Application Software Setup Guide
SD005-KHA Harmonics Explorer
Ver. 3.9x
Part No. Z1-005-010, I0037602
Oct 2021
Thank you for purchasing the Harmonics Explorer.
About This Guide
This guide is intended for first-time users of the Harmonics
Explorer. It gives an overview of the product, explains how
to install the software, provides notes on the usage,
explains how to start the software, and so on.
After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for quick
reference. If you find any misplaced or missing pages in this
guide, it will be replaced. If you lose o
r damage this guide,
you can purchase a new copy. In either case, please
con
tact a Kikusui distributor or agent, and indicate the “Part
No.” given on the cover.
Every effort has been made to create this guide. However, if
you have questions or find errors in this guide, please
contact a Kikusui distributor or agent.
Product Version that This Guide Covers
This guide applies to the Harmonics Explorer with version
3.9x.
Related Equipment Firmware Versions
The firmware version appears on the display when each
equipment is turned on.
• KHA1000 Harmonic/Flicker Analyzer: Ver. 2.00 or later
• PCR-WEA or PCR-WEA2 series AC power supply
(including the PCR-WEA2R, a model with a regeneration
function): Ver. 3.10 or later
• PCR-WE or PCR-WE2 series AC power supply
(including the PCR-WE2R, a model with a regeneration
function): Ver. 1.32 or later
• PCR-LE or PCR-LE2 Series AC power supply: Ver. 3.20
or later
• PCR
-LA Series AC power supply: Ver. 3.10 or later
• PCR-L Series AC power supply: Ver. 2.04 or later
Harmonics Explorer can also be used for the
conventional AC Power Supply PCR-L Series. In this
case, read "PCR-LA" as "PCR-L."
Who Should Read This Guide?
This guide is intended for those using the KHA1000 to
control a harmonic current and voltage fluctuation test
system and those teaching operators how to use it.
Trademark Acknowledgements
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries. Other company names and product
names that appear in this guide are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Notations Used in This Guide
• In this guide, the KHA1000 Harmonic/flicker analyzer is
also called “KHA1000.”
• In this guide, the LIN1020JF and LIN40MA-PCR-L Line
impedance network is also called “Line impedance
network.”
• In this guide, the PCR-WE series and PCR-WE2 series
(including the PCR-WE2R, a model with a regeneration
function) AC power supplies, in addition, the PCR-WEA
series and PCR-WEA2 series (including the PCR-
WEA2R, a model with a regeneration function) AC power
supplies are also referred to as the “PCR-WE.”
• In this guide, the PCR-LE series and PCR-LE2 series AC
power supplies are also referred to as the “PCR-LE.”
• In this guide, the PCR-LA series is also referred to as the
“PC
R-LA.”
• In this guide, all the above AC power supply series
may be referred to collectively as the “AC power
supply.”
• “PC” are generic terms for personal computers and
workstations.
• The following symbols are used with the explanations in
this guide.
Copyrights
The contents of this guide may not be reproduced, in whole
or in part, without the prior consent of the copyright holder.
The specifications of this product and the contents of this
guide are subject to chan
ge without prior notice.
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006 Kikusui Electronics Corporation
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2 Setup Guide SD005-KHA
Package Contents
The Harmonics Explorer package contains the following
items.
The Harmonics Explorer comes with the Operation Guide
(p.10) in addition to this Setup Guide.
Safety Precautions
Before using Harmonics Explorer to perform tests,
thoroughly read the manuals of the hardware you will be
using, and be sure to connect and operate the product
correctly. Improper connections or handling can lead to
serious accidents, injury, and fire.
Notes on use
The Harmonics Explorer is used to retrieve KHA1000 test
data to your PC. To ensure that test data is retrieved,
disable the following features on your PC during testing.
• Windows power save mode
• Screen saver
• Memory-resident programs
Do not run other software applications during testing.
Windows Update
If you want to run the software stably over an extended
period to conduct tests, you need to be careful about the
automatic updates in Windows.
Bef
ore conducting a test, thoroughly read and make sure
you understand the instructions given below to set up a
highly stable OS environment as much as possible.
Running Windows Update
Run Windows Update to update the OS to the latest
condition (in which “You’re up to date” is shown).
When the downloading of the update file is complete,
Windows will be in an installation-wait state or restart-wait
state after installation. If you attempt to start the software to
conduct a test while the PC
is in the above state, Windows
may restart automatically even when the PC is not
connected to the Internet. Be sure to select Install Now or
Restart Now to complete the installation of the update
program.
Example of Windows 10
Windows Update settings
With the default Windows Update settings, when connected
to the Internet, Windows automatically runs Windows
Update and restarts the PC using the update program. If the
software is running, Windows will automatically restart even
when a test is in progress, and this will result in the
interruption of the test.
If you want to run the software over an extended period to
conduct tests, we recommend you to reschedule installation
of update program for a
later date by making settings in
Windows Update.
Name Quantity
Program CD-ROM 1
Harmonics Explorer Setup Guide 1