Summit Technology PS4500  Power Quality Analyzer

This complete package has all that you need for complete analysis of single and 3-phase circuits up to 6000 amps and voltages up to 600 volts.

The PK4564 bundles 4 eFX6000 fllexible probes with the PS4500 PowerSight Power Quality Analyzer in a hard shell carry case.

The FX6000 flexible current probe is ideal for tight and confined spaces and larger conductors. Unlike other flexible Rogowski - type probes the FX6000 has excellent low current measurement capability in its low range for 1 - 150 amps, plus a high range for 10 - 6000 amps measurements: eFX6000 Flexible Current Probe. This kit comes with PC software and Report Writer

COMPREHENSIVE AC SINGLE AND THREE PHASE POWER MEASUREMENTS, DC, 400Hz

You can use the PS4500 on all types of power studies, i.e: Power quality analysis: Event capture of swells, sags, inrush, and transients. Simultaneous measurement of energy and power consumption, logging of RMS voltage and current, plus harmonics measurements. Capable of DC measurements as well as on 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz systems. With all these capabilities it compares favorably with other instruments that are twice the price!

You get a rugged tool for field use with a multimeter-type LCD display of real time values for spot measurements, and for checking your connections. It comes with with PowerSight Manager (PSM) software for the PC and a powerful Report Writer to tabulate and document your results in a professional-looking document. PSM can also be freely downloaded with no license restrictions making it easier to share data and collaborate with others.

HARMONIC MEASUREMENTS INCLUDED

THE PS4500 allows the complete analysis of harmonics up to the 50th harmonic. It provides graphs and printouts of total harmonic distortion (THD) logged over time. Harmonic spectra graphs display the magnitude and phase of each harmonic of all voltages and currents.

APPLICATIONS

• AC Single phase, three phase, or DC
• General data logging of volts and amps, THD, power and energy (kWh), Hz, (internal memory allows hours to weeks of monitoring)
• Power quality investigations: Catch power disturbances, power fluctuations. Sags, swells, dips, transients, spikes, impulses
• Circuit and panel capacity, load studies of circuits, transformers, switchgear, substations etc.
• Energy audits, energy savings verification, power consumption, demand analysis, power factor studies
• Sizing generator, UPS systems etc. Inrush currents of machines. Load bank studies.

The PowerSight PS4500 Power Quality Analyzer is the best choice if you are looking for a versatile, easy-to-use power quality monitor that can record energy use, log voltage and current, plus capture power quality events such as transients, sags, swells and track harmonic distortion. Use it on single-phase or three-phase circuits and loads.

Its rubberized contoured case and rugged construction make the PS4500 ideal for field work. It's compact, lightweight, and easy-to-use too. Plus it is CAT IV safety rated (600V/8000V). Clearly labeled buttons display related power measurements on a back-lit LCD window for quickly making spot measurements at panels and equipment, similar to multimeter. Our patented SureStart feature automatically checks for wrong connections on three-phase connections before you begin monitoring to ensure a successful power study every time. This technical white paper: Power Monitoring: Follow the Process gives great advice on how to accomplish successful power studies.

The PowerSight PS4500 comes with the latest Bluetooth technology to download data to your PC wirelessly. Plus a removable SD memory card slot allows you to store more power survey data and share the data with others. PC software and Report Writer are included.

Multifunction / Multifunction-ing

Simultaneous measurements on all channels of:

• RMS Volts, RMS Amps
• Watts, VA, VAR, power factor, kWh
• Total Harmonic Distortion
• Sags, swells, dips to 1/2 cycle
• Transients (impulses) to 8 usec, 1000 Vpk
• Frequency 22 to 440 Hz
• DC Voltage and Current

Versatile Enough for all Power Studies

• Single-phase, dual single-phase, three-phase AC circuits
• Wye (star) and all delta connections
• 50Hz, 60 Hz and 400 Hz systems
• DC Systems
• Programmable PT and CT ratios for switch gear, substations
• Optional voltage probes for 5KV and 15KV
• Use with or without PC
• Battery or AC operation or power from measurement point
• Custom Triggering
• Waveform Capture

Application Examples

• Load profiles with min, max, avg
• Circuit and panel loading
• Effects of harmonics
• Frequency stability of generators
• Neutral current studies
• Power factor improvement
• Power Quality investigations
• Energy consumption: KWh, peak demand and cost
• Start-up behavior and inrush currents
• Commissioning of electrical equipment

Who can use it?

• Electrical Engineers
• Plant and Facility Engineers
• Maintenance Personnel
• Contractors
• Consultants

• Field Service Technicians
• Utility Engineers
• Energy Managers
• Anyone who needs to perform electrical studies!

Beneficial to:

• Electrical Engineers
• Plant and Facility Engineers
• Maintenance Personnel
• Contractors
• Consultants
• Field Service Technicians
• Utility Engineers
• Energy Managers
• Anyone who needs to perform electrical studies

PowerSight Applications Library

Solutions to power studies, examples of measurements and reports.
Click on an image to view it at its maximum resolution.

Power Quality: Voltage Sag or Dip event

Example of a voltage sag or dip captured by PowerSight PS4500 Power Quality Analyzer. Sags less than 10 cycles in duration are presented in a sinusoidal format. Sags longer than 10 cycles are presented in the RMS domain.

Power Quality: RMS Voltage Sag or Dip event

Example of a voltage sag or dip captured by PowerSight PS4500 Power Quality Analyzer. Sags less than 10 cycles in duration are presented in a sinusoidal format. Sags longer than 10 cycles are presented in the RMS domain. This is an example of a voltage sag caused by a large load (such as a motor) turning on, running for a few seconds, then turning off.

Set triggers for power quality events, (sags, swells, transients), current inrush etc.

The PowerSight models PS4000 and PS4500 allow you to program triggers in the voltage and current domains to catch voltage sags and swells, transients (impulses) to 8us, or current inrush events when large machines or motors start up.

Transient

Transient voltage recorded by PS4000/PS4500 Power Quality Analyzer. PSM software allows you to zoom further, annotate and print.

Total Harmonic Distortion log

This graph shows THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) logged over time for both voltage and current. PowerSight models PS4000/PS4500 measure to 63rd order as standard. PS3000/PS3500 measure harmonics to 50th order as standard. (Note: For the PS250 and PS2500 loggers harmonics measurement is an option)

Generator Start Up (Voltage and Current Regulation)

Generator Tests: Start up current and voltage regulation behavior as captured by the PowerSight PS4500 Power Quality Analyzer. The PS4500 can be used for UPS and generator tests, load bank studies.

Power Quality: Sub-cycle Transient or Impulse Capture (spikes)

PowerSight PS4500 and PS4000 Power Quality Analyzers feature fast sampling to capture impulsive transients as short as 8us in duration and up to 1000V peak.

Generator Start Up (Frequency Regulation)

Generator Tests: Start up frequency regulation behavior as captured by the PowerSight PS4500 Power Quality Analyzer. The PS4500 can be used for UPS and generator tests, load bank studies.

RMS Voltage Logs

All PowerSight models are excellent tools for logging voltage, current, and power parameters. Log graphs of RMS values can be displayed on your PC with PSM software (supplied with every PowerSight) and pasted into a Word document with a mouse click. Note that PSM allows you to zoom, expand, export to Excel and annotate with labels to highlight events or behavior.

View real-time waveforms, harmonics, phasors in scope mode

The oscilloscope features in all PowerSight meters allow you to view voltage and current waveforms, see the harmonic spectrum on any phase and get phasor diagrams.

Harmonic Spectra

All PowerSight meters measure harmonics to the 50th harmonic. (Note: For the PS250 and PS2500 loggers harmonics measurement is an option)

Harmonic table of magnitudes and phase angles

All PowerSight meters measure harmonics to the 50th harmonic and can display both the harmonic spectra for voltage or current, and a harmonic magnitude and phase angle table. (Note: For the PS250 and PS2500 loggers harmonics measurement is an option)

Phasors

View phasor diagrams with any PowerSight model. Check connections and imbalance. Observe on a PC or PDA safely away from high voltages using Bluetooth communications with Bluetooth-enabled PowerSight meters.

Find the answer to your application in our library of power logs and events.

All PowerSight models are excellent tools for logging voltage, current, and power parameters. Log graphs of RMS values can be displayed on your PC with PSM software (supplied with every PowerSight) and pasted into a Word document with a mouse click. Note that PSM allows you to zoom, expand, export to Excel and annotate with labels to highlight events or behavior.

Power Direction

PowerSight meters can report direction of power flow, and whether power is being consumed or exported.

Power and Energy Studies - True Power Watts

All PowerSight models measure and record power (watts, VA, VAR, PF) and energy in KWh.

Power and Energy Studies - kWh Report

All PowerSight models measure and record power (watts, VA, VAR, PF) and energy in KWh.

Out of Harms Way! PowerSight in SCAS2 Case

Thanks go to Bruce Lonie of PowerCet (a consulting and training company) who sent us this excellent picture of a PowerSight monitoring power to large walk-in food coolers in a commercial kitchen. He cleverly used the soft case SCAS2 to hang the meter out of harms way, and in a safe way.

View Real-Time Meters Locally / Remotely.

The meter window in every PowerSight meter displays real time values just like a multimeter for spot checks and ensuring you have good signal connections. Additionally, the Remote Control function in PSM software mimicks the front panel on your your PC or Netbook so you can operate and control Bluetooth enabled PowerSight meters remotely. Thus from a safe distance, up to 25 feet away, you can view meter values, waveforms and more.

PowerSight Meters: Best For Safety - Compliance with NFPA 70E

Be Comfortable. Be Safe. PowerSight meters / analyzers with Bluetooth wireless communications allow you to: Remove protective gear in a safe area and get away from high voltages after installing probes. Remotely perform power monitoring and electrical testing (up to 25 feet away) via a PC or PDA.

Bluetooth for Safety via PC or PDA

Be safer, be more comfortable! Get relief from wearing PPE. After installing probes move to safe distance and remove hoods or visors and thick-fingered gloves. Use a PC, netbook, or PDA and communicate wirelessly to a Powersight via Bluetooth, up to 25 feet away. Perform set-up, download data, check connections etc. away from high voltages. PSM software for the PC allows remote operation via any PC or netbook equipped with Bluetooth.