Elcomponent SPCMini Manuel utilisateur

SPCMini

USER MANUAL

www.spcmini.com

SPCMini User's Guide

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Elcomponent Ltd has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this manual.

However, Elcomponent Ltd makes no warranties with respect to this documentation

and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular

purpose. Elcomponent Ltd assumes no responsibility for any errors that may

appear in this document.

Trademarks

Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

All other product names are copyright and may be trademarks and/or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Symbols:

The following symbols may be used in this manual

WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions may result in personal injury or

damage to the instrument.

PC Specification:

The SPCMini has a large memory capacity and also utilises Bluetooth as its

communication and data transfer protocol. This requires a PC of the following

minimum specification to make best use of the product’s capabilities.

Windows: Windows XP Home or Professional

Processor: Pentium 4 or Centrino mobile 2.0 GHz+

RAM: 256MB+

Display: 32 bit colour 1024 x 768 minimum

Bluetooth: Pre-installed or via unused USB port.

A lower spec PC may provide satisfactory performance, but Bluetooth pairing will

take longer, and the graphing capability, particularly with larger surveys will be

slower. PCs running W2000 will also function with the SPCMini and PowerPackPro,

and may be used at the user’s discretion.

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CONTENTS

SPCMini “At A Glance” … … … … 01

INTRODUCTION … … … … … 02

Description … … … … … 03

SETTINGS & USE … … … … … 04

Changing the Battery … … … 04

The Clip-On Ammeter … … … 05

Making Single Phase Measurements … 05

Making 3 Phase Measurements … … 07

The DataLogger … … … … 08

Switching the Unit Off … … … 09

POWERPACK SOFTWARE … … … 10

Loading the Software … … … 10

PowerPack Pro “At A Glance” … … 11

Communicating with the SPCMini … 12

Status … … … … 16

Set-Up … … … … 16

Download … … … … 17

USING THE GRAPHING PACKAGE … … 19

Selecting the Measurement Unit … … 20

Using the Graph Tools … … … 20

Chart Tab … … … … 20

Zoom … … … 20

Show Data Values … … 21

Show Alarm Values … … 22

Show Gridlines … … 23

Additional Graph Functions … … 23

Export to Microsoft Office … … 23

Set Graph Options … … … 23

Summary Tab … … … … 24

Data Tab … … … … … 25

Selecting Data … … … 25

Exporting Data … … … 25

Statistics Tab … … … … 25

Costs Tab … … … … … 26

Adding & Amending Tariffs … … 26

Alarms Tab … … … … … 27

BLUETOOTH TROUBLESHOOTING … … 28

Installing Bluetooth on your PC … … 28

SPCMini - ‘At A Glance’

The SPCMini and its dedicated PC software package

‘PowerPackPro’ combine new technology and years of experience

into an unbeatable low-cost package.

It has a large clear display, a massive ‘Flash’ memory, and set-up

and data download is via an integrated Bluetooth communication

chip, compatible with virtually any PC running Windows. The

SPCMini is also extremely versatile and will provide accurate results

on loads as small as 1 amp, right up to a maximum of 600 amps.

The logging interval is fully adjustable from 1 second all the way to

30 minutes for ultra-long-term surveys.

The SPCMini is easy to use – clip it on, check the load with the on-

board display, set it to log, press the start button and you’re done!

It’s also clever – it won’t overwrite any previous surveys without

warning you, and the logger electronics auto-ranges to ensure the

highest levels of measurement accuracy at all times. Connection to

the PC is via Bluetooth – just like a mobile phone – so there’s no

need to plug cables into hard to reach sockets.

The ‘PowerPackPro’ PC software package has been developed

specifically for the SPCMini and is streets ahead of the competition.

MeterRing MM aM&T package it combines outstanding ease-of-use

with many powerful features for effective energy management.

INTRODUCTION

DESCRIPTION

The SPCMini combines the functions of a clip-on ammeter for

measuring AC current, with a sophisticated data logger to record the

measured current at the desired storage interval. The unit contains

a Bluetooth communications module which provides wireless

communication to any Bluetooth equipped PC running Windows XP,

allowing the user to set up and download the logger via the

PowerPackPro utility software supplied with the SPCMini.

The SPCMini features simple controls (see ‘At A Glance ‘ on page 1)

and may be used either as a simple clip-on ammeter or as a

datalogger, as detailed below.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

The SPCMini is powered by a PP3 type 9VDC alkaline battery

(Duracell MN1604 or equivalent).

The battery powers both the clip-on ammeter display and the

datalogger. A fully charged battery will give many hours of display

time when the SPCMini is being used as a clip-on ammeter. A low

battery condition is indicated by the ‘LOBAT’ warning appearing in

the bottom left of the ammeter display.

The battery voltage is also monitored by the PowerPackPro utility

software (see page 16) allowing the user to assess the battery

condition prior to initiating a survey. The datalogger features

extremely efficient low power circuitry as well as a totally secure

memory (recorded data are not dependent on the battery condition

or presence) and a fully charged battery should provide sufficient

energy for a survey lasing 4 weeks or more. However, it is

recommended that a new battery be installed before starting a

survey.

To change the battery, the cover on the back of the unit is removed

using a Phillips type screwdriver. The battery is then clipped onto

the terminal block, ensuring that the correct polarity is respected.

Replace the cover, ensuring that no cables are trapped or

misplaced.

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LOBAT

SETTINGS & USE

THE CLIP-ON AMMETER

To use the SPCMini in ammeter mode, the selector switch should be

set to ‘display’ (down) and the current selector switch set for the

desired range.

NOTE: If the load to be measured is not known, set the unit to the

600A range and reset it as necessary

WARNING: Do not alter the range setting whilst a load is being

measured as this could damage the unit. Always remove the

SPCMini from the cable before resetting the range switch.

Clip the unit around the conductor to be measured and read the

current in amps on the LCD display.

WARNING: Take care when working near live parts. Ensure

that the power is turned off before exposing live parts. The SPCMini

should be used on insulated conductors only.

MAKING SINGLE PHASE MEASUREMENTS:

The SPCMini is a single input device, and is therefore suitable for

the direct measurement of single phase supplies. Single phase

cables in the UK will conform to the following colour codes:

Installations prior to 2005/06

Live Neutral Earth

Installations after 2005/06

Appliance Cables

In all cases, it is the ‘live’ cable only that must be measured. In the

case of appliance cables this is easily achieved utilising the SPC

Cable Splitter which is available as an accessory from Elcomponent.

Live Neutral Earth

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