Atec Tektronix-PA1000 - Manual (Page 2)

Application-specific test modes
Some applications require special instrument settings to ensure proper
measurements. The PA1000 simplifies setup for these applications by
automatically choosing instrument settings and parameters that are
optimized for each type of measurement application, resulting in more
reliable measurement results with less opportunity for user setup error.
Selection of application-specific test modes
Ballast mode - Synchronizes measurements for highly modulated
electronic ballast waveforms. In modern electronic lighting ballasts, it is
often difficult to make accurate measurements because the output signals
are high frequency waveforms that are heavily modulated by the power
frequency. Ballast mode provides a way of locking the measurement period
to the power frequency.
Standby power mode - Driven by consumer demand and energy
efficiency regulations (such as ENERGY STAR), there is an ever-
increasing need to measure power consumption of products while they are
in standby mode. One of the most widely used standards for measurement
is IEC 62301. Part of this standard requires the measurement of power
over a prolonged period of time without missing any short duration power
events. The PA1000 standby power mode provides continuous sampling of
voltage and current to produce an accurate Watts measurement over the
user specified period.
Inrush mode - For measuring the peak current during any event. Typically
this is used to measure the peak current when a product is first switched
on.
Integrator mode - Used to provide measurements for determining energy
consumption (Watt-hours, Ampere-hours, etc.).
Standard harmonics analysis
The PA1000 features harmonics analysis to the 50 th harmonic as a
standard feature. Harmonics, THD and related measurements can all be
analyzed simultaneously with other power parameters.
Harmonics bar chart display mode
Standard communication ports
The PA1000 comes standard with USB, Ethernet and GPIB communication
ports, plus a front-mounted USB port for data logging to a flash drive.
PA1000 rear panel communication ports
PA1000 Power Analyzer
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