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Magtrol Model 6530 Three-Phase Power Analyzer
Chapter 3 – Installation/Configuration
SETUP
3.3
TESTING INSTRUMENTATION SETUP
Before the 6530 can be utilized, it must be configured and connected to the devices intended for
power measurement.
3.3.1
W
IRING
M
ODE
The 6530 has the ability to support a combination of up to 3 phases, therefore, there are a number of
different ways in which the unit can be wired.
3.3.1.1
Hardware Connections
The wiring mode selections include:
•
1-Phase, 2-Wire
•
1-Phase, 3-Wire
•
3-Phase, 3-Wire
•
3-Phase, 4-Wire
•
3-Volt, 3-Amp
The following pages provide more detail on the power measurement, as well as wiring connection
diagrams and schematics, of the different wiring modes.
Note:
Active Power is the sum of the instantaneous volts multiplied by
the instantaneous amps inputs.
Apparent Power is the product of volts root mean square and amps
root mean square.