handheld three-phase volt-amp-power-harmonic meter lets you view values updated every second: volts, amps, watts, VA, var, power factor, frequency, voltage unbalance, V&I Total harmonic distortion, current crest factor, K factor, demand, energy and nth harmonics. The available parameters depend on the TASKCard you have selected.

View Data

Recorded data can be viewed to quickly show problems

• Event data can be displayed utilizing the built-in event, worst case, or activity reports
• Waveform data displays the actual captured voltage or current waveform
• Power Quality events (sags and swells) are clasified to the IEEE 1159 standard for voltage disturbances Requires TASKCard PQPlus

Time Plots

Displays a graph of the selected parameter since recording began

• Record up to 10 days
• Select from up to 16 different parameters
• Select individual channels
• Zoom in for greater detail down to 0.1 sec/div

Applications

• Field service: computers, networks, telecommunications
• Medical laboratories and hospitals
• Laboratories, universities
• Industrial automation maintenance
• Energy audits

Please note: This is a discontinued product. Options/Accessories associated with this product may no longer be available.

Options and Accessories

Built-In Printer

Factory-installed built-in" thermal text/graphic, high speed, high resolution printer.

Field surveys, diagnostics, analysis. On-the-spot reports

TASKCard PQPlus

Power Quality

Transient events, harmonics, power flow K-factor, voltage and current transients, THD and up to 50th harmonic, PF, kW, kVA, kVAR pre- and post-fault data.

Power Quality Site Surveys

Field service of sensitive electronic systems, Industrial automation, health care facilities

TASKCard 8000

Energy Analysis/Harmonics Harmonics, power flow

Scope mode, phasor diagrams, long-term trends, demand, kWh, power factor

Energy Audits

Energy savings verfications Harmonic troubleshooting: adjustable speed drives, resonance

TASKCard InRush

Monitors sudden changes in an electrical parameter: Scope mode, phasor diagrams, trigger and pre-trigger, Cycle-by-cycle recording on up to 6 channels

Motor start-up, Transformers, breakers, protective relays

TASKCard Flicker

Voltage fluctuations / light flicker, in accordance with EN60868 (formerly IEC868) and IEC 1000-4-15. Perception curves for 230V/50Hz or 120V/60Hz lighting.

Arc-furnace studies, Compliance measurements, certification

Memory Card

PCMCIA Memory card provides removable memory expansion to internal memory. Available in 2Mb and 4Mb

Soft Carry Case - SCC-8

Rugged cordura nylon carry case- holds PP1, voltage probes, CTs, and manual. Ideal for field service, industrial applications.

Field Replaceable Battery

Extended battery use; internal PP1 recharger.

CT-10

Current probe, 1A - 10A RMS 45Hz-3kHz; Max conductor size 0.47"

CT-150

Current probe, 3A - 150A RMS 45Hz-3kHz; Max conductor size 0.47"

CT-300

Current probe, 10A-300A RMS 45Hz-50kHz; Max conductor size 2.0"

CT-1000

Current probe, 50A - 1000A RMS 30Hz-3kHz; Max conductor size 2.0"

CT-3000

Current probe, 100A - 3000A RMS 48Hz-3kHz; Max conductor size 2.56" or 1.97"x5.3"

LEMFLEX3K

Flexible current probe 1A - 300A, 10A - 3000A; 8Hz-7kHz; Inside diameter 6" (Requires adapter cable CAPP1LEM)