8-3 Electrical measurements in the Main Circuit
The indicated values depend on the meter types because of harmonic components included in the voltage and current of the main power supply (input) and the output (motor) side of the drive. Therefore, when measuring with a meter for the commercial power frequency, use the meters shown in Table
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Power factor = | Electric power [W] | x 100 [%] | |
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Power factor = | Electric power [W] | x 100 [%] | |
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Table 8-3-1 Meter for measuring the main circuit
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Terminal section
Meter name
Meter type
Symbol
Ammeter
Moving- iron type
Voltmeter
Rectifier or
Wattmeter
Power me- ter
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Ammeter
Moving- iron type
Voltmeter
Rectifier type (*1)
Wattmeter
Power me- ter
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DC voltme- ter
V
type
(*1) When measuring the output voltage by rectifier type meter, an error may occur. Use a digital AC power meter for good accuracy.