PCE Instruments PCE-PA 8300-2 Power Meter

Overview

The PCE-PA 8300-2 is a power meter equipped with a durable enclosure, LCD graphic display, and SD card memory for data logging. It measures apparent, effective, and reactive power simultaneously, making it an ideal tool for power quality analysis and network capacity measurement in industrial and commercial applications.

The meter includes three flexible Rogowski coils rated for currents up to 3000 A AC, enabling measurements in high-current environments. Its ability to capture transient events such as dips, swells, and outages makes it valuable for identifying and diagnosing power quality issues.

Key Features

• Voltage measurement range of 10 V to 600 V AC with auto-setting
• Current measurement range of 30 A to 3000 A AC
• Power measurement range of 0 kW to 9.999 MW (VA/VAR)
• Simultaneous display of harmonics and waveform
• Graphic phasor diagram
• Captures transients including dips, swells, and outages
• Compatibility with power clamps from various manufacturers
• Adjustable backup interval for extended data collection
• Power efficiency, delay angle, and frequency measurement
• SD card memory for long-term data storage

Applications

• Power and harmonics analysis
• Network capacity measurement
• Industrial power quality monitoring
• Transient event detection

Included Accessories

• 1 PCE-PA 8300-2 Power Meter
• 3 flexible Rogowski coils (up to 3000 A AC)
• 4 insulated alligator clips
• 4 safety test lines
• 6 AA batteries (1.5V)
• 9V mains adapter
• SD memory card
• Carrying case
• Instruction manual