ANALYSER power and energy (Chauvin Arnoux CA8331) 3 phase

Three phase power quality analyser for measurement of RMS voltages, currents, powers, energies, harmonics, flicker, dips, swells, interruptions and trends, designed for electrical installation inspection, diagnostics, and maintenance.

• shape: Portable handheld instrument with colour graphic display, 4 voltage inputs and 3 current inputs.

• material: Rugged insulated enclosure with reinforced measurement terminals.

• minimum quality requirements: Indoor field use; operating range 0 to 45 °C ≤ 85% RH (non-condensing); storage −20 to 60 °C ≤ 85% RH; powered by mains adapter or internal rechargeable battery; designed for extended recording and snapshots.

• standards: IEC/EN 61010 series; overvoltage category CAT IV 600 V or CAT III 1000 V depending on sensor used; EMC compatibility per IEC/EN 61326; complies with harmonic, flicker and power-quality measurement standards.

• electrical characteristics:

  • RMS voltage measurement up to 1000 V.

  • RMS current measurement up to 10,000 A with compatible sensors.

  • frequency measurement for 50/60 Hz networks.

  • intrinsic accuracy better than 1% (excluding sensor uncertainty).

  • harmonic analysis on voltage and current up to the 50th order.

  • measurement of active, reactive and apparent power.

  • measurement of energies (Wh, VARh, VAh).

  • measurement of power factor, tan φ, crest factor, extreme and mean values.

  • flicker measurement (short-term PST).

  • waveform capture, dip/swell/interruption detection, inrush current capture.

• power supply: Internal rechargeable battery or external mains charger; typical autonomy up to 13 hours (usage-dependent)

• dimensions: 200 × 250 × 70 mm.

• weight: 2 kg.

Includes:

• 1 × C.A 8331 main unit.

• 1 × Set of safety voltage cables (black, banana-banana).

• 1 × Set of black crocodile clips.

• 1 × USB cable (type A-B).

• 1 × Mains power unit with mains cable.

• 1 × Rechargeable internal battery.

• 1 × Carrying bag.

• 1 × Set of inserts and identification rings (12 pcs).

• 1 × Multilingual safety sheet.

• 1 × Checking attestation.

• 1 × Quick start guide.

Per piece.

• installation method: Connection using voltage leads and compatible flexible or rigid current sensors (50 A to 3000 A and higher via ratio programming); suitable for single-phase, split-phase and three-phase systems (3-wire or 4-wire).

• electrical compatibility: Adaptable to networks up to 1000 V depending on terminal and sensor configuration, user-selectable wiring configuration and sensor ratios.

• environmental compatibility: Portable field device for indoor usage, designed for maintenance teams and industrial site diagnostics.

• communication compatibility: USB connection for data transfer, remote monitoring, configuration and report generation, SD card for local storage of recordings.

  
  
  
  
  

• measure and analyse voltage, current, power, energy, frequency, power factor and demand on AC electrical networks.

• power-quality functions: Harmonic analysis (up to 50th order), flicker, unbalance, crest factor, swells, dips, interruptions, inrush currents.

• recording function: Data logging with configurable intervals; capture of waveforms, snapshots, trends and event logs; storage on SD card or internal memory.

• real-time monitoring: Display of live measurements, waveforms, harmonic spectra, trends and per-phase values on the colour TFT screen.

• wiring verification: Automatic detection and checking of connection type and phase rotation before measurement.

• continuity and safety: Double-insulation protection; rechargeable battery ensures uninterrupted operation during recordings.

• additional functions: Sensor auto-identification depending on model, ratio programming, screen capture, storage and export of measurement campaigns.