The design of any power conversion system requires the measurement of a large range of electrical parameters that could be made using a lab bench full of instruments. The precision power analyzer pulls all of these measurements into a single instrument replacing meters, oscilloscopes, chart recorders, harmonic analyzers and other devices.
This paper will provide a basic overview of the functions and capabilities of high-performance power analyzers. Examples of these functions and how to apply them will make use of details provided in the Operator’s Manual for Vitrek’s Model PA9xx Series of Precision Power Analyzers.