Page 3 - LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
i LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This w...
Page 4 - SERVICE CENTERS
ii MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY. Since some countries o...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1
iii Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ............................................................... 1 Introduction ................................................................. 1 Features of the Voltage Event Recorder System .... 1Safety .................................................
Page 6 - Chapter 3
VR101SUsers Manual iv Chapter 3 Retrieving and Saving Events ......................................19 Retrieving Events from a Recorder ...........................19Saving Events ...........................................................20 Opening an Already Saved File.............................2...
Page 7 - Chapter 7
v Chapter 7 VR101 Specifications ................................................... 51 Equipment Ratings ................................................... 51Sag, Swell & Outage Measurement.......................... 54Transient Measurement ............................................ 55Frequen...
Page 9 - Getting Started; Introduction; Features of the Voltage Event Recorder System
1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction Features of the Voltage Event Recorder System The VR101 Voltage Event Recorder, hereafter referredto as the recorder, records sags, swells, transients,outages, and frequency variations on the power line. Itis self powered and easy to use—parameters can be set...
Page 10 - A Quick Overview
VR101SUsers Manual 2 A Quick Overview The following steps are discussed in detail throughoutthis manual: 1. Read the next five pages on safety and battery care. 2. Install EventView Software on your PC.3. Plug the VR101 into the closest wall socket.4. Connect your computer to the VR101 with the opti...
Page 11 - Safety; Attention; Warning; Plugging in a recorder
Getting Started Introduction 1 3 Safety Attention Carefully read the following safetyinformation before using the recorder. Safety Precautions Specific warning and caution statements, where theyapply, will be found throughout the manual. A Caution identifies conditions and actions thatmay damage the...
Page 12 - Using an Ungrounded Outlet; Polarity Indication
VR101SUsers Manual 4 (N-G) events and to measure the recorder’s polarity,indicated by the LED. Also see below under “Using anUngrounded Outlet”. The ground prong may beelectrically disconnected (as long as it is not exposed).The recorder does not need special ventilation,however, its ambient tempera...
Page 13 - Electrical Immunity; expose contents to water
Getting Started Introduction 1 5 Electrical Immunity The recorder’s internal circuitry is solid-state with built-inEMI and RFI protection to ensure reliable readings. Therecorder will withstand exposure to a 3,400V transientfor a duration of 20 ms. Safety Inspection We recommend that you inspect the...
Page 15 - What’s in the VR101S Package
Getting Started What You Need to Run Fluke EventView Software 1 7 What You Need to Run FlukeEventView Software In order to run Fluke EventView TM software, your computer system must include: • IBM PC or 100% compatible, with Windows 3.1 orWindows 95/98/NT installed and operating • At least one free ...
Page 16 - Installing EventView software
VR101SUsers Manual 8 Installing EventView software 1. Before installing EventView software, close other applications, or restart Windows. 2. For Windows 3.1, open Program Manager, select File from the menu bar and choose Run... Windows 95/98/NT users select Start from theTaskbar on the desktop and c...
Page 17 - Specify a backup directory or just click Next to
Getting Started Installing EventView software 1 9 9. Specify a backup directory or just click Next to select the default directory. (Note: The backupdirectory will be empty if no files are replaced.) 10. Windows 95/98/NT users click Next to begin installation. For Windows 3.1 users a dialog box appe...
Page 18 - Setting the Time and Date
VR101SUsers Manual 10 Setting the Time and Date It is very important that your PC system’s time and dateare correct before running the EventView program.When retrieving data from the recorder, the EventViewprogram uses the PC’s internal clock for time and datereference. (See the following note.) • W...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Connecting the Optical Interface Cable
11 Chapter 2 Setting Up the VR101 Introduction This chapter explains how to use EventView TM software to program the internal settings of the recorder. Connecting the Optical Interface Cable The EventView program communicates with therecorder via the Optical Interface Cable. • Plug this cable into a...
Page 20 - Selecting a COM Port
VR101SUsers Manual 12 • Windows 95/98/NT users click Start on theTaskbar, and choose Programs, Fluke PQ Toolsand then EventView. (Select Update Readme to read the latest informationabout the VR101S.) The main FLUKE EVENTVIEW window will open. Selecting a COM Port • With the main FLUKE EVENTVIEW wind...
Page 21 - Setting Thresholds on the Status Tab; Voltage Transients
Setting Up the VR101 Starting EventView 2 13 The Site Report window displays the recorder’ssettings and its recorded events. If the VR101 is not plugged into a power source, aninformation box will appear saying “No voltagedetected on recorder. Realtime halted to conservepower.” Click OK to continue....
Page 23 - Viewing the Default Threshold Settings; Flash When Data Available
Setting Up the VR101 Starting EventView 2 15 Viewing the Default Threshold Settings The EventView program has factory-installed defaultthreshold settings. These settings are adequate formost applications. • To see the default threshold settings on the Statustab, click the Default Setup button. If yo...
Page 24 - Viewing Recorder Information
VR101SUsers Manual 16 Describing the Site Site Description gives you the opportunity of specifyingthe location of the recorder, for instance, if you need todistinguish between the locations of three recorders inone office. You may describe the site in your own wordsusing up to 30 characters. The sit...
Page 25 - Sending the Setup to the Recorder; Clearing all events from the recorder; In the dialog box that appears, click Yes to confirm; Starting Event Recording
Setting Up the VR101 Starting EventView 2 17 Sending the Setup to the Recorder and as a consequence, Clearing all events from the recorder 1. Place the wand into the optical port of the recorder.2. If you have changed threshold settings or you are leaving the settings the way they are, click SendSet...
Page 27 - Retrieving and; Retrieving Events from a Recorder
19 Chapter 3 Retrieving and Saving Events Retrieving Events from a Recorder 1. With the Main VR101 window open, and with the Optical Interface Cable connected to yourcomputer, ensure that the wand is blinking. If it isnot, choose Scan from the Communicate menu(or, on the ToolBar, click the red scan ...
Page 28 - Saving Events
VR101SUsers Manual 20 Saving Events 1. To save the events that you have downloaded choose Save from the File menu or click the Savebutton on the ToolBar. The Save As dialog box will appear with the currentfile name highlighted in the File Name box. 2. You have two save options: • Save the file with ...
Page 29 - Retrieving and Saving Events; Opening an Already Saved File; From the File menu choose Open Site File.
Retrieving and Saving Events Saving Events 3 21 Opening an Already Saved File 1. From the File menu choose Open Site File. The Open dialog box will appear. 2. Scroll through the list of site files until you find the file you want. 3. Double-click the selected file (or click it and then click OK) to ...
Page 31 - Chapter 4; Displaying and Printing; Displaying Events; Viewing the Events Tab
23 Chapter 4 Displaying and Printing Events Displaying Events EventView software enables you to view events indifferent forms: • The Events tab in the Site Report window lists allevents that the recorder has gathered. • Sags, swells and transients can be displayed in aQuick Summary bar graph. • A si...
Page 32 - Start Time column
VR101SUsers Manual 24 Event # column The Event # column displays the number of each event.The most recent events are displayed first. You mayhave to scroll down (use the scroll bar on the right of thewindow) to view all the events that the recorder hasrecorded. The number 0 is given to an open event...
Page 33 - Displaying and Printing Events
Displaying and Printing Events Displaying Events 4 25 Transient Events The recorder can detect bothpositive and negative transients down to one 1 µs induration on either the H-N and N-G circuits. If thevoltage exceeds the transient deviation threshold forany given half cycle, a transient event will ...
Page 35 - Extreme Column
Displaying and Printing Events Displaying Events 4 27 # Hot - Neutral Voltage Duration Hot - Neutral Voltage Duration VER Data 1 100V 2 cycles 120V 1 hour Sag 100V, 2 cycles 2 40V 2 cycles 120V 1 hour Sag 40V, 2 cycles 3 100V 2 seconds 120V 1 hour Sag 100V, 2 seconds 4 40V 2 seconds 120V 1 hour Outa...
Page 38 - Viewing a Single Transient as a Graph
VR101SUsers Manual 30 The horizontal axis displays time; the vertical axisdisplays the number of events that occurred in eachtime period. In the bar graph above, the time periodsare sorted by date.Note that the thickness of a bar and its position in a timeperiod is irrelevant—the bar only displays t...
Page 39 - Viewing Events as an Event Distribution Graph
Displaying and Printing Events Displaying Events 4 31 2. To open a dialog box of display options, right-click the mouse with the pointer in the graph. Also seeunder Changing Graph Styles” on page 33. Viewing Events as an Event Distribution Graph The Event Distribution Graph plots the magnitude of an...
Page 40 - OK to close this dialog box and to display the
VR101SUsers Manual 32 • Click OK to close this dialog box and to display the Event Distribution Graph. Since the transients have a duration that is unknown,they are represented as having a width of 10 µs.
Page 41 - Changing Graph Styles
Displaying and Printing Events Displaying Events 4 33 Changing Graph Styles The Graph Control dialog box contains a number of editfeatures that enable you to change the way a graphappears. These features include naming and placingtitles, using 3D effects, and saving a graph in differentformats. • Op...
Page 42 - Printing Events; Printing Events from the Events Tab; With the Events tab displayed, choose Print from; Printing a Graph; Setup from the Print dialog box.
VR101SUsers Manual 34 Printing Events Printing Events from the Events Tab 1. With the Events tab displayed, choose Print from the File menu (or click the print button on theToolBar). 2. Choose the option you want from the Print dialog box (printing all events, printing one or more pages,or printing ...
Page 43 - Chapter 5; Troubleshooting; Optical Interface Cable
35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Optical Interface Cable Many manufactures of PC software and hardware usethe COM (serial) port(s). It is difficult to predict potentialCOM port conflicts. If the Optical Interface Cable’s wandtip is not flashing, there are a few steps that can betaken in order to find th...
Page 45 - Printers
Troubleshooting Printers 5 37 EventView program. If you are unable to make theoptical interface flash when running the program,re-install EventView software. • Check your mouse driver. Certain older or inferiordrivers for mice, trackballs and laptop “pointingsticks” are known to interfere with seria...
Page 46 - Technical Support
VR101SUsers Manual 38 • Two recorders have different transient readingson the same circuit. Locally generated transientscan carry relatively little power. One recorder canabsorb some of the energy leaving less for the nextone to read. • VER Records long periods of large NG swell.The VER is plugged i...
Page 47 - Chapter 6; Power Quality Issues; Power Quality Background; Why Is It Such a Concern?
39 Chapter 6 Power Quality Issues Power Quality Background Why Is It Such a Concern? Many people blame the power utility for degradingpower when, in most cases, the problem is caused bypoor power distribution within a facility. Equipment suchas computers, TVs, phone systems, alarm systems,process co...
Page 48 - Common Questions about Power Quality; Why Not Use a Meter and Check?
VR101S Users Manual 40 For example, more than likely your business usesmicroprocessor-based systems. If these devices arecontinually affected by voltage disturbances, they canbe damaged and cause a shutdown. The downtime willresult in financial losses. Power quality monitoring should be considered a...
Page 49 - Power Line Disturbance Definitions; Disturbance-Free Voltage
Power Quality Issues Power Quality Definitions and Standards 6 41 Power Quality Definitions andStandards Power Line Disturbance Definitions Disturbance-Free Voltage Common Power Line Disturbances Many terms are used to describe power linedisturbances. Below are some graphic examples ofpower line dis...
Page 50 - The CBEMA Curve
VR101S Users Manual 42 Sag An operating voltage of 90% of nominal volts orless Swell More than one cycle above 10% of nominal Dropout Power loss of 1 ms to 1 s Outage More than 1 s of power loss Positive Transient A momentary overvoltage of 4 msor less Negative Transient A momentary undervoltage of ...
Page 51 - Causes of Poor Power Quality; Swells
Power Quality Issues Causes and Effects of Poor Power Quality 6 43 Although this graph does not apply to all equipment, itdoes apply to a vast amount of equipment in themarketplace. Causes and Effects of Poor PowerQuality Causes of Poor Power Quality Swells • Shutdown of heavily loaded equipment • A...
Page 53 - Performing a Power Quality Study; Sample Power Quality Monitoring Program
Power Quality Issues Performing a Power Quality Study 6 45 Performing a Power Quality Study Developing a Power Quality MonitoringProgram A power quality monitoring program is a simple, usefulprocess that helps determine the best method forassessing an electrical environment’s power quality.Before yo...
Page 54 - Developing a Location Plan
VR101S Users Manual 46 Developing a Location Plan Depending on the size of the organization, number ofdepartments, and importance of certain locations, notethe priority locations. The location plan may changethroughout the power quality study as clues may directyou to a possible problem location. De...
Page 55 - Final Note
Power Quality Issues Performing a Power Quality Study 6 47 quality monitoring program will help make theorganization more productive and will possibly savemoney. Final Note This is only one strategy that can verify power quality.Different situations may call for different strategies inorder to inves...
Page 56 - Repetitive / Cycling Events
VR101S Users Manual 48 Now That I Have This Information, What Do IDo with It? There are two ways to solve most power linedisturbances: either rewire the electrical system toseparate the sensitive loads from the problembranches, or place a number of UPS’s or otherprotection devices in mission critica...
Page 59 - Equipment Ratings
51 Chapter 7 VR101 Specifications The following specifications are valid only when theVoltage Event Recorder is plugged into a groundedstandard convenience outlet and when the LEDindicates correct polarity. Specifications subject to change without notice. Equipment Ratings Model number VR101/xx3 Nom...
Page 60 - Plug Configurations
VR101S Users Manual 52 Plug Configurations Back view of country versions L = LINEN = NEUTRALE = EARTH
Page 62 - Hot to Neutral
VR101S Users Manual 54 Sag, Swell & Outage Measurement Hot to Neutral Model number VR101/xx3 Range: 0 to 200Vrms Accuracy: ± 2Vrms* Resolution: 1Vrms Model numbers VR101/xx1, /xx4, /xx5, and /xx7 Range: 0 to 270Vrms Accuracy: ± 4Vrms** Resolution: 2Vrms Neutral to ground Model number VR101/xx3 R...
Page 63 - Transient Measurement; Range; Phase Angle; Frequency Measurement
VR101 Specifications Transient Measurement 7 55 Transient Measurement Range Hot to Neutral: 100 to 2500Vpeak Neutral to Ground: 50 to 2500Vpeak Accuracy: ± 10% of reading + 10V Resolution: 10V Width Detection: 1 µ s minimum Phase Angle Range: 20 ° to 180 ° , 200 ° to 360 ° Accuracy: ± 1 ° Resolution...
Page 64 - Time Measurement; Timer counter capacity
VR101S Users Manual 56 Time Measurement Events <1 s(econd) Accuracy Hot to Neutral: ± 0.5 cycle* Neutral to Ground: ± 1 cycle** Resolution Hot to Neutral: 0.5 cycle Neutral to Ground: 1 cycle Clock accuracy: ± 2 s/day Timer counter capacity 4.25 year (24 bit counter,resolution 8 seconds) * Outage...
Page 65 - Approvals
VR101 Specifications Approvals 7 57 Approvals Safety: This device is safety approved by CSAand CSA(NRTL/C) for measurements on300V CAT III, Pollution Degree 2, doubleinsulation, per: UL3111-1 (1994)IEC1010-1 (1990)CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 (1992)EN61010-1 (1993) Environmental: MIL-T-28800E, Type III, Cla...
Page 66 - Declaration of Conformity; Manufacturer
VR101S Users Manual 58 Declaration of Conformity for Fluke VR101 Voltage Event Recorder Manufacturer Fluke Industrial B.V. Lelyweg 1 7602 EA Almelo The Netherlands Statement of Conformity Based on test results using appropriate standards, the product is in conformity with Electromagnetic Compatibili...
Page 67 - Index
59 Index -A- Approvals, 57 -B- Bar graph, 29Battery care, 5 -C- CBEMA Curve, 42Changing graph styles, 33COM port selecting, 12 -D- Date and Time, setting, 10Declaration of Conformity, 58Default threshold settings changing, 15viewing, 15 Displaying events, 23 -E- Electromagnetic Compatibility, 58Equi...
