Smart Solutions. Proven Results.

Power Analysis Tutorials

This is the central "tutorial hub” for Newtions4th Power Analyzers, you will find various Power Analysis tutorials covering a number of applications and topics.

CONTENTS
Title Subtitles Duration
1 Power Analyzer Turn on and the Importance of Frequency Measurement including External Shunt Configuration Yes 6 min 44 secs
2 PWM Motor Drive Efficiency Analysis with N4L Power Analyzers Yes 7 min 14 secs
2a PWM Motor Drive Efficiency Analysis with N4L Power Analyzers – Extended Version No 31 min 13 secs
3 Standby Power Measurement with the PPA1500 – Setup and Configuration for EN50564 and IEC62301 Yes 7 min 7 secs
4 AC/DC Converter Efficiency Measurements – Real-Time Efficiency Measurements of an AC/DC Switched Mode Converter Yes 8 min 48 secs

 

Tutorial 1 – Power Analyzer Turn on and the importance of frequency measurement, including external shunt configuration (6 minutes, 44 seconds)

This video walks through the initial turn-on of the power analyzer including a discussion of the importance of frequency measurement and synchronization during any power analysis measurement. A low power standby measurement is made utilizing the N4L HF003 3Arms external current shunt. The video takes you through the setup and configuration of the power analyzer for use with an external current shunt, including changes required in the "coupling menu”.

Equipment UsedPPA1500HF Current CurrentBreakout Box

 

Tutorial 2 – PWM Motor Drive Efficiency analysis with N4L Power Analyzers (7 minutes, 14 seconds)

Tutorial 2 offers a presentation of the configuration and setup procedure for measuring the electrical efficiency of an AC motor drive. This application features a single-phase to three-phase variable speed drive, the single-phase AC input power is measured with the PPA1500 and the three-phase output power is measured with the PPA5500. This tutorial also discussed the synchronization of two power analyzers to our PPALoG software package. If the highest accuracy is required, two PPA5500’s can be connected in a "master/slave” configuration, offering 0.1% nominal accuracy.

Equipment UsedPPA1500PPA5500PPALoGBreakout Box

 

Tutorial 2a – PWM Motor Drive Efficiency analysis with N4L Power Analyzers – Extended version (31 minutes, 13 seconds)

Tutorial 2a offers an in-depth presentation covering the subject of Inverter Drive efficiency measurements. In this tutorial, the PPA1500 and PPA5500 are synchronized together within our PPALoG software. The utilization of two separate instruments for a 4 phase measurement benefits from greater processing power and more flexibility than a single 4 phase instrument. This synchronization approach in software can be scaled up to 4 three-phase instruments, a total of 12 phases.

Equipment UsedPPA1500PPA5500PPALoGBreakout Box

 

Tutorial 3 – Quick Tutorial – Standby Power Measurement with the PPA1500 (7 minutes, 7 seconds)

Tutorial 3 provides guidance for engineers requiring measurement of Standby Power in accordance with EN50564 and IEC62301. The instrument set up is completely covered during this tutorial and some tips are given on what to consider when purchasing a power analyzer.

Equipment UsedPPA1500Breakout Box

 

Tutorial 4 – Quick Tutorial – AC/DC Converter Efficiency Measurements (8 minutes 48 seconds)

Tutorial 4 guides the user through the setup and configuration of the PPA1500 Power Analyzer when used to measure AC/DC Converter Efficiency. The PPA1500 Power Analyzer is able to provide real-time efficiency calculation outputting the calculated value on the display. Coupling and its relevance to DC power measurements are discussed, highlighting the importance of correct frequency synchronization upon the relevant waveforms.

Equipment UsedPPA1500Breakout Box

 


Corporate Headquarters
W5 Engineering | an R Source Company

Pacific NW/Main Office: (971) 244-8200
Greater Seattle: (425) 321-2757
Northern California: (510) 606-9090
Southern California: (818) 416-3487
Western Canada: (778) 650-5236
USA/Canada Toll Free: (866) 400-1300
© 2024, w5 Engineering - All Rights Reserved