Voltech PM1000+ Next Generation Power Analyzer

Pre-Compliance Harmonics and Flicker

Until today, the accurate measurement of harmonics and flicker for ‘CE’ marking of products has been the domain of expensively equipped EMC labs. The Harmonics and Flicker measuring option for the Voltech PM1000+ power analyzer is a revolution in the way these measurements will be made. For the first time engineers designing and testing electrical products will have a simple, cost-effective measurement solution that allows them to quality their designs at every stage of development, significantly reducing time-to-market and avoiding expensive EMC lab re-test.

Using algorithms from the certified PM6000 power analyzer (as used by leading EMC labs) the PM1000+ analyzer provides the same measurements in one cost effective benchtop instrument. The results are obtained using proprietary software in the analyzer and processed and presented by pc software. The software configures the instrument automatically and provides detailed diagnostic results just like those from an EMC lab, showing results against the limits of IEC61000-3-2 and IEC61000-3-3.

FEATURES:

Harmonics to EN61000-3-2 (pre-compliance)
Flicker to EN61000-3-3 (pre-compliance)
Harmonics including inter-harmonic groups to EN61000-4-7 (pre-compliance)
AC source and impedance network not required (pre-compliance)
Check compliance at every design stage
Avoid expensive EMC lab re-test
PASS/FAIL result and comprehensive diagnostic reports
PC software operates over USB (all models) or GPIB (communications model)

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Harmonics and Flicker

Power Supplies

Ideal for measurements on power supplies, from wall chargers to UPS and high-power converters, the PM1000+ makes accurate measurements on all waveforms including those heavily distorted by the rectification and smoothing at power supply inputs.
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Single-Phase Measurement

The PM1000+ power analyzer is ideal for making single-phase measurements. Click here to learn more

Low Power Standby

The power consumption and efficiency of everyday home and office electrical appliances is becoming increasingly important in today’s environment.
Standby power is the amount of electrical power appliances use while performing no useful work. In most countries, the amount of standby power an appliance can use is regulated.

Standby power measurement is challenging because of the small (< 1W) amount of power, and also due to the fact that the equipment may draw power in bursts from the ac line.

When the power consumption varies over time, then integration of the power ( W-hr integration) is required.
The PM1000+ provides comprehensive integration features suitable for Energy Star measurements and for low-power measurements in accordance with international directives, eg. IEC 62301 which also requires crest factor measurements up to 8 and 50 harmonics.

FEATURES:

Accurate low power measurements without special input channels or transducers.
Special mode averages and captures power supplies in burst mode to provide accurate measurements in the shortest possible time
Current Range: from 10mA to 20A fully autoranging
Accurate to a crest factor of 20. No compromise specification on distorted waveform.
Low power standby measurements at an affordable price.

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Lighting Ballasts

The PM1000+ power analyzer is ideal for making measurements on lighting ballasts. Its special operating mode measures the output of electronics ballasts. It can be used for either 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz lighting systems.

Used with Voltech's ballast current transformer, the PM1000 has the following features :

Isolates common mode switching voltages.

5mA to 1A RMS in 2 ranges.

5kHz to 1MHz bandwidth

Accuracy (70 kHz to 500kHz) 1%

Current phase better than 10

Voltage phase better than 30

To learn more about lighting ballast testing, please click here.

Education

Whether you are a researcher working on developing products that conform to today’s requirements for ‘green’ energy efficient design, or a teacher looking to inspire students and demonstrate the practical side of electrical engineering, Voltech’s PM1000+ is the cost-effective and accurate answer.

The PM1000+ power analyzer can be used to demonstrate a wide range of practical applications that reinforce the theories studied in electrical engineering. From the first year of an electrical engineering course to the challenges of postgraduate research, the PM1000 is a cost-effective teaching tool that will enhance any study program.

Voltech believes in the importance of education. We will be happy to provide you with an educational discount to encourage continued learning. Please call us for more information.