-8 Channels of inputs for single phase and three phase power monitoring

-Hours of continuous recording

-Capture transients at a sample rate of 200 kHz per channel

-Months of trend recording

-Measure a wide range of parameters with AstroPowerT software, including RMS current and -voltage, real and reactive power, power factor, real-time consumption and THD

-EN50160 Reporting

-Flicker meter

-AstroPower Review - offline reporting tool

 

The Dash 8XPM gives you the capabilities of a high end data acquisition recorder and a dedicated power monitoring system in one useful tool. With the Dash 8XPM, you can record power trends, events and transients for days, weeks or months at a time.

 

Continuous Display

AstroPower™ gives you a versatile, real-time display of your data. In addition to seeing raw power signals, you can also view power displays, phase diagrams, phase displays, harmonics, RMS displays and sequential components in real-time.

 

Monitor and Log Events

AstroPower™ allows you to monitor and log power anomalies, including power interrupts, power sags, power swells, frequency deviations, harmonics and unbalances in real-time. An unlimited number of power events can be logged to file for later review.

 

Transient Recording Mode

AstroPower™ lets you monitor and record transients and glitches for later review and analysis. Voltage and current transients are sampled at 200 kHz per channel, helping you determine precisely what is wrong with your power.

 

 

Review and Analyze Results

AstroPower’s™ powerful review software let’s you review captured data at the touch of a button. You can review raw data, logged events and transient data. It even lets redefine events and rescan captured files for different events.

 

Create Detailed Reports

AstroPower Review is a versatile offline analysis package that is included with the Dash 8XPM. This offline tool provides the same review functionality as the Dash 8XPM on your personal computer. In addition, AstroPower Review features a comprehensive report generator, which compiles your data into clear, easy-to-read reports and exports them in either ASCII text or Microsoft Excel® format.

 

 

 

Key Features Recently Added to the Dash 8XPM
EN50160 Reporting: EN50160 is a European standard that defines the main characteristics of voltage at the customer’s supply terminals. This feature allows the user to make power monitoring recordings with pre-defined set-up defined by EN 50160 and report them using AstroPower Review.	Flicker Meter Reporting: Flicker is a term used to describe a random or continuous voltage fluctuations no more than 10% lower or higher than the normal voltage waveform. This feature allows the user to record and monitor short and long term flicker measurements as defined by International (IEC 61000-4-15) and European (EN 50160) electrical standards.
AstroPower Review ITIC Plot Reporting: The ITIC (Information Technology Industry Council) plot describes a 120V/60HZ AC input voltage envelope, which typically can be tolerated by most Information Technology Equipment. This feature allows the user to generate an ITIC plot report with D8XPM data using AstroPower Review.	Consumption Analysis Tab: Absolute, Active and Reactive energy are now reported in real-time.Time Start “Trigger” Feature: This convenient feature allows the user to set a specific start recording time and recording length.
Snapshot Event Zoom: The user can now zoom in to critical portions of transient events by adjusting the time and phase leg voltage/current parameters.	Improved Interface: This upgrade provides larger icons and an improved touch screen interface for easy setup, recording and review of critical power monitoring data.

 

Specifications

 

Signal Modules
Maximum modules	8 per unit
Supported modules	IHV1, IHV2
Channels	3 voltage, 3 current
Auxiliary channels	Modules 7 and 8
Scaling	Yes, using VT or CT ratios
IHV1 Module
Maximum voltage	250Vrms CAT II
Bandwidth	39 kHz
Input impedance	>1 M Ohm
IHV2 Module
Maximum voltage	600Vrms CAT II, 300Vrms CAT III
Bandwidth	34 kHz
Input impedance	4 M Ohm (differential)
Continuous Recording
Recording method	Internal disk drive
Sample rate	6,250 samples per second per channel in Continuous Mode
Drive capacity	73 GB
Recording time	up to 88 hours in Continuous Mode (dependent on free disk space)
Color Display
Display	Full screen waveform or split screen w/analysis
Waveform display	Voltage/current or phase groups
Analysis display	Up to 10 tabbed screens of analysis
Viewing area	15” diagonal
Resolution	XGA (1024 x 768)
Touch screen	Full-screen, resistive
Recorder Mode
Analysis	Real-time calculations
Continuous recording	All waveforms with one-button start/stop
Event logging	Simultaneous with continuous waveform recording
Review Mode
Analysis	Post-capture calculations
Derived channels	Graphic plots of trend data. Includes Vrms, Irms, apparent power, real power, reactive power, power factor, frequency, voltage THD, current THD, voltage unbalance and current unbalance
Event scan	Reconfigure event criteria and scan through captured data
Transient Mode
Sample rate	200,000 samples per second per channel in Transient Mode
Event Logging	Yes
Logged Event Types
Voltage	Interrupt, sag, swell, transient, frequency, total harmonic distortion, individual harmonic, individual interharmonic, unbalance
Current	Transient, RMS thresholds, total harmonic distortion, individual harmonic, individual interharmonic, unbalance
Power	Power factor, absolute power, active power, reactive power, leading/lagging
Analysis Functions
Harmonics / Interharmonics	Graphical display for any phase (voltage or current); total harmonic distortion percentage
Phase diagrams	Vector diagrams for voltage and current
RMS values	Calculated for all phases, voltage and current
Power values	Absolute power (kVA), active power (kW), reactive power (kVAR) and power factor
Sequential components	Positive, negative, and zero sequence; voltage or current; percentage unbalanced
Power
Input Voltage Range	100 to 250 VAC
Frequency Range	47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power Factor	0.99
Power Consumption	150 W maximum (<100 W typical)
Physical
Enclosure	Aluminum
Dimensions	12.6” H x 16.7” W x 4.5” T (without feet)
Weight	20 lbs (with 8 modules)
Environmental
Operating Temp	5 to 40 °C ( 40 to 105 °F )
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non condensing