PM3000ACE - Voltech Power Recorders

Voltech PM3000ACE Overview

The PM3000ACE is the high-precision anchor of the Voltech power analyzer range.
Deceptively easy-to-use and always providing reliable and stable measurements, the PM3000ACE is feature-packed with measurement algorithms gained from years of experience with our customer’s applications.

• Intuitive front-panel or Windows software operation
• High 0.05% basic accuracy
• Wide bandwidth measurements, DC and 0.1Hz to 1MHz
• Measures W, V, A, VA, Var, power factor, Cos, Vpk, Apk, crest factors, frequency and inrush current
• Harmonics of V, A (incl. phase) and W to the 99th. THD
• Integrator for W-hr, VA-hr, A-hr, VA-hr, average and target PF
• Crest factors up to 20
• Accurate on distorted waveforms and at low power factors
• VPAS PC software for set-up, data storage and handling
• All interfaces fitted as standard
• All instruments supplied with test leads, user manual and certificate of calibration and conformance traceable to international standards
• Range of accessories includes current clamps and transformers, PS1000 switch for inrush measurements and Ballast CT for electronic ballast testing
• Unique frequency detection techniques to determine the frequency of the applied voltage and current. The PM3000ACE does NOT use simple zero-crossing techniques which provide inaccurate results on noisy and distorted waveforms
• Simple calculation of watts and rms volts and amps according to classical textbook definitions. Provides accurate results when the waveform is not a sinusoid. Accurate with crest factors up to 20
• Discrete Fourier Transform determines harmonics up to the 100th. The PM3000ACE does NOT use fast fourier (FFT) algorithms. FFTs are prone to errors that must be corrected using windowing techniques
• Special PWM motor-drive and power transformer test modes
• 4mm safety connectors for direct input of voltage and current
• Range of external current transformers and other transducers connect easily to the analyzer
• Torque and speed inputs for the measurement of mechanical power on motors and generators
• IEEE488 (GPIB) and RS232 for full measurement set-up and recording