Power Analysers
At PCE Instruments you will find power analysers to measure the power in W, kWh or to analyze and measure harmonics. These power analysers are multi-function power analysers devices that measure precisely direct current, alternating current, AC-voltage, DC-voltage the intensity of DC or AC, phase rotation and idle, apparent and effective power. The reading of AC power is considered the real value and has a maximum range of 6000 Watts. While a reading is being taken, the polarity changes automatically, if negative values are taken then a minus sign will appear on the device display. Nowadays, power analysers have many features such as, insulated current input, measurement of harmonics, AC and DC current measurement, AC and DC voltage measurement, frequency measurement, phase rotation measurement and idle, apparent and effective power measurement. All this data can also be logged and analysed with the delivered PC-Software. Power analysers of the type PCE PA 6000 can determine the energy in single-phase systems. Power analysers of type PCE-GPA 62 allow the energy measurement in symmetrically loaded three-phase systems. Power analysers of type PCE-PA 8000, PCE-360 and PCE-830 support professional power and energy measurements in single and three-phase systems. Apart from being used as energy-measuring devices, power analysers like the PCE-830 can also be used for network analysis and the determination of harmonics and phase rotation. On our website you will find other power analysers used in the field of electronics. If you can't find the power analysers you are looking for, please contact us and we will help you find the best solution to suit your needs by calling our offices on: UK customers +44(0) 23 809 870 30 / US customers (561) 320-9162 and our technical staff will advise you regarding our measuring instruments. Our engineers and technicians will be happy to help you with the power analysers, and of course, with the other products in the field of regulation and control, and scales and balances.

Here you can see power analysers from these companies:

You will find the technical specifications for our Power analysers at the following links:

- Easycount Power Analysers
  (Mobile three-phase power analysers for voltages up to 400 VAC)

- Easycount 1/2 Power Analysers
  (Mobile three-phase power analysers for voltages up to 400 VAC)

- Power Analysers PKT-2510
  (for application in laboratories, for direct and indirect power gauging)

- PCE-PCM 1 Power Analysers
  (TRMS measurement to 750 V and 1000 A, 750 kW capacity, minimum and maximum)

- PCE-PA 8000 Power Analysers 
  (Three-phase power analysers with registration in the SD card, interface)

- PCE-PA 8300 Power Analysers
  (power- network- and harmonics analyzer, up to 3000 A AC, SD memory card, various current clamps)

- PCE-360 Power Analysers 
  (Three phase power and harmonics analyser with data storage, PC interface and software)

- 1-phase Power-Analysers C.A 8230 
  (1-phase-power-analysers withTRMS-measurement, Power measuring up to 6500 A, Storage, data logger)

- PCE-830 series Power Analysers 
  (3 phase power analysers, energy meter and harmonics meters) 

Useful information about power analysers: 
In the power measurements of voltage networks, power is the result of the formula P = U * I; which means the product of the voltage U and electric current I. In the case of measuring alternating current (i.e. line voltage of 50 Hz) a phase angle between current and voltage is generated. You should take it into account in measuring effictive power. Therefore, the power analysers shows the combined measurement of electrical power, a tour of the voltage and current. The value P (efictive power) is equivalent, as described above, to the product of both values.
In practice there are three different power classes:

- Apparent power S measured in W (watt- amps)
- Effective power P (and equivalent power) measured as W (watts)
- Idle power Q as VAR (watt, amps and reagents)

In general we have to differ between two measuring methods.
direct current measurement: For this current measurement, the circuit must be opened. It is not possible to measure in an active circuit.
indirect current measurement: The current is measured by a current transformer clamp. This can be easily clicked around the wire. It is not necessary to open the circuit.

All PCE power analysers provide the indirect measurement system.

Power Analysers are available as several types and versions. Depending on the field of operation, several Power analysers are advisable. For maintenance and inspections power analysers with clamps are available. These power analysers will measure current indirectly so you don't have to take action in the current circuit. Electric power is able to be measured and described with power analysers, too. 

Three phase power analysers are able to measure simultaneously via power analysers with three clamps. The possibility to measure power is also given with several special constructed power analysers. These power analysers are not only able to measure power but also values like current, voltage and resistance. Power analysers are available for mobile needs and stationary operation for example in form of laboratory power analysers.

Applications for Power analysers:
In General the Power analysers are used to measure the power and o calculate the energy cost depending on the measurement. Other Customer measure the output from a transformer and the decide if they can add on more devices on the transformer or not. In the past two years the Power analyser are also used in the photovoltaic area.

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