Clamp Meter PCE-830-2

PCE-830-2 Clamp Meter
with 3 phases / Measures power and analyses harmonics / Includes memory, interface, and software

The PCE-830 Clamp Meter is used for measuring one to three phases of electrical quantities for alternating current (AC). This 3-Phase Clamp 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 Clamp 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 Clamp 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 Clamp 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 kW / ±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 1,000 kW to 9,999 kW / 1 kW / ±1% ±8 kW
PCE-830 + PCE-6802 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 kW / ±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 0.000 MW to 9.999 MW / 0.001 MW / ±1% ±80 kW
PCE-830 + PCE-3007 Watts AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, PF 0.5 up to 1)	10.0 W to 999.9 W / 0.1 W / ±1% of measurement range 1.000 kW to 9.999 kW / 0.001 kW / ±1% of measurement range 10.00 kW to 99.99 kW / 0.01 kW / ±1% of measurement range 100.0 kW to 999.9 kW / 0.1 kW / ±1% of measurement range 1,000 kW to 9,999 kW / 1 kW / ±1% of measurement range
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
PCE-830 + PCE-6802 Current AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, auto range select, TRMS)	10.00 A / 0.01 A / 4 A to 100.0 A / 0.01 A / ±0.5% ±0.5 A 40 A to 1000.0 A / 0.1 A / ±0.5% ±5 A
PCE-830 + PCE-3007 Current AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, auto range select, TRMS)	0 to 300 A / 0.1 A / ±1.0% of measurement range 300.0 A to 999.9 A / 0.1 A / ±1.0% of measurement range 1,000 A to 3,000 A / 1 A / ±1.0% of measurement range
Voltage AC (50 Hz or 60 Hz, TRMS)	20.0 V … 500.0 V / 0.1 V / ±0.5 % ±5 digits (grounded) 20.0 V … 600.0 V / 0.1 V / ±0.5 % ±5 digits (phase to phase)
Harmonic distortionof 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-6802 Harmonics of AC current in %	1º to 10º / 0.1% / ±2% 21º to 49º / 0.1% / 4% of reading ±2.0% 50º to 99º / 0.1% / 6% of reading ±2.0%
PCE-830 + PCE-3007 Harmonics of AC current in %	1º to 10º / 0.1% / ±2% 21º to 49º / 0.1% / ±6% 50º to 99º / 0.1% / ±10%
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 / PCE-830 + PCE-6802 Power Factor (PF)	0.00 to 1.00 / 0.01 / ±0.04
PCE-830 + PCE-3007 Power Factor (PF)	0.000 to 1,000 / 0.001 / ±0.04
PCE-830 + PCE-6801 / PCE-830 + PCE-6802 Phase angle (Phi)	-180° to 180° / 0.1° / ±1°
PCE-830 + PCE-3007 Phase angle�(Phi)	0° to 180° / 0.1° / ±2°
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%
PCE-830 + PCE-6802 Total harmonic distortion	0.0 to 20.0% / 0.1% / ±2% 20.0% to 100% / 0.1% / ±6% of reading ±1% 100% to 999.9% / 0.1% / ±10% of reading ±1%
PCE-830 + PCE-3007 Total harmonic distortion	0.0 to 20.0% / 0.1% / ±2% 20.0% to 100% / 0.1% / ±6% of reading ±1% 100% to 999.9% / 0.1% / ±10% of reading ±1%
Maximum measurement of AC voltage and current	50 Hz / 19 µS / ±5% ±30 digits 60 Hz / 16 µS / ±5% ±30 digits
Peak value measurement of 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 H z / 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 6.10 in x 2.24 in
Weight	1.16 kg / 2.56 lbs
Operating conditions	max. 85% relative humidity -10º C to 50º C / 14º F to 122º F
Type of protection / standards	IEC 61010, 600 V/CAT III
Set 1: PCE-830 + PCE-6801 amp clamp (100 A) – Electrical conductor pick-up: 30 mm / 1.2 in diameter – Range selection: manual (1 A, 10 A, 100 A) – Dimensions: 210 mm x 62 mm x 36 mm / 8.2 in x 2.4 in x 1.4 in – Weight: 200 g / 7 oz
Set 2: PCE-830 + PCE-6802 amp clamp (1000 A) – Electrical conductor pick-up: 55 mm / 2.2 in diameter – Range selection: manual (10 A, 100 A, 1,000 A) – Dimensions: 244 mm x 97 mm x 46 mm / 8.6 in x 97 in x 46 in – Weight: 600 g / 1.3 lbs
Set 3: PCE-830 + PCE-3007 flexible amp clamp (3000 A) – Electrical conductor pick-up: 170 mm / 6.69 in diameter – Minimum radial curve : 35 mm / 1.4 in – Length of electrical conductor: 610 mm / 24.0 in – Diameter of electrical conductor: 14 mm / 0.55 in – Dimensions (Box): 130 mm x 80 mm x 43 mm / 5.1 in x 3.1 in x 1.6 in – Weight: 410 g / 14.4 oz
Outline of the PCE-830
Connecting the amp clamps to the PCE-830: 1. Turn on the device. 2. Push the “1f3f” key until “3P3W” appears on the display for 3 phases / 3 conductors. 3. Connect the 3 test cables from the voltage with L1, L2, L3 and the analyser. The amp clamps are connected, as seen in the image to the right, between the device and the circuit. 4. The results can then be seen on the display.