Measuring true power is more than multiplying voltage and current. Advances in complex power electronics and energy efficiency create measurement challenges that can confound even the most experienced engineers.
Unlike data acquisition and oscilloscope-based power measurement tools, power analyzers are purpose-built to guarantee measurement accuracy when testing devices that generate, transform, or consume electricity.
Yokogawa, the world's leading supplier of electrical power analyzers, provides solutions for testing power electronics, inverters, motors and drives, lighting, home appliances, office equipment, power supplies, industrial machinery and more.
Measure Power with Confidence
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Power analyzers and power meters measure electrical power in devices that generate, transform, or consume electricity. Since they offer the accuracy, frequency ranges, and functions necessary to meet industry test and measurement standards, they have been used for decades in electrical product testing applications. More than simply watt meters, these instruments make true power measurements using matched voltage and current input circuits. This application note discusses the top 10 reasons, plus one, to select a Yokogawa power analyzer.
Model | WT300E | WT500 | WT1800E | PX8000 | WT5000 |
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Number of Input Channels | 1, 2 or 3 | 1 - 3 | 1 - 6 | 1 - 4 | 1 - 7 |
Basic Power Accuracy (60 Hz) | 0.1% of Reading + 0.05% of Range |
0.1% of Reading + 0.1% of Range | 0.05% of Reading + 0.05% of Range |
0.1% of Reading + 0.1% of Range | 0.01% or Reading + 0.02% of Range |
Bandwidth | DC, 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz | DC, 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz | DC, 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz | DC to 20 MHz | DC to 1 MHz |
The Yokogawa CW500 is a portable power analyzer that logs transient power phenomena in addition to measuring single to three phase power.
Yokogawa's Power Analyzer software manages numeric, waveform, and harmonic data measurements. It enables data logging and instrument configuration from your computer.
Accessories for digital power analyzers include various voltage and current transformers, clamp-on current probes, and a selection of test leads.
In some power measurement applications, the current in the device under test is higher than what can be applied directly to the power analyzer current input terminals. Current transformers are used to step down high AC and DC currents to a lower level that can be measured directly by the power analyzer. These systems safely step down currents while preserving the highest accuracy.
This panel-mounted power meter and energy meter with a large, three-row LED display integrates all the measuring functions required for power management in locations such as factories and buildings into a single unit.
Conditions
Input Channels >= Frequency >= ADC Resolution >= ADC Sampling rate >= Voltage >=
Model Code
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WT5000
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WT1801E to WT1806E
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WT3001E to WT3004E
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760201 to 760203
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WT310E
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WT310EH
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WT332E/WT333E
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PX8000
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CW500
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Number of Input Channels
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Max. 7
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WT1801E: 1 WT1802E: 2 WT1803E: 3 WT1804E: 4 WT1805E: 5 WT1806E: 6
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WT3001E: 1 WT3002E: 2 WT3003E: 3 WT3004E: 4
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760201: 1 760202: 2 760203: 3
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1
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1
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WT332E: 2 WT333E: 3
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Max. 4
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With the same voltage; Single-phase 2-wire: 4 systems, single-phase 3-wire: 2 systems, three-phase 3-wire 2-current: 2 systems
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Basic Power Accuracy (50/60 Hz)
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0.01% of reading + 0.02% of range
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0.05% of reading + 0.05% of range
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0.01% of reading + 0.03% of range
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0.1% of Reading + 0.1% of range
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0.1% of reading + 0.05% of range
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0.1% of reading + 0.05% of range
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0.1% of reading + 0.05% of range
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0.1% of Reading + 0.1% of range
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±(0.8% rdg + 0.2% rng) when using clamps 96061, 96062, 96063, 96064, ±(1.1% rdg + 0.2% rng) when using clamp 96065, ±(1.3% rdg + 0.2% rng) when using clamp 96066,
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Power Frequency Range
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DC and 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz
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DC and 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz
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DC and 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz
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DC and 0.5 Hz to 100 kHz
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DC and 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz
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DC and 0.1 Hz to 20 kHz
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DC and 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz
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DC and 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz
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45 to 70Hz
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A/D Converter
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18-bit Max. 10 MS/sec
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16-bit 2 MS/sec
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16-bit 200 kS/sec
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16-bit 100 kS/sec
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16-bit 100 kS/sec
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16-bit 100 kS/sec
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16-bit 100 kS/sec
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12-bit Max. 100 MS/sec
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Voltage Ranges
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1.5/ 3/ 6/ 10/ 15/ 30/ 60/ 100/ 150/ 300/ 600/ 1000 V (crest factor CF3)
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1.5/ 3/ 6/ 10/ 15/ 30/ 60/ 100/ 150/ 300/ 600/ 1000 V (crest factor3)
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15/ 30/ 60/ 100/ 150/ 300/ 600/ 1000 V (crest facter 3)
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15/ 30/ 60/ 100/ 150/ 300/ 600/ 1000 V (crest facter 3)
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15/ 30/ 60 /150/ 300/ 600 V (crest facter 3)
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15/ 30/ 60 /150/ 300/ 600 V (crest facter 3)
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15/ 30/ 60 /150/ 300/ 600 V (crest facter 3)
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1.5/ 3/ 6/ 10/ 15/ 30/ 60/ 100/ 150/ 300/ 600/ 1000 V(crest facter 3)
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600V, 1000 V
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Current Ranges
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Direct input (5 A element): 5 m/ 10 m/ 20 m/ 50 m/ 100 m / 200 m/ 500 m / 1/ 2/ 5 A (crest factor CF3) External current sensor input - 50 m/ 100 m/ 250 m/ 500 m / 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 V (crest factor CF3) Direct input (30 A element): 0.5/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30 A (crest factor CF3) External current sensor input - 50 m/ 100 m/ 250 m/ 500 m / 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 V (crest factor CF3)
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Direct input (5 A element): 10 m/ 20 m/ 50 m/ 100 m / 200 m/ 500 m / 1/ 2/ 5 A (crest factor3) External current sensor input - 50 m/ 100 m/ 250 m/ 500 m / 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 V (crest factor3) Direct input (50 A element): 1/ 2/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 50 A (crest factor3) External current sensor input - 50 m/ 100 m/ 250 m/ 500 m / 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 V (crest factor3)
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Direct 30A input 0.5/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30 A (crest factor3) Direct 2A input 5m/ 10m/ 20m/ 50m/ 100m/ 200m/ 500m/ 1/ 2 A (crest factor3) External sensor input: 50/ 100/ 200/ 500 m/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10 V (crest factor3)
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Direct input: 0.5/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 40 A (crest facter 3) External input (optional): External input - 50 m/ 100 m/ 200 m/ 500 m / 1/ 2/ 5/ 10 V (crest facter 3)
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Direct input: 5 m / 10 m/ 20 m/ 50 m/ 100 m/ 200 m/ 500 m/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10/ 20 A (crest facter 3) External input (optional): 2.5/ 5/ 10 V or 50 m/ 100 m/ 200 m/ 500mV/ 1/ 2 V (crest facter 3)
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Direct input: 1/ 2/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 40 A (crest facter 3) External input (optional): 2.5/ 5/ 10 V or 50 m/ 100 m/ 200 m/ 500mV/ 1/ 2 V (crest facter 3)
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Direct input: 0.5/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10/ 20 A (crest facter 3) External input (optional): 2.5/ 5/ 10 V or 50 m/ 100 m/ 200 m/ 500mV/ 1/ 2 V (crest facter 3)
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Direct input: 10 m/ 20 m/ 50 m/ 100 m/ 200 m/ 500 m/ 1/ 2/ 5 A(crest facter 3) External input: 50 m/ 100 m/ 200 m/ 500mV/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10 V(crest facter 3)
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96060 (2A) 2000mA *Leakage current only 96061 (50A) 5000mA/50.00A/AUTO 96062 (100A) 10A/100A/AUTO 96063 (200A) 20A/200A/AUTO 96064 (500A) 50A/500A/AUTO 96065 (1000A) 100A/1000A/AUTO 96066 (3000A) 300A/1000A/3000A
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Continuous Allowable Max. Input Voltage
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Peak voltage of 1.6 kV or RMS of 1.5 kV, whichever is lower
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Peak voltage of 2 kV or RMS of 1.1 kV, whichever is lower
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The peak is 1.6 kV, or the RMS of 1.1kV, whichever is less.
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The peak is 1.5 kV, or the RMS of 1kV, whichever is less.
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Peak voltage of 1.5 kV or RMS of 1.0 kV, whichever is lower
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Peak voltage of 1.5 kV or RMS of 1.0 kV, whichever is lower
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Peak voltage of 1.5 kV or RMS of 1.0 kV, whichever is lower
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Peak voltage of 2 kV or RMS of 1.1 kV, whichever is lower
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1200 Vrms
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Continuous Allowable Max. Input Current
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Direct input (5 A element): Peak current of 10 A or RMS of 7 A (whichever is lower.), Direct input (30 A element): Peak current of 90 A or RMS of 33 A (whichever is lower.) External Current Sensor Input - Peak not to exceed 5 times range-value or 25 V (whichever is lower)
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Direct input (5 A element): Peak current of 10 A or RMS of 7 A (whichever is lower.), Direct input (50 A element): Peak current of 150 A or RMS of 55 A (whichever is lower.) External Current Sensor Input - Peak not to exceed 5 times range-value
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30A direct input: The peak is 90 A, or RMS is 33 A, whichever is less. 2A direct input: The peak is 6 A, or RMS is 2.2 A, whichever is less. Current sensor input: The peak is not to exceed 5 times the range
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Direct input: The peak is 100 A, or RMS is 45 A, whichever is less. External input: The peak is 5 times the range or less.
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Direct input: 5-200 mA Peak current of 30 A or RMS of 20 A (whichever is less.), 0.5-20 A Peak current of 100 A or RMS of 30 A (whichever is less.) External input: Peak value of 5 times range or less.
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Direct input: 1-20 A Peak current of 100 A or RMS of 44 A (whichever is less.) External input: Peak value of 5 times range or less.
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Direct input: 0.5-20 A Peak current of 100 A or RMS of 30 A (whichever is less.) External input: Peak value of 5 times range or less.
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Direct input: 8.5 A Peak or RMS of 6 A (whichever is less.) External input: Peak value of 4 times range or less.
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96060 (2A) 60Arms 96061 (50A) 130Arms 96062 (100A) 100Arms 96063 (200A) 250Arms 96064 (500A) 500Arms 96065 (1000A) 1300A 96066 (3000A) 3600A
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Display Type
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10.1-inch color TFT LCD with touch screen
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8.4-inch color TFT LCD
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8.4-inch color TFT LCD
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5.7-inch TFT color LCD
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7 segment LED 4 displays
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7 segment LED 4 displays
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7 segment LED 4 displays
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10.4 inch color TFT LCD
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3.5-inch TFT color LCD (320 x 240 Pixel)
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Measuring Items
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U, I, P, S, Q, Power factor, Frequency, Efficiency, Phase angle, Upk, Ipk, f, Wp, q, CF, FF, Impedance, Rs, Rp, Xs, Xp, Pc, Harmonic, Fundamental values
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U, I, P, S, Q, Power factor, Efficiency, Phase angle, Upk, Ipk, f, Wp, q, CF, FF, Impedance, Rs, Rp, Xs, Xp, Pc, Harmonic
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U, I, P, S, Q, PF, efficiency, phase angle, Upk, Ipk, f, CF, FF, Impedance, Rs, Rp, Xs, Xp, Pc, Harmonic
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U, I, P, S, Q, PF, efficiency, phase angle, Upk, Ipk, f, CF, Harmonic
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U, I ,P, S, Q, PF,phase angle, Upk, Ipk, UHz, IHz, Wh, q, CF,Harmonic
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U, I ,P, S, Q, PF,phase angle, Upk, Ipk, UHz, IHz, Wh, q, CF,Harmonic
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U, I, P, S, Q, PF,phase angle, efficiency, Upk, Ipk, UHz, IHz, Wh, q, CF,Harmonic
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U, I, P, S, Q, Power factor, Efficiency, Phase angle, Upk, Ipk, f, CF, FF, Impedance, Rs, Rp, Xs, Xp, Pc, Harmonic, THD and 24 waveform parameters
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U, I, f, P, S, Q, Active energy, Reactive energy, Apparent energy, Pf, Phase Advancing Condensor, Neutral current, Demand, Harmonics, Power Quality (Swell/ Dip/ Interrupt/ Transient overvoltage, Inrush current, Unbalance rate. IEC flicker)
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Storages
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External USB memory, 2 GB Internal Memory (optional 32 GB inernal memory)
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External USB memory, 32 MB Internal Memory
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PC card, USB memory, 30MB Internal Memory
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USB memory, 20MB Internal Memory
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Internal memory normal measurement: Max 9000 blocks, normal + harmonic measurement: Max 700 blocks
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Internal memory normal measurement: Max 9000 blocks, normal + harmonic measurement: Max 700 blocks
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Internal memory normal measurement: WT332E: Max 4000 blocks WT333E: Max 3000 blocks, normal + harmonic measurement: WT332E: Max 300 blocks WT333E: Max 200 blocks
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USB memory and SD memory card
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SD Card (2 GB)
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Interface
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GP-IB, Ethernet, and USB
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GP-IB, Ethernet, and USB
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GP-IB, RS-232, USB, Ethernet
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GP-IB, USB, Ethernet
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USB, GP-IB or RS-232
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USB, GP-IB or RS-232
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USB, GP-IB or RS-232
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GP-IB, Ethernet and USB
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USB, Bluetooth
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Optional Features
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32 GB Internal Memory, 20-channel D/A output, Motor Evaluation Function 1, Motor Evaluation Function 2(requires select of Motor Evaluation Function 1)
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External Current Sensor Input, Built-in printer, Harmonic Measurement, Dual Harmonic Measurement, RGB Output, 20-channel D/A output, Motor Evaluation Function, Auxiliary Inputs, Power supply for external current sensors
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Built-in printer, Advanced calculation, D/A output, VGA output, RS-232, Ethernet, USB port (Peripheral), USB port (PC), Flicker measurement, Motor evaluation function
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harmonic measurement, VGA output, external input, delta calculation, GP-IB, Ethernet
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Ethernet interface, D/A output (4 channels), harmonic measurement, External current sensor input *Ethernet interface supports Modbus/TCP
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Ethernet interface, D/A output (4 channels), harmonic measurement, External current sensor input *Ethernet interface supports Modbus/TCP
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Ethernet interface, D/A output (12 channels), harmonic measurement, External current sensor input *Ethernet interface supports Modbus/TCP
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Built-in printer, IRIG, Harmonic Measurement, 50M/CH Memory, 100M/CH Memory and Probe power (4-output), Power supply for external current sensors
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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426 x 177 x 496 mm
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426 x 177 x 459 mm 426 x 221 x 459 mm (/PD2 option)
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426 x 177 x 491 mm
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213 x 177 x 409 mm
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213 x 88 x 379 mm
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213 x 88 x 379 mm
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213 x 132 x 379 mm
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355 x 259 x 180 mm 355 x 259 x 245 mm (/PD2 option)
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120 x 175 x 68mm
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Max. Weight
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Approx. 12.5 kg (including /M1,/ MTR1 and /DA20 options without any input element)
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WT1801E: Approx.11.6 kg WT1802E: Approx.12.3 kg WT1803E: Approx.13 kg WT1804E: Approx.13.6 kg WT1805E: Approx.14.3 kg WT1806E: Approx.15 kg /PD2 option WT1801E: Approx.13.6 kg WT1802E: Approx.14.3 kg WT1803E: Approx.15 kg WT1804E: Approx.15.6 kg WT1805E: Approx.16.3 kg WT1806E: Approx.17 kg
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WT1801E: Approx.12 kg WT1802E: Approx.13 kg WT1803E: Approx.14 kg WT1804E: Approx.15 kg
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760201: Approx.5.5 kg 760202: Approx.6.0 kg 760203: Approx.6.5 kg
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Approx. 3 kg
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Approx. 3 kg
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Approx. 5 kg
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Approx. 6.5 kg Approx. 7.5kg (/PD2 option)
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Approx. 0.9 kg (with battery)
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In this application note you will learn when and how to use different methods to connect a current transformer to a power analyzer.
【search key】 WT5, WT50, WT500, WT
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Detailed measurement methods, supply voltage settings, and others are specified for the harmonic/flicker standard test.
【search key】 WT1, WT18, WT180, WT3, WT30, WT5, WT50, WT500, WT
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Energy consumption in low-power and standby modes is an important issue due to increased awareness that energy resources are becoming limited and demand for energy-saving household electrical appliances continues to grow. IEC62301 Ed2.0 (2011) and EN 50564:2011 define standby mode as the lowest energy consumption of an appliance not performing its main function, when connected to the mains. IEC62301 Ed2.0 (2011) defines test methods and requirements for both the mains supply and the test equipment. It is crucial that design and test engineers choose highly accurate power measurement tools to confirm that their devices meet these requirements.
This application note details the process for measuring and verifying proper motor function using a power analyzer, and how to troubleshoot common errors in the measured output.
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We have developed the WT3000 Precision Power Analyzer, which features the world's highest measurement accuracy of ±0.02% of reading and a measurement bandwidth of 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz as well as DC signals.
This article looks at some of the factors that can affect the accuracy of power measurements and shows how users can address the challenges presented by the need for accurate energy-efficiency testing.
The objective of this paper is to show the close relationship between efficiency and power quality, and provide education on the causes of power quality, types of power quality issues, and provide guidance on measurement considerations.
Government agencies that define the standardization of energy efficiency metrics continue to be a driving force behind the development of the next generation electric vehicle powertrains. These metrics require manufacturers to have high confidence in their measurements and motivate the optimization of efficiency.
Standards driving energy efficiency classifications are a driving force behind the development of the next generation of motor and drive technologies. Learn more here.
Yokogawa developed the PX8000 precision power scope, a high-accuracy power meter, which can measure reactor losses in inverters, motors and the like, by analyzing waveforms. The major specifications of the instrument are as follows: basic accuracy is 0.2%, voltage measurement bandwidth is DC and 0.1 Hz to 20 MHz (-3dB, typical), and current measurement bandwidth is DC and 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz (-3dB, typical). The PX8000 offers the functionality usually provided by a waveform measuring instrument, such as a variety of triggers, tracking, statistical processing, and waveform parameter calculation functions. Furthermore, to improve measurement accuracy at low power ratios this product comes with a de-skew function for correcting signal delays from the current sensor and a data latency adjustment function. This paper describes the PX8000, focusing on a newly developed element dedicated for power measurement and technology for phase correction.
This white paper describes the WT1800, a precision power analyzer that has been replaced by the WT1800E, a unit with numerous improvements including better accuracy. Please visit the WT1800E product page to learn more about the WT1800E.
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We have added a harmonics current/flicker measuring function to the WT3000 Precision Power Analyzer with world-leading accuracy of power measurement. We have also created PC software for harmonics current/flicker measurement. This PC software and the WT3000 comply with the IEC61000- 3-2 harmonics current standard and IEC61000-3-3 voltage fluctuation/flicker standard, thus enabling the electrical power, harmonics current and flicker of electrical equipment to be measured precisely with a single unit. This paper outlines the harmonics current standard and voltage change/flicker standard, along with the measurement principle and PC-based software of the WT3000.
"Error(Code:846): Attempted to start integration while measurement of peak overflow was in progress"The following error code will appear if Peak Over has occurred and you attempt to start integration. The WT3000 has two ...
The AC Power Input in all Yokogawa instruments is designed as a 3-pin connection (one of which is a GND pin). In some parts of the world, PCs are sold with AC power cables that are 2-pin. Often times this means the ...
It is not necessary to specify the accuracy for PST values outside the range of 1.0, as any value larger than 1.0 is non-standard. The standard (IEC 61000-3-3) requires that the value of the short-term light ...
The WT1600 can support printers that have the following commands. ESC-P ESC-P2 (for printers that support ESC/P raster commands) BJ PCL5 LIPS3 Post Script Before attempting to connect a Network Printer to the WT1600, ...
If the PR300 will power on, but doesn't respond when pressing the buttons, check the power supply and make sure it's being powered by 130-300 VDC or 100-240 VAC.
The circuit design for the line filters used on the WT & PZ series instruments are similar to Butterworth filters but have been redesigned. We redesigned the original filtering characteristic to obtain a ...
There are no built-in over temperature protection devices in the WT3000. The official operating range covered by warranty is listed at 5°C - 40°C. Our own internal test have revealed that it is possible to ...
To use the data streaming feature, make sure you have a fixed voltage and current range. Data streaming will not work if the voltage and current are set to auto range.
The part numbers for the 2 piece screws in the WT210 Rack Mount Kit (751533-E2) are listed below: Y9414LB: Binding-head screw (M4, 14mm long) Y9414EB: Flat-head screw (M4,14mm long) If you wish to purchase the screws ...
Yes, the AUX inputs on the WT1800 can be used in the Math functions. For example, if you wanted to measure a DC bus input using the AUX inputs (input elements not connected), you would scale one of the AUX inputs to ...
When making a WT230 Digital Power Meter RS232C connection using GateWT, please verify the following RS232C communication settings on the instrument: Mode = 488.2 Hand = 0 For = 0 Baud Rate = 9600 Terminator Cr+Lf Even though you can run ...
The D/A output of the WT230 Power Meter uses a 24-Pin Centronics type connector. For additional informating regarding the 24-Pin Centronics Connector, please refer to the attached PDF and click on the link below.
You can read the average active power during continuous integration mode (just before the integral resets) for the WT230, by monitoring the status of the ITG or ITM bits of the extended event register. Bit 1 ITG is ...
Although WTViewer is not officially supported under the Linux environment, users have successfully done so using WINE (flavor of Linux) via RS232. For connectivity to WT210/WT230, WTViewer requires that the meter be set ...
It is possible to lock out all the keys, including LOCAL, on the WT210/WT230 using a GPIB specific or controller specific command.For the GPIB controller from National Instruments, the command is called LLO or Local ...
To use the WT3000 with the Flicker Software, the WT3000 Precision Power Analyzer must have the following options: /G6 option - Advanced Calculations /FL option - Flicker Measurements 1 to 3 elements - 30A Input Module Note: The 2A input ...
Yes, please contact your nearest Yokogawa representative for more details.
Please download the attached PDF file for a list of pinouts for various communication cables.
Although Yokogawa does not have any official recommendation for USB to Serial converters, it is possible to use some USB to RS232 DB9 Adapter Cables. If you choose to use a laptop PC without RS232C port, please use ...
The following product tutorial guides have been created for the WT and PZ Series Power Meter and Analyzer instruments and are available for download. Each tutorial contains quick and easy steps to help you get started ...
Yes, it is possible to alter the standard model WE7000. The following is a list of range standard special order specifications and correspond models. Current Range 1/10 A Model: WT1010, WT1030, WT1030M, WT2010, ...
The WT1000/WT2000 series instrument uses a BNC connector for the external shunt input terminal. The output terminal of the 751550 Clamp Probe is a banana plug. Please use the 366921 Banana-to-BNC Conversion Adapter to ...
Output function: HArWhen the default output item is set to 1, the printout time for up to the 50th order is about 116 seconds. The printout time for up to the 25th order is about 75 seconds. Output function: HArWhen the ...
You can use the Power Viewer (Model 253734) software. However if you only need to view waveforms, we recommend you use the Waveform Viewer (Model 700919, version 1.23 or later) software. The trial version of the Power ...
The actual display update rate is shown below for observation times from 2 ms to 100 ms. 2 ms : 0.8 s 4 ms : 0.9 s 10 ms : 1.2 s 20 ms : 1.8 s 40 ms : 1.8 s 100 ms : 1.8 s Measurement Conditions Modules mounted : ...
The output resolution for the WT3000 is 16-bits.
When the selected data update cycle of the fundamental wave is shorter than the width of the analysis window determined by the fundamental frequency (cycle of the fundamental wave), measurement is not performed and no ...
Selecting formulas for calculating apparent power and reactive powerThere are several types of power—active power, reactive power, and apparent power. Generally, the following equations are satisfied:Active power P = ...
With RS232C, the response time depends on settings other than the communications speed. An actual measurement example is given below at 1 byte=10 bits (start bit: 1 bit, data: 8 bits, stop bit: 1 bit, no parity) with a ...
The frequency display and D/A output can handle only one input element at a time, either the voltage or the current. When either the V Hz or A Hz display function indicators are lit in display C, the frequency ...
NO, you should not use the instrument with both the direct input and external sensor terminals wired. Doing so will put the user at risk of electric shock and could damage the instrument. This is because the ...
You can use the "STATUS:ESSR?" command to access the extended event register and determine whether the data was updated. You can judge the data update status by referencing bit 1 (DAV) of this register. However to do ...
Send the appropriate command as shown below to your instrument, then read in all the data that is returned. PZ4000: "NUMERIC:NORMAL:VALUE?" WT1600: "NUMERIC:NORMAL:VALUE?" WT100/200 series ...
Send the "OFDO" command.This command turns all items for output OFF. Therefore no items will be output if you send the "OD" command. Send the "OF1,1" command to the measuring instrument. This command turns the voltage ...
To change the voltage range on element 1 to the 30 V range, send the "RV1,4" command to the measuring instrument. To change the current range on element 1 to the 1 A range, send the "RA1,5" command to the measuring ...
Send the "NUMERIC:FORMAT:ASCII" command This sets the data format for the data you want to read out. Measured data read out using the "NUMERIC:NORMAL:VALUE?" command is output as an ASCII string. Send the ...
Send the "OF1,1,1" commandThis command sets the voltage value (V) from element 1 to output to channel 1 (from among the 14 output channels), and causes the voltage of element 1 to be read out. In the same manner, make ...
Send the "MEASURE:NORMAL:ITEM:PRESET:CLEAR" command to the measuring instrument. This command turns all items for output OFF. Therefore no items will be output if you send the "MEASURE:NORMAL:VALUE?" command. Send the ...
You can determine whether data was updated by performing a serial poll and referencing the status byte.Bit 0 of the status byte (D101) changes to 1 when data is updated. When bit 0 changes to 1, bit 6 (D107) also ...
You can use the "STATUS:ESSR?" command to access the extended event register and determine whether the data was updated. You can judge the data update status by referencing bit 0 (UPD) of this register. However to do ...
To change the voltage range on element 1 to 30 V, send the "INPUT:VOLTAGE:RANGE:ELEMENT1 30V" command to the measuring instrument.To change the current range on element 1 to the 1 A range, send the ...
To change the voltage range on element 1 to 30 V, send the "CONFIGURE:VOLTAGE:RANGE:ELEMENT1 30V" command to the measuring instrument.To change the current range on element 1 to the 1 A range, send the ...
To change the voltage range on element 1 to 30 V, send the "CONFIGURE:VOLTAGE:RANGE 30V" command to the measuring instrument.To change the current range on element 1 to the 1 A range, send the "CONFIGURE:CURRENT:RANGE ...
The waveform may actually not be a pure sine wave. Even though a 50/60 Hz sine wave is expected, the following factors may be involved: The waveform is slightly distorted (harmonic components are mixed in) Small ...
Check for differences in the specifications or features of the instruments. For values that do not match when inputting a 50/60 sine wave Check whether the value is within the specifications (error) of each power ...
The measurement intervals of the measured I/O data must overlap exactly. Check the sync source setting. For example, route the input to a three-phase device under measurement to input elements 1-3 on the power meter, ...
Check for differences in the specifications or features of the instruments. For values that do not match when inputting a 50/60 sine wave Check whether the value is within the specifications (error) of each power ...
In the three-phase three-wire, or 3V3A wiring scheme, the phase angle of voltage between each input element is 60 degrees because it is the line to line voltage that is measured. Please download and refer to the ...
In the three-phase three-wire, or 3V3A wiring scheme, the phase angle of voltage and current input to each input differs from that of the actual load because it is the line to line voltage that is measured. In ...
When measuring input signals of distorted waves, signals that are DC-offset or signals that include superimposed harmonic components, will result in different values for power factor and phase angle than those expected ...
The peak value and crest factor may be unstable if they have not been captured accurately. If the peak value is not stable, neither will the crest factor be stable. The cause is the difficulty in capturing the narrow ...
The difference in measurement values can be attributed to the difference in calculation methods for normal mode and harmonic mode. The voltage, current, and power in normal mode are displayed as the total of the ...
The following may be causing the problem. 5V may have occurred during rating. Check the range setting again. DA output error can affect the values when the input is smaller than the rating. Have you checked the error ...
Check the Synch Source and Frequency Filter settings When a single-phase signal being measured fluctuates around power factor of 1.Slight fluctuations in the measured values of voltage, current, and power can cause a ...
A quick and simple way of accessing the measurement data from a CSV file saved by the WT1800 is to use the MATLAB import wizard. In MATLAB, simply click on File > Import Data.... You can also use the MATLAB built-in ...
To use USB interface on the WT500 and WT1800 Power Analyzer from NI LabVIEW environment, you will need to use the USB driver from National Instruments. This USB driver is usually installed when you install NI-VISA and is called the ...
To measure inrush current on the WT1800, you will need to define and use the IPPEAKMAX() user defined function in combination with the Max Hold feature. A complete tutorial with instrument settings and how-to procedures ...
There are restrictions of the DSP hardware. WT230 and WT210 are low-cost power meters. So, a low-cost, modest performance DSP utilized.This DSP has slow calculation. WT3000 is performing complicated ...
What is the maximum size of ATA Flash Card we can use with the WT3000? The maximum size of the card to save data is 16GByte. The maximum size of the card used for firmware updating procss is limited to 256MByte.(A ...
The WT3000 enables users to save the waveform data via two methods: waveform displayed data, and waveform sampled data. The number of data points saved by the waveform displayed data method is compressed to a total ...
In the manual IM-WT1801-01EN, the following sentences are written. Fundamental Measurement ConditionsAll the settings for the fundamental measurement conditions for high speed data capturing are the same as those for ...
When the WT1600 Digital Power Analyzer is set into Integration mode, the averaged power (watt) values can be calculated and displayed. This is available only by using the User-Defined Function feature found in the MEASURE button menu. The ...
It is possible to measure the phase difference by using the function φU1(1)-U2(1) in Hamonics Measurement Mode.In this mode, if the wiring pattern is set to 1P2W, the PZ4000 will display no value (----). It is ...
The WT1800 and WT3000 series digital power analyzer offer two calculation methods, Type1 and Type3, for apparent and reactive power. Type1:The WT will first calculate the RMS voltage Urms, current Irms, and active ...
The Urms and Umn values can be simultaneously read and retrieved using communication commands, only if the instrument is in WT300 IEE 488.2 mode. The WT300 has two communication command modes:IEE 488.2 in WT210/WT230 ...
To programmatically read all 500 harmonic orders measurement values, please use the ":NUMERIC:LIST" command set. The maximum number of items for the :NUMERIC:LIST:VALUE? command is 64. However, 1 LIST ITEM can ...
You can not use LabVIEW and WTviewer to communicate with the PC using same USB driver. The USB driver for LabVIEW and the USB driver for WTviewer is different. Yokogawa's YKMUSB driver is used by WTviewer ...
Yes, the WT210 will meet or exceed all requirements set by the Energy Star guideline. Please see the attached documents for more details.
There are several items you will need to check and verify to solve this issue. Verify the GP-IB connectionSome instruments have a D/A output connector located next to the GP-IB connector. There have been some ...
Unfortunately the WT3000 cannot display the RMS and DC values of voltage/current at the same time, even if you use the user-defined function feature. You must select either RMS or DC mode in the Voltage/Current Range ...
Please refer to the attached Excel spreadsheet for complete information regarding the RS232 cable pinouts used with by the WT & PZ Series Power Analyzers.
The IEC Harmonic analysis on the DL/DLM series oscilloscopes provides a rough analysis and estimation for harmonic testing. The scope will perform an FFT on the current waveform and can be used to measure the general ...
The actual display update rate for the WT500 Power Analyzer will depend on the input signal and the trigger setting. In addition, there may be a very small trigger delay (several milliseconds) if the input signal does not match the ...
The value depends on the model of the power analyzer. For Precision Power Analyzer WT1000, WT2000, WT100, and WT200, it is fixed to the fundamental wave. For power analyzers with 7 segments LED, the relative harmonic content is fixed to the ...
"Zero level correction" is performed only when the setting initialization accompanies one of the following change. Switching normal measurement/harmonics measurement. Switching the voltage range. Switching the current ...
The Precision Power Analyzer WT3000 D/A output terminal is electrically isolated from the case. For all other models, the D/A output terminal is connected to the case.
Yes, by using the User-Defined Function feature, the WT1600 can display the average power value during integration. Enter the following equation to calculate the average power for Element ...
Yes, if the instrument is in auto-range, zero level correction will still be executed.
The impedance of the 366924 and the 366925 BNC cable is 50 Ω.
Can Xviewer.exe be run as multiple instance? No - not at this time. Xviewer can not control two or more DL850 chassis. Xviewer can not connect to two or more instruments at the same time. Two or more Xviewer ...
When using WTViewerFree to automatically save data in CSV format, a lack of memory may occur due to increasing load on anti-virus software such as Virus Buster. As the data save time becomes longer, the CSV file will ...
The following softwares have been tested for Windows 7 compatibility. WTViewer Xviewer SL1000 Acquisition Software USB Instrument Drivers for all USB supported instruments TMCTL Library Files for programming with VB, ...
This training module covers the following topics:
10-video training series from Yokogawa Test&Measurement that covers the basics of power analyzers including an overview of our power analyzers, their theory, wiring, filters and sync source, and voltage and current ranges.
Video training series for WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer from Yokogawa Test&Measurement: Power analyzer overview of front and back panel inputs and element types.
As the manufacturer of the world's first drone to combine Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) and forward flight, ATMOS UAV needed to perform highly accurate motor system testing, while keeping the test time as short as possible. Discover how Marlyn exceeded all expectations in terms of reliability and was successfully launched in an extremely competitive market.
In a research paper published on IEEE Xplore, researchers from Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC), University of Wisconsin-Madison, use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT1800 High-Performance Power Analyzer to measure the losses and efficiencies of two inverters.
In the paper Grid-Tied Solar System published on ResearchGate, a researcher from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo uses a Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT310 Digital Power Meter to review the power, current, and voltage measurements of a microinverter system.
In research published by Yale University's Journal of Industrial Ecology (now owned and managed by the International Society of Industrial Ecology), researchers from the University of Nottingham and Dartmouth University use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement CW240 Clamp-On Power Analyzer to measure the real power consumption of the investigated printing systems.
In dissertation published by the University of Central Florida on its STARS website, research is conducted using a Yokogawa Test&Measurement PZ4000 R&D Power Analyzer to measure the efficiency and total harmonic distortion (THD) of microinverter operating modes.
In a research paper published on the website IEEE Xplore, researchers from Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC), University of Wisconsin-Madison, use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT1806 High-Performance Power Analyzer to measure the efficiencies of inverters used in the research.
In a research paper published on IEEE Xplore, researchers from Częstochowa University of Technology and University of Naples Federico II use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT310 Digital Power Analyzer to attain accurate and reliable power and energy measurements from the ccNUMA/SMP system.
In a research paper published on IEEE Xplore, researchers from General Motors Global Propulsion Systems and Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC), University of Wisconsin-Madison, use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT1800 High Performance Power Analyzer and PX8000 Precision Power Scope for high-stability measurements of voltage, current, and power loss.
Researchers from Universidad de Zaragoza use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement PZ4000 Power Analyzer as an alternative to measure the converter output power of induction cooktops.
In a research paper published by Digital Commons @ Cal Poly, a researcher from California Polytechnic State University uses a Yokogawa Test&Measurement Digital AC Meter to measure the current and power of household devices in stand-by mode.
In the Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects research paper published on Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange (TRACE), researchers from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement Clamp-On Power Meter to easily capture three-phase power data.
In the paper published on OpenUCT, a Cape Town University researcher uses a Yokogawa Test&Measurement High-Performance Power Analyzer to record instantaneous voltage and current of a three-phase, four-wire system.
In a research paper published on IEEE Xplore, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) researchers use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement Advanced Digital Power Meter to consistently and accurately measure computer power supply dc output/input voltage, current, power, and power factor.
In research published by the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) Department of the University of California, Berkeley, the Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer's high accuracy and modular architecture were used to perform calculations on efficiency, pulse width modulations, and harmonic content.
In a research paper published by ISLPED '22: Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design, researchers from Loyola University Chicago and Purdue University use a Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT310E Power Meter to measure the energy consumption of the various techniques presented.
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The current sensor element for the Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer is ideal for applications requiring a current transformer for high-current measurements. The internal DC power supply simplifies preparations before measurement, requiring only a connecting cable and eliminating the external power supply.
The WT5000, an industry-leading power analyzer, features seven field-removeable elements, 10 MS/s, 1 MHz power bandwidth, 18-bit resolution, and 0.03% basic power accuracy. Yokogawa Test&Measurement continues to innovate on the platform, enabling /D7 data streaming, /G7 harmonics, and flicker analysis.
The new current sensor element replaces the traditional current inputs and includes a sensor input terminal with integrated ±15V power supply, eliminating the need for an external power supply. The isolated voltage terminals remain the same as the 5A and 30A elements.
Test and measurement engineering work groups can have differing priorities and requirements, which often results in multiple instrumentation systems and data file formats, as well as incompatible reporting. This lack of effective communication between groups and instruments causes decreased efficiency and quality and increased spending and time to market. Unify test and measurement instrumentation, software, and data across engineering teams with a suite of solutions that caters to the different needs of engineering work groups, including accurate power data, fast sampling rates, long recordings of multiple different input types, and insights into waveform data.
We are going live on YouTube to answer your questions about the Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer. Join us to discuss how to make the most of this versatile instrument based on your application needs. Whether you’ve worked with a power analyzer for years or curious if it is a good fit for your engineering work group, this live stream can help.
This video demonstrates how to measure transient phenomena on power signals using the Yokogawa Test&Measurement PX8000 Precision Power Scope.
In several applications, especially those testing AC power to a standard such as IEC61000-3-11, the voltage and current signals must be monitored to confirm there are no major dips and/or swells in the signal. This can be done with instruments capable of reporting rms values, including power analyzers, traditional oscilloscopes, and some data acquisition systems.
To test to a standard, however, the instrument must have an accuracy spec that is traceable back to a national standard of calibration such as ISO17025 or NIST.
Having multiple memory options allows engineering groups to optimize how data is stored, no matter if you need to record for a long time at slower sampling rates, do a fast capture at high sampling rates, or anything in between.
The Yokogawa Test&Measurement DL950 ScopeCorder operates as an oscilloscope and incorporates the ability to record data for long periods of time like a data acquisition recorder. There are four memory types on the DL950 ScopeCorder: internal memory, solid state drive, flash memory, and PC storage through the IS8000 Integrated Test and Measurement Software Platform. This videos talks about the advantages of each of these and how to pick the best data recording method for you.
This video demonstrates how to test to an IEC standard (IEC 61000) using a Yokogawa Test&Measurement WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer and the harmonic flicker testing software. The software automates the process of judging if the device under test is compliant with the chosen standard and allows you to output the necessary test reports for your records.
Learn when to use line filters and/or frequency filters while making power measurements with a power analyzer.
In this video, an Application Engineer shows users how to bring in Modbus/TCP-communicating instruments for measurement data synchronization across devices with the IS8000 Integrated Test and Measurement Software Platform from Yokogawa Test&Measurement.
Learn how to log power measurement data continuously from a digital power analyzer when connecting it to a data recorder to easily and securely collect and synchronize voltage, current, harmonics, and power data for long periods of time, while also collecting thermocouple, RTD, and standard analog signal, all in one place.
Although DC power measurements can be fairly straightforward, complexities with AC power measurements arise when dealing with distorted waveforms, fluctuating power factors, and multiple phases, which introduce intricacies that complicate an otherwise simple measurement process.
This on-demand webinar provides an informative dive into the various fundamental aspects of power measurement and includes:
Why should you be concerned with your product’s power system voltage and current harmonics? From an engineering perspective, harmonics produce excessive heat in equipment that causes significant damage and results in inefficient operation. From a business perspective, compliance is an absolute requirement for entry into global markets. To minimize or eliminate these issues and establish acceptable levels of harmonics, numerous power quality standards with specifications and limits for harmonic distortion, such as IEEE 519-2014 and IEC61000-3-2, have been introduced. During this webinar, attendees will gain knowledge on the inner workings of harmonics, learn best practices for accurately measuring harmonics, learn to recognize and distinguish the critical difference between DFT and FFT, and discover important measurement tradeoffs across various test equipment.
You know the basics of electrical power measurements, have set up your dyno, and made key measurements – which is great. But as your motor and drive projects progress, the complexities of system drive requirements can change frequently. Control algorithms, networked communications, and mechanical systems form a complex web of interactions that need sorting. This 60-minute webinar explains how to get past ground-level measurements and delve into comprehensive solutions that leverage test and measurement instruments including power analyzers, high-speed data acquisition, and real-time software.
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The technical presentation includes an audience Q&A.