IEC61000 Harmonics and Flicker Analyzer - Compliant, Proven and available with UKAS
The PPA55x1 series precision IEC61000 Harmonics and Flicker analyzer provides a fully compliant test and measurement solution to meet the latest IEC61000 Harmonics and Flicker international test standards. The instrument offers both standalone and software driven test ability, giving the user the option to obtain pass/fail results on the instrument with no requirement for a PC. Alternatively IECSoft can be used, this offers the user an intuitive and highly sophisticated reporting and analysis platform.
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If coverage of the IEC61000-4-11 and IEC61000-4-13 immunity test standards is also required, N4L’s EMC Test Systems offer compliance to these standards alongside IEC61000-3-2/3 and IEC61000-3-11/12. Example EMC test system configurations are illustrated in the table below.
IECSoft provides the user with the ability to quickly and easily determine failure modes of any DUT, in the past harmonics and flicker test software has provided reporting with little real time ”in-test” analysis of results. IECSoft bucks the trend and offers an easy to interpret user interface, this includes a sophisticated harmonics real time graph display giving analogue representation of data in order to provide the user with a “feel” for the performance of the DUT throughout a test. This is achieved through a carefully designed user interface, for fluctuating harmonics this includes POHC% of limit representation, colour coded Real Time, Average, Fail Average, Fail Max, STL Exception, POHC Exception bar graphs and individual real time harmonic analysis.
Newtons4th have developed a unique user interface for manual switching tests providing the user with both instantaneous Dmax values and a running average throughout the 24 tests, the software will auto compute limits and results from the data gathered. This reduces test time and give the engineer more time to concentrate on the DUT behaviour and failure investigation should it occur.
All PPA55x1 units are supplied with UKAS ISO17025 certification for Voltage, Current and Power as standard, this is performed at N4L in the UK in our accredited ISO17025 Laboratory.
UKAS ISO17025 IEC61000 Harmonics and Flicker certification is available as an option
International Standards Compliance |
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Limits |
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Harmonics |
IEC61000-3-2:2014 IEC61000-3-2:2018 |
IEC61000-3-12:2011 | IEC61000-4-7:2002+A1:2009 |
Flicker |
IEC61000-3-3:2013 IEC61000-3-3:2017 |
IEC61000-3-11:2000 IEC61000-3-11:2017 |
IEC61000-4-15:2011 |
Example Test System Configurations
Below are example test system configurations which provide fully compliant Harmonics and Flicker test solution to the latest IEC/EN standards listed in the table at the top of this page.
3kVA (10Arms max) Single Phase IEC61000 EMC Test system
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10Arms Single Phase | IEC61000-3-3 IEC61000-4-11* IEC61000-4-13 IEC61000-4-14 IEC61000-4-17 IEC61000-4-28 IEC61000-4-29* |
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6kVA (20Arms max) Single Phase IEC61000 EMC Test system
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16Arms Single Phase | IEC61000-3-3 IEC61000-4-11* IEC61000-4-13 IEC61000-4-14 IEC61000-4-17 IEC61000-4-28 IEC61000-4-29* |
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30kVA (32Arms max/phase) Three Phase IEC61000 EMC Test System
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32Arms/phase Three Phase | IEC61000-3-3 IEC61000-3-11 IEC61000-3-12 IEC61000-4-11* IEC61000-4-13 IEC61000-4-14 IEC61000-4-17 IEC61000-4-28 IEC61000-4-29* IEC61000-4-34* |
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67kVA (75Arms max/phase) Three Phase IEC61000 EMC Test System
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75Arms/phase Three Phase | IEC61000-3-3 IEC61000-3-11 IEC61000-3-12 IEC61000-4-11* IEC61000-4-13 IEC61000-4-14 IEC61000-4-17 IEC61000-4-28 IEC61000-4-29* IEC61000-4-34* |
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*Full compliance requires external switching, please contact us for more information
ISO17025 Calibration and Verification
Every PPA55x1 Power Analyzer supplied by N4L is provided with both a UKAS Accredited calibration certificate up to 850Hz, as well as a UKAS Traceable calibration certificate up to 2MHz. N4L have developed a number of bespoke power calibrators in order to verify the accuracy of every power analyzer supplied over its entire frequency range, this is surprisingly uncommon within the instrumentation industry. Furthermore, development of an ISO17025 (UKAS) accredited Closed Loop Calorimeter in partnership with Oxford University (UK) has verified the performance of the N4L custom designed power calibration rigs with a very low uncertainty level, providing absolute confidence that the wide band performance of all N4L power analyzers is market leading. N4L also offer an optional ISO17025 UKAS calibration service which covers all aspects of IEC61000-3-2/12 and IEC61000-3-3/11, N4L are currently the only power analyzer manufacturer in the world to offer this level of accreditation for Harmonics and Flicker.§
§ according to N4L research, Nov 2016.
Calibration Options
| 1. Standard Recalibration – Included with new instruments – Included with RMA Calibration Wideband calibration (DC-2MHz) with optimisation of measurements on all ranges over the complete instrument bandwidth. Traceable to UKAS but not ‘accredited’. | 4. UKAS IEC61000 H+F Calibration – Optional with new instruments or RMA calibration UKAS accredited calibration of PPA55x1 series units that includes all prevailing type test protocols for fully compliant Harmonic and Flicker testing. This option can only be specified in addition to option 1 and option 2 calibration. |
| 2. UKAS (ISO17025) Calibration – Included with new instruments – Optional with RMA Calibration UKAS Accredited calibration of Voltage, Current, Phase (PF) and Power on all ranges from 55-850Hz. In addition to the calibration certificates, the PPA will be fitted with a UKAS calibration label. This option can only be specified in addition to option 1. | 5. PPA55xx-TE Calibration – Included with PPA-TE order – Optional with RMA Calibration UKAS calibration that includes a series of low power factor tests down to 0.01 PF over the frequency range of 16-450Hz. This option can only be specified in addition to option 1 and option 2 calibration |
| 3. System Calibration – Optional with new instruments or RMA calibration UKAS accredited calibration of a PPA together with an external sensor. This option is separate to option 1 & 2 which must both be specified in addition when system calibration is required. Note: This is end-to-end calibration of the of the PPA+sensor ‘system’ at nine N4L defined test points. (3 current levels @ 3 different frequencies) | 6. UKAS calorimeter power calibration – Optional with new instruments or RMA calibration UKAS accredited power calibration via calorimetry. Available at customer requested frequency(s) and with sinusoidal or harmonically distorted wave shapes within a frequency range of 45Hz to 2MHz. This option can only be specified in addition to option 1 and option 2 calibration |
Features & Benefits
| 0.01% Basic accuracy | Frequency range DC and 10mHz to 1MHz |
| Fully compliant IEC61000-3-2 | Fully compliant IEC61000-3-3 |
| Fully compliant IEC61000-3-11 | Fully compliant IEC61000-3-12 |
| High precision internal shunts Superior accuracy to any external shunt | 5 millidegree phase accuracy Necessary for low power factor applications |
| 50 Arms (1000 Apk) & 1000 Vrms (3000 Vpk) direct input | Standard current (50Arms) options |
| High speed sampling on all channels | True real time analysis with no measurement gap |
| 1, 2 or 3 phase versions master – slave mode for 4, 5 or 6 phase |
Real time Digital, Tabular, Graphic and Oscilloscope displays |
| Simple BNC connection of N4L shunts for high current applications | RS232, IEEE 488, USB, LAN, Torque, Speed and Extension ports |
| Brochure | Documentation |
| PPA5531_Brochure low res. PDF, 4,494kb | PPA5500 User Manual v4 PDF,1.45 |
| IMP16x_32x_75x_Brochure PDF, 995kb | PPA5500 Comms Manual v4 PDF,840kb |
| IEC61000_EMC_Test_Systems_Brochure PDF, 3,334kb | PPA55 Start up Manual v4 PDF, 3.58Mb |
| PPA Series Calibration Guide | Power_Analyzer_Product_Selector PDF, 236kb |
PPA55x1
PPA55x1 Options, Software and Accessories
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Compliant AC Power Sources: |
- N4A03 – Compliant to IEC61000-3-2 + IEC61000-3-3 + IEC61000-4-11 + IEC61000-4-13 (Single Phase, 3kVA)
- N4A06 – Compliant to IEC61000-3-2 + IEC61000-3-3 (Single Phase, 6kVA)
- N4A18 – Compliant to IEC61000-3-2 + IEC61000-3-3 + IEC61000-3-11 + IEC61000-3-12 + IEC61000-4-11 + IEC61000-4-13 (Three Phase, 18kVA)
- N4A30 – Compliant to IEC61000-3-2 + IEC61000-3-3 + IEC61000-3-11 + IEC61000-3-12 + IEC61000-4-11 + IEC61000-4-13 (Three Phase, 30kVA)
- N4A67 – Compliant to IEC61000-3-2 + IEC61000-3-3 + IEC61000-3-11 + IEC61000-3-12 + IEC61000-4-11 + IEC61000-4-13 (Three Phase, 67kVA)
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Harmonics and Flicker Options: |
IEC Versions Compliant to IEC61000-3-3 / 3-11
- 16Arms Single Phase Impedance Network (IMP161)
- 16Arms Three Phase Impedance Network (IMP163)
- 32Arms Three Phase Impedance Network (IMP323)
- 75Arms Three Phase Impedance Network (IMP753)
JIS Versions Compliant to JIS C 61000-3-2 : 2011
- 16Arms Three Phase Impedance Network (IMP163-JIS)
- 32Arms Three Phase Impedance Network (IMP323-JIS)
- 75Arms Three Phase Impedance Network (IMP753-JIS)
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Communications Interfaces: |
- Standard: LAN, USB, RS232 and GPIB Communication Ports
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Probes and Probe Accessory Options: |
- ULCP Ultra Low Capacitance Probes (Active, For use with DUT’s susceptible to capacitive loading) – 1.5pF, 1000Vrms, dc to 2MHz, 1000:1
- TT-HV 250 High Voltage Probe (Passive) – 2.5kVpk, 100:1
- TT-HVP 15HF High Voltage Probe – 15kVpk, 1000:1
- ATT10 – 10:1 Attenuator (For use when voltage probe output does not meet PPA ext. input 3Vpk max rating) – For connection to PPA ext input and external attenuating probes.
- ATT20 – 20:1 Attenuator (For use when voltage probe output does not meet PPA ext. input 3Vpk max rating) – For connection to PPA ext input and external attenuating probes.
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Extension Port and Accessory Options: |
- PCIS – Phase controlled inrush for (Use when control of DUT source with respect to phase angle is required)
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Leads, Connection and Interface Options: |
- 20A Connection lead set for one phase (supplied as standard) – 20Arated, 1.5m long + Alligator Clips
- 36A Connection lead set for one phase – 36A rated, 1.5m long + Alligator Clips
- Voltage Breakout Lead set – 3 x 2m BNC to BNC with 4mm Banana Voltage break out leads + 2 x voltage low shorting leads (For use when distance between analyser and DUT is large and HF series external shunt is being used, facilitates short voltage connections.
- Universal Breakout Box – Single Phase 10Arms Universal Breakout box
- RS232 Cable (Supplied as Standard) – 9 Pin null modem cable
- USB Cable (Supplied as standard) – 2m long A Male to B Male USB Cable
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Carry Cases: |
- PPA45/55xx Soft Carry Case – Black Nylon Padded Case with accessory space, handle and strap
- PPA45/55xx Hard Carry Case – PPA45/55xx Hard Aluminium Flight Case with accessory space, handle and lock (Ideal for Aircraft Hold)
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Rack Mounting Kit Options: |
- PPA45/55xx Rack Mounting Kit – 19″ Rack Mount Kit including brackets and fixing screws for PPA45/55xx
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Calibration and Documentation (Unit supplied with UKAS ISO17025 certificate as standard when new): |
- Standard Power Recalibration (ISO17025 Traceable) – Single Phase PPA (PPA5511)
- Standard Power Recalibration (ISO17025 Traceable) – Three Phase PPA (PPA5531)
- ISO17025 UKAS Power Calibration + Standard Calibration – Single Phase PPA (PPA5511)
- ISO17025 UKAS Power Calibration + Standard Calibration – Three Phase PPA (PPA5531)
- ISO17025 UKAS IEC61000 Calibration + Standard Calibration – Three Phase PPA (PPA5531)
- ISO17025 UKAS IEC61000 Calibration + Standard Calibration – Three Phase PPA (PPA5531)
- Spare set of user manuals – Hard copy of user and communications manual
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Current Measurement Options: |
- N4L HF Series Current Shunts – 1Arms ~ 500Arms Rated, DC ~ 1MHz Resistive Shunt.
- N4L WR Series Rogowski Current Transducers – 1A ~ 10000A rated, 1Hz to 1MHz Rogowski Coil
- Zero Flux Current Transducer (Current Output) – 600A rated, DC ~ 250kHz
- AC+DC Hall Effect Current Clamps – Various current ratings and bandwidths available
- AC Current Clamps – Various current ratings and bandwidths available
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PC Software (Free of charge): |
- PPALoG – Power Analysis Data Logging Software (Up to 64 Parameter simultaneous measurement, up to 12 Phases)
- PPA Standby Power Software – IEC62301 & EN50564 Compliant (Standby Power User Manual PDF, 2Mb)
- IECSoft Harmonics and Flicker (IEC61000-3-2/3-3/3-11/3-12/4-11/4-13) Software
Application Notes and Related Articles
Video Tutorials
Tutorial 1 : Power Analyzer Turn on and External Shunt Configuration
Tutorial 2 : PWM Motor Drive Efficiency Measurements
Tutorial 2a : PWM Motor Driver Efficiency Measurements (Extended version)
Tutorial 3 : Standby Power Measurement of a USB Mains Adaptor
Tutorial 4 : AC/DC Converter Efficiency Measurements
Application Notes
For application notes please see the app note section of our Knowledge Database
PPA55x1 Full Instrument Specification
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| Frequency Range | ||
| Bandwidth | PPA5500-HC(50Arms) : DC, 10mHz ~ 1MHz | |
| Voltage Input | ||
| Internal Ranges | Normal : 300mVpk ~ 3000Vpk
9 Ranges – 300mV, 1V, 3V, 10V, 30V, 100V, 300V, 1kV, 3kV (240Vrms within 300Vpk range, using 20% over range) |
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| Internal Accuracy | Normal : 0.01% Rdg + 0.038% Rng + (0.004%xkHz) + 5mV | |
| External Voltage BNC Input Ranges | 300uVpk ~ 3Vpk [BNC Connector 3Vpk Max Input]
9 Ranges – 300uV, 1mV, 3mV, 10mV, 30mV, 100mV, 300mV, 1V, 3V |
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| External Voltage Input Accuracy | 0.01% Rdg + 0.038% Rng + (0.004%xkHz) + 3uV | |
| Current Input | ||
| PPA55x1 50Arms Shunt, 50A Screw Type Safety Terminals | 100mApk ~ 1000Apk (50Arms)
9 Ranges – 100mA, 300mA, 1A, 3A, 10A, 30A, 100A, 300A, 1kA |
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| Internal Shunt Accuracy | PPA55x1 : 0.01% Rdg + 0.038% Rng + 0.004%xkHz + 900uA | |
| External Current BNC Input Ranges | 300uVpk ~ 3Vpk [BNC Connector 3Vpk Max Input]
9 Ranges – 300uV, 1mV, 3mV, 10mV, 30mV, 100mV, 300mV, 1V, 3V |
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| External Current Input Accuracy | 0.01% Rdg + 0.038% Rng + (0.004%/kHz) + 3uV | |
| Phase Accuracy | ||
| Degrees | PPA55x1(50Arms) : 0.01deg + (0.02deg/kHz) | |
| Power Accuracy | ||
| Normal | [0.03% + 0.03%/pf + (0.01%/kHz)/pf] Rdg + 0.03% VA Rng | |
| 40Hz ~ 850Hz | [0.02% + 0.03%/pf + (0.01%/kHz)/pf] Rdg + 0.02% VA Rng | |
| General | ||
| Crest Factor | 20 (Voltage and Current) | |
| Sample Rate | 1Ms/s on all channels, real time No-Gap | |
| IEC Compliant Modes | IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3, IEC61000-3-11, IEC61000-3-12
IEC62301/EN50564 Standby Power Mode |
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| Application Modes | PWM Motor Drive, Harmonics and Flicker, Transformer, TTV105 (Airbus ADB0100 Inter harmonics), Ballast, Inrush, Standby Power | |
| CMRR – Common Mode Rejection Ratio | 250V @ 50Hz – ≥ 1mA (150dB) 100V @ 100kHz – ≥ 3mA (130dB) | |
| Measurement Parameters | W, VA, Var, pf, V & A – rms, rectified mean, AC, DC, peak, surge, crest factor, form factor, star to delta conversion, delta to star conversion | |
| Frequency (Hz), Phase (deg), Fundamentals, Impedance | ||
| Harmonics, THD, TIF, THF, TRD, TDD | ||
| Integrated Values, Datalog, Sum and Neutral Values | ||
| Datalog (Up to 4 user selectable measurement functions (60 with PC software) | Datalog window | No-Gap analysis, Minimum Window 2ms |
| Memory | RAM up to 10M records into flash RAM (Non Volatile) | |
| Communication Ports | RS232, LAN, USB, GPIB, Extension (Aux) | |
| Standard Accessories | Leads | Power, RS232, USB |
| Connection Cables | 36A 1.5m long 4mm stackable terminals. 1x red, 1x yellow, 2x black per phase (1x red, 1x black per phase with HC version) | |
| Connection Clips | 4mm terminated alligator clips – 1x red, 1x yellow and 2x black per phase (1x red, 1x black per phase with HC version) | |
| Instruction manual | User manual, Communications manual | |
| Other documents | Calibration certificate, Quick start guide | |
| Mechanical and Environmental | Display | 320×240 dot full colour TFT, White LED backlit |
| Dimensions | 130H x 400W x 315D mm excluding feet | |
| Weight | 5.4kg (1 Phase), 6kg (3 Phase) | |
| Safety Isolation | 1000Vrms or DC (CATII), 600Vrms or DC (CATIII) | |
| Power Supply | 90 ~ 265Vrms, 50 ~ 60Hz, 40VA Max | |
| Operating Conditions | 5 deg to 40 deg ambient temperature (or air intake temperature when rack mounted), 20-90% Non-condensing relative humidity. |