CIRCUTOR CVMk2 Series - Manual (Page 120)

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CVM k2
QUALITY
7.2.2 K FACTOR
The bottom menu offers the following options:
Info : This displays the system information screen (Section 6.1.1.1, System Information).
The K factor is calculated in accordance with the ANSI C57.110 standard.
This parameter indicates the additional power required or power lost by the transformer due
to the current harmonics produced by the non-linear loads that are connected. This factor is
related to the main transformer and its power efficiency, indicating if is necessary expansion
or reduction.
For linear loads, the normal K factor value is 1.
The bottom menu offers the following options:
Info : This displays the system information screen (Section 6.1.1.1., System Information).
Max : This displays the screen with the maximum values stored. The maximum values for each
variable recorded since the last reset are displayed on the screen, along with the date
and time of registry.
On the Max screen, the INST. option appears, which can be used to return to the screen
that displays the real time values.
Min : This displays the screen with the minimum values stored. The minimum values for each
variable recorded since the last reset are displayed on the screen, along with the date
and time of registry.
On the Min screen, appears the INST. option, which can be used to return to the screen
that displays the real time values.