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Power factor min/max convention
The meter uses the following convention for power factor minimums and maximums:
•For negative PF readings, the minimum PF value is the measurement closest to
•For negative PF readings, the maximum PF value is the measurement closest to
Power factor minimum and maximum
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Power factor sign convention
You can set the power factor sign (PF sign) convention by changing the HMI mode to either IEC or IEEE.
Power factor sign convention
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IEEE mode
IEC mode
In IEC mode, the PF sign follows the direction of power flow. PF sign is positive (+) for positive (normal) power flow. PF sign is negative
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