Download Snapshot Waveforms and Baseline Recordings

PM Need: Required

Advised download frequency: Quarterly or more frequently based on plant preference, frequency of recordings created by threshold settings, or when prompted by a Storage Low warning.

Action: For information of downloading and deleting files, see Downloading Data.

Visually Inspect and Clean Premium Monitoring System Electrical Components

PM Need: Required

Frequency: Annually

Action: Using a compressed-air duster approved for electronics, blow all dust and debris off the electrical components inside the Premium Monitoring System.

To access Premium Monitoring System components:

  1. Pause monitoring.

  2. Exit the Premium Monitoring System Application.

  3. Turn off the blue Power switch.

  4. Remove the remote meter points panel to gain access to the AC breaker and turn it off.

  5. Visually inspect and air clean the monitoring system components. Remove the remaining faceplate with monitor only if conditions present require it.

Calibrate Power Supply—120 V to 24 V AC/DC Converter

Calibration Need: Required

Frequency: Annually or as outage schedule allows.

Action: Using a hand-held voltmeter, confirm that the converter output is within ±10% of 24 V. Adjust as necessary using an insulated small flat-blade screwdriver.

To adjust the output voltage:

Turn the screw inside the hole labeled Vout ADJ.

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Calibrate Touch Screen

Calibration Need: Required

Advised Frequency: Every three years or anytime it is observed through experience that the touch screen accuracy is not acceptable

Action:

  1. Exit the Premium Monitoring System Application.

  2. On the Windows Desktop, in the lower-right corner of the screen next to the system date and time, find the icon for the PenMount Monitor.

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  3. Right-click the PenMount Monitor icon and select Control Panel.

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  4. Highlight the PenMount 6000 USB icon and click Configure.

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  5. Click the desired calibration method (Standard or Advanced).

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  6. Follow the prompts to complete the calibration.

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Check Current Sensor, Voltage Sensor, and System Performance

Calibration Need: Advised

Frequency: Annually or as outage schedule permits

Calibrate Wear Indicator Voltage Sensors or Ground Current Sensor

Calibration Need: No manufacturer's calibration advised

Calibration of Oscilloscope

It is not possible to calibrate the oscilloscope in the field.

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