Elcomponent SPCMini Manuale utente

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

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 utilises USB 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/ Vista/W7

Processor: Pentium 4 or Centrino mobile 2.0 GHz+

RAM: 512MB+

Display: 32 bit colour 1024 x 768 minimum

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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…………11

POWERPACK SOFTWARE …………13

Loading the Software …………13

PowerPack Pro “At A Glance”………14

Communicating with the SPCMini ……15

Status …………16

Set-Up ……………17

Download …………17

USING THE GRAPHING PACKAGE ………20

Selecting the Measurement Unit ……21

Using the Graph Tools…………21

Chart Tab …………21

Zoom ………21

Show Data Values ……23

Show Alarm Values ……23

Show Gridlines ……24

Additional Graph Functions ………24

Export to Microsoft Office ……24

Set Graph Options ………24

Summary Tab ……………25

Data Tab ……………26

Selecting Data …………26

Exporting Data ………27

Statistics Tab ……………27

Costs Tab ……………28

Adding & Amending Tariffs ……28

Alarms Tab ……………29

SPCMini - ‘At A Glance’

Large jaw provides access for cables

up to 40mm diameter

On/Off Switch / Digital Display

Large 3 ½ digit display shows

load in amps

Selector switch for display

current range

‘Survey Running’ indicator and

data overwrite warning indicator

Large jaw provides access for

cables up to 40mm diameter

On/Off / Digital Display Switch

USB Socket

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 USB, compatible with virtually any PC running Windows XP

or later. The SPCMini is also extremely versatile and will provide accurate

results on loads as small as 2 amps, right up to a maximum of 500 amps.

The logging interval is fully adjustable.

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.

The ‘PowerPackPro’ PC software package has been developed specifically

for the SPCMini and is streets ahead of the competition. Designed by Mike

Matthews, the architect of our acclaimed 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’s communications are via

USB which provides connection to the PC, 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 500A

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.

NOTE: Clipping the unit around the live and neutral conductors together

will not work. The SPCMini must be clipped around the live cable only.

Live Neutral Earth

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