Power Platform® 4300 TASKCard® PQLite

Quick Reference Guide

Dranetz • 1000 New Durham Road • Edison, New Jersey 08818

Telephone 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680 Fax 732-248-1834 • www.dranetz.com

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WARNING Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument. Read and understand this manual before connecting this instrument. Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument. Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-2011) of USA and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation. Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as “one who has the skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations, and who has received safety training on the hazards involved.” Qualified personnel who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors must follow applicable safety related work practices and procedures including appropriate personal protective equipment in compliance with the Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces (ANSI/NFPA 70E-2009) of USA and any additional workplace safety requirements applicable to your installation. Published by Dranetz 1000 New Durham Road Edison, NJ 08818-4019 USA Telephone: 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680 Fax: 732-248-1834 Web site: www.dranetz.com Copyright ©2012 Dranetz All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission from the publisher, Dranetz, Edison, NJ 08818-4019. Printed in the United States of America. P/N 899021 Rev D 01.10.12

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ADVERTENCIA Una conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves y riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar. Observe todas las instrucciones de instalación y operación durante el uso de este instrumento. La conexión de este instrumento a un sistema eléctrico se debe realizar en conformidad con el Código Eléctrico Nacional (ANSI/NFPA 70-2011) de los E.E.U.U., además de cualquier otra norma de seguridad correspondiente a su establecimiento. La instalación, operación y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser realizada por personal calificado solamente. El Código Eléctrico Nacional define a una persona calificada como "una que esté familiarizada con la construcción y operación del equipo y con los riesgos involucrados." El personal cualificado que trabaja encendido o acerca a los conductores eléctricos energizados expuestos debe seguir prácticas y procedimientos relacionados seguridad aplicable del trabajo incluyendo el equipo protector personal apropiado en conformidad con el estándar para los requisitos de seguridad eléctricos para los lugares de trabajo del empleado (ANSI/NFPA 70E-2009) de los E.E.U.U. y cualquier requisito de seguridad adicional del lugar de trabajo aplicable a su instalación.

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AVERTISSEMENT Si l'instrument est mal connecté, la mort, des blessures graves, ou un danger d'incendie peuvent s'en suivre. Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l'instrument. Lorsque vous utilisez l'instrument, suivez toutes les instructions d'installation et de service. Cet instrument doit être connecté conformément au National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-2011) des Etats-Unis et à toutes les exigences de sécurité applicables à votre installation. Cet instrument doit être installé, utilisé et entretenu uniquement par un personnel qualifié. Selon le National Electrical Code, une personne est qualifiée si "elle connaît bien la construction et l'utilisation de l'équipement, ainsi que les dangers que cela implique". Le personnel qualifié qui travaillent dessus ou s'approchent des conducteurs électriques activés exposés doit suivre des pratiques en matière et des procédures reliées par sûreté applicable de travail comprenant le matériel de protection personnel approprié conformément à la norme pour des conditions de sûreté électriques pour les lieux de travail des employés (ANSI/NFPA 70E-2009) des Etats-Unis et toutes les conditions de sûreté additionnelles de lieu de travail applicables à votre installation.

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WARNUNG Der falsche Anschluß dieses Gerätes kann Tod, schwere Verletzungen oder Feuer verursachen. Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschließen, müssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und verstanden haben. Bei der Verwendung dieses Instruments müssen alle Installation- und Betriebsanweisungen beachtet werden. Der Anschluß dieses Instruments muß in Übereinstimmung mit den nationalen Bestimmungen für Elektrizität (ANSI/NFPA 70-2011) der Vereinigten Staaten, sowie allen weiteren, in Ihrem Fall anwendbaren Sicherheitsbestimmungen, vorgenommen werden. Installation, Betrieb und Wartung dieses Instruments dürfen nur von Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden. In dem nationalen Bestimmungen für Elektrizität wird ein Fachmann als eine Person bezeichnet, welche "mit der Bauweise und dem Betrieb des Gerätes sowie den dazugehörigen Gefahren vertraut ist." Qualifiziertes Personal, das an bearbeiten oder herausgestellte angezogene elektrische Leiter sich nähern, muß anwendbare Sicherheit bezogener Arbeit Praxis und Verfahren einschließlich passende persönliche schützende Ausrüstung gemäß dem Standard für elektrische Sicherheitsauflagen für Angestellt-Arbeitsplätze (ANSI/NFPA 70E-2009) der Vereinigten Staaten und alle zusätzlichen Arbeitsplatzsicherheitsauflagen folgen, die auf Ihre Installation anwendbar sind.

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Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or current connection is being made to the instrument. • When connecting to electric circuits or pulse initiating equipment, open their related breakers. DO NOT install any connection of the instrument on live power lines. • Connections must be made to the instrument first, then connect to the circuit to be monitored. • Wear proper personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power circuits. • Hands, shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power line. • Make sure the unit is turned OFF before connecting probes to the rear panel. • Before each use, inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation. Replace immediately if defective. • If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this user’s guide, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. These safety precautions are repeated where appropriate throughout this manual.

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POWER PLATFORM 4300 AND TASKCard PQLite

The Dranetz 4300 with the PQLite TASKCard will do the work of many different instruments. It is a three phase oscilloscope, true rms voltmeter, true rms ammeter, power meter, power line disturbance monitor, energy monitor and more. It will measure up to four voltages and four currents simultaneously.

Several PQLite TASKCards are available with different capabilities. For a full description of the 4300 and PQLite TASKCards, refer to User’s Guide OM-4300-PQLITE.

Battery charger connectorLiquid crystal displayNumeric keypadOptical serial data port

On / Off buttonBattery charge indicator LCD contrast adjustment

Data card slotFunction keys

TASKCard slot4300-105

SELECTCHAN SAVE

METERMODE

HAR-MONICS

VIEWDATA SETUP

Oct-15-95VOLTS

14:42:12AMPS

114.3 A

46.5 V/div 2.1 ms/div 0.00 A/div

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GETTING STARTED With the power off, slide the PQLite TASKCard into it’s slot until it is latched. If the 4300 has been stored for more than a month, its internal battery may need to be charged before it is used. To do this, turn the unit off and connect its charger. A fully depleted battery can be charged in approximately 3 hours. The battery charge indicator is lighted during charging and blinks when charging is done. The 4300 may be operated directly from line power by turning it on while the charger is plugged in. After turning the unit on, refer to the CONNECTION AND VERIFICATION section of this guide. Do not try to connect the 4300 to a power system if you are not qualified to use it safely. SELECTING A LANGUAGE Language selection is available in TASKCard® PQLite V4.0 and higher. TASKCard® PQLite screens are available in the following languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian. To choose a language: 1. At startup, press SETUP from the SCOPE MODE screen. 2. From the SETUP menu, select item 2, Set Programmable Features, to display screen below.

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SELECTING A LANGUAGE (continued) 3. Select item 5, Select Language, to display screen below.

4. Press NEXT LANG until the desired language appears on screen.

5. Press SELECT to choose the Present Language.

6. Press EXIT to enable the language selected. All screens will be displayed in the selected language.

USING SCOPE MODE® When the 4300 is turned on, it will display the SCOPE MODE screen after it completes its start up/self check sequence. If current probes are connected, you will be asked to identify the probe type

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SELECTCHAN SAVE

METERMODE

HAR-MONICS

VIEWDATA SETUP

Oct-15-95VOLTS

14:42:12AMPS

114.3 A

46.5 V/div 2.1 ms/div 0.00 A/div

Select otheroperating modes

Save displayed datato internal memory

Add or deletechannels for display

Channel Arms voltage

Channelidentifier

TimeChannel A voltage waveform

4300-1

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USING SCOPE MODE (continued) This screen is displayed by pressing the SELECT CHAN key on the SCOPE MODE screen:

EXITAMPSON/OFF

VOLTSON/OFF

NEXTCHAN

Oct-15-1995 14:42:12

CHANNEL SELECTION

CHANNEL VOLTS AMPS

B OFF OFF C OFF OFF D OFF OFF

A ON OFF

Toggle highlighted current on or offToggle highlighted voltage on or off

Return toSCOPE MODE

Move highlight barto next channel

Highlightbar

TimeChannel Selection Screen

4300-2 METER MODE AND PHASORS In METER MODE, the 4300 measures the value of more than ten different parameters. Single parameter, single channel, multi parameter- multi channel and phasor displays are available. The single channel screen is shown below. Voltage, current, power, and apparent power are always in the first group of parameters displayed.

Specify circuit type

Select next metering option

Save meter, phasor and, if available,harmonic data to memorySelect next channel

TimeSingle Channel Meter Screen

4300-7

Exit topreviousscreen

Select next screen

Oct-15-95 14:42:12

EXITSAVENEXTMETER

277.3 V 1.368 kI 348.9 kW 379.3 kVA

NEXTCHAN

CKTTYPE

CHANNEL A

NEXTSCREEN

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METER MODE AND PHASORS (continued) When METER MODE is selected, the most recently used screen is displayed first. Press the NEXT METER key to select other metering options. Single parameter and phasor options are shown below.

Specify circuit typeSelect next metering option

Save meter, phasor and, if available,harmonic data to memoryChange to next parameter

TimeSingle Parameter Meter Screen

4300-6

Exit topreviousscreen

Change to previous parameter

Oct-15-95 14:42:12

EXITSAVENEXTMETER

A = 277.3B = 278.2C = 275.9D = 0.000

NEXTPARAM

PREVPARAM

CKTTYPE

ABC = 277.1

VOLTS

The screen shown below gives the amplitude and phase relationships between voltages in a 3-phase circuit. Press the SINGLE CHAN key to see relationships between voltage and current for each phase individually.

Select next metering option

Save meter, phasor and, if available,harmonic data to memoryChange to single channel

voltage and current

TimeVoltage Phasor Screen

4300-8

Exit topreviousscreen

Select next parameter

PHASOR = VOLTS

A = 277 @ 000B = 278 @ 240C = 276 @ 115D = 000 @ 000

Mar-15-95 14:42:12

EXITSAVENEXTPARAM

SINGLECHAN

0

120

240

A

B

C

O

OO

OO

O

O

NEXTMETER

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MEASURING HARMONICS (if available) If your PQLite TASKCard has harmonic analysis capability, this screen will be displayed when you press the HARMONICS key on the SCOPE MODE screen:

Change reference: %Fund or %RMSDisplay next parameter: V, I, or W

Display Harmonic valuesChange tonext channel

TimeHarmonics Graph Screen

4300-3

Reference

Exit topreviousscreen

Save meter,phasor andharmonic datato memory

EXITSAVENEXTCHAN

SETSCALES

NEXTPARAM

TEXTMODE

Oct-15-1995 14:42:12HARMONICS = CH A REF 112.6 V, 60.0 Hz

%FND 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 0 5 10 20 25 30 40 45 50

V thd 3.129 %

After the TEXT MODE key has been pressed, a table is displayed showing the reference voltage or current, its frequency, and the magnitudes of the first 22 of 50 harmonics as a % of the reference. An example of the harmonics text screen is shown below. The SAVE key on various screens may be used to save data whenever a record is desired.

NEXTCHAN

NEXTPARAM

EXITSAVEGRAPHMODE

Oct-15-1995 14:42:12HARMONICS = CH A REF 112.6 V, 60.0 Hz% FUND VTHD 3.129%H# MAG% PHS H# MAG% PHS H# MAG% PHS02 0.000 000 09 0.000 000 16 0.000 00003 2.501 182 10 0.000 000 17 0.000 00004 0.000 000 11 1.795 142 18 0.000 00005 0.204 005 12 0.000 000 19 0.000 00006 0.000 000 13 1.054 276 20 0.000 00007 0.495 185 14 0.000 000 21 0.000 00008 0.000 000 15 0.000 000 22 0.000 000

Display additional harmonic valuesDisplay next parameter: V, I, or W

Display harmonic graphChange tonext channel

TimeHarmonics Text Screen

4300-4

Exit topreviousscreen

NEXTSET

Saved data may be viewed at a later time by using the VIEW DATA function as explained in the Monitoring a Power System section.

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MEASURING HARMONICS (continued) The screen shown below gives the amplitude and phase relationships between voltages in a 3-phase circuit. Press the SINGLE CHAN key to see relationships between voltage and current for each phase individually.

Select next metering option

Save meter, phasor and, if available,harmonic data to memoryChange to single channel

voltage and current

TimeVoltage Phasor Screen

4300-8

Exit topreviousscreen

Select next parameter

PHASOR = VOLTS

A = 277 @ 000B = 278 @ 240C = 276 @ 115D = 000 @ 000

Mar-15-95 14:42:12

EXITSAVENEXTPARAM

SINGLECHAN

0

120

240

A

B

C

O

OO

OO

O

O

NEXTMETER

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MONITORING A POWER SYSTEM The four parts of the monitoring process are: 1. SETUP 2. CONNECT & VERIFY 3. MONITOR 4. VIEW DATA SETUP The 4300 must be set up before monitoring in order to collect useful data. Press the SETUP key on the SCOPE MODE screen to display the SETUP MENU. Then press the number 1 key to begin EASY START™. EASY START screens will guide you through the setup procedure. Advanced setup options are described in the User’s Guide. CONNECT AND VERIFY When EASY START tells you to connect the 4300 to your power system, refer to the CONNECTION AND VERIFICATION section of this guide. Follow the connection instructions for your system type and then finish EASY START. Press the NEXT METER key on the METER MODE screen to display system phasors. They should be similar to the phasors illustrated for your system type. If not, check your connections for errors before monitoring. MONITOR Your 4300 will be monitoring after EASY START is completed. Monitoring should be done for as long a time as necessary to capture the information you need about your system. You may view the collected data at any time while monitoring. Use the SETUP MENU to turn monitoring off when you are done collecting data. VIEW DATA Press the VIEW DATA key on the SCOPE MODE screen to display the VIEW DATA MENU. From the VIEW DATA MENU, select the TIME PLOT screen shown on the back of this page. Additional data viewing options are described in the User’s Guide

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MONITORING A POWER SYSTEM (continued)

Oct-15-95 14:42:12

NEXTCHAN

SELECTPARAM ZOOM VERT

SCALEEXIT

HIGH127.3

LOW5.062

1 DAY(S) PER DIV15:43:53

TIME PLOT START DATE: Mar-01-95CHANNEL A RMS VOLTAGE

Select next channel

Select next parameter for display

TimeTime Plot Screen

4300-10

Exit topreviousscreen

Change the plot's vertical scale

Highestand

lowestvaluesplotted

Expand an area of the plot

To view the individual events from which a time plot is made, press the ZOOM key followed by the EVENT REPORT key on the next screen. The EVENT REPORT screen will then be displayed. This screen will list each plotted event along with its date, time, and description. The NEXT EVENT and PAGE DOWN keys are used to select an event. When the desired event is selected, press the WAVE / DETAIL key to learn more about it. If waveform data was saved with the event, it will be displayed as shown below. If waveform data was not saved, a text screen will show event details.

Show more information on eventDisplay next event waveform

TimeEvent Waveform Screen

4300-9

Exit topreviousscreen

Oct-15-95 14:42:12EVENT # 477 CHANNEL A, V

NEXTEVENT

PREVEVENT

NEXTCHAN DETAIL EXIT

Vrms eventwaveform

Display previous event waveform

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CONNECTION AND VERIFICATION

WARNING Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument. Read and understand User’s Guide OM-4300-PQLITE before connecting this instrument. Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument. Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-20011) of USA and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation. Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as “one familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved.” Do not connect to any voltage greater than 600 Vrms. Do not attempt to measure current in any circuit in which the line to ground voltage exceeds the insulation rating (600 Vrms) of the current probes. Although all connection diagrams provided show current probes, they need not be used if information on current is not needed. When a current probe is plugged in, the 4300 will ask you to identify the probe being used so it may select the correct scale factor. After making certain that power to the circuit to be monitored is turned off, connect the 4300 using one of the diagrams on the following two pages. When connection has been completed and power to the circuit is restored, check the circuit waveforms using SCOPE MODE. If they appear to be normal, verify phasing and polarity by pressing the METER MODE key followed by the NEXT METER key until phasors are displayed. When compared to the typical phasors shown, they should have the same phase sequence and polarity. Amplitudes and V/I phasing will vary.

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CONNECTION AND VERIFICATION (continued)

PROBE600V RMS MAX

DRANETZ 4300

PROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAX

CH A CH B CH C CH D

Single Phase Grounded Connection DiagramLoadSource

Line

Neutral

4300-12

Channel D Connections Optional

Typical Single Phase Phasors: 0 0

Voltage Current (resistive load)

Ground

A A

PROBE600V RMS MAX

DRANETZ 4300

PROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAX

CH A CH B CH C CH D

Split Phase Grounded Connection DiagramLoadSource

Line A

Neutral

4300-13

Line B

Ground

Typical Split Phase Phasors:AB

180 0

Voltage

AB

180 0Current (resistive load)

Channel D Connections Optional

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CONNECTION AND VERIFICATION (continued)

PROBE600V RMS MAX

DRANETZ 4300

PROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAX

CH A CH B CH C CH D

3 Phase, 4 Wire Grounded Wye Connection DiagramLoadSource Line A

Neutral

4300-14

Line B

Line C

Channel D Connections Optional

Typical Four Wire Y Phasors: Voltage Current(resistive load)

A 0

C 120

B 240

A 0

C 120

B 240

Ground

PROBE600V RMS MAX

DRANETZ 4300

PROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAXPROBE600V RMS MAX

CH A CH B CH C CH D

3 Phase, 3 Wire Floating Delta Connection Diagram

LoadSource

Line A

4300-15

Line B

Line C

Typical Floating Delta Phasors:

C 90

330210

AB

B

C 120

0

240

A Current (resistive load)Voltage

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SPECIFICATIONS for the 4300 with TASKCard®PQLite Voltage

10 to 600 Vrms for channels A, B, C, and D 0.5 to 20 Vrms for channel D low range ±1% of reading ±0.05% FS accuracy (inputs > 10% FS)

Voltage transients

50 to 1000 volts peak for channels A, B, C, and D 1 to 30 volts peak for channel D low range ±10% of reading ±1% FS accuracy (inputs > 10% FS)

Voltage harmonics

Total harmonic distortion Individual harmonic levels, 2nd through 50th

Current

10 to 200% of current probe FS rating for Ch. A, B, and C ±1% of reading ±0.05% FS accuracy (probe error excluded, inputs > 10% FS)

Current transients

10 to 300% of current probe FS rating for Ch. A, B, C and D, ±10% of reading ±1% FS accuracy (probe error excluded)

Current harmonics

Total harmonic distortion Individual harmonic levels, 2nd through 50th

Frequency

30 to 450 Hz, ±0.2% of reading accuracy Other parameters calculated

Watts, Volt-Amps, Volt-Amps Reactive, Power Factor, Voltage Unbalance, Crest Factors, Energy, Demand, K-Factor

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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WHEN YOU HAVE A QUESTION A few frequently asked power monitoring questions are answered below. If you don’t see the answer to your question, refer to the User’s Guide, P/N OM-4300-PQLITE or call our technical support experts at 1-800-372-6832 or 732-287-3680. 1. Why doesn’t the 4300 turn on? The internal battery may be discharged. Connect the charger and plug it in. The unit may be operated from the charger or the battery may be charged by leaving the unit turned off. 2. Why doesn’t the 4300 display all connected signals in SCOPE MODE? Check that the voltage leads and current probes are connected and that the circuit being measured is live. Press the SELECT CHAN key to see if all desired inputs are turned on. The phasor diagrams shown in the CONNECTION & VERIFICATION section should be used to determine if input connections are correct. 3. Why doesn’t the 4300 display all connected signals in METER MODE? The circuit may not be live. All connections may not be correct. Use the phasor diagrams in the CONNECTION & VERIFICATION section to determine if all input connections are correct. 4. Why is a negative power value displayed? This is usually caused by a current probe clamped on backwards or a reversed pair of voltage leads. The arrows on the current probes should point toward the load. Compare the phasor diagrams available in METER MODE against the examples in the CONNECTION AND VERIFICATION section of this guide. Phase sequences and polarities should agree.

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WHEN YOU HAVE A QUESTION (continued) 5. Why doesn’t the 4300 record data? Monitoring could be tuned off or memory could be full. To turn monitoring on, press the SETUP key on the SCOPE MODE screen to display the SETUP MENU, Then press the 3 key to toggle monitoring on or off. To check if memory is full, press the VIEW DATA key on the SCOPE MODE screen. Then display the SITE STATUS screen by pressing the 5 key. If memory is full and the data is no longer needed, it may be cleared using the MEMORY FUNCTIONS selection on the SETUP MENU. If the 4300 still does not record data, refer to the User’s Guide for information on advanced setup options.

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Statements and Notices Statement of warranty All products of Dranetz are warranted to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery. Dranetz will repair or replace, at its option, all defective equipment that is returned, freight prepaid, during the warranty period. There will be no charge for repair provided there is no evidence that the equipment has been mishandled or abused. This warranty shall not apply to any defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, buyer-supplied hardware/software interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse of the equipment, operation outside of environmental specifications, or improper site preparation or maintenance. Statement of reliability The information in this manual has been reviewed and is believed to be entirely reliable, however, no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies. All material is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice. Notice regarding proprietary rights This publication contains information proprietary to Dranetz. By accepting and using this manual, you agree that the information contained herein will be used solely for the purpose of operating equipment of Dranetz.

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Copyright This publication is protected under the Copyright laws of the United States, Title 17 et seq. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Dranetz, 1000 New Durham Road, Edison, New Jersey 08818. Copyright © 2012 Dranetz All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Trademarks Power Platform®, SCOPE MODE®, and TASKCard ® are registered trademarks of Dranetz.

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