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Here’s why
you need the PS4500
It measures it all, accurately!
▲ Voltage, current, and frequency
▲ Power, energy, demand
▲ Harmonic distortion
▲ Power quality
▲ Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA)

It handles well.
▲ Small footprint: 3.9"x 7.75" x 1.6" at base
▲ Lightweight 1.1 lbs
▲ Contoured, cushion grip for comfort
▲ Ruggedized construction for field use

It’s the easiest to use.

▲ Backlit LCD for clear readings
▲ Real-time meter display
▲ Buttons labeled for ease of navigation
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▲ Surestart checks for correct connections

And the safest to connect and

operate.
▲ Highest safety rating (CAT IV) at 600V
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▲ Surestart minimizes re-connections
▲ Flexible current transformers for tight,
confined spaces
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▲ SafeConnect option for switchboards
and other equipment
▲ Wireless remote control from PC via
Bluetooth

Plus, it’s the smartest.

▲ Bluetooth wireless for data download to PC
▲ Secure Digital removable memory card slot
▲ Current probes self-identify and set range
▲ PSM software for graphs, logs, and analysis
▲ Report Writer summarizes results
▲ Captures events and data for weeks
▲ Optional DC line converter powers PS4500
from same point as measured voltage
 Multifunction / Multifunction-ing
Simultaneous measurements on all
channels of:
▲ RMS Volts, RMS Amps ▲ Transients to 16 usec
▲ Watts, VA, VAR, power ▲ Frequency- 22 to 440 Hz
factor ▲ DC Voltage and Current
▲ Total Harmonic Distortion
▲ Sags, swells, dips to 1/2
cycle
PSM Software comes with the PS4500. It is
compatible with data from all PowerSight meters

Versatile Enough for

Application Examples
all Power Studies
▲ Single-phase, dual single-phase, ▲ Load profiles with min, max, avg
three-phase AC circuuits ▲ Circuit and panel loading
▲ Wye (star) and all delta ▲ Effects of harmonics
connections ▲ Frequency stability of generators
▲ 50Hz, 60 Hz and 400 Hz systems ▲ Neutral current studies
▲ DC Systems ▲ Power factor improvement
▲ Programmable PT and CT ratios ▲ Electric motor diagnostics and
for switchgear, substations predictive maintenance
▲ Medium voltage probes for 5KV ▲ Energy consumption: KWh, peak
and 15KV demand and cost
▲ Use with or without PC ▲ Start-up behavior and inrush
▲ Battery or AC operation or power currents
from measurement point ▲ Commissioning of electrical
▲ Custom Triggering equipment
▲ Waveform Capture

Who can use it?

▲ Electrical Engineers ▲ Field Service Technicians

▲ Plant and Facility Engineers ▲ Utility Engineers

▲ Maintenance Personnel ▲ Energy Managers

▲ Contractors ▲ Anyone who needs to perform

electrical studies!
▲ Consultants
Specifications
Size: 3.89" (9.86 cm) W x 7.72" (19.61 cm) L x 1.58" (4.01 cm) Deep Frequency Measurement:
(in hand-held region); 2.14" (5.44 cm) deep at top end Range: DC, 22 - 200 Hz, 360 - 440 Hz fundamental
Weight: 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg) Accuracy: ±0.25%

Operating Range: 32 - 122 degrees F (0 - 50 degrees C) Harmonics Measurement:

Relative humidity to 70% (non-condensing) 22 - 3900 Hz (65th harmonic @ 50/60Hz)
Accuracy: 0.25%
Power Requirement: 12 VDC @ 500 mA, wall mount power
PS4500 displays THD and individual harmonics through 25th (1800 Hz)
supply included (specify 120V or 240V). Internal Li-ion operates up to
of all signals. With PowerSight Manager PC software displays
8-10 hours after 4 hours charge
harmonics through 65th harmonic
Measurement Rate: Samples every cycle of every input, voltage Power, Energy, Cost, Power Factor
and current at 2083 samples per cycle (8 μseconds). All Display Range: 1 watt - 60 MW (using input ratios)
measurements updated once per second Accuracy: 0.5% plus accuracy of current probe
Voltage Measurement Swell/Sag Detection
Range: 1-600 Vrms steady-state (direct input), Response: 1/2 cycle
or 600–5,000 Vrms with 5 KVP probes,
Transient Detection High-speed Transient Sampling every 8 μsec
or 600–15,000 Vrms with 15 KVP probes.
Display Range: 1-6 MV (using input ratios) Waveform Snapshot
Accuracy: 0.1% of reading ±0.3 Vrms User captured waveforms set by user allocation of memory

Current Measurement Logging Period (resolution)

Range: User selectable from 1 second — 99 minutes
With HA5: 0.02 - 5 A Logging Duration (length of monitoring session)
With HA100: 0.1 - 100 A User selectable up to 2 years according to memory allocation
With HA1000: 1 - 1000 A Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) Option
With FX3000: 10 – 3000 A Analyzes rotor/armature health; stator mechanical/electrical health; field
With FX5000: 100 - 5000 A coil faults; bearing health; eccentricity and loose connection problems.
With DC600: 5 - 600 A DC For induction, synchronous, DC, wound rotor and induction with VFD
Display Range: 1 mA - 6 MA (using input ratios) type motors. Evaluate motors while running. Compares performance
Accuracy: 0.1% of reading plus accuracy of probe against database of motor models. Report summarizes problem areas
for predictive maintenance. (Order option AMD)

HA5 0.02A to 5A AC HA1000 DC600

HA100 0.1A to 100A AC 1A to 1000A AC 5A to 600A DC;
5A to 400A, DC/AC FX3000
Accuracy: 2%, Accuracy: 0.5%,
Accuracy ±1A ±2%, 5A to 400A; 10 amps to 3000 amps AC
Size: 5.25” x 2.1” x 1.35” for Size 9” x 4.4” x 1.75” for
±1A ±3%, 400 to 600A DC FX5000 100 amps to
conductors up to 0.8” diameter conductors up to 2.13” diameter
Size: 7.68” x 2.6” x 1.34” for 5000 amps AC
conductors up to 1.18” diameter Both models: Accuracy 2%,
Size 24” long for conductors
up to 7.5” diameter
Complete, pre-packaged
systems
Systems are equipped with your choice
of clamp-on or flexible current probes,
voltage leads, plug-in charger unit, PC
software and instruction manual.
Other options available: 5 KV and 15 KV
Summit Technology medium voltage probes; soft carry case;
weatherproof operating case; line-to-DC
2717 N. Main St., Suite 15 converter.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2747
Phone: 925-944-1212 Fax: 925-944-7126
www.powersight.com
Email: sales@powersight.com
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© PowerSight is a trademark of Summit Technology. Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice.