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1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Supported instruments: .............................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Supported Operating Systems:.................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Supported Languages: ................................................................................................................. 9
2 PowerView 3.0 installation ........................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Installation procedure ............................................................................................................... 10
3 Starting with PowerView ......................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Icons explanation ad how to “make visible the whole ribbon”?............................................... 12
3.2 Language settings ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.4 Data download .......................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.1 Data download (local) via USB .............................................................................................. 18
3.4.2 Data download (remote) via TCP/IP (INTERNET / INTERNET(3G/GPRS)) .............................. 19
3.4.3 Data download (remote) via TCP/IP (INTRANET (LAN)) ........................................................ 20
3.4.4 Typical errors during data download .................................................................................... 21
3.5 Type od logged files ................................................................................................................... 22
3.6 Opening PowerView files........................................................................................................... 22
3.7 PWV data import ....................................................................................................................... 23
4 Data processing with PowerView ............................................................................................. 24
4.1 U/I/F Waveform snapshot ......................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 U/I/F Record information ...................................................................................................... 24
4.1.2 U/I/F Meter information ....................................................................................................... 26
4.1.3 U/I/F Phase/Unbalance diagram ........................................................................................... 26
4.1.4 U/I waveform presentation................................................................................................... 28
4.1.5 Harmonics/Interharmonics bar chart presentation .............................................................. 29
4.2 Real-time Scope ......................................................................................................................... 30
4.3 Recorded data analysing ........................................................................................................... 31
4.3.1 Data presentation “By Quantity” or “By Phase” ................................................................... 31
4.3.2 Recorder Data presentation .................................................................................................. 31
4.3.3 Recorder information ............................................................................................................ 32
4.3.4 Presentation of Power & Energy data according different measurement method IEEE 1459/
Vector/Arithmetic .............................................................................................................................. 34
4.3.5 Averaging the measurement result ...................................................................................... 34
4.3.6 Table and Trend Chart data presentation ............................................................................. 36
4.3.7 Min, Avg, AvgOn, Max table value presentation .................................................................. 37
4.3.8 Recorder data export ............................................................................................................ 38
4.3.9 Creating custom designed filter ............................................................................................ 39
4.3.10 Creating Trend Charts (Graphs) ........................................................................................ 40
4.3.10.1 Trend Charts manipulation ............................................................................................... 41
4.3.10.1.1 Zoom In – Zoom out.............................................................................................. 41
4.3.10.1.2 Trend Chart Legend presentation .......................................................................... 42
4.3.10.1.3 Flagged marker presentation ................................................................................. 43
4.3.10.1.4 Min/Avg/AvgOn/Max value presentation ............................................................. 44
4.3.10.1.5 Toggle between harmonics presentation in % or in basic unit [V/A] ................... 45
4.3.10.1.6 Energy presentation as “Cumulative” od “Delta” values ...................................... 45
4.3.10.1.7 Displacement Power factor presentation in degrees .............................................. 46
4.3.10.1.8 Universal Power factor presentation...................................................................... 46
4.3.10.1.9 Data markers chart presentation and attaching custom annotations ...................... 47
4.3.10.1.10 MIN-MAX range presentation as filled area ....................................................... 48
4.3.10.1.11 Marked measurements - MIN/MAX/AVG data presentation from the chart
selection 49
4.3.10.1.12 EN 50160 criteria as chart regions....................................................................... 50

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4.3.10.1.13 Show Table data with Chart view........................................................................ 50

4.3.11 Creating Snapshots ........................................................................................................... 52
4.3.12 Copying Charts as Bitmap/Metafile .................................................................................. 53
4.3.13 Merge records................................................................................................................... 54
4.3.14 Record repairing tools....................................................................................................... 55
4.3.15 Modify recorded date and time........................................................................................ 56
4.3.15.1 Modify signal scale factors (CT/VT ratio) .......................................................................... 56
4.3.15.2 Repair record unbalance................................................................................................... 57
4.3.16 Current and voltage harmonics/interharmonics presentation ........................................ 59
4.3.17 TDD calculation – related to measured RMS current or nominal transformer current ... 60
4.3.18 Power harmonics .............................................................................................................. 62
4.4 Reports creation ........................................................................................................................ 64
4.4.1 Generic report from current View ........................................................................................ 65
4.4.2 Voltage Quality report........................................................................................................... 65
4.4.3 EN 50160 report .................................................................................................................... 68
4.4.4 GOST 32144/33073 report .................................................................................................... 71
4.4.5 Korean reports, KESS report.................................................................................................. 71
4.4.6 OSINERGMIN report .............................................................................................................. 72
4.4.7 IEEE 519 report...................................................................................................................... 72
4.4.8 Energy/Energy Demand report ............................................................................................. 76
4.4.9 Codigo de RED report ............................................................................................................ 85
4.4.10 Chinese report .................................................................................................................. 85
4.5 ITIC/CBEMA/IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage events view .................................................................... 85
4.6 Flagged intervals ........................................................................................................................ 91
4.7 RVC presentation ....................................................................................................................... 93
4.8 Events presentation (Dips/Swells/Interruptions) ...................................................................... 93
4.9 Alarms presentation ................................................................................................................ 102
4.10 Inrush presentation ................................................................................................................. 105
4.10.1 Inrush presentation on the MI 2893............................................................................... 105
4.10.2 Inrush presentation on the MI 2892/2885/2884 ........................................................... 109
4.11 Transients presentation........................................................................................................... 110
4.11.1 Transients presentation on the MI 2893 ........................................................................ 110
4.11.2 Transients presentation on the MI 2892/2884 .............................................................. 113
4.12 Instrument Configuration Tool ................................................................................................ 115
4.12.1 Instrument name/Time setting....................................................................................... 116
4.12.2 Measurement setup ....................................................................................................... 117
4.12.3 General Recorder setup .................................................................................................. 118
4.12.4 Waveform Recorder setup.............................................................................................. 118
4.12.5 Transient Recorder setup ............................................................................................... 119
4.12.6 Save/Open Instrument configuration file ....................................................................... 119
4.13 System alarms.......................................................................................................................... 119
5 PowerView update ................................................................................................................ 122
6 PQA Firmware update ........................................................................................................... 124
7 Reporting problems to Metrel ................................................................................................ 127
7.1 Bug report checklist ................................................................................................................. 127
8 How to get support? .............................................................................................................. 127
8.1 Contact us directly ................................................................................................................... 127
8.2 Use the online contact form .................................................................................................... 127

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Figure 1 Successful PowerView installation................................................................................................ 10

Figure 2 Unsuccessful PowerView installation ........................................................................................... 11
Figure 3 PowerView installation via “setup.exe” file .................................................................................. 11
Figure 4 PowerView initial windows screen ............................................................................................... 12
Figure 5 Extended the ribbon ..................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 6 Language selection........................................................................................................................ 15
Figure 7 Battery voltage and temperature graphical presentation ............................................................ 16
Figure 8 Serial port selection ...................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 9 USB port selection......................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 10 TCP/IP connection selection ....................................................................................................... 17
Figure 11 Intranet (LAN) connection selection ........................................................................................... 18
Figure 12 Data download procedure .......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 13 Remote data download procedure ............................................................................................. 20
Figure 14 Complete meter information captured in 200ms snapshot ....................................................... 26
Figure 15 Unbalance and Phase diagram.................................................................................................... 26
Figure 16 Voltage & Current waveform presentation ................................................................................ 28
Figure 17 Voltage, Current and THD presentation ..................................................................................... 29
Figure 18 Voltage and Current interhrmonics presentation ...................................................................... 30
Figure 19 Downloaded PowerView data presentation ............................................................................... 31
Figure 20 Quantity/Phase data presentation ............................................................................................. 31
Figure 21 PowerView data explanation ...................................................................................................... 31
Figure 22 Apparent Power presentation under IEEE 1459 / Vector / Arithmetic measurement method . 34
Figure 23 Original recorder data (5 min) and averaged recorder data(30 min) ......................................... 36
Figure 24 Table PowerView data presentation .......................................................................................... 36
Figure 25 Chart PowerView data presentation .......................................................................................... 37
Figure 26 Min/Max/Avg/AvgOn PowerView Table data presentation ....................................................... 37
Figure 27 Copying data from PowerView Table ......................................................................................... 38
Figure 28 Zoom-in/ Zoom-out data chart data ........................................................................................... 42
Figure 29 Chart Legend ............................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 30 Flagged intervals - Chart ............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 31 Flagged intervals - Table ............................................................................................................. 44
Figure 32 Harmonics presentation - % / [V/A]............................................................................................ 45
Figure 33 Delta/Cumulative Energy Chart presentation............................................................................. 46
Figure 34 PFind & PFcap vs PFUni ............................................................................................................... 47
Figure 35 – Chart Annotation...................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 36 MIN-MAX Chart presentation ..................................................................................................... 48
Figure 37 - Min/Max/Avg data presentation from the chart values on the selected time frame .............. 49
Figure 38 – EN 50160 criteria as Chart limits .............................................................................................. 50
Figure 39 – Chart and Tabular data presentation ....................................................................................... 51
Figure 40 – Chart creating under PowerView ............................................................................................. 52
Figure 41 – Creating Snapshot .................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 42 – Opening existing Snapshot ....................................................................................................... 53
Figure 43 – Bitmap/Metafile copy .............................................................................................................. 53
Figure 44 – Bitmap/Metafile copy .............................................................................................................. 54
Figure 45 – Correction of recorder Start/Stop time ................................................................................... 56
Figure 46 – Correction of VT/CTratio .......................................................................................................... 57
Figure 47 – Unbalance diagram – Negative voltage sequence ................................................................... 58
Figure 48 – Correction of Record Unbalance .............................................................................................. 58
Figure 49 – Current and Voltage harmonics with harmonics bar chart presentation ................................ 59
Figure 50 – Current and Voltage THD chart with harmonics bar chart presentation................................. 60
Figure 51 TDD calculated from the RMS current for each phase separately ............................................. 61
Figure 52 TDD calculated from the nominal transformer current .............................................................. 62
Figure 53 Harmonic power Consumed/Generated .................................................................................... 63

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Figure 54 Active power vs Harmonic Active power .................................................................................... 64

Figure 55 Generic report from current views ............................................................................................. 65
Figure 56 Voltage Quality tab ..................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 57 Voltage Harmonics Quality tab ................................................................................................... 67
Figure 58 EN 50160 – Limits for specified percent of intervals .................................................................. 68
Figure 59 EN 50160 – Limits for 100% of intervals ..................................................................................... 68
Figure 60 EN 50160 – Voltage harmonics limits – up to 25th ...................................................................... 69
Figure 61 EN 50160 – Events limits ............................................................................................................. 69
Figure 62 EN 50160 report – setup screen ................................................................................................. 70
Figure 63 HV and LV PCC specification ....................................................................................................... 72
Figure 64 Connection diagram .................................................................................................................... 76
Figure 65 Energy Report with three independent Recorders ..................................................................... 78
Figure 66 ITIC Curve - definitions ................................................................................................................ 86
Figure 67 CBEMA Curve - definitions .......................................................................................................... 87
Figure 68 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 2 – level definition .................................................................................... 88
Figure 69 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 3 – levels definition................................................................................... 88
Figure 70 ITIC Curve - example ................................................................................................................... 89
Figure 71 CBEMA Curve - example ............................................................................................................. 90
Figure 72 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 2 - example ............................................................................................... 90
Figure 73 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 3 - example ............................................................................................... 91
Figure 74 Table “Flagg’s” presentation ....................................................................................................... 92
Figure 75 Chart measurements “Flagg’s” presentation.............................................................................. 92
Figure 76 RVC presentation ........................................................................................................................ 93
Figure 77 Events presentation .................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 78 Events explanation - general....................................................................................................... 94
Figure 79 Events explanation – more events detected under one general................................................ 94
Figure 80 Events Timeline details ............................................................................................................... 95
Figure 81 Events “Inrush” (RMS(1/2) preview – more events detected in same time frame .................... 95
Figure 82 Events Waveform preview – more events detected in same time frame .................................. 95
Figure 83 Events Inrush preview................................................................................................................. 96
Figure 84 Events Inrush preview – Recorder details .................................................................................. 96
Figure 85 Events Inrush preview – Current & Voltage details .................................................................... 97
Figure 86 Events Inrush preview – Table data ............................................................................................ 98
Figure 87 Events Waveform preview .......................................................................................................... 99
Figure 88 Frequency long waveform and Table presentation .................................................................. 101
Figure 89 Alarms presentation ................................................................................................................. 102
Figure 90 Alarms explanation - general .................................................................................................... 102
Figure 91 Alarms “Inrush” (RMS(1/2) preview – more events detected in same time frame ................. 103
Figure 92 Alarms Waveform preview ....................................................................................................... 103
Figure 93 Alarm Inrush Trend – Current & Voltage preview .................................................................... 104
Figure 94 Alarm Inrush Trend – Recorder details ..................................................................................... 104
Figure 95 Alarm Inrush preview – Table data ........................................................................................... 105
Figure 96 Inrush currents presentation .................................................................................................... 106
Figure 97 Inrush Table explanation........................................................................................................... 106
Figure 98 Inrush Trend – Current & Voltage preview ............................................................................... 107
Figure 99 Inrush Trend – Recorder details................................................................................................ 108
Figure 100 Inrush preview – Table data.................................................................................................... 109
Figure 101 Inrush recorded data – preview.............................................................................................. 109
Figure 102 Transients presentation .......................................................................................................... 110
Figure 103 Transient table explanation .................................................................................................... 110
Figure 104 Transient preview ................................................................................................................... 111
Figure 105 Transient detail preview ......................................................................................................... 111
Figure 106 Tranzient Recorder details ...................................................................................................... 112

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Figure 107 Inrush preview – Table data.................................................................................................... 113

Figure 108 Recorded transients – preview ............................................................................................... 113
Figure 109 Transient Recorder information – MI 2892/2884................................................................... 114
Figure 110 Transient Recorder presentation - waveform ........................................................................ 115
Figure 111 Transient Recorder presentation – Table data ....................................................................... 115
Figure 112 Instrument Configuration tool (MI 2893) ............................................................................... 116
Figure 113 Instrument Name and Time setting screen ............................................................................ 117
Figure 114 Measurement setup selection screen .................................................................................... 117
Figure 115 General Recorder setup screen vs Instrument screen menu ................................................. 118
Figure 116 Waveform Recorder setup screen vs Instrument screen menu ............................................. 119
Figure 117 Transient Recorder setup screen vs Instrument screen menu ............................................... 119
Figure 118 System alarms presentation ................................................................................................... 120
Figure 119: Selecting USB communication ............................................................................................... 124
Figure 120: Check for Firmware upgrade ................................................................................................. 124
Figure 121: Check for Firmware upgrade ................................................................................................. 124
Figure 122: New PowerView firmware is available for download............................................................ 125
Figure 123: FlashMe firmware upgrade software .................................................................................... 125
Figure 124: FlashMe configuration screen ............................................................................................... 126
Figure 125: FlashMe programming screen ............................................................................................... 126

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Table 1 PowerView ribbon’s description .................................................................................................... 13

Table 2 Relation between Registration vs Averaging measurement period .............................................. 35
Table 3 Commands for report editing......................................................................................................... 70

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1 Introduction
PowerView3.0 is a common application for management of the new generation of Metrel’s PQA
instruments

With this application the wide palette of Metrel's Power Quality Analysers can be managed. Metrel
PowerView3 is a powerful tool for downloading, analysing and printing recorded data for Metrel Power
Quality instruments. Through a simple but powerful interface, PowerView3 helps you find your data
quickly, while allowing you to easily make complex analysis and data comparations.

1.1 Supported instruments:

This application is fully compatible with the new generation of Metrel’s PQA instruments, starting with:
- Power Master XT – MI 2893,
- Power Master - MI 2892,
- Master Q4 – MI 2885,
- Energy Master XA – MI 2884,
- Energy Master – MI 2883.

Also, some other older PQ instruments are supported:

- PowerQ – MI 2492 (HW5)
- PowerQ Plus – MI 2392 (HW5)
- Power Q4 - MI 2592
- PowerQ4 Plus – MI 2792
- PowerQ4 Plus - MI 2792A

1.2 Supported Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary update

1.3 Supported Languages:

Since PowerView supports different languages, the list of supported languages could vary from different
type of release:
ENGLISH, GERMAN, CHINESE, FRENCH, SPANISH, JAPANESE, KOREAN, POLISH, RUSSIAN, SLOVAK, ITALIAN

2 PowerView 3.0 installation

PowerView3.0 supports 32-bit and 64-bit operation system. Installation file for each system is different:
- 32-bit → PowerView.v3.0.0.4589.x86
- 64-bit → PowerView.v3.0.0.4589.x64;
where “4589” presents the PowerView3.0 version release.

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Two “setup” files are available:

Windows Installer Package setup file

Application setup file

2.1 Installation procedure

Double click on :

Figure 1 Successful PowerView installation

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In case, that PowerView, normally due to administrator restrictions are not installed successfully
following screen will appear:

Figure 2 Unsuccessful PowerView installation

In such case, try to start the installation through the “setup.exe” installation file, use option “Run as
administrator”.

Figure 3 PowerView installation via “setup.exe” file

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3 Starting with PowerView

During the installation procedure short cut icon is created the PC desktop . Double click will start
the application and PowerView Quick Start window appears:

Figure 4 PowerView initial windows screen

3.1 Icons explanation ad how to “make visible the whole ribbon”?

Since the ribbon is quite long, on some monitors (or PC’s) whole ribbon is not visible.

It is quite easy to expand it by clicking to the marked punctuation line and move none visible icons into
new row.

Figure 5 Extended the ribbon

Some icons could be still “hidden” under .

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Table 1 PowerView ribbon’s description

Open New Folder.

Open New Document.

Save Document

Print selected documents

Chart panning (active, when Trend Chart is zoomed)
Manual Zoom
- “Ctrl + Mouse Wheel” for X-axis zoom
- “Shift + Mouse Wheel” for Y-axis zoom
Lock Y axis (Manual Zoom Only)

Zoom In X-Axis (“Ctrl + Mouse Wheel Up”)

Zoom Out X-Axis (“Ctrl + Mouse Wheel Down”)

Reset Zoom

Undo (last operation)

Redo (last Undo operation)
Cut
Copy
Paste
Delete
Rename
Download data from the Instrument
Import data from Folder
Remote connection to the Instrument
Real-time Scope (on line) data monitor
Configure instrument

Options settings

Contacts management
Create Snapshot
Update Snapshot
Change TDD calculation settings (related to AVRG phase current/Nominal
transformer current)
Create Generic report from current view
Define Power Quality Criteria (EN 50160, GOST 32144/33073, CHINESE)

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Create GOST 32144/33073 compliant report

Create EN 50160 compliant report

Create OSINERGMIN report

Create Korean report

Create Korean report ver. 2

Create KESS report

Create IEEE 519 compliant report
Create Energy report
Create Energy Demand report

Create Código de Red report

Create Chinese report

Average measured data

Add new site
Add new location within site
Merge records
Repair Record Data
Toggle Min interval display
Toggle Avg (Average) interval display
Toggle AvgOn (Average while active) interval display
Toggle Max interval display
Show harmonic values in percent
Show Energy as Cumulative values
Show displacement factor in degrees
Show Table in Chart View
Show chart legend
Split data to multiple panes

Split data by phase number

Show data markers
Show Min-Max range as filled area
Show EN 50160 criteria as chart regions
Show Flag Markers
Show First Harmonic

Note 1: some icons became active after opening the PowerView file or selecting specific Quantity.
Note 2: access to the most of functions are available by selecting appropriate quantity and the clicking
the right mouse button.
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3.2 Language settings

There are many different languages supported (Check Item 1.3). Since PowerView is under daily
development and implementation of new strings/functions, some of strings could not be presented in
local language. No translated terms will be presented in default language (English) till the next
performed localisation.
PowerView select the “language” based on the Windows settings. If appropriate language is not
supported in PowerView, the English localisation will be taken; otherwise the local language.

Language could be changed via: OPTIONS → ENVIRONMENT

or via Icon

Figure 6 Language selection

Supported languages are bolded.

3.3 Troubleshooting
During the data download (import) different specific information data could be imported. Different
options could be selected from:

OPTIONS → TROUBLESHOOTING

or via Icon

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Example for presentation of Battery voltage (and temperature):

Figure 7 Battery voltage and temperature graphical presentation

3.4 Data download

Data could be directly downloaded from the Power Quality Analyser. Communication channel could be
selected from
TOOLS → OPTIONS → -INSTRUMENT CONNECTION

or via Icon

Few options available:

- Serial – direct connection between PC and PQA via serial (RS232) port on the PC.

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Figure 8 Serial port selection

- USB – direct connection between PC and PQA via USB port on the PC.

Figure 9 USB port selection

- TCP/IP – remote connection via TCP/IP between PC and PQA via Ethernet port on the PC.

Figure 10 TCP/IP connection selection

Note: to connect to PQA via TCP/IP, only PQA S/N and “Secret key” should be entered to
PowerView. Connection is performed via Metrel server.

- Internet – remote connection via TCP/IP between PC and PQA via Ethernet port on the PC.

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Figure 11 Intranet (LAN) connection selection

Note: this type of connection goes directly between PC and PQA. In this case; IP address and
specific port.
Note: Each connection should be properly setup on the PQ Analyser. For specific connection,
please check specific related Power Quality Installation manual.
For downloading huge files, we suggest to remove CD card from the PQ analyser and import
data directly from the SD card.

3.4.1 Data download (local) via USB

Procedure:
1. Connect PC and PQA with USB cable
2. Setup the “PC connection” on the PQA to “USB”
3. In the PowerView setup the USB connection type

4. Select “DOWNLOAD” function and download selected files.

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Figure 12 Data download procedure

3.4.2 Data download (remote) via TCP/IP (INTERNET / INTERNET(3G/GPRS))

Procedure:
1. PC should be connected to LAN

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2. Connect the PQA to LAN (or via GPRS modem) and setup the communication parameters on
PQA properly.
3. In the PowerView setup the TCP/IP (simple) connection type

4. Select “REMOTE” function and enter PQA serial number and “Secret key”

5. Press “Connect” and wait, that connection is established

During connection After connection

Figure 13 Remote data download procedure

6. Select “DOWNLOAD” function and download selected files.

3.4.3 Data download (remote) via TCP/IP (INTRANET (LAN))

Procedure:
1. PC should be connected to LAN
2. Connect the PQA to LAN (setup the communication parameters on PQA properly)
3. In the PowerView setup the Internet (LAN) connection type

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4. Test the connection

5. Select “DOWNLOAD” function and download selected files.

3.4.4 Typical errors during data download

Be sure, that:
1. Communication setup on the PQA not set accordingly. Please check the manual for the PQA and

be sure, that status bar icon appears on the LCD. It could take few minutes.
2. Check that entered instrument serial number and “secret key” are set accordingly.
3. Outgoing ports 80, 443, 7781 ÷ 8888 to the gprs.metrel.si server are opened on remote firewall
where instrument is placed.

Typical error #1:

Connection to Metrel server is OK, PQA not connected to the system.

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Typical error #2:

PC is not connected to internet:

Typical error #3:

Metrel server is temporary down:

Note: Server state is regularly checked and updated, so “temporary down” state should be only
exceptional.

3.5 Type od logged files

During the recording session, different type of files are created:
• WAW – waveform record (samples values)
• INR – inrush record (RMS values)
• SNP – waveform snapshot
• TRA – transient record
• GEN – general record. General record generates also AVG, EVT, PAR, ALM, SEL files, which
can be found on SD Card and are imported into PowerView.

3.6 Opening PowerView files

Data import direct from the SD card (or PC is the fastest way to import data into PowerView (specially, if
import huge files – in the range of GB)).

1. Select folder, from where you want to import data - .

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2. Select data, that you want to import.

Imported data are saved under specific PowerView “PWV” format.

3.7 PWV data import

Previously downloaded files are saved as “PWV” file. It is possible to open/share these files.

Use the function / / to open PWV file:

Recently saved files could be directly accessed via “Welcome screen”:

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4 Data processing with PowerView

PowerView enables different functionality on the downloaded data:
- Data analysing,
- Data export,
- Snapshot creation for custom report creation
- Data correction
- Creation of different types of reports.

4.1 U/I/F Waveform snapshot

200ms U/I/F waveform snapshot is automatically done at recorder start and end; MI 2893/2892/2885
could also take snapshot each recording hour automatically. Different type of information is presented:
- Record information
- Meter information
- Waveform scope
- Table data
- Phase diagram
- Harmonics bar chart
- Interharmonics bar chart

4.1.1 U/I/F Record information

200ms U/I/F waveform snapshot is automatically done at recorder start and end; MI 2893/2892/2885
Snapshot gives the basic info about:
- Recorder properties

- Measurement settings and nominal voltage

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- Connection check status

- Instrument information

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4.1.2 U/I/F Meter information

The complete set of information captured in a 200ms measurement interval presented in tabular form.

Figure 14 Complete meter information captured in 200ms snapshot

4.1.3 U/I/F Phase/Unbalance diagram

Phase and unbalance diagram are used for checking the proper selection (rotation field and proper U/I
phase connection). Also inductive/capacitive load character is easily identifiable.

Figure 15 Unbalance and Phase diagram

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Capacitive type – current lead related to Inductive type – current lag related to
voltage vector voltage vector
Positive voltage sequence (123, 231,312) Negative voltage sequence (132, 213,321)

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4.1.4 U/I waveform presentation

Different type of waveforms could be easily selectable, by selecting voltage and current. Waveforms are
presented in “Waveform scope”. Date are taken from the 200ms Snapshot.

Figure 16 Voltage & Current waveform presentation

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4.1.5 Harmonics/Interharmonics bar chart presentation

Harmonics/Interharmonics bar charts are presented by selecting voltage/current
harmonics/interharmonics value.

Figure 17 Voltage, Current and THD presentation

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Figure 18 Voltage and Current interhrmonics presentation

4.2 Real-time Scope

During the recording session it is possible to monitor actual measurement values remotely (Ethernet) or
via USB. Real-time scope performs 200 ms Snapshot, same as U/I/F Waveform snapshot, which
automatically done at recorder start.

1. Select appropriate communication port (USB/ Intranet/ TCP/IP) - or Tools → Options

2. Press icon Real-time Scope

3. Real-Time Scope is updated cca every 2 seconds -

4. For the results interpretation, please check Item 4.1
5. Stop the updating of Real-time scope, by pressing again.

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4.3 Recorded data analysing

Downloaded/opened files are presented as “Folder” structure:

Figure 19 Downloaded PowerView data presentation

4.3.1 Data presentation “By Quantity” or “By Phase”

Data could be grouped “By Quantity” or “By Phase”

Figure 20 Quantity/Phase data presentation

4.3.2 Recorder Data presentation

With double click on recorded data, recorded items are open. It includes basic data related to the
specific recorded data.

Figure 21 PowerView data explanation

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Also, other Folders could be presented – depends on the actual PowerView selection; for example,
Inrush table, ITIC, CBME curve etc.

4.3.3 Recorder information

General Recorder information are available under “Recorder Information” folder.

General recorder data information:

Basic recorder information:

Measurement settings information:

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Additional Recorder options setup:

Instrument and Miscellaneous information:

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4.3.4 Presentation of Power & Energy data according different measurement

method IEEE 1459/ Vector/Arithmetic
Metrel PQA support different measurement methods for Power & Energy:
- According standard IEEE 1459
- Vector type
- Arithmetic type
PQA always register power & energy according IEEE 1459 standard; presentation on the LCD or in
PowerView could be selectable.

Specific registers could have different name according specific measurement method, for some specific
registers there could be also some differences in the result; for example, Apparent Energy & Demand.
Also the register naming “vary” from measuring method to measuring method....

More details, about measuring algorithms for specific measurement method is available in the PQA
manual.

Measurement method could be changed via:

1. Select Power & Energy folder
2. Select appropriate measuring method

Figure 22 Apparent Power presentation under IEEE 1459 / Vector / Arithmetic measurement
method

4.3.5 Averaging the measurement result

Sometimes, there is a need to present recorded data with different measurement period, for example:
data are recorded with period 5 minutes, but we need to present data with the recorded period of 15
minutes.
In the table bellow, there is presented relation between registration period and averaging period.

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Table 2 Relation between Registration vs Averaging measurement period

To perform averaging of measurement results:

1. Select General Logging
2. Double click on right mouse button → Average measured data –> select requested averaged

period or via icon

3. After performong Average function, new general record appears under Folder structure

Final result:
- Two recorders – original one and created one with averaged measurement period

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Figure 23 Original recorder data (5 min) and averaged recorder data(30 min)

4.3.6 Table and Trend Chart data presentation

Selected registers are presented in Table as well as Trend chart. Registers are selected simple by clicking
one by one or to select/deselect all registers (items) under specific group of parameters:

Figure 24 Table PowerView data presentation

For selected registers, also appropriate Trend Chart is presented.

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Figure 25 Chart PowerView data presentation

4.3.7 Min, Avg, AvgOn, Max table value presentation

Power Quality Analyser registers Min, Avg, AvgOn and Max value. You can simply add/remove selected
value by clicking on:

Note: Min, Avg, AvgOn and Max value are not available for all registers!

Example:
Avg value for Frequency is NOT presented:

Figure 26 Min/Max/Avg/AvgOn PowerView Table data presentation

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4.3.8 Recorder data export

Registered data could be exported into XLS, CSV or TXT format. There are few options:

- Direct selection (Copy/Paste) from the Table:

Figure 27 Copying data from PowerView Table

o Only selected cells could be copied

o Entire table could be copied

- All data/filtered data export → select File –> Export

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Select “Export format” and follow the procedure...

4.3.9 Creating custom designed filter

PowerView enables creation of user defined filter, where only needed data are exported.

1. Select “New filter”

2. Set “Filter name”; Channels – values; interval type ....

3. Add; Remove unwanted registers and save filter selection.

4. Select created filter and export data

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5. It is also possible to modify (Edit), Delete already created filters.

4.3.10Creating Trend Charts (Graphs)

Trend Chart – Graph automatically appears by clicking on selected register. All selected values (Min,
Max, Avg, AvgOn) are presented. Values presented under same folder are presented in same chart.

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4.3.10.1 Trend Charts manipulation

Most of Chart manipulation functions are available via icons:

4.3.10.1.1 Zoom In – Zoom out

X - Chart could be zoomed IN by using keys “Ctrl + Mouse wheel Up”
X-Axis Y-Axis
(for all Charts) (for selected Chart only)
Zoom IN Ctrl + Mouse wheel Up Shift + Mouse wheel Up

Zoom OUT Ctrl + Mouse wheel Down Shift + Mouse wheel Down

Zoom Reset

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Figure 28 Zoom-in/ Zoom-out data chart data

4.3.10.1.2 Trend Chart Legend presentation

Legend could be added to Trend Chart by clicking on the “Show chart Legend” icon → or via View
→ Chart features → Show chart legend

Chart info Legend as well as Flag info are presented (“Show Flag markers” icon).

Figure 29 Chart Legend

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4.3.10.1.3 Flagged marker presentation

Flagged intervals are presented in Trend Chart by clicking on “Show Flag markers” icon .

Figure 30 Flagged intervals - Chart

Table Flagged interval presentation:

Select View → Enable Flagged Intervals View

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Figure 31 Flagged intervals - Table

4.3.10.1.4 Min/Avg/AvgOn/Max value presentation

To perform different values presentation, just click between Min/Avg/AvgOn/Max selection.

For some registers, all four selections are not available.

For specific registers; like Power Factor, we suggest to monitor AvgOn value or Universal (Unsigned)
Power Factor (includes cap & ind part)

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4.3.10.1.5 Toggle between harmonics presentation in % or in basic unit [V/A]

Harmonic components and THD could be presented in % (related to the first harmonic component) or as
absolute value (presented in V or A). Click on icon or via View → Chart data display options →
Show harmonic values in percent

Figure 32 Harmonics presentation - % / [V/A]

4.3.10.1.6 Energy presentation as “Cumulative” od “Delta” values

Consumed/ Generated Energy could be presented as Cumulative or Delta values. Selection could be

performed by clicking on icon or via View → Chart data display options → Show energy as
cumulative values

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Energy presented as “Delta” values Energy presented as “Cumulative” values

Figure 33 Delta/Cumulative Energy Chart presentation

Also, under Table data presentation, there is Summ of Total energy presented:

4.3.10.1.7 Displacement Power factor presentation in degrees

Displacement power factor could be presented in degrees or as an absolute value (0.00 – 1.00).

Selection could be performed by clicking on the icon or via View → Chart data display options →
Show displacement factor in degrees

4.3.10.1.8 Universal Power factor presentation

In case of compensated load, power factor varies between capacitive and inductive part. Power factor is
split into two values according standard definition → PF inductive and PF capacitive. Users have
problem, how to interpret these values as a unique one; like Unsigned/Universal Power Factor.
PowerView makes a summation between PF ind anf PF cap and present it like Universal Power Factor.

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Figure 34 PFind & PFcap vs PFUni

4.3.10.1.9 Data markers chart presentation and attaching custom annotations

On the chart presentation it is possible to select data markers, which mark the individual points in the
graph. This is useful for specific points labelling under the chart presentation.

Figure 35 – Chart Annotation

Custom annotation marks could be added through:

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Different options of Custom annotations:

4.3.10.1.10MIN-MAX range presentation as filled area

When Min/Max data on the chart are presented, then area between min/max could be presented as
filled area.

Figure 36 MIN-MAX Chart presentation

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4.3.10.1.11Marked measurements - MIN/MAX/AVG data presentation from the chart selection

For the detailed analyse, it is possible to get Min/Max/Avg values from the selected time frame on the
chart. These values are presented for all selected charts. Time frame is defined with marker 1 & 2
selection. Values are presented under folder “Marked Measurements”.

Selection of market 1 & marker 2

Figure 37 - Min/Max/Avg data presentation from the chart values on the selected time frame

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How to fix the “Marked measurements” window?

Click on the “pin” sign to fix the selected window.

Same procedure for “Harmonic Analysis” and “Data Explorer” window.

4.3.10.1.12EN 50160 criteria as chart regions

Some data, like Voltage, Long-term Flicker Plt and unbalance could be presented in Trend Chart with EN
50160 limits for specific quantity.

Procedure:
1. Select Power Quality Criteria limits. Selection can be between:
▪ EN 50160
▪ GOST 32144/33073
▪ CHINESE

To open Power Quality Criteria limits, click on icon or via → Action → Define Power
Quality Criteria.
Power Quality Criteria limits are updated on regular base to follow mentioned standards.

2. Click on icon or via → View → Chart features → Show EN 50160 criteria as chart regions
to insert selected limits on the Chart.

Figure 38 – EN 50160 criteria as Chart limits

4.3.10.1.13Show Table data with Chart view

For easiest data analysing is useful to monitor the Chart and Table data in same window. To create such

view, click on icon or via → View → Chart features → Show tabular data

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Figure 39 – Chart and Tabular data presentation

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4.3.11Creating Snapshots
Snapshot is useful tool for creating and saving particular Charts/Tables used for the customized report
creation.
To create Snapshots:
1. Create specific Chart, with specific annotations etc..

Figure 40 – Chart creating under PowerView

2. Create Snapshot → select General Logging folder and right mouse button –> Crate snapshot

Figure 41 – Creating Snapshot

3. You can add additional register to exit Chart under Snapshot, you can rename it, update it etc
4. Snapshots are saved under generic folder structure.
5. Different type of Snapshots could be crated.
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6. For opening already saved Snapshot, double click on the optional Snapshot, where predefined
Chart is saved and presented.

Figure 42 – Opening existing Snapshot

4.3.12Copying Charts as Bitmap/Metafile

Charts could be easily Copy/Paste as Bitmap or Metafile. Select appropriate function by click on the right
mouse button.

Figure 43 – Bitmap/Metafile copy

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Files could be easily copied to other programs, like Word, Excel etc, just by selecting Paste option or
“Ctrl V / Shift Ins””.

Figure 44 – Bitmap/Metafile copy

4.3.13Merge records
Sometimes it could happen, that due some different reasons we need to merge more records to a single
one. Limitations:
- Records should be under same “Site”

- Records should have same settings

1. Select records you want to “merge” → click on the right mouse button

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2. Default “merged” record is named as “(Merged)” and includes info about all, together merged
records

3. In case, that records parameters do not match each other, merging is not possible. In such case,
alert information appears on display:

4.3.14 Record repairing tools

It could happen, that during recording some parameters or connection were not properly set.
PowerView enables correction of recorded data in case of wrong settings or connection. It is not
possible to correct all possible mistakes; for example – wrong current sequence, related to the voltage
one could not be corrected with PowerView.
PowerView enables correction of:
- Modify recorded date and time
- Modify signal scale factors
- Repair record unbalance

Select General Logging and click on icon or press Action → Repair record data and select repairing
option, that you want to perform on the recorded data.

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4.3.15Modify recorded date and time

In case, that actual time was not properly set or GPS receiver was not used during recorder session,
PowerView enables correction the recorded time.

Figure 45 – Correction of recorder Start/Stop time

PowerView corrects recorder time stamps accordingly.

4.3.15.1 Modify signal scale factors (CT/VT ratio)

In case, that actual registration was done on secondary data or with wrong CT/VT ratio, it is possible to
multiply/divide all necessary data with proper CT/VT correction factor.

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Figure 46 – Correction of VT/CTratio

PowerView corrects all registers, which are influenced to the CT/VT ratio.

4.3.15.2 Repair record unbalance

Some measurement installations don’t have proper voltage rotation field, which caused FAIL result on
EN 50160 report – Negative sequence voltage ratio.
Negative sequence voltage ratio could be detected through Unbalance diagram (significant U- and I-
components.

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Figure 47 – Unbalance diagram – Negative voltage sequence

PowerView enables correction of Negative voltage sequence via “Repair record unbalance”.

Figure 48 – Correction of Record Unbalance

PowerView corrects Record unbalance.

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Correction is visible through additional comment, attached to the end of the General recorder naming
→ General Logging (R0007GEN) [4/20/2020 9:45:00] (repaired unbalance)
Repair record unbalance is reversible operation, so it is possible any time get the previous results.

4.3.16Current and voltage harmonics/interharmonics presentation

Voltage and current harmonics could be presented on the chart. Useful icon/buttons:
Show First Harmonic

F7 Show Harmonic Analysis

Harmonics presentation for Voltage and Current:

- Harmonic components from DC to 50th could be presented
- Harmonics for voltage includes Avg, Max values
- Harmonics for current includes Avg, AvgOn and Max values
- Some current harmonic components are not presented in bar graph. Reason: measured current
is under the minimum limit measurement for the used current clamps (bar graph example
bellow)
- For the specific point in the harmonic chart, bar chart could be presented (present separate
harmonic components for the selected point in the harmonic chart)

Figure 49 – Current and Voltage harmonics with harmonics bar chart presentation

THD presentation for Voltage and Current:

- THD for voltage includes AvgOn, Max values
- THD for current includes Avg, AvgOn and Max values

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Figure 50 – Current and Voltage THD chart with harmonics bar chart presentation

Same approach is valid also for the interharmonics presentation.

4.3.17TDD calculation – related to measured RMS current or nominal

transformer current
Total Demand Distortion (TDD) is calculated harmonic current distortion against the full load level of the
electrical system. At the full load TDD(I)=THD(I). TDD gives better insight about how big is impact of
harmonic distortion in the system. For example we could have very high THD but the load of the system
is low. In this case the impact on the system is also low. TDD calculation formula:

Where “IL” is to the maximum demand load current. PowerView enables selection of IL from:
- RMS current for each phase separately
- Nominal transformer current

To select which current is taken into account in the calculation:

1. Select TDD register

2. Press mouse right button or icon

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3. Select demand current for TDD calculation

Figure 51 TDD calculated from the RMS current for each phase separately

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Figure 52 TDD calculated from the nominal transformer current

4.3.18Power harmonics
Harmonic pollution presents an increasing problem which can cause different problems on the installed
equipment. They could have destructive impact on the equipment, including classical components like
capacitors and also distribution transformers. Harmonics are mainly caused by non-linear loads.
Origins of harmonics disturbances:
· single phase rectifiers – high 3rd harmonic
· three phase loads – 5th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 17th harmonic
· non-symmetrically controlled supply – even harmonics and DC
· higher pulse number – lower THDI
· serial inductance decreases THDI
· LV power supply network – THDU 1.5 ÷ 4.5%, mainly 5th harmonic

Impact on customers’ equipment

· overall energy efficiency is decreased
· premature ageing of system components
· triple harmonics can produce high currents in a neutral line causing overheating and losses
· increased heating, noise and vibrations in transformers and motors
· current into capacitor bank increases with harmonic order causing failures
· presence of harmonic increase possibility of resonance
· problems with signalling frequencies
· tripping of protection devices
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· electronic drives and switchers failure rate increase if THDU rises above 8%

Most of customers are interested in direction of power harmonics, coming from source to load or load
to source. Different measured practice a used, the most common looks harmonics watt (voltage, current
and phase angle of specific harmonics). In most cases, the value of harmonics power is meaningless (few
mW’s) and information is used for determining the harmonic’s direction.

Power harmonics are available from General Recorder data:

Figure 53 Harmonic power Consumed/Generated

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Figure 54 Active power vs Harmonic Active power

4.4 Reports creation

PowerView enables creation od different types of standard/custom specific reports. Each report has
specific requirements related to the measurement period and recording time duration. Report based on
the General Logging data. Related to the specific for specific report, PowerView could averaged some
data to get the requested values according the standard/customer request.
Reports could be accessed from the General Logging data, by clicking on the right mouse button

or clicking appropriate icon

PowerView supports:

- Generic Report from current View – custom; accessed by icon

- Voltage Quality report – normalized overview/standard; accessed by icon

- EN 50160 report - standard – “Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public

distribution networks”; mostly used in Europe; accessed by icon

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- GOST 32144/33073 report - standard – “Quality standards for electric energy in general power

supply systems”; mostly used in Russia; accessed by icon

- Korean reports, KESS – custom specific; accessed by icons

- IEEE 519 report – standard; “IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic

Control in Electric Power Systems”; accessed by icon

- Energy/Energy Demand report – custom specific: accessed by / icon

- Codigo de RED report – custom specific; accessed by icon

- Chinese report – custom specific; accessed by icon

4.4.1 Generic report from current View

Simply tool for creating Generic report, which includes currently opened Items:
- Recorder information data
- Voltage Quality *
- Voltage Harmonics Quality *
- Trend Charts

With powerful editor, it is possible editing document inserting charts, tables comments... Report could
be saved in different formats, like: DOC, PDF, RTF, TXT, XML....

Figure 55 Generic report from current views

4.4.2 Voltage Quality report

Simply tool for creating Generic Voltage Quality and Voltage Harmonics Quality general overview. All
data are “normalized”, so it easy to determine whether the monitoring values are within or outside the
prescribed limits.

Recorded data could be analysed according:

- EN 50160
- GOST 32144/33073
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- CHINESE
limits.
In the PowerView base, there are always default limits (values change according to standards) which are
regularly updated. End user could also change default values to the customized ones, according the
current requirements.

Voltage Quality general overview is created also during generation of above-mentioned reports.

Click icon or via :

➔ Select appropriate Power Quality Criteria or Load defaults one

➔ Press OK

All specified values are analysed. Analyse is presented in two “tab’s”:

- All data are normalized, so limit 100% present PASS/FAIL condition
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Figure 56 Voltage Quality tab

Figure 57 Voltage Harmonics Quality tab

Charts from the Voltage Quality report could be reported under “Generic report”, table or charts could
not be direct copied as bitmap/metafile to other application.

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4.4.3 EN 50160 report

EN 50160, European Standard defines, describes and specifies the main characteristics of the voltage at
a network user's supply terminals in public low voltage, medium and high voltage AC electricity
networks under normal operating conditions.
Standard describes the limits or values within which the voltage characteristics can be expected to
remain at any supply terminal in public electricity networks and does not describe the average situation
usually experienced by an individual network user.

EN 50160 report based on 10 minutes measurement values. In case, that shorted period is used,
PowerView average period to 10 minutes.

EN 50160 covers all requested characteristics, additionally presents Swells/Dips/Transients which are
under the predefined N 50160 limits.

Since EN 50160 limit values change from time to time, user has free access to change them. Default
values are regularly updated to follow the values, defined in standard.

To get predefined values, click on the icon. Values are predefined for Low Voltage, Medium Voltage
and High Voltage networks.

Figure 58 EN 50160 – Limits for specified percent of intervals

Figure 59 EN 50160 – Limits for 100% of intervals

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Figure 60 EN 50160 – Voltage harmonics limits – up to 25th

EN 50160 analyse 25th harmonics. Metrel PQA measures up to 50th harmonics component.

Figure 61 EN 50160 – Events limits

Note: Default limits are set up according EN 50160. PowerView enables user to change them.

To create report according EN 50160, press on icon or via .

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Figure 62 EN 50160 report – setup screen

For creating report, press on button “ ”

After report creation, it is easily to print/save/edit the report.

Table 3 Commands for report editing

During EN 50160 report creation, also general Voltage Quality overview is generated.

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Following report pages include detail overview of measured quantity, equipped with
Requirements/Measured results/Result status and Chart.

4.4.4 GOST 32144/33073 report

GOST 32144/33073 report is custom defined for specific country. For more information, please contact
local distributor.

4.4.5 Korean reports, KESS report

Korean reports and KESS report are customized report for specific customer. For more information,
please contact local distributor.

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4.4.6 OSINERGMIN report

OSINERGMIN report is custom defined for specific country. For more information, please contact local
distributor.

4.4.7 IEEE 519 report

IEEE 519 is a recommended practice and requirements for harmonic control in electric power systems. It
is focused on harmonics measurements and recommend harmonic limits for voltage and current
distortion. Report evaluate Very short (3 seconds) and Short (10 minutes) harmonic measurements.

Definition of PCC – point of common coupling:

The limits in this recommended practice are intended for application at a point of common coupling
(PCC) between the system owner or operator and a user, where the PCC is usually taken as the point in
the power system closest to the user where the system owner or operator could offer service to another
user.

Frequently for service to industrial users (i.e., manufacturing plants) via a dedicated service transformer,
the PCC is at the HV side of the transformer.

For commercial users (office parks, shopping malls, etc.) supplied through a common service
transformer, the PCC is commonly at the LV side of the service transformer.

Figure 63 HV and LV PCC specification

The limits in IEEE 519 represent a shared responsibility for harmonic control between system owners or
operators and users.
Responsibility to maintaining harmonics below specified levels:
• All users limit their harmonic current emissions to reasonable values determined in an equitable
manner based on the inherent ownership stake each user has in the supply system and
• Each system owner or operator takes action to decrease voltage distortion levels by modifying
the supply system impedance characteristics as necessary.

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Definition of parameters from the IEEE 519 report:

• short-circuit ratio: At a particular location, the ratio of the available short-circuit current, in
amperes, to the load current, in amperes → ISC/ IL. PowerView enables entering maximum
measured load current direct from the recorder or manually enter the system maximum
current.
• total demand distortion (TDD): The ratio of the root mean square of the harmonic content,
considering harmonic components up to the 50th order, expressed as a percent of the maximum
demand current.
• total harmonic distortion (THD): The ratio of the root mean square of the harmonic content,
considering harmonic components up to the 50th order and specifically excluding
interharmonics, expressed as a percent of the fundamental.

Very short time harmonic measurements

- Very short time harmonic values are assessed over a 3-second interval based on an aggregation
of 15 consecutive 12 (10) cycle windows for 60 (50) Hz power systems
- Measurement duration: 24 hours (1 day)
- For very short time harmonic measurements, the 99th percentile value (i.e., the value that is
exceeded for 1% of the measurement period) should be calculated for each 24-hour period for
comparison with the recommend limits

Short time harmonic measurements:

- Short time harmonic values are assessed over a 10-minute interval based on an aggregation of
200 consecutive very short time values for a specific frequency component
- Measurement duration: 7-day period (1 week)
- For short time harmonic measurements, the 95th and 99th percentile values (i.e., those values
that are exceeded for 5% and 1% of the measurement period) should be calculated for each 7-
day period for comparison with the recommended limits
- These statistics should be used for both voltage and current harmonics (exception → the 99th
percentile short time value is not recommended for use with voltage harmonics.
Interpretation:
o Current harmonics evaluate based on 95th and 99th percentile.
o Voltage harmonics evaluate based on 95th percentile only.

Important:
- Joint responsibility involving both end-users and system owners or operators, that harmonic
limits are recommended for both voltages and currents.
- System owners or operators and users must work cooperatively to keep actual voltage
distortion below objectionable levels
o End-users limit the harmonic current injections
o System owners or operators should take action to modify system characteristics so that
voltage distortion levels are acceptable in case the efforts by end-users are insufficient
- The recommended limits apply only at the PCC and should not be applied to either individual
pieces of equipment or at locations within a user’s facility.

IEEE 519 report based on 3 second measurement values, minimum monitoring time is 7 days. To fulfil
measuring requirements, PQA General Recorder should be set to “LIMITED” profile, to fulfil the IEEE 519
specification.

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To create report according IEEE 519, press on icon or via .

Selectable parameters → some of them are automatically get from the PQA; some of them could be
manually entered.
Legend:

UBUS at Transformer Transformer Short current Max. demand

PCC impedance capacity load current
Transformer ✓/✓ /✓ /✓ Calculated ✓/✓
Power generation ✓/✓ N/A N/A N/A ✓/✓
equipment
Custom point of the ✓/✓ N/A N/A Calculated/✓ ✓/✓
system

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Note:
- IEEE 519 report is created from Sunday – to Sunday, so report is split accordingly to mere
separated sheets.
- Limits are automatically taken from the IEEE 519 recommended practice

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4.4.8 Energy/Energy Demand report

Energy/Energy Demand report enables the user managing your energy costs, based on recording data
with Metrel PQA’s.
Energy management is the process of monitoring, controlling and conserving energy and is an essential
measure to reduce and optimize the electricity costs. With proper energy management, you can achieve
better business results through:
· Reduction of maintenance costs of equipment
· Usage of more effective equipment
· Shifting your energy use to the period when energy is at lower tariff (rate)
· Improving your business results by keeping track on your energy use

Energy report → presentation of consumed energy, based on hourly/daily/weekly intervals in kWh or by

implementation of different tariff’s (rate’s) deeply analyse inside which period energy (or cost) exceeds
predefined limits.

Energy Demand report → provides information about energy consumption in monitoring period, three
highest maximum demands and (in pie chart) presentation of positive sequence of consumed active
power vs positive sequence of consumed fundamental reactive power vs unbalance apparent power vs
harmonic apparent power. Based on the relations between these parameters it is possible to take
appropriate actions to improve the entire system.

Energy report includes both parts of Report: Energy and Demand Report; Energy Demand report
includes only Demand Report.

Example: Consumption comparison → estimating of consumption of Load A & Load C comparing to

Total comparison

Figure 64 Connection diagram

Legend:
MP LA – connection point for measuring consumption of Load A
MP LC – connection point for measuring consumption of Load C
MP Tot – connection point for measuring Total consumption

How to prepare Energy Report, with three recorder data:

1. Open all Recorder Data, which should be included in the Energy/Demand Report
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2. To create Energy/Energy Demand, press on icon or via .

3. Import Company/Client information from the Contact list

4. Adding new Recorder into same Energy/Energy Demand Report → select new Record and select
“Add to Energy Report”

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5. Add as many Recorders you want to single Energy/Energy Demand Report.

Figure 65 Energy Report with three independent Recorders

6. Adding “Tariff program” to specific recorder

- For each recorder an unique tariff program could be loaded/created
7. Creating Tariff program:

- Click on “Tariff editor”

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Add – Adding new Tariff program

Delete – Delete selected Tariff program
Edit – Edit selected Tariff program
Cancel - return back to Energy Report

Name – tariff name (T1, T2, T3, Low, Medium, High....)

Price – price per tariff rate
Start time – tariff rate start time
Stop time – tariff rate stop time
Duration – Calculated tariff rate duration

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Creating Tariff program:

→ →

... complete tariff program

8. Load tariff program – for each recorder. Separate tariff program could loaded for specific
recorder

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4.4.9 Codigo de RED report

Codigo de RED report is custom defined for specific country. For more information, please contact local
distributor.

4.4.10 Chinese report

Chinese report is custom defined for specific country. For more information, please contact local
distributor.

4.5 ITIC/CBEMA/IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage events view

ITIC curve is published by Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC) formerly known as Computer &
Business Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (CBEMA). This curve provides an AC voltage boundary
that most information technology equipment (ITE) can tolerate or ride through without experiencing
unexpected shutdowns or malfunctions.

The CBEMA curve is a precursor to ITIC curve and was published in the 1970’.

Even though both ITIC and CBEMA names are used interchangeably there are subtle differences.

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The curve is primarily intended for 120V, 120/208V and 120/240V 60Hz systems. Other voltages are not
specifically part of this and it is the responsibility of the user to verify that the curve is applied correctly
at other voltages. People tend to extrapolate these curves to 480V or even higher voltages and also as a
general metric of incoming power quality. While there is no harm in using this as a reference to establish
a baseline power quality, it is important to recognize that the original intent of the curve was for 120V
single phase computer equipment. The curve describes an AC voltage envelop which typically can be
tolerate by ITE equipment. The curve describes both steady state and transitory conditions.

Figure 66 ITIC Curve - definitions

Steady State: ±10% from the nominal voltage.

Line Voltage Swell: Up to 120% of the RMS nominal voltage with duration of up to 0.5 seconds.

Low Frequency Decaying Ring wave: This region describes the decaying ringwave which results from
capacitor banks switching. The frequency of transient may range from 200Hz to 5KHz. The magnitude of
transient is expressed as a percentage of the peak of 50/60Hz nominal voltage (not the RMS value).
Transient is assumed to occur near the peak of the nominal voltage waveform. The transient is assumed
to be completely decayed by the end of half-cycle in which it occurs. The amplitude of transient varies
from 140% to 200%.

High-Frequency Impulse and Ring wave: This region above 200% describes the transients that typically
result from lightning strikes.

Voltage Sag: Two different RMS voltage sags are described. Sags to 80% of nominal for up to 10 seconds
and sags to 70% of nominal for up to 0.5 seconds. Voltage sag is an RMS reduction in the AC voltage, at
the power frequency, for duration from half cycle to few seconds. The IEC terminology for this
phenomenon is voltage dip. Voltage sags are most often caused by faults on the utility system although
they may be caused by faults within the facility or by large motor starts.

Dropout: Voltage dropout includes both severe RMS voltage sags and complete interruptions of the
applied voltage, followed by immediate re-application of the nominal voltage. Interruption may last up
to 20 milliseconds.

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No Damage Region: Voltage sags, dropouts, and steady state voltages in this region are not expected to
damage the ITE equipment. Normal functioning of ITE equipment is also not expected in region.

Prohibited Region: Any surges or swell in this region could result in damage to the ITE equipment.

CBEMA Curve is one of the most commonly used power acceptance curves. It was developed by the
Computer Business Equipment Manufacturers Association in the 1970s, as a guideline for the
organization's members in designing their power supplies. Basically, the CBEMA curve was originally
derived to describe the tolerance of mainframe computer business equipment to the magnitude and
duration of voltage variations on the power system.
The association designed the curve to point out ways in which system reliability could be provided for
electronic equipment. It became a standard design target for sensitive equipment to be applied on the
power system and a common format for reporting power quality variation data.

Figure 67 CBEMA Curve - definitions

IEC 61000-4-11 - defines the immunity test methods and range of preferred test levels for electrical and
electronic equipment connected to low-voltage power supply networks for voltage dips, short
interruptions, and voltage variations. Specification applies to electrical and electronic equipment with
nominal current less than 16 A per phase, for connection to 50 Hz or 60 Hz networks. PowerView
supports presentation of voltage dips for two classes:
• Class 2
This class applies to points of common coupling (PCCs for consumer systems) and in-plant
points of common coupling (IPCs) in the industrial environment in general. The
compatibility levels in this class are identical to those of public networks; therefore
components designed for application in public networks may be used in this class of
industrial environment.

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Figure 68 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 2 – level definition

• Class 3
This class applies only to IPCs in industrial environments. It has higher compatibility levels
than those of class 2 for some disturbance phenomena. For instance, this class should be
considered when any of the following conditions are met:
– a major part of the load is fed through converters;
– welding machines are present;
– large motors are frequently started;
– loads vary rapidly.

Figure 69 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 3 – levels definition

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To present voltage event through ITIC/CBEMA/IEC 61000 charts:

VIEW → Voltage Events view → ITIC/CBEMA/IEC 61000

All Voltage charts could be presented in same time; each one in separate folder.

Figure 70 ITIC Curve - example

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Figure 71 CBEMA Curve - example

Figure 72 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 2 - example

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Figure 73 IEC 61000-4-11 Class 3 - example

4.6 Flagged intervals

During a dip, swell, or interruption, the measurement algorithm for other parameters (for
example, frequency measurement) might produce an unreliable value. The flagging concept avoids
counting a single event more than once in different parameters (for example, counting a single dip as
both a dip and a voltage variation), and indicates that an aggregated value might be unreliable.

Note: for most of reports, there is possibility to select, if flagged intervals are included in the report or
not.

Flagged intervals could presented in special folder “Flagged intervals”, if they are selected. Selection is
done by:
VIEW → Enable Flagged Intervals View

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Figure 74 Table “Flagg’s” presentation

Flagg’s are related to:

- Measurements period;
- Flicker period (Plt, Pst, Pst(1min)).

Legend:
L1, L2, L3 .... voltage dip, swell, interruption
Overcurrent L1, L2, L3, LN .... overcurrent detected
Synchronization ... synchronization performed

Flagg’s, related to measurement period are presented also in Trend Chart. To enable this function, click

on the icon . Flagged intervals are indicated by a vertical line.

Figure 75 Chart measurements “Flagg’s” presentation

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4.7 RVC presentation

A rapid voltage change (RVC) is one of the power-quality (PQ) issue related to voltage disturbance.
"According to IEC 61000-4-30, Ed. 3 standard, RVC is defined as "a quick transition in root means
square (r.m.s.) voltage occurring between two steady-state conditions, and during which the r.m.s.
voltage does not exceed the dip/swell thresholds.”
The main known effect of rapid voltage changes is light flicker, but other non-flicker effects also have
been reported.
The RVC voltage disturbance level is not as big as a dip and swell. While RVC events generally are not
destructive for electronic equipment, it can be annoying for final users as they may influence light
flicker.
RVC could be caused by the switching on of a specific load or by a sudden change in source voltage; for
example: in solar grids when the sun is obscured by clouds or in wind farms when then wind speed
decreases. Load switching can cause a rapid voltage change if the rating of the load is a significant
fraction of the fault level of the supply voltage.

Figure 76 RVC presentation

RVC are presented in tabular form and data can be sorted across all columns; single phase or all phase
presentation.

4.8 Events presentation (Dips/Swells/Interruptions)

All Metrel PQ Analysers records different type of events, some of them (MI 2884/2885/2892/2893)
could record also waveform signal → Inrush and Waveform preview.

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Events are presented in special folder “Events”:

Figure 77 Events presentation

Figure 78 Events explanation - general

Figure 79 Events explanation – more events detected under one general

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Figure 80 Events Timeline details

Figure 81 Events “Inrush” (RMS(1/2) preview – more events detected in same time frame

Figure 82 Events Waveform preview – more events detected in same time frame

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Figure 83 Events Inrush preview

Figure 84 Events Inrush preview – Recorder details

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Figure 85 Events Inrush preview – Current & Voltage details

On the Chart Inrush data, it is possible to perform same operations as on the “regular” charts; like detail
analyse with Markers.

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Figure 86 Events Inrush preview – Table data

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Figure 87 Events Waveform preview

Each selected 200ms time frame includes detail information about:

- Detail “Meter” information

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- Detailed Waveform Chart

- Table data presentation

- Phase diagram

- Harmonics bar chart

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- Interharmonics bar chart

- Frequency presentation
o It should be selected from the Data Explorer

Figure 88 Frequency long waveform and Table presentation

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Note:
In case, that Waveform Recorder runs as independent recorder, for data presentation please follow
item 4.10.2

4.9 Alarms presentation

Metrel PQA enables setting of up seven customer defined alarms which are recorded together with the
waveform (programmable option). Similar operation and presentation as it is described under “Events
presentation”.

Alarms are presented in special folder “Alarms”:

Figure 89 Alarms presentation

Figure 90 Alarms explanation - general

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Figure 91 Alarms “Inrush” (RMS(1/2) preview – more events detected in same time frame

Figure 92 Alarms Waveform preview

Note: if more alarms are activated during single waveform time frame, than only the first waveform is
recorded.

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Figure 93 Alarm Inrush Trend – Current & Voltage preview

Figure 94 Alarm Inrush Trend – Recorder details

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On the Chart Inrush data, it is possible to perform same operations as on the “regular” charts; like detail
analyse with Markers.

Figure 95 Alarm Inrush preview – Table data

Note:
In case, that Waveform Recorder runs as independent recorder, for data presentation please follow
item 4.10.2

4.10Inrush presentation
Metrel PQA enables registration of Inrush (Level I) current. This function is available under:
- Independent (Inrush) functionality under General Recorder (MI 2893)
- Waveform recorder (Level I functionality) (MI 2892/2885/2884)

4.10.1Inrush presentation on the MI 2893

On the MI 2893, Inrush events could run simultaneously with the General recorder and Inrush’s are
presented in special folder “Inrush Table”:

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Figure 96 Inrush currents presentation

Figure 97 Inrush Table explanation

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Figure 98 Inrush Trend – Current & Voltage preview

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Figure 99 Inrush Trend – Recorder details

On the Chart Inrush data, it is possible to perform same operations as on the “regular” charts; like detail
analyse with Markers.

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Figure 100 Inrush preview – Table data

Note:
In case, that Waveform Recorder runs as independent recorder, for data presentation please follow
item 4.10.2

4.10.2Inrush presentation on the MI 2892/2885/2884

Inrush recorder is implemented on MI 2892/2885/2884 as “independent” recorder under Waveform
recorder. Inrush recorders are presented under Data Explorer view.

Figure 101 Inrush recorded data – preview

Two files; waveform (WAV) and Inrush (INR) create the couple, related to single event.

Comparing to MI 2893 presentation, here we also have waveform snapshot and all additional info:
meter data, waveform chart , table data, phase diagram, harmonics and interharmonics bar chart. Data
are present and analysed in separate folders.

For more details, about Inrush data presentation click on 4.10.1.

For more details, about waveform data presentation click on 4.8.

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4.11Transients presentation
Metrel PQA enables registration of Transients on voltage and current. This function is available under:
- Independent functionality under General Recorder (MI 2893)
- Transient recorder (MI 2892/2885/2884)

4.11.1Transients presentation on the MI 2893

On the MI 2893, Transient recorder could run simultaneously with the General recorder and Transient’s
are presented in special folder “Transient Table”. Since transient sampling frequency is 1 MHz, only
record of 10 ms is recorded.

Figure 102 Transients presentation

Figure 103 Transient table explanation

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Figure 104 Transient preview

Figure 105 Transient detail preview

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Figure 106 Tranzient Recorder details

On the Transient Chart data, it is possible to perform same operations as on the “regular” charts; like
detail analyse with Markers.

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Figure 107 Inrush preview – Table data

Note:
In case, that Waveform Recorder runs as independent recorder, for data presentation please follow
item 4.10.2

4.11.2Transients presentation on the MI 2892/2884

Transient recorder is implemented on MI 2892/2885/2884 as “independent” recorder. Captured
transients are presented under Data Explorer view.

Figure 108 Recorded transients – preview

With double click on selected transients, Transient record information is opened:

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Figure 109 Transient Recorder information – MI 2892/2884

Select voltage U1 from the Explorer view:

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Figure 110 Transient Recorder presentation - waveform

All data are also presented in table form: for MI 2884, with resolution of 32µs (sampling frequency 30.6
kHz).

Figure 111 Transient Recorder presentation – Table data

4.12Instrument Configuration Tool

PQA, with Ethernet port (MI 2893/2892/2885) could be setup remotely, by clicking on icon.
Available operations:
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- Reading instrument setup

- Writing setup to instrument
- Time synchronisation/setting
- Recorder’s Start/Stop

Note: Same operation is possible to perform also via USB port (for all PQA’s).

Figure 112 Instrument Configuration tool (MI 2893)

Note: SD card should be inserted into the PQA, tor remote configuration reading/changing

4.12.1Instrument name/Time setting

Instrument name and time could be changed remotely. For the time setting, user could select time
manually or use PC system time. We recommend the second option, since PC time could be
synchronised with the accurate network time.

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Figure 113 Instrument Name and Time setting screen

4.12.2Measurement setup
Under Measurement setup all PQ functionality settings could be setup, except the current clamp
selection and range settings.

Figure 114 Measurement setup selection screen

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Change the settings, save them through File → Save As and write them into the
instrument by using Write icon.

4.12.3 General Recorder setup

Through the General Recorder setup window, it is possible to manage Recorder parameters as well as
perform Remote Start/Stop of the recorder. Setup screen (functions) is related to the type of the PQA.

Figure 115 General Recorder setup screen vs Instrument screen menu

4.12.4 Waveform Recorder setup

Through the General Recorder setup window, it is possible to manage Recorder parameters as well as
perform Remote Start/Stop of the recorder. Setup screen (functions) is related to the type of the PQA.

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Figure 116 Waveform Recorder setup screen vs Instrument screen menu

4.12.5 Transient Recorder setup

Through the General Recorder setup window, it is possible to manage Transient Recorder parameters as
well as perform Remote Start/Stop of the recorder. Setup screen (functions) is related to the type of the
PQA.

Figure 117 Transient Recorder setup screen vs Instrument screen menu

4.12.6 Save/Open Instrument configuration file

Instrument settings could be read out from the instrument and saved as *.SET file.

Setup could be saved through File → Save As .

Opening already saved file:

Establish connection with the PQA by reading Instrument Configuration Tool; after that open already

saved setup through File → Open .

With this approach It is possible to perform same setup for the entire fleet of the PQA.

Note:
Configuration setup refers to a specific instrument model and could be re-used on the same type of the
instrument.
Example:
Configuration setup from MI 2893 could not be used for MI 2884 PQA.

4.13System alarms
System alarms give information about the PQA status before recorder start and registered system
events.

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Recorder starting conditions:

System alarm presentation:

Figure 118 System alarms presentation

PQA register different type of events, which could appear during the recording session:
- Recorder has stopped,
- Low battery alarm has been signalled,
- GPS status changed,
- Voltage over range,
- Voltage in range,
- Current over range,
- Current in range,
- Charger connected,
- Charger disconnected,
- Battery overheating,
- Battery freezing,

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- Frequency synchronization established,

- Frequency synchronization lost,
- Wrong PIN number was entered,
- Clock synchronization source has changed,
- Battery temperature sensor error,
- GPS change VALID-INVALID diff,
- Wrong IDECO password entered,
- Wrong IDECO2 password entered,
- GPRS status,
o Could not reach gprs.metrel.si at port XX,
o gprs.metrel.si reached at port xx,
- Smart clamp detection,
- GPS synchronization,
- General record restarted,
- Current auto range,
- Recorder has finished,
- Transient module WD reset,
- Battery temperature back to normal.

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5 PowerView update
PowerView is subject to constant innovation and improvements, which brings several new features and
improvements. Update could be done directly via PowerView, by checking if the installed PowerView
version is older than available one on the server.
To check for the available PowerView updates, your PC should be connected to Internet.

1. Select Help → Check for PowerView updates;

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Follow the setup instructions.

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6 PQA Firmware update

Through the PowerView it is possible to upgrade the PQA Firmware.

Procedure:
1. Connect PC and instrument with USB cable
2. Establish USB communication between them. In PowerView, go to Tools→Options menu and
set USB connection as shown on figure below.

Figure 119: Selecting USB communication

3. Click on Help → Check for Firmware updates.

Figure 120: Check for Firmware upgrade

4. Version checker window will appear on the screen. Click on Start button.

Figure 121: Check for Firmware upgrade

5. If your instrument has older FW, PowerView will notify you that new version of FW is available.
Click on Yes to proceed.
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Figure 122: New PowerView firmware is available for download

6. After update is downloaded, FlashMe application will be launched. This application will actually
upgrade instrument FW. Click on RUN to proceed.

Figure 123: FlashMe firmware upgrade software

7. FlashMe will automatically detect PQ instrument, which can be seen in COM port selection
menu. In some rare cases user should point FlashMe manually to COM port where instrument is
connected. Click then on Continue to proceed.

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Figure 124: FlashMe configuration screen

8. Instrument upgrade process should begin. Please wait until all steps are finished. Note that this
step should not be interrupted; as instrument will not work properly. If upgrade process goes
wrong, please contact your distributor or Metrel directly. We will help you to resolve issue and
recover instrument.

Figure 125: FlashMe programming screen

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7 Reporting problems to Metrel

This section deals with unexpected problems, errors and exceptions that may occur during usage of
Metrel PowerView. If you have encountered an error while using Metrel PowerView, the best thing to
do is to report this issue to our support at <metrel@metrel.si>. This will help us find a solution quickly,
and provide you with an updated version, hotfix, or help you extract the data from your instrument if
the issue prevents you from doing so.

7.1 Bug report checklist

This section contains a brief list of items which your bug report should contain. For detailed information
about each step, consult the next section.
1. Regardless of the problem you are reporting, the minimum amount of information we need is:
- A short description of the problem and, most importantly, steps needed to reproduce it;

- Metrel PowerView log file (located in :\Users\<user>\Documents\Metrel\PowerView\Log

folder).

8 How to get support?

8.1 Contact us directly
Metrel d.d. Slovenia
Ljubljanska cesta 77
Horjul, SI-1354 Slovenia
Phone: +386 1 7558 200
Fax: +386 1 7549 226
E-mail: metrel@metrel.si
Web site: www.metrel.si [http://www.metrel.si/]

8.2 Use the online contact form

You can also contact us using our Contact form https://www.metrel.si

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