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SPCPro2
USER MANUAL
www.spcloggers.co.uk
SPCPRO2 User's Guide
Copyright © 2006 Elcomponent Ltd
All Rights Reserved.
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.
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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 Logger requires a PC of the following minimum specification to make best use of the product’s
capabilities.
Windows: Vista or XP Pro
Processor: Pentium 4 or Centrino mobile 2.0 GHz+
RAM: 256MB+
Display: 32 bit colour 1024 x 768 minimum
USB:
A lower spec PC may provide satisfactory performance, but the graphing capability, particularly with larger
surveys will be slower. Download speed is dependant on the USB port spec.
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The SPCPro2 and its dedicated PC software package ‘PowerPackPro’ combine new
technology and years of experience into an unbeatable low-cost package.
It is the latest development of the well-proven “3 currents, 1 voltage” design, which
allows accurate 3 phase power and energy measurements to be made safely. The unit
uses 3 off flex type CTs (current transformers) for current measurement, and a standard
wall socket plug for voltage measurement and power supply. Set up and download of
the SPCPro2 is via a USB connection to any PC running Windows XP or later software,
and all survey data and user settings are securely saved in non-volatile ‘flash’ memory.
The instrument uses a sophisticated auto-ranging measurement technique which
ensures that excellent accuracy is maintained from 2 amps to 2000 amps without the
need for any user-setting of range, or swapping of CTs. It has been developed with ease-
of-use as a No 1 priority and is therefore simple to set up, connect and download,
assuring even non-technical or inexperienced users of correct results from day one.
The SPCPro2 is a professional-grade instrument for the measurement and
logging of three-phase and single phase electrical loads. It is able to measure the
following parameters:
Voltage amplitude x 1
Current amplitude x 3
Current phase angle* x 3
*Referenced to the measured voltage
From the above data, the following parameters are presented via the
instrument’s dedicated software package ‘PowerPackPro’.
Voltage (1 phase)
Current (3 phases)
Power Factor (3 phase average)
kW (active power (3 phase total)
kWh (active energy) (3 phase total)
kVArh (reactive energy) (3 phase total)
Cost
CO2Emissions (kg)
The unit is fully self-contained and is supplied with a set flex-type CTs, plus
voltage connection and PC connection (USB) cables. The rechargeable battery
provides on-board power for surveys of up to 2 weeks duration where mains
power is not available.
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The SPCPro2 uses a rechargeable internal battery to provide power for surveys
where a mains voltage is not available, and to provide back-up power in the
event of a mains failure during a normal survey. The battery will charge
whenever the unit is connected to a mains supply, but a faster charge rate is
achieved with the unit switched off. It is strongly recommended that the battery
is charged for a minimum of 12 hours prior to commencing a survey. Battery
condition may be checked via the software interface.
The unit requires little or no set up prior to commencing a survey, as the only
user-definable variable is the survey storage period/survey length. This is set via
the PC software. Once the storage rate has been set, it is not necessary to
repeat the procedure for future surveys unless the rate is changed.
Note: If the instrument does not power up as expected, or does not
communicate correctly with the PC, a GENERAL RESET may be carried out by
pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The unit will
reboot when the buttons are released.
Logging Indicator Multi-function Display
USB Stick Download Power Indicator
Sleep Button Reset/Start Button USB Connection Socket
SET UP & USE
THE FRONT PANEL
Display:
On start-up the display shows the logger status, followed by measurement
values for current and voltage.
Return to the logger status screen by briefly pressing the “Start/Reset” button.
Sleep Button:
The ‘stop/sleep’ button will switch the unit into standby mode. If the unit is
recording when the button is pressed, the display will warn that the survey will
terminate, and provide a 5 second countdown to avoid unintended operation.
Reset/Start Button:
Pressing the ‘Reset/Start’ button initiates a 5 second countdown prior to
commencing logging.
NOTE: Any data stored in logger memory is erased when a new
survey is started.
NOTE: The USB Memory Stick memory will not be erased when a
new survey is started.
Power Indicators:
The blue ‘power’ indicator will illuminate when the unit is connected to a valid
supply voltage (175-300 VAC). When the led is ‘off’ the SPCPro2 is operating
from battery power.
Logging Indication:
The red ‘logging’ indicator provides a short flash every few seconds whilst a
survey is taking place.
USB Connection Socket:
The SPCPro2 is connected to a PC from this port using a standard USB ‘A to B’
interface cable (supplied).
SETTING UP
Refer to the ‘PowerPackPro’ section of this manual for detailed instructions on
setting up the SPCPro2 prior to commencing operation.
CONNECTING UP
Voltage Connection:
Mains connection should be carried out via the supplied lead to a 230VAC wall
socket. If a wall socket of the correct type is not available refer to Elcomponent
for availability of alternative connection cables.
Warning: The connected voltage must not exceed 300VAC.
Exceeding the voltage will damage the instrument and could be
hazardous.
Current Connection:
The SPCPro2 is suitable for use on both single phase and three phase supplies.
Current measurement connections are made by clipping the flex-type CTs around
the conductors as shown in the following diagrams and pictures.
NOTE: It is important to be able to identify cables correctly when
carrying out electrical surveys. Failure to do so may compromise the
accuracy of results obtained. Please refer to Appendix 2 for
information on UK wiring connections. If you are working outside the
UK, additional information may be required.
NOTE: Single Phase Connection –CT connection must be made
using L1. If mains connection is made, this should be V1. If this
cannot be checked the survey can be carried out on battery.
NOTE: It is essential to orientate the CTs with the arrow pointing
towards the load as shown.
NOTE: It is essential that the phase cables are correctly identified
when connecting the flex CTs. (See Appendix 2 for more information
on phase identification).
NOTE: It is not necessary to have a wall socket voltage connection
available to carry out a survey. The SPCPro2 will continue to operate
on battery power for up to two weeks on a fully charged battery. In
this case, power and energy values are based on user-defined
references.
STARTING A SURVEY
Once the unit is connected, logging is initiated by pressing and holding the
‘Start/Reset’ button for 5 seconds. Note that the display will ‘count down’ to the
survey start. Logging is confirmed by the red ‘logging’ led flashing every few
seconds.
For “Good Housekeeping” – press the “start/reset” button briefly to show the
logger set-up screen.
ENDING A SURVEY
A survey may be ended manually by pressing & holding the ‘sleep’ button.
Surveys will end automatically if the programmed survey duration is reached, or
if the power is removed and the battery life exceeded.
In all cases the recorded data will be securely saved for download.
DOWNLOADING A SURVEY
Please refer to sub-heading “Connecting the SPC Pro2”in the following section
for details on data download and presentation.
OVERVIEW
The SPCPro2 ships complete with a dedicated PC utility program which provides
communication, set up and data presentation capabilities. PowerPackPro is
designed to run on Windows XP and later platforms.
PowerPackPro is a task-orientated program and is extremely easy to drive, even
for new users. It provides the following functionality for the SPCPro2
Logger Set Up
Logger Status Check
Logger Download
Data Configuration
Multiple Trace ‘Zoom’ Graphing
Carbon Footprint Calculation
Multi-rate Tariff costing
Alarm Reporting
Statistical Analysis
Summary Reporting
Data Export to MS Office
LOADING THE SOFTWARE
To load PowerPackPro, install the CD and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: PowerPackPro is available for free download at
www.spcloggers.com However to avoid potential driver problems it is
important to load the software on the CD supplied with the unit,
even if a downloaded copy has already been installed.
Future software updates may then be downloaded from the website and
installed as normal.
USING THE SOFTWARE
Main Toolbar
OPERATION
Getting Started:
Open the software by clicking the desktop icon and double click ‘SPCPro2
Sample Survey’to show the following screen.
The software ships with some sample data pre-loaded which can be used for
familiarisation of the package, and is used in the examples in the ‘Using The
Graphing Package’ section.
CONNECTING THE SPCPro2
Connect the SPCPro2 to the PC using an A to B type USB cable, and an unused
USB port on the PC.
NOTE: Ensure that the CD supplied is present in the CD drive
when the SPCPro2 is first connected.
The PC will automatically recognise the SPCPro2 (indicated by the “Found New
Hardware” message) and will install the necessary drivers to allow
communications to be established.
NOTE: the drivers are included on the CD supplied with the unit.
This must be present in the CD drive at this stage in the proceedings.
Network Tree
List of downloaded
surveys
Data Presentation
Window
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