Rockwell Automation 1412-PP21xx PowerPad Portable Powermonitor - Manual (Page 56)

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Chapter 4 DATAVIEW Software
General Functions
The general function buttons appear on several DATAVIEW program setup
screens.
• Re-read from PowerPad unit: Reads the current configuration of the
Power-Pad attached via the serial cable.
• Save to File: Saves the current configuration. This file resides on the
computer's disk drive. Saving different configuration setups can be useful
for future functions and tests.
• Load from File: Retrieves a saved file from the computer's disk drive to be
used in programming the PowerPad unit.
• OK: Closes the dialog box and brings up the Control Panel.
• Cancel: Exit without saving configuration.
• Apply: Programs the PowerPad unit by using the current settings without
closing the window.
• Help: Opens the online Help.
Set-up Configuration
The Setup dialog box lets you configure every aspect of the module. Each field is
identical to the programmable features available from the instrument's front
panel itself.
Several of the functions are configured by typing the appropriate value in the field
provided. Others are configured by clicking on the appropriate radio button or
icon, such as, selecting the current probe.
Figure 4 - Setup Dialog Box
• Reactive Energy: with or without harmonics (applies to VAR calculation)
• Line Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz. This parameter determines the correction
coefficients used for calculating power and energy.
• Current Sensors to be used: MN93, SR193, AmpFlex A193